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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-03-06, Page 4PAGE FOUR WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES e Thursday, March Oth, 1941 Save Money By Prepaying < WINCH AM A , INCORPORATED /.• London and St. where they visited Ira McLean. and baby, Karen IN THE ARMY NOW BLYTH Town of Wingham 1941 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1941 taxes up to 90 per cent, of 1940 taxes. Interest at the rate of Five per cent, per an­ num will be allowed on such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer’s Office, Town Hall. W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham. AUCTION SALE of Farm Stock and , Implements of the late Henry God­ kin will be held at Lot 25, Con. 3, Turnberry, Highway No. 86, miles west of Wingham, 2 miles east of Whitechurch, at 1 p.m., on Friday, March 14th. Terms of Sale Cash. Matt. Gaynor, Auctioneer; Gordon Godkin, Administrator. •r 1941. Any motion to quash Di* set as­ ide the same or any part thtreof ftitist be made within three months after the first publication of this notice and can­ not be made thereafter. Dated at Wingham, Ont., this 24th day of February, 1941. W. A. Galbraith, Clerk, Town of Wingham. FARM FOR SALE OR RENT—100- acre farm being Lot 17, Con. 5, Turnberry. Apply J. H. Crawford, Wingham. .. FARM FOR RENT—100 acres, % mile from Whitechurch, on High­ way. Apply J. H. Crawford, Wing­ ham. ’’ FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE — Buckeye Incubator, 260 Egg capac­ ity, automatic turning trays. Almost new. Inspection Book included. Ap­ ply Advance-Times or Phone 603r3, Wingham. FARM FOR SALE—100 acres, Lot 1, Con. 6, Turnberry. Good grain or stock farm, well watered by river also well. Inspection invited. Situ­ ate one-half mile from Provincial highway, six miles from Wingham, three miles from Wroxeter. one-half mile from church. No encumbrances. Apply to W. A. Mines, Wroxeter R. R. 1. MAN WANTED. Good-nearby Raw- • leigh Route now open. If willing to conduct Home Service business while earning good living, write im­ mediately. Rawleigh’s, Dept®. ML- 453-45-C. SPACIOUS BRICK GARAGE Build­ ing with Business, on No. 4 High­ way, Industrial Town, Little Oppo­ sition. Best opening these counties, both Sales and Service. Reasonably Priced. Apply Box C, Advance- Times. SUFFERING FROM BACKACHES, Rheumatic Pain, Sciatica,, Lumbago is not necessary. Use RVMACAPS at once for quick relief. McKibben’s Drug Store. TREES AND SHRUBS—For miar- anteed Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines, etc., see Geo. Mason. Wingham, authorized agent for Pel­ ham Nursery. Order now for Spring delivery. No down payment re­ quired. CARD OF THANKS t Mrs; Joseph Guest wishes to express Sincere thanks to her many friends and neighbours for their many acts of kindness, expressions of sympathy and for the beautiful floral tributes, fruit And parcels left at the house, extend­ ed to her during her recent sad be­ reavement. IN MEMORIAM FINLEY—In loving memory of our daughter, Vera- Finley, who passed away Marell 4th, 1938. Her memory is as dear today As to the hoar she passed away. —Sadly missed by the Family. CARD OF THANK'S Mts, Tames Musgrove and son, Jack, take this opportunity of expressing their sincere thanks to. their friends Strid neighbors for the 'kindness and ^sympathy ertended to them in their recent sad bereavement. NOTICE f 1_________. _______.. „ ? was passed bv the Council of the Cor- J. jporation of the Town of Wingham on | (he 3rd day of February, 1941, pro- > vidtog for the Issue of debentures to sift® amount of $9500.00, for the pur- Ltn&se of the new well, and that such pfeMw was registered in the registry idiffi®® at Goderich to the County of Imfon on the 2-2nd day of February, Notice is hereby given that a by-law TENDERS WANTED Township of West Wawanosh Sealed Tenders will be received by the undersigned unto 12 o’clock noon, Tuesday, March 11th, 1941, to operate the township crushing plant by the cubic yard. Contractors to supply men' and power, the' corporation to ■supply oil and repair parts for the crusher. . At tlie same time tenders will also be received for trucking gravel by the yard mile, as registered by approved speedometers. A marked cheque for fifty dollars must accompany each ten­ der in both cases. Lowest or any ten­ der not necessarily accepted. Con­ tracts will be subject to approval of Department of Highways. J. C. Purdon, Road Supt., R.R. 2, Lucknow, Ont. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of Henry Godkin late of the Township of Turnberry in the County of Huron, Farmer, deceased, who died on or about the twentieth day of January, A.D. 1941, are notified to send to J. H. Crawford, Wingham, Ontario, on or before the fifteenth day of March, A.D. 1941, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immediately after the said 15th day of March, the assets of the said testator will be dis­ tributed amongst the parties entitled thereto having regard only to claims of which the administrator shall then have notice. DATED this 24th day of February, A. D. 1941. J. H. CRAWFORD, _ Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Administrator. SEALED TENDERS Sealed Tenders, will be received by the Township of Turnberry for the crushing and spreading of 5000 yards of gravel. To set 1-inc.h round screen or Ci­ inch square screen to be used. Work to be commenced when conditions are favorable to opinion of Road Super­ intendent, and completed by July 1st, Spreading to be figured on a flat rate. A marked cheque for 10% of con­ tract price to accompany each tender* Tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by 12 o’clock noon, Monday. April 7th, 1941. Lowest or any tender not necessar­ ily accepted. W. R. CRUIKSHANK, Clerk, Wingham, Ont. GORRIE We wish to extend congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. S. W. Ferguson who on Friday last celebrated quietly their 63rd wedding anniversary. Both are enjoying fairly god health, Mrs. R. F, Edgar has returned home after spending the past few weeks with her daughter Mrs. William Wright in Wroxeter. Another class of six completed their course in glove-making under the classes by the Women’s Institute with Mrs. JL G. Mundell as teacher, Mr, and Mrs, W. C King accompan­ ied Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Underwood of Wingham, to Thomas on Sunday with Mr. and .Mrs. Mrs. C. Michel Dell, returned home from Kitchener on Friday. Mr. Thomas Walker had the mis­ fortune to fall through a shoot in the barn floor on Wednesday last, receiv­ ing three -broken ribs. We understand he is making a satisfactory recovery. Institute Meets March 12th The regular monthly meeting of the Gorrie Women’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs, Arthur Ste­ phens on Wednesday next, Mar. 12th, at 2,30 p.m. Mrs. Lawrence will have charge of the program on Legislature, and the Roll Call will be the Robruary Roll Call “Sunday Dishes Prepared on Saturday.” Another bale of clean used clothin gwill be collected at this meet­ ing. There will be a quilting at this meeting as well. Mr. J. H. King of Toronto spent a few days last week 'with his sister, Mrs. J. A. Musgrove. Mrs. R. G. Newton spent the week­ end with her husband in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Burrows and children, of Fordwich, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ritchie. Mrs. Michel, of Goderich, is spend­ ing this week with her sons, Messrs. .Cloyne and Willard Michael. Mr. Jack Newton, R.C.A.F., at Pic- ton, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Walter Neable occupied the pul­ pit of the Presbyterian Church here on Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Acheson, due to illness. The Evening Auxiliary plan on en­ tertaining the members of the C.G.I.T. for their regular. March meeting on Thursday, March 13th, at 8.15 p.m. at the home of the President, Mrs. Ar­ thur Stephens. The members of the Evening Auxiliary are asked to keep in mind the change of date. - Ml and Mrs, Alex, Edgar Jr, have sold thglf home, to Mr. C. Michel who gets possession at once. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar have rented 'the Holt farm on the 9th .Con. Hpwick. ’ The.committee in charge of the Red Cross rooms plan on packing another- bale on Saturday afternoon. The Gorrie Public Library have re­ ceived another shipment of new books for their shelves which.will be avail­ able on Saturday next. Day of Prayer Observed The World Day of ^Prayer was ob­ served in Gorrie on Friday in the Pres­ byterian Church when -the largest number of ladies ever to attend this day set aside for prayer were present. Each of the three churches took vari­ ous parts during the service, with Miss Acheson of the Presbyterian Church as leader. Mrs. H. V. Holmes was soloist and Mrs. R. C. Copeland gave ■the message “Thy Kingdom Come.” W.A. Did Red Cross Work The regular meeting of St. Stephen’s Church W. A. was held at the resi­ dence of .Mrs. F. C. Taylor on the 25th of Feb. and was largely attended. The afternoon’s work consisted of a quilt­ ing for the Red Cross. Plans were al­ so completed for the annual St. Pat­ rick Sale of useful articles, also home­ made baking and as usual, will be held, in the Orange I-Iall on Saturday, Mar. 15th and will be followed by a Hot Supper, the hours for the supper will be 5 to 8 p.m. The meeting closed with prayer. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, followed by an enjoyable half-hour. Quilted for Red Cross The regular meeting of the Wom­ an’s Association of the United Church met at the home of Mrs. Fred Hynd­ man Feb. 27th. The President, Mrs. J. Gathers', presided over worship service and business. Work for the afternoon was sewing on a quilt for Red Cross. Rev. Mr. Copeland closed the meeting with prayer. A dainty lunch was ved / by the lunch committee. OBITUARY ser- James Alexander Musgrove The funeral of the late James Alex­ ander Musgrove, of Gorrie, was held on Friday, February 28th. Rev. J. L. Ball conducted a private service at the home following which a service was held in the Anglican Church. Burial took place in Gorrie Cemetery. The pallbearers were; Hartwell Strong, Roy Strong, Carroll Gregg, Ed. Bricker, Charlie Black and Ben. Maguire. Mr. Musgrove passed on in his sleep during Tuesday night last week. He was in his 67th year, was born on the 6th concession of Howick. He farmed for many years but in later years con­ ducted with his son a restaurant in Gorrie, Thirty-five years ago he mar­ ried at Gorrie, Mabie Florence King, of Gorrie. He was a member of the Anglican Church, He leaves to mourn their loss, his wiftf and son, Jack. He is the fast of a family, three brothers and three sisters predeceased Mm. Angier Biddle Duke Angier Biddle Duke, 25, nephew of Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, U.S. ambassador to the refugee gov­ ernments in London, is shown on his way to train which took him from New York to Forb Dix. N.J., and a year’s training in the army. Married and the father: of a three- year-old • son, he volunteered. He is a cousin of Doris Duke Crom-r well. WESTFIELD Mr. Harold Bosman has returned ■home from Goderich. Miss Helen Vincent is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. L. Hutton, of Londesboro. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowell were guests on Thursday at the home of ■■Mr. and Mrs, Bent Vincent, of Bel- 1 grave. ' Mrs. Wilson, of Clinton, and Miss Ella Mae Wilson, of Hurst, spent a few day,? at the. home of the former’s daughter, Mrs, Wm. Carter. Mr. Bert Taylor has had the hydro installed. The power was turned on last Wednesday. Miss Winnifred Campbell spent a • couple of days last week with Mrs. C. Scott, Auburn. Several of the ladies attended the Red Cross quilting at Auburn last week. , Rev. H. C. Wilson gave a splendid address on the sixth Commandment, at the Church Service on Sunday. Tak­ ing his text from Exodus 20: 13 “TKou shalt not kill.” MrS. Fred J. Cook and Mr. Douglas Campbell rendered a duet “Take Up Thy Cross/’ Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell, and Mrs. Osbaldeston, were London visitors on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith and Barbara and Miss Jean McDowell, of Goderich, visited ‘on Sunday with ,Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowell. Mr. Wm. McDowell is visiting with Miss Ada Stackhouse and other friends of Blyth. The World’s Day of Prayer was ob­ served on Friday afternoon, when 17 ladies met at the church. Mrs. Wm. McDowell presided at the piano. Mrs. Alva McDowell was' in charge of the prayer service. The Scripture lesson was read' by Mrs. E. Snell and Mrs. C. Smith. The prayers were led by Mrs. Marvin McDowell, Mrs. R. Vincent, Mrs. W. F. Campbell, Mrs. C. Smith, .Mrs. Wm. McVittie. A duet “The Garden of Prayer” was rendered by Mrs. F. J. Cook and Mrs. Wm. Mc­ Dowell, accompanied -at the piano by Miss Winnifred Campbell. Tlie'busi- ness was conducted by the president, Mrs. Wm. McVittie. Plans were made for the making of quilts for the Red Cross Unless requested for W. M./S. bale. A letter was read from Miss Young, of Londesboro, stating our al­ location for 1941 was $145.00. A let­ ter was also read from Mrs. (Rev.) Longley, of'China, thanking the ladies for money which they sent her for lit­ tle refugee children. The Ladies Aid decided to buy two War Savings cer­ tificates of $4.00 each; as a loan to the country and a gift to the Church. The meeting closed with prayer by the president, Messrs. Earl Mugford, Bob Arm­ strong, Gordon Bosman and Stanley Bla,ck attended the hockey game at Toronto on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. McDowell are spending a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stackhouse, of Brucefield. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Campbell visit­ ed on Wednesday with Mrs, Barkley, of Dungannon. Save By Buying DIRECT EROM MANUFAC­ TURER TO WEARER Repairing Remodeling Highest Quality and Guaranteed Workmanship, Famous Fur Company Wlfitfi.mPtal.M4. _ Toronto WA8885 Arrange for Salvage Collection The regular meeting of Blyth Mun­ icipal Council was held on Monday night, Following routine business a committee was named to work in con­ junction with the Fire Department in arranging for salvaging various com­ modities as requested by the Domin­ ion Govt, to assist them “in their war effort. The usual grant of $25.00 to the Horticultural Society was passed. It was also arranged for the Council to meet with. Memorial Hall board some time next week to discuss mat­ ters pertaining to the conduct of the hall. f A large number from this vicinity attended the hockey game at Toronto on Saturday. Rev. W. J. Maines, of Tilbury, visit­ ed, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Maines during the week. iMiss C. Dodds was seized with a stroke of paralysis and was taken to Wingham Hospital on Saturday. Mr. R. D. Philp received word of the death of his father at Listowel on Saturday. Following the postponement of one week the Blyth Continuation School held their Commencement concert on Friday night, with a splendid attend­ ance. Mr. Jack Heal gave the address of welcome. Several received their certificates. Special’mention must be made of Donald S.undercock, who won the championship for senior boys’, ath­ letics and for General Proficiency; Miss Rhea Shaw, for Junior girls, with Phyllis Bray as a close runner-up. A play and .several pyramid stunts by the pupils were well received and the audience showed their appreciation to the successful pupils by" hearty ap­ plause. The National Anthem brought this successful entertainment to a close. ’ "* Mr. Wm. Slorach and family have moved into Midd Dodds’ dwelling on the west side of Queen Street. MORRIS Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robertson vis­ ited on Sunday with his bother and brother on the 1st line. , Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers and son visited on Sunday with his father. Miss Isabel Douglas spent the week­ end with her parents at Lucknow. • Mrs. Joseph ‘Curtis visited with friends at Mitchell last week. Miss Rhoda Robertson,., of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, on the boundary. Mr. Clem Yeo and Mr. Spence Mc­ Kinnon took in the hockey game at Toronto on Saturday night. Mr. Alvin Smith spent the week-end with his wife and daughter at Blue­ vale. . Mr. Alvin Smith took in the hockey match at Toronto on Saturday night. Mrs. Wm. Dobie, of Auburn, is vis­ iting with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston, 1st line. FREE TREES WILL BE SUPPLIED The Ontario Government is again making available, upon application to County Agricultural Offices or to the Department at Montreal, free .trees for reforestation and other specific pur­ poses such as windbreaks, etc. Last year there were 267 shipments to Hur­ on. The number of trees received was 277,771. The Only cosj: to the appli­ cant is the shipping charges. Trees for Forest Planting: Pine, Red Pine, Jack Pine, Pine, Larch, White Spruce, Cedar, Walnut, Butternut, Black Cher­ ry, Black Locust, Elm, Rock Elm, White Ash, Soft Maple, Hard Maple, Red Oak, Baswood, Carolina Poplar Cuttings, Carolina Poplar (Rooted), White Willow Cuttings. Trees for Windbreaks: White Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Cedar. White Scotch White Huron County Junior Assoc, of Tor­ onto Holds Successful Party The annual winter dance and card party held by the Huron County Jun­ ior Association at Malloney’s Art Gal­ lery, Toronto, on Friday evening, Feb­ ruary 28th, was the most successful party ever sponsored by the Junior Huronites. Approximately one hund­ red and twenty-five members and their friends attended and included among the guests Were a number of the mem­ bers of the Huron Old Boys’ Assoc­ iation of Toronto. Much credit for the success of the party is due to the As­ sociation’s capable president, Mr, Gor­ don Fowler, formerly of Exeter, and the conveners of the various commit­ tees In charge of publicity, tickets and entertainment GREY Mr, and Mrs, Isaac Metcalfe, Glen- annarii, spent a couple of days last week at the McKay home, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hall and little daughter, of Palmerston, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Willis, A little daughter has come to glad­ den the heme of Mr, and Mrs, Mervin Grainger, Congratulations, ISARD STORES ,.. 59c ... 10c ... 35c . $1.00 ... 22c ... 19c ...18c ...21c ... 25c ... 23c . $1.89 ... 69c ... 49c ... 25c ... 59c . $1.00 69c 25c 59c 25c 98c Rag Rugs, reg. 75c, now ,. factory Cotton, Sale......... Unbleached Sheeting, Sale White Flannelette, 8 yards for . New Prints, Reg. 25c yard .... Pillow Slips, Now................ Fine Quality Broadcloth ...... Turkish Towelling, Bargain ... Large Glass Towels, Sale......... Terry Towels, Special................ Flannelette Blankets ..................... Window Shades ............................ Fancy Colored Table Drapes .. Mackinaw Flannels, Now......... Clearing White Crepe Slips ... Odd Lines of Corsets, To Clear Women’s Kid Gloves................... Print Aprons................................... Silk Crepe Hose, Bargain......... Fabric Gloves, Sale..................................................... Women’s HouSS Presses..............................69c - Women’s Blouses, Sale . .. <...................98c $1.25 Bargain in Crepe Dresses............»• • • $1.98 — $2.98 Fur Coats at . . ..................................................25% Off Fur Trimmed Cloth Coats, On Sale at .... . ....................... $10.00, $12.50, $15.00, $19.5® And many more outstanding values are here for your inspection. f: 9 9 9 H. E. Isard & Co. PH6°8NE # __________________ Mrs. Mungo McFarlane, and little son, Murray, who spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Walter McFarlane, has gone to her home at Galt. Weddings bells were ringing on Sat­ urday, March 1st, when Miss Gertrude Willis, of the 2nd line of Grey, and Roy Koch, of Gowanstown, were quietly married in Listowel by the Rev. Geelhaar. We extend best wishes to the young couple as they journey through life together. Miss Ollie Mulligan spent Sunday at her home on the boundary. Miss Mildred Willis has gone to Palmerston, where she has accepted a position. ASHFIELD Pat.Very sorry to hear that Mr. Hogan, 12th Con., had -a stroke on Thursday and had to'be taken to God- I. erich Hospital. Mr, Wilfred Farrish had his should?— er badly hurt Friday afternoon when he was thrown from his sleigh as his team tried to run-away after upsetting the sleigh in a snow-bank caused by the snow plow. • Misses Vera Little, Phyllis Blake- and Elmira Alton, Mrs. Ernest Blake- and Bill Waring spent the week-end- with relatives anzLondon. Mr. T. A. Cameron got word Thurs-- day forenoon that his mother had suf­ fered a stroke. He and Mrs. Cameron- left on the afternoon train to see her.- We hope to hear better news soon. --------------------- 4 The lives of great men and women are miracles of patience and persever­ ance.—Mary Baker Eddy. * * * Never despair; but if you do, work, on in despair.—Burke. WALLPAPER SALE 10 Days Only -March 5th tod 5th In order to make room for our New Patterns, we are offering last year papers at prices you cannot afford to miss. Here Are Some of the Values____ Heavy Embossed Liv­ ing and Dining Rooms Reg. 35c and 40c Sun-Tested Special . .............. 19c Wide 30-inch Paper Values up to 60c Sun-Tested Special................... 29c ____ Kitchen and Bedroom Papers 6 patterns Priced down to Special 10c Better Quality Ceiling Papers Sun-Tested and Em< Bossed Special........... J9C Room Lots with border included, Less than Half Price Many as low as — $1.25 — Paint Special Our entire stock of Old Colony Paint and ' Enamels Enamels reg* LIO qt for79c Paints reg. 90c qt. for 63c Come Early While The Selection Is Complete.