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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-03-23, Page 3Thur.day, March 23rd, 1939 /WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES ' across the street to tell a neighbour she is wanted on the telephone. “Very well, Joan, I’ll take the massage,” says Mother, “and you can run over again with it later.” Ever since Joan’s another agreed to take a message or two for them, most telephone calls seem to be for the neighbours. Not because they can’t afford telephone service; almost everybody can, now. It’s just one of those awkward situations. Some day, however, Joan will rush in with the news: “Mummy, they’re getting a tele­ phone!” and Mother will reply with a smile: “Isn’t that nice, Joan,” and mean it! “They’re not home Mummy!” Jpan Jias just returned from one of her frequent trips Telephone service is widely used because it is courteous? efficient, yet surprisingly inexpensive. Nothing else yields so much for what it costs! Tune in on “BEAUTY THAT ENDURES” Every Tuesday and Friday, Station CKNX 11.15 a.m. speech o£ his public career, The Bri­ tish prime minister branded the Ger­ man Fuehrer as a breaker of solemn promises and warned him Great Bri­ tain is prepared to fight in the cause of liberty, Hsing bitter, stifling lang­ uage,, such as rarely has been employ­ ed by a British prime minister against the head of another nation, Mr. Chamberlain declared lus own hopes for appeasement had been “wantonly shattered.” Speaking to a hometown aduience, the prime minister accused Hitler of repudiating the Munich ag­ reement and all It stood for, He pre­ dicted Germany “will bitterly regret what her Government has done.” Ger­ many’s invasion and demolition of I Czecho-Slovakia has raised this ques­ tion, he said: “Is this the end of the old adventure or is it the beginning of the new?” The prime’minister en­ umerated Hitler’s broken promises and asked: “What reliance can'be put upon any other assurances that come from the same source?” Great. Powers for Daladier Paris — Premier Edouard Daladier introduced a bill in the Chamber of Deputies demanding unprecedented powers, pleading that “it is vital for the nation to act with the..same rapid­ ity as dictators.” The premier refus­ ed to disclose what he proposed to do with the powers, which would give him dictatorial authority for more than six months. “The measures I propose arc military,” he said. The bill passed. German Press Criticise Britain ' German controlled press began to strike back at criticism from abroad of Germany’s absorption of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia. Nachtausgabe dcelared: “It always is unimaginable tp the English that something, should happen in the world—whether it af­ fects their vital interests or not, whe-, ther it is good or evil makes no diff­ erence—without England.” ops scenes here in which a crowd es­ timated at 1,000 shouted "Down with Germany' and "Down with Jews” was in contrast to those at the Polish-Car- patho-Ukraine frontiers where the Hungarians were greeted by kisses from Polish soldiers and civilians, Predicts Employment Expansion Ottawa.,—- Expansion of employ­ ment during 1939 was predicted in the House of Commons by Labor Min­ ister Rogers as he moved for the in­ troduction of. the Government's an­ nual bill to authorize assistance for the relief of unemployment. HepburnHCroll Patch Quarrel Toronto — The long-standing quar­ rel between Premier Hepburn and David Croll, M.L.A-, Windsor, is re­ ported on good authority to have been ended. The premier and his former Cabinet minister are, according to well-founded rumors, once more friends, which may account for the fact that the Windsor member is again likely to be named chairman of the private bills committee, most import­ ant of the Legislature’s House com­ mittees. Charged with Windsor Murder ., Toronto — Donald' (Mickey) Mac­ Donald, 31, and his 19-year-old bro­ ther, Alexander, were committed for trial by Magistrate R. J. Browne on charges of murder. Committal ended a four-day preliminary hearing. The charges were laid in connection with the death last Jan. 7 of James Wind­ sor, 47,-year-old bookmaker, shot to death by one of three men who enter­ ed his North Toronto home while members of the household were at dinner. As Windsor lay dying, he was kicked and robbed of valuable jewelry. 1939 Ford V-8 Tudor fl ■ Hold1 to Legation Washington — Czecho-SIovakia’s minister rejected orders from Prague to surrender the Czech legation and consulates to German representatives^ Outlines Police Control Plan Toronto — Attorney-General Gord­ on Conant introduced in the Ontario legislature his plan for the co-ordin­ ation of police services throughout the province. The measure would provide the attorney-general with the author- ty to direct the commissioner of the Ontario police “to take over control T police forces in the province for in- ' estigation of a great crime or the ap­ prehension of a dangerous criminal.” Chamberlain Lashed Out at Hitler Birmingham — Prime Minister Chamberlain, on the eve of his 70th birthday, lashed Chancellor Hitler of Germany in the most . outspoken >?1 DOMINION 1 ESTABLISHED 1871 Your home or other buildings on your property, whether on a farm or in town, may be improved or added to under the Government’s Home Improvement Plan. The terms are easy and payments may be con­ veniently arranged. You do not need to be a regular customer to secure a loan. Consult the Manciget of our nearest Branch and ask for booklet. J. R. M. Spittai, Manager, WINGHAM BRANCH Summoned Home from London London — Great Britain instructed her ambassador to Germany, Sir Ne­ ville Henderson, to return to London to report on the Reich’s absorption of Bohemia-Moravia and Slovakia. Per­ sons close to the Government describ­ ed the recall as a gesture of disap­ proval of the methods of Chancellor Hitler’s Government. Baltic Move Next for Hitler? New York — Chancellor Hitler’s program of drives and annexations has become so much, a part of Eur­ ope’s swiftly moving life that trying to guess where the Fuehrer will strike next is like attempting to pick, the winner of a horse race. The next sen­ sation may come shortly, and many believe it will affect those Baltic pow­ der-kegs Memel’ and Danzig, both strongly Nazi and, so far as concerns the Germans, eager to get back to the Reich from which they were separated by the Treaty of Versailles.- An alter­ native is that Hitler will continue the spade work that rapidly is taking him to the., border of the Russian Ukraine which he covets. In this case one or all of three very anxious countries might be involved—Poland, Rumania and Hungary. Liquor Profits Are Up r, Toronto — Profits of $9,893,587 for the year ending March 31, 1938, were shown in the report of the Li­ quor Control .Board of Ontario tabled in the Ontario Legislature. This was an increase of $932,987 over profits of $8,970,600 in the preceding fiscal year. Michigan’s Governor Dead: Grand Ledge, Mich. — Governor Frank D. Fitzgerald, who defeated Frank Murphy, now United States At­ torney-general, for re-election last November/ died from a heart attack at his residence here. The Republican governor had been suffering from in­ fluenza. Governor Fitzgerald was 54. He began his second-two-year term as governor of Michigan last January 1. He was the first chief executive of the state to return to office after be­ ing defeated for re-election. He was governor 1934-35. -.—.r <& Cancel Trade Parley with Nazis London —- As Chancellor Hitler and his vast military machine extend­ ed the rule of the swastika across the ancient lands of the Bohemians and Moravians, Prime Minister Chamber- lain gave his reply to the coup by postponing a planned visit to Berlin of two of his trade emissaries. L Daily Air Service Started Toronto — A new chapter in Can­ ada’s aviation history was written as a giant silver streamlined airliner took off from Malton airport, north of Tor­ onto, on its maiden flight to Vancouv­ er. With itS departure Trans-Canada Air Lines inaugurated a daily air pas- senger service between Eastern Can­ ada and the Pacific Coast. * Leadership League' Not Third Party Toronto — The Leadership League has no immediate purpose of forming a third party in Canada, C. George McCullagh, said as he handed over the organization to the care of a cit­ izens’ provisional committee. “But,” warned Mr. McCullagh, “the two old parties can’t confidently pass the buck lrom one to another forever, believing we can get no other vehicle of ex­ pression. If ’they fail to measure up to the responsibilities demanded of them, you can have a third party and it will be successful.” NEWS OF THE DISTRICT Probe Hensall Fires Police and officers of the Fire Mar­ shall’s Department, who have been probing recent Hensall fires, have concluded their investigations, but have issued no report. Commenced by Provincial Constable McCoy and Chief Hodden of Hensall, following the second fire .which destroyed a va­ cant house, the investigation contin­ ued until the beginning of this week. A number of witnesses were examin­ ed. Citizens, whilie regretting that nothing definite was found by the in­ vestigation, are confident that the ac­ tivity will discourage any further worg by the firebug, who is believed responsible ' for the fires.—Seaforth Huron Expositor. Switch Gold to U.S. New York —* About one-fourth of the recorded gold reserves of the Ne­ therlands have been transferred to the United States since the war crisis cul­ minating in the Munich pact last year, a check in banking circles .indicated. Germany’s march into Bohemia Moravia, giving it. command ovc estimated $100,000,000 in gold foreign exchange reserves in the tral bank in Prague, directed attention of bankers to one of the main reasons assigned in financial circles for the’big money shift—fear of further chaqgesi in Europe’s map. ' and ;r an and ccn- Poles Say “Down with Genpans and Jews” ’ Warsaw —* A celebration marking the establishment of a common Hun­ garian-Polish frontier through Htitig- ary’s annexation of Carpatho-Ukraine developed into antLGerman and anti- Jewisli demonstrations. The boister- Girl Attacked While on ‘her way to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willett Bailey, Orange­ ville, where she is residing, Miss Lois Brown was attacked by a man, who, "clapped his hand over her mouth and struggled with her.” The girl scream­ ed and struggled so pluckily that the scoundrel abandoned his object, 're­ leased his intended victim and. de­ camped across some vacant lots. Miss Brown suffered facial injuries and lost her glasses in the struggle. Recover­ ed in the snow later, the frame was badly bent. The frightened girl was in a slate of near collapse from'shock after the affair. Scratches on her body1 testify to the reality of the as­ sault and the probable purpose of her assailant. Thumb Mangled Mr. Harold Currie, Kinloss, while working hr the bush# with Graham Moffat and Jim Deacon, had the mis­ fortune to have the skidding longs mart gio and out the end of his thumb also tearing the nail off. The doctor I There are things to talk over when a new Ford V-8 moves into the neighbourhood. There’s always the Ford V-8 engine. It’s still the biggest engine value in a low-price car. There is talk about how good-looking the new Ford is. And motorists are saying you know you’re riding in a fine car, too, with that extra seat’ comfort and plenty of room for the family to spread out and relax. Another important item is the new, powerful hydraulic brakes. Your Ford dealer invites you to take the wheel and get acquainted with these features and more. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FORD V-8 V-Type 8-Cy finder Engine • Hydraulic Brakes • Comfort • Stabilized Chassis • Scientific Soundproofing NEW FORD V-8 Triple-Cushioned • Low Prices FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED: FORD, MERCURY, i LINCOLN-ZEPHYR AND LINCOLN MOTOR CARS o FORD SALES .AND SERVICE was called'from Teeswater and dress­ ed the wound.—Lucknow Sentinel . Misfortune in Bunches i staff of operators, during which time Mrs. Harry Dbsman, the former! she has seen the personnel undergo Miss Rachel Battc of Walkerton, who recently suffered the loss of her home qn the 6th Con. Culross, near Tees­ water, by a disastrous fire, and whose daughter broke her hand about three weeks ago, had her houshold again visited by misfortune when her 16- year-old son slipped on some ice and broke his left foot In two places at the ankle. As the fractured foot had already been partially crippled by spinal meningitis, this latest mishap will make its condition much more acute.—Walkerton Herald-Times. / -------- 20 Years on Switchboard March 15th, Hazel Webster mark- dons and nerves.—Goderich Signal-; cd the completion of twenty years as Star. | a member of the local Bell Telephone Hand Nearly Severed Although his left hand was nearly severed.when he backed against a cir­ cular saw at the Goderich Manufact­ uring Company plant, doctors believe that Robert Williams, of Goderich, may not lose the hand. Young Wil­ liams, an employee at the. lumber plant, was assisting another workman in a part of the factory unfamiliar to him. He back up with one end of a piece of lumber and his hand came in contact with the saw, which bit into his wrist, slicing three-quarters of the j way through and severing bones, ten- j many changes.—Lucknow Sentinel., saw**? Si /; W' Order Eray Chicks now, and be “lucky” when egg prices climb next Fall. See me, or phone me, right away. Personal attention, prompt delivery. A. C. ADAMS Wingham Ontario TWO MEN ABOUT TO JOIN THE HOMELESS Soon Vladimir Durban and Dr, Don Ferdinand de los Rios will be men without countries. Faithfully they have represented Cxecho-Slovak- ia and loyalist Spain, respectively, at Washington. Kurban has refused to turn over Ins legation without offic­ ial word from Prague, De los Rios remains awaiting decision of the Unit­ ed States as to whether or not Franco will be officially recognized.