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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-21, Page 4, . orpag,„Namile, The Wallpaper Shop Giftland Rogers 1847 SILVERWARE and COMMUNITY PLATE 16) .44 Thursday, December 21,1944 WINGHAM ADVANCVPIM:aS Stainton Hardware BUGGY TIRES—Small shipment of rubber buggy tires just received. Apply to Fred Seiling, Bluevale. CHARIS Foundation Garment Co. trained Corsetiere for Wingham, surrounding district and towns, If you need a new garment, any size or type of figure at reasonable prices, call on Mrs. Wm, Kennedy, Minnie St., Wingham. FOR SALE — Registered Yorkshire boar, 2 years old. Apply to James R, Coultes, phone 629r11. ...l.".•••••••••••• FOR SALE—Two cutter robes. Ap- ply to Jno. Walker, Wingham, FOR SALE-15 pigs ready to wean. Wm. R, Jenkins, Sr, phone 600r41. FOR SALE — 7 large cement tile 3 ft. x'3 ft, Apply R. J. McMurray, phone 618r13, Wingham, • "FOR SALE — Fordson Tractor on rubber. Used only 114 years. Apply to Advance-Times, FOR SALE — Four-year-old. Jersey Cow, due to freshen February 4th, Levi Lott. FOR SALE—One Durham Heifer due to freshen, also four Durham cows to freshen January and February. J. A, Menzies, phone 620r2. LOST — In Stedman Store, black leather billfold containing sum of money, registration card and other papers. Reward. Leave at Advance- Times. LOST—Car chain on Friday night, December 15, between Moir's gate and Holme's School. Joseph Moir, phone 602r23. REX WHEAT GERM OIL—Assur- es better breeding for all animals and poultry. For sale by Stainton Hardware, WANTED IMMEDIATEL — Used furniture and equipment. Cash in on items not in use. Highest prices. M. Brown, phone 239. CARD OF THANKS Miss Annie M. Isard and Mr. Jas. Isard and family take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation to their neighbors and friends for their kind- ness and expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement. IN MEMORIAM ,ARBUCKLE—In memory of a dear wife and mother, Mrs. William J. Arbuckle, who passed away one year ago, December 20th, 1943. In our home she is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name; Those who loved her in life sincerely, Still love her in death just the same. Sadly missed by husband and family. MUNICIPAL NOTICE ,22. 1944, and if demanded an election ination for Reeve,. and Four Council- lOrs, to serve the Township of Morris during the year 1945, will be held at the Township Hall, Morris, at 12,30 will be held on Monday, January 1, p.m. to 1.30 p.m., Friday, December I hereby give notice that the Nom- 1945. GEO. MARTIN, Returning Officer. TOWNSHIP OF TURNBERRY Application for School Board Secretary-treasurer Applications will be received by the chairman of the Trustee Board for the School Area, Township of Turnberry, fora secretary-treasurer, Please state qualifications and salary expected. Lowest or any application not neces- sarily aecepted. Applications to be in hands of chairman by 12 noon, Decem- ber 80th, 1944, For information re- garding duties, contact any member of the board. WRIGHT, H.R. N'o, 1, Wingham Chairman. A APPLICATION Towigthip of East Wawanosh 1" School Area The Board of the Township School Area of East Wawanosh requires the Services of a secretary-treasurer for the year 1945, at a salary of $276,09, Information regarding the duties may 'be bad from the chairman or any mem- her of the Board. Applications must be in the hands of the chairman, Mr, Prank Thontostm, R,R. No, 5, Wing, ham, trot later than 2 o'clock, January Z 194 The president, Mrs. C. McCutcheon, presided, and the meeting opened with the singing of sa Christmas Carol. "Hark the Hearld Angels Sing". Mrs. Allister Green read the scripture les- son as taken from Luke, chapter 2, verses 11-20. Rev. J. L. Foster led in PraYon, The secretary, Mrs, Leslie Douglas, reported 14 meetings held with 12 quilts quilted. There are 23 members with an average attendance of 15. The treasurer, Mrs. Allister Green reported $145.00 on ban*, a gift of $25.00 was made to the secretary of the church. Rev, J. L. Foster presided for the election of officers, all 1944 officers being elected and are as follows: Pres., Mrs. C. McCuteheon; vice- ptes, Mrs. Wrn, Hart; secsy., Mrs. Leslie Douglas; treas., Mrs. Allister Green; assist. treas., sMrs. J. Douglas; pianist, Mrs. J. N. Allen; manse corn., Mrs. Allen, Mrs. T. G. Hemphill, Mrs. J, Douglas; flower corn., Mrs. J. Wal- ler, Mrs. J. Douglas; press sec'y., Mrs. Vern. MacDonald; auditors, Mrs. Hemphill. Mrs. H. McMjchael. The meeting closed with prayer. All enjoyed a social time when lunch was served, Sgt. Neil Carr is spending a few days with Mrs. Carr and baby son here. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and Mr, John MacNaughton, spent Sunday with Fordwich friends. Guild Names Officers The annual meeting of St., James Anglican Guild, Wroxeter, and election of officers was held at the home of Mrs, Scherk, on December 12th. The meeting opened with singing of "0 Little Town of Bethlehem" followed by The Lord's Prayer in unison. The scripture lesson taken from Matt, 2nd chapter, 1 to 11, was read by Mrs. Geo. Edwards. Minutes of two previous meetings' read by the secretary, Mrs. McKenney end approved as read. Roll Call was responded to by ten members and payment of fees, Plans were completed for the Children's Xmas party to be held in the recrea- tion room of the church, Mrs. Nolies, Mrs. Waller and Mrs. Durst being named for special committee. A short Xmas message was read by Mrs. Scherk. Rev. Nobes pleased with piano selections. The auditors' report was next presented by Mrs. Waller. The Guild enjoyed a very successful year in fact the best since re-forming. Rev. Nobes assumed the chair for election of officers. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: honorary president, Mrs. Agnes Earls; president, Mrs. Geo, Ed- wards; vice-pres„ Mrs. H. V. Mc- Kenney; sec'y., Mrs. H. Waller; treas.. Mrs. Robt, McMichael; pianist Mrs. H. I, Durst; auditors, Mrs. Lorne Kaake and Mrs. F. Scherk; visitors, Mrs. L. Kaake, town and Mrs. Geo. Griffiths, country. The meeting closed with prayer for Victory and Guild Creed. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Scherk, assisted by Mrs. Nobes and Mrs. Durst. A toast was propOsed by Rev. Nobes for the sue- te'ss of the Guild iii the new year. The next regular meeting to be held at the home of the new presitant, Mrs. Geo. Edwards on Tuesday, January 9th, 1945. nurse at Wingham Red Cross Clinic; 7 letter's. and 1. parcel Sent to ;soldiers overseas; 1 bond and 18 war stamps were purchased. Mrs. Aitken review, ed shopping difficulties, Current sup- plies and shortages of clothing and shoes, Mrs. Edward Johnston was ac- companist for the singing of Silent Night and The National Anthem, The highlights of the program were the excellent report of the Guelph Area Convention by Mrs. Joseph N. Smith and a paper on "Christmas Cm- toms of Early Britons" by Miss Flor- ence Fowler, ------- Sunday Service On Sunday in one of a series of Christmas services in the United Church, Rev. J, W. Johnson quoted hymn No. 67 in the hymnary "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" and reminded the congregation that it was written by a former pastor in Bluevale, the late Rev. Dr. Joseph Simpson Cook. ...••••••••• At Knox Presbyterian Church the service was conducted by Mr. How- ard Neable, a student. Owing to the heavy road conditions, the attendance at both churches was smaller than usual, To Present Christmas Programs The Sunday School pupils of the two churches are presenting the Xmas programs on Thursday and Friday evenings of this week. Mission Band Elects The annual meeting of the Mission Band of the United Church was held in the school room with the vice-presi- dent, Mary Darling presiding. The meeting opened with the singing of a Christmas Carol followed by repeating the Mission Band. Purpose in unison. The temperance song was sung and Shirley Seiling read an article on "Peace". Mary Darling gave a synopsis of the preceding chapter of the study book, "Tommy Two-wheels" and Margaret Curtis gave the story of Tommy's Christmas Party. The superintendent, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, led the worship service which opened with quiet music and the placing of a picture of the baby Jesus by Katharine Seiling. Mrs. Johnston read a Bible story and all sang "Away in a Manger". The following officers were elected: Past president, June Shiell; presi- dent, ,Mary Darling; vice-president, Katharine Seiling; secretary, Delores Hamilton; Treasurer, Shirley Seil- ing; World Friends Secretary, Sher- wood Mann; peace secretary, Eleanor Smith; temperance secretary, Raymond Selling; literature, Mervin Mann; Look Out committee, Patsy Stewart, Shirley Selling. 80th Birthday Mrs. W. W. Mann, a resident of the village, celebrated her 80th birthday. She spent the day at her home here, along with members of the family in- cluding Mrs. S. Rolph of Detroit, and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck and son of Stratford. Young People's Union Held Annual The Y.P.U. met in the United Church for their annual meeting. The devotional service was conducted by the president, Fleming Johnston. Dolores Hamilton gave the scripture reading. Earl Hamilton spoke on "Character Building." He also de- scribed the many qualities and uses of the new glass science has achieved. The Junior choir sang a Christmas Carol, with accompaniment by Dolores Hamilton. Miss Emma Johnston gave the secretary's report and also the treasurer's statement, which showed very satisfactory finances for the year. Games were conducted at the close of the meeting. The election of officers, presided over by Rev. J. W. Johnson, resulted as follows: President, Fleming Johnston; first vice-president, Mrs. Geo. Hethering- ton; second vice-president, Earl Ham- ilton; third vice-president, Priscilla Mann; fourth vice-presidetit, Shirley Seiling; secretary, Mary Darling; treasurer, Miss Emma Johnston; pian- ist, Mrs, W J. Johnston; press secre- tary, Mrs. U. L. Aitken; recreation committee, Mrs. Chas. IVIathers, Geo. Hethernigton, Allan Breckenridge, Miss Margaret Curtis; refreshment committee, Mrs, Aitken, Miss E. John- ston, Mrs. Geo. Thomson, Geo, Heth- erington. JAMESTOWN To the Advance-Times and all its readers, we wish them all a Merry Christmas, a bright and happier New Year, Mrs. Ned. Thompson of Toronto, was a visitor recently with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David MeLennan, Mrs. Walter Savage, who under- went an operation, has returned home. We wish her 'a speedy recovery. Mr. Fleming johnston, Was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Johnston of Woodstock, A little daughter has tome to glad- den the !Otte of Mr. and Mrs. William Peacock. Congratulations. WANTED !Goose Feathers, Feather Beds, Horse Hair. Highest Prices Phone 239. smamosmomminirmsommi Mr. and Mrs, Wilfred Savage ;and children of Kitchener spent the week- end at the home pf Mr. and Mrs, Walter Savage, The Women's Association of Roe's Church, held their annual meeting at the home of ,Mrs, Austin Raynard, on Wednesday, December 13, A Christ- mas candlelight worship service was conducted by Mrs, Brenton, which was interspersed by Christmas Carols, which was followed by a very interest- ing Christmas story by °Rev. Mr. Brenton. The topic was "The Mean- ing of Christmas". Then followed the election of offic- ers which was conducted by Mr, Bren- ton, for the coming year; President, Mrs. Telford Sellers; vice-pres„ Mrs. Selah Breckenridge; see'y., Mrs. Ralph Keiffer; treas., Mrs. Austin Raynard; flower fund, Mrs. Mac. Shaw. The next meeting will be held on January 10th at the home of Mrs. L. Frain. The meeting was brought to a close by all repeating the lVfizpath. Lunch was then served and a social half hour was spent. School Grant. Notices Sent Toronto,—Premier Drew of Ontario announced that notices were sent out by the, Department of Education Fri- day to the 5,827 school boards in the province and to all inspectors and secondary school principals, outlining details of the plan under which 50 per cent of the gross cost of education in Ontario will be borne by the Pro- vincial Government. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heughan re- ceived word Thursday from their son James, that he had landed safely in England Red as he was known to his friends here, enlisted while work- ing in Toronto and one of the frist persons he met on the other side was a chap li*.ith whom he has been work- ing in the same department of the T. Eaton Company. * S * * PO. Ivan Barry, a member of the navigating class of Port Albert, that spent most of their time in Wingham, has been awarded the D.F.C. Friends here will be greatly pleased that he has been so honoured, While at Port Albert he made his Canadian home with Dr. and Mrs. Geo, Ross. * * * * We have news of another member of this class, Fit. Sgt. R. A. (Reg,) Derharri. Reg. was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McCool here during his trips to Wingham. He was taken prisoner but has been repatriated to England. In a recent letter to Mr. and Mrs, McCool he said in part, "I will not give you a detailed account of the life in a prison acmp as I am trying very hard to forget it, There is one thing though. Had it not been for the Red Cross things certainly would have been ,bad. Many fellows owe their lives to that wonderful organization:" He also states that Don Richards another inernber`of that class was in the same tamp as he was, He wished to be remembered to all in Wingham. * * * * Sgt. Clayton Coates, 1..C.A.F., is enjoying a leave in town. Prior to enlistment Clayton was on the staff of the Bank of Commerce here. He is deserving of congratulations and we extend it to him on behalf of this community. He recently graduated as an air gunner at Mount Joli, Que! He reparts to Toronto at the end of his leave about the middle of January and expects that he will be placed on the R.C,A.F. reserve, * * * In a recent issue of the Toronto Star there wag- a picture of a Soldier; Jack Lippert of Riversdale, lying 'on the floor at the hospital doing shoulder exercises as a result of wounds re- ceived at Dieppe, lie is a brother of Mts. Prank Caskanette of town. The picture was one to illustrated the many methods used id,' assist veterans to Overcome disabilities from wounds and injury. * * * * P0. Melvin rt, Bloomfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell` Bloomfield of Windsor, former residents of Wing- ham, has been awarded the b. P. C. ne has been flying for some time and MS completed his second tour of op- erational flying, His mother was the former Elizabeth Murchinson, a sister -of Mrs. Gordon Godkin of town, MORRIS COUNCIL Morris Council met on Friday, De- cember 15th, in the Township Hall, with all the Members present, The Reeve presided, The' minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of James Michie and Chas. Coultes. Moved by, Chas. Coultes, seconded by Wm, Speir, that the clerk lyrite to Turnberry Township Council ask- ing them to pay for snow ploughing of road from Bluevale to Bluevale station,—Carried. Moved by Harvey Johnston, second- ed by Jas. Michie, that road bills as presented by Road Superintendent, be paid.--Carried. Moved by Chas, Coultes, seconded by Jas. Michie, that Walton Library be given a grant of $5.00.—Carried. Moved by Chas. Coultes, seconded by Harvey Johnston, that the meeting adjourn to meet again on January 8, 1945, at 10 a.m.—Carried. The following accounts were paid: County of Huron. taxes, $16,644,27; Brussels Telephone, $2,507,13; Blyth Telephone, $776,00; McKillop Tele- phone, $12.00; Cecil Wheeler, salary, $100.00; Jas. Michie, salary, $65,00; Chas. Coultes, salary, $65.00; Harvey Johnston, salary, $65.00; Wm. Speir, salary, $85.00; Nelson Higgins, salary as treasurer, Relief Officer, School At- tendance, Officer, Financial Statement, Postage, etc.) $213,00; George Martin. (salary, postage, drains and commis- sions) $352.85; Ivan McArter, care- taking, $15.00; Black Bros., 1 yearling steer killed by dogs, $28.00; Wallace Agar, valuating fees, $1.50; Brussels Post, printing contract and extra work, $98.00; Hydro Electric Power Com- mission, Walton Street Lights, $62,87; Belgrave Street Lights, $93.59; Dept. of Health, Insulin, $6.36; A. H. Ersk- ine, fees for collecting taxes, $86.04; Village of Brussels, Division Court, $10.00; Harold Sellers. fixing line fence on Twp, farm, $5.00; Warwick Bras., labour. on King & Yuill ditch, $14.40; John McGill, inspecting drain, $2.00; Howick Fire Insurance Co., In- surance, $7.20; Walton Library, grant, $5,00; Jesse Wheeler, refund of dog tax, $2.00; Kenneth Shurrie, refund of dog tax, $2.00. Geo. Martin, Clerk. DOMINION BANK ANNUAL STATEMENT Strong Cash and Liquid Position, Increase of $51,000,000 in Assets Substantially Higher Deposits as Bank Starts 75th Year Figures in the 74th annual statement of The Dominion Bank, presented at the meeting of shareholders in To- ronto on December 13th, show a strong liquid position, substantially higher deposits. and an increase in investments and commercial loans, as a result of operations for the twelve months ending 31st October, 1944. The amount of total assets, which exceeds $275,000,000, is the highest ever published in the Bank's history. Net profits totalled $925,974, as compared with $914,249 for the previ- ous year, after allowing for Dominion Government Taxes of $834,508, of which $81,307 is refundable. An amount of $412,000 transferred from Contingency Reserves to Profit and Loss 'Account for ayment in re- spect' of 1943 Dominion Government taxes was arrived at after consultation with Department of Finance officials, who considered that the reserve made for bad debts in 1943 was, in excess of requirements. Dominion 'Government taxes for that year now total $851,019, including the provision of $439,019 made in last year's statement. • Profit and Loss Account now stands at $1,071,725. to which has been trans- ferred $105,974 after providing for $560,000 in dividends, $110,000 to- wards Officers' Pension Fund, and $150,000 written pi tank Premises. Capital standi at $7,000,000 and Re- serve $7,000,000, the same as last year'. Deposits were higher by $60,121,000 than last year, totalling $247,839,000. Of these $18,671.000 were non-interest and $34,835,000 interest bearing, Dal- ances tatried by Dominion and Pro- vincial Governments Showed a de- crease of about $3,000,000. The figure for cash assets, $48,290,- 000, is over 19% of liabilities to the public, and total quick assets of $196,- 754,000 represent 77% of these liabil- ities. The Bank holds in investment secur- ities a total of $148,636,000, an increase of $88,860,000 over last year, the larg- est investment portfolio in the Bank's- history. These tecuritita tonSiat of Daminion and Provincial Government bonds to the amount of over $189,000,- 000, and the balance. some $4,000,000, in municipal and other high grade so. entities, Call loans remain about the same as last year. Commercial loans and ills- Closing Notice • The Isard Stores Will be closed every day next week, Saturday excepted, for the purpose of taking stock. Fine English Bone China. Full Cut Stem Crystalware Cups and Saucers. Mirrors — Whatnots. Table Lamps. $4,75 CHRISTMAS • GREETINGS Greetings and Best Wishes for a Bright and Cheerful Christmas, Canadian Tire Corporation Associate Store Campbell's Garage WINGHAM 440§00204: The Staff of Your DOMINION. STORE if&affrAVSEM-roiMP' CHRISTMAS GREETINGS We'd like to have the gifts of eloquence to- day so that we might better tell you of our very best wishes for you during this Christmas Season. oft litawip BLUEVALE Institute Hear Convention Report On account of the storm, attendance at the meeting of the Women's Ttisti- tute on Tuesday afternoon was small. The secretary, Miss Margaret Curtis was hostess and the president, Mrs, Charles Xfatherse presided. Each member brought a gift for a shirt-in and Mrs. Edward Johnston and Miss Mary Duff were named to pack the boxes. Mrs. George Thomson, cOn- WROXETER velar of war work, reported what the few members present had aecomplish-- &mud Vt6 Woring rd ShieC the last meeting: 13 dresses The annual meetifig Dt the W. A., cut out for sewing, 2 pr. socks, ted Church, was held on Thursday, child's sweater, and 1 turtle-neck or 14th in the church Phrlert sweater, knitted; 1 member assisted as Takes Pleasure in Wishing You and Yours. A Very Merry Christmas OMINION Si LIMITED AtiVeiteria counts in Canada, however, increased by over $5,500,000 to a total of $65,- 759,000. Note circulation, further re- duced. by some $618,000 in compliance with statutory requirements, stands at $1,462,000. The amount of Letters of Credit,. Acceptances, etc,, increased by $869,- 000 to a total of $6,150,000, and Bank Premises account, reduced by writing off $150,000 during the year, at. $4,884,000,