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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1933-04-27, Page 7Thursday, April 27th, 93 ORANCE K 11! BLEND "Fresh from the Gardens" 256 1....11M0.1.0,1•111100.6101 04z110011111S9.1.0.11.0-41M0*0.1111,4 World Wide News In Brief Form /4401.114M111/ .r.o.nr..o4=11o..u.t•o.1.uo,4111„ o Pro nc Issues in Sight There- will be -no more borrowing 'oy the Province of Ontario from the United States, and Ontario will in all. probability turn to Britain or Canada for her future loans, was the declare - tion of Hon. Edward A. Dunlop, the .Provincial Treasurer, when he referr- ed to the soaring action of sterling following action of the United Stat- ees in depreciating its dollar. "What would happen if the pound sterling came closer to parr' was asked. "Even if the pound comes closer to par,, it is very unlikely that -we will float any more loans in the United States," he replied. `Veterans and Government Reach Agreement Ottawa -"An amicable agreement" between the Government and the re- presentatives of the Associated Vet- •erans emerged from the conference which the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance held with the spokesmen of the ex -service men, ac- -cording to a statement issued by the -veterans following the meeting. Iron. Robt. Weir Urges Better Breeding Ottawa -Voicing the hope that its deliberations .would lay a foundation for the advancement of the dairy in- elustry in. Canada, Hon. Robert Weir, Minister of Agriculture, addressed the Dominion conference of dairy farm- ing. Two steps were advocated by the minister as essential to the in- elustry"(1) Economical breeding thru lowering the cost of production by knowledge of cheap foods and the best balanced rations; (2) Getting the best blood into the herds. '90,000 Families on Relief in Ontario More than 90,000 Ontario families are still on relief, stated Hon. J. D. Monteith, Chairman of the Special Cabinet Committee on unemployment Relief. Asked if there had not been some decline since better weather set in, )Dr. ,Monteith stated that the num- ber remained about the same from January to the present. 'Trade Delegates Return to Russia London—The chiefs of the Soviet Russian trade delegation to London were recalled to Moscow "for consul- tation" and left for. home Monday. This action' follows .the. conviction of five British engineers, tried in Mos- cow on sabotage charges, and the im- Position of an '80 per cent. embargo, against Russian importations into England, a measure resorted to by the government in protest against the sabotage case. e. S Britain Places Partial Embargo, On Soviet Goods London—An 80 per cent. embargo' on Russian imports was proclaimed through King George, as a result of the trial in Moscow of six British el- ectrical engineers. Shortly thereafter, however, there were authoritative indications that the action might be revoked if prison sentences on two of the Englishmen are commuted to banishment from Russia. Soviet Ambassador Maisky, Chair- man of the Russian Trade Delegation and his chief assistants conferred with Sir John Simon, Secretary for For- eign Affairs, and officials of the Board of Trade, in an effort to avoid the break because of the crisis. United States Goes Off Gold Standard Washington—In a day of historic financial action, President Roosevelt moved boldly forward for controlled inflation of an international scale. He swung the United States off the gold standard in world trade as an. opening shot and sanctioned legisla- tion giving him a broad authority to carry through his program to lift Am- erican prices, to seek stabilization of world exchanges on a revised. .gold basis and expand the use of currency. The swiftly executed manoeuvres by the confident Roosevelt brought a turbulent reaction throughout the world. American stock and commod- ity prices shot upward. The United States dollar fell off in the world ex- changes. Wall street quotations on foreign currencies rose spectacularly. Canada to Broadcast to the Empire On July 1 an all -Canadian national progr&in will be broadcast through the Empire, Major Gladstone Murray, M.C., Assistant Controller, General Manager and Director of Public Re- lations for the British Broadcasting amismosiaxamennewateeste •.. a IN'Y'l 1,1", 1 At, These Famous offer the big yak§u'' ;y Cara t today Supertwist Cords - balanced , construction -- Goodyear -processed rubber - make these famous tires the first choice of Canadian .motorists, The All -Weather and Pathander treads—with traction in the centre of the tread where it should be—are, the best pro- tection against dangerous skids. We have your !size. Corrie in and see us. Size 30 x 3 /2 Size 29 x 4,40 Size 30x4.50. 1 .....,$5.15 $7.60 Size 30x5.00 ..,....,$10.40 The above prices include Tax, Hamuth Bennett Winghaxa, Ontario Telephone 174w. THE WINGHA VM ADVANCE -`.IME$ m ssi.on, announced in the coarse of his address to the Empire Club in the Royal York Hotel on the sub- jeet of "Should Broadcasting be Con- trolled?" And on "Australia, Day" an Australian` program will similarly be broadcast, Major Murray is at pres- ent on loan to the Canadian Radio Commission, where hs is acting in an advisory capacity. Bank Vetoed York — Council Appointment Refusal on the part of the Canade, ian Bank of Commerce to approve the appointment of former Warden E, Milton Legge as Treasurer of the County of York came as a surprise to most of the members of the Coun- ty . Council Less than twenty-four hours after the selection had been made at the conclusion of seven bal- lets, Warden G. B, Elliott conveyed word of the veto of the bank. "The bank is not interested in the individual appointed, but only in his qualifications. If the bank is expect- ed to provide funds, it is their' opin- ion that a man with acounting and municipal financing experience is ne- cessary for the position. They bank further advises us. that no one con- nected with past orresent P Councils will be approved of and : accepted," declared the Warden. Comnussoner Hall Reports Irregularities The Town of Sturgeon Falls irreg- ularly received $18,246 from the Pro- vince, and scores of citizens of that northern locality mulcted the town coffers in alleged relief frauds from January, 1931, to July, .1932, his Hon- or Judge. James M. Hall, Royal Com- missioner, finds in his report, issued by Attorney -General Price. The re- port is presented without definite re- commendations, but the 79 -page manuscript will be scrutinizedgby le- gal officers of the Crown, after which Colonel Price will make his sugges- tions to the Government. Payroll Snatched Punched in the face by a thief who attacked her at 1;30 Friday on Rit- chie Avenue, Toronto, north of Dun- das Street, Mrs. Florence Scanlon, of 469 St. Clarens Avenue, bookkeeper for the printing firm of Welch & Quest, 58 Ritchie Avenue, had a pay- roll of $323.50 snatched from her arm. Bank at Sante Held Up Two bandits, each carrying a saw- edoff shotgun, with a third man wait- ing outside in a car parked on a side street around the corner, held up the Bronte branch of the Bank of Mont- realshortly after 1.30 Friday after- noon, making good their escape a few minutes later with $1.600 scooped up from the teller's nage, . NEWS of the DISTRICT 400 Seek Position as Public Utilities Manager The Public Utilities Commission met in special session for the purpose of considering applications received for the advertised position of manag- er of the Utilities plant. Approxi- mately 400 applications were receiv- ed from which the Commission sel- ected some 40 or 50 of the most pro- mising which will receive further con- sideration at a future date, either when the Commission holds its reg- ular .meeting or at a special session, the date of which will be announced later,—Palmerston Observer. Will Observe Holiday The Listowel ,merchants will ob- serve Wednesday afternoon as a hol- iday during the months from May to. September .except weeks in which a legal holiday 'occurs,—Listowel Ban- ner, Material Stolen From Crusher A quantity of gasoline, oil and tools have beenstolen from the Tucltersniith stone crusher, which ris located in Alexander's pit, The theft was discovered `Weclriesday and it is thought to have occurred since Mon- day. No ,trace: of the stolen goods has been found, -Huron Expositor. A Record-Breakitt Egg . Mr. Peter Atkin brought to this office on Monday a hen's egg that he got from Mr. John Hamiltonthat surpassed the one mentioned in last week's issue. It weighed five ounces, measured 131 inches in circumference and 7i inches around the centre, Mr, Atkin had the egg' candled aid only one yoke was revealed. Apparently the, hens 'in this locality are ottt to set new records,Milverton Sun. May'Start Creamery Mr, J, Marshall of Bosto an experienced creatneryman, was in town, last week and is here again this week looking for a building in whith to start a :creamery. He has a couple of buildings in view, one of which he may deckle to purchase. --Port Elgin Times, Weed Bill Tremendous Weeds cost the Ontario farmer 15 to 18 million dollars yearly in loss of .crops, extra labor, and deprecia- tion of property. This was the re- cent statement of Arthur H. Martin, Departmental official; -. Milverton Sun. Extends Factory Property Thompson Bros,, proprietors of the Mildmay Creamery, have added to their real estate holdings here by the purchase of the Stroeder lot immed- iately south of the factory, A gar- age large enough to acconrinodate'the firm's fleet of trucks and cars will be erected on the newly acquired prop- erty, ` which has .a, frontage on Elora Street of forty-six feet. — Mildmay Gazette, Careless Use of Rifles Mr. Peter Schumacher informs us that his house was made a target by a couple of boys with a rifle. The bullets carne flying in his direction and Mr. Schumacher narrowly escap- ed being shot. One of his windows was smashed by a bullet.—Mildmay Gazette. Fingerlings Placed in River During the past couple of years, Mr. N. Roy Robertson, Walkerton, barrister, has, with local assistants, placed in the river in the vicinity of the town, upwards of 60,000 brown trout fingerlings furnished free by the Government with a view to res- toring to the Saugeen something of its ancient glory as a fishing stream. —Walkerton. Herald -Times. Goderich Hydro Shows Loss The hydro -electric system in 1 God- erich showed a net loss of $1193.64 in 1932, according to the Provincial Commission's auditor's operating re- port read at last Thursday's meeting of the Water and Light Commission. This result is arrived at after writing off $4,969 for depreciation, but even then a surplus would have been shown :had it not been for payments which the local commission was re- quired to ' pay on account ' of New York exchange on Provincial bonds. -Goderich Star. Thieves at Teeswater Mr. Albert Cerson, one of the Thompson Bros. teamsters. takes great pleasure on the appearance of the beautiful grey team he handles for the firm, and keeps their equip- ment up to a high standard. He was grieved beyond words to find his well -decorated spread -rings missing. Some thief had carried them off with the abundance of rings attached. Mr. 'Walter Ross had the gas siphoned out of his car. The work is starting early, and it is hoped will be stopped just as rapidly:--Teeswater News. Little Girl Says She Will Write "My. Easter Adventure" Missing for eighteen hours from her home, during which time parents, neighbors and police conducted a search, Betty Young, ten -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Young, near Loyal, was located at the home of Mrs. Clifford Webb, on Wellington Street, asleep in bed with her cousin, Dorothy Grey, who lives with Mrs. Webb. Betty had given her parents a very anxious time and caused about twenty People to lose a night's sleep, but she treats the af- fair lightly and is going to write a composition next week in school on "Ivry Easter. Adventure," She beieves in securing her "color" at first hand. 'Get ,Acid in Eye 'While using a syringe filled with carbolic acid on a dehorned. beast at their farm, .near Cargill, Mr. Wilfred Pegelo, youngest son ' of Mr. Fred Pegelo of Brant, met with a most serious and painful accident, when the acid flew back into his face and left eye, badly burning both, especially the optic,—Walkerton . Herald -'Times. Some Lambs There was a golden opportunity, for anyone who 'rises lamb chops to make purchases 'et a sale in Green- ock , township recently. When the auctioneer put some lambs up for sale they sold .for thirty cents each. Attctionecr, owner and purchaser all • con'siderecl it a, good price . forthe lambs.—Kincardine Review -Reporter, Large Turtle Caught One day . last week, Thos. Hilton,' employed at Mr, David McDonald's, concession 6, was walking along the creek at the rear of Mr. Robert Har- ris' farm, when he spied a large snapping turtle. Its immense pro- portions were ."sttc'lt as to induce hits to eaptnre it if possible. After some Ont., matiouvering rte was able to tie a rope around its tail, turn it on its back and •drag it a .considerabledistance to Mr., McDonald's Koine where he is on exhibition, It measures 14 in- ches long, 11 inches .across and also weighs 17 pounds. On: its back shell the number "15" is visibly marked.-- Ripley Express. „ Advance Tax -Payers Will Draw 6% Interest Effective May 1st., village taxpay- ers will have an opportunity of pay- ing 1988 taxes in advance and receiv- ing a substanial rate of interest. The plan is simply this: Any rate- payers can pay, between the ist day of May and June 14th, any portion of his or her 1983 taxes, up to 75% of the amount oftases.paid in 1932. On this payment, interest at the rate of 6% per e.nnu n will be allowed up to December 14t1,. Lucknow. San - Heel. Decide: to Build New Stand If Funds Can be Raised A meeting of the directors of th Agricultural Society was held, th president, J. McCracken, presiding. The major portion of the meeting was taken up discussing the proposed new grandstand. Prices were present- ed by the committee appointed to in- vestigate. Some of the directors fa- vored the idea of waiting until next year to build when there would be more funds on hand,while others thought they should go ahead this year as the stand was badly needed. It was finally decided to build this year if the finances can be raised. Most of the directors present 'pledg- ed themselves to certain amounts.— Listowel Banner. Has Captured a Total of 48 Wolves On Saturday, April 8th, Alvin Phalen of Barrie Island, brought his total capture of wolves up to 48, when he was successful in trapping another large wolf. This is a remarkable showing and we doubt very much if there is any- one else residing on the Manitoulin who can equal this record. Truly the farmers of Barrie Island should be e e Keep pace with ri n IT'S time to change to crisp, healthful foods. Kellogg's Corn Flakes are as light and refreshing as spring itself. Serve with milk or cream and add fruits or honey. Give the children Kellogg's for sup. P per. Easy to digest. Rich in energy: Made by Kellogg in London, Ontario. F.F —0111 CORN FLAKES V • OV a• EI PECT fiAVOR•PERfECT "ih 4l grateful to this successful trapper as all the wolves v ves haeb v been taken i n the Township of Barrie Island. - Little Current Expositor. Entrance Certificate for Trustees Many trustees throughout the pro- Vince havenever secured even their high school entrance, yet are 'admin- istering education in the districts in which they live, it was pointed out at the meeting of the Federation of Women Teachers' Associatio f 0 tario, held in University College, To- lronto. To eliminate this condition the women teachers decided to requests the department of education to pro- vide legislation making it necessary for11 a trustees to have entrance cer- tificates or their equivalent in the public school system. Judge: "Who was driving when: you hit that car?" Drunk (triumphantly): "None of us; we was all on th' back seat." CANADA—THE IDEAL VACATION LAND A COUNTRY OF SCENIC CHARM AND OUTDOOR RECREATION UNEXCELLED IN ABUNDANCE AND VARIETY OF HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS N recent years Canada has become one of the most popular playgrounds of the North American continent and millions of tourists visit this country annually, in search of recreation. Canada possesses an extensive sys- tem of modern highways, with good secondary roads linking together the main routes of travel. Excellent train services are in operation be- tween the principal cities, while steamship lines connect lake and ocean "poets. Every class of travel accommodation is available, from tourist camp to luxurious hotel, Our larger Canadian cities possess some of the finest hotels in the world and the majority of smaller cities and towns have modern establishments which cater to the travelling public. Recreational . Attractions Nearby Within reasonable touring dis- tance of the main centres of popu- lation, recreational attractions of outstanding merit are to be found. Lakes and rivers well stocked with fish,hunting areas of vast extent and camping grounds in their natural state, are only a few of the many features which make the country a popular vacation land during all sea - SODS of the year. An atmosphere of old France permeates Quebec and. the Maritimes, while Ontario and the Western provinces have much to offer by way of historic sites and monuments. • Numerous Canoe Trips For those who desire a vacation. close to nature, a canoe trip is ideal and Canada's extensive - system of. rivers and lakes offers a limitless cboiee of route and type of trip, For the novice there are many trips close to civilization, whieh may be taken with comfort and :perfect safety, while unmapped and even unexplored regions challenge the ex- pert and the adventurous. Canoes and equipment may be rented and guides aro atvailsble in practically all districts. Subjeet to reasonable Are preveiibion regulations the canoe- ite, camper, earners, hunter or stttdettt of wild life, may come and go, unrestricted, through the tonne try's vast 'i$otested area. Excellent Fishing Canada's fishing waters, on ac- count of their extent and diversified nature, provide an exceptional range of sport for the angler. The game fish include, salmon, brook trout, lake trout, bass, maskinonge, pike, pick- erel, grayling, steelhead and tuna. Intelligent protection and constant re -stocking help to keep up the sup- ply of fish in the popular districts, while in the more remote areas there are still plenty of virgin waters. The cost of fishing licences is moderate and the open seasons are long, Golf and Tennis Popular Canada is well supplied with golf courses and new ones are being built in every province. Nocity is without at least one golf club and most of the larger towns and popular summer re- sorts have courses. Tennis is also popular in all parts of the country, Geyer/uncut Bureau Free Information Service A number of specially prepared booklets on. Canada's recreational attractions and automobile road maps indicating the main connecting high- ways between one province and an- other may be obtained free of charge by adults, from the National De- velopment Bureau of the Depart- ment of the Interior, at Ottawa, The Bureau also has on file information concerning practically all phases of recreation in Canada, which will be gladly provided, upon request.° In order thatthe most complete in- formation may be supplied it is de-. sirable that applicants be as specific as po Bible as to the areas in which in- terested.