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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-06-04, Page 3Province Pledges Aid to Stricken Areas In County Huron County areas which suf- fered heavily last week's big storm will receive aid from the Province of Ontario, according to word re- ceived last Friday by County Clerk - Treasurer A. H. Erskine from Act- ing Premier George Doucett. A wire received from Mr. Dou- cett said; "On return to my office today, received appreciated wires from Tom Pryde, MPP Huron rid- ing, and L. E. Cardiff, MP, Huron North, reporting heavy damage to rural area of Huron County in Monday's severe storm. Please accept on behalf of people in Gov- ernment of Ontario protound sym- pathy with all who suffered in- juries or property losses or either of both and this is to assure you that provincial engineering, me- chanical services and others ex- tended to communities stricken in May 21st storm will be extended without delay to Huron -areas that suffered heavy damages as report- ed. "Please keep me informed of your needs through your members or directly." A. W. Kerslake, of Rensall, war- den of Huron, instructed the county clerk to have the county assessor, Alex Alexander, of Gode- rich, work in conjunction with the assessors of the five townships of Huron County that suffered. dam- age. They will assess damage in each municipality and forward the in- formation, to Toronto. Oldest known record of a murder trial, a case dating back 3,800 years, was found inscribed on a two -by -four -inch tablet .,unearthed in Iraq. IEPLAC E TO GLASS while you wait? , .Complete auto glass replacement service.' Hobbs ' Molise and Dupla*, Safety Glass installed quickly,eco- nomically. Drive is . now. Beevers Auto Supply Goderich Phone 295 WOMAN, SMALL SON, INJURED IN CRASH Head injuries and shock were suffered by .$rs. Leslie Elliott, of Owen Sound and her six-year-old son, Noel, when the small English car in wlucn they were riding overturned on No. 21 Hignway last r rivay nignt. They were u-eated by Dr. N. C. Jacxson, of Gouericn and brought to Alexandra atariue and tieneiat Hospital. Police said the car nit loose gravel on a shoulder near Port Aibert and rolled over. The. car was badly damaged. GIVE SPECIAL AWARDS FOR 4-11 ACHIEVEMENT Two special awards for 4-11 Club achievements, in Huron County have been announced by John But- ler, assistant agricultural repre- sentative. The top award goes to Earl .McSpadden, K.K. 1, Seaforth, on the basis of all-round accotin. pushment in Junior Farmer pro- jects, competitions, grain and live- stock judging througnout the year. A trip to eastern Ontario was awarded to Arnold Alton, Luck - now, who stood second highest. HURON JUNIO.B. GROUPS HONOR JOHN" BUTLER Tribute to John Butler, assistant agricultural representative for Huron County for the past two years was given when many iriends attenaed a gathering in his honor at Clinton District Col- legiate Institute, prior to his de- parture for Rentrew County where ne will be assistant agricultural representative. Both he and his wife received a gift from 10 organizations in the county connected with agriculture, spearheaded by Huron County Juniors. An address was read by Bob Hern, of Granton, after winch a gold wrist watch and a cheque was -presented, a bouquet of roses to his wife, a table and table lamp. Gifts were presented by Charles Coultes, of Belgrave, president of Huron 4-H Club leaders, Miss Dorothy Patterson, Wingham, pre- sident of the Huron County Junior Institute, Maurice Love and Andy Dougal, both of Exeter. TWO-MONTH SENTENCE FOR CATTLE THEFT Clifford Fleet, of Dashwood, tried two weeks ago in police court on a charge of cattle theft, was given a two-month sentence by Magistrate D. E. Holmes, Q.C., last Thursday. Fleet pleaded guilty to the charge. He was alleged to have sold a cow and .two calves, the property of Robert A. Berry, Blanshard Township, without the owner's consent. E. M. ROSS a Representative EBB ROSS Says Years do not make fortunes—they make old men and old women. Some' day you will get your last pay cheque. I have a plan which will guarantee re- tirement cheques for all of life. Let's talk this over. Goderich - Ontario GODERICH PAVILION DANCING WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS Every Wednesday—Modern and -old time dancing to Clarence Petrie's Nighthawks. Saturday Night—Hal Nichols and his orchestra. Vocals by Kay Jennings. The Pavilion is available for afternoon and evening ren- tals. The Management caters to luncheons, banquets, wedding receptions, etc. Phone 675 or 419. -21-2 GODERICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, .JUNE 4th, 1953 Mrs. Durnin Phillips, of Dungannon Chosen President of West Huron WeI. DUNGAINON, June 3. West Huron District Women's Institute annual meeting, held at the United Church here, Thursday of last week saw over 100 delegates pre sent, representing 11 branches. The district includes Clinton, Blyth, Dungannon, Wingham, Auburn, Londesboro, Colborne, Belgrave, Godbrich, Kintail, St. Helens, and three Junior groups, Belgrave, Col- wanash; and Clinton. However, the junior groups were not repre- sented at Thursday's session. President for the pasty four years, Mrs. Lorne M. Scrimgeour B+ly th, retired, to be succeeded by -Ws. ,Durnin Phillips, Dungannon, who is vacat%ping in Mexico and will not commence her new duties until she returns.' Miss Edith Collins, of the Wo- men's Institute branch and home economics service of the Ontario Department of Agriculture, con- ducted the election of officers. Other 1953 officers are: Mrs. Tait Clark, R.R. 5, Goderich, and Mrs. Fred McGregor, R.R. 3, Goderich, vice-president; Mrs. Otto Popp, Dungannon, secretary -treasurer; Mrs, Norman Keating, Wingham, federated representative; Mrs. A. Wilkin, Goderich, alternate; Mrs. W. Price, Goderich, district dele- gate; Mrs. Stanley Lyon, R.R. 1, Auburn, alternate. Standing Committees Conveners of standing commit- tees are: Mrs. Mervyn Batkin, Clin- ton, Agriculture and Canadian in- dustries; Mrs. F. Oster, Blyth, citizenship and education; Mrs. A. Robinson, Clinton, community ac- tivities and public relations; Miss W. D. Rutherford, R.R. 2, Luck - now, historical research and cur- rent events; Mrs. Carl Proctor, R.R. 5, Brussels, home economics and health; Mrs. W. Bradnock, Auburn, Junior Institutes; Mrs. Lorne Iver. s, Dungannon, resolutions; Mrs. W. Brown and Mrs. K. Dawson, both of. Dungannon, auditors. Exercise Franchise Again; Mrs. Hobbs, as in all other district annuals she has been so busily attending, urged W.1. members to exercise their .fran- chise. t "In Canada, the right to vote is something to be justly proud of," she remarked. "Too many people die young— they keep working without relax- ation," said Mrs. % Hobbs, suggest- ing that everyone should have a hobby. Here she told of a woman from Glencoe who at the age of 7e/developed a,hobby wilieh proved to be profitable as well as useful. She urged the women to read good books by Canadian writers; to have a book review at the W.I. monthly meetings; to take a vaca- tion, and above all to take time out for prayer." Prayer sweeps out the mind and the neart, and leaves them clean," she concluded. Federal director, Mrs. Norman Keating, Wingham, in dealing with resolutions, spoke of the success met when a resolution requested aisxiliary assistance be given to re- tarded children in rural schools. Other resolutions dealt with con- cerned opposing the government attempting to do away with the word "Dominion," and stillanother requesting the Minister of High- ways, through the Highway Act rule that all traffic stop behind school buses when they are loading or unloading school children. She announced that the Villin- eaua branch in Norfolk county was the winner in the Tweedsmuir coin - petition. The quilt was chosen by the editor of a national magazine for a photograph on needlework. Inquiring into" the number of Tweedsmuir .books kept by branches, Mrs. Keating was inform- ed that -all branches but Dungan- non have books. Scholarships - Touching briefly on W.I. scholar- ships, she related how a fund has One resolution was presented to been set up, to place a memorial the meeting, and, although defeat- to Mrs. Alfred Watt, founder of ed by a vote of the meeting, it the Associated Country Women of will be brought to the attention the World. The memorial is to be of the provincial board. Submit- placed at Peace Gardens, in the ted by the Goderich branch, the re- Canadian West, where 1,800 acres solution called for the W.I. year of land are being extensively de - to end at the same time as the veloped. calendar year, because of the con- In conclusion the federated W.1. fusion created o having them end director spoke on. the A.C.W.W. at a different time.who meet in Toronto in August. Miss Collins referred. members I Miss Collins conducted a ques- to their. handbooks on this ruling, 1 tion and, answer period during the and she added that a great incon- i afternoon session. Replying to a venience would be caused to ' question asking if 'short courses change the W.I. year. !are conducted in any other organ -1 Members nominated Mrs. W. P. i ization from the department other I Simpson, Byron, of the London than the W.I., Miss Collins said area, as a nominee for the pro- that the service is to all women vincial presidency. in Ontario who wish it. Dungannon branch had the only The program • included ` an ad - entry in the mat competition. dress of welcome by the Rev. Mrs. Hobbs, St. Marys, chairman George Watt, pastor of the church; of the London area convention, piano solo by Mrs.* H. Phillips, announced the dates for the -con- Blyth, and piano duets by Wayne vention as . October 20-21, with Brown and James Blake, both of "home economics and health" as Dungannon. Mrs. A. Robinson, the theme. Auburn, gave an interesting report on the conference she attended as ' delegate at O.A.C.Guelph. Following an invitation from the I Belgrave branch to hold the 1954 ' district annual in Belgrave, Mrs. D. Phillips, Blyth, moved a vote of appreciation to the refining president, Mrs. Scrimgeour. REGAL. LOOM FOR . CORONATION SUCCESSFUL TEA HELD BY /WOK MISSION BAND The Mission Band of Knox Pres- ! byterian Church celebrated its 67th anniversary on aaturday afternoon with a successful Coronation tea. The Lecture Hall was decorated with flags and bunting, and was bright with a profusion of spring flowers. The guests were recieved by the Mission Band leader, Miss Dorothy Johnston, and the president, Char - line Stowe. All the • Mission Band members took part. The older girls. acted as supervisors while the younger ones waited on the tables, which had dainty bouquets of bleeding heart, lily of the valley, and forget-me-nots. Presiding at the tea table were: Mrs. C. Macdonald and Mrs. H. Rivers, president and past presi- dent of- the. Arthur Circle, who are sponsors of the Mission Band. Mrs. A. McConnell was kitchen convener, Mrs. Earl Allison, con- vener for the children's clothing table, and Mrs. H. Arbour for the candy table. There was an ex- hibition of handwork done by the members,' which will be included in the W.M.S. bale, and musical numbers were contributed by the children during the afternoon. The regal look in this gown comes from tucks and pleats. Sewing centers suggest this magic treatment for home dressmakers who want something stately but inexpensive to mark Coronation month. Use any strapless top and circular skirt pattern, five yards of rayon satin, add the tucks and pleats, and you have a ball -gown fit for a queen. "It's Custom -Mode" 33weitecoilftwatt ICE CREAM Mrs. John Gardiner, Toronto, spent the week -end with—her nephew, Mr. G. G. Gardiner, Mrs. Gardiner and family. IT'S EASY AS ROLLING OFF A LOC to pdy for next winter's cod this simple way. Pay small monthly sums NOW, and start next winter with a bin -full of the world's finest. anthracite—already paid for. Buy at the year's lowest price. THE `blue coal' BUDGET PLAN Edward Coal co. PHONE 98 GODERICH . Qn the At PARK The Square PHONE 1150 Now Playing—"Monkey Business"—with Cary Giant, Ginger Rogers and Marilyn Monroe.—and it's a riotll MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY— ._....._....w -" Lure_-.oftheM ilderness' In Technicolor In Georgia's treacherous Okefenokee swamp a young trapper is taken captive by a fugitive and his daughter. upon which hangs a tale. Iten Peters, Jeffrey Hunter and Walter Brennan THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY-- - "Battle Circus ff The thrilling story of Army Surgical Unit 66, of a nurse and a major who found romance in the heart of battle. Humphrey Bogart, June Allyson and Keenan Wynn Coming --=Harriet and Ozzie Nelson in "Here Come the Nel- sons." - 400. ThAte CAPITAL ..� PHONE 47 'West Street Now Playing—"Something for the Birds"—with Victor Mature, Patricia Neal, Edmund Gwenn. MONDAY,_TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY— Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson and Petura Clark Supporting the eminent English actor who will be featured in the Shakesperean Festival at Stratford, Ontario, this summer. ALEX GUINNESS as "The Promoter 99 THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY— Forrest Tucker, Arlene Whelen and Rod Cameron The historical division of the -State of Texas in 1860 provides a fighting background kill an adventurous romance. "San Antone" Coming—'The Woman They Almost Lynched"—John Lund and Audrey Totter. OBITUARY ' FUNERAL HELD Funeral services for Albert V. Shackleton, 63, formerly of Dun- gannon, who died at his home in Toronto, were conducted at Au- burn in Knox United Church, by the, Rev. C. C. Washington, and interment made in Balls cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews, Peter Patterson, Harold Jackson, Keith Matheson, Thomas Shackle- ton, Oliver Anderson and Benson Feagan. He had taught school at Auburn, Chatham, Windsor, ind for 29 years in Toronto. MRS. LAVINA SCHMIDT Services for - Mrs. . Lavina Schmidt, '80, who died suddenly from a heart attack at the home of . her daughter, Mrs. Charles Dingman, in Stratford, were con- ducted Monday in the Greenwood- Gilbart funeral home, and inter- ment made in Avondale cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Lloyd F., Toronto; Stanford C., North Bay; three daughters,o Mrs. F. J. Lloyd, Mrs. C. Dingman and Mrs. Ruby Reifstal}l Stratford; and one M' sister Mrs. iilda Schaefer, Gode- rich, formerly•of Stratford. MRS. THOMAS ELLIOTT Service for Mrs. Thomas Elliott, 75, of Holmesville, who died sud- denly in Clinton hospital, was ,con- ducted at the Beattie funeral home Monday, at 2 p.m., by the Rev. N. G. Newton, of Holmesville Un- ited, Church. Interment was made in Maitland cemetery, Goderich. Pallbearers were nephews. • Born in Goderich, Township, she was the former Lily *Mae Wegton, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weston. . Following her marriage 45 years ago, she 'farmed with her husband in Gode- rich Township. They retired six years ago and came to Holmesville: She was a member of the United Church. Surviving besides her husband, are four daughters, Mrs. Charlcs Wilson, R.R. 1, Clinton; Mrs. Ernest Brown, and Mrs. Stewart Schoen- hals, Clinton; Mrs. Ray Cox, Gode- rich Township; three brothers, Ed- ward and George Weston, Bayfield; and Orville, Seaforth, and four, sisters, Miss Elizabeth Weston, and Mrs. Maude Blair, Bayfield; • and Mrs. Eudo Newton, and Mrs. Lulu Schular, Detroit. HEAVY FINE -IMPOSED FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING HELPING HANDS Five meetings were held during May at, the hot ne of Mrs. W. J. Jewell. Two parcels of food were forwarded overseas. One dollar was donated by a kind friend. A shut-in mother was remem- bered with a gift on Mother's Day; also a family in sorrow and five other shut-ins were visited, and a helping hand given. Two dol- lars were spent in gifts and two bouquets of flowers taken to the sick. On the last Friday, little Diane Rean rendered a solo. Rev. F. A. Jewell o Toronto closed the meet- ing with prayer. Lunch was ser- ved. Winners of contests. during the month, were Mrs. J. Clements, Mrs. E. Tlaechler, Mrs. J: Graham. Convicted of driving while his -ability was impaired, James J. Clark, McGaw, was fined $100 and costs or 10 days in jail by Magis- trate D. E. Holmes, Q.C., in police court here last Thursday. Clark pleaded not guilty. The charge arose after police arrested the accused shortly after 1 a.m. on May 17. Constable M. Groves, .of the Goderich detachment of the On- tario Provincial Police told- the court of seeing the accused's car on West street which "seemed to be all over the road" No defence was offered by ac- cused's counsel, Frank Donnelly, Q.C., but he did suggest that the charge should have been -oneof impaired driving. DURNIN RIDING ACADEMY AT GRAND BEND POPULAR Renamed "The Durnin Riding Academy" in place of the former "Blue and White Riding Stables," this popular Grand Bend spot will ebe._increased.-.LA.-. S-horse-a--this—sea- son . his -sea -.son. Marvin Durnin of Dungan- non is the proprietor. The horses will be moved in the last week in June. It is located one-eighth of a mile east from Brenner House corner at Grand Bend. There are beautiful, scenic bush trails with no car traffic to disturb the horses. The trails are ideal for young riders. When you are in Grand Bend don't fail to visit the Durnin Riding Academy. 23x GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jewell will be At `Home to their friends and neighbors on the oec.asion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Wednesday, June 10, from 2 to 4, at Trafalgar street and at the home of their son, Ralph Jewell, Col- borne Township, in the evening from 8 to 10. 23 TWO LIQUOR CHARGES ADJOURNED TO JUNE 11 Pleading not guilty to - two charges laid under the Canada Temperance Act, Gordon Irwin, of Goderich, heard his cases adjourn- ed until June M by Magistrate D. E. Holmes, Q.C., last Thursday in police court. . Irwin was charged with keeping liquor for sale and bringing liquor into Huron County contrary to the regulations of the Canada Temper- ance Act. - FREE` - FREE - FREE Brownies, Guides Enrolled In First Packs At Bayfield First Guide and Brownie packs in the history of Bayfield were enrolled Saturday in the Town Hall. Three former guides and two former Brownies presented seven new Guides and 13 new Brownies to District Commissioner Mrs. A. F. Hunter, of Stratford. Monica May, Irene May and Rosalind Carew -Jones had been guides, and Linda Wagaar and Carolyn Phipps, Brownies, before moving to Bay- field. Flags and red, white and blue flowers decorated the hall for the occasion, and a table decoration of two crown -shaped cakes and a golden coach provided a corona- tion flavor. The committee responsible for organization of the group is led by Mrs. R. H. F. Gaidner, and consists of vice-president, Mrs. James B. Cameron; secretary, Mrs. Fred Wallis; treasurer, Mrs. Charles Scotchmer, and badge secretary, Mrs. Fred Weston. Honorary members are Rev. Eric Carew -Jones, Rev. D. J. Lane, and Rev. J. Renner. The committee gives special ,credit to Mrs. Eric Carew -Jones, and Mrs. S. May, for bringing the movement to Bayfield. Mrs. Carew - Jones is Brownie "Brown Owl" and Mrs. May, captain of the Guides. Mrs. B. Higgins is lieutenant of the Guides, and Mrs. Pat Worth, Brownie "Tawney Owl." Mrs. James Cameron, Mrs. John MacKenzie, and Mrs. Gordon West- lake entertained about 75 parents and guests at a social hoar and tea table. Uniforms, for the new groups were all made by the ladies. The Guides and Brownies put on a pantomime, sang songs and dem- onstrated the building of a camp- fire. New Guides are: Margaret How- ard, ,Vittoria Cluff, Judy Cluff, Rosemary Telford, Elaine Weston, Charlene Scotchmer, and Catherine Welsh. ti New Brownies are: Francine Greydanus, Margaret Wallace, Ruth -Anne Scotchmer, Wendy Heisler, Kathy Wallis, Janet Reder, Sharon Reder, Freda MacLeod, Roberta MacLeod, Anne Jamein- hardt, Rose -Marie May, Romona Telford and Margaret Smith:- . Average weekly wage in Can' adian manufacturing at February 11%1953, was $56.05; this compared with $52.87 a year previously, $3.87 in 1950, and $20.14 in 1939. —Quick :Canadian Facts. PAOI8 THAW SAKI 1,11 it T Q/ 11 One of the 38,000 Sun Life of Can- ada annuitants receiving Isis regular income cheque. 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