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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-09-23, Page 6THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES gation that has gone on continuously since Miss Wilkinson’s body was 4is- covered floating in the water near the Asylum side road bridge, London. They are Mrs. Emily Jane Robertson, 36, wife of one of the men accused of murder, and a mystery prisoner held since last Thursday, whose name is still undivulged. Mrs. Robertson is held only on a nominal charge. Subs Escorted by Italians and Germans London—The admiralty kept close contact with its base at Malta in the Mediterranean after British naval sources reported sighting two Spanish insurgent submarines under escort of Italian and German destroy­ ers. The submarines, both flying the insurgent Spanish red and gold flag. in Drew Predicts New Party Unless Elora—Predicting that a new pol­ itical party will come into existence if the next Legislature does not do something to bring about business­ like government, and if politicians do not end their partisan tactics, such as the “donkey-tail game of pinning millionaires on the other side," Lieut- Col. George A. Drew, Independent Conservative candidate in South Wel­ lington, launched his platform cam­ paign ’in the town where his father was born- Government was returned with a ma­ jority of 25 to 5. Says Italian Shbs “pirates" Geneva—The troubled paths of China and Spain crossed, fleeting at a League of Nations Council session which heard Spanish Premier Juan Negrin brand Italy at the “pirate’’) whose submarines have attacked the Mediterranean shipping. Ljndbargh May Become British Subject New Tork——A professional sou: associated with Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh said the famous1 flied in- tended to renounce his United States citizenship and become a British sub­ ject. To Carry On Without Italy London—Great Britain and France have abandoned diplomatic efforts to persuade Italy to join the Mediter­ ranean anti-piracy patrol, authoritat­ ive British sources said. The British and French Foreign Offices were said to have exhausted their patience in attempts to soothe the anger of Mus­ solini. * \ • The toughest kind of going has met more than its match. Goodyear self-cleaning Lug Tires for trucks and buses roll steadily through mud and snow that’s rim deep. They travel skiddy curves and greasy ruts with ease. On all “un-paved” routes they give the driver of truck, bus or tractor a new sense of driving security. At your Goodyear dealer’s now. Japs Plan Lines of 2,000 Miles Shanghai—Japan today carried her war with China, deeper into Chinese territory and indicated that she may be planning to establish bases over a line more than 2,000 miles along which would give her- control over this'vast nation of 400,000,000 people. Japanese armies advanced in the ex­ treme Northwest toward Chinese Turkestan, while warships shelled the Port of Hoihow, on Hainan Islands, in one of the southernmost parts of Cathay., The Japanese apparently were winning on all fronts in North China—the most vital area of the struggle—and were succeeding their tactics in the South. Proposed Mandate for Spain Geneva—W. J. Jordan, New Zea­ land’s delegate to the League of Na­ tions, suggested Spain should be plac­ ed under a League mandate, admin­ istered by one of the great powers, for a limited period. U 5 E Thurs., September 16, 1937 $10,000,600 Borrowed Under Home Loan Plan . Ottawa *— Nearly $10,000,000 has been lent under the Home Improve­ ment plan since it was instituted last November. The total on Sept. 15th, Finance Minister Dunning said, was $9,204,000, an increase of $954,000 from Aug, 23. in The marvellous traction-power of Goodyear Lug Tires makes them indispensable to any driver who leaves the smooth, paved highway. Draper Again Heads Labor Congress Ottawa—The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada unanimously re­ elected P. M. (Paddy) Draper its President -for the third successive term and heard him predict speedy settlement of difficulties between un­ ions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and the Com­ mittee for Industrial Organization. Japan, May Quit League Geneva—Japan will withdraw from all League of Nations collaboration and. will strengthen her ties with Italy and Germany if the League takes any ‘‘positive' action" on China’s appeal for intervention in the Far East con­ flict, a Japanese spokesman said. Roosevelt and Lewis Conferred Washington — President Roosevelt and his generous political ally in 1936 CTO. Chieftain’ John L. Lewis, con­ ferred for the first time in months, but neither would say whether they had composed their recent differ­ ences. London Doctor and Mother Arrested on Murder Charges Two London men, one of them Dr. Charles A. Cline, prominent 70-year- old physician, were arrested by a squad of provincial and city police during the week-end, and lodged in the Middlesex County jail, on murder charges. The second man is Lauchlin Jack Robertson, 50, of 1223 Florence street. They are accused over the death of Miss Mary Wilkinson, 37, teacher at Aberdeen Public School, whose body was found in the North Thames River on Tuesday afternoon of last week. Police charge it was se­ creted somewhere in London or dis­ trict for at least three days follow­ ing an unsuccessful illegal operation, before it was thrown into the river. Two others are in the county jail, also arrested during a police investi- Highway Fatalities Up 69% Toronto—Motor accidents in On­ tario during June claimed 75 lives as compared with 32 in the same month of 1936, says a report from the ac­ cident recording division of the On­ tario Department of highways. Fat­ alities in the first six months of the year were 290, an increase of 68.6% over the 1936 period. Whether you ore at-home, or on the street, on trains, street cars or motor, in church or theatre—Hydro plays an essential part in your safety and the pro* tection of your property. Police ond Fire Department signal systems render immediate service in emer* gency. Traffic lights permit control and safety on our streets. Wig-wag systems; flash and signal the danger of approaching trains. Better lighted streets make enme difficult. In addition to these many guardians of your safety, Hydro goes still farther. Every electrical appliance or device must be approved by the H. E. P. C. Testing-., % and Inspection Department before it goes into your home—every piece of electrical equipment is made as free of hazard as scientific knowledge and highly-trained technicians can make them. In addition to being an important factor in your safety, and the protection of your property, Hydro is making every effort to extend the benefits of low cost power throughout the Province of Ontario. These efforts are made in your best interests, and their success will affect your prosperity. You Jp should, therefore, be vitally interested .in Hydro and what it is doincr for you. '' ' 375A x- HARRY F. O'BRIEN, Mm.s« fl FACING GRAND CIRCUS PARK ONE Of THE SEVENTEEN I FINEST LOCATION B ’convenience* h Important to youthen by all meant select Hotel Tuller -right in the heart of downtown Detroit - close to stores, theatres, office buildings, end all transportation. Excellent food served at low prices In the Tuller Coffee Shop and Cafet«ria...Detrolt*s friendliest hotel. 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He said that the federation would not join any ef­ fort to launch an independent labor party. U. S. Embargo to Continue Washington — The United States stuck to its partial embargo on war .implements for China and Japan des­ pite a fervent protest from China. Showing unmistakable signs of an emotional upset, Chinese' Ambassador C. ,T. Wang called on State Secre­ tary Hull to declare that the embargo was a blow to his country. ; Leamington Votes in Favor of Beer Leamington—Local option which has made Leamington a “dry" town for 27 years was voted out in favor of Government-controlled sale of beer and wine at a plebiscite Friday. The vote from the town’s fourteen polling sub-divisions stoodi Govern­ ment control, 1,761} against, 881, The final count gave a majority of 176 ballots over the required three-fifths majority necessary for the change. Aberhart Wants Chance Edmonton—Alberta should not be denied ah “earnest and careful exper­ iment" to change the present financ­ ial distributing system, Premier Ab­ erhart asserted here at a luncheon in honor of sixty Eastern Canada mem­ bers . of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. * Nova Scotia Conservative Head Quits Halifax—-Hon, Gordon S. Harring­ ton, former Premier of Nova Sgotla, tendered a letter of resignation as Leader of the Conservative Patty in the Province to George C. Nowlan, President of the Conservative Assoc­ iation of Nova Scotia. Colonel Har­ rington was defeated personally in Capa Breton South in the Provincial elections June 29 when the Liberal FALL FAIR DATES Atwood ...... L.................. Sept. 24-25 Bayfield ................ ....Sept. 29-30 Brussels ...—...........• Sept. 30, Oct. 1 Dungannon ..................—- Oct. 7-8 Harriston —.;------— Sept., 23-24 Howick Fair (Gorrie) ... Oct. 1st, 2nd Ingersoll ....-........ - Sept. 30, Oct. 1 Lucknow................... Sept. 23-24 Meaford ............... Sept. 23-24 Mitchell ............... Sept. 28-29 Owen Sound.......................... Oct. 4-6 Ripley ......... ........-— Sept. 28-29 -Seaforth ........................... Sept. 23-24 Teeswater ....,...................*.. Oct. 5-6 Wingham ............ Sept. 29-30 Zurich .................. Sept. 27-28 WROXETER Holy Communion, Oct. 3rd In United Church on Oct 3rd the service of Holy Communion will be observed following the morning ser­ vice, preparatory service the Friday previous at 8 p.m. Woman’s Association * The W. A., United Church, will hold their September meeting On Wednesday of this week in the base­ ment of the church. k ___ _____.4—. United Church Anniversary United Church, its chancel a pro­ fusion of late summer flowers of ev­ ery hue, making contrast to ' the gloomy cold day out of doors, was a fine setting for one of the most in­ spiring and successful anniversaries in the 79 years of church history in this village; The special guest speaker was Rev. Mr. Muchmor, Toronto, Sec. of Ev­ angelization and Social Service work, a brilliant young preacher, who by his. sincere interpretation of his mes­ sage on the church as the body of Christ and the need for consecrated lives for the evangelisation of the people of the world, held the careful attention of large congregations at both services. At the morning wor- MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped With the most modern machinery lor the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display of monu­ ments of any. retail factory ih Ontario All finished by sand blast machines We import all our graultes from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough, You tan save all local deal- efS\ agents* and middleman profits bj seeing us. £« X Skelton & Son at West End Bridge—WALKERTOK ship hour he chose for his text Eph­ esians 1: 22-23 “To be head over all things to the church, Which is his body,” and in the evening Timothy 1: 2-5 “Preach the Word. Do the work of.an Evangelist.” . The choir, under the direction of Mrs. George Allen, with (Miss Majy Gibson as organist, made a splendid contribution to the occasion. In the i _ . , morning they sang two anthems “O present and conducted the service Be Joyful in the Lord," Lorenz, and “Great is- the Lord/’' Lowden, while in the evening an anthem of beauty and inspiration “Oh, Come Let Us Sing,"by Ashdown, also a male quar­ tette, Messrs. A. Wearring, L. Huph- er, W. Gibson and U. Hpuher, sang a f«n.e old favorite “Some One Will Enter the Pearly Gate." Tl>e pastor, Rev. A. M. Grant, was paying tribute in his remarks to those worthy pioneers who 79 years ago through their sacrifice, foresight'and' deep concern for religious things, be­ gan this congregation which has- meant so much to people in-this com­ munity and so with gratitude we en­ ter the 80th year of our church lifer­ hoping" that in the coming year we may give greater service to the Mas­ ter’s work in this community. Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Established 1840. Risks taken on all classes of insur­ ance at reasonable rates. Head Office, Guelph, Ont. ABNER COSENS, Agent. ■ . Wingham. Dr. W. A. McKibbon, B.A. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Located at the Office of the Late Dr. H. W. Colborne. Office Phone 54. Nights 107 HARRY FRYFOGLE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service, Phones; Day 117. Night 109. DR. R. L. STEWART PHYSICIAN Telephone 29. J. W. BUSHFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary,' Etc. Money to Loan. Office —■ Meyer Block, Wingham THOMAS FELLS AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE SOLD A Thorough Knowledge of Farm Stock. Phone 231, Wingham. Dr. Robt. C. REDMOND x M.R.C.S. (England) L.R.C.P. (London) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON J. H. CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Successor to R. Vanstone. Wingham -I- Ontario It Will Pay Yop to Have An EXPERT AUCTIONEER to conduct your sale. See T. R. BENNETT At The Royal Service Station. Phone 174W. DR. W. M. CONNELL PHYSICIAN and surgeon Phone 19. 1 („i..i,r „ R. S. HETHERINGTON BARRISTER and SOLICITOR Office — Morton Block. Telephone No. 66, J. ALVIN FOX Licensed Drugless Practitioner CHIROPRACTIC <. DRUGLESS THERAPY u RADIONIC Equipment Hours by Appointment. Phone 191, Wingham ' W. A. CRAWFORD, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Located at the office of the late fir, J. ^Kennedy. Phone 150. Wingham K A. PARKER OSTEOPATH AH Diseases Treated, Office adjoining residenec lrtcxt to Anglican Church on Centre St Sunday by appointment. Osteopathy - Electricity Phone $72. Hours, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A. R. & F. E. DUVAL CHIROPRACTORS CHIROPRACTIC and electro therapy North Street *— Wingham Telephone 300.