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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-05-18, Page 3WHERE DOES THE DOLLAR GO ? . Everyone likes to keep track of the money he earns. ■ At Imperial Oil,accountants keep dose fab on every dollar the company receives. Auditors and government tax people double check. Of every dollar of Imperial's income last year... About 52 cents went to purchase raw materials including crude oil (we pay freight charges out of this too). Roughly 30 cents went in operating and administrative costs, including the wages of Imperials 13,000 employees. LZJ 10 cents went in taxes to federal, provincial and ^municipal governments. (This did not include provincial road taxes.) i About 4 cents went back into the business to help replace worn-out equipment 9nd provide for future needs. About 4 cents went in dividends to the company’s shareholders.• < t• IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED The Wingliam Advance-Times, Wednesday, May 18, 19WT HIGH SCHOOL Highlights Farm Changes Owners Mrs. Andrew Adams has disposed 'of her two hundred acre farm on second line of Turnberry to Fleming Black with immediate possession. The farm was formerly the Peter S. Mac- Ewen farm. Visit Former Member Members of St. James’ Guild, Wrox- eter, visited a former valued mem­ ber, Mrs. George Griffith, who is in Wingham General Hospital following a major operation, They exppressed their good wishes with a gift of flowers, then returned to the home of their president where tea was served, We are pleased to learn Mrs. Griffith is making a good recovery and will soon be able to return to her home. Buds of Promise Mission Band The Buds of Promise Mission Band, United Church, met in the church school room on Tuesday afternoon with twenty-five in attendance. Six new members were welcomed and paid up members were presented with pins. President Davy Edgar led the meeting and opened with the call to worship and the singing of the hymn “Jesus Loves Me.” Paul Higgins read the Scripture lesson from Gene­ sis, chapter I. Davy led in prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer and the second hymn. The roll call was answered by naming a mother of the Bible. A lovely piano duet was ar­ ranged by a mother and daughter, Mrs. Merwyn Grainger and Bernice, For story telling time Mrs. Pete Dobson took the primary class, speak­ ing from a chapter of “Fig Tree Village.” Mrs. Gilbert Howes told the juniors a story from the book “Ghand of India.” A hymn and the benedic­ tion brought an interesting meeting to a close. The children joined in a few games,Mrs. Merwyn Grainger and Mrs. Ken Edgar arranged the meet­ ing. Kitchen Cupboards Completed The new cupboards in the renovated community centre have been complet­ ed and are most attractive as well as satisfactory. Ken Edgar made them and is to be congratulated on the work. The new centre will soon be ready for opening. It has been a long felt need in the community and so will be put to good use. Personals Mr. George Pomeroy, Regina, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doig last week. Sunday visitors at the Doig home were Mr, and Mrs. Mac Doig, Drayton; Mac, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Doig, had the misfortune to break his ankle when he stepped on a rolling stone and has his leg in a cast and will have to use crutches for some weeks. Neighbors kindly completed his seeding. Mr. John Hupfer and Miss Hazel Sparling spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robertson, Gode­ rich. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maxwell went as far as Saltford where they Visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Westlake. Mrs. Herb Patterson and Mrs. I). S. MacNaughton were in Guelph last week where they attended Officers W.I. Conference. Robert Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gibson, had the misfortune to be injured while loading hogs one day last week. X-rays showed no serious injury but Bobbie will not be able to continue work for a few days. Mrs. I. J. Gamble, Fordwich, spent the past week with Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton and John. Mr. and Mrs. • J. Stewart, Detroit, spent Sunday with friends in town. ' Mrs. Wm. Hart, Mrs. John Snell, Mrs. Harry Adams. and Mrs. W. T. MacLean attended a meeting of the Woman’s Association Huron Presby- terial in James Street Church, Exeter. It was the second annual Presbyterial meeting and 85 branches were repre­ sented. Rev. Anne Graham, of Lon­ don, was guest speaker. Mr. Arthur Green, Hamilton, also Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bender, Mount Forest, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Harris. The Woman’s Missionary Society, United Church, will hold its May meeting on Friday evening, May 20th, at 8.30, at the home of Mrs. Frank Earls. Members please note change of date. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Munro, To­ ronto, spent the week-end with Al and Mrs. Munro. Rev. W. R. Coleman, principal of Huron College had charge of the regular service in St. James’ Anglican Church Sunday afternoon. Holy com­ munion followed. Howick Juniors Hold May Meeting The Howick Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held their regular meeting in the Gorrie Community Hall on May 11th. The meeting was opened Lohr leading in the opening the Lord’s Prayer. Eleven members answered call. Minutes were read and An account of her trip to the Junior Farmer’s conference was given by Marilyn Mann. Mr. Tompkins the florist from Lis Mr. Tompkins, the florist' from Lis- towel, gave a very interesting talk on flowers. At a joint meeting it was decided to have a square dance set for Sport’s 'day on June 4th, at Mitchell. To look after the next joint meeting are Don­ ald Hallahan, Bill Austin, Marilyn Mann, Margaret Heibein. We decided to have a dance on the 27th of May. Mr. Hunter, manager of the Bank at Wroxeter, spoke on banking at our joint meeting. The meeting was adjourned. .When kidneys fail to remove excess acids and wastes, back­ ache, tired feeling, disturbed rest often follow. Dodd’S Kidney Pills stimu- late kidneys W normiil duly., You feel better-sleep better, work better. Get Dodd’s at any drug store. You can depend on Dodd's. by Jean ode and the roll ad_opted, rj J—,| 1 •□ee 1 hese specials! Music Festival S, had a good representation of winders at the music festival in Goderich. Winners were; Piano solo, Neil Eadie, 1st,; piano duet, Neil Eadie, Gwen Walsh, 1st.; saxaphone, David Kennedy, 1st.; solos, Jean Rin- toul, 1st.; Ken Holmes, 1st; Bill Con­ nell, 1st; Frank Houghton, 2nd; Don Haines, 2nd; Ian Howes, 1st; Marykae Newman, 2nd; Ruth Procter, 1st; Helen Haines, 2nd. Boys’ quarqtte, Doug Widdis, Ken Holmes, Bill Henning, Doug Leach, 3rd; ensemble, 1st; double trio, 1st; girls’ trios, 3rd and 2nd. Cadets The annual cadet day of W.D.H.S. was held in the jyingham town park. Captain John Jackson reviewed the cadets. Lieutenant” Ross Vogan taught the cadets signalling and during the inspection some of the boys were busy at the signal receptors. The girls, under the leadership of Miss Thompson, presented two peas­ ant dances. Despite the losses in equipment in the recent fire' at the high school, the cadets gave a good account of themselves at the inspection. Around School Students saw a film “I Am Your Permit to Drive” in connection with the Safety Controls in Canada. Mr'. Moore, who is zone representative for this section of Ontario, gave us a talk on the results and dangers of accidents. In the science laboratory the frogs’ eggs have hatched into very small $3.50tadpoles, pn looking very closely at the small black dots we could detect some external gills. These tadpoles are of a great interest to the Grade 13 zoology students who studied the life history of a frog during the winter. Dopalda MacDonald. NOW! NEW! Iron for Suckling Pigs THE EASY WAY Nixon Laboratories have recent­ ly developed Pellagrex Iron Spray containing Iron, Vitamin B Com­ pound with Folic Acid and trace minerals to help prevent or cor­ rect anemia and deficiency scours in suckling pigs. For healthy, fast growing pigs try this inexpensive guaranteed pre­ paration on your next litter. Pellagrex Iron Spray is easy to use—just spray a little in each pig’s mouth once weekly to pre­ vent, anemia and scours. The 8 oz. bottle with sprayer ($1.50) supplies over 100 doses which is sufficient for 2 average litters during the entire suckling stage. We Guarantee All Nixon Products Yes, one enamel that you can use both inside and outside! Gives sparkling high- gloss finish to kitchen and bathroom walls, verandahs and garden furniture, etc. Superb color choice. 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Phone 4-7314 Victoria Day May 23rd Your co-operation is requested over the week-end of May 20 to 23. Commencing on Friday evening and continuing to Monday evening hundreds of thousands of Ontario motorists as well as thousands from the other Provinces and from the States will be "taking to the road". The exercise of Care, Courtesy and Common Sense will prevent most accidents or collisions which result in fatalities, human suffering and financial loss. 0 Even though "you are a careful driver" keep your mind on the job of driving. This is no time for sight-seeing while driving. J'Don’t Hurry" remember HURRY KILLS. Do your part to make this, our first long summer week-end holiday, ACCIDENT FREE. ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS c