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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-02-27, Page 6Tates. TELA.G rifS00.---"—"sia4* BLUEVALE Women's Institute Miss Duff was the hostess on Wed- xtesday afternoon for the meeting of the Women's Institute, The President, Mrs, J. H, Smith, presided. Communications from the Depart- ment were read and discussed. The Tweedsmuir History is in the course of construction. Miss Duff re- ported that she had on hand a good deal of useful information ready to be compiled. The subject of raising funds to assist in clearing off the debt on the Com- munity Hall was discussed. The Family Night, which was ar- ranged and postponed, will be held later, when road conditions are int- .111110.1.0.1111,04111100.M.M. proved. The roll call brought out a number of Valentines, ancient and modern, one was exhibited which was over 100 years old. Pictures, photos, beads, brooches and other articles of ancient date' were shown and proved exceedingly interesting. Olive Scott gave a paper on "Birds and their relation to 'Agriculture." She outlined "birds", from a scientific senti- mental and economic standpoint and pointed out some of the many ways in which they are of value to man espec- ially the farmer and the gardener, in the destruction of insects of all kinds, that live almost on the green foliage of vegetables, in and under the bark of trees in forest and orchard, and the worms that are so devastating. The amount of weed seeds eaten by birds is almost beyond believing. In short, "Encourage birds around your home." Miss Duff, convener of Publicity, read a press account of an Institute meeting, in a neighbouring town which was a good example of bringing the activities of the organization before the public: "The codfish lays a million eggs, The codfish never cackles, to tell what she has done, And so we scorn the codfish, But the helpful hen we prize, Which indicates to you and me, "It pays to advertise." Mention was made of February 19th, being the 50th anniversary of the org- [ First Class Watch Repairs For The Present Watches Only George Williams .01111104111000•Donscis Next to Masonic Han JOHN ST, x;•510:4,,V.MAig04. atem.a.4.4L &it CENTENNIAL 1847 MARCH 3 1947 Next Monday telephone people everywhere will pay tribute to.this great scientist, inventor, teacher and humanitarian... To him we owe our modern telephone system which unites the peoples of the world . . . His tradition of public service continues to guide the telephone industry. THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA HEAD COLDS tor a Lwow* and attlelant way to obtain yeller, uma Ude qtdok acting rented,. SINULIEF Mitellef le a Whitsi lewder to be. toed as a Banff .TIda attsailasr seased$ Werke ,thiniediataly at the Wilt if falai tetrad* Ina you will feel th• benefit ,to aWily few Agnate" It is aka reelonnisairdad far Mimi trouble. PBEISENT AYAILLULD ONLY Sr' mArra $tmatt.to. to. BOX 564 LONDON 6*. Please fillid Entlotadl ALM AO P' oat toe• 1 ii0* elatinif DEP. H 1 it 4. ; .:. .: I i ''Wt) t ! iNcons7.o. i, . I N it I i 1 ii Town of ltISOHA _. 1) 1947 TAKES ii, i i .1. 0 i . Taxpayers may make payments on account of if i 1947 taxes up to 90 per cent. of 1946 taxes.. ii i a . Interest at the rate of Four per cent. per an- i i num will be allowed .on such prepayments. Prepayment's of taxes must be made at the I i Town Treasurer's Office, Town Hall. N W. A. cALBRAITH, Treasurer, i .,,i. i Town of Wingham. IC ii iiintinuninininininiminisininininimilsimmensitsinina imourimmannommimumsmommummuninammummum i ii Save Money . ii. -0, I a by PREPAYING a ii • ---,,!,.. Iii— ,ION 0,,.',!;;:. A i.„ Scott Municipal Drain will also be held. The following accounts were paid: S. R. Scott, Goderich High School District Board, $350.00; H. C. Law- son, Clinton, High School District Board, $421.35; A. H. Erskine, Co, Treasurer, Hospitalization, $8.45; W. S. Alihnine, Ont. Association of Rur,al Municipalities fee, $5.00; Wingham Advance-Times, printing, supplies, $21.55; Municipal World supplies, $14.66; Marvin McDowell, fees, $5.80; R. R. Redmond, Voters' Lists, $92.75; Frank Thompson, Refund dog tax, $4.00; Canadian Aid-to-China grant, $100.00; Stuart McBurney salary and Telephone, $17.08; Geo. Charters, bru- shing, $5,85, R. R. Redmond, Clerk. The Cleanest Way to Better Milking with a Clean Easy Milker W. H. Smith Phone 138 Wingham 'Published in the Public Interest by John Lobe* Limited fight :,,.;• , 111111111111•111111111111111111111111111911101111111111111111111111111111 HYD RO 1500 HOUR LAMPS AIMININIM11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111‘ PLASTER REPAIRING Plaster repairs promptly and neatly done. A. French & Son Plastering Contractors Box 23 - 'Phone 187 Wingham Ont. ESTIMATES' FREE Specialiits in Cornice Work and Decorative Plastering Worth hie weight in gold! thii Province of Ontario profited to almost the siatie eSttent 'from tourist busi- nesd as it did from the gold. mining industry.. It is up to each of us to see that it goes on growing. We All Share! Yes, every., bne benefits from. Ontario's tourist business. This dia- gram shows it clearly. Aside from hospitality',it's good business to Inake all our Visitors from, the United Stated feel at home. PAGE SIX THIS WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIME$ anizing of the Women's Institute, and all listened to the Radio Broadcast in honor of the occasion. At the close of the meeting the hostess served lunch. Day of Prayer Observed The World Day of Prayer Service was obseirved in Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Earl Hamilton, presi- dent of the W.M,S. of the United Church and Miss Olive Scott, repro- senting the Presbyterian W.M.S. act- ed as leaders. About equal number of ladies were present from the two con- gregations, In addressing the meeting on the Theme Make Straight in the Desert, a Highway for Our God. Mrs. A. G. Hewitt outlined the work of sev- eral missionaries, who had laid a firm foundation for a highway of Christian living. She mentioned keeping the ten commandments as a other rule to fol- low, in order. to build a highway for our God, and gave some examples of things women of the W.M.S. could do in carrying out the theme. Mrs, A, D. Smith and Mrs. Alex McCrackin sang a duet. Others taking part in the pro- gramme included Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, Mrs, Edward Johnston, Mrs, George Hetherington, Mrs. Robt. Shaw, Mrs. Harry Elliott, Mrs. P. S. McEwen, Mrs. Raymond Elliott, Mrs. Arnold Lillow and Mrs. W. H. Mc- Kinney. Mrs. Leland Jorgensen pre- sided at the organ. Church News • The heavy snow fall and high winds which visited this district on Saturday filled the roads again. Rev. A. G. Hew- itt was unable to hold service at Eben- eerz United Church. Rev. Leland Jor- gensen could not get to Belmore Pres- byterian Church and the service in the village was cancelled. At Know Pres- byterian Church. The morning service in the United Church was conducted by Rev. A, G. Hewitt. •On Wednesday evening, March 5th., a local meeting of the Men's Club will be held in the Community Hall. Pro- gram and refreshments, Everybody welcome. Number 86 Highway was ploughed but the concessions and sideroads were blocked. Mrs. William Blackmore of Toronto, is spending a few clays with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott, WHITECHURCH (Intended for last week) Mr. Harry McClenaghan and Miss Edith, and Billie of Belgrave, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George McClenaghan 'and Miss Mildred Mc- Clenaghan spent the week-end there. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tiffin of Langside visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson. Miss Faye-McClenaghan of Loti'don, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Mr. Wendell Taylor of Kinloss, re-• ceived word on Monday of the passing of his older brother, Leslie Taylor, at his home at Davidson, Sask. The mes- sage said that he had 'passed away after being severely burned. He was the son of -the late Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor, Kinloss, and besides his broth- er, Wendell, he leaves to mourn him, one sister, Mrs. Perrie Pennington, (Myra), 'of Teeswater. The many friends of the family in this commun- ity 'extend sympathy to the sorrowing fwamily. Mr. Raymond St. Marie of Kitchen- er, spent the week-end here' with his • parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. St. Marie. The children of S,S. No. 10, Kinloss, were called to school on Saturday, as. they' had 'missed the first 'three clays of the week on account of the storm. MORRIS COUNCIL The Council met on Feb. 17th., in the Township Hall with all the mem- bers present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on mo- tion of Joe Yuill and Sam Alock. The minutes of the special meeting were read and adopted on motion of Chas. Coultes. and Joe Yuill. Moved by Chas. Coultes, seconded by Sam Alcock that Morris Township roads he opened as soon as equipment is available, Carried, Moved by Harvey Johnston second- ed by Sam Alcock that By-Law No. 2, 1947, providing .for 1947 expenditure on roads,'be passed. Carried. Moved by Chas, Coultes, seconded by Harvey Johnston that By-Law No, 8, 1947, adopting assessment, toll, be passed. Carried. Moved by Chas. ,Coultes, seconded by Joe Yuill that resolutions from Kent County sent out by N. W. Miller re- garding drainage in connection with Bell Telephone Co and Daylight Sav- ing Time be adopted. Carried. Moved by Harvey Johnston second- ed by Joe Yuill that road bills as pre- sented by Rdad Superintendent be paid, Carried, Moved by Chas. Conite's seconded by Sam Alcock that the meeting ad,- iourn to meet again on Match 10th., 1947, at 10.30 a.m. Carried, 'The following accounts were paid .; Dept of 1-lealth, (Insulin), 0.10; t sets ' Morris and grey Telephone Co., 1,05; C. W. Hanna account (rend), 23.6S; Advatice,TImes, (supplies and advertising), $88.81; Dr, Crawford, (14.0.11.), WA; Cecil Wheeler, 0,H.), $3.00i john $8,00; Ott), Martin, MAIL), $8.00; Ivan MeArter, (proem), $1.116, Geo, C, Martin, Clerk. WHEN A COLD stuffs up the nose, causes mouth breathing, throat tickle and night coughing, use this. time-tested Vicks treatment that goes to work instantly... 2 ways at once! At bedtime rub good old Vicks VapoRub on throat, chest nd back. Then watch its PENETRATIaNG. STIMULATING action bring relief from distress. It PENETRATES to upper breath- ing passages with soothing medicinal vapors. It STIMULATES chest and back surfaces like a. warming, comforting poultice ... and it keeps on working for hours. oven while you sleep'"-to ease coughing spasms, relieve muscu- lar soreness and tightness—and bring grand comfort! Try it to- ` night , Vicks VapoRtib. (_.0/ EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL ' — Council met on February 21. Due to urgent County business Reeve j, Beecroft was unable to be present. Councillor Ruddy acted as Chairman of the meeting. The remaining mem- bers of the Board were present, The minutes of the previous meet- ing were read. Motion, Councillors Robertson and Black, that the minutes as read be adopted. Carried. Correspondence included communi- cations from The Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities, Ontario De- partment of Agriculture, re Weed Er- adication Association of Assessing Of- ficers of Ontario, The Ontario Good Roads Association, Huron Co., Rept:e- seetative re `Spray,ing for Warble Fly'. -Goderich High School District Board, levy for January and February, Clin- ton High School District Board, levy; The Provincial Treasurer enclosing subsidy on assessment of $1874.02. Motion, Councillors Robertson and Ireland, that Mr. J. F. McCallum be appointed as School Attendance Offic- er; salary $10.00 pen. annum. Carried. Motion; ,Councillors Black and Rob- ertion, thar the -Road Superintendent, Stuart McBurney attend the Oittario Good Roads Association Convention, Carried. • Motion, 'Councillors Ruddy and Black, that two repsentatives of the Township attend the Convention of the Ontario Association of Rural Mun- icipalities. Carried, Motion, Councillors Black and Rob, ertson, that By-Law 1, 1947, ratifying the appointment of Township officials be read the third time and passed, Carried, The following appointments were made. Member of Board of Health, Mr, W, F. Campbell; Sanitary Inspec- tors, Mr. John McGee and Mr, Wm, Gow; Weed inspector, Mr, John M, Taylor; School Attendance Officer, Mr. John McCallum; Sheep Valuers, Mr.McGreg or Shiell, Mr. J. F. Mc- Callum and Mr. Alfred Nesbit. Poundkeepers, Messrs, Roy Eason:, Frank 'Marshall, Elwin Taylor, Gordon McGee, Athol Bruce, Mason Robin- son, Robt. J. Currie, Gordon Snell; Fence Viewers, Messrs. David Lock- hart, Nelson Patterson, John Hallahan, Charles Shiell, Adam Robertson, John M. Taylor. • Motion, Councillors Ireland and Black, that By-Law 2, 1947, be given final reading and passed. Carried. By-Law No. 2, appropriating $12,000 as total expenditure on township Highways for year 1947. Motion, Councillors Robertson and Black that the Road Superintendent interview the Highway District Engin- eer regarding an extension of the cru- shing and gravelling contract of 1946 to take care of the 1947 requisites of approximately 4000 cu, yds. Motion, Councillors Ireland and Robertson that we instruct the Road Superintendent to advertise for a pow- er mower, tenders to ,be submitted by March 18th. Carried. Motion, Councillors Ruddy and Ire- land, that a grant of $10.00 be given to Auburn Public Library. Carried. Motion, Councillors Ireland and Robertson; that we give a grant of $100 to Aid-to-China. Fund. Carried. Motion, Councillors Robertson and we instruct the Road Superintendent to make arrangements to open the roads at the earliest and most oppor- tune time. Carried, Motion, Councillors Ruddy and" Black, that we now adjourn to meet on March 18th., at one o'clock. At the time a Court of Revision on amended WHAT CAN I DO? The answer is plenty! Here are, some of the things anyone can do.. The suggestions come from a well- known Ontario hotelman: 1. Know the places of interestand beauty spots ,in your district and tell people all about them.. 2. When, you write your friends in the States tell them of the places theywouldenjoyvisiting. 3. Try to make any visitor glad he came. 4. Take time to give requested in- formation fully and graciously. 5. In business, remember Cana- da's reputation for courtesy and fairness depends on you. 6. To sum it all up, follow the "Golden Rule." Thursdayw, February 27, 1941 101111111011101111111MINWINNIIIMM.......11.11•••••••••111MIONSIMOVIIMINNIMININIMMIM Literally hundreds of enthusiastic skiers come from the States every year. Expert or novice, they really can have fun on Ontario's ski trails:. And we certainly want to make • sure they do! IT'S EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS . . .ieetil-ke441-.;\ It works' both ways! They treat us royally when we visit them .. . "we can't do less than • return the compliment. Reineinber that it costs monesr'to take a boll- clay ... so let's see they get a good return for everypemlytheyspend, Ze4(4.aitirWerAitow sred*ovrarasoitO lorlater e