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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-04-22, Page 3Thursday, April 22nd, 1937 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES 1 ' every "G A f AHA TEA■b Cavai Il Duce To Give Marriage Loans’ Rome—The Italian Cabinet decreed sweeping measures to promote an in­ crease in the Italian birth rate, includ­ ing the authorization of marriage loans of $50 to $150 to induce couples to wed. To be eligible for the Joan, each member of an engaged pair must be under 26 years of age. Repayment must begin within a year after mar­ riage if no children have been born. Douglas Invited to Alberta Edmonton—Mayor C. H, Douglas, British economist and former adviser to the Alberta Government, has be eh invited to come‘here as technical ad­ viser to aid in the establishment of a .Social Credit program. A cable invi­ tation ’ was sent him by G. L. Mac- AIMEE COLLAPSES AFTER TRIAL suit against WiRdd Andrews, attornAimcc Semplfi McRhetson, noted evangelist, halHwdoned as she left eyfor. Mrs. McPherson. She is shown MF . • . / Wl■K'W- MR •' ■fl the courtroom after testifying against her daughter, Roberta Semple, at the trial of the latter’s $1511,000 slander lachlan (S.C., Coronation), chairman of the Social Credit board appointed by the Alberta Legislature to select a commission of experts to admin­ ister Social'Credit plans of the Aber- hart Government, Suggest Quits Live at Casa Loma Toronto—Like real life .princesses, Canada’s famed Dionne quintuplets would live in the famous “white ele­ phant” castle, Casa Loma, under an elaborate plan outlined before the civ­ ic' property committee here. Herald­ ed by its proponents as “Canada's greatest tourist attraction,” the idea would place the five lovely Dionne children in the $2,000,000 home that Sir Henry Pellatt built and could not keep up. It now belongs to the city, bdijig assisted from the courtroom by her son, Rolf (LEFT) and her busi­ ness manager, Griles Knight. seized for back taxes. The Dionne quintuplets belong to the North, and will never go to live in any empty old Toronto castle, even if it did cost $1,700,000 to build, Dr. A. R. Dafoe declared in Callandpr. Naval Blockade Arranged London—Final details were'arrang­ ed for the international naval block­ ade of Spain upon which hangs Eur­ ope’s hopes of isolating the civil war. The vessel? of Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany started their pa­ trol at midnight on Monday, April 19th, and will seek to prevent furth­ er foreign arms and men entering Spain, No Change in Canadian Wheat Policy Ottawa—As far as the Government has been informed, there has been no change in the selling policy of the Canadian Wheat Board, it was stated in Ministerial circles. A Chicago des­ patch said ‘one of the causes for Fri­ day’s break in the wheat market might be a change in Canadian wheat­ marketing policy, Asks Aid for Doukhobors Victoria—Premier T. D. Pattullo said he had asked the Federal Gov­ ernment to ‘ send a representative to British Columbia to discuss the prob­ lems created by a recent wave of in­ cendiarism ’ in the Do.ukhobor-settled communities in the southeastern part of the province. • The Premier, after a two-hour con­ ference with Peter Verigin, spiritual leader of the Doukhobor colony, com­ municated with the Dominion author­ ities and said that, pending perma­ nent solution on the Doukhobor prob­ lems, he would take “immediate steps” to ensure adequate police pro­ tection in the fire-ravaged commun­ ities around Nelson, B.C. Eleven schools have been bombed or' burned. Pepares for Imperial Conference Ottawa—Members of the Federal Government, at a long Cabinet Coun­ cil, concluded preparations for the Imperial Conference, which -will be held in London immediately after the Coronation. They will now be free to put their departmental affairs in order before the delegation of five Ministers leaves the end of this A'eek. System to Spot Airplane Invaders London—Through , the spare-time efforts of a little band of Postoffice telegraphists serving with the Terri­ torial Army, Great Britain is now safe from air attack, it is claimed. A com­ pletely new system of communica­ tion and the utilization of a device enabling anti-aircraft guns to be fo­ cussed automatically ‘on raiding air­ craft is the secret of the hew de­ fenses. Trophies to be Scrapped for Armaments London—Led by the King, a move­ ment is sweeping England to scrap the proud trophies won by British armies on the field of battle to help finance Britain’s $7,500,000,000 pro­ gram fqr new armaments. His Ma­ jesty started the campaign with an order to remove two German field­ pieces from the east terrace of Wind­ sor Castle. It was said he considered such war relics not in keeping with the beauty of the terrace and its fam­ ous sunken gardens. Other hard-won trophies will be offered for sale as so much scrapriron to help finance the rearmament program. Mussolini to Visit Hitler Rome — Growing Italo-German friendship will be climaxed with a trip to Germany by Premier Musso­ lini to confer with Chancellor Hitler on April 24, unconfirmed reports said. The meeting would be the first direct conversations between the two sup­ reme Fascist leaders since June, 1934 before, the death of President Paul von Hindenburg—when Hitler paid a visit to Italy. Economic Step Mooted by U.S. Washington—The part the United States will play in development of a move for a world economic confer­ ence to lessen European war tension may be determined when Premier Paul van Zeeland of Belgium visits this country in June, it was indicated. Hungary Strikes at Nazi Plot Budapest, Hungary —The Govern­ ment struck a heavy blow at a wide­ spread nationalist movement, seizing the Hungarian Ferenc Szalasu and 24 Sub-leaders on high treason charges and dissolving the organisation. Pol­ ice declared they sought to establish a dictatorship with a “100% Nazi pro­ gram.” More Sales Tax for Saskatchewan Regina—The Saskatchewan Govern­ ment sales tax of 1 per cent on from 14 cents to 50 cents and 2 per cent Oil higher purchases, will mere than likely pass the Legislature in the main but how the Government hopes to tax Mail-order purchases is believed to be a point just too fine to see at pre* I DON'T LET CONSTIPATION MAKE YOU SICK Do something about it and do it today. You can take endless pills -—■but Just remember that chronic medicine taking is an unhealthy habit and often loses its effect. Correct common constipation nat­ urally by including sufficient vita­ min B and “bulk” in your diet. Kellogg’s All-Bran supplies vi­ tamin B and the “bulk” you need. In the body, it absorbs twice its weight in water, and exercises and sponges out the system. Rid your body of poisons and see how much better you’ll feel, Try Kellogg’s All-Bran for a week. If not satisfied, your money will be refunded by the Kellogg Company. Eat two tablespoonfuls a day, as a cereal with milk or fruits, or in cooked dishes. Stubborn cases with each meal, Sold at' all grocers and guaran­ teed by Kellogg in London. sent. The ‘onus is placed upon the buyer to report this purchase to the proper officer, so far unknown, and pay a sales tax on it. Rumania Near Revolution Vienna-—Rumania was reported near revolution or civil war because of the expulsion of Prince Nicholas from the Royal family. It was the gravest crisis since the assassination of Prem­ ier I. G. Duca by Iron Guards in ’33. Despite censorship, border despatches reported that peasants, Socialists and Conservatives had concluded an alli­ ance to defend King Carol against the outlawed Iron Guards who are back­ ing Prince Nicholas. The crisis was precipitated by Prince Nicholas’s ex­ pulsion because he demanded that his beautiful wife, the former Jane Lucia Deleti, and their 4-year-old son, Pet­ er, be given Royal status. Will Try to Boost Farm Exports Ottawa — An increase of $100,000,- 000 or more annually in the sales of Canadian agricultural products in the markets of the world, but particularly in the markets of Britain and the United States, is the objective of Hon. James G. Gardiner, Federal Minister of Agriculture. Following his personal survey of marketing op­ portunities in the United Kingdom last summer, Mr. Gardiner has secur­ ed an appropriation of $400,000 for the purpose of launching a more ag­ gressive an'd intelligently directed sal­ es and advertising policy to induce Britain’s millions to buy Canadian products. B. C. Election June 1st Victoria—-Premier T. D. Pattullo announced dissolution of the British Columbia Legislature and fixed June 1st as the date of general election. May 11 will be nomination day. To­ gether with the election, a plebescite will be taken on state health insur­ ance. The electors will be asked: “Are you in favor of a compre­ hensive health insurance plan pro­ gressively applied?” Volunteers to Spain May Be Recalled London—Europe’s fears of an in­ ternational exlposion, touched off by Spain’s civil war, were allayed when Premier Mussolini , announced his readiness to "discuss” the recall of all Italian volunteers from Spain. Il Duce’s decision was conveyed to the twenty-seven nations of the Interna­ tional Non-Intervention Committee by his ambassador to London, Dino Grandi. Britain’s Spanish Policy Upheld London—The House of Commons defeated Labor’s motion to censure the Government’s Spanish policy. The vote was 345 to 130, indicating ap­ proval of an attitude of rigid non-in­ tervention tn Spain, including the Cabinet’s decision in regard to the insurgent blockade of Bilbao in Nor­ thern Spain. Premier King to Sail April 24t'h Prime Minister Mackenzie King is .planning to sail in the Empress of Australia on April 24th Tor England and during his absence from Canada the Acting Prime Minister will be ■Hon. Raoul Dandtirand, Government Leader in the Senate, who has been a Minister of State in all Cabinets formed by Premier King since 1921 and who is a former President of the League of Nations. Hepburn Makes Changes Following his resignation, request­ ed by Premier Hepburn, of Hon. Ar­ thur Roebuck, Attorney-General, and of Hon. David Crolt,Minister of Mun­ icipal Affairs and Labor, Joseph Sedg­ wick, K.C., solicitor to the Attorney- General’s department for the past 8 years, was dismissed from office, tn Mr* Groll’s department, FL L. Cum- mihgs, deputy minister of municipal affairs/ was also dismissed. His place will be taken by George S. Tattle, present head of the Ontario Provinc­ ial Savings Bank. NEWS of the DISTRICT 1 the the Urge doping of Goderich Beverage Rooms Two resolutions, one from members and congregation of Goderich Baptist Church, and the oth­ er sponsored by Deputy-Reeve Huck- ins and Councillor L. Salkeld, asking the Town Council of Goderich to pe­ tition the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to cancel the licenses of all beverage rooms in Goderich were pre­ sented to the Town Council. The for­ mer was sent to the Special Commit­ tee of the whole council, Found Dead When neighbors entered the home of John J. Hurley, Goderich, Wed­ nesday morning last week, to inquire as to his health, they found his life­ less body lying on the floor just out­ side his bedroom. The night before Mr. Hurley was uptown and was heard to remark several times: ‘'Now that my old frid'nd Dr, Whitely is dead, I am ready to go any time,” The deceased, 70 years of age, lived alone, His children have been notif­ ied, Coroner Dr, W. F, Gallow, who investigated, attributed death to heart disease. Former Walkerton Jail Governor Passes William Hyndman, former Bruce County jailer, died suddenly at his home on McGiven street, following a heart attack, Mr. Hyndman received the appointment of Bruce County jail­ er 15 years ago and retired three years ago due to ill health, attributed to service overseas during the Great War. He was 55 years of age and was born on the Hyndman homestead near Tara where he resided until his appointment as jail governor. He is survived by his wife and one daugh­ ter, Jesse, Toronto. 'Money Recovered from Fire Ruins Forgotten for 10 days after the dis­ astrous fire which swept the business section of Dungannon a fortnight ago two purses belonging to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. McKenzie were recovered from the debris which covered them just beside the McKenzie home, where they had been thrown out with other articles. One purse contained a $20 bill and the other a smaller sum of money. While the purses were both badly burned, the bills which they contained were only slightly singed and are still passable. Palmerston Lady Badly Scalded Mrs. J. Demond met with painful injuries when she tripped on the cel­ lar steps in her home on Prospect St. while carrying a pail of hot water, i from the district gathered to honor EVENING STYLESCORONORATION INFLUENCE DOMINATES Reflecting the coronation influence, Isequins. this gown and capo were designed by a Landon style house for wear at formal state banquets. The evening gown is of hand embroidered gold The boiling water spilled on her right side, scalding her hip and leg, AL though her condition is improving nicely/ Mrs. Demon'd will be confined to her bed for sojpe time,’—Palmers­ ton Observer. Father 83, Daughter 2 John Stevenson, 83, Meaford, and his daughter, Shirley, 2, celebrated their birthdays here in the same week. Still hale and hearty, the father does his work every day, He is employed by the town. .> Large Egg on Display Leghorn hens are not usually con­ sidered producers of large eggs, but one owned by Mr. Wm. Beyer, 3rd concession Wallace, must have brok­ en the record this week according to the sample in The Banner office. This egg measures 8 inches one way by six and a half the other, and weighs a quarter of a pound.'—Listowel Ban­ ner. Seaforth Child Hurt by Truck June Snell, four-year-old daughter of Chief Constable H. Snell, had a narrow escape from serious injuries when she ran into the side of a truck on Seaforth’s Main Street. She suf­ fered bruises and lacerations. Run­ ning directly in the path of the truck she was only saved by the quick work of the driver.—Seaforth Huron Expositor, Burned by Lysol Raymond McGee, 3-ycar-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. McGee, Hamilton Street, was severely burned about the face and mouth when his childish car­ iosity led him to swallow some Lysol he found at his home. Fortunately a doctor was immediately available and further injury was avoided by the prompt use of the stomach pump.— Goderich Signal. ‘ Cheque Artist Given Suspended Sentence John Garness, aged 49, of Luck­ now, was granted suspended sentence at Magistrate Walker’s weekly court sittings in Walkerton last week after pleading guilty to a fraud charge in­ volving the issuing of a worthless cheque for $195 to Joseph Collyer of Lucknow. The defendant’s counsel, Lawyer Frank Donnelly of Goderich, announced that restitution was being made in full to Collyer at the court, together with all back interest on the amount in question. It was further stipulated as a condition of such len­ iency that costs of $30 incurred in connection with the action by the Crown, including fees for witnesses, and expense of bringing Garness to Walkerton gaol from Toronto where he was apprehended following the is­ suing of a warrant for his arrest, be all borne by the accused. Former Tiverton Reeve Honored Tiverton community hall was pack­ ed by residents of the community and , It strongly reflects the ( on a background of coronation crittr* gaiety and formality of the corona-; son. The fabric features the emblems tion season, The tiara, transparent full-length gloves and the fan com- \ England, the shamrock of Ireland, the plete aft emphasis on formality. (211 thistle of Scotland, and the leek bi The cape is designed in cloth of gold < Wales. $1,000 iw 120 Months Costs $689.80 Many people invest regularly over a per­ iod of years pud at the end of the period are no further ahead, “They Have Spent Their Interest,” Ask for folder on Accumulative Guararn teed Investments. & The Grey & Bruce Trust & Savings Co. Owen Sound Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Cameron, who. are moving to Walkerton where Mr. Cameron is superintendent of the Children’s Aid Society for Bruce, He resigned his position as reeve of Tiv­ erton. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron were made recipients of a floor lamp. Fire at Pike Bay Fire at Pike Bay totally destroyed the two-storey store and dwelling of Mr. George Hayward. Mr. and Mrs. Hayward had not been at the barn- long aftei’ lighting the fire in the kit­ chen stove when the fire was noticed in hte roof. All upstairs furniture, the clothing and all store stock was des­ troyed. Gordon Hayward, in trying to secure some of the clothing, had a narrow escape from death by suf­ focation in the heavy smoke. It was 10 minutes after he escaped the build­ ing before he was considered out of danger. The loss is estimated at be­ tween $3,000 and $4,000, partially cov­ ered by insurance. Pike Bay, 12 miles, north of Wiarton, is well known to> many fishermen in this district. of the British Isles — the rose; of