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HURON COUNTY'S FOREMOST WEEKLY 'c -
Established 1848—In its 107th year of publication. c,
Published by Signal -Star Publishing Limited
Subscription Rates—Canada and Great Britain, $2.50 a year: to United
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States, $3.50. Strictly in adv,ance.
Advertising Rates on reef uest . . Telephone 71.
Authorized as second-class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa.
Out -of -Town Representative: C.W.N.A. 420 Temple Bldg., Bay and Richmond Sts., Toronto...
Member of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Member of Ontario Division, C.W.N.A., Member
of Audit Bureau of Circulations. Weekly ,f Irculation of over 3,200
• GEO. L. ELLIS, Editor and Publisher.
'ItURSDAY, JUNE 3rd, 1054
MARKS -BIRTHDAY
George ,Laithwaite, .of R.R. 1,
Goderich celebrated his 84th birth-
day on May 24 by having a. party
on the lawn at his home, with
memfbers of his family present for
the occasion. • ;
LAKEVIEW CASINO'
THURSDAY, JUNE 3rd, 1954
WELCOME TO' SHEAFFERS
A happy occasion was the formal opening
this week of the W. A. Sheaffer Pen Company
factory: The locating here of a million -dollar
manufacturing plant in itself makes a wel-
come addition to the industries of Goderieh,
but signalizing, a's ,we .hope and believe it
does, a- new era in the development of our
town it is au event of great importance. It
encourages our\ people to look for an- expan-
sion of industry and trade that , will place
Goderieh. among the largest towns in Ontario,
. and that will give opportunities at home to
many of our young people who have had to seek
their livelihood in other towns or in the cities.
We have seen other towns in Ontario grow
and prosper while Goderieh almost stood still.
With natural advantages which few towns
possess, with transportation facilities that could
hardly be improved, and with living conditions
almost ideal, we have seen Goderich passed
by in favor of towns which, to our eyes at
least, had much inferior attractions. The
choice of Goderieh by the Sheaffer Company
alters this; it gives us an uplift which for
long was missing.
Apart from purely material considerations,
it is to be said that the personnel of the new
-company and its staff is- a splendid. addition
to our population. Already, in the few months
since members of the organization first came
to Goderieh,, they have shown their desire
to be with us and of us. They are thus doubly
welcome.
('ongratrilations are due to the members o.
the Town Council and other organizations who
have had a hand in bringing - about the
felit•,itous event which we celebrate this week.
Watch Goderieh grow!
A TRADE PROBLEM
The Ottawa Government has a difficult
trade problem on its hands. The textile mills,
of which there are hundreds in Canada, have
been hit by a distinct increase in importation
of .woollen goods, and,. thy problem ,is ecru-.
plicated by the 'fact that the strongest com-
petition comes from British industry, '
adian mills in' many •eases have been forced
to reduce their, staffs, some have suspended
operations entirely; •and a few have definitely
gone out of business. High costs of produc-
tion, including high wages, are a factor in
the situation, and another 'may be that pro-
duction in Canada is divided among so large
•&number of ,mills.
At any rate,,the Canadian industry's share
of the Canadian- market has been' seriously
•reduced, ,according to one statement by one-
third ---from 'the pr.eirious 75 per cent. of the
domestic market to a little' over 50 per cent.,-,
,while another statement gives the reduction
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as somewhat less.
The Canadian Government has for an
objective a generiil lessening of trade restrie-
t ioirs and in pursuit of this airs has succeeded
,in materially broadening • the markets . for
Canadian • products. It is therefore reluctant
to raise- the tariff on woollen goods, and
'especially so when to clo so would hit a British
industry from' \vhic•h the great portion of the
imported goods conies. ' The Canadian Wool-
len and Knit Goods Manufacturers' Associa-
tion has been making representations 'to
(.Ottawa in favor of relief, and from the British
indus4,ry have conte appeals of a contrary
nature. ,
The interest. of Canadian consumers is
an important consideration and cannot be •for
gotten by the Government, and Finance
Minister Abbott has ordered a public inquiry.
into the whole 'matter before coming to a
decision on action to be taken. .
HOW IS YOUR SPELLING?
The daily papers a few days ,,ago -carried
a story about a spelling match in which a
14 -year-old boy took the prize by correctly
spelling the .word "uncinated." This spelling
match is • a national affair over in the States.
The winner this. year was from Center Square,
Pa. Last year ars Arizona girl was the winner
by spelling "soubrette" correctly. In 1952
"farraginous°-"„ was the prize word; in 1951
it was "insouciant."
• Canada, might have a similar contest on
a national scale, and then an international
match would be in order. Some simple fords
are spelled differently in the two countries;
these. would have to be ruled out in a contest
between the spellers of the two countries.
On reference to the dictionary we find
Apt "uncinated" means `‘hooked, or bent at
the end." The boy who was hooked by it
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spelled it with` an•.ft sfI instead of a c,ff as
no doubt most of us would ' do. So small a
slip may rob a contestant of national ..Same.
EDITORIAL NOTES
And here is .June, with sunny,_warm days
and the. fragrance of the lilacs — the first -
month of the good ofd sumruertime.
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Lord Dowding, an ' English air chief
marshal, has ars explanation for the flying
sauces. Ile believes "there. are people on
other planets who are operating these • flying
saucers to help our world ill its present crisis,"
Angels, perhaps
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Thinking perhaps of that little note ori
the municipal taxbill, 'The Stratford Beacon-,
Herald says there' is nothing slaw about a
Government that can take money from us
taxpayers. and.ithen make it look like • ri ,gift
-s '*heri they hai#d' rt back.., •
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At a picture show in Cairo, according to
a news despatch, Nazi Field Marshal Rommel
was loudly cheered by the Egyptian audience,
-and when Sir Winston Churchill appeared ion
the screen he was booed. We have -never had
any use for Egyptians since we read about
their doings in our Sunday school days.
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- The growing of African 'violets seems to
be a popular pursuit these days and new
varieties appear from time to time. We' don't
want to discourage anybody who is making
a collection of the different kinds, but we
have._ just been reading an article about 'a
-wonran in the States 'v ho has •180 varieties.
'She has, been colleting them for ten years
and gives most of her time to it.
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This column has made reference to the
lack of agreement among the merelants of
Fergus on business. hours. One group keeps
opeoi on I"riday night•; another group 'on ..Sat-
urday night: Neither• group is yielding,• but•
aeeordinz; to a story in The Fergus News -
Record the Saturday night group .is gaining
uint<ivhat. 44pper4s are not complaining;
tht y have two•nights each week to make their
purchases.
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In reminiscent mood an Ontario editor
tells of two games the boys usetl to play that
apparently are not' known now. These were
"French cricket" and . "peg." This writer
clo es not recognize either, but possibly in his
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time they were played snider other •names.
Boys of his time • of a lot of fun out of duck -
on -the -rock. - I t requii ed ..no . equipment- except.
a good-sized rock and some smaller ones.
Perhaps it is so .primitive a game that the
sophisticated lads of the, present day scorn, it;
we haven't seen it played for many years.
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A PROTEST TO THE P.M. -GENERAL
(Port Elgin Times)
With all the colors in the spectrum at his
disposal, what fiend possessed the Postmaster -
General to •cliooge blue and purple for the new
4c and 5c stamps?
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Every time we pat a blue (purple?) stamp
on an outside letter, we wonder if the recipient
will have to pay double rates on..'the amount due.
Every time we use purple., (blue?) stamps on local
letters, we'r'e afraid the Post Office is gypping us.
The figures "4" and "5" ,are there, to be sure,
but so tiny it strains. our fading • eyesight to see
them. We thought, the purpose of using different
colors was to make it easier to distinguish olte
denomination om another.
What's wro with ' choosing a flaming scarlet
for,the 5c issue?
NILE
NILE, June 2. --Mr. and Mrs.
Adam McCartney and. Mrs. Lay, of
Clinton, were visitors with Mrs.
Amelia McIlwain, Wedn4day.
+[r. and Mrs. Reg. Milner and.
family,- of' Clinton, Mr. and; Mrs.
Worthy 'Y' ng • and family, pf
Win, r d. dos X , wlirh.
` and r ass. rl etedith'•' Dun
W.M.S. was held in ,the ehii eh " DETNGANNON INSTITUTE
May 26. The Missionary Monthly HOLDS MAY MEETING
program was followed and a letter
'from Miss" McHarrie,xof the' Nee- •• ,DUNGANNON, June..2.. -'- The
-much ,home in India, was read. ' . May meeting of tyre Dungannon
William Watton 'celebrated'' 'hiS W.I. was held at the'•home of Mrs.
„87th birthday at .a party held at L. Hasty on Thursday of last week.
his • hone Monday night. His im-
mediate-fanmilywas present for -the The roll call -provided' some inter
bpps, occasion. esting "'material -.which -could' be
A- atlft¢�r`• was staged . at .Nile used in the Tweedsmuir book, of
Oattfrclr' recently, .along • with a- 'Which .Mrs. Irvin and Mrs. Ryan
tnuMicat prdgram. ThiQse taking .gave, a" report.
part ' in c the program• , Included:, -,�' During the business period it was
Frances- hram• and?;Geotfe Sok decided; to 'accept the booth prival•
1. ton; ' OodierIch Aar Cadet;` are tee, ekes oft ' ,.,day, of: the. school area
nig ' 'Pried . Mask, '` Bob: i�, •pp� ' �„ I0� �n�.munity- sing -
J`.. . 'W ► . s 'and Richard') edge; G.f1' ; in' e'n jayed and ']Bird ° Brooks
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o SI9'X2 t) i;96ad• ' •, ey; :tri Mend'. elft�.Marilyft gyve' eport bf tf4e `ddticers' eon, -
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;,care for, Smighi,r•Doug Squires an4 Doug:ventlon at Guelph. Mrs. Kilpat-
an+t 't atson ••whee' 'Filbert 'Verna Rutledge, Ruth, an'•ricl, �Mars.-. Fowhit and•,Mrs. Brooks
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rplce.:;; • 1 . - - Marian :Orser and Rbsematry Clark. gave, reports of the district annual t
lar r4000.0t►g of . N"ite.�Filntal were�Sh�Wn also. • Meeting held in Belgrave.
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MP1IJE I N CANADA
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Down Memory's
Lane -
40 Years Ago
Close to 75 delegates attended
a three-day annual meeting of the
Walkerton Association of Canadian
Baptist Churches held -at' Goderich
Baptist Church. Rev. J. T. Kirk-
wood, of Tiverton, was elected
moderator.
Jubilee services held by the Pres-
byterian Church in Whitechurch
attracted upwards of 1,600 people
to three services on Sunday. The
following day a celebration pro-
gram was held with the pastor,
Rev. J. Ure Stewart, as chairman.
At a convention of Conservatives
of West Huron held at Seaforth,
Dr. A. H. Macklin; of Goderich was
selected as candidate to contest,
the riding in the Ontario general
elections.
The loss of many magazines from
the tables at the Goderich Public
Library resulted in a drastic mea-
sure. The magazines were placed
in safe -keeping and anyone want-
ing to read one had to ask the
librarian.
25 Years Ago
At the June meeting of Huron
County • Council a resolution was
passed requesting the Provincial
Government to increase the grant
on township road expenditures to
50 per cent.
An educational rally was 'plan-
ned in Dungannon Parish Hall for
trustees and ratepayers of Ashfield,
Colborne, and West Wawanrosh,
when W. N: Morris, of ,Toronto,
secretary'of the Ontario Education-
al Association of Trustees and
Ratepayers was slated to have been
guest speaker:
Mrs. John Treble, of Carlow, had
a hen which laid a double -yolked
egg every week and had laid one
egg which measured 7y. by nine
inches.
15 Years Ago
Having struck granite at the
depth of 3,531 feet • on the farm
of H. Trewartha in- Ilullett Town-
ship, drillers abandoned their
search for oil arld moved their
equipment. A trace of gas and oil
was found at higher level, but not
in sufficient quantity to warrant
development. Some of those- who
werq, financially interested in the
venture, 'however, were ' still con-
vinced that there was oil to be
found in the district.
An impressive ceremony was con-
ducted by Rev. Dr. ' T. Wardlaw
Taylor for the 101st and 102nd
Girl Guide Companies of Goderieh
at MacKay Hall and both com-
panies were presented with their
colors, the Union Jack and com-
pany colors, by Mrs. I. 0. Mossley.
Alex. McDonald, Reeve of Ash-
field Township, suffered two brok-
en ribs and head injuries when^his
car was involved in a collision with
a ear driven •by Ward Walker, of
Kincardine.Both vehicles were
overturned, ,,but Walker was not
hurt.
10 Years Age
Goderieh Public Utilities Com-
mission turned down a suggestion
advanced by Councillor E. D.
Brown that' the, charge for water
used on lawns be dropped to en-
courage citizens to keep their, pro-
perties attractive. The PUC felt
that if the water were free ' there
would be a great deal more,'used
and pumping facilities Woula be
over -strained.
A large audience attended a pro=
gram of music presented in the
Town Hall by the choral -society of
the Goderich Music Club, under the
direction of Ray Mulheron.
The famous Chin" -trio, William,
Albert and George, were reported
to have been signed by the Detroit
Red Wings of the National Hockey
League.
Are you planning to-_5UILD
a NEW HOME t
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What Are . You Worth
At Today's Prices ?
The 'yalue of your
property has increased
with rising prices.
Is your insurance ade-
quate? tet us go' over
your polices.
Phone us today.
MALCOLM MATHERS
Insurance Office, 46 West
St., Goderich, Phone 115W
"Immediate
service"
IN YOUR, LOCALITY
FOR
Estate Planning
and Wills
Investment
Marragement and
Advisory Service
4% Guaranteed
Investments
21/2 % on savings —
r deposits may be
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Real Estate Services
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Trust (Veer
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'COMPANY 1 O1 CANADA-
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IRACA*A PALM• $UDM*
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CALGARY • ♦An oatat
A water and electric system
for your farm home and
barns can be financed with
a Farm Improvement Loan.
Write for booklet or •just.
drop in and talk it over with
the manager of the Royal ,
Bank branch nearest you.
THE ROYAL BANK
OF CANADA
Every Saturday
THIS WEEK TO, THE MUSIC OF
DON WATSON and his Orchestra
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"THE NEWEST IN DANCE BANDS"
Featuring "CHRISTINE"
ENJOY DANCING ON OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW FLOOR!
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For quick results -try a classified ad in . The Signal -Star
Enjoy Paid-up Heat
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Think of a winter free of fuel bills! Think' of
paying for your coal as .conveniently as you
pay your phone bill! That's how our 'blue
coal' Budget Plan works to make coal buying
easier and-tO guarantee you -the finest home
heating with .`blue coal'—the. world's finest
anthracite. '
Start now and your monthly payments
will be that much smaller.
Phone us now about' our
'blue coal'
BUDGET PLAN
EDWARD COAL CO.
PHONE 98
CAMPBELL'S DRUG STORE
Joins With All I.D.A. Drug Stores In A BIG 21s
--duk—rdwid...Apos.dies!..0—ati‘;ft.o—difres.swas-lp..auw•-•
S'a'le Winds Saturday, June S,
I..D:A: BRAND --TOOTH•• PASTE
I.fine Remember
—it carries I:D.A.'s money -back guarantee of sat-
isfaction.
Regular 67c 39c
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I.D.A. BRAND SHAVING CREAM -
Another special feature,... this shave cream. is
guaranteed to produce, a rich • fine lather.—We
recommend it as top quality at a very low price.
Regularly 49c 39c
I.D.A. "Economy Brand.'' .STATIONERY
Reg. 10c & 150..7c, 2 for 15c ; 12c, . 2 for 23c.
BRYLCREEM with FREE -Comb
Both for 69c
BILLFOLDS Reg..$2.50 and 4.00
• 179, 2.50
WASH CLOTHS •
The same fine quality v'ash cloth we offered in
March....attractive designs ,and colors. -
2 for 25c
• WAX PAPER,
1.D:A. Bram Heavy Quality...,100 foot roll in box
with metal cutting edge
Regular=34e 29c, 2 for 55c
,I.D.A}-BRAND 'CLEANING FLUID ,
Reg. 350, 69e `` "• c�,�58c
LD.A. BRAVE, 'F.ASt G14OSS- -FLOOR WAX
.• Reg. 53c, ' 39c
ECLIPSE FOUNTAIN PEN -
. $1.50 value' • 98c
• :LD.A..,BRAND, OIL
Heavy grade:...a highest quality medicinal oil.
Reg. '56e • and •$1.10 43e, 87c
I.D.A.•
BRAND OGLD CREAM SOAP
With Lanolin. This is another new "quality"
I.D.A. product, carefully selected •as ` the finest(
soap we are -able to procure. ,
2 for 23c
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FEVER 'THERMOMETERS
I.D.A. BRAND STOMACH POWDER.
Reg. 76cc, $1.95 59c, •$1.49
IDASAL TABLETS
Here's a real buy. LD.A.'s' owii guaranteed pain
reliever, contains 5 grains acetylsalicylic , . acid:
300 tablets.
Reg. 89c - ri 59c
ALARM Ct.0OK—Check thestrvalue features.
. * 40 HOUR MECHANISM
* 90 -DAY GUARANTEE
* SHAM' FERPPROOF BEZEL AND GLASS
* ENAMELLED STEEL CASE AND BASE -
$1.98
I.D.A. BRAND H -B PENCILS •
Reg. 5c . v 3 for 10c; 12 for 39c
I.D.A. BRAND MILK OF MAGNESIA
Reg. 35c, 60c 29c, 4941
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Z.D.A. WILD STRAWBERRY COMPOUND
Reg. 50c 390 •-
CALAMINE LOTION -
Reg. 300- z0c 23c, 39c
BRAND PENETRATIl LINI-
MENT ...Reg, 45c . , 37c
UTZLIT ' lIIT; exceptional value .. • . $2.49
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PLAYING CARDS..- $1.98 value 1i79
SHAVING BRUSH. Outstanding value
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