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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-10-08, Page 1106th Year—No. 40 ax mE sQtiARB AND . - - .HERE 'AND Tse Program for Thanksgiving day is generally in one of two classes; either stay home and finish up those odd chores around the house in preparation for winter or else head for an out-of-town visit. The Dominion Store this week underwent an interior remodelling job which included the installation of a new refrigeration unit. More remains of pioneers. have been unearthed in Goderich this year than for a great number of years. First, they were brought to the surface during excavation work for the new swimming pool at Judith Gooderham Memorial Park. Now several have been un- earthed on St. George's Crescent where J. H. Kinkead is building a new house. This building site is beside the residence of Mr. E. .1. Pridham, who has sold it to Mr. Leon Black, and is now building a new home on the -other side of this residence. In excavating for his new home, Mr. Pridham came across old red brick and stone foundations, which are believed to be those of . the original St. George's Anglican Church in Gode- rich. The cemetery was beside the church. Hence the finding. of the remains of pioneers nearby. SHEAFFER FIRM IMPRESSED BY `SINCERI' Why Goderich Chosen RCAF .Opens Lake Huron Firing Range If you're planning a trip on Lake Huron, watch out for planes flying overhead. The RCAF has opened an air- to-air flying range on the lake southwest of Goderich close to the international ioundary line be- tween Michigan and Ontario. The inner boundaries of the range near Ontario extend from a ne approximately 13 miles west Godericn and south to a point 1 miles west of Grand Bend. The range, about 30 miles long by about 10 miles wide, is being used by RCAF auxiliary units from London. It replaces a range pre- viously used on Lake Erie which was rinsed because of its proxiin- ity to airline routes. • Fighter planes will use the Lake Huron range for air-to-air fighting with light calibre machine guns. No bombing will be carried out. No night firing will take place and operations will be only from sunrise to sunset. Warnings of the boundary limits have been posted at all necessary shore points. A warning notice appears in this issue of the Signal -Star. Sewer Bids To Be Opened Marking the . centenary of the Town Council is slated to hold Buffalo, Brantford and Goderich a special meeting tonight to open Railway; the C.N.R. museum train tenders for the new sewer from will visit Buffalo next Monday. the Huron road to Lake Huron. It's a remifider of another railway At. last Friday night's .,council anniversary of 46 years ago. Mr. meeting Town Clerk S. H. Blake P. J. MacEwan, Maitland street, informed council that 17 bids for was looking over some old papers the project had been received. He and brought in to the Signal -Star did not indicate whether any more an ornate program_ of a banquet tenders were expected before to - held at the British -Exchange Exchange .t-iotel 4 -night. -- — -- on September 12,.1907. It was to No estimate of --the cost of the • mark the official opening of the project has been given. Guelph and Goderich Railway. The sewer, which actually starts We` looked over the menu and at the new Sheaffer plant on Huron came to the conclusion they didn't road, extends to the C.N.R. cross - fool back in 1907 when they put on ing and then proceeds west to a banquet. If you doubt it, take Lake Huron. a peak at this banquet menu; hot The section of the sewer from •, house cucumbers; curledth lettuce; plant to the crossing has been salted almonds; sliced tomatoes; laid and„ for the present has been connected to an existing sewer. When the new section from the crossing to the lake has been com- pleted, this section from the plant will be connected to it. Council will not likely award any contract at the meeting tonight ="� olives; sliced beets; radishes; cel- ery; chicken a la Maryland; Baked Lake Huron salmon, Canadian Pacific a la Royale sauce; pomme de. terre ° julienne; supreme of oysters en caisse; sugar -cured ham with champoigne sauce; lolled beef and chile sauce; baron of beef, glace a la sauvaroff; chicken gib- lets, C.P.R. style; sirloin of beef au jus; spring lamb, mint sauce; ribs of beef haricots, verto, nov- .eaux; young turkey and currant jam with savory dressing; young chicken saute a la chesseus; cab- bage; pluveris d'herbe votis; beet root; salade de saison; boiled and' mashed potatoes; tomato au graut- in; French peas; plujn pudding au blame; apple pie; Martha Washing- ton pie; neapolitan "ice cream; aria the late Mr. MacDonald, has almond pistachio jelly; water ice been given the award of Member wafers; G.P. Railway cake; chop- of the Order of the British Empire ped walnut cake; raspberry cake; for outstanding service in Korea. assorted nutar`; ,oranges; bananas; He was among 31 Canadians in a black tea, cafe noir; milk; iced list of awards announced last tea. , Isn't that something in ban- Thursday as having been approved quets! by Her Majesty The Queen. Major MacDonald, who enlisted in the Canadian -"Army in 1936, ' The crepe hangers, people who served overseas during World War �.✓ have been prophesying a down turn II in France, Italy and Northwest in The Canadian economy, have Europe. In 1950, when the Special been saying it would start in the Force was formed, he was named fourth quarter 'of this year. We brigade major of the 25th Canadian. entered it on October lst. -Any- body feel it yet? Rapidly taking shape • is the new plant being built by the W. A. Sheaffer Pen Co. of Canada, Limited, on the Huron Road at the eastern outskirts of Goderich. The plant construction is expected to be completed by the endof this year. Above, progress of the work on the main plant building, on the left, and the office building, on the right, is shown. (Signal -Star Photo by Henry) AT THE WATERFRONT Shipping moved along briskly at the waterfront during the past week. Last Thursday, the Superior ar- rived in port with wheat and bar- ley and the Parkdale arrived _Fri- day with barley and oats. The Forestdale came into port Satur- day and cleared later that - day after leaving a cargo of oats, wheat and barley. The • Starbuck arrived also on Saturday with screenings, barley and oats, . and the Wacondah came into port on Monday with oats and barley. The Imperial Kingston arrived on Tuesday from Sarnia with a load of gas and the Yank-Canuck on the same day with a load of coal. Perch fishermen are still after the wily fish and they're coming to the. -waterfront every day hop- ing to make a big catch. Weather is holding out fairly well, and it is expected that the run should prove 'successful for anglers. j creational -facilities -should be --pro- findings will be made. Foundation Appointed �Council Gives L?aBy RecrEation Councili Goderich will become a Planning In a move to give Goderich the best possible in sporting activities, the recently -formed Goderich Re- creation and Arena Council has appointed a Recreation Foundation: Purpose of the foundation is to bring' to the recreation council long-term plans covering every pos- sible activity. Made up of local businessmen, the foundation is under the Chair- manship of Air Vice Marshal J. A. at the arena and Judith Gooden.'thet an area planning boardalasking set Sully. Members of the foundation ham Memorial Playground. 'up ;that in Clinton nninthan a town are Frank Curry, Reg McGee, D. Appreciating the necessity for atannin board rathernow in operation. Challenger, D. B. Holmes, Claire well-balanced organization cover-, planning Baechler, Clayton Laithwaite, Arn- ing all phases of recreation, the i Proposal of the planning area old McConnell, Mrs,, George Fil- council has set up the foundation for Goderich came in a letter re - singer by council from Town Solici- singer and Leon Black. to assist and make suggestions on i tor J. K. Hunter. Make Survey the carrying out of a full recreation At preseht, the foundation, inter- ,program. I Mr. Hunter's resolution suggest- ested in all phases of sporting ac- After the survey has en com- ed that the Minister of Planning tivities, is busy gathering statistics pleted, a meeting will ' called I and Development be requested to as to the number of boys and girls , by the foundation chairman, at , designate all the lands within the area if a resolution approved last vided, records of the organizations 'Friday night by Town Council re - that have functioned in the past ceives the endorsement of the Min - and lists of Goderich citizens who ! ister of Planning and Development. might be interested in assisting in f, Following establishment of the any proposed activities. planning area a planning board Responsibility for the direction of recreational activities is in the I would be set up for administration specificall hands of the recreation and arena in charge of operationspurposes- council, of .which J. H. Kinkead is Recently, the Clinton and Dis- chairman. The council is also 1 trict Chamber of Commerce .decid- y ' ed to send a recommendation to and young people for whom re- which time reports on the survey BINGO WINNER Mr. Harry Watson of Goderich has been a lucky winner of late at bingo games. Last week at Ex- eter he was the winner of a tele- vision set " and the week before that won $500 at Clinton, since approval of the project from the Ontario Municipal Board is still being awaited. It has been approved by the department of Health. Once the municipal board go ahead has been received the contract will be let and construc- tion started. Maj. T. M. MacDonald Receives MBE. Award 0 Major T. M. MacDonald, 35, a na- tive of Goderich and a son of Mrs. Allan MacDonald, Brock street. In the course of his duties Mayor J. E. Huckins comes across some strange "birds" from time to time. Wednesday morning, however, " he noted one of the feathered variety which caused him to look twice. After edgig his way up closer near the grounds gade major. of Craigie Rook cottage at the Citation foot of Cobourg street he found Following is the citation which this bird to be an albino robin accompanied the award: and reported his findings to the "Major MacDonald served in Signal -Star. The white robin must Korea as a company commandpr have enjoyed its -autumn lookout of 1st battalion; The Royal Ca - over Lake Huron because more adian Regiment, from October 1952. than an hour later when Bob Henry until February 1953; when he was went down to get a picture of it ' selected for the appointment of the robin was still there. Just asr brigade major of the 25th Canadian. Bob was set to take its picture the Infantry Brigade.In these ap- robin flipped its tail in objection ?ointments he has shown outstand to "having its picture took" and ing tactical ability and through ' headed for an unknown destina- his leadership • has made an 1m - tion. pressive contribution to the fight- ing efficiency of the brigade. While Learning of the apparent lack of serving as a company commander accommodation for the various he worked unceasingly to improve courts at the County Court House, the defences of his sector, on many a local citizenaphoned the Signal- occasions exposing himself to Star yesterday to suggest that the danger in personally directing the old Collegiate could easily be em- work of his men. In each area his ployed for the use of various company occupied he found the courts. Right now it seems a bit state of defences inadequate uncertain every ,,now and then against a determined assault and whether the courts can be held drove his officers and men without • where they are supposed to be held respite -at the task of deepening at _the County Court House.. De- trencihes, erecting protective wire .-emands for accommodation"result in and improving lire positions: their being shunted around -some- Under Fire wens When the new Court House "In the 'Hook' area in- Particular is built provision will undoubtedly his company, was frequently sub - be made for the various courts: jected to enemy fire -while -engaged Right.. now, however, inconven in this work and it was due solely fences_ are being experienced. to his persistence and example in personal supervision of work in OVERHEARD ON THE SQUARE close proximity to the enemy that —"The Perch aren't biting so good the task was successfully complet- today but oh boy, you should have ed, laying the fol ndation and "been down there ye4terdayl" tern for .the development an lin- -- Infantry Brigade. For a time also he was general staff officer at headquarters of the 25th Infantry Brigade at Fort Lewis, Washington. - In March, 1951, he was appointed to the 25th Infantry Brigade Re- placement Group at Wainwright. He rejoined the 1st Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment in 1952 and later was appointed bri- MAJ. T. M. MacDONALD provement of the defensive posi- tions occupied' by successive units of his brigade and of the d1Vi'sion. His cheerfulness under fire, his constant disregard for danger and his drive and determination to de- velop defences capable of with- standing any enemy assault pro- vided inspiration not only for the men of his cotnpatiy° but for all ranks of his battalion in their efforts to complete the task within the shortest possible time. Tower of Strength "Through his imagination, dar- ing and proficiency he "provided a tower of strength and was respon- sibleHin large measure for the con- tinued high standard of fighting efficiency which characterized the battalion throughout its service in Korea. He brought to his appoint- ment 'as brigade major •the same qualities of imagination, drive and advantage the wider sphere of in- fluence open to him has been un- tiring" in his efforts to assist Units in their task, constantly develop- ing new ideas and methods design- ed to improve their fire-power, mobility and effectiveness in break- ing up enemy assaults and in seek- ing out and destroying the enemy's intentions has proven invaluable on many occasions, and his steadi- ness and calm direction- during, the battle have proved a steadying influence resulting tin thq best pos- ible performance by units of the ade when under enemy fire." Cabin Trailer Fee To Be Investigate, Possibility of licencing cabin trailers will be investigated and a motion on the matter will be pre- sented at the next meeting of Town Council. At the council meeting last Fri- day night, Deputy Reeve Joseph Allaire gave notice of motion to this effect after Town Clerk S. H. Blake had informed council that a number of municipalities place a licence fee en cabin trailers. Some places, he said, charge a fee of about $100.• - A number of people, Mr. Blake said, live in the trailers all year long and; are not tenants and do not pay taxes to the town, yet children of • many of the trailer residents go to school here. "If they go to hospital as in- digent patients," he noted, "we might have to pay the bill." ' 91ST BIRTHDAY DUNGANNON, Oct. 7.—Old- est living graduate of Dungan- non Public School and also oldest village resident, Miss Ellen Durnin will observe her 91st birthday on Wednesday, October 14. She has lived with her brother, Mr. R. J. Durnin, and Mrs. Durnin at Dungannon, for the past two decades. Miss Durnin is en- • Corporation of the Town of Gode- rich as a planning area. The area•would come Into being immediately upon the minister's designation and the part of Gode- rich Township recently annexed by the town would become part of the area on December 31 of this year. Revealed By Manager FIRST PRIZE .A Goderich girl, Ramona Mc- Kay, majorette of the Blue - Water Band, took first prize for the best dressed majorette in competition at Norfolk County Fair on Tuesday. She was chosen from more than 50 competitors taking part in the majorette classes, during the Canadian amateur baton -twirling championship finalsr- -. This was the first contest of its kind to be held in Canada. Other Goderich participants in the majorette events were Jeneane Young and Audrey Banter. - Install Officers Of iOOF Lodge Officers of Huron Lodge, No. 62, LO.O.F., were installed at a cere- mony Monday night in MacKay New officers are: L. D. Watson, Past Grand; Amos Osbaldeston,• Noble Grand; Jack Wilson, Vice Grand; Samuel McNall, Warden;• William Anderson Conductor; Stanley Macllwain, LS.G.; Girvin Reed, O.S.G.; R. A:- Sparks, R.S. N.G.; B. A. Beaton, L-S.N.G.; Robert Smith, Chaplain; G. Bannister, R.S.S.; C. Bannister, L.S.S.; F. A. Beevers, Recording Secretary; J. A. McConnell, Financial Secretary; C. F. Stokes, Treasurer; M. Macllwain, L.S.S.V.G.; R. Rising, R.S.S:V.G. 'The installation was conducted by District Deputy Grand Master A. E. Keys; of Exeter Lodge No. •67. He was assisted by S.S.G. Marshal, A. G. Hicks, D.D.G. Warden William Etherington, S e-cr-e t -a -r -y Cana, D. D. G. F. Secretary Gerald McFalls, D.D.G. Treasurer William Allison, D.D.G. Chaplain Arnold Cann and D.D. Inside Guardian Leslie Gibson. Lorne Wakeiin Is.Named To Recreation -Arena Post joying good health but is some- Lorne Wakelin, manager of what hard of hearing. She Goderich Memorial Arena since its plans to observe her birthday - opening two years ago, was aa. quietly. pointed recreation director and On Saturday, September 26, members of The Royal Batik staff and some past members held a farewell party in honor of Mr. an.i Mrs. W.... G Dulmage at the Maitland Golf Club. During the evening on behalf of the staff M. . ; L. E. Reiner presented Mr. Dul- mage with luggage and Miss Hazel Wilmot presented roses to Mrs.! Dulmage. After the presentations a buffet lunch was served. arena manager at a meeting of the Goderich Recreation and Arena Council on Tuesday night. Mr. Wakelin came here two years ago from Lindsay. His ap- pointment runs to July 1, 1954. i At the meeting it was decided that as many activities as possible would be carried out at the arena this year and. on May 1 of next year a survey and review of ac- tivities would be made. Decision was. made also to obtain ALBERT NITED � CANADA a STATES <! 0 WHIT[+ Roc aacst. VILLE DER ICH u.CHMON VILLE ti BAYFIELD FORESTER qr PORT SAN iLAC 1 GRAND BEND LEXINGTON KETTLE_ AT LAKEPORT PORT HURON A firing rang on Lake Huron ha' been opened by the RCAF for planes from the RCAF auxiliary u:;its in London. he range, about 30 miles long by 10 mifelr. vide; is shown in the rectangle outlined in the above map. It will be used for firing of light calibre irfnchine guns and no bombing will be carried nut. the services of an assistant recrea- tion director and arena' manager, who would be a hockey player cap- able of coaching all hockeyac- tivities from minor to intermediate. It is understood the council has some prospects in mind for the _j LORNE WAKELIN job, but no names have been an- nounced. - Meanwhile, work on preparing the arena for the winter season is progressing rapidly. It is ex- pected that ice -making will be started some time during the first week in November. Citizenship Papers eceived By Seven , Seven people became Canadian citizens and nine more signed peti- tions for citizenship at the County Court house before Judge T. M. Costello on Monday. Three cases on the County Court docket were set over until later dates for hearing. Those receiving citizenship cer- tificates were Mrs. Oda Annie Skov, Clinton; Karl Pederson Skov, Clin- ton; Jan Pieter De Jortg, R.R. 1, Crediton; Mrs. Klassje De Jong, H.R. 1, Creditbn; Mrs. Maria Klaz- ina Roobol, R.R. 2, Kippen; Simon Roobol, 11.R. 2, Kippen; LAC Add Asbjorn Watson, of Vancouver, B.C., now with the RCAF at .Clin- ton. Filing petitions far citizenship were Stephen Victor Ge11e, Sea - forth; ' Mrs. Ernestyny Kuchner, 11.11. 1, Zurich; henry !1't,5 ik, Kip pen; Mrs. Zofia StasikKippn; Mrs. Hannelore Black, Exeter; Mers. Emily Poison Cory, Goderich; Thomas. Robert Withers, Wingham; Manius Westdorp, R.R. 2, Cen- tralia; John Schwarz, Wingham. Sincerity of officials, organiza- tions, businessmen and the people themselves was the swaying.. point in the. decision of the Sheaffer Pen Company of Canada,. Limited, to locate its new plant in Goderich: This was revealed by Leon H. Black, general 'manager of the plant, in address prepared for de- livery last night at an "Industrial Night" meeting of the Goderich Junior Chamber of Commerce. When a survey was started by the firm to find a place in which its new plant would be located, Mr. Black said, it was started with the promise that the plant must be located in a triangle between Toronto, Windsor and Owen Sound. Basic Necessities .'All the basic ideas of what a company seeks in `a site—trans- portation, utilities, labor market and other necessities—were includ- ed ha the survey. But in addition, the company insisted on studies of other facilities, such as schools, churches, sincerity of residents and community spirit," he said. The firm, Mr. Black said, looked for a location in a community with a population of not less than 4,000 and not more than 30,000. The survey was started with 39 com- munities to be investigated and within a short time the field was narrowed down to four by check- ing against the basic features re- quired plus the additional features desired by the company. When Sheaffer officials made a survey of Goderich, he said, they were greatly impressed with the sincerity of the varioes people with -wham - they spoke. "The people," he said, "are proud of their community and are interested in its advancement. That was what We wanted." Mr. Blacit said officials were especially impressed also with the. . interest Goderich people take in their ch.ntehes schools, parks_ and,, community programs. , Swaying Point "And the swaying point in our decision," he said, "was not in the fact that Goderich had the basic necessities for industrial location, but in the sincerity of officials, or- ganizations, businessmen and the people themselves."' Giving a brief history of the parent Sheaffer Company in Fort Madison,- ,Iowa, Mr. Black told of its formation in 1913 with a capital- ization of only $35,500. Today, 40 years later, growth of the firm brought sales in 1952 to $25,000,000 at the dealer level. - He cited the advancements in the pen industry brought out by the. company. In 1913 the lever - filled pen was introduced. In 1921, the propel, repel, expel mechanical pencil was brought out and obsol- eted.all rifle -tipped pencils. Then, in 1922, "Skrip" was placed on the market' as a successor to ink. It is now the largest selling writing fluid, he said. In 1924, "Radite" for fountain pen caps and bands replaced hard rubber and fountain pen desk sets were introduced successfully. Bal- anced design was a new feature brought out in 1929 and in 1934 the company~ introduced the first sac - less pen, the Sheaffer "Vacfill-" In 1942, the "Triumph" nib, only one of its kind, was introduced and in 1949 a new type of pneu- matic action filling called "Touch- down" was installed in Sheaffer pens. Then, in 1952. the. firm revolu- tionized the pen industry- with the "Snorkel," a new type of filling device, Profit -Sharing • One of the highlights of Mr. Black's address- was a description of the profit-sharing plan started by the United States parent firm in 1928. The plan, which has been widely accepted by .industry and employees, ranges from the first payment of four per cent to a high of 50 per cent in 1949. To date, the United States com- pany has paid out in excess of $12,000,000 in profit-sharing, The Canadian company, which was formed as an agency in 1928 to import and distribute pens, was sold in 1934, Then it was repur- chased in 1945 -as a wholly-owned company, he said. wholly: "Sales of the Canadian comp- any," Mr. Black said, "have in- creased in excess, of 300 per cent since its inception," The company was originally on Fleet street in Toronto, but suffered a disastrous fire in 1945. A new plant was purchased in Melton in 1946 and has operated tnere until the pre- sent time. Mr. • Black, expressing his ap- preciation of the way in which Sheaffer officials have been wel- comed in Goderich, said he ho also that employees would be wel- comed by the people in. the same fine manner. NDS During September,, one food box was forwarded overseas and a cash donation was ppresented,to the club by Mrs. M. Vickers.., Winners contests were: Mrs/ J. Graham, Mrs. J. - Clements and Mrs. G. Baechler. These ladies were also appointed to give the readings and read 'the Scriptu"re for the month. W. J. Jewell was in charge . of prayer. Shut-ins were also visit- ed. .