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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1954-06-10, Page 3sesese;s1,..eseeesseesse.e.es .; • • stImMit11,1?,:',..A. • — .. A NEW RETRACTABLE PARACHUTE BRAKE, designed to slow down aircraft after landing, is deinonstrated by a racing car on a Surrey, England, airport. The eight -foot Ichute, shown, at maximum spread, can be retracted into its case be an electric wineh. ''SS**,eSees sisrs. GODERICH PAVILION DANCJNG WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY NIGHT— BOBBY DOWNS AND HIS ,ORCHESTRA. EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS SQUARE DANCE NIGHT with CLARENCE PETRIE and the NIGHT HAWKS. The Pavilion is available far afternoon and evening ren- tals. The management caters to luncheons, banquets, wedding receptions, etc. Phone 675 or 419. By -Law ,,donfirms Land As Park Area Subject of discussion in recent weeks, • four town -owned lots of land -on .the lake bank were desig- nated as a park area by Town Council last Friday. night in a by- law. Council decided to make the land .a pub4c park last month. Origin- ally,council asked for tenders to p.urehase :the land, but after tend- :ers 'had been opened, decision was against a sale, Only three parties tendered :for the property. The land is situated across from, Sunset -Hotel:and hotel proprietors had offered to buy or lease , it. For many years, hotel operators ex- plained, the hotel had maintained the property ,and guests had used it as a park :and as an access to the lake. Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson are :at' their summer home on Elgin avenue. GongRicat oNTRio, TitiotoAt-ATNE Officers Elected By Huron W.C.T.I.J., Resolutions Passed At Meeting Here Mrs. E. Geiger, of Henson, wittP reselec-ted president of Women' Christian Temperance U i 0. n branches oaf Huron. County at a meting held in Victoria, Street United Church, Goderieh, last Fri- day. 'Delegates attendedsthe meet- ing from Exeter, HenSall and-Ekode- rich. Other officers named were: Hon- orary presidents, Mrs: G. Johnston, Goderieh;. Mrs. 0. W. Down, Ex- eter; MiSs A. Copsitt, Rental; first vie -president, Vire. T. Graham, Godefich; second vice-preside4t. Mrs. ,W, Cools; Exeter; corresPond- ing secretary, Mrs: P. Cantelon, Goderich; recording secretary, Miss" A. Consitt, Hensall; treasurer, Mrs. William Peters, Goderich; press secretary, Mrs. Maude Hedden, Hensel; evangelism and Christian ewardship, Mrs. Martha IVIarlatt, Goderieh; drugs: and,narciatices,Mrs. W. C. Pearce, Exeter; flower mis- sion, Mrs. C. W; 'Down, Exeter; Medal contest, Mrs. H. Powe, Ex- eter; sailors, Mrs. Walter. Hern, Mrs. W: Peters, Mrs. T. Graham, Goderich; temperance 'in Sunday Schools, Mrs. ,II. E. Minnaker, Mrs. E. Raithiby, Goderich; resolutions committee, Mrs. H. Powe, Exeter; 1VIrs. G. Johnston, Goderich; Mrs. Martha Marlatt, Goderich. The meeting was addressed by Rev. Howard E. Minnaker, of Bethel Tabernacle, Goderich: Each delegate was presented with a coreage: The county presi- dent, Mrs. Geiger, extended a wel- come and gave a short history af the organization. It has been 80 years since the group was formed and it is now the second largest women's organization in America. Memorial Service Reports were received and :a devotional period was conducted by Mrs. Downs and Mrs. Coals. Music was provided by Mrs. Min- naker and the Misses Love, '01 Goderich. A memorial service honoring Mrs. B. E. -Stevenson, Mrs. W: Proctor and Miss. Ruth wis was conducted by Ifs. Jahn - ton. Resolutions passed' at the con- Ventiou included: oppositidn to ad- vertising of liquor; illicit drinking by minors; a request to the Pro- Srincial Government to make,, corn-, Pulsory suspension of drivere:Uc •ences on conviction of driving While abilitysAmpaired and to re- move a clause which allows refusal by the delver eef chemical Lest for alcohoke protest against any fur- ther e,etion, by the Retail Merchants Assdeiation to legalize sale of beer and wine in Ontario grocery stores; request to all Christians to dedicate themselves to keep the ,Sabbath holy; request to Christiansto re- frain from participation in all kinds of gambling. Clyde Everett, general sales manager of the W. A. Sheaffer Pen Company of Canada Ltd, has been elected a vice-president of the pen company, Leon H. Black, presi- dent, announced last week. A native of Colfax, Iowa, Everett attended the State University of Iowa and following his graduation in 1941, entered ,the army and served in Europe and North Africa AS .a chief ,warrant officer until his discharge from the- service in 1945. He was employed by the Osco Drug Co. at Rochester, Minnesota for about a ,year before joining the W. A. Sheffer Pen Company at _Fort Madison, Iowa, as a sales correspondent in June, 1947. He' was named assistant to the general sales manager of the Am- erican company in 1949 and a year later was made .district manager in charge of the southern United State8 sale te it I J 1953, Everett -was made ,general sales manager • of the Canadian company, a post which he will con- tinue to hold in addition to Serving as a vice-president. • 11/4 Niles East of Goderich on Highway No. 8 ANNHI••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY JUNE 9-10 "CAPTAIN KIDD" • RANDOLPH SCOTT, CHARLES LAUGHTON —AND— , • "CHAIN OF CIRCUMSTANCE" RICHARD GRAYSON, MARY FIELD •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••04••••••••••••• FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JUNE 11.12 c!'t.• MARIE WINDSOR, RICHARD ROBER —AND— "MEN 0' WAR" LAUREL and HARDY 1110411/041161094401/641•111111118110111,141101.6110,111111111114111141111100***** MONDAY AND TUESDAY • ' JUNE 14-15 • "GREAT WHITE 'HUNTER" GREGORY PECK, JOAN BENNETT "Swivel Top" rotates and Iets you reach everywhere with. out ONCE moving the cleaner. CAMERON MITCHELL 11641411414161,4110604141186•6111416001110010,4111110**1111/41114111411)*** WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY JUNE 1617 LUCILLE BALL, EDDIE ALBERT ' —AND— "BODY HOLD" WILLARD PARKER, LOLA ALBRIGHT ••••••••••••••••••••••OO•••••••••••••asiee••••••• FIRST SHOW AT DUSK - RAIN OR CLEAR Children under 12 in cars free. PLAYGROUND . REFRESHMENTS NOW REDUCED IN PRICE, WAS $129150. NOW ONLY $9950 FOR ALL PRODUCTS OF s rr ory. n anuary A minister who was ordained, in Goderich in June, 1894, marked 60 years .af service in various churches throughout Western Ontario on •Sunda,Y• Rev. A. j, Harnwell, of Walker- ton, after teaching school for six years, was recommended by Kin- eardine Methodist Church Board as a candidate for the ministry. He received his theological training at Albert College, Belleville, and Wesleyan ,College, Montreal, ,and was ordained here. His charges included Tobermory, Hepworth, where he built church in nearbyShallow Lake, Ponsonby where he built a new parsonage, :ort Colborne where he built a church at Morgan's Point, Spring - ford, Dereham Centre, Jarvis, Drayton, Fergus and Walkerton. A WELCOME RAIN Last Week farms in the Huron area received an excellent rain •WhiCh should be worth a great deal to spring grain arid growing hay, the weekly county crop report stated. In many cases farmers .have completed planting their corn and preparing to plant beans. The County weed inspector re- ports that the program for spray- ing,.Leafee Spurge will soon be under way and that it has been proven that a double spray is much more satisfactory . than •a single spray. The recommendations are that these sprays should be put DON'T ON'T "R1r4; SNEAK UP • • seasee• onethis air force B -47E strato jet bomber, even if it's dark and foggy. Radar eyes that pierce the blackest night, con- trol the aim of these twin 20mrn tail cannon, shown get- ting a final inspection at Boe- ing's Wichita, Kas., assembly 'plant Officers of thee Goderieh Junior Chamber of CiParapree for the eetn4-. Yeaesesete metalled at a 3:opt- ing of the gronp held 'Wednesday night ,of last week at the Witieh Exchange BoteL Installing', the 'officers was. Don MePhereon, president of the 'Kit- eheneri'Jsmior Chamber. Also. at- tending the meeting from Ktchen- er were Gerry Leyes, national vices president of the Canadian Jun* Charriber, and Bruce Underwood, regional traffic safety chairman. Gueet speaker was Flying Officer George Mall; of London, who ex- plained the duities of the Ground Observer Corps in Ontario. The eorps, he said, was established and trained -by the RCAF te augment the existing radar defence line in Canada. In Western Ontario, fie said,, the scarps bas A filter centre in London and 52 detachments throughOut the area. He explained that members •of the Ground Observer Corps scan the skies for planes which may prove to be enemy types. They report . their information to the London centre, where a check on -plane movements is kept. He also showed a motion picture explaining Ground Observer Corps operations. The speaker was introduced by Pete MacEwan and thanked by El- liott Rivett. End On June 16 1 The Lions Perch Derby has this Spring This into such unseasonably cool weather that for week after week both the fish and the fisher- men alike failed to came into con- tact with one another to any norms 'al degree. The sun broke through on Sun- day, although the wind was still cold. But Tam Lowry of Garden City, Detroit, landed a perch weigh- ing one pound, ten ounces for the largestone caught up to that date this Spring. As a result, he, won the week -end perch derby prize. With the end of the perch derby set for Wednesday, June 16, there is only one more week -end left in -which anglers can win valuable prizes for the week -end in 'addition to the grand prizes for the entire derby. A prize of fifty dollars cash goes to the fisherman catch- ing the largest one for the season and also $50 for the lucky number draw. Providing the weather is. favorable the week -end should see one of the largest gatherings of anglers at the harbor for the sea- son. "• PLANS VISIT HOME Planning on a visit back to his old home town is Albert E. Stitt, Hastings, Nebraska. He was born at Goderich in 1876, a son of William Stitt and Frances Detlor Stitt. His son, W. D. Stitt, writing to the Signal -Star said: "The Stitts, .the John Valentine Detlors (died about 1880) were in various busi- nesses there including general store, grain business and cargo beats." on the end of June and the end of August. Mrs. Draper of Port Albert was the winner of the $125 prize at the Goderich Lions Bingo et the Arena Friday night last. Winner 'of the $50 prize was Mrs. Reg. William- son of Goderich and the $25. prize, Miss Joyce Baechler of Goderich. Among 'the other prize winners were: Mrs. George Sanderson, Mrs. J. Reynolds, Mrs. Calvin Cutt, Mrs. Hildebrand, Mrs. Rutherford, Mrs.' Foster, Mrs, John Redmond, Mrs. Noble Young, • Mrs. Whetstone, Betty Moorback, Vesta Ferris arid Mrs. McPhail of Goderich, H. Wil- son of Sarnia, Mrs. J. Larbche of London and LAC. K. Cowie of Londeeboro. Inclement weather affected' at- tendance at the first bingo of the oJnuene season foe"the Lions. The next ils7.scheduled for Thurgday, BLUE WATER CHAPTER TO RECEIVE CHARTER The regular meeting of Blue Water Chapter, No. 284, U.D., of the Order of the Eastern Star, was held on Wednesday evening of last week in' the Assembly Hall of theMasonic Temple, Goderich. During the meeting,. which was well attended, plans were made for a special •meeting, June 16, at which time Ernest Burgis, Toronto, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Ontario, will conduct his inspection for the purpose of granting the charter. Other Grand Officers and visitors are expected to be present. . It was also decided to send Mrs., Mabel Walkom, Worthy Matron, as representative to Grand Chap - �y care,fyi Plcul9IN. °PE 1940qt .1;41' Pion c.613410,,built.the ha 0 otAttellr dreams Ahab the help of Canad?7a Iargest home -loaning institution, thei Sun Life of Canada. Furthermore, eg small additional cost, they wisely pay. ,tectea their investment with a Suet Life -Mortgage. Protection polity rollick should the husband die before the home is paid for, instantly clears a1 remaining mortgage indebtedness. PLANNED LIFE INSURANCI BRINGS PEACE OF MIND Without obligation, let me 1u you how the facilities of the SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COM. PANY OF CANADA can bed . meet your particular .needs Ties way that wine your' pocteetbook • Harold -W: Shore HAMILTON ST. PHONE 766W Representative 44 SUN LIFE A$SIMANCE COMPANY OF CANADJIIL Information availate on -N.H.A. ter to be held in London in Sep- tember. Following ‘trie meeting, lunch was served by the cor.amittee in charge. • - ART THOMAS BRICKWORK PLASTERING CONTRACTOR BRITANNIA ROAD 22--5x LIVING ROOM - DINING ROOM BEDROOM & KITCHEN 0111111111. Mt lb *IMO MOO et eitft 410 811111160. 0 fit 611.110110 61101414 WHIM ft WHO Ofiffeellse PARK TELEPHONE THE , 1150 CAPITAL TOP SCREEN FARE IN AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT f ,ADVENTURE STORIES AV THEIR BEST. Now—Thur.,Fri. & Sat. It's new—It's freeh—It's loaded with laughs!!. _It's back to the barnyard with,* Kettles for their latest comedy hit!!.. Marjorie Main, Percis Kilbride and Alan Mowbray Mon. -Tues. and Wed. , Jeanne Crain,„Michael Rennie and Casey Adams A nautical honeymoon turns into a shipboard mystery; as the bridegroom disappears and a sinister scheme unfolds. "DANGEROUS CROSSING" Coming—RED SKELTON In "THE GREAT DIAMOND ROBBERY." Amminniimmammaisraimig, strange happenings until a bold and adventurous rider mystery.. SEE J. ARTHUR RANK Presents v ROY BOULTING In an original screenplay by Frank Harvey, A topicalt , should hold your interest to •its startling climax. • Coming--"CRUSING DOWN THE RIVER" In Technicolor with Dick Hayrnes. I N POIN T PICKUP hy a heti- topter is made during amphib- ious exercises at Sopthsea, Eng. The xnan being transported ;from the -lending craft in the beach master