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AUCTION SALE — of farms, stock,
implements, etc., will be held at Lot
26, concessiow,4, Kinloss 'Township,
north of Langside store, at 1 p.m.,
on Friday, June 19th. The proper-
ties will be offered for sale, subject
to a reserved bid, including: Horne
farm 98 acres more or less with
good barn 30 by 80, straw shed 30 by
50, drive shed, about 6 acres good
bush, comfortable dwelling with lots
of water; also 100 acres more or
less with good barn 56 x 66, and
several fields of good standing hay
for sale, 9 acres of fall wheat, 12
acres good oats, 18 acres mixed
grain and 15 tons of hay in barn,
TERMS—Hay, grain and all sums
of $10, and under cash, Over that
amount 8 months' credit on bank
approved joint notes, or a discount
of 3% straight for cash on credit
sums. Wellington Henderson, Auc-
tioneer; Walter Scott, Proprietor.
AGENTS WANTED — Patented
Device saves gas amazingly, Im-
proves performance. Demonstrated
in thirty minutes, any car, truck,
tractor. Guaranteed, harmless. At-
tractive agency proposition. Vic-
, tory Mfg. Company, Cornwall, Ont-
ario.
FOR SALE — Upright piano, Wal-
nut wood. Apply Advance-Times.
FOR SALE — 6-roomed house, three
acres of land, small barn. Small
down payment and ' easy install-
ments, also parlor suite and china
cabinet. Apply F, J. Mooney.
Give Him the Things
He Loves Best
What does he REALLY like? A.
zebra-striped bathrobe? Pyjamas with
patterns so loud you can hear them behind
his locked door? Whatever his taste, sat-
isf'y it, at least this once, on the day that's
truly his ! If you can't buy a big gift, buy
a little one, but Buy it so that he'll know
you're thinking of him. And since rather's
Day is Sunday, June 21st — buy that gift
today!
hard s Men's Wear
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AT NORTH ATLANTIC OUTPOST
1st Lieut. Dorothy Kurtz, RIGHT, of the U.S.A„ is aCcompanied
Nursing Sister Margaret Douglas of Canada as the first nurse to arriv4
at a North Atlantic outpost where U.S. armed forces are based j.7
Strategic areas covering the gateway's east coast defences.
WINGIIAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, June 19th,, 190
FOR SALE — Six-roomed house on
the edge of Wingham, barn, 1 acre
of land also chesterfield table. Ap-
ply Lawrence McLean.
FOR SERIVE — Yorkshire Boar.
Jack Wickstead, 3rd line of Morris.
FOR SALE — Massey-Harris Binder
nearly new. Apply Fred Logan",
Belgrave.
FOR SALE — One Chevrolet 11/2 -ton
truck in good repair, good tires.
Apply Geo. T. Robertson,
FOR SALE — Cabin trailer fully
equipped, size 13 ft. by 6 ft. wired
for electricity, also McLary Electric
Range with oven. Cheap for quick
sale. M. Brown, Phone 239.
TEACHER WANTED — for S. S.
No. 11, Turnberry (Lower Wing-
ham). Apply by letter to Arthur
Law, Sec.-Treas., R,R, 3, Wingham.
MAN OR WOMAN WANTED—For
established Watkins Route. Steady
Customers. Must be honest and
reliable have travel outfit or means
of getting one. No capital or ex-
perience required. Write The J. R.
Watkins Company Dept., O-W-2,
2177 Masson Street, Montreal, Que.
TO YOU, Madam or Miss: Perhaps
you have selling qualifications. 'You
know of women making reasonable
salary in their spare time. Would
you like to do the same with well-
known and very profitable Pro-
ducts? For details, write: Raw-
leigh's, Dept. ML-453-321-F., Mon-
treal.
TENDERS — will be received up to
June 20th, for the painting of the
interior of SS. No. 6, Turnberry
' Further information may be had
' from Elgin Johnston, Sec y, R. R. 2,
Wingham, Lowest or any tender
not necessarily accepted.
WANTED — Girl for general house-
work, Saturday only, Carter's Bak-
ery.
YOUR SEWING MACHINE—prop-
erly repaired to perfect, sewing at
your home. Phone 227.
CARD OF THANKS
Mr. Walter J. Scott and family take
this opportunity of expressing their
sincere thanks to their neighbors and
friends for the kindness and sympathy
extended, also for the floral tributes,
string their recent bereavement.
CARD OF 'MANX'S
the late family of the late Mrs, David
Patton desire to express, to their
neighbors and friends, their sincere
appreciation for the kindness and
sympathy extended during their recent
bereavement, also for the beautiful
floral triubtes,
Executor's And
Administrator's a' Sate
Of Farm Lands,. Stock, Implements,
Furnture, Etc,
THE TRUSTS AND GUARAN.
TEE LIMITED, as Executor of the
Estate of Frederick Hardie, deceased,
and John B. needle, as Administrator
Of the Estate of Elizabeth Hardie, de-,
ceased, will offer the following for
tale by Public Auction by Matt Gay-
nor, Auctioneer, on the farm prernis-
es, Thursday, June 1S, 1042, at 1
O'clock p,m. (Daylight Saving Time):,
FARM LANDS, The West half
of Lot 24 and the North half 01 Lot
25,_ both in the 1st CbtiteSSion of the
TOWrithill of ,CitIreSs in the County
0/ Brttee, cOntairlitie121 acre§ tilore
or lets, situatt.en,a, good root 4 miles
from the Town of Wingham, and is
watered by a drilled well, On the
property is said to be a good frame
barn 66 ft, by 56 ft, and straw shed
42 ft, by 55 ft. on stone foundation,
small driving and implement shed and
a frame dwelling house containing
eight rooms and woodshed in good re-
pair. There is also said to be on this
property a considerable quantity of
timber consisting of three acres of
hardwood bush and 37 acres of pine,
tamarack, elm, birch and cedar. This
bush has not been culled for years
and is said to contain a quantity of
timber suitable for cutting into logs.
A gasoline engine used to Dump water
from the well will be sold with the
farm. •
STOCK: 1 (aged) driving horse.
IMPLEMENTS: 1 rubber-tired
buggy; 1 cutter; 1 set single harness.
FURNITURE AND MISCEL-
LANEOUS ARTICLES: 1 G. E.
radio, standard wave 4-tube battery
set (almost new); 1 McLary Royal-
Escort Range (almost new) 1 Hudson
Seal Coat (good as new);-1 piece Rex-
oleum floor covering 2 yds. by 4 yds.;
1 Edison Diamond-Disc Phonograph
and records; 1 Auto Harp; 1 writing
desk; 1 New Williams Sewing Mach-
ine; 1 Washing Machine and wringer;
1 lawn mower; 3 mirrors; 8 rocking
chairs; 8 kitchen chairs; 3 couches;
9 cane-bottom chairs; 4 bedsteads; 4
dressers; 2 wash stands; 4 mattresses;
5 feather ticks; 5 small tables; 2
pantry tables with compartments; 4
wooden chests; 2 wood boxes; 1 kitch-
en range; 1 round box stove; 1 square
box stove; 2 cords split wood( soft
maple and elm); Other articles too
numerous to. mention.
TERMS OF SALE: Ten per cent
of the amount of the purchase price
of the farm lands and premises at the
time of sale, and the balance in thirty
days. The farm lands and premises
will be offered subject to a reserve
bid.
Purchasers of the other assets which
are being sold shall pay cash at the
time of sale.
Further particulars and conditions
of sale with respect to all assets will
be made known at the time of sale, or
may be had on application to the
undersigned.
DATED this 2nd day of June, A.D.
1942.
J. H. CRAWFORD,
Wingham, Ontario,
Solicitor for the Executor and
Administrator.
MATT GAYNOR,
Lucknow, Ontario,
Auctioneer.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ALL persons having claims against
the estate of Myra Moffat late of the
Village .of Bluevale in the County of
Huron, Widow, who died on or about
the fifth day of June, A. D. 1942, are
notified to send to J. H. Crawford,
Wingham, Ontario, on or before the
fourth day of July, A. D. 1942, full
particulars of their claims in writing.
Immediately after the said fourth clay
of July, the assets of the said testatrix
will be distributed amongst the parties
entitled thereto, having regard only
to claims of which the executrix shall
then have notice.
DATED this fifteenth day of Jnne,
A. D. 1942.
J. H. CRAWFORD,
Wingham, Ontario,
Solicitor for the Executrix.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF MARY UNDERWOOD,
late of the Village of Bluevale in the
County of Huron, Widow, deceased,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
pursuant to The Trustee Act that all
creditors and others having claims
against the Estate of the late Mary
Underwood, are required t9 send par-
ticulars of their claimS, duly verified
to J. W.. Bushfield, solicitor for the
executors of the said estate, on or be-
fore the fourth day of July, A.D,,
1942, and that after such date the ex-
ecutors will proceed to distribute the
said estate, having regard only to the
claims of which they shall then have
had notice
DATED at Wingliam, Ontario, this
15th, day of June, A.D., 1942,
J.W. BUSHFIELD,
Wingham, Ontario,
Solicitor for the Executors.
WROXETER
Dr, W. A: and Mrs. Spence, Tor-
onto, were week-end guests of Mt, and
Mrs, R. J. Run.
%Mt, and Mts. D. S. MacNatIghton
and John were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin, Wing-
ham,
Mr, and Mrs. E. J. Jackman, Tor-
onto, were weekend guests of Mr. and
Mrs, Thomas Brown,
immimeidt.imat
Ertgagetrient Announced
The engagement has been announc-
ed of Anna Margaret, only daughter of
Mr. and the late Mrs. Robert
Ripley, to Clifford Lewis, only son of
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon.Denny, WrOk-
der, the marriage to take place the
latter part of June,
A Men'S Choir gave sped.
at the ratiter's Day seMee
day morning list. Rev: J. L. Poster
was the speaker.
Vto had the misfortune-to
Correspondence Courtship
A capacity audience were on hand
on Friday night in Town Hall, when
the Wroxeter Dramatic Club, staged
their 3-act play, "Correspondence
Courtship". The story centred around
the lines of two young people who
though 2000 miles apart started a cor-
deSpondence which developed into a
love affair. Then their meeting which
was followed by a series of complica-
tions, both amusing and serious, but
,having a very happy ending. The
play showed splendid preparation
everyone taking their part well. Those
taking part were: G. A. Wearring, H.
Robertson, G. Paulin, Art Gibson, J.
H. Wylie, Miss K. Irwin, Miss Mary
MacDonald, Miss K. Nicklin, Miss
Mary Gibson, Mrs. Wm. Wright. The
efforts of these young people to put
on such a fine evenings enjoyment in
the interests of Red Cross Work is
appreciated 'by everyone in the com-
munity. Proceeds amounted to $56.00,
Attention Red Cross Workers
There is a quantity of materials
for boys pyjamas, girls pinafore dres-
ses and night gowns on hand, also a
quantity of yarn for knitting. These
finished articles are urgently needed
to fill the quota. Meetings for work
are held each Wednesday afternoon.
The committee are anxious to com-
plete the quota as soon as possible.
School Concert A Success
A very enjoyable evening was spent
at S.S. No. 2, Turnberry on Friday
when the teacher, Miss Thacker and
her pupils put on a splendid concert.
They were assisted by Miss Jean El-
liott and Miss Madeline' Thacker of
Teeswater, Mrs. Wm. Dettman was
pianist.. Mr. Jno. L. MacEwen was
chairman. During the evening the
draw was made for the quilt made and
donated by Mrs. James Harris. Mr.
Kinley MacNaughton held the lucky
ticket which was drawn by Miss Edith
Sandburn. Mr. MaoNaughton put the
quilt up for auction donating the $5.15
paid by the purchaser, Mr. J. L. Mat-
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Machine Shop 'Practice
YOU WILL BE PLACED IN
WAR INDUSTRY JOBS
ON GRADUATION
Women 18 and over.
Men 17 and over
(Subject to National Selective
Service restrictions).
Write at once to
War Emergency Train-
ing Vocational School
Owen Sound
Under atitherity Of the Domina
ion-Provincial War tmergenty
Training Programme,
Ewen to the fund, Miss Tbacker
Teeswetee won the other prize, The'
quilt which was of double wedding
ring resign brought the total sum of
$32.00, which will be forwarded to
Jim Hunter for the British War Vie,
time Fund. Lunch. was served and
the remainder of the evening spent in
dancing,
GORRIE
Mrs, R. H. Stephens has returned
from Tyrone where she visited her
brother, Mr. Norman Woodley and
Mrs. Woodley, and who spent Sunday
here with Mrs. Stephens also, Mr. and
Mrs, David Hicks of Harriston and
another brother, Mr, Wilbur Woodley
of Saskatoon,
Mr, and Mrs. W. E, Whitfield and
son. Douglas, were Sunday guests of
Miss Velma Lennox in Wingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison; Miss
Doreen and Bobby were Sunday visit-
ors with Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Nichol
near Wingham,
Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and
Miss Perkins, spent a few days last
week with friends at Barrie.
Misses Helen Anger and Margaret
Ruttan, Fergus, spent the week-end
with their parents here.
Mrs. Pearl Kaine was in StratfOrd
last Wednesday attending the Hospital
graduation.
Mrs. Withrow•of Normandy Town-
ship is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E.
H. Strong and Mr. Strong.
Mr. Jack Fitch, Belmbre, spent a
couple of days this week with Mr. and
Mrs, J. T. Shera.
;Mr. Robert Wade of London, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. W. N. Wade,
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Roseborough,
of Owen Sound, spent Sunday with
her father, Mr. Jas. King.
Mrs. Agnes Earls spent last week
with her daughter, Mrs, Archie Miller
and Mr. Miller,
Mr. Earl Harrison spent Sunday in
Elora.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Querin and little
daughter Bonnie Margaret, also Mrs.
Oliver Speiran of Toronto, were week-
end guests of their aunt, Mrs. S. Mun-
ro.
At the regular service on Sunday
afternoon the christening of Bonnie
Margaret Querin was held in St.
Stephens Anglican Church, with her
aunt, Mrs. Speiran being the godmoth-
er. The Rector, Rev. Collwell had
charge of the service.
Pte. Joe Earngey, Chatham, spent
the week-end with his mother, Mrs.
Wm. Earngey.
Church Plans Celebration
For the celebration of the corner-
stone . laying of the Gorrie United
Church of Canada fifty years ago, the
congregation is planning important
programs. Sunday June 28, at 11a.m.
and 8 p.m. the Reverend John Coburn,
D.D., Associate Secretary of Evangel-
ism and Social Service, and a Gorrie
old boy will preach. Dr. Coburn is
famous from one end of Canada to
the other, and is .n eloquent and
powerful preacher. A male choir will
sing at the evening service. On Tues-
day, June 30, a church supper and
program is being planned. It is ex-
pected that crowds of former residents
and friends will attend these events.
Institute Had Interesting Meeting
On Wednesday last, Mrs. Percy
Ashton was hostess for the June meet-
ing of the Women's Institute, and a
fair number were present. Mrs, Mor-
ley Bell, vice-president, was in the
chair. Roll Call was responded to by
current events, among which were
articles on the following: The Re-
turning of flour and sugar bags' to be
re-filled; return of collaspsable tubes,
all kinds; The ban, on soldiers mar-
riage to English girls unless they have
at least $160 plus 8 months permis-
sion, also an item Of interest ,regard-
ing a former overseas flyer in 'the per-
son of Flight 'Lieut. Elliott, son of
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Elliott who were
former residents here, and is a broth-
er of Mr. William Elliott of Wroxeter.
The item told of his many flights over
Germany and of his return to take up
other work in Canada. The Red Cross
Roll Call was also given. Mrs. Gregg
gave the District Annual Convention
report, and the topic for the day was
given by Miss Grace Greer whose sub-
ject was "Events in Canadian History
which makes me proud to be a Can-
adian," ptoved to be very interesting,
Many of the events mentioned had to
do with incidents of the Canadian
Soldiers among which was Air Vice-
Marshall Bishop whose home was
Owen Soiled, During the social half
hour at the close of the program, the
hastees assisted by Mrs, John Cathers
served tefteshments.'
On Saturday afternoon the mothers
and children of the Baby Band met lb
the 'school room of the church which
was nicely decorated with pink and
white peonies, and enjoyed , a short
program prepared by the supetinten.
dent, Mts. A, A.' Taylor, whose theme
throughout eras "A charge 'to 100 I
hoe." Mrs. E. 'W, Whitfield conditc-
ted the roll tall Refreshments were
served by members of the Evening
Auxiliary during; the sociat.pirkd.
SALEM
Miss Reta Cathers of Toronto spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Cathers.
Mrs. Dr. W. W. Weir of Toronto,
called on Mrs. Wm. Weir and other
friends last week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy spent one
day recently with their daughter, Mrs.
James Doig and Mr. Doig of Dray-
ton.
The Ladies' Aid met in the church
one day last week and quilted two
quilts.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weir and
children of London, spent the week-
end with the former's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. D. L. Weir.
JAMESTOWN
Mr. James Wallace is visiting with
his brother David of. Glenannan.
Ws. Ned Thompson, Mrs. Darby,
her daughter, and son of Toronto,
spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
D. McLennan.
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Willis and
family, also Mary Bradshaw, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Hall, Palmerston.
Mr. and Mrs. Rory MacKay, and
George, Mrs. Ernie Roberts, also Mrs.
John MacKay went to London on
Sunday to 'see John MacKay who is
a patient in the Military Hospital
there.
BLYTH
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hilburn were
in London on Monday and attended
the nurses graduation at Victoria Hos-
pital, their daughter, Miss Ruth Being
one of the 1942 class.
Anniversary Services of Trinity
Anglican Church were held on Sun-
day, Rev. J, R. Thompson of Seaforth
was the special speaker. Miss Jose-
phine Weir of Auburn and Miss Isa-
bell Cummings, assisted the choir.
An anniversary tea was held at the
home of Mrs. Robert Bowell on Mon-
day afternoon, when the members and
friends spent a Social time together.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oster have mov-
ed from there farm in Morris and
have taken up residence in Miss Lut-
on's property on North Street.
Mr. Harry Waymouth and daugh-
ters, of Niagara Falls, were renewing
acquaintances in Blyth over the week-
end.
Mr. Harty McColl moved his fam-
ily to Pickering where he' has secured
employment in a munitions factory.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edgar of Wing-
ham, visited Mrs, Huckstep on Sun-
day.
CHARGE REDUCED
ON AIRGRAPHS
Airgraph messages from Canada to
Canadian troops in the United King-
dom and the Middle East have beer
reduced from 10 cents to 6 cents, with
the lower rate becoming effective June
15, Hon W, P. ,Muloek, Postmaster-
General, announced. In addition the
airgraph service has been extended to
include civilian messages. The change
has been effected, the announcement
said, to save cargo 'space Urgently re-
quired for war supplies. A single reel
of microfilm, used in airgraph mes-
sages, weighs only six ounces and con-
tains 1,500 messages. The rate for
civilian messages will be 15 cents each,
ST. HELENS
Mrs, IL J, Woods opened her home
for the June meeting of the W.MS.
when 20 ladies were present, Mrs. W
2. Miller presided and the theme' of
the worship service was "The Bales
Oa X-Travelling'. Plans Were made
FOR RENT — Furnished cottages at
Amberley Beach, 25 miles from
Wingham, 10 from Kincardine, good
beach, very accessible. Apply K. J.
Hueston, Gorrie,
FOR RENT — 35 acres of good pas-
ture land, watered by spring creek,
near the Village of Wroxeter. Apply
to J. H. Crawford, Wingham.
have 2 cows killed with lightning on
Thursday last week.
Mrs, cordon Gregg of Woodstock,
spent the past week with her parents,
Mr, and. Mrs. Alex Wright,
Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Wade, Ford-
wich, spent Friday of last week with
D. S. and Mrs, MacNaughton,
Mr, and Mrs, Henry Boss, Chicago,
are guests at the home of Mr, and
Mrs, R, 3, Reim Mr, and Mrs, Al-
kin Rann and family of Brussels were
also Sunday guests at the Rana home,
Mrs. B. Martin was in Hamilton
last week-end and with Mr. Martin
attended the wedding of the Tatter's
neice,
Women's Missionary society
The June meeting of the W. M. S.
was held on Thursday of last ,week
at the home of Mrs, 3. L. Foster.
Mrs. W. A. Sawtell presided, and
opened with the hymn, "For the
Beauty of the Earth." Prayer for our
missionary work was taken by Mrs.
Sherk. The scripture reading taken
from Luke chapter 10, verses 25-37
was read by (Mrs. Meighen. The
Psalm, I will lift up mine eyes unto
the hills, was repeated in unison.
Spirit of God descend upon my Heart,
was the second hymn. A prayer for
courage and endurance was given by
Mrs. Wearring. Mrs. Howes contin-
ued her study of China this month
under the heading "China Pays In
Blood", pointing out that through her
suffering she will become strong. Re-
demption for the world had been
bought by blood, and China will be
of great importance following the
war.
The roll call was answered by a
verse containing the word rejoice. The
hymn, Jesus Thou Divine Companion,
arid the Lord's Prayer brought the
meeting to a close.
Special Service June 21st
The morning service of the United
Church on Sunday next, June 21st,
will be of special interest when a choir
of 40 voices school students under the
direction of their teacher, Mr. Earls,
of Ethel will have charge of the mus-
ic. Rev. J. L. Foster will have charge
of the service. Everyone is cordially
invited to be present.
for the social meeting in July and also
for the Plunkett Dinner to be held on
June 29. Tickets must be obtained
beforehand and are on sale by the
ladies of the society. The topic from
the study book on "The Chinese
church comes of age" was taken by
Mrs. W. A .Miller.
Mr. J.-"B. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Taylor attended the' Harrison
re-union at the Lions Park at Sea-
forth on Saturday. Mrs. Gordon, Mr.
and ;Mrs. W. I. Miller and Anne Todd,
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller attended
the Salkeld re-union at the same place,
Mrs. Will Taylor of Blyth is a visit-
6r with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor,
Miss Vera Taylor was home from
London for the week-eed,
Miss Lois Webster is home after
completing her years studies at Clin-
ton. Collegiate Institute,
Trooper Raymond St. Marie, who is
home on two weeks leave was honored
at a gathering in th,e Fordyce School
on Monday evening, Mr. Tom O'-
Malley read an address and Mr. Geo.
Webster made the presentation of a
signet ring on behalf of members of
the school section.
Mrs, David Todd is a visitor with
her daughter, Mrs. D. J. (McIntosh at
Vineland,
Stanley Todd, Christian Citizenship
Convener, presided at the meeting of
the Y.P.U. held at M‘rs. Gordon's on
Monday night. These was 'a good at-
tendance. Russel Webb read the
Scripture lesson and the topic "God
leads a People" was taken by Mrs.
Charles McDonald. Stanley Todd led
an interesting discussion.
Gordon Miller was home from Strat-
ford for the week-end.
Howick Farmers' Mutual Fire
Insurance Company
Wroxeter, Ontario
June 15, 1942
ONE DAY NEARER VICTORY
I make this appeal to YOU.
All over Canada and the United States the call has gone out for CONSERVATION,
Vire causes the greatest of all wastes, not only o$ material resources, but too often of life it-self.
— Will YOU therefore as loyal Canadians, do
these things'TODAY,---totnorrow'may be too late.
Check and clean stove pipes and chimneys.
Clean up all rubbish,
Cheek over your wiring, OR
Be sure all lamps and lanterns are safe.
Be fire conscious NOW and ALWAYS.
Yours faithfully, J. a wlet,m,
8m-eh-at,