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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-02-26, Page 2TH GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR 4 THIULSDAX.EEft,.2t11 1$5a: 04 abtricillitguttl-ikar HURON COUNTY'S FOREMOS'P WEEKLY •Ptiblished by Siguai-Star Publishing Limited Ifistaseriptlon Rates—Canada and Great Britain, $2.50 a year: to United States, $3.50. Strietly to advance. Advertising li•tes on request. Telephone 71. Anthorlied aa second-class mail, Post, Mike Department, Ottawa. Out -of -Town Representative: c.W.N.A., 108 Peter , Street, Toronto. Phone Ent 3-0760. SU -tuber of Canadian Weekly Newepapere - Association. Weekly Circulation over 3.000. Ii;111. L. ELLIS, Editor and Publisher • • THURSDAY, FEB., 26th, 1953 THE FEDERAL BIPC1rXT „ The bugdet submitted by Fin- ance Minister Abbott in the House of Commons last week was a cheer - lid and cheering one. It an- nounced reductions of taxation at a number of points without neglect ▪ •allY Ituportant governmental service and without prospect of any deficit at the end of the fiscal year. The tax concessions include re- ductions in personal and corpor- ation income taxes; abandonment of the stamp on cheques and of the eadicrlicense fee; reduction of the cigarette tax; removal of the 10 per cent. sales tax on books and on materials entering into the pro-' duction of newspapers, magazines and book., and other concessions of less general .import In the corporation tax there is a discrimination in favor ,of the Smaller companies An allowance of 20 per cent., -instead 'of 10 per cent. as formerly, is made for those - persons in dividends. The reductipn of 1 per cent. in personal income tax comes into effect on July 1st next, when wage cheques will be correspondingly increas6d. The budget has, generally been well received. The Lendon Free Press comments -All in all M:. Abbott seemsto have .done about as well as possible under the cir- cumstances. , Unless, there were real cuts iin ordinary fi? xpe nditu re s or in defence costs it in social serviees it is hard to see how there could have been more tax cuts than the budget provided," Opposition comment is that it is a preselection budget to, divert attention from previous "overtax- ation." ' This onay be [the 7.1st of M. Abbott's budgets, as it is his re- ported intention to retire from the Finance bepartment His out- standing achievement. Ws. been the reduction of the national debt since the war by the 'sum of $2,284,000,000, With i decrease of $63 millions annually in interest on the debt, and- this in the face of ver 5; large expenditures on de- fence and social services such as old -age pensions, and family allow- ance!, receipt of company do spend money in this way Would be twice $190, indicating a 'nice saving for the average family of teetotallers. The problem of the irresistible force encountering the immovable object is brought to mind by the situation at Washington. Presi- dent Eisenhower and his Cabinet want to bring Government revenue and expenditures ink, balance be - fere reducing taxes; Congress in- sists that tax cuts must come first. It will be. interesting to see the outcome of this conflict of pur- pose. President Truman had trouble aplenty with Congress: now President Eisenhower is get- ting a taste of it. Democrat can- didate Adlai Stevenson had reason for refusing to be downcast over his defeat in November. The reply of President McGregor of , the Canada and Dominimi Sugar Co. to Hon. C. D. Howe's speech m the House of Commons on the beet sugar question was couched in mild terms, suggestive of a conference . with Mr. Mc- Gregor's directors and a decision to refrain from any sharp con- troversy. Mr. Howe has promised further consideration of the matter after a visit of a representative of the Canadian industry to Cuba to confer with leaders of the sugar industry there. A feature of the situation is that Cuba imports more Canadian goods than Canada does of Cuban products, and Mr.- Howe is anxious to preserve this Cuban market. .EIIIITORIAL NOTES' Any bank will receive contribu- • tions to the fund f.er the relief of the sufferers front the 'disastrous flood in England. Holland and Belgium. The need is immense, but every dollar donited will help tn. meet it. Observing the Announcement that 20,000 Canadians are expected at the coronation in June, ' the Sanford Sage remarks that if they are 6ounting on him the number will be 19,999—he is not going. He admires Queen Elizabeth great- ly-, but he thinks her excellent qualities will not: show at their - hest in the pomp and glitter of the coronation 'Dates for the ,ihakespeare fes- tival at Stratford are announced -- July 13 to August 8 Four weeks of Shakespearian culture in one dose might to be enough for any - for some, but we hope the Stratford event will be well 'attended and that the results will amply -reward those who are giving their efforts in the undertaking • The winter has been so mild that one cannot be certain that the sunny days of this week really mean spring or ire merely an interlude in what has been a re- markably unwinterlike winter. Of course March, the month that us- ually brings the first taste of spring, is only a few days away and itsis not unreasObable to hope that the weather will .progress without too rnucl interruption until we can leave our dotibti-lie-- - hind and 'enjoy te the 'full the awakening day; et he spring season. * ,e• Letters to the Editor Toronto, Out., February 20, 1953. Mr. George L. Ellis, Editor, Goderieh Signal -Star, Goderich, Ontario. „ Dear Mr. Ellis: I should like to express my appreciation through your paper to the members of the Goderich Arts Club for the extra- ordinarily geqerous reception given to me when I was invited to give a lecture there on February 18. ,1 This is the first time I have visited Goderich and I should like also to say that it should be very proud of having its unique and very charming octagonal central park with its historic court houses. know that as Goderich 'develops changes will have to be made in the park, but I hope that those in authority will see to it that its present charming and appropriate scale 'is not lost by the introduc- tion of buildings more than three storeys high. As Director of the Art Gallery of 'Toronto and of the Art Institute of Ontario, I am most anxious to 'see the interest in all fields of the arts extend and develop and this can happen most usefully through the enthusiastic support and by the work of local institutions ‚such as the Coderich Arts Club and others like it. The Moroington ' Township (Perth county) Rural Telephone System is introducing an innova- tion that is attracting considerable attention. From March 1st there will be a five-minute limit on con- versations over the lines of the system. This will do away with the .long talks that clog the, lines and greatly, reduce the usefulness of the telephone, especially on party lines. It is rarely necessary —we mean necessary—for anyone to spin out a conversation to more than five minutes, and in an emergency five minutes is a long time to wait for an opportunity to get on the line. If the example oT the Mornington system is fol- lowed generally, it will do away with a lot of useless talk and some- times a serious obstacle .to an urgent mesgage. Yours sincerely, MARTIN BALPWIN, Director. points out that cost of operating a rural school approximates $4,000 a year. Cost of operating each class at Goderich Public School per year is about $5,000, including de- bentures. BELL INSTALLS 86 NEW PHONES HERE IN 1952 A total of $83,300,000 was ex- pended by ,The Bell Telephone Company of Canada for new con- struction in Ontario and Quebec during 1952, the highest amount for a single year in Its history, according to the company's 73rd annual report mailed to share -- holders at Goderich. During the year, 136,373 tele- phones were added to the' com- pany's system, bringing the total number in Service to 1,976,123, the report, signed by Frederick Johnson, president, states. There were even more new applicants for service than in 1951 but the total of 58,354 unfilled orders at the end of the year was the lowest at any year-end since 1945. Commenting on the report, C. B. Symonds, Bell manager for this region, said that 86 telephones were added in Goderich during 1952, bringing the number in ser- vice to 1855. The report notes that there is still a heavy demand for service that must be met as quickly as possible. BETA SIGMA PHI - Editor, Signal -Star. On Wednesday last Miss Eileen Sir,—After reading of the prob- lems *facing the school boards of Clinton and Exeter, I would like to pay tribute to the Goderich Public School -Board for their fore- Gliddon was hostess to the Beta Sigma Phi in her own home. Mrs. Betty Westbrook was nettled dance convener for the coming "Spring Fantasy" which is to be held ,on sight in looking ahead when plan- May 8. The topic for the evettibg nine the new public school. was taken by Mrs. Betty West - they hadn't, we should have beeni like Clinton, who have to build an additional two rooms before their new school is finished. It's easy to criticize the ificreas- ing estimates of the school board, but I'd like to remind the critics that a few years ago we -just had Six rooms in Central School, and nine rooms in Victoria School, with 15 teachers including the two prin- cipals. Then it Was necessary to rent St, George's Parish Hall for kinder- garten classes and MacKay Hall for another class, which meant more teachers and cost more money. At the present time there are 20 teachers, including the two principals, and two full-time care- takers, which is naturally going to cost more, and with four 'kinder- garten classes instead of the form- er two classes, l•wouldn't be sur- prised if another tacher was need- ed before long. The Town Council granted a raise to theft workmen a short time ago, and a good many of the other workers in town have had a raise, so why shouldn't the teachers? I would also like to remind the eritics that in those days the mem- bers of the Town Council didn't receive any pay. Town, not saying they don't deserve pay for their services, but it does make a little extra to take care of just the same. School board members deserve a lot of credit for all the era work they have done, and continue to do, willingly and without pay, so I hope the townspeople will take advantage of Open House at the Public School during Educa- tion Week; see the fine piece of work that is being done by the teachers, and realize that they are getting full value for the money that has been spent. MRS. A. TAYLOR. A lieutenant Walken, ap. "What's eating up Pop?" he asked a fuzz - chinned corporal. "Oh, he's in one of his mean„ stews," was the reply. "Just born tough." The old sergeant bristled. "Sonny boy," he growled, "I'll have you know I wasn't born—I was quar- ried." r j— Editor's Note: Inspector G. G. Gardiner states that if things re- main as ,they are now one extra teacher will be required at the Public School next fall; if the 25 new houses are occupied by next fall it is likely that two new teachers will be required. He 50 Years Ago ° Nixon Sturdy,. the genial clerk of Goderich Township, cut down a big elm tree. He got five cords of wood for home use, sold several cords in town and delivered at the harbor mill the straight logs for which he received $36.00. But Nixon had other gains, for in the top of the tree he found four coons and as they were killed by the fall he sold their jackets and made his net income $40.00. A few fish were caught in the harbor and between the piers, but the hauls were too small to attract anglers generally. Mr. Robert Quaid had a success- ful "Wood -bee' and in the even- ing he gave a "social hop" to the young people of the neighborhood. 25 Years Ago Announcement has been made that the contract for ;eight miles of cqncrete pavement between Clinton and Seafroth has been awarded. This link will complete the pavement all the Way between Gederich and Toronto. At the annual meeting of the Children's Aid Society, Mr. G. M. Elliott's resignation was consider- ed. Mr. Elliott's health had not been good. However he was given leave of absence to recuperate. brook. on "Beauty." A delightful, lunch was 'served by the hostess. , At the annual meeting of the Western Wind Insurance Company held in Woodstock, Mr, Jas. Con- nolly of Goderich was elected vice- president. 15 Years Ago Dr. E. C. Wilford, medical mis- sionary, home on furlough after 28 years in China gave,an interest- ing address at a Legion smoker at the armory. Ile gave the vet- erans an psight into the Sino- Japanese situation, and referred to the possibility of the conflict start- ing another world war. • The management and players of the' Goderich Baseball. Club of 1937 enjoyed a banquet at the Venus Restaurant. Executive members present were Goldie Smith, J. H. Lauder, H. G. Murney and W. G. Lumby. The Hotel ,Ridout, London, had been purchased by Basil L. Kelly, son of Mr. J. B. Kelly. ASSAULT CHARGE LAID GODERren A charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm has been laid against Donald Patterson of Gode- rich arising out of an incident re- cently. Complainant is Donald McPhail, who was admitted to Alexandra Hospital suffering from facial and eye injury. Initial hear- ing of the case is scheduled for today in Magistiree's court. JAOICP01/ of $36.00 for full house in 56 cans. If not won on Saturday, value of jackpot and also number of calls will be raised each week until it is won. 17 GAMES $1.00 $5.00 CASH PRIZE 4 SPECIALS—Share the Wealth Doors open at 8.30 p.m. ist game starts at 9:00 p.m. • • •.• sz-00 '1(cf I MAI • • •Vialf vial . . The first stage of the big aluminum development at *Kitimat --- 400 miles IS north oi Vancouver --- moving ahead, on seheatae. Kv.sstv uto,s is finishea ana water is rising in the 50-scivare-mae lake it is creatiog• 'fbe ten-rnile TUNNv.t.., . With a droP sixteen times that oi Niagara Valls, is now ariven ne-balf o about of way through Mountain toward the the liali-coroplet6a V.V.4107,0 poWEsk- itot35V- Bock miners, working under a the roile-high 'mountain, are carving out a three city blocks long, preparing tbe way for installation ot three cavern the 150,000 11.2. generators. 'TivxcisivussioN t" -INV. work iK s well advanced; the fay miles of right-of-vvay between ernano and Kitimat has been cleared ana many oi the wers erected. 'The smv.t.,Tv.ii is steadily rising in the Cl aluminum forest site. 250 to Targe . e-101--te--arst pour of aluminum is spring, 1954. Opera). inum iti, British Columbia is on scliedulel •'•/ PERIBONKA ••. The nets/nearing completion.- Quirt nu DI.A131...t: powerhouse On the Peribonka 'River, in the Saguenay district, is in full operation. its five 55,000 J. generators are now feccling power to Si lters in ow ;svien,ty , valley. Cif -UTE -it -LA -SAT. 1.','NE stream e from Chute du Diable, is also rapidly approaching the day when all five of its generators will add 270,000 1).1), to the,Sa'gtienay power network. Istt MAL/GATE smelter addition is now in production and its full capacity l's - available for civilian and defe. in /953, Akan's four smeltersnse needs in the Province of Quebec win produce free over / billion pounds of aluminum ingot for the markets of the world. In the fifty-two years since the first 'Canadian aluminum plant opened at Shawinigan Falls, Canada's aluminum in- dustry has grown to be the second largest in the world; and Canada now exports more aluminum than -any other country.• Still the need grows, both at home and abroad, for this light, strong, modern metal of many uses. And Aluminum Company of Canada is putting man -power, and money, and _ _ engineering brains-, and imagination into the job of keeping up with that demand. Aluminum is -packaged power''. The electricity needed * fialea of liquor es Ontario have again recorded an advance. the fie:ores for the last fiscal year being $228,008.216, more than $17,000,000 over sales,of the pre- vious year: The statement that. -141Wticiirerage OntatIo" family spent - $190 for beer,• liquor and wine - during the year would be mislead- ing if it were not well known that many families do* not spend a cent' for any of these drinks. Perhaps the average among families that • 1,D ,.....•••••••L) Fot to produce one ton of aluminum would light the average home for nearly a generation. By -making use of Canada's abundant, low- cost power, this Canadian enterprise has created emplovment , and income. for tens of thousands: for the men who build 1 and operate the dams and. powerhouses, the docks and snickers and power lines it needs; and for the more than one thousand' independent Canadian companies who torn aluminum into countless forms important to industry$ and our own daily living. The Canadian Bank of Commerce Aluminum oltAiNe, 6k. R N 044 C9mpang of Canakilida Producers and processors of aluminum for Canadian and world markets Plants at Shawinigan Foils • Arvida • Isle Malicine • Shipshaw • Peribonka • Port Alfred • Beauharnois • Wakefield • Kingston • Etobicok• 137-2 .