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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-04-15, Page 4PAGE FOUR RE WISE! PROCURE YOUR SEED REQUIREMENTS AT STAINTQN'S HARDWARE N 0 W. Alsace No, 1 bushel $17.40 Timothy Seed . . . . .. . , „ . bushel $ 4.50 Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover Seed bushel $ 7.50 White Blossom Sweet Clover Seed „ bushel $ 7.15 Orchard Grass Seed Brome Grass Seed , ... • . Canadian Blue Grass Seed Kentucky Blue Grass Seed lb. 52c lb. 19c lb. 35c lb. 35c Stainton H'dware "Want Ads." Get Results Thursday, April 15th, 194 , Look Lovely. This Easter You'll cherish the soft feminine look and the clean-cut trimness of these dresses — and so will the men in your life! Blithe prints . . pretty pastels . . , clark sheers! Sparkling with crisp white pique,. foamy lace touches, new color .treat- ments. Whatever your age, you'll find a flattering style to reflect your charm in this exciting Easter collection, $8.95 to $12.95 Isard's Ready-to-Wear 1111•111111111=1111•1111=11111.11=111, NEW CARROTS 3 bchs. 25c GREEN CELERY STALKS . . 2 for 25c CURLY SPINACH . .. lb. 15c HOT HOUSE RHUBARB . . lb. 19c PARSNIPS, 2 lbs. 17c JUICY, Grapefruit, 4 for 25c FLORIDA ORANGES 288's 31c Doz. GREEN GIANT PEAS 36-oz. tin 15c PALMOLIVE SOAP Reg, 2 for 11 c Giant 8 c HEAD LETTUCE 15c each NEW CABBAGE Pound 15c TOMATOES 33c lb. B. C. EATING APPLES 23c doz. RED ROSE BULK TEA, 1/2's 37c SUPER SUDS, reg... , 20c SUPER SUDS, giant 39c PRINCESS FLAKES, large CLASSIC CLEANSER , „ 3 for 14c SNOW FLARE AMMONIA „ . pkg. 5c CORN FLAKES , . , , 3 for 25c DURHAM CORN STARCH . „.. 2 for 19c NEILSON'S LYNN VALLEY TOIVIATOES COCOA 1/2 -lh. tin 190 M Large Thu CO 'n t 37c lb. 2 for 25c b°1Vtill° BAITING POWDER 19e lb. tin where you can contribute .your time and talents as well." The local work committee would be glad to have new workers to help out with the latest quota consisting of-50 pinafore arcs- .ses,. 50 prs, boys pyjamas, 50 girls' night. gowns, 20 ribbed helmets, air force, 20 prs, gloves, air force, 20 tuck-ins, air 'force, WINGHAIVI ADVANCE-TIMES CLEARING AUCTION SALE — of farm stock and implements will be held at lot 24, concession 12, West Wawanosh, on Thursday, April 15; at 1.30 p.m. sharp. For terms see bills, W. R. Farrier, proprietor. Matt, Gaynor, auctioneer. FARM FOR RENT — Farm of 100 acres, good buildings, in the 10th Concession of the Township of Turnberry for immediate rent. Ap- ply to J. W. BUSHFIELD, Solici- tor, Wingham, Ont.. FOR SALE — 1 pure-bred Yorkshire Boar, good type, 41/2 months old. Apply to Arnold Vint, R, R. No, 2, Wingham. FOR SALE — 6 chunks of pigs. Apply ;Mrs. Fred Churchill, R, R. 2, Bluevale. FOR SALE — Used Trucks in good condition. Apply to Joe Kerr, Phone 353W. FOR SALE — Cartier Oats and 0,A.C. 21 Barley. Good well-clean- ed grain. Apply Harry Bateman, Phone 637R3. FOR SALE — Home-made bread and buns, muffins and other baking such as pie and cakes, cookies and dough- nuts. Made on orders. Leave your orders at the house please, or phone 327 Wingham, Also washings and ironing done at reasonable rates. 'Apply to Mrs, M, Parish, Alfred St., Wingham. FOR SALE — at Blyth, 14 acres, good solid brick house, good barn, hydro, bath, furnace, good fruits. ; Apply R. 13, Quance, phone Blyth 78, FOR SALE — Red Brick house with good barn on property. Situated in Lower Wingham. Apply Advance- Times, FURNITURE AND PIANOS Huge stock of springfilled chester- field suites, new and used pianos at the Mildmay Furniture Store. Low- est prices. Free delivery. F. J. Schuett & Son, Milclmay. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED — For good home, good wages, every con- venience. Apply to J. H. Crawford. LOST — Boy's glasses in case, be- tween Lane's School and Wingham by Bluevale. Finder kindly leave at Advance-Times or with Wm, Bolt, Wroxeter. LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION AGENT —Part time. Commission, Either man or woman. When applying state what experience you have had. Apply "The Farmer's Advocate", London, Ontario. WANTED — House to rent with option to purchase. Apply Phone 359. WANTED — Folding play-pen, and also a baby bed. /Apply to the Advance-Times. TENDERS WANTED Township of Turnberry Scaled Tenders will ,be received by. the -undersigned up until noon, May 3rd, 1943, for the crushing and spread- ing of 3500 yards of gravel (1 or 2 sets) 1 inch round screen or ?% inch square screen to be used, Marked cheque fur 10 per cent of the contract price to accompany each tender. Work to commence at discretion of road superintendent and to be completed not later than September 1st, 1943. Lowest or .any tender not neces- sarily accepted. W. R. CRUIKSHANK, Township Clerk. Box .274, Wingham. TENDERS WANTED Tenders will be received by the undersigned for crushing, trucking and spreading 5000 yards, or more, of gravel anywhere upon the roads within Howick Township during 1943, a one- inch screen to be used. A marked cheque for $100.00 must accompany the tender. All tenders must be in the hands of the Clerk not later than twelve O'clock, noon, on the 30th day of April 1943, T.he lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted, Signed, ISAAC GAMBLE, Clerk of Howick TWIL, Fordwich, Ontario, NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL persons having claims against the estate of David Henderson Wal- lace, late of the Township of Turn- berry in the County of Huron, Farmer, who died on or about the fourteenth day of January, A, D. 1943, are noti- fied to send to J. H. Crawford, Wingharn, Ontario, on or before the seventeenth day of April, A. D. 1943, full particulars of their claims in writ- ing. Immediately after the said seven- ..centh day of April, the assets of the said testator will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the executor shall then have notice. DATED at Wingham, this twenty- ninth day of March, A. D. 1943. J. H. CRAWFORD, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Executor. TENDERS Tenders will be recived by the County of Huron to supply 125 tons of Stoker Coal and 25 tons of Stove Coal for the County Home at Clinton. An analysis of coal must accompany each tender. Lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. Tenders to 'be in the hands of the County Clerk not later than noon, Saturday, April 17th, 1943. N. W. MILLER, County Clerk: IN MEMORIAM DOUBLEDEE — In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. George Doubledee, who passed away one year ago, April 12th. The stately ships go on To their haven under the hill, But, oh for the. touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is still! Ever remembered by the family. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to our many friends and neighbours for the kind- ness and consideration shown us, Your fine gestures will ever live in our memories. Flt. Sgt. and Mrs. Barnard, WROXETER Mrs. Vern Denney recently spent a few days in Toronto as delegate to Red Cross Convention. Rev. J. L. Foster was in Stratford attending the inter-church meeting of Minister's and Laymen one day last week. Miss K. Hazelwood is visiting friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylie, Frances and Jimmie, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Wylie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Metcalfe, Glenannon. Mr, and Mrs. 13, Martin of :Hamil- ton, spent the week-end at their home here. Mrg. Martin is remaining for the summer season. Miss K. ,Nicklin spent the week-end at her home in ,Milverton. Miss Jean Sharpin of 4th line, who has been attending Wingham High School, has taken a position on the staff of Dominion Bank in Wingham Starting Monday of this week, Red Cross Notes Wroxeter Reaches Objective Complete returns for the recent Red CroSs Drive are now in the hands of the treasurer, and the executive wish to express their thanks to all canvas- sers or those who helped in any way during the campaign, Amounts are as follows: L. Bolt, L, Henning, $35.25'; Mrs. W. Gibson, $61,00; Mr. I,,, Douglas, $17,00; Mrs. H. Durst, $62,75;0Mrs, H. Wylie, $132.40; Mrs. Townsend $62.35; Mrs, G, Lane, $31.50; Mrs, Maclean $10.00; Mrs. A, Adams, $87.50; Miss F. Weir, $89.00; Mrs. Id. Adams, $40,50; Mr. Hunkin, $12,50; Mrs. W. Woods, 000.00; Mr. A, Wright, $81,75; Mrs. McTavish, Mrs. Nichol, $14.00; Wo- men's Institute, $10,00; County Hur- on, $600.00, Total 0358,50. Workers Are Needed In one of his speeches, chairman Davis of the American Red Cross said; "This year the duties of the Red Cross are greater than ever before, Money alone is hot enough, Witten you have made your contribution look around and see if there is flat gone place Reflections of a Blood Donor by 'Gertrude Curtis Ryan Strange that this blood which flows so easily Out of my unprotecting drug soothed vein Into its sterile flask, the while I chat Of this and that, remote from strife ^ or pain. May when the need in some far battle zone MRises to wrest from death some lithe limbed boy Flow back with all its life strong properties And give him back to living and to joy. Shipment For March 9 quilts, 4 pinafore dresseg, 12 prs, PYjamag., 4 yr. size, 2 prs. pyjamas, 14 yr. size, 5 prs. boys long stockings, 14 prs. seamen's long stockings, 2 prs. seamen's socks; 11 prs. mitts, 2 khaki sweaters, high neck, 1 navy turtle neck sweaters. Extra gifts for service women: 2 cakes laundry soap, 8 cakes toilet soap, 1 wash cloth, safety pins, need- les, tape, 1 box kleenex tissue.' Euchre and Bingo Red Cross rooms on Monday night was the scene of a thappY gathering when the finance committee held a euchre and bingo. Mrs. H. MacKen- ney held the highest score for Ladies, while Mr. Art Gibson won the gentle- man's. A few games of bingo were enjoyed. Fourth Line Group The last meeting for. the first quarter of 1943 (Jan., Feb., March) was held on Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. .Ward Sharpin. The afternoon was spent in quilting two quilts, one of which was made by Miss Thacker, teacher, and pupils of S, S. No. 2, Turnberry, and will later be donated with an afghan also made by the pupils, to the Junior Red Cross, also sorting and packing all articles completed" 'in the three months which were on display and which have since been turned over to Red Cross and Salvation Army. All materials used were donated by members of the group: 40 dresses for girls, one 8-yrs; 40 panties and bloomers; 31 slips; 2 coats, girls; 1 matching hat; 1 pair socks; 1 boys suit; 11. quilts, also 3 quilts (custom work). were quilted. The treasurer reported $11.05 still on hand. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. McTavish on the afternoon of •May 5th. An Appreciation The local Red. Cross. Society wish to express their appreciation to Mrs. Alex Wright who recently presented a 'beautifully designed hand-made hooked rug, on which tickets were sold to the amount of $35.00. The lucky ticket was drawn at the dance held in Town Hall last week, Mrs. J. Douglas was the winner. Red Cross Tea There will be a tea held in Red Cross rooms on Wednesday, April 21.' Supper served from 5 to 7:80. Every- one welcome. Save Waste Fats The saving of waste fats in this community has been taken up by mem- bers of the Women's Institute. Bring your donation to Red Cross rooms on any 'Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Mc- Kenney and Mrs. Maclean are the committee in charge. Guild Re-Organized Rev. E. M, Caldwell presided over the election of officers when on Tues- day of last week a meeting for re- organization of the Guild of St. James Anglican Church was held, and the following were elected: Hon, Pres., Mrs. R. Earls; Pres., Mrs. H. Scherk; Vice-Pres,, Mrs, R. McMich- 'ael; Sec'y.-Treas., Mrs. H. B. Mc- Kenney; Auditors, Mrs. Waller, Mrs. Kaake. • Missionary Society The April meeting of the W. M. S. was held on Thursday afternoon last in the church school room. The presi- dent, Mrs. A. Munroe, presided ,,over the meeting which was opened by the singing of the hymn "Happy the home when !God is there." The president read the scripture lesson taken from Luke chapter 14 verses 1 to 24 and Luke chapter 15, verses 1 to 7. Mrs, Scherk led in prayer, Mrs, Howes presented the topic on "Christian Homes". Some of the pouts brought out by the speaker in her fine address were: That ail homes must be reach- ed if the church is doing its duty; A home, more than, a house, spirintal re- lationships Should be found there. The chttrelt depends on the home and the home on the church, The Chinese FOR SALE McArthur's Grocery LOWER WINGHAIM Reason: Owner on Active Service This is a going concern with nice turnover, splendid stock and very low overhead. Building is 2-storey frame dwelling and store combined— new roof, hydro, telephone, also single garage. Will sell building for nine hundred dollars, stock at invoice and equipment at a sacrifice. Bargain for someone. Further particulars, phone 1.2j or come any afternoon but Thursday to McArthur's Grocery standard for Christian homes. • Both parents Christian, Then followed a quizz about training in Christian homes. One suggestion given, Live your life so that it will bear fruit. A committee to arrange for the Easter Thankoffering was appointed, Mrs. Scherk, Mrs. Munroe, Mrs. Sawtell. The hymn for peace was sung and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Munroe. Easter Service Special Easter Services in United Church on Sunday, April 25th, 11 a.m. Rev. J. L. Foster in charge. MrssArn- old Earls and his school choir will contribute the music, with Miss Mary Gibson as organist. Canadian Girls In Training The C. G. I. T. group held their meeting on Friday. evening at the home of Misses Agnes and Margaret Wearring. The president, Lulu Gib- son was in charge and opened the meeting with the hymn, "0 Master let me walk with thee," followed by the Purpose and prayer. Audrey Wade read the scripture from Proverbs, ch. 3, verses 1 to 12, Bonny Gibson led in prayer.- The meeting was under the Health Group. Helen Sawtell spoke on "A Healthy Skin". Then followed a hymn, "Come thou fount of every blessing." Frances Wylie gave a topic on 'hiccoughing. Alice Howes spoke on the care of the nails. During the ;business period it was decided to vite the W. M. S. group to meet with the ,C, G. I. T. on the evening of Apr. 20th, Tuesday, for a social. The meet- ing closed with the singing of the National Anthem and Taps. Douglas School Dance The committee have engaged the Molesworth orchestra for their dance on Friday night of this week, April 16th. All are invited. Come and help the war effort. Wroxeter North Group - The 'ti,Vomen's. Association of Salem United Church and the War Workers group held a combined meeting, in the church school room Tuesday of last, week, 2 quilts were quilted, the War Worker's Group planned to sell tick- ets on a "Kenwood Blanket." Mrs. Chad Henning invited the workers to" her home for the next meeting, 'April 20th, Tea hostesses were Mrs. Gowdy, Mrs. D. Weir, Mrs. Morrison Sharpin. Mrs. Ben Wade is confined to her home by illness. Her daughter, Mrs. Westlake of Goderich is with her. Mrs. Wades many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. BORN — In Wroxeter on Saturday, April 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Archer (nee Anger) a daughter, Grace Ann, s BORN — In Wroxeter, on Monday, April 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Newton, a son. EAMES W. M. S. The April meeting of Eadies W. M. S. was held on Thursday in Gilmour's school, The singing of three Easter hyinns opened the meeting, "Go to Dark Gethsemane," "In the Cross of Christ 1 Glory" and "Christ the Lord is Risen Today." The scripture read- ing, Isaiah, chapter 40, cerses 1 - 15, was read by Mrs. Ivan !Haugh with 11111111113311•11111=11111121111111111=111111M11111 WANTED MOULDERS and Foundry Labourers GOOD PAY with Cost of Living Bonus Modern Plant Cafeteria & Social Shower Baths & Rest Rooms Lilting accommodation available near plant Those novit employed in war work need not apply. Apply nearest Employment and Selective Service Office Refer te, R.O. 622 continents given by Mrs. Hugh Gil- mour, The roll call was answered by an Easter message. A paper on the Chinese was given by Mrs, Leslie Fortune, The minutes of last meet- ing were read and business matters dealt with, Mrs, Jas. Hardie read time poem— No East or West. The singing of .a hymn, prayer by Mrs. Alkin Hastings, and the National Anthem, brought the meeting to a close, Of Missing Men The censorship directive prohibiting . publication of news about members of the forces who are reported missing until five weeks has elapsed, now has been relaxed. The press censors have informed newspapers that "there will be no objection in future to publication of the bare fact that these men have been reported missing, provided the inform- ation has been received officially by next-of-kin, and provided no direct or indirect indication is given of the date of the casualty, the locality where it occurred, or the unit to which the missing officer or man belonged," BLUEVALE Institute Named Officers The annual meeting of the Wo- man's Institute was held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Duff with the president, 'Miss Jean Elliott in charge. "Thank You" letters were read from J. K. .Harman and Claude Bellsmith serving with the Canadian forces overseas. During the business session the sum of $5.00 was voted toward the "Jam for Britain Fund". The secretary-treasurer. reported 17 members, 11 regular meetings were held with an average attendance of 14. A picnic was enjoyed when mem- bers of the Girls' Homemaking Club gave two demonstrations. The year closed with a small balance in the treasury. The president gave a short address thanking the members for their hearty support. Good reports were heard from the conveners of the standing committees showing that the committees had all been active during- the year in presenting programmes doing practical work. Mrs. Edward Johnston was elected to preside for the election of officers. Miss Duff, convener of the nominating committee presented a slate of officers, which was accepted as follows: President, Miss Jean Elliott; 1st vice-pres., Mrs, S. N. Gallaher; 2nd vice-presS, Miss Mary Duff; Secretary-Treas., Miss Olive Scott; District Director, Mrs. Edward Johnston; Branch Directors, Mrs. J. Wickstead, Mrs. George Heth- erington, Mrs. Ed. Johnston; Program Committee, Miss Florence Fowler, Miss Margaret Curtis; Representatives to. district annual, Miss Margaret- Curtis, Mrs. j. H. Smith and Miss Olive Scott; Conveners of standing committees: Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Earl Hamilton; Citiz- enship,' Mrs. George Love; Historical Research, Miss Mary Duff; Home Ec- onomics, Mrs. J. H. Smith; Social Welfare, Mrs. George Hetherington; Publicity, Miss Olive Scott; War Work, Miss Margaret Curtis. The president thanked the members for the honor of being re-elected presi- dent and led in a discussion on the co-operative programme in Home Ec- onomics for 1943-44. Ten ladies paid their membership fee for next year. After singing the National Anthem the hbstess served refreshments.' Bride arid Groom Honoured Following a devotional period at the weekly meeting of the Y. P. U. on Friday evening, Mrs. 'George. Hether- ington gave a short biography of some famous men. Among them being Dr. Simpson who discovered chloroform, Dr. Alexander Bell, the fciunder of the telephone and the sage Sir Benjamine Franklin who made the first rocking chair. Rev. Campbell Tavener was chairman of the following programme: a solo by Ross Smith, recitations by Mrs, M. L. Aitken and Katharine Soiling and musical selections by the Smith orchestra, Mrs, George Heth- erington and Mrs, Carl Johnston led in community singing, An address was read by Carl Johnston to the guests of honor, Flight-Sergeant Rus- sel Barnard and Mrs. Barnard and George Hetherington Made the pres- entation of a purse of money. Serg- eant Barnard expressed thanks and all sang "For they are jolly good fellows," Refreshments were served. Attending,Presbyterial At Guelph Mrs. P. G. Fowler, 1st viee-pres,, of the 'Maitland Presbyterial Society of the W.M.S. of the • Presbyterian Church in Canada, is at Guelph this week attending the Provincial meet- ing of the Woman's Missionary Society. The president; Mrs. Robert Davidson of Dungannon was unable to attend, Rev, E. G. Fowler occupied the pul» piit of St, Ahdrew'.s Church, Wing- ham, on Sunday evening. LAC. John 14f, Lillow, Moncton, N.t., is enjoying a two weeks holiday with Ails mother and friends hare, A. D. Smith, R.C.A.F. of Burtch, at his home for the week-end. Flight-Sergeant Russel Barnard and Mrs. Barnard left on Monday for Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Mr. and Mrs. R. Alridge and two children of Fordwich, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mann. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Newman and daughters Doris and Helen, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Darling. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Holt of Jamestown, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Edward Johnston. Frank McQuillan, R.C.A.F., visited for a few days with his sister, Mrs. Carl Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. George Love spent Sunday with Mrs. A. D. Scott at Sea- forth. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hemingway and family of Brussels, were Sunday visit- ors with Mr, and Mrs. L. G. Turvey, Mrs. Mary Robertson and Miss Martha Fraser spent Sunday with their sisters, Mrs. 5. A. Geddes and Mrs. Margaret Nicholson at B,elgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Cline, Yeo and daugh- ter, Marie of Paisley, with friends in the village-. Mrs. Stanley Darling was hostess at dinner on Thursday evening when she entertained nine guests in honor of her younger son, Harry's fifth birthday.