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BR]EFS | W P Frauk, chairman of the Waâ€" terloo Park Board cemetery commitâ€" tee at Wednesday‘s moeting reported s un operating loss of $270 in 1931. CONDITION IMPROVED ll‘.‘xun expenditures were $300 ul"’: ; George !9"* fees for special work and G,I:: mfl o:‘ tl:r'W-unoo for other incidentals At the sugâ€" Pubic Utilities, is reported as £%°U0n of Mayor McKorsie fAfty lots much improved and he returned to **‘® listed in the application for reâ€" his home on George street after Dossession. There are 971 lots sold qnndinf two months at the l_-'.lwllh 465 on perpetual upkeep basis. Hospital. _â€"â€"â€" â€"_â€"â€"_â€"__â€" FRACTURED SHOULDER Mr. Jacob Koenig, 98 Peppler St., Waterloo, fell on the ice on Saturâ€" day and suffered a fractured shoulâ€" Wuesday, February 22, 1938 WATERLOO MAN SUFFERS sory lanes. KITCHENER‘S TENTAFIVE MILL RATE FOR 1938 REPLIES TO MAYOR McKERSIE _ Kitchener city council, in conâ€" _ John Bruegeman, chairman of the sidering the preliminary estimates Waterloo Public School Board while for the year, expects to be able to erection of Alexandra School was in strike a mill rate of 43 mills as comâ€" progress, took exception to the reâ€" pared to 42.55 mills in 1937. !f **> mark of Mayor McKersie who said Henoburn government grants a two that blunders were made in connecâ€" mill subsidy instead of one m‘ the tion with schools in years past. He rate will probably be 42.78 mills. _ said that improved systems in later years necessitated changes at the THIRD HOME ROBBED schools which could not be foreâ€" The third home reported robbed seen. He pointed out that the town within a month was that 6( %=» council too had made changes in its Wi‘helm, Victoria street, Waterloo. heating system | and | was | also $16 in cash and a $16 wrist watch obliged to do some reconstruction are missing. Police Chief Moreau work on sewage system which had is following up important clues. proven unsatisfactory. He agreed ‘with the remark of trustee Harold THREE HURT IN FALLS | Wagner, "Not only on the schools", Among those who suffered frac. Made at the public school board inves from falls on the lev streeis Megting. The third home reported robbed within a month was that e T » Wi‘helm, Victoria street, Waterloo. $16 in cash and a $16 wrist watch are missing. Police Chief Moreau is following up important clues. Among those who suffered fracâ€" tures from falls on the icy streets is Mrs. Jane Heimbecker, Shanley St., Kitchener, now in the K.â€"W. fHospital with a fractured hip. Dr. J. A. Spellman, Pandora Ave., sufâ€" fered a wrenched shoulder, and W. J. Lockie a gash over his eye in falls to the sidewalk. A former mayor of Waterloo peop‘e added to the reliel ro!!s, TNo and exâ€"chairman of the Waterloo Property owner has been turned sewage cemmittee, comes forward down by the Federal Government in with the suggestion in regard to the Grand River conservation scheme in which it is proposed to spend milâ€" lions of dollars. Mr. Kaufman beâ€" lieves that a practical plan would be to construct a senarate nine line to carry off the effluent from the sewage disnosal of Grand River municipalities. VETERAN EXâ€"MAYOR HAS PLAN A $4.50 clock said to have been atolen from A. G. Heler‘s fewellery store hy a youth, was returned. The ewner said however, it was not the same clock as taken. It was while Mr. Helles was ’inspm‘tlnz a wrist watch brougzht in hy another lad that the clock was aliegedly stolen. In Preston police court two perâ€" sons who evaded paying radio licâ€" enses. paid fines of $5.75. Two moâ€" tor drivers. Fred Dean of Kitchener and Tony Collins paid $5.00 and costs for drivine without driver‘s permits A former citizen of Austria, where ha served in the Great War, now a resident of Waterloo county, remarked recenty that he is happy to live in Canada. After the war he encaged in business in Austria and four years later, when acain slated for army duty, managed to make his way to Canada. He has no desire to return to his native land even for a visit, statine in that country no one knows what his fate on the morrow will be. His wife and child came to Canada to join him. TRAILER GOES DOWN DOWN EMBANKMENT A big heavy Raitar transport of Waterloo, which could not neâ€" gotiate a hill on the highway near Cnelph during the ice storm last Thursday, was broucht home someâ€" what damaged. The driver had blocked the trailer with wooden blocks while he went for sand. and while away the blocks slipped allowâ€" ing the truck to go over the emâ€" bankment!. It stayed upright and the threeâ€"ton load of goods was not damaged. HAPPY TO LIVE IN CANADA STOLEN CLOCK RETURNED LOCAL NEWS BKRIEFS MOTOR DRIVERS FINED PARK BOARD MAY REPOSSESS LOTS MASKED GUNMAN STAGES HOLDâ€"UP IN KITCHENER office of the Christner Coal Co., 130 Park St., Kitchener, at four o‘clock Powel responded to the call but the gunman had made good his ecape. MAYOR GORDON COMMENTS Mayor George Gordon of Kitchenâ€" er praised the Hepburn government arnd criticized the Federal governâ€" ment because the latter refused to pay an increased cost of reliel. Kitâ€" chener‘s relief burden is up 25 per cent since January lst, with 490 peop‘e added to the relief rolls. The property owner has been turned Pflugâ€"At the K.â€"W. Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. C. Ptiug, 148 Ahrens St. West, Feb. 21, a daughter. Brayâ€"At St. Mary‘s Hospital, Feb. 19, to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bray, 232 Weber St. E., a son. Arneld â€" At St. Mary‘s Hospital, 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Arnold, 2194 Mill St., Kitchener, a daughter. Somersâ€"At St. Mary‘s Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. John Somers, 110 Water St. N., Feb. 20, a daughter. Schutzâ€"At Pembroke, Feb. 14, to Mr. wnu Mrs. Emore Schutz, formerly of Floradale. a son. Farrellâ€"At Ayr, Feb. 18, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Farrell, a son. Cunninghamâ€"At _ K.â€"W. _ Hospital, Feb. 18, to ‘Mr. and Mrs. A. Cunâ€" ningham, Elmira, a son. McGinleyâ€"At K.â€"W. Hospital Feb.18, to Mc. and Mrs. J. McGinley, Lanâ€" caster street east, Kitchener, a daughter. Schumilasâ€"At K.â€"W. Feb. 18, to Mr. and Mrs. John Schumilas, Herbert street, Waterloo, a son. Hahnâ€"At K.â€"W. Hospital, Feb. 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hahn, Clayâ€" fie‘d street, Waterloo, a daughter. Fuchsâ€"At St. Mary‘s Hospital, Feb. 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fuchs, Preston, a daughter. Koenigâ€"At Kitchener. Feb. 17. to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koenig. Waterâ€" loo street, a daughter. Knorrâ€"At Lexington, Feb. 18. to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Knorr. a son. its refusal to pay Carl Lehman, Wilmot St., Kitchâ€" ener, on Thursday night was unable to negotiate a turn on Water St. and his car crashed a stone pier at the park entrance, shoving in the front of the machine. Kreigerâ€"Risteâ€"Feb. 16. Norman Riste of Woodstock, to Margaret Kreiger of Plattsville. MOTOR CAR DAMAGED Marriages Births THE WATERLOO (Ontario) CHRONICLE Mre. Emma Mackic WINTERBOURNE. â€"Word was reâ€" celved of the death of Mrs. Emma Muckie, resident of this district for many years, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stewart Allen, Pontiac, Mich.. on Thursday in her 64th year. Death was due to a stroke which occurred on Monday. The deâ€" Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. I‘~ R. Simpson, of Flint, Mich., Mrs. Stewart Allen of Pontiac, Mich., one son, William at home,. two sisters, Mrs. Mary MacDonald and Mrs. Donâ€" ald Sinclair, both of Mount Forest, two brothers, George Kirkness of Mount Forest and John of Harriston. North Arthur and moved to the Winâ€" terbourne district after her marriage to George F. Mackie n 18%. Funeral services were conducted privately at the residence to Winterâ€" Lourne Presbyterian church for serâ€" vees and interment in the adjoinâ€" inz cemetery Rev G. E. Little offiâ€" cated Mrs. Anna Ford is Auna Ford, a resident of El mila for the past 46 years. died at Ni. Joseph‘s Hospital, Guelph, Thursâ€" dar evening in her 79th year. Wiâ€" wow of the late J. W. Ford, who preâ€" «receused her in 1926, the deceased ter a lover of horticulture Surviving are two sons, Edward of hichbrook Man.. and Wilfred of United States, one daughter, Mrs. John K. Hedrich of Elmira. The funeral will be held Tuesday wliernoon at two o‘clock from Dret s nwer‘s Funeral Chapel to Elmira Cemetery New Catholic Church Dedicated by Bishop Fourth Church of Denomination in Kitchener Nearing Completion. NORTH BAY. Feb. 20.â€"Simon Commanda, who celebrated what was NeCeved to he his 110th birthday two veecks ago. died from pneumonia Feb. 18. KITOHENECR, Feb. 20. â€"Kitchenâ€" er‘s fourth Catholic church, that of St. John the Baptist, was dedicated today by His Excellency Most Rev. 1. F. Ryan, D.D., Bishop of Hamilton. "he new $39.000 church, which is not wholly completed, had the exâ€" terior walls blessed by his excelâ€" lency. followed by the blessing of the interior walls and the altar. died at the home of his son, Paul, at A former resident of Kitchener, Beaucage, 10 miles west of here. Dirs. Marle Ober, died at her home in Paul Commanda, noted north counâ€" Mitchell, Sunday morning. Born try en‘do, said his father talked with July 20, 1889, the deceased has lived members of his family until a few in Mitchell since 1929, where her bours before death. husband, Charles. is station master. Commanda‘s last audible words The survivors are, her husband. were: "I don‘t think I will be with ‘Charles, two brothers, Charles Knapp you much longer," Paul said. of â€" Kitchener. George Knapp of _ > Guelph, and four sisters, Mrs. H. CHILD KILLED BY CAR Alles of Detroit, Mrs. Catherine Lichâ€" F ty, St. Catharines, Miss Emily DURHAM.â€"One child was killed .. Friday night and a second critically ""“'3.':’ _;‘"d Mrs. .A]\1_lton Heller also "njured when a bobâ€"sleigsh and an of Kitchener Both parents prede ie acpes O omma eb ra ty t o on CLec apased her. CHILD KILLED BY CAR DURHAM.â€"One child was killed Friday night and a second critically "njured when a bobâ€"sleigsh and an automobi‘e collided at the intersecâ€" tion of Chester and Bruce streets. Owine to the il‘ness of Hon. J. C. F/liott in the hospital. Hon. W. D. Euler h+s heen named acting Postâ€" masterâ€"General. the new congregation. It was the tirst dedication of a church by the Lishop of Hamilton since his conseâ€" vration last fall. The aced Nipissing Reserve Indian died at the home of his son, Paul, at Beaucage, 10 miles west of here. Paul Commanda, noted north counâ€" try en‘de, said his father talked with members of his family until a few bours before death. ACTING POSTMASTER GENERAL The ceremony was attended by members of _ the Kitchener City Council and the Catholic clergy of t‘he district. Bishop Ryan was assistâ€" eu by Rev. W. F. Gleason, pastor of Dies in 110th Year;, Oldest Man in Canada Waterloo No extra charge for use of our homeâ€"like Funerul Chapel. Walsh Funeral Service 160 King St. S. â€" Phone 677 OBITUARY Oune of the best known friends of "* ******"MF°GA* 8 sHj WB ‘Wilmot township Samuel E. Shants, wâ€"«w.___ 79, Roseville highway, passed away Miss Dorothy Bernhardt, 30, of at noon SBaturday after an iliness of 18 months. Mr. Shants was born in *Winâ€"City, Dies While Piaying Dumfries township, a son of Mr. and In Match Event. Mrs. Sammel! Y. Shants. I â€"â€"â€"â€" Deceased was a member of the W&a GALT, Fob. 20. â€"Miss Dorothy terioo county council for four years, Sernhardt, of Kitchener, aged about and held the position of reeve of Waâ€" 30, died of a heart altack on Saturâ€" terioo township for two years. day, while playing in a women‘s in He was a director of the North W2& vitation tournament at . Highlands terloo Farmers Mutual Fire Insurâ€" Badminton Club hore. The touram® ance Oo., a member of the Kitchener ment was called off. She was the Suburban Good Roads Commission, daughter of V. P. Bernhardt. Preston, and was a trustee of Trinity United residing there untll a few years ago cburch, Kitchener, of which he had when she accepted a position at the been a member for 45 years. head office of the Mutual Life at He survived by his widow, one son, Waterloo, whore she was an efficiens Percy G. Bhants, on the homestead, and popular omployee. two daughters. Mrs. Milton Suyder _ She was a member of Waterloo ot Lexington, Mrs. Clayton Shub, Union Club. She had started to leave Elmira highway, three brothers, the courts during a match, but cofâ€" Aarou Shantz of Kitchener, Daniel lapsed before reaching the door. ou the Guelph highway, Frank of Death came instantly, players said. He survived by his widow, one son, iPercy G. Bhants, on the homestead, two daughters. Mrs. Milton Suyder otf Lexington, Mrs. Clayton Shub, Elmira _ bighway three _ brothers, Aarou Shantz of Kitchener, Daniel cu the Guelph highway, Frank of Wandtchee, Washington ‘Territory, one sister, Mrs. Moses Bowman, Kitâ€" chener, and six grandchildren. Wandtchee, Washington Territory, _ She is survived by her parents and one sister, Mrs. Moses Bowman, Kit two sisters, Mrs. Lorue Sneigrove, chener, and six grandchildren. Galt and Miss Jean at home. The body rested at Lippertâ€"Hunter The funeral is being held fromthe Puneral Home until 10 a m. Sunday. family residence this (Tuesday) afâ€" The funeral was held Sunday afterâ€" noon from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel. Elmira, to Elora Cemetery. The funeral will be held on Tuesâ€" ternoon at Preston dey afternoou at the late residence ontmesne at 2 o‘clock with a public service at VICTIM OF HE the Trinity United Church at 245. ARRI Rev. Clarke Logan is officiating. Inâ€" 8 e lTeh‘ ,z ill tak la at the First * heart attack, W terment will take place a * Fi‘s! k C. former repres Mennonite Cemetery unene en agna A former resident of Wilmot townâ€" suip Allen Knechtel. aged 66. died ut his home, 127 Church St., Kitchâ€" ener on Friday, following an extendâ€" ed illness. He was born in Wilmot township on Sept. 30, 1871, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Knechâ€" tel, and was married to Margaret Zimmer in Mannheim on Oct. 20, 1896. He was an employee of the C. H. Doerr and Company Ltd., candy manufacturers, and a member of St. Paul‘s Lutheran church. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters, Daniel and Allen Knechtel, Mrs. Armond Kutt and Mrs. Louis Nihls. all of Kitchâ€" ener, and Mrs. Lorne Hil‘ of Beamsâ€" ville, also 12 grandchildren. and tnree brothers and one sister, Albert and William Knechtel of Kitchener, Jucob Knechtel of Mannbeim and Mrs. Alberta Hoffman of Neustadt. The deceased was unmarried and is survived by three nieces. The funeral will be held Wednesâ€" day at 2 o‘clock from the Schreiterâ€" Sandrock Funeral Home,. with interâ€" ment at St. Peter‘s Lutheran Cemeâ€" tery. Rev. A. G. Jacobi officiating. Allan Blythe There passed away on Thursday, A‘llan Blythe, 91. a native of Elora district but a resident at Winterâ€" hourne for some years. Infirmities of advancing years were the cause of death. The funeral was held Sunday with service at St. Paul‘s Lutheran church. Rev. A. Orzen officiated. Following a short illness there passed away at his home 50 John street west, Waterloo, on Sunday Einmanuel G. Stroh in his 80th year. The late Mr. Stroh was born in Berlin (Kitchener) on August 27. 188. The funeral will be held from Carâ€" incl Chureh, Kitchener, of which deâ€" cased was a member on Wednesâ€" day afternoon at 3 p.m.. followed by interment In Mount Hope cemetery at 4 p.m. The remains will be restâ€" inc at his late residence until the funerat Surviving are one son Fred E. Stroh of Waterloo and four grandâ€" ©hi‘dren. Emmanue! Gauke! Stroh Mrs. Marie Ober Allen Knechtel Heart Attack Kills : \ Badminton Player YOU KNOW ITHAT BARRIE, Feb. 20.â€"The victim of a heart attack, William Alves Boys, K.C., former representative of Barrie and Conservative whip in the House ‘of Commons and former director of ‘(r.N.R.. died in his hotel in Augusta, Ga., early today, it was learned here. He was 69. McCormick. who died at his rest dence Thursday evening in his 78th year. Born near Linwood, the deâ€" |(-e-ased farmed in that district until (his retirement when he moved §o | Miltbank. Joseph Hummei NEW GERMANY.â€"A message to relatives announced the death of Joâ€" seph Hummel, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hummel, at Trout Creek. The deceased died as a re sult of cancer, caused from brokem ribs, when he was struck by the ‘branches of a falling tree two years AgO. Surviving are his widow, 1% chil dren, his parents, four sisters, Mrs. Harry Lawrence, Trout Creek, Mrs. Linus Zinger, New Germany. Mrs. Fred Reiner and Mrs. Edgar Wilho‘m of Kitchener, three brothers, M+ chael of ‘Trout Creek, John and Charles of New Germany. ELMIRA.â€"Word was received ar vouncing the death of the widow of the late John Schafer, Mrs. Caroline Schafer, at the home of her sonm Charles in Beamsville on Feb. 17th. Deceased resided in Elmira for many years and was a member of the Unitâ€" ed church. _ Surviving are two sons, Charles im Beamsville and Kilborn of Woodâ€" stock, two sisters. Mrs. L. Geanneret of Toronto. and Mrs. Schuert of Kitâ€" chener. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon with imterâ€" ment in Elmira Cemetery. Surviving is one sister, Rachel of Â¥Viillbank . The funeral was held Sunâ€" day afternoon to Millbank United church and burial in the adjoining cemetery,. David McCormick MILLBANK.â€"Death removed am ased rosidpm in the person of David VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK Schreiter â€" Sandrock Limited FUNERAL HOME 51 Benton St. â€" Phone 4480 KITCHENER Mrs. Caroline Schafer of our orgaâ€" nization has had careful training and _ knows _ his duties. EVEIIY member PAGE THREE