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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-07-30, Page 3( Thursday, July 30th, 1936 r HOW TO MAKE ICED TEA Infuse six heaping teaspoons of Salada Black Tea in a pint of fresh boilins water. After six minutes strain liquid into two-quart container. While hot, add 11/2 cups of granulated sugar and the juice pF 2 lemons. Stir well until sugar is dissolved j fill container with cold water. Do not allow tea to cool before adding the cold water; otherwise liquid will become cloudy. Serve with chipped ice. "SALAD# r* To Issue Prosperity Certificates Edmonton—The first issue of pros perity certificates by which the Al berta Government hopes to keep cre dit flowing freely throughout the Province, will be in certificates of $1 denomination only. Premier Aber hart said. The first issue is expected Aug. 1. The certificates will be re deemed by the Government in two years. One per cent, stamps- will be affixed each week by users. The first issue, it has been announced, y^ill be of $250,000 value. This will pay workers at present working on road projects in several sections of Alberta. According to these figures, the Un ited States now has ninety-five war ships of 287,915 tons under construc tion or appropriated, for. This com pares with Great Britain’s sixty-four ships of 225,096 tons, under construc tion or. appropriated for. Japan is adding 34 fighting craft, France Italy 38 and the Germans 39. 39, are Al- was U.S. Wheat Stocks Down Washington—The Crop Reporting Board estimated that stocks of old wheat in interior mills, elevators and warehouses on July 1, totalled 23,- 776,000 bushels. Stocks on the same date last year were 31,799,000 bush els, and the five-year 1932) was 38,565.000. Saskatchewan Crops Poorest Saskatchewan -crop prospects poorest in Western Canada, but berta is not much better off, it 'shown in the weekly grain review of the Canadian Bank Cooler weather over a large portion of the Prairies and scattered light rains lessened deterioration, but the drought area extended further to take in more than 12,000,000 acres of wheat. o£ Commerce. average (1928- Building Ships Washington—In an up to the limits of treaties before they expire Dec. 31. the United States is now leading all other powers in naval construction, figures published by the United States Naval Intelligence Division indicate. effort to build existing naval ■J McMahon Remanded London—His eyes feverishly bright George Andrew McMahon, the man who dared .approach King Edward with a revolver in his hand, sat through a rendition of his grievances against the Government. At the close of his preliminary hearing in the grimy Bow 'Street Police Station court room, lie was remanded to jail until Friday, on the plea of his coun sel that the prisoner wished to testify rvace guaranteed Cbrfow of Six Lampe St As House Wingham Utilities Commission | HYDRO LAMPS The Long Life Lamps ** Crawford Block.Phone 156. SSSSSffiR WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Crop Estimates Winnipeg—After a tour and study of reports, Gordon Brown, prominent Regina district farmer, estimated the Prairie wheat crop this year would be 218,000,000 bushels. Last year the production was 259,050,000 bushels. Mr. Brown estimated the Manitoba crop at 28,000,000,‘Saskatchewan 121,- 000,000 and Alberta 69,00000,0. Do minion Bureau of Statistics figures for the 1935 crop sh owed the produc tion in Manitoba 22,500,000, Saskatch ewan 135,000,000, and Alberta 102,- 000,000 bushels. himself and to call witnesses. He was charged specifically with producing a weapon “with intent to alarm his Ma jesty” as the King led his troops up Constitution Hill eight days ago. PAGE THREE Crop Loss in Ontario Over 27 Millions As Ontario agriculturists made a tentative survey of the drought and crop situation of the Province, unof ficial estimates placed the crop loss due to drought at approximately $25,000,000, with an estimated loss to fruit growers of about $750,000 and to the dairying industry about $2,- 000,000. Postpone Building Trans-Canada Highway Sudbury—The trans-Canada high way in Ontario is being held up tem porarily pending a survey by the Pro vincial Government as to the needs of Northern Ontario for avenues into the mining districts, Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn told a meeting under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Liberal Club of Surbury. Immediate ly the results of the survey are known the Government will undertake a de finite highway policy, he said. Aberhart Opposes Secession Peace River, Alta.—Efforts to win support for secession of the Peace River bloc from Alberta went ahead as Premier Aberhart of Alberta sounded a warning separation would gain nothing. Informed of the move ment to give the area Provincial stat us under a Council, Premier Aber hart at Edmonton said the district is “a natural and integral part of the Province and should remain as such.” Father Coughlin Apologizes Detroit—Rev! Charles E. Coughlin made' a public apology to President Roosevelt for calling him “a liar” in a recent speech, but at the same time asserted his remarks referred to ‘can.- didate Roosevelt’ rather than to “the President of the United States.” The former’s apology was contained in an “open letter” in the July 27 issue of the periodical Social Justice, and in cluded a reiteration of the priest’s be lief that “I deem it best for the wel fare of our common country that you be supplanted in office.” Soviet Aviators Fly 5,858 Miles Moscow—A lone Arctic flight by Soviet pilots was hailed in the offic ial press as an accomplishment which “will confuse our enemies.” Moscow newspapers described the airplane trip of Pilots Chekaloff and Baidu- koff as one of the most difficult ever made. (The fliers, accompanied by Navigator Beliakoff, spent 56 hours and 20 minutes in the air and landed near Nicolaievsk, Siberia, after cov ering 5,858 miles without a stop. This distance is approximately equivalent to a flight from Toronto to Prince Rupert, B.C., and return, or from Montreal to London, Eng., and re turn.) feetitetoiuk Spectacles of absorbing interest will surround you at the Exhi bition of 1936 ... Rudy Vallee’s great show and sponsored broadcasts will transcend any thing he has ever attempted... England’s famous Kneller Hall, Band will dedicate the gorgeous ly illuminated band shell,.. Interplanetary communication of 200 years hence portrayed in the spectacular pageant by 1500 characters . . . Startling inno vations at Canada’s Premier Horse Show will enthrall you ... Scores of other attractions. Write for illustrated booklets and folders ALFRED ROGERS ELWOOD A. HUGHES Preaident General Manager EXHIBITION TORONTO AUG.28 TO SEPT.I2..I936 ker, arrested in Toronto, was brought to Goderich and lodged in the county jail. He appeared before F. G. Weir, J.P., charged with the theft of $10,- 000 securities, porperty of Mrs. Isa- bcll MacDonald, Seaforth, one of Huggard’s clients. He was remanded to jail until Thursday. Store Looted at Draytop Forcing their way into the men’s clothing and furnishing store of J. M. Amy & Son, Drayton, thieves looted the establishment, taking al most the entire stock. The burglars made off with goods valued at about $1,000. Clinton Trucker Seriously Injured Having suffeied severe fractures when his truck struck a concrete abutment south of Kincardine Thurs day night, Alvin McAllister, age 27, Clinton trucker, was removed from Kincardine Hospital to London. He passed away in Victoria Hospital. His injuries were described as a bad frac ture of the lower part of the right leg, a break of the left hip and a double break in the pelvis. The Clin ton man, driver of an Epps Trans port truck, was taken unconscious from the wreckage of his truck which struck a cement bridge five miles south of Kincardine. The truck was crushed and its cargo thrown into the river below. McAllister was thrown over the steering wheel and through the windshield against the abutment. tion is a step nearer fulfilment as a result of a conference between D. T. Flannery, engineer representing the Hydro Electric Power Commission and a delegation of cottage owners at Bruce Beach. The meeting was held at Kincardine and figures showing the cost of such service to the beach were tabled. While no definite ac tion was taken, the meeting served to clear up misunderstandings that may have existed on either side and it is expected in the near future ar rangements will be completed to ex tend power lines to the summer re sort.—Kincardine Review-Reporter. Seaforth Minister Awarded Medal Major the Rev. Canon E. Apple yard, M.C., has been notified that he has been awarded the Canadian Ef ficiency Decoration. He saw service in France from December, 1916, un til November, 1917. Canon Appleyard learned of the honor from a recent letter from Gen. T. A. Ashton, of the Department of National Defence. — Seaforth Huron Expositor. Encountered Strange Snake Miss Phoebe Easterbrook, passing through her garden on day last week encountered a huge snake. The body was large and color of a ripe strawberry, while the head was broad and flat. There has been sev eral species of snakes in the garden but Miss Easterbrook claims she nev er saw one of this kind before. She went for assistance but the reptile made for the long grass and disap peared.—Exeter Times-Advocate. while Hepburn to Address Liberals at Listowel W. Angus Dickson, M.L.A. for Perth county, announced that Prem ier Mitchell F. Hepburn will address a rally of Liberals which is to be held in Listowel early in September. The date has not been definitely de cided as yet, said Mr. Dickson. — Listowel Banner. Not Afraid of Work A young lady school teacher, resid ing at Neustadt, required eight pails of sand in her program of beautifying her home grounds. She commenced the task last week of obtaining the sand from a Carrick pit, one and three-quarter miles distant, making eight journeys on foot and carrying a pailful of sand each trip. A pail of sand weighs 50 lbs., but she stuck bravely at the job until she was fin ished.—Mildmay Gazette. Walked in His Sleep Master Bill Jeffrey, son of Reeve Jeffery, was <the guest of his friend, Master C. Kennedy, last week and re mained overnight. During the sleep ing hours Billy took a notion to be a “Somnambulist” on account of the big-sounding word, and proceeded to walk right over and off the balcony of the home, with the result that he has a sprained wrist and an injured foot. The ground was quite solid un der the balcony.—Teeswater News. ASHFIELD (‘Saturday, July 25th. j Mrs. Henry Campbell of Dungan* Rev. and Mrs, Patton of the Ash- non, is visiting with her son, field United Church, had as their Cyril Campbell and Mrs. Campbell^ guests on Sunday, Mr. Nathaniel 10th con. Bare, Mr. Wm. Ellisly and Mr. Car men Stephens of Benmiller Circuit. Mr. Ellisley read the Scripture, Mr. Stephens announced the hymn and Mr. Bare gave a splendid address, in spite of his advanced age, near 80, his voice was so clear and loud, he also sang a solo with Mrs. Patton, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Bert Alton, 10th con, in Walkertqn Hospital, on Teacher: “Willie, what is a rabbit?’1'' Willie: “A rabbit is a little animal that grows fur other animals get ere- dit for when mamma wears it.” “Good gracious, old man, what Iiaj»r- pened to you?” “Motor accident." “Got run over, I suppose?” “No: I just met a fellow I ran over- once—and he recognized me. i SAFER TIRE WERE THINKING PLENTY ABOUT YOUR SAFETY WHEN WE SAY — RIDE ON SILVERTOWN TIRES A The new Goodrich Golden Ply Silver- town Tire is known as “The Safest Tire Money Can Buy.” The Life-Saver Golden Ply, built into every Silver- town, gives you the protection you need from dangerous, high-speed blow-outs. The specially designed tread protects you from “tail-spin skids. A TOUGHER TIRE The finest quality raw materials com bined with special processes to toughen the rubber make Goodrich Golden Ply Silvertowns tough through and through — ready to stand up under any kind of service. Zinc on Bruce Peninsula The W. C. Hunt Co., of Chicago, has been operating for the past two weeks at Dyer’s Bay and have an op tion on the zinc mine. They intend to biast instead of drilling, as they claim this is a surer way of testing out the quantity of zinc. If the ore is there they will speed up production and possibly employ up to one thous and men. Local men believe that the zinc is there.—Arthur Eterprise-News An hetez Iflilteage TIRE Because Goodrich Safety Silvertowns have extra heavy shoulders—are stronger and more carefully built, they’ll give you months of extra mileage. Ripley Church 80th Anniversary One of the oldest churches in this part of the province celebrated its 80th anniversary on Sunday. At Knox-Presbyterian Church, Rev. John V. Mills, of Walkerton, conducted the services, assisted by the minister, Rev. R. A... McConnell. The first known service was held on October 29, 1856, in a log house, with Rev. James Ferguson officiating. Two years later plans were made for the erection of a church, but the con gregation divided on the choice of minister, one becoming Knox congre gation, the other the congregation of Huron Presbyterian Church. Walkerton Lady Has 90th Birthday Mrs. Adam Quanz, Sr., of Walk erton, celebrated her 90th birthday and is now receiving the felicitations of many friends in the district. To mark the happy event 60 relatives as sembled at her present home where luncheon was served, gifts presented, felicitations offered and a pleasant evening spent. Mrs. Quanz retains excellent health. ■ t WINGHAM ONTARIORemanded at Goderich Gordon C. Maclaren, Toronto bro certain Olympic timber, passed the German games to go to Spain, May! “Do you think Harry will love me even more when we are mar ried?” June; “Of course! He’s crazy about married women Bruce Beach May Get Hydro Extension of hydro service to Bruce Beach, long under considera- BIG NEWS FOR ALL HOTEL CUtfOftD R.TAYIORj NaMging Director BOO ROOMS Large Wing for London Hospital Premier Hepburn intimated that a $600,000 addition to the Ontario Hos pital at London may be built next year. The hint was dropped to Lon don citizens, who were asking for a $100,000 grant for an addition to Vic toria Hospital. The suggested Gov ernment building in London will be the first, hospital construction work done by the Hepburn Administration. ..AND NO OTHER TIRE IN THE WORLD GIVES YOU GOLDEN PLY BLOW-OUT PROTECTION! DETROIT 50 *. $ FOR A SINGLE ROOM WITH BATH That's our offer- every single room with private bath. 52 »3. FACING GRAND CIRCUS PARK' A Magnificent modern hotel right in down* town Detroit. Fide food at low cost. Spanish Games Cancelled The Barcelona “little Olympics” have been cancelled due to the Span ish Civil War. At the same time, de finite word was received that Tor onto’s athletes are safe and in good health, far from the scene of hostil ities—in Paris, "France. The Barce lona games were being held this year in direct opposition to the Olympic Games at Berlin, and the Toronto athletes, at least three of whom were up NEWS of the DISTRICT Hay Was Very Dry Howick farmers were amused by an incident that occurred in the town ship last week, when an‘agriculturist in that municipality lost a load of hay and a hayloader in a fire in his field. Aftei* completing a load of hay in his field, this farmer, who by the' way, is a director in a local rural in surance company, and is interested in the suppression of fire losses, lit his pipe and was enjoying a smoke while driving to the barn. He had not gone far, however, when his surroundings begatt to grow very sultry, had to hurry down off the escape being scorched by his load. The hayloader, which, tachcd to the back of the lo also destroyed by the blaze, I of the fire being so intense was impossible to remove this Chine.*—Mildmay Gazette. ma and he load to bttrni ng: was at- >ad, v •asj the h cat that it Held Family Re-Union With upwards of 150 persons in at tendance, an increase over last year, the Dickson-Armstrong families had their sixth annual gathering at .Point Clark. A pleasant afternoon was spent, a fine sports program’ and a bountiful picnic supper combined to make it a jolly event. To Walter Richardson of Teeswater, age 90, went the honor of being the oldest present. Mr. Richardson is the only living member of the clan who {mi grated from Ecotland some 80 years ago. It was noted with regret that Mrs. Ann Farrish of Lucknow in her 84th year and last year the oldest lady at the reunion, was this year un able to attend. Officers for the en suing years arc: Pres., John Farrish, Ashficld; vicc-Prcs., George Richard son, Guelph; sec-trcas., Cora Dickson, Dungannon; members of the sports committee were all re-appointed. • The Life-Saver Golden Ply, the amazing invention which checks the great unseen cause of high-speed blow-outs, is an exclusive Goodrich feature. No other tire in the world has Golden Ply blow-out protec tion, yet you pay not one penny extra for it—it’s FREE! For your own safety, come in and see us today about a set of these Goodrich Safety Silvertowns. -Goodrich SAFETY WITH GOLDEN PLY BIOW-OUTPROTECTYON