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Flesherton Advance, 27 Oct 1937, p. 1

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•'-^ "':;{â- '":, I t ^C VOL. 57; NO. 21 WEDXHSDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 1937 W. H THURSTON & SON. Proprietor* District to Load Car of Food For Western Point The loading of the car of food- stuffs for the dried-out areas of our western provinces will be made at Flesherton station on Thursday of this week. Vegetables and fruit are the donations requested. The car loaded here is destined for Rouleau, Sask, and without doubt it will be with expectant hearts that they will await its arrival. Trucks will call Thui-sday afternoon to pick up produce at the following points: Feversham, Maxwell, Wai'e- ham shed, Rock Mills, Eugenia United Church shed, the barns of Ed. Loucks, Milton Bannon and J. T. Best. Please have all contributions at these depois Thursday morning for all will be need- ed to fill the car. The need for food in the unfortunate west is known to everyone and it is Hoped that there will be so much given that a second cor would be needeo to carry the donations. Ontario has been blessed with jrood crops this year and it is only a Christian act to share our surplus goods with those whose need is greater than ours. Every small donation will be as thankfully received as a larger one, but give to your best ability. Record Ontario Vote Indian Sentenced In County Court In County Criminal Court at Owen Sound, Rupert Kewagishig, Chippewa Hill Reservation Indian, was sentenced to 30 months in Kingston Penitentiary on charges of theft and breaking, en- tering and theft. Judge G. W. Morley passed sentence. Kewagishig was captured at Mark- dale following robberies of the Mark- dale Garage and the Markdale Variety Store several week.s ago. .\ppearing in county court he pleaded not guilty but the evidence of Constable S. H. Cooke, Provincial Officer of Flesher- ton, and others involved in the case was such that the Judge gave a ver- dict of guilty and then passed sent- ence. The theft charge was for rob- bery of the Variety Store, while the breaking, entering and theft charge was for robbery of the garage. The convicted man has, according to police, a lengthy criminal record including terms in Guelph Reform- atory and Kingston Penitentiary. Ontario polled a record vote in the general election Oct. 6, with about 100 polls unreported â€" mostly in Northern Ontario â€" of the total of 10.500. The Canadian Press compil- ation of the vote by parties, 1,562,736, shows an increase of 910 over the total vote for the 1934 election. The vote in the last two Ontario elections, as compiled by the Canadian Press, is as follows: Liberal 769,590 754,243 Conservative 619,217 621,562 Independent 4,130 18,950 C. C. F 77,397 108,961 Ind. Liberal 20,898 Ind. Conservative 8,317 Progressive Lib.-Progressive .. 17,081 38,16i Farmer-Labor 15,66<) Labor 11,719 Socialist-Labor .... 2,290 1.52(i United Farmer .._ 6,372 8,648 Communi.st 404 9.775 Prohibition Others 9.652 1.562,736 1,561.826 Modem students are taller than their parents. Whose fault is it the fathers are always short. Give Newspaper News There has never been a newspaper printed that satisfied everybody. But there is a very simple method by which better newspapers can be pro- duced and that is for those who sub- scribe to them to take an individual interest in seeing that they get more local and personal news. Not that the subscriber is expected to become a reporter when he becomes a sub- scriber, but because the newspaper sitands as the exponent of all that is good for the community and because civic pride should, therefore, lead to encouragement of such an institution. If the subscriber has visitors, if he has been on a visit or if he or she is going on one, the neighbors are sure to be interested in knowing about it. TeTl tliem through the home town paper. Every little item of a local or personal nature helps just that much to make a still better newspaper and getting it to the editor requires very little exertion on the part of any- one. That is how the subscriber can Declares Press Most Potent Safety Force The press of Ontario is the most important single factor in the war be- ing waged against highway deaths and accidents, according to an opin- ion expressed this week by Hon. T. B. McQuesten, Minister of Highways for the province. ".Although conclusive s t a t istics have not yet been completed," said Mr. McQuesten, "there can be no question that the 'fear' campaign which the highways department has conducted during the past several months has had a definite effect on the reduction of the horrible cai-nage and needless waste which has been stalking our highways. "It is quite evident," he declared, "that whatever success this campaign has achieved is due in great measure to the whole-hearted co-operation which has been extended to the De- partment of Highways by editors in every Ontario community, and I wish through the medium of the press to extend to them this department's warmest gratitude for the public- spirited way in which they have used their news and editorial columns to save human lives and pi'event misery and destruction." Comments have been pouring into his office every day. the minister said, both from motorists and pedestrians concerning the effectiveness of the de- partment's campaign. The most sig- nificant, he maintained, came from scores of travelling salesmen and truck drivers. "These men," said Mr. McQuesten. "are driving on the highways every hour of the day and each day in the week. They, perhaps more than any other groups, are more quick to ob- serve changes in the driving habits of the province, and they have been al- most unanimous in commenting on the general improvement in highway mot- oring. They report less cutting in. less passing on hills and curves, and a noticeable reduction in all the bad, careless, thoughtless habits which re- sult in death and destruction on the lighway." iiut there is still much work to be done, pointed out the minister. Peo- ple are still being slaughtered on the roads of the province, and automobiles are still piling themselves up in twist- ed heaps of wreckage. The war a- gainst thoughtlessness, reckl«ssness and stupidity on the highways must be carried on until people can travel in Armless Wiartonian I Can Play Football; Wiarton has a 14-year-old boy who plays football, umpires baseball, is skilled at drawing, writes well, rides a bicycle, and has his share of fun. Nothing unusual about that. But in this case the boy is Bert Rouse, who lost both his arms as the result of an accident seven years ago. When Bert was seven years old he grabbed wires carrying 6,000 volts while playing on a roof. .Amputation of both arms was necessary. "They can who think they can," is the motto Bert holds before himself. It was inscribed in a book written by W. R. Watson, business man, who lost his arms early in life, and who sent Bert a copy of the book. Bert still has trouble eating and dressing, but he thinks he soon will have mastered these arts. He writes and draws with a pencil held in his teeth. He even goes fishing, holding the pole between his chin and the sid â-  of his neck. He has confidence in the future intends to make his own way. "Something will open up by time I leave school," he said, know it will." High School Holding An Election for Lit. Society anil the "I An assembly of the high school students was held on Friday after- noon last for the nomination officers for the Literary Society for the pres- ent term. Mr. H. L. Eubank, prin- cipal, acted as chairman and .\ileen Karstedt was appointed secretary pro- tern. The chaimian gave a general outline of the positions to be filled and called for nominations, with a maximum of tw-o students for each office. Two parties were to be form- ed, the policy and plan of each party to be presented to the students this coming Friday, when each nominee will give a short outline of his or her policy, following which a general elec- tion will he held. .Miss McClean and Miss Pallett conducted a sing-song while the nominated candidates with- drew to form their two parties, with the able assistance of Messrs. Eubank ; and Hutton. After consideral^le dis- ' cussion. two parties were formed and I named, consisting of the "Invincibles"' and the ''Gold Standards." Follow- ing are those nominated with the party thev represent: Invincihles â€" Pves. Hai-\'ev .\rchi- help you make the newspaper more mteresting, and subscribers are invited | complete safety and pleasure to start doing so at once. Radio Radio Battery and Electric Radios $34.75 and up Maiiv i)()i)ular makes to choo.se from. Free in- stullation. Tvisv Tenns. Satisfaction C.iuiranteed SERVICE Mr. Win. Osborne will be at our store to service all Radios be^^innin.ir on Wednesday, October 27 and everv Wed, there- after. Tubes tested free. Bennett & Richards Phone 78, Flesherton Dogs Destroyed Sheep John McDonald, farmer of Melanc- thon Township, had only five sheep left out of a flock of 25 as a result of a raid by dogs Friday night. While some of the sheep were killed out- right by the dogs, most of them were driven into the spring creek which runs through the pasture and were drowned. All the sheep were good breeding ewes, ranging in age from two years upwards. Two are unac- counted for to date, and of the five surviving sheep three are injured. A number of the sheep were so badly torn they had to be destroyed. Dr. T. H. Spence, veterinary surgeon, was called to dress the injuries of Aie flock. A week previously McDonald had two himbs killed by dogs, and other farmers of the district have also complained of raids on their flocks. I To this end, he called for the un- ceasing aid of Ontario editors and every pedestrian and motorist in the province. "The Department of Highways," tated Mr. McQuesten, "is doing ev- erything it can to design and con- struct highways which will be as ac- cident proof as engineering science can make them, but this can be of lit- tle effect unless the human beings who travel the highways take upon themselves the responsibility of con trolling the ever-present "human fac- tor' in accident prevention. Engm- eers can mold concrete and steel to the ends of .safety, but no force more I)otent than the press has been found which can mold human minds into l)at]hs of life-saving thoughtfulness.'' St. John's W.M.S. The .\utumn Thankoffering meet- ing of St. John's United Church W M. S. was held on Wednesday after- noon. The President, Mrs. J. Car- ffo4i. presided and welcomed the mem bers and visitors. The Psalm of Thanksgiving was read by Mrs. W. Inkster and Mrs. H. Down offered prayer. .A quartette was rendered by Mrs. W. I. Henry. Mrs. G. E. Henry. Mrs, F. G. Karstedt and Mrs. .K\e\. Henderson, Mrs. Karstedt accompan- ied at the piano. Mrs. J. H. Rutherford of Owen Sound, President of Grey Presbyter ial was the guest speaker and chose •IS her topic, "Our Heritage." The offering was received by Mrs F W. Duncan and Mrs. C. R. Chappie. The dedicatory prayer, led by Mrs Cargoe. A social half-hour was en- joyed at the close. Thankoffering amounted to $22.00. CHiCAliO AGAIN PL-\.NS FOK ULGE STOCK SHOW bald; Vice-Pres., Ted McTavish; Sec., Frances Reiley; Treasurer. John Mon- aghan; Editor, D. Morgan. Gold Standards â€" President, Sher- man Piper; Vice-Pres., Geo. Loucks; Secretary. Elsie Fisher^ Treasurer, Mack Duncan: Editor, Bill Jaraieson. The Presidents of the Girls' Ath- letic Society (Kathleen Bannon. antl of the Boys' Athletic Society (Delbert Smith) receive a position on the exec- utive of the Literan- Society by virtue of their office. One representative from each form is to be appointed in the near future for the executive. We expect that the two parlies will find plenty of planks for their plat- forms from the variety of ideas that lire afloat concerning this new or- ganization of the students. This coming week promises some ir-teresting "'soap box orations" as a hurriedly nrepared election campaign, outlining the policy and plan of the •jwo parties, is presente.l to the stu- dents. The Literary Societv is a very ir,- teresting and educational body, with meetings held at regular intervals. Colts Sold Well I Rain and Snow was successful sale of wi stern co.i.- held at Dundalk on Saturday aXternoDii when tilty .Auctioneer Geo. E. the hammer (cane). Maxwell, Si) years old, was the lite of | the party when he bought nine of the j animals, receiving a free colt lor pur- | chasing the highest number. Vernon ! Barber, of Owen Sound, paid the high- j est price ami received a f I'ee colt as [ a premium. .A Tiverton man got the I prize for coming the li>ngest distance , to the sale. 70 miles. Fifty colts were ; disposed of at high prices Rain and snow last week brought to standstill the harvesting of the po- cr,.is were sol :. tato crop. It is estimated that only a- L>uiicau wielu^il I bout half thu crop m Grey County Wm. Scutt of I has been lifted. Saturday and Sun- day the ground was covered by a couple of inches of snow while nortH of Holland Centre about four inches fell. We have not kept track of the airtount-flf sunshine in this district throughout October, but there has not been any great amount of it. Weather prophets claim that there will be plenty of snow this winter. BORN CAMERON â€" At the Royal Victor- ia Hospital, Barrie, on Thursday. Oc- tober 2l8t. 19.37, to Dr. W. R. and Mrs. Cameron, the gift of a son. NEW WINTER MILLINERY FELTS, CLOSE FITTING AND LARGER VELVETS Shipments arriving every week end. Mrs. W. H. Miller Toronto St. FLESHERTON, Ontario ^4 m III 1 1 1 1 > 1 1*-^-* " * * **** ******* * ***** > * *********** Bride and Groom Feted .A pleasant time was spent Friday evening when Mr. and Mrs, B. E. Cairothers, recent groom and bride. were presented with .several .gifts by their many friends in town and dis- trict. The address was read by F. J. Thurston, while the presentation of a floor lamp, sherbet glasses and other items was made by Messrs Delbert Hopkins. Dick Stewart and Ted Dix- on. The groom replied very fittingly and thanked the donors for their good wishes. Appropriate music was sup- plied for both old time and modern dancing and a most enjoyable evening was spent by the lorge number pres- ent. A WHITE-COLLAR POSITION It's time we abolished the silly tradition that some kinds of work are "a gentleman's job,' and others are not. Many a boy who wants to be an aviation mechanic, a chirop- odist, or a saxaphone player is sac- rificed on the altar of his parents' pride. They try to force him into a traditionally higher task: and he be- comes a second-rate executive out of a job. There is a shorta'ge of .skilled labor, yet how many parents are courageous enough to guide a hoy to- ward the bench instead of the desk? The world's largest crops exhibit, the International Grain and Hay Show, will be held for the 19th time in connection with the exposition. Growers from 37 states, Canada, and Au-stralia took part in this contest ast year. The management expecl.-- an even wider and more e.xtensive dis- play of exhibits this year because oi the good crop yields in most sections of the continent. It will be the 38th annual renewal of the largest exposition of farm an- imals and crops on the continent. Prizes will total over $100,000. dis- tributed over contests which will fea- ture all breeds of beef cattle, draft md light horses and ponies, sheep and swine. Spectacular horse shows will take place every evening from the open- ing to the closing days. The finest riding and driving hiuses and ponies seen in contest for prize ribbons in these events. SHOl LI' .MAIL U0.\ES> COURT FINED HLWlLt Shooting up mail boxes u la J^sse James, proven an expensive ^;inie .i>i three youths over at Walkerton. I'he. .'S2 nfle and fun cost each $oo anc. jourt costs, the latter being an appen- dage that should be eliminated and which brings us to say, if a fine is in be $35 it should be, if $40 so let it be known, but do not have two fines fo baptist Ihurcb Services the same offence. Of course at that young men shouUl know better than biff bullets at mail boxes. service tliroughoui was a very iii- i spiring one. The platform and pal-. i pit were beautifully decorated with. I friuts, flowers and vegetaides, and the music was provided by the Baptist Choir from Flesherton assisted by M:ss Ruth Russell and Mr. George Ak !t. violinists, with Miss Dorothy Foster ably presiding at the piano. ' ' Rev. Fred .Ashton. the pastor, gave an 85 YEARS OLD Miss Macphail on Tour Miss Agnes C. .Macphail, .M.l'., ol Ceylon, left .Monday al'ternooii lor Ottawa, where she is spending a wees prior to leaving on a U. S. .A. speak ing tour, during which she will deliver ten addresses in western and .southern ;;ities on the subject: "The Good Neighbors." Her first engageiiieiu will be in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov- ember 2nd and her last at Houston. Texas, on November 18th. She is returning in time to participate in the United Farmers' Convention in Toron- to November 2^, .:! and 24. She plans to spend December at her home at Ceylon. While going through tlie effects ol uie laie iviiSB Mary iJrowii, xvirs. K. .N. Ludlow of Everett came upon ;. two dollar bill bearing date Septembei 16, 1853. Its size was three iiiche.- uy seven and was engraved on out- side only, the reverse side being blank It was a note issued by the Inter national Bank of Canada, which evi- dently had its head office in Toronto ,uiJ had been chartered by an act of i I'ailiameiit. so stated on the bill, with a capitalization of $1,000,000. Those were the days long before Confedera- tion when both the .American decimal system and the English pounds, shill- ings and pence were legal tendei*. This bill was for either two dollars or ten shillings. It was signed by J. H. Markele, cashier. Originally yel- low in color, but badly faded, the bill is in an excellent state of preser- vation. It was found in a book. .Alliston Herald. In with with said: sentencing u youth for driving one hand and hugging his girl the other, a Minnesota judge ".A man needs both hands to do either jobs right." approp: ate message, and as3i*ed the choir. Service next Sunday as fol- lows, 2 p.ni.. Sunday School and Div- ine Service at " m. The Hn vest Ho:iie Service held at Rock M .!s Baptist Church last Sun- day afterii'on was irreatly appreciated by the large congregation that at- temled. The church was full, and 'ho ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hodgson of Toronto wish to announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Mary Ellen, to Mr. .Mervyn McVluUen Hammond. son of Mrs. Hammond, Toronto, and the late Hugh Hammond, Kiniberley. Out. The marriage will take plact> in St. John's .Anglican Church. High Park, on Saturday, October 30th. Canada and the Lnited States art" -he chief markets for fresh vegetables grown during the winter months in Cuba. Direct shipments of winter- grown tomatoes to Canada from Cuba have attained considerable importanc* during the past three years. A.. ; i. I .i ^ . I ..|i. H i.|i.|i4ii|iilii t .i i ii |nH i.|i. | iiii. | i. H i. t i. t . | i. l ii|ii l ii i ii | ii H .. I .. H i. 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