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Thursday, March 13th, 1947. ANNIVERSARY TEA LINCOLN LOYALIST CHAPTER Classified Advts. Pay Big Dividends commencing at 3 o‘cleck. ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO BE PRESENT AND FRIENDSs ARE CORDIALLY INâ€" Orginal and Artistic Hand Knits, Lacy Stitch, Finished Satin Ribbons and Embroidery COATâ€"$3.50 _ BONNETâ€"$1.50 _ BOOTIESâ€"$1.00 OR THREE PIECE SETâ€"$53.00 Send Order With Part Cash For Future Delivery To:â€" CORN FLAKES 2« 15¢ FISH CAKES "s 27c POST‘S BRAN »~ 10;, 15¢ B1. Wiliam‘s Pure Plum Phone Orders must be in by Friday for Delivery on Baturday Leftuce 5‘s ... Yams u omm mm en n e m n nnnnn in n n n n n 0000 +0 00 088 00 '& N Beets, large bunches ...................... 10¢ buncht AND DON‘T FOROET To cVT OVT AND BRINO YOUR POST‘S BRAN cOUrON WHY NOT GIVE sSOMETHING USEFUL? at an afternoon tea at the Village Inn, on THERE WILL BE A SHORT PROGRAM. APT. 7, 39 DUKE ST., ST. CATHARINES 2i.0%. TINB Monday, March 17th, 23rd ANNIVERSARY «â€"â€" ADMISSION 35¢ â€" APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS BUT WE HAVE BABY SHOWERS ALL THE YEAR ROUND is observing it‘s 2 bunches 17¢ ... 2 tbs. 25¢ Transfusion Service throughout Canada. Two hundred Canadian Navy seamen Of the ajrcraft warrier H.M.C.S. Warrior were among the first volunteers to donate their blood to the Red Cross SOCietyY‘$ porcetime free Blood Transfusion Service now operating in Bijtish Columbia. Dr. Walter Rice, Provincial Medical Director for the Service in B.C., is shown preparing a seaâ€"going vOluntaey for his donâ€" ation. Of the $5,000,000 sought by the Sodety in their 1947 National Red Cross Appeal, now under way, $1.037,500 is budâ€" geted to,ut,‘blid’\ ll‘lfl nmpuinnthe _free National Blood March 6thâ€"To Earl and Mrs Lumley, Beamstille, a daughter. March 9thâ€"To Edward and Mrs Ball, Grassies, a son. March 10thâ€"To Laverne and Mrs. Good, Vineland, a son. ©â€"% I wish to thank the members of the Township Council and Road Superintendent ‘Thos. Mackie for keeping the road open so 1 could be taken to West Lincoln Memorial driver of the snow plow, Mr. George Douglas; also to Dr. Bowâ€" ers and the staff of the hospital for their kindness while 1 was ROBERT FRANK HITCHMAN Funeral services for the late Frank Hitchman were held from his late residence, Robinson street mnorth, on Friday afternoon last, and were largely attended by friends and acquaintances from throughout the district. Rev. Francis McAvoy officiated at the house and graveside and inâ€" terment was in Queen‘s Lawn cemâ€" . Casket bearers were Hemen Nelâ€" son (Hamilton), D. E. Anderson, George Doucett, W. J. Ryan, Erâ€" nest Wilcox and Gerald Liddle. Mrs. Annie Tufford, Doran Aveâ€" nue, Grimsby, died Thursday in the Hamilton Nursing Home, 8t. Cathâ€" arines. Born in England, she was in her 75th year, coming to Onâ€" tario 64 years ago. She was an adâ€" herent of the Presbyterian church. ‘There are no known survivors. Funeral services were held lm‘ the Stonchouse Funeral Home on Saturday aftrnoon at 200 p.m. with interment in Queen‘s Lawn Cemetery, Grimsby, Rev. Francis McAvoy officiated. Casket bearers were L. A. Bromâ€" ley, Harold Beamer, Norman and Bruce Todd, Frank Bentley and Wm. MeIntyre West [ncolyâ€" â€" BiuThs â€" Card of Thanks Near Haliburton, Ont.: Huntington, UA.A.: Mrs. Clifford Walker, Grassie. MRS,. ANNIE TUFFORD WIGHWAY SIGNS Obituary elcome THE GRIMSBY INDEPENDENT The Ladies‘ Aid of Grimsby Bapâ€" tist Church held its monthly meetâ€" | ing at the home of Mrs. R. D. Tomâ€" ,lll. Eim St., on Thursday afterâ€" noon, March 7th The various groups presented encouraging reâ€" ports and announced plans for the coming weeks. Mrs. Kidd, who has | roomsâ€"with Miss Allen, 66 Main St. E., has offered them for a silver *a on Friday afternoon, March 14. '“r\lnmc sale is being planned 372 Abri, and Mrs. W. L. Pettit, St. fl.. is opening her home for a "sle party on the 25th of this month. The visiting @04 friendship Comâ€" mittee reports Were interesting and at the s0ci@) nour Mrs, McLean and Miss MIrAM Cline were hostesses. George Marr for last game. ‘The weather is beginning to open up. Scouts will soon be out of doors and in their element. Tom Lttle, John Mitchell, Larry Lambert and David Aiton received third year service stars at Thursâ€" day evenin g‘s meeting. Ronnie Moore, Bryan Jonâ€" es, Nick Racz and John Lawson earnâ€" ed their homecraft badges, Larry Lambert â€" received the artist badge. and Robert Johnson ids badges, The Blue Six were in wasamecias Of the honour flag. Bryan Jones *"" guide badges. TV in possession of As the second progreases all um ing hard to win Six. © CGames of "Snatch the Bean Bag and "Cat on the Back Fence" proâ€" vided the fun for the evening. An investiture ceremony was of particular interest to three new chums of "B" Pack. John Dunham Keith Lyne and Jackie Banzog, invested into the wou_g'm:';: around the Totem Pol, the Sixers. Barry Hourne after showing his Collector‘s of postage the Pack his COlléGed after Bones stamps. Mowgli looked in the absence of Baloo. of fish come »fore the war Great oceans, and barly 16%, lbe. of fish Britain ate yes was only half of only a tenth it was two or three meals, though German, a Frenchâ€" times that of merican, 1st GRIMSBY (Lions) TROOP Troop Orders Next meeting Monday, March 17, p.m., at High School. All Scouts to have their pencils. Duty Patrol Beaver Patrol: P.L. D. Levine. It was regretted that owing to y es previous _ booking CROP NEVER FAILS Baptist L .A. Boy Scouts Weolf Cub Pack thanks to Mr. point . competition he cubs are workâ€" .. honour for their million tons Teachers‘ salaries in Beamsâ€" ville schools will cost the rateâ€" payers practically six . thousand dollars more in 1948. ‘The Board of Education have raised public school teachers $400. each, effective Sept. 1, 1947, with an annual increment of $100.00 and allowances for experience. ‘The high school staff salaries have been boosted from $24,400 to $27,650 effective Sept. 1. Each member of the high school staff is given a raise of $300.00 on Sept. 1, and the maximum and minimum salaries as set out in the teachers‘ schedule to the board have been ‘The salary of the music teacher has been raised by $200.00 per year effective Sept. 1. EDUCATIONAL TOPICS SUBJECT OF ADDRESS Col. Stanley A. Watson Guest Speaker At Chamber Of Commerce Meetingâ€"Large Attendance. It is the intention of the Chamâ€" ""of ~Commerce to bring to Grimaby many more prominent speakers who will give addresses along municipal and other lines that are of real interest to the taxpayer. The public meeting held in the High School Auditorium on Tuesâ€" day evening under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce was fairly well attended by citizens from both the town and townâ€" ship. Col. Stanley A. Watson, Assistâ€" ant Superintendent of Elementary Education for Ontario was the guest speaker and his address was listened to with rapt interest by all present. T. L. Dymond, Chairman of the Board of Education introâ€" duced the speaker who gave a very concise description of the various phases of education in the province, how it is financed and how the costs of operating the schools are handled. MERRITTâ€"At Moncton City Hosâ€" pital, Moncton, N.B., Wednesâ€" day, March 12th, 1047, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Merritt, a son. STORE HOURS 9 to 6 Mon. Tues. 9 to 12.30 Wed. PHONE 609 Expert Watch and Jewellery Repairs PROMPT AND EFFICIENT SERVICE SPACE HEATERS IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ON LIMITED QUANTITPY Births Jewellery and Electrical Appliances J. W. STARR 4 MAIN STREET, WEST, GRIMSBY British Owned And Operated Applications for the class of students to commence April 1st at the Gardeners® School of the Niagâ€" ara Parks Commission will be reâ€" selved at the Commission offices in Niagara Falls. A clase of twelve will be enrolled and have a three year training period for horticultural and gardâ€" ening purposes. It is suggested that applicants be between 18 and 25 years of age. All details regarding the class may be obtained from M. L. Gray, General Manager of the Commisafon. ‘The Gardening School is one of the few schools of its type on this continent and, through the efforts of the school, the forty miles of shrubbery and flowerbeda along the Niagara frontier are maintainâ€" ed and extended. for we have lovely new merchandise coming in SOME NEW ARRIVALS AREâ€" 14 MILES WEST VILLAGE INN in our China, Glassware and Handicraft Gifts we have merchandise from all over the Canadian Glasswareâ€"Pottery and Woodenwareâ€" English Bone Chinaâ€"Pottery and Crystalâ€"Italian Majolica and V enetian Glassâ€"Czechoslovakian Pottery, Crystal and Glassâ€"Swedish Glassâ€"French Potteryâ€" Indian, English and Canadian Brassâ€"Canadian Handiâ€" craftsâ€"Antiquesâ€"We have a new shipment of Silver, bâ€"plece Silver Tea Serviceâ€"Silver Hot Water Kettle on standâ€"2 pairs Sheffield Candlesticks, Bon Bon Dishes and Jewel Boxes. WILL BE RESUMED Real Irish linen Huckaback Towelsâ€"Serviettesâ€" Damask Table Napkins and Handkerchiefs. Cannon Bolt Towels in various sizesâ€"Sheetsâ€"Tea Towelsâ€"Lace Clothsâ€"Dish Cloths, Blankets, Rainbow stripe in 6 lbs. 74 and 12 lbs.â€" Blanket â€" Throwsâ€"Crib Blanketsâ€"Blankets â€" in Sand, suitable for Motor Rugs. Glenays Cordigan and Pullover Sweatersâ€"lovely colors, all sizes. Angora Wool in white, blue, pink and yellowâ€"Carâ€" pet Warp in 4 ply. Nightgowns, in Floral Batisteâ€"Ladies Rayon Briefs and Panties, Nylon Hose in 42â€"45â€"51 gaugeâ€"Crepe and Rayon Hose, all sizes. Men‘s Shirts in white and plain colorsâ€"Men‘s Handwoven Ties, lovely assortmentâ€"Men‘s Jockey shorts and vests. GIFT HOUSE Everyday at Y NORGE GAS RANGES IMMEDIATE DELIVERY oN LIMITED QuUaANTIPY Card ML in _ Masonic Hail, Tuesday, March 18th, at 8:30 p.m., under the auspices of the Eastern Star. Bridge and Euchre. Prizes and refreshments. Admission 25¢. MOTHER‘8 CLUB will meet at the home of Mrs. W. W. Turner, 43 Mountain St., Thursday, March 20th, at 3 o‘clock. All mothers of young children cordially invited to attend. Expert Radio Checkâ€"Up By Qualified Radio Technician. JOHNSON‘S MARDWARE Coming Events RADIO SERVICE PHONE 21 0 to 6 Thur. & Fri. 9 to 10 Sat. STORE PHONE 663 I/Z