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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-03-19, Page 1• 106th Year—No. 12 Favors Policy of Controlled Farm , interested group gathered for another enjoyable afternoon at the Goderich Art CI b 1 day. ue The final showing of the exhibit, le "Looking Into Pictures," loaned by b- the Toronto Art Gallery, was re- m viewed with fresh interest. the publication, "The Rural Scene Opinions expressed in this arti were obviously the opinions of t editor of "The Rural Scene" designated by the line under t heading which read "From t Rural Scetie." Mr. Gordon M. Greig of Clinto secretary-fieldman of the Hur Federation of Agricultur does not agree with the statemen made by the editor of "The Rur Scene" in his article and has -su mitted to the Signal -Star the fo lowing interesting comments o the same. ."I read, with some interest a `l, article appearing in your pap copied from "The Rural Scene." I would like to have the oppo tunity to make some comments o this editorial as it has intimated the policies suggested are those AUXILLARiiz TO HEAR of the Ontario Federation of Agri - I GODERICH ART GROUP HEARS TWO SPEAKERS Production Here In the Signal -Sart of the iss of March 12 appeared an artic headed "Marketing Farm. Pro lems" which was a reprint fro • Tom Pritchard, vice-president of „ the local art group, introduced cls" the speakers of the afternoon, Miss he Gertrude George and Mrs. Glen as he Hays. In her enlightening talk Miss he George demonstrated the., way art n appreciation might be interpreted ' to intermediate grades, using as n her theme `"How Artists Create is Masterpieces." For illustrations al some famous paintings of Millet and Gainsborough were -shown. b' "The Life of Gainsborough" was 1- the informative address presented n by Mrs. Hays. Paintings by Gains- borough and Reynolds, contempor- ary rivals of the Eighteenth Cen- er tory were contrasted. Plans regarding open house will r- be announced at a later date. n . culture and as such must follow the Huron County Federation of Agriculture. The editorial mentions that there has been no thought given to the welfare of the Canadian consumer. At no time has the Federation of Agriculture policy been one of price alone. Our objective has been ' to see that the farmer re- ceives a just share of the national income: The farmer never , has and is not today receiving his fair share of the national wealth com- pared to other sections of our national economy. Today the farm •population makes up 20% of the laboring force of Canada while receiving only 12.4% of the national - income. The declining farm population is evidence that other wants of life are more at tractive than' farming. The Canadian consumer does no live in homes similar to thos found in Britain, Holland ors Ger many. The Canadian wage earne is the highest paid worker in th world being on a par with worker in' the' United States. The Can adian dollar is the most valuable currency in the world today. Why then should the consumer in Can ada not be prepared to pay a high er price for food than anywhere else in the world? I for one subscribe to the policy of controlled farm production as long as it ' is the policy of other industries. The printer of The Rural Scene does not publish thousands of copies and wonder where he is going to sell them. He only produces the number of copies that he knows he can sell. The auto manufacturer and the implement manufacturer only make as many cars and implements as they know the market can ab- sorb. Why then should farmers ° produce large surpluses beyond what they know the market can absorb? The farmer has just as much right to control production as any other industry. The con- sumer has been enjoying' cheap pork prices because the farmer produced thousands of hogs more than the market could handle. Beef prices today are down in both Canada and the United States because the production of cattle in both countries ' has been per- mitted to climb beyond the known market demand. If farm people are not 'given government assistance to take care of surplus production they are justified in controlling production. I have never -actually -heard of our farm organization suggesting con- trolled acreage. .The term con- trolled, marketing would be a more appropriatte • term. We do not have to be told that we are in, direct conflict with the elements. No one knows better than we do that you cannot tell -at seed time how many bushels you will har- vest. Controlled marketing has been in operation in Western_ Can- ada' for several years through the Wheat Board. A farmer is per- mitted to market a• portion of the crop he produces. • There is a high sounding phrase, to wind up the editorial on world economy in balance. As long as other sections of the Canadian economy are protected by tariffs, farmers are justified in seeking support prices. In a recent, issue of a Western Ontario daily paper we read where the Dow„ Chemical Ltd., of Sarnia has been sue,cessful in getting a 20% tariff on certain brands of anti -freeze. Farmers buy anti -freeze for use in cars and tractors. Because of this increase in cost of anti -freeze our cost of production is increased. How then can we continue to .give the con - PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT Though the attendance of mem- bers was disappointingly small, the Women's Hospital Auxiliary held a busy meeting on Monday after- noon in the board room at the hospital, with Mrs. N. C. Jackson presiding.. It was decided to hold a "Hos- pital Tea," instead of the usual birthday party in observance of Hospital Day, May 12. Representatives of the Auxiliary will attend a regional meeting of Auxiliaries in Seaforth, which will be addressed by* Mrs. Edith M. Harning, president of the Provin- cial Hospital Auxiliaries Associa- tion. A cup and saucer shower will be held at the next meeting. t LIONS TO SOLICIT FOR e RED CROSS ON MONDAY r With no local branch of the e Red Cross Goderich, the Lions s Club has consented to conduct a drive for funds in Goderich in tho Red Cross' current campaign. On l Monday, between 5 and 7 p.m., members of the Lions Club will be making a house to house cam- paign in Goderich. sumer public cheap food and still stay in business? , There is an intimation in the editorial that these protections we seek breed inefficiency. The bur- eau of statistics report shows that with a, declining farm mutation we are able to feed the nation and still be plagued with surplus pro- duction. What about the efficient industries? They are not setting the world on fire with their pro- duction figures. It is apparent that the editor `of "The Rural Scene" would like to reduce the agricultural population to serfdom,, while retaining the consumer public on a pedestal above other nations In referring, to protection being sought for the Dairy Industry through legislation the editorial does not seem to agree that the Canadian market for food stuffs belongs to the Canadian farmers: I can again draw a comparison with the auto industry. When British -made cars were first im- ported into Canada they were per- mitted to enter without a dumping duty being applied. This was to increase trade •with Britain and assist- in rproviding much needed dollars for Britain to buy more food -stuffs in Canada. Pressure was applied by a certain industry (not agriculture) and the dumping duty was applied to British -built cars. The purchaser here in Can- ada had to pay close 'to $300 more for a British made car. Who was receiving the protection? And at your expense? Britain stopped buying_Canadian,sbacon__and eggs because of the lack of Canadian t trade with Britain. The farmer S was, the loser. There are unlimited examples of cases where tariff protection has increased farm cost of pro- o duction but space °will not permit mention of them here. Huron County is primarilly an agricultural county and since the inauguration of the Federation of Agriculture has been a strong anti willing supporter of. the Federa- tion. An attack on the opinion and principal of this organization as contained in the editorial is not in keeping with the co-oper- ation`.we have received from your outstanding weekly newspa er." GORDON M. GREIG, Secretary Fieldman. obentb GODERICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 19th, 1953 na tar Lions J3anturns In Provincial Finais Goderich Lions Bantams,,a plucky band of bantam hockey pli noon in the second and final game for the O.MIIA bantam `t manager, Jerry Wall, Carmen Doak, Bili Smith, Lyle Thurlo Harold Lamb, John Graham, Walter Westbrook, coach. Fro Frank Miller, Bob Fisher, Gerald Rutherford, Bill Gardner, B vers, who will play Newmarket at Newmarket Saturday after - B" championship. Back row, left to right : Jini Anstay, w, Buddy Williamson, Arthur Stubbington, Percy Garrick, nt row, left to right : Donald McArthur, Marvin Million, illy Robinson. —Signal -Star holo bti II p enry. Six Entries For Annual Goderich Drama Festival Outside entries to the annual Goderich Drama Festival were re- ceived by the Little Theatre Group at its regular meeting held at Mac- Kay Hall Wednesday night of last week. The festival is to be held on April 27 and 28 and possibly the 29th, if further entries are sub- mitted., To date, six one -act plays have been entered from Wood- stock, Kitchener -Waterloo, Galt, Dungannon, Goderich District Col- legiate Institute and the Goderich Little Theatre Group. ' The local Little Theatre Group will present "The Monkey's Paw" under the direction of Mrs. Jack' Scanlan. Committees were organized to deal with matters arising out of the coming festival. ,Miss Marjorie Macfie and 'Mr. harry Ford will jointly head the ticket committee with Mr. Ford kindly allowing the use of his office as headquarters for ticket distribution. Other committees were appoint- ed 'and will be headed by the following: properties, Jack Mar- riott, David Holmes; lights, Fred Sturdy; adjudicator, Mrs. K. Revell; publicity, John Graham; reception, Mrs. Bruce Sully. -, Mr. Fred Sturdy gave the meet- ing a progress report on the Little Theatre's three -act play "Yes and No" which he is co -directing with David Holmes. It is 'expected that this comedy will be shown on May 15, 16 and 17. Mrs. Bruce Sully and Miss Marilyn Butler gave a report on the activities of the Western On- tario „Little Theatre Organization. Discussion ensued on the benefits of affiliating with such a group and it was decided to investigate the matter more fully before the local 'group joined another year. WINDOW DISPLAY FOR 'BOOK WEEK' A fine collection of books from the Goderich Public Library, in- dicative of the splendid selections available on the library shelves, has been displayed by the librar- ian, Miss ° Rose Aitken, in the French Dry Cleaners' window on West street, in observance of "Can- ada Book Week." Samples of the latest fiction are, here, along with biographies of it John MacDonald and Hon. Mac- Kenzie King. Other voltnrte -tr with history, travel and the crafts. Beautifully illustrated volumes n £anadian provinces from Nova Scotia to British Columbia are placed attractively. Public School Board Nods Approval To Estimates of $70,183 For 1953 Goderich Public School Board has approved -of an estimated levy of 15 mills for 1953, the shine as was , requested in 1952. The estimates of $70,183 include de- benture principal and interest. The board Is hoping this estimate will see it through in the knowledge that athe grant for 1953 is up by about $2,000, based on the attend- ance at the school in 1952. The board increased the teach- ers' maximuilra seniries by $100. Teachers with permanent first class certificates will receive $2,900 plus $200 for BA degree; and $50 extra, if holder of a special cer- tificate' . Need More Room Public School Inspector Glen Gardiner reported that additional accommodation will be required in September. The music rooms have been converted into a- classroom and possibt, the art room and another classroom many be request- ed. . Music teaching in the school is progressing favorably. The layer of asphalt in an area of the playground has aided in general cleanliness and the in spector recommendedmirrors in some lavatories. .. The property committee was au- thorized to proceed with founda- tion planting to a limit of $300. Home Economics classes for grade VIII pupils are being pro- vided at the Collegiate. CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY BY LIFTING FIVE CAR RADIOS St. Patrick's day in the morning —about 3 a.m., that is—was a great day for the Irish, and others, too. A thief, or thieves, stole five car radios, made an• attempt to steal another one and attempted to break into Larder's Grocery ,Store on South street. Among those who had their car radio stolen in the .early -hours of Tuesday morning was Councillor Ken Pennington, chairman of the police committee, whose car was parked beside his house on Blake street. Others who had their car radios stolen were; Con Baechler, whose car was parked in the drive- way of his home on Britannia road; Peter Patterson, whose car was in 1Pontiacs OHA Play Off With Elmira and Wallaceburg Having won the WOAA In- termediate "A" championship, Goderich Samis Poritiacs move into , OHA competition and ,meet the powerful Elmira Polar Kings and the Wallace - burg Pontiacs in a round robin home and home series. At the conclusion of this three - team series the two top stand- ing teams . play a best four out of, seven game series. Opening game of the series was on Wednesday night when the Goderich Samis Pontiacs played in Elmira. The return • game is • here on.. Saturday night when a packed house should be on hand to see the speedy and rugged Elmira Polar Kings, rated by many as the team to beat to win the OHA Intermediate "A" champ- ionship. In early season ex- hibition games the 'Elmira team tonsistenty beat the Col- lingwood team which won the OHA intermediate "A" champ- ionship last year. SUBSCRIBER ELECTED WESTERN TOWN MAYOR One of our Signal -Star subscrib- ers, Mr. Gordon White, has been elected Mayor of Benfait, Sask- atchewan. He conducts the King Hotel- there ..Mr,. White was born in Goderich Township, a son of the late Mr. arid Mrs. John White. He left this district for the West many years ago. Mr. James White, Huron road, is a cousin. his garage on Cameron street; Mrs. Gordon Roebuck, Raglan and Gib- bons streets; Mr. Earl Horst, South street. An attempt was made to break into the car of Len McGee who lives -on Cameron street but it is believed the barking of a dog scared the thief away. - About three weeks or a month ago there was another early morn- ing epidemic of car radio, thefts when about three were stolen and have not yet been recovered. The thief seems to prefer late model car radios. Whether pr not he wanted the radios so as to be sure not to miss any of the St. Patrick's day radio programs is not known but he apparently did not lack in selectivity. KNOX CHURCH W.M.S. IN EASTER MEETING A well attended Easter meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church, WAIS was held in the church parlor on Tuesday afternoon with the- presi- dent, Mrs. Robett Bisset in the chair. She opened the meeting with the reading of a poem and then extended a welcome to the • Baptist Church Misison Circle, who were guests on this occasion. - The visiting committee reported 104 hospital calls and, 24 home calls on shut-ins. The president announced that an invitation •had come from the Blyth Presbyterian Church WtVIS to be their guests at their Easter meeting, April 7. She also thanked Mrs. A. Taylor and Mrs. R. E. Wilson, leaders of group one, for the interesting pro- grams of the past three months. The April meeting will be one week later than usual, April 28. The Baptist Mission Circle took charge of . the devotional period. Mrs. Frith read the Scripture les- son and Mrs. Hazelwood led in prayer. Mrs. Hind sang a hymn. Mrs. George Johnson was guest speaker. She chose as her topic -Some of the Women Jesus Help- ed," mentioning many incidents of His healing of bodily ills, 'and of spiritual uplift. Mrs. R. E. Wilson moved a vote of thanks and appreciation to the visitors. A social hour with re- freshments followed the closing. Mrs. H. Bone has returned, to her home here after spending the winter months in Detroit, Chicago and Royal Oak with members of her family. Mrs. Charles Breckow, jr., visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Brockle: bank and Pennie at Ingersoll the past week. Unloading Ends Fitting Out Is Started On Boats With' unloading of the 10 beats in storage due to be completed b 'tonight, shipping movements are expected to get under way within the next two weeks. Unloading of the last boat, the Algosoo, was started the first' of the week. R. G. Sanderson, manager of Goderich Elevator and Transit Company, said he believed the navigation season would be open before the end of the month.. Little drift ice is left in the harbor and crews have been work- ing steadily during this week pre- paring the boats for the shipping season. Painting and repairs are being done, Mr. Sanderson said, and at least one of 'the boats, which was refitted when it first went into storage, is ready to sail. when the season opens. Formink Athletic Association In Colborne Township A meeting was held at the Town- ship Hall, Carlow, Monday evening to form a Colborne Township Ath- letic Association. Reeve Stan Snyder was chairman and Harold Montgomery, secretary. • The meeting appointed a com- mittee of five as an initial step in the organizing of the associa- tion. They are Ralph Jewel, Ben Chisholi i 'and a representative to be appointed from eachof the following: Colborne Township Council, Colborne Federation of Agriculture and the Township School Board. It was stated that the super- vision of sports in the township was left to just a few to carry t on and it was felt that with an 0 organization more could be ac- i complished. Although the meet- ing was not as well---attended-as r hoped for, it was thought of second meting would be held in the near future when it is expected many more Colborne sports fans will turn out. Subscription is U.S $3.50 Single Copkq 1Bantams Battle to -3-3 Tae With Newmarket In Opener Goderieh Lions bantams and Newmarket bantams battled to a 3-3 tie at Goderich arena Tuesday night in the first game of the provincial finals for the OMIIA "B" title. It is a two. game series, total goals to count, with the second and final game scheduled for Saturday at 2.30 p.m., at Newmarket, 0 Goderich turned in a good gate against, strong opposition but miss- ed several almost sure scoring chances and should nave won the game by two or three goals oa the night's play. In 'playing at Newmarket on Saturday theywill need some strong vocal support from Goderich fans; as many local fans as possible should try to make the trip to Newmarket and help these' fighting lads bring home a provincialyear. title to Goderich this A reporter from the Newmarket Era, Newmarket's weekly news- paper, who was present at Tues- day night's game, told the Signal - Star reporter the record of the Newmarket team in reaching the semi-finals. After winning their group they played off with various teams and in two game series with goals to count they eliminated one by one the following teams by the following scores: .Collingwood by 18-2; Port Hope by 14-5; Parry , Sound by 29-3. That is a rather impressive record but Goderich bantams are an outstanding ban- tam team and can take the mea- sure of Newmarket if they get the breaks and some vocal support.. Do your best to go • over to New- market and cheer on the boys this Saturday. Strange Coincidence Buddy Williamson scored two goals for Goderich and got the assist on the other. Strangely enough, curly -headed Danny Pat- rick (and on St. Patrick's evening, too) - scored two goals for New- market and got the assist tin the third goal. Patrick, who plays centre for Newmarket, has a bro- ther on the Newmarket intermedi • ate "A" Spitfires and a younger brother on the Newmarket pee- wees': i Comng to Goderich, the players stopped at Carlow and looked for highway signs. Apparently some n e at Carlow has been 'fooling ith the highway signs 'for the layers state the sign pointing to o derich had them turn to the ft at Carlow which took them Benmiller. Temporarily lost,, ey .sought directions from a rmer who -explained they shpuld ve gone straight through Carlow the Blue Water Highway before rning left. On the Newmarket team are.. ayers by the name ' of Million d McArthur and.on the Goderich am there are also players of the me name. Newmarket has a - pulation of a little over 5,000 st like Goderich. All players e from Newmarket and immedi• e district .with two from nearby • /sire,e, Newmarket Scores First A fluke goal .by Egan fo New- rket on a pass from Patrick ened the scoring at 2.51. Buddy , 1liamson evened the- count by ring for Goderich at 10.08. Less n a minute later, Williamson, a 'pass from Stubbington, made 2-1 for Goderich which was the re at the end of the first period - n the second 'period Patrick red two goals for Newmarket , make it a great night for the h and end the second perio4 for Newmarket. Trailing one goal, Goderich wen into the third period fighting hard and Jerry Wall scored a goal after one minute of play on a pass from Williamson. Despite rugged at- tempts to score more goals, Gode rich could do no better than end the game with a,3-3 tie. Attendance at the game was about 575. Referees were McLean and Bouser of Seaforth. JOINS SIGNAL -STAR REPORTORIAL STAFF A native of Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Latterly on the reportorial staff of The London Free Press, Mr. Ron Ripley joined the staff of The Signal -Star on Monday of .his week. He plans to move his wife and family from London to Gode rich by the end of this month, KINETTE CLUB HOLDS MEN'S NIGHT PROGRAM The Goderich Kinette Club held their annual men's night on Mon- day at the British Exchange Hotel. !Members of the Kinsmen Club who were guests of honor were wel- comed' by Kinette President, Mrs. H. Hibbert.. The St. Patrick's Day theme was carried'out in decorating the tables and hall. Following dinner, the Kinettes presented a program of dances, songs and skits. Dancing was then enjoyed: Winners of varibus dance contests were Mr. and Mrs. W. McGrath, Mr. and Mrs. J. Marriott and Mrs. Kenneth Pennington. The door prize of a table lamp was won by Mr. Frank Skelton. Miss Kay Whatelely of the Post Office staff is spending holidays in Toronto this week. Mrs. Susan Grigg has returned to her home on Eldon street after spending three months with her family at Detroit. Boy Is One -Man Publicity Agent for Goderich aw ity •p rn, G n, le K" to ad,'th s fa ha at to a t u n, p1 h- an e to sa po ju ar at Au ma op \Vi sco tha on it sco kd sco h to g Itis f 3-2 A 14 -year-old Goderich summer resident is a one-man public agent for Goderich at Dearbo Michigan. He is Charles Nair son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. "Chic Nairn, of 3601 Brewster ro Dearborn, and grandson of Mi C. A. Nairn of Goderich. Attending Junior Iligh'School Dearborn, Charles selected as topic for his English compositio "The Prettiest Town in Canada which was given publicity throug out the school.. Following is th composition: As you enter Goderich, Ontario, from the south side you notice a weather-beaten sign that pro- claims to all the world that Gode- rich is the "Prettiest Town in Canada." • This is so very true. After you have spept some time there you learn to love the place arid the people. But, to get ..into the Mown I love. My dad was born there, and when I go there in the sum- mer I stay in the small front bed- room of his old home. Every morning I wake up and see the sun streaming in the colore window glass and hear the coc crowing, the milk wagon wit horse, and the birds serenadin the whole world; and I- feel as i he world were my oyster. -Then ut to breakfast in a room that s larger than most of today's rooms. And, after break- ast, there are: so many- things to [o. I may go down to the dock and visit with Bert MacDonald who is harbor master and has an award rom the Queen for his work at hat job. Or, I might go sightsee- ng because Goderich is a beauti ful town.. However, .1 will prob- ably end up at the,, office -of the Goderich Signal -Star where I know all the employees and help out with odd jobs. I remember one day two years ago when the "Sig- nal" got a new press. The whole gang stopped work to watch them install the press. This was a very special press because it picked- up the paper, printed it, and stacked it. All the other presses, includ- ing the newspaper press, are fed by hand. However, don't get the idea that Goderich is a backward town. It has two brand new schools that are very modern, the most modern theatre in Canada, and a new arena that the people of Goderich are pretty proud of. But, I've saved the best for last. Pete Zimmerman's popcorn is .the best. ever. . Now, if you're planning a sum- mer vacation, Goderich' is a swell • f Mrs. Hazel Murray of Owen _i Sound called on her mother, Mrs. Wm. Birnie, who is a patient in the local hospital, on Thursday last. Mrs. Murray left on March 14 for her position on the S.S. Richard. Mrs. T. R. Rundle spent the week -end with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. J. MacDonald and Mr. Mac- Donald and' family at Toronto. Powerful Elmira polar Kings Here Saiurd0 Night Goderich ,arms Pontiars - meet the ruggeil Elmira Polar Kings', players are ('oneh Bill Decker; Buteh face their heaviest opposition of the ,year -here Saturday night when they Polar Icings in the second game of a roiin,1-robin series. Three of the shown above with their roach. heft to right: Coley Bowman, defence Martin, tight Is-ing, and Stan Stoddard, centre. ----Engraving Courtesy of 1{1mira Signet l1 earn and love the town. ace if you stay long enough to• t PRESENTATION MADE TO MRS. F. R. PRICE Parents of children attending sessions in Goderich Arena hon- ored Mrs. F. R. Price at an annual ',party Tuesday afternoon -for the work she has done helping young- ) sters ' learn to skate. Mrs. Price, • who has taught pre- school kiddies since classes were, held in the old arena seven years ago, was presented .with a plant by Mrs. John Sully on behalf of the parents. Over 100 parents and -about 120 children attended the party held in the arena 'following the skat- ing session. The gathering was aranged by Mrs. Gordon McManus, assisted bay several of the parents, incladins, Mrs. Sully, Mrs. J. W. Wallace, Mrs. George Parsons, Mrs. It. 'D Hughes, Mrs. Clayton Edward, Mrs. Don McKay and Mrs. Wallace Duck- worth. ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL GETS .. $14,400 GOVERNMENT GRANT Alexandra Marine and General Hospital will receive $14,400 in a special grant annotinced last Fri- day by the Ontario Government. The announcement. said that the grants made to hospitals through- out the province were intended to aid institutions make repairs apd refiovate buildings. R. C. Bays, chairman of the Goderich Hospital Board, said, how- ever, that he believed the grant may be payment of the govern- ment's share of the cost of keeping indigent patients during 1951. The gover'nment's share of the 1950 indigent patients' bill, he said, was ta plight y ax,5 oved r $12,000. ear andmo Hee said that he hag written to the' govern= i rnent asking for clarification. Following are grants made to other district hospitals: Exeter. South Huron and District Mem- orial, $3,500; Kincardine era1, $12,$00; Seaforth Scott Me gjal; $6,300; Wingham General, . $.,,,,,,, Clinton Public. $6;900; Li tttI Memorial, $15,200; Pe{rolixt $13,000.