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t syec+ l f We ":ll all makes of [ aqpamay" Kitchoner 2 to 2% Ibs. ........... 28 Other weights .......... â€" 24 Grade A pullets ....._ Note: Above prices in both secâ€" tions based on closing sales. o raus a mm . ments are 2 to 3c per dozen below above quotations. Calves were $16â€"$16.50 for choice :;aleu, with common downward to Hogs: Gade A sows at $18.35; dressed weight hogs, $13.25 at yards No. No. or plants. Cattle trade was active on the liveâ€"stock market yu%sum_ and heifers were reported high4 er with weighty steers $11 to $13.â€" 25; butcher steers, $10 to $12; and helfers, $9.15â€"$11.50; butcher cows, $7â€"$9; canners, downward to $5.50; Milkfed "A" grade 2¢ per pound Fowlâ€" Milkfed "A" grade 2¢ per pound Poultry and Eggs ~/> y T7 9777 Coun dealers are quoted on -uded":yuS. cases free, delivered xâ€"Plus 10¢ subsidy. Sheep and lambes ............ L POULTRY (Nominal Prices to Shipper) Waterloo Chronicle LIVE STOCK RECEIPTS (Country Truck Prices) Prices to Retail Trade © "EARLY TO BED and early to rise . . .‘â€"but there‘s a little more to this matter of successful living than that. Many Twin City families are healthy and wealthy BECAUSE they‘re wiseâ€"even on moderate incomes. What counts is buying astuteness . . . the faculty for getting the most in goods and benefit from each dollar spent. One of the best ways to do this is to use the Twin City Buyers‘ Guide and the Waterloo Chronicle n.hyhggllld....readingtheadslorgrocerles.elothlnz...all m-flmm:flmkutoflld'tbe best buys in town. That‘s smart buying . . . and it saves time, too! Twin City Buyers‘ Guide (TWm CITY‘8 FPAVOURITE ADVERTISNG PUBLICATION) Chronicie "'“_fiâ€"V‘- @ MEBTDON Vess A Aeitaniratie h. cce if the poultry house or the birds have been neglected, the result is soon shown in a decrease in egg grodlgcthn and a general deterioraâ€" stock, the poultry flock as a rule is most: ,n‘;fifld by parasites, and tion in the flock. At the same time, as a precaution against contagious diseases and paâ€" rasites, the animals should have been inspected before entrance. Particularly in the case of young cattle a close examination should be made to make sure the animals are not phgued with lice, because these parasites, while not lessenin; the consumption by the live stock of meal and forage, prevent the animals from making proper gain: ‘ and occasion a wastage of labor. money, and time. Elvs clipping the neck of the anim up to the shoulder, and a strip of four or five inches wide on the back, tail, hind quarters, and flanks, washing the animals with a commercial lice killer is made much easier. The washing should be repeated ninc days later to kill new lice that may have hatched from efig that had not been killed at the first wash. The piggery, too, should be given a thorough cleansing, and attention paidâ€" to the possible presence of worms which are generally more prevalent than lice in pigs, but both eventualities should have been met by treatment where necessary. However, of all classes of farm live much labor. Mangers, troughs, hopâ€" pers have been overhauled and reâ€" paired where necessary. Filoor: have been cleansed, walls whiteâ€" washed, and the whole interior disâ€" infected. Winter Quarters For Farm Livestock their winter quarters, and, as most farmers know, it is not just a quesâ€" tion of having them walk through the stable door. The renovated buildingsâ€"the stable, the piggery and the poultry house represent Creamery prints: First grade ............ 36% to 00 Second grade ........ 35% to 00 Third grade ......... 34% to 00 Cream. solids, No. 1 3§ to 00 Eggs Steady, Butter Quiet changed. Spot price for Grade A pullets was listed at 27c a dozen with the price to the retail trade a* quiet under extremely light reâ€" ceigl:. The odd car which arriveC is being cleared with ease. There were no sales of Western butter reâ€" q In most parts of Canada, farm Egg markets in Toronto New colored, no prices available Quotations to Retail Trade Dairy Produce with place for things to buy or sell . . . read Miss Janet Smith of the Toronto General Hospital staff spent Christâ€" mas day at her home here. _ _Christmas services were held in all the New Hamburg churches on Christmas day. _ _ _ _ _ Scully & Scully of Kitchener were again appointed auditors for 1945. The Reeve was authorized to declare Boxing Day, Dec. 26th, a public holiday in town. R. C. Luckhart, tax collector, gave his report which showed that only $912.37 of the 1944 taxes reâ€" main unpaid and he expects some of this will be fiaid before the end of the year. This is the finest reâ€" port since the present collector asâ€" sumed his office ten years ago. Council Holds Final Meeting At the final meeting of the year of the New Hamburg council all members were present. Treasurer L. Hostetler presented his report showing a present balance of $7,000. It is expected that the council will end the year with a substantial balance. The following gentlemen are members of the_ New Hamburg Council for 1945: Reeve W. L. Hosâ€" tetler; Councillors A. Fischer, James Riddel, E. Luckhart and James Monoghan; School Board, Lewis W. Hahn, George Steiner, Emil Luft, Clare Weber, E. Brenâ€" ner and S. Steinman. The nominations for municipal ’o&el for 1945 took place in the council chamber on Friday evening, December 22nd, as nomination day is always held on the previous Friâ€" day when Christmas Day falls on a Monday. There was a fair attendâ€" ance and the council and reeve were reâ€"elected by acclamation. Mr. Sam Steinman, a well known ratepayer of New Hamburg, takes the place of Dr. Kirkpatrick, who resigned last August when he went on active service with the R.C.A. M.C. He had served four years as trustee on the local school board. Nomination Meeting BUFFALO.â€"Hogs, _ 600; $15.15. Good sows, $14â€"$14.25 _ Cattle, 700; cattle and steers top, $15.50. Medium fat cows, $7.50â€" $8.50; fat, $8.25â€"$9.25; few beei types to $10; lightweight heifers on iceder flesh order, $8â€"$10; medium butcher, $10.25â€"$11.25; fat, $11.50â€" ,.<; mediumweight bulls, $8.50â€"$9. Calves, 350; top, $17.50; mediums and culls lower. Sheep, 1,300; bulk, $4.50â€"$5; lambs, $15â€"$15.50; medium, $137 $14.50. NEW HAMBURG days. My last sale in the Twin City was held at 105 Allan St. West, Waterioo, and will be remembered by those who attended as an outstanding success. You too can have that service that will please you. PHONE 4â€"4510 A. B. BRUBACHER BUSINESSâ€"LIKE SERVICE on that coming sale of houseâ€" hold effects, give me a call. My liking and enthusiasm for this work goes back to my boyhood BUFFALO LIVE STOCK By A. R. G. Smith (Chronicle Correspondent} P68R Â¥ Mrs. W. C. Luft, presided. The|Ayr with the Harmer Tily; Mr. meeting ogened in the usual way|and Mrs. (}rei'l Nurse an bab’y. of followed by the rudlnt of the|London, and Howard Nurse of the minutes and roll call, which was|East Coast with Dr. and Mrs. H. answered by a donation to the|Nurse; Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Queen‘s Canadian Fund. Correâ€"|Harmer of Gait with Mr. and Mrs. spondence was read and Mrs. Mosig C. Harmer;; Mr. and Mrs. Evereti gave a report on the nutrition Doan of Brantford with the Doan ‘coursa held in November. family; Mr. and Mrs. Weir Graham The Christmas meetin1 of the Women‘s Institute was held in the Librar{eHall on Tuesday night, December 19th. Owini‘to the illâ€" ness of the president, Mrs. R? C. LucQ;lrt. the first vlce;rresl ent,! Mrs. W. C. Luft. presided â€" The Women‘s inaittute Meets top |__Mrs. Edward Lederman of Kitchâ€" ener ?enl Sunday with her mother {Mrs. John Dahmer. v e onl ind inc? S ue\ : cntivatd, 999 2 Stratford is reported to have died of battle wounds in Italy on Dec. 12th. His mother and family lived here for a number of years about leg_ years ago. Rev. Merle Shantz of Kitchener preached in the Baptist Church on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. There was no cvcnmx service. _ Pte. Carl Alfred Bergman of The local schools will reâ€"open on W&(‘!ljleS(_i.ay.. Jalx.uary 3rd. _ Mrs. Adelyn R. MacDonald is spending a week in Toronto with her sister, Mrs. R. J. Hallman. LA *BB1LO0 (Onincle) C HAOQNLCL B The drive to get after the foxes in this district proved rather disâ€" agrointing as the liunters were unâ€" able to bag any of those sly creaâ€" tures. There were two believed badly wounded. Only about 25 men, mostly farmers from this and ;the Wellesley district, responded to the request of deputy game warden Elmer Boshart. However, the hunters shot about 35 jack rabbits which were easier to get. _ _ _ The Board of Trade will sponsor the next salyage collection on Wedâ€" nesday, January 10th. Fox Hunt Unsuccessful Mrs. Henry G. Koch, one of New Hamburg‘s aged citizens, had the misfortune to break her collarâ€"bone in a 411 at her home on Jacob street. Earl C. Katzenmeier attended the F. S. and A. M.. Orphen fowl banâ€" quet at Toronto on Monday eveâ€" ning, Dec. 18, when they were hosts to the running and harness horse fraternity. Over 240 guests sat dgwn to a sumptuous meal and wclzre entertained by professional‘ talent. Pte. Harold Wellwood of the east coast arrived here to spend Christâ€" mas leave with his wife and daughâ€" Pte. Douglas Eichler of London spent the weekâ€"end with his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eichler. ter. L. Cpl. Claude Forler of British Columbia arrived here to spend Christmas holidays with his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin V. Forler. |_ The New Hamburg Pfaffs jumped from sixth place to share the fourth rung of the Stratford Minor Hockey trl,cague ladder by virtue of a 5â€"3 }victcry over Pfeffers, who were |tied with Kroehlers for first place until Kroehlers won from Tavistock in the last game of last Monday‘s triple header in Stratford by an identical score, The Burgers gave out with their best showing in three games this season and with promise of ice at the local rink, maybe this week should be strong contenders for the group championship which . Mrs. Marie Strahm has left for British Columbia to join her husâ€" band, Pte. Earl Strahm, now staâ€" tioned on the west coast. Sgt. Bruce Cavanagh of Windsor spent the weekâ€"end with his wife and son here. . In the last frame the teams took turns in scoring. Haunn in goal ;or New Hamburg was in good orm. Mickey Roth and Herb Leis gave the winners a 2â€"1 edge at the end of the first period, and Ernie Dick added one in the middle period. _ Take 4th Place in Hockey League _ There is now good ice on the local rink and patrons are having a good time on the local ice. Cope 1914 King Ceatures Syoccate. toc . World nghes semrvad â€" C omm AZ° "What gets me is how you got in without waking my LAFFâ€"Aâ€"DAY and Mrs. W. Grimes, also Mrs. f|Steele of C.W.A.C., Toronto; LAC. j| Mac Kennedy of R.C.A.F., Kingsâ€" .| ton; Mrs. Llogd Perry and sister, 1| Miss Phyllis English of Brantford, t |at their respective homes in town; Mrs. Kennedy and Ltd. English and r‘ Mrs. J. English of Bright with Mr. ;;and Mrs. J. B. English; Miss |Gladys Chambers of Woodstock with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Chambers; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duncan, Mrs. |Catharine® Duncan of Bri{ht and Miss Mary Jane Edwards of London |with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Edwards; Mrs. Dorothy Schneider of Gait with Mr. and Mrs. M. Lachman; Miss Helen Krueger of Woodstock with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cockerton; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rank of Woodâ€" stock, Bob and Ruth, with Mr. and | Mrs. W. Quandt; Sgt. Fergusson of London and Mrs. Fergusson and children of Woodstock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ferr.mon; Miss Agnes Baird of Halliman‘s School, and sister, Mrs. Ken. Smith of Vernon, B.C., with Mrs. Baird; Miss Ruth Hall of Toronto and Miss Jean Hall of Woodstock with Mr. and Mrs. Morton Hall, Sgt. and Mrs. G. D. Harmer of Ayr with the Harmer Tily; Mr. and Mrs. Grey Nurse and baby, of of the United Church recently at her home. There were twenty members present and she was asâ€" sisted by Mrs. H. Davidson. Conâ€" tests and games were â€" enjoyed during the afternoon, after which all were served with ice cream and cookies. Among those who spent Christâ€" mas and vacation in town were: LAC. Harvey Blackmore of Greenâ€" wood, N.S.; P/O. Don. Grimes of Newfoundiand at the home of Mr. Mrs. Sidney Green entertained the Primary Sunday School Class _ Lieut. John Brighty of Malton, Sgt. Major Frank Parkhouse and Sgt. Jack English of British Columâ€" bia are at their respective homes in town on furlough. Entertains S. S. Class Bert Grimes of the Upper Canada University, Toronto, is s&:ndi::s the Yuletide season at the home Mr. and Mrs. W. Grimes. Mrs. Clair Harmer, accompanied by Mrs. Wm. Quandt, Mrs. D. Wright and Miss Ida Motheral were Wednesday visitors at Kitchâ€" ener. \ Mrs. John Brighty and little daughter, Norma May, have reâ€" turned recently from a visit with Lieut. Brighty at Malton. Farewell Gathering Mrs. Frank Brown with her famâ€" ily has moved to Sweaburg. Prior to leaving, a number of friends and neighbors gathered to present her with a farewell gift Mrs. E. Stevens read an appropriate adâ€" dress and Mrs. Jack Hockton preâ€" sented Mrs. Brown with a wall mirror and her daughter, Mrs. Cameron Shantz, with a cup and saucer. Cards were enjoyed "after which refreshments were served by Mrs. Chas. Fulcher, Mrs. Zennick, Mrs. Hockton and Mrs. C. Shantz. Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Gall and daughters Joan and Alexandria of Staffordville were holiday guests at the home of the latter on (g:rist- nas day. __ _ e l Stuart Hastings of the North Blenheim Farmers‘ Mutual Fire Inâ€" surance Co. was a business visitor in town on Tuesday. Ladies‘ Guild, a crib quilt from Yirs. Mair, a pieced quilt top from Mrs. Joyce and a boys‘ sweater from Mrs. John Fischer are hereby made by the organization. _ j Mrs. Charles Kuntzie then preâ€" sided for the programme which was kindly provided bg' public school supils under the direction of Mr. Reid, consisting of three dialogues, a violin and piano duet by Nancy ind Tommy Kirkpatrick, and John Loth sang "Away in a manger." Mrs. Borth led the singing of Christmas ‘arols and Mrs. (Rev.) Becker gave he Christmas message. At the | onclusion of the programme lunch was served. RTed Cross Rooms Closed Till Jan. 4 The Red Cross work rooms will be closed until January 4th. Grateâ€" ful acknowledgment of cash donaâ€" ‘ions from the Wiimot Agricultural Society and Mrs| John Rumig, a quilt from the Roman Catholic PLATTSVILLE By Mrs. Ed. Harmer (Chronicle Correspondent) J The many friends and a uaint~ ances here of the late Mrs.c‘i‘lelson jof Kitchener regretted to hear of |her passing. Deceased was a former |resident of Plattsville, having joperated a confectionery in the |village. She was also a président lof the Women‘s Missionary Society of Plattsville United Church. On different occasions she has been a return visitor and addressed the Society on Temperance. To Mr. Nelson, Evelyn and Gordon, the sympathy of this community | is extendec{ + Mr. and Mrs. Roy Habel were among those who entertained at a family dinner on Christmas. There were twentyâ€"six present. Among them were: Mrs. Berge and father, | Mr. Jared Stauffer o Washington.' and Mr. McArthur of Tillsonburg. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Scott enâ€" tertained Mrs. Leslie Turnbull and family over the weekâ€"end and holi~ day and family dinner on Christâ€" mas. Although the roads have been somewhat heavy on the main roads, traffic continued and the snowâ€" | Flow also came through Plattsville | rom Woodstock on Tuesday. The P crossroads to New Hamburg were ; ENe t Annienen idudy iss td shikbaiil â€" the winter months in the east and are at present at the home cf Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomson, Plattsville. Mrs. Joan Stewart and daughters and Mr. Stewart, Sr., spent Christâ€" mas with relatives at Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Gordon moâ€" tored on Saturday to spend the weekâ€"end holiday with relatives at Collingwood. Former Resident Passes Mrs. Weir Graham and baby of Bright, Mrs. Ed. Harmer, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Harmer and Terry and Ronald visited on Tuesday with Sgt. and Mrs. G. Harmer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hall, Ayr. * Mr. and Mrs. George Perry of [E.e[oraine, Manitoba, are spending Shalesd O t i T S and son Garry of Bright with Mr and Mrs. Ed. Harmer. A popular commodity was the Christmas cookie. Again vendors were .busy filling previous orders. Prices ranged from 17â€"25¢c a dozen and varieties included shortbreads, catmeal and raisin cookies, all of which were gaily decorated with colored frosting, chocolate chips and silver balls. Meat prices follow: Rib roast of beef 30¢ a pound; roll roast 28; thuck roast 28; boiling beef 15; round steak 40; Tâ€"bone steak 45¢: sirloin 42; fresh picnic hams 28, 35; fresh ham 32; pork chops 40 smoked ham 35; butt roast of pork lard 16; cottage roll 45; bacon 54 side, 65 back; pork sausage 28 and 35 for fresh and smoked; headl cheese 22 and wieners 35. Greeninrsfi at $i3.5{ 7355%5&53{53 and Mcintosh Reds, $2.50. Apple butter was priced at 30¢ a pint, cream at 23. Soft cheese was ticketed at 32¢ a pound, old at 35. Eggs were 38¢ a dozen for grade A large, 35 for medium and 30 for pullet. _ _ Tomatoes fetched 5c a pint box, caulifiower 20 and 25, cookin; onions 40c a six quart basket, Spanish onions 40 and 50 or 5¢ each. Hubbard squash found sale at 5â€"25¢c apiece, pepper squash at three for 10¢ or two for 15¢. Fruit was limited to. apples. These included Northern Spies at $2.90 a bushel; Snows, $2.25, Golâ€" den Russets, $290, Rhode Island __ Purkeys were scarce at the a a most turkeys brought E vendors to market had ibeen ordered previously by custoâ€" mers. Disappointed in their search for turkeys, many a customer turned attention to geese which, vendors reported, were selling fast The: were E:lced at 38â€"40c a poumf Duck brought 42¢ a pound, milkâ€" fed chickens 40 and tame rabbits 30 Yu:seublel offered for sale comâ€" pri cabbage at 10¢ a head, the red variety at 10 and Savoy cabâ€" bage at 5, 10 and 15¢c. Endive cost 5 10 and 15¢ a bunch, with leaf lettuce 15¢c. ‘ There were also carrots at 5¢ a quart box, turnips at 5¢ apiece, celery roots at 10c a pint box and celery hearts at 15 and 25c. 3 Few Turkeys Offered At Kitcherer Market | UNUSUAL EACTS REVEALED FRANKLYN FARNDM, Bontd Kafte mime, tLuew» s proâ€" FiSsiOuAL CARISA as A CePuf bev.,, ic late Mrs. Nelson _ Jan. 17, Wednesday, at 1 pm.â€" gretted to hear of Auction sale of implements, feed, eased was a former 10 cows. 50 head of fat and young ‘lattsville, â€" having cattic for Herb. Reinhardt, on the fectionery in the farm situated ‘!> mile north of is also a president‘Breslau. on the highway. Missionary Society| _ Jan. 18, Thurscay, af 10 a.m.â€" ited Church. lExecutors' sa‘c of threshing outft, occasions she has implements, livestock, furniture, sitor and addressed | feed, etc., for cstate of late Henry emperance. To Mr.|Lackner, on the farm 1‘4 miles and Gordon, the/south of Elmira then 1‘> miles is community is west. Clearing sale. . wOts A «a00â€" __P/O. S. McKie of Brantford and Mr. Wm. Lachman of Hamilton were visitors here for the holiday season; also Misses Clara Sipes, Velma Sangwin, Hazel Randal and Jean Potter of the Toronto teachâ€" ing staff. not open to motorists over Christ Mr. Douglas Coxson of Galt was a Christmas visitor in town. January â€" at 12.30 noonâ€"Aucâ€" tion sale of threshing outfit, liveâ€" stock, implements, feed, etc., for Ed. Bolender on the farm situated on the 8th of Peel, about 3 nmiiles north of Floradale. Farm is sold. Jan. 8, Monday, at 10 a.m.â€"Comâ€" munity sale at farmer‘s shed, Elmira, of livestock, implements, furniture, tools, etc. .Bring your surplus to the stand where the crowd gathers. No lot too small. This is your saleâ€"boost it! EDWARD GEISEL. Auctionser f Phone Elmira 932 Dec. 30, Saturday, at 1 pm.â€" Executors‘ sale of red brick house in Linwood, also furniture and houschold effects, 50 acres of land 2 miles west of Linwcod, for estate of late John Voll in the village of Linwood. Jan. 6, Saturday, at 1.30 p.m.â€" Executors‘ sale of property, furniâ€" ture and household goods for estate of the late Carcline Vollmer in the village c« H., delberg. . â€" Feb. 28, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. sharpâ€"Farm stock including acâ€" credited herd of 44 head Reg. Jersey cattle, implements, feed and household effects for J. B. Snyder, % mile out of Kitchener, on Natchez road. Jan. 9, Tuesdayâ€"Entire herd 62 head registered Holstein cattle for George Kirkwood, 6 miles east of Erin, 1% miles west of Bellâ€" fountain. Feb. 7, Wednesday, at 12 o‘clock nconâ€"Farm stock, implements, feed and household effects, 1 mile out of Kitchener on Guelph highâ€" way, for Gabel Bros. . A. B. BRUBACHER Auctioneer Phone 4â€"4510 I have. just booked some new farms for sale, several amuinflz good values, 100 to 420 acres. Al! beautifur 65 acres in great shape. Be sure to see me about these. Some near city. All with Hydro, good water, ete. _ _ _ _ _ =_ Auction Sale Lists * c rak... A g tsA e O Te ~ Pridey, Deceimber #, 1064 and ey&r Sale will receive imum te and closest attenâ€" AUCTIONEER Dial 932 F I have handled very man‘ successful sales for over 1 years. You too will benefit b{ contacting me, in view of my expfrience. I am satisfied that you will be more than pleased with reâ€" sults and my services. No sale is too large Or too small. 1 possess a license for the counties cf Waterlco, Welâ€" lington and .Perth For that Auction Sale you _ wish to hold ED. GEISEL 932 Elmira