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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-03-09, Page 4FOR SALE — 5 choice registered Shorthorn bulls, red and dark roans. Priced reasonable. J. L. McEwen, Wroxeter. FARMS FOR SALE — 150 acres Hullett clay loam, 90 tillable, bal- ance pasture and bush, large barn, good stabling tie 42 cattle besides box stalls, litter carrier, water in- side double drive, henhouse, drive shed, large brick house, bath, fur- nace, phone. $6,000, $2000 down. 100 acres, Brodhagen, rich soil, large barn, double drive, henhouse in mow, large basement, water bowls, litter carrier, barnyard paved, hogpen, implement shed, metal clad house, furnace, buildings rodded, electricity. Settling estate $5,700 cash. Wm: Pearce, Exeter. FOR SALE — Small screw cutting metal lathe with 3 chucks, tools and equipment. Mounted on bench with countershaft and' 'Century motor. Complete unit. Apply Advance- Times, FARM FOR SALE OR RENT-100 acres, good buildings, modern con- veniences, half mile from village, 4 miles from Wingham on highway. ' Terms reasonable, Apply Advance- Times. FOR SALE—Cartier Oats free from barley, grown from registered seed in 1943. Price $1.20 per bushel; also Cartier Oats with small percentage of barley, $1.00 per bushel, Bert Holmes, Phone 632R15. See sample at Thomson's Feed Store. FARM FOR SALE — 100 acres, Elma Township, near school, good buildings, brick house, bank barn, drilled well, good soil, all cleared and well drained, 5i. miles from Listowel. Any reasonal offer ac- cepted. Apply to James 111•ayburry, Atwood, Ontario. FOR SALE — 150 acre farm, good buildings, well watered, 10 acres of hardwood bush, 50 acres in grass. Apply, to T. Fells, FOR SALE — House on Leopold Street with barn, good garden, furn- ace and bath. Barn suitable for raising chickens. Apply to Stan Sibthorpe, barber. FOR SALE -- Good' Collie Pup, five months old, good heeler. Phone Brussels 30R16, Vernon Hamilton, Bluevale, FOR SALE—Marshall Five Star Chicks: 350 Leghorn pullets, deliv- ery April 5; 300 L. S. N. H. mixed chicks, delivery April 18; 200 L. H. B. R. mixed chicks, delivery March 21; other chicks available, also start- ed chicks. Phone Roy Porter, Wingham, Ont. GIRLS WANTED — for urgent and interesting war work in large West- ern Ontario industry. Good wages, excellent working conditions, uni- forms supplied. Boarding facilities available. Applications not accept- able from those now on war work, Apply at your nearest Employment and Selective Service office. Refer to C. R. 734. HELP WANTED — Capable girl or older woman, to do plain cooking and general housework in private home in Torontd. Two adults, no children, $40.00 monthly, private room and bath. References requir- ed, Please write giving age and particulars to Box E, Advance- Times, WANTED — Girl for general house- work. Apply to Mrs, Chas, Cook, WANTED—Drophead Singer Sewing marine, good condition. Write stating price to Box H. WANTED — Antique picture buttons with shanks. Will pay $5.00 for an old button string.,Eileen E. Craig, 36 Jackson Ave., oronto, AUCTION SALE Farm Stioch and Implements Mr. Harold Jackson, has been in- structed to sell by public auction on Lot 36, Concession 4, East. Wawanosh, 21i miles North of Blyth and 21/2 miles West, on THURSDAY, MARCH 16th at 1 •p.m., the following: CATTLE: Holstein cow, fresh one month; Holstein cow, due in April; Holstein heifer, due time of sale; Durham Cow, due May 1st.; Durham cow, due May 15; Hereford cow, fresh two months; Hereford cow, due April 15; Hereford cow, due time of sale; Hereford cow, due May 1st; Aged cow; 2 year-old heifer; 4 steers two years old; 3 heifers rising two years old; 8 steers, rising two years old. CLEARING AUCTION SALE Of Stock, Implements, And House- hold Furniture Mr. Harold Jaokson has been in- structed to sell at Public Auction on the South Half Lot 33, Con. 6, East Wawanosh, one mile north of West- field Church, on Thursday, March 23rd, at 12,30 o'clock the following: .HORSES-1 aged mare; 1 black Percheron horse, 8 years; 1 Clyde mare, 3 yrs. old; 1 black Percheron mare, rising 3 yrs.; 3 Clyde Geldings, rising 3 yrs.; 1 black gelding colt; 1 black driving mare, 8 yrs, old in foal. 'CATTLE-1 Durham cow, S yrs., to calve May 1st; 1 Durham cow, 6 yrs., to calve April 21st; 1 Durham cow, 5 yrs., bred January 7th; 1 Dur- ham cow, 5 yrs., calf at foot, born November 18th; 1 Durham cow, 8 yrs. old, calf at foot, born February 12th; 1 Durham cow, 8 yrs., to calve May 1st; 4 late spring Angus calves; 2 Durham yearlings (steer and heifer); 1 Aberdeen Angus registered bull, 2 yrs. old. HARNESS-2 sets breeching har- ness; 1 set single harness and collars. IMPLEMENTS — 1/2 -ton r Chev. truck 1928 model; M. H. binder, 7 foot; M. H. mower, 6 foot; M. H. side delivery rake; M. H. hay rake; M. H, disc Harrow; Deeming manure spread- er; 2 Fleury walking plows; set bench sleighs; 1 wagon; 1 Verity twin plow; 1 steel wheel wagon; 2 cutters; 1 ampbell cutter, like new; 1 movable ay rack; buggies; wagon box; souf- er; fanning mill; ladders; 4-section harrows; wheel barrows; scales, 240 pounds; car, hayfork, sling ropes; hay foik rope used one season; No. 12 De- Laval cream separator; coal oil drum; poultry crates; 12 bunches 5X B.C. shingles; sap pan; pig crate; feed box- es; forks; shovels; whiffletrees; neck yokes; bags and sacks; assortment of work tools; water piping. GRAIN-25 bus. '42 Cartier oats for seed; 6 bus, red clover (cleaned); 20 bus, timothy seed (cleaned); 5 bags Chippawa potatoes; Salome apples. WOOD-24 cord dry wood; 10 cord dry cedar; pile cedalll rails. LUMBER — Quantity of hemlock, Cherry, Elm plank; quantity Hemlock, Cherry, Basswood lumber, Scantlings; 3 rack sills. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS— Walnut Settee Suite; rockers; combin- ation china cabinet; dining room table and chairs; couch; tables; cupboard; organ; 2 bedroom suites; dishes scal- ers; granite ware; clocks; 1 heater, new; 1 kitchen range, new; 1 Huron range; sewing machine and churn, TERMS—CASH. No Reserve. FARMS OFFERED FOR SALE 100 acres, south half lot 33, Con. 6. good brick house, new interior decor- ating; barn 45 ft by 66 ft, equipped with water system and litter carrier; woodshed - garage combined; drive shed; 2-storey hen house; all buildings newly roofed; 9 acres hardwood bush; 3 acres of cedar; 13 acres fall plough- ed; rest farm seeded. Also 100 acres Al grass farm, north half lot 34, Con. 6; spring creek; barn 56 ft. by 58 ft. and drive shed. TERMS—On property, 10 per cent down at time of sale and balance with- in 30 days.. Offered subject to a re- served bid. Lorne Stonehouse, Estate, Marshall Stonehouse, Executor. Harold Jackson, Auctioneer. TENDERS WANTED Tenders for the contract of crush- ing, hauling and spreading approxi- mately 7000 yards of gravel on the roads of Morris Township as the Road Superintendent shall direct, will be re- ceived, up to 2 p.m., March 13, 1944. The size of screen shall not be larger than % inch. A certified cheque for $200.00 must accompany each tender. The lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. George Martin, Clerk. TENDERS WANTED Tenders for painting the main hall and three offices in the Court House, Goderich, Ontario, will be received up to 12.00 o'clock noon, Tuesdayt March 14th. Specifications and any other infor- mation may be obtained from the County Clerk, Goderieb, Ontario. N. W. MILLER, County Clerk. IN MEMORIAM MACHAN—In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Charles Gordon Machan, who died on March 10th, 1942. When evening shades are falling, And we sit in quiet, alone, To our hearts there comes a longing If he only could come home, We miss him here so very much, His 'presence oft seems nigh, But we all hope in Heaven to meet, Where no one says good-bye, Ever remembered by wife and family, .111, rt1.14.111emin rviv ;PIC. ' ThursclaY, March 904 1944. MONEY TO LOAN ON FIRST MORTGAGES .Noliv is the TIME to stop paying rent and to buy a farm. Write us if you have been thinking about it. We may be able to help you with a loan, All inquiries treated confidentially. The Huron & Erie Mortgage Corporation London Windsor St, Thomas Chatham and Mrs, Thomas Laidlaw. 7 years ago they moved to Blyth from their farm in East Wawanosh. Two daugh- ters, Mrs. Nesbitt of Toronto and Mrs. Mrs, Peter Brown; one son James,. also two sisters, Miss Annie Laidlaw and Mrs. Lough of Clinton survive. A 'private service was held at her late-- home on Monday with Rev, A. Sin- clair, pastor of the United Church in charge, Pallbearers were, A. Smith,, John Johnston, Robert Laidlaw, Jas. Phelan, Wm. Morritt, Armand Kern- ick. Interment in Union Cemetery. JAMESTOWN Mr. Allen McKercher had an oper— ation in ,the Clinton Hospital last week. His many friends hope he may soon be feeling better again, Mrs. 'Laurence Willis left on Friday for Detroit to spend sometime with. her mother (Mrs. Wallace), who is, quite poorly. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Holt, spent. Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McDonald at Silver Corners. - Miss. Margaret Beattie spent the' week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McArter in Morris. Messrs George and John MacKay,. spent a couple of days with friends. in Toronto. The west group of the Jamestown war workers on the 1st line of Grey,. had their quilting last week at the home of Mrs. Ossie Simpson, while the east group held their quilting at the home of Mrs. George MacKay. Miss Lola Willis, who spent the past couple of weeks with her sister, Mrs. McConnell of Minto, has return- ed home. Mr. Stewart Higgins of Kennil- ' worth, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jacklin. Onl the ED ROSS Can Pass for ige4,504pmfat#406 ar Prisoners /MP/ Barbed wire and enemy guards "do not a prison make" for Canadian soldiers captured by the enemy. Their thoughts, winging across the sea, meet Red Cross parcels on; their way to them. 7,000,000 of these parcels have been sent, a fleet of 4 vessels is used in transporting these parcels, and not one of them have been lost. There are 100,000 of the prisoners of war parcels packed each week in Canada at present. Wingham District Quota Is $6,500.00 The Need Grows as Victory Nears — Give Generciusly, ANADIAN RE CROSS Space donate by The AdvanceoTimes V MY. PAGE POUR Pa^,11 CIO) t011::101===Or'm0=:=011=011===Z01=OV AnTOTRAC FOR SALE — 1928 PIGS: York sow, with 7 pigs, 5 Chev, motor. Apply to Wrn. Tay- weeks old; 6 York chunks, 80 pounds. for or Earl Elliott, R, R. 1, Wing- IMPLEMENTS; Waterloo Grain ham. Separator, 33-45, with cutter, in good condition; :libber tired wagon; farm wagon; 6 foot (leering disc harrow; pair of steel wagon wheels; M. H. manure spreader, 3 years old; wagon box and stock rack. Quantity of household effects includ- ing, cook stove, tables, chairs and other articles. TERMS: CASH Walter H. Mason, Proprietor. Harold Jackson, Auctioneer. 29-2, CLEARING AUCTION SALE — of farm stock and Implements to be held at Lot 7 and 8, Concession 1, Turnberry, (highway No. 86, mile from Wingham) on Thursday, March 16th, Sale includes, two horses, 18 cows, 9 steers, 8 yearlings, 3 calves and Durham Bull, pigs, grain and a very large list of imple- ments including Pacemaker Twin Power tractor on rubber, power binder and all other up-to-date im- lements including a hammer mill, also the usual numerous small arti- cles about the farm, Sale starts at 12 o'clock sharp. Terms: Cash, No reserve as the farm is sold, Matt. Gaynor, auctioneer; Art K. proprietor, 4". ---"""""7""1"----- • . • 1ya cents a word per insertion, with a minimum charge of 25o. 0 0 WZNGHAM ADVANCE-TIKE$ WRQXETER Mr, and Mrs, lames Sangster have for their guests this week the latter's sister, WS. Schwerdfoger of Ottawa, and Mrs. Mitchell of Toronto, Miss Jean CiOwdy of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, is spending her three weeks vacation with friends at Mont Joli, Quebec. Mrs, Clifford Denny and baby Nancy Elaine Denny, spent the week- end 'with friends at Ripley. Norman Ashby of the R, C, Navy and Mrs, Ashby of Halifax, who had spent a few days leave with the lat- ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Pete Mil- ligan, returned on Wednesday of last week. Miss M, MacDonald and Miss Kay Irwin ,spent the week-end with their families at Ripley. We regret the serious illness of Mrs. A, j.. Sanderson. Her niece, Mrs. Stuart arrived late last week from De- troit and is staying with her, Mr. and Mrs, Ward Sharpin have purchased the farm property of Mr, Jno. Harris, 4th line, and will soon take up residence there. Mr. Jno. Harris resides with his sister, Mrs. Archie McMichael in town. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Denny and Miss Thelma Denny, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. N, Edgar, Fordwich. Mrs. Allen McKercher, Jamestown, spent a few days last week with her father, Mr. Herb Henning. Neil Carr, who is stationed at Mountain View, spent the week-end with Mrs. Carr in town. Quite a number from the village were in attendance at the Lyceum Theatre in Wingham last -week to see "This ik the Army." Mrs. Ben Wade visited in Goderich for several days, .being present at a trosseau tea for her granddaughter and later attended the marriage of Mor- wenna Pearl Westlake daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Westlake to Roy Reg- inald Fowler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fowler, Newgate 'St., Goderich. The marriage took place in Victoria St. United Church, .February 26th. The Rev. A. J. McKay, officiating. Congratulations to John Alexander (Dean) Gibson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Gibson and his bride, Corp. Elsie Wilkinson, W.D., R.C.A.F., now stationed at Guelph, whose home is at London, Ontario, The marriage took place at Montreal, February 24th. The good wishes of Wroxeter and community are extend- ed. Mrs. Jack Barlow, spent a few days recently with Toronto friends. IN MEMORIAM ELLIOTT — In loving memory of Mrs. Fred Elliott, who passed away March 13th, 1943. I have lott my soul's companion, And life linked with my own; And day by day I miss her more, As I walk through life alone. Always remembered by husband and son Irving. IN MEMORIAM APPLEBY —, In loving memory of Mrs. Thomas Appleby, who passed away a year ago, March 10th, 1943. A few fleeting years to pass over, A few more privations and tears, And we in the end shall discover ' The land where no sorrow appears. The lov'd one who journey'd before us And left us their loss to deplore, Will open their hearts to enfold us, And part from our presence no more. They dry up the tear-drops that glisten, Let rapture illumine the eye; So cheering the prospect before us, It leaves little reason to sigh. Faith points to a mansion preparing, The home where our relatives wait, We pass through the vale and the river, And thus we arrive at the. gate. Ever remembered by husband, son and his family. • IN MEMORIAM MILLS—In loving memory of Mrs. Dina who passed away on March 4th, 1941. Nothing can ever take away, The love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day, ,7 Remembrance keeps her near. Ever remembered by sons, daugh- ters and grandchildren. CARD OF' THANKS Our sincere thanks and appreciation is extended to our neighbours and friends for their beautiful acts of kindness and sympathy expressed dur- ing our bereavement. Mrs. Jos. Sellers and family. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. James McGregor take this opportunity of ex- pressing their sincere appreciation to their friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown them in their recent bereavement, They also wish to thank Dr. W, Connell and the staff of Wingham General Hospital for their kindly services, CARD OF THANKS Mrs. John S. Morgan and family wish to express their sincere thanks to their neighbours and friends for the many acts of kindness, and expreS4 sions of sympathy extended to them during their recent bereavement. CARD OP THANKS Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pinky and daughter Joan wish to express their appreciation of the kindness and syrn. athy 'extended toy them in their recent bereavement. Annual Meeting St, James Anglican Church held their annual meeting on Monday even- ing of last week, Following a Pot Luck supper served by the ladies, the various reports'were received and of- ficers elected for the coming year and are as follows; Ministers Warden, H. V. McKenney; People's Warden, Wrn, MacDonald; Sidesman, Dr. F. H, Scherk; Mrs. Gladys Kaake and Mrs. George Edwards were added to the board of management; Vestry Clerk, Mr, Lorne Kaake; delegate to Synod, Mr, Wm. Mines. The rector, Rev. G. K. N'obes, was in charge. C. G. I. T. Skating Party There was a good crowd oil Thurs- day night at the rink to support the efforts of the C. G. I. T. for our public Library. Under their leaders, Miss Irwin and Miss MacDonald, the girls provided a good evening and the refreshment stand was well patronized. The C. G. I. T. are to be congratu- lated for their interest in the public library. Save Waste Fats An appeal is being made by the committee this month for more waste fats, to help the war effort. No amount is too small. The committee wish to make a shipment before the end of the month. Leave your don- ations at local Red Cross rooms. St. James Guild St. James Anglican Guild will hold their March meeting on Tuesday, March 14th, 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Lorne Kaake. A full attendance is requested. Women's Institute Mrs. j. H. Wylie opened her home on Thursday afternoon of last week for the March meeting' of the Wo- men's Institute. The president was in charge, and the meeting opened with the singing of the' Ode and repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Reading of the minutes followed. Members were given an opportunity to sign a petition to the Government re the Refugee problem. Mrs. Sanderson and Mrs. Hambly were named as nominating committee for officers for 1944-1945. Programme Committee for coming y6:r, Mrs. Denny, Mrs. How- es, Mrs. Sawtell. The roll call — A celebrity born in March, brought 'an interesting response. Mrs. Wearring was in charge of current events which in part was conducted as a quiz, •add- ing a few interesting items on the work of the Junior Red Cross and in- viting the members, to plan to visit the primary class at the local school, 'Miss Mary MacDonald sang a delight- ful Scotch number with Miss Agnes Wearring accompanying, The all- members programme covered a vari- ety of subjects in 2-minute talks — What can we do to improve our In- stitute meetings in the 'coming year, by Mrs. Hambly; New Canadian law pertaining to women, Mrs, D. W, Rae; Chinese Customs, Mrs, Denny; Acci- dent Prevention in the home, Mrs. Durst; Our I3irds, Mrs. Munroe; Vic- tory Garden for 1944, Mrs. Wylie; St. Patrick, Miss E. MacEwen; An Irish joke„Mrs. Sawtell; History of Wrox- eter, Mrs, J. N, Allen; Shock and treament, Mrs. Maclean; Burns and how to treat them, Mrs. Wearring; A Canadian Poem and its author, Mrs. Howes; What would the bride of 25 yeark ago say to the bride of today, Mrs. Kaakes; Scientific research for post. War period, Mrs. F. Sanderson; My 5 favorite radio programmes and why I like them, Mrs. MacNaughton. Miss MacDonald spoke briefly inviting the members to the C. 1G. I, T. skating party on Thursday evening and as a leader of the Junior Red Cross ask- ing the W. I. members to support their open night which is to be held. March 14th, in town hall, corimmenc- ink with a concert, followed' by a penny sale which she' exiilained. and a dance for which Arnold Earls orchestra will provide music. This inspectorate rates high in the work of the Junior Red Cross which is doing such a fine work for children of other and less fortunate countries. Tea was served, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. Howes and Mrs. Sawtell. At this point Mrs. Durst asked the mem- bers to join her in singing greetings to the president in honour of her birthday and a lovely birthday cake with a color scheme of pink and white was brought in by the hostess. The meaning of the 14 symbols which the cake contained was explained by Mrs. Hambly. MacNaughton expres- sed her appreciation to all of the members for their kindness and es- pecially to Mrs. Maclean who had made the cake which was then cut by the president. The National Anthem brought the very interesting and en- enjoyable meeting to a close, Shoot - Euchre - Bingo The largest crowd of the season were on hand on 'Mdnesday evening when the Finance 'committee .of the Red Cross put on their 4th party of the season, At euchre Mrs, CaMerton . Adams was winner of ladies prize and Mr, .Ewart 'MeXercher the gentlemen, In the Shoot section Mrs, Alex Wright was the winner for ladies; Mr, Win, MacDonald for gents, Follow- ing the serving of refreshments, a few games of bingo were enjoyed. A. special bingo prize "a chicken" was donated by. Mr. Doc. Irwin and won by Mrs. Vern Denny. BLYTH Cpl. Fred Fawcett arrived safely back to Canada from Overseas, Our citizens committee were on hand to welcome Fred and his wife who ac- companied him from Toronto. Leslie Rutledge of Manning Pool, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rutledge. Mr. and Mrs. 'Robert Laidlaw of Wingham, attended the funeral. on Monday of the late Mrs. F. D. Stalker, The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Inslitute 'was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Oster with an at- tendance of 22. Mr, Lorne Webb gave the address. The Clinton R.C.A,F, Radio School orchestra and brass band played for a dance and •band concert in Memorial Hall on Friday, March 3, under the auspices of the Blyth Municipal rink. The evening was much enjoyed by the community at large. .The proceeds of the evening will be used in upkeep of the Blyth Municipal rink. Robinson — Lockhart A very pleasing event took place at the Anglican Rectory on Saturday, March 4th, when Rev. P. H. Streeter united in marriage Miss `Mary E. Lochart, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. Lochart, to Stewart E. Rob- inson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Robinson. The groom was attend- ed by his cousin, Petty Officer Ernie Robinson. Miss Edith Lochart was her sisters bridesmaid. Congratula- tions. - Jane A. Laidlaw There passed away in Clinton hos- pital Saturday, March 4th, Jane A. Laidlaw, beloved wife of the late Mr. R. D. Stalker. Born in Morris town- ship in 1865, daughter of the late Mr.