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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-05-20, Page 2Thursday, May 20th, 1937THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES from work vRirr.ur'TinM mmiNR mn? * that " he writes, rheumatism Kruschen Made Him Feel a New Man Subscription Rate — One Year $2.00 Six months, $1.00 in advance. To U. S. A., $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year, ’ Advertising rates on application. The Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM * ONTARIO Every Thursday Morning by The Advance-Times Publishing Co. MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS Those who were privileged to at­ tend the First Huron Musical Fes-, rival, which was held at Clinton last week, were greatly surprised by the large number* of entries in all classes. In many of the schools music has been a part of their curriculum for a very short time but during this short period very fine results have been at­ tained. Mr. Fenwick, provincial superin­ tendent of Music for the public schools of Ontario, stated that the Department of Education was very anxious that music be stressed in the schools, As a matter of fact during the last few years great strides have been made in this work. We under­ stand that many of the rural schools an this district will start teaching music this year under a music sup­ ervisor. There are several reasons why music is important in our schools. Many children who have talent would not get a chance except through the medium of the school. Where music is taught the pupils are taken in hand as soon as they enroll and by the time they pass their entrance they have acquired a knowledge of music which enables them to appreciate some of the finer things of life. The way the children put their heart and soul into their efforts at the fes­ tival was a treat to 'watch. The only criticisms one could make of this first festival would be that the large num­ ber of entries made it impossible for some to do their best, and near mid­ night is much too late to have young children appear on the program. The Town Hall at Clinton did not have ample accommodation for the public or the pupils.. Better organization is very necessary to overcome these dif­ ficulties and, no doubt, with the ex­ perience of this festival behind them those in charge will be able next year to remedy this situation. Wingham School won the choir event for schools over three rooms. The children did exceedingly well and Professor Anderton and the teachers responsible for their training are to be congratulated. Training the choir created a great deal of extra work for the teachers but they, like the children, entered into the spirit of the thing and were rewarded for their ef­ forts by such a splendid showing. 4: :Jc4c 4c The FIRE TRUCK Before long an up-to-date fire truck will be purchased by the Council. This apparatus will, to a great extent modernize our fire fighting equipment. Wingham has been lucky this last number of years that no fire of a serious nature has developed while the present equipment is in use. Our the do coo^fei MY ELECTRIC RANGE DOES IT. I USED TO SLAVE LI KE YOU DO.TAKEMYTIP CHANGE TO ELECTRIC COOKING No More Drudgery The HYDRO THRIFT PLAN • 11 j 11• will help you to own a New Electric Range 20 per cent Off All Electric Ranges During May and June HYDRO SHOP, WINGHAM firemen have been at a great disad- PAINS ALL OVER vantage with the ancient equipment 14 IQ RDDYthat they have had to use. It is im-l dUUi possible for them to respond to a call I with the speed expected of them and everyone is aware that prompt action is what is required. During the last few weeks bad fires have occurred in some smaller places and the loss was very heavy as the fire-fighting apparatus was inadequate. The same thing could happen here, es­ pecially up on the hill where the pres, sure is very low. The new truck will be so equipped that in areas where pressure is low it can be boosted so that efficient streams of water will be at hand. It is also a very mobile unit which can make good speed to a fire. Other equipment in connection with the truck will add greatly to the effic­ iency of the brigade. Of course, all this cannot be pur­ chased without a considerable outlay but, after all, one cannot expect to have up-date-date efficient equipment at no cost. 4c 4c 4^ THEY MUDDLE THROUGH Reports from London state despite rain, the strike of 25,000 bus­ men and the largest crowd ever to invade the streets of London, the traffic problem was solved without a ] hitch. It is difficult for anyone at this distance to understand that such could be the case with the buses that are so important to London transpor­ tation, not operating at such a time. The English have that peculiar quality that seems to overcome diff­ iculties. During the war we -were in London when the policemen’s strike was on. One would imagine that without the London Bobby to guide the traffic in the congested West End London district, that things would be pretty much of a muddle. But they were not. The buses ran on schedule and traffic moved along much as > it would do any other time. It is said the British always muddle through. We doubt the statement. They have the knack of meeting successfully any problem as it arises. A very fine char­ acteristic that has helped a great deal to make that country what it is to­ day, the main centre of world activity. 4c 4c 4c 4c Any person who has not taken the opportunity to stroll through one of the bushes in this district to see the wonders of nature as it unfolds, has missed a great deal. 4c 4c 4c 4c Japan is planning so that they will have control of everything within the nation in case of war. Just, another step toward dictatorship. 4c 4c $ * Merrill and Lambie set a record for east-west flying the Atlantic. 22 hours and 27 minutes was the time. The development of aviation has been wonderful and they tell us it is only a. start, 4c 4c 4: 4c Il Duce has kicked another famous British correspondent' out of country. With that man. it is, as I say or get out. 4c 4c 4c 4c Mrs. Roosevelt has a scheme for an 8-hour home day. We believe that Read the experience of this man who had rheumatism so badly that at times he was prevented ing:— “About 10 months ago “I suffered terribly with and neuritis. The pains were all over my body and some days I could not even get -up from bed to go to work. A friend visited me and suggested that I should try Kruschen Salts. I did so, the result being that the pains seemed to gradually disappear. I have been going to work ever since with­ out a break, thanks to Kruschen Salts, and I feel a new man.”—A. R. Rheumatic conditions are frequently the result of an excess of uric acid in the body. Two of the ingredients of Kruschen Salts are notable for their works in dissolving uric acid. Other ingredients assist Nature to expel the dissolved acid from the system. this old saying will continue to be quite true, “A man may toil from sun to sun but a woman’s work is never j done.” 4c * 4c ♦ ■In Calgary the school board were astounded that the the children knew only the chorus of “Land of Hope and Glory", Music in the schools will remedy many situations such as this one. * * * * During the coronation parade 10,000 injuries or minor mishaps were re­ corded. This will probably illustrate as effectively as possible the tremen­ dous care that was necessary in the handling of that tremendous crowd. 4c 4c 4c * Jim Braddock will take on Joe Louis in a world championship box­ ing match at Chicago in June. The first round of the legal fight to stop the match has been lost. Let the gladiators go to it. It makes very little difference anyway. sjc 4c * The Canadian National Railway will soon have a car that will run on rail or road. First thing we know the rail­ way companies will pick one up in their own home and then take you safely to your destination, no matter where it is. 4c 4c 4« % It now seems certain that Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister of Great Britain, is on the last leg of his won­ derful career. He quits office with the plaudits of the Empire ringing in his ears. 4c 4c 4: 4c It is seldom that imperfection in­ creases value, but this appears to be the case with stamps. Collectors have ,gone 'crazy to secure the new King George VI issue with a few dots on them that were not meant to be there. * * * * Henry Ford has created some Fordisms. Here’s one of them: “This group is asking us to sit still while it sells our men the jobs that have always been free.” I WINGHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL The following article is written on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Wingham General Hospital with I a view to setting out clearly the po­ sition of this Institution, so that all citizens of this community may fully appreciate the true circumstances in connection with the operation of this Hospital and more fully understand its aims and objects and the needs and requirements that must be ful­ filled. The Wingham Hospital was first in­ augurated in 1906 and was built and financed by approximately fifty pub­ lic spirited citizens who contributed large sums of money for this purpose. These parties were given shares in the Company in return for their con­ tributions, and the Hospital continued to operate .in that manner down “to the present time. None of the money so contributed was ever returned to the subscribers either in the way of dividends, or otherwise, and any mon­ ey that ever accumulated over and above operating expenses was used for the further equipping and enlarg­ ing the Hospital and retiring any of its outstanding indebtedness. Through the last six or seven years, a period of time known to all as the depres­ sion, the income of the Hospital sharply declined. This, of course, was largely due to the financial circum­ stances of a large number of patients who were unable to pay for treat­ ment, and who were given the same consideration and care as was given to all patients. In all the years of the operation of this Hospital no patient has been turned away because of inability to pay for. treatment, and too much cre­ dit cannot be given to the Directors, who during the past number of years, have successfully carried on the work of this institution. However, in order to keep the Hos­ pital operating through the past try­ ing years, several things have suffer­ ed, and the chief two of these are the general interior repair, and condition of the Hospital building itself, and the inability to further equip and in- Stal the more modern and up-to-date equipment. These two matters now need immediate ’attention and with the generous, support from the com­ munity it is hoped that these will soon be corrected. A further matter with which the Directors were confronted, was the requirements for a training school for nurses. Under certain Governmental regulations, a new system was set up, and smaller Hospitals were the more seriously affected. Until these requirements can be met, it is neces­ sary to engagd all trained nurses at the Hospital, which as can be seen, is another- cause of added expenditure. To try to deal with these several serious matters a special meeting of the shareholders was called, and, at this meeting, it was decided to re­ organize the whole capital structure. Following this decision the share­ holders all voluntarily surrendered their shares in the Hospital for the benefit of the community, and now no one has any financial claim on this Hospital whatever. This institution is now entirely a community enterprise, and belongs entirely to the commun­ ity. The members of this community enterprise are made up as follows. (1) All those who were originally shareholders. (2) Any person who contributes the sum of $50 may become a life mem­ ber. (3) Any person who contributes $1 will be a member for one year. (4) Any'Lodge or Institution that contributes $5.00 may have its chief Officer a member for one year. It is the earnest desire of the dir­ ectors that as many people as pos­ sible will become members of the Hospital, it needs your financial as­ sistance, and also needs your co-oper­ ation and interest. Persons wishing to become mem­ bers may leave their subscriptions with Mr. Abner Cosens, Wingham, Ont., the Secretary-Treasurer of the Hospital, Before closing this article it is on­ ly fitting to, say a few words about the present directorate, the plans they hope to fulfill, and the necessity of a modernly equipped Hospital, as economic and useful institution any locality. The present Board of Directors composed of nine members, three whom were members of the old Board —Mr. j. Walton McKibbon, Mr. J. A. Wilson and Dr. Arthur W. Irwirt, three others are new members—Mr. Herbert .Campbell, Mr. Richard H. Lloyd, Mr. R. S. Hetherington, and the remaining three are, a member of the Town Council (Mr. Walter VanWyck), a member of the County Council and a member of the Medical Profession, the last two have not aS yet been appointed. These' rtiert are deeply interested in the work of this institution and in­ tend putting forth every effort to equip this Hospital with all the new an in is of By Choosing the Complete Car in the Lowest Price Field IVO matter how little you plan to pay for your J- * new car, you’re entitled to all the good things of motoring! Think of all the features you get in Chevrolet —and nowhere else—at the lowest prices . . . Uni­ steel Turret Top Body by Fisher .,. Valve-in-Head economy engine . . . Hydraulic Brakes . , . Knee- Action gliding ride (in Master De Luxe models) ... Fisher No-Draft Ventilation . . . and Safety glass in every window. Never before has it cost so little to get all the things you want in a motor car. And you can prove that today by seeing and driving the only complete car in the lowest price field — the new 1937 Chevrolet ! Low monthly payments on the General Motors Instalment Plan. FISHER NO-DRAFT VENTILATION 1 4lH B PRICED FROM (2-Pass. Business Coupe) MASTER DE LUXE MODELS FROM $832 Delivered at factory, Oshawa, Ont. Govern­ ment taxes, license and freight additional. (Prices subject to change without notice.) < v '’’-I W ‘ CRAWFORD’S OARAGE WINGHAM ONTARIO and modern equipment that is pos­ sible, with a view to increasing its efficiency to such an extent that this Hospital will be able to give as good services as the larger and more ex­ pensive Institutions. Through the tireless effort of the Chamber of Commerce of Wingham, Ont., the Hospital now has at its dis­ posal one of the finest modern X-Ray machines that can be obtained, and this machine is available for use all patients on paying a small fee provide for its upkeep. Too much stress cannot be given the necessity of this Institution. In cases of emergency the local Hospital very often saves the life or lives of- people where delay in removing them some distance might be fatal. It pro­ vides accommodation for the sick, in their own locality, where their friends and relatives can visit them daily. It makes it possible for your local phys­ ician who is 'Usually better able to cope with your ailments than a Doc­ tor who is not familiar with you or your circumstances,to be always close at hand; and lastly it is a great deal more economical to operate and main­ tain a Hospital in a small community since charges are more reasonable, and more within the means of every­ one. Therefore, the Directors of this Hospital appeal to you for your fin­ ancial assistance and support of this Institution. They ask you to become a member, they ask ydu to take an active part in its Work, and they ask you to avail yourself of the facilities that the Wingham General Hospital offers when you are in need of Hos­ pital services. Farm Loan Board Group Met ' The Manager of the Canadian Farm Loan Board for Ontario, Dominion Public Building, Toronto, Mr, W. G. Whiteside, held a meeting with his group of Western Ontario appraisers to discuss plans for the carrying out of the appraisal work of the Board for the forthcoming season. The NEW HIGH-COMPRESSION VALVE-IN-HEAD ENGINE for economical transportation meeting was held at the Queen’s "Ho­ tel, Stratford, and matters relating to appraisal, local conditions, and the prompt handling of loans, etc., were discussed, with a view to improving these phases of the Board’s work. The appraisal season opened in all parts of Ontario on the 1st of May and will continue until the late autumn. NEW HEAD OF MOTOR INDUSTRY $ Sb Off yuQ? I % ol ■ Art infotmal picture study of Wm. S. Knudsen made during a press con­ ference in Detroit following an- nouncemertt of his eletciort as pres­ ident of General Motors Corporation, whose employees are members of the United Automobile Workers of Am- erica affiliated with the C.I.O.* Mr. Knudsen declared, “We expect to go on working* the 40-hoUr Week witti time and a half for overtime,” adding “except that in executive offices we work longer,”