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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-12-22, Page 7Thurs,, December 22, 1938 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES intimations are that there will be no appointments for some time. A gen­ eral election is anticipated in 1939’ and the present Government, .like many of its predecessors, is dispos­ ed to reward some of its older sup­ porters in arliament by appointments to the Upper Chamber.F THE LARGEST SEALING TEA Iwbr Premium IM of Wm, Bogers & Son . Silverplate write to Thos. J. Lipton Ltd.. 43 FrontE.,Toronto. .33c^lb. Orange Label35c J^lb. Yellow Label 40c lb* Premier King Has 64th Birthday Ottawa Premier King relaxed at Laurier House Saturday after a stren­ uous week and received congratula­ tions on attaining his 64th birthday? He w.as born in Berlin, now Kitchen­ er, December 17th, 1874. The prime minister apparently is in robust health. During the summer he suf­ fered a severe attack of sciatica but after month’s holiday this fall in the West Indies seems to have recovered fully. YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give you Clear-, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH | Optometrist Phone 118. Harriston CKNX Tuen and Thurs., 1,00 >. K. secure an option on five lots at the north end of the show grounds, as a she for the proposed swimming pool, which lots have been purchased. Hanover Post, Strawberry Blossoms in December Mr? Lincoln Reibling, of R. R. 2, Milverton, sent to The Sun Office a cluster of wild strawberry stalks which were filled with blossoms. Ev­ en though there is no chance of them turning into Christmas berries, straw­ berry blossoms in the middle of De­ cember are out of the ordinary in these parts.—-Milverton Sun. Tiso Elected Slovak Head Bratislavia, Czechoslovakia — The first election under Czechoslovakia’s new government of centralized pow­ er was held when Slovaks chose their initial diet. Only one list of candi­ dates, those of the Slovak People’s' Party founded by the late autonomy leader, Father Andrea Hlinka, was permitted. Dr. Joseph Tiso, who on December 1 was named premier and minister of the interior for Slovak territories, headed the ticket. France’s naval and air power, calcu­ lated to remind Italy of the country’s strength and the will to defend its empire, will mark Premier Daladier’s state visit to Tunisia and Corsica ear­ ly next month. Kennedy Says War Soon Washington — Joseph P. Kennedy United States ambassador to London, paid a flying visit here to report to President Roosevelt that he thinks the possibility of war in Europe a few months is very great. in C.N.R. Employees Retire Montreal — W. A. Kingsland, vice- president in charge of the central, re­ gion of the Canadian National Rail­ ways, who began his railroad career in 1887, and C. G. Bowker, vice-pres­ ident and general manager of the Grand Trunk Western lines (part of the C.N. system), a former chief dis­ patcher, trdin master and superin­ tendent in London, Stratford, Palm­ erston and St. Thomas, both will re­ tire on pension-at the end of the year. Italy Takes "Jewish Property .Rome — The Italian Cabinet ord­ ered. Jews to exchange all their land and buildings exceeding a fixed value for bonds bearing four per cent, in­ terest. The order carried out provis- iosn of decrees adopted Nov. 10 bidding Jews to own land With a able income exceeding 5,000 ($260) a year and buildings the able income of which exceeds 20,000 lire ($1,040). for- tax- lire tax-FREE PRIZES! U.S. and France to Parade War Strength The United States navy disclosed that a mighty armada of 140 fighting ships and 600 planes would assemble 'shortly on the east coast to practice -war. An impressive display of For the Official Weather Forecast Tune in CKNX every day at 12.35 Sponsored by the makers of Feeds TORONTO Montreal-loronto ROCHESTER - BUFFALO -ERIE MOMW rremoof » HOTELS Manion Says Government Shdfald Make Munitions Toronto — All arms and minitions needed for the direct defence of ‘Can­ ada should either be manufactured by the Government itself or -under the complete control of the Government, with profits eliminated, Hon. R. J. Manion, leader of the National Con­ servative party, said at the annual banquet of the Commercial Travelers’ Association of Canada. Drug Firm Head Suicides New York — F. Donald Coster, an incredible dual personality of evil financial genius, who wiped out his earlier identity as convict Philip Mu­ sics, to become head of an $87,000,- 000 drug concern, killed himself at his Fairfield, Conn., country estate. He fired a bullet into his head at the very moment a squad of federal au­ thorities was knocking on his ornate door to rearr.est him in the investiga­ tion. of a great financial scandal in­ volving his firm — McKesson & Rob­ bins, Inc. Duplessis Says Reports Untrue Quebec — Premier Maruice Dup­ lessis, of Quebec, said it is “untrue” and "ridiculous” that he and Premier Mitchell Hepburn, of Ontario, are conspiring to have Prime Minister King ousted ‘as leader of the Liberal -party. l' ——“ I Not .to Fill Senate Vacancies* Yet Ottawa — There are seven vacan­ cies in the Senate at the present time and often the.eve of the parliament­ ary session is the occasion for filling some of such openings. This year the Maitland Creamery To our Customers and Friends we extend our sincere wishes for a Merry Christinas THE UNITED FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMITED. Wlngiiam, - Ontario. Phone 271 II Agricultural Shift in West Dangerous Winnipeg — Any substantial shift on the Prairies from wheat growing to other products, in an attempt to meet the world wheat crisis, would endanger the whole agricultural in­ dustry of Canada, Hon. J. G. Taggart, Saskatchewan minister of agriCKftUure, warned in an address before; the Prairie markets conference. All ex­ tensive shift in the West to livestock and dairy products would threaten those industries in, Eastern Canada, which in turn would involve a shift by Eastern farmers to overproduc­ tion of fruit and vegetables, he said. Restores Civil Rights to Alfonso Hendaye, France — Decision of General Franco to restore all civil rights and properties to former King Alfonso sharply divided Spanish in­ surgent opinion on the imminence of a return to the monarchy. The de­ cree giving Alfonso “all rights that correspond to him as a citizen of Spain” was read by Franco to the in­ surgent council of ministers at Bur­ gos, and they adopted it. New Institute Director Named Woodstock — Announcement of a new director for the Women’s Insti­ tute branch of the Ontario depart­ ment of agriculture was made here by Hon. P. M. Dewan, minister of agriculture, in an address at the an­ nual warden’s banquet. The new Wo­ men’s Institute branch appointee is Miss Mary A. Clark, of Palmerston, now of the staff of MacDonald In­ stitute, Guelph. ;Miss Clark, who suc­ ceeds Miss B. McDermand, who is resigning. Jews Pay Up in Germany Berlin — Additional levies on Ger­ man welath were considered likely as finance ministry offiicals indicated the first instalment of a $400,000,000 fine on Jews failed to reach expecta­ tions. The officials were skeptical whether the full “tribute” <5f 1,000,- 000,000 marks for the slaying last month of the German diplomat, Ernst vom Rath, by a young Jew in Paris could be exacted from German Jews on a 20% levy. Opposed to Admission of Immigrants Quebec — Flat opposition to the admission of any immigrants to Can­ ada while Canadians are out of work was expressed here by Conservative Leader R. J. Manion. He said he had opposed admission of refugees Germany in 1934 and to’ok the position now. Food Output Nears Limit in Germany Berlin — Chancellor Hitler 3,000 German road workers that Ger­ many had about reached the limit of her food production and the try’s consumption would have adjusted accordingly. Hepburn to Visit Australia Toronto — Following the renewal of his attack on Prime 'Minister King before the Empire Club here, Prem­ ier Mitchell F. Hepburn, of Ontario, SUBSCRIBE NOW! to thei Christmas Tree and Santa Clans Fund Leave your donations at either of the local Banks. jgR Cfciidren’s Free Concert ?! Fri.,. Dec. 23rd * Under the auspices of the Wingham Chamber of Commerce. ynur Listen In to these Interesting noon-time programs You can compete for the CASH PRIZES RDy£ouseHOLO TRI PLE- TESTED FLO UR Childj Gets Ball Bearing In Nose— Little Irma Mueller, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Muel­ ler, of Kuhryville, accidentally put a ball bearing up her nose. When her parents found they were unable to remove the ball bearing they rushed her to the office of Dr, M, ^Sloane at Milverton who found it necessary to administer ether before he was able to remove the same.—Milverton Sun. Poultry Thieving Continues Poultry raisers in this area are ob­ jecting to playing Santa Claus to thieves who had raided flocks in sev­ eral sections around Kincardine. F. Graham,'of Huron Township, lost-45 turkeys over night while D. McKen­ zie,- Kincardine Township, was rob­ bed of 17 crate-fed roosters. Mrs. Bradley, near Tiverton, lost nine tur­ keys. Tiverton Postmaster Dies Tiverton and district were shocked 6,5046 7.00-17 7.50-17 HERE’S THE GREATEST TRACTION TIRE EVER BUILT THE POWERFUL NEW GOODBYE J STUDDED SURE-GRIP | FOR LIGHT TRUCKS deep, sharp-edged studs give this new Goodyear tire a “tractor­ tread,” a combination of cleats and lugs that pulls ahead ♦ • • or " back ♦ ♦ • in deep snow or mud* Designed to roll easily ♦ ♦ * give long mileage* Keep going this winter. Drive in and let us show you this new tire today! Available in sizes: 6,0046 7.00-16 7.50-16 WISE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EQUIP WITH STUDDED SURE-GR1PS NOW “TRACTOR TRAC­ TION” pulls you through any,going. Forward or backward with case. WIDE, SELF-CLEANING TREAD gives greater road contact, more grip without slip or spin. Wears slowly. new supertwist COMPRESSION PROOF CORD makes extra-strong body for heavier tread . < • stands up io long service. PICOBAC ■■■ PIPE ■■■ ■■k TOBACCO FOR A MlLD, dOOL SMOKE to learn of the death of Gammel Mc­ Arthur. Mr. McArthur, who has been postmaster of the village since 1915, had not enjoyed the best of health’, but his illness was ont considered so serious as to bring about his death.— Kincardine News. MURRAY JOHNSON Wingham, Ontario announced that he would go to Aus­ tralia shortly after the 'new year. He said that he would be away approxi­ mately two months. Mr. Hepburn said he was going to Austraia to to hake a personal study of the admin­ istration and operation of the Com­ monwealth Bank there and to investi­ gate the general economic-conditions and social legislation in that domni- ion. Silver Dolar to Honour Royal Visit Ottawa — A new silver dollar, commemorative of the visit to Can­ ada of King George and Queen Eliz­ abeth, will be struck shortly by the Royal Canadian Mint, Prime Minist­ er Mackenzie King announced. Farr Lost to Lou Nova New York — California Lou Nova, as game and capable a youngster as ever stepped into the squared circle, catapulted himself into the forefront of the heavyweight fight picture in a thrilling 15-round 15-round decision over Tonypandy Tommy Farr. Nova weighed 199 pounds, Farr 203. Little Girl Swallows a Coin Sharon Fulford, four year old dau­ ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fulford, was taken to Alexandria hospital for an X-ray examination to locate a cent she had swallowed while play­ ing at home. The examination reveal­ ed the. coin was on its way to the child’s stomach, and the parents spent an anxious time until they were as­ sured the little girl would be rid of the coin without ill effects.—Goder­ ich Signal-Star. Dog Victim Hit arid Run Driver A big Scotch shepherd dog, owned by Garfield MacDonald, was the vic­ time of a supposedly “hit-and-run motorist.” The dog was discovered on the roadside. Another prized dog that was fatally injured when struck by a car this summer, was “Lassie” a valuable bull dog owned by K. C. Murdie.—Lucknow Sentinel. Pansies Every Month Mrs. C. Hancock, of Palmerston, picked pansies in her garden the oth­ er day although it was December. That occurrence was a bit unusual but still more remarkable is the fact that Mrs. Hancock has picked pansies in her garden every month this year, January, February and March not ex­ cepted. will make a fine Christmas gift for this young man 'who is now 21 years of age.—Listowel Banner. Seaforth Town Has Surplus A surplus exceeding $2,000 practically a certainty at the close of the year, town treasurer, D. H. Wil­ son, told members of the Seaforth council at its December meeting. Final figures will not be available un­ til the close of the year. The surplus is the result of careful attention to the town’s business and to a deter­ mined and sustained effort to collect arrears of taxes owing the town. — Huron Expositor. was Two Bad Accidents Harry Charters was struck by a car driven by A. Robinson of Auburn on Goderich street, Seaforth, on Wed­ nesday afternoon about five o’clock. A car driven by Van Bell was com­ ing out of the Supertest station and it is thought that Mr. Charters was waching Bell’s car and did not see Mr. Robinson’s car or hear him blow the horn. Another accident of a ser- ious nature Occurred about 2.30 a.m. Wednesday when a car driven by Lawrence Dillon of Dublin was upset at the Kippen turn six miles south of Seaforth. It madeethe turn and then got out of control and skidded into the ditch. The driver was un­ hurt but his sister, a passenger, sus­ tained a double fracture of her right leg between the knee and ankle. Her shoulder also was injured. The other passenger, Joseph McCarthy of Lon­ don had the ligaments in his should­ er badly strained. The injured pas­ sengers were removed to the hospital. MONUMENTS at first cost: Having our factory equipped with the ' Host modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you co see the largest display of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the • Old Country quarries direct, in the- rough. You can save all local deal­ ers’, agents* and middleman profits by; seeing tM. E. J. Skelton & Son .t West End Bridge—-WALKERTON' told LM tM coun- to be from same tnntiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiKiiHiiHiiiiiiuiHiinniiiH itiimin Bought Property tfor Swimming Pool Dr. John Pilkey and others, re­ ported at the Kinsmen meeting, that the Swimming Pool committee had instructed Mr, John A. Paterson to NEWS Guaranteed for In various sizes. delicious waffles in when unexpected arrives. A new, fool-proof waffle iron that will make up a batch of a jiffy company Electric usable in ways for cooking and ing. ------e— year. mixing machine a dozen and one bak- one of the DISTRICT ' Kttlllf IlilllllltlllllHillllll l(IHIlillll HIIIIIUHI HlllttllHtl lllllir Palmerston Man Guilty of Forgery Harold Davidson, 35, Palmerston, pleaded guilty to 21 charges of forg­ ery. He will be sentenced by Mag­ istrate Blake at Kitchener. Davidson was arrested at Port Elgin on Nov. 28, after Mrs. E. A. Kitch, Sheffield, with whom he had been boarding, disovered that checks totaling $1073 had been issued without her know­ ledge or consent against her accounts in two Galt banks. Paisley Trucker Had Narrow Escape S. A. Winch, Paisley, escaped pos­ sible death when the rear of a truck he was driving was struck by a C.N. R. passenger train at a level crossing near Alienford. The train engine hit the rack of the truck projecting at the rear and turned the vehicle ar­ ound. Winch was not injured and the truck was damaged little. Hydro Rebate at Goderich Domestic and commercial users of hydro electric power at Goderich were given a pleasing surprise Xmas box by the Public Utilities Commis­ sion. When they presented their I cheques for the payment of their ac­ count, domestic users were charged for only one month, instead of two, cutting the two months’ bill in half. Commercial users, whose accounts are rendered monthly, had the am­ ounts cancelled. Dogs Attack Sheep in Barnyard Vicious dogs got into the flock of sheep belonging to Mrs. Matthew Weiler, south of Formosa, and made havoc of a number of the ewes. Two animals were killed outright and sev­ eral others were so badly torn that they will likely succumb. This des­ truction was evidently caused by a number of dogs, as one dog, or even two, could scarcely have done as much damage. The sheep were in the barnyard, .so the marauding canines showed a lot of boldness in attack­ ing them so close to the buildings. —Mildmay Gazette. The way to a woman’s heart at Christmas time is .a new electrical appliance to lighten her kitchen duties. Here are just a few sug­ gestions of popular everyday needs, any one of which will make a big hit with any housewife. Party Guests Stop Fire Two separate fires were burning under the floor of the secretary’s of­ fice at the Goderich fairgrounds when firemen reached the scene. The fires were thought due to careless­ ness of transients. The pavilion and big grandstand were directly in the path of the wind, but the prompt ac­ tion of a church party meeting in a private home saved the day. They grabbed pails, tea kettles of anything they could get their hands on and formed a bucket brigade. Toronto Lad Remembered by Molesworth Friends Ten years ago a young lad, Russel Gilbert, of Toronto, came to .Moles­ worth to spend a couple of weeks in the country. He was one of the Fresh Air children sent out from that city. While in Molesworth he met with an accident and lost one hand at the wrist in a mowing machine. Both church congregations started a fund and paid the hospital expenses and doctor’s fees. More than enough money was raised, and there has been a SUrti in the bank drawing interest for the past ten years. Recently. Mr. John Heibein and Mr. Dave Vogan closed out the account at the bank and sent $35.1'/ to Mr, Gilbert, This Electric with special tray. coffee percolators Special electric toasters, fin­ est make. Guaranteed for one year. With special serv­ ing tray. Many, other items and hew electrical appliances for gen­ eral heme or apartment Use.