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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-01-11, Page 4 ci• • r • I; ADVANCE-TIMES ursday, January 11, 1945 VAGE, YOUR Mrs, John T. Currie and family wish to thank their neighbours and friends for the expressions of sympathy and their helpfulness at the time of their recent bereavement. CARD OF THANKS Mr. Oliver Stokes wishes to express his appreciation to the neighbours and friends for their kindness and expres- sions of sympathy during his recent bereavement, aaa aiaa - seaaaa HURON COUNTY COUNCIL The next meeting of the Huron County Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Court,House, Goderich, commencing Tuesay, Jan- nary 16, at 2,00 p.m. ,,.. All aceountst tioticasfOf deputations and other business ,tecittiring the ate tendon of Council should be in the hands of the Cram y Clerk net later than Saturday., jan iary 18th, M. W, MILLERL 'County Cleek Gederiett Onto. o _.., rAg;i9) onakoz=gmtsirio) (oncm==somo... A - 114 cents a word per insertion, with a ;minimum charge of 25c. 41% „91:49===OlaPa reed to allow 4% per annum on prpayments of taxes for the year \i 199 , It was also agreed that pay- ate is on account of taxes be accepted up o 80% of the 1944 taxes, The Clerk reported that Mr. Elliott Fells was willing to furnish quit claim deeds to certain vacant lets and it was agreed that these deeds be accepted. Coma Lloyd reported that a nuis- ance was again caused by the keeping of pigs at the rear of the factory. It 0 was agreed that the Local Board of Health look into this and take the necessary steps to end it. The Clerk reported vital statistics for the year as follows: Births,,,,, .„.„..„--..„...„ ,,,,,,, ...., ........ ,.... 137 Marriages , .......... .....„-.„ .... . .... ....-. 1? Deaths......... -....-........- .............. _.,„. 48 The meeting then adjourned, IN MEMORIAM BAIRD—In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs, John Baird, who passed away three years ago today, January 5th, 1942, When the Lord said, you have finished Come up higher, Mother Dear, You have won a crown in heaven, By your love and kindness here. We remember well our sorrow. As we stood beside your bed, Our deep and heartfelt anguish, When we saw that you were dead. We miss your kind and willing hand, Your fond and earnest care; Our home is dark without you Mother We miss you everywhere. Forever remembered by Margaret and Noreen Baird. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of John Nichol late of the Town Plot of Wingham in the County of Huron, Retired Farmer, who died on or about the eighteenth day of November, A. D. 1944, are notified fo send to J. H. Crawford, Wingham, On- tario, on or before' the twenty-seventh day of January, 1945, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immediately after the said twenty-seventh day of January, 1945, the assets of the said testator will be distributed among- st the parties entitled thereto. having regard only to claims of which the lexecutrix shall then have notice. DATED this eighth day of January, 1A. D. 1945. J. H. CRAWFORD, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Executrix. BABY BEEF CLUB—The Teeswater Agricultural Society is sponsoring a Baby Beef Club in connection with their 1945 Fair, Girls and Boys from age twelve to twenty-one are eligible to compete and calves must be born between Sept, 1, 1944 and March 1, 1945, Generous prizes are being offered, As it is the intention to organize the club at as early a date as possible, kindly contact the undersigned at once, Collect phone ealls will be accepted. Alex B. Mc- Kague, Sec., Teeswater. BROODER HOUSE FOR SALE— Complete with oil brooder, 10' x 12', insulated. Nearly new. Elmer Wilkinson, phone 195. FOR SALE-2 good cutters, wagon box and set single harness. Phone 285, Wingham. FOR SALE—House and lots, being lots 18, 19, 24 and 25 in Duncan's Survey of the Village of l3luevale, Particulars available from and offers may be made to C. Joseph Benson, solicitor for the Jennie McMichael Estate, Listowel, Ontario. ,FOR SALE—St. Bernard dog. 2 years old, yellow and white. Apply Ad- vance-Times. .FOR SALE—Jersey cow rising 7 Years, due to freshen February 11th. Apply to Wm. Joseph Henderson, phone 636r3, FOR SALE—Durham cow, 6 years old, due to freshen middle of Jan- uary, also cutter for sale. Apply to Geo. Glousher, Lower Wingham. FOUND—Gold bracelet, gold watch. Owners may have same by proving property. Apply Advance-Times. PIONEER FEEDS—Available at Art Adams Feed Store. PIANO TUNING tuning price $aw, repairs extra, factory experi- ence. By Wingham Bandmaster, Geo. J. Wright. Must leave orders at Advance-Times. MEN AND WOMEN — Watkins Dealers are making more money to- day than ever, before, Enjoy the security and benefits of affiliation with the. OLDEST and LARGEST COMPANY of its kind in the world. All sales records were smashed in 1944—generous bonuses were paid to ' all Watkins Dealers. Get into busi- ness for yourself on our capital in your home or adjacent locality, Suitable travel outfit required. Write now for further information to 5. R. Watkins Company, Dept. O-W-2 2177 ,Masson Street, Mon- treal. 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. 11{, Brown, phone 239. WANTED — Applications for care- takers for each school in the Town- ship School Area of Turnberry, will be received by'the undersigned. For information as to duties contact any member of the board. L 3. Wright, R.R. No. 1, Wingham, chairman. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. William. McMichael take this opportunity of thanking their friends and neighbours for their kindness and sympathy at the time of their recent bereavement. They also wish to express appreciation to Rev. 3, W. Johnson for his kindly services. CARD OF THANKS IN MEMORIAM BAIRD—In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Mrs. John Baird, who passed away three years ago, January 6th, 1942. Three years has passed Since that sad day, The one we loved was called away, God took her home, It was His will But in our hearts she liveth still. Ever remembered by daughter Mary, Son-in-law Fred, and grandson Freddie Lewis. CAR LICENSE PLATES ME WITH WHITE Sale To Start January 15th Ontario's 1945 motor vehicle license plates will not go on sale until Janu- ary 15 due to manufacturing delays, George H. Doucett, minister of high- ways, said. It was orginally planned to Start sale of plates Tuesday, Janu- ary 2. About 680,000 plates — blue with' white figures—are being manufactured under an easing of steel restrictions by the Federal steel controller. Next year cars will carry one new plate on the rear and the present 1943 plates and 1944 windshield stickers will be abandoned. HURON F. OF A. AGAIN PLAN ANNUAL PICNIC David Johnston and Fleming:, James- temp, with Mr. and Mrs, George John- ston. We are very sorry to hear that Betty, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair, 'received a severe scald and was treated in Wingham General Hospital., • Miss Fairy Fells, South River, and Mr, Elliott Fells, Smooth Rock Falls, with Mr, David Scott, Sixth Line Forum The 6th Line Farm Forum met at the bOine*of Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Black on Monday evening with an attendance of 20, Harvey Black was in charge of the meeting, The group discussed the first topiC in a series of topics on Rural Education and it was agreed that pupils of the present day need and are being taught more subjects than were taught years ago. The majority of the group thought however, that when fewer subjects were taught the pupil received more through training in these subjects, High Schools which accom- modate both rural and urban pupils such as most communities have now, are considered more desirable than those having one for urban and one for rural children. Lunch was served and games played. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Wightman with Mrs. Melvin Taylor in charge. Institute Meets January 17 The Citizenship meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held Tuesday, January 17 at 2.30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. N. Keating, Wingham. Con- venor of program, Mrs. J. Wheeler; roll call—What can we as individuals do to help avoid juvenile delinquency; address, Mrs. G. H. Dunlop; music; questionnaire, Mrs. J. S. Procter; Lunch com„ Mrs. H, Wheeler, Mrs. A. Manning and Mrs. 5. Wheeler. All ladies are invited to attend. NOTE; if the weather and roads are favorable the meeting will be held at Mrs. }<eat- ings, 'and if not, other arrangements will be made. ALPS. DISTRICT Farm Forum met at Nelson Pickelra on ,Monday evening with an attendance of 27 including eitildren, There were two teachers at the gathering so the discussion. pertaining to rural schools was quite interesting, T.he members are agreed that there is no need for rural high schools in Ontario. In many . rural schools the present equipment is, inadequate to meet the need in teach- ing the new subjects on the cur- riculum, The caste of the one hour play "Kidnapping Betty" intends going to Whitechurch Friday evening, also some others to present a program to preceed a dance in the .114 sponsored by the Women's Institute, At the annual school meeting of S,S, No. 3, Albert Walters was re-elected as trustee, In S.S. No. 2, George Marshall was elected as the new trus- tee in place, of Bert Armstrong. There has been very little travelling done during the past week, although the roads have not been as had as in other parts of Ontario. 411,1111111.••••••• (Intended for 'last week) Pte. and Mrs. Lloyd Johnston spent last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnston, Wingham, and his sister, Mrs; Nelson Pickell and family of Culross. In spite of rather bad roads due to the heavy snow fall, there was a good crowd at the S.S. No. 2, Culros's, con- cert last Friday evening. The teacher, Miss Cameron, was assisted in the pro- gramme by a one-hour play "Kidnap- ping Betty". The cast was composed of Mrs. Jno. Burchill as Mollie; Ross MacRae as Nat Meadows; Nelson Pickell as Dan Fielding; Bill Caslick as Bud Simpson; Miss Cameron as Joanna; Evelyn McCollister as Betty Meadows and Eileen Burchill as Sally. Betty Meadows as the new school teacher desired to board in the Field- ing home, much against the wishes. of Dan. Much laughter was heard in the audience when Dan discovered that he and Bud had unkowingly carried betty into the 'IOUS?. in an old in Which .she Was hiding: ;Tar. and Mrs. Wilford Casit is of Camp. Borden, spent the ••Chri„tmas leave among their relatives. Wilford also helped supply music for th4 dance after the concert Friday evening. Miss Dorothy Walters of Toronto, Spent the 'Christmas holiday at .her home. The children of S. S.• 2 and the younger children of the section spent an enjoyable day last Thursday at school, Their teacher, Miss Sadie Bushell treated them to a chicken din- ner g the school. Then the children presented a programme arranged by themselves, and then Santa Claus ar. rived to distribute the gifts on the tree, ELECTION RESULTS Grey Reeve—Alex Alexander, 331, De- feated, John McNab, 225. Deputy Reeve — Stanley Machan, (acel.). Council — Clifford Rowland, 410; George C, MacDonald, 313; Bert John- ston, 306. Defeated, Thomas Ward, 22'7,. Hay Reeve—William Harrell, 321. De- feated, Roland Geiger, 294. Council—E. Willerd, Stan, Hend- rick, Nomination for two other coun- cillors will be held on Friday. Elec- tion, if necesasry, will be held January 15. Stephen Council—Arthur J. Amy, 250; Nel- son Schenk, 238;, Edward Littert, 192. Defeated, Herman E. Powe, 184. Clinton. Mayor—A. H. Agnew (cccl.). Reeve—Victor Falconer, 336. De- feated, W. H. Lodd, 282; M. Crich, 98. Council—E. Brown, 459; A. J. Mc- Murray, 438; N. W. Trevvartha, 428; G. W. Nott, 388; J. R. Butler, 323; A. Shaddicic, 260. Defeated, H. Corey, 253; C. H. Etts, 253; James Chowen, 199. A widow has recently written us; 01. owe you, .a debt .of :gtati- tude for the way in which you have handled my accounts", The same service is available to you. Simply send in your list to-day amid watch the pleas- ing results follow. No colletcion, Too .conunission, KELLY & AIKEN Collection Specialists ORANGEVILLE ONTARIO EAST WAWANOSH_ 1,01,11...•••••••• S. S. No. 9 Farm Forum met at the, home of Roy Pattison on Tuesday ev- ening with an attendance of 21, 'An interesting discussion took place ow, the subject "Fitting Young People for Rural Living", and all favoured a high school in town to serve both rural and urban children. Progressive euchre was played, The next meeting wilt be at Alex Leavers. HURON COUNTY COUNCIL. Ashfield, Gilbert Frayne; Colborne, Alex Watson; Goderich Township, George Finn; Howick, D. .L. Weir, John Winter; Hullett, John Arm- strong; McKillop, W. R. Dorrance; Morris, Cecil Wheeler; Stanley, John Pepper; Tuckersmith, Arthur Nichol7 son; Turnberry, Harold Moffatt; Us- borne, Hugh. Berry; East Wawanosh, J, D. Beecroft; West Wawanosh, Brown Smyth; Goderich, W. J. Baker,. W. C. Attridge; Wingham, J. J. Evans; 33lyth, W. H. Morritt; Brus- sels, R. J. Bowman; Hensall, R. E. Shaddock; Exeter. 13. W. Tuckey. HELD INAUGURAL HELD INANGURAL (Continued from page one) Street Committee—Couns. Johnson, Kennedy, Wilkinson. Property Committee---Couns. Spry, ,Kennedy. ' Cemetery ComMittee—Couns, Lloyd, Reavie, Reeve Evans. Fire Committee—Couns. Kennedy, Reavie and Reeve Evans. Welfare Committee—Couns. Spry, Johnson, Lloyd. Band Committee-7-Couns. Reavie, Wilkinson, Lloyd. On motion of Coun. Lloyd and Reeve Evans the report of the Strik- ing Committee was adopted. The following appointments were made; Capt. W. J. Adams to the High School Board for a period of 3 years; Mr. E. L. Stuckey to the Library Board for a period Of three years; Mr. Walter VanWyck to the Board of Wingham General Hospital for a period of one year. A letter was read from the Council of Turnberry Township thanking the Council for use of the Council Cham- ber for meetings during the past year. On motion by Couns. Spry and Lloyd Approve Tax Of One-fifth Mill Levy And Name Committee To Put It Into Effect There was a large attendance at a meeting of the Huron County eeder- ation of Agriculture held in the agri- cultural board room recently at Clin- ton. The main feature of the meeting was a discussion on whether federation maintenance funds should be raised by a straight levy of $1.00 per member collected by the township federation treasurers or by the addition of one- fifth of a mill to the township tax bill of each. The question was decided in favor of the latter plan when a motion by James Michie and' Harry Gowdy was carried by a substantial majority. H. L. Sturdy, Auburn, president of the county organization, was in charge of the meetinE. He introduced the question of a federation field day for the summer of 1945. This was freely discussed and, a motion in favor, by William Turnbull and R. Hallahan, was carried unanimously. Mrs, 0. G. Anderson, Wingham, delegate from the .won- en's federation to the provincial convention recently held in Toronto, spoke of the fine spirit of co-operation manifest at that gather- ing, and said that only by ca-operation Can farmers expect to hold their place in our economic set-up. Bruce Roy, who represented the junior farmers' the Turnberry Township Council was aeoupat the convention, also spoke. invited to use the Council Chamber The aresident named a committee, whenever they wish; also on motion composed of William Turnbull, Hume of Reeve Evans and Coun. Wilkinson the Turnberry Township School Board was invited to hold their meetings in the Town Hall. A letter was read from the Ontario Good Roads Association requesting the annual membership fee of $10.00. On motion of Reeve Evans and Coun. Johnson it was decided to join the Ontario Good Roads Association and pay the fee of $10,00, His -Worship reported for the Ex- ecutive Committee on conditions at the Lamont property. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment on motion of Couns, Spry and Johnson; these accounts were ordered paid. Coun, Johnson reported for the Street Committee that the snow plow truck had broken down but it was now repaired and on the job again. Some trees were to be removed, The fire hydrants should be shovelled out, It was suggested that Mr. Stoakley might attend to this. Coon, Wilkinson reported for the Property Committee that the Women's Institute had complained about the condition of the Ladies Rest Robin, The cleaning Up and redecorating of the Rest Room was left in the hands of the Property Committee With power to act on motion of Reeve Evans and Coun. Johnson. Coen. Ienriedy reported a request from the Piro Chief to have the fire hydrants cleared from snow. fiyeiawa for the ntakieg of appoint- ments for the year, the authorization of batik loans and the hospital were passed, Ths'Worship brought up the ,matter of the interest rate to be allowed for prepayment of takes. Ott motion of Reeve:Evans and COWL fahtwo, it Clutton, and Harry Gowdy, to formu- late plans for putting the one-fifth mill levy into effect. Mr. Sturdy also re- ferred to the loss the federation was about to suffer in the resignation of the secretary-treasurer, W. J. Dale, who has carried on in that office faith- fully and efficiently ever since its organization. After the meeting ad- journed an executive meeting was held. Miss Lola McGuire, LondOre with Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuire. Wren Verna yohnstott of Toronto, visited over the week-end at the home of Mrs. J. VanCturip. Mr, and Mrs. Goldie Wheeler' and baby of London, with tMr, and Mrs. Herb Wheeler, Mr, and Mrs. Charlie Johnston, of Woodstoeit Mr. and Mrs, Harold Walsh, Wingham; Mr. Charles Thorns, Attlxitt4 Mr, William Johnston, Mr, Anglican Young People Meet The regular meeting of the A,Y.P.A. was held at home of Mr and Mrs. Wm. Brydges on Wednesday, Decem- ber 27. The president, Miss Ruth Bradburn, presided. The meeting was opened by.singing a hymn and prayer by the president, after which all re- peated the Lord's Prayer, The scrip- ture lesson • was read by Ruth Higgins, and the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. &, reading "At Christmas Time" by Norma Brydges, and a solo "White Christmas" by Irene Logan, was enjoyed, This was followed by contests. Dorothy' Wade invited the group to her home for the next meeting, The meeting was closed by singing a, hymn, Re- fresbreetits were served by the, hostess, BELGRAVE TOMATO or VEGETABLE AYLMER SOUP, 2 for . . 15c BRUNSWICK SARDINES, 2 for , ... 15c AYLMER TOMATO JUICE, 3 for — 25c ALLEN'S Apple JUICE, 20-oz, tins 2 - 25c KELLOGG'S Corn FLAKES, 2 8-oz. pkg. 15c St WILLIAMS ORANGE & GRAPEFRUIT MARMALADE, 24,oz. . 25c RINSO, regular size — 23t aaaaaasaataga For weeks our buyers have been scouring fhe markets for outstanding food values—which are being offered to you during our "Thank You" Sale. We are saying, thanks for your ,loyalty and co-operation during the difficult shopping conditions of the past few years. You have accepted rationing, substitutes, temporary food shortages and may other unavoidable wartime inconveniences' in a cheerful spirit which made things easier for all of us. Thank you, Mrs. Housewifel Fruits "&Vegetables NAVEL ORANGES Size 288 ...... 33c doz. Size 220 49c doz. SIZE 96 GRAPEFRUIT . LOCAL CABBAGE, . 10c head WASHED CARROTS, 3 lbs. . WASHED TURNIPS cooitiNG ONIONS, 5 lbs. lk PRESH CURLY SPINACH, 2 lbs. , , 29c MEAT SALE FEATURES MAC, AND CHEESE LOAF . 25c lb. WEINERS 25c lb. BOLOGNA, piece .. 21c lb. Sliced'. 23c lb. SLICED BACON .... . „ 39c lb. CHATEAU CHEESE, 1/2-1b. , 19c CANADA CORN STARCH, 2 for. 19c LL SILVER GLOSS STARCH, pkg. 11e NAVY TISSUE, 4 rolls 22c WHITE 'SWAN TISSUE, 3 rolls . „ 25c comiNtor4 stork tether