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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-01-21, Page 3.mi!! ii 1 uticjij. 1B»uni! Thursday, January 21, 1937 / THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES i iF EA meet their demands, and hurriedly placed orders with New Brunswick shippers. Ontario-grown potatoes are not on the market, buyers reported. Farmers refuse to sell for current prices. The consumer, however, will pay' more Jor the New Brunswick pro­ duct, Wholesale houses are paying .$1.60 and $1.65 per bushel for the Eastern potato, and are selling at $1,- 80 and $1.35, while the maximum of­ fered for the Ontario potato is $1.50 per bushel. y > Premier Hepburn Til Illness has .forced Premier Hep­ burn out of one of Ontario's most important ’Legislature sessions. He was not present at either the House opening Tuesday, or the Liberal cau­ cus on Monday. Ordered by physic­ ians to ;a southern -climate in the hope ■ -of shaking off the .complication of ail­ ments with -Which he has been beset • for the past two weeks, Mr. Hepburn left for Arizona. From "two to ’three weeks” is the indefinite rest period that has been prescribed for him. 'Close friends are doubtful if he’ll be able to return for this session at all. Ministerial associates .are said ’.to he pressing him to remain away until •completely recovered,'fearful'thatpro­ longation of his sickness will mean , in actuality his -once-announced tirement from (public life, and abandoning of the Premiership leadership of the ‘Liberal Party. Meisner Sues John ‘Labatt Toronto—A writ '.was issued at 'Os- goode HaTl'by David Meisner, of Cov- re­ ins and ington,. Ky„ against John Labatt, London, Ont,, seeking unstatfid dam­ ages for alleged "malicious prosecu­ tion and {negligence in identification.'” Meisner, who spent more than a year in Kingston penitentiary for the kid­ napping of Labatt, was acquitted at the second .trial in ILondop, March .20, 1936. Sopwith Preparing for Race London—T. ■(?, M, 'Sopwlth’s Am­ erica’s Cup 'Challenger, Endeavour IT, is. being -prepared •with Endeavour I to leave Gosport, inear Portsmouth, for the United 'States early in May, Sopwith has decided not to rig his challenger for racing 'this side tof the Atlantic but to 'fit ’her out in New York and do'all'fhe ’preliminary rac­ ing and tuning-up ‘in American ers. wat- Farmers Hold ’Potato Strike Potato farmers in Western tar'io strudk ‘for Jiigher prices for their ^products, but ’.buyers -.refused 'to On- STILL LOWER FARES TO PACIFIC COAST! enough? .True, die radio gives you certain cold figures but it’s indirect and impersonal and at best only a general indication, compared to actual tele­ phone talks to a number of buyers. In conver­ sations, you get the actual feel of the market; you know what’s going on; where and when to sell; what grades are going best; what the pic­ ture promises; and all those other intimate details, the knowledge of which puts dollars in your pocket. The telephone, as a business agent, is truly irreplacable. A CANADIAN NATIONAL ’ TELEGRAPHS MONEY ORDERS ANb EXPRESS • - * SPEED, DEPENDABILITY, ww Indulge in your favorite Summer sport —all Winter—in the balmy, invigorat­ ing clima te of Canada’s Evergreen Play­ ground. Golf’ hiking, riding motoring, yachting, tennis . . . enjoy majestic mountain scenery—see snow-clad Canadian Rockies en route. Special Winter Yates at hotels. Still lower tail fares now in effect and Until May 14. Return limit 6 months. Stop-overs al- lowed! at'Intermediate points. Reductd »l«eplnj-cm fares Lewm**! rit«» on train* WINTER OOLF TOURNAMENT Victoria March &N37 ruiHn/orrrwnhm from ony iicJqft CANADIAN NATIONAL To Reconstruct Capital of C.N.R. Ottawa—Revision of the Capital structure of the Canadian National Railways, which is proposed by Hon. Clarence D. Hdwe, Minister of Trans­ port, involves the writing off of more than one billion dollars -of accumu­ lated debts and deadwood which the ■present corporation inherited from the old Grand Trunk, the Intercolon­ ial, the National Transcontinental and the Canadian Northern Railways. .Eleven Week Coronation Program London—Britain will celebrate the Coronation of the King on May 12 with an elcven-week program of din- •ners, levees, balls and reviews expect­ ed to surpass the pomp and circum­ stance originally scheduled for Ed­ ward VIII. The full schedule of ev­ ents, beginning with a Court recep­ tion May 5, and ending with a garden party at Buckingham Palace July 22, was approved by the King and an­ nounced by the Duke of Norfolk. King George will broadcast a mess­ age to t’lie Empire the evening of May 12. Italy and Germany Stand Together .Rome—Diplomats (understood .that (Italy and Germany are .ready .to throw .thousands or fresh troops into .Spain’s .rebel .armies .unless .Soviet Russia .abandons her alleged plot to com- munize Spain. Their far-reaching plans were reported as Premier Ben­ ito Mussolini conferred with his guest, Gcnera’l Hermann Goering, Adolf .Hitler’s “No. 1 man,” on the 'Spanish war. 18 Day Truce in Automotive Strike Detroit—Au eighteen-day truce pre­ vailed on the far-flung General Mot­ ors automotive -strike front, leaving for negotiators the composition of widely warying viewpoints necessary for -a permanent settlement. Confer­ ences between officials of the giant .automobile concern and leaders of the United Automobile Workers of Am­ erica started . Monday, after “sit- down” strikers 'Occupying Corporation plants '•vacated. Parliament Passes Resolution of Loyalty Ottawa—Without dissent or even the formality of .a recorded vote the House of Commons passed a resolu­ tion of loyalty .and cordial greetings to his Majesty King George VL Marking the close of the first phase of the drama of abdication which the Canadian Chamber must enact in or­ der formally to ratify the memorable events of six weeks ago, the Com­ mons action was distinguished by the loyal chorus which finally drowned out a note of constitutional protest' which 'J. S. Woodswortli, Leader of the C.C.F., felt himself impelled to raise over the procedure which Ministry had followed. the set- li as be- Britain and Ireland May Settle Trade Differences London—The possibility of a tlement of the "trade war” which troubled commercial relations tween Great Britain and the Irish Free State for the past five years was seen here after a lengthy conference between President Eanion de Valera and Dominions Secretary Malcolm MacDonald. $85,000,000 Bond Issue Ottawa—Hon. Charles A. Dunning, Minister of Finance, announced that the Dominion Government had filed a, registration statement with the Unit­ ed States Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington in con­ nection with a loan to, be offered shortly in the New York market to retire the $89,787,000 Dominion of Canada live per cent. War loan bonds which mature on March 1. Social Credit Bill to be Introduced Edmonton—Legislation to intro­ duce a social credit finance system in Alberta will be drafted in the next few weeks and reviewed by a Govern­ ment caucus before the Legislature opens Feb. 25. Convent Burnfid Rtmottski, Que.1—The Ursulines Convent here, including a hew wing constructed two years ago, lay in complete ruin, swept by a fire which drove 70 nuns and 160 girl students into the street. The convent will be rebuilt in the spring. Beauhamois Awarded z' Damages t>f $573,750 Chief Justice Bose ruled that the section of the Power Commission Act of 198S which declared Invalid a Mt TRAINER GIVES HIS TEAM KRUSCHEN "Daily Dose” for Footballers Read what one professional trainer does to keep his team in tip-top con­ dition:— "I am a professional trainer, at pre­ sent with a first-class football team, and have been for the past fourteen years. Kruschen Salts has been very beneficial, both as a laxative and in keeping the men free from staleness, Each morning I see that every man under me takes, a small amount of Kruschen Salts to assist the liver and kidneys, I have used Kruschen with all types of athletes, and also, ex­ tensively among my private patients, for cases of loss of vitality, rheuma­ tism and neuritis.”—J.J,J. (Certified Masseur.) The “little daily dose” of Kruschen Salts .helps to keep the internal or­ gans functioning regularly in their daily duties. Liver, kidneys and bow­ els are stimulated to healthy, vigor­ ous activity, thus assisting them to eliminate1 waste products and poisons that endanger the health. municipal airport in Toronto, Hon, C. D. Howe, Minister of Transport, said. A recently adopted Order-in- Council gives the Government auth­ ority to assist in the establishment of airports on the route of the traps- Canada airway,, which will be inaug­ urated on July 1 next. 39 NEWS of the DISTRICT c of of Has Gope t<? India Dr. Hilda McNamara, daughter Mr, and Mis. L, H, McNamara town (who are at present holidaying in California) and who has been an intern at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto for some time, has accepted a post in India and recently set sail on the long journey to the Eastern Empire, Dr. McNamara will be con­ nected with a hospital in Bombay and is expected to begin her duties there sometime next month. — Walkerton Herald-Times, put a bullet through you". Two men fled from, the scene. The chicken pen of William Hunking, Bridge and Al­ bert streets, was raided the same ev­ ening and a number of fowl wore stolen. Car Driver Exonerated A verdict absolving J. A. Poster, Harriston truck driver, from blame was returned hy a coroner’s jury which investigated the death of John Craig, aged. Rothsay district farmer. Craig died in Palmerston Hospital on January 5th from injuries received ■when his horse and buggy were struck by a truck driven by Foster. .....■ -- ........■■: (l» CRUNCHY COOKIES By Betty Barclay Crunchy cookies, lull of fruits and spice, arc a tempting addition to .the refreshments at any sort of informal party. They may be served with ice cream, with hot tea, coffee or cocoa, or with fruit punch, And they are so simple to prepare, when dry mince meat is used, that a batch of cookies grandmother would have been proucl to produce after an hour’s work can be made ready for the oven in a sixth of that time. CARNIVAL' QUEEN The young lady with the lovely smile in this picture is Miss Hopkins, Toronto, who has been chosen queen of , the Huntsville carnival of the snow. To Establish Plant at Hanover Swift Canadian Company will es­ tablish a new plant in Hanover, and town authorities are now angling for still another new industry, it was an­ nounced by Mayor A. J. Matzger. A tentative agreement has been reached with the Swift firm, Mayor Matzger announced, and it is expected to be approved by headquarters in Chicago. A bill approving the'agreement must also be passed by the Ontario Legis­ lature. New Doctor for Lucknow Dr. Wtn, Fowler, of Bayfield, has bought Dr. Wm. Connell’s residence in Lucknow and will commence his practise here this week1. Dr. Fowler succeeds Dr. R. J. Bowen, who left here for Lambeth late in October.— Lucknow Sentinel. Mince Meat Refrigerator Cookies 1 (9 oz.) package dry mince meat and % cup water, boiled al­ most dry cup butter cup brown sugar cup white sugar eggs cups flour teaspoon soda teaspoon salt cup nut meats (optional) 1929 power contract made between Beauharnois Light, Heat and Power Company and the Ontario Hydro-El­ ectric Power .Commission was ultra vires of the Ontario Legislature, and consequently awarded the Quebec firm damages amounting to $573,750. His Lordship, in a judgment handed down at Osgoode Hall, also decided that the Ontario Hydro-Electric Pow­ er Commission must pay interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum on $83,750 from November 20, 1935, on $245,000 from October 20, 1935,1 and on $245,000 from January 20, 1936, to the date of judgment. The Chief Justice went further and order­ ed the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission to pay costs, of the ac­ tion. The Beauharnois contract was still legal, he ruled, and not affected by the Hepburn Government’s legis­ lation. To Represent Canada at the Coronation London — Canada’s representatives on the commission responsible for the forthcoming Coronation of King George VI were announced as Prime Minister Mackenzie King, Hon. Vin­ cent Massey, Canadian High Commis­ sioner, and G. P. Vanier, Secretary of the High Commissioner’s School Closed Because of Scarlet Fever Just north of the village there is a local epidemic of Scarlet Fever, af­ fecting several patients and necessi­ tating the closing of S.S. No. 7 school house at the Second concession. An effort is being made to prevent the spread of the ailment.—Lucknow Sen­ tinel. 1 % % 2 4 % Break mince meat into pieces. Add cold water. Place over heat and stir until all lumps are thoroughly brok­ en up. Bring to a brisk boil; con­ tinue boiling for three minutes or mixture is practically dry. Allow to cool. Cream butter and add sugar. Beat eggs slightly and blend with butter mixture. Mix and sift flour, soda and salt. Stir into butter mix­ ture, blending thoroughly. Fold cool­ ed mince meat and chopped nut meats into mixture. Form in roll. Chill in refrigerator for several hours or over­ night. Slice thinly and bake on but­ tered cookie sheet in a hot oven (400 0 MORE EGGS1 STRONGER SHELLS2 BETTER FLAVOUR3 HEALTHIER HENS4 5 GREATER LIVABILITY6 7 MAINTAINS BODY-WEIGHT ECONOMICAL TO BUY8 EGG MASHJbadl JbV Jk Jfa Jta Makes Poultry ARE PAGE TO 4 R.OE FARMS MILLING CO, ATWOOD. ;• ■ pNIARIO. greater Profits HERE THE REASONS WHY STEADY PRODUCTION A«k your dealer or write direct for a free copy Feeding & n cl Poultry Management. ROE FEEDS sold locally by* Howsoxi & Howson — Winghanv Mr. Alex. Manning — Belgrave- Mi. John McLeod — Bluevale- Mr. A. Moffatt — Wroxeter F.) for ten minutes. Seaforth Town Clerk Retires John A. Wilson, son of the late D. D. Wilson, 1 etires this week as town clerk of Seaforth, a position he has. held for thirty years, having suc­ ceeded the late William Elliott in 1906. Mr. Wilson is a former mayor of Seaforth, having been elected by acclamation in 1900 and 1901. His son, D. H. Wilson, who has been as­ sisting him, succeeds to the position left vacant by his father’s retirement. Secured C.N.R. Jobs As the result of the visit of the official in charge, eight Kincardine men will receive employment with the Canadian ‘National Railways, doing upholstering at London and Mont­ real. Got Cold Dip James Latimer, foreman carpenter of the bridge gang in the east end of Walkerton had a dip in the cold wat­ ers of the Saugcun when he fell from the elevation to the water a distance of 12 'feet. In the fall he struck his head against a pole and received a nasty gash. He was rescued by other workmen and is reported none the worse of his experience. FRUITED DROP COOKIES 1 (9 oz.) package dry mince meat and *4 cup water boiled almost dry cup butter or other shortening cups sugar eggs, slightly beaten cups flour teaspoon salt teaspoon soda . 1 1^'2 2 3% 1 Break mince meat into pieces. Add cold water. Place over heat and stir until all lumps are thoroughly brok­ en up. Bring to brisk boil; continue boiling for 3 minutes, or until mix­ ture is practically dry. Allow to cool. Cream shortening and sugar. Add slightly beaten eggs and beat until smooth and creamy. Sift flour once, measure, add salt and soda, and sift again. Add to butter mixture gradu­ ally. Fold mince meat into mixture; beat until thoroughly blended. Drop by spoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (400° F.) about 10 minutes or until brown. Makes 3 dozen cookies. (One cup chopped nut meats may be added if desired.) A New York traffic expert says the London drivers and chauffeurs -enliv­ en many occasions by their wit. One*. London driver drew up when he saw - a pedestrian directly in his way, lean­ ed over, and very politely inquired: "And now, sir, may I ask, what are your plans?” "I’m in an awful predicament.” “What’s the trouble?” "I’ve lost my glasses and I can’t look for them until I’ve found them: again!” Unconditionally Guaranteed of ac- prob- Government to Assist With Toronto Airport Ottawa—The Dominion Govern­ ment is prepared by pay one-quarter of the total cost, of establishing a A legal investment for Trust Funds crime to raise money with which to buy his 1937 automobile markers. Pleading guilty, he was remanded to jail for one week for sentence., office. Plan Reforestation Guelph—A definite program tion to meet the conservation lem in Ontario through reforestation in every county in the Province was mapped out when a group of agricul­ turists, municipal officials and others representing thirteen counties gath­ ered at the Ontario Agricultural Col­ lege here. Show Improvement Otto Finkbeiner, Listowel, who fell from the top of a railway car when he went up to release thS brake, is improving. He turned the wheel of the brake and slipped, landing on his feet, but breaking the bones in both heels. He will be confined to his house for some time. Stole to Get Auto License Charged with breaking, entering and theft, Edmcnd Becker, 28, Hay Township farmhand, Juki Magistrate i J. A, Makins that lie committed the I crime to raise money with which to > HYDRO LAMPS The Long Life Lamp On OtissrcsnffeesS T rwat CerfiUacciies— TH E Sterling Trusts CORPORATION STERLING TOWER * TORONTO Attempted1 Robberies at Goderich There were two attempted robber­ ies at Goderich, Thursday night, pol­ ice report. Brcaks-ins occurred at the Kingston street millinery shop of Miss MacVicar. Thieves gained ent­ rance by removing a pane of glass from a door to snap the night latch, but were balked in their efforts to get into a drug store, separated by a partition. Same method was used to gain entrance into F. H. Woods’ pool room, a rear window being tak­ en out. The would-be robbers were seared away by J. H. Lauder, drug* gist, whose apartment is next door, who shouted “Get out of there or i’ll C&rfott of Six Lamp# Wingham Utilities Commission.^ Phone 156.Crawford Block. 04 ZamvurI