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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-03-01, Page 4AGE VOLTR WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 1st, 1945 s foefigim 00r====a9MTS;lasa , 01:4131, „ e 711 01=011===11101140) elnler 0=0:1 PRESENTATIONS the Salvation Army. .Some jars o marmalade and jam were donated to the Blood Clinic which is being held in Winghant on Wednesday this week, Mrs., fGeorge King was very pleased on Monday to receive A box contain- ing 18 tulip bulbs direct from Holland. Her Son Joe has been befriended by some very nice people in Holland and it is from one of these friends that the bulbs were sent to his mother, The hums do not appear to have sprouted, nor are they withered. The wrapping on the 'boa was in very bad esridition and the. lid of the box was damaged . but the bulbs which were packed in. chaff came through in good condition. Mrs. King has been instructed to plant. them in flower pots and keep them in the dark until, the sprouts are about one inch high. They then are to be placed in the light. Her friends will be interested to know what success Mrs. King will have with tier tulip bulbs from Holland in her "little Dutch Garden". Wanted .tainton,•.'s Hardware A very pleasant evening was spent in cards and dancing on Friday, Feb. .23rd, when sixty friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Andy Campbell, on the 12th Conces- sion of Turriberry in honor of Mrs, Hector McLean and Mr. and Mrs. Allan ,MeLean. The presentations Were Made by Messrs Alvin Mundell and Matt. Schiestel and the following address Was read by Mrs, Jack Me" Kagtle. Dear Mrs. McLean, Allan & Ruth: We, your friends and neighbors, have gathered here tonight to spend a pleasant evening with you before you depart from amongst us, During the years you have lived amongst us, we have always found you to be good neighbors, always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, and to do your share in any of the social activities of your community. While we will miss you from our midst, we feel that, what is our loss, will be someone else's gain. And, we want you to know that our doors will always be open to you whenever you may Come. You, Mrs, McLean, have lived amongst us for many years and have always taken an active part in the Red Cross work and willing to do your part in any way. As a small taken of our esteem, we ask you to accept this gift. You, Ruth and Allan, although you have not lived amongst us so long, have done your part in a.11 activities too, as a token of our appreciation we ask you to accept these gifts. , Trusting that God's richest blessing will be upon you all wherever you may be. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors, Alvin Mundell; Matt. Schiestel. Men to work in Feed Plaint in Western ,Ontario Town. Apply Employment & Selective Service Office Listowel. Refer to Order No. 3, And Farmers' Supply House "The Store Where You Get The Most For The Money You Spend" __• 7:7"-aae•saaaa,— EL — 10/2 cents a word per insertion, with a minimum charge of 25c. Tin Sap Pails . . . ... . ... . . , . 35c Sap SPiles „ . . . . • doz. 30c Therinorneters for boiling sap or candy , $3.50 CHICK REQUIREMENTS Brooder Thermometers . , 45c Brooder Thermostats 30c Metal Chick Feeder, reel type, 2 ft. ... „ 50c Metal Chick Feeder, reel type, 4 ft. $1.35 Glass Waterers, 1 gallon „ 60c Galvanized Waterers, 2% gallon, double wall $2.95 Beatty Brooder Stove $12.50 Replacement Element for Electric Brooders .. 90c to AUCTION SALE—ek farm stock and implements will be held at Lot 20, coneession 9, Turnberry. one and a ' half miles north of Wingham, High- l'iraY No, 4, at 1 o'clock, Thursday, arch 8. Terms: Cash. No reserve as farm is sold, Henry Galbraith, proprietor; Matt. Gaynor, auctioneer, CHARIS Foundation Garment Co. trained Corsetiere for Wingham, •aurrounding 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, any each tender, Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For further particulars, from the under- signed. STUART McBURNtY, Road Superintendent, R.R. N. 3, Wingham, Ont. WINGS OVER CANADA By Russef L. Gibson and Robert Reeds There are roughly 300 centres of population in Canada with populations of 2000 or over. It's reasonable to expect that within a year or two after the war, most of these towns and cities will be served by airports of some kind, AUCTIONEER — For a successful sale 'phone or write Matt. Gaynor, Lucknow. Phone number 24xW. Farmer's sales a specialty. TENDERS Wingham Hospital Building Sealed Bulk tenders will be received until five p.m., March 15, 1945. for the' construction of a three-storey brick steel and reinforced concrete addition to the Wingham General Hospital. Bulks tenders are to include all trades except plumbing, heating, electric wiring and elevator. Tenders for the latter trades to be separate. Plans and specifications may be procurred from R. H, Lloyd, chairman of the Board, at Wingham, Ontario, or L. G, Bridgeman. architect, Royal Bank Chambers, London, Ontario, and tend- ers are to be delivered to the Architect not later than the above mentioned date, CLEARING AUCTION SALE— of farm stock and implements will be held at Lot 5, Concession 3, 2nd line of Morris, at 12 o'clock noon, on-Tuesday, March 6th, For sale: . 3 horses, 38 Durham cattle and a in ge list of implements. Terms: C h. No reserve as farm is sold. orge H. Coulter. proprietor, Har- d Jackson, auctioneer. FOR SALE—Cooking apples, some , are spys—$1.00 per bushel. Stainton Hardware, phone 30. Hand Powered Stewart Clippers $14.50 * * * * What is the first thing that a town whiam is interested in post-war flying should do? The answer to this is pretty obvious to everyoee—arouse the interest support of the citizens. What comes neat, after the decision to definitely build an airport has ;been made? The Department of Transport at Ottawa is responsible for licensing all airports which are to be used for commercial flying. Without the de- partment's blessing, no airport can re- ceive a license for commercial flying. The wise town will co-operate With the department from beginning to end. At a town's request, the department will send an inspector to help choose a good site for an airport. * MOTORS % Horsepower Robbins & Meyers, 60 cycle- 110-220, used $32.00 1/4 Horsepower, 60 cycle, new motor • $15.00 % Horsepower, 25 cycle, new, rubber mounted $19.00 Alvin Currie, son of Cpl. and Mrs. George Currie of East Wawanosh, has joined active forces and is at present stationed at the Exhibition Grounds, Toronto. Alvin is a former member of the 99th (R) Battery, R.C.A. Sootfoe Chimney Cleaner No. 3 Galvanized Garbage Cans, Galvanized Bushel Baskets 8 in. Cadmium Plated Pliers only 10 in. Screw Drivers 14 in. Screw Drivers Axe Wedges Splitting Wedges, 5 lb. $1.00 Clothes line rope 50 feet 35c 50 foot Red Ribbon Rubber Belt (endless) . . $23.25 0 % Repair Links for Logging Chain 8c Aluminum Sauce Pans 60c .FOR: SALE—Quebec heater, nickel trim, new last winter, also stove pipes. Apply Lloyd Hutton, Frances Street. 25c good weight $1.69 $1.39 35c 25c 30c 8c * * * * Included among the names of those who have been awarded the D,F.C. is that of Flying Officer Ross Vogan. He received this award for completing numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which Ile showed utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan of Carrick. He enlisted in March 1942 and after completing his training -and receiving his commission went overseas in July 1943. He served 'with bomber groups in England and completed a tour of operations over enemy territory, re- turning to Canada last November. At New Year's he resumed his position as principal of the public school at Cobdee, Ontario. * Sgt. E. A. (Ted) Elliott ,arrived home last Thursda'y evening. It was known that he would arrive in London on Thursday, as stated in the Advance- Times, but it was not known if he would be able to proceed home on the arrival of the train or not as he was listed as a stretcher case. His family were able 'to bring him home as Ted has become quite' apt with crutches. Ted's leg was broken a few inches above the ankle, Both bones were fractured but Ted says the break was a clean one and he expects that he will be O.K. in the near future and all his friends hope so ,too. * * * A Wingham bori flier, Flt. Lt. Melvin Bloomfield, D.F.C., son of Mr, and Mrs. Morris B. Bloomfield, of 1566 Goyeau Street, Windsor, arrived home recently after' 20 months ,over- seas service. He completed two tours of operations over enemy targets dur- ing his service with an R.C.A.F, squadron. The family moved • to Windsor about 19 years ago. He graduated as a bombardier with the ra:nk of W01. He was later com- missioned as a pilot officer and eventu- ally received further promotions, to make him- a Flight Lieutenant, * In the Toronto Star recently was a picture of a Canadian gun crew some- where on the German front. One of the crew was Gnr, Lyle Ludwig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver 'Ludwig of town. The last they heard from Lyle he was in splendid health and good spirits. BELGRAVE Properties For Sale 1. Double house on the North side of Victoria Street, being composed of Parts of Lots 40 and 42, Scott's Survey. 2. Lots 352, 353, 354 and 355 on the West side of Arthur Street, con- taining two acres. On this property is situated a frame house. Both of these properties are owned by Frank J. Mooney, and offers for same will be received by the under- signed until March- 1st, 1945. J. H. CRAWFORD, Wingham, Untario. FOR SALE-1'7 pigs, ready to wean. Apply to Wm. !G. Van Camp, Bel- grave, Brussels phone 15x15. FOR SALE-18 pigs, seven just weaned, Apply to James Jones, R R. No, 4, Wingham. T'OR SALE OR EXCHANGE — Massey-Haaris Manure Spreader in good working shape or trade on a general purpose mare, J. Paisley, 4 . ,Glenannau, WINNAM CUBS There are many fine technical points in choosing an airport site, such as obstructions, contours of the land and drainage, etc, Aside from these, the main considerations are keeping the airport as close to public transportation and the centre of town as is humanly Met in the gym- nasium for their regular meeting Wg.d- nesday evening. They all passed the Book Balacing test.. In this test three books are carried on the head for a distance of 10 yards. I possible and secondly, making sound I plans based realistically on the size of A ball throwing and catching con- I the town and what its 'requirements test was played with real speed. The f will probably be. Cubs should have some smart baseball Twenty-four Cubs "LARGE EGGS, big birds" "It's Big-4 )i Chicks for me from now on", ,Its ?, 'Our customers' who are speaking, they should know. Kitchener Big-4 Chicks are bred for practical pout- trymen like yourself. Order now to .,. catch the better egg-poultry markets. Agent—Fred Hogg, Wingham. LIMITED,SUPPLY of lifor Power Radio batteries now on hand at ' Campbell's Garage, Canadian Tire Corp, Store. MEN AND WOMEN — Watkins Dealers are making more money to- day than ever before. Enjoy the security_„and benefits of affiliation ittathe 'OLDEST and LARGEST f OlvIPANY of its kind in the world. 11 sales records were smashed in 44—generou5 bonuses were paid to xl Watkins Dealers. Gee into buSi- less for yourself on our capital in your home or adjacent locality. Suitable travel outfit required. Write , now for further information to the J. R. Watkins Company, Dept. O-W-2 21'77 Masson Street, Mon treal..) .40110111111IMIst NOTICE , be back with us to fill your own place in the community. To let you knoW how proud we are of you since you donned the King's uniform, and as a remembrance .of your good friends of the,vSixth Line and of the Highway, we ask you to accept these gifts. Signed on behalf of the community, Audrey Bradburn, Eleanor Taylor Jack Cook Hutcheson, in her address, referred especially to the important part food plays in, the health of a family and a. nation. A contest was conducted by Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie. Songs ,by three girls, Marjorie MacKenzie, Mildred' Cook, and Donna Anderson, were en- joyed. Lunch' was served by the host- ess and committee, Mr. and Mrs, James McCrea, To- ronto, with Mr. and Mrs. R. McCrae. Miss Minnie Campbell of Clinton, who has been ill, is visiting with her brother, Mr. Harry Campbell. All persons desirous of procuring trees for planting this spring are re- quested to contact the school teacher in your section not later than March 16th. By placing orders in this manner there is no cost to persons desiring such trees and they will be delivered to the school by County trucks. Any person ordering 500 or more trees may have them parceled in an individual order. N. W. MILLER, County Clerk. * players this summer. Next Wednesday, Dr. W. M. Con- nell will give a talk to the Cubs on the topic of "Cleanliness". Another test, to be taken is to throw a ball, frist with the right hand, then with the left, so, that a boy 10 yards away catches it four times out of six, and also catch a ball thrown to him from 10 yards distance four times out of six, Those who iknow aviation in Canada say that post-war private flying will develop faster in the prairie provinces than in any other part of the country due to weather condition, the ease of building landing facilities, etc: . * Already, 'tis reported, at least one civil servant of a prairie government has Made official application to his supervisors for. a -light, inexpensive plane to use in carrying out his duties after the war. Wingham Woman Addressed Institute Mrs, G. H. Dunlop was hostess to the Belgrave Women's Institute for their home economics Meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. David Hutcheson, Wingham, convenor of home economics in the Wingham branch of the Women's Institute, was the guest speaker. The meeting was conducted by Mrs. J. M. Coultes, 1st vice-president, and the program had been arranged by Mrs. R. J, Mac- Kenzie. The treasurer's report showed a substantial balance. A "minesweepers" quilt, just com- pleted, was displayed and enough blocks offered for a second one. A donation of $8.00 was voted to the Belgrave school fair for special prizes, and a Committee to arrange prizes was appointed, comprising Mrs.. R. J. MacKenzie, Mrs. R. Procter, and Mrs. J. Wheeler. Many letters were read from .men and women in the services for Christmas gifts received. Mrs. J. Wheeler gave an interesting demonstration on a braided cushion; Mrs. G. Johnston entertained with piano solos, and Mrs. J. M. Coultes led in community singing, Mrs. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Etta Agar take this opportunity of thanking the neighbours and friends who helped/ in any way at the time of their recent bereavement. They also wish to thank those who so kindly loaned sleighs and cars. The Bodmin Farm Forum met at time home of Robert Procter with 33 present. After the review broadcast on Marketing, the suggested questions on, farm machinery were discussed. The' members thought that some of the machinery could be made much lighter' and still be durable. They would iik to see better lubrication and morg.' machines on rubber. Small threshing separators were considered to be more useful in this area than combines. Farmers would like more electrical conveniences. Mr. Kinkead was the guest speaker and, spoke •on 4 the Township School Area. Progressive euchre was enjoyed, the high prizes were won by Mr. C. Wheeler and Mrs. R. Procter, and the low by Mrs. W. McMurray and Mr. R, McKenzie. Lunch was served'. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Coultes with Mrs. Wm. Kelly and Mr. Wm_ Spiers as the recreational committee. HURON-BRUCE BOUNDARY FORUM DONNYBROOK The February meeting of the St. Augustine War Workers, was held at the home of Miss Mary A. Brophy. During the afternoon a Red Cross quilt was completed. Generous do- nations were received in response to the Red Cross appeal for tdilet articles for those serving overseas. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson, when boxes will be packed for those from this community who are serving overseas. The W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. Norman Thompson On Thursday after- noon. The president, •Mrs. A. Camp- bell, was in charge of the Meeting and each one present gave a reading, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Craig were London visitors last week, with Pte. and Mrs. Melvin Craig and Mrs. Wil- lian Craig. Mr. Ted Thompson of Wingham, was a Sunday visitor at his home here, .REX WHEAT GERM OIL—Assur- es better breeding for all animals and poultry. For sale by Stainton Hardware. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Appleby and family wish to express their appreci- ation to their friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy extend- ed to them in their recent bereavement. They also wish to express appreciation of the floral tributes and cards of sympathy, also for the loan of sleighs and cars. Special gratitude to Rev. John Hutton of Pine River for his kindly services. , Huron-Bruce Boundary Farm For- um met at the home of Mrs. Clifford Jenkins with the attendance of 24. This being review night this group found it very interesting to listen to the broadcast over CKNX. the speaker being Mr. Albert Aitken of Pine River, a former Turnberry boy. His topic was on "Post War Planning ,for Our Communities" after which the disotis- sion on Farm Machinery followed. All agreed we need better equipment on the farm and more privately owned threshers and corn cutters, and also need better equipped homes to make it easier for the busy housewife, The remainder of the evening 'was spent in progressive euchre, the high prizes go- ing to Mrs. Frank McCormick and Fred Porter; low prizes to Mrs. Fred Porter and Howard Holmes. The prize for lone 'hands went to Fred Porter. Lunch was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McKague, the con- venor being Pat McGlynn. SLENDOR TABLETS — are effec- tive. 2 weeks' supply $1; 12 weeks' $5, at McKibbon's Drug Store. -UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE— for James Elsley, Lots 7 and 8, io allace Township, Concession 10, alf mile east of Palmertson, on nday, March 5th. _ Forty-eight head of cattle, which includes 13 cows, some with calf at foot, some - springing. Four good horses; 25 tons of clover hay, quantity of grain and some household effects. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Edward 'Jacklin, Wroxeter, wish to express their ap- preciation to all their friends and neighbours for the many acts of kind- ness shown them, While in the hospital and at home, and to all those who helped to open the. road for the ambu- lance, also for the many -lovely cards, letters and boxes. WANTED — Girl for housework, - Apply Advance-Times. WANTED—Girl or young lady to work in restaurant, steady employ- ment. Must be able to cook, bake pies and make sandwiches. Good clean work, fair salary with meals. Work 48 hours per week. Apply Employment and Selective Service Office, Listowel. Refer to order No, 52. • WANTED TO BUY—A gander; and for sale, 4-year-old horse, will ex- change for pigs, Rinn Bros., phone 621R3. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. J. C. Purdon takes this op- portunity of exiiressing her apprecia- tion to friends and neighbours for the kindness extended to her during her long illness in Wingham General Hos- pital, Grateful appreciation is also ex- tended to Doctor Connell. the superin- tendent and staff of the hospital. THE ALPS DISTRICT The regular bi-Weekly Red Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs. Milas Moir last Wednesday. The at- tendance was again small but the quilt was finished. We are pleased to hear of the win- ning of the D.F.C. by a young man of aiildrnay recently, .FO, Ross Vogan, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Vogan and nephew of Mrs. Bella Brooks and a cousin of Mrs. Lester Falconer, 2nd concession of Culross. Farm Forum was held at Wm. Me- Callister's with at attendance of 80,. We consider modern machinery is quite hnproved but prices are very high especially on binders. As for new machines to save labour in the home, in this district we first require hydro then the necessary electrical conveniences. Threshing machines, silo filling arid whitewashing outfits might be used co-operatively, The Farm Forum notes are read at each meeting and the' suggested programs are also used, The Forum is almost unanimously in favour of meeting monthly during the sten/tea The ladies of the Forum are under- taking some quilting and sewing for Presentation To Pte, Keith Dunbar Last Saturday evening a very enjoy- able time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dunbar oti the oc- casion of a presentation for their eldest son, Pte. ICeith Dunbar. About fifty friends were present. Games were conducted by Mrs. Stanley Cook and Ruth and Audrey Bradburn. The ada dress was read by Audrey Bradburn and the presentation of a signet ring, a pen and pencil Set, and a zippered utility case was made by Eleanor Tay- lor, Keith, in a few words; thanked Ins friends for the lovely gifts. Latef. lunch was served bringing the most pleasing evening to a close, The address: We, who are friends of yours Keith, are here tonight to wish you the best of lack during your training, and, while you are in action, and you may feel certain that we are all hoping for your safe return home. We have known you all your life, and We have always found you a friendly boy, ready to enter into all our activities, whothee work or play, and We are loOkleg forward to the time When peace has returned and yo tt will GLENANNAN Mr. and Mrs. George Shaw of To- ronto, are visiting the latter'S parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Metcalfe, Mr, Shaw has just returned from overseas having spent the past five years there. Mrs. Wm. J. 13allagh of 'reeswater, visited a few days last week with her brother, Mr, Reuben Stokes, Mrs. John Cathers of Gorrie visited a couple of days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lincoln, Mrs. Charles James is at present a patient in the Whigham Hospital, having undergone an operation on Sat- urday, Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Messrs jack, Bill and Doran Thorn- ton, of Gorrie, weec Sunday guests with their sister, Mrs. Thos, Stokes, A presentation was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Campbell in honour of Mrs. Hector' McLean. and Mr, and Mrs, Allan McLean. After a short address being read Mrs. Mc- Lean was' presented with a suitcase and Mr, and Mrs, Allan Mettah with blankets. WANTED — One storey cottage in good condition. Apply to Advance- Times. WANTED TO RENT — 6-roomed amuse, in Wingham, as soon as possible. Phone 827. IN MEMORIAM FINLEY --a In loving memory of James Thomas Finley, who passed away one year ago, March 1st, 1944, No stain was on his little heart, Sin had not entered there; And innocence slept sweetly on, That pale white brow so fair, He was too pure for this cold earth, Too beautiful to stay; And so God's holy angel bore, Our darling one away. Sadly missed by mother, dad, sisters Joan and Donna, IN ME1VIO1IAIVf TENDERS Towaship of Turnberry Sealed tenders for th'e purchase of a aseventy (70) horsepower Diesel Cater- Isiliar Tractor with bulldozer, bucket scraper, snow plow and all attach- items will be received by the under- signed up to 1 p.m., Saturday, March Srd, 1945, Tenders to list equipment. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders will be opened at 3 p.m., March 5th, at Wingham Town Hall. W. R. CRUIltSHANR, Clerk of Turnbarry, R.R. No. 1, Wingliam, Ont. TENDERS RE GRAVEL TI?.NDE,RS will be received by the undersigned up to 2 pit., Tuesday, March 5th, 1945, for crushing and trucking gravel, approairtattely 5,000 ands, for the Township of t at narked cheqtfe for Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1945 taxes up to $0 per cent, of 1944 taxes. Interest at the rate of tour per cent, per an- num will be allowed on such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer's Office, Town gall. W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham. FINLEY — In loving memory of James Thomas Finley, who passed away one year ago, March 1st, 1944. Till memory fades and life departs, 'You live forever in our hearts, Always remembered by grand- mother and grandfather Bell, IN MEMORIAM MILLS—/n loving memory of Mrs, Dina Mills, who passed away on Match 4th,. 1941, A silent thought, a secret tear, Keeps her mentory ever dear. Loviinty remembered by sons and aWah w hundred (1011Att must accorelP` daughters and grandchildren. • • AP '