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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1948-05-14, Page 3„ • 4 n% 4 i 4 . IT PAYS TO "WREAK IN' TiRES. Tests have proven that •tires "broken in" during, cold i 'weather give ionger and better service in hot weather Equip your car with B. F. Goodrich I Silvertowns now - - then by /text summer you'll be ready i for hot weather driving. 18. F. Goodrich Silvertowni have a wider, natter tread that puts more rubber on the road. This means Less wear at any none point --- longer mileage i'.and greater safety.'` H. F. GOODRICH Power -Mus Electro - Start Battery •51 plates 19.25 For extra power, instant parts and smooth operation. A 'real value buy for motorists. Snug Fitting Filter SEAT COVERS 'For coupe , $7.90 Best quality fiber. Beautiful •Scotch plaid. Cool easy to clean, comfortable. Built fo' service B. F. toodrich Bicycle TIRES and TUBES - Tires $2.40 Two ply construction. Famous R-4 tread design. A11' black. •Size 28 x 1.5. @ q Tubes ,..�... '$1.25 Penetrates Fog And Rain FOG. LIGHT Pair $15.00 Sealed^ beam amber or clear leets concentrates light low where it can penetrate fog and rain. KELLAND'S TIRE AND BATTERY Phone 248. - Seaforth • (C4lxtinu0d, grQm Page I) WR passed a building wliloh house, the Department of klducation, 7f?Iorl the second and <tbird doors hoodlums •.were throwing typewriters, ' tele - Phones, ghairs, filing cabinets, radios, books, ete. If these weren't smashed enough on bitting the pavement, their accomplices completed the job with axes, machetes and crowbars. One block up the street a huge pyre was made of office furniture being thrown from another building. At this point. 'Manuel left as he lived with his wife and two children less than a block from the fire. I reached the far side of the street on which our apartment is located, •when I found the street all blocked by a "parade" of half - crazed men and women carrying machetes, swords, axes, carving knives and rifles. They were going towards the Clinic and another gov- ernment • building across the street frem it. After they all had passed, I finally got into our place. Within'the next half hour this same government property was a mass of flames. The occupants of an apartment on the second floor of our building had been forced to throw pots, •can$ and other utensilsto the mob to 'carry. gasoline, siphoned from nearby cars, to start the fires. Some of the aeople in our place were ready to leave, as only one edifice separated •our build- ing from the burning one. However, fortunately, the wind was in our fav- or and the possibility of the fire spreading in our direction was less- ened. That, coupled with the fact that the streets on both sides were blocked by drunken crazy "revolution- ists" changed our opinion of vacating. Wilh every minute new fires were starting throughout the city. About eight, o'clock several of us decided to have a quick look around this section of the city, From the apartment we went over to Avenida Jimenez de Quesada, and thence down towards a friend's place, about four blocks down. The amount of damage done couldn't be estimated. As we passed a shop owned by a personal friend, it was being .sacked. Not only was his whole stock of imported clothes stolen, but all his records were destroyed, furniture and man- nequins smashed, and even the walls were stripped of his mirrors, etc. -The' Governor's Palace, one of the most beautiful buildings in' Bogota; containing irreplaceable records, was by this time entirely gq,tted. We pass- ed dozens of autos and trams that ware charred wreckages. Directly across the street from our friend's place fires were fiercely burning in innumerable buildings. They had al- ready been looted of all moveable ob- jects. The windows of the Croydon building were completely smashed and peons were still carting merchan- dise `of all description from it. One enterprising type even had a horse-• drawn cart pulled up in front, piling his share of the loot on it: When the ,building was stripped clean, it too, was set on fire. We could hear the odd rifle shot to- wards the Capitol, so decided to leave. Complications then set in . Ma, blocks' were cordoned off and only by' retracing our .steps many times were we able to arrive back home. The great majority of the mob were quite drunk then; liquor stores were among the first to be looted. When within a few blocks of home we were approach- ed by a fierce individual brandishing a bottle in one hand and a machete in the other. I let out a feeble "Viva" a?4 -dee a+e sig :MOtlpfCis. Every 'trim line tells of new styling. Every detail of the interior suggests riding comfort fit for a king.From bumper to bumper, in every, feature Monarch is new in concept, design and err ineering. Frame, springs, shock absorbers, engine a ; ; all ate new. So art the body, the DAL PHONE; 102 tires and the brakes. Now, more than ever, before, .you'll "Ride like, a Icing in Monarch". - . The New 1949 Monarch is holding court, in our showroom. Can we look forward to urelsiaolingyou this week? OTORS SEAFQWffii rsspoll,se to his ye I thus '.satin lied, be' went on his oUbtfill Wity. The 6ky, that night waB orange' with' the many fiirea, the neareat Only 00 fleet away: Regular battles- were in. progress between the snipersand the Army. At this time there were only about 600 soldiers in the eity; these against the .thousands: .snipers, the police force, and about',' 3,000 crimin: ale who had been set free from the local jails and penitent?arses. Most of the criminals are still loose with many of the police records and files destroyed Saturday' afternoon the fire which had been started in the nsarby Min isterio de GObenero spread to the house adjacent to our building, For over three hours we ware fighting the stubborn blaze embedded in the structural beams of the- second floor. The place belonged to a French chem- ist, who had valuable stores of sup- plies and equipment. It all had to be thrown to the patio below. The nest day the fire broke out again—this time in the floors and walls. It was harder work that day it's we had to rip out the entire floor_in three dif- ferent sections with the use of only a small hatchet and crowbar. Our bucket brigade of the previous day again went into action, this time aid- ed by the use of a small garden hose which had to be held onto a faucet down in the patio, This\ time we made sure the fire was entirely ex- tinguished. That day a huge pall of smoke hung over the entire central section of the city. The casualty rate was rising ev- ery hour and bodies lay for hours where they fell. Three children of a family of six, were killed early in the uprising, and it was on Sunday that we learned that, a personal friend had been killed in his home one block down` the street. He was reportedly, putting out a fire on the roof of his house when he was shot and instant- ly killed. Gradually more' and more soldiers were appearing—reinferce- nlents flown in from other cities. They were posted on every street corner to prevent further looting or trouble. One could not walk very far without being •eearched for hidden weapons or loot. A curfew Was imposed at seven o'clock after which time the soldiers were ordered to shoot to kill those who were found on the streets. Until Thursday a sniper was .lodged some- where in our block'and until that day much shooting was going on at all hours of the day and night. One bul- let ricochted off an upstairs window here, fortunately no damage was done. By Friday, the 16th, a semblance of normalcy was restored, Those stores which had stock left reopened for a short time .under army supervision, and offices were reopened from 7.30 until 2.30 p.m. The curfew was then in force from 9 p.m. until dawn. This is still in effect and understand that it will stay until a competent and trustworthy police force is organized. The following Sunday a few churches were opened, but all were under guard by the Army. The churches in this sector suffered severe damage, many being totally destroyed.. One, on Car- rera .. Septima, . built in 1610, is noth- ing but a shell. Two days later, Tuesday, Jorge Eliecer' Gaitan was buried in his own garden. His home has been- turned into a national monument.. Over one hundred thousand people witnessed the burial services in the National Park in complete solemnity and sil- ence. An immense burden has 'been plac- ed on the shoulders of the Colombian people. It will take years and years to remove and replace the destroyed buildings. .A tremendous program of reconstruction has been planned. We are looking" for great improvements here in Bogota. - BLAKE VIM Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride and members of the B1a4e W.M.S. attend- ed the Huron Presbyterial meeting at, Seaforth Church last week. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jeffrey have had relatives- from Goderich for a visit. Some from the vicinity took in the Lrucefield anniversary and play. Mrs. Lloyd Finnigan, and baby son, have returned home from Clinton hos- pital. We wish them both a good re- cpvery now. Mrs. Douglas continues to be im- proving at date of writing and is able to sit yip each day. Seeding is over in this vicinity and many are preparing for their cattle to go on pasture. Kipper),Cup CJ>*b Brects: New. !Traps bi Field Near V'iiXage.. What might. have ;proved to be a more , serious accident Oeeurred in Kippers ,on Friday afternoon of last week, when two cars collided ihead- oil on the main highway No. 4., (fight in Morten. It appears that Mr, Cephas. Muxworthy, . of R.B. 1, Homan, was proceeding north, while Mr. Harvey' Taylor, of near Brueeheld, was coni- ingsouth with his new' 1948 Pontiac, and when Mr. Muxworthy turned to enter Wilmer McGregor's driveway, both cars came into collision, the new Pontiac being damaged to the extent of about $500, while it will require about $200 to put the Muxworthy ear back onto the road again. Fortunate= ly no one was seriously hurt. Pro- vincial Constable Ferguson, of Exeter, investigated. - Mr. Wilbur Tremeer, who has been employed on the Jackson fox farm for the past few months, has decided to go -West, and expects to leave in about two weeks. Mrs. Alex Crerar left last week to visit her brother in London. It is hoped her health will improve during her stay in London. Mr. Nordin Jarrott was in London on Saturday last. Mr. Thomas Butt had the misfor- tune to lose another valuable horse last week. This is the second horse Mr. Butt lost this spring. .. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith, of Guelph, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. John Jarrott. Mr. Harry Billings and Mrs. Alice Cooke, - of London, spent Mother's Day at the home of Mrs. James Mc- Clymont. • . Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McBride, of Exeter, spent Saturday at the home of Mr. and' Mrs. Robert McBride. Mrs- Gault, of Guelph, spent over Sunday with Jean and Mr. Henry Ivi- son. Miss Marion Peck, of London, is spending a few weeks , at her home with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Peck. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Damm and .son, Beverley, of Kitchener, spent the week -end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Damm. Mrs. Robt. Dinsdale left on Wednes- day of . last week to speed a, few weeks with friends in Stratford. Dr. James Jarrott, of New York, spent part of last week visiting his mother, Mrs. Catherine Jarrott. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer McGregor were in Buffalo on Monday and Tues- day of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Johnston and son, Garry, and Miss Ida Dayman, all of London, visited Mr. and M,rs. Robt. Dayman last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kinsman cele- brated their silver wedding at their home on May 5th, when they were the recipients of best wishes and gifts from their many friends from far and near, Mr. Bud Thompson, who has just c6nnpleted a six -months' course --in- aerostatics at- the Air School at Clin- ton, and who has been • living in the Long Apartment, moved with his wife and family to Calgary on Monday morning. While in Kippen Mr. and Mrs. Tkompson made many friends, who wish them well in their new home in Calgary. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart 'Beattie and family, of Wingham, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc- Bride. The new traps for the Kippen Gun Club have now arrived and the com- mittee is busy installing same in its new location, in Wm. Cooper's Heid, near the now oridge on No. 4 High- way. Mr. Jack Cooper, of London, spent Mother's Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morley Cooper. Mr. Gordon Wren has accepted a position at the Canning Factory in Exeter, and his mail route, No. 3, is now in charge of Mrs. Wren. I DUBLIN �mv Personals; Miss Ethleen O'I4earn. Coderich, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ed. O'I-Iearn; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ackroyd and family, Toronto, with 'Mr, and Mrs. Joseph O'Rourke; Mrs. Reynolds, Detroit, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Jordan, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. James Jordan; Misses Theresa and Mary Margaret Ryan• of London, with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Ryan; Misses Catherine and Dorothy ,Jordan. Kitchener, with their mother, Mrs: Loretto J>*rdai .; { Iolge ,ii lVfr, Albert Beek is molYl g to the 1R,ew' Il)n. S . HORSES AND CATTLE EDNESDAY May '26-1948 Bannockburn Pipe Band in Attendance ' Parade at L30 p.m. • 1948 PRIZE. LIST . HORSES Class I PERCHERON OR BELGIAN Broad Mare in Foal Filly or Gelding, 3 yrs. old Team let 2nd 'Ord 4th $4 53 $2 4 3 2 15 12 10 Class iI.—HEAVY DRAFT Brood Mare in Foal 4 3 2 Filly or Gelding, 3 yrs. old 4 3 . 2 Team " 15 12 10 Class III.—LIGHT Brood Mare in Foal . Filly or Gelding, 3 yrs. old Team DRAFT 4 3 2 4 3 . 2 15 12 10 10 10 10 Class IV.—WAGON OR EXPRESS Team in Harne3s 12 8 5 5 Single Wagon Horse or Express 8 5 3 The T. Eaton Co., -of Toronto, offers a Silver Layer Cake Plate, Sheffield repro - Team. Any family having won a T. duction, valve 512.00, for best Agricultural Eaton Co. Limited prize in this -class at a Fair in 8948 not eligible to compete. Class V.—ROADSTER, OPEN CLASS Single Roadster 15.2 and under 515 $10 $8 $5 Single Roadster, 15,2 and over 15 10 8 5 Roadster Team 20 15 12 10 Roadster Champion Badge Class VI.—CARRIAGE, OPEN CLASS Single Carriage, 15.2 and under 15 10 8 5 Single Carriage, 15.2 and over 15 10 8 5 Carriage Team 20 15 12 10 Carriage Champion Badge Class VII.—HACKNEY CLASS Single Hackney Pony ... 15 10 8 Hackney Team 20 15 12 Hackney Champion Badge Good Hotel Accommodation and Stabling. CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS Draft Mare or Gelding, any age $4 $3 52 - GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP Draft or Agricultural Filly or Gelding, any ageBadge SADDLE HORSES 5 10 Saddle Horse, shown un- der saddle (riders should be suitably dressed) ... 510 $8 56 $5 54 Hurdle Jumpers -- 10 8 5 4 TOWNSHIP PRIZE Three horses from, one Township: two entries necessary to fill; entry fee $L00 510 55 SPECIAL PRIZES Gentleman's Turnout -1st prize, 53.00; and prize, $2.00.. Lady Driver—lst prize. $5,00; 2n41 $2.00. 1st ,prize donated by •Snell Bros. & Co. Garage, Exeter. Special for best 4 -horse team outfit driv- en by one mars -1st prize, 515.00; 2nd, prize. $10.00. , , CATTLE Class .I.—ANGUS Aged Bull 57 $3 $2 Bull, under 1 year 5 3 2 Bull, under 2 years old 5 3 2 Cow, any age 5 3 2 Heifer, under 2 years . , ., ' 5 3 2 Heifer. under 1 year 5 3 2 Get of Sire 2 2 2 Class II.—SHORTHORNS Aged Bull 7 Bull, ander 1 year 5 Bull, u. der 2 years old 5 Cow. any age 5 Heifer, under 2 years 5 Heifer, under I year 3 Get of Sire 2 3 3 a 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 52 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Class- III.—HEREFORDS Aged Bull 7 3 2 2 Bull, under 1 year 5 3 2 2 Bull, under 2 years •B 6 3 2 2 Cow, any age ;1 3 2 e Heifer, under 2 years 5 3 2 2 Heifer, ander 1 year, 5 3 2 2 Get of Sire 2 2 2 Robert Simpson Go. Special. Silver Plated Tray for the Campion Beef Herd, con- sisting of 1 Bull and 3 e'emales, any age. Class IV.—MARKET CATTLE Grade Butcher Steer or Heifer. over 750 as. 58 *5 83 $2 Grade Baby Beef, ander 790 pounds 8 5 3 2 Herd Exhibit, nun i -tine of 1 Pull. three female?, of all breeds • Prize $.2.00 each Rules and Regulations Entries must he in before I p.m. PARADE AT 1.30—Animals not in the Parade may be excluded from competi- tion. 1.—Entry fee. 81.00 for first entry: ad- ditional entries. 25c each. . 2.—Horsey and Cattle cannot compete twice in regular ,,lasses, except Agricul- tural or Draft 3 -year-olds. which may be shown in teams. 3. --The Judges' decision isfinal. 4.—Entries may be awarded any or no prize at the discretion 5.- -Single Road,,;eian in teams. 6. •All entries mu<tr 1,, 11•e bona fide property of the ezhir,ib,r. 7.—Brood mare.: 10 be in foal. 8. --Society will not 1•.. 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