HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-06-29, Page 3Thursday, June 29th, 1939
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Redistribution of Provincial . Police
Toronto — Redistribution of the
provincial police force "on as fair and
equita_ble basis as is possible” was an
nounced by Attorney-General Conant.
The redistribution will take effect on
August T. .Huron County will have
two instead of the one at present.
Swap Rubber for Cotton
London — A $30,000,000 barter deal
involving the exchange of American
cotton for British rubber was signed
by 'Oliver Stanley, president of the
board of trade, and Joseph Kennedy,
United States ambassador to Great
Britain. The British Government will
takd 600,000 bales of cotton, the equiv
alent of six months’ ordinary supply,
in' return for 80,000 tons of rubber,
representing 20% of the annual
sumption in the United States. '
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Nazis Expect to Get Danzig
Berlin — Nazi Germany is playing
for another Munich, but if she fails
to get Danzig and a wide passage
across the Polish Corridor by negoti
ation as she got the Sudetenland, one
official said, it then “will be too bad
for the Poles.”
13-Year-Old Boy Shot
Accidentally wounded by a .22 rifle
in the hands of a chum late Friday
afternoon, Reginald Sambell, 13-year-
old sori of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
Sambell, Lambeth, died early in Vic
toria Hospital. An emergency opera
tion had .been performed to save the
boy’s ’life' as soon as he could be
brought to hospital. From the time
of his admission his condition was re
garded as critical.
Russian Planes Shot Down
Hsinking, Manchoukuo — “Wanton
provocation” by Soviet Russia and
Outer Mongolia, Russian dominated
state bordering Manchouk’uo, will be
met "efficiently and effectively,” Jap
anese army headquarters declared in
announcing 49 Soviet planes from
Outer Mongolia were shot down.
Britain Warns Japan
London — Great Britain warned
Japan that acts against Britons in
blockaded Tientsin, described by
Prime Minister Chamberlain as “in
tolerable insults,” must cease or ac
tion would be taken. The warning
was given to Ambassador Mamoru
Shigemitsu by Foreign Secretary
Lord Halifax, who was said to have
spoken in "the strongest possible
terms.”
Hepbrun Ill with Bronchitis
Premier M. F. Hepburn was forced
to cancel engagements last week when'
he suffered from a bronchial disturb
ance at his home near St. Thomas.
Co-Operative Marketing Act
Now Law
Ottawa — The act to assist in the
co-operative marketing of farm pro
ducts other than wheat came into
force by proclamation. Agriculture
Minister Gardiner announced that the
measure, passed at the recent session
of Parliament, had been proclaimed.
Four Arabs Killed by British
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ForcesBritain and U.S. Double
Shanghai — Great Britain and the
United States doubled their naval
forces in the Japanese-occupied South
China port of Swatow indhe face of a
belated warning to the warships and
nationals of both to leave a zone of
possible hostilities.
No Election Date Yet
Ottawa — Prime Minister Macken
zie King, at the close of Cabinet
council, said the Government had not
given consideration to the date of the
next general election. “We had a
great accumulation of work before us
and ‘sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof’,” the prime minister said with
a smile, when questioned on election
possibilities.
Nazis Want Russian Trade
London—Germany is making trade
overtures to Soviet Russia in the hope
of weaning the Soviet away from the
Anglo-French peace bloc, it was stat
ed in official circles here.
Manufacturers to Study
Unemployment Insurance
Bigwin Island — Opposition to un
employment insurance schemes, ex
cept those on a strictly actuarial basis
with avoidance of the "dole” angle,
was expressed by speakers at the 68th
annual convention of the Canadian
Manufacturers’ Association.
On the motion of William R. Yen-
dall, of London, the association decid
ed to appoint a subcommittee of the
industrial relations committee to
study the entire problem of unemploy
ment insurance. . j
King’s Jockey Killed
London — Jackie Crouch, first joc
key to the King, was found dead with
two others in the wreckage of an air
plane. Pilot F. S. Appi and Radio Op
erator J. Einslie were the other vic
tims.
To Fight Export Freight Rate-
Toronto — Branding as "absurd”
the Board of Transport Commission
ers’ recent ruling that there was no
unjust discrimination between the ex
port freight rates on Ontario-grown
grain and grain grown in Western
Canada and the United States, Hon.
Harry C. Nixon, acting premier, an
nounced that an appeal would be tak
en directly to the Federal Govern
ment.
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Great Reception for Their Majesties
London — England wrote “well
done” after King George and Queen
Elizabeth’s • history-making 15,000-
miles tour into the new4 world. To the
cheers of multitudes in Canada, the
United States and Newfoundland was
added the noisy, spontaneous acclaim
of King George and Queen Eliza
beth’s old countrymen as they wel
comed ‘Their Majesties back to the
empire's capital. Cheering millions
gave the King and Queen a demon
stration of loyalty and affection such '
as this capital has not seen since Their
Majesties were crowned two years
ago. And almost immediately His
Majesty went back to work, althougfli
his royal tour can hardly be spoken
of as a vacation. " He received Prime
Minister Chamberlain at Buckingham
Palace one hour and 24 minutes after
he himself set foot in the royal resi
dence.
BELGRAVE
Garden Party Great Success
A very successful garden parden
was held at Knox United Church, Bel
grave. A cold meat supper was serv
ed in the basement of the church
which was nicely decorated with flags.
Red, white and blue streamers on the
table and the flowers on the tables
carried the red, white and blue patri
otic colors also. After all had enjoyed
the supper, The Blyth Citizens’ Band
gave a varied program to the audience
gathered on the lawn of the church.
As the audience gathered the band
played several selections. Rev. J. B.
Townend introduced the band and
Harvey Mason took charge of the pro
gram, which included a vocal solo by
Stanley Sibthorpe, followed by a num
ber by the brass quartet with Dr. C.
E. Toll, James Sims, Robinson and
Dobbyn as members. Master James
Sibthorpe sang a solo. Harvey Mc
Gee, guest soloist, sang a solo and al
so responded to an encore. Mrs. R.
J. Phillips acted as accompanist. A
male quartet with Messrs. Bray,
Leith, Kechnie and Wallace as mem
bers sang a number. The second part
of the program was opened witlj a pi
ano solo by Lolyd Wettlaufer, who
also acted as accompanist for the
members of the band. Harry McGee
returned with two more numbers,
which were thoroughly enjoyed. A
vocal duet was sung by Marian (Mas
on and Shirley Wallace, accompanied
by Helen Shaw. Stanley Sibthorpe
was well received when he sang an
other number, which was followed by
a brass solo by Glen Kechnie. The
male quartet gave another number. A
vocal duet by Stanley Sibthorpe and
Harvey Mason was followed by a
number by Harry McGee. Several
band selections followed.
To Write History of Institute
A very interesting meeting of the
Belgrave Women’s Institute was held
at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Procter.
There was a .large number at the
meeting which was in charge of the
president, Mrs. N. Keating. The sing
ing of the National Anthem opened
the meeting. The minutes of the pre
vious meeting were adopted and the
treasurer’s report received. Two
maple trees had been planted at the
cemetery in honor of the Royal visit.
A report of the District Annual held
in Goderich was given by Mrs. J. B.
Townend. Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Mrs.
G. Higgins and Edith Procter were
appointed to secure a leader for the
course “Refinishing of Furniture” to
be held in the Fall.
As the district is preparing a book
of the history of the branches in the
district a committee with Mrs. C. R.
Coultes, Edith Procter and Mrs. Jas.
Anderson as members, was appointed
to write the history of the Belgrave
Branch. It was also decided not to
hold a short course this Fall. Mrs. J.
L. Stewart was appointed convenor of
the committee to fix up the flower
bed at the cemetery. Arrangements
WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES
for the holding of the Community
Memorial Service on Sunday, July 2;
were also announced. The roll call:
“What our community needs,” was
well responded to. Mrs, W. Arm
strong had a paper on Current Ev
ents, A solo by Nora VanCamp, ac
companied by Mrs, VanCamp was
much enjoyed. Mrs, Jas. Michie gave
a very appropriate reading. Mrs, E.
Wightman gave a very interesting and
instructive address fon the life and
customs of the people in Waterloo
County belonging to the Amish and
Mennonite sects. As Mrs, Wightman
spent a few years among these people
she was able to give a realistic ac
count of their mode of dress, living,
church life and social ways. Mrs, E.
Anderson gave a short note on “Bet
ter English,” Miss Muriel Thornton
gave an account of the Achievement
Day held in Clinton. Mae Frisby, one
of the girls working on the projects
at Belgrave was chosen as one of the
Huron girls to go to the Canadian
National Exhibition this Fall. Anna
McDowell and Mae Frisby who at
tended the girls’ Conference at Guelph
in May, gave a very interesting report
of their meeting there. The draw was
made for the bedspread and J. |M.
Coultes was. the name drawn. Lunch
was served by the hostess assisted by
Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Mrs. G. Higgins
and Mrs. J. McGill. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. (R.
J. MacKenzie.
INTIMATE GLANCES AT
PETER W. SCOTT
By Austin L. Budge
The late Peter Wilson Scott, who
.net such a tragic end a fortnight ago,
was known as the holder of a fine
piece of land which has been in pos
session of the Scott family since its
deed was given by the Canada Com
pany; was also prominent in the
County Council and in line for the
Wardenship; influential in politics and
a layman in the Church, who took the
duties of an elder seriously.
There is a more intimate study of
his life, which only his schoolmates
and the best of his neighbors can take
part in. The writer is one of them,
just two weeks older than his play
ground enemy and everlasting chum.
His death has been among the most
severe jolts which have come to
friendship.
His father, a piorieer on the Sixth
line, East Wawanosh, led the settlers
in the bee to roll up logs for the prim
itive school (No. 13) and as a trustee
secured the best teachers available, for
the good reason that his eldest son
was soon to march off with his din
ner-pail and that historic piece of lit
erature, which began with: "It is an
ox.” And he became a budding schol
ar at four years of age.
We found him out of our range,
first as the best brains in the school
and second as provocative a piece of
mischief as ever teased a school-room.
When he got off the joke in the Coun
ty Coirnt? on the Hitler moustache
and it went around the globe as a
newspaper flash, it was a bit of his
youth that had broken through the
'control of age. But whether bent on
setting a bunch of lads into a fit of
laughter and the rod, or making a
spill of rafts in the “deep hole” of the
creek, it was always pure fun.
He was truly a superior person and
unique although most of his life found
him in overalls. The multitude who
lived beyond his township never re
cognized it. Some of us with little of
his natural ability had the privilege
of a-university education and wide op
portunity. We wonder what would
have happened had he been with us.
That is «not to suggest that he
could have lived a better or a more
useful life. He belonged to that tra
dition of faith which accepted the ov
erruling purposes of God as being
holy and good, and in all our conver
sations never hinted that his life was
cither a disappointment or came, short
of rank
Courts and Colleges hang oil paint
ings of their heroes on the walls.
There is a monument raised in the
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part on the best of terms,
age has been estimated at 250 years.
At any rate, he’s old enough to be
thoroughly agreeable, especially vyitli
children. When he tires of playing
with Matgy Lou, he heads for the
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hearts and memories of the "Old
Boys” of Wawanosh, enshrining the
personality of Peter W. Scott, fixing
his place in honor and affection. “
Lecturer: "Young men, have an
ideal, I say, and hug it to your bosom
at all times—”
Young man: "What if she won’t let
you?”
MILDMAY YOUTH
FOUND DEAD IN CAR
It Is Believed That 22-year-old Mey
er ..Clayton Committed Suicide
Identification of the body of a man
found shot to death in his car in Mc
Gillivray Township was made as that
of 22-year-old Meyer Clayton of Mild-
may. The identification was made by
Mrs. Joseph Schill, of Teeswater, mo
ther of the dead farmhand.
Crown Attorney Norman Newton,
of London, stated he was satisfied it
was a case of suicide. “I cannot think
of any motive for murder,” he said.
A post-mortem was held by Chief
Coroner Dr. A. R. Routledge and Dr.
E. P. Johns, pathologist of the Insti
tute of Public Health.
The dead man, was found slumped
down in the front seat of the car ear
ly Thursday by William Lees, McGil
livray Township farmer. Mr. Lees re
ported the car was parked in front of
his farm Wednesday night and when
he and his family got up Thursday
morning they noticed it was still
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there. Investigation revealed the body
,of a man with a bullet wound in his
breast and a .22 rifle between his
knees.
Provincial Constables Leslie Ship-
ley of Strathroy and Harry Gilchrist
of Lucan and Coroner Dr. A. E. Letts
of Ailsa Craig were first called to the
scene. Chief Coroner Dr. A. R. Rout
ledge of London was later called in.
The license of the car was first
identified as that of a woman in Tees
water, but further investigations re
vealed that the car has changed hands
a number of times since it was regist
ered in the name of the Teeswater wo
man.
It was reported Meyer was the last
person to come into possession of the
car.
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