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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1953-12-10, Page 2- THE GQDERICR SIGNAL STAR. THURSDAY, DEC.. 10th, 11)33 �hC (nnttt HURON COUNTY'S FOREMOST WEEKLY , Established 1848 -In its 106th year of publication. 0 Publisaed by Signal -Star Publishing Limited Subscription Rates -Canada and Great` Britain, $2.50 a year': to United ates, $3.50. Strictly in advance. tes on rectuest Telephone 71. second-class mail, .Post'Qfice Department, Ottawa. ive: C.W.N.A. 420 Temple Bldg-, Bay and Richmond Sts., Toronto, eskly Newspapers Association. Member of Ontario Division, C.W.N.A., Member ureau of Circulations. Weekly Circulation of over 3,200 GEO. L. ELLIS, Editor and Publisher. Advertis Authoi zed Out -of -Town Repr *ember of Cana of �,Autlf • THURSDAY, DEC. 10th, -1953 FORGET THE PAST -LOCK TO THE FUTURE The municipal elections leave • Goderieh with pretty much the same Council for the coming year. The pre-election campaign -if it could be called a , campaign -was a quiet one, with a minimum of ill -feeling, and all concerned may forget their differences and contribute to the spirit of. harmony in which the town's affairs eau be best conducted. The year 1953 will be remembered for the THE distinct advance that has been seen in the growth of the town. That advance has not reached its limit, as the announcement of de- velopments at the hrabor clearly indicates, and°, Goderich appears to be on the way to an tivity -and prosperity long hoped for but unrealized for many years. If we all put our weight behind efforts for further progress, we may be surprised and gratified by the results. Good luck to the Town Council -of 1954! OTTAWA For three weeks Parliament discussed the so-called "reply " to the so-called "speech from the Throno. •' The ''Throne,'' symbolic of Her Majesty the Queen. had nothing -to do with the '-spte.•h" amt, probably be surprised to hear anything about the '`reply'." Parliament, however, goes through the -per- formanee at the opening of each session and, speutl1 -weeks of expensive time in talking about anything and everything. The entire -discussion 'could be concluded in a week if restrictions to this end were imposed upon the number of speakers and the length of each speech. Everybody knows that the "reply- pre- ' rented to Parliament by the Government will be' adopted beeause of the large (;overninent " majority, but each of the three Opposition parties -Conservative, C.C.F. and So,•ial Credit -presents an •aincudmerrt, and each amend- IT LOOKS LIKE The president 'of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture has been telling, farmers that instead of depending upon Government agencies to, sell their produets they should form co-operative organizations among them- selves to market their ehecs'e, bacon and. other products. We note, too, that..,,in irddressing fruit -growers of the Niagara district other Federation otlicers have .urged them to set up their own marketing organizations, 'get into a Strong bargaining position and not ask the Gbvernments to take surpluses off our hands.'' 'Why should not the Canadian Federation .of Agriculture establish a selling agency for grain. instead of looking to the Government CANADA FOURTH IN According to the indefatigable statistician, the United States in 1948 -the latest year for which figures are available --had 40.7 per cent. of the world's Mourne. Canada's share was a mere 2.2 per cent., but the difference in pop.t h tion must be considered. As it was, the 11948 figure for Canada was an increase fry 1:8 per cent. in 1938. Most of the Old World countries slid down the scale in the decade, exceptions being Great Britain, Den- mark, Sweden and Switzerland. With regard to per capita income, the United States of course' stands at the top, with a 'per capita income of $1,525 for 1948. Switzerland is next, with $950 New Zealand. $9133: Canada. : i95: Australia, $812; SCENE' nient sets orf another round of talk. Occasion- ally-, but not often, the vote ou one of these amendments may arouse some interest, and last week there was such an occasion which set the - politieians -atwitter. On the Social Credit amendment Mr. Drew and most of the Conservatives voted "nay," but Mr. Diefeu- baker -and • ten other P.C.'s supported the amendment. This was regarded in some quarters as a bad by Mr. 1)iefenbaker for the ('onservative, leadership its place of Mr. Drew, an ambition which is attributed to the man from Saskatehewan who addressed meetings int Huron in last summer's campaign. Mr. Diefepbaker, however, disclaimed any •such intention in voting as he did. The Member for Huron, it may be, noted, did not vote either way-. The Government motion finally was adopted "on division" after a reeorded vote of 153 to 56 defeating Mr. Drew's amendment. GOOD ADVICE to do the job? Perhaps results would not be any better than they are. now, but growers •' could be sure that the 'best possible effort was being ntatle in their interests and they would relieve the Government of one of its great -problems.• Indeed, we could well• ask why- the Government should be the agency - for the •selling of anybody's goods. It certainly is not one of the primary functions of governinent and it hakes politics a matter of dollars and cents to the neglect of maters which .are - rightly its concern. • It is a healthy sign that farm leaders are beginning to advise a departure from depend- enee upon.dhe Government in' operations which they can perhaps better manage themselves. PER CAPITA INCOME - Sweden, $805 The average. for the United Kingdom was *777; Norway trailed with $350; France, $418:, Germany, $336. I ussia, had an ,average of $131, and -still farther down in the I int were South American countries. It is to be remembered that these figures .are for the year 1948. Since that, year there has been notable development in some countries -Germany, for instance -and .there would be some changes in relative positions. Further, the 'inflation which has taken place in some currencies would make a very con- siderable difference.In any case, the Can- adian who isn't making as much as he thinks he should may reflect that he is much better off than most other people in the world. EDITORIAL NOTES If Igor'"(iouzenko is visited 1 ..those spy - hunters from Washington they may be horri- fied to learn that Macintosh Reds are wel- corned iii many of the best homes in Canada. * • * Sincere sympathy is extended to the publisher of The ('hesley Enterprise, Clayton Schaus, in the sudden and unexpected loss of his partner in life. Mi -s. Saints was killed in a collision of car and truck on the icy ,road near Fleslirtor► while returning with three other women from a trip to Toronto. **.** "Here _ • a newspaper slarntning the Government for its 3triet Control of radio," muttered the SaltfrOfir Sage. "Wish they world eon -trot it' When 1 twist the dial to WANT TO DESIGNATE PROJECT AS COMPLETED An official of''' the Ontario De- • partment of Planning and Develop - Anent is expected in Goderich short- ' ly to complete the agreement made tlpr erection,_ of the first group of 25 rental homes here. In a letter'to Town Council last Friday night,,,,�A. E. K. . Bunnell, drirdetor of the department's Ilous• Ing Branch said that the depart. went warded. the first project de- signated as ".completed." The completion would be In accordance with an agreement dated August 19, :1952. 'signed by the Town, the .Province and Central Mortgage -and Housing Corporation. It is propos- edthat the date for the completion be December 31, 1953. • get the weather on my 1921 model the thing squeals and hollers and yells like a thousand devils. Control! Nuts." * . * Another Ontario newspaper has ' com- pleted a !Mildred gears of- publication. The Oven Sound Sun4Times last week issue& a splendid centennial number to mark the occasion. The Times was founded in December, 1853, and later The Sun was acquired and amalgamated with the senior publication. The Sun -Times has been a daily paper since May 1st, 1922, and is the only daily in Grey county or indeed in- the area including the counties of Grey, Bruee and Huron. At its head is Howard Fleming, a veteran of the newspaper profession, to whom compliments are due upon the success of his enterprise. OBITUARY F. H. PARSONS A retired St. Marys business man, Frede i`iek Harrison Parsons, died at his late residence, Eliza- beth 'street, 'St. Marys, Sunday noon. He had been ill for the past year and seriously ill for „the past three weeks. - He was born in Detroit, Mich., January 13, 1893, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parsons. As a small boy .14,,moved . with his family to" Goderich, where he lived for 10 years, moving to S1 Marys 43 years ago. • Ile operated he , well-known store, „Parsons` F," ,'lin St. Marys until he retired in 1045. He was a member of St. James Masonic Lodge, and LO.O.F..No.' 36, 'arid" was an elder in St. -Marys' United Church. He is survived by his wife,, the' former Linda Mary Waas, daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Waas of Granton; ..three, sons. Orville of Toronto, John of Chat- ham, and David,student at St. Marys District Collegiate Institute; one sister, Mrs. Truman (Rhea) Stone of London. • The body rested at the I.. A. Ball funeral ,chapel, St. Marys, where the funeral service was head Wednesday -at 2.00 p.m. Rev. R D. Crosby officiated and burial was made in St. Marys cemetery. Mr. and Mrs, Roy N. Bentley and family returned to Goderich and are resid4ng at• 4 Britannia road, corner South street, where Mr. Bentley Will conduct a'public accountant practice. NEWS OF AUBURN "AUBURN, Dec: '9. -The Auburn Horticultural Society will this year sponsor a Christmas competition for best decorated premises, the decoration to be ready and judged the afternoon of December 17. Prizes will be awarded. Entry fee, 10 cents to be left with Mrs. Gor don Taylor. Committee in charge, Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. G. Hamilton. 49 Arthur Yungblut ' spent- a few days in Detroit last week. Mrs. George Hamilton spent the week -end with friends at Summer hill. Mrs. Elmer Keller, of Woodstock, spent a few days with her daugh- ter, Mrs. harry Arthur, and Mr. Arthur. Eldon Stoltz, of Aurora, was a recent visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stoltz. Ross Daer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Daer, has returned home from Clinton hospital,where he under went an appendix operation.. The librarian of the Public Lib- rary, Miss M. King, would like all county books in by Saturday, De- cember 12, in order 'to make an exchange. Mr. and Mrs. Kidd, of Port Elgin, visited Miss Sadie and Joe Carter over the week -end. The pupils and their teacher, D. A. MadKay, are preparing their concert to bepresented on Tues- day, December 22. Would you like to win a new Motorola Television set, 17 inch screen, for Christmas for as little as one dollar? Christmas shopping at Schaefer's and Wm. Acheson and Son's offers you this oppor- tunity. With every dollar purchase or payment on account you receive a free draw ticket. Draw for the TV set will be on Christmas Eve. Free tickets at both stores. 49-50 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell and family have moved to Listowel. Miss Ruth Arthur, Reg.N., Tor- onto, underwent an appendectomy in Western Hospital, Toronto, last week. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. • W.M.S.-The Christmas meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox United Church was held in • the Sunday School room, Tuesday afternoon of last week with Mrs. C. C. Wash- ington in ,charge and Mrs. W. J. Craig at the piano. Mrs. Oliver Anderson read the Scripture les- son and tine president, Mrs: A. Campbell, ed in prayer. The worship centre consisted of lighted candles banked by evergreens which made a beautiful setting for the pageant which followed, Mrs. K. McDougal, representing Jerus- alum, told the story of customs at Christmas time in eight different countries around the world- As each country was described almem- ber of the W.M.S. entered dressed in the costume of that country, and carried some symbol of its Christmas celebration. Miss M. R. Jackson, representing Poland, car- ried a replica of the Nativity Scene. Mrs. H. Mogridge, representing Holland, carried wooden shoes. Mrs. W. T. Robison, representing the Philippines, carried a guitar Miss A. -Mcilwajn, represents France, carried a tray of fru, used at the Christmas celebration. Mrs. William Straughan, represent- ing Sweden, carried a tray with food eaten there at afternoon tea during the Christmas season. Mrs. F. Toll," representing Mexico, car.' ried Mexican pottery. Mrs. C. M Straughan, representing Turkey, carried a cross. Mrs. A. Plunkett, representing Canada,, carried a small decorated Christmas tree. Between the entrances in the pag- eant, Mrs. W. J. Craig played Christmas carols. At the comple- tion, those representing the differ- ent countries, all entered and,,took their places around Jerusalum. Mrs. -Campbell took charge of the business period. The offering was received by Mrs. 13. Craig and Mrs. G. McClinchey and the - dedicatory prayer sung. Mrs. Fred Plaetzer presented the following slate of officers: Honorary presidents, Mrs. C. C. Washington, Mrs. Fred Toll; ppre�sident, Mrs. A. Campbell; vice• president, Mrs. S. McClinchey re. cording • secretary, Miss M. Ding: assistant, Mrs. E. Wl htman; cor- responding secretary, Mrs. H. Mog- ridge; literature and Missionary Monthly, Mrs. C. M. Straughan; Christian stewardship, Mrs. G. big• A ~' A , /, - T eZ ' -. v' - fi ` -- Y Clinchey; -Citizenshipsecretary, r,ll Mrs. Oliver Anderson;' treasurer, Miss Viola Thompson; finance • com- ihiftee, Mrs. G. McClinchey, Mrs. C. M. Straughan, Mrs. E. Wight - man, Miss Viola Thompson, Mrs. A. Campbell; strangers secretaries, Miss M. R. Jackson, Mrs. H. Mog- ridge, Mrs.,F. Toll, Mrs. Mills, Mrs. J..-Durnin, Miss Elma Mutch, Mrs.' -, W. Straughan; supply committee, i Mrs. H. Mogridge, Mrs. -William Straughan, Mrs. J. Craig,. Miss Sadie Carter, Mrs. W. J. Craig, Airs. J. Jackson, Mrs. H. Armstrong, Miss Amelia Mcllwain; temperance secretaries, Mrs. G. Million,. Mrs. Guy Cunningham, social commit-- tee, Mrs. B. Craig, Mrs. S. Ament; DT'S:* Mrs. E. Taylor, Mrs: K. McDougall, °,. Mrs. N. Patterson, Mrs. W. Young�, phone 164 Goderich Mrs. O. E. Erratt; Mrs. Plaetzer;+. pianist, Mrs. W. J. Craig; assistant, ., it , Airs. S McClinchey; music coin- ,,c .,• mittee, Miss Sadie Carter, Mrs. G. .- .0 , 1 ......-...k-,.....,.. d►` `� - '' McClinchey, Mrs. E. Durnla; Mis- sion Band superintendents, seniors, Miss M R. Jackson; juniors, Mrs. M. Beau; flower committee : for church, Mrs. -IL Mogridge Mrs. 1). Fowler, Mrs: C, M. Straughan,"Mrs. F. Toll; special flower committee, Mrs. R. Easom, Mrs. C. Straughan; mite box secretary, Mrs. Roy Easom; press secretary,, Miss M. King, Mrs. E. Wightman. •Mrs. Easom received the mite boxes and Miss M. King, Mrs. D. Fowler and Mrs. A. Campbell were ap- peintedlo prepare .and present the Christmas boxes to' shut-ins. Ladies' Guild. -Rev. W. E. Brain - well, presided for the December meeting of St. Mark's Anglican Church guild which met on Mon: day afternoon in the church. Mrs. G. R. Taylor presided at the organ. Mrs. John Daer' gave the report of the Deanery meeting at Hensall. The roll call was answered with a verse of Scripture containing the word "Joy." Rev. Mr. Bramwell explained the "Every Member" canvas and also explained the way the budget money was distributed. A special offering was received to buy treats for the children. It was decided to hold the meetings during the coming year the second Monday in every month. Final plans were made for a concert to be held in the church -Friday even- ing. December 11. The election of officer resulted as follows. Hon- orary presidents, Mrs. W. E. Bram- well, Mrs. G. R. Taylor: president, Mrs. A. Nesbit; vice-president, Mrs. John Daer; secretary, Mrs. A. Kirk- eonnell; organist, Mrs. G. R. Tay- lor; treasurer, Miss Laura Phillips; program convener, Mrs. Ed. Davies; assistant organist. Mrs. F. Nesbit; press secretary. Mrs. T. S. Johnston. Former Resident Dies. -A form- er resident of this district. H. L. Bamford, passed away in the hos- • * n nt-the First Home Pennanentthat NEEDS NO NEUTBAL1ZER • "takes" every •• waves with any plastic curlers! •: New Automatic neut- ralizing gives lest curl of any method! only 41.75 You'll look prettier with ed ONSALE AT CAMPBELL'S DRUG ST1RE PHONE 90 Lawn cemetery. Among those who attended the funeral were Mrs. R. R. Sallows, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bamford, Pres- ton. Church Services. - Special ser- vices will be held next Sunday both morning and evening in the United Church in Auburn. In the morn- ing, the annual White Gift ser- vice will take place. It will be pital at ' Narth Bay after being a joint service of the church and there only one day. Mr. Bamford Sunday school. A junior choir was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs under the leadership of Mrs. William Bamford of this district Munro will sing, and Charlie Scott, and some years ago he worked in superintendsuperintendent of the school, will the Gnderleh post office. The fun- assist. The minister will be in eral was held from Trinity United charge. In, the evening, a Christ- church with interment. in Terrace mas candlelighting. service is planned for 7.30 o'clock. Twenty young people will assist the min- ister, and the regular choir will • lead in an extensive musical ser- vice. Give A Subscription To The Signal -Star For Christmas Christmas Draw for . au r e rc....race[.....strere e.t......+a+ .. ......re -0C .. t., ON CHR!STLMAS EVE is Each $1.00 purchase entitles you to one ticket 1111.111.1, AMMORIMIII • tack• -'� - > ,0M'AC M> - -' -,�, -,,i , UTOMOTIVE PARTS and ACCESSORIES -4,. ..t;. 110 HAND and POWER TOOLS • Sporting GoodsTHomepplances -1 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS BICYCLES --Men's and Ladies' Standard -,46.95 HERE'S GOOD NEWS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ► t. 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