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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-03-07, Page 2PAGE TWO- Wingham Advance*Times Published at WINGHAM » ONTARIO Subscription Rate — One Year $2.00 Six months, $1.00 in advance To V. S. A., $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year. Advertising rates on application. and we believe that the scrapping that took place put them off their stride for stmie time. At any rate a little more calm, cautions thought before blowing off steam would not do any harm. BE A SPORT The most important part of any sports program, especially with young people, should be to develop sports­ manship, not just to win games. Dur­ ing the past winter we have had a bad example set by some of the older people who have raised objection at almost every game to the referee’s work. We readily understand, that there should be a will to win, but the place to win games is on the ice or other fields of sport and not by con­ tinual harping at the officials in charge. We may not have had the best of refereeing here this winter but after talking with many who are con- ' versant with hockey we gathered that it was not done in such a poor fashion to call for the amount of objection that has been given. The Juvenile game on Thursday night was an ex­ ample of the above, when much talk was carried on both on the ice and off, and some of the language was not of the kind that we could print in this column. Our boys were going in fines style about the time this row started i warning to Hitler and his crowd that * $ * * EMPTY GUN TAKES LIFE The old saying that an empty gun takes many lives, is just another way of saying that there is much loss of life by means of the careless handling of guns. It is a sad and tragic thing i when a life is taken by what was sup­ posed to be an empty firearm. These | accidents do not happen with people I who have extensive experience with | shooting arms nearly as often as with those who are not familiar with hand­ ling them. Last, week a sad accident ’happened when,a boy pointed a re- j volver at his chum, pulled the trigger in fun only to find that he shot his chum through the chest close to the heart. Barents and other should stress the importance of care when guns are to be used or are in the household. I Before handling a gum make sure it is not loaded, and, if it is necessary to handle a loaded one use every pos- : sible safety measure possible, By so doing you may avoid a serious dent, may possibly j * •* THE MEN WHO During the past have made several successful flights over Germany and this should be a acci- save a life. ♦ ♦ FLY week the R. A. F. • * 1 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES, _ OTTAWA. dried or ^■NOURISHMENT AND ECONOMY T'MUED ox Fiddled Qnadian Fish is one of the i'itost ntnrtishing and economi­ cal foods that money can buy. It is rich in proteins;, and the mineral elements that build good health. Nq matter where you live, your dealer can secure Dried or Pidded Canadian. Fish for you. You can choose from such dried fish ■as cod, pollock, haddock, bake, and cusk, and from such pickled fish ns herring, mackerel, and alewives , k» every one of which can be served in a variety of tasty recipes. Serve, dried or pickled Canadian Fish to •you® family often. It makes a. welcome .change.- at. meal-times.., and you will find, h very economical of fWKdw. Me* fws “ItoStores * ceWMMMfc W WRITE foririe BOOKLET I F*W' ANY DAY A FISH DAT the lead breaking off and re- ■ embedded. It was removed Fletcher.—Exeter Times-Ad- Thursday, March 7th, 194| Jb WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES bones in his wrist were fractured, and a bone in his band was also broken.-^* Mildniay Gazette. He also, says that planes of to-day travel- high speeds as they do great distances, it is ne- the operators must be Peculiar Accident Mr. Percy Hewett, who looks after the highway running east and west from Russeldale to the Blue Water Highway, While making up his book's Saturday, met with a peculiar acci­ dent. He ran the sharp point of a lead pencil into the fleshy part of his thumb, mainint? by l)r. vocate. when it comes to matters that must be taken «are of by our fliers that we have the goods. Those men who are pilots and observers are picked men and mostly young fellows who have plenty of what it takes to be a success at flying in these war times. Air Mar­ shall Bishop, V.C., says that the Can­ adians in the flying branch are equal to those who made such a name for Canadians as fliers in the Great War, He should now with the new ling at such and for such cessary that the best type possible and that is what they are. While we praise the fellows who soar through the -clouds let us not forget those who serve on the ground crews. It takes about ten men on the ground to keep a larger plane in the air. These chaps on the ground crews have a very important duty, They must have things in ship-shape. Can­ adians in years of the Great War re­ ceived from other countries' the great­ est of praise for their skill and daring. The lads of the R.C.A.F. will carry on that tradition without a doubt. Seaforth Doctor In Army Dr. J. C» Goddard, of Seaforth is taking a military medical course at Ottawa, He has been appointed to the R.C.A.M.C., Canadian Active Ser­ vice Force and after completing' the course will <go to the R.C.A.F. imHHtHHiiniuHHHVtHUiintitiiiniiHMtmtHHiiiiitHttiinu NEWS of the DISTRICT | Lower Insurance Rates Local insurance agents have receiv­ ed word that, effective on February 26, there is a reduction of 10?c in the rate for various classes of risk. The sav­ ing applies to 215 cities, towns and villages which have fire protection. Only exception is said to be buildings protected by sprinkler system, where the rates are already claimed to be low.—Chesley Enterprise. Hits Pole at Chief’s Doorstep The Slippery condition of ithe roads about town-has been the cause of a number of accidents and near acci­ dents to motor vehicles during the past week, and Chief of Police Meyer has been called to investigate several such occurrences. However, it was not necessary to place a call for the offic­ er when Sig. Zippel crashed into hydro pole at the corner of Market Street and the County Line, for that is where the Chief’s home is located, and he was just about to enter the house when he saw the car skid in turning the corner and come to a stop against the pole.—Hanover Post. Presented with White Gloves As there were no criminal cases on the docket white gloves were present­ ed io Justice J. A. Kelly at the open­ ing of the spring assizes at Goderich. 23 Birthdays in 92 Years To have lived 92 years and to have had only 23 birthdays is the lot of Alex. Graham, venerable Huron Township pioneer, who begins his 93rd year. Born on February 29th, 1848, near Kingston, he came with his parents, who were among the earliest settlers, to the Township of Huron in 1853. The journey from Kingston to Goderich was made by boat and the rest of the trip into the newly-open­ ed lands along the shore of the lake. Truck Load of Rabbits Jack-rabbit hunting which is a pop­ ular sport in this district, can also prove a profitable side line if you’re adept at knocking off the bunnies in any quantity. The jacks are used as fox feed, and command a price of about 20c each. One Elmira fox far­ mer left the village the latter part of last week with his truck loaded down with more than 500 rabbits. The Townships of Ashfield, Kinloss and Huron appear to be the bunny hunt- ters' paradise, and carloads of hunt­ ers, many from some distance, visit this section almost daily to stage rab­ bit drives.—Lucknow Sentinel. A Faithful Dog ' George D. Sleeman, aged 70, fell through a coal chute in the store house of the Guelph, waterworks the other day, a distance of nine feet, and was rendered unconscious by the fall. Just then a coal truck came along with four tons of coal, to receive which the chute had been opened. However, so determined and vicious was the fight that Sleeman’s dog, Bingo, a 9-vear- old terrier, put up to prevent the coial being unloaded, that the men decided to investigate. Sleeman declares the dog’s action saved his life and is just' another proof of the fidelity and wis­ dom of a canine friends. ercoat and overshoes,, and Mr. Gipp lost approximately $150.00 in merch­ andise and store fixtures that he had just purchased. — Palmerston Observ­ er. ANIMAL STORIES With silent yet perceptible determination and without need of regimentation or special organization, the Canadian Farmer has accepted the responsibility which is his, to maintain a ready abundance of the vital foodstuffs so essential for the Empire and the success * of its great cause. Difficulties and disappointments may have impeded his progress through the trying years from which he is just emerging, but provided,, as he now^is, with purpose nobler than self-interest, he sets himself to the task with loftier ambition and renewed energy. Eager he is for that conscious recognition within himself of having a definite and necessary part .in the Empire’s struggle to retain and maintain our dearly won and highly treasured freedom. Zealous is he that his contribution may be worthy and adequate. # • By his side ever ready to help make more effective the farmer’s effort is the Canadian Implement Maker whose co-operation in furnishing the most efficient machines enables him to multiply his output and extend his activities so that today he produces more with* less, manpower and in the most economicaimanner yet attained.. Never were demands of Empire more urgent—never was the Canadian farmer better fitted or better equipped to meet, whatever demands may be madei. Massey- Harris prizes proudly the distinction it has, eafoed, as— ’The Service Arm of The Canadian Farm..”' Listowel United Church Burned The Listowel United Church, oldest and largest church in that town, was completely destroyed by fire early last Thursday afternoon. The large brick* building was completely gutted and contents burned, with a loss estimated „ . at about $60,000. The fire, which is be- Ruttie, a. shotgun lying close by. lieved to have been started as a result of defective wiring, had gained much 4 headway before the fire was discover- | ed, and the volunteer fire brigade was i unable to do anything to control the 1 blaze. Mr. Seaman, elderly caretaker, | entered the church building by Way j of the basement shortly before 2 p.m. He thought he heard, someone moving about upstairs, in the church auditor- | ium and. went upstairs to investigate. As he opened, the door Into the main •1 auditorium the flames were breaking ,| through the ceiling. Mr. Seaman hur- .1 tied to the nearest home, that: of S. V. J Lucas, to call the fire brigade and col- i lapsed after he had givers the warning. 'I By the time the firemen reached the 1 scene the whole interior of the church 4 was ablaze and they could save noth- jing. The church, a handsome white 1 brick building,, was built in 1886 and ;i had been completely renovated in 1936 'I at a. cost of' several thousand dollars. p .." 1 Heads Boys' Work Board j Another Kincardine boy who has- i achieved, prominence in the national I life of Canada is J. Hiles Templin, son | of the late Mr. and. Mrs. Fred W. | Templin. This week he was named to | head the National Boys* Work Board | of the Y.M.C.A. Prior to his appoint* |ntent, Mt. Templin was secretary of | the Y.MC.A. at Hamilton, to which | city the family moved front Kincatd- !ine—•Kiaeardme News. I J— I | Boy Painfully Injured | Lloyd, sots of Me. and Mrs. Thomas1 i | Herman of this village, met. with a ■ I serious accident at the foundry fast' ij Wednesday afternoon. This lad does ! [• some work aS the foundry in his spare,I ■grime, and on tills cceaskus was a dr ill, with whteh he had be- ‘ ; come fotriy adept His attention1* | ; however, was momentarily detracted • L from his work. and the drill is said to | pave caught Ms sleeve, and wound u^| ■gthe boy's arm so rightly, that bxh I Kincardine Man Suicides Despondent over his health, which took a turn for the worse on Thurs­ day, J. W. Ruttie, Kincardine barber and World War veteran, Friday took his own life. Q. Halt, working in the shop, and a customer heard a gunshot, and, going to another part of the _ __ building*, found the body of Mr. J. W. | $tippose on that account I am a des- \ Dr. | eendant of King William. The near­ John Ferguson, coroner, ruled an in-|est r come ta that is just before my quest unnecesary. In addition to his | morning cereal. Too hard? Sorry! aged parents and his wife, he leaves cereai enjoys the same status in four daughters, Mrs. John Hall, Ethel, .1 the realm of pronunciation as serial, . Dorothy and Etta Ruttie, all-of Kiu-|the difference is in the pabulum. I cardme. |have tried a number of the brans and | apart from what we used to call Dies Watching Son Play Hockey | shingle saw-dust, I think the good old , William Hardy, age about 60, fashioned oatmeal makes the strong- Huron Township farmer, dropped horse — better horse flesh. I dead at the hockey rink at Ripley on|WOnder if horse-flesh will be substi- Friday night, as he patched his son|tllted for cow.flesh as rations any- playing for the Ripley team in a. RifoInhere, Speaking of flesh, I have a ley-Fordwich game of the Bruce Lea- t experience recently although, the s :gue. Mr. Hardy’s death was attributed well cooked. I had never- to a heart ailment from which he had <^4 buffalo-meat, and boy! am I; been suffering for some time. The £oad o£ Irxdians! I had a sample steak son, Bob Hardy, was playing centre | which was about the size of an adult for Ripley and his team was leading, hull-frog, just to try it — and what a, 4-0 in.- the middle of the second period t pracjdse. p put in. I had the best cook when Mr. Hardy collapsed. It is be.-t*n world, cook it (my wife lieved excitement of the game caused |reads my writings) but really, I fear the attack. , | those Indians of the wind-swept prair- « a tough time with the buffalo. 11 had, and my upper plate fits as I tightly as I hope my lower will when I get it —• in, a few months. I am e glad, however, to have had the pleas- jure of meeting the buffalo face to J steak, for I have long held, the anim-i ■al in great admiration. That is pet-i ‘ haps the only way I could hold one,! since I am reminded of an afternoon' ■when riding cow-back, bare back and ’ hatless that my female quadruped tost ' ■; control of het docility, made a tobog- ’ j gan slide of her neck and feeling I 'Iwas. too heavy a crown for her to * r wear* tossed me high into' the ether. I ! v was so long coming down, there was F. no cow on hand or on. foot, to reedve me and with no oxygen tank in my' I pants pocket, it took me some rime [ to crank up toy lungs and become a i biped once more. I lost the two bun* ? ches of Cows* hair I held betwixt my Angers, somewhere between the cow’s 1 Items and the planet Mat®. My tfou­ rble was that I learned Grey*® Elegy ’ too soon' and thenght alt cows were hhe same. You remember ’“The low* | By F. S. Fisher I' Beavers may have been .the first to | possess fountain, pens but who invent- Ied the lead pencil? I would like to buy him a cup of coffee. I like lead ’pencils. H.B. is my favorite, although j white-horse may be yours, but don't Car Gone With The Wind I Mr. Nelson Bullock and Mr. Tom Gipp motored to Toronto last Satur­ day afternoon on a, combination bush I ness and pleasure trip. Completing! their business, they left their car at a parking lot, and at the request of the tot attendant, also left the keys. They hied themselves off to see “Gone With the Wind’1” and on their return, found that their car had apparently gone ■ with the wind. They reported the mat­ ter to the police, and on Monday the i car,, property ef Mr. Btiiteck, was to toted abandoned in Toronto. it had been stripped of everything of value _ that was- removable. Mr. Bullock test I a host of incidentals, including his ov-? 7%e*e i& no diftet y JUST LIKE J OLD CHUM * ing herd winds slowly o’er the lea.” The cow and I made it all up a few days afterwards but she never would give any reason for her conduct — women are like that. I would love to know, however, if cows, as you know them, are descendants of the buffalo. I fancy they are and that my exper­ ience was a triumphant testimony to the- tendency of all domesticated ani­ mals to revert to type. ‘I photograph­ ed a cow in Carolina with such a hol­ low back, one would think it was a descendant from a pair of hammocks, although in reality, it may have been getting an abnormal supply of vitamin U. Those Cheltenham cows of old England, in the long ago, were beau- tuful animals, according to old prints I have seen. Don't misunderstand. The cows of India, although small like Jerseys,, are also a trim type. O, I know a great deal about cows — I’ve been eating them for years.. The fact is, all animals are a fascinating study even the carnivorous varieties or I think I should say kind, since It is correct to speak of a variety of a kind, not of a kind of a variety. Oh, yes, I see, you mean species? Lock the man up. We will talk over the ’‘evolutionary hypothesis some other time. To continue the animal story, ; incline to the study of Eliminating ani­ mals as both informing and pleasur- able. You remember Cuvier, the great French naturalist. A group of fellow students tried to frighten him by a practical joke. With the aid of sheets and a pair of horns, they entered by candle-light into his room long after he had retired. They simulated the growling snarl of a carnivorous beast of prey, Cuvier awakened with a start, sat bolt upright, then dimly pereceiv- ing the horns of an antelope, he call­ ed out, “Welcome my ruminating friends, I perceive by thy horns that thou hast no savage intentions.’' This reminds me of JEsop’s fable of the Rat and the Frog. Regale your­ self afresh on that one. Those fables are great mind-soothers after ten- thirty. That Cuvier story also remind­ ed me of dim-eyed old Isaac, when his cunning wife Rebecca with contempt­ ible duplicity, made an amateur actor of her guileful son Jacob the supplant­ er, who fooled his father with the hairy skin of a kid of the goats, in imitation of Esau’s hairy hands; and at the very time that Esau was out on a hunt in obedience to his dying fath­ er’s request “Make me savoury meat such as I love.” Neither Rebecca nor Jacob thought of the different voices of Jacob and Esau, until weak' old Isaac exclaimed “The voice is Jacob’s voice but the hands are the hands of Esau.” We still have to beware of confidence men and counterfeit mer­ chandise. Read again this thrilling mystery story in Genesis, watch “the mills of God grind slowly” in retri­ butive justice in the later life of Jacob, after he is shown the bloody coat of Joseph and asked the curdling ques­ tion "Know now, whether it be thy son’s coat or no?" .The objects we pursue and the spir­ it we manifest reveal our standpoint, and show what we ate winning.— Mary Baker Eddy. KILLED THIS YEAR? ★ Of course not —but some motorists <io —and someMy pays. W offer sound insurance advice; quick, helpful service. * COSENS & BOOTH w D Wingham We Represent- it