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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-01-09, Page 3COULD YOU BE YOUR OWN EXECUTOR ? IF that were possible, you could be sure that your plans for your estate were carried out in sect/Mance with your wishes, By naming The Sterling Trusts Corporation as your executor and planning with their assistance, you can make certain that your wishes will be faithfully and efficiently carried, out in a friendly spirit which may mean much to the benefieiariee. Let's talk it over: without obligation, THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 1 36 yeare In qualms harvest and ordered country- wide bread rationing effective January 18th. The Governnient also drafted a plea to the International Wheat Control Board for larger imports from the Un- ited States, U. S. Forces Quitting Iceland Stockholm,--Louis G, Dreyfus, Jr,, United States minister to Sweden, said the United States has dropped its re- quest for bases in Iceland, and that all American troops should be out of Ice- land within six months under terms of an agreement reached last October. He made the statement at a press conference after presenting his cred.. entials to King Gustaf. Grisly Stories Told, At Trial •Tokyo,-Grisly testimony about mu- tilations, vivisection, beheading and cannibalism, by Japanese in the South- west Pacific was presented to the in- tcrnational war crimes tribunal, The testimony was presented to show that Japanese disregard of the rules of warfare and excesses by indiv- idual soldiers were condoned by higher officers, Conductor Kills Train Disturber Muskogee Okla.,-Oscar Gill, 24, who police said went through a train abusing passengers as it sped through Eastern Oklahoma, was ,shot and kill- ed after an attack on the train conduc- tor, Police said the conductor, Walter Prunkard, fired a shot from a 39-cali- bre pistol, "in self-defence." Higher Prices To Hog Producers Ottawa,--Higher returns for Canad- iatil Pork producers in 1947 and 1948 were assured. in an announcement by Agriculture Minister Gardiner that the United Kingdom contract bacon price is being raised $4.00 per 100 pounds and that the domestic price is being adjusted. At the same time the minister told a press conference that ceiling prices in relation to subsidies on milk going in- to butter and cheese would be review- ed before April 30 but there would be no change at present on maximum prices of butter, cheese and concentra- ted milk. Minister Says Only 40,000 Of Million Not Now Employed Ottawa,-Indications are 'that 95 per cent of the roughly 1,000,000 Can- adians who served in the forces in the Second World War have found peace- time occupations. Veterans Minister Mackenzie said. In a review of the year 1946 which saw the tasks of his department swell to their peak, he estimated that possi- bly 40,000 veterans were unemployed, although out-of-work 'benefits at the end of December were being paid to fewer than 20,000. Tax Refund Date Might Be Advanced Ottawa,-Finance Department sour- ces said there was a possibility Canad- ian taxpayers would receive a part of the refundable portion of personal in- come taxes collected during the war years before the repayment date in 1948. Repayment date for the refundable portion which totals $263,741,000, is fixed under the law for a year from April, 1947. The government, how- ever, has power to advance this date, should conditions warrant. Officials said that if production and consumption of consumer goods level- led off and signs of deflation appeared it was pcissible repayment Would be Thursday, January 9th, 1947 PAGE THREE THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Effunaimimminimioniiimuismurisimillillir • • • • • • •• • • • a a • • ary, .$100:00, B. of H. $5,00, Jurors, $3, I Postage, $2.00, .sideroad re ^MoPlier- son, $3.00; I. V, Fischer, $76.00, salary, .,$75.00, phones $1,00; P. J. King, $75,- 60, salary $75,00, refund Fed. of Agric., .cents; B. A. Powell, $75.15, salary $75,00, phone 15, cents; L. a Bryce, $$5,00, salary $75,00, to Toronto re Bull Dozer, $10.00; H, Moffat, $5.00, B. of .H,; W, cruikshanh, $119,50, balance salary $110,00, postage Stationery, $7.50; W. R.. -Cruikshank, $287.52, ,salary $100,00, B. of H., $10,00, ':jurors, $7.00, Postage, $5,00, O.A.P., $43.60,. telephone 37 contS, re- vising yotefs' Lists, $121.36-; H. Crawford, Hon, 'Treas.„ $100,00, grant Christmas Seals; A. H. Erskine,. $75,00, payment Arrears of Taxes; John $2,00 dog tax refund for 1945; Wm. J. Elliott, $11,16, error • taxes; Wingliani Hospital, Grant, $500.00; Wingharn Legion, Grant, $1000.00; Hy. Galbraith,. $5.00 killing dog, found worrying poultry, The Cleanest Way to Better Milking with a Oran Easy Milker W. IL Smith Phone 138 Wingham r Specializing in Cemetery Work Only BOX 373-'PHONE 450 Wm. Brownlie ROAD EX. 3gNDITURES' • Boyd Marshall, $4.00; 3, Miller, $2; R. Henning, $6,; G. Glousher, $5,05; Wm. Mundell, $7,50; J, Greenaway, $4; H. Moffatt, $5,00; W. Hogg, $5,60; M. Marshall, $2,; Wm. Miller, $59.20; .W. Willetts, $16.00; J. Morrison, $17.70; 3. Wright, $4,00; R. Smith, $4.00; J. T. Wylie, $33.60; Wroxeter Telephone Co., $2,40; W. King,. $24.25; Town- ship of Howick, $56.80; W. Woods, $10,09; J. Elliott, $21.10; A. D. Smith, $6.00. Council will meet on Monday, Jan- uary 13th. W. H. Woods, W. R. Cruikshank .Reeve BELGRAVE Miss Mary Wheeler, Toronto, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler. Miss Laura McBurney spent a few days with friends in London. Miss Verna Johnston of London, spent New Year's with Miss Nora VanCamp. Mr. Ted Oxley, London, visited with rif Mr. and Mrs. Torn Smith. 121 Inscriptions Repairing Sandblasting Memorials 25 years experience ' WINGHAM - ONT. Orders should be placed as soon as• possible The Latest in Portable Sandblast Equipment .11111111•111UMNNil WORLD WIDE NEWS 'N CONDENSED FORM Bread Rationing Ordered In Eire Dublin,-Eire, looked upon through- out the war by hungry Europeans as a land of plenty, bowed to a poor wheat L made earlier. 1110101.1••••••••• Clerk. Maple Lawn Poultry Farm & Hatchery WALTON - ONT. ONT. WINGHAM, • • _ ERVICEE: Phone 114 Robin E. Campbell R.O.P. Sired S.C. White Leghorns Barred Rocks Light Sussex Rhode Island Reds Day-old Chicks available weekly after Feb. 10th. Started Pullets 4-6 weeks. We are working on a Flock Im- provement plan and have purch- ased R.O.P. Cockerels from one of the best R.O.P. Breeders. All birds mated and blood-tested are of the large type Leghorn. We operate under: Dominion Gov't. R.O.P. Ont. Accredited Flock, Hatchery Approval Policy 100% Blood Tested Orders received before Feb. 10th at last years prices. New price' list on request. Phone Harold France Brussels 90r5 Prop. n 111 ilainnionnEnuissnonninon namennamminninnii n A euchre and dance was held in the Forester's Hall on Friday evening with a very good attendance. Mrs. Jas. Coultes and James Leitch being the winners at cards. The annual meeting of the Ladies Guild was held at the home of Mrs. A. Perdue on Friday, January 3rd. The President, Mrs. Wade was in charge and opened the meeting' with a hymn and prayer. The Scripture reading was taken by Mrs, Neil ivIcCrae. Re- ports on the year's work were received from the secretary and treasurer and showed a very successful year. Owing to the smallest attendance the 'election of officers was left off until the next meeting, It was decided to have a quilting at the next meeting which is to be held at the home of Mrs. Wade. The meeting was closed with prayer. There will be a prayer meeting in the Anglican Church on Wednesday evening, January 8th,, at 7.30 p.m, At &30 of the same evening the annual Vestry meeting will be held in the church. Crimes In Toronto Decrease in 1946 Toronto,-A scant two hours after armed masked men fled with a $5,000 cash payroll of the Ontario Silknit Company, Toronto's Chief Constable John Chisholm in his annual statement said this city had a marked decrease in major crimes during 1946. Including the payroll holdup, he said there had been 161 robberies during 1946, compared with 229 in 1945. Num- ber of shopbreakings were 462 as ag- ainst '726, while housebreakings were 279, compaired to 726 the previous year. 'Only 1584 cars were stolen as com- pared to 2,394 for 1945. Three murders and five manslaugh- ters were marked up for the 12-month period. In 1945 there were six mut- /[ders and five' manslaughterS. No Decision Yet Reached To Increase Sugar Quota Ottawa,-Prices Board officials said it has not yet been possible to make plans for Canada's sugar rationing through 1947. They were commenting on a state- ment by H, J. Hobbins, former deputy sugar controller,,...who said at Halifax there would be progressive increases in the ration during the year. No decision to increase the sugar quota has been reached here, officials said, declaring the picture will depend on this year's world crop. Canada, the United States and Britain pool their purchases and allowocate sugar on a common per capita basis. At present Canadians are using 72 pounds per person per year, about half of which goes into industrial produc-' tion, TURNBEIIRY COUNCIL N a a a N iii SAFE-T-GLO • a. ROOM HEATERS u a um N . 1111▪ wS Peeecki 7E1 ni Yd P i I 2e7d.171 III N Selling Complete MI II II IN is $.::. • :::::.4--1:,,ri -0, *WM: irommi,a. 1111 N a al MI ' :''-e-,,v. a • ',475-'''' .P *4 ' a 1 N ,- p40"iinvist MODERNHOT N ND pOOP W • eW~R PLATE • • • • Do'D --: • - • N A fortunate, fast-roinute "buy" en- ' ii , ables us to offer these quality hot Ill ..; ..k. ;:;..AOft watt element, 7%" diameter. finished Plates at a most attractive price. 600- 2.65 al 1 N • •! 1 Pearl-my mate) • DRY CELL BATTERIES III . For Home and Portable Radios, N I 21 Bells, etc. FLASH- LIGHTS ,c,,,,, „t), MI m NI Ill m 111 '" SAVE SAFELY ! Always an • Acceptable ,%,....... L ,,,:".;;;J• a .. ili Ilil MI DOOR CHIMES Lift ,.....,,... - l'zrff.' 111 MI TUBULAR standard OOR OHMS. III im OdothereranindodsienlsglietfoLb.ack 1.79, door 3.3 $ • A COMPLETEESSTIGONCSK N A . Operate on transformer or III 441 MODERNiFROE 0 0 MS batteries. Length 11". Pleasing musi- 111 il cal double chime for front 10.50 III 790 1.25 1.79 2.711 1111 111 111 N U a a a IN MI MI MI Nil W IN 111 111 II II mi le al a is a ai le IIIII MI El III P. Durst, revising oters' List, $92.50; Percy Ashton, attending Court of Re- vision, (Voters' List), $5.50; P. Durst, Clerk's Fees Federation of Agricult- ure, $30.75; Treasurer Fed. Agricult- ure Levy on Membership Fees, $497.- 52; Rev. Nimm,o, grant'for services un- veiling Honour Roll, $5,00; Total, $1.886.57, . - • Moved by Parrish and Strong that' we do now adjourn. Carried, P. L. Durst, Clerk. John Winter, Reeve. HOWICK COUNCIL First Class arch Repairs For ThPesent Watches Only George Williams JOHN ST Next to Masonic Hall of Health, $40.00; G. A. Wearring, sal- ary as Relief Officer, $42.00; G. A. Wearying, salary as Treasurer, $830.00, ink, 85 cents, $330.85; 3. A. Winter, member Board cif Health, $6.00; J, Winter, trip to Clinton, $5.00; J. Win- ter, fees and mileage, $139.00; A. Mun- ro, grant as :School Trustee, $36.00; Morley McMichael, , grant as,,Sehool- Trustee, $35.00; Fred Doubledee, grant as School Trustee, $35.00; Clark Ren- wick, grant as School Trustee, $35.00; Cloyne Michel, grant as School Trus- tee, $35.00; Gordon Hargrave, grant as School Trustee, $35.00; George Ash- ton, grant as School Trustee, $35.00, Geo. Galbraith, grant as School Trus- tee, $35.00; E. Kaufman, grant as School Trustee, $35.00; Ira Schaefer, grant as School Trustee, $35.00; P, Durst, part salary, $50.00; E. Downey, salary, caretaker, Gorrie Hall, $17.50; P. Durst, M. A., and O.A.P., $21.00; Wm. Whitfield, replacing bulbs in Gor. rte shed, $1.20; James Douglas, salary as livestock valuator, $50,00; Wing- ham Advance-Times, advertising, $12.- 75; M. D. Irvin, wreath Armistice Day, $6.00; R. W. N. Wade, Insurance for Tax Collector for Burglary, $15.00; The Council met in the Clerk's Of- fice, December 18th., according to ad- journment, the Reeve, John Winter in the chair. All members present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and on motion of Zurbrigg and Gowdy, the minutes were adopted as read, Carried, • Moved by Gowdy and Strong that this Council authorize the Clerk to call for Tenders for the cleaning out and repair of the Cathers Drain, same to be in the hands of the Clerk by 12 o'clock noon, January 10th., 1947, low- est or any tender not necessarily ac- cepted. Carried. Moved by Strong and 'Parrish that this Council authorize the Clerk to call for Tenders for construction of bridge on Day Drain in the village of Gotrie, plans and specifications can be secured from Road Superintendent, Tenders to be in ate hands of the Clerk by 12 o'clock noon, January 10th., 1947. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, Carried. Moved by Zurbrigg and Parrish that we give Rev. Nimmo $5.00 for his services for unveiling of Honour Roll, Carried. Moved by Parrish and Gowdy that John Brown be appointed to the Ford- wick Cemetery Board to replace 3, Rogers, and that By-Law No. 6 of the Township of Howick for the year 1938 be amended accordingly. Carried, Moved by Gowdy and Parrish that we call for tenders for renting and operating the Wroxeter Rink tfor the. season of 1946-47, tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by noon, Saturday, December 21st, Renter to pay the cost of lighting. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Carried , Moved by Zurbrigg and Strong that the time for the return of the Col. lector's Roll be extended to the Janu- ary meeting. Carried, Moved by Parrish and Gowdy that the road account's as approved be paid. Carr. ied, Moved by Zurbrigg and Gowdy that the following accounts be paid, Car. tied. Charles Kitchen, refund dog tax, $2; Wel& Weir, refund dog tax, $2:00; Win, McDonald, refund dog tax, $2,00; Harold Fare, refund dog tax, $2,00; Milford Nash, refund dog tax, $2.00; John Strong, lambs killed by dogs, $24,00; Mut. „Strong, sheep, 'kilted by clogs, $15,00; De. L. Whitely, M.0, H., $160.00; p. Dittst, secretary Beard DO INION CHINCHILLA RANCHERS LTD. Invites The Interested Public To See GENUINE SOUTH AMERICAN CHINCHILLAS now on exhibit at the HURON and BRUCE CHINCHILLA RANCH wINGHAIVI ...the only food for him, and millions like him, in 'war ravaged China The minutes of Council meeting held in Bluevale on December 16th., 1946.' Members all present. Moved by Powell and Bryce that the minutes of last meeting and nomination mating be adopted as read. Carried. The following letters were received and read, Huron County Christmas Seal Com., Wingham; W. V. Roy, Londesboro; Huron County Plowing Match Corn., Clinton; P. M. Eagleson, Orangeville, R. J. Lovell, Toronto; A: H. Erskine, Goderich; Dept. of Municipal Affairs, Toronto; D. Temash, Toronto; J. C. Higgins, Bluevale, J. T. Wylie, Wing- ham. Moved by King and Bryce that we give a grant to Huron County Christ- mas Seal Committee of $100,00. Car- ried, Moved 'by Powell and King that we hold nomination meeting on Mon- the 30th of December, 1946, in 'Com- munity Hall, Bluevale, from 8 to 0 o'clock, in the evening, for nomination of School Trustee, Carried. Moved by Powell and Bryce that we accept the resignation with regret of Mr, J. T. Wylie. as Road Superin- tendent. Carried. Moved by Fischer and Powell that we ask for sealed tenders for Assess- sor for Township of Turnberry at $50.00 per year to complete the Asses- sment Roll of 1947. For full in- formation re duties see Clerk. Ten- ders to be in hands of Clerk on Mon- day, 30th., of December, 1946, at 1 p, In, Carried. Moved by Fischer and King that we ask for Sealed Tenders for Road Supt., for Township of Turnberry, at 75 cents per hour, he to furnish his own con- veyance, Tenders to be hands of the Clerk on Monday, December 30th., 1946, at 1 p.m. Carried. Moved by King and Bryce that we extend a vote of thanks to Town of Wingham, for use of their Council Chambers, during the past year. Car- ried. The following accounts were paid: W. Jack Willetts, $5.00, Special Prize for Township at International Plow- ing Match; A. T-1, Erskine, $7.85, fees arrears taxes, 1946; Ross King, 70c, refund Federation of Agriculture tax; Wm. Breckenridge, $2:00, refund dog tax; J. Mason & Son, $1.75 account; Wingham Advance-Times, $45.17, at.; County of Huron, $9695.56 County Rate; Prov. Treasurer:) $5.48, Insulin; J, C. Higgins, $8.00 Court Revision, Voters' List, $5,00, Jurors, $3.00; Bros. sels Telephone, $146:17; hones 1946; Alex Corrigan, Treas., $6029.44,.School Area Rate; West Howick School Area, $566.42, School Area, No, 13, 14, 16; Culrbss School Area, $254.78, School Area, No. 12; Thos. Wheeler, $40,00, Weed Inspector; Geo. L. l)ay, $120.00, Sal, $116,00, Postage, $5,00, F605 Ar- teat' Tastes, 1945, $41,00; )24 W, A, Mt, Ribbon, $100.00, M.O.IL; I. J. Wright, Grant, $50.00; A, D. Smith, Grant, $46;60;, Jas. Walpole, Grant, $40.00; E. Johnston, Grant, $40,641'W,'Wilt. itts, Grant, $40.00; W.-11., Woods, sat. `Phis old peasant, his farm devastated by the Japanese, is too weak to work. His diet for months has been grass and roofs. Of China's people, 83 per cent. ate fartne.ri. Mile lions are in urgent need of food, Clothes, Medical supplies. UNRAA's work) ending; voluntary agencies must carry on. Canada must do her share. Will YOU help? China, a good neighbor and customer, Will not forget. 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