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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-05-01, Page 4WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, May 1st, 1941 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS s FREE M ■ PETALWARE ■ This is not a contest »— There’s nothing to buy, Doth fi ing to do but come.■ Sat. This Week May 3 ■ All you have to do is attend a special demon- ■ stration of Nepto-Lac at Stainton’s Hardware, sign J your name and address and the Lucky Winner at the ■ Draw which will be held at the close of the demonstra- B tion will receive a 28-piece Set of Dishes Absolutely « FREE. J| Only adults are eligible for the Lucky Draw, ■ a!nd only one entry per person will be accepted. ■ NO. 1 SEEDS AT RIGHT PRICES 9 Alfalfa and Red Clover Mixture......... Bushel $12.00 ■ Yellow Blossom.............. Bushel $4.50 S White Blossom ....................... Bushel $3.75 ■ Timothy................................’............... Bushel $4.50 B Alsike.................................................. Bushel $13.60 .■ Alfalfa ................... Bushel $13,00 S Red Clover..........\ ......,.. Bushel $12.25* ft f( (Continued from Page One) Budget alters 22 items of tariff schedule with some revision downward and no increases. New .20$? tax oh motion picture en­ ter tahnent* and 5% tax on race track wagers. Sugar excise tax increased from 3- to 2 cents a pound and glucose half a cent. Removes sales tax exemption from building materials. Tax on ordinary wines increased from 15c to 45c per gallon, and on sparkling wines from $1.50 to $2.00. With new increase in excess profits tax corporations to be taxed minimum of 40%; personal income and national defence taxes sharply increased. (Clar­ ifies 40%), Provincial government asked to vo- cate income and corporation tax fields for duration of war, with certain* com­ pensations. Total war and ordinary expenditures fiscal year 1941-42 estimated at $1,- 768,000,000. present estimates of revenues and expenditures indicate deficit of $618,- 000,000 to be met by taxation and borrowing. Changes In corporation and personal income taxes Jess .compensation to pro­ vinces to net about $90,000,00. New building or extensions for in­ dustrial use, and machinery installa­ tions to be licensed as from today. Borrowing necessary for about $1,- 000,000,000 this fiscal year. Straight from the na­ tion’s acq designers and manufacturers to give you the utmost in Spring style and quality. You’re certain to 'like the new cuts and colors and ap­ preciate the fit. # $22.50 (Clara) of Carp, Ontario; Della, of Ottawa; Kathleen, of Toronto; also one brother, Raymond, of Toronto- Funeral services were held Monday. Interment was made in Guelph Cem­ etery, Lulu Gibson, president of the Mis­ sion Band, presided over the April meeting held in the church school­ room, Tuesday, .4 p.m. The pianist, Agnes Wearring,. opened with quiet music. “Jesus Loves Me” was the op­ ening hymn, -followed by Invocation. Scripture lesson taken from Luke 24: 13-35, was read by Margaret Wear­ ring. The prayer for Peace, was re­ cited in unison and also the Lord’s Prayer, All joined in singing ’’Around the throne of God in heaven,” Her­ alds respondeing were; Africa, June Waller; India, Margaret Wearring; China, Rhea Durnin; Canada, Lois Hambly. The Treasurer, Barbara Grant, gave the financial report for the first quarter. Mrs, Gilbert Howes told a beautiful Fairy Story with a lesson on Temperance, By special request she also told of a native African pas­ tor *'Lumbo”, depicting the difficulties of an African boy and his inspired work as a Christian among his own people. ‘‘Jesus, tender shepherd,” was the final hymn followed by the Na­ tional Anthem and Mizpah Benedic­ tion. MORRIS ■HWHI■ alj -»I'■■■■ BUY NOW! Special Spring Sale OLD COLONY X ■ Barbed Wire and Fence Wire at Pre-War Prices. ■ Buy Now! ■ Barbed Wire 4.6 .... $4.25 Roll; 4.4 .... $4.50 Roll ■ Farm Fence, heavy'Style, 8 wire, 42 in. high.. .56c rod iStainton ■ Phone 30 , Wingham 3 AUCTION SALE — Of Household Furniture, Etc., on" Saturday, May 3rd, 2 o’clock, Corner Victoria and Catherine Sts., Wingham: player piano, good cook stove Quebec, Sil­ ent Glow oil heater; Heater, coal or wood; 4~burner coal oil stove; din­ ing table; 6 chairs; 1 arm chair; kit­ chen table; small table; refrigerator; electric wash machine; bedroom suite; bed and springs; 3 rocking ehairs; 3 rugs; sausage filler and car; buggy; about 3 cords 10" hard- ■wood; about 2 cords 14" wood; 5 ft. cut Mower; a number of Plank, etc., malt syrup 20 gal. oak barrel; wash boiler and tub; extension' ladder; crowbar, shovels, picks, etc; lawn mower; about 75 feet hose and hose reel, and many other articles. _Matt. Gaynor, Auct; B. J. Beninger, "Prop. AUCTION«SALES of every kind con­ ducted. For courtesy, experience, successful sale, engage Matt Gaynor, Lucknow. FOR SALE—2 show cases, booth, pa­ per rack, cash register, awning, 17- ft, new. Apply to Mrs. Jas. Mus­ grove, Gorrie. FOR SALE—'Child’s walnut enamel­ led bed, 25x60 inches, looks just like new; also child’s folding, cart. In­ quire at Advance-Times. FOR SALE—Good Quality Seed Peas. John McGee, R. R, No, 3, Wingham, phone 615r5. FOR SALE—Kitchen Chairs and Table; 1 Cook Stove. Mrs. T. Gor­ don, beside the B.A. Service Station. FOR RENT—Half of Double House on John Street; also for sale, 6 tile, new, a bargain. F. J. Mooney. FOR SALE OR RENT (in Wing- ham) Brick House with Barn and Garage;, lights and water, and few acres of land. Apply Advance- Times. Ft)R RENT—Apartment over Chairt- •way Store. Apply to Jack Herd, Manager. jOlN the thousands who are buying TWEDDLE CHICKS for 1941 — the thousands who have learned that TWEDDLE offers the quality you want at the price you want to pay! TWEDDLE offers quality at the top with prices on the bottom, Hundreds of repeat orders prove the quality is there — a comparison of prices wil show the price is right If you want bigger, huskier chicks ■that can make money order TWED­ DLE CHICKS now. H. T. Thom­ son, dealer for Tweddle Chicks. MAN WANTED for Rawlejgh Route of 800 families. Write today. Raw- feigh’s. Dept ML-453-SA-E, Mont­ real, Canada. PASTURE FOR RENT—Good water supply. Apply Charles Potter, Low­ er Wingham. PLANO FOR SALE-Gerrard Heintz- man, apartment size, with bench, Only used short time. Apply A, J, Walker’s Furniture Store. REPORTER to send news of new. buildings, fires, new businesses and business removals. Stationery and postage supplied. Interesting work for spare time. Write now stating qualifications. MacLean Building Reports Limited, 345 Adelaide St West Toronto, Ontario, WHY SUFFER the agony of Rheu­ matic Pain, Sciatica, Lumbago, ■ when Rumacaps will give yott quick welcome relief. McKibbon’s Drug . Store, WANTED—Cattle for pasture. Apply Athol Bruce, phone 616r31, WANTED—Lady’s Bicycle. Apply Advance-Time^. WANTED—Cook General or girl with some experience, Private home. Box'357 Port Nelson, Ont. TENDERS grinder; set .scales; 72-ton truck; old TOWNSHIP OF E. WAWANOSH Tenders will be received by the un­ dersigned up to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 6th, 1941,■ for crushing and trucking gravel, Screen to be no larger than 1 inch. A marked cheque for $50 must accompany each tender. Lowest and any tender not necessarily accepted For further particulars apply to, STUART McBURNEY, Road Superintendent. TENDERS FOR COAL AND COKE SEALED tenders addressed to the undersigned and endorsed “Tender for Coal,” will be received until 3 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, May 29, 7941, for the supply of coal and coke for the I Dominion Buildings throughout the Province of Ontario. Forms of tender with specifications and conditions attached can be obtain­ ed from the Purchasing Agent, De­ partment of Public Works-, Ottawa; and the Supervising Architect, 36 Ad­ elaide St. East, Toronto, Ont. Tenders should be made oh the forms supplied by the Department qnd in accordance with departmental spec­ ifications and conditions attached thereto. ♦ When the amount of a tender ex­ ceeds the sum of $5,000.00—whether it be for one building or more—the tend­ erers must attach to their tender a certified cheque on a chartered bank in Canada-, made.payable to the .order of the ‘Honourable the Minister of Public Works,- etfukl to 10 per cent of the amount of,the tender, or Bearer Bonds of the Dominion of Canada or of the Canadian National Railway Company and its constitutedt compan­ ies •unconditionally guaranteed as to . principal and interest by the Dornin- . ion of Canada, or the aforementioned bonds and a‘ certified cheque, if requir­ ed to make up an odd amount The Department also reserves the < right to demand from any successful ( tenderer a security deposit, in the 1 form of-a certified cheque or bond as above, equal to 10 per cent of the am- i ount Of his bid, to guarantee the pro- ' per fulfilment of the contract. By order, J. M. SOMERVILLE, Department of Public Works, Ottawa, April 29, 1941, WROXETER Mrs. Metcalf, of Glenannan, Miss Robertson, of Wingham, week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylie. Mrs, Thomas Brown returned from Toronto on Saturday where she has been visiting her mother, Who is very ill. There is a slight improvement in Mrs. Fleming’s condition which we hope will continue. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John were Sunday guests of Ford- wich friends. “Adventures of Grandpa” is the title of the full-evening play which will be put on shortly in the interests of the local Red Cross Society. This play is highly recommended and with an ex­ cellent cast should provide a good ev­ ening’s entertainment. Institute Meeting Cancelled The May meeting of the W. I. plan­ ned for Thursday this week, has been cancelled. Dr. Schirk who wvas to'have been guest speaker, will be heard at a later meeting. M,r. and Mrs. Wesley Paulin and Grace were week-end guests ■ of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Sharpin. Delegates to Huron Presbyterial Women’s Missionary meeting(‘held at Thames Road last week were: Mrs. G. A’. Wcarring, Mrs. L. VanVelsor, Mrs. Allen Munroe, Mrs. W. A. Sawtell and Mrs. Wm. Wright. Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, Tor­ onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann, who accompanied them to Toronto for. a visit. Mrs. Barber, of London, is spend­ ing a few days with her sister, Mrs. Clarence White. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M'acLean were Tottenham visitors on Sunday. Red Cross Dance S.S. No. 2, Turnberry, held an en­ joyable dance on Friday night in aid of Red Cross Funds. Brown’s Orch­ estra supplied excellent music, and will also be on hand for the dance to be held in the school Friday evening this week. Come and help the Red* Cross. ISARD’S MEN’S WEAR also were properly filed. DATED at Wingham, Ontario, this 22nd day of April, A.D. 1941, R. S. HETHERINGTON, K.C., Wingham, Ont., Solicitor for the Executors. IN MEMORIAM McBURNEY—In loving memory of Joseph McBurney, who died April 29, 1937, Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near. —Ever remembered by Adam, May and Jack. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late George Thomas Falconer wish to thank every­ one, especially the neighbours and friends, for their many acts of thought­ fulness and kindness shown them dur­ ing their recent bereavement. PAINTS — ENAMELS Made by the makers of PAINTS Sale Ends Sat. May 3rd Here is a real opportunity to buy your paint needs at savings from 20% to 30% Old Colony House Paint Old Colony Floor Paint OI4 Colony Flat Wall Paint SALE PRICE HALF-GALLONS’ QUARTS $1.29 Regular $1.65 I NOTICE TO CREDITORS . TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims against the Estate of John Laidlaw late of the Township of East Wawanosh in the County of Hur­ on, Retired Farmer, deceased, who died on or about the 6th day of March* A.D. 1941,. arc hereby notified to send their claims, duly verified By declara­ tion fo the undersigned on or before the 10th day of May, A,t), 1941, FURTHER take notice that immed­ iately after the said date the assets, of the estate will be distributed'’having regard only to claims which have been CLEARING AUCTION SALE Consisting of Household Effects, on Victoria Street West, on SATURDAY, MAY 10 at LOO p.m. O* V* Hayden, Prop. Welt Henderson, Allot. Magee - Brown ‘ ■ At London by Rev, Watson, of New St. James Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, April 19th, Dorothy Isabel Brown, Wroxcter, to Lloyd Magee, of London. Make Autograph Quilt The 6th Line Group of Red Cross Workers are now making an auto­ graph quilt. Each block is centred with a Maple Leaf surrounded by the names. When completed tickets will be sold and the money added to local Red Cross Funds. Mqs. F. Sanderson, Mrs. W. T. Mac- Lean and Mrs. H. Waller attended the district executive meeting in Bluevale on Wednesday when plans will be made for the Annual District Meeting. . C. G. I. T. Mrs. Gordon Gibson opened her . home for the weekly meeting of C.G. LT. on Thursday evening. The meet- . ing was under the direction of the de­ votional leader and’/Sp^ned with a con­ test. All joined in singing the hymn “Jesus, Saviour, pilot trie.” During the business period plan's were made for the next meeting to-be held at Mrs. VanVelsoir's. Frances Wylie was ap­ pointed to contribute a part of the pro­ gramme by Mima Dodds and Mar­ garet Moffat. Roll Call—Interesting Lights on Glassware and - Silverware. The Scripture lesson was taken from Luke 11 1-13 and read by Margaret Moffat. Miss MacDonald gave a talk on “Why and What Do We Pray For”. A new member, Mae Durst, was welcomed to the group, a quartette, “Lead kindly light” by Margaret Mof­ fat, Bonnie Gibson, Alice Howes and Frances Wylie, was enjoyed. Each member gave a sentence prayer. Meet­ ing closed with Taps. Number pre? sent, 17. Women’s Missionary Society The May meeting of the W.M.S. will be held Thursday, May 8th, at 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs, W. A. Saw- tell, The subject, “Links Between East and West” will be taken by Mrs. B, Cook, Roll Call, a favorite hymn With one verse of hymn. Mr. Robert Stocks had charge of morning service in United Church, speaking from the subject “I have ta­ ken off my coat, how can I put it on?” Rev. A. M. Grant had charge of the evening service and commenced a ser­ ies of sermons op The Lord^s Prayer. Plant Produces Ripe Tomato Some weeks ago We reported a win­ dow-grown tomato plant producing fruit. Now we are informed by Mrs. J, MacBurney, who cared for the plant that three full-grown tomatoes and a small one have developed, one perfect­ ly ripehed. Watching this plant from about 2 inches heighth grown in the. kitchen window has been most inter­ esting. Some plant food was given, which probably accounts for the ripen­ ed fruit. “ Mrs. Russel Woods Passes The many friends of the late Mrs. Russel Woods (nee Lulu Rutherford) of Tottenham, formerly of this place, will regret to know of her death which took place in St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Friday night, following a 6-months’ illness. Formerly a teacher, deceased was married 21 years ago, to Dr, Russel Woods, Tottenham, where they have since resided. Her -father, who With his Wife are both deceased, conducted a hardware store for many years in Wroxetcr. The late Mrs. Woods is survived by her husband, three sisters, Mrs. (Dr,) Cavanagh Mr., and Mrs. Earle Aitchison, of Hamilton, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Abraham. . Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler, .Bel­ grave, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Campbell Sunday'. Mr. and Mrs. J. Snyder, Wingham, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Robertson, Lloyd and Jean, of Miorrisibank, were viistors at the home of Mr. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, family, of Bervie, John Abraham on James Farrier and , .. , were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golley last Sunday. Mr. Harold McIntosh, of Kincard­ ine, was a visitor at the home of Mr. Will Abraham last week, Mrs, Jas. Leishman, Wingham, vis­ ited with Mr. and Mrs, Harry Bosman, 2nd line. Mrs. Robt. McClennan. and Mrs. Jas. Johnston and baby, spent Mon­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones, of Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hamilton and daughters spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McEwen. • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Woods and son, Mr. Will Woods and Miss Agnes Hastings spent Thursday evening with Mr, and Mrs. Melville Mathers. Miss Bessie Moses spent a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moses and sons, of Grey. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers, Ar­ nold and Evelyn, visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. Henry Mathers. Miss Janet Robertson visited over the ’ week-end • with her mother brother ,on the 1st line. BELMORE A splendid meeting was held at the Manse Wednesday afternoon by the missionary ‘ladies when the Easter programme was used, with Mrs. Wm. Curie at the piano. The regular pro­ gramme was taken up. Mrs. Tom Ab­ raham, Study Book; Roll Call, Easter verse; Watch-Tower, India, reading with Mrs. Roy Rutherford; solo, Mrs. Norman Newans; prayer, Mrs. Met­ calf; all did ample justice to the dainty lunch prepared’by Mr. and Mrs. Clark to whom a vote of thanks was tend­ ered. Mr. Evans left for Ottawa Monday. He is now in the Post Office Depart­ ment. Mrs. James McNeil and Shirley will join her husband at Saskatoon. All those partings are keenly felt here as elswhere. M. Jeffray visited Mrs. Robt. Nichol in HoW'ick Thursday. . Mr. Ed. Lawrence, who tripped and fractured his hip, is again under the doctor’s care. • Much credit is due Mr. Elmer Zinn for work on the road, but nothing is said about it he “Fair Dance” that clean­ ed the street and made it possible to walk on. , The Sacrament of the Lord’s Sup­ per was observed in the Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Appleby, Glenannan, is spending a few days with her. sis­ ters, Misses Mary and Hannah Stokes. iMr, McGill, of Los Artgeles, Calif., called on Jack Reid Saturday, Visitors at the general store recently were, Wilma Hamilton, Mrs. Hunk- ih’s sister, Lloyd Hakney, also Mr. Htinkin’s sister. Mr. Clayton Newans, who has been a patient in the Sanatorium for some time, passed away Saturday at Wind­ sor. Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Gowdy and- family, of Orangehill, spent Sunday at Gordon Mulvey’s, Lisyt of work done for war effort during 1941 i 91 quilts, 9 woollen blan­ kets, 3 crib blankets; New Clothing, 49 dresses, 4caps, 1 scarf, l&.palr PINTS 39c Regular 55c GALLONS $2.39 Regular $3.00 OLD COLONY — Quick Drying Enamel Old Colony Enamel is specially prepared for use on furniture and- woodwork. It produces a high gloss, porcelain-like surface which , will withstand repeated washing. SALE PRICE HALF GALLONS $1.69 Regular $2.15 J/2 PINTS 29c Regular 40c GALLONS ■ a $3.19 • Regular $4,00 quarts:’ * pints Regular $1.20 Regular 70c 69c Regular 95c >4 PINTS 19c Regular .25c I ELMER WILKINSON Wingham, Ont. ■mittens, 54 slips, 24 underwaists, 8, combinations, 94 bloomers, 4 'fleece lined bloomers, 1 under-ves.t,- 13 py­ jamas, 10* nightgowns, 5 small dresses and bloomers; Boys''New Clothing: 15 pair pants, 14 pair braces, 24' shirts, 14 sweaters, 1 small suit; Knitted Gar­ ments : 28 v-neck sweaters, '44 scarves, 5 helmets, 7 pair mittens, 18 pair child­ ren’s mittens, 20 pair wristlets, 1 knee cap, 97 pair socks;. Bazaar, 4 pair, socks, 2 crocheted caps, 1 pair mitts, 1 vest, 8 t-owcls, 4 wash cloths; Hos^ pital Supplies: 1 gown, 6 T binders,.. 18 pneumonia jackets, 45 pillow slips,, 37 men’s pyjamas; Infant’s used cloth­ ing: 2 layettes; Girls’ used clothing; 15 pullover sweaters, 11 dresses, 17* blouses, 12 skirts, 6 slips, 1 coat, 1 pr. ladies’ white shoes; Boys’ used and’ made-over clothing: 23 pair pants, 1 shirt, 1 small suit, 1 coat, 3 overcoats;. Men’s used- clothing: 1 overcoat, 2 pr, shoes. IB- 1? ' IMPROVED EYE SERVICE _ .■ We have keen known as having the Best Ftnu’nnAdsaliXd® ‘n ‘Ws Patt °£ Ontafio ’ ’• but still we We realized that the VERY BEST is NOW too rnon the ONLY PAIR OF EYES yoJll ever have °° G00D for Continuous Study of Eye Errors and NEW METHODS nf flnr PrCoeednrein“eSS ‘ated ma"S' changes ‘n CorUctive . .. 4 up with this Rapid Advance in Optical Science we have Equipped!1 Examination Room Completely Remodelled and so that we can now°oftar youEVEN BETTER EYE SERVICF^Mn om ExtmgXK mX?th WhUh feach of the ^nty^ive TeXof Why Not Have Us Examine Your Eyes NOW? i We ean relieve your Eyestmin and give you clear comfortable vita i Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. PhhHA lift - Specialist i s rntme 118 Harriston Ont * =i Eyesight Specialist Hmiston, Ont. 1 ■t S' ■