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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-11-02, Page 3Thursday, November 2, 1939 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES By-Elections December 18th Ottawa,—A start on the by-elect­ ions necessary to fill the seven vac­ ancies now existing in the House of Commons was made when Prime Min­ ister Mackenzie King announced vot­ ing in Kent County, OntT'Saskatoon, St. James and Jacques Cartier will take place on December 18, Colliery Blast Kills 34 Dunfermline, Scotland, — Thirty- four lives were lost Saturday in an early morning explosion in the nearby Valleyfield colliery. It was the year’s worst British mining tragedy. Twenty miners suffered minor injuries. The men were employed on the night shift in the diamond section of the Fife Coal Company’s works. / _____ War a Crusade Says King Ottawa, — The war against Nazi Germany is a “crusade’' to save Christian civilization and those enlist­ ing in the services are “first and fore­ most, defenders of the faith,” Prime Minister Mackenzie King declared in a broadcast address. “The Nazi doctrine is the very anti­ thesis of what one finds in the Christ­ ian Gospel," the prime minister said. “If it prevails there will be, as I see it, an end to our Christian civilization. It will prevail unless men are pre­ pared to sacrifice their lives in oppos­ ing it. That is why the present war is, for the Allied forces, a crusade.” Pipe Issues Encyclical Castel Gandolfo,— Pope Pius XII condemned Governments which as­ sume “that absolute autonomy which belongs exclusively to the Supreme Maker” and offered consolation to dismembered Poland. In the first encyclical of his reign the pontiff, after recounting the fail­ ure of his efforts for peace, also pleaded for settlements at. the end of the war which would avoid the errors of past treaties which failed to bring lasting peace. He blamed the denial of “the au­ thority of God and the sway of His law” for the rise of Governments wich make the state “the last end of life.” never was solved, and Warren Bell, 44, Midland, drowned when the auto­ mobile in which they were riding plunged off the Wasaga Beach Brid­ ge near this Geprgip Bay district town. ) It was learned from Reeve A. Grant of Stayner, that Miss Small and Bell, an electrician, were married quietly the day previous, 1 Britain Buys Canadian Copper Ottawa,—Canadian copper produc­ ers are consummating agreements with the British ministry of supply to supply 420,000,000 pounds of electro­ lytic copper over an approximate per­ iod of one year for Great Britain’s wartime requirements. This amount represents approximately 80 per cent, of the'current output of the contract­ ing producters. .....■»■■■>■*■* Nazi Absorb German Capital Amsterdam,—Abandoning attempts to finance her war burden by tax certificates issued against future ob­ ligations, Nazi Germany has moved to reserve the country’s entire capital market exclusively for state-controll­ ed loans, according to reliable reports reaching the Netherlands. Consults Lapointe re Clergymen Toronto — Attorney-General Gord­ on Conant said he has submitted the problem of the “witness against war” statement issued by 75 ministe'rS of the United Church of Canada to the federal minister of justice for consid­ eration. Russian Plan Not Acceptable ToJFinns Helsingfors — Soviet Russia’s de­ mands were declared unacceptable to Finland by one Finnish leader while another asked the Finnish people to remember the “nations wiped off the map of Europe.” Finnish 'Minister V. Tanner disclosed that Russia’s pro­ posals are still unacceptable, but as­ serted, nevertheless, that still think we can come to an agreement.” — Municipal Elections Cancelled During War Toronto — Premier Hepburn an­ nounced suspension of municipal el- ections in Ontario after January 1st, 1940, for a two-year period or “for the duration of the.war if that be longer.” This announcement is made so that, at the approaching municipal elections, the electors may place in office strong and efficient councils who can direct the full resources of their communities towards the prose­ cution of the war. We Are Prepared, Chamberlain ’ London — Striking air and sea suc­ cesses cheered Britons as they dis­ cussed Prime Minister Chamberlain’s outspoken remark in the House of Commons that there could be but one reply to Germany’s actions and “we are prepared to give it.” New Brunswick Election Nov. 20th Fredericton — Premier Dysart an­ nounced provincial elections will be held in New Brunswick Nov. 20. The province’s last election was in June, 1935. In the present legislature Lib­ erals hold 39 seats and Conservatives five. There are four vacancies. Liberals Won In Quebec Quebec — Liberals under Hon. Ad- elard Godbout made ready to take ov­ er the administration of Quebec's af­ fairs and to co-operate with the Fed­ eral government in which four of the province’s native sons hold ministries. Final party standing in the Quebec election as compared to the last elec­ St. Lawrence Scheme Revived Ottawa, — A dream of successive governments in Canada and the Unit­ ed States of jointly harnessing hte power arid seaway resources of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River sys­ tem, has been revived again by news from Washington and • local rumors which still lacked official comment. Ambrose Small’s Sister Drowned Midland, Ont.,—Gertrude M. Small, sister of Ambrose J. Small, Toronto theatre magnate whose disappearance 3%^ On Guaranteed Trust Certificate! A legal investment for Trust Funds Unconditionally Guarantcod Senate Approves Neutrality Bill Washington, — Voting overwhelm­ ingly to repeal the arms embargo, the United States Senate approved the the administration neutrality bill and sent it on to the House of Representa­ tives where proponents of the measure claim a small but safe majority. The bill would permit the European belligerents to buy United States pro­ ducts of any kind, with the restriction that in general they must pay cash. Gereman Battleship At Large London,—The British, naval author­ ities said the German “Pocket battle ships” Admiral Scheer and Deutsch­ land were known to have been at sea for a month and to have sunk only three vessels—one of them a neutral ship. Food/Shortage in Russia Moscow,—With Germany banking on the Soviet Union to supply a large quanitity of the food and living nec­ essities cut off from the Reich by the Allied blockade, there are increasing indications to observers in this cap­ ital that the U.S.S.R. has not enough food for itself. tion: 1939 1936 Union Nationale .... 16 76 Liberal .....................-............ 67 14 Independent .......................... 1 National ............................... 1 Deferred ................................. “ 1 Total ........ 86 90 Russians Object to British Contraband Regulations Moscow — Soviet Russia refused to recognize the validity of Great Bri­ tain’s contraband regulations and in­ formed the London Government that she reserved the right to claim com­ pensation for any. losses incurred in their enforcement. THt STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION STERLING TOWER TORONTO Nazi Concentrate Troops Near Netherlands Amsterdam — Concentrations of German troops sighted alpng the southern half of The Netherlands- German frontier caused nervousness in villages along the border. The Ger­ man troops were plainly visible from the hills .Which line the frontier from Gennep to Vaals. Finds Pastors Went: Too Far Toronto — The sub-executive of the United Church of Canada, follow­ ing a special meeting to consider a manifesto in which 75 ministers of the church opposed the present war, issued a statement declaring “our re­ gret at the action of the signatories in makjng their manifesto public.” Empire Delegates in London London — From the four corners of the globe Cabinet ministers repre­ senting different parts of the British Empire are in London for a series of conferences on military and economic aspects of the war. Hon. T. A. 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This weed is a real men­ ace to Ontario Agriculture and will have to be eliminated if farmers are to grow better and heavier crops in the anxious war days to come. Dodder is a prohibited noxious weed under the Weed Control Act. It is an offence for anyone to sell clov­ er, alfalfa, or grass seed containing even one seed of Dodder and as it is impossible to remove Dodder seed from clover and alfalfa, farmers must be sure their seed is absolutely pure. Clover Dodder is an annual paras­ itic weed with slender, yellowish stems and a few minute Settles instead of leaves. Plants twine around Red PAGE THREE i '77* 22 important improvements, added to fundamental Ford features, represent the most advanced engineering in the low-price field , worry “ What do the Ford cars for 1940 offer to match their brilliant new beauty? New comfort, convenience, quiet, safety—and the roomiest, richest interiors ever designed for a Ford car. \ They have a host of interesting new features. 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Seeds are about the same size as clover and alfalfa seed, greyish brown Or yellowish brown in color. They vary in shape and have a dull and roughened appearance. Thousands of seeds may be produced on an average plant, these may live in 4he soil for several years. If this weed has made its appear­ ance on your farm do not attempt to produce clover and alfalfa seed until it has been eradicated, says Mr. Mac­ Leod. FORD SALES AND SERVICE Wingham Cut infested fields early for hay. This is important and must be ,done before.seed matures. If left too late, rake up the entire crop and burn. Insist on a clean threshing mach­ ine. As soon as the crop has been re­ moved plough and cultivate thorough­ ly or burn over the entire area. One cannot depend on the scythe or mow­ er as the least little bit of Dodder that remains attached to the stubble will grow and may live over the win­ ter and start another infestation the following year. Clean up around margins of infest­ ed fields and fence lines in order to eliminate any possibility of plants ma­ turing seed. Practise thorough cultivation and a short rotation of crops. The seriousness of the Dodder sit­ uation in Ontario cannot be over- es­ timated. Do not hesitate to ask-ad­ vice from your Agricultural Repres­ entative, or the Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, Ont. Department of Agriculture, Toronto. WISE TO PURCHASE SEED POTATOES NOW Records show certified seed will greatly increase yield per acre over non-certfified seed, says Ont. Dept, of Agriculture — Agricultural Re­ presentatives have list of growers with certified seed to sell. It will not only be patriotic but very good business on the part of Ontario Farmers to acquire their sup­ ply of certified seed potatoes now for next year’s planting, state officials of the Ontario Department of Agricul­ ture. This is one crop, they point out, where production can be greatly in­ creased without increasing acreage, by simply planting certified seed of good varieties. Statistics show that Ontario normally grows 150,000 acres of potatoes. With every farmer using certified seed, the same number o£ acres would .yield much larger crops^ In some cases certified seed has beets known to increase yields 100 bushels per arce over non-certified seed, ex­ periments have shown. J. T. Cassin, potato expert of the Ontario Dept, of Agriculture, states 200,000 bushels of Ontario potatoes have passed inspection for certifica­ tion this fall. He points out that deal­ ers can hardly be blamed for purchas­ ing these potatoes for table use, and advises that farmers should purchase seed requirements now while they may be obtained ot reasonable price. Names of growers having certified seed for sale may be obtained from county agricultural representatives or by writing direct to Co-operation and Markets Branch, Ont. Dept, of Agri­ culture, Parliament Buildings, Top- onto. “Miss, there is something hanging from your hair.” “Pardon me. That is my hat.” * CAR IN WHICH BRIDE DROWNED RECOVERED FROM RIVER The car in which Gertrude M. Small and Warren Bell, her husband of a few hours, were drowned, presumably Oct. 26, was recovered late Friday from the Notawasrtga river at Wasaga Beach, in eight feet of waler. It is thought the couple were driving east along Wasaga Beach and in the fog missed the toad turning up to the bridge, plunging straight ahead into the river. Milton Davies (RIGHT) discovered the body of Mrs. Bell in the water Friday, a mile east of the river mouth. He told two Toronto duck hunters, George Rtittle and Gor­ don MacAllister, who were farther along the shore, and they recovered the body from the water. Bull’s body was recovered in Georgian Bay two -miles from the scene of the accident on Sunday.