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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-03-28, Page 3ELVIR • BORDULAC • GOVERNOR HABITANT ELDER • • • ELVIR DASTUR • • ' 'Phone ELgin 3834 TRANSFER AGENTS: Capitol Trust Co., Toronto, Ont. In common With ngPredncts of the farm, there will be an assured market fir all the eggs that can possibly be produced in. Canada this year. Users of CO-OP Mix Chick Starter and. CO-OP Kul Grow Mash have been enthusiastic over the results obtained this season. A trial will convince you that CO-OP Mix Lay Mash is just what is required to assure maxi- mum egg production. • Get your pullets off to the proper start by providing them with CO-OP hlix Lay Mash. It is the last word in scientifically wf balanced feed and your local CO-OP Mix mill has a fresh sup- ply on hand at all tunes. Belgrave Co-Op. Association The New Line of Strike NORTHWEST QUEBEC ELVIR IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET IN ON THE GROUND FLOOR Shares Now. Selling over Unlisted Markets Only 18.000 Shares left at 20c. Next option of 100,000 Shares is 25c *TWO PROPERTYS FOR ONE WRITE — PHONE — WIRE Elvir Gold Mines Ltd. 2255 YONGE STREET TORONTO - ONTARIO WORLD WIDE NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM PAGE THREZ LOANS rx T O FARM! E Rs ou may borrow from us on special terms, under the Farm Improvement Loans Act, for the purchase of agricul- tural implements, live stock, electrical appliances or a farm electric system, or for the installation of hydro power. Similar loans are also made for fencing, drainage, construction of and repairs to buildings, the modernization of the farm home and other farm improvements. Ask us for the details. 707 THE CANADIAN BANK OP COMMERCE Wingham Branch: R. R. Hobden, Manager MO, R. Thursday, March 28, 1946 THE WING HAM ADVANCE-TIMES mettmotionottliffinfmfmteut..' Aft Atomic Bomb Test Delayed Washington.—President Truman, announced a six week postponement of the atom bomb tests scheduled to start May 15, at Bikini Atoll, in the Pacific. He attributed the delay to a heavy run of congressional business which would 'prevent many congressmen who desire to witness the experiments from being there. • ymmwampat* Belgium Seeks Canadian Market Brussels,—ReciProcal trade arrange- ments between Belgium and Canada were ,forecast in informed financial eircles here, as this small war-battered European country moved toward an iimprovernent of her balance of trade, The Canadian Government has loan- ed Belgium $25,000,000 for purchases in ,Canada and, it is understood here, is willing to buy from Belgium certain products such as window glass. •*••••••••••••-•,,. Stalin's Words Reassure World London, — Generalissimo Stalin's statements to Eddy Gilmore, Associat- ed Press correspondent, expressing faith in the United Nations, were generally hailed as a hopeful' and en- couraging sign for world' peace, Although official &Jim-tient was scant in the various world capitals, diplomatic circles in London and other cities expressed the belief that the Rus- sian leader's declarations'had eased the prevailing world tension. $67,715 1W.1 'On Way To Ur S. Glasgow,—Pittedrie Upright, pri2O Shorthorn bull which fetched the world's record price of 14,160 guineas ($67,715) at a Sale in Perth Seotlaticl, recently boarded time Doaaldson cargo ship Norwegian here on its way to its purchaser in Missouri, Widows Of Lidice Would Try Gestapo Leader Prague,—The widows of Lidice, whose husbands were massacred by the Gestapo, made an effort to include one of their number among the peop- les' court judges who will try Karl Hermann Frank—the man accused of the major respOnsibility in the obliter- ation of the CzechoSlova.k coal min- ing village. The women appealed to the justice committee of Parliament. It is un- likely, however, that their request will be granted. WaIlw.ww.OWN0.6 Ottawa Completes Studebaker Deal Hamilton,—Signing of an order-in- council which completes the sale of one of the Dominion's largest war plants to the Studebaker Corporation of Canada was announced by D. C. Gaskin Company, vice-president and general manager. Mr. IGaskin said pro- duction equipment would he installed in the plant ae, quickly as possible and operations would start within a few months, The plant was erected by the Government in 1040 for the mann- factUre of anti-aircraft guns. Want Switierland To Hand Over German Assets Worth Millions Washington, Representatives of Britain, the United States,' and France resume their efforts to persuade neut.. ral Switzerland to hand over German assets Worth ItUridreds of millions of dollars. The Allies are eager to get the hold ings for two reasotte: To make certain Germany cannot use them to finance future rearma- ment; And to use them as reparations for countries which paid heavily for their decision to resist Axis aggression, Liquor Permits Show Increase Of 900,000 Toronto,t—Number of persons hold- ing liquor permits in Ontario jumped from 629,637 in April, 1944, to 1.637,- 479, in March last year, according to a report tabled in the legislature by the Ontario Liquor Control Board. It is estimated 'unofficially that about one and three quarter millions of Ontario people at present hold permits, Churchill and Party Sail For Southampton New York,—Winston Churchill's 66-day visit to the United States end- ed as the former British Prime Mini- ster sailed for Southampton aboard the Queen Mary. Mr. Churchill and his party boarded the liner along with 1,180 British mil- itary passengers and 551 civilians, in- chiding the Duke of Marlborough, Prince •George and Princess Maria of Greece, the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland and the Duchess of West- minster. Priority For Veterans Is Now Effective Ottawa,—Priority in building mater- ials for veterans' homes, announced by Reconstruction Minister Howe in the Commons last Wednesday is im- mediately 'effective. A new building materials priority order is intended to channel building materials still in critically short sup- ply into Government-approved low- cost housing projects such as those undertaken by Wartime Housing Ltd., and under the Veterans' Land Act. U. S. Outlay On Liquor Sets New High Record Washington,—Americans spent -a record high $7,800,000,000 on alcoholic drinks last year — an average of about $58 for every man, woman and child in the country. Taxes, also at a record high, soaked up $3,000,000,000 of this outlay for liquors, beer and wines. Spend $4,150,000 On Rural Hydro Toronto,—An expenditure of $4150,- 000 by the Ontario Government as half the cost of extension of rural hydro lines this year was announced by Pro- vincial Secretary Frost in his budget address in the Ontario Legislature. Predicting that some 22,760 new hy- dro services would be installed this year-7,250 through new line 'exten- sions of some 2,058. miles and 15,500 additional customers on existing lines —Mr. Frost said: "Agriculture is Ont- ario's largest industry. It's improve- ment and expansion is sound and nec- sure stops. The new Goodyear notate Mb ...the find rib head the Made. essary," In 1044, 400 miles of new primary lines were built giving service to 10,000 new customers, In 1945' eon- struction amounted to 1,073 miles of line and consumers were increased by 11,420, 'Surplus Army Jeeps Soon To Be On, Sale Ottawa, =A, limited 'number of sur- plus Army jeeps will appear on the market shortly. War Assets ,Corpor- ation announced., They will be obtain- able only .through automobile dealers. A statement said. the number avail- able "will fall far short of the popular demand, judging by the thousands of inquiries that have poured in ever since War Assets Coroporation started oper- ations." Dealers will recondition the vehicles and sell them under prices fixed by the Prices Board and distribution ar- rangements approved by the Motor Vehicle Controller And the Prices Board. Food Poisoning At Legion Auxiliary Session Vancouver,—The number of women taken to the hospital here suffering from a mild form of'food poisoning had mounted to 25 but physicians report that none is in danger, The morning business session of the women's Auxiliary, Canadian Legion, B.C., Command, had just begun in Canadian Legion Hall Tuesday last, when women began to collapse in all sections of the hall. All available ambulances were rush- ed to the scene, and olice and private cars joined in the parade to the hospi- tal. BLUEVALE Induction Friday, April 5th At the morning service in the United Church, Rev. S. J. Bridgette spoke from the text, "This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased", a vocal number was sung by Shirley Seiling, Mary Darling, Katharine Seiling and Delores Hamilton. Mr. J. M. Pollock of Vancouver, and at present attending-Knox College Toronto, conducted the service at the Knox Presbyterian Church and at Bel- more. Announcement was made that the induction of Rev. Leland. Jorgen- sen of Port Dalhousie, into the pastor- ate of Bluevale and Belmore congre- gations would be held on Friday even- ing,, April 5th. 52nd. Wedding Anniversary On Thursday, March 21st., Mr. and Mrs. James B. Kearney celebrated the 52nd. anniversary of their marriage. The day was spent quietly at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith. In January, Mr. and Mrs. Kearney suffered a se- vere attack of influenza and pneum- onia. They have made a good recov- ery and are both enjoying their usual health again. Play Was Enjoyed The Ladles' Aid Society of Knox Presbyterian Church sponsored the presentation of the comedy, "The Ready Made Family" by a, group of young people from the Wroxeter Un- ited Church, The play was quite hum- orous throughout, it was well enacted and enjoyed by a full house. Between acts, Miss Sawtell supplied piano music, Mips Wearring played the saxo- phone and Mrs. Hamilton contributed vocal numbers, The play was directed by Mrs. William Wright and 5. A, Wearring. At the close of the enter- tainment members of the Society ser- ved refreshments to the cast. A. D. Smith and Councillor John Fischer attended the meeting for the discussion of High School Areas in the Wingham Council Chambers and A. D. Smith attended a meeting of the Trustees of the Turnberry Township School 'Area at Wingham last Thurs, day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harris and two sons of Holstein, spent the week- end with. Mr, and Mrs. Edward John- ston. Mrs. Lillow spent a few days at Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. 3, M. Lil- low. Mrs. Andrew Lamont, Grey Town- ship. and Mrs. Stevenson of Brussels, visited with Mrs. P. S. McEwen. Misses Ethel and Florence Beattie, Seaforth, were recent visitors with their cousin, Miss Olive Scott, Miss Dorothy Aitken of the Public School teaching staff, Goderich, spent the week-end with her aunt, Miss Duff. Miss Priscilla Mann, Listowel, was a week-end visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mann. Mr, and Mrs. W. N. McTaggart and son, Scott, Goderich, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turvey. ST. HELENS Mrs. Fred McQuillin and her moth- er, Mrs. John Miller, of Lucknow, were week-end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. John Sparks, London, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Miller, Dorchester. Mr. F. J. Todd who is attending the annual meeting of the Canadaian Ab- erdeen-Angus Association at Calgary, was honoured by being elected presi- dent of that association. Hydro was turned on at the homes of Harvey Webb and Gordon Mc- Pherson last week. Mr. Murray Taylor who is relieving as manager of the Dominion Store at Wingham, was a week-end visitor at his home here. The. April meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the community hall on Thursday afternoon, April 4. at 2.30 p.m. Roll Call, Paying of Fees. Subject, Home Economics is in charge of Mrs. Harold Gaunt. Program com- mittee, Mrs. A. Gaunt, Mrs. G. Mc- Pherson. Hostesses, Mrs. McKenzie Webb and Mrs. H. Gaunt. A very successful progressive euchre party and dance was held in the com- munity hall on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Women's Institute. Prizes for high scores were won by Miss Isabel Miller for the ladies and Allan Miller for the gents. Consola- tion prizes went to Margaret McPher- son and Fred McQuillin. Music for the dance was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor, Miss Doris Tay- lor, Mr. George Stuart and. 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