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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-08-17, Page 2PAGE TWO WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, August 17th, 1939 The Perfect Thirst Quencher ’SA LADA ^^TEA Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO Subscription Rate — One Year $2.00 Six months, $1.00 in advance To U. S. A., $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year. Advertising rates on application. LIGHTS DOWN The motorist who drives along the highways at night with a high beam and fails to low his lights when ap­ proaching another car is in for a tough time as traffic officers have been instructed to check up on those who do not lower their light beam under such circumstances, The law is such that it is an offense not to lower the beam when approaching a car. If all motorists were thoughtful of other drivers such steps would not be necessary, but along with the road­ hog, the fellow who rides along the highway at night with his lights full ahead, meets all and sundry without using low beam or dimmers, deserves all that is coming to him and we hope that the traffic officers do their duty and teach them a lessom Most motorists decrease their speed at night but there are those who drive like the very dickens with their lights glaring in the approaching driver’s face. This kind of driving is not safe —- is not fair to other motorists. Prac­ tice courtesy - dim your lights . help make our highways safe. s|» * RURAL DEPOPULATION Several times recently we read ar­ ticles of rural depopulation and some of the statements have been quite startling. It is said that the rural pop­ ulation of Grey County had decreased to the extent of 47%, while the urban population had increased 300% in the same time. Huron County, we have not the statistics, we are sure has a much smaller farm population as com­ pared -with years ago but the urban population had not gained as it has in Grey. This depopulation of our farms, which is our basic industry, is a serious problem. We do not think that anyone thing has all to do with conditions, several factors must be taken into consideration. We would suggest that low* prices of farm pro­ ducts has had a great effect; families are not as large as they were former­ ly; labor saving machinery is most likely a factor, also. Other things may [ HYDRO LAMPS have a bearing but to start the swing the other way we believe the business of fanning will have to be ptu on a more stabilized condition. * * & THE RED SCHOOL HOUSES The red school house in many sec­ tions is but an empty building. These places of learning where so many of our best and foremost men have start­ ed on their way, are getting fewer each year. In this district this year three such schools are on their way out. The students, the few left, will get their reading, writing and arith­ metic at the nearest village or town. The rural school has been a great thing for Ontario. If for no other than sentimental reasons we hate to see these these schools gradually dis­ appear. The number of children in the sections is not as great as before. It may be economical to close some of the schools but if the people of the section desire to keep them open we believe that this should be their priv­ ilege. Two things stand out in mem­ ories’ lane greater than all else, out­ side the home, the red school house and the old swimmin’ hole. 3HjlHflllilHllMIIIIIIHHIIHIIIIIiniltllllMHMIHillllMtHIIIII.il** | NEWS of the | DISTRICT | fltHHintlUlMllllHlllillllHIHHiHIHililllliliaUHIIItHllHHtMlF Child Stabbed While at Play Police are checking the story told bp 9-year-old Harold Knight of this town, that he was attacked by a tran­ sient and stabbed in the arm while at play in a corn field, at the rear of his home. Young Knight was playing hide-and-seek in the field with a num­ ber of other boys, including his cou­ sin, Bobby Knight, aged 8. His story is that a man with scissors in his hand and with his face covered, rose from the corn and stabbed at him, inflict­ ing a wound on his arm which neces­ sitated medical attention. The man then disappeared in the corn. The boys didn’t tell about the attack un­ til later when they said the man had climbed to the railway tracks which border the field and had got on a pass­ ing freight train. — Seaforth Huron Expositor. Won Prize at Poultry Congress Palmerston was put on the map as a poultry centre when Dr. J. R. Rid­ dell won a first for his entry in the Seventh World's Poultry Congress at Cleveland. “Doc” had a young trio, cockerel and two pullets, of the Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds entered, and they copped the prize. This poultry congress, as the name would imply, represents world competition, and the winning of a first is an exceptionally high honor.—Palmerston Gazette. Fell 20 Feet—Escaped Serious Injury Two workmen, C. Payton and Fred Winkler, both of Stratford, narrowly escaped serious injury when a beam became dislodged in the old Thiel Garage at Mitchell, which is being converted into a theatre, allowing them to fall 18 to" 20 feet. It took some minutes to extricate the men from the debris and both were rush­ ed to the office of Dr. R. B. Gilbie where it was found that no serious in­ jury had been suffered. Man-Hunt Abandoned The search for John Jardine, 60- year-old ex-convict wanted by police on a charge of criminally1 assaulting a 2S-year-old Stephen township bride, was abandoned after a posse of dis­ trict farmers, led by County Constable John Ferguson, had scoured the rough countryside. Constable Ferguson said that the search is being dropped for the time being, although everyone in the community has his or her eye on the alert for any sign of the wanted man, who had completed a term only last fall for attacking and assaulting his daughter. Returns from Scotland After a year of teaching in Glas­ gow, Scotland, Miss Ethel McKay, daughter of Mrs. Hugh McKay, Jar­ vis St., arrived home on Thursday. She was one of the teachers in the teachers’ exchange group. Another teacher from this district, Miss Mc­ Clure, of Lucknow, also taught in Glasgow. Miss McKay has spent a number of years on the teaching staff in Toronto. At present she is enjoy­ ing several days on Lake Huron at the Port Albert cottage of her sister, Mrs. H, Mason, Blyth, — Seaforth News. Horses Bolt with Binder Rudy Streicker, west of Milverton, was cutting grain with three horses on a binder, he let them stand to rest while he chased some calves out of the field. Before he got very far, how­ ever, something must have frightened the horses for tliep started off with the binder at full speed. He ran in front of,the horses in an attempt to stop them but with no success and had to jump to save himself from being1 run over. They continued their mad rush through., the field, the binder buonding and bouncing from one high spot to another. The horses slowed down a trifle to go through a gate, the cutting edge struck the end post bringing the machine and horses to a sudden stop. Little damage was done to the harness or binder. A few minor repairs were all that were re­ quired to put the machine in good shape. Homemade Diving Helmet Successful The top of a water heater, with a few minor alterations, has been made into a successful diving helmet. Jack Westell, Jack MacLeod, Earl Lee and Jack Campbell jointly manufactured the helmet and have used it to go down as far as 16 feet into the water. On the top of the helmet is an air tank which has a pressrue of 50 lbs. An automobile pump is used to pro­ vide air. The entire helmet comes as far down on the body as the chest and is held down with a, lead bottom. A glassed-in opening tn the front of the helmet makes it possible to see all around.—Kincardine News. Tourist’s Trailer Took Fire An Indiana doctor was. greatly am­ azed to discover the trailer behind his car as it passed along Kincardine’s main street during the busy shopping hours, with flames sweeping up, threatening to burn the trailer and en­ gulf the car. At Durham street the car driver stopped to ‘ask direction from Constable James Fitter and dis­ covered the fire. An alarm was sent in and Chief Mackenzie took first fire­ men to answer the call, with chemical extinguishers, to the corner where the trailer was blazing merrily.—Kincar­ dine News. Truck Breaks Through Bridge Floor ’Harry Watson, of West Wawanosh Township, received a slight shaking up as Well as a surprise when cross­ ing the Auburn bridge with a gravel truck. He felt a terrific bump and on investigation it was found that awheel had gone through the cement bridge floor and was down to the axle. The cement along the south side of the bridge has been cracked ever since spring. With the help of chains and some 30 men the wheel of the truck was lifted from the hole, which meas­ ured about three feet by 18 inches.' The truck contained about four yards of gravel which had to be unloaded, Photo Pain Again Arrested Representatives of a Toronto photo enlargement firm, Mr. and ’Mrs. Geo. fientlep, pleaded guilty in county pol­ ice coutr at Goderich to causing a dis­ turbance in a Seaforth hotel on the evening of July 25 and were given suspended sentence on payment of ACID FEET? Feet That Sweat* Burn and Give Off Offensive Odors Tonight do this—give your tired aching feet a good hot foot bath using a good soap; rinse and dry thoroughly, Next pour about a teasppontul of Moone's Emerald Oil into the palm of your hand and rub thoroughly over each foot, rubbing well info the soles—repeat the rubbing in the morning. This brings relief and quickly, too, That tired acning burning soreness Epes and you go about your work again happy and comfortable. Unpleasant foot odors from excessive foot perspiration gone for good. Moone's Emerald Oil does not stain— is economical and sold satisfaction guaran­ teed or money back. Any progressive drug store will be glad to supply you. McKIBBON’S DRUG STORE court costs or ten days in jail in de­ fault, They already had spent 17 days in jail waiting trial. On a warrant from Almonte, Ont., the Bentleys were immediately taken into custody bp provincial constables, and started on their journey to Carleton Place, where they will face fraud and false pretenses charges. Woman Admits Offence Mrs, Annie Clark, housekeeper for Edward Schaeffer, Bruce Township, was remanded for sentence by Magis­ trate F. W, Walker, when pleading guilty to two charges of performing­ illegal operations on a young woman to procure an abortion. The acts were stated to have been committed in 1933 and 1939. Provincial Officer O. Mc- Clevis, in relating the circumstances relative to the case, stated that he had warned the accused nine years ago about complaints and also during the past year.—Walkerton Herald-Times. Dawn Patrol Would Visit Goderich The Dawn Patrol of Michigan, con­ sisting of sixty airplanes, is seeking ajTinvitation to visit Goderich, asking only a “snack” dinner and taxi-service. A squadron from Florida which is coming north also wishes to pap a vis­ it to Sky Harbor Airport, and would like to include Goderich in their itin­ erary. Tow Rope Broke, Causing Accident With bruises, cuts and a severe shaking up and possible'back injuries, Mrs. John Mills, 80, of R.R. 1, Ripley, is in Kincardine General Hospital in a serious condition as the result of a motor accident on the Blue Water highway, four miles south of Kincar­ dine. With her daughter, Mrs.' Wm. Henderson, and the latter’s children, Kelvin, Almat and Eudora Henderson, she was in a sedan which was being, towed south to- Pine River, after en­ gine trouble developed. Roughness of the road caused the car to sway and, snap the tow rope; Their car turned over on the highway. 1 - Bluewater Highway; Paving J. W. Sinclair, M.L.A. for Bruce, re­ received assurances from the minister of highways, Hon, T'. B'. (McQuesten, that the unpaved' portion of the Blue­ water Highway from North Bruce to Port Elgin, a distance of four miles, will be completed! in- the near future. Ask Superintendent’s Resignation The trustee board! of the Bruce County Hospital'- did! not alter its de­ cision of requesting the resignation of the superintendent, Miss O. Lang­ staff, but moderated' the conditions in allowing a month's extension of duty and two months.” salary1. Miss Lang-, staff, it is stated1, Will formally tender her resignation to the board. The committee delegated at the public meeting, of last Friday to wait upon the board and urge- upon it the advis­ ability of retaining the services of Miss Langstaff; appeared, and speak­ ing for the committee1 were Dr. R. E. Clapp, O. Klein, George McCallum, John Erdman*,. E. Blyth and J. W. Findlay, each of whom extolled the marked degree of offtciency and suc- ces with which Miss Langstaff had ad­ ministered the business of the institu­ tion during her five years as superin­ tendent and 15 years as assistant. Lineman Killed One, life was lost as the result of a severe storm which swept over the Mount Forest and Durham districts Saturday night. The dead man is Leonard Archibald McCombe, mem­ ber of an emergency squad Sent to the Mount Forest district when the Storm toppled several poles near that town, cutting off hydro services through a widespread area. McCombe with a fellow worker was sawing a pole which had been partially broken by the storm. As the cut was com­ pleted the top section snapped back, striking McCombe in the face* A splinter entered the eye and pierced his brain. COOL DRINKS WILL TEMPER THE HEAT Iced Grape Tea For one glass of “frosted grape juice whip,” pour cup grape juice In glass and add 1 large scoop vah- ilia ice cream. Whip together until Ice cream Is completely dissolved, This drink is better without a straw. Grape Iced Tea; 6 servings, Three teaspoons tea, 8 cups boiling water, 2 cups grape juice, 4 tablespoons sugar, juice 2 lemons, Pour boiling water over tea, cover and stand 15 minutes, Strain, add sug­ ar, lemon juice and grape juice, Chill thoroughly. Straws belong in this frosty picture. Iced Coffee Prepare coffee double strength and while still hot pour over crushed ice to cool, Serve sugar syrup and cream as accompaniments. When using froz­ en coffee cubes in place of chipped Ice, make the coffee for both the cub­ es and the beverage the same strength as preferred for hot coffee. For Frosted Coffee: Make coffee according to usual method; chill. Put a small scoop of chocolate or vanilla ice cream in each glass and pour on the coffee, Stir until ice cream is melted. Serve at once, topped with whipped cream if desired. . Mint Lemonade 1 cup lemon juice 5 cups water 1% cups sugar 1 bunch of mint Orange Milk Shake ¥2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice if desired % cup evaporated milk % cup water Sugar to taste Mix the sugar with fruit juice; then beat in diluted milk slowly. Cool with ice to suit taste. The most pleasing results are obtained by thoroughly shaking the drink in a shaker or fruit jar. Mint Julep One cup lemon juice; 1 bunch fresh mint; lVz cups sugar; % cup water; 3 pts. ginger ale; ice. Add mint leaves, sugar and water to lemon juice. Let stand for a half hour. Pour over a large piece of ice and add ginger ale. Garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh mint dusted with powdered sugar. Sherry Flip For each serving, use 1 raw egg, 1¥2 jiggers sherry wine and ¥2 tea­ spoon powdered sugar. Shake well with shaved ice. Strain into glass. Dust top with nutmeg and serve. Grape Gingeree One pt. grape juice;1 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; % cup lemon Juice; 1 qt. drp ginger ale. Combine the grape juice and1 sug­ ar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Ad'd' lemon juice and chill. Just before serving, add the ginger ale; Serves' 61. Prune Milk Shake; Dilute ¥2 cup evaporated! milk with1 % cup water; add gradually ¥2 cup; prune juice and 1 teaspoon' 1'emoni juice; sweeten to taste; shake1 with cracked ice, or .substitute1 large1 scoop vanilla ice. cream for sweetening and: ice. Makes 1 large or 2 small’ serv­ ings. Banana Milk Shake Beat 1 ripe banana, sliced1,, until1 creamy (or press through medium sieve); shake with 1 cup, col'd’ milk*. Serve in tall glasses with sprinkle of nutmeg. Serves 2. Peac Milk Shake- Mix in cocktail shaker- %• cup- sweetened, slightly cooked' peaches,. ¥2 cup milk, ¥2 cup shaved’ ice1;, large* scoop vanilla or peach ice- cream’. Serve in tall glasses .with- whipped' cream-on top. Serves 2: Orange-Nog Dissolve % cup* sugar in 2* cups or­ ange juice; chill. When ready to serve pour orange juice slowly into 2% cups1 cold milk (diluted1 evaporated milk may be used). Shake vigorously in- tight-lidded jar1 or- shaker; 'Serve im­ mediately. Serves 6; Orange-Nog is. DROVE HOLD-UP MAN business, Example of the robber’s I found his hat with the name of maker thoroughness was seen when police I carefully cut out, < Harry Staffclle, London, Ont., taxi driver, was asked by a fare to drive ID a Royal Bank branch at Dundas and Quebec Sts, The man stepped in­ side, robbed the staff of $1,800 and made Staffelle drive him away at gun­ point. Stanley E. Finn, teller, and Mary E. Hovey, cashier, (LOWER) of a. Roy­ al Bank branch in London,- Ont., were the only persons in the building when a stranger walked in and made Finn hand over $1,800. The teller was handed a neatly printed, note (UP­ PER) explaining1 the nature of his Ontario .. Even if she is the best little driver in the world « * • she needs the protec­ tion of Goodyear Life* - Guards and you need their peace of mind.. Blowouts never give warning... but LifeGuards positively pre­ vent blowout accidents. You can't get better pro­ tection to save “her” life! levs GIT soon LIFEGUARDS NOW. at excellent for children. Spiced Milk Shake together 1 cup chilled evap­ orated milk and 1 cup ice water (or 2 cups cold whole milk), 1 tablespoon sugar, % teaspoon nutmeg, few grains salt. Serves 2. Grapefruit Julep 2 cups grapefruit juice (canned) 1 cup orange juice 1 rap sliced strawberries 2 cups cold water Combine grapefruit and orange juice and sliced strawberries. Chill. Add cold! water and serve in tall glasses with cracked ice. Serves 6. This re­ cipe may be enlarged and served in a. punch bowll Spanish Cream Coffee One cups sugar;: 1 cup boiling wat­ er;1 1 quart strong coffee (freshly made;11 GUp- thio cream or evaporated milk; vawriMa ice cream; cracked ice. Caramelize the sugar, add boiling water and stir until sugar is dissolv­ ed; B'oil 2' minuses and add the cof­ fee. Remove from the fire immediate­ ly;; db’ not boil coffee. Add cream and pour into tall glasses filled with cracked ice, garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serves 6. Strawberry Milk Sherbet Two>-thirds, of a. cup of sweetened' condensed1 milk,. 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 14 eup> water, 1 cup> crushed strawberries, 2' egg- whites;. BTend! sweetened condensed milk, melted butter and water thoroughly. Ad'd‘ crushed! strawberries; chill. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into chilled’ mixtures.. Pour into freezing pan. Place in freezing unit. After mixture is about half frozen remove from refrigerator. Scrape mixture from sides and bottom of pan. Beat DARING THUG ROBS LONDON. ONT.. BANK until smooth, but not until melted. Smooth out and replace in freezing unit until frozen for serving. Serves 6. . Three Fruit Foam ThiSzdrink is made with the whites of eggs. Two cups chilled grape juice, 1 cup grapefruit juice, 1 clip lemon juice, whites 3 eggs, crushed ice, % cup powdered sugar. Put fruit juices, unbeaten egg whit­ es and sugar into a shaker and shake until frothy. Or the mixture can be beaten with a dover beater. Pour ov­ er crushed ice and serve with straws. This will make four large glasses. HOUSEHOLD INSECTS Many kinds of insects occur i» dwellings. Some of the insects attack human beings and may be associated with the dissemination of disease. Others; feed, upon clothing, house fur­ nishings, and other articles of value, and often do serious damage. Still others infest foodstuffs, and not only cause- material loss but may endanger health through contaminating them bacteria and .other organisms. Certain species are pests of house plants and so on, apparently little in the home being exempt from attack. In view of this state of affairs, a 100-page publication has been prepar­ ed by Dr. Arthur Gibson, Dominion Entomologist, and C. R. Twinn of the Entomological Division, Science Ser­ vice, Dominion Department of Agri­ culture, giving useful information re­ garding the life history and control of household insects. As the book is pro­ fusely illustrated and printed on sup­ erfine paper a charge of 25 cents has to be made. It may be obtained from the King’s Printer, Ottawa.