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Wendorf Twins Have Them Beat
The daily papers last week carried
a story to the effect that Matthew
Smellie of Elora and his brother, Jack
in Edmpnton, Alberta, celebrated
their 86th birthday anniversary on
February 9th, and saying they were
believed to be "Canada's oldest
twins.”- This record has also been
claimed for the Wendorf twins of
Hanover, Charles and William, who
are still quite frisky, despite the fact
that they will be 92 years of age in
April, but it has been pointed out that
there are other twins in Canada ev
en older than the Wendorfs.—Han;-
over Post,
Harriston Man Dies
As Result of Fall
William Stinson, who a couple of
months ago, broke his, hip while clear
ing away the snow at his home in
Harriston, died suddenly. Mr. Stinson
was well known throughout this dis
trict. Rev. John Stinson, who recent
ly went' to China to engage in mis
sionary work, is a son.
materialize, it was announced. Such
a project has long been the vision of
active leaders in the community, but
now the Lions Club, with assured as
sistance from the town officials, are
going ahead with plans for the com
ing summer and those plans call for
a swimming pool for kiddies of Clin
ton. The location has not been defin
itely’ decided, although one particular
spot has been prominently mentioned.
The Lions Club hopes to develop a
real community play-ground to be op
erated in conjunction with the pool
and soon the officers will be looking
over plans and estimates.
Elmwood Woman 100 On Friday
Mrs. Henry Mettser, of Elmwood,
Grey County, celebrated her 100th
birthday anniversary on Friday. She
was born in Waterloo County, near
Kitchener. She married Henry Meus-
cr,9 and. over 75 years ago drove to
Elmwood, with a team of horses and
wagon, with the cow tied on behind.
Those were the first horses in Elm
wood, as oxen were used entirely.
Her first home was a shack, with an
open fireplace, an outdoor oven for
baking, and a ladder fastened to the
wall as stairs. Later they built a log,
and then a stone house. She pulled
flax, spun into thread and her fath
er wove it into cloth, her hats were
woven by herself, out of wheat and
rye straw. She made candles, their
only light, and maple sugar, often
making 200 pounds. Her home was
the stopping-place for the circuit-rid
er preachers, and service was held in
a- home in Bentinck.
Clinton Lions Plan
Children’s Playground
An up-to-date swimming pool will
fee erected in, Clinton this year if pre
sent plans of the Clinton Lions Club
Order Bray Chicks now, and be
‘•‘lucky” when egg prices climb
next Fall. See me, or phone me,
right away. Personal attention,
prompt delivery.
Mrs. Samuel Bisset Claimed by Death
Mrs, Samuel Bis'Set, of Saltford
Heights,- Goderich, died in the hospital
there on Wednesday in her 85th year.
She fell at . her house'while enjoying
the Christmas festivities with her
family, suffering a fractured hip and
wrist and since that time has been
confined to the hospital. Formerly
Miss Eliza Young she was born in
Colborne Township. After her mar
riage to Samuel Bisset, she went to
reside on her husband’s farm near
Renmiller, later removing to Saltford
Heights. Her husband predeceased
her 13 years.
A. C ADAMS
Wingham Ontario
Twelve Children Legally Adopted
The annual meeting of the Child
ren’s Aid Society of Huron County
was held recently. Rev. J, H.* Bar
nett, D,D., was re-elected president
for 1939. Other officers are: secre
tary, A. M. Robertson; treasurer, A.
H, Erskine; vice-president, Rev. S. R.
McClung, Mrs. A. Taylor; directors,
Mrs. Chas, Young, Mrs. J. C. Stew
art, Miss A. Wurtele, H. M. Ford, A.
P. Wilkes. The treasurer’s statement
showed receipts of $4,809.70, with a
balance of $67,4$. Mrs. 01 yer, the
matron, -reported five children in the
shelter and one in the hospital suf
fering with whooping cough, then
mastoid, aud now with pneumonia.v
Services at Lucknow
For Joseph W. Helm
The funeral of Joseph W. Helm,
who died at his home in the village,
was held from the residence, with in
terment in Greenhill Cemetery. The
service was conducted by Rev. R. C.
Todd, of Lucknow United Church,
and Rev. J. Wilkins, of Ashfield Un
ited Church. Mr. Helm, who was in
his 77th year, was born in Ashfield.
More than 4(k years ago he married
Miss Janet Webster and they made
their home in Ashfield, until three
years ago, when they moved to Luck
now, Besides the widow, he is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Floyd
Campbell, of Belgrave, and two sons,
Robert S, Helm, Ashfield, and Thos.
H,t of Dorchester; one sister, Mrs,
Ralph Nixon, of Ashfield; and two
brothers, Albert, of Zion, and Thom
as of Tiverton. '
Father of Eight Fatally Injured
Charles J. Raymond, 47, farmer, of
R.R. 1, Ethel, died in hospital at Lis-
towel on Wednesday night as a result
of his lung having been pierced by a
twig more than a week ago. He was
working in the bush cutting wood and
when he fell a small sharp twig pierc
ed one lung. Mr. Raymond farmed
on the sixth concession of Grey
Township. Born in Cornwall, Eng
land, he came to this country some
years agq, farming in the West until
about a year and a half ago when he
moved to the Brussels district. He is
survived by his mother in England
and his wife and eight children at
home.
Two Goderich Men. Sentenced
Penitentiary terms of three years
and six months and two years and six
months, respectively in penitentiary,
were imposed on Earl Mero, 25, and
Norval Precious, 31, of Goderich, by
Magistrate J. A, Makins after they
had pleaded guilty to '-charges of
breaking, entering and theft. The
sentence on Mero, already under sen
tence of 18 months for theft of an
autefmobile, will run concurrent with
the previous one. It was for the theft
of more than $500 worth of contract
or’s equipment from its winter stor
age place in Goderich, property of
Oscar M. Nickel, Listowel, that Mero
and Precious were sentenced. The
materia! was taken in two raids, one
in December and one in January, and
sold to a second hand dealer in Kit
chener for a mere song. Belts cost
ing $150 were parted with .for $15 and
$17, the court was told.
New Postoffice Opened Monday
On Monday, Lucknow's new Post-
office was opened to serve the public.
The date was February 13th, almost
eleven months after excavation com
menced; on March 28th, 1938, as the
first step' in the erection of the build
ing.—Lucknow SentineL
Harvest Lemon Crop
Solomon’s Greenhouse has harvest
ed its annual lemon “crop.” The crop
this year constitutes one mammoth
lemon, measuring upwards to 12 in
ches in circumference, It’s the size
IT POURS
the handy foURimii spout
for the twopouiuttin
lt*s free—write for one NOW
nearly -eight feet square. Bricks and
mortar crashed through 2x8 inch raf
ters to the floor of the attic and. de-
mollsed a bookcase and damaged oth
er articlesMierp. The crash occurred
about II p.m. and carpenters erected"
a temporary shelter over the gaping
hole, Colored glass windows in the,
east side- of the church were shatter
ed by the wind, crashing to the floor
behind the choir loft. Fortunately the
large frames held, with, the result Jhat
the greater part of the multi-pieced
windows remained intact.—Goderich
Signal-Star.
"HELLO AUNTIE"
Fits the special top of the 2 lb.
tin of Crown Brand, Lily White
and Karo syrups.
Is easily cleaned and van be used
over pnd over again.
Pours without a drip.
Provides means of accurate
measurements.
Makes the 2 lb, tin an excellent
table container.
The protective cap provides it
sanitary cover.
Tell the boys that portraits of famous
hockey stars can still be obtained for
'“CROWN BRAND" labels.
of a small grapefruit, There are sev
eral other lemons of smaller size on
this hothouse “t^ree," which grows in
al pot, and is less than three feet in
height, An orange tree in the same
greenhouse is also producing small
oranges this year, one of which has
matured and 'ripened. Another curio
is a fig tree, that bore fruit, but.which
dropped off before ripening.—Luck
now Sentinel.
She Must Be Pretty Tough Now
Once more -the life of the 36-year-
old goose owned by Mrs. Wm. Smith,
near Barrie, was spared as the Christ-*
mas fowl market came along. For 36
years the goose .has evaded .the re
lentless axe at the Yuletide time and
each year has layed a number of eggs
and raised a flock of goslings. The
past year she layed eight eggs and
hatched out eight goslings. Judging
from • the reports of contemporaries
this is a record age for a goose. Mrs.
Smith intends keeping the goose to
see how long it will live.
Golden Wedding Marked
by Walkerton Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H, Tanner,
of Walkerton, have marked the 50th
anniversary of their wedding. At the
family home’in the West ward a re
union of the family members was held
on the anniversary, while many other
called to offer .greetings. All the fam
ily but one were present. Present
were: Mrs. Cunningham, of Brant;
Ed., of Eden Grove;. Mrs.. Arthur
Cain, London; Mrs. Mel Parson, Wal
kerton, and Gordon, Walkerton. The
absent members was Mrs. Frank Lit
tle of Lintlaw, SasU
Tuckersmith Coiiple Celebrate
Golden Wedding '
Life-long' and highly esteemed resi
dents of Tuckersmith, Mr. and Mrs,
R. H, Modeland on Monday observed
the fiftieth anniversary of their mar
riage at their home on the second
concession. The day was quietly
spent at their mome, and in .the' even
ing neighbours and friends gathered
for a surprise party. Both are mem-!
bers of pioneer Tuckersmith families.
Mr, Modeland, when' two years old,
came with his father from pear Brant
ford. The elder Modeland cleared the
farm which has been the home of the
Modelands since, Mrs. Modeland,
who was Susan McConnell before her
marriage, was born on the farm clear
ed by her father on the Mill Road.
Both are in fair health. Mr. Mode
land is in his 81st.year, while his wife
is in her 76th year.—Seaforth Expos
itor.
Pilots’ License Tests
Planned at Goderich
First tests for private pilots licens
es since Sky Harbor Airport was es
tablished last* July will be held at the
airport Goderich, Wednesday, under
the direction of Ken White, district
inspector of civil aviation, There are
three candidates-, George Parsons and
Ray Dean,, of Goderich, and George
Robinscm,. of Holyrood. Two other
stndenit, Leslie Naftel and George
Dbwker, who also have flown the re
quired number of hours, will take
their tests at a later date.
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Wind Plays Havoc at
North St. Parsonage
At the height of a terrific wind
storm on Thursday night last a large
chimney on the parsonage of North
street United Church, Goderich, top
led over and tore a hole in the roof
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NESTED EGGS —
A SARDINE SURPRISE
For Breakfast or Luncheon or Child
ren’s Suppers this is an Unusual
and Interesting Disk:.
Eggs lend themselves to a great
many variations, and yet we take
them so much for granted. Asked for
different ways to serve them, you
might say poached, fried, boiled and
hard-cooked and think you had Cov
ered the situation. But that’s only the
beginning. For instance, here’s a dish
that 'doesn't take much time? to- pre
pare,- but pays dividends in; g,ood
looks and appetite appeal.
Nested Eggs With Sardines
4- slices toast
4 eggs, separated
1 can Canadian Sardines
Have the toast piping hot: and', but
ter it well. Place two to three sar
dines on each slice. Separate the'eggs
and beat the whites very stiff.'. Make
a nest on peach piece of toast.. Drop
a whole yolk into the depression’made
in the white on each piece of toast.
Add a dot- of butter to each; Dust
with salt, pepper, and paprika, and set
into a moderate oven -until, the eggs
are set and copked. ;
Canadian sardines come packed
with mustard or tomato sauce as well
as in oil. This dish become different
with each. For instance for childrenls-
lunches use the sardines packed in
tomato sauce, and spread, a. little of
the tomato saute on top of the egg
white after the whole yolk has been
placed on ,top. For those who like
sharp flavours, pick tfie sardines
packed in mustard.
Sections of canned*, kippered herr-.
ing — they come packed, that way —
may be used instead of sardines.
Canned Canadian, salmon, mashed,
and sprinkled with; a> little' lemon juice'
make another interesting variation.
Don’t forget any woman may have-
a whole cookbook of exciting fish re
cipes merely for the* asking; Just send
a postal card to the Department of
Fisheries,. Ottawa, Canada, and say
you want a copy of /T0(l Tempting
Fisht Recipes,” Published' in both.
French; and English, and free to ev
ery Canadian woman.
R.OC HESTER -BUFFALO-E R I E
SHELTER FOR 2,835 PATIENTS NEEDED AFTER $1,600,000 FIRE DESTROYS QUEBEC HOSPITAL
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Superintendent Dr, C. S, Roy blamed I (RIGHT) stayed with terrified pat-1 them to safety until at midnight alduptil the last,
under control, Hospital Medical i the fire otf a pyromaniac/Grey Nuns i tents, calmed them and shepherded i were billetted.
rierinfcmtcnf Tk C <t (RIGHT) stayed with terrified pat-1 them to safety until at midnight all' uptil the last.
Blackened walls, steaming ruins
(LEFT) are alt that is left of the
$1,600,000 St. Michael Archangel
Hospital for the Insane. Of the 2,835
patients, one died in the evacuation,
and he from natural causes, Hunt for
the pyromaniac who set the fire and
search for temporary shelter for the
inmates is being carried on, “The
good Lord only knows what would
have happened had the fire broken
out in the, night” said Sister Marie
Gardicnne. During the day patients
(LOV^ER LEFT) were evacuated
from one whig to another until it was
seen the entire structure was doomed.
•At midnight the fire still raged CEN
TRE), and it was not until the fol
lowing morning that firemen brought
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