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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-11-16, Page 2PAGE TWO WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thurs., November 16, 1939 For a winter of greater heating comfort, burn ‘blue coal'—the world's finest anthracite — ORDER YOUR SUPPLY NOW. X *THE COLOUR GUARANTEES THE QUALITY MacLean Lbr. & Coal Co PHONE 64W listen to "The Shadow"~every Wed., CFRB, 9-9.30 p.m. Every Sat., CBO, 6.30-7 p.m. Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO ... ■■■■■-— 7 Subscription Rate — One 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. * CANADA A FLYING CENTRE Canada has been honored by being chosen as the centre of aviation train­ ing for the Empire. Canada has many advantages’to offer in such a capac­ ity, In this country we are free from attacks by air and there is little or no chance of any othef disturbances to interfere with training. Long flights can be conducted over the country in almost all kinds of weather conditions. We have many national resources that can be used to carry on this import­ ant work. We are close to the Unit­ ed States front whom airplanes can be. purchased now the arms embargo is lifted. Canadian fliers in the Great War made a great name for themselves and since the Greaft War,our airmen have done noble duty, particularly in the north, which could not have been de­ veloped as it has without their assist­ ance. Many have said that this war will be a war of planes. It may not be just that but the part the air force will play in the present conflict cannot be Don’t Miss SALADA’ STAMP CLUB underestimated. Canada is the ideal place to train the personnel of this im­ portant branch. NEW GENERATION WILL CARRY ON Many are of the opinion that the sacrifices made during the Great War have been made in vain as we are at war again. Those who fell in the last war gave their all that we may live at peace one with the other. A great change has taken place since the last war. Dictatorships have taken over in some European count­ ries. Hitler, tjie Nazi head, in Ger­ many, has carried on in such a way that it is imperative to destroy that which he represents — to fight once again for honor, decency, truth and justice. Twenty-one years have passed since the signing of the Armistice that brought the Great War to a close. A new generation will take up the task that was carried on by what now are old soldiers. We are of those who be­ lieve that this new generation will do their part to keep the world safe democracy. "~ * * * * TWICE AS MANY RATS AS HUMAN BEING.S ’ The population of Canada is under 12 millions of people. The rat popu­ lation is estimated to reach 25 mil­ lions, The rat is man’s most intelli­ gent and dangerous foe. He is filthy, destructive and disease-carrying; a menace to society. At a most con­ servative estimate the rat population of Canada consumes food of a value of 50 millions a year. If this were his only fault the rat’s continued exist­ ence might be tolerated, a destroyer of property sumef of food but as a ace that the rat does harm. Because his body is infested with fleas, lice a'nd mites the rat dis­ tributes what are known as mechan­ ical carriers of disease. Investigation has shown that a single rat carried- on the average 15 fleas, and these fleas in many instances, are known to car­ ry disease. Rats, as well as mice and squirrels, furnish an important chapter in pre- ventive medicine. These rodents, as they are called, comprise more than one’third of all living species of mam­ mals. They have strongly developed incisor teeth but no canine teeth. The front of the incisors is covered with enamel which keeps them sharp and ehisel-like. These teeth continue to grow during the life of the animal. A rat bite may cause fever • (rat’ bite fever) and other infections b’ut the real danger frbfn rats is because of the disease-carrying insects living on them. The rat is the chief reser­ voir and source of human plague. The plague is the “black death” which in the years 1664-5 killed 70,000 of the half million population of London. Daniel Defoe, author of “Robinson Crusoe”, wrote one of the best des­ criptions of this devastating epidemic. Infectious jaundice, leprosy, trichin­ osis and epidemic typhus are spread by rats. These rodents frequently in-' feet, food supplies in butcher shops, slaughter houses and in groceries and warehouses. The rat is prolific. Their increasing numbers are limited only by the available food supply and op­ portunities for nesting. The families run from 7 to 14 in number. The suppression of the rat is prob­ ably a biological impossibility. The animal is unusually intelligent, keen and cautious. Millions have been kill­ ed in the endeavour to contr&l plague epidemics in India, Japan and in the coast cities such as San Francisco, without causing an appreciable reduc­ tion of the stock. Rat-proofing of buildings, starving, the use of traps, poisons and fumiga­ tion have all been tried- with more or less success, the rat are hawks, snakes, skunks, weasels, the mongoose, minks, dogs, cats and ferrets. The rat cannot live without food and he will quickly mi-s, grate if food supplies are denied him, just as he will congregate where food is plentiful. All available forces must be arrayed against him in, order to limit this source of disease-carrying parasites. f The natural enemies of lOiitiimiiitiiutitiiMiiaiMaiiifMtiniaiflmutiMititiimiiiiiiiif aM&W for NEWS of the DISTRICT hrnnuiOHi’HiiuiiiiigiitirimmiiHiiimiiMiiiiHiiiiiiiuitmiir Religious Education for Listowel Schools Adjutant Ellwood addressed the members of the Board of Education at their regular monthly meeting, on behalf of the Ministerial Association, regarding religious instruction in the schools. The Association offered Their services for one half hour period each week. After discussion this offer was accepted on motion of Zurbrigg and Pratt.—Listowel Banner. "DRAMA of STAMPS" WEDNESDAYS O „AT O P M‘ YOUR ESTATE If you wont a prompt, economical, business? like administration of your estate, name as your EXECUTOR— THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION 372 BAY ST,, TORONTO OVER 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE board, a decided improvement is that when a patron “rings off” a light will flash at that particular line’s location on the board, thus eliminating the an­ noying difficulty often experienced in getting \Central after a conversation on your line.—Fordwich Record. Huron Lady Injured Falling down the steps leading to the doorway of. her home, Mrs. Rich­ ard Robertson;'concession 9, suffered severe injuries and is confined to her room. Mrs. Robertson has been in in­ different health for the past year and her recovery is earnestly wished for by her friends.—Ripley Express. A Record Catch * ’ . * • • It appears that the tug Douglas M, owned by L. Matheson, is to have a record for a trout catch out of the lo­ cal port this fall, On Monday, the lift was 3500 lbs., but on Wednesday this record was broken with a lift of 5200 lbs. This latter figure creates a re­ cord which has not been approached here for many years.—Southampton Beacon. Brussels Creamery Sold F. M\ Samis has disposed of hjs Creamery business to Roy Cousins of Bradford-who takes possession on the 25th of November. Mr. Samis, whd has run the creamery for about the past six years purchased it from the Stewart Bros.—Brussels Post. of Injuries received the It is not as or as a con- health men- the greatest er. An automobile driven by Harvey Mason, of Blyth, was damaged when it struck and killed a deer five miles north of Clinton, Dogs brought down a buck in Hullett and near Clinton a deer became entangled in a wire fence. Accept Goderich Call Rev. A. J. Milligan has accepted a call from the Baptist Church at God­ erich, Ont.,* and his resignation 'as pastor of the Sherbrooke Baptist Church will take effect the last Sun­ day jn November. A. native of Ham­ ilton, Ont,, Rev. Milligan is president of the Sherbrooke Protestant' Minis­ terial Association. Claim Monster Off Meaford That was no waterspout that al nibs t wrecked shipping in the bay at Mea­ ford, it was a monster—so help a couple of fellows. The bearcrs'of the news are William Armstrong, Mea­ ford fisherman, and Gordon Johnston, a newspaper correspondent who claim they saw the monster “roll and toss around” and squirt water into the air 25 or 30 feet. They said it looked like a small whale but they were sure it was something else. First reports from fishermen in the bay said the disturbance observed was a water­ spout. The same guides ..refused to believe the story told by Armstrong and Johnston. E. Wawanosh Friends Honor Bridal Couple - On Wednesday evening a reception was Held for Charles Machan at the farm of Alfred Machan, East Wawa­ nosh. Mr. Machan is being married this month to Selina Schultz. The ga­ thering numbered about- eighty. Pre­ sents for the happy couple were num­ erous and were greatly appreciated. An address was read by Charley’s sis­ ter, Mrs- Harry Gibbons, Goderich. Lunch was served and the evening spent in old and new dancing. Music for the dancing was supplied by the Shoebottom orchestra, Blyth, and | Terry Gordon, Clinton. Callers for the dancers were William Riehl, of Blyth, and Watt Mason, E. Wawa­ nosh. 6o®-6. OlSUHCl ’ HlEPHOXt o°- to©*® LOW RATES for FARM HOMES Formosa Hotelman Dies As a result of injuries day previous, 'Anthony Opperman, of Formosa, a hotel owner there for many years, died Tuesday night last week. Mr/ Opperman was descending the cellar stairs in his home in .that village to fix the furnace fire when in some manner he fell to the floor be­ low and suffered a fracture of the skull. His wife"discovered "him in an unconscious state, and calling- for help, had him removed to his bed­ room and medical aid summoned. iMr. Opperman, about 70 years of age, conducted the Opperman Hotel in Formosa for nearly a quarter of a century. Several years ago he retired, his son taking over the business, and he became the district agent for an insurance company. , Seaforth Lady Enters 91st Year Mrs. J. C. Laidlaw puietly observed her 90th birthday at her home on Goderich Street on Tuesday. Her many friends will join the Expositor in wishing her many happy returns. Won Carter Scholarship —Seaforth Huron Expositor. Mennonites Plan for War Relief Plans for relief work during present war were laid at a meeting of the Non-Resistant Relief Organi- | zation, composed of seven different conference of Mennonites, and the Brethren of Christ Church, at the First vMennonite Church, Kitchener. This organization has been interested in special relief work during the Great War and since. During the World War it distributed $70,000 in the- fol­ lowing causes,: Relief of soldiers’ de­ pendents in Canada; widows and or­ phans of sailors; Belgium and French relief, Syrian and Armenian sufferers and other causes.—Arthur Enterprise- News. the Joins Dental Corps Dr. R. F. Taylqy wishes to an­ nounce that this office Will be taken over by the Military authorities on Monday,. November 13, and he wish­ es to thank his patients for past pat­ ronage.—Listowel Banner. Announcement was made this week that Mary C. Thompson, of Clinton Collegiate, has won the $100 first prize Carter scholarship in Huron county. Aldie J. Eckhart, of Seaforth, 1 Collegiate, is winner of the $db sec- 1 ond Carter scholarship. No award was made for the third scholarship. Nearing the Hundred Mark Mr. Edwin Humphries, Wiarton’s oldest citizen, was 99 years, 9 months, arid 9 days old on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Humphries is confined to his bed at present but is fairly well and we hope his health may continue to improve. He is most anxious to reach the century mark and his many friends in the town and. community will join in wishing that he m&y live to be a hundred and then *Somc more. —Wiarton Echo, New Switchb6ar& for Fordwich Mr. Bitties, of the Northern Elec­ tric Company, is this week installing In the local Central office a new switchboard, said to be the most mod­ ern of its kind. It is of the magneto switch type and, while the switch­ board Operator receives signals in much the same manner as on the old Rebate for Lucknow Hydro Users The Village Council at the Nov­ ember meeting, decided to grant a re­ bate ’ of ten per cent to commercial, domestic and power hydro users. The rebate based on 1938 billings applies to all customers now supplied with hydro, and will become effective on the December 1st billing.—Lucknow Sentinel. * months in and persons articles. Wholesale Thieving Alleged For quite a number of thieving has been prevalent around Clifford, and various were missing large and small Some time ago, a, lVs horse power gas engine was-stolen, but the thief over­ looked the crank handle. Recently a youth called at a store in a neighbor­ ing village to purchase a small engine crank, of the to his search stolen goods, hidden away in the root house of the barn.—Mildtrtay Gazette. and this led to the detection guilty-party. An officer went premises, and after a careful found a truckload of allegedly Kincardine Hospital Shows Loss Kincardine General Hospital oper­ ated at a loss during the past year, despite increased grants from the county and municipality, reports pre­ sented at the annual meeting showed. Deer Killed Although there is no open season in Huron County, they continue to bring down deer, not by guns, but by dogs and automobiles, Three were reported killed, two in Hullett Town­ ship , and one in Tuckersmith, by County Traffic Officer Norman tey* end of the 1937-38 season a year ago, the amount was 10,900,000 tons. Al- | though the number of grain-consum- 1 ing animals is higher now than a-year ago, the increase in feed grains has been greater. Supplies per grain-con­ suming animal for 1939-40- are esti­ mated at, 0.74 ton, compared with 0.72 ton in 1938-39. With regard to millfeeds, any in­ crease in flour production will make available larger supplies. The output MORE FEED GRAINS THAN A YEAR AGO According to a preliminary estim- ' ate on feed suplies fpr 1939-40 in of millfeeds, namely, 558,000 tons, Canada, the feed grain supplies, as atcompared with 445,000 tons a year July, 1939, the end of the 1938-39 sea- [ago, is also the largest since‘1930-31, so'n, were somewhat greater than a year ago and the most evenly.distrib- uted in a number of years. Increas­ ed production, together with larger stocks, has resulted in a total of 11,- 800,000 tons, which is the largest re­ corded since 1930-31 seasqn. 'At'the and prospects for the 1939-40 season point to at least as large an output as in 1938-39. While the 1939 production of hay and clover fell below 1938, in­ creases in production, of other fodder crops partly offset this decline. t Alf- alfa production in 1939 was the high­ est recorded; Total production of hay and fodder crops is estimated at 21,- 395,000 tons, compared with 21,946,- 000 tons in 1938 and an average pro­ duction of 20,651,000 tons from 1931 to 1935. Heavier hay crops were, har­ vested in the Western Provinces, but crops were Jight in thf Central and Maritime Provinces. Hay and fodder supplies per hay-consuming animal are estimated at 2.02 tons, ’ which is slightly lower than the average of 2.07 tons per animal in 1938. With the ex­ ception of 1937-38, production in 1939 hay and fodder crops per hay-con­ suming animal is the highest since 1931. “I collect only first editions.” “Hurrah! A sale! 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