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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-06-22, Page 6JPAGE SIX WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, June 22 nd, 1939 "Can you come right over, Doc . ■. she's getting worse!" If this farmer did not have a telephone it would probably have taken him all day to get ”doc" organized—or to summon quick aid for other emer­ gencies—"Sure we need a telephone/' this farmer says, "we'd never be without it!" So why take chances? A telephone means so much to the whole family; it's handy, and so little. always it costs let another day go by without TELEPHONEDon't _ _ _ making arrangements for a telephone at your farm. Every farm should have one. LOW RATES for FARM HOMES Club, which lias very kindly been plac­ ed at the disposal of the press; we are sitting writing in a room 13 stories above the street and it gives a won­ derful view of this part of the city. It may be of interest to readers of this story, to know that the press train was accorded Royal privileges and passed through Customs without in­ spection. The Royal party were met on the American side of Niagara Falls by Secretary of State Cordell Hull and Mrs. Hull, Sir Ronald Lindsay and Mrs. Lindsay and a number of other official citizens of the U.S.A. The reception was entirely informal and took place at the station platform under a powerful arc light, while a bright crimson carpet decorated the center of the space where the recep­ tion took place. I was one of the few press men to be invited to the greatest social func­ tion ever held in Washington, D.C,, that is, if discussion and gossip can be taken as a rule of measurement. 1,400 people chosen out of these Un­ ited States of America, from a report­ ed 50,000 applicants all of whom be- leved they had real claims. The Brit­ ish Embassy, within whose walls is the only bit “of old England” in the U.S.A, is a wonderful place; it is known as the million dollar mansion Iand is occupied at this time by Sir Ronald Lindsay and Lady Lindsay, the British Ambassador and his wife; the staff is quite extensive and the ...... the convenience of the press; supplied * with a new set of arm badges and la-1 pel buttons, we co-mingled with our? American cousins of the fourth estate j in an effort to do justice to this mem- | orable and historic occasion. Stand- ; ing at the approach of the Union De- • pot, where Their Majesties were» greeted by President and Mrs, Frank- s fin Delano Roosevelt, I had a gorg-'j eons sight; the greeting was decidedly i sincere and augured a wonderful time j while in .this great country. Rushing I in press cars at a speed of 65 miles; per hour, we reached, by a detour from the Royal route, the Treasury Building, where a special stand gave ns a clear and uninterrupted view down Pennsylvania avenue, towards the capital; with the White House in the background at our rear, Fifty- two tanks followed the mounted poh ice escort and the Royal car was oc­ cupied by His Majesty, in the uniform of Commander in Chief of the Army, along with President Roosevelt; in the second car was Her Majesty along with Mrs. Roosevelt; then followed a distinguished party composed of the Royal entourage accompanied by the dignitaries of the President's party, Overhead there were fifty-two United States bombing planes in formation And following the royal procession were five hundred cavalry, This mag­ nificent avenue, one of the finest I have ever seen, was one solid mass of dazzling color; the Union Jack ming­ led with the Stars and Stripes; the im­ mense crowds which lined the both sides densely, gave a very enthusiastic greeting Ry Their Majesties. The ear With the Klug was surrounded by foot police in plain clothes and they had «juite a time to keep apace with the oar. This portion of the story is be* written in the Washington Press I By S. J. Doman, C.W.N.A. Repre­ sentative on the Press Pilot Train The Royal Visit Fifth Release Covering the Visit of Their Majesties to Washington and New York Washington, D.C. — The usual pro­ cedure followed since we left Quebec, was altered during the early hours of Thursday morning, when a car on the Press train developed a hot box and this delayed us while the car was taken off the train; this gave the Roy­ al train of Blue and Silver a head lead and this was not overtaken; we reach­ ed Washington a few minutes behind the Royal party but in time to witness .the ^spontaneous reception accorded “Their Brittanic Majesties, in this, the capital of the great American Repub­ lic. Old Sol was on duty and regist­ ered a temperature of around 90 in I I j place is very beautiful. Arriving in a | long line of autos all with distinctive stickers on the windshields in order to secure passage through the police lines, I had less trouble at the main gate than some of the dignitaries of the city; the grounds are very lovely with a profusion of shade trees and shrubbery. Commodious marquees were on the lawns and delicious ice; cold refreshments were dispensed;1 these included, (oh why should I tell > all). Millionaires and muhi-mlllioo- aires, political chiefs, clerical dignitar­ ies, ambassadors from several Europ­ ean countries, industrial magnates, etc., made up the selected and care­ fully scrutinized list of guests, A squad of secret police had searched the spacious grounds previous to the I arrival of any guests and having felt I quite satisfied that no "reds" were around, the function was given the word "go". Their Brittanic Majesties received a very warm reception on their arrival with their suite, Shortly after arrival both the King and Queen walked around the grounds and ming­ led with the guests, speaking to many of them and enjoying a restful period which this very Informal gathering granted them, As I stood close io His Majesty I noticed that he is about five feet eight inches in height andds now more bronzed than at any previous time I have noticed him; Her Majesty was a superb picture in a very pictur­ esque gown of white and hat to match; she was the focal point in the picture for there were decidedly more ladies present than men. It was a very grand gathering and concluded just before a severe thundershower came up, Washington .at Mount Vernon gave a very splendid display but h was lim­ ited to a smaller number than the oth­ er functions. One. of the most impres- sive functions, one with a historical background, was the laying of a wreath on the tomb of Washington; this was a very dramatic moment when His Majesty entered the sacred place alone and stood where so much of the history of the United States holds an important place; those who know the incidents of the foundation of this great country will appreciate the very dramatic event of this laying of the wreath. Another incident in this the capital of the greatest republic in the tyorld, was the presentation of the members of Congress and the House of Repre­ sentatives; 404 in all were lined up and they gave a very impressive greeting to Their Majesties. The final function took place at the British Embassy, where Their Majes­ ties gave a dinner in honor of Pres­ ident Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt; the list of invited guests was very short. The Royal party left Washington at near midnight with the Pilot train in the lead once again after being rele­ gated to the Record position for a few hours as we entered Washington, due to a hot box. New York extended a thunderous reception; it was a very spectacular sight to travel in the, destroyers es­ corting the Royal party from Fort Hancock, where Their Majesties went aboard the destroyer “Warrington” after leaving the train a Red Bank in the State of New Jersey. The short trip took about two hours and as we approached the Battery in New York city, the entire party got a wonderful view of the skyline of New York, Sta­ tin Island and the statue of Liberty. As this writer had arrangements to meet friends at this point we left the press party and after the crowds clear­ ed to permit walking, as there were no means of transportation, we enter­ ed Broadway and passing through the famous financial district of the city, Wall street, we made contact with a sister-in-law and her husband (Doctor and Mrs. H. Ross Magee). With this lady and gentleman we enjoyed a very lovely visit. The Royal party receiv­ ed a great ovation from millions of spectators on the way to the World’s Fair where they inspected this great international exposition. Later that afternoon they drove to Hyde Park, the palacial home of President and Mrs. Roosevelt, "where the King and Queen and their immediate attendants spent a very quiet week-end. On Sun­ day Their Majesties attended divine service at the little church on the es­ tate; on Sunday afternoon there was a private piCnic party at which it is stated “Hot Dogs” were on the menu. I have it, on the most reliable author­ ity, that Saturday in New York was one, if not the most, very trying day for both the Royal visitors; this no doubt was due to the enormous crowds. I might here say that cont­ rary to the anticipations of quite a number of prominent persons, these United States of America have really and truly taken Their Brittanic Ma­ jesties to their hearts. I have read some editorial comments by the lead­ ing daily newspapers of New York and they are all of the opinion that this Royal visit will leave a deep im­ pression on the relations between the U.S.A, and Britain. Having received instructions wire from Central Office at Brampton to release this section of my story im­ mediately, I have to conclude hours before the Royal train for the Canadian border on its io Canada. I am leaving the party, on to Canadian soil, this will be at Sher­ brooke, Que,, where Frank Burns, the genial President from, Kentville, N,S., will take over this very important task and give the weekly press readers the highlights of the concluding days of the Royal tour. In signing thirty, I i do so with some regret. It has been a ’ great experience and a great honor to represent the C.W.N.A, on this most important assignment ever given a weekly publisher; however, I will be very delighted to return to my wife and family from whom I have been absent for five weeks with pleasant memories of a historical trip. PAINFUL TO BEND A JOINT Hospital Case of Rheumatism The value of perseverance with Kruschen, in the treatment of some cases of rheumatism, is proved by this man's experience. He says:—* “I was abroad for over seven years. When I returned I began to suffer from rheumatic pains —' particularly in the feet and arms, and I was event ually taken into hospital, unable to move without groaning with pain. When I left the hospital after two" months, I wks somewhat better. I was recommended to take Kruschen Salts, have taken them continuously, and un­ til now I am entirely free from pains. I would not be without my Kruschen Salts for anything,”•*—M.B. Two of the salts in Krusphen are effectual solvents of uric acid the ex­ cess of which is decidedly injurious. They swiftly dull the sharp edges of the painful crystals — the cause of pain and stiffness — and convert them into a”1iarmless solution, which is then expelled through the natural channels. While playing ball at school three miles west of Ripley on concession 7, Jean, the eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McDonald, receiv­ ed painful injuries. Going after a bail which had been batted over the fence, her leg was caught on the spur of a steel fence post. A -deep gash was made in the flesh below the knee, which when medical aid was called, required eight stitches to close, N, Wellington Name Candidate Lewis MenaiW,'Grand Valley busi­ nessman, was clibsen Conservative candidate in the federal riding of Wel­ lington North, Friday, on the second ballot at a party convention at Arthur, Menary had a majority oyer George Wakey, of Harriston, on the second ballot after Adam McQolgan, Dray­ ton, for 20 years a member of Well­ ington County Council, was eliminat­ ed on the first ballot. by a few leaves return. return i Ji NEWS of the DISTRICT I i s g Exkter School Addition Opened Exeter High School's new addition was duly opened Friday by Dr. G, F, Rogers, chief high school inspector for the department of education, Tor­ onto, During the afternoon, hundreds visited the new building and were well pleased, hot only with the building itself, but the excellence of the equip­ ment At six. o'clock a dinner was held in the Hotel Bossenbcrry, attended by the Board of Education, J. W. Mor­ ley, the legal representative; Reeve W. D. Sanders, and the members of the councils of 1938 and 1639; Archi* tect F. W, Warren, of Hamilton, and the contractors in the various depart­ ments, the members of the high school staff and the principal of the public school. Lucan Votes for Beer Citizens of Lucan voted to ‘permit the opening of a beverage room, re­ moving the village from the ranks' of “dry centres,” in which it has been listed for many years. The plebiscite carried by 229 to 127 votes, a major­ ity of 102. The vote was 20 in excess of the three-fifths majority required to remove the village from the local option class. © Cheeky Gypsies This community was visited last week by a, band of gypsies, travelling in three cars. The ladies of the party were most energetic in their efforts to make some easy -money. Meeting a Carrick man on the road, leading a horse, one of the ladies asked him for a match. While he was searching his pockets, she volunteered assistance by slipping her hand into his hip pock­ ets. This was going a little too far for our citizen, who showed fight and scared the cheeky visitor away. An­ other farmer relates that he had just drawn $100 from the bank to buy some cattle, and was waiting 'in his car at the intersection for the vendor of the bovines to come for hjs money. The gypsy outfit stopped opposite him and the lady asked him for a match. Stepping on to the running board of the car, she began digging into his pockets. The farmer started his ma­ chine, and his bold visitor had to step off to avoid injury.—Mildmay Gbzette. Ripley Hotel Meh Fined Charged with having liquor in other than their private dwelling two hotel men of Ripley pleaded guilty when they appeared before Magistrate F. W. Walker, at Walkerton, and were each fined $100. The charges were laid following a raid made on the two hostelries early in May. Early Dahlia Something outstanding in horticul­ ture was an immense dahlia present­ ed to this office this week by Mr. Jas. Rivers, of North Main Street. Well known as a gardener and lover of flowers, Mr. Rivers already has a real display of dahlias and other flowers in his garden. Apart from their size, the dahlias are unique in that they are full grown so early in the summer.— Seaforth I-Iruon Expositor. Cracked Rib Playing Softball Running to second base in the fifth inning of the Ripley-Harriston girls’ softball game, Mabel Holtom, star short stop of the local team, was in­ jured when the second baseman’s knees hit her On the right side. After a few minutes halting the game, she continued to play out the rest of the match and knocked out a home run in the seventh inning. After the game a visit to the doctor’s office disclosed the fact that cme rib had been crack­ ed.—Harriston Review. Seaforth Tax Rate 44 Mills Seaforth’s tax rate will remain* the same as in 1928, council decided as it approved estimated expenditures of $63,497 for the year. The fate will be 44 mills, less 114 milts government subsidy. Expenditures on the whole ar<S the same as during 1938.—Sea­ forth Huron Expositor, Poisoning Case Adjourned Without being asked to plead or elect, .Oscar Copeland, Usborne Town­ ship farmer, charged with the Paris green poisoning of two horses, one the property of Caso Allen, a neigh­ bor, and the other owned by Hon. J, G, Gardiner, was remanded in Custody for one week at Goderich. lie is de­ fended by A, F, Cook, St. Marys. lirijUfed by Fence Post again. On Friday evening, June 23rd, a meeting of all prospective share­ holders, that is those who have sign­ ed the canvassers sheets, denoting their intention of purchasing shares, will be 'held in Memorial Hall, at 8 p.m. Those who attend will hear just what has been done-by*the committee during the past few weeks. 2000 Attend Congress • The second annual Eucharistic Con­ gress of the Hamilton Diocese under the leadership of Bishop Ryan, .was held Wednesday last week at the Sac­ red Heart Parish, Walkerton, and was attended by church dignitaries, more than 100 clergy and 2,000 of the ad­ herents of the Roman Catholic faith. The evening service held on the large lawn of the parish convent was large­ ly attended and included a procession through the adjacent* streets, led by Bishop Ryan. Boots Over 25 Years Old Twenty-five years is a long life for a pair of work boots, yet Mr. H. S. Waltei- had the experience and pleas­ ure of repairing a pair of shoes that were made by his father, the late Al­ fred Walter, over a quarter of a cen­ tury ago. In thoseo days it was a com­ mon thing for shoes to be made by hand and the workmen of the older school took a particular pride in the workmanship and material that went into the making of a pair of shoes. It was over 25 years ago that the late Alf. Walter made a’pair of shoes of French kip leather for Mr. Hy. Del- bridge. The shoes were worn.on the farm before Mr. Delbridge retired to town and since then they have been in general use and last week with the soles worn thin and down at the heels they were resoled and given a new pair of heels and with the leather in the uppers still soft and pliable it is difficult to say how many years they are'still good for.—Exeter Times-Ad- vocate. World News Former Essex M.P, Dead . Amherstburg — Eccles J. Gott, for­ mer Conservative member of Parlia­ ment for South Essex, died at his home here. He had been in ill-health for several months, Mr. Gott, 54, was named as Conservative candidate in the next general election for the rid­ ing- which he represented for 10 years. Plan Empire Camp at Banff r Quebec — Plans for an empire youth camp at Banff, in the Canadian Rockies, as a permanent means of commemorating Their Majesties’ visit to Canada, were announced by Maj. Frederick Ney, executive secretary, Overseas Education League, as he sailed from here in the liner Empress of Australia. Shaft to Honor Pioneers A handsome granite shaft is being erected by their descendants in the memory of the Scotts and Dicksons, first settlers to hew homes for them­ selves along the Maitland River in McKillop Township. Their homes were at Roxboro, about two miles northwest of Seaforth. The shaft, when completed, will carry a bronze tablet suitably engraved. The site has been donated by Joseph Scott. The shaft will be in a 12-foot square in­ closure, surrounded by an iron fence, and the immediate area surrounding the inclosure will be planted with trees and shrubs. Co-Operative Creamery On The Way After a lapse of several weeks, in which farmers have had but little time to think of anything else but the work at hand, enthusiasm towards the es­ tablishment of a Co-Operative Cream­ ery in Blyth is rapidly being revived Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Established 1840. Risks taken on all classes of insur­ ance at reasonable rales. Head Office, Guelph, Ont. COSENS & BOOTH, Agents, "Wingham. 0 DR. R. L. STEWART PHYSICIAN Telephone 29. Antwerp Haven, for Jews Paris — Antwerp, Belgium, was chosen as the landing place for 907 refugee German Jews enroute to Eur­ ope aboard the German liner St. Louis after an unsuccessful journey to Cuba. Great Home Reception for •Their Majesties London — The homecoming of the King and Queen on June 22 has been elaborately planned to permit as many subjects as possible to catch a glimpse .• of the returning monarchs. Queen Mary, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and other mem­ bers of the royal family will leave Waterloo Station, London, at 12.45 p.m., on a special train to meet the’ King and Queen at Southampton, where the liner Empress of Britain is due at 2.45. Hon. W. R. Motherwell to Retire Abernethy, Sask — A veteran of Western political wars, Hon. W. R. Motherwell, former.federal minister of agriculture, has announced his retire­ ment from politics, ending a colorful career dating back to the pioneer days Dr. W. A. McKibbon, B.A. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Located at the Office of the Late Dr. H. W. Colbome. Office Phone 54. J. W. BUSHFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan. Office — Meyer Block, Wingham THE WORLD’S LARGEST SELLING TEA IS PACKED UNDER 3 DISTINCTIVE LABELS Lipton's RED LABEL 33c J/2 |b. Lipton's ORRI1GE LABEL 35c y2 lb. Lipton's MELLOW 0 LABEL 40c i/2 lb. A select blend of amalllcaf Ceylon and India Teas grown in* the world’s finest tea* gardens and blended in Canada. This selected blend of small leaf Oranges Pekoe Teas gives, you all the richness and flavour for which it is universal­ ly famous. Lipton’s Finest .. . rightly named "the international blend” because its superior flavour, quality and richness have made- it famous the world- over. . Nt9 • 0 LIPTON 5 3uU •'fyuwutd TEA “FIT FOR A KING" qf 1894. A member of Parliament for the Melville constituency, Mr. Moth­ erwell, now 80 years old, was the hon­ ored guest at a banquet of more than 400 citizens here. To Gobble Up Slovakia Berlin — Despite official, denials, foreign observers in Berlin expressed the belief that Hungary and Germany were preparing to take over Slovakia^, a remnant of the Czecho-Slovak re­ public. Extended Mercy Ottawa — On the eve of the King’s departure from Canada, the royal pre­ rogative of mercy was extended to ev­ ery prisoner in Canada serving a sen­ tence of three months or more for an offence "against the criminal code. Under a governor-general’s order,, made public by Justice Minister La­ pointe, every such sentence will be re­ duced by one month. YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give you Clean, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118. Harriston HARRY FRYFOGLE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service. Phones: Day 109W. Night 109J. THOMAS FELLS AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE SOLD A Thorough Knowledge of Farm Stock. Phone 231, Wingham. Dr. Robt. C. REDMOND M.R.C.S. (England) L.R.C.P. (London) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON J. H. CRAWFORD Bar/ister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Bonds, Investments & Mortgages Wingham Ontario Consistent Advertising in The Advance-Times Gets Results DR. W. M. CONNELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 19. R. S. HETHERINGTON BARRISTER and SOLICITOR Office -* Morton Block. Telephone No. 66. J. ALVIN FOX Licensed Drugless Practitioner CHIROPRACTIC * DRUGLESS THERAPY - RADIONIC EQUIPMENT Hours by Appointment phone 191. Wingham W. A. CRAWFORD, M.D* Physician and Surgeon Located at the office of the late Dr/J. P. Kennedy. Phone 159. Wingham F. A. PARKER osteopath AU Diseases Treated. Office adjoining residence next to Anglican Church on Centre St Sunday by appointment Osteopathy ” Electricity Phone 272. Honra, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A. R. & R E» DUVAL CHIROPRACTORS CHIROPRACTIC and ELFXTRO THERAPY North Street Wingham Telephone 3W.