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r111,0 Twelve Weal, Apefi. 20, 1901
ha Wingham Advantle-Tintee
Reminiscing P •
FW1Y YEARS AGO
T. E'. Walker had a good sale of
horses at Lucknow on Saturday,
He disposed of a carload of Per,
cherons.
A 'former resident of the vicinity .
of Wingham was elected mayor of
the city of -Berkeley, Calif, The new
Mayor, who is reported to be p
Socialist, is J. Stitt Wilson.
Troops of No. 1 Division will
train at Goderich from June 19th
to 30th this year.
W. G. Orr of town is on the jury
this week at the Spring Assizes in
Goderich,
Miss Ethel Beckwith is home
from Meaford where she was sup-
plying as telegraph operator.
Misses Mabel McDonald, Jennie
Bowman, Bella Robertson and An-
nie Barber are home from. Strat-
ford Normal School.
Mrs. P, Chevalier and daughter
left on Friday to return to their
home at Mape Creek, Sask., after
spending a few weeks at Mrs. Geo.
Wade's.
Alf F'osliff has finished his
course at -the Stratford Normal. We
understand he has been engaged to
teach at the Bluevale school.
Mr. H. Pike, an employee of the
upholstery factory, met with an. ac_
cident on Thursday last, One of his
thumbs was so injured that it had
to be amputated,
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FORTY YEARS AGO
TO VISIT OLD HOME—Mr. and, Mrs. J. J. MeIlrath, of Whitechurch,
are leaving next week for an extended visit 'to Ireland, Scotland and
England. For Mr. Mcllrath it will be his first visit to his home at
Dromore, near Belfast, Northern Ireland, since.'he left 49 years ago. His
wife, a native of Burton-on-Trent, 'has not been back home since 1925,
The couple will fly to Scotland, where they will visit for a time then
travel to Ireland and then back to London, and.. other parts of England,
before flying back to Canada in mid-August. Mr. M.cliratb was • on the
Toronto police force for over 30 years, seven of which as an inspector,
before the couple moved to Whitechurch a number of years am
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Red Front grocery
Phone: Our Prices Are Lower
590 We Keep. Down the Upkeep
Free
Delivery
Miracle Whip 16 oz.
SALAD DRESSING 37c
Blue Bonnett 3 lb. peek
MARGARINE — 4c off 75c
1Iaple Loaf 8 oz.
CHEESE SLICES — 3c off 27c*
Purex •roll pack
TOILET TISSUE (4 roll pack) .... 2 for 89c
PREM Luncheon Meat 12 oz. 39c
DRIVER TRAINING •
AO a 'further contribution to help
develop high.school driver etlu-
cation, General Motors of Canada
are doubling the allowance given
their dealers who lend cars for use
in high school training programs.
The allowance to dealers, previous-
ly $125, will now be $250 per year,
The Ontario Safety League, wel-
coming thls news, also reports the
GM requirements that all cars lent
to schools must be equipped with
approved type front seat belts,
dealer-installed at factory expense..
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"Civilization is a system under
which a man pays a quarter to
park his car so he won't be fined
two dollars while spending a clime
for a nickel cup of coffee."
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Driving at 70 mph instead of 50
wastes about one gallon 'of gas in
every four, says the Ontario Safety
League. Going into court on a
speeding charge -costs a lot—even
before the fine,
—Mrs. Jean Crump returned
hcme after visiting a couple of
weeks in Toronto. Her sister, Mrs.
Lillian Mutrie, and brother, Mr,
William Towle, accompanied her
home to visit here for a week,
----Rev, and Mrs. C. P. Johnson
returned home last week folowing
a vacation at the home of their
son, Mr. Gerald F. Johnson, in
Boston.
and Mrs. Stewart Cowan.
Miss Mary Hunt and Mr. Earl Ste.
Marie of Kitchener were week-end
visitors with the latter's mother,
Mrs, Loretta Ste. Marie and
Thelma.
--Miss Anna McDonald was a.
visitor on Sunday with Sgt, Earl
Ireland and Mrs. Ireland at Holmes
Ville.
-Miss Margaret King of Lon-
don spent the week-end with her
parents, Mr, and Mrs. Owen King,
Mr, and Mrs. Neil Stainton of
Toronto visited with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stainton ,and
Mr, and Mrs. Archie Blair, of Tees-
water.
—John Crawford, Who has com-
pleted his second year at Emmanuel
College, Toronto,, spent a few days
at the week-end with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford,
—Mr. and Mrs. Bev. Brooks of
London were week-end visitors
with their parents, Mr, and Mrs.
Harold Brooks and Dr. and Mrs,
Mrs. W. A, McKibbon.
—Mr. William Kelley, of Wing-
ham is a patient in St. Joseph's
Hospital, London.
--Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Smith of
Tillsonhurg spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Kerr.
—Mr, and Mrs. James Helesic of
Clinton were week-end visitors
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Town,
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qutpell, John
and David of Kitchener spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Fred-
die Templeman and family.
—Mrs. John Lockridge has re-
turned home after spending the
past month with her daughter, Mrs.
G, Fraser and Mr. Fraser in Ni-
agara Falls, N.Y.
--Mr. and Mrs. Murray Stainton
and family visited over the week-
end with Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Hawthorne and Mr. and Mrs. Don
Keast and family in London.
-Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb of
Toronto spent the week-end with
Miss Letitia Robinson.
—Miss Marykae Newman of Lon-
don, Jim Newman of Strathroy,
Miss Marnie Evans of Sarnia and
Ron Dupuis of Windsor, spent the
week-ena with Mr. and Mrs. Chris
Newman.
and Mrs. Eldred Nichbl
spent the week-end with Mr, and
Mrs. R. W. Barrett, Stratford,
—Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robinson
and Mrs. Stuart McBurney spent
Tuesday of last week in Toronto,
-Mr. and Mrs. Peter Neeley and
family of London were week-end
visitors with her parents Mr. and
Mrs. A. M, Forbes,
—Rev, R. G. MacMillan, Mrs.
MacMillan and daughters, Diane,
Judy and Marlene, of Goderich,
visited on Friday evening with Mrs.
Ken Carter and children, Sunday
guests at the Carter home were
Miss Beverly MacMillan and Mr.
Jim Vingt, of Goderich.
—Mr. and Mrs, Frank Gibbons
and family of London were guests
over the week-end with his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbons.
—Mr, and Mrs. Roy Wilson and
two ehildhen of Barrie, spent the
week-end with her parents, Mr.
G. ALAN WILLIAMS
Optometrist
Patrick St., Wingham
Phone 770
NOTICE
•-to all Rural Hydro Customers
concerning change in office hours
EFFECTIVE MAY 1s41.961
WINGHAM
AREA OFFICE
will be open for your convenience
8.30 a.rn. to 4.30 p.m.
Monday to Friday inclusive
W. H. McARTHUR
Area Manager
Wingham Ontario
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Heinz 15 ox.
TOMATO CATSUP 33c
Kellogg's 13 oz.
RICE KRISPIES 39c
Devon 11
Sliced BREAKFAST BACON 6'j
Maple Leaf — .Smoked ' ' 4 to 6 lb. average
PICNIC SHOULDER ' lb. 39c
Florida 96's
Ruby Red GRAPE-FRUIT 10 for 49c
No. I • 75 lbs.
ONTARIO POTATOES $2.09
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MARILYN VAN DERBUR,
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DONALD VOORHEES
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CHOOSE HER GIFT TO-DAYI
LINGERIE—
There's a wonderful.selection of LOVELY Slips, Gowns
and 'Pajamas, very daintily trimmed.
Priced from $2.98
EDIG HOFFERS
(Wingham) Limited
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HANDBAGS—.
A new Handbag for mother would make a very practical gift.
Many styles are now on hand front soft plastics
to top quality leathers.
Price $2.98 to $12.95
DAINTY HANDKERCHIEFS—
JUST THE THING FOR TlEIAT LITTLE "EXTRA" caw.
Priced: from 50e
SCARVES = GLOVES = HOSIERY
In' the season's newest shades.
A DELIGHTFUL GIFT FOR MOTHERS:
Priced from $1:00
GIFTS FOR THE HOME
We grave Itutheroua gifts for
as
rthel:ren. itie mother will please other
Kenwood Blankets Fine Linens
Scatter MatS' - Chenille Spreads
and many others — all attractively priced.
Our skilled mechanics are experts at making those
dents and scratches disappear,
Glass replaced. Auto painting.
AUTO
BODY WORK
WINGHAM BODY SHOP
Sid Adams
PHONE 146 WINGHAM
It you have a ear problent,
We Trove the answer.
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York —.Frozen. 6 oz.
ORANGE JUICE 2 for 45c
Kerr's 1 1/4 1
GOLDEN HUMBUGS 39c
Mother Parker's 10. oz.
INSTANT COFFEE 4c off $1.19
Martin's 48 oz.
APPLE JUICE • 37c
Stokley's Fancy 48 oz.
TOMATO JUICE 31c
Kinettes Attend
Cheery Eight
The -Cheery Eight met at the
home of Mrs. Lillian Kregar for
another evening of euchre,. which
was held in the form of a birthday
nartv- in honor of Mrs. Michael
Willie and Mrs. Bob Foxton,
Mrs. Willie had the high score
of the evening and Mrs, Ron Sed-
don was the consolation winner.
Thethostess served a lovely lunch
by candlelight. Guests were Mrs.
James Seli and Mrs., 'Clarence Ma-
chan.
Mrs, Michael Willie will be the
hostess for the next party.
Stokely's Fancy J.0 oz.
CREAM CORN 2 for 27c
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Miss M. Turner left Wingham on
Saturday for Vancouver, B.C.,
where she will enjoy an extended
visit with her sister.
--Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Robertson
I of Kitchener were week-end guests
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Len
Crawford,
-Art Affleck, of The Toornto-
Dominion Bank staff spent the
week-end at his home in Harrow,
—Mrs. Owen King, Mary and
Barbara motored to Iroquois on
Saturday to visit at the home
of the former's brother, Mr, Pat
McGinn. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mc-
Ginn of Los Angeles were, also
guests at the same home. On their
return home they were accompan-
ied by Richard King, who is attend-
ing Queen's University. .
—Mrs. Lillian Spielvogle of Lis-
towel and Mrs. Dave Martin ef
Britton visited on Sunday with
their nephew, Mervin Baker, in
Wingham Hospital, Mervin was
taken to hospital last Thursday,
where he underwent an - operation
for appendicitis, He expected to
return home early this week.
Wroxeter is going to hold a. cele-
bration on the first of July ih aid
of the rink fund.
Mrs. Lougheed has disposed of
her property on Minnie Street to
Mr. August Homuth.
The Wingham. Athletic Grounds
Limited will meet in the Crawford
Garage on Thursday evening of
this week,
Mr. J. W. McKibbon Is having
same alterations made to the In-
terior of his store. A. balcony has
been erected at the back and new
shelves have been placed in the
dispensary. The stationery, music
and phonographs will be moved
from the store to 'the north which
will be fitted up as a restaurant
and ice cream parlour,
Many complaints are being made
about chickens being allowed to
run at large in Wingham. Flower
bulbs, etc., are no* coming up and
chickens scratching around the
flower beds will cause considerable
damage.
The business men of Wingham
met in the council chamber on
Tuesday morning and unanimously
decided to close their places of
'business every Wednesday after-
noon at twelve o'cock during the
skimmer months.
Miss Margaret Perrie is visiting
at her home here. She is studying
at the Deaconness Home 'in Tor-
onto.
Miss Moran, of Seaforth, com-
menced her duties on the High;
School staff last Monday.
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The United Church Couples' Club.
met on Monday evening, in the
Sunday School room with fifteen
couples present. The evening's pro-
gram was in charge of Mr. and.
Mrs. Wilbur Tiffin, Mr, and Mrs.
IR.oy Bennett,' Mr. and Mrs. George
Guest, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reavie
and Mr. and -Mrs. Bill Willis.
The theme of the worship service
was "Influence" and was ably con-
ducted by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur
Tiffin. Two beautiful coloured
films were then enjoyed named
"Klondike Holiday" and "West
Coast Playground", Earl Halniltori'
operated the, projector for these
really outstanding views of Can-'
ada's Northland. and the Pacific
Coast.
A short business session followed,
'conducted by the presidents, Mr.
and Mrs. Wilfred Caslick, ,
The members adjourned to the
gymnasium where a brief session
of square dancing was enjoyed.
The evening closed with a delicious
lunch served by the program corn,
mittee.
Inter Club Meet.
Eighteen members -of the Wing-
ham Kinette Club attended the
'Zone B Inter-Club dinner and
meeting in the Owen Sound Col-
liseum on Wednesday. 'There were
about 200 present from the ten
clubs in the zone
Helen Drysdale, district convener
of Hensall and her executive were'
present. During the business ses-
sion each club president reported
on her Club's activities, social
events and service projects, during
the year.
Mrs. -Cal Burke reported for the
Wingham Club, The proceeds from
the Trade Fair were most gratify-
ing and the annual tea was also
successful, The Kinettes collected
for the 3/Larch of Dimes and pur-
chased linoleum and chairs for the
Scout House,
The women were entertained
with a fashion show of sports
clothes and furs, put on by one of
the leading stores in -Owen Sound,
Your Telephone Company Presents On TV
The Saugeen Life Underwriters
Association held its monthly meet-
ing at the Hanover Inn, Hanover,
on Friday. Members were present
from Arthur, -Chesley, Hanover,
Lucknow, Mount Forest, :Walker-
ton and Wingliam.
The president, M. S. Patterson of
Arthur was..in the chair, and ad-
vised the 'members that the next
meeting is to be a joint meeting
with the Owen Sound Association,
at which time the regional vice-
president of, the national associa-
tion ,11, -H, :parch, of Barrie, will
_make his official visit -to the area.
,He also , invited the members and
their wives -to his 'cottage for a la-
dies' night in June. The offer was
gratefully accepted.
The 'secretary, R. O. Helwig of
Walkerton, read correspondence - from the national office regarding
literature on the subject of life in-
surance; Arrangements were made
to .have books on this subject pre-
sented to libraries throughout the
area serviced by the members of
the, Saugeen association.
A concentrated effort is again
underway 'to bring into member-
ship those' life insurance represen-
tatives who .are presently enjoying
the benefits brought about by the
association but have done nothing
to support it. Members were ask-
ed to bring a potential member to
the 'next meeting, at which time
National Quality Awards will be
presented to worthy members.
C. W. Casliek, of Wingham, past
president of the local association,
was speaker for the occasion. He
-presented a very interesting talk
on a new method for corporation
executives to obtain tax easements
through the use of group annuity
or pension trust plans. He also
presented a recording made avail-
able from the national office, on
which Dr, Kenneth Maelyarland,
educational consultant and lectur-
er of General Motors, delivers the
talk entitled "The Man in Sales-
man".
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Capt. W. J. Adams of the high
school board is attending the On-
tario Educational Association con-
vention in Toronto this week.
Mr. George C. Allen, M.A., son of
Chief and Mrs. Allen, has accepted
a position in the chemistry depart-
ment of Canadian Industries Ltd.
at their factory near Montreal.
Mr. Normran -Sanderson imported
two Middle White pigs last week,
The Middle White is a proven
-bacon pig and is highly recom-
mended to cross with the York.
Dr. Mary Cosens, of Toronto, was'
a week-end visitor with Mr. and
Mrs. A. Cosens.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W, Buchanan.
of Toronto, were week-end visitors
in town,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Field re-
turned on Saturday after spending
the winter in California and
Florida.
We are sorry to report =that Mr.
Wee Lee is confined to Wingharn
General Hospital with. an attack
of pneumonia,
Misses Ann and !Florence Barber,
of Toronto, are spending the Easter
vacation with their mother, Mrs.
Charles Barber.
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TRANS, CANADA TgLppHpNESYSTEM .•,
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FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
The following from 'Wingliara
and district are inclUded in the
Army and Airforce personnel wile
arrived at Halifax on Friday
aboard the liner Ile de Prance:
LAC R„ A.. Higgins, LAC J. S. San-
derson, Cpl. C. G. Procter Fit..-Lt,
R. VC'', Thompson and Pte. N. R.
CronkW right.
William Elston, con, 2, Morris,
suffered 'a painful accident while
operating a tractor and seed drill.
He received head injuries and was
taken to the hospital here, where
he ,was confined for a few days.
The narrow bridge south of
Wingham was the scene of ahother
accident on Wednesday afternoon
when a Car driven -by Everett
ScriingOeur, -of Blyth, met a gasp
line truck owned -by Murray John-
son, of Wingham, A fender and One
wheel of the ear were torn off. The
accident was Investigated by Con-
stable Cordon
till Beedeoft, Wirighern, was
among the Western :University
Students receiving salutations 'as a
public recognition of Service to the
student ,body, Bill's tecognitioft
caner for his musical
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