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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-06-02, Page 3* * *1 X by Bob Carbert Tent Caterpillars "I think that I shall never see, a tree without a tent filled with cater­ pillars”. Yes, that’s about it, these days, as the tent caterpillars return to the summer scene to make life miser­ able for all the property owners, If you have a shrub, a cherry tree, an apple tree or some other similar type of ornamental, or fruit tree around your home, the chances are these worms are already settled there-in, or they have their eyes upon it, for a fut­ ure home. Although these pests usual­ ly make their home in the briars, choke-cherries, and .other such useless trees, usually found on grass farms, run down sections of land, or on fence bottoms, they like to get into the more valuable shrubs and trees as well, just for a little variety. On the alley at the rear of our home is a liberal growth of such shrubbery, that no one seems to want to claim as his powder. If you have a lot of cater- or her own. In each of these bushes several families of these caterpillars have staked out their claims and made ready to raise their families. Despite torchlight parades, that have led some of the neighbors to think we are Sons of Freedom, setting fire to another trestle of the CPR, still these pesky worms continue. They have been burned, sprayed and round­ ly cursed, but still they live merrily on, making life miserable. It wouldn’t be too bad if they, would stay at home, but every day they send out new scouts to drum up business around the neighbouring homes. Along the way, they strip the garden of veget­ ables, they climb over the garden fur­ niture, crawl up the windows, and drive half the female population into a panic. The problem seems to be, "How to dispose of them”. The Department of Agriculture has come up with a solution to this, and to them we feel doubly grateful. The only answer we seek now is, how to persuade some property owners and municipalities to co-operate, and clean up their caterpillars? The cure is simple, you head for the hardware store and buy some wettable DDT pillars, apply a mixture of two pounds of this ppwder into 100 gallons of water, and spray it on liberally. If you have a small outgrowth of these tents, mix four level tablespoonsful into a gallon of water and do the same. If you want to stop migrating caterpillars, double the dose and apply it to the tree trunks. Well, now that I have the cure, I shall head for the old camp ground where these pests are tenting tonight, and give them a cheery reception. I hope you’ll do the same. VEH'S OF BLUFF ALE The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, June 2nd, 1954 Page Three J J•'d rJ|I »]».I ■ ■ First Show at Dusk K Short Subjects and Cartoon will also be shown. ? WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY June 2-3 I “Riot in Cell Block 11” I Neville Brand William Scliallert 1 Ladies' Auxiliary To Visit Goderich The May meeting of the Auxiliary to the Canadian Branch 180, was held at the Home, with 23 members in attendance. President, Mrs. Ernie Lewis, presided for the business portion of the meet­ ing and Mrs. Emerson Shera, secre­ tary, read the minutes of the previous meeting, the roll call and correspon­ dence. Mrs. Lloyd Hingston gave the treasurer’s report for the month.. On motion of Mrs. Verdun Du­ charme, which was seconded by Mrs. John Strong, it was decided that the Wingham Auxiliary would charter a bus to go to Goderich on June 24, to the Goderich Auxiliary’s birthday party meeting, Mrs. Stewart Forsythe was elected a delegate to the provincial conven­ tion in Toronto on September 20 to 23. The women of the Auxiliary decided to wind.up the present season with a bingo and social evening in June. Ladies’ Legion, Legion r I . FRIDAY - SATURDAY[ June 4-5 ‘The Fighting Lawman’ Wayne Morris Virginia Grey “Private Eyes” Bowery Boys MONDAY - TUESDAY June 7-8 ‘Oh You Beautiful Doll’ . X. ■ i - ' 1 ON THE NO. 9 HIGHWAY JUST SOUTH OF HARRISTON Technicolor June Haver Mark Stevens Morris, Turnberry Councils Discuss Care of Cemetery A recent meeting held in the Com- of Morris cemetery plans for Blyth Calf Club Discusses Judging The Blyth 4H pairy Calf Club meet­ ing was held at the farm of George Carter. Maurice Hallahan. explained points on juaging dairy cattle and four Ayrshire cows were judged by all. ■ President Ken Carter gave points on feeding and management of a dairy calf. Nancy Carter gave points on showmanship. The meeting was adjourned after which lunch was served by Mrs. Car­ ter and Mrs. H. Mundell. munity Hall, of councillors and Turnberry and the board, resulted in further care of the cemetery, Mr. W. J. Peacock, Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. M» L. Aitken resigned from the board after several years’ service. The present board is com­ posed of three members, Mac Black, Chas.oJohnston and Mac Scott. It is proposed to do more work on the grounds and to secure a perma­ nent caretaker. The two councils have promised to aisist ‘the board finan­ cially. Much volunteer work has al­ ready been done by members of the board and others who are interested. Church Groups Meet At the home of Mrs. Glenn Sellers, the second and third line group of the Women’s Association of Bluevale Un­ ited Church met on Thursday after­ noon. The president, Mrs. Bert Gar- niss, presiding and leading in the. de­ votional exercises. Mrs. Milton Fraser read the Scripture. P.lans were made for a bake sale and tea at the home of Mrs. Chas. Bosman, on June 15th, Most of the afternoon was spent in making arti­ cles for future sale. Refreshments were served. W. A. Meeting The Bluevale-Turn berry group of the Women’s Association met at the home of Mrs. Alex Corrigan on Thurs­ day afternoon. Mrs. R. A. Brook, president, had charge of the business session. Mrs. Alex McCrackin reported the pro­ ceeds of the travelling basket to be $18. A lively auction sale was held which realized a good addition to the treas­ ury. Mrs. Jos. Horton gave the mem­ bers an invitation to a lawn tea at her home fate in June. The rest of the afternoon was spent in quilting. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Stamper, and Mrs. Raymond assisted by Mrs. Frank Mrs. Kenny McNaughton Wendell Stamper. Personals The Red Shield drive for the vation Army brought a total of from donors in Bluevale and adjoin­ ing locality. Members of the Women’s Institute collected. Mr. and -Mrs. Geo. Thomson and Sal- $118 Strength... Stamina Lower Cost! A General Motors Value n Chevrolet Trucks do More /for/ fler Pay. Chevrolet’s great, valve-in-head .engines produce new power for hauling goods, or for speeding deliveries—and they do it at less cost per load and per mile. 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New Advance-Design Styling: New front-end is more massive in appearance. New parking lights show the full width of the truck. ^Optional at extra cost. Ride Control Seat is available on all cab models. CANADA'S NO. 1 TRUCK! CT-754D am Motors their pon, Dr, George Thomson, motor? ed to Sarnia last week to visit the former’s daughter and her husband, Mrs. Albert Barry and Mr. Barry. Mr. and Mrs, Alex Corrigan, Bobby and Bruce, motored to Gravenhurst for the week-end. Rev, Campbell' Tavener and Mrs. Tavener, of Glenallan, spent a day at the home of Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Mrs. John McKee, of Montreal, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jos. Curtis. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd VanWyck and children, of Waterloo, were visitors at the home of Miss Mary Duff, last week. Mr. Oliver Moffatt is ill in Wing­ ham Hospital. Donations to Bluevale’s new lib­ rary besides those given in last week’s report were: $100 from the Bluevale Women’s Institute; $25 from Morris Council; $50 from Turnberry Council; $200 from the provincial government. The library board also raised funds by giving two entertainments. Mrs. Harold Harris, of Lambeth, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnston. Rev. R. A. Brook and Mrs. Brook will attend the sessions of the London Conference to be held in Windsor, be­ ginning June 1st. Mr. Sparling John­ ston is the lay representative from the Blpevale United Church. Owing to anniversary services being held in Whitechureh United Church, on Sunday, June 6th, the service in Bluevale will be withdrawn. Rev. R. A. Brook will preach at Whitechurch at the evening service. Miss Betty Irving, who has been visiting at the home of her cousin, Mrs. P. S. MacEwan, returned to Saskatoon last week. Miss Irving has spent two years in Ontario teaching, and attending Western University. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Street, Linda and Julie, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. M. L. Aitken. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomson visited at Kincardine on Sunday. Mrs. Isabel Yeoman, of Detroit, is a summer visitor at the home of Mrs. P. S. MacEwan. Anniversary services will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June Sth. Mr. John Newman, Mrs. Stanley Darling and Harry, visited in Harris­ ton on Sunday. Mr. Gordon Hasting, of Hamilton, preached in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday. . Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoffman attend­ ed anniversary services in the Evan­ gelical U. B. Church at Crediton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sellers and family, spent Sunday in Goderich with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoy. BELGRAVE Miss Frances McCrea, Reg.N., and Miss Mary Shortreed, superintendent of nurses at Byron, left last week on a motor trip to Banff where they will attend the Registered Nurses’ conven­ tion and spend a few’ weeks on va­ cation, Mr, and Mrs. J. E. McCallum spent a few days last week at the home of their son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Jones at London. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Culp of Detroit, Visited over the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Robert Higgins. Mr. and Mrs, John Spivey, Trenton, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. James Spivey and Mr. and Mrs. Har­ old Procter, Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter were Mrs, Procter’s sisters, Mrs. Jack McKee, of Mon­ treal and Miss Margaret Curtis, of Bluevale, her mother and aunt, Mrs. Edith Curtis and Mrs. Laura Kirton, also of Bluevale. Mrs. James Michie spent the week­ end at the home of her niece, Mrs. L. Liggett, at Ingersoll and with rela­ tives in London. A baptismal service was held on Sunday in Trinity Anglican Church when William John and Robert James, twin sons of Mr, and Mrs. James Mc­ Crea of Port Credit, were baptized. Mrs. Nellie Reeb and Mr. Neil McCrea were sponsors. Special music was pro­ vided by the choir. Mrs. Clair Vancamp entertained at a miscellaneous shower on Friday evening in honor of Miss Amy Smith, bride-elect. About fifteen friends of the guest of honor were present and enjoyed an evening of games and con­ tests. The hostess was assisted in serving lunch by Miss Nora Vancamp and Mrs. John R. Vancamp. Mr., and Mrs. William Papple anti family of Egmondville, visited Sun­ day with Mr, and Mrs. Harry Rinn. I-* jiiiKiijniiniiKiiiKiiHiiMiiniiiKiiiniiniiNi,. LLASHMAR Drive - In THEATRE LISTOWEL, ONT. 2 Shows Nightly - Rain or Shine First Show at Dusk Cartoon and News THURSDAY, FRIDAY June 3 and 4 “Sound Off” Mickey Rooney Ann Janies SATURDAY - MONDAY June 5-7 “Cattle Town” Rita MorenoDennis Morgan TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY June 8-9 “Beat The Devil” (Adult) Humphrey Bogart Jennifer Jones THURSDAY - FRIDAY June 10 - 11. “Fort Algiers” Yvonne DeCarlo Carlos Thompson ^iiiuiiiBBiiimiNiiimiiwiiiMiiHiiiNiiiiNiiiinimp' Mrs. James Jones Hostess to SWMC Mrs. James Jones, of Edward Street, opened her home to the Senior Wo­ men’s Mission Circle of the Wing­ ham Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon, the president, Mrs. J. Fal­ coner, presiding. After the singing of a hymn, C. R. Cantelon offered prayer, minutes of the previous meeting read and the roll call answered a verse of Scripture. Mrs. Cameron presented the treasurer’s report fol­ lowed by a business period. Corres­ pondence was read by the correspond­ ing secretary, Mrs. Hannenberg. Pocock had charge of the the theme being, "The the Holy Spirit”. At the of her message she favor- “I Remember Cal- Mrs. The were with Mrs. W. devotional, Power of conclusion ed with a solo, vary”. A hymn was sung after which Mrs. Stokes read a letter from-Mr. and Mrs. Bass, missionaries in India. Mrs. Cameron read an interesting letter from Mr. and Mrs. Jim Green, also missionaries in Jamaica. Several led in prayer for the mis­ sionaries and their work throughout the land. The meeting closed with the singing of another hymn. LUnch was served and a social time enjoyed. KILL RATS QUICKLY, EASILY with RODENTEX (Nixon) The Ready to Use RAT KILLER Available now at PHONE S3 i containing WARFARIN WHITE MODERN CONSOLE MODEL SEWING MACHINE —Full Rotary Single Needle Lock type Stitch —Sews backward and forward —Complete set of attachments included Lifetime Guarantee _____ $189.50 Also LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE MODEL Complete with Luggage=type Carrying Case $189.50