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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-03-22, Page 5Only Quality Coats Retain Their . Appear- ance Quality, like character, is pretty hard to see at first glance. Only time reveals it. Time in tailoring and cutting . .. time in wear.. . . and time- lessness in beauty. Not only virtues but absolute necessities these days. So choose a Spring outfit where quality and style is foremost consideration. Hanna's Ladies Shop 1 0/ "• - / p .,e .,----- f - GIFTS 'MOAT LAST David Crompton JEWELLER Phone 59 -:- Wingham tion by the Department of Veterans Affairs, A rate of special hospital allowances depending upon marital status 'and number of dependents is also payable. ' If, however, other in• come is being received from any other source, the hospital allowanc4 is re• diced by any amount in excess o; $20 per month. For example, a married man Witt 1 one child is entitled to a monthli hospital allowance of $82 while or class 3 treatment. But, if he has ; sickness insurance which pays him $5( a month, the hospital allowance h thereby reduced to $52 per month. This "means test" does not apply it any way to pensions. In fact, when ; pensioner enters hospital for treatmen of a pensionable condition, he or sh( automatically gets 100% pension rat( as a class 1 case. less only the sum o. $15 per month which is applied to. wards the cost of maintenance. Another type is known as class 2 Those in this class are service person, nel discharged from the service a: "medically unfit" direct to the Depart ment of Veterans' Affairs for hospita treatment. All such cases receive a; hospital allowance their service rate: of including tradesman's rate — ,pay group or nonsubstantive 'pay in effec at discharge together with dependents allowances for any dependents the may have. The matter of the incom( 1 of the person from any other sourcc does not enter into the ease at .KNO W all. w THINGS TO A roast without a bone, or one tha - has been boned and rolled will requir( a few more minutes roasting pei pound than a roast with a bone. —0 — A whole clove, dropped in the fal in which dofighnats are to be fried wil give them a delicious, spicy flavor. —o— .Fishy dishes rinsed in cold water before washing will be more easily cleansed of fish odor. —0 _ If you are preparing enough pots. toes for two meals, cook with the jack. ets on and do trot remove the skins until ready to use, The potatoes then wilt not discolor or become tough and leathery on the outside. --o— Instead of scrubbing your combs • FOR YOUR , PLUMBING and Tinsrn ith . . mg Needs „ '. PhOtt6 255 P er cy Clark , Cot, Minter and Maple Streets • when dirty with plain soap and water, add a teaspoonful of ammonia,. Leave a few minutes, give a gentle brush and they will then 'be spotless. GORRIE Invitation to Ladies of Community The women of the 'community are asked to keep in mind the invitation to the Gorrie Women's Institute meet- ing being held this Friday afternoon in the Orange Hall, when Mrs. Clar- ence Hayes, of Georgetown, will give an address on 'Citizenship in the Rural Community." The meeting is called for 2.30 o'clock, and roll call, an Irish Joke. Pte, Glenn King of Brampton, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Frank King. Pte. Bill Edwards, London, visited his parents, Mr, anti Mrs. Jas. Ed- wards last week. Mrs. H. B. Cockburn, Guelph, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. V. Shera and Mn,Shera, Congratulations are extended to Cadet E. W. (Bill) Newton, who graduated as Lieutenant on Saturday at Catterick Camp, Yorkshire, Eng- land. Bill is the second Gorrie boy to receive this honour at this York- shirt camp: Some months ago John Neilson graduated as Lieutenant. Friends of Mrs. Harold Farr will regret learning she was taken to Byron Sanatorium on Sunday for treatment. We trust her stay will be of short duration, Mr, and Mrs. V. Shera were in Moorefield on ThUrsday, attending the funeral of her cousin, the late William Herbert, W. M. S. Meeting The March meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. J. N. Whitley. Mrs. H. Ashton presided. Mrs. Copeland took the study book "West of the date line". Business was conducted by Mrs. W. Strong. The April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Laura Wylie. Roll call to be answer- ed by Easter Thoughts. To Hold Thank-offering Meeting The Woman's Missionary Society of Gorrie United Church, are 'folding their Easter Thank-offering service on Easter Sunday night at 7.30. A special programme is being prepared. There will also be slides and moving pic- tures, Mrs. Robert Earls On Sunday morning, March 11th, following an illness of over twi months, there passed away a highly esteemed resident of Howick, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilford C King, Gorrie, Agnes McBride, wife of the late Robert Earls of near Wrox- eter, in her eighty-first year, The deceased ,was born in Tuckersmith Township, but spent the larger.part of her life prior to marriage, at Bin- brook, near Hamilton. She was married on March 3rd, 1897, to Robert Earls of Howick Township, near Wroxeter, where she resided until four years -.ago last fall, since which time she has made her home with her daughter, Mary. Her husband pre- deceased her in September 1923, Surviving are five daughters, Mary, Willard C. King; Lillian, Mrs. Kenneth Hastie; and Isabel, Mrs. Archie Miller, all of Gorrie; Jean, Mrs. Thomas MacDonald, of Moles- worth; Edith, Mrs. Ira McLean, Wrox- eter, and one son, Frank Earls, who resides on the home farm. A step- daughter, Mrs. Fleming Grainger, of Jamestown also survives. John T. Earls, a stepson, was killed in France in the last war in 1917. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, one brOther, T. J. McBride of • Hamilton, three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Parrott and Mrs, Frances Gray of Hamilton, and Mrs. John J, Moffat of Wingham, Three brothers and two sisters pre- deceased her, She had been a valued member of St. James Anglican church in Wrox- eter, assisting in the choir, and presi- dent of the Guild for a number of years, She had also helped greatly in knitting for the Red Cross. The funeral, which was private, took place from the home of her son-in- law, Wilford C. King, on Tuesday, March 13th, and was conducted by Rev, G, K, 1\robes. Interment was made in Wroxeter Cemetery. The pall-bearers were her nephew, Harold Moffat of Wingham, and her five sons-in-law. Friends attending from a distance were from Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Hannon, Freeman, London, Ethel, Wingham, DItteVale and Ripley. Card of Thanks The family of the late Mri. Agnes Earls wish to express their sincere thanks to neighbours and friends for the many expressions of kindness and sympathy extended to them during her sickness and death, .„. Evening Auxiliary Plan Work Meeting On Tuesday evening last, the Even- Red Front Grocery' The. Grocery that Saves You 19, 15 to 25% (If you can't come — Phone 17. We Delive'r) marroirmsweeemmork, Heinz Tomato Soup, 2 for 19c Old Dutch Cleanser, 2 for 19c Stokley's Tomato Soup, 3 for 25c Gxllett's Lye. 2 tins ... . 23c, Clark's Mushroom or Jiffy Paper Towels, 150 in Asparagus Soup, 2 for 17c package, for ....... 10'c Jelly Powders, Primes and Canned Salmon KELLOGG'S (Free Glass Tumbler) CORN FLAKES, 3 pkgs - 2 large , . , — Maple Leaf CHEESE, 1/2-1b. pkg. . . . _ 25c 18c Dominion Tea, pure Garden Tea, 1/2 -lb. pkg. „. 32c Red Rose Tea, %z-lb. 35c Mother Parker, 1/2 -lb. 35c Roman Meal, pkg, ... ......... 27c Red Rose Coffee — Special 1/2 -1b. pkg. 24c. Lib, pkg. 41c Gold Medal Coffee, yellow Label, Vz-lb. tin for ...... „,.„ 17c ROGER'S SYRUP, made from pure cane sugar, 2-lb, tin 28 c Libby's SAUER KRAUT, 28-oz. tin 2 for .. 27c Ewings CUSTARD POWDER, sale 2 pkgs. , 5c Dalton's Pudding Powder Genuine Habitant, Pea Soup with sugar 5c 20-oz. tin, 2 for 25c Hand Picked White Beans - Duff's Pure Lard, for all- ' 4-lbs. 25c or 2-lb s. 13c purpose shortening, pkg. .,. 17c TIP TOP (Made with selected ripe tomatoes) TOMATO JUICE, 28-oz. tin . . . . „ . . 2 for 23c OXYDOL, RINSO or SUPERSUDS, 27c for 23 c SUGAR, the best white or yellow, lb. 8c Jiffy Pie Filler, pkg. 23c Robin Hood Oats, pan-dried 23c 5-1b. sack , 26c 31c Eatmore or Hemphill's Wheat 10c Berries, 5-lb. sack 23c Pork Sausage, home sty1F. 28c lb. Best Bologna, lb. 22c Best Weiners, lb. 27c Best Cooked Ham, lb .... 59c Cottage Rolls, Bacons, Meat Loafs, Headcheese, Summer Sausage Sweet Navel Oranges - size 288's; 252's; 200's - Special Y2 -doz 15c; 19c and 24c Pat-a-Pan Pastry Flour - 24-lb. sack 76c; 7-lb. sack 26c Huron Pastry, 24-lb. 69c Green Top Carrots, bch. 7c Fresh Radishes, bch. 5e i Pascal Green Celery, 18c for 12c Waxed Turnips, lb. 3c New Imported Cabbage, lb 6c Head Lettuce, large, 18c for 12c Fresh Ripe Tomatoes, lb. 21c SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT—Special, size 112's, only each 5c Everything in Garden Seeds and Dutch Set Onions Red River Cereal, pkg. Old or Med, Cheese, lb. Polium Cleaner, 15c for ENYRIENS It A. REID EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Coming To Wingharn Former patients and new friends welcome! An exceptional opportunity to have your eyes examined and proper glasses fitted by an expert, well-known all over this district! Complete eyesight service to all at moderate cost. Mr, Reid Caine regularly to his Wingham Office in Williams Jewelry Store and fitted thousands of people with glasses, giving perfect satisfaction and eye comfort to all. ONE DATE ONLY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4th 9.00 a.m. to Noon. Office in Crompton's Jewelry Store (formerly Williams). Please make appointments with Mr. Crompton, Phone 59. ""See REID and See Right" Thursday,. March 22nd, :190 WINO AM ADVANCE- 1;AG INT BSM. Earl Grey of London, spent the week-end with friends in town, L/Cpl. John Cruickshank of Lon- don, spent the week-end at his home here. Tpr. Bud Cruickshank of Camp Bor- den, is spending a furlough at his home here. Mr. Chas. Elliott is visiting with his daughter, ,Mrs. Lenard Elliott, of Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Williams of Gode- Keep . Step With SPRING Whether you like the ever popular plain toe calfskins or the scotch grains, we flee' certain we can please you in a Rhys Po 'Shoes for all the family' llock real value-priced model, a few clays last week with her sister, Mrs. Edgar Pattison. LAW. Kathleen. Exham of St. Thomas, was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Benson Hamilton of Whitby, spent the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamil- ton. Misses Sarah Henry, Beatrice Mac- Donald and Elizabeth MacDonald and John MacKay, spent Friday in Arthur with Mr. and ,Mrs Geo, Henry, LAC. RuSsell'Zurbrigg, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E, Zurbrigg. He being now posted at Aylmer, Ontario. Previously he was at Scoudattc, OBITUARY William F. Deacon The death of a native of Wingham, William E. Deacon, took place in Tb- ronto, on Thursday evening, March 15th. Mr. Deacon suffered a heart attack. He was in his 65th year. He was born in Wingham,, the son of the late Mr.' and Mrs, William Deacon. His father operated a cooper business here and later farmed on the Deacon homestead on the 10th of East Wa- wanosh. He was employed by the Hudson Motor Company at Detroit, prior to going to Toronto 15 years ago. He was partner in the Toronto Electric Company. He is survived by his widow and two sisters, Mrs, Eliza- beth young of Vancouver, and Mrs. Sarah Hurd of Detroit, Mrs. Sohn Johnston The death of a former Witighatn lady, Mrs. john fohnston, the former Sarah Pattison, took place at her home iii Toronto, early Thursday morning last week, March UM, she. was a native of Wingham, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, W. 3. Pattison. She leaves, to MeUrn her passing, a daughter, Miss Vernal and a son, Earl. Also surviving is one brother and two sister, John of Port Elgin,. Mrs, T. Leaky of Kincavline, and Miss. Mary Pattison, of Wingham, I3urial took. Place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, on Saturday. Dr. Albert Logan Mrs. William Dawson, Shuter Street, received the sad word on Tues- day that her brother, Dr. Albert Logan, had passed on Tuesday morn- ing, at the home of his daughter, at Orange, N.J. Dr. Dawson was a native of London Township and was in his 85th year, ,He received his edu- cation in London and practiced his profession, veterinary surgeon, in the United States. He ailed in Ohio for ,time and form many years was a resident at Qrlanda, Florida. For the past ten years he has been residing at Orange, N.J. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs, L. Hughes, of Orange, and his sister, Mrs. Wm. Dawson, of Town. He will be buried at Orange, N.J., Thursday afternoon, BORN GATHERS — At Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, March 20th, to Mr: and Mrs. 'Eldred Cathers, R.R. No. 1, Wingham, a daughter. COULTES.— At Wingham General Hospital, on Saturday, March 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coultes, R.R. No. 5, Wingham, a son. JOHNSTON—At Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, March 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnston, Lucknow, a son. JACQUES — At Listowel Memorial Hospital, on Monday, March 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd R. Jacques, R,R, No. 2, Clifford, (nee Elva M. Dane) Wroxeter, a daughter, Nancy Mildred. MORRISON—At Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, March 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrison, Whitechurch, a son. MeDONALD—At Wingham General Hospital, bn Thursday-, March 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McDOnald, (nee Dr. Ida Brill), Teeswater, a son. RITCHIE—At Teeswater, on Satur- day, March 17th, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. David A. Ritchie (nee Ena Gamble), a daughter, HOCKEY NOTES. Lucknow Juvenile Leafs will play Welland at Port Colborne Friday night with the return game at Strat- ford' Monday night. If the Leafs gel by Welland they will be in the finals. * * * In the W.O.A.A. Midget playdowns it is expected that Listowel and Sea- forth will play a sudden death game in Stratford on Saturday afternoon or evening. The winner will play Han- over for the 'championship. ' This game will be scheduled for the Owen Sound Arena probably Monday night. * * * Owen Sound Orphans are playing two games Friday and Saturday night this week with Omemee in Owen Sound. This is the third round in the Intermediate O.H.A. IMPORTANT NEWS RE ARMED FORCES (This is the last in a series of ten weekly articles especially written for The Advance-Times by Richard Hale, chief pensions officer of the Canadian Legion, Ottawa head- quarters.) By Richard Hale A great many veterans of the present war have not paid much at- tention to , their possible. claims for pensions because of a wide-spread misapprehension that pensions are de- ductible from earnings, This is very definitely not the case as one sub- section in the pension act specifically provides "no deduction shall .be made from the pension of any member of the forces owing to his having under- taken work or perfected hims'41f in sonic form of industry". It is difficult to understand how this mistaken belief has sprung up in the minds of prospective pensionets. At one time, between the two wars, it was suggested• that any person holding a government position would have to give up either his pension or job. This move was fought from the start by the Canadian Legion and other veteran organizations and never did become law, However, a great deal of public- ity Was given the suggestion and, Un- fortunately, many people have never had the law in this regard explained to them, Another reason is that the Canadian authorities have come more MO more to use the "means test" in connection with other matters, For example, when a man or woman is 'discharged from Service ho or the may receive free treatment and hoapitAliaation as required, for a ntkpensionahle eondi- LOCAL AND PERSONAL rich, were guests of Mrs. J. Wade last Thursday. Mrs. George Casemore, 'of London, spent the week-end with her daughter and mother, Mr. John Machu]. of Listowel, is spending a fq,w days this week at the Jenkins home. Mrs. Eric Wade of London, was a week-end visitor with Mrs. J. Wade and• Mrs. Whitfield. Mrs. Wm. White of Gait, visited for ing Auxiliary meet in the Board room of the church, when group 3 presented the programme, Mrs, Jack Toner, as leader, gave the call to worship and offered prayer, Mrs. Irving Toner had charge of the Study Book and was assisted by Mrs, J. Toner, Mrs. E, Spading and Miss Jean King in presenting Burma, its churches, the country, the people, and the Christian Missionaries, fottr being spoken of chiefly, namely: Rev. Judson and his wife, pioneer mission- aries, and Dr. Gordon Seagraves and his helpers. Mrs. Everett Sparling, president, presided over the business period when minutes were apporved as read by the secretary, Plans were made to have a work meeting in the near future, to do work for the allocation, The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah Bene- diction, A social half hour was spent over the tea cups. There will be a Good Friday service in the Gorrie United Church on that day, the hour being 3 p.m., to which everyone is invited. LAC. Vern Clark of St. Jeans, Que., spent the week-end with Mrs. Clark here, Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, Mrs, Nay and son Billy, of Clifford, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. G, Cooke. Mr. Adam Boyce, Fordwich, is at present staying with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Downey. Miss Jean King spent the week-end with friends in TorontoIN. Mrs. 'William Earngey returned to Fergus on Sunday with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Short. Mrs. R. A. Ashton has returned home after spending some time with her daughter, Mrs, E. Radford, and Mr. Radford at Palmerston. Her sis- ter, Miss Elsie Jacques, is visiting Mrs. Ashton at present. The pupils as well as teachers of Gorrie Public School, were pleased to have the hydro turned on the newly wired school on Saturday, ready for work on Monday morning.