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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-01-09, Page 3Crawford Block.Phone 156 HYDRO LAMPS TAe Lon$ Life Lamp* guaranteed Wingham Utilities Commission Plan Change in Bank Ownership Change of the Bank of Canada from a private to a public ownership, a plank in the Liberal party’s platform in the recent general election cam­ paign, is receiving consideration. Graham Ford Towers, governor of the bank, Prime Minister King and* Finance Minister Dunning, conferred at the prime minister’s office, but no indication was given of the Govern­ ment’s immediate plans. Introduced Permanent Neutrality Bill A permanent neutrality bill which would give' the president broad dis­ cretionary” power to embargo war materials and retain existing mandat­ ory embargoes on actual implements of war for belligerent na'tiohs was introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Chairman .Mc­ Reynolds (D.-Tenn.) of the foreign affairs committee. McReynolds said the bill is “satisfactory to the’^admin- istration.” It was drafted after leng­ thy conferences with the president and state department officials." Claims Taschereau May Be Defeated Montreal — Provincial Opposition members in the Quebec Legislature were told here that the Government of Premier Taschereau will be re­ versed on the occasion of the first vote when the Legislature meets, this being brought about by a shift of Lib­ eral members to Opposition ranks; the Gazette .says. The newspaper adds: “The members of the Opposi­ tion present at the caucus, according to. the same source of information, were given a list of six Liberal mem­ bers who they were informed were ready to leave Premier Taschereau and join in voting the Government out of office. Roosevelt Wants Well Ordered Neutrality Washington— President Roosevelt called upon -the United State Con­ gress to “advance” against critics of the New Deal, accused by him’ of an effort to “ 'gang up’ against the peo­ ple’s jiberties.” Delivering his.annual message in a specially assembled ses­ sion, the President Urged, too, that the United States be kept clear of war by a “well-ordered neutrality” and an “adequate national defense.” France Wants-Assurance from Sweden and Turkey Paris—France, who has promised aid to Great Britain in case of an at­ tack by Italy, was Said to be request­ ing assurances of similar help from other members of the League of Na­ tions. An official Said these countries -—among which he specifically men­ tioned Sweden and Turkey —• have been asked, to What extent they would assist France if Italy should invade French territory. Revolt Threatened in Ethiopia Addis Ababa—A threatened revolt in Gojjam Province added to the dif­ ficulties of the Ethiopian Government already fighting Italian invasions On two borders, Five thousand warriors were despatched from Addis Ababa tb put down the insurgents. There have already been numerous clashes In the rich northwest province. Eth- iopian officials charged Italians were attempting to incite the natives to re­ volt, urging them not to pay Imperial taxes. The situation was described as decidedly serious. Order Restored in Temiscamingue Jail Ville Marie, Que.—Order was res- large hole was blown in the back of tored in the Temiscamingue district jail here, following arrival of Pro­ vincial Police by air from Rouyn. They brought under control twenty- three prisoners who, in a revolt against discipline,, took' complete charge of ■ three floors of the jail building. Sergeant-Major Turwbull, in command of Provincial Police for the Abitibi district, advised his Quebec superiors that, with the revolt settled,' it had been decided to send four men, regarded as ringleaders, to Bordeaux ‘Jail, near Mdntreal. -■ * -V . . "s'" . . . Finally Admitted Man Dead Etang du Nord, Magdalen Islands —Grieving relatives, who for more than a week refused to permit burial of Didier Fougere, although two doc­ tors had pronounced him dead, ad­ mitted that death had claimed the 71- year-old fishery officer. Signs of life said to have been seen after the first doctor pronounced him dead Dec. 24 found guilty on a variety of charges were no longer to be found, and there ,and remanded for sentence. The was unmistakable evidence that rigor mortis had set in. A faint odor per­ ceptible indicated decomposition had begun. Alberta People Impatient For Social Credit Edmonton—Demands will be made by a large delegation soon after the session of the Albe’rta House, opens on Feb. 6 for early payment of $25 monthly Social Credit dividends, A. S. Shandro, organizer for the Alberta Basic Dividend Association, said. “We are preparing to organize locals all over the Province to* carry on the work,” Said Mr. Shandro. (Premier Aberhart repeatedly has said the pro­ vince will not be ready, to underJake payment of dividends for another 18 months). Plot to Kill Walker Ridiculed Cl London, Ont.—-Folice scoffed at the report that there is any plot to kill Henry M. Walker of St. Thomas as he was brought-from the Elgin Coun­ ty Jail to London to stand trial at the Opening of the Assizes’ here on Jan/27. Walker faces five charges, which includes one of demanding money from Premier Mitchell Hep­ burn, mid other prominent Liberals, and attempted extortion. His trial takes place here after a plea from de­ fense counsel that the accused would not likely receive a fair trial in his home town. Suing Railway for $202,874 Hamilton—According to word re-' ceived from Montreal, William John Murray, victim of the Christmas Eve train wreck near Dundas, in 1934, is suing the Canadian National Rail­ ways for $202,874. Mr. Murray, an employee of the Bank of Montreal, head office, was discharged from the local General Hospital recently, after having been a patient iff the ifistitu- tion for almost ofte year. When the crash occtifred. he was returning to ’ Montreal from Ingersoll, where had been visiting his mother. he Italy Increases Air Force Rome—Italy called 5,700 volunteers for her air service in what Fascists said was “the greatest aerial enlist­ ment in history. The Air Ministry asked for 1,500 pilots and 4,200 base experts. Citizens’ posse Captures Bandit Kitchener-—A citizens’ posse arm­ ed with rifles and shotgqns captured James Short in a store at Linwood, nineteen miles northwest of here, and held him at bay until police arrived. He is held on ten charges of safe­ breaking. League Told to Min'd Own Business Berlin—A statement issued by the official German news agency, suggest­ ed to the League of Nations that it give attention to the minority prob­ lems of its own members befgre con­ cerning itself' with how Germany treats portions of its population. Tariff Board to Be Arbiter New powers as a sort of tariff ar­ biter ..between the Canadian Govern­ ment and foreign countries will be exercised by the Canadian Tariff Board when full effect is given to the trade notes exchanged recently be­ tween Canada and Japan and the Can­ adian onte to the United States in connection with the reciprocity treaty, HI NEWS | of the DISTRICT | ........... Safe Blown at Listowel Safe blowers burglarized the safe early Friday at the Canadian Nation­ al Station. The agent, A. W. Black- well, estimated $75 was taken. Peo­ ple living near the station said they heard a loud report about 2 a.m. A the safe. I , --------- Palmerston Woman Severely Burned An elderly woman, Mrs. E. Cun­ ningham, suffered serious burns when her clothing caught fire while she was putting fresh wood in a stove in her apartment above a shop conduct­ ed by her daughter, Miss Evelyn Cunningham. Mrs. " Cunningham’s dress was a mass of flames when her daughter and a neighbor, Mrs. J. W. Church, reached her. Dr. J. C. Ross rushed her to the hospital, where it was found that she had extensive and deep burns to her, back, limbs, face, shoulders and right arm. On Sunday morning she passed away. Transients at Mount Forest Cause Trouble Four transients who all but wreck­ ed Mt. Forest’s Town Hall appeared 1 in Guelph Police Court and were The (Standard 2-pass. 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Eventually he managed, outside assitsance, to get the four into the cells. with whole begin Thos, Pullet Starts Year Right It’s early in the season to talking of large eggs but Mr, Liddle of town has a sample of hen­ fruit which he thinks is somewhat of a record. This egg was laid on Tues? day morning by an extremely young gullet and measrued 5% inches in circumference one way and 7% inch­ es the other.—Walkerton Herald- Times. • Operated pn, Turkey . > ; Necessity,, it is said, is the mother of invention. And of operations, A Huron township farmer, by a simple operation, saved the life of one of his prize Jturkeys. The gobbler had feast­ ed too long and on the wrong kind of food and with gome foreign matter in its crop was in danger of a sud­ den demise. Rather than lose the prize bird in this mariner, the farmer and his brother cut open the crop, re­ moved the obstacle which was chok­ ing the bird, sewed up the crop and saw the gobbler stalk away alive and well.—Kincardine Review-Reporter. Heifer Draws Stoneboat A heifer hitched to a stoneboat and carrying on quite satisfactorily in place of a horse is a common sight in the outskirts of the town. When the heifer, now almost two years old was a calf she was trained by Arthur Green. Now he has carried the train­ ing to a point where she does duty much as oxen were accustomed to proceed in days gone by. The other day, hitched to her stone-boat she was driven through the town and made the trip in fine style to the am­ usement of all who saw the unique outfit.—Arthur Enterprise-New.s. Christmas Roses On the last day of the Old Year Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers cleared away the snow from a flower bed and pick­ ed a beautiful bouquet of what is known as Christmas roses. The flowers are white and are known to scientists at Heleboris niger. The bushes originally came from Central Europe arid are grown in a climate similar to that of Canada.—Exeter Times-Advocate. Fish Worms Dug in January ..Civic employees could go fishing if they wanted to, and use live, wiggling worms as bait. Heavy blankets of snow have prevented the frost pen­ etrating the ground, and six inches below the surface, fish worms are be­ ing uncovered. This actually occurr­ ed at the skating rink where town employees were digging a trench. As both the river and the lake were froz­ en pyer, the men did not leave their work to Indulge in the fascinating pastime of fishing.—’Goderich Star. Cranbrook Lady Has Limb Amputated Mrs. Thos. Cameron, who a few months ago, loss of one of her legs rene, had to have the other one re­ moved at the Listowel Memorial Hospital. Cranbropk, suffered the from gang- Ripley Couple 60 Year© Married The sixtieth anniversary of their wedding was marked by Mr, and Mrs, Donald McLeod, esteemed Ripley residents, when the members,of their family gathered and a host of friends joined in paying them tribute. In 1875, Miss Annie Matheson, daughter of the la,te Mr. and Mrs, Donald Ma­ theson, Huron Twp.\ pioneers, wed Donald S, McLeod, native of Scotland. They took’ up residence in Ripley, where they .have since resided. Faith­ ful attendahtv§„ of .St. Andrew’s United Church, they both, enjoy good health. One son, Alexander S., was killed in action overseas. Other members of the family attended the- celebration: Mrs. Annie Smith and J. A .McLeod, Huron Township; Rev. Donald Mc­ Leod and Mrs. D. W. Worthy, God­ erich; and Mrs. J. F. Archer, London, Morris Resident Passes The death occurred Wednesday of last week of John Craig, Con. 8, Mor­ ris, after a lengthy illness, one month of which was spent in the general hospital, Toronto, during the .autumn. He was born on Con. 7, Morris, and' was one of a large family of brothers and sisters. He was a member of the United Church. His wife, formerly Ida Smith, Morris, survives, also two sons, John, Con, 7, Morris; David, on the homestead; three sisters, Mrs. Bernard, Morris; Mrs. Thos. Walsh, E. Wawanosh; Janet, at home; three brothers, James and William, Morris; Robert,- Blyth. The funeral was held to Union Cemetery. — Listowel Man. Granted Patent Word was received the end of last week by Rodger J. Ross, an employee of The Banner, of the granting of his Canadian patent application for im­ provement in humidifiers, which was allowed by the Commissoner of Pat­ ents, Ottawa, on December 24. As­ sociated with Mr. Ross in the secur­ ing of patent rights on this.device is Mr. Richard -Oke and preparations are now being made to place the new type of humidifier on the market. About three years ago Mr. Ross began ex­ periments with a device for placing in the air of homes and offices the proper amount of moisture for health and comfort, and for the prevention of static in printing offices, during that period of the year when arti­ ficial heating is necessary when air indoors get very dry. Dry air, doctors say, is very harmful to health and is the cause of many colds, and other ailments, as well as the reason for static electricity in the handling of paper in printing plants, where it is responsible for heavy loss and incon­ venience. When air is heated it be- with New, Perfected EVERYBODY’S talking about Chevrolet’s new, per­ fected Hydraulic Brakes—and no wonder, for they’re the smoothest, easiest-acting brakes ever placed on a low-priced car. But brakes only begin to tell the story of Chevrolet’s completeness for 1936. No other low-priced car can match the beauty and safety of Chevrolet’s solid-steel Turret Top Bodies by Fisher . » . the healthful comfort of its Fisher No-Draft Ventilation . . . the power plus economyofitsgreatValve-in-Headengine ... or the rid­ ing ease of Knee-Action (on all Master DeLuxe Models). Of all low-priced cars, Chevrolet alone offers you all these fine, outstanding advantages for complete motoring enjoyment. See and drive the car today! You can purchase your new Chevrolet on the new greatly reduced 7% GMAC Canadian Plan. is delicious comes dried out, and this new device, operating in conjunction with the heating system, evaporates as much as ten to twelve gallons pf water per day in very cold weather to keep the relative percentage of humidity up to normal.—Listowel Banner. have Poultry Killing Rules The following regulations been issued by government authorit­ ies for the guidance of poultry pro­ ducers and shippers in order that Standard quality may be maintained and highest average prices realized: They shall have been starved for sufficient length of time before be­ ing killed to empty crops and intes­ tines, during which time they should have access to clean drinking water. They shall be properly bled to that no blood remains in the extremities; be undrawn with the head and feet left on; be dry.picked, with all feath­ ers removed, except that, if so desir-’ ed, a few feathers may be left around the head arid wing tips; be dry cooled having feet clean and vent properly I ren Since the opening of its. first office in 1871, The Dominion Bank has forged steadily ahead, never spectacularly but always nat­ urally and healthfully. Without recourse to absorptions or amalgamations but simply by linking prudence with enter­ prise, it has moved along from strength to strength, matching its own growth with the growth of Canada. 390 THE DOMINION BANK ESTABLISHED 1871 J. R. M. SPITTAL - - MANAGER WINGHAM BRANCH flushed, with all blood removed from the mouth and with the crop empty. Birds showing feed’in the crop shall have the crop removed, preferably* through the back of the neck;, such crop removal shall lower the quality of the bird at least one grade. 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