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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-11-06, Page 3SPECIAL LOW RAIL. FARES TO Royal Agricultural Winter Fair TORONT3 Nov.18-26 FARE and ONE THIRD For the Round Trip (Plus Tax Good Going-Nov. 17th to 19th in-elusive Return-Leave Toronto not later tlian midnight, Nov. 27th Full information from any Agent, swim MERCURY 114.. . 0. r Thursday, November 0,1947: THE WINOBAU ADVANCE,TIMES "110000010114.4011.011.101MMIMMI 7i • C11178101', Plymouth Cars and Fargo Trucks Edwards Motor Sales ' SALES and SERVICE We have the latest tools for Telephone-Days 417. • REMINISC1Nfi 40b. Otatort AND LINCOLN DIVISION Won Oo IRE FOlits THEATRE. One full how Sunday afternoon.-LternInton Network year should be nearly or .quite 000 more than it is this year, we have a good town; indeed; there is no better of its size; Wingham is growing sub- stantially, and there is no need for pessimism, Wingham is all right,, though perhaps, in the meantime some of us have to "scratch gravel" for the 29 mills, We have prosperous factor., ies, a good Town Hall, two excellent water' powers, an efficient system .,of fire proteetion, an electric light plant, the best of educational facilities in good Public •School and High School, besides nearly 20 Miles of granolithic sidewalk. Who would go back to the conditions of fifteen years ago? While other towns are dead, or stationary, Wingham is growing substantially, Don't "knock" the town. Be optimis- Look on the .bright side. (Ed. note More food for thought.) - Local Items-This is the way one of our exchanges puts it:-The country is just now scoured by enthusiastic hunters, with $10 clogs and $50, guns, who shoot away $1 worth, of ammtini- tion, wear out worth of clothes, and: spend $2 worth of time to get 30 cents worth of game. Pummell-Glass - Married in New Westminster, B. C., on October 8, by Rev. Dr. Rugg, Mr. James Pummell, of New Westminster, to Mrs. Lucy Glass, formerly of McKillop and Wing- ham, * * TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Favors Church Union-4n a forceful and stirring sermon the Rev. C, E. Cragg, B. A., B. D., poke to a large congregation consisting of many from other denbminations, in favor of church union, in the Wingham Methodist church on Sunday evening. Wedded At Brussels-On Wednes- day morning last,' Mr. Jas. Derr and Miss Mande, daughter of the late Charles J. and Mrs. Rintoul, all of Morris Township, were united in mar- riage at Melville Manse, Brussels, by Rev. j; P. McLeod. Breen-McGowan Nuptials-A quiet JENSEN & CO • EXETER - ONT. Manufacturers of Store Fixtures, Displays, Kitchen Cabinets, Etc. in up-to-date design and. finish If you have a problem, maybe we can help you. Give us a call. Box 166 'Phone 268j SOAPS OXYDOL, RINSO, LUX, • MAPLE LEAF, QUIX, CIUPSO, IVORY SNOW, VEL and DREFT Miracle Whip Salad. Dressing or. 27c 16 oz. 420 Champ Cleaner Smill Pkg. 9c Large Pkg. 79c Jiffy PIE CRUST • .27c Lipton's Orange Pekoe Tea 1/2 lb. 45c Maraschino Cherries Red 33c Green . .... 35c Raisins ...... , ....... lb. 19c CURRANTS, lb. .. .17c Dates lb. 24c Cut Mixed Peel 1/2 lb. pkg. 18c Pure No, 1 Amber Honey ,4 lb. pail $1.00 COMPARE Our Prices and SAVE ,by Shopping at Jack Wilson BELGRAVE, ONT. For Your BUILDING, CARPENTERING Repair Work Built-in CUPBOARDS S E E - Bennett & Gasemore 'Phone 447 Wingham but pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McGowan, Durham, on Wednesday, November 1„ when their oldest daughter, Jean May (Bea), becanitt, the bride of Mr. Wm. G. Breen, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J Breen, -Turnberry. Rev. Mr. Smith officiated, Whitechnrch-Mr. and Mrs,- Chas, Martin spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W 1. McGill, Turn- berry, Mr. and .Mrs. Jack Henderson and family of paramount, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Moore, Mr, and,. Mrs, Stanley of Luchnow, spent the lireelt-end with Mr, and Mrs,. Duncan Kennedy. Personals-Mr, and Mrs, R. R. liar., rison and family spent Thanksgiving in Boronto. Messrs. D, Fortune, Thos, Field, Joe, Maltirney, M. Henry, D. Rae, W, J, Boyce and A. M. Craw- ford Are away on a deer hunting ex- pedition in Northern Ontario, Mr. And Mrs, L. C. Young and family re- turned on Tuesday from a motor trip to Toronto, ro * FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Burk-Florence-The home of Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Florence, King st,, E., was the scene of a happy event on Sunday, October 30, when their daugh- ter, Miss Mary Florence, became the bride of Mr. Manuel Burk of Wing. ham, son of Rabbi Burk and Mrs. Burk of Guelph, Rabbi Baskin .of Brantford officiated. Vodden-Turvey-.-The parsonage in Ethel was the scene of a quiet mar- riage on Saturday when Myrtle Hen- rietta, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turvey of the 2nd con- cession of Morris, 'became the bride of Mr. Harold Vodden, son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Vodden, of Ethel. The Rev. C. Elmer Taylor officiated. Political Pot Starts Boiling-Mayor W. H: Willis announced at the council meeting on Monday .that his hat was in the ring as candidate for Mayor next year. Wroxeter - Dr. and Mrs. Roy S. Smith and children, Jane and Rey Stanley, are visiting this week at the home of the latter's father, Mr. Geo. Town. Messrs. Bill and Philip Durst left on Sunday for Toronto for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Mac. Abram, also Mr. and Mrs. V. Shera, Gorrie, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellers.. Gorrie-Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Scott and son, Laurie, of Blyth, were Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong. A miscellaneous shower was held in the Town Hall, Gorrie, for the newly-mar- ried couple, Mr. and Mrs. (Sandy) Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Bricker and son, Jack, of Fordwich, were Mon- day visitors with W. and. Mrs. Simson. Hallowe'en Social Enjoyable Event -About one hundred were present at a Hallowe'en Social held in the Sunday School room of St. Paul's church on Wednesday evening last, under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild and the Choir. The program consisted of a quartette by Messrs. C. Wilkinson, G. Douglas, A, J. Nortrop and C. Temple- man; recitation by Mrs. W. VanWyck; a vocal trio Bird in Hand" by Miss Cora Phair, Mrs. Ellwood Arm- itage, and Mrs. J. M. R, Spittal and a comic sketch by Mr. Spittal and Mr. Douglas. Fowl Supper At United Church Great Success-Seven- hundred attend- ed the fine concert after the supper. The program was greatly enjoyed and consisted of the following: selections by the Teeswatcr Quartette, solos by Mr. j. M. R. Spittal, Mr. G. W. Bu- chanan, Mr. B. A. Hiscox and :Mrs. G. L. Balser; readings by Mrs. W. Van- Wyck, duet by Miss J. Christie and Mrs. J. M. McKay. Rev, I.. H. Currie acted as chairman. The Teeswater Quartette was composed of 11. Hiscox, Mrs. I. Hiscox, Mrs, R. Mann and Wm. Mann. Miss Hazel Brandon was accompanist. TURNB,ERRY COUNCIL Moved by King and Underwood that we adjourn to meet at Bluevale vn Monday, 15th of December, 1047, at HAMILTON OPTICAL CO. W. R. Hamilton, R. 0. Optometrist for Over 25 Years. Telephone 37 for Appointment WE. Pat Duran CUALIGES Unconditionally Guaranteed Positive protect& for a full year agatost all hazards of driving. TIRES MOUNTED FREE Tube $3.15 4.20 3:80 5.00 4.30 , 6,00 7.05 10 ply 74.70r 18.95 11 d',1.1ck in the morning, .CarriCvl, W. R, Citi:kshank, IV 14, Woods, 3 Clerk. Reeve. FORTY YEARS AGO ' - Sanctum Paragraphs-It is true that with' potatoes at 60c a bushel, butter 24c a pound, eggs 24c a dozen, and wheat soaring past the dollar mark, it does cost more to live now than it did Fender & Body Work No job too big for us to handle or too small to interest us. EXPERT WORKMANSHIP Your Satisfaction Our Guparantee ONE HOUR SERVICE ON WASHES Wingham I a few years ago, At the same time, it should not be forgotten that part of what /is termed "the increased cost of living" results.from the fact that people of to=day regard as necessities 'things which a few years ago were regarded as luxuries, Older people contend, with a certain degree of truth, that if people would live as economically as they did, say ten years ago, we should not bear so much about inability to make ends meet in financing the house- hold. But we must have electric lights, g`ranolithis sidewalks, High Schools, the best teachers, the best preachers, daily papers, concerts, and a - host of other things not thought of or in- dulged in a few years ago. After all, what would life be, if some of these things were blotted out, and we Were shunted back twenty years? Perhaps some things we regard as necessities, are really luxuries, but the onward march of progress prevents it being otherwise than it is. (Ed. note: food for thought.) Sanctum Paragraphs-It is now con- ventional to say: "Taxes are due .and payable," and for the convenience of the ratepayers, they are payable at the Banks. It is true, 29 mills is a high rate to face, but it is unavoidable, and the only way to do is to pay it, look sweet, and hope for a lower rate next year. With the new stores and thirty or more new dwellings erected this year the assessment of the town next The New Car in the Low-Priced Field Just touch the accelerator and feel that sweep of power. Get the thrill of that smooth, level ride. See how this car responds to your every wish. Feel how it hugs the road. Now glide to a quick, smooth, silent atop. Yes, you'll really step lively with Mercury 114. For amazing pull and pick-up, it has that big, powerful, V-type, 8-cylinder engine. For roadability and handling ease, there's two-way. stabilization and oversize, self-centering, hydraulic brakes. And for impressive beauty-a big, gleaming front -long, low lines- luxurious interiors with mohair of broadcloth upholstery-a distinctive instrument panel in lustrous plastic and metal trim. `This car-so big so powerful, 6o good-looking--is also nice d in the very lowest bracket. When you see it, sit in it, drive it, 'you'll certainly want to "step lively with Mercury 1I4." Bee it before you buy any low-priced car ammemon.m.C.01160ansomm. 0 • * FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA; LIMITED` Crossett Motor Sales MERCURY and LINCOL' DEALER ) Telephone 459 , Winghatn, Ontario The minutes of Council Meeting held in Bluevale on November 3rd., 1947. Members all pro,ettt. Moved by Under- wood and Powell that the minutes of last meeting and special meeting be adopted as read. Carried. The following letters were received and read: W. A. Beath Rte Son, Toron- to; Judge T. M. Costello, Goderich; Winghant Horse Show, \Vinghatn, Moved by J. V. Fisher and Powell that lly-Law No. 15, 1947, be passed, appointing the following election offic- ers for yeay 1947. Retuning; Officer, W. It Crttik- shank; Sub-Div. No. 1, D. It 0., Wil- bur Hogg, Clerk, Ed. E. Walker; No. 2, D. R, 0. Arnold tillow, Clerk, Gordon. Grey; No. 3, D.R.O. Gordon Wray, Clerk, Norman Ross; No. 4, D.R.O. Arthur Bryce, Clerk, Wm. Abram. Carried. Moved by King and Underwood that nominations for Reeve and Council and School Area Trustees be held on Mon- day, 24th of November, 194'7 from 1 to 2 o'clock in the afternoon in Commun- ity Hall, Bluevale, and election to be held on Monday, December 1st., 1047. Carried. The following accounts were paid: Bell Telephone, acct, $4.42; Wittgliam Horse Show, grant, $25.00; W. R. Croikshank, $29.12, Part Sal. $25, post- age $3, Exp. 75c, Telegram 27c; Walt- er. Simmons, sheep killed by clogs,' $15.; Jas. Fall's, sheep killed by dogs, $22,00. Roads-M. Sharpin, $17.55; W. Sharpin, $4.00; M. Sanburn, $2,50; C. Hehnings, $2.50; B. Marshall, $24.50; A. Lincoln, $2.50; B. Marshall, $6.50; E. Lawrence, $6.50; Thos. Appleby, VA; j, D. Metcalf, $4.50; F. &hies- 'Eel, $1.50; M. Johnston, $267.15; P. Stainton, $50.90; British American Oil, $12.54; jas. Paisley, Sr., $75.00;:1 Tack Fitch, $15.00; 11. 'Gruning Wire % Co., $146.66; Globe & Mail, $2.521 Daily Commercial News, $2.22; Bert Armstrong, S.'.18.; lt. Adair ThriSPOit $0.00. MOW! RAYON BOLT TIRES Fa* In the field with war•proven Rayon construction. Vastly superior to cotton cord In strength, endurance and immunity to blowouts. Rayon tires are marked o. BIG SAYINGS TOO !, Not only do you get superior tires, but at prices that save you at least ;JO% on passenger and up to 40% on trtinui 1 Inner 'tubes, too, are priced 23% below normal Quotations. A story that never ends TWE BELiI.LEPHONE PASSENGER SIZES TRUCK SIZES *Rayon Premium Construction *Rayon Premium Construction ,Tire Tube 6.5015* 4 ply $17.65 $3.40, ;fire 7.00 15* 4 ply 19.70 3.65 6.50116* 6 ply $21.60 76:0500 1160** 44 /2:,ilyy 2108:2150 33..7400c.-15000112200** 180 iplyyo. 534245...496050 6,0016* 4 ply 16.55 2.80 6.00 16 Snow and Mud 14.80 5.50 17 4 ply 14.50 6.00 16 4 ply 14.75 2.80 2.80 2.80 .7.00116* 6 ply 25.95 67.5,50011 2200" 106 ppllyy 27.75 5. 0 50 1 18 4 ply y 12 0.5 .8 7 24 52 : 82 5.09 4 8.25120* 10 ply 62.10 4.50 21 4 ply 10,20 2.05 9.00120* ALL SIZES-ALL PLIES-AT SAME DISCOUNT AERVICE V WINGHAM, ONT. Phone 184 Robin E. Campbell GORRIE, ONT. Phone 38 -1. R, H. Carson & Son Attention! HORSE DEALERS We are buying Old Horses as usual 4eW Write or 'phone for prirrith WILLIAM STONE SONS, LTIn- 'Phone 21 - Ingersoll 11/3 TALE your TelephonelDirettory tells is never finished. Year after year More names are added, more izeople whom you can ea% and 'who cart call you. RiglIt now 'we're lyosy with unfilled orders ... adding stilt more telephones just as fast as materials teCOilIC available. More people are using their telephones More often. Our constant aim is to make the service letter, too, better in every Way. More telephones . . better service . . and. always at the lowest possible cost. It an adds 'up to greater 'value .for every telephone user. csiRtrANitoFCANAOA-