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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-05-14, Page 41111.111111.111.111.1.1.111111.10, PERCY STAINTON HARDWARE And FARMERS SUPPLY HOUSE Garden Rake 14 tooth 55c Reliable 14 tooth - $1.25 True Temper 20cDoor Hinges pair Stanley Screen rmisncics. 20c Sovereign Paint & Me) Enamel, 32 oz, qt. IkeyeeP160 household. 5r. 35c PRUNING SHEARS This is the time of the year to use one of these pruning shears. Made with sharp blades strong spring. 001113 Chicken Water Fountain 2, gal. . $1.65 Up to 4 gal.... $4.45 Cedar Oil, 8-oz. 15c Fine for furniture, pianos, floors, linoleum and automobiles. ame100.101111111111•10111101111110 No. 1 Hybrid Seed Corn One bushel will plant from 6 to 7 acres 9$ per cent gemination. Practically free from Conn borer. (if a field is worth the planting of corn, it is worth growing Hybrid) Per Bushel Wisconsin 606-110 day corn 5.50 Wisconsin 531-105 day corn 5.50 Wisconsin 355. 95 day corn 5.50 Giant White Mangel seed lb .. 70c Long Red Mangel seed lb. .... 70c Turnip seed - Canadian Gem, Per- fect Model, Jumbo, Purple King, lb. 70c Rape seed - Dwarf Essex, lb . 33c Beans - Pencil Pod, Golden Wax lb. Z5c Corn - Golden Bantam, Golden Sunshine, lb. , . 25c Peas - Thomas Laxton, lb , . 25c Oil Stove Ovens 1 burner „ , $1.89 2 burner . - $4.75 SCREEN DOORS 2.75 - 3.60 Combination Doors,..,.,..„....,, 7.50 Canco Wallpaper 1 PASTE, Lb.. .... 4 Sudan Grass 10,00 100 Lbs 100 Lbs ..... ..... 9400 Sorghum Wallpaper CLEANER 10 C up ROOFING $EST GRADE: 108 sq. feet per roll, nails and cement included. 1 ply, per roll $1.75 2 ply, per roll $1.95 3 ply, per roll $2.25 No. 14 tin milk pails 65c Save Money By Prepaying WINCNA : by NC gPOR4, .. Town of Wingham 1942 Taxes Taxpayers may Make payments on amnia of 1942 taxes up to 90 per cent, of 1941 taxes. Interest at the rate ofnye per cent. per an-num will be allowed On such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer's Office, Town Ilan. W. A, GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wftligham. 0 00) 4 0 .. . 0 Vh cents a word per insertion, with a minimum charge of 25c. . .emE ..e.... e . up W .0". v*-"*"..7"*--- ANT rvie 4A1:)' -....-e-------, ,. „ 0 S ...r e. 0 El 0 0=b O Wid=14:4 (01=01===0=0===10=0 Thursday, May 14th., 194Z PAQI~ JR WINGHAM ADVANa-VINIES BOOKKEEPER AND STENOG- RAPHER with some experience would like part time.work in an of- fice. Apply Advance-Times. FOR SALE - Driving mare, buggy, cutter and harness. Alex Rintoul, Wingham, One., R, R. No. 3. FOR SALE - Six 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, also parlour suite, almost new, and high class china cabinet. Apply F. J. Mooney. FOR SALE -"House on Centre St., good cellar cement floors, garage, three piece bath. W. R. Birtch. FOR SALE - Flowers grown in our own garden, Tulips in bouquet form. David Finley. FOR SALE Ivory Pram in good condition. For sale very reason- able. Apply to Advance-Times. FOR SALE - Six-roomed house on the edge of Wingham, barn, 1 acre of land also chesterfield table. Ap- ply Lawrence McLean, HOUSE FOR RENT -- rote acres of land, stable, chicken house, suit- able for hatchery. Ideally located on edge of Wingham. Apply. Ad- vance-Times. GIRL WANTED - for general housework Good wages, no ehilds ren. Apply Mrs. John MacLean. NOTICE - All shoes, left before April 1st for repairs at the Willis Shoe Store must be called for by May 23 or they will be disposed of. No Credit, REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - Beautiful 2 storey cement block house, 9 rooms, 3-piece bath, full basement, furnace, verandah, on Victoria Street, Wingham, Ont. Will sell or trade for house irt Lon- don, Apply Arnold Edgar , 346 Dorieda St., Lotdori Ont, TAKE NOTICE - that all parties owing acounts to the late W. J. Greer are requested to settle same at Dunlop's Shoe Store, Wingham, on or before May 23rd., 1942. WANTED -- Collie dog, male or fe- male, must be good heeler, also two young pups males only, Apply to Advance-Times. WANTED - Experienced woman or good girl for genteel housework. Apply Advance-Times. TENDERS Will be received by the undersigned up to Friday May 15th for the supply and delivery to the Wirigharn Town Rani one carload (approximately 60 tens) of anthracite pea coal, Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. A. GAL13RAITH, Town Clerk TENDERS Tenders will be received by the undersigned for the etection of a cement block building 30 ft by 16 ft, Said building to be erected at the Huron County Horne, Clinton, Out., tO house a paStetirizing plant. Build- ing to be erected immediately after the tender has been accepted. Specifica- tions on this building may be seen at the County Clerk's office Court House, Goderich, Ont. Tenders to be in the hands of the County Clerk not later than 12 o'clock noon Friday, May 22nd., 1942. The. lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. N. W. MILLER, County Clerk. COURT OF REVISION TOWNSHIP OF TURNBERRY NOTICE is hereby given that a Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll for the Township of Turnberry, 1942, will• be held in the Orange Hall, Bluevale, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, June 1st., 1942. W. R. Cruickshank, Twp. Clerk. MORRIS COUNCIL Morris Council met at the hall on Monday, May 11th, with all the mem- bers present and the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of Jas. Michie and Cecil Wheeler. Moved by C. R. Coultes, seconded by Harvey Johnston that workmen's wages be SO cent per hour and Road Superintendents 45 cents per hour. Carried. Moved by C. R. Coultes, seconded by Jas. Michie, that Wm. Brydges be paid ten dollars extra for extra trip in delivering tax notices. Carried. Moved by Harvey Johnston, second- ed by Jas. Michie, that a survey of the Township be made on May 19. Car- ried. Moved by Harvey Johnston, second-, ed by C. R. Coultes, that the meeting adjourn to meet again on June 8 at I p.m, Carried. The following bills were paid: W. A. Galbraith, relief account $42.55; N. W. Miller, indigent fee $10.50; Dept. Health, insulin $8.33; General Hospital, Stratford $3.00; A, Erikine, taxes $168.62; Mrs. Gross, relief $15,00; Mrs. Nellie. Logan, relief $8.00; Feed Logan, aftercare $7.00; D. A. Rani, funeral $50.00; D. A. Rant, trips re funeral $5.00; 1)un can, tele- phone acc't $1.68; Howick Eire Ins. Co., on shed $2.00; Wm. trydges, salary $120.00; Wm, Brydges, extra trips $10.00. Geo. C. Martin, Clerk. SALEM Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weir and family of London, spent Sunday with the former's paeans, Mr. end Mrs: D. L. Weir. Miss Reta Cathers of Toronto, spent the week-end With het parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cathers. Mr. and Mrs. James Megurney and son Jack visited their daughter Jean in Toronto last week4nd. ,Mrs. 'W. E. Weir spent the week- end in Wroxeter with her sister, Miss Gertie and mother,' Mrs. John Bush, The latter at Time of writing is very low, The W. A. met in the class-room of the church last Thursday afternoon. The meeting opened with the hymn, "I am thine 0 Lord." Mrs. Charlie Simmons, the president, read the scrip- ture.' A business meeting followed, The meeting was dismissed with pray- er by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Foster. Mr. Eli Bolt is at present very sick. We hope he may soon recover his former strength. Mrs. A. E. Gallaher is guite sick. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Stanley Gallaher is at- tending her at present. Mrs. Jacob Cathers who has been with her daughter, Mrs. Torn Mc- Michael for the past two weeks is quite ill, Mr. ,and Mrs. Walter Miller and Mr. Kenneth Miller of London, spent the week-end with Mr. Edwin Palmer. JAMESTOWN Private Ned Thompson of Centralia and Mrs. Thompson of Toronto, were recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Dav- id McLennan. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jacklin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hig- gins of Wroxeter on Sunday. Miss Dorothy McLeod and Mr. Alex 'McDonald, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barnard of Howick. • Mr. and Mrs, Isaac Metcalfe and children of Glenannan, spent Sunday with ,Mr. and Mrs. Rory MacKay. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Breckenridge on Sunday afternoon were, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kock, and baby of Gowanstovvn, also Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Edgar of Gorrie. A little boy has come to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hay- den. Congratulations. Miss Dorothy McDonald spent Sun- day at her home here. Miss Doris McAllister of Toronto is spending some time with Mr.. and Mrs. Robt McAllistet. ST. HELENS Institute Officers Elected Reports presented by the Secretary- treasurer and the War Work convener at the annual meeting of the St. Hel- ens Women's Inetitute showed that much time and money had been et- Deeded on furthering the war effort. Mrs. Durnin Phillips presided and 15 ladies responded to the roll Call by payment of fees. The treasurer reported the receipts for the year to have been $433.28, of which $137,92 had been raised by the making of an autograph guilt and the Sale of tickets en it and another guilt, Victory nights had enriched the treas- ury by over $75, tickets on a hamper of apples had brought $25.40 and pro- ceeds from an At-Home had amounted to over $100. The larger donations for war tNeeta included $50 to the British War Victims' Pitind, $40 to the Red Cross Society, and $25 to an orphanage fund, The balance on Aand renew:tea be, $118, of which $50 was. later voted to the Red Cress Society, it was decided to donate $5 to the jam project. Mrs. Mcgenale Webb, Mrs; Gordon. McPherson, Mrs, Arth- ur Aitcheson and Mrs. Charles Mc- Donald were appointed delegates to the district annual meeting to be held in the Kingsbridge Parish Hall on. May 27. Mrs, Earl Durnin presented the' slate of officers, the following being elected; president, Mrs, Gordon Mc- Pherson; 1st vice-president, Miss Mary M u r ray ; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Ball; 8rci. vice-president, Mrs, Charles Mc-. Donald; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. 1', j,,Todd; assistant, Mrs. Harold Gaunt; pianist, Mrs, E. W. Rice; assistant, Mrs. D, Phillips;.conveners - Agricul- ture, Mrs. Andrew Gaunt; citizenship, Mrs. Lorne 'Woods; historical research Mrs. Gordon; home economics, Mrs. Rice; social welfare, Mrs. Stanley Todd; publicity, Mrs. Earl Durnin; war work, Mrs. 'W, A. Miller. Mrs. Gordon McPherson gave a reading, "Saving Mother?' The topic was in charge of Mrs. Ball who gave an interesting talk on "Pioneering in Ontario." Mrs, Charles McDonald 'told the story of one of the pioneers, her grandfather ,a Mr. Jarvis. Lunch was served by Mrs. R. Woods, Mrs. Ernest Gaunt and Mrs. E, J, Thom. The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. was held at the home of McKenzie Webb on Monday night with Earl Durnin presiding, Isobel Miller read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Mc- Kenzie Webb read a poem "She hast clone what she could," The topic "God Hears His People Cry" was giv- en by Rev, G, A. Barnard. The next meeting will be held at Wallace Mil- ler's on Monday evening. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wood included, Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner and Caryl of Zion and Mr. and Mrs, Victor Taylor 'and fam- ily of Brucefield. Miss Irene Woods of Waterloo, Neily Todd and Gordon Miller, of Stratford were home for Mother's Day. ' BORN McCARTNEY -- In Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, on Wednesday, May 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Mc- Cartney, Lucknow, a son, James Douglas. HARPER - In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, .Mty 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Harper, Clif- ford, a daughter. WESTFIELD Mr. W. H. Campbell spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Crozier, of Crewe. Mr. and Mrs, John Youngblut, of Auburn, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Snell. Mrs. Arthur Speigelberg and Bark- ley of Kitchener, were week-end guests at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell. • The Mother's Day program was followe'd at the Sunday School service on Sunday. Mr. Harvey McDowell, Mrs, Howard Campbell, Rev. H. C. Wilson were the readers with the supt., Mr. Norman McDowell as the leader. The scripture lesson was read by Edith Cook and a solo was rendered by Kathleen Mason. The special Mother Day offering was received by Bill Buchanan and Murray McDowell, At the church service an anthem was rendered by the Mother's Choir. Rev. H. C, Wilson took as his subject "What do they see in thy house." On Saturday 'Mr. and Mrs, F. I. Cook, Mr. Thomas Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan, Mr, and. Mrs. Walter Cooly,Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Cook, Mr. Harvey ,Black, Mr. and Mrs, Telford Cook, attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Thomas Gray, of Wingham. Mr. John Brewer of Vancouver, who came to Ontario two weeks ago as one of the guards of a group of Jap- anese being brought to Ontario, re- turned to his war dirties at Vancouver this week. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Beewer, On Sunday Mr, and Mrs, Brewer visited with her brother, Mt. Norman Vincent. Mr. John Vincent of Goderich visit- ed on Sunday with his son, Mre Nor- man Vincent. The Mission Band held their meet- ing on Sunday afternoon with 12 pres- eot. The meeting was led by Ila Tay- her, Scripture Lesson was read by Lloyd McDowell. Readings were giv- en by Gerald Gooier and Jimmy Bit- , Wool Growers' Organization OOL Slinx COLLtCT TO Our ftegistered Warehouse No. 1, WESTON', ONTAR/O Vullsettlernent (maximum prides) paid grower immediately on receipt and grading of clip. Obtain sacks and twine from Geo.tialdettby,Hotyrood or direct from CANAIMAN CO-OPERAT/Vg WOOL GROWERS LThf/TED 211/ B* Street,. Tdrosito, Canada chanan. A playette, "Curious Cradles" was given by Shirley Radford, Xath- leen Mason, Lorna Buchanan and Vio- let Cook, A temperance reading was given by Billy Rodger, The story was told by the leader, Mrs, Howard Campbell, Mrs. Robt, Longley, returned Missionary front China, will be the guest speaker at the Westfield United Church on Sunday, May 24th, at 2 F. rn„ Word was received on May 9th that Miss Mae Mason of Westfield was successful in passing her Clerical examination of Civil Service and was notified to be prepared to accept a position soon. Mr. Walt Mason was in. Seaforth and Lamina on business on Monday. BELGRAVE Colony House and Chicks Burned Fire, believed caused by an oil brooder stove exploded and destroyed a colony house and 164 chickens be- longing to Nelson Higgins $rd line,. Morris township, resulting in total loss as the 'building was not insured. Mr, Higgins' son Norman, had, been in the colony house a short time before and found all well. Later, smoke was seen coining from the building and rushing to the scene Mr. Higgins found flames spreading across the floor from the stove. He succeeded in saving 16 of the 180 chickens, the stove and a bag' of feed, and with the help of a fire extinguisher tried to put out the blaze. A, direct wind carried sparks to the dwelling nearby', several times igniting the roof. A stick of cedar was found burning in the woodshed, but the family with the help of neighbours saved the house. Mr. Higgins receiv- ed burns on the face. To Visit Donnybrook W.M.S. A. joint meeting of the United ChUrch Women's Missionary Society and Women's Association, was held in the basement of the Church with a good attendance. Mrs. H. Procter and Mrs. J. M, Coultes were in charge of the devotional period based on the Theme-The Church, the Household of Faith. Mrs. R. Chamney and Mrs. J. Michie led in prayer. The last chapter 'of the study book, Serving with the Sons of Shull, was given by Mrs. 1,)-rnes Coultes. Mrs. George Johnston and Mrs. N'. Keating sang a duet, The President, Mrs. J. Wheeler conducted the business minutes and Treasurer's report were accepted and offering taken. An invitation to visit the Donny- brook Auxiliary on May 21st, was ac- cepted. The president reported that articles for the June bale are almost completed. A quilt for one of the members was completed since last meeting. Prayer by the president closed the meeting, followed bia short business meeting of the Women's As- sociation conducted by the president, Mrs. S. Procter. The members 'of both organizations will join in a quilt- ing at the Mission Band tea May 25, IVI„ission Band Re-Organized The McKay Mission Band of the Presbyterian Church held its re-org- anization meeting hr the Church be- ginning the summer series of meetings, with the leader, Mrs. J. Dunbar in charge. Marguerite 'Young was org- anist ,and the scripture lesson was read by Nora Scott. Mrs. Dunbar read letters from Missionaries in India from the Missionary' Magazine. The Roll Call was responded to and the meeting closed with singing and pray- er. Paper Given Y.P.U. Utopia Old and New, was the title of an excellent paper by Mrs. Earl Anderson at the regular meeting of the United Church Young People's Union held in the basement of the Church with the Citizenship group in charge and George Michie presiding. Robert Grasby read the scripture, Rev. G. Dunlop led in prayer. Min- utes were read. Roll Call responded to and collection taken. The Mizpah Benediction closed the meting. • Visited Wroxeter Red Cross • Mrs. A. Maiming, vice-president of Belgrave Red Cross attended a meet- ing of the Wroxeter Red Cross and gave a report of the provincial an- nual meeting held in Toronto in April. 1••••••*•••••••,••••• Presented With Lift Membership • The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church met at the home of the Presi- dent, Mrs. It j, Scott, 'with a good atendance. Devotional services were conducted by Mrs. Scott, Mrs. W. 3'. Geddes and. Mrs. Coultes, ,Mrs. Boyle gave a splendid paper based on the text, Prepare 'ye the Way of the Lord.. In speaking of the New Era which is looked for, she stressed the fact that' before Christian advance can be- gin in the home, the church and the community, it must first begin in our own hearts and that looking beyond' the carnage and despair of war, earn- est Christians are beginning to realize that the ultimate Outcome may well. be a snare conscious dependence upon cod, A pleasing feature following, was the presentation to Mrs, I .HANNA'S Men's. Store LI You can still have two pant, double and single breasted suits off our rack while they last, The last shipment will be received this mouth. No Increase In Frice 20 Students Suits, double breasted, two pant suits, onsale greys, dark $1 9.95 Men's New Top Coats in her- ringbone, grey s, Donegal tweeds. Reg. $24.00 on sale $17.50 Forty-five Men's and Young Men's New Winter Over- coats are on sale this, week at $19.50 Dark Greys, Checks, Raglans -loose and fitted backs. Odd . trousers, sport trous- ers, fancy jackets, windbreak- , ers, rain coats and boys suits specially priced for this week. C .Scott of 'a Life Membership certifi- cate, a gift to her from Mrs. Williani E. Scott. Mrs. Boyle spoke reminis- cently of the interest these ladies had taken in the work of the W,M.S. for many year's past. Mrs. Scott thanked the donor and also the society for the honour conferred on her, regretting the fact that failing health prevented her from attending church and W.M.S. meetings. A piano solo by Mrs. Athol Bruce was much enjoyed and the meeting closed by singing the well- known. hymn, Blest Be The Tie That Binds, and repeating the Lord's Pray- er. Mrs. Scott served lunch and all present enjoyed a social hour. Institute Meets May 18 The regular meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday, May 18th at the home of Mrs. R. W. Procter with the war work conveners, Mrs. R. W. Procter and Mrs. E. And- erson in charge. Address, Mrs. A, Manning, vice-president of Belgrave Red Cross. Roll Call, One way I can help in the war effort. Lunch com- mittee, Mrs. E. Anderson, Mrs. W. Armstrong, Mrs. R. W. Procter, All the ladies of the community are cord- ially invited to attend. Mother's Day Services Held Special Mother's Day Services were conducted in the Sunday School and Churches on Sunday. Rev. P. H. Streeter of Trinity Anglican, spoke from the' text And Her Children Rose Up And Blessed Her. The choir sang an anthem entitled "Mother is never too weary." In the United Sunday School special Mother's Day leaflets were used. Earl Anderson gave an address and Mrs. E. Anderson receiv- ed a flower for the best atendance of Mother and family throughout the year. In the church twenty-three jun- ior members assisted the regular choir, two special numbers were sung. Three children were baptized, Margaret Eliz- abeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Wightman; Patricia Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Logan and Raymond Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Walker. Special services in the Pres» byterian Sunday School consisted of a junior choir singing "Hushed was the Evening Hymn." Rev. Pollock of Wingharn, gave an address. In the church, Rev, Pollock also was the special speaker, taking as his subject "Hannah the Mother of Samuel," Mrs. A. Scott sang a solo. Corporal Milton Lake, Elora ,of the Canadian Frontiersmen, Guelph, called on friends in the village Saturday. Gibson Armstrong, New Hamburg. with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Armstrong. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Alcock, Brus- sels, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hopper on Sunday. Kenneth Wheeler, Hamilton, at his• home for the week-end. Andrew Ferguson and son James,. also Mr. and Mrs. Norman Geddes of Toronto, with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Little of Sea:- forth, with her mother Mrs. W. J. Geddes. Mrs. Geddes returned home with them. James McCrea, Stratford, with his parents, Sunday. Mrs. Robert Owens suffered a stroke at her borne •Friday and is con- fined to bed at the home of her sister, Mrs. John VanCamp. Goldie Wheeler who has been at- tending the University of Western Ontario in London for the past year, has been granted all his subjects and has joined, the staff of Ryerson Public School in London, • Trinity Angilacn Guild .met at the home of Mrs, R, W. Procter on Thurs- day, May 7th for its regular meeting. The rector, Rev. P. H. Streeter, was present and opened the meeting with a devotional service, The business= wasconducted by the president, Mrs. John McGill. An apron shower was- held and the aprons sold. Lunch was served by the hostess. Confirmation service will be held in Belgrave on Tuesday, June 9th, when Bishop Seager will be in attendance. Visitors over the week-end at the home of Mrs. W. J. Geddes were: Mr. Andrew Ferguson and son James, Mrs. and Mrs. Norman Geddes, all of Tor- onto, Dr. and Mrs. H. Geddes and daughter, Nancy of London, Mr. and Mrs. jos. Little of Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Campbell of Wingham.