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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-03-20, Page 8PWIWW'IW1 * PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 20th, 19.41 I $ ARENA Activities BELGRAVE word on BUDGET BRIEFS BLUEVALE SPRING TOPCOATS in smartly cut styles and BOYS3 AND YOUTHS’ SUITS — An unusually KING’S PHONE 161 For Lady Tweedsmuir TURNBERRY COUNCIL 5 Lbs. 25c MAPE LEAF PURE LARD formerly Rev. and fiscal year of 1941-42. Government’s bonus of two pound- on Cheddar cheese will estimated $2,000,000 next year; Premiei- Hepburn Announces $12,600,- 364 Surplus. Ontario Legislature Heard Premier’s Budget Ad­ dress on Friday. . R. Grain, Reeve. April 7th, 1941, at 1 p.m. Carried. W. R. Cruikshank, Clerk. CANADIAN 10c Lb. MILD CHEESE ................. 21c Lb. 14 Oz. 1 O' Bottle IOC MIRACLE WHIP SALAD FRIAR BRAND DRESSING......32-oz. Jar 49c TUNA FLAKES At In Also Heads R'A.F, ’Chutists PROMPT DELIVERY I I i NATURE’S BEST WHOLE KERNEL CORN 2 Tins 27c CHOICE MEATY 40-50 PRUNES..... 2 Lbs. 25c <L'\\ WING HAM A •tyiNCORPOFiAtCO f.t Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 20, 21, 22 SIDNEY TOLER MARJORIE WEAVER “Charlie Qian’s Murder Cruise” A murder mystery solved by the famous > Charlie Chan. ' Ray Whitley Musical” “Cartoon” “Sport” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 24, 25, 26 GREER GARSON , EDNA MAE OLIVER LAURENCE OLIVIER -----In------ ‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” A dramatization of the Jane Austen novel. Also “Christmas Under Fire” (Narrated by Quentin Reynolds) Sask,, is spending a month with his sister, Miss Elizabeth Mirehouse, at the home of Mrs. A. Erqerson. David MacDonald and Jack Ingles, of West Wawanosh, left on Saturday to take the four months’ training at Woodstock, The W.M.S. of the United -Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. James Curran on Thursday last when the lad-» ies finished quilting a quilt. Mr. Norman Welwood left on Sat­ urday to report to tho R.C.A.F. at London. Dick Irwin, who has been in quar­ antine at Manning Pool, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin. Howard Irwin, of the R.C.A.JL, at London, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Thos. Irwin. Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Pollock spent the week-end with their parents at Pine River. Mr. Malcolm Ross, of Levack, spent last week with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Mac Ross. Mrs, Mac Ross held a W.M.S, tea at her home on Wednes­ day, Born—In Forrel, Que., on Friday, Mar. 7th, to Mr, and Mrs. T. A. And­ erson, a daughter, Donna Lynn. Mrs. Anderson was formerly Jean Scobie, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Scobie. Born—In Kitchener-Waterloo Hos­ pital, on Sunday, Mar, 9th, to Capt. and Mrs. Lloyd Christener, Kitchener, a son. Mrs. Chi’istener was Muriel Stewart, daughter of Mrs. Ure Stewart. Mr. Walter Lott received Tuesday of the death of his sister, Mrs. W. M. S. Miller, of Brussels. He left to attend the funeral on Thursday. LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe J, C. Higgins was a week-end visit­ or with his brother in Toronto. Mrs., Higgins returned home after a week’s ■visit in Toronto. - Mrs/,Archie Messer is visiting her brptl'ier and sister at St. Augustine, Mrs. A. 'D. Smith and daughter, El­ eanor, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, J. Marshall at Listowel, Miss Marjory Hall, of Wingham, was a Sunday visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall,' ,Mrs. J. W. Masters, of Parkhill, vis­ ited recently with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hall. WHITECHURCH Mr. and .Mrs. Wallace Conn spent Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tiros. Hill, of Kinloss. 'Ay.:—Hili Squadron Leader L. A. Strange is credited with founding and build­ ing England’s parachute army, called paratroops, a detachment of which recently invaded Italy. Al­ though a flier since 1908, Squadron Leader Strange never made a parachute jump until last year. Mrs, Ab. Taylor is visiting Wing­ ham friends this week. Mr. James Weir and Mr. Harry Leary, of Lon'don, spent Sunday last week with the former’s parents, Mr. ahd-Mrs. Fred Davidson. Mr. Fred Newman left on Tuesday last and has been stationed with the R.C.A.F. at St. Thomas.u Over $21 was tealized last Tuesday at the concert and dance for the Brit­ ish War Victims’ Fund. Anyone wish­ ing to contribute to this cause leave your donation with Ezra Welwood, as they wish to be able to send $25. Splendid prices were realized Friday last at the sale of the farm stock and implements of the estate of the late Henry Godkin. Long lines of cars were parked on both sides of the road. Neighbours took loads of furniture for Mrs. Fred Newman to Wingham on Thursday last to her new home on Shu ter St. Mrs. Leask McGee held a Red Cross tea at her home on Thursday last and twelve neighbours gathered to help quilt a Red Cross quilt. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hunter, Luck­ now, spent Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Curran. Mrs, Alf. Mitchell, Wingham, visit­ ed on Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. Purdon. iMr. Bill Thompson, Toronto, spent a few days last week at the home of Mrs. Robt. Carrick. Mr. John Mirehouse, of Biggar, Mrs, J. H. Smith was the hostess for the March meeting of the Wom­ en’s Institute and although there was a real March snow-storm raging, the attendance was average.. The presi­ dent, Miss Jean Elliott, presided. El­ even ladies answered the roll call by telling an Irish story. During the busi­ ness session Miss Jean Elliott was again appointed local leader for the Junior Girls’ home-making clu-b for the spring project “Meats in the Menu”. The training school is to be held in Clinton on April 7th and 8th. Mrs, S. N? Gallaher and- Mrs. J. H. Smith were named a nominating committee. Mrs. F. G. Fowler spoke on the motto “If nature^put not forth her power about the opening of a -flower, what is there that could live an hour?", giving some examples of the difference between na­ ture' apd science in growth and devel- opement. A paper on St. Patrick, pre­ pared by Mrs. M. L. Aitken, was read and enjoyed. During the afternoon the ladies quilted a Red Cross quilt. Fol­ lowing the meeting lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Stan­ ley Gallaher. SP F fI A I 1 FOR A LIMITED FILIAL . TIME ONLY Regular heavy duty first quality B Batteries, Reg. $2.95 Value, at....................$2.49 each A. & B. power packs, reg. $6.80 value, at......$5.95 PATTISON RADIO SERVICE Phone 171 Wingham Save Money By Prepaying 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, SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. Celebrated 78th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Graham Campbell were host and hostess pt their home on the second concession of Morris Township on Thursday when they en­ tertained at dinner in honor of their uncle, Chas. B. Forrest, it being the occasion-of his 78th birthday. Guests, mostly relatives, numbering over twen­ ty, enjoyed the afternoon with Mr. Forrest. Arnold C. Lillow, R.C.A.F., who has enjoyed a two weeks’ holiday at his home here, left for Moncton, N.B., on Thursday morning by motor, arriving safely on Saturday. His mother ac­ companied him as far as Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott, Sea­ forth, spent Sunday with Mr. Scott's parents, Mr, and Mrs, A, D, Scott, at the home qL-M.r. G.‘ A. Love. Miss Maxine Elliott, of Brantford, is enjoying a holiday .with her parents, Mr. <and Mrs. Leonard Elliott. Mr. and. Mrs. S. Rolph and daugh­ ter, of‘Detroit, Mich., spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs.' W. W. Mann. ■ Clarence and Russel Hollenbeck, of Stratford, spent Sunday -with their par­ ents, Mr., and Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck. Mr. and Mrs. Maloney, of Oakville, near Portage La Prairie, M'an., visited this week with Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnston and Mr. Thos. Stewart. Mrs. Maloney .is a-daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thynne, pioneer set­ tlers of. Morris Township, , Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott and son, Jack, spent the week-end with cousins at Hamilton. Listowel Banner —- “Friday evening last the Officers, Past (Matron and D. D.G,M. of Perth Chapter*, Order of Eastern Star, met at the home of Mrs. Robt. G, Cooke, Main St., to honour Sister Jane Falconer, the Retiring Worthy Matron. She was presented with an Eastern Star ring,, the presen­ tation being- made by Sister- Lillian .Holtzman. Games and a social time were enjoyed.” Mrs. Falconer was a former resident of Bluevale. This district was treated to another March blizzard Sunday and Monday which filled up the roads again. The two carloads of students from here did not attempt the trip to Wingham High School on Monday. Rev. Falconbridge, of Centralia, and also a member of the Perth Regiment, conducted the services in Belgrave and Brick United Churches on Sunday. You caplt go wrong with one of these smart selected designs. There’s a full range to choose from in both one and two-trouser models. $19.95 to $35.00 Sunday Services At the morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. F. G. Fow­ ler spoke from Ecclesiastes 9: 11 “I returned and. saw that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong” showing how God makes it possible for the maimed and handi­ capped to- achieve great successes, Rev. C. Tavener occupied. the pulpit in the United Church and preached from Matt.. 27: 36,“And sitting down they watched him there,” referring to the soldiers at the time of the crucifix­ ion of Christ. Mission Band Met Eighteen children attended the monthly meeting of the Mission Band in the United Church on Saturday -un­ der the leadership of Mrs. C. Tavener, the superintendent. Mrs. W. J. John­ ston assisted with the program as ac­ companist and song leader. Mrs. Tav­ ener- gave a reading from the study book and Milfoil Mann contributed a vocal solo. Y.P.U. Entertained Gotrie The Y.P.U. of the United Church entertained the Y.P.U. of Gorrie at a St. Patrick’s Social in the Sunday School room on Friday evening. The Gorrie visitors conducted the regular devotional service. Margaret Dane presided, Harold Hyndman read the Scripture lesson, Dorothy Edwards of­ fered prayer and Janet Watson gave a paper On “True Happiness”. Miss Watson presided at the piano. The •room was decorated in green for the occasion and among the games and contests the Irish were hot forgotten. Refreshments were served at the close of the social. EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Whigham-Office At Williams' Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to "noon. Celebrated 85th Birthday Mrs. Margaret Rolph celebrated her 85th birthday on March 18th and was the honored guest at a chicken dinner at the home ‘ of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Curtis. Guests included a num­ ber of friends and neighbors, her dau­ ghter, Mrs. Laura Kirton, Turnberry',’ and her granddaughter, Mrs, Harold Procter, Belgrave. During the after­ noon several friends called to extend eohgrtttnlattons. ,Mr§. Rolph’s eyesight is very much impaired, but otherwise she is enjoying good health. No new taxes; present tax meas­ ures will be continued. Interim surplus placed at $12,600,- 364.56 for the .current fiscal year end­ ing March 31, next (10 months actual and two months estimated) compared with an estimated surplus of $356,239.- 16 forecast at the start of the year. Surplus of $9,743,063.96 estimated for the fiscal year beginning next Ap­ ril 1st Gross ordinary revenue for the next fiscal year estimated at $115,179,775.- 37, compared with $114,056,264.56 in the current fiscal year (10 .months ac­ tual, two months estimated). Estimated gross ordinary, expendit­ ures- of $105,436,711.41 for the next fiscal year, .compared With $101,455,- 900 in the fiscal year ending March 31, 1941. ’ ' Net decrease of $2,160,257 in funded debt of the province, totaling, as of March 31, 1941, $616,584,197. greatest increase in revenues for the current fiscal year was shown in the amount derived from corporation tax­ es — $23,000,000, compared With a forecast of $15,000,000 a year ago. The -Government will’ assume ah in­ debtedness of $2,246,622 outstanding against a score of municipalities which participated in a scheme in 1914 to construct a radial line between Tor­ onto and St. Catharines. Gross capital "receipts for .the cur­ rent fiscal year ending next March 31 placed at $23,256,247.38; payments at $31,515,346.*66. Gross capital receipts for 1941-42 forecast at $17,045,875.12; payments at $27,510,715.57. Under the -new 75-25 per cent pro­ vincial-municipal division of direct un­ employment relief costs, the Govern- iqcnt estimates its expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1942, at. $4,985,000. This compares with ex­ penditures of $4,315,000 for the cur­ rent fiscal year (10 months actual, two months estimated). Increased expenditure of $268,600 allowed for the Highways Department for the The cents a cost an estimated cost of $1 bonus on grade “A” hogs and 50 cents on grade “B-l” placed at $1,400,000. high quality materials priced at . , $15.00 to $31.50 good range,-in two trouser styles $8.95 to $21.95 MORRISJ3OUNCIL Minutes of Council meeting, Morris, Held in the Township Hall on Monday, March 10th, 1941. Members were all present except C. Wheeler. Minutes of the last meet­ ing were read and approved. The premium on Insurance Bond for the Treasurer and the Collector, $34.- 50, was paid. The usual grant to the Walton Lib­ rary, $5.00, was paid. es* The Reeve’s expenses to Toronto and telephone bill for'1940, were paid. 'The Council arranged by resolution that the Road Supt. notify patrolmen when a suitable time comes, to clear the roads for wheel traffic (not for au­ tomobiles). See the advertisement for Tenders in this issue re crushing and delivering gravel. The Council decided to put a Dan­ ger Signal (Go Slow) at Bodman Bridge, Con. 4, for the safety of those who use the -bridge. The next'Council meeting will be held at the Hall Monday, April 14th, 1941, at 12,30 p.m. A. MacEwen, Clerk This bronze bust of the late Lord TwcedsmuW, executed by Suzanne SilverCruys, was rfeCtmlly unveiled in the British building in Now York. It is the property of Lady Tweedsmuir and was started in Ottawa before the late governor* general's death, It shows him da John Buehafi, novelist and man- of letters, whose books made him world-famous before he became governor-general of the’ Dominion, The minut.es of Council meeting held in Bluevale, March 3rd, 1941. Members were all present. Moved by Moffat and Porter that the minutes of last ‘meeting be adopt­ ed as read. Carried. The following letters were received and read: L. E. Cardiff, M.P., Ottawa; Salvation 'Army, Lohdon; W. Rush, Wroxetcr; Dept, of Agriculture, Tor­ onto. Moved by Wilton and Porter that tenders be asked for crushing and spreading of 5000 yards of gravel. Moved by Breckenridge and Mof­ fat that we extend the time, for col­ lector to return Roll of 1940 to April 7 th, 1941, Cabled. Moved by Porter and Wilton thht the Auditors’ Report be adopted as read. Carried. * The following accounts were paid: Relief $54.09; Roads $108.00; Sundry Moved by Breckenridge and’ Moffat that we adjourn 'to meet at Bluevale MEL&OURT • COFFEE.....................49c Lb. VAN CAMP’S TOMATO JUICE...jl...... 3 20-oz. Tins, 29c With Free Bowl or Tumbler ! KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES 3 Pkp. 27c TIP TOP * NO. 3 PEAS 2 20-oz. Tins 27c READY-CUT MACARONI I FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA .......,........69c Lb. CHRISTIE’S EXCEL SALTED SODAS 2-lb. Box 29c E. D. Smith’s Pure TOMATO KETCHUP York All Pork SAUSAGE ....... . - Maple Leaf Skinless WEINERS .... Maple Leaf HEAD CHEESE ..,.... .... 20c Lb. .-*.. 25c Lb. ..... 18cLb. 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