HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1933-05-04, Page 5Thursday,
May 4th, 1931
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Summer Footwear
Made from High Grade Elk "TRAMPER"
Leather. Repairable
Here as last, is a real comfort, long -wearing,
perspiring Shoe for Summer Wear.
MEN'S size, 6 to 11
Il1olY,
... ••175
BOYS' size, 1 to 5
MISSES' size, 11 to 2 .. ••, 1 39
CHILD'S size, 5 to 101/2
..1.00
See the new lines in "Trampers"
GREER'S
The Good Shoe Store.
TAX RATE SET
XI' 45 .MILLS
Tax Rate Down 2:Mills Again
Year.
equal to $1109 in taxation.
In order that' the '`rate may' be set
at 45 mills Chairmen of Committees.
gave careful consideration to their es-
This timates and reduced them as low as
possible.
The estimates • for the year are as
follows;
Receipts
Balance from 1932 $ 724 00
Council Decide Against Fire Truck
at Present.
At a meeting of the Council in the
Council Chamber on Monday night
with all members present and Mayor
Willis in the chair, the tax rate for
this year was struck at 45 mills, a
reduction of two mills from last year.
This is a reduction in the rate of 4
mills from the rate of 1931 which
was 49 ' mills, This motion was put
by Councillors Wilkinson and David-
son., The rate is made up as follows:
Town 27, County '4.8, High School
4.8, Public School 8.4. One mill is
Licenses a 600.00
Street Watering
Cemetery
Rents and fines
Poll, Tax
Sanitary Tax
WeiPercentage on Taxes ..........
Weigh _..,
g Scale Fees
Dog Tax '
Miscellaneous .-...........:.....
Tax Levy 45 Mills
248.00
1400.00
350.00
36.00
700.00
500.00
120.00
135.00
352.71
49905.00
$55070.71
SensafjDnaI
NE 1
We thought' last
year's Goodrich Silvertown
was about as good a tire as could be
made. Butthe new Safety Silvertown
has jumped about three years ahead
of other standard tires atone stride.
FREE The new Life -Saver Golden Ply in
This. emblem Goodrich Safety Silvertowns resists
with red re. terrific heat, and keeps fabric and
ffector protects rubber from
you if your tail separating. Blisters don't
light roes aut. form inside the tire. Thus blow -outs
Come in and are prevented.
Join the Silver.
town Safety You just can't afford to buy any other
League. standard tire when the Safety Silver -
town with Golden Ply costs you not a
cent more. For still greater value it
has the most skid -resisting tread on
the road. Drive in andlet us put
Safety Silvertowns on your car.
SILVERTOWNS ARE
GUARANTEED POR 12 MONTHS
Cecil Merkley
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FOR THE.
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Thia sign tells
you. we sell.'
Goodrich
Safety Silver.
towns with
Life.Saver
Golden Ply.
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HowAbout Your Ice Supply
After May 15th We will supply our customers with
KINCARDINE PURE ARTIFICIAL ICE
OurMay resent stock of ice is available upto 15th
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THk WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES
Expenditures
Direct Relief ($1600) ,.....,.....$ 535,00
Expenses elections, etc, 80,00
alaries, ..11gwa,nces, etc. 3600,00
Printing, Advertising, Post-
age, etc.
Insurance '750.00
Heat, Light and care bldgs, 1000.00
Street Lighting 8400.00
Fire and Water 2000.00
Law Costs incl, salaries .......,100,00
Roads and Bridges 2550.00
Grants 1.100,00
Public School Board 9355.82
Cemetery 1600.00
Board of Health 160.00
Sanitary ..:.._ 1400,00
High School Board 5,400.00
Public Library Board 1000.00
County of Huron 5340.00
Discounts on taxes 500,00
Interest en` loans 1200.00
Telephone 175.00
Clerk and Bailiff 80,00
Debentures 12844.89
Miscellaneous 200.00
700.00
$550
A communication was rec
from the Salvation Army reque
permission to hold a tag day on
27th for their Self Denial Week
On• notion of Reeve McKi
and Coun. Wilkinson this request
granted.
A letter was read from the
Telephone Co. asking permissio
trim trees in town along long dist
lines. On motion of Conn. E
and Reeve. McKibbon, they
granted permission to go ahead
this work under the supervision
Conn. , Gilmour.
The Finance Committee prese
a nunber of accounts and rec
mended payment. Moved by C
Elliott and Wilkinson; that all c
ied accounts be paid and the un
ified accounts be paid when pu
proper form and certified by M
The. Clerk reported that the
of relief for the month was $421
which is a': Tittle less than the p
ous month. Eleven families were
elief the last week of April:
Reporting for the Street Commi
oun. Davidson stated the water
ad ben repaired and painted
was ready for use. It was 'deci
y Council that the streets be wa
d as soon as needed and the sa
ystem. as last year used.
On motion of Coun. Davidson a
anna, it was decided to have c
dustlayer collected similar to 1
ear and charged to the gene
ate.
Coun. Davidson gave prices on t
lashed stone.
Moved by Reeve McKibbon
un. Wilkinson. that crushed stip
purchased from the Wingha
nstruction Co., if same is suitab
the requirements of the street co
ttee, and that same be spread
their supervision. Carried.
Coun. Baker reported that Mr.
Adams wished the use of plot
d. near weigh scales. Council d
ed to grant this request if sam
s kept in good condition.
ire Chief Louttit asked pernii
n.for the Fire Department to nu
erry-go-round and concessions i
Town Park, May 6th to May 13
s permission was granted on pay
t of the usual $55 fee.
oun. Gilmour reported that refits
being dumped •opposite Stewar
ve works. He had had it cleane
and signs placed to stop thi
tire.
oun. Wilkinson reporting for th
Committee gave an account o
Bickle-Chevrolet Fire Truck de
stration which took place last
nesday. He .spoke highly of this
rates and felt it was' needed. It
Id cost $3060 and if debentures
ten years were issued,. would cost
year $408 or 35c, per thousand
ar assessment..
oved by Coun, Wilkinson and.
dson, that a #ire truck similar
ie one, that was here for demon -
ion be: purchased from the Bickle
parry and 10 -year debentures be
d to pay for same. 'Motion lost.
oved by Reeve McKibbon' and
. Elliott that we prepare re ex -
ire equipment in such a manner
o place same before .electors at
tuber election. Motion lost.
until decided to suggest to the
ties Commission that hydrants be
ed red. It was also decided to
white paint
paint markings on pave -
as usual
n motion of Coun. Wilkinson and
dson the assessment roll was re-
d and accepted as presented. The
assessment is $1,106,422 and is
up as follows: Land $222,780;
Buildings $792,535; Business $74,220;
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149,050
The population' for 11133 is 1923 as
coai'ed t»itii 1191;$ for `last yeat, °`
mdi ibi'i ` of Conn. :Elliott and
Hatila, the Court of Revision for
1983'will be, the .Mayor, Reeve, Colin.
Davidson, Gilinour and Wilkinson,
and the first sitting will be Held on
May 25th at 8 pan.
The Clerk reported the following
tax arrears, 1930 $25.36; 1931 $1308,-
44; 1932 .$6087,25; a total of $7416.05:
Council then adjourned.
PRESENTATION
A pleasant evening was spent at the
home of Mr .and` Mrs. John Morrison
Turnberry, on Thursday of last week
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Ret-
tinger, when about seventy-five nei-
ghbors and friends gathered to pre-
sent them with a quarter cut oak din-
ing table, Queen Anne design, ivith
several other useful gifts, also two
beautiful wicker chairs presented by
Mr. and Mrs, John MacMillan, An
address was read by Mr. Graham
Wray and the presentation was made
by Mr, Grant Wilton and Mr. Janes
Currie. The bride and groom replied
in a few well chosen words, thanking
then all for their mach appreciated
gifts,. After which the remainder of
the evening was spent in dancing.
PRESENTATION
The ladies of the Sacred Hea
Parish rnet at the Priest. Residen
on Wednesday, April 26th, and pr
sented Miss E. Ryan, their organis
with a handsome purse. Miss Rya
has resigned as organist of th
church and left on Thursday fo
Thamesville. Miss Ryan thanked th
ladies of the congregation for the
kindness to her while here, . also fo
the beautiful remembrance. Mis
Ryan also expressed her regrets i
leaving. Wingham where she h
made many , friends.
The following address
read by Mrs. P. McGlynn
Annie McKinnon formally
the gift on behalf of the
the Parish.
Dear Miss Ryan:
It is with the deepest regret tha
the members of Sacred Heart Churc
have learned of your intended de
parture from our midst. While you
have been in Wingham you have
made a host of ;friends and ever been
most willing to help in all our un-
dertakings. You will be greatly miss-
ed, not only for your kind disposit-
ion, but also for your splendid mus-
ical abilities of which you have been
most lavish in all church services and
social functions and also for your
wonderful. achievements with the
children.
On behalf of all the members of
the congregation
�
ve would ask you
to accept this purse -as a very slight
token of our sincere appreciation of
the :splendid work you have accom-
lished as a member of Sacred Heart
Church. In bidding you farewell we
would ask that God's blessing may
rest and abide with you wherever
y
you mabe, and assure you that a
hearty welcome will be extended you
at any time that you can find con-
venient to visit us.
Signed on behalf of the congrega-
tion of Sacred Heart Church.
Mrs. P. McGlynn, Mrs. Sprole,
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YOUNG PEOPLE
ENJOY TRAVELOGUE
Despite the very unfavorable wea-
ther, that prevailed on Monday even-
ing, there ,was a splendid attendance
at the Young People's gathering at
the United Church, to see, 'Those
Magic Isles", which was presented by
Walter L. Payne of Toronto, and as-
sisted by Harold Eustace Key, of
Montreal. These gentlemen, who are
engaged by the Canadian Pacific
Steampships, present this musical tra-
velogue in a very capable manner,
through slides and moving pictures.
Beginning the travelogue at Montreal
showing a Canadian Pacific liner, the
"Duchess of Bedford," and life on
board ship, sunset on the Clyde, the
Burns country, the Trossachs, Loch
Lomond, and many other places of
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A MAN ANP BOYS' STORE FULL TO THE BRIM WITH NEW.
SPRING MERCHANDISE SPECIALLY PRICED..
Men's New Suits Spring
and Summer Styles
In guaranteed cloths,' special
10.95, 12.95, 13.95, 16.95,
17.95 to 18.95.
Made -to -Measure Cloth-
ing Dept.
Men and Young. Men's Suits,
tailored to individual measure
16.95, 18.95, 22,50, 27.50
32.50, 35.00.
Boys' Suits
Splendid variety, specially pric-
ed at
3.95 and up to 9.95
Men's New Spring Hats
are Here!
Biltmores in the latest shapes
and shades, Hat range at
1.59, 1.95, 2.95, 3.29, 3,49
Boys' Sport Vests
Something new,
Special at 95c
Children's Play Suits
Specially priced
9,8c and $1.25
Men's Fine Shirts
Broadcloths, Plain and Stripes,
69c, 89c, L29 to 2.49
Men's Dress Sox
5 Pair 1.00, 4 Pair 1.00
3 Pair for 1.00 and 1.25
UNDERWEAR DEPT.
Greater values. See our range
All sizes 79c
SOX SPECIAL—New patterns
Special'' 19c Pair
Balbriggan Combinations, but-
ton and no button styles 69c.
SILK COMBINATIONS, as-
sorted colors,
Special 79c
BAL, SHIRTS & DRAWERS
in all sizes, for
49c Each
PENMAN'S MERINO COM-
BINATIONS for
$L39 and $1.69
PENMAN'S SHIRTS AND
DRAWERS in Merino
79c and 89c each
Shorts and Jerseys ...... 39c each
MEN'S WORK SHIRTS, dou-
ble back and under arnzs.........79c
See our range of Work
Shirts 49c, 69c, 79c, 98c
Men's Oxfords
Full range,
1.98, 2,29, 2.39, 26.9, 3,39
3.79, 3.85, 4.87 to 5.95
Men's Work Shoes
Valentine's, also Greb's
1.79, 2.29, 2.39, 2.79, 2.95
3.45 to 3,95
Men's Campers or Out-
ing Oxfords
Panco leather soles, $1.75
where, and
Our Price $1.50
Overalls and Smocks
Walker's with new way brace,
$1.69 and 1.89
Snag Proof and Pickets'
best grade" . ..1.59
Winchester for ....1.49
Lighthouse
' b .1.79
Double .Front Overalls,
our price .....:1.48
Men's Dress Caps
New styles and new weaves.
49c, 59c, ,79c, 89c
This Store Store will be Closed Wednesday Afternoons - May until end of October.
illimoismommew
interest to the traveller., A ride a-
round Old Lonfelon in moving pict-
ure, showing many important build-
ings, such as the Tower of London,
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Pa-
lace, House of Parliament, and the
changing of the guard. The return
trip was equally interesting showing
the "Duchess" ready to sail, with the
inspection of all the staff, before the
passengers embarked, the arrival at
Quebec and Montreal. A number
who already have made the, trip ac-
ross the Atlantic, were in attendance
and covering this wonderful trip a-
gain, was to them much appreciated,
and to those who have never made
the trip, the desire to see the mother
land at the first opportunity.
BORN
DAWSON—In East Wawanosh, on
Tuesday, May 2nd, to Mr, and Mrs.
Philip Dawson, a daughter.
MOFFATT—In Turnberry Township
on Sunday, April 30th, to Mr. and I
Mrs. Harold Moffatt, a son. (Still
born.)
FIRE TRUCK
DEMONSTRATION
The B'
icl:le-Chet rolet Fire Truck ;
which gave a demonstration in town
last Wednesday afternoon was fol-
lowed in its demonstration by many
interested citizens who were delight-
fully surprised at the efficient man-
ner with which it operated. This
truck is a triple combination appar-
atus having pumper, booster and.
hose truck all on the one chaiis. It
is a standard 11 ton Chevrolet truck.
chassis of the latest model and the
pump is guaranteed to pump 800 im-
perial gallons per minute at 120 lbs.
pump ,pressure taking water from
suction. The hose capacity is 1000
feet and the booster tank has a 42 -
gallon capacity. There is also con-
siderable sundry equipment which
goes to make this apparatus com-
plete and 'up-to-date,
The following were the .results of
the tests made:
No. 1 Test,
At the High School hydrant. Do-
mestic pressure here is 50 lbs, Three
lines hose of 100 ft. each were laid
and when attached to the Pumper it
boosted the pressure from 50 lbs. to
100 lbs.
No. 2 Test.
One line lrne of'hose with 50 Ib.17 ress-
ure from the same hydrant shot a
stream about 30 ft,,, .but .when con -
fleeted with the puniper..aia, boosted,
it put a stream of about 15 ft, over
the top: of ,the.,$0.ft. standpipe and
had 1li0 pofu ds presstire,
No. 8 Test.
At the residence of 1Vl'r. C. P. Smith
on. Josephine St, The domestic prey
nitre of the hydrant here is only about
30 .lbs., but after connection with the
Pumper the pressure wasboosted to
80 pounds.
'No. 4 Test.
At the Howson & Howson mill,
The lift here from the river by suc-
tion was
uctionwas between eight and ten feet.
Three 100 ft. lengths of hose were
pumped and the pressure was 110
pounds. Th same suction lift of 8
to 10 ft. and one length of hose 1:00'
ft. with a "Y" attached, made two
streams from this of 100 ft. 'each and
the pump pressure was then 120 Ibs,.
yeti may winChr$ r
car and other prizes
1. Buy B-H Paint and Varnish from Machan Bros
2. Write your name and address clearly on the
coupon.
3. Attach to the coupon the label from a can of
any B-H product. To release label place can in
water. You need not send the whole label, but
you must send sufficient to show the famous
initials "B-H".
4. On the coupon Write a slogan about any B-H
product you have ever used—not more than 10
words; the shorter the better.
5 The slogans will be judged and the prizes
awarded by an impartial committee whose de-
cisions shall be final.
First Prize: a 1933 8 -cylinder Chrysler Sedan.
Second Prize: $100.00
Third Prize: $25.00, and
10 Consolation Prizes of $5.00 each.
RULES FOR THE CHRYSLER CAR
COMPETITION'
1. Enclose your coupon and the B-H label in a sealed envelope.
.Address it clearly and snail it to: SLOGAN' DEPARTMENT,
BRANDRAM-HENDERSON LIMITED, P. O. BOX M.
STATION E, MONTREAL, P.Q.
2. The competition is not open to anyone in the employ of Brand
ram -Henderson Limited, nor to any B-H dealer or his em-
ployees.
3. The Slogan Department cannot be responsible' for coupons
lost in the mails or which, for any other reason, do not, reach
us before the closing date; Wednesday, June 7th.
4. The prize winners, will be advised on Wednesday, June 21st,
5. All slogans submitted become the poperty of Brandrani..Hen-
derson Limited:'
5 For 4ampaign
Up to the 15th of May inclusive, Machan Bros. are
offering a real Bargain in Brandrain..Henderson
Paints and Varnish.
Purchasers
of 4 Gallons receive a bands of 1 GAL
Of1 Gal. a IA gal. bonus. Ofa t. a i.. pt. p . bolnus
)f a 4 gal. a pint bonus Of a Pint a ''4 Pt. bonus
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