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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-02-24, Page 11Thursday, March 3rd, 1938 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES afraid of Italy or any other power in the world,” but refuses to be drawn into a conflict, simply because of world “confusion.” If Britain went to war she would win —- “as usual,” the Lord President of the Council added. AT HOME 20 WEEKS WITH RHEUMATISM Viscount Halifax Succeeds Eden London —• Prime Minister Chamb-* erlain, defying Laborites to force a new “show-down” in the House of Commons on his negotiations with the dictators, announced the appoint­ ment of Viscount Halifax to succeed Anthony Eden as Foreign Secretary. Chamberlain also announced that R, A. Butler, Parliamentary Labor Sec­ retary, will become Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs to succeed Vis­ count Cranborne, who followed Eden into retirement. those of. the United States and Great Britain, calls for concerted action on the part of the people of those nations if they are to remain free, in the op­ inion of Representative Hatton W. Sumners of Texas, Chairman of the powerful Judiciary Committee of the United States House "of Representa­ tives. To Tighten Narcotic Law Ottawa — Lax administration of legislation governing the sale of codeine, opium and other drugs, was charged ip the House of Commons by D. J. Harrigan (Liberal, Cape Bret­ on South). Other similar charges were made on the floor of the House during debate on a Government mea­ sure to secure control of the growth and distribution of the drug “mari­ juana”, This bill would give the Gov­ ernment absolute control, not only of sale and distribution, but of cultiva­ tion as well, Hon. C. G. Power, Min­ ister of Health, said. . Macaulay Wants Information on Sulphite Ltd. Unless the Hepburn Government, of its own volition, undertakes a com­ plete inquiry into the financial col­ lapse of Lake Sulphite Ltd., the Con­ servative Opposition will demand an investigation by a special committee of the Legislature, Hon. Leopold Ma­ caulay announced. Lapointe Opposed C.C.F. Motion Ottawa — Hoh. Ernest Lapointe, Minister of Justice, declared against a proposed amendment to the crim­ inal code which would make it a criminal offense for an employer to refuse to permit his employees to join a union. The bill was sponsored by C.C.F. Leader Woodsworth. Mr. La­ pointe endorsed the principle of trade unions and declared himself sympa- ethetic to the laborer. Hitler Again After Jews Munich — Fuehrer Adolf speaking to veterans of his abortive “beer cellar” putsch here fifteen years ago, announced that Germany is about to take stern measures against "Jewish provacateurs” stirring up hat­ reds. His subsequent remarks indi­ cated that he placed a section of the foreign press, described by him as “international poisoners,” in the cate­ gory of “Jewish provacateurs.” Hitler, Wife Feared1 Husband Would Never Work Again Whe,n her husband had been at home 20 weeks with rheumatism in his back, this woman began to think he would never work again. At last, she said to him: “Let’s try Krusch­ en,” and the change that took place was, in her own words, “like a mir­ acle,” Here is her letter: “My husband is subject to rheu­ matism and suffered terribly with his back. Some timf ago, I had him in the house 20 weeks with it. I real­ ly didn’t think he would ever work again. We tried all the different ljinds of salts you could mention, But none of them did him any good. Then I said, ‘Let’s try Kruschen.' Since then, we have proved Kruschen Salts to bp worth its weight in gold. My husband is back at his job, thanks to Krus'chen. The change it made is like a miracle.”-—(Mrs.) B. Two of the salts in Kruschen are the most effectual solvents of uric acid crystals known to science. They swiftly dull the sharp edges of the painful crystals and convert, them in­ to a harmless solution, which is then expelled through the natural chan­ nels. On Guaranteed Trust Certificates STERLING TOWER TORONTO 4 /ega| investment fa Trust Funds Unconditionally Guaranteed Qar Skidded on Ice, Escaped Injury James Mackay, London commercial traveler, escaped injury when his car skidded on ice and took to the ditch near Whitechurch. Both fenders and running-board: on one side were dam­ aged on side were damaged as the car travelled 20 feet off the road before coming to a halt. New Rector Inducted at Seaforth The induction of Rev. R. P. D. Hprford as rector of St. Thomas An­ glican Church, Seaforth, was held last week, The address was given by Rev. F, G. Lightbourne, Stratford, and the induction was conducted by Rev. K. McGown, of Clinton, acting rural dean. Many clergymen from the dis­ trict were in attendance at the ser­ vice. ( ...-...... Face Burned When Match Used To Inspect Anti-Freeze Lighting a match to take a peek to determine how much alcohol there was in his automobile radiator, a ball of fire shot into the face of J. W. Petrie, general storekeeper at Salt­ ford. Mr. Petrie's eyes were inflamed" and swollen, his eyebrows are miss­ ing and his face is smeared with salve, to heal the facial burns. The eyesight will not be affected, doctors said. Gertrude Becker, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, wore a gown of purple crepe, hat and shoes to match and carried a bouquet of yellow' roses with maiden hair fern. Joseph, Millen was best man. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was served at the Vendome’TIotel. Mr and Mrs. Goetz left for a honeymoon to Hamilton and Detroit, They will reside in Teeswater, Seeking Oil Back in the year 1866 men drilled for oil in and around Goderich and found salt. This year, 1938, they are going to again drill for oil and it is oil they hope to find, A group of business men headed by W. L. For­ est, dredge operator, has already leas­ ed 4,000 acres in Hullett and Goder­ ich townships and it is expected drill­ ing will start within a month on the farm of Howard Trewartha, just north of Clinton, on the Hullett-God- erich Township boundary. For weeks past two experts with apparatus have been busy tracing the “oil vein” ac­ ross Huron County to a point where it strikes the Blue Water Highway between Goderich and Bayfield, Some farmers refused to sign. The leases are for $1 per year and one barrel of 1 oil in eight as royalty. PAGE THREE THK STERLING TRUSTS corporation Shortly afterwards Mrs. Fred Moses fell while passing the home of Mrs. W. J. McLagan and also broke a wris.t. Says Colonies Should Be Returned to Germany Hamilton — As a psychological move to restore prestige and thus help to tranquilize the country, col­ onies should be restored to Germany, Sir Josiah Stamp declared ‘during an interview upon his arrival in Hamil­ ton. Allotment of colonies to Ger­ many dicl not necessarily mean res­ toration of former possessions. The decision of lands to be conceded was not the concern of Great Britain alone, but a matter for an interna­ tional Commission, he thought. Canadian Government Not Consulted Ottawa —- The Canadian . Govern­ ment was not consulted by the Brit­ ish Government regarding,the.recent upheaval in Europe, Prime Minister Mackenzie King informed the House 'of Commons. Nor, he said, had the Canadian Government expressed an opinion regarding the developments in ’British or European politics nor regarding British foreign policy. Libya Garrison to Be Reduced Rome—Italy is reducing her tary, garrisons in Libya, numbering about 80,000 troops close to Egypt and French Tunisa, to pave the way for Premier Mussolini’s direct nego­ tiations with Great Britain, it was dis­ closed. 'mili- Japs Told U.S. Citizens Have Rights Washington — Secretary of State Hull has told Japan, it became known, that United States citizens.en­ gaged in peaceful pursuits have a right to live where they please. At a press conference Hull disclosed his reply to a Japanese Army order re­ questing foreigners in Qhina to evac­ uate war areas and mark their prop­ erty to avoid attack. Demonstrations Follow S'chuschnigg’s Speech Vienna — Wild. Nazi demonstra­ tions broke out in many parts of . Aus­ tria as Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg, in his eagerly awaited speech to’ the Federal Diet, announced that Fuehrer Adolf Hitler of Germany is sworn uphold Austrian independence. Roumania Now Fascist State. Bucharest — King Carol submitted his new Fiscist-style constitution to a national plebescite and, won an over­ whelming vote of confidence from the Roumanian elecorate. Of the 106,000 registered voters in Bucharest, only 145 voted, against the constitution, wh'ich would give Carol virtual, dic­ tatorship powers, while 9,000 abstain­ ed from voting. to 5 S' A & i NEWS of the DISTRICT Ji.MtmiiititHi jiHuimiiitiiitiniiimiiiiiuiiiHiai Snake , Abroad in February On Wednesday morning last week, when James and Oscar Huber were driving over to their farm on the 14th concession, they noticed a good sized snake making its way along the. road side. They killed the reptile, which was quite active, despite its cold sur­ roundings.—Mildmay Gazette. Goetz - Becker One of the prettiest weddings of the season was solemnized at Tees­ water, when Joan Becker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Becker, of Car­ rick, became the bride of Michael .Goetz, eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Michael Goetz, of Teeswater. The ceremony took place at the Sac­ red Heart Church, with Rev. Father W. J. Hawkins officiating. The bride wore a gown of sky blue triple sheer crepe with an American Beauty sash, hat and shoes to match. Her corsage was of American Beauty roses and maiden hair fern. She carried a pray­ er book' with a show of rosebuds and lily of the valley and streamers. Miss 25 Out of Work One night shift at the Maitland Spinning Mills, Listowel, closed down recently throwing nearly 25 men out of work. There was no activity in the plant, known as the little mill, at nights from early December, until a month ago, when the employees were taken back to work. Injured in Falls Light snow which covered ice on the sidewalks resulted in accidents for two Mitchell women. Mrs. J. M. Ford fell on the ice near the home of Miss Grace Clark while on the way to the manse and fractured her right wrist. Mrs. Isabelle Rands Passes There passed away at her home, 114 miles south of Brussels, on Wed­ nesday, Feb. 23, Isabelle Walker in her 82nd year, widow of William Rands who predeceased her eleven J years, ago. Born in 1856, on the 6th line of Morris, daughter of Rachel McCutcheon and Sam Walker, Mrs. Rands liyed here all her life, taking a keen interest in the church, having taught a Sunday school class of young women for over 50 years. She was also a prominent member of the United Church. She leaves to mourn their loss, three daughters, Mrs. Jas. Hoggard, Saskatoon, Mrs. Stanley wheeler, Grey, and Ella, at home; one sister, Mrs. Jack Walker, Seaforth, and one brother, Samuel Walker, of Brussels. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon with interment in. Brussels cemetery. "Good-tempered people escape the' The surly bird gets the worm- Eden Says Chamberlain Will Fail Leamington, England — Anthony Eden told his constituents he firmly believed that Prime Minister Cham­ berlain’s new foreign policy will fail "to contribute to European appease­ ment,” and declared: “It is with the great democracies of Europe and Am­ erica that our natural affinities lie.” He had no other course but to resign as Foreign Minister when he agreed with his colleagues over mediate gestures of conciliation ward Italy, he said. dis- im- to- Druggist Freed! in Poison Case A verdict of not guilty of man­ slaughter was returned Friday after­ noon by an Assize Court jury which had been sitting for three days hear­ ing the case of James G. Armstrong, New Toronto druggist, who was plac­ ed under arrest after the death of two women from potassium cyanide pois­ oning. Armstrong was charged be­ fore Mr. Justice Godfrey and jury withwith manslaughter arising direct­ ly out of the death of tMrs. Helen Heron last .October, who died a' short time after taking medicine from a bottle issued on a prescription at Armstrong’s drug store. Exhorbitant Interest Rates Charged Interest rates of almost 289 per cent on small "pay-day” loans adver­ tised as costing "no more than 50c” were allegedly paid by complainants who appeared in Police Court at Tor­ onto to testify against one of the sev­ enfirms charged with collecting ex­ cessive interest rates under the Mon­ ey Lenders’ Act. Others told the court they had paid rates that figured out around 65 per 'cent on larger loans. Oppose Beverage Rooms for Women Toronto Women’s Liberal Associa­ tion went on record as “being oppos­ ed to beverage rooms for women,” and with a request to the Provincial Government "to close beverage rooms to women.” filled Says Britain and United; States Must Act Washington — The threat of fas­ cism and dictatorship, especially men­ acing to free governments such as Says Britain Would Win London — Viscount Halifax, temp­ orary successor to Anthony Eden as Foreign Secretary, replied to criticis in the House of Lords with a state­ ment that Britain is “not the least Japs Change Army Officers Shanghai — Japan’s widely extend­ ed expeditionary forces, stalled on nearly all fronts by hard-fighting Chinese, were proded forward after a drastic shake-up of high command­ ing officers. General Shunroku Hata took command of forces in the Shanghai-Nanking area, replacing General Iwape Matsui. General Hata was inspector of military education in Japan. $u*ranteed The Lon& Lift Lamps * htfaHouaa Wingham Utilities Commission Phone 156. Nazis Spread Terror in Austria Vienna — Austrian Nazis, shouting ,"We have conquered!” terrorized the country’s 250,000 Jews and demanded stern measures against Catholic priests in open defiance of Chancel­ lor Kurt Schuschnigg’s decree against political demonstrations. f Czechoslovakia Ready Praha — Ccechoslovakia is to defend herself against sudden at­ tack without waiting for outside help, the chief of the General Staff said. The Republic’s whole defense plan, General Ludwig Jan Krejci explained, is based on realization that wars now begin without declarations and move with swiftness, due to airplanes and motorized troops. Propose Credit Unions for Alberta Edmonton-r-Incorporation of credit unions having for their objectives promotion of co-operative credit ser­ vices for their members is provided in a bill respecting savings and credit unions now before the Alberta Legis­ lature, Itti Af HkkUUi Case of “Polio0 Hear Crediton A special • meeting of the Exeter Board of Health was held Wednesday afternoon owing to a case of infantile paralysis having developed near the village of Crediton, Instructions were sent to Principal Wctliey of the Ex­ eter High School, requiring that all pupils front the village of Crediton to remain away front school for ten days. Schools and dutches in Credit* on have” Been ordered dosed. ready Dog Destroys Chickens Six well bred Rock chickens and a rooster that were the pride of the owner, Mr. Henry Schultheis, fell a prey *to a neighbor’s dog. The animal got into the yard and made a com­ plete killing of the entire flock. — Mildmay Gazette. Londesboro Lad Won Oratorical Contest Taking as his subject, "The Flood Situation in Ontario,’’ Melvin Bruns- don, Londesboro, won first place in the Oratorical Contest held at the Collegiate Institute and was the win­ ner of the. school shield awarded at this event which was sponsored by the C.C.I. Literary Society.—Clinton News-Record. ' Build Plant Addition Contractors are erecting a new building at the Harriston plant of Canada Packers, to be used for harvesting of the ice supply and the storing of products handled this firm, This new addition will cupy the former location of the cently torn down icehouse on Mar­ garet street. * Asked to Buy His Own Gun Elwood Epps, Clinton, sport goods salesman, was given a mild surprise when a customer walked into his shop with a gun he wisher to deal in and in which Mr. Epps recognized his own gun, stolen from him more than five years ago. Numbers- and mark­ ings on the gun made it a simple mat­ ter | to prove ownership. The piece had passed through several hands as the customer could testify and Mr. Epps is now busy tracing back through those known to have had it in their possession, hoping thus to apprehend the thief. Saw a Crow Mr. Roy Lamb, who lives a mile and a half northeast of Walkerton, phoned us On Wednesday morning of this week to say that he had seen a crow, which was a welcome sound to this well-known agriculturist’s ear, who is as anxious to get at his Spring work aS the townfolk are to set aside the snow-shovel and ease off feeding the furnace for more pleasurable pas­ time elsewhere.—Walkerton Herald- Times. An Unfortunate Monday Monday was an unfortunate day for the Graham family, involved in the Highway 10 motor accident. (When he was apprised of the acci­ dent, Fred Graham, of Walkerton, a brother, started for Orangeville to do what he could to aid the members of the injured party. Near the Walde- mar bridge cm No. 9 Highway, his car was struck and disabled by a truck. Fortunately Mr. Graham was not in­ jured and was able to proceed to Or* angeville in another conveyance. **-* Orangeville Banner Not an isolated experiment Both here and south of the line, we have had to learn by bitter experience that an unenforceable law is worse than no law at all. Literally, worse than no law at all, as reasonable men who remember the abuses of prohibition, will agree. Adroit prohibition propaganda leaves the impression that Ontario is the exception in its abandonment of prohibition and adoption of control. As a matter of fact, the Liquor Control Act of Ontario has its counterpart in various forms in Great Britain, all the British Dominions,- the United States, Scan­ dinavia, South America and in six of the nine Provinces of Canada. As a further fact, the Control Acts of Ontario and the four Western Provinces are more restrictive than those of Great Britain, the United States, etc. Its purpose is to attain, progressively, a greater acceptance for true temperance through control—in the belief that external control exerted by the Government will ultimately induce a greater individual control and discipline—by which, alone, temperance can be attained. THE OPINION OF A LIFE-LONG TEETOTALER In the attempt to bring about total abstinence through prohibition, an evil even greater than intemperance £ resulted—namely, a nation-wide disregard for law.” £ -—John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 6 This advertisement is inserted by the Brewing Industry in the interest of a better publie understanding of certain aspects of the problems of temperance and local option.