The Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-05-07, Page 1• .
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106th Year—No. 19 "
Kitdiener4VaterloO Wins Drapa Fete;
Goderich,_Dungannon Capture Awards
Kitchener- Waterloo Little
Theatre won the Dramatic Club
Trophy at the final night last Wed-
nesday of the Goderich Little
Theatre's sikth annual drama fes-
tival for its production of "The
Happy Journey."
The Goderich group, which pre-
sented "The Monkey's Paw," won
the Filsinger Stage Award for the
stage designer responsible for the
best visual presentation.
"Through a Glass, Darkly," stag-
ed by the Sarnia Studio Club, was
chosen as second best play and
won the Purity Trophy. Two
Sarnia actors were also award win-
ners. Roy Fleming captured the
Dominion Itoad Machinery Co.
prize for bot actor and Opal Lewis
the Ahmeek Chapter, I.O.D.E.,
award for best supporting actress.
Kay Ireland, who scored a hit in
the lead role of "The Happy Jour-
ney" was judged best actress of the
festival and received the Standard
Chemical Co. award. Best sup-
porting astor was Bob Finnie, of
St. Marys, who won the Curry's
Taxi award.
Honorable mention winners of
the Goderich Elevator Co. and
Lions Club awards were Gerald
Eldred and Betty Wilson, both .of
the Galt Little Theatre group. The
Galt players also won the T. Eaton
Co. aft award for staging the best
Canadian play, "Eros at Breakfast,"
by Robertson Davies.
Douglas Athill, who played a
young farm boy in Dungannon
Junior Farmers' presentation of
"Fetchin' Paw Around," captured
the Reg Bell award for being the
best juvenile actor. The Robert
Simpson Co. award of merit was
also taken by the Dungannon, and
Adjudicator Henri de Menthon
praised the efforts of the young
group.
Mr. de Menthon, who expressed
his thanks to the players and
audiences who had made the festi-
val a success, was also presented
with a cup by the Goderich group
in appreciation of his services and
for being the "best actor."
Presbytery Y.P.U.
Officers Installed
At Annual Meeting
The .annual convention of • the
Huron Presbytery Y.P.U. of the
United Church of Canada was held
in Wesley-Wiilis Church, Clinton,
on Tuesday evening, of last week
with more than 250 young people,
from all sections of the Presbytery
in attendance. .
A feature of the evening was
the presentation of awards for both
the public speaking and music
festival contests which had been
held recently. Arnold Alton made
the awards for the former, these
going to Mjss Mary Shelton anti
Kenneth Carter, both of Clinton.
Ronald Steepe spoke for the music
festival with the awards going to
Dora Ann Stinson, Seaforth,. and
Marie Wildfong and Marilyn Skin-
ner, Elimville.
Summer Camps Discussed
Brock Vodden outlined- the ac-
tivitieS of the Christian Youth
Caravans which go from place to
Place during the summer conduct-
ing surveys and vacation schools.
Lucille Sparling urged all to at-
tend the Goderich Summer School
work camp over the week -end of
May 16 to 18, and also the camp
itself which will be held in july.
.-Rev,--.C---1-Seott spoke -briefly on
the Five Oaks Training' Centre
which has been established on the
banks of the Grand River near
Paris.
The guest speaker of the evening
was •Rev. A. E. Holley of Exeter.
A religious film, "The Salt of
the Earth," was shown which gave
fine lessons in stewardship and
evangelism.
Rev. W,J.--Mooresi-Thames Road,
chairman of Huron Presbytery, in-
stalled -the officers for the coming
year. These include: Honorary
president, Rev, W. J. Moores; C.E.
convener, Rev. C. J. Scott; Blyth;
past president and conference pre-
sident, Harvey Sparling,
president, Clare Vincent, Londes.
boro; vice-president; Arnold Alton,
Ashfield; treasurer, Elwin Merril).
Clinton.
HELP! DANGER!
Th. danger and locoman -
Jonas of the unpaved portion
of tho pier at Goderich harbor
was shown Saturday afternoon
when a 74 -year-old angler frorn
Aylmer fell on the rough
gravel and suffered a wound
which required 12 stitches to
close. It was hoped that tha
pier would have a cement top
put on before the busy *Nemo
opened. What is causing the
delay, no one seems to know.
But many people do know that
in its present condition there
is every possibility of ac- •
cidents occurring, not to men-
tion the extrema inconvon-
lence capsod by the present
unfinisirdl job.
Ceremony to Open
First Rental Home
Slated foil May 19
A new mark on the pages of the
history of Goderich is scheduled
to be made May 19 with the of-
ficial opening of the first low rent-
al home and the presentation of
the key to the first tenants.
Plans for the event include a
brief ceremony at the -first home,
which was transported here re-
cently from London, with a num.
ber of officials taking part.
Mayor J. E. Hucklns and mem-
bets of the Town Council will par-
ticipate, along with local members
of Parliament and the Ontario
Legislature, representatives of the
Department of Planning and De-
velopment and of the Central Mort-
gage Housing Corperation from
Toronto and London, and members
of the Goderich Housing Author-
ity.
No definite time for the cere-
inony has been set' as yet, but it
is understood it will precede .a
banquet which will be held to
commemorate the event.
. Town officials are preparing the
program, following one used re-
cently by Dunnville, when ,a group
of rental houses was officially
opened there.
Early this week, five of the
houses had been placed on founda-
tions and present plans of the con-
tractors call for having almost all
the 25 houses on their sites by the
end of this month.
LEADS GROUP
Flora M. Durnin, of the
Dungannon area, home econ-
omist for Dufferin, Grey and
Wellington counties, has been
selected to lead a group of
young farmers visiting Britain
this summer, according to an
'announcement made .'by , the
.Ontario Department of Agri-.
.culture. The group will also
take in the June 2 Coronation
in London.
Clinton Tot Killed
When Hit By Truck
CLINTON, May 6:—Three-year-
old David -Vezina, son of FO. and
Mrs. Robert Vezina, RCAF Station,
Clinton, was killed instantly Tues-
day when he was run over by a
truck at Adastral Park, quarters
for married personnel at the base.
The accident happened minutes
after Albert Leibolid 36_,. R.R. 2,
Clinton, "had seen the youngster
playing in front of his truck and
had carried him to the safety- of
a near -by lawn.
But as Leibold started his
vehicle, the child apparently ran
alongside an oil truck parked at
the curb, darted in front of it
into the path of Leibold's truck.
Leibold told police his line of
vision was blocked by the oil truck
and- he -didn't see. the boy, _
Dr. F. G. Thompson, Clinton,
Huron County coroner, said an in-
quest would be held in Clinton,
May 13. Provincial Constable
Douglas Orr, Goderich, investigat-
ed-%
The boy's father, a native of
Montreal, is an• airroadio instruc-
tor at the station. Besides his
parents, the child is survived by a
five-year-old brother.
BISHOP OF HURON CONFIRMS
CANDIDATES AT ST. GEORGE'S
tit, Rev. G. N. Luxton, Bishop of grab" but rather to "give and help
Huron, administered the rite of and' bless," They were to
confirmation at at St. George's Church• ber that they were instruments of
Sunday morning when a large con God. for loving kindness going out
gregation was present for the im- into the world; they Were ,to 'do
pressive service. Following were justly, to love mercy and to walk
the 11 candidates: Jean Venn, humbly with God.
Keith Mathers, Beverly Bowra, The white veils and dresses worn
Joseph Craig, Peter Allen, Frank by the women and girl candidates
11, Venn, Robert Anderson, Chat- were described as a symbol of the
lotte Anderson, Mrs. Beatrice Bow- ancient church and its intentions.
man, Mrs. Dorothy Sowerby and Reading of the Bible wasp urged.
MI -s Janet Anderson. "Don't start at the beginning,"
Text Of the bishop's sermon was said the bishop. "Read your gos-
from Micah 6:8: ,He hath shewed pels for the next five years be -
thee, o man, what is good; and ginning with Luke. Make it a
what doth the Lord require of part of your daily life to read the
thee. but to do justly, and to love Bible. These verses will speak
_mercy*, and to walk humbly with increasingly to you as you re -read
thyGod? them and they become a part of
Ile expressed the hope that 50 you."
years from now the candidates In closing, the Bishop of Huron
would have at the tip of their expressed the hope that the parish
tongues the aforementioned verse of St. George's would give to the-
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that they would remember it all Church of England an, average of
their lives as the verse which. was one minister each year. He spoke
used at the time they were con- of the tine record of St. George's
firmed. in the past which has already given
The candidates were urged not to the Church of -England, numer-
to adopt the seeming present at- ous ministers including one bishop
thud° of the world to "get and and one archbishop.
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GODERICB, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 7th, 1953
GODERICH CADETS
PARADE AT STRATFORD
Goderich Air Cadets from No.
522 Maitland Squadron paraded in
Stratford an Sunday • with Strat-
ford Squadron to St. A.ndrew's
Presbyterian Church for the morn-
ing service conducted by Rev. F.
J. Barr.
Fit. Lt. William Wreford, com-
manding officer of the Stratford
Squadron, was acting wing com-
mander for the march. F/O. Lloyd
Spears was squadron commander
of the Stratford group and F/O.
A. Huffman was squadron com-
mander for the Goderich cadets.
The Stratford cadets paraded to
church in Goderich on April 11
as part of the observance of Air
Cadet Week in Canada.
Mr. Barr, honorary chaplain of
the Stratford squadron, directed
his remarks to the cadets, urging
them to be aggressive in their ap-
proach to life.
He outlined the necessity of tak-
ing aim on a project and working
hard to attain the goal. He warn-
ed them not to use the negative
approach, but rather to work hard
in attainment of things they might
undertake.
The Goderich squadron, cadets
and officers, were treated to 'din-
ner by the host squadron following
the parade and church service.
PERSONAL MENTION
Mr. and Mrs. P. Carey have
turned from spending a holiday
in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Elliott
and son, Don, of East street, were
visiting their daughter, Helen, and
husband, at Sarnia.
Mr. .and Mrs. Clem Desjardins,
Billy and the twins, 'of Seaforth,
were visiting her parents, Mr, and
Mrs. Harold Larder. •
Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Fuller and
Mrs. Alma Jdhnston visited Mr.
and Mrs. D. E. Moyer and Mrs.
Valerie Day Cif Varna on Sunday.
Mrs. Kevin Scully who has been
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. A. Snider, for the past three
months left this week for King-
ston. Her husband, Corporal Kevin
Scally, has been taking a refresher
course at Camp Borden and has
been appointed instructor of
ground defence at the Royal Mili-
tary College at Kingston.
VENUS—WHITESIDE
A marriage of interest took place
in the United Church parsonage,
Port Dalhousie, May 1, at 7.30 p.m.,
when Rev. J. A. Carmickle united
in marriage Thelma Catherine
Whiteside,. youngest daughter of
Capt. and Mrs. 'Charles Whiteside
of Owen Sound, and Charles Wil-
bert Venus, youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs, William R. Venus, of Port
Dalhousie and formerly of Sea
forth and Goderich in the presence
of a number of, guests,
The bride looked charming in a
navy blue suit and a short veil to
match caught Am with daisies. She
wore, a corsage of red sweetheart
roses and white hyacinths. The
bridesmaid was the groom's eldest
sister, Evelyn (Mrs, Robert Esaw),
who was gowned in a light _blue
street -length dress and small hat
and wore a corsage of red sweet-
heart roses and white hyacinths.
John Smith of Port Dalhousie was
best man.
After the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the
groom's parents.
The couple motored to Niaiwira
Falls where the groom's brother,
Albert Venus had arranged a re-
ception. They received a number
of beautiful gifts from their
friends. On their return they will
reside in Port Dalhousie,
FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
Don't wonder where you can get
this or that. Watch the advertise-
ments in the Sig-
nal -Star each week
and 'keep yourself
posted on season-
able needs at the
right prices. By
making. a habit of
wathing lase aIlt
each week you will
find you can save
both time and
money. Make it a regular habit
and it will PAY YOU DIVIDENDS.
H.E.P.C. CHAIRMAN TO '
SPEAK HERE FRIDAY
Guest speaker at the' Lions
Club meeting at the Bedford
Hotel on Friday evening will
be Robert H. Saunders, Q.C.,
chairman of the Ontario Hydro
Electric Commission. Among
the head table guests will be
representatives of the Town
Council and the Public Util-
ities Commission. Subject of
his address is not known but
it may touch on the St. Lawr-
ence Seaway- a little. The,
question period may result in
some local citizens asking
some pointed questions on why
hydro rates in Goderich ap-
pear to be out of line with
other •municipalities
JAYCEE DELEGATE
Jim Brophey of Goderich Junior
Chamber of Commerce was voting
delegate at the Region V convert.
tion of Jaycees held over the week-
end in Illindon. The convention
started Friday evening and con
eluded on Sunday.
GRAVEL DUMPED
First indication that laying of
cement at the south dockat the
harbor might be done this spring
came Tuesday when several tons
of 'gravel fill were dumped at the
waterfront. No announcement has
been made as to when the work
would comnience, alth1 ugh the con-
tract has.been let.
Mother's Day -Sunday, May 10
Local Giri Judge
In International
Essay Contest
Miss I. Dorothy Westbrook
of the Unemployment Insur-
ance Commission office, sGode-
rich, has been chosen as one
of three judges in an interna-
tional. essay contest.
Of jthe other two on the
board of judges of the Interna-
tional' Association of Person-
.
nel in Employment Security,
one is from Toronto and the
other from Ottawa. All -On-
tario judges have been selected
this year since the contest is
this year sponsored by the
Ontario region of the Unem-
ployment Insurance Commis-
sion.
The subject of the essay con-
test is "My Job, and Why I
like it" and entries will come
in from all parts of Canada
and the United • States. The
selection of Miss Westbrook as
one of the judgre; is it signIff
honor for her and the linens;
ployment insurance Office.
Goderich, where she is em-
ployed.
CHURCH PARADE
Huron Lodge No. 62, IOOF, and
Rebekah Lodge No. 89 will hold
their annual church parade this
Sunday morning to St. George's
Anglican Church, where the Rec-
tor, Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Taylor,
will preach. Members wilt meet
at 10.30 a.m. at MacKay Hall.
IF :AT THE WATERFRONT 1
Goderich harbor waethe busiest
snot in town yesterday as close to
100 -people lined the breakwater,
and hauled in literally hundreds
of perch by rod and reel.
Most of them - from out of town,
the various fishermen reported
catches as high as 65 and 70 as
the perch were biting the --best
since the run first started almost
two weeks ago,
Saturday Morning saw the
launching of the largest tug ever
built by the Mathieson boat works.
The boat; named the "Lee Bro-
thers" is an all -steel welded one
with a caterpillar diesel motor -
which develops 170 horsepower.
She was built for Lee Brothers of
Tobermory and will take part in
the fishing .industry out of that
port.
And the navigation light at Point
Clark is now being operated by
hydro, displacing the fuel oil light
which served for many years. The
lighthouse situated at the rocky
point some 20 miles north of
Goderich, once known as Pine
Pit, has 'served for. nearly .a
ee tury, having been built in 1857- r
58. J. C. Campbell is the presept h
lightkeeper.
First pleasure yacht of the sea.
son arrived in port last ,Saturday
for a stopover 'an a trip from
Tobermory to Sarnia
The Mancox and Saskadcrc grain
boats arrived last Thursday and
the Soodoc on Saturday. The
Algorail came into port on Sunday
and the Forestdale on Monday.
The Starbuck and Superior were
steaming toward the harbor late
yesterday afternoon.
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GODERICH TO PLAY IN
WOAA, FASTBALL LOOP
Goderich is definitely in the
softball picture — the Rical
team was admitted' to the
WOAA Fastball League at a
meeting in Walkerton on Tues-
day and play their first game
here at the Agricultural
Grounds against the Walker-
ton nine on May 27.
Admitted along with the
Goderich , entry was a team
from Kincardine, making it a
seven -team loop this year.
Other centres in the league are
Walkerton, Lucknow, Hanover,
-Port Elgin and Meaford.
The league is scheduled to
open May 15, and the Goderich
outfit will play its first game,
at Mealord on May 18. Two
other away games will be play-
ed before the first home game
here.
Lining up a strong entry,
the locals held their first work-
out on Monday, with 42 play-
ers trying out. •
Already signed up are
Charlie Justice, former pitcher
with the world championship
Tip Top Tailors of Toronto
and a Detroit resident, and his
receiver with the Lucknow
outfit last season, Shelly Miley,
also of lioetrolt.
Looking for support from
fans, the local team has also
started to sell season's tickets
for home games.
A six -man executive will be
formed this week to operate
the affairs of the team. The
executive will -appoint a Coach
and a manager.
Mrs. Clara Wolfe
Dies of Burns In
Seaforth Tragedy
SEAPORT'', May 6. — Mrs.
Charles Wolfe, 65, whose clothing
caught fire as she was preparing
supper Monday -night, died early'
Tuesday in Scott Manor hospital
from severe burnt. The accident
occurred about 6 p.m. when Mrs.
Wolfe, housekeeper for Frank
Grieve., was cooking an an electric
range -which had closed elements.
What happened to cause the fire
is not known.
Mrs. Wolfe's apron was first to
catch fire. She was alone in the
apartment when the accident oc-
curred. Though several tenants
in the apartment building heard
some screaming, they thought it
was coming from children playing.
When no help came, Mrs. Wolfe
an out of the apartment. In the
allway she was met by Mrs. James
Hill, who managed to put- out the
ames. Doctors said the woman
-u ered burns over most of her
body.
Mrs. Wolfe had lived in Seaforth,
or a number of years, and worked
11 Goderich for a short time. Her
usband predeceased her a number
years ago.
Surviving are seven daughters,
rs. Norman Baird, of Brucefield;
rs. Cyrus Caughlin, of Seaforth;
rs. Mantord Cooper, of Egmond-
ille; Mrs. Edna Hohner, of Lon -
on; Mrs. George Moir, of Hensall;
rs. Robert Varley, of St. Cath-
rines; Mrs, Shirley Veitz, of Hen -
all; two sons,, Albert, of Goderich
nd Harold:- of Seaforth; five sis-
rs, Mrs. Meal Haywood, of De-
oit; Mrs. Florence Tharrett, -of
trait; Mrs. Charles Soule, of
ew Haven, Mich.; Mrs. William
ringer, of Lucknow; Mrs. Effie
arrick, of Goderich; four bro-
ers,_ James .Haggitt, of- Walker -
n; William liaggitt, of Auburn;
b Haggitt, of Blyth; John HaggTtt,
Detroit; and several grandchild -
11.
Services were to have been held
om Bonthron funeral home, Hen-
n, where the body is resting,
day, at 2 p.m. (DST), Rev. C. L.
ngford officiating. Burial will
in Hensall Union cemetery.
HOSPITALITY HERE ENJOYED
BY DETROIT POWER SQUADRON
A visit to Goderich harbor by
the Detroit Power Squadron last
July during the 1,000 mile trip
of the 35 cabin cruisers is related
a_ recent isstte_ of "Lakeland
Yachting,". a United States public-
ation devoted to activities of power
boats.
In an article by Dr. Arthur Berry
that portion of it relating to Gode-
rich reads as follows:
"With eyes straining at the bin-
oculars we pick' up Goderich har-
bor and its entrance aids and we
find ourselves dead abeam about a
mioute early. Two boats are head-
ing out of the harbor toward us
and -we finaltyr -recognize them as
small excursion boats loaded with
townspeople; each with a kiltie in
the bows playing their bagpipes --
a most unusual welcoming party',
Above is a plane with its photo
grapher snapping our pictures. The
welcoming boats leao us to our
berths amid a great salute of horns
and as the lines of my good ship
Intrigue are secured the Mayor
Ifuckins of Goderich and other
townofficials including Bert Mac-
Donald,harhormasterhold_ out
their hands for a welcoming hand-
shake --a most 'impressive picture.
We are immediately in love with
Goderich. "
"After our friends have been
made comfortable and their boats
s
secured in this well protected har-
bor,- the mayoextends to us the
greetings of Goderich, with a
friendly welcoming speech over the
loud speaker system. A few words
of appreciation, an explanation of
-just what the Vacation Rendezvous
hopes to be and just what the De-
troit Power Squadron is, follows
over the speaker system by Com-
mander Berry. Cars are made
available for those of us who care
to shop in town or see the beauty
of that area.
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BUILDING PERMITS
Twelve_ building permits-Aptall
g an estimated $36,800 were re-
ested during the latter part of
pril, Town Clerk S. H. Blake re-
rted.to Town Council last Friday
ght. Three of the permits were
r dwellings. They were referred
the fire and light committee for
nsideration.
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This year's Internationril Plowing Match, condueted annually by the Ontario Plowmen 's
As'ociation, will he heir) on the United Counties Ironic Farm bet-tven Cobourg and Port
Hope on 'No. 2 IIighwir , October 6 fo 9. Features of,this year's =telt will he Ontario, ran.
adian and World Gh itupion eontests.
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4 ip Commis $2.10 SI�e
Plans Started For Parade, remohy
To Mark Coronation Day In Goderich
20 STITCHES NEEDED
Twonty stitches were requir-
sod to close a gaping wound
when 2 -year-old Garold Bali
fell out of • moving car on
the outskirts of Goderich about
10.30 p.m. Sunday. He was
rushed to Alexandra Hospital
and his condition was reported
%lit, favorable later. Mrs.
Ball, of Owen Sound, was driv-
ing to Goderich with her in-
fant son to visit with the
child's father,' employed on
the Forastdale which came
into Goderich harbor Sunday
afternoon from the head of
the lakes.
Solution to Dogs
Running At Large
Sought by Council
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Dogs running at large on Gode..
rich streets are due for some re-
strictions if Town Council can find
sme feasitile way of keeping them
in check:
Reeve J. H. Graham told council
at last Friday night's meeting that
he had heard several complaints
of dogs roaming the streets and
doing damage to gardens. He
noted that Seaforth council had in-
formed dog owners to keep dogs
supervised or on their own pro-
perty from May to September.
Town Clerk S. H. Blake reported
that some towns require dogs to
be tied on a leash during the sum-
mer months.
Wile wishing to take action
on the problem as early as pos-
sible, council was not quite sure
what moves ,could be made. On
a motion by Deputy -Reeve JOseph
Allaire, council decided to instruct
the clerk to check with other
municipalities to see how they
handled the Situation.
Commented Mayor, J. E. Huck -
ins: "I think it's the first time in
about 20 years that,_I can recall
anything at all being done about
the problem."
KINETTE CLUB
At a meeting of the Goderich
Kinette Club, plans were made to
donate a silver cup to a winner
in the forthcoming Music Festival.
The annual Kinette doll, named
Karen Marie, is to be dressed by
club members and will be raffled
in August. The nominating com-
mittee presented the ,slate of of-
ficers and elections will be held at
the next regular meeting on May
11. Mrs, Charles Bridgewater was
presented with a 100 per cent at-
tendance pin. Mrs. 11. B. Such
and Mrs. C. Robinson were appoint-
ed delegates to the convention be-
ing held in Hamilton from May
22 to 25.
Cadets Ready for
Inspection Friday
Everything is in readiness for
the annual inspection of No. 49
Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
of Goderich District Collegiate In-
stitute to be held Friday at 8.30
p.m. in the Memorial Arena,
Lieut, Rankine, Cadet Training
Officer, of .Western Ontario Mili-
tary Headquarters, London, will
be inspecting officer and the ,Blue
Water -Rand WITT be in attendance.
The public is invited to attend.
Cadet officers and NCO's for the
company are: Company command
er, Cadet Major Bob Sanderson;
second rin command, Cadet Capt,
Bob Dockstader; platoon command-
ers, Cadet Lieuts, Glen Feagan,
Ben Riehl, Fred Skelton; Company
Sergeant Major, Cadet CSM Lorne
Rivers; Company Quartermaster
Sergeant, Cadet QMS Peter Sturdy;
platoon sergeants — Cadet Sgts.
Jack Hicks, Pat Baker, Ted Turn.
er; platoon 'corporals, Cadet Cpls.
John Kane, Stan Dougherty, Len
Jenkins, Jim Jackson, John Simp-
son, Tony Bedard, Bob Woods,
Ken Walzak and John Graham.
SAVE BABY'S LIFE
The resuscitator presented
to Alexandra Hospital by Beta
Sigma Phi recently is credited
with saving the life of a 4 -
hour -old child on Satioday.
Four hours after the child was
born at 5 a.m., Saturday it,was
found necessary to use the re-
suscitator which is believed
by hospital officials to have
been respgnsible for saving .fhe
life of the child of Goderich
Township residents.
Goderich is due for -a ,
day of celebration on Coronation -
Day, according to initial Plans dut- tt;
lined by Oauncillor -Ken Penning-
ton at Town Council meeting Iag-----
Friday night. • „
In the morning, according to tit*,
plans, the big day will be started
with a parade to the Court Ontme, !,t
Park. If weather is -inclement,' ar
rangements have -been made to use
the Goderich Memorial Arena..
Councillor Pennington said ar-
rangements had also been made
with the school boards to have
school children parade to the Coati
House Park for the celebration, as
was done for the Coronation Day
celebration in 1937.
At the park. he said, a short ser-
vice will be held at which naerabers
of the Goderich Ministerial Asseci-
ation and various other officials
will participate.
Ask Participation •
The parade, he said, has not
been fully planned as yet, and he
ii
asked that as many organizations
as possible participate, -and these
who wish `to join in the parade
contact Town Clerk S. H. Blake..
Both the Blue Water Brass Band
and the Goderich Girls Trumpet
Band will take part in the parade.
The brass band will also partici
ate in a tattoo in Seaforth that
night. •
Afternoon plans for a big
horserac‘ag meet at the Agricul-
tural Grounds, and in the evening
there will be several attractions in-
cluding a carnival at the Court'
House Park and three dances. At
the 'morning service,. Councillor
Pennington said, it is planned to
have a tree -planting ceremony to
commemorate the day.
Woman Is Charged
After Passing Of
Worthless Cheques
Arrested in a police raid :on a
tourist cabin at Courtland, near
,Tillsonbfirg, a Detroit woman was
brought to Goderich last Thum -
day morning and is expected ter
appear in Magistrate's court here
this afternoon on a false pretences
charge in connection with the pass-
ing of three forged' cheques here
on April 25.
Police said the woman gave her
name as Patricia Rost, and, hinted
that she may be part of a forgery
ring passing worthless cheques ia
various Western Ontario centres.
Arrested also in the raid -was
Raymond Finch, formerly of Lon,
don and .Tillsonburg,-who was held
by Tillsonburg police for qitestion-
ing. A third person, a Courtland
girl, was released after question-
ing.
The arrest came five days after
a man and a woman passed three
forged cheques, all for $7:2.48, on
three Goderich merchants.
Merchants have also been victim-
ized in London, Delhi, Stratford,
Woodstock, St. Thomas and St,
Marys.
WORKMEN MOVE LIGHTS
TO AGRICULTURAL PARK
Clearing of the 'Judith Gooder-
ham Memorial Playground to make •
way for construction of the new
swimming pool got under way
bright and early Monday morning.
P.U.C. workmen were on the job
removing floodlights and poles
which will be taken to the Agri.
.cultural -Park—where— summer -- - -
sports previously -played at the
playgrounds will be carried out.
Bleachers and other equipment
will also be moved to the Agricul-
tural Park. Excavation for the
swimming pool is expected to get
under way early next month.
86TH BIRTHDAY
As regular as the seasons .them• -
selves, Bert Johnston of Whitby,
makes a pilgrimage to Goderich
and the Signal -Star office on May
1,„ his birthday, -11e_has been. do-,
ing it for at least the past eight
years. Came Friday, May 1, last
week and in came Bert. It was his
86th birthday arid the Signal -Star
extended congratulations:- After
that he went visiting which in-
cluded seeing his cousin at Alex-
andra Hospital, Mrs. Andrew Mc -
Dwain. Bert was 66 years in the
printing trade prior to his retire-
ment.
SUFFERS CUT
Cranking his car proved to be a
painful -experience for Arnold
('ook, of Westfield. last Saturday,
when the crank slipped and struck
him above the eye. Six stitcher
Were required to close the gash
caused,„by the blow.
Goderich to Crack Down on Peddlers;
Council Raises Licence Ante to $100
In a move to crack down 'on
441 -y -flight transient hawkers and
peddlers, Town Council last Friday,
night decided' to up - the ante on
peddler's licence from $50 to $100.
The subject came under discus-
sion when Town Clerk S. It Blake
informed council that there were
a number of types of licences that
shoUld be reneWed
Mayor J. E. Huckins, comment.
ing on peddler's licences, said he
understood that some centres
coarged as hIgh' as $300 for them,
but he thought that was "going
to the ,extreme."
Deputy -Reeve Joseph Allaire said
he thought the ante for Hie licence
should be raised on the. grounds
that peddlers take a considerable
revenue from the town and actual.:
ly took some revenue from town
nierchantS: "These peddlers take
a lot of money out of the town,'?
he said.
Some councillors wondered what,
the effect of the increase in ,the
licence cost might be- to Meal
residents who peddle. but the clerk
pointed out that a resident is al- .
most always assessed- a -bilsinkss
tax.
The clerk pointed ,nut also that
issuing of the licences et a `Sri,
fee was already cOvered bY by
law yand'-that any increase with
necessitate revision of the law.' k
Deputy -Reeve *Allatre
that the, clerk be inatructeci .te
make the necessary tevision End
the Motion carried unanimously., _