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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-01-07, Page 3PAGE « A legal investment for Trust Funds Unconditionally Guaranteed in u< jirenijtreni r MORE EGGS1 bracing eleven guiding principles, was signed. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES y On Guaranteed 'q Trust Certificates— Thursday, January 7th, 1937 value of $100 have been running the risk of a lawsuit for the infringment of patents. German Warship Captured Spanish Boat Berlin—A German warship has cap­ tured a Spanish steamship in reprisal for Valencia’s refusal to release the cargo of the Reich freighter Palos, it was officially announced here, The development regarded as serious by foreign diplomats, was announced- in a communique* by the German News Bureau, Claim Russian Trial Framed New York—Execution of sixteen defendants in the recent Moscow trial on charges that they plotted with Leon Trotsky the assassination of Stalin and other Soviet leaders is de­ scribed as "the greatest frame-up history” in a book published here. Since the opening of its first office in 1871, The Dominion Bank has forged steadily * ahead, never spectacularly but always nat­ urally and healthfully. Without recourse to' absorptions or amalgamations but simply by linking prudence with enter- prize, it has moved along from strength to strength, matching its own growth with the growth of Canada. 390 THE DOMINION BANK ESTABLISHED 1871 J. R. M. SPITTAL - - MANAGER WINGHAM BRANCH Russia to Haye 150,000 Airmen • Moscow—The Soviet Union pushed a movement to train 150,000 airplane pilots, an idea which originated from the suggestion of obscure munitions workers. Throughout the country has spread the slogan, “150,000 air hawks in 1937." This is Russia’s reply to the recent assertion of Germany’s General Goering that Germany must train 70,000 aviators. THE STERLING Trusts Corporation STERLING TOWER - TORONTO fortuity or death to children and to younger adults. Girl Escapes Dynamite Blast Sioux Falls, S.D,—Three men nam­ ed in a dark-haired gangster girl’s ac­ count of how she was wounded and her suitor blasted to bits in a dyna­ mite death plot were hunted in four States. Twenty-five-year-old Helen Sieler—in critical condition from eight bullet wounds—told officials she and Harold Baker were slugged, shot and carried to an explosives storehouse but she crawled to safety before Bak­ er was blown to pieces by 3,500 lbs. of dynamite and 7,500 pounds of blasting powder. KIDNAPPED NEWS of the DISTRICT 1 s E S 'S = 2 s 3 7 Goderich Pro Injured First casualty of the New Year was Jack Annat, golf pro, at the Maitland Club, and manager of the Royal Bowling Alleys, who tripped and went flat on his face at the alleys on New Years’ day, opening a long gash in his forehead, Agriculturists to Meet at Guelph Guelph—The 58th annual meeting of the Ontario Agricultural and Ex­ perimental Union Will be held in the War Memorial Hall, Ontario Agri­ cultural College, here, Thursday, Jan­ uary 7, according to an announcement issued here. All those interested in agriculture are invited to attend the proceedings. Britain Starts Two Battleships London—Great Britain laid down two 35,000-ton battleship keels, one on the Tyne and the other on the Mersey. ■ They are for t-he first Brit­ ish battleships to be laid down since the Nelson and the Rodney were built in 1925, and are* approximately the same size as those craft. The yeai' 1937 opened with no international treaty in force to check a naval arma­ ments race. of 1922 and the London naval treaty of 1930 both expired with the last day of 1936. Father Coughlin Again Broadcasted Royal Oak, Mich.—Father Charles E. Coughlin, militant priest, who an­ nounced less than two months ago his withdrawal from all radio activity, re­ turned to the air New Year’s night with a plea for the application of “Christian principles” in the settle­ ment of industrial disputes during the new year. Priest Killed in Accident Chatham—Rev. William J. Startton, O.M.I., Provincial of the First Am­ erican Province of the Oblate Order in the United States, was instantly killed when his automobile crashed into a pole artd overturned on No. 3 highway, one mile east of Port Alma. The Washington treaty j Father Stanton was a former profes­ sor and football coach at Ottawa Un­ iversity and a well-known athlete dur­ ing his college days. Infantile Paralysis Fields Charted Winnipeg—Officials of the Mani­ toba Department of Health charted battlefields swept by the most devas­ tating infantile paralysis epidemic the Province has known and plotted bar­ ricades against further invasion of the dread bacteria. Scientists studying the disease are inspired by the solid sup­ port of a people who rose en masse for action against the threat of de­ Tourists Warned to Watch Patents Ottawa—Canadians importing rad­ ios or other articles from the United Sthtes or elsewhere will be well ad­ vised to make sure they are not in­ fringing patent rights in this country, according to authorities here. It ap­ pears that many Canadian tourists who go to the United States and take advantage of the regulation permit­ ting free importation of goods to the SEARCHING FOR BODIES IN MADRID L..»" ‘•xjx- III J*1! Workers ate shown looking uhrough and children have been killed, by rebel the wreckage of houses for bodies af* bombs dropped on Madrid during the ter a recent rebet air raid in the civil war which is still raging through- man district Madrid . Many women out the Spanish countryside, Security Employees Can’t Gamble John M, Godfrey, K.C., Ontario Securities Commissioner, it was learn- Wash., was abducted from his home ed, has pur the lid on stock-market i on Dec. 27. G-men have been assign­ playing by employees of this branch | ed to the case and are working fev- of the Government service. No spec- erishly in an attempt to return the ulation of any kind will be permitted j boy to his family. Dr. Mattson has and any one in the Commission j expressed his willingness to pay the branch desirous of putting money into , $28,000 demanded by the kidnapper real investments must notify Mr. Godfrey within forty-eight hours of the making of the investments. Arrested for 30-year-old Murder Rocco Esposito, alias Rocco Strange, was arrested at Kirkland Lake for the 30-year-old murder of Francisco Romeo, fellow-Italian of Newcastle, Pennsylvania. Esposito— or Strange, as he 'has been known for some fifteen years about the Kirkland Lake mines, in which he is employed —was taken into custody by Frank Costa, special investigator for the Pennsylvania Department of Justice, and by Constable Alex. Wilson of the Criminal Investigation Branch of the Ontario Provincial Police. Shipping Planes to Spain Jersey City, N.J.—Robert President of the Vimalert Co., Ltd., who is shipping $2,777,000 worth of airplanes and engines to Loyalist Spain, denied he was “directly or in­ directly" connected with Soviet Rus­ sia. The statement was given out at the company plant by Vice-President H. A. Schaufclbergcr. Cuse, Atlantic Aeroplane Service Soon New York—A giant airplane drones over the British Isles; workmen con­ struct a landing field in the Interior of Newfoundland and cables between the United States and ^Britain hum with information on weather condi­ tions and results of scores of experi­ ments. Through these factors and be­ hind official reticence commercial flying of the North Atlantic draws steadily nearer. Aviation authorities here will not say transatlantic pass­ engers will be carried through the skies in 1937. Whether a year’s fur­ ther testing and preparation will be necessary is not determined but they agree the time is not far off. Russia’s New Constitution Outstanding Moscow—The year 1936 for (he Soviet Union was a period of econ­ omic progress, strained international relations and internal political change. A. new, liberal constitution was adopt­ ed, while remaining Trotsky adher­ ents and elements hostile to the Stal­ in regime were vigorously repressed. Chang Sentenced NankiU“-“Marshal Chang Hsueh. Kang, who led a tevol in the Shensi Province and held Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek captive for 13 days, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but persons close to the Government believed he would be pardoned soon. The Military Affairs Commission, sit­ ting as a court martial with General Chiang presiding, handed down the prison sentence together with five years' deprivation of civil rights, au­ thoritative sources disclosed.» Tax Changes on Incomes deduced Ottawa—An agreement to reduce heavily the tax charges on incomes derived from the United States secur­ ities by Canadian individuals and cor­ porations, non-resident of that coun­ try, was signed in Washington by Sit Herbert Marler, Canadian Minister to Charles Mattson, 10-year-old of Dr. W. W .Mattson of Tacoma, for the return of the boy. son Blyth Lodge Installs The joint installation of Huron Lodge No. 568, A.F. and A.M., and Blyth Lodge No. 303, was held in the lodge rooms, Ofifcers for Blyth were as follows: Dr. C. E. Toll, W. M. ; R. D. Phelp, I. P. M.; J. PI. Phil­ ips, S. w.; w. A. Elliott, J. W.; J. B. Turney, treasurer; Robt. Newcomb, secretary; P. W. Scott, D. of C.; R. D. Phelp, chaplain; K. Taylor, S. G.; R. Wilson, J. D,; F. Elliott, J. G.; N. Sanderson, S. S.; G. Elliott, J. S.; J. E. Munro, tyler; J. H. R. Elliott, J. H. Philips, auditors. the United States and Secretary of State Cordell Hull. London Suspect Wanted at Tacoma Tacoma, Wash.—The mystifying ac­ tivity of an army reserve officer — a likely intermediary in the Charles Mattson kidnapping — was coupled with a report that police working on the case were on the lookout for a man wanted in connection with the John Labatt snatch in London, Ont., in 1934, Alberta Credit Plan Prepared Edmonton—A social credit plan for Alberta has been prepared by a com­ mittee of Premier Aberhart’s Cabin­ et for presentation to a legislative caucus on Jan. 12. The committee was formed by the Premier and held its first meeting Dec. 19, with John Hargrave, Leader of the Social Cred­ it Party of the United Kingdom as technical adviser. The last meeting •was held Dec. 28 when the report em- To Ease a Headache Fast Get Real Quick-Acting, ___ Quick-Dissolving “ASPIRIN” .(See How “ASPIRIN” Tab lets Work In 2 seconds by stop watch, an “Aspirin” tablet starts to disinte­ grate and go to work. Drop an “Aspirin” tab­ let into a glass of water. 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Demand and Get ASPIRIN;.-. .cjmhhi Burned to Death in Barn Fire Searchers examining the ruins of a barn on, the Ninth Concession of Mornington- Township found the body of William A. Taylor, who lost his life when the building was des­ troyed by fire. Neighbors conducted the search after the flames subsided. When they first came to the Taylor farm they had been attracted by flam­ es shooting from the roof of the build­ ing. They arrived too late to rescue the farmer, who was trapped inside. Freshet Damaged Culvert r The three day rain last week pro­ vided so much moisture that many of the small culverts in the country were unable to take care of the extra amount of water. One culvert at the intersection of the 2nd concession and the 5th sideroad of Carrick was par­ tially washed out. Jos.. Cronin ran in­ to the cave-in with his car. The ma­ chine was damaged by 'the drop, and the council -will probably be asked to take care of the repair bill.—Mildmay Gazette. Amputation Necessary Mrs. Frank Dennis had her left arm amputated at the Listowel Memorial hospital. A small growth had devel­ oped on her hand, and it was deemed advisable, to amputate. Friends of Mrs. Dennis will be glad to hear she is making satisfactory recovery.—Lis­ towel Banner. Accident Victim Returned Home Mr. Frank Gibbs, who was so sev­ erely injured when trying to get a “Jigger" off the track before an on­ coming train near Chatham several weeks ago, has so far recovered as to be able to return home. It is hoped that he is now well on the way to recovery and his friends trust it may be speedy and complete. He has something to be thankful for, that he was not killed, though his injuries were severe enough. Two Weeks of Service at Lucknow Instead of one week of prayer as has been the custom of former years arranagements have been made to continue the services for two weeks, commencing Jan. 4th and ending Jan. 15th. The opening meeting in the United Church was in charge of the young people’s societies of the diff­ erent churches in the village with Rev. P. H. Rickard of St. Peter’s Anglican Church as the speaker. Blyth Residents 51 Years Married Mr. and Mrs. John Mains, of Blyth, quietly celebrated the 51st anniver­ sary of their wedding at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Mains are of Trish des­ cent, Mr. Mains is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mains, of Hullett Township. Mrs. Mains, formerly Mary Ann McCulloch, is a daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John McCulloch, who settled near Oshawa when they arriv­ ed in this country. They later moved to Westfield where Mrs. Mains was born /They were married by Rev. J. Fisher, the bridesmaid being Mrs. Su­ san McCulloch and the groomsman, Wesley Glacier, who have both since died, Afte^ their marriage they came to Blyth and have lived th the same house ever since, Mr, Mains was a teamster and worked for some time in the salt block at Blyth. There were five children^ a baby girl died in in- fancy} son, George Edward, was killed m the Great War while those surviving arei Mrs. J, E. Bryant, of Stratford; Rev. W. J. Mains, Corun­ na, and Annie, of Ottawa. There were three grandsons. Died Following Crash A preliminary inquiest was held at Listowel Friday into the death of Robert Cleland, 57, and adjourned un­ til; Jan. 6. Cleland died in Memorial Hospital Thursday night, some four hours after a light motor truck crash­ ed into the- buggy he was .driving, throwing him to the road. Said to have been driver of the truck, J. H. Biernes, of Listowel, was not injured. The buggy was demolished and the horse so badly injured it was later destroyed, Cleland is survived by hrs widow, one daughter,, three brothers and two sisters, all residents of Elma Township. Pansies at Mitchell Mr. Reginald Gatenby presented tile Advocate staff on Monday with a bouquet of pansies. They were pick­ ed on Saturday in the open property of Mr. Norman McNairn, West Ward. So much, for the springlike weather we have been enjoying for the past week. Dust Caused, Explosion and Fire A disastrous fire was prevented by the quick work of employees at the Roe Poultry Farm, Atwood, recently, when several small fires started fol­ lowing an explosion, which blew a roof, approximately fifty feet square off a four-storey structure. Dr. Roc explained that the fire started as a result of over-heating of metal in the grinders, which are located in the basement. The flames shot up through the chutes to the top and workers noticed them. After a stren­ uous fight with several small fires that broke out, they were extinguished. The dust, being highly combustible, caused the explosion. Teeswater Minister Not To Blame for Accident Rev. T. B. Allan, Presbyterian min­ ister of Teeswater, was absolved of all blame by a coroner’s jury inquir­ ing into the death of Mr. Angus Mc­ Kenzie of Teeswater, who passed away in the Bruce County Hospital on December 7th at 10 p.m., from in­ juries received when he was struck by the cleric’s car while walking along the highway south of Teeswater. The inquest was held in Teeswater with Corner Dr. Gillies, presiding. Crown Attorney J. W. Freeborn and 'High Constable A. E. Ferguson were pre­ sent in an official capacity. After a poor day’s fishing some ang­ lers were sitting around the fire in the bar parlor. As the hour grew lat­ er the tales took on more and more enormous proportions, until at last a lawyer in the company allowed his imagination a little scope. “I was once fishing in the States for—for—’’ and he hesitated. “For whales?" asked one of his lis­ teners. “No, no,” snapped the lawyer, “we were baiting our hooks with whales.” A woman went to the. barracks to see her son, who had joined up some time, and as his name was Smith, it was difficult to locate him, there be­ ing so many Smiths in the depot. While talking to the sergeant on JLmN. Ml »■ JLVJt a aw JL JL Makes ^greater Poultry Profits HERE ARE THE REASONS WHY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STRONGER SHELLS BETTER FLAVOUR HEALTHIER HENS STEADY PRODUCTION GREATER LIVABILITY MAINTAINS BODY-WEIGHT ECONOMICAL TO BUY Aak your dealer or write direct for a free copy of Feeding and .Poultry Management.. ROE FEEDS sold locally by Howsoi2 & Howson — Wingham Mr. Alex. Manning — Belgrave Mr. John McLeod — Bluevale Mr. A. 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