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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-03-26, Page 4....1111116 ampsiumplowomumpir 40=07—""""---70=10 0=0 4.101=0,- cents a word per insertion, with a minimum charge of 25c. O 0 U O Special Sale on VitaoRay Toiletries With the exception of Lipsticks and Rouge, we are authorized to give a 20% reduction on all items in the high quality line of Vita Ray products, -- Ten days only — MARCH 26th to APRIL 4th McAvov's Drug Store Phone 18, PINE TREES FOR SALE The County of Huron offer for sale pine trees about 3 - 4 feet high, suit- able for windbreaks etc. for $12.50 per 100. Trees to be taken from ground on farm of J. J. Robertson, concession 8, Colborne. Apply to Nelson McLarty, R. R. 5, Goderich. T. R. Patterson, County Engineer. TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS TENDERS will be received until April 13th, for the contract of crush- ing and hauling gravel for the Town- ship of Morris. Gravel to be crushed Y4 inch size. Marked cheque for two hundred dollars ($200.00) must ac- company each tender. George C. Martin, Clerk. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER of the Estate of Arthur Shaw, late of the Village of Bluevale in the County of Huron, Retired Farmer, deceased, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to The Trustee Act that all creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late Arthur Shaw, are required to send particulars of their claims, duly verified, to J. W. Bushfield, the solicitor for the Execu- tors of the said Estate, on or before the eleventh day of April, A,D., 19,42, and that after such-date the executors will proceed to distribute the said Estate, hing regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice. DATED at Wingham, Ontario this twenty-third day of March, A:D., 1942. J. W. BUSHFIELD, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Executors. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER of the Estate of William Elliott, late of the Town of Wingham in.the County of,Hur- on, Retired Farmer, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to The Trustee Act that all creditors and others having claims against, the Estate of the late William Elliott, are required to send particu- lars of their claims, duly verified, to J. W. Bushfield ,the solicitor for the Executors of the said estate, on or be- fore the eleventh day of April, A.D., 1942, and that after such date the ex- ecutors will proceed to distribute the said Estate, having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice. DATED at Wingham, Ontario, this 23rd., day of March, A.D., 1942 J. W. BUSHFIELD, Wingham, Ontari6, Solicitor for the Executors. WHITECHURCH Mr. John McGee has been progress- ing favourably during the past week. Many old acquaintances of Mrs. Frank Henry "will be pleased to know that she is now residing in Wingham. Mr. George Garton Sr., and his son, George, moved their furniture from their house in the village to Leaming- ton on Saturday. Mr, Garnet Farrier has rented the house for the summer. Mr. Fred Lott visited at the home of his brother, Mr. Wesley Lott at Waterford for a few days last week, Miss Velma Scott left last week to take a position in Wingham, and Miss Jean Welwond has been working as Secretary at the for the past few weeks. rd=0===== FOR SALE — Girls tweed coat, ex- cellent condition, grey-blue, size 14, Princess style, full flared skirt, wide . lapels, crepe lining. Apply Advance- Times, FOR SALE — Chancellor Seed Peas. Phone Wingham 612R5 or write Milian Moore, R. R. 5, Lucknow. FOR SALE Good house, all town conveniences, good barn, good gar- age and a good acre of land. Apply T. Fells. FOR RENT — Half double house on Victoria. Street. Comfortable and warm. Immediate possession. Ap- ply F. J. Mooney. . FOR SALE — Four roomed house, small barn, two acres and a half of good land or will lease for 5 or '7 years. Small down payment and monthly installments, Apply Ad- vance-Times. FOR SALE—Jersey cow, 4-year-old. Due to freshen at once. Apply to Advance Times. FOR SALE — Team of horses, hay rope, wagon, set of sleighs, mower and 1000 lb. scales, Apply Wm. „Breckenridge, Glenannon. FOR SALE — Coal or Wood Annex in, good, Condition. Phone 609R2. GIRL WANTED — at once by the Queen's Coffee Shop, Wingham. HELP WANTED—(for.store) Youth or middle-aged man. Apply Box T. Advance-Times Office. LADY. CLERK WANTED — Rather one with experience. Apply Box - S. Advance Office,, MAID WANTED — for general housework. Apply Advance-Times.. MAN OR WOMAN WANTED — For Established Watkins Route. Steady customers. Must be honest and reliable, have car or means of getting one. No capital or exper- ience required. No restrictions with Watkins due to millions invested in raw materials to protect dealers and customers. Write, The J. R. Watkins Company, Dept. C-W-2, Montreal, P.Q. REPAIRS — to all makes of radios. Tubes and batteries tested, free. A good stock of radio and electrical parts always on hand. Canadian Tire Corp. Associate Store—Campbell's Garage, "SLENDOR TABLETS"—Harmless and effective, $1.00 two weeks sup- ply. At McKibbon's Drug Store. WANTED-25 Young men required as apprentice mechanics at Elemen- tary flying Training School 6 Licensed garage mechanics also re- quired for aircraft work, 2 Men required as hangar stores clerks. Contact Huron County Flying Training School Limited, Goderich, Ontario, for interview. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late William R. Gallaher wish to express to their friends and neighbours their sincere appreciation for the kindness and sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. S. Piper express their sincere appreciation to their neighbours and friends for, the kindness and sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement, Good Business For Sale Restaurant A prosperous business being offered for sale at a saorifice. Personal reasons for selling. if interested inquire at once. .OTTONS In Vivacious New Prints PAL N'terfi,V •.` r*T4p '77--'11Y1 to. 1, fi ffe to •Ay:r. 14; Styled with as much finesse as if they, were real dress-up frocks . . . these dainty ,cotton voile styles, which fit with trim perfection. You're sure to want several,, once you see their airy charm and enchantment color harmonies. And the prices are ever so modest! See also our large range of other dress materials. H. E. hang& Co. Save Money By Prepaying Town of Wingham 1942 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1942 taxes up to 90 per cent. of 1941 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.I..13RAITH, Treasurers Town of Wingham. PAGE FOUR WINGRAM ADVANCE-TI1Y4. Thursday, March Z6th, 194Z The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Tues- day last with the president, Mrs, Lance Grain in charge. The roll call was answered by Step and time-saving devices for the home, The ladies planned to hold a euchre and dance with the Gully-jumpers supplying the music ,in the Easter holidays. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz had Charge of the motto, "A fat kitchen will make a lean will," emphazing the value of good food and nutrition for the growing family, rath- er than saving of money. Mrs. Duffy gave a humorous reading, House- cleaning complaints from the men on the farm, and Mrs, Robt. Ross and Miss Velma. Scott sang, I'll take you back again Kathleen. The topic, Milk and its uses, was prepared by Miss Olive Terriff, Reg. N., and read by Mildred McClenaghan and told of the care of milk and milking utensils, and the daily ration for families, and its great nutrition value. The National Anthem closed the meeting.. Mrs. Grain was in charge of the Red Cross meeting that followed, when it was requested that those holding Red Cross teas, would limit the lunch to three items. On account of the storm last Mon- day, the meeting of the. Y.P.U. of the United Church was held on Wednes- day night, with Clarence McClenaghan in the chair, who gave the call to wor- ship and led in prayer. Ernest Bee- croft read the Scripture lesson, and Miss Myrtle Yuill had charge of the meditation period. Mrs. Jas. Falcon- er gave a violin selection, and Mrs. Duffy led in prayer. Clarence had charge of the topic, "Christ the Rock" and told of the growth of the churches telling of the part each generation played in the upkeep and furtherance\ of the church, and how so much de: pends. on this generation to carry on for Christ. Mrs. Scholtz and J. D. Beecroft sang, "The Lord's, our Rock, a Shelter in the Time of Storm", and the Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting. This was the last meeting of the contest and great interest had been shown on both sides, but Mr. Ed. 11fIcClenaghan'.s side was in the lead and received a hearty clap, and the promise of a social evening in their honour by the vanquished side with Carman Farrier as leader. Miss Yuill and Carman Farrier were in charge of the recreation period that followed. Lunch of scalloped potatoes, hard boiled eggs, sandwiches and cookies, was much enjoyed by all, The Nation- al Anthem closed the meeting. Mrs. Thos. Inglis, who has spent the past few months in Toronto with her daughter, Mrs. Sims, who has been seriously ill, spent last week at her home here. Wedding bells are ringing. Mr; and Mrs. Hector Mackay re- ceived word on Monday of the safe arrival at Trinidad, of their son Angus Mackay and his wife and two children, from Jhansi, India. Miss Bertha Mackay, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, here. Mrs. -Francis Creighton, of Detroit, and Miss Pearl Creighton, of Chicago, spent a few days this week at the home Of their aunt, Mrs. J. D. Bee- croft. Miss Mary Caution of St. Helens, spent Sunday at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Colwell, of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Rintoul. Mr. Will Scott and daughter Marv- elle of Kinlough, visited Sunday with Allan Patterson. Mr. F. McK. Paterson is confined to his bed with an attack of quinsy. WROXETER Miss Irene Robinson, Toronto, spent part of last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Robinson. Mrs. Earl Baker, Fordwich, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Steuart Higgins last week. Dr. John Munroe, Strath•roy, recent- ly visited his mother, Mrs. J. Munroe and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Munroe. Mrs. I. J. Gamble, Fordwich, spent a few days last week with Mr. and. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Word was received here that Mr, John Earner who underwent a serious operation for the removal of a limb, came through the operation and is do- ing as well as can be expected. Dr. Fred Bryans, a nephew, was the sur- geon. Mr. J. H. Wylie was in Toronto last week attending,the Underwriter's Con- vention. Mr, Cliff Denny and Miss Margaret Chaplin, both of Toronto, were week- end guests of Mr, and Mrs, Vern Denny, We welcome to our town Mr. and Mrs. McKinney of Whitley. Mr, Mc- Kinney replaces gr. Murray as C.V. P., Agent. Mr. and Mrs. George Northrop of Wingliani, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A, Sawtell, Bortiat Wingham General HosPi tal on Sunday, Match 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman, Belgrave (nee Witthifred Rae of Wroxeter) a daughter. } Miss X, Nieklin was a London visit- or on Monday. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Gibson visite friends at London this week. $13-Cial. Service For Men - A male choir gave special music on Sunday morning when Rev, j, L, Fos- ter conducted the Men's Service and spoke from the words "For whosoever . will save his life shall lose it and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it," St, Matthew chap- ter 16, verse 2.5. A choir of male voic- es sang "Ye gates lift up your heads on high" and "Soldiers of Christ, Arise," Guest soloist was Mr. George Northwood, of Wingham who sang very beautifully 'The Holy City," Young People's Union Lloyd Townsend presided over the Y.P.U. on Monday evening in the absence of the convener of citizenship, Garry Gibson, and opened with the hymn, Rescue the Perishing. Alice Howes led in prayer followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Scripture lesson was read by Thelma Denny, who chose 1 Car, 13th chapter. Blest be the tie thatThinds, was the second hymn, Jack Meighen gave a very in- teresting talk on the Life of St. Pat- rick. Jack Maclean, vice-president, presided over the business period. 0 Lord and Master of us all, and the Mizpah. Benediction. A period of Irish contests were enjoyed. Number present 19, Red dross Shipment 0 The following is the latest quota shipped from the Wroxeter:Red Cross Society: 5 army scarves, 10 prs army sox, 5 prs. sea boot stockings, 5 prs. seaman's sox, 3 navy turtle-neck sweaters, 3 army turtle-neck sweaters, 5 pair navy mitts, 4 pair Kar-Kai gloves, 5 Kar-Kai helmets, 5 area caps, 5 pinafore dresses for 12 year-old girls, 9 pair boys pyjamas, 12 girls night gowns, 5 quilts, 4 boys suits 14 yrs, (slacks and blazers.) Euchre and Bingo ' Avery successful progressive Euch- re and Bingo was held on Friday night in the Red Cross rooms. Mr. 2'. Brown won the gentlemen's prize for highest score, while Mrs. Elsie Carter Red Cross Supper A Community Red Cross Supper will be held on the evening of Wed- nesday, April 1st. Supper will be serv- ed from 5 to 7.39. 'Everyone welcome. Resumed Teaching Friends of Bertram Ashton of Ford- wich and teacher at Lane's school will be pleased to know he is again able to take up his work after being off duty several months. Women's Institute The last Institute .meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, April 2nd, 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. W. A. Sawtell. Motto—It is good to be- 'gin well. It is better to end well. Roll Call—How parents can co-operate with the teacher. Secretary-treasur- er's report for the year 1941 - 1942, Current Events—Mrs. T. Burke. Topic —Meeting open for discussion. Re- ports of nominating committee will be received. Members are asked to bring any suggestions they may have for the program of the coming year. EAST WAWANOSH The March meeting of the Brick Church W.M.S. was held on Thurs- day 19th, at the home of Mrs. Geo. Coultes. Mrs. H. Irwin's group was in charge of the meeting, the theme being, "The' Lord's Supper— the Cov- anent of Faith." Quiet music was played while the members -repeated the Apostles Creed., Hymn 280 'was then sung, after •which Mrs. Herson Irwin led in prayer. Part of hymn 86 was sung. Scripture reading Luke 9, 18:62 was taken by Mrs. kwin. The meanings of the Days of the Eas- ter week were explained by the mem- bers present. The last two verses of hymn 86 were sung and the offering was then taken. Mrs. Cecil Coultes gave the study, "The Sons of Shah." The meeting closed with prayer. Geo. Currie of Trenton and L. A.C. Knock, of Port Albert, spent the week-end at the home of Mrs, George Currie, 12th concession: ASHFIELD The roads on the 9th con., are in very bad condition and have broken through in many places at the west end. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cameron and family, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. 'I', A. Cameron, 10th con, ;Mrs, Sim Barbour and daughter Verna, Goderich, spent last weekend with her mother, Mrs, Sara Sherwood and Mrs, Andrew Gaunt, near St, nelenS Spent this week-end with bet mother. Mr. and Mrs, till Wareing, 4.1atifil. ton, spent the weekend with her par, eats, Mr. and Mm David Lade, near tottrey's Comers. Word was received by relatives of the passing away of Mr, Joe Lawson in Peace River, on Friday. The re- mains will be brought to Lucknow on Monday 30th, and the funeral will be from the United Church to Greenhill Cemetery. His 'daughter, Miss Edna Lawson is expected to come with the remains. Mr. and Mrs, Lawson lived at Belfast on the. Jim Ager farm just south of the school for three years, Mrs. Lawson passed away a year ago last December and Mr, Lawson had just returned to the West late last summer. FARMERETTE DUTIES WERE EXPLAINED Miss S. Olive Thompson Of The Department Interviewed Local High School Girls A number of the local high school girls who have signified their inten- tions to do farm duties this year were interviewed on Friday by Miss S. Olive Thompson, Placement Officer of the Ontario F..rin Service Force, De- partment of Agriculture. Miss Thompson stressed the fact that the girls that take on this import- ant task will be-doing a splendid war service that will entail real, effort on their part. This job she explained, was no bed of roses but necessary work. Girls who go forth to do this job will have a minimum wage of 22Ye cents an hour and will work from 8 to 10 hours a day. The work uniform is blue overalls, white blouse, red bandeau, large straw hat, brogues, rubber boots. The bandeau is worn when working in trees or picking fruit. The dress or off duty uniform is a one piece Royal blue chantung mater-, ial dress, wedge cap of same material, Miss Thompson explained that the girls live in camp and get their morn- ing and evening meal there and they make their own lunch for the next day during the evening. Two free nights a week are allowed, Wednesday and Saturday and no work is done on Sunday unless absolutely necessary. - Transportation will be supplied one way for those that go for 13 weeks or longer. Each -camp has a staff of BILLETING BIG JOB AT PLOWING MATCH Ross McGregor Of Hullett' Has This Great Task Ross McGregor of Hallett township is the man in the Huron County plow- ing Match executive who will have to look after the billeting of the many thousands of people who will be stay- ing over from one day to the' next at the big match. Newspapermen, 0. P. A. officials, radio men, salesmen, implement comp- any officials, agricultural writers, Ont- ario Department of Agriculture offic- ials, Federal men . . . and these are only a few of the many who will be looking for some place to sleep at night. As it stands at present a large per- centage of the hotel space is booked, Men who know by experience the jam of people who attend the plowing matches have sent in their reserva- tions, The Commercial Hotel in Sea-, forth has "been retained as the head- quarters during the match, Here jud- ges and officials of the match will 'be quartered together. Ross; who has already picked an able crew of men to help him with this work haS the detail of finding all available lodging space within a' rea- sonable distance of the match. Priv- ate homes are already being listed and the type of accomodation they can give and rates being set for a reason- able charge. He reports that the response from, the people of the district has been quite gratifying. They want to ,see the match put over in the best pos• sible way . • . and are willing to put up with some inconvenience in order that lodging may be found for the many people who will be seeking a place to stay; Ross is the kind of man who gets things done quietly. There isn't much fuss about the way he works but you find that he does things in an efficient manner at all times., He has been marshalling his forces for quite some tithe now, Ross McGregor is a good farmer and a kneely interested member of the Huron County Federation of Agricul- ture, He feels the shortage of labor just as keenly as anybody ... but he's putting his shoulder to 'the wheel and pushing for all he's worth. "The International is going to be a success this year," he said, "Gasoline rationing will be a bit of nuisance and inconvenience but in times .such as these what are little troubles like that. People won't be able to go as many places but theyli be attending the International Plowing Match, There isn't a farmer In the Province of -Ora- ario, who aft afford to Miss this year's ttaersiatiotia1,4ust tor as odoetaiorisl , .,..„,„.4.440w144440,44, was first for ladies. Miss Mary Mac- five under -the supervision of the Y. Donald won the consolation. W.C.A. Small camps have cook sup- ervisors. value alone, along the lines of teach- ing people how to combat the troubles they are encountering in war time." 40 MILE SPEED LIMIT ANNOUNCED Munitions Minister Howe Says Con- servation of Rubber and Gasoline , Vital Munitions Minister Howe, announc- ing a 40-miles-an-hour speed limit would' become general throughout Canada to conserve gasoline and rub- ber, told Canadian motorists that "when the tires you have now are worn out, yOur motoring is over until some considerable time after the war ends." Mr. Howe, who spoke over a nat- ional network of the Canadian Broad- casting Corporation, said that while confiscation of tires on non-essential cars is not an immediate prospect "the Government will not hesitate to com- mander tires from private owners of non-essential vehicles whenever that rubber is needed." Mr. Howe appealed to Canadian motorists to conserve gasoline and rubber as a patriotic 'duty and to co- operate in the gasoline rationing plan which comes into effect April 1. He announced retreading of tires would be-restricted to commercial ve- hicles and busses and for transporta- tion of workers in war plants with no alternative means of transportation. The conservation of rubber and gas- oline was a matter of vital concern, Mr. Howe said. LOWER WINGHAM Rev. and Mrs. Berry and baby sort were visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Phippen. ' Miss Anne Pullen of Fergus visited with her mother, Mrs. Mary Pullen, Mrs. Alex Coulter fractured her leg. near the ankle. We are happy to re- port that she is improving satisfac- torily. Miss Mary Montgomery .regrets very much that she is unable to knit for the soldiers these days as she has been confined to her bed. Her friends hope she will soon be able to -continua with her knitting. Four ladies met at the home of Mrs. George Hawthorne last week and made a quilt for the Red Cross. They did the job in less than four hours which proved the sewing ability of these ladies..