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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-04-30, Page 2IPAtilllf TWO I1i, ti1rrttL tgnat-*tar HURON COUNTY'S FOREMOST WEEKLY Published by Signal -Star Publishing Limited Subscription Rates—Canada and Great Britain, $2.50 a year: to United States, $3.50. Strictly in advance. Advertiaini Rates on request. Telephone 71. Authorized as second-class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. Out -of -Town Representative: C.W.N.A., • 420 Temple Bldg., Bay and Richmond s< s o * Sts., Toronto. ; t Member of Canadian Weekly News- papers Association: Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations Weekly Circulation Over 3,000. GEO. L. ELLIS, Editor and Publisher. THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 1953 DOES PROSPERITY DEPEND ON WAR? Efforts are being made in vari- ous quarters to dispel the fear that Korean peace might bring on a depression. This fear is reflected in the increased bear influence in the stock market—though it is pointed out that the stock market had a similar decline when hos- tilities began in Korea. No--•duuht the loss of war contracts will he felt in some industries, but the country will be better off . when the vast expenditure for war equipment is no longer necessary, when taxes can be lowered and when the ,pressure to higher and higher prices eases. If some lines of industry should be less active others would take up the slack by greater production of peacetime commodities, with the incentive of. lower prices giving opportunity for increased sale of ordinary con- sumer goods. Unfortunately, the prospect of this happier condition is not as bright as might be. For years to come, we are told, it will be necessary to make large defence expenditures in face of the Red • peril and the present generation may never know. the •iuI1 blessings of world peace. - Indeed, it is rather important that deflation should not arrive too abruptly. The vast expendi !hires of the post-war years have involved a great amount of in- debtedness in the building of houses, schools and other construc- tion, and if this indebtedness had to be met with dollars of a higher value the resources of the debtors would be severely strained. The prospect is that deflation will 1,e a long-drawn-out process, a process that if wisely governed should not bring on any severe depression. At any rate, we should not allow ourselves to be obsessed with a lear that peace means depression. IRELAND'S "HOMECOMING" 'it'his column a few weeks ago had- a reference to the announce- meat from Ireland of "An Tostal," the significance of which we did not know. We are enlightened by -a- despatch -Irons Dublin in- The Globe and Mail, from which we quote: A carnival atmosphere prevails in Dublin this . An Tostal month. Rows of multi -colored street lights cast bright reflectiops into the Liffey River, turning the city night- ly into an Irish' Venice. An Tostal literally translated from the Gaelic means "the nation- ' atsself-assertion." More freely it's simply "Homecoming." Romantically it is the call of the motherland, summoning sons and daughters back to Eire for a month of "At Home" celebration... In cold financial terms it's a ,move to get the Irish republic's slimmer tourist traffic under way a month Or sd ahead of time and perhaps to cash in a bit on early - bird visitors headed for the Coron- ation in London. All over the country the people are putting on .dances, holding parades, producing plays and mak- ing entertainment for visitors and for themselves, . and it is hoped that an increasing number of four- iists will come as this annual cele- bration becomes more widely known. Historically, the first An Tostal, we are told, occurred in 433 when St. Patrick "lighted the Paschal Fire on the hill of Slane sot far from Dublin --- the first Baster fire to be lit in Ireland." So that's what "An TostaI" weans. EDITORIAL NOTES Let's hope that May will display a warmer nature than the month from whose cool embraces we ar.. emerging. "The Mast of illness today is so high as to make it inaccessible in all fullness to many people. It is Beside the question to suggest or plan enlarged nursing services un- less we also ,plan how 'the sick folk . are to meet this cost"— London Free Press. This is a question that must be faced in the not too distant future. Ontario turned down flatly, a prop.psal in Haas direction at tiffs last Pro- • Tindal election, r but more will be heard of it. e * * Plot an inch has been added to ar. Churchill's stature by the IsideNtheed that has been bestowed > os him. "The rank is 'but the Sllll%Ila"is Stamp, thh man's the gold ' V that.' M the groat war hod been elevated to the peerage the title might have been worthy of the man, but knights are, about ,as thick as dandelions in Britain. • However, a peerage would have sent him to the House of Lords, where his brilliance would be in shadow, and another Duke of Marlborough would not stand out in history as will the Churchill name. "Sir Winston," too, will be a poor substitute if that iso to be his everyday title, • • Already there is complaint that the Federal Government has not definitely indicated what sort of holiday the 2nd of June is to be. But what is necessary beyond the announcement that has already been made? It is the people, in every municipality throughout the country, who decide what they are going_ to do",about it; it is not for the Government to say. If any- one wants to go about his business as usual on Dominion Day or Labor Day or other holiday there. is nothing, except possibly local sentiment, to prevent it. Certainly Ottawa will pay no heed to it. Already in a great many cities, towns and villages plans are al- ready. well advanced for the cele- bration of the day, and eGoderich will be in line with a program to mark the occasion. s • - • • It has- been discovered that Ohio has never been formally admitted into statehood, although its residents have been voting in Federal elections and it has con- tributed several of its sons to the list 'of United States presidents. Is it too late to invite it .into the Canadian Confederation as the eleventh Province? This is Can- ada's century and Ohioans might be glad to havea share in the :glorious future ,of this country. True, it would make an indenta- tion in the northern U.S. boundary., bet this would compensate for the dent in Canada's southern bound- ary created when British short- sightedness allowed the " State of Maine to bulge up into Canadian territory. . And, think of all the THE GODERICH SIGNAIrSTAR ST. HELENS Down Memory's Lane SO Years Ago Mayor Lewis shot a large' skunk in his henhouse. He and Sheriff Reynolds, who was spending the evening with him, discovered the intruder through the crowing of a rooster. The Sheriff said His Wor- ship was a good shot, but half the. charge would have been sufficient for small game. Members of Huron Lodge, No. 62, I.O.O.F., celebrated the 84th anniversary of the order on the American continent by attending the morning service Sunday at Victoria Street Methodist Church. The Public School Board decided to postpone building a new school in St, Patrick's ward, but decided 1 to ask Town Council for $9,000 to carry out repairs and changes to the Central School building. 25 Years Ago Goderieh firemen answered two calls and lack of water posed a problem at both. The first was a call to Mill road, to a house near the river bank. Only water near- by was in the river, but there was tnot enough hose to reach. Furni- T Lure and some doors were saved, but the house burned to the ground. Second call was to a grass fire at Blue Water Golf and Country Club, but little damage Now Wonder Gem et Science tested at Un,vos,ty et Tomtits. "Par lr ghtt( Than Dimond." "Lastint Onllainco." Over 70 "set rn, !std•' nage- 1 10 dna et a dimend. Wnle no. for FREE cataietue TANYA GEMS. DEPT 1. 714'onte• Toronto literary lights Canada would ac- quire, to say nothing of the Cleve- land Indians,_, Senator Taft and a piece of the • Ohio River. What are we waiting for? Youth for Christ Invites you to hear REV. W. E.- C. VOLLICK, Rector, Kincardine Anglican Church. MRS. A. M. KELLY, Soprano Soloist.. LOCAL INSTRUMENTAL GROUP. Sat.,May 2 8 p.m. in the CLINTON DISTRICT COLLEGIATE. POTTED PLANTS for long-lasting loveliness FRAGRANT BOUQUETS fresh -cut, artistically arranged LOVELY CORSAGES for shoulder or waist To Brighten Her Day Flatter Mother With Dewy -Fresh Flowers on Her Day JACK$ONS FLORIST$ PHONE 106 LODERIOR was caused. Students of Alma College, St. Thomas, presented a program of music and a play in MacKay Hall. ii First grain cargoes arrived at the elevator with the Home Smith carrying 180,000 bushels and the Norway 350,000 bushels. 15 Years Ago A young man from Borden, P.E. I., was in Goderich searching for his brother missing from home for some years. The 18 -year-old lad was given lodging for the night and continued his seafch the next day hitch -hiking toward Western Canada. 'Dr. W. F. Gallow, Medical Of- ficer of Health, reported at a meet- ing of the Board of Health that 280 school children had received first injections in the anti -diph- theria toxoiding campaign. Hector H. MacKay, M.A., a native of Goderich and Supervisor and Director of the Fish Culture Branch of the Ontario Department of Game. and Fisheries, was guest speaker at an open dinner held by the Lions Club of Goderich. T iURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 1963 ST. HELENS, April 28. --Mr. and Mrs. John Sparkes and Donna, of London, were week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred McQuil- lin. They were accompanied by Mrs. John Miller who has spent the winter in London and Strath- roy. Mrs. William Blair,' of Detroit, was the guest last week of Mr, and Mrs. J. D. Anderson. Mrs. D. Todd, Mr. Stanley Todd of Southampton, and Mr. Neely Todd, of Stratford, attended the funeral of Mrs. Todd's brother, Mr. Jas. Neely, at Pigeon, Mich. Mrs. W. A. Miller returned to her home last week after spending over seven months in the hospital and at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank McQuillin. Mrs. Gordon, who has spent the past months with Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Miller, returned to her home last week. Prizes for ,costumes in the hard time dance in the hall on Friday evening were awarded to Mrs. Cliff Murray, for the ladies, Mr. Alex. Purvis for the gents and Donna Aitchison for the children. The judges were Mrs. Tiffin, Mrs. John Sparkes and Miss Eileen Elliott. Margaret Miller and Don Cameron won the prize for the spot dance and Bill Purdon, of Whitechurch, for the elimination dance. The event, which proved quite successful, was sponsored by the Happy Handicrafters Girls' Club. THIS IS YOUR INVITATION • • to see the sensational NEW 1953 on display in our showroom commoncina THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Completely re -styled by Pinin Farina, World's leading designer of Custom automobiles There's none as new as in '53 ROUSE AUTO ELECTRIC Kingston St. - _ Phone 168 • NILE NILE, April 29.—Mrs. George Rutledge is in the Goderich hos- pital with infiamatory rheumatism. Mr. Leonard Mcllwain, Clinton, visited his mother last Tuesday. Rev. Dr. Thomas Courtice of Pittsburgh, Penn., who taughttook the devotional part and Miss school in Nile over 50 years ago, called on Mrs. A. Mcllwain on Thursday last. The regular meeting of Nile W.M.S. was held in the church, Wednesday of last week, with eight Currey the business part. Mrs. R. Godfrey gave a synopsis on a chapter of the study book. Mr. and Mrs. E. Campbell and Doreen of Toronto, were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs, Ralph member present. Mrs. Harrower Godfrey and Gail. NOW.. FORD TRUCK ENGINEERING INTRODUCES NEW DRIVERIZED CABSHere's the newest, most advanced. idea -in_truck design ... Driver/zed -_ __-- Cabs—planned with the driver in mind .. . designed to reduce fatigue, strain and discomfort . . . built to promote greater driving ease and higher efficiency. 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