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The Clinton News Record, 1943-08-26, Page 2PAGE 2 The "Ulinton News -.record with which is Incorporated THE NEW ERA TERMS ,OF SUBSCRIPTION 41.50 per year in advance, to Can- adian addresses; $2.00 to the U.S. or other foreign countries. No paper discontinued •until .all arrears are paid unless at the option of the pub- lisher. The date to which every sub- scription is paid is denoted on the ADVERTISING RATES — Transient advertising 12c per count line for first insertion. 8e for each subse- quent insertion. Heading counts 2 lines. Small advertisements not td exceed one inch, such as "Wanted," "Strayed", etc., inserted once for 35e, each subsequent inserltioat 15e. Rates for display advertising made known on application. Communications intended for pub- lication ntnst, as a guarantee of good faith, be accompanied by the name of the writer. G. E. HALL - - Proprietor H. T. RANCE NOTARY PUBLIC Fire Insurance Agent Representing 14' Fire Insurance Companies Division Court Office, Clinton Frank Fingland, B:A., LL.B. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Successor to W. Brydone, K.C. Sloan Block .... — ,.., Clinton, Ont. DR. G. S. ELLIOTT Veterinary Surgeon Phone 203 — Clinton, OAR H. C. MEIR Barrister -at -Law Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ontario Proctor in Admiralty. Notary Public and Commissioner Offices in Bank of Montreal Building Hours: 2.00 to 6.00' Tuesday/ and Fridays. D. H. McINNES CHIROPRACTOR Electro Therapist, Massage Office: Huron Street, (pew Doors west of Royal Bank) Hours—Wed. and Sat., and by appointment FOOT CORRECTION y Manipulation Sun -Ray Treatment Phone 207 HAROLD JACKSON Licensed Auctioneer Specialist in Farm and Household ales. Licensed in Huron and Perth ounties. Prices reasonable; aatis- etion guaranteed. For information etc. write or phone arold Jackson, R.R. No. 4 Seaforth, hone 14-661. 06-012 ERNEST W. HUNTER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 7 Blear Str. W. Toronto Ont. HE McKILLOP MUTUAL Fire Insurance Company Head Office, Seaforth, Ont;' FFIO RS• --President, Alex.McEw-. g, Blyth Ont; Vice President, W. R. rehibald, Seaforth; ivfanager and ecretaiy Treasurer, M. A. Reid, Sea- orth, Ont. DIRECTORS — Alex McHwing, lyth, Ont., W. R. Archibald, Sea. nrth, Ont„ Alex Broadfoot, Sea- orth, Ont,, Chris Leenhardt, Born - elan, Ont., E. J. Trewartha, Clinton, nt., Thomas Moylan, Seaforth, Ont,, rank McGregor, Clinton, Ont., Hugh. lexander, Walton, Ont.,- George Bitch, Clinton, Ont. AGENTS—John E. Pepper, Bruce- ield, Ont,, R. F. McKercher, Dublin, nt., J. F. Prueter, Brodhagen, Ont., eorge A, Watt, Blyth, Ont. Any money to be paid may be paid o the Royal Bank, Clinton; Bank of ommerce, Seaforth,' or at Calvin utt's Grocery, Goderieh. Parties ,desiring to effect insur- es or transact other business will e promptly attended to on applica- ion to any of the above officers ad- ressed to their respective post offi- es. Losses inspected by the director. AMMAN ".ATION4L RAILWAYS TIME TABLE Trains will arrive at and depart om Clinton as follows: Toronto and Goderich Division oing • East, depart ::... - 6.43 a.m. oing East, depart ...... , 3.08 pan. oing West, depart , ..... 12.04 p.m. ging West, depart 11.10 p.m. London and Clinton Division mning North, arrive . 11.20 a,m. ing South, leave.,,,., , 3.10 p.m. CUT COARSE FOR THE PIPE GUT FiNE FOR CIGARETTES THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THUIS, AUG, 26, 1:943: I wouldn't wish'�to see any harm compo - --�-�t thtiteImpkidnap � � � � S j °`Andswhy .not mater?". asked Fromm railway with a wh ne. You know perfeetly well he has made us by S. S. Van Dine all miserable, including Sic. Personal Fifth Instalment Synopsis • During the night Kasper Kenting was kidnapped. Philo Vance with District Attorney Markham go to the Renting home there to meet Sergeant Heath' of the Homicide Bureau, Ken- yon Kenting and Mrs, Kenting, the brother and wifeof the kidnapped man. Present also js Eldridge Fleel, the Kenting family attorney-. The first evidence casts some doubt as to the genuiness of the crime. Vance 'ex amines Weems, the Kenting lintel'. Further search shows that Kaspar probably -did not go down the ladder found outside the house. Vance re- examines Kenyon Kenting. Kenyon Kenting fidgeted a bit t b i and shifted his position in the chair. He did not answer at once. But at length he said, in a half-hearted tone, •`I would prefer not to go into that in- asmuch as I regard it as a personal matter, and I cannot see that it has any bearing on the'present situa- tion." "That is a point for us to decide, 1 believe," Vance said in a peculiarly hard voice. "We should like you to answer the questions." "I'm afraid, sir," put in 'Markham, in his most aggressive official man net, "we must insist that you answe the questions." "Very well," he said resignedly "If you insist, On Monday m brother asked me for a large sum money—in fact, he was ' persiste about it, and became 'somewhat hys twice' when I refused him." "Did he state what -he required thi money for?" asked Vance. "Oh, yes," the man said angrily "The usual thing— gambling and un warranted debts connected with som woman." "Would you be more specific a to the gambling debts?" pursue Vance, "Well, you know the sort thing," Kenting again shifted in hi chair. Roulette, black -jack, the bird cage, cards— but principally horses He owed several book-nmarkers son preposterous amounts," "Do you happen to know the name of any of these book -markers?" "No; I don't." "What was so urgent about thl as to produce hysterics?" "The fact is," the other went on, " E espar told me the men were un- scruptilous and dangerous, and that he feared for himself if he did not pay them off immediately. He said he had already threatened." "And you denied your brother the money?" "I. had to," asserted Kenting. "The amount would ahmost have beggared the estate, what with so much tied up in what we've come to call 'frozen assets," "Did your brother •approach Mr. Fleel about the matter?" Vance asked, "Yes he did," the other returned "Whenever I refuse him anything he goes immediately to Fled. As a matter of fact, Fleel has always been more sympathetic with Kaspar than I have. But Kaspar's demand this time was utterly outrageous, and Fleel turned him. down as definitely as I did." "Has Mrs. Kenting any money of her own?" Vance asked unexpected ly, "Nothing — absolutely nothing!" the man assured him. "She is en- tirely 'dependent upon what Kaspar gives het—which, of course, means ssome part of what I allow him from the estate." "In view of this morning's occur- rence," suggested Vance, "it may be that your brother' was. not unduly exaggerating about the necessity for this money." me that question," he said: regret- fully. I avoided it purposely, for I am afraid it night create an er- roneous impression;' "How much was it?" snapped Markham. "Well, the truth is," Renting stam- mered with evident reluctance, "Kas- par wanted fifty thousand dollars, Sounds incredible, doesn't it?" "T imagined that was the figure," Vance murmured. "Thanks awfully. Mr Renting. We cha'n't bother you any more just now, except that- 1 should like to know whether Mrs. Kenting's mother, Mrs. Falioway; 'still lives here in the Purple House?" "Oh, yes," Kenting said with dis- grumbled emphasis.. "She still occu- ltpies the front suite on the third floor with her son, Mrs, Kenting's brother. But the1 u woman isi crippled r d now and Pp can get about only with a cane." "What about the son?" asked Vance. "He's the most imcompetent young whippersnapper I've even known, He always seems to be sickly and has never earned so much .as a penny. He's perfectly content to live here with his mother at the expense. of the Kenting estate." The man's manner now had something ofre- sentment and venom in it. Vance rose. "Would you be so d as to ta' gootake us upstairs? la r asked. I'll be glad. to," Kenting said andstarted foie the door. We followed • him. y o1 Mrs, Falloway was a woman be- nt tween sixty and sixty-five years old. - She had an intelligent and canny ex- pression, and her features were s large and striking. She impressed me as a woman `with an iron will, , but also with an innate sense of loyalty and sympathy. o When weentered her wont that morning, Mrs. Falioway was sitting" s placidly in a wicker armchair in front d of the large bay window At an old and somewhat dilapi of dated walnut secretary sat a thin, s sickly youth, with stratg t; dark hair - which fell forward over has fore- head, and large, prominent features. o The pale youth held a magnifying glass in one hand and was moving s it back and forth over a page of exhibits in a stamp album. "These gentlemen wish to speak s to you, ,Mrs. Falioway," Kenyon sen- ting said in an unfriendly tone. When he had gone, Vance took a few steps toward the -woman with an air of solicitation. "Perhaps you remember me, Mrs, Falloway—" "Oli, very well, Mr. Vance. It is very pleasant to see .you again. Do sit down in that armchair there, and try to imagine that this meager room is a Louis -Sized salon." Vance towed formally. "Any room you grace, Mrs. Fallo- way," he said, "becomes the most. charming of salons," He did not accept her invitation to sit down, however, "What do you think of this situ - tion?" she went on. "And do you really think anything has happened to my son-in-law? Her voice was hard and low-pitched. "I really cannot say just yet," Vance answered. "We were hopin' you might be able to help us," and the woman acknowledged the intro- duetions with dignified graciousness, "This is my son, Fraim," she said, waving with a bony hand toward the anaemic young man at the desk. "Philatelist?" asked Vance, study- ing the youth, "I collect American stamps." There was no enthusiasm in the, lethargic veice, and Vance did not pursue the subject. "Did you hear anything in the house early this •morning?" Vance went' on. Fraim Falloway shook his head "That is a horrible thought, air," without any show of interest. he said, half under his breath. "When you receive further in- structions regarding the ransom money, what do you intern) to do about it—that is to say, just what 18 your feeling in the natter?" "As a brother," he said. slowly, "what can I do? 'I suppose I nmst manage somehow •te get the money and pay it. I can't let 'Caspar be murdered. It's a frightful situa- tion." "Yes—quite," agreed Vance. "And then there's Madelaine. i• could never forgive myself. . . i say again, it's .a frightful situation." "Nasty' mess. Rather: Still, I have a .groggy notion," Vance went on, "that you won't be called upon to pay the ransom money at all. , , And, by the by, Mr, Kenting, your didn't mention the amount that youo. brother asked for when you last saw him." "I was hoping youwouldn't ask "I didn't hear anything," .he said. "I was asleep." Vance turned to the mother, "Did you hear anything, Mrs Fall- oway, '9 heard Kaspar come in—he woke the up banging the front door shut," She spoke with bitterness. "But that's nothing new. I went to sleep again, however, and didn't know any- thing had happened until Madelaine and Mr. Kenyon Kenting informed me of it this morning, after my breakfast." "Could 'you suggest any ra is irt,' asked Vance, "why any one shouldh wish to kidnap Kaspar Kenti'tg?" "No. But I can give you many reasons why any, one should not wish to kidnap him," she returned with a hard, intolerant look: "He is not an • admirable character," she went' on, "nor a -pleasant person to have around, And I regret the clay my• daughter married him. However, ly, I think it's good riddance. "Don't be vindictive, son," the wo ved him with a sudden sof her tone,- as the youth turnedto his stamps. Vance s interchange bet n. bored -him. ` le, Mrs. Fallo. weir easen for -Mr. Ke appearance, or tell fight be at all helpful?" " : and have no thi " e returned po- lite better be going do her cane and espite Vance's pro " you," she said With , "But I ant so days with my infi you know, is qui , for me. I'm afraid•" I waited till the door ` girl," he re - ma as young and shrewd.. Unpleasant, yo He's as ill as the doesn't know it. En Vance con - tin stairs. "Needs mewonder when hem taken last." e a weakling to u As you say, devoidAnd full of re - sen fellowmen and especiallya brother-in- law." reached the lower hallmediately to- wn and stepped ins seemed per- tur sat rigidly up- rig where we had firstbrother-in-law sat at her with a soli air. Fleel was lean y chair near the " , Mrs. Kent- ing hat you could not who called on your nights ago. I wish,would make an effortleast a general descriptionsoftening thisKenting's disappearance,protestations. isolatedinfirmity.Inshut.re- marked.Endocrinecon- tinnedattention.hadlikeyes. immediatelyinside. of thein." "The fact is, Mr. Vance, I paid little attention to them, but I know that one of them was a large man and seemed to me to have a very thick neck. And, as I recall, there was a lot of grey in itis hair; and he may have had a clipped mustache." "Your description, madam," re- marked Vance, nodding his head, "corresponds to the appearance of a certain gentleman I have in mind; and if it is the same person, your impressiion regarding the clipped mustache is quite correet—" "Oh, who was he, Mr. Vance? Do you think you know who is responsi- ble for this terrible thing?" "No," he said, "I'm deuced sorry I cannot offer any hope in that par- ticular quarter. If this man who called on your .husband is the one I think it is, he is merely a good- natured book -maker who is at times aroused to futile anger when his clients fail to pay their debts. I'm quite sure, don't y'know, that if he should pop in here again at the present moment, you would find him inclined to, exert his efforts in your behalf, I fear that we must dismiss him as a possibility." As Vance spoke he rose from his chair and turned to Flee', who had been listening intently to Vance's brief interchange with Mrs. Kent- ing. (CONTINUED NEXT 'WEEK) V County Home Affair's The County Home committee,of the County Council, in session last Mon- day night, awarded the contract of relining the furnace of the County Home to the A.P. Green Fire Brick Co., Toronto. The purchase of two more cows was authorized and it was decided to cull the poultry flock, r'e- placing all older hens with pullets, V, Start Remodelling Business Block H, R; Spence & Son have commen- ced rebuilding time brick block on the north corner of Main and John streets recently purchased from Mr. E. L. Box. It will be used together with their present premises to ac- commodate their expanding produce business'. This will increase the firms refrigeration facilities. -- Seaforth News. . , BRITISH REAUFIGUTERS ATTACK GERMAN CONVOY Photograph recording a phase in a of Fighter 'Command, on a large en - successful torpedo attack by Beau- emy " convoy- sighted off the Dutch fighters of R.A.F. ,Coastal Command, Coast, on April 118 1943. escorted bySpitfires Sp tf eros and Mustangs Photo shows: — An enemy mine - sweep i p mine- sweeper Which formed part f a • o the convoy being "beaten -up" by can- non fire. Imamirommismoxia EXILED GOVERNMENTS PLANNING FOR FUTURE -Special correspondent O. H. Bran- don, of the London Sunday Times writes: Exiled governments have been tar- gets for criticism ,but they have been working steadily for the future of their countries. With the start of the invasion of Europe, with food relief and other international conferences in tie offing, the degree of care with which they have watched over the interests of their people will become apparent. Plans of the Norwegian Govern- ment are perhaps a good example for King Haakom and his ministers were, with only a few exceptions, in office before the war. Political and econom- ic conditions of the Norwegian Gov- ernment in the exile have been stable. It acts with full legal and constitutional rights granted to it by its parliament shortly before it left the home soil. Though Britain and the United States are training officers for civ- ilian administration of occupied coun- tries, existing or newly -organized county and district organizations and normal Local business channels will be used as soon as possible, Norweg- ians hope that at least the skeleton of their old democratic machinery will remain, Food and Clothing The most urgent requirements in the initial period will be essential food supplies and clothing. Devast- ated areas will have to be cleared and the transport system repaired, partic- ularly with a view to military needs. A. nucleus of civil administration which in this period is expected to work with the military administra- tion will be re-established. It is, of course, difficult to plan without knowing how much, more da- mage the Germans may cause, but statistics are constantly being brought up to date, Certain wholesale Arne in Britain have, in agreement with Brit- ish and inter -Allied authorities, bean handed over Lists of supplies of food which will have to be sent Norway to cover its first needs. Plans are worked out in such de- tails that amounts for eaeh town and village are taken into account. Some supplies, especially at the first may be transported by plane. Other arrangements have been made with British textile, factories in agree- ment with Allied authorities. Tire coal and fuel industry have also been in- formed of Norway's needs and quan- tities destined for different Nerwe- gian ports have already been agreed upon. As the Government has financial means `at its disposal, it has also tried to build up stocks of materials such as lealther and heavy Moth, though the major part of these sup- plies has now been surrendered' to British and American authorities to satisfy more urgent needs of the com- mon war effort. Preliminary arrange- ments have been made with producers and manufacturers se when Not - way's turn comes and necessary,.prior- ities are given, supplies will bs ready in time. Employment Problems Problems of employment will im- mediately arise. Prisoners of war ,will return and foreign laborers ti'ow trans planted to Norway will have to be taken care of • until their countries can look after them. Norwegian for., ced labor will have to be recalled and industries .which:'have been•converted by the Germans for `their own, needs will have' to be reconverted, -to meet new requirements, ' Th call-up- of able bodied men into the forces which they have been eag- erly awaiting for three years will it is hoped, help to solve the employ- ment problem at this stage., Repair and construction work will so absorb mueh of the labor. The next phase will be when Nor- way is fully liberated and civil admin- istration will take over to re-establish normal life. The present government will resign and the King is expected to appoint a new coalition govern- ment. This will be a period of strict' ec- onomic regulation in all fields for there will be a shortage of supplies and transport. One of the most impor- tant tasks will be the restoration of Ncirway's fishing fleet which • will mean more food, not only for Norway but also for the Allies. Merchant Shipping Negotiations are already in pro- gress with shipyards in Britain the United States and Canada. Norway's merchant fleet has suffered heavy los- ses in the Battle of the Atlantic, and discussions are under way for re- placements. Some ships already have been allocated to Norway by the British and United States Govern- ments. Norway is naturally claiming that relative strength of her pre- war merchant fleet must be restored. The third phase in Norwegian plan- ning concerns a period of say six to 12 months after cessation of hostili. ties. The proposal then is for a full general election when the country in what is hoped will be something like normal conditions, will have the op- portunity of electing the government it wishes to guide its destinies in the new world. V Major Raymond Massey, who left the New York Stage and the Holly- wood film lots to join the Canadian Army has reverted to reserve status due to ill health, He'd been attached to the Adjutant -General's Branch in Ottawa. EL RE ARCE NEXT WINTER ! ! ! Prepare your home now for adequate warmth with smaller fuel consumption TO SAVE COAL CHECK THESE POINTS I�c _i /•. er ig/ HOW TO GET MORE HEAT Pipes and furnaces must be clean, and grates in good order. If one or two rooms are hard to heat, you are wasting fuel. A minor adjustment can probably remedy this. Have a competent man check your heating system, and make necessary repairs. Insulate your furnace and pipes when necessary. HOW TO AVOID HEAT LOSSES Storm windows and doors must fit snugly and be weatherstripped. Lack of storm windows can cause as much as 20% heat loss. Caulking should be done around windows, doors and in cracks in brick work (some hardware stores have caulking guns for rent). Broken glass should be replaced, and loose panes puttied. Small expenditures on such work will save much fuel. I/ HOW TO SAVE .STILL MORE You can save feel and money by having your home properly insulated. It is -a proven fact that in many homes lack of adequate insulation (in- eluding ineluding stormwindows) results in unnecessary consumption of fuel. -up to as much as 50%. Watch for later instructions on how to fire your furnace properly. HAVE YOUR HOME INSPECTED FOR HEATING AND INSULATION DEFECTS Get 'advice now l Skilled 'workmen and supplies ' are 'scarce. Tf you- delay -hi getting your home ready for winter you may not be able to get the services you need. Salle meejffit-r 4& - MSIOW THE DEPARTMENT OF. MUNITiONS AND SUPPLY HON., C. D. HOWE,' Minister •