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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-03-17, Page 23 ...VZ. mons. Mrs. young is a fluent speak­ er and active in all departments of the churches in which her husband is' minister.—Kincardine News.$ Western initiations, this action $ Wmghftm Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO Subscription Rate —* Qne 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. of all ages ... “CROWN CORN SYRUP, TAXES We don't know of any community an which taxes are not considered high by those who have to pay them, ^vlany places the taxes are materially higher than a few years ago, We can’t help coming back to the belief we have long cherished that sooner or later we will have to find more equitable ways of raising money with which to run our various municipal governments. The real estate property tax was adopted in America in the pioneer days when there wasn’t anything else much to tax except land. We like the English system much better. There property is taxed on the basis of what it earns — the income tax carried down to the income of every­ body who owns a piece of property that is rented, Of course, there are other taxes, but they do not consti­ tute a lien on real property. Property taxes can’t go much high­ er in most places without stirring up great discontent against the present system. * * * * OUR RAILWAY PROBLEM Probably the greatest problem that confronts our Government, besides unemployment, is the question of our railways. All realize that each year the people are paying huge deficits for the Canadian National system. Often one hears the marks that the weight of debt of our government- owned railways, will, if not corrected, bankrupt the co-untry. We must plead ignorance as to whether, this state­ ment is correct or not. However, most of us realize that the millions that this system is costing the coun­ try constitutes a very serious lcm, The Senate is setting up a mittee to look into this matter, oth­ ers have done it before, but what is needed is action, some means..of co­ operation that will reduce this bur­ den on the people of our country. We believe that it is an accepted fact that we have more railway lines than are necessary. To overcome this handicap the most careful business ad­ ministration is necessary as well as! close co-operation between the two systems. If the Senate committe can devise some method of easing this railway burden they will have to some extent justified their existence. & 4: :■< * It is with gratification that wc note that 300 children were treated, with toxoid at the clinic last Friday. :|t The conquest of Austria by the Nazis was -a bloodless affair but at that it was very cold-blooded. * Hamilton police inhaled marijuana ■so that they could detect the users of this troublesome weed. It is said that it has an aroma all its own. It would be a fine thing if the police could smell out all the addicts smoke it. * * * * Events in Europe this last years and this last week ih particular, make one happy that we live •.country such as ours. sjs 5«s sj; X)ne must admit that when start to “swing” Loch Lomond” going a bit too far- Louis Blake Duff, a former Blue­ vale boy, gave an address in Seaforth last week. Reports state that his speech was thoroughly enjoyed. When ,Mr. Duff was a young man he was an expert at football and now that he is beyond the football stage •he puts the kick into his talks. At any rate he scores whenever he gives an address, * * & * The boys and girls at school will have to be smart to keep up with their geography these days. * * * * To-day is the kind of day that has prob- Com- who few in a they it is 3%% 0n Guaranteed Trust Certificates A legal investment for Trust Funds Unconditionally Guaranteed THU STERLING TRUSTS * corporation STERLING TOWER TORONTO the schoolboy looking languidly out of the window and the golfer making ready to polish up his clubs. , University is to discard Some will say “sissy" but is to be commended. $ * Japan must feel badly these days having to fight for the conquest of China when all Germany has to do is to take what she wants. I NEWS I of the I DISTRICT I : E Hullet Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Armstrong of Hullet observed the fiftieth anni­ versary of their marriage on Wednes­ day, March 9th, at their home in Hul- lett township. This highly esteemed couple were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage, Londesboro, on March 9th, 1888 by the Rey. David Rogers.—Seaforth News. Beverage Room Vote on May 11th Notice was received by Clerk Mac- A-ulay on Monday from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario stating that the date for voting on the question of Beverage Rooms in Southampton has been set for Wednesday, May 11' next. This date was set following forwarding of a petition bearing 310 names of citizens requesting such a vote which was presented to Council at a special meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd.—-Southampton Beacon. Hanover Tax Rate Up Due to the fact that the ratepayers of Hanover voted last year to build a sewer and provide a good road to the plant of the Swift Canadian Company if they would locate in Hailover, the town council, at its regular meeting on Tuesday night, found it necessary to increase the tax rate by two mills to 54 mills, in order to put town fin­ ances on a good footing. — Hanover Post. Atwood Couple Celebrat-e . , Golden Wedding There was a happy couple in At­ wood on Monday, March 7th, happy because they were celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, and hap­ py too that they were able to enter­ tain so many of their friends on this occasion. This popular couple, was Mr, and Mrs. George Lockhead. They were at home to their many friends Monday afternoon from 3 to 5 o’clock when there was a continuous stream of visitors calling to pay their respects and extend congratulations. The clim­ ax, however, came in the -evening when Mr. and Mrs. Lochhead enter-, tained in the Music Hall when there Churches ------ _ was an estimated attendance of over | Young is minister. On two occasions five hundred.—Listowel Banner. Wife of Chesley Editor Passes Mrs. Wm. McDonald, wife of the senior editor of the Chesley Enter­ prise, died at her home on Monday of last week, following a lengthy ill­ ness. The late Mrs. McDonald was in her 71st year and was born in Goder­ ich. She was the daughter of the laic. Rev. W. H. Moss and Mrs'. Moss. She was married 45 years ago to William McDonald, editor of the Chesley En­ terprise and had resided in Chesley ever since. She is survived by her husband, who has been an invalid for several years, two sons, William M., of Oakville, and John C. at home and two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Neclon at home and Mrs, D. R. Finlayson at Ripley. Carrick Hydro Line Completed The new Hydro power line along Concession 10 in the Township of Carrick', which has been in course of construction for the past two months, was completed last week and the juice was turned on for the first time on Saturday. The new line, which is over four miles in extent, starts at* the Walkerton-Mildmay highway and proceeds along the tenth concession for two and a half miles to the Luth­ eran church and then turns right to Dcemerton miles distant.—-Walk­ erton Herald-Times. Teeswater to Have Fire Truck Thompson Bros., Creamery propri­ etors, recently donated a truck to the municipality, to be used as a fire equipment carrier. The chassis will likely be renovated to carry the hose, ladders, extinguishers and various equipment, and painted the appropri­ ate color, red.—Teeswater News, Resigns as Minister of Ashfield Kitlt The resignation of the Rev. J, K. McGillivray, minister of Ashfield Presbyterian Church has been, tend­ ered to the clerk of the session and to the clerk of the Presbytery of Maitland, Mr, McGillivray, who has Report from London'said Prime Minister Chamberlain (Left) is con­ templating a direct appeal to the peo­ ple for a mandate to continue his present course in attempting to estab­ lish peace. In Vienna former Chan- HEALTHY CHILDREN CHILDREN (CHILDREN thrive on brand” - JU They never fire of- its delici­ ous flavor and it really is so good for them—so give the children '‘CROWN BRAND” every day. Leading physicians 'pro­ nounce “CROWN BRAND” CORN SYRUP a most satis­ factory carbohydrate to use as a milk modifier in the feeding of tiny infants and as an energy producing food for growing children. THE FAMOUS ENERGY FOOD CANADA STARCH COMPANY Limited * _______J served as moderator of the presby­ tery and is well known in Ripley wishes the resignation to become ef­ fective in May.—-Kingadine News. Store Gutted by Disastrous Fire A disastrous early' morning fire broke out in the Adelaide Shoppe in Hanover about 4.30 Wednesday morning, which caused a loss of be­ tween $5,000 and $6,000 to the stock, which was completely destroyed. Bed­ rooms in the Hanover Inn are locat­ ed above this and adjoining stores, and their occupants .were first to give the alarm, they having been awaken­ ed by the smoke. The cause of the fire is unknown, and must have been due to the furnace or to the electric wiring. Not a great deal of damage was done to the building, but the stock burned, like tinder and was a complete loss.—Hanover Post. Watch 659 Years Old A Brussels subscriber has in Ijis possession a silver watch date 1279. It is a much prized family heirloom which has been handed down for gen-, , . ------------- orations. It is hand craftsmanship, industry in Clinton, is now closed, made by James Bailey, of London, John Schoenhals, proprietor since England. An interesting feature of this antique is the chain drive. It is still complete except for the hands.— Brussels Post. Minister’s Wife Pinch-Hits For Husband on Sabbath When most clergymen are taken ill it is necessary to arrange for supply but such is not the case at Kinlough and .South Kinloss Presbyterian where the Rev. G. M. of late when Mr, Young has been confined to his home, through illness services have been taken by his wife, who, according to parishioners, has delivered forceful and inspiring ser- aBEpu A:: , g lira HITLER’S WILL CREATES UPHEAVAL IN AUSTRIA, WILD FEARS THROUGHOUT EUROPE THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Their 58th Anniversary The best wishes of many friends both in Walkerton and elsewhere will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McFarlane today (Thursday, March 10th), the occasion being their fifty­ eighth wedding anniversary, which they are observing quietly at their home on Colborne street,—-Walkerton* Herald-Times. Stands In Doorway to Shoot Wolf Standing in the doorway of his home, Charles Lorenz, Amberley blacksmith, shot a timber wolf at 9 o'clock Thursday morning. At first he thought the animal, prowling ar­ ound the yard Was a dog, but making sure it was not, he blazed away to bag it on the first shot. The wolf measured.. 52 inches in length and weighed 65 pounds. It was the first to be bagged at’ Amberley, near the centre of Huron’s “wolf" area.—Kin­ cardine News. SA^(S-TAlS that ALL- BRAN cHM RAx/ES about9 t'TS SwfeuLj ;g § » :<• eh Kell.to the cereal Bruce Game Warden It is reported that Mr. Melville'J Hay of Tara will shortly receive his appointment from the provincial gov­ ernment of game warden for the county of Bruce. This work has for­ merly been carried on by Mr. A. L. Rolston of Owen Sound, who was the appointee for both Grey and Bruce, but the district has been divided and in future Mr. Rolston will take care of Grey county and Mr. Hay, Bruce county. Walks Into Pool of Boiling Water J, J. O’Connor, of Meaford, died in the Oyven Sound hospital last week as a result of a terrible- scalding re- •ceived when he fell into a pool of hot water used for removing ice from logs at the McArthur planing mill. Work­ ers at the .mill said O’Connor came to the mill to get a load of sawdust. He examined the- interior of the mill and left by the rear door. Vapor from the hot water in the pool steamed his glasses and he was - unable to see where he was going and walked Into the pool. Clinton’s Oldest Industry Closed Pair’s mill, the oldest established 1912, has retired from business. The mill was built by the late Samuel H. Rance, father of Col. H. T. Rance, Division court clerk, in the early 50’s, and for approximately 90 years has ground bread flour. For several years after being built a distillery was operated along with the milling of flour. Oldest residents of Clinton and vicinity can recall seeing the huge distillery vats and a keg of whiskey with a tin dipor handy, where farm­ ers bringing wheat and barley to the mill might help themselves. Home Burned in Goderich Township Fire, presumably originating from an overheated smoke flue, completely ceilor Kun von Schuschnigg (next) is? at home, guarded by Nazi storm troopers, suffering a nervous break­ down after the Nazi coup. Mystery man of the crisis is Premier Musso­ lini (second from Bight), long' the AFTEF2- THETfelP ause join t/.e 7y- drink plenr rincs- ^ar ever.v grocer. destroyed, the frame dwelling of Dan- ’ward from the switch box, which was iel Deiger, 16th concession, Goderich Township. The occupants were aw­ akened by smoke spreading through the dwelling. A' call for assistance brought neighbors to the .scene and the greater portion of the contents were saved. The dwelling was burn­ ed to the .ground, Mr. Reiger’s loss is covered by insurance. red hot. The trouble blew out the fuse which lights the flood lights on the town clock. A short circuit in a joint of the pipe covering wiring in the basement was believed to have caused the trouble. Fractured Back in Fall Thos. Young, aged forty-two, of Goderich, was seriously injured when he fell headlong eight feet to the fro­ zen ground, while building a cottage at Port Albert. He was rushed to Al­ exandra Hospital in. an Unconscious condition and remained semi-con­ scious during the night, with injuries diagnosed as a broken back, fractur­ ed left collar-bone and broken ribs. Serious Court House Fire Averted The court house, at Goderich was saved from serious -damage, perhaps total demolition,, by fire, by the op­ portune visit of George James, care­ taker, who made his nightly visit of inspection and found smoke issuing from a red hot switch box and the metal covering of electric wires in the basement, When Mr. James entered the building lie found hall lights burn­ ing a dim red, and inspection of the’, i furnace room in the basement reveal-1 “Sam,” shouted a neighbor, “I hear ed a thin curl of smoke twisting, up-, your cattle were all washed down the A farmer was gloomily regarding he ravages of the big flood. ^■siiIf ' wi champion of Austrian independence,1 Some reports said Hitler's (Centre) action has weakened the Berlin-Rome axis, but official Italian circles re­ served all comment on the situation. Prom London, Germany’s Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop (Right), flew back to Berlin with the know­ ledge that Britain views with extreme distaste Hitler's action in Austria, March 12 Hitler was expected back in Austria to review both German and Thursday, March 17th, 1938 . v/eu^a-tuas-t ! IsZe-BEEH 'Ife/lHS-To GET you rlEX-T'To A DISH OF IT* I . FOfB MONTH s J river. “Aye,” was the reply. “How are Brown’s cattle?” . “They’re gone, too.” “And Green’s?” “Yes” “Oh, well,” said Sam, cheering up, “it-ain't as bad as T thought.” < IMPERIAL TOBACCO’S / ^44 INSPIRING PROGRAM -------------------------------- ■■ . , .. Friday, 10 p.m. E.S.T. STATION CBL Austrian troops, Vienna already has renamed Dolfuss Square, ’'Adolf Hit* ler Square/1