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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-10-26, Page 74, 4 ••• THOMAS FELLS AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE SOLD A Thotatigh ititoieledge of Parr, Stook. Phone 231, Whighatia Men, Women OveT 40 Feel Wealr,Worn, Old? Want &mat Pep, Vim, Vitality? DOW Wok, runaoro. outuutoted coualtioa ouoko You Joel souk 047 Try owes. COntaioel general S.O.oUlmUmris, Caen torodeq 'nor 30 or 4u, Supplies era% isakiwoo soy , phospborue. vitamin Si. Helps you isituroosoll , trodueLory etas CUM* TontoTabletsVlro• Only ass. For We at all rood drug Mom evoryorturo, • Health Kit being used by the W. I, Reports of the sale and concert also of the bale will be given. The host- ess will be assisted by Mrs. W. T. Maclean at the tea, hour. Celebrates 93rd Birthday Congratulations to one of our highly esteemed citizens, Mrs. James Rae, who, on Saturday celebrated her 93rd birthday. Many friends called during the afternoon and evening to bring greetings, and a relative from a dis- tance, Mrs, Showell of Omaha, Ne- braska, was a guest, Mrs. Rae is en- joying splendid health and able to be about her home each day, Everyone in the community joins in wishing this grand lady many happy returns. Autumn Thankoffering Meeting The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church will hold their annual Thankoffering meeting at the morning service, November 5th, at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Mrs. McKerrol of Molesworth. All are cordially invited to attend this special annual meeting of the W. M. 'S. Celebrated 80th Birthday Mr. Charles Simmons of Wroxeter, celebrated his 80th birthday on Sun- day. We extend congratulations' on behalf of the people of the community. During the day he visited with his brother who was the victim of a car accident, WESTFIELD The Y. P. U. met on Wednesday evening with 26 present. The meeting was led by Winnifred Campbell with Phyllis Cook at the piano. The scrip- ture lesson was read by Ronald Tay- lor. Prayer by Illa Taylor. A Bible quiz was conducted by Winnifred Campbell. It was decided to procure two young people's manuals for the coming year. After the benedictiOn a social time was spent, games were en- joyed under the direction of Rev. H. Snell. Lunch was served. Gnr. James Walsh of Prince Rupert, is enjoying a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Walsh. •Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stackhouse of Brucefield, visited on Thursday with Mr. Wm, McDowell. ilVfiss Eileen Walsh of Wingham, spent last week under the parental roof. Mr. arid Mrs. W. A. Campbell and Mr. W. H. Campbell visited On Thurs- day with Mrs, Wni, Crozier Of Crewe, it being 'Mr. W. H. Campbell's 88th birthday,. He is enjoying very good health and is able to be about the farm helping with farm work, We extend congratulations, Mr, and Mrs, foil' Gear returned finite front their wedding trip on Fri.. day and are spending a few days in this vicinity before going to their now home at Kitchener. Mt. and Mrs. W. V. Cstopbell, Miss Winnitred, are visiting this week With DURO WATER SOFTENER No. 3 INVEST in VICTORY 'PIJMPSAN LONDON RS LIMITED ON TAR I' 01- e SCADS of GLORIOUS SUDS • V.•-•-•• • t . Duro Softened. Water — free from lime and mag- nesium saves 75% on soap, as it is more easily dis- solved, making richer, long-lasting, thicker suds. Makes dish washing a pleasure, prevents greasy filth on china, glass, silverware, and'on the sink — the working surfaces in your kitchen always clean and bright. A Duro Water Softener will save you time and trouble — more pleasure in your home. The Duro factory is busy on war production today — but will be manufacturing DURO WATER SOFTENERS -for the country's peacetime needs — Buy Victory Bonds Coda . y. See your Plumbing and Heating Contractor for full information. Save Your Victory Bonds • Every housewife appreciates clean, soft, soapy Water in the kitchen. Enjoy longer-lasting 'thick suds with soft water the year 'round — save your VICTORY BONDS to buy a DURO WATER SOFTENER J. W. BUSIIFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc Money To Loan Office — Meyer Block, Wingham J. H. CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Bonds, Inveitments & Mortgages Wingham Ontario Women's Institute The November meeting of Wroxeter Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, November 2nd, 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Motto for the diy "They can conquer who believe they can". Roll call — Name the talent of the lady next to you. Demonstration of First Aid Cupboard will be given by Mrs. Frank Sanderson. Do's and Don'ts from the Blue Book will be the subject discus- sed by Mrs. G. A. Wearring. Mrs. Sanderson and Mrs. Walker will give brief Health notes as taken from the ' • DONALD B. BLUE Experienced Auctioneer Licensed for Counties of HURON & BRUCE All Sales Capably Handled R. R. 1, Kincardine Phone: Ripley 30-24. A. II. WEAN, B.A. Teeswater, Ontario Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public and Conveyancer Office: Gofton House, Wroxeter every Thursday afternoon 1.30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone — Teeswater 120J. Business and Professional Directory WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has_ faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head Office Toronto IL C. McLean Insurance Agency Wingham HARRY FRITHE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service Phones: Day 109W. Night 109J. K. M. MacLENNAN Veterinary Surgeon Office Victoria St, Welt; Nemeth? the Raydeti Residence PHONE 195 Whighara, Ontario FREDERICK A. PARKER OSTEOPATH. Offices: Centre St., Wingham Osteopathic and Electric Treat- ments, Foot Technique, Phone 272. Wingham.. A. FOX Chiropractor and Drugless Therapist. RADIONIC EQUIPMENT COMPLETE HEALTH SERVICE Phone 191.. ALPS DISTRICT On Wednesday evening last we* a euchre was held in Holmes' school, Mrs. Ross King and. Andy Mc., Cormick won the prize for highest scores, Eighteen tables were played and over twenty dollars was realized„ to be used for patriotic purposes, The same evening a dance was held jn S. S. 2, Cuiross, where over twenty: dollars was taken at the door. This money is to be used to aid in filling ditty bags. Miss Jean Burchill of Bell Tele- phone, London, spent the week-end at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McCallister and Shirley, spent Sunday with Mr; and Mrs. Lorne Edwards and Mr, amf Mrs. Tom Nickel. Everyone appreciates the beautiful weather in October this year. The threshing machine is finishing opera- tions on the 2nd of Culross this week and a number of farmers have com- pleted their fall ploughing. Mrs. Andy McCormick and daugh- ter Kate, also Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Pickell attended the Wearever Brush demonstration at Jim Falconer's on Monday evening. The attendance was up a little again at Holmes' Sunday School last Sun- day, Next week is to be the final meeting of the season, and it is hoped that it may be carried on again next spring. Rev. John Norton, the newly appointed minister of the Baptist Church in Wingham, is to conduct an open session next Sunday, and it is hoped that all the members and visit• - ors will be present. • Ant.4:0'4Irde.%Y;;P" CANADA'S VETERANS 7hee' AsttlibrOpselwit4s This is the Fourth in a series of advertisements to inform the people of Canada of plans to re-establish men and women of the armed forces. To get full details, save and read every advertisement. For complete inform- tion, write for the booklet, "Back to Civil Life." • *me am, Kos Oates* ---- 7400111110 Notts glsOwn 8ashiess There are two ways in which Canada's service people can have homes of own. One measure, the Veterans' Land Act, provides assistance in their homes on small acreages of land outside the high taxation area, financing re-establishment credit may be used for purchase or building of a while the re-establish home in town or city. Low cost financing is available under the National Housing Act. Under the Veterans' Land Act, assistance is given in financing up to a maximum of $4800 for land and buildings. The veteran must be prepared to pay down 10 per cent of the cost of land lust buildings and the property is then sold to him for this down payment p wo-thirds the cost.'This of balance may be financed, if necessary, over 25 years, with interest at 3 1A urchase of equipment. per cent. A further grant may be made for p The veteran is given title to the property, including the grant of 23 per cent of the cost of land and buildings and the money for equipment, after he has lived up to his agreement for ten years. If the re-establishment credit is used for a home, the veteran must e b prepared to put up one dollar for every two dollars used from it. This type of assistance may be applied for at any time within 10 years of disch FARMERS AND COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN Veterans* qualified for full time farming and for commercial fishing may receive assistance in purchasing a farm or home under the Veterans' Land Act in the same way as the veteran wanting a home on a small acreage, outside the high taxation area. In the case of full time farming, an additional grant of $1200 is available for purchase of stock and equipment, and in commercial fishing the commercial fisherman may receive up to $1200 to buy needed fishing equipment. To benefit under any of the three provisions of the Veterans' Land Act, the evservice man or woman must have overseas service or at least 12 months' service in Canada. TO ASSIST BUSINESSMEN One purpose for which the re-establishment credit may be used is to buy a business or to provide working capital for a business. Here again applica- tion may be made at any time in the 10 years after discharge. people who In addition to using the re-establishment credit in this way, d start their own businesses, or farmers, may raw maintenance grants, during the period they ate awaiting returns from the business or the farm. These grants may be paid in the first 18 months after discharge, for the period of service, and up to a maximum of one year. VETERANS' 'WELFARE OFFICERS ARE STA. CA VONED IN Y CENTRES THROUGHOUT CANADA, T KE HEY ADVISE AND ASSIST EX. SERVICE PEiRSONNEL# AND SHOULD BE CONSULTED ON ALL PROBLEMS. 0 0 Issued trader the tastitority of Hon. lint A. ivfeekentie, Minister of VtTtRAN'S AFFAIRS * tam 'Otis AbVita.tiSailtain TO soma MAU Olt WolitAtI OVEistiA6.. **"" '4440 Ni..okloO+ WROXETER• Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Mellis of Mippen, spent the week-end with Mrs. John Gibson and family. Mrs. John Barlow is spending a --few days with friends in Toronto. Miss Mae Davidson left on Friday -for' Wingham where she will visit friends going from their to Ayr. Mr. George Harris, who spent sev- ' -oral weeks with his sisters, Misses Mary; and Cassie Harris, returned to nations to 'be winter season will be very those in need Bale Sent To Fort Stewart On Tuesday of last week a valuable bale of new ,and second-hand clothing was sent by the local Institute to Fort Stewart, Ontario. 'Mrs. H. V. Mc- Kenney and Mrs. B. I. Durst were in charge of the packing and shipping. The officers and-members of the local W. I. are grateful to all those who donated articles also to Mr. R. J. Rann who loaned, his store for do- left there. With the approaching this bale much appreciated by in that isolated corn- school staff had an unfortunate acci- dent one day recently while conduct- ing manual training class, when the end of his thumb was cut off, Mr, and Mrs, George. Allen spent a few days last week in Toronto, Rev, J. L. and Mrs. Foster were in Leamington last week visiting mem- bers of their family, especially a son in R,C,A.F. who is on leave from the West. Mrs, Ida Petts of l3lyth, was a guest4 of Mrs. L, W. Rae part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. E, Wightman and chil- dren were also Sunday guests of Mrs. Rae. Mrs. Gordon Gibson returned home from Vancouver after spending three weeks with relatives also attending her son's wedding in Vancouver. Sneak Thief Steals. Bicycle A mean sneak thief was 'at work in our village last week when Jimmy Wylie, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylie, had his bicycle stolen from his home. Jimmy who uses it for his paper business as well as for going to school is feeling the loss of his bike, It is to be hoped it can be found and the guilty person punished, Waste Fats Still Wanted The Women's Institute of Wrox- eter are still carrying on the Waste Fats project .to help the war effort. Please leave your donation at the Red Cross rooms. Alvin Moffat Fractures Leg While picking apples on Thursday of last week, a local businessman, Mr' Alvin Moffat, had the misfortune to fracture his leg, both bones, above the ankle. Mr. Moffat was standing on a limb which gave way and he fell about ten feet. He was taken to Lis- towel Hospital where a cast was put on and returned to his home on Sun- day. Mr. Moffat's many friends re- gret his serious accident. and wish him a good recovery. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Brown of St, Thomas, And Mr. and Mrs. M. Hooper of .St.. Marys. Mrs. Robt. Snell and son Keith of Goderich, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, j, L, McDowell. Mr, and Mrs..J, D, Elsley of Palm- erston, visited on Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mason. Misses Bdna..and Audrey Walsh, of Hensall, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, A. E. Walsh. Mr.,. and Mrs. Wm. Walden visited on $tinclay with Mr. and Mrs. K. Cameron of Lucknow. Mrs,o J. E, Ellis returned to, her home at Palmerston C)11, Wednesday,. after spending several weeks in this (Too late for last week) Mr. Bob Mackintosh of Hamilton, was a ,week-end guest at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. Marvin McDowell. Mr. and Mrs. 5, H. Shobbrook of Londesboro and, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shobbrook of Londesboro, visited re- cently with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Radford, Several' from this vicinity attended the Federation banquet at' White- church on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Aitkens and children of Toronto, visited recently at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Elwin 'Taylor. Mr. and. Mrs. Norman Radford at- tended the Morris Federation banquet held recently at Brussels. Mrs. Douglas Campbell and John visited Friday with her sister, Mrs. Francis Miller of Goderich. The Y.P.U. meeting was held on Wednesday evenhfg and was well at- tended. The meeting was led by Arnold Cook with Graeme McDowell at "the piano. The scripture lesson was read by Jean McDowell. Topic on "Prayer" was given by Janetta Snell. The meeting closed with the MiapahTh ememBenediction.bers.of the Red 'Cross 1104 a quilting in the basement of the Westfield churel- on Wednesday moru-' ing. At noon the 13 present sat down to a pot-luck dinner to which every- one 'did justice, In the afternoon the Autumn Thankoffering of the W.M.S. was 'held with Mrs, Mred 5, Cook in charge of the devotional programme, which opened by singing "Count Your Many Blessings," with prayer by Mrs. Frank Campbell, followed by the . Lord's Prayer in unison, The scrip- ture lesson was read by. Mrs, Stanley GookN from St, Mark 4; 1-20. Duet was rendered by Mrs. Marshal Stone- house and Mrs. Stanley Cook. Read- ings were givep by Mrs, Wm. Govier on "Thanksgiving for the harvest"; Mrs. Jack Buchanan on "Not Afraid"; Mrs, Albert Walsh "One who sings as they work." Piano solo, Winnifred Campbell. Mrs, (Rev.) Currie of Ben- miller gave a splendid address on, "The Harvest is past, the summer is gone, and we are not saved:" The singing of "Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to Thee" closed this part 'of the meeting, The presi- dent led the business session which was opened with hymn "He lives" and prayer by Mrs. McVittie. Responsive scripture lesson was read from Psalm 19. Roll call was responded to by 21 present.. The Thankoffering was re- ceived and Mrs. (Rev.) Snell offered the dedicatiolprayer. The study, book was donated to the society by the president. $103.00 was reported rais- ed to date. Boxes were sent to each of the boys overseas from the section: It was decided to send a shower of cards to Mrs, Lloyd Miller of Queen Alexandra Sanitorium, London. It was decided to have a crokinole party on Friday evening, October 17th, in aid of the boys boxes. The meeting closed with the singing "Have Thine Own Way Lord". The benediction was given by the president, Msr, Wm. McVittie. DR R. L. STEWART PHYSICIAN Telephone 29 W. A. CRAWFORD, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 1150 iMinghank his 'home in Saskatchewan last week. Gladys Musgrove of R.C.A.F., W. D., of Jarvis, is spending a short leave with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Musgrove. Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards, Mrs. Robert MacDonald Sr., and Mrs. Vern MacDonald, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Gedche, near Fordwich, on Saturday. Cut End Off Thumb Mr. Harold Hamilton of the public munity. Women's Association The Women's Association of United Church held their October meeting at the church parlors on Tuesday of last week. ' Mrs, Charles McCutcheon and Mrs. Allister Green were in charge and the afternoon was spent quilting. Pot luck supper was enjoyed at the close, 4 St. James Women's Guild A special meeting of the Women's Guild of St. James Anglican Church, met on Tuesday last in the church basement. The main business •item was completing the details of arrange- ment for the bazaar to be held on Saturday of this week, October 28th from 2:30 to 5:30. Mrs. F. H. Scherk is in charge of the afternoon tea and conveners for the sale are Mrs. Ed- wards, Mrs. R. McMichael, Mrs. Wal- ler and Mrs. Kaakes. October Meeting W. M. S. The October meeting of the W.M.S. will be held in the church school room on Wednesday evening of this week, October 23rd, 8:30 p.m. Reports of the recent Presbyterial meeting will be given by the delegates. • Hambly Property Sold Mr. Alex Wright has purchased the property of Mr. Fred Hambly and will move there very soon. Mr. Hambly is now in charge of C.P.R. section at Fordwich and Mrs. Hambly and family will soon move there to live. ;p )14sii1p4 ni44 s hould know' Bunkers Herbal Pills treat the ,e44$1c. At its , source, Money back • 4f .tbil first bottle does not aaktOfY*-. McKibbon's or MoAvore, 7burodaYg 'October 26, 1944 .WINO HAM ADTANC-TIME$ """