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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-08-11, Page 7A. H. NAVIN 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 1203 HARRY FRYFOGLE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service Phones: Day 109W. Night 1093. W. A. CRAWFORD, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 150 Wingham J. W. BUSIIFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block. Wingluun FREDERICK A. PARKER OSTEOPATH Offices: Centre St., Wingham Osteopathic and Metric Treat- ments, Foot Technique. Phone 272. Wingham. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone .19 Barrister, Solicitor,' Notary, Etc. Bonds, Investments & Mortgages Wingham Ontario fp DR. W. M. CONNELL J. A. FOX Chiropractor and Drugless Therapist. RADIONIC EQUIPMENT COMPLETE HEALTH SERVICE Phone 191. DONALD B. BLUE Experienced Auctioneer Licensed for Counties of HURON & BRUCE All Sales Capably, Handled Phone 49., Itipleyo Ontario K. M. MaciENNAN Veterinary Surgeon Office St. Opposite and South of the United Church. PHONE 196 'Wingham,Ontario WROXETER Mr. and Mrs.. Inglis Sanderson, of 'Guelph, were Saturday guests of Mrs. prank Sanderson. Mrs. NI. I. Durst accompanied her parents to Markdale for the week-end. Dr. Frank Allen, Boston, is visiting ibis parents, Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Allen. •••••••••.....1•••••••fr•MOW. One spraying with BERLOU Mothproof protects clothing, furs, blankets, rugs, furniture for 5 years, or BERLOU pays for the damage. BER- LOU gives sure, low-cost moth-protection only 25 cents per year for fur coat! Not affected by dry cleaning. McAvoy's Drug Store 'Phone 18 Wingham, Ont. mind 19,4* he /44), onv Dower aw TODAY, many more Long Distance calls are being put through than our facilities were originally designed to handle. Until our current construction program is con. pleted, the operator will at times be slow in answering ii . often be unable to put your Long Distance call through while you hold the line. But you may be glare she will call you back as soon as she can. She will always be grateful for your patience and ., understanding. 3..The shipments will include 160,- 000,000 bushels in 1946-47, 160,000,000 in 1947-48, 140,000,000 in 1948-49 and 14,000,000 in 1949-50. 4. British may sell or dispose of the wheat and flour purchased under the agreement "in whatsoever manner the United Kingdom may deem both in re- g-are to destinantion and price." 5. Terms and conditions of the con- tract will be subject to any modifica- tion or amendment which may be nec- essary to bring it into conformity with any international arrangements later concluded to which both governments are parties." 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What better way to start the day than with these laugh-provoking features? j1, : \ itilkt _ 0/91-46.1W l'huradaY, August ilth, 1,940 411111111011•IMOMM THE WI1TGUAM ADVANCE-TIME$ PAGE snvEN They have for their guest this week Miss Norma, 13randon of Toronto, Mrs. R, Stocks, Mr, and Mrs. Hers . man Depew, Mr, and 'Mrs. 'Norman Brandon, all of Toronto, were week- end guests of Mr, and Mrs, Harvey Timm, Rev, Mr. Jennings of Morpeth, has joined Mrs. Jennings at the home of .her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Law- rence for a few holidays, Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Atkinson, of Peterboro, also Mr. Wm, Atkinson spent the past weeR with their mother,- Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs, Wm. S. Ikfc- Kereher, Mrs. Thos, Atkinson arrived last week from her home in Ayr, Scot- land, jt Sunday gitests ofsMr, and Mrs, D, S, IMcNaughton were Mr, and Mrs. Jim Mowat and daughters, Joan Caro- line and Mary Ellen, also Mrs, I. J. Gamble and Mrs. John Gamble. The Howick Lions in conjunction with the Town citizens and Township council are making an 'effort towards cleaning up and levelling Wroxeter Town Park. It is their hope that by so doing more use can be made of the grounds which are so well situated and haVe a fine grove of trees. It is sev- eral years since the park has been made use of. Addie Jacques is at work with the bulldozer. It is hoped to have it in shape for the evening of the 8th, when the Lions will stage their annual frolic, they are bringing to the village two outstanding soft ball teams, The Clifford Swing Skirts and Brussels Girls' Team. Frank Kemp of Listowel will umpire the game. St. James Guild The Ladies Guild of St. James Ang- lican Church will hold their August meeting at Mrs. H. I, Durst's, August 13th., at 2.30 p.m. rl Business and Professional Directory Hot pavement is a sworn enemy of your tires. Let us be your ally with our Goodyear factory - approved tire-saving methods and materials. Repair- ing or vulcanizing applied in time saves a lot of unnecessary, expensive trouble. 'RS & VULCANIZING YOUR GOOD YEA DEALER Bert Armstrong Telephone 181 Wingham ORDER YOUR FERTILIZER NO PLACE YOUR ORDER EARLY SO THAT IT MAY BE DELIVERED OFF CAR ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF AUGUST Belgrave Co-Operative Association 'Phones: Wingham 644 r 13 Brussels: 72 - 4 Mr. and Mrs. Glossup of Huntsville, are visiting friends in the district. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Davis of Winni- peg, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dane. Miss Pheobe Ross of Toronto, is vis- iting tier cousin, Mrs. J. J. Allen. Misses Margaret, Jean and Marjorie Moffat are holidaying at Goderich. WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company ' Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holder's for over a century, Head Office — Toronto H. C. MacLean Insurance Agency Wingham COST SO LITTLE A Good Investment When inserted in the columns of Wild0HAltil ADVANCE-TIMES PLASTER pial!teEr PreApailr! pIrNoinGwy and neatly done, A. French & Son Plastering Contractors Box 23 - 'Phone 187 Wingham Ont. ESTIMATES FREE Specialists. in Cornice Work and Decorative Plastering holding the lucky tiaet, when the draw was made by Mrs. Tommy At- kinson, a bride from Ayr, Scotland, who had arrived at Montreal by plane last week. Mrs. McKenney very gen- erously donated the prize to the W. 1., for a later date. Swings and a Teeter delighted the children. Following is a list of prize winners, Races: pre school boys, Paul Higgins, Wm. Higgins, David Sanderson; 6 to 10 years,Murray Montgomery, Larry Durst, James Sanderson; 8 to 10, Stuart Copeland, Win,' Gibson, Lyle Reidt; 3 Legged Race, Wm. Hart;. Jimmie Allen; Wheelbarrow Race, 9-12, Wm. Gibson, Stuart Copeland; Spot Race: Bert Pocoloki; Hopping: 8.12, Wm. Hart, Wm. Gibson, Stuart Copeland; Shoe Scramble, Wm. Gibson, Harold Ham- ilton, Lyle hart; Soda B. & Whistle Race, Lyle Hart, Harold Townsend, Don Gibson; Slow Bike Race, Lyle Hart; pr6 school Girls Race, Bernice Grainger, Ann Douglas; 6 to 8, Mar- jorie Tinun, Grace Paulin, Shirley Reich; 8 to 10, Marilyn Paulin, Carol May Donna Copeland; 3 Legged Race, Donna Copeland, Marilyn Paulin; 2 Team Relay, Marilyn Paulin, Carol May; Sport Race, Alma McMichael; Girl's Hopping Race, Marilyn Paulin; 9.12 Evelyn Anger; 6 Team Race, Myrtle Cathers, Margaret Moffat,. Ag- nes W earring, Margaret Wearring, Jessie MacDonald, Pauline Merklcy; Shoe Kick, Girls, Margaret ,Moffat, Mrs. Harvey Copeland, Myrtle Cath- ers, Ladies Soda B. and Whistle Race, Mrs. Vern MacDonald, Mrs. Andrew Polonki; ±'ail Driving Contest, Mrs. Stuart Higgins; Lucky Cup, Mary Copelannd;%Miss Wroxeter, (Ml's. Jas. Douglas); Guesser, Mrs. H. Hamilton; Adult Broadcasting, .Mrs. Andrew Pol- ohiki; Shoe KiSing, Mrs, Harvey Timm; Lady with . Largest Family on Grounds, Mrs, Teddy Smith]; Broom Race, Rev, Mr, Jennings .and William Ross; Pre School Song,. Ann Douglas; Slow Couple Race, Lyle Hart, Mrs. .Hart, d Rev. Mr. Jennings an Mrs. ..tames Sanderson; Horse Shoe Pitching, Phil Durst, Wm, Mines, Toni Ritehie, J. H. Allen; Oldest Lady, Mrs, David Sanderson; Young- est Baby, Joyce 1.1eirripel; „Man who does all the Shopping, Mr. Harry Ed- Wards; Birthday 'nearest August 1st., Gilberta Howse; Ladies Nicest Smile, Mrs. MacNaughton, Pauline Merkley, Evelyn Anger; Imitation of a .Rlittinba, Harry Edwards. and Mary Edwards; Boy with most Freckles, Wtn. ;Hatt Girl with most Freckles,. Mrs, Harry Edwards, Vattlinic Mcrkley, Marie McMichael; 6.8, Marilyn P a it l i iy Donna Maclean, Carol May, Kay Smith; Boy or Girl With Uglilst Voce, .Mary Edwards,.Marpjorie Grace Pattlin, Stuart Copeland; Coih Naming, Gilbert Ilowse; Packward Itace; Agnes \Warring. Following the pro- gramme refreshments were served, at 7 o'clock a Soft Ball game of local teams was enjoyed. A 'special treat was given to the players at the finish of tire game, Mrs. MeKenney, presi- dent of the ', I. donated a Water- Melon. This is the first Community Picnic sponsored by the local W. I. and front comments heard on every side it was a real success. Members are deeply appreciative to all who help- ed • in any way, and to the Howick Lions for the loan of the tables and benches. Miss M. Wray of Toronto, is visiting with her brother, Mr. Gordon Wray, Meahan Hudson At the Manse, Wroxeter, a lovely summer wedding was solenmizied at 8 o'clock on Saturrday evening when vows were exchanged between Donna Merle, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hudson, Denfield, and grand- daughter of Rev. J. L, and Mrs. Fos- ter, Wroxeter, and Jack Earle, only son of Mr. and Mrs, A. Meehan, Wroxeter, Given in marriage by her.father, the bride was lovely in a floor-length gown of embroidered net over satin, in white with high neck line and long sleeves. A coronet in white held her finger tip veil and she wore a necklace of pearls, and carried a cascade of American Beauty Roses. Her brides- maid, Miss Margaret Moffat, was in pale pink satin with gathered neck- line puff sleeves and full skirt. Her headdress and shoulder veil carried out the same color, and her flowers were lillies and roses in white and pink.' Mr. Garfield Gibson of Park- hill was groomsman. Rev. J. L, Fos- ter, grandfather. of the bride officiated. Miss Mary Meahan,, sister of the groom played the wedding music, and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Harold Hamilton, sang 'Because'. A reception followed, an attractive scheme of pink and white was carried out at the bride's table and throughout the rooms. Later Mr. and Mrs: J. E. Meehan left for a trip to the Georgian Bay going on to Detroit, the bride travelled in a white net dress over which she wore a shorty coat in lime green, with white accessories. On their return they will take up residence in London. INSTITUTE TO AWARD 20 SCHOLARSHIPS The Agricultural Institute of Can- ada announces that it will award twen- ty scholarships of $800 each in open competition for post graduate training during the University' Year 1946-47. The competition is open to both men and .women; to graduates in Agricul- ture and to holders of other degrees provided that the course taken afford- ed suitable preparation for graduate work leading to service in the field of Agriculture, In the case of candidates from faculties other than Agriculture, evidence must be presented of inten- tion to enter the agricultural field on completion of graduate training, The awards will be made to univer- sity graduates who are residents of Canada for additional study in the bio- logical and physical sciences; in social sciences, and in the field of Agricult- ural Extension. In making the awards, consideration will be awn to: (1) ac- aademie attainment; (2) experience; (3) need for workers in any particular field. Application forms may be obtained on request from the General Secretary, Agricultural Institute of Canada, 1005 Confederation Building, Ottawa. The filled-in application forms must be in the hands. of the Secretary by August 20, 1946, and should be accompanied by: (1) a transcript of University re- cord; (2) 'a summary of experience; (3) three letters of reference, one of which preferably should be from the head of the department of the institu- tion in which the applicant has stud- ied; (4) a recent photo or snapshot; (5) any other information, such as or- iginal reports, that might be helpful to the Scholarship Committee in . deter- mining the qualifications of the appli- cant. While no age limit has been set, age may, be a determining factor in making awards. FOUR YEAR WHEAT PACT ANNOUNCED A Merry-Go-Round and Ferris Wheel are added to the attractions at the Lions Frolic on Thursday night, Prizes are on display in Heimpels Butcher Shop. The Bingo prizes will be on display at local Red Cross Rooms all day Wednesday. Lucknow Kiltie Band will also be in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards and family, Thornhill, are holidaying with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards. House Damaged By Fire The timely arrival of men who were attending the W.I. picnic in the Town Park on Thursday afternoon was the means of saving the home of Miss Margaret Jardine from fire. Miss Jar- dine was attending the picnic. A guest at her home lit the coal oil stove in the back kitchen, it flared up, Miss McLaughlin ran for help but the fire made quite a headway. Mr. H. V. McKenney, on his way to the picnic saw the smoke and sounded the alarm, furniture was removed from down- stairs but when Wingham fire brigade arrived the fire was under control and soon extinguished. There was also considerable damage frbm smoke and water. Community Picnic A Success The Town Park in Wroxeter took on the Carnival spirit on Thursday afternoon when members Of the local Women's' Institute sponsored a Com- munity Picnic. Ideal weather prevail- ed and a good crowd attended, Ken Edgar was master of ceremonies and with his helpers carried out a fine programme of sports arranged by the Conveners, Mrs. J. J. Allen and Mrs. Wm. Hart. 'The Fish Pond" with Mrs. Wm. T. Maclean in charge was the most popular place for the child- ren, Miss Minnie Jeffray of Belmore, won the prize for the Bean guessing contest. Tickets were sold on a choc- olate set, Mrs. H. V. McKenney THE .006 ARE MERE • Price $1.55 For First Two Years, Minimum Of $1.25 and $1.00 Set For Last Two Years Of Contract A $1,000,000,000 wheat contract with the United Kingdom, covering a four- year period during which Britain will buy 600,000,000 bushels of Canadian wheat and flour at guaranteed prices, was announced in the Commons on Thursday by Trade Minister MacKin- non. Product of more than a month of negotation, the agreement becomes effective August 1st,, and contains these main features: 1. The price will be $1.55 a bushel for No. 1 Manitoba northern wheat, for the first two years with minimum prices of $1,25 and $1.00 a bushel for the third and fourth years, respective. ly. 2, In determining the price for the trap years 190.40 and 1940-50 the British. Government "wilt have regard to any indifference" between the prices paid under the' agreement ht. the 1046- 47 and 1947-48 crory years and the world prices for wheat is those years. Aar