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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-05-28, Page 3Thursday, May 28th, 1936 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE THREE HERE’S an ideal liot-weatlier dish. Ready to serve with cool milk or cream. Delicious! No cooking or bother. And Kellogg’s are oven-fresh when they reach your table. The exclusive WAXTITE inner bag protects them, even in hot, muggy weather. Kellogg’s give you utmost value. Made by Kellogg in London, Ontario. Nothing takes the place of CORN FLAKES current. It was accepted by Prime Minister Baldwin, who wrote his col­ league in the National Government that he had “acted as I should have done in your place.” Ban on Motor Traffic in Palestine Jerusalem-—With tension undimin­ ished and military forces stationed, in this Holy City, authorities imposed an emergency ban on <all motor traffic in the southern half of Palestine. Ef­ fective Saturday a special police per­ mit will be required by motorists. Britain to> Speed Up Rearmament London—Great Britain threw all her energy into the task of rearma­ ment. After two months of surveys, the Imperial Defense Committee be­ gan development of the productive ca­ pacity of factories for war supplies. Sir Thomas lnskip, Defense Coordin­ ation Minister, segregated the work into five divisions. All Trade Pacts Cancelled, Say Italy Rome—Italy considers all her trade treaties with sanctionist nations can­ celled and her foreign trade “must change its diretion,” an authoritative source declared. This view was tak­ en by Virginia Gayda, informed writ­ er of the Giornale d'Italia and a friends of Premier Mussolini. “Fifty- two sanctionist states introduced in a system of accords a new unilateral practice of arrogating themselves the arbitrary privilege of opening and closing the faucets of trade with It­ aly,” he wrote. •MmiiMiiiiHiimHmniMHHiiimMHiiemiimiuiiiiiiHiiNHML* NEWS of the I DISTRICT I 3 S Clinton Lodge Has 50th Anniversary The fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the L.O.B.A. and the fif­ teenth of the institution of Huron Lodge No. 377 was fittingly celebrat­ ed by the officers and members of the Clinton lodge on Wednesday ev­ ening by a social evening in the lodge room to which the gentlemen friends were invited. Progressive euchre oc­ cupied the hours from 8 to 10.30 p.m,, after which a bountiful lunch was ser­ ved by the ladies. A feature of the lunch hour was a table decoration consisting of a large birthday cake adorned with fifteen candles marking the years from 1921 to 1936, the age of the Huron No. 377 L.O.B.A. VITA FOOD CHICK BUILDER 1 2 3 4 Fed to thousands and thousands World Wide News In Brief Form Scadding to Give Evidence Moose River, N.S.—Alfred Scadd- ing will be asked to give evidence be­ fore the Nova Scotia Government Commission investigating the Easter Sunday night collapse of the Moose River Gold Mine, J. A. Hanway, K. C., Government Solicitor, announced at conclusion of the Commission’s first session of inquiry. formed at a three-hour conference with Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Finance Minister Charles A. Dunning. Consequently the Social Credit Premier and his three Cabinet colleagues departed for home’without reaching a compromise with the Do­ minion Government. To Fortify Eastern Route Capetown—The question of fortify­ ing Capetown Harbor, with a view to safeguarding the alternative route to the East, will be one of the matters discussed with the British Govern­ ment by Oswald Pirow, South Afri­ can Minister of Defense. Head Queen’s University Dr. R. C. Wallace, 'president of the University of Alberta, and prominent Canadian educationalist, who has been appointed principal of Queen’s University, Kingston. He succeeds Dr. W. Hamilton Fyfe, who resigned to accept the principalship of Aber­ deen University. Implement Industry May be ,Probed Ottawa—A Tariff Board investiga­ tion into the farm implement industry loomed when Finance Minister Dun­ ning told the House of Commons he would welcome an application from the manufacturers. Over protests from Toronto Conservatives, the House passed the implement schedul­ es in the Budget, reducing the tariff from 12% to 7% per cent. France to Support Britain Paris—Wholehearted support of the Covenant of the League of Na­ tions, with its provisions for punitive measures against aggressor nations, will be the keystone of a reoriented French foreign policy, it was declar­ ed authoritatively.- Italy Warned Not to Interfere London—The House of Commons turned to foreign affairs again, Prime Minister Baldwin warning Italy that any interference on its part in Egypt and Palestine “will be considered as an unfriendly act—and treated ac­ cordingly.” France May Protest to Rome Paris—The French Government termed the expulsion of a French priest from Ethiopia by Italian forc­ es “unacceptable”, and. a protest to Rome seemed likely. The Govern­ ment likewise refused to withdraw troops from Diredawa, Ethiopia, des­ pite an Italian request, or to permit railway shipments of Italian supplies. Ontario Revenues Up Niagara Falls, Ont.—In the first 7 weeks of the present fiscal year, rev­ enues of the Provincial Treasurer im­ proved $7,000,000, or at the rate of $1,000,000 per week, in comparison with last year, Premier Mitchell Hep­ burn .said. Today, -the funded ‘debt of Ontario is lower by millions than in the same period of a year ago, and by the end of the present year the Government will have reduced the gross debt of the Province, Premier Hepburn told the Welland County Twentieth Century Club. Will Not Guarantee Alberta Bonds Ottawa—The Dominion Govern­ ment will not guarantee^ an Alberta refunding scheme involving $160,000,- 000 of the Province’s obligations at half the present rate of interest if the refunding is to be on a compul­ sory basis, Premier Aberhart was in­ J. H. Thomas Resigned London—J. H. Thomas, whose leg­ endary career carried him from engine wiper to a place in the Cabinet, re­ signed as Secretary of State for the Colonies. His resignation came ex­ actly one month after rumors of the alleged “Budget leak” fijrst became SPECIAL NOTICE lou can now buy THE BEST BRANDS OF PREPARED HOUSE PAINT 575 • per q a lion ■y Why take a chance on paint of doubtful quality when you can now obtain the undernoted top quality brands of white lead paint at this popular figure? Insist upon one of these famous time-tested brands for all your exterior painting. Any one of them will assure you a job of outstanding beauty, long paint life ana economy from first to last. There is a store in your vicinity that can supply you. Results of Cancellation Now Felt Niagara Falls—The first actual re­ sults of the Hydro contract cancel­ lation legislation were revealed here by Premier Hepburn—startling figur­ es of progress and accomplishment, which, he stated, would lead to a still greater accomplishment in the form of reduced Hydro rates to all consum­ ers. This year the Niagara System alone wil show an improvement of $6,000,000, the Premier said. Birthday Party of Quints on the Air North Bay—The Dionne Quintup­ lets will be on the air as the feature attraction of the Canadian Radio Commission broadcast from the Da­ foe Hospital at Corbeil on the after­ noon of May 28th, the quints’ second birthday. Vimy Pilgrimage Bookings Closed Ottawa—No more bookings will be accepted for the Canadian Legion’s pilgrimage to Vimy Ridge, it was de­ cided at a meeting of the national committee here. Lack of Steamship accommodations was the reason giv­ en for closing the registrations. The maximum that can be conveyed over­ seas is 6.000, and this figure was rea­ ched several months ago, Chesley Discards Holidays Chesley merchants have discarded the custom of summer weekly half holidays this year and will be open for business all day every day. Plans Going Ahead The local Fire Department are planning on a real big day for the 1st of July, when the Western On­ tario Firemen’s Convention will be held here. About ten bands will be on hand, and a baseball game is be­ ing arranged, along with many other special attractions.—Teeswater News. Face Blistered! While cleaning an oil burner at the home of Mr. T. J. Kestle, Mr. Harold Skinner was burned about the face when the burner flared up. His hair and eye-brows were singed and he was blistered about the forehead, his cheeks and the tip of his nose. Dr. Weekes attending him—Exeter Tim- es-Advocate. Got Hand in Wringer Mrs. Wes. Kain had the misfortune to have her right hand drawn between the rubber rolls of an electrically op­ erated wringer at her home in the East Ward. and before she could be released the hand was badly crushed, but fortunately no bones were brok­ en. A doctor, who treated the injured wing, placed it in a sling and the vic­ tim of the mishap is now going about with the affected member out of com­ mission.—Walkerton Herald-Times. Appointed Manager At a recent meeting of the direct­ ors of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Telephone System Walter S. Scott re­ ceived the appointment to fill the po­ sition of'manager and secretary of the company left vacant by the death of the late A. H. Macdonald. Mr. Scott has had considerable business experience and should fill the posi­ tion in a capable manner.—Brussels Post. Exeter Races June 23rd Exeter is looking forward to a big race meeting on the King’s birthday, June 23rd, when the committee is put­ ting on five big stake races of $400 each totalling $2,000 for the follow­ ing classes: 3 yr. old pace, 3 yr. old trot, 2.27, 2.22 and 2.18 paces. Ent­ ries of one per cent, closing .April 20. Women’s Institute Formed at Listowel “The Maitland Institute” was clios- 5 Poultry Farm Proven, of Baby Chicles, annually. Promotes Rapid Growth, deep yellow pigmentation and full uniform feathering. Maintains Rugged Health and Vitality; Strong, sturdy bone development — full of* vim and vigor. It eliminates the Hazard and Guess-work in your Chick Feeding Program. You can feed Vitafood with full assurance that it will produce better chicks at less cost. ROE FARMS MILLING CO., ATWOOD. ONTARIO PROVED RIGHT MADE RIGHT ? ■ • at the Roe Poultry Ranch • • at• d... fl - • Represented locally by— Howson & Howson, Wingham R. J. Hueston & Son, Gorrie Alex. Manning, Belgrave. en for the name of the new Women’s Institute formed in Listowel when the ladies of town interested in the form­ ing of such an institute met in the council chamber. Miss Lizzie Nichol, the district president, and Miss Lily Dempsey, of Stratford, district secre­ tary, were present and outlined the work of the Institute.—Listowel Ban­ ner. Horse Races at Listowel, June 3rd Big Preparations are now under way for the Horse Races to be held here on Wednesday, June 3rd. An­ other new barn is now under con­ struction, the track is in first-class condition and no effort is being spar­ ed to make this a real day of enter­ tainment for everybody. Betting priv­ ileges will be allowed. — Listowel Standard. Listowel Resident Charged Mr. Adolph, former Listowel Hard­ wareman and well-known resident of this town, was arrested by provincial police on Wednesday and was taken to Guelph to face a charge of selling securities without a Government li­ cense. Remanded Under Bond Caswell Hackett, a Tuckersmith young man who Thursday elected trial by a judge and jury when faced with a charge of attempting to com­ mit suicide, was released under a $1,000 bond, provided by his mother. He was remanded a week by Magis­ trate J. A. Makins. Hackett’s uncon­ scious form was found, at his home on May 18, an empty bottle at his side. It had contained poison. He was revived by a doctor. Farmer Fatally Injured. George Pettigrew, Kincardine Twp. farmer, died Friday morning in the Kincardine Hospital from injuries re­ ceived when his team bolted, dragging a seed drill over him. He was alone at the time, but two children witness- ed the accident and summoned help. Dr. John Ferguson had the injured man removed to the hospital but in­ ternal injuries caused his death. Pet­ tigrew, a native of Scotland, has been in Canada eight years. He was 35 years of age. For the past two years he managed the Malcolm farm five miles north of Kincardine. He is sur­ vived by his widow and six children. Ministers Exchange An unanimous call has been extend­ ed by the Teeswater United Church to Rev. R. W. Lee, of Arthur. The Teeswater minister, Rev. W. A. Mon­ teith, has also been invited to Arthur. It is understood that the exchange will be effected on July 1 subject to the approval of conference. Boy Killedi by Truck ’ • v Gordon Courtney, eight-year-old® son of Milford Courtney, prominent lacrosse player, of Orangeville, was- killed when struck by a truck driven' by Ralph Hayward. It was said the boy had been riding with other child­ ren on the rear of a truck, driven by Gilbert Hackett, and jumped off, be­ ing struck by the other machine as he ran for the sidewalk. Lady Passenger: “Exquisite! This is exactly like heaven!” Driver of Charabanc: “Lumme! You’ve been around a bit, ’aven’t yer? EVER BUILT Firestone tires have always been noted for their safety and long wear. Now, with an extra rider strip in the tread in addi« lion to all the other extra safety features, the new High Speed for 1936 is the safest tire ever built! Performance records prove that Firestone tires give most value for your money. They cost no more than ordinary tires and your nearest Firestone Dealer has a tire for every purse. See him today. All These Extra Safety Features . NO EXTRA COST firestone HIGH Speed TIRES Under the Treed h Scientifically Designed Safety Tread New Estra Rider Strip 58% Stronger Gum-Dipped Cord* | j FORD AGENT ONE SCHOOL BOASTS NINE SETS OF TWINS WINGHAM Sherwin-Williams CANADA PAINT MARTIN-SENOUR To Check up the Oil Industry Ottawa—The Tariff Board will be instructed to maintain a watching brief over the gasoline industry in the light of tariff changes announced in the Budget, and particularly to kee ptrack of price changes, Finance Minister Dunning told the House of Commons. Will Not Fly Round the World Salt Lake City—Amelia Earhart de­ nied that she plans a globe-circiing flight, and said her ambition of the moment is to help develop planes safe foi1 “papas and mamas.” “My now plane (under construction at Los An* geles) is only 80 per tent, finished, so I don’t know what it will do,” she said, Patient (nervously): “I suppose the operation will be dangerous, doctor?” Doctors “Nonsense! You couldn’t buy a dangerous operation for $40?* 1 and Seymour Levine and Florence and Frances Hamel. Thesc nine sets of twins between the ages of 4 and 8 years ave num* bet<sd among the pupils of Washing­ tort school in Springfield From LEFT to RIGHT, front row, they are: Jacqueline and Joanne Stocker, Marcia Rose and Patricia Crystal, Harriet and Jean Shapiro, Barbara and Elizabeth Relihan and John and Joseph Hely. Back row LEFT to RIGHT: Ruth and Jean Fitzgerald, | Hadley and Howard Gray, Morton