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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-09-24, Page 3a 1118til Year—No. Rf AT J. IL Neill,, curator of the Huron County Museum i Goderich, and Harry McCreath atieaded a meet - et tae Museum Committee of iter Alntarie gaster alt society in Hamilton last was -end. and alr. McCreain also visited at Niagara talcs and at the Jordan Sauseuiu, tort George. ` GODERICH, ONTARIO, TIi3RSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 195i Lung mass OBITUARY Slow Time liglind Drive Opens Need an extra bear of , In Huron County Well you can get it this week -end, All you have to do Saturday night before retiring is to set your clock back an hour. Yes, Saturday night, rather one minute after midnight on marksthe morning, th s e ]ILSs NANCY NAIRN The oeatn occurreu in Windsor Un Mu September 3 of ss Nancy Nairn, formerly of Goderich. She is survived by a brother, George H, Nairn, of Detroit. An- other brother, Cnaries A. Nairn, of (;ooertctn, predeceased tier. C. W. BALL Charles N amen Ball, 73-year-oid former Goderich man, died in Vic- toria Hospital„ London, on Sunday. His heaiui Man been failing for the past year. Mir. frau spent his early life in Gooericn, moving to Landon SJ years ago. tie lived at 3a empire street. He was appointed foreman of the hmshing department when the Snenocr-alarming Piano Company was established in London and in later years was foreman of the painting department of the London and Port Stanley Railway. He re- tired seven years ago. Mr. Ball was a charter member of Court Middlesex, No. 118, Can- adian Order of Foresters. His wife, . the.. former Rosana Doidge, survives with three sons, Charles .W., Henry (Harry) W., and Maitland R. Ball, a daughter, Helen, Mrs. Harry Cavanagh, one sister, Marjorie, Mrs. Hugh Find - later, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of London. The body rested at the James M. Carrothers and Son funeral home for service Tuesday at 2 p.m , conducted by R. M. Winslow, of London Gospel Hall. Burial was in Mount Pleasant cemetery. Sunda_ official end of Daylight Saving Time and the return to Stand- ard Tine. And now you can get back that hour of sleep you lost. when Daylight Saving Tine began last ApriL And if you intend to attend a church service Sunday morn- ing, don't forget the change in time or you'll be an hour too early SitALL PERCENTAGE FALL WHEAT SOWN Recent rains have hastened the sowing of fall wheat and assisted greatly in the case of ploughing and cultivation. As yet only a Ismail percentage of the fall wheat is sown. Fall pastures which were pre- viously quite dry have also been increased by the recent rain. In the cash trop areas the harvest of Deans has been the order of the day and fairly high yields have been reported, even though the hot spell recently hastened the harvest. :Al1 corn crops have been making excellent growth and high yields are anticipated, according to H. R. Baker, Assistant Agri- cultural Representative for Huron County. 4 In the first half of 1953 payroll in the Canadian automobile in- dustry was x76,819,655 while sales and excise taxes paid on the vehicles produced in the period amounted to $93,388,011. — Quick Canadian Facts. EVENING CLASSES "When you're blind yourself, you can appreciate the held' offered by C..N..LB.." 1 That was the commeht accoas- panying the first donation from Huron County to the annual oper- ating fund of Canadian National Institute for the Blind.. With the $5.00 from Mrs_ Agnes Laramie, 81, of Hensall. on the books, as well as other early don- ations arriving since officials of the Huron County campaign are hop- ing for generous and prompt re- sponse from county residents. "From Huron County this year C.NIB_ is asking $5,000," said J. IL K-inkead, chairman of the Huroit County Advisory Board_ "The County Council has already contributed $1,500. So the people are being asked to contribute $3,500 -- In alt, C.N.1_11. needs 546,000 this year. Municipal grants and London and Stratford Community Chests will provide $,000. in Huron, Elgin, Middlesex and Perth, 518,000 is to be raised. Opening September 21 for two weeks, the campaign will provide funds to rehabilitate newly -Minded persons in the new Western On- tario Training Centre in London, to maintain the 40 -room residence, and provide the many services C.N. IB. offers the blind Donations are exempt from in- come tax, and, if possible, all con- tributions will be acknowledged in the local paper. AIR FORCE PARADE CANCELLED BY RAIN Rain caused a parade scheduled Seek Band. P R e . In G `van At Local Old :ate "Az Po ability that the gy msiu nain M IJ LE THEATRE GROUP at the old Collegiate Institute may PLANS ONE -ACT PLAY be used for spraining of Goderich's two bands as well 'as for a rifle range for collegiate army cadets was discussed at last Friday !shooting night's meeting of Town Council_ Deputy -Reeve Joseph Allaire was instructed to ascertain the feelings of officials of the W. A- Sheaffer Pen Company of Canada, Limited, since employees for the company's new plant were being trained at the old building A letter from the Collegiate Board was received in which it was reeuested that the old colleg- iate might be used for rifle shoot- ing Two teachers, Frank Walkom and John Seaman, appeared before council to explain the request_ Mr_ Walkom said he realized that the building was now veing used to train Sheaffer Company em- ployees but pointed out that the shooting would not disturb the employees. He said that when the new col- legiate was built, the Department of Education did not take into con- sideration the inclusion of a shoot - The season's first meeting of the Goderich Little Theatre was held on Wednesday evening of last week in MacKay Hall later the regular business, an enthusiastic discussion took place regarding plans and projects for the ensuing year ante it was decided to produce a three - act play, "Yes and No," early this fall_ The next meeting will be held oa Tuesday evening, September 29 iz MacKay Hall, when casting for the play will be done_ New members are cordially invited to attend. O.. of de. 38,000 Sys tee of NOW IS TIME recon p eta mike. With the approach of winter it is a good time to give some extra thought to fire protection. Furn- aces will soon be lit and fire haz- ards can be reduced by having them in good werking order. Among the most common causes of fire in rural Canadian homes are those originating from heating and cooking equipment. Fire in- ing range since it was understood surance companies list the follow - that a new armory would be built ing as frequent causes of farm fires: chimneys of sub -standard con- struction; sparks from dirty chim- neys; faulty smoke -pipes and stove installations; seasonal grass and bush fires; spontaneous ignition of hay; worn-out shingle roofs; light- ed lanterns; mis-use of electrical equipment; threshing and other operations with gasoline powered engines; matches or smoking in barns and . other farm buildings; lightning. Most fires originating from this across from the school. He added that it was hoped the rifle shooting 'Sanwa above are some of the rapids in the Montreal River, in northers could be kept up since it helped 3aakatcbeew are This spot was visited by delegates who attended m -ecent Canadian weekly Newspaper Assoc:stion post -convention trig make cadet work more interesting ,o Prince Albert National Park and Lac la Ronge, Saskatchewan for the students. _ tPbae ar Mike, Kestertea Mayor J. E. Huckins reported that Sheaffer Company officials had ' been approached to obtain the feelings to having the band hold practices at the old school and they agreed .to the plan. The mayor pointed out that the bands would be able to practise Coarsen At Night Classes for Goderich last Saturday morn- Registration for evening classes ing to mark Air Force Day to be at Goderich District Collegiate cancelled, but -most of the events Institute will be beld next Wed - scheduled for the celebration at nesday at 8 p_nn at the sehowl the RCAF Station in Clinton were carried out. and classes are slated to get under - The parade was slated to have way the first week in October. been held at 9.30 a.m., but in- As an added feature this year clement weather called a halt to new class in home building has the proceedings. been instituted which will be of At Clinton, however, more than interest to anyone erecting a new 1,000 people witnessed a program home. of events. Official opening of the It is expected that an official of new No. 1 Radar and Communica- the Veterans' Land Act may be Lion- School was the highlight sof on hand to conduct the course, Saturday's program. which will consist of a series of The . station was open to the 12 lectures. The lectures will in - public during the afternoon, a elude information on securing a change from previous years when title to land, obtaining a building from six district farmers promin are in charge of the project, said sewing and Basic English. The and keep their equipment in one list could be prevented by checking latter course is aimed primarily at central place and the move would on faulty construction or equip - assisting New Canadians. leave the upstairs at the Town Hall ment, for the time to prevent a meat Scshooshoul l offid be cialquite s expect goodaenrol-nd free for various functions. fire is before it starts. Chimneys point out that t a minimum of 12 and smoke pipes can be inspected, in each class necessary in 12 PLAN PARKING LOT gasoline can be stored away from to start a course. BEHIND TOWN HALT, main buildings, oily rags never left SHIP CATTLE FROM DISTRICT TO BUFFALO People who can't find a parking spot on the Square may soon have their problem solved. A special train consisting of 13 The yard behind the Town Hall, and a number of water barrels at carloads of beef cattle was loaded" at present the object of a tleau suitable ints is an added up spree,, is slated to become a pre at Clinton for shipment to Buffalo, .free parking lot. caution. But they ,are worse than N.Y. J. W. Maus, livestock dealer,' At last Friday night's meeting of Paris, Ont., was the buyer I of Town Council, Councillors Ken The cattle, 274 head, were bought Penni riston and Ernie Fisher w`io lying about. Even lightning can be guarded against with arresters. An excellent fire prevention on a farm is a roof ladder. Keep a few buckets of water ready for use access to actual training facilities permit, basement construction, in- j ent among whom were three Hul- was not permitted. sulation, roofs, exterior and inter -nett Township cattle men, J. W. - A jet fly-past slated to have been for work, electrical wiring and iArmstrong, who shipped 73 head; held in the afternoon was car.- plumbing heating, flooring, and Wilmer Howatt, 66 head; and celled, but an air show was held other various phases of house con- 'George Carter, 32. Also included with formation flying and aero- struction. • was Jrlf { in the -trainload were 24 head batics by Chipmunk and Harvard At the completion of the course.! bought from William Stirling. trainers, Mustangs and freight- those participating will make out Goderich Township; 66 form Jack carrying Dakotas. specifications for the home of their Murdock, Tuckersmith; and 13 n Sunday afternoon a parade was held in Clinton to commeai- orte - "Battle of Britain Sunday." GODERICH .DISTRICT � IU COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE BEGINNING THE FIRST WEEK IN OCTOBER, WHERE THERE I8 SUFFICIENT REGISTRATION TO JUSriFY A CLASS, INSTRUCTION WILL BE OFFERED IN: Shorthand and Typewriting Sliop Work and Sewing Basic English H�lne Building THE REGISTRATION FEE MI ALL SUBJECTS EX- CEPT BASIC _ENGLISH IS $10.00, . OB HALF OF WHICH WILL.JIZE,,RZTURNED TO STUDENTS AT- TENDING 80 PER CENT. OF THE CLASSES. STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO REGISTER 'AT THE SCHOOL Wednesday, September 30 at 8 p.m. -36-7 choice. from Mr. Parsons of Cromarty. Other courses being offered are The overall estimated weight of in shorthand and typing, shopwork. the shipment was 362,700 pounds. E. M ROSS P,epresentative Goderich EBB ROSS Says: You can't miss with Dominion Coronet -A 20 year savings plan that returns all the deposits .you have made, plus the face value of the policy, PLUS the dividends left with the policy—if you die before 65. . Phone me for details. GODERICH PAVILION ... DANCING WEDN,VSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS Every Wednesday night square dance night to Clarence Petrie's Night Hawks. Saturday Night—The Glen Williams Orchestra. Vocals by Ruth,,,_ The Pavilion is available for afternoon and evening rentals. The Management caters to luncheons, ban- quets, wedding receptions, etc. Phone 675 or 419. At PARK On the The Square PHONE ins - Now—,A Mitzi Gaynor musical in Technicolor.— "The 1 Don't Clare Girl"—with David Wayne. MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY— Loretta Young, Jeff Chandler and Alex Nicol With Frances Dee and a great supporting cast in a compelling drama based on Fear, Faith and Forgiveness. "BECAUSE OF YOU" THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY— TheAt CAPITAL Street PHONE 47 Now—"Something Money Can't Buy"— * Anthony Steel in a British comedy romance. Mon—Tues---Wed. "THE LONG MEMORY" Two topflight British stars team up to produce a subtle and sophisticated romantic drama. John Milts and Elizabeth Sellars Thurs—Fri--Sat. To be announced later...:. Owing to unavoidable delay in receiving our October list of bookings --b ARGYLE—HEW ITT Victoria Street United Church was the setting at 10 a.m. Satur- day, September 19, for an early fall wedding *hen Ursuline Mar ika Hewitt, of London, only daugh- ter of Mrs. F. Hewitt of Amster dam, Netherlands, was united in marriage with Gordon James Ar- gyle of Sarnia, second son of Mr and Mrs. 8. C. Argyle of Code rich. Rev D. W. Wialiams_officiat-'. ed. The bride, given in marriage be Mr. L. Iiexter, of London, was attended by Mrs. L, Herter as matron of honor. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Sam - net G. Argyle, of London. A reception was held later at the British Exchange Hotel. The young couple will reside in London. E PETITIONS RECEIVED FOR SIDEWALKS, CURBS Several petitions for local im-' provements were received by Town Council last Friday night and re- ferred to the public works comrpit- tee for consideration. I Two were for sidewalks, one on the clean-up is progressing well. Plans include installation of lights to illuminate the lot for motorists. QUICK CANADIAN QUIZ 1. Are most Canadian furs taken from wild life, or ranch raised? 2. How -mach of Ottawa's sPending last year was' on welfare. pay- ments? 3. How many Canadians participats in the country's professionally- , sponsored nonprofit plans for medical care? - 4. The CBC operates television sla- tions in what cities? 5. Is the average number of persons ; per dwelling in Canada higher or lower than in former years:' ANSWERS: 5. At 4.07 persons per dwelling it is the lowest num- ber in history. 3. About 1,500.000. 1. Less than 10 ped cent of pelt are ranch raised. 4. In Montreal; Toronto and Ottawa. 2. About one fourth of the total S4:326,000,00€' federal budget. (Material supplied by the editor= of Quick Canadian Facts, the hand- book of facts about Canada.) the east side of Gibbons street from Raglan to Blake requested by the Public School Board, and the other on Elizabeth street re- quested by ratepayers. A number of requests for curbs in various parts of the town were received also. In each of the past four years July has replaced June as the most popular month for weddings in Canada.—Quick Canadian Facts. Lama. drga..L ,.any isstanoss Ikk ! af.i.. imp.. was provili.41 by reglt.r smolt payments drabs, is orrr+ont's best *awing yews. Ode.n of older ages reed o leap lure fro. savings or capitol $o guard against advancing yeas. tad.pendeeop le oid oge con be made c.doM wide e Saw, life pension peaty. • PLANNED LIFE INSURANCI1 BRINGS PEACE OF MIND Without obligation, let me tel' jou how the fticilities off tha SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COM - /ANY OF CANADA can best -neet,your particular. needs in way that will fit your pocketbook. Harold VW. Shore NORTH ST. PHONE 7iiw Repreatedative et SUN LIFE ASS[TF-ANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Information available ea N.H .& leans. equipped to handle gasoline fires. It will often be enough to scotch an incipient fire and prevent useless if the water is frozen solid disaster. should a sudden emergency brise, so choose a relatively warm place One Canadian in ten is a mem- A reliable fire extinguisher is a ber of a public library. — Quick good investment. particularly if Canadian Facts. Buy the coal that eutsells all others Discover for yourself why more people buy 'blue coal' than any other hard coal. For the world's finest anthracite plus the town's best service, CALL Edward Coal Co. PHONE 98 GODERICH AUTHORIZEb liolu DEA LE R PITCHING llORSES11OES • EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY IN THE TELEGRAM DAILY Plus WEEKEND Fee items D.Nvealr of Tice Tolerant, please motaeo'1'. TA ,Carder-Sslsiltian sod of street, write The Teles.la Melinda SM,, Tweets 1, N TeNMetre etre 8-1011. ankYuu Coderich andt District. We would like to` express our very sincere thanks for the splendid cooperation given to our Labor Day program by the residents of Goderich and district. We would particularly like to thank the Lions Club, the Kinsmen Club and the Parade Marshall, J. K. Hunter, for their very fine aid. To all those who took part in the parade - and to anyone who in any way contributed to the success of the day, we say a sincere "thank you." Goderich Trades and Labor Council Forest .1. McHardy, President. James Morris, chairman - of children's sports. Dennis Pincher, chairman of parade.