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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-05-21, Page 8Ali • ONE ANSWER t� 4 • any away you acid it Any /fay you look at it, sayings nt ea n personal independence OPEN A ' SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT -' ei1.3 The Canadian Bank of Commerce Cairn Dedication Ceremony Soon At Varcoe Cemetery CARLOW, May 19. --Members of Colborne Township 'Council and of- ficials took part in tree planting at Varcoe Cemetery on Saturday to beautify this original township cemetery. - Numerous pine and spruce trees were planted. Finish- ing touches are being given a cairn erected • at the cemetery and a dedication service is to be held in the near future. Last year this cemetery, in which many township pioneers are buried, was cleaned up in pre- paration for the cairn ceremony this spring. The cemetery was opened in . 1860 and used from then until 1876. The Colborne Township cemetery now used was purchased in 1875. The Varcoe cemetery was part of the old Varcoe farm now owned by James McPhee, R.R. 5, Goderich, In 1868, at the age of 22, Geo3`ge Westinghouse announced that he had invented an air brake to re- place the thousands of brakemen on American railroads. WE'VE 6Or /r! GOODYEAR'S NEW ALL -NYLON CORD TIRE which costs very little more than a standard tire! Now available fctr the first time —an auto tire that gives you the miracle strength of Nylon that costs only a few dollars more than a standard tire. You get all this .. PLUS an entirely new.type of tread rubber that increases tire mileage by as much as 21 %! ;est !A , .. set Me AA Nrbe Sepet-Cushioe today go% ON6ER' ALLNYION COR Super -Cushion by GOODYEAR THE GODFRJCH SIGNAL -STAR LEWIS—BOURQUE DECIDE TO PROCLAIM A wedding of interest was per- i CLEAE-Up vim formed in the RCAF chapel at Clin- ton on Saturday ,at 10 a.m. by Rev. Father Perusse, when Albert Harold Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis, of Saltford, took as his bride Miss Carman Bourque, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillippe Bourque, of Montreal, Que. Given in marriage by her father, the iiride wore a powder blue suit with navy accessories and a cor- sage of Johanna Hill roses. She was attended by Mrs. Elwin Petrie, of Port Albert, sister of the groom, who chose a light grey suit with Jlavy., accessories and a corsage of blue mums. Johnny Plante, of the RCAF Sta- tion, Clinton, was groomsman. A reception was held at the home of the groom's parents in Saltford. The groom's mother wore a navy blue dress with white trim and a white corsage and the bride's mother wore a grey suit with white accessories and a light green corsage. Guests were present from Mon- a!, St. Catharines`, Port Albert, and the RCAF Station, Clinton. For travelling, the bride donned a yellow topcoat. Following a wed- ding trip to St. Catharines, =the couple will reside in Goderich. .THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 1953 AGAIN Acting to keep Godericll's record of .being a beautiful , town intact, Town Council last Thursday night decided to proclaim, a paint -up, clean-up week again this summer. Pointing out that the tourist season was approaching, Mayor J. E. Iluckins reminded council, ,e'We want people coming to our town to go away thinking this is one of the cleanest towns they have ever seen." .. In the past, he said, the clean-up week has been successful and there did not seem to be any reason why it could not be. a success again this year. On the suggestion of Councillor Ken Pennington, council decided to authoribe the public works and. special committees to contact the. Junior Chamber of Comerce to see what plans this group might have for such a project. Councillor Pennington suggested that if the Jaycees had plans for a clean-up week, it might be Well for both the town and the Jaycees to hold the campaign jointly. W.A. MEETS The Woman's - Association of Victoria Street United Church met at the home of Mrs. Alma John- ston, Cameron street. Mrs. Percy Barker had charge of the devotion- al period. Mrs. Barker gave the Woman's Association motto, theme song and theme prayer. Mrs. Saddler gave" two solos. Reports were given by secretary and treas- urer. The president, Mrs. Percy Barker; presided for the business portion. Meeting closed with re- peating the association prayer. Lunch was served by Mrs. Alma Johnston and Mrs. McKinnon. TRAP SHOOT A large crowd turned out for the Kippen Gun Club's annual trap shoot. L. Venner won the cup while Bill Lumby, of Goderich, won the handicap with 24 out of 25; and a bushel of groceries on the miss and out at 35 yards from trap house. FORMER WINGHAM MAYOR DUNCAN KENNEDY DIET, ST... HELENS ST. HELENS, May 20. ----. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed in the United Church on Sunday morning when the fol- lowing young people were received into the membership of the church by Rev. S. E. Hayward: Lois Ruth and Adrian Webb, Isabelle Mac- Pherson, Ann Todd, Donna Woods, Phyllis Barbour, Joyce McDonald, Marvin McDonald, Crawford Mc- Neil and Donald Taylor. Visitors over the holiday week- end included. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lawrence and daughter, Joan, of Weston, with Mr. and Mrs.. Harvey Webb; Mr. and Mrs. Mel Brown and Bob Murdie, of Waterloo, with, Mr. and Mrs. R. Woods; Miss Anna Stuart, of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart; Miss Margaret McNeil of London at her home here. SPECIAL SERVICE HELD . AT PORT ALBERT CHURCH At the anniversary service in Christ Church, Port Albert, last Sunday, a large attenuance was present to hear an inspiring ad- dress by the visiting minister, Rev. W. E. C. Vollick of Kincardine. Rev. H. L. Jennings, of Luck - now, who conducted the service, paid special tribute to the pioneers who founded the present church. The efforts of the present con- gregation and their hours of vol- untary labor in making improve- ments and beautifying the church were recognized in Mr. Jennings' words of rededication. The Roga- tion -tide part of the service was unique in having symbols of the soil and seed blessed at, the altar. At the luncheon and social that followed many old friendships were renewed. Those present who attended the official opening some 64 years . ago were William Stewart, of Auburn; John Foster, of Goderich, and John . Tigert, of Port Albert. Duncan Kennedy, 58, who. died Sunday at his home in Wingham from- a heart attack, farmed for some time in West Wawanosh Township. Since going.. to . Wing - ham 10 years ago, he had operated fl portable sawmill near White- church. He was a member of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, and a . member of the session, also of the Canadian Legion, and Mait- land Lodge 100F. In World War I he served as a sergeant, and was wounded and spent 15 months in France. He was mayor here for two • terms, served as councillor four -.ears, and was a member of the Utilities Commission five years. Surviving besides his wife, are D ' ; his mother, Mrs. David Kennedy,_ A `Whitechurch; Alex, Winnipeg; I Peter, Whitechurch; David, Victor- Jandia, B.C.; . George, R,R 1, Lucknow; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Tich- I borne, Goderich; Miss Anne Ken- o nedy, Whitechurch, and Mrs. Lorne ..fSh Durnin, Lucknow: i Funeral service was to be held e cru c 'today at 2 p.m. at St: Andrew's j Presbyterian Church, Rev. Alex Phone 456 , Saltford'Nimmo officiating. Burial in Wing - . _cemetery. COQUETTE as seen in SEVENTEEN What a clever little flirt it is, this Vicky Vaughn in Avon- dale's Mignonne, Everglaze chambray that's wrinkle -shy and pre-shrunk. Hand -made flowers flutter demurely .about pretty shoulders . , . skirtflares waltzing -wide from un - pressed pleats. Rhinestone buttons flicker at rib -hugging midriff: Have yours in red, brown, grey, green, blue or lilac. Sizes 9 to 15. $8.95 Summer Dresses Hundreds of summer dresses just 'arrived. Sizes for junior misses, 1/2. sizes and women's. Make an early selection. SPECIAL! 25 dozen Dundee rayon panties in run proof tricocel knit. GUARANTEED BY THE MAKER FOR ONE YEAR OF . NORMAL WEAR. Buy yours according to hip size, small 31 to 34, medium 3,5 to 38, large 30 to 41 - --:41 SPECIAL PAIR, -rt S90 - FLASH --- All weather coats with hat to match. Exceptional value $19.85 1011111.1.11.11111111.1., WHY BUY A PIG IN A POKE? n BUY FROM A RELIABLE COMPANY..... Geo. - er & Son "Your Store of' Value" Phone b6 BUY KOOLVENTS with ALL-WEATHER:- PROYECTr'ON..: YEAR 'ROUND *SERVICE KM� ENT All -Season • All -Aluminum • AWNINGS or COVERINGS O.S.E.M.S. Ronald Chapman of the R.C.N., son of Sgt. and Mrs. L. Chapman, 222 East street, left on May 7 on the H.M.C.S. Magnificent to take part in the Coronation. • PORTER'S HILL PORTER'S HILL, May 20. — Quite a numlter attended the morn- ing setvite at Grace Church last Sunday. During the summer months service is held at 9.45 a.m. and Sunday school following. The W.A. of Grace Church met at the home of Mrs. T. Sowerby with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. Donald Harris, opened the meeting with a hymn, after which Mrs. Will Cox led in prayer. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Bob Mcllwain. The secretary and Treasurer reports were read and adopted. Cards of thanks for flowers or fruit from various people who have been ill were also read. The roll call was answered by a plant exchange. Mrs. Allen Betties and Mrs. G. Manning had charge of the pro- gram which consisted of readings and contests. Meeting closed with the benediction. During the after- noon two crib quilts were quilted and more blocks handed out to be embroidered. The hostess served a lovely lunch. Husbands! Wives! Want new Pepand Pini? Thousands of couples are weak, worn-out, ex- hausted solely because body lacks iron. For new vim, vitality, try Gabe: Tonic Tablets, Supplies iron you, too may peed for pep; supplemen- acq" sizeuainted V only 6 t. &t i. Introductory or 0 PUPPET SHOW at Pubic School Auditorium Friday, May 22a $ p.m. FREE ADMISSION Sponsored by Home and School Association. -21 For quick results --try a classified ad in .The Signal -Star AUCTION SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY The home of the late Miss Fannie Wild, Gloucester Terrace, Goderich, will be offered for sale on the -premises on Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m., Daylight Saving Time. This property consists of a solid brick house with eight rooms, full basement, hot water heating system with oil burner, three-piece bath, sunporch and hardwood floors throughout the house. There is a small barn on the premises and a garden with fruit trees. - The property overlooks the Maitland River and Lake Huron. Possession can be given immediately. The property will be offered subject to a reserve bid. ' Terms -10% on day of sale and Valance within thirty days. If purchaser wishes to close earlier, this can be arranged. ' Further particulars may be obtained from Edward Elliott, Clinton, Mrs. Flora Johnston, Administratrix Es- tate Louis Wild, deceased, Bayfield, or Frank Donnelly, Goderich. . - - •- 19-22 EDWARD ELLIOTT, Clinton, Auctioneer. Sse/iger car NEW WIDE -TREAD FRONT AXLES give a wider Meering angle—allow easy ,sharp turning and increase stability: Mercury - 'I'rucks have passenger car "feel" on the road. NEW' SET -BACK FRONT AXLES are moved back Providing shorter whecib aces for increased maneuverability under all conditions and loads. 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