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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-09-13, Page 61%-te LEAVE AN INCH OR MORE. OF VINE ON EACH SIDE or STEM CRACKS ON BUD END OF MELON INDICATE IT IS READY To PICK [E, for increased production A DURO PUMPING SYSTEM should be allowed to remain on the vine until they are "dead ripe,” when they are at their very best for eating. It is difficult for many amateur -gardeners to know just when their melons are properly ripe for picking, Most varieties of melons show tiny -cracks on the bud. end when they are ready for picking, as illustrated in the tion. Usually some good growing weather follows the first frosts. Pumpkins which are not to be used immediately but stored for future use should be cut off with an inch or more of the vine attached to each side of the stem, as illustrated. This piece of vine should remain on the pump- kins when they are placed in storage. accompanying Garden-Graph. If the; Cucumbers should also be gathered stem parts readily from the vine it is' before killing frosts damage them. "'• WESTFIELD Mr. Gordon and Mr. and Mm Earnest Snell, were London visitors on Saturday. Mr, Ralph Rodger of Renfrew visit- ed last week with his brother, Mr. Emerson Rodger. Mr, R. Vincent visited with LAC. Ray Vincent of London, on Saturday. A number from this vicinity attend- ed the anniversary services at Donny- brook on Sunday. The Sr, nuartett of Westfield, Messrs A. E. Walsh, Alva McDowell, J. L. McDowell, Wm. McDowell, assisted in the serv- ice of song at the evening service. They were accompanied by Miss Win- nifred Campbell. ,Mr, Warren Bamford returned to iris school at Preston on Monday. During the severe electric, wind and hail storm which struck this section of the county on Saturday evening, the hydro was out of commission for over three hours, some of the .farmers Running water under pressure speeds farm need for running water in your home and greater than ever today. your investment in a NEW DURO PUMP you will never regret — saves 'rime a everywhere used, New' Duro Pumps are available hi greater quantities Of Materials and Labour will not allow the Duro enough to meet the demand. All Duro Dealers are on a quota basis and permit to purchase must be approved by VV.P.T,33. EIVICO FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Por kitchen, bathroom and Laundry, Visit your Elmo Dealer for available styles. ACHAN B. production—the farm building is nd Labour today, but shortages Factory to produce 0 rpn DI rtAts EIVIPIIRE BRASS mra CO., LIMITED Scrvinn ter, y London Hamilton Toronto Sudbury Winntpoq vancouvt.r Outstandingly Gap(' p GARDE N Gs RANI 'With home-grown melons in the Victory garden for the first time, there are ninny gardeners who will let their ...eagerness to pick the fruits spoil their lull MI031100 of them, The one big advantage of home- „grown melons is that they can and another indication that the melon is ready for picking. Pumpkins and squashes should be gathered before the first killing frost arrives. The first light frosts darken the foliage and at this time it is a wise precaution to cover the fruits with a light straw mulsh for protec- ..11717107HAVE ITAGAIN 40` / 0'4\ *.i. * 0- _,0 s0' *** ' • a .0 •• 1918 WE HAD. IT BEFORE... 00,01"*. THE BUBBLE e%t • 1920 • BURST • O. PRICES .fpSLUMPED UNEMPLOYMENT • +-- FOLLOWED • 1922 .+41i .s'$ AO Om) cOsloOfik. Of 1;04) A CAVOVR 'OWE lAt 510041110 00% 01001Y 111100 10 00r Na 111091I0E WOO OVER. ‘YEILY000Y 10A HOSSEW 1 SAY:# 011(0010 YOtliitt NOE OPPOSED 1C0-40/ )0511015,00E, VW 10EVES,,, tA109 THE PRICE, ea PAY oirrottiGe- • V.t.-.;tee 'Nee rook eoly .1=1 Let's not deceive ourselves by the belief that the danger 's over—just because the war is won; And let's remember that inflation is always followed by deflation with its misery of bankrupt businesses, mortgage foreclosures and unemployment. It's your job and your savings that are at stake. The danger of inflation, with its black shadow—deflation,—will remain as long as goods are same and insufficient to meet demands, That may be 6 months, 12 months, 18 months. Only time will tell. As quickly as controls are unnecessary, they are dropped. After nearly 6 years of war, industry cannot switch over to normal production of civilian goods by a snap of the fingers. Reconversion takes time. The whole system of raw materials,' abor and production has to be re-geared. * * In the meantime, price ceilings, rationing and other controls are the safeguard for every one of us. it's everybody's responsibility to help make them work. trpo Keep on watching your buying. Don't rush to buy scarce goods. Keep on saving your money. Put it into Victory bonds and War Savings certificates. Keep on supporting wage and price controls, and rationing. Keep on fighting inflation and its black shadow... deflation. This advertisement is issued by the Government of Canode to emphasize the 'importance of preventing a further increase In the cost of living now end deflation and unemploymentloten •00 BUT WEREN'T YOU GLAD TO BE BACK ? SURE! BUT REMEMBER, HOME HAD SEEMED CERFEOT...FROM OVER THER Aster ow THE TROTH N•Zt.r•,. \Mk 7'.,•• ?t"t. immom UNCLE FRED, DO YOU THINK JOE'S GOING TO FEEL LET DOWN WHEN HE GETS HOMO hu eur YOUR Auto AND I WORKED OUR PROBLEMS OUT TOGETHER,•.THEY'a MUCH EASIER. THAT WAY. YOU AN° JOE TRY tf_liql,..YOU'LL FIND IT. WORKS ! REUNION IN CANADA! NOW nuthy oft its are making happy Otto far when our Men conic back, And maybe the teality won't quite live up to expottationS: But the awakening doesn't have to be tno tilde; Everyone will *Iced a little adjusting So, let's plan to tvotk out our problems togethee JOHN LABATT LIMITED London tantilla • WINGRAN A vAlimTaigs Thursday,. o'13014. 1945 not having hydro power till Sunday morning. Several trees were struck with lightning, but the greatest trag- edy was when the barn on the farm owned by Mr, Gordon Snell was struck with lightning and burned to the ground. There was considerable hay in the barn, but fortunately no other buildings were on the farm, The barn was partially covered with in- surance. Miss Jean Campbell of Goderich, spent the week-end under the parental roof, Mr. and Mrs. J, L, McDowell, Mr. Wm. McDowell, viisted on Sunday with Mr- and Mrs. K, 'Cameron of LucknOw. Mr. and Mrs, Gibson Gillespie, Mr, and Mrs, Garnet Farrier and Wayne of Whiteehurch, were guests on Sun- day at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Chirenee Cox. On Thursday evening the members of the community met in .the basement of the Westfield church to welcome home FO, Leslie Rodger, recently re- turned from England. Other soldiers who were present were Russel Cook, Jim Walsh, Donald Cobk. Several rounds of crokinolc were played, after which Rev. H. Snell spoke a few words of welcome to FO, Leslie Rodger, who responded thanking those present for the kindness in sending boxes and letters, Lunch was served and a pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem. United Church Held Anniversary ' Baskets of fall flowers tastefully ar- ranged, made a lovely setting for the anniversary service_s in the United Church on Sunday. The guest speak- er for the occasion was the Rev. Brenton of Ethel. At the morning service he spoke from Matt. chapter 22, verse 22, "Are ye able to drink oi the cup?" and in the .evening he tcolc.bis text front Romans 2:3 "and thinkest thou this, I man that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same that thou' shalt escape the judgement of God", The choir ren- dered special anthenis under the direc- tion of Mrs. W. J. Johnston. Soloists were, Mrs. ,j. Wickstead and Mrs. Alex, McCrackin. Rev. J. W. John- son had charge of Mr, Brenton's work at Ethel, Toronto Minister Preached The pulpit at Knox Presbyterian Church was supplied by Dr. Morrow of Toronto, formerly of Knox College. He spoke on the subject "The Mystery of Life" Isa: 38-12. "I have cut off like a weaver, my life." Rev, Mr. Hart will preach next Sunday. Woman's Association Discussed Finances The president, Mrs. Earl Hamilton, presided at the monthly meeting of the Women's Association at the Unit- ed Church last week. The hostesses were Mrs. J. Curtis, Mrg, 5, Fischer, and Mrs. F. Siding, Mrs. J. W. Johnson gave the scripture reading, Mr. Arthur Shaw read a poem and an article on "Kindness' was read by Mrs. R, Shaw, Mrs. A. IMeCrackin and Mrs. Geo. Hetherington favoured with a -vocal duet, After the report of the secretary, given by Mrs, Geo, 'Thomson, and. the financial statement presented by Mrs, George Hetherington, ways and means of improving the finances were dis• cussed, Mary had a little lamb, Its foot was black as soot, And right on Mary's bread and jam, His sooty foot 'e put. RATION COUPON INFORMATION Butter coupons 116 to 121 now due. No butter coupon becomes valid this week. 122 valid Sept. 20. Sugar coupons 46 to 62 valid; 63 and 64 valid September 20. Preserve coupons 33 to 57 and P1 to P15 valid; P16 and 17 valid Sept. 20. Meat coupons M1 and 2 now valid. An M coupon comes due each Thurs- day. Tuesdays and Fridays are meatless days in public places and the public in general have been requested to ob- serve these days as meatless days also. One preserves coupon is good for 12 fluid ounces jam, jelly, marmalade, honey butter, or fountain fruits; or 2 pounds of maple sugar; or 20 fluid ounces (2 pounds net) extracted honey; or 2 pounds <net) of cut comb honey; or 15 fluid ounces .corn syrup or 40 ounces of molasses; 12 fluid ounces of cranberries. BLUEVALE Ladies' Aid Platt bazaar Mrs. burns Moffatt presided at the grd quarterly meeting of the Ladies' Aid. Society of the Ittox Presbyterian Chnrch, on Thursday afternoon, and Was opened with prayer anti singing. kneottraging tooth were presented Thursday afternoon, and was conduc- ted by the president, Mrs. R. Elliott. Mrs. 3, Chilvers read the parable on "Stewartship" and Mrs, J. C. Higgins offered prayer. The Glad Tidings prayer was read by Miss Olive Scott, and ,Mrs. P. S, MacEwen gave the dedicatory prayer. Plans were made for the fall thank-offering meeting. The topic "Entering the Gate" was taken by Mrs, Cameron Adams, She pointed out the advantages of educa- tion and gave examples of its result in Russia, Africa and India. The topic was followed by a discussion on the type of literature in circulation at present, and its effect on the youth of today. Miss Edith Garniss, .Reg, N.,' Clin• ton, visited' her sister, Mrs. Burns Moffatt. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnston and Mr. Lawson of Walton, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Johnston.' Mrs, R, F. Garniss, Mac. Scott and Miss Olive Scott accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Neil B. MeEaehern,, Mount Forest, spent Sunday with their. cousins, Mr, and Mrs. William Hogg and family, near Seaforth. 'Mr, and Mrs. Anson Thornton and family of Gorrie, were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. George Thornton. Miss Lillian Garniss has returned to Detroit after a two months visit with relatives. Her sister Mrs, J. j. Sellers accompanied her as far as London. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robertson and family called on old friends in and. around Belgrave last week. 5. C. Higgins received word of the death of his brother-in-law,- James Fleming, at London. Barry Harris has returned to Mount Forrest after spending the summer with his uncle, Carl Johnston. by the treasurer's of the two groups, which hold monthly meetings when the ladies engage in quilting and sew- ing. During the business session plans were completed for the bazaar to be held in the community hall on Oct. 10th. Mrs. McEwen closed the meet- ing with prayer. Tea was served by members of the Morris group and a social time en- Plan Thank-offering Meeting The monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held in the Sunday School room on