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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1934-06-07, Page 3Thursday, June 7th, 1934 THE WINGI!AM ADVANCE-TZM•ES • • ?AGE T -TR Thrifty Housewives Buy Quality. TA "Fresh From the Gardens" World Wide News Iii Brief Form Detective Battles Gunman Detective William Greaves of Clare- mont Street (No. 3) Police Station, Toronto, and George Hamilton, a, transient from the West, both were wounded Friday morning in a spec- tacular revolver battle between three police and two suspects surprised by the police carrying alleged burglars' tools, near Queen Street and Euclid Avenue. Greaves received two wounds from a .45 pistol, one in the shoulder and one in the hand. Wanted to Blow Himself Up Almeda, Calif.—After waiting 24 hours for sleep to cause his fingers to slip from a switch and cause an explosion that would blow him to bits Frank Bennett, unemployed mechanic, suddenly, abandoned his suicide scheme Friday afternoon. "I surrend- ered because the policemen convinced me there is a chance for life and a job," he said. "I've been in the bread line for a year and I could not stand it any longer." Bennett sat in a car loaded with dynamite to which a switch was attached. Was It a Sea Serpent? Meaford—Five Meaford men have seen 'something in Georgian Bay that they have not been able to get off their minds. They do not know whe- ther it is a fresh -water sea serpent, an otter, or a monster sturgeon. The five men were walking along the shore about two miles from this harbor when their attention was at- tracted by a what's -his -name jumping and splashing in the water about 200 yards offshore. Irish Senate Refuses to Abolish Itself Dublin—Over the heated protests of a member of President Eamon de Val - era's Ministry, the Senate of the Irish Free State rejected the Government's bill for abolition of the Upper Cham- ber by 33 votes to 15. This means the Senate has chosen execution, rather than suicide. Under the Constitution, it cannot baulk the measure for more than a year. Says Price of Beef and Hog Cannot be Fixed Ottawa -Fixing of a minimum price Don't Suffer 1 NO NEED TO SUFFER with I Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago —USE RUMACAPS. McKIBBON'S DRUG STORE RUM ACAPSf for beef or hog products isnot prac- tical, J. Stanley McLean, President of the Canada Packers Limited, toldthe Stevens Committee. Mr. McLean said itc "cannot be (lane" either by the Government or by a committee of the meat industry itself. Interest on Farmers' Loans Lowered Parry Sound -Reduction of interest on loans to farmers under the Ontario Agricultural Act became effective Fri- day, Premier G. S. Henry announced' at a meeting of electors in Parry Sound riding. The Premier made the announce- ment during a review of his Govern- ment and said the interest rate, as provided for in the Conservative man- ifesto, would be reduced from 5i1 to 5 per cent. Member Threatened With Expulsion Ottawa—Cameron Ross McIntosh, tall gray-haired Liberal member for North Battleford, was threatened with expulsion from the House of Com- mons by Premier R: B. Bennett for making "insulting remarks" to the Chairman. The storm passed over. when the Saskatchewan member with- drew the offending words but not be- fore there were wild scenes in the House. To Plan Empire Air Force London—The calling of an Imperial conference for the creation of an Em- pire Air Force will shortly be sug- gested by Lord Elibank in the House of Lords. The air force will be built around the Royal Air Force, with sec- tions furnished by the various Do- minions. Mary Pickford Begins Divorce Suit Los Angeles—Although frequent reports have been circulated that they would become reconciled, the actress went ahead with the next step in her suit for divorce. Through her attorn- eys Miss Pickford obtained a Supreme Court order permitting her to obtain service on her actor -husband by pub- lication, since he is in England. Babies to go to Chicago Fair Corbeil, Ont.—If they live and gain enough strength to travel to Chicago, the Dionne quintuplets will be exhib- ited at the World's Fair this Summer. While the girl infants continued their record-breaking hold on life, it was announced that their father,had sign- ed a contract for their appearance. Ovila Dionne, their 31 -year-old French- Canadian farmer parents, will receive $100 weekly, starting at once, HYDRO LAMPS Wingham Utilities Commission and $250 a week and 30 per cent, of all receipts if the tiny girls survive to go on view at the big fair, These quintuplets were born on Tuesday' of last week, Faraguyan Troops Charge League to investigate War La Paz, Bolivia --Charges that "de- feated Paraguyan troops" scalped, quartered and otherwise mutilated the bodies of slain Bolivian soldiers in the Chaco were made in an official com- munique. Examination of the Chaco warfare between Bolivia and Para- guay will be made by the League of Nations, it was decided, followed by recommendations for a settlement of the .dispute. To Canoe Across the Atlantic Peterborough—A 24 -year-old sailor who believes a 16 -foot canoe will sail ocean swells better than an ocean lin- er expected to start.in two weeks on a trip from Peterborough, Ont., to Peterborough, Eng. John Smith, .an able Seaman on United States coastal vessels in At- lantic and Pacific waters for the past eight years, said he will attempt the trip in a frail canoe loaded with 500 pounds of fresh water and hardtack. He plans to paddle his way down the St. Lawrence, shooting the rapids, and through the Gulf to St. John's, New- foundland. From there he will strike out across the Atlantic to Ireland. Lew Cody, Film Actor, Dead Hollywood—Lew Cody, film actor and husband of the late Mabel Nor- mand, was found dead in his home, apparently of a heart attack. The body was found in a bedroom of the palatial residence by the but- ler and Lee Westermann, Cody's. mas- seur. Cody was clad in pyjamas and was lying. apparently peacefully as- leep. Canada Will Remain Member of the League Ottawa—Canada will remain a member of the League of Nations, as far as the Senate is concerned, with- out a recorded vote, the Upper House voted solidly against the motion of Senator G. McRrae of Vancouver to. withdraw from the League of Nations. Squirrel Adopted by Cat Kitchener—Miss Lillian Schanow- ski owns a pet squirrel that has de- veloped into a pal of the family cat. She found the half-starved squirrel three weeks ago, when it was only a few days old. Plenty of milk put strength into the little animal, which drank the liquid from a doll's bottle with a nipple. The squirrel sits on its haunches, and drains the bottle. The tiny tree climb- er enjoys his frolics with' the cat, Miss Schanowski says, and when the feline gets a little rough he hops on the back of a chair. France Blocks Disarmament Conference Geneva—France just about admin- istered the finishing stroke to a dying world disarmament conference. In caustic phrase, the French Foreign Secretary made it plain that France pill not consent to any rearmament of Germany—regarded as a keystone of a disarmament agreement—on any conditions. Child Crushed to Death by Car Toronto -Two-year-old Jona Kurt- inis was killed when an automobile jumped the curb and struck her car- riage. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Kurtinis, saw their child crushed to death. The father was pushing the carriage and his wife was walking beside him. The auto jumped the curb, knocked the carriage from the father's grasp and Joan died almost instantly as the carriage was crushed against a build- ing. NEWS of the DISTRICT Fractured His Wrist Clements Goetz had the misfortune to fracture his wrist while cranking the car. The motor back -fired, giving the cranking arm a bad wrench, and causing the fracture,—Mildmay Gaz'- ture.—Mildmay Gazette, To Start Paving This Week The Towland Construction Co. has yet seen any of them carrying clay or doing any tither work in connec- tion with building their nests, on a Sunday, Whether they have some way of telling when the Sabbath ar- rives he Gould not explain but the fact remained that those around the farm confined their efforts to feeding their young on Sundays.—Milverton Sun. Wolves Seen in Carrick Two wolves have made their ap- pearance in Carrick, according to re- ports coming in 'from the 12th and 14th concessions. Chas. Pleckneier was the first to see the pair, He re- ported the matter to Jac. Huber, in whose swamp he saw them, and their tracks were plainly discernable. The wolves were later seen on the 14th concession by Chas. Russwurm.— Miliray Gazette. Ethel Doctor Moves to Seaforth After having practiced in Ethel for the past ten years, Dr. E. A. McMas- ter is removing to Seaforth, the trans- fer taking place almost immediately. One of the chief reasons for making the change is that he desires to prac- tice in closer proximity to a hopital. The business of Dr. McMaster in Eth- el will now be taken by Dr. J. Col- quhoun, Montreal, a graduate of Mc- Gill.—Brussels c- Gill:Brussels Post. Secures Trout in Maitland . Mac Miller got the surprise of his life while fishing at the bridge in this village, when he pulled out a speckled trout which measured eleven inches. It is most unusual to secure the speckled beauties in the Maitland, es- pecially at this point.—Fordwich Re- cord. Leg Fractured Playing Ball It was an unfortunate accident by which Rex. McInnes, son of Dr. Mc- Innes, had his leg fractured while playing ball at the Collegiate. He collided with another player while running to base.—Clinton News -Re- cord. May Have Regiment at Goderich, July 4th There is more than a probability that Goderich will have a visit over the Dominion Day week -end from the Elgin Regiment, and that the Domin- ion Day celebration will centre largely on the exercises to be given by the soldiers. The Elgin Regiment was here for Dominion Day two pears ago and gave a program which delighted a large crowd at Exhibition Park.— Goderich Signal. Large Hen' Egg Mr. Thos. Garbutt, of Amaranth, left at the Star and Vidette office on Monday morning a large double -yolk- ed hen's egg which measured 6zx9 inches and weighed 4 114 ounces. The hen fruit was the product of a Ply- mouth Rock hen, the property of Mrs. W. L. Kelly, of R. No. 1, Waldemar. —Grand Valley Star & Vidette. Hand in Wringer Miss Jane Ann Rowand met with a painful accident when in operating the electric wringer her left hand was drawn in between the rollers, result- ing in the second finger being so bad- ly crushed and lacerated that five. stitches were required to close the wound.—Walkerton Herald -Times. To Pave Walkerton -Hanover Road Word has been received in town that the Provincial Highway Depart- ment contemplates commencing soon the construction of a paved road on No, 4 Highway between Hanover and Walkerton, Work will commence at the Hanover end of the road.—Wal- kerton Herald -Times. Colborne Man of 82 Has. Hip Broken When his 21 -year-old horse took fright at a passing truck and bolted, throwing him from the vehicle in which he was riding, Alexander Young, 82, Colborne Township, suff- ered a broken hip and other injuries which necessitated his removal to hos- pital in Goderich. 360 Apply for 2 Positions Fergus—After several nights of careful consideration of the 360 ap- plications to fill the two vacancies on the Public School staff, the Manage- ment Committee of the Board of Edu- cation stibrnitted a selected list to the board for further consideration and, after a lengthy session, six names were finally decided upon Hens After Record Mr. Fred Hall is the proud owner already commenced drainage work on of three hens which are doing their the six -mile section of the Orange- best to establish an egg taping record. ville road for which it has the paving For several weeks now Mr. Hall has been collecting three eggs eaeii day from each of the three hens, Mr. Hall has challenged local poultry fanciers and experts to better or equal this record but so far no one has come forward. So far the three hens have held their own private contest and Mr. Hall is hopeftil that the record egg laying will tbi e. —] incardine contract. The pit machinery has pret- ty well been put in place and it is probable pouring the cement will Commence some day this week—Ar- thur Enterprise -News. Can S'wallo'ws, Tell lay of Week? An Ellna man, who is a close oh. server of barn swallows and their habits, informs tis that he has never Review -Reporter. THE .NEW :-.,.row“..f..41. E RRAPLAN E -15 ft, 10 in. from Bumper to Bumper . , . the BIGGEST car inthe low price Seldl Try to beat a Terraplane ... for BIGNESS ... 85 11. P.—The most powerful 6 in the low. price field! Outperforms even the Terraplane that broke record after reC. ord last yearl' Try to beat .a Terraplane . . for POWER and PERFORMANCE ..Amazing economy—rugged cess thar can take any punishment —proved by owners' sworn statements. 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