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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1954-06-17, Page 3• 4.) etelil'e • ,e I f. 4., .41'0 • eneeneenee • .‘,‘.ei A draw for prizes marking the, official opening ,of „the N, T. Orinaridy Jewellery Store on Kingston street was held last Saturday night. Above, , Miss Gwen McDowell, of Belgrave, is shown making the draw. Holding the box containing name slips is Mr, Orrnandy. Winners were: first prize, Mrs. Edgar Dough- erty, Port Albert; second, Mrs. L B. Lucas, St. George's crescent, Goderichnethird, Mrs, Robert Bogie, _ R.& 1,_ Port Albert; fourth, Mre,,A., F. Hill Goderich; fifth, Mrs. William Beacona, Kingston street, • Goderich.. (Signe -Star hoto by 'Henry). 4-11 Clubs Judge Cattle At Meeting A joint meeting of the Dungan- non 4-H Baby Beef Calf Club, the Dungannon .4-H Swine Club and the Lucknow 4-H Baby Calf Club was held at the farm. of Andrew Gaunt and Sons on June 11. The meeting was well, attended and directed by Jimmy Reed. Following the business •part of the meeting the in.embers were divided into two groups to judge classes of cattle, one Shorthorn heifers and the other mature Short- horn cows. A short test was given 4 by Heigh Baker, followed by the giving out pf 4-H sweaters, bars and Reg. McGee Garage pins by the club leaders. Mr. Balder announced that the Receives Award next meeting would be the bus . trete to Guelph of all 4-H members in Huron on July 27. A five-year efficiency award at- tained by the service - department BROTHERS GRADUATE was presented to Reg. McGee and Among the successfulgraduates Sons garage, of Goderieh, at. a of Toronto University Medical School were two summer residents banquet staged last Thursday night of Sunset Beach, Goderich. They at the British Exchange Hotel. are Donald H. H. 'MacKenzie and John Robert MacKenzie, sons of Mr. and Mrs, Robert E. MacKenzie, Weimer road, Toronto. The gradu- ation exercises took place yester- day in Convocation Hall, Toronto. The two graduateswill interne in Toronto Western Hospital. '4o ea; neen'ettfne SUNSET -DRIVE-IN THEATRE, GODERICH 11/4 Miles East of Goderich on Highway No. 8 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••• EDNESDAY AND THURSDAY JUNE 16-17 "THE FULLER BRUSH GIRL" LUCILLE BALL, EDDIE ALBERT —AND— . "BODY HOLD" WILLARD PARKER, LOLA ALBRIGHT 11100004060000410.80410604141041000004110810111.4100111419600166 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JUNE 18-19' 1 "SANTE FE" RANDOLPH SCOTT,JANICE CARTER 0411•41101111111100064110•0011041410000•4100011•11111111000•••••••• MONDAY AND TUESDAY „ JUNE "JENNIFER" IDA LUPINO, HOWARD DUFF — AND "WHITE LIGHTNING" • STANLEY CLEMENTS sik•••••••••••••••••••••••,•••••••••••••••••••• WEDNESDAY AND' THURSDAY JUNE 23-24 ."PRINCE WHO WAS A THIEF" TONY CURTIS, PIPER LAURIE "TOUGH GIRL" MONA FREEMAN, JAMES DUNN 1111110411011011101141411110006.11041/411111011,8104141114116•S*06606111410404108110.4811 FIRSTA,SHOW AT DUSKRAIN OR CLEAR Children under '12 in cars free. . 'PLAYGROUND REFRESHMENTS •e, Or, ' " - """ 4"><•<0,. ts' •4 : "•• • The award was made by the 'Chrysler Corporation for conform- ing 100 per cent to the corpora- tion's standards, Making the pre- sentation of a banner to the service department were Tom Hurly, of Toronto, district service manager; and Jack O'Reilly, of Windsor, dis- trict parts and accessories man- ager. They spoke briefly,' outlin- ing the corporation's 11 -point effic- iency program. , ,,,, Mr. McGee was congratulated and presented with a certificate by Jack Brooks, of Toronto, district sales manager. Guests included Ross Scott, of Brucefield, district Sunoco distributor; John Graham, Reeve of Goderich; and J. W. Fraser, of Goderich, as well as employees of The "firm and friends. Entertainment was provided by a male quartette, George Buchanan, George Parsons, Harold Bettger and Jack Frith. A movie Was also presented. Noel Chabanel, French Jesuit missionary slain by an Indian in Ontario in 1849, was canonized in 1930. ART THOMAS BRICKWORK PLASTERING CONTRACTOR BRITANNIA ROAD 22--,5x winsaffatimiimailsimmimmon ene;',een 107th Year—No. 24 GODERICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 170,1954 ' Hope For Co -Operation of Weather At Dominion- Day Race Meet Here Thwarted by the Weatherman in the first race meet of the season here onniune 2, the Goderich Trot- ting and Agricultural Association is corning back with a bigger and better harness meet at the local oval on Dominion Day. C.he weather for' the first meet was bad enough to warrant can- cellation of the event, but rather than disappoint the large, follow - ng of turf fans in the town and district the Association went on With the meet and did not fare too well financially in the process. They are hoping for a better break on July 1, and may make up for their losses. The program they 'have -lined up-warrants.a.good. turn, out of the publit since $2100 will be posted for a five -race program with two one -mile heats being, run in each event. The classes and purses are: 2.30 class, $350; 2.25 class, '$350; 2.23 elass, $400; 2.20 class, $400; Junior free-for-all, $600, Tory Gregg has been engaged as the anporineer. Post time ,will be 2 p.m. The early entries for the various classes will be published in this paper next, week. Tourist Promotion. Help Is Requested Ppesibility of Junior Chambers of Commerce along the Blue Water Highway taking over promotion of the tourist industry along the route was voiced here Monday. Representatives of the Sarnia Junior Chamber. of Commerce talk- ed over the possibility with local Jayce.es and with Goderich repre- sentatives on the Blue Water High- way Association, ' They said that the proposal `to have the Jaycees promote the tour- ist industry had been advanced by Col. C. S. Woodrow, of Sarnia, pre- sident of the association •frona its inception -in 1920•until 1941, who was re -named president last year. At a meeting of the association in 'Goderich last December, Col. Woodrow told members of the as- sociation there was an urgent need for, financial aid ,for the group if tourist promotion was to succeed. The Sarnia Jaycee representa- tives .said they were satisfied with enthusiasm toward the plan they had received from clubs along the highway. Members of the dele- gation were Bob Watts, president; George Smith, past president, and Charlie. Whipp, director. •Miss Shirley .Young, student nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don, is spending holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Yeung. OUR WEEKLY SPECIAL! — IDEAL GRADUATION GIFTS Ladies' CERTINA WATCH, 15 JEWELS, SMART 19 CASES. Reg. 24.50. NOW Gents' CERTINA WATCH, 17 JEWELS. WATER T1TE, LUMINOUS DIAL. Reg. 27.50. NOW 22.50 .95 Filsinger's Jewelry & Gifts 111101111111M, GODERICH PAVILION DANCING WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY ,.N1GHT— LONDON ALL STAR BAND—with George Tingey on trumpet and vocals by June and the Quartette. EVERY WEIONESDAY NIGHT IS SQUARE DANCE NIGHT with CLARENCE PETRIE and the NIGHT HAWKS. The Pavilion is available for afternoon and evening ren, tals. The management caters to luncheons, banquets, wedding receptions, etc. Phone 675 or 419. AT THE PAR K TELEPHONE 1150 TOP SCREEN FARE IN AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT 44.111=111110.1IDAMMISIIIIM, Now—Thur-Fri. & Sat. 4, 4, RED SKELTON, Cora Williams and James Whitmore Strictly for laughs and guaranteed to produce, with Red as a 63n - fused diamond cutter and a tWo-million-dollar gem as his inspiration. "The Great Diamond Robbery" Mon. -Tues.. and Wed. "MOGAMBO" • IN TECHNICOLOR The wild animals of the veldt and a double barrelled romance • feature this great story bf a white hunter in, Africa, Ave Gardner, (nark Gable, Grace Kelly Coming—"SOUTH SEA WOMAN"—with Virginia Mayo and Burt 'Lancaster. ' , • PHONE 47 • ADVENTURE STORIES AT THEIR BEST. Now—Thur.-Fri. & Sat. "Cruisin' Down the River" IN TECHNICOLOR, A showboat musical with a grand story and a talented cast o headline entertainers. Dick Haymes, Audrey Totter, Billy Daniels Mon. -Tues. & Wed. Googie Withers, James Donald, Petula Clark J. Aruthur Rank presents the Vic Films production "White - Corridor," a diamatic romance based in a British hospi- tal. "WHITE CORRMOR" Coming—"CONQUEST OF COcHISE"— In Technicolor—with John Hodiak. temettmeemeneetessemeamematmezals ,Ir MART IN—DA ER • pretty wedding was solemnized at the Salvation •Army Citadel in derich, on Saturday when Lucille ey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs :William Daer, -Goderich, was unit- . ed, in marriage to James Martin, of Stayner. Major Douglas Sharp of London ,officiated. Baskets of iris, peonies,. and spirea decorated the hall and the seats for ,the guests were marked with bouquets of lily of the' valley. • The bride wore a white satin, waltz -length gown and shoulder veil, and carried a bouquet of red roses. , Her bridesxiaaid, Miss Evelyn Huckins, Goderich, chose a pale blue waltz -length gown andeworena andean af blue flowers. She car- ried a bouquet of yellow roses. Cecil Martin, Gravenhurst, bro- ther of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs. H. Harley ,of Clinton Raclin School, sang "0 Perfect Love," ac- companied by Miss Caroline Harris daring,the signing of the register. Miss Harris also played the wed- ding music. The mothers of the bride and bridegroom were both gowned in inavy blue with navy accessories, and woe corsages of yellow chree, santhernums. After the' ceremony a 'reception was held at the British Exchange Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. 'Martin left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, and will take up residence in Oakville on their return. Guests were present from Stayner, Lon- don, and Oakville. Track, Field Day Staged By Juniors Annual track , and field day of Huron and Perth . Junior Farmer groups was 'held .last Saturday at Seaforth with Perth defeating Huron 27-23 tenecapture the Whyte tthphy Alengthy series of softball games was staged throughout the morning and afternoon, with each Junior Farmer club in the two counties entering a team. The series was ,intended to end with two night games, but rain halted the sports events. The track and field tournament and softball games were held on the grounds of the Seaforth Lions Park. An evening dance was held in the Seafeeth Community Centre , Results Square dance —,Listowel Eight, Howick Juniors, 'MittheH. Girls' 75 -yard dash: Margaret Horne, North Easthope (Perth) Fern Sawyer, Mitchell (Perth) Ruth Keyes, Seaforth (Huron) Girls' relay race: Seaforth (Huron) North Easthope (Perth); Stratford '(Perth). Softball throw: Elaine Shackleton, Stratford (Perth); Ione Watson, Seaforth • (Huron)p- Doris Johnston, Seaforth (Huron). Boys' 100 -yard dash: Douglas Keyes, Seaforth (Huron); Jim Chal • mers, North Easthope (Perth); Ron McMichael, Howick (Huron). Boys' relay race: St. Marys (Perth); Strat- ford (Perth); Exeter (Huron). •Shot put: Bill Nethercott, St. Marys (Perth); Wiliwur Bragg, St. Marys (Perth); Bob "Kampf, St. Marys (Perth). Needle and thread race: Seaforth (-Huron); Seaforth No. 2 team (Huron); Clinton (Huron). --- Tug-of-war: Dungannon (Huro defeated Listowel (Perth) in fin pull. In preliminary pulls, Listow d6feated North Easthope; Stratfor defeated Mitchell; Listowel ,defea ed St. Marys; Listowel defeate Stratford. Canadian' Fashions ;•`i:••• e.• ' • n ene Cotton styles modelled at Montreal by Miss Beverly Pack, 1954 Maid of Cotton inclaed a slim princess dress with its own -.duster in a crisp cotton with a quilt -like embossed tex- tore. The dress is flecked with n nosegay print, the duster is a Matching plain fabric. PORT ALBERT ; PORT ALBERT, June 15. — Mr. ; and Mrs. Ernest .Hill and son . Dennis of'London spent last week, ; visiting at the home of the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mc- Gee. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Crawford and family of Toronto visited last week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Crawford. Mrs. Wm. Crawford r- - turned to her home after visiting with them the past week. Mr. and Mrs.'-Robt. Durnin of ' Dungannon visited on Sunday at tQhueaihdo.me of Mr. and Mrs. Howard ' Mrs. Roy Petrie and Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Petrie and baby son are !spending a few days With the form- , er's daughter, Mrs. Chas. Crossitt, and family of Sarnia. • n) lield Wednesday at 2 p.m., by Rev. al S. H. Brenton, College Avenue -- el United Church. Interment was in d Hillview cemetery. t - OBITUARY d CAPT. MALCOLM MacDONALD Funeral service was held Satur- day at 1, p.m. for Capt. Malcolm MacDonald, 59, who died Wednes- day of last week in Grace Hospital, Windsor. He was born in Gode- rich, a son of -the late Calk and Mrs. Norman MacDonald. He spent his early years in Gode- rich and- for a number of years lived in Windsor. He sailed the Great Lakes in the employ of E. McQueen, WindsOr, and later was employed bp the Canadian Dredge and Dock Co., Port Arthur. He is survived by a brother, Norman, Windsor; and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Mugford, Goderich. The service was held from the Lodge funeral home, conducted by Rev. R. G. MacMillan, of Knox Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers were Malcolm Graham, John Mar- wick, William Marwick, Gordon ManDonafd, William MacDonald, Dan Wiggins. Interment was made in Maitland cemetery. MRS. NOR.MAN SNYDER Mrs. Norman Snyder, 67, whO died Monday at her home in Wood- stock, was the former Minnie G. Lobb in Goderich Township, and lived there until her marriage in 1912. She and her husband lived at Radisson, Saskatchewan, for 40 years and rafted to Woodstock in 1951. She had been an active member of College Avenue United Church, and was a member' of Khaki •Chapter OES. ,SurviWng besides her husband, are one'.'. son, Lloyd, Woodstock; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Stevens, i•• Brucefield; Mrs. Pippis, Woodstock; Mrs, W. Atkinson, Hamilton; four brothers, Bert, and Fred Lobb, Goderich Township; Clifford and Frank, Clinton, and five sisters, Mrs. George' Hender- son, 13rueefield; Mrs. Lorne Jervis, Godeeich- Township; Mrs. • Vera Wilson, Sarnia; Mrs. Charles Cox, Blgrave; Mrs. 'Robert Williamson, London, The remains rested at the Smith funeral home, where services were ' " -4 • bus last Tuesday and aecbmpenied• by ladies froin Goderich dBlyth • made up p party of 30 ladies. Re- servations for 'dinner had been made at, Prudharrune's Ogden Centre at Vineland, a picturesque spot 'and a lovely, dinner was serv- ed. Here the ladies were joined by Mrs. George Gliddon, of Vine. mount. Mrs. Gliddon is a charter member of the Mother Institute founded at Stoney Creek. From here the ladies proceeded to -the Ontario Horticultural EXperineent- al Station' at Vineland. A tour through the Horticultural Products Laboratory proved very education- al. Niagara Falls- was the next stop, and here many places ofin- -terest were -visited; -including the Oke Memorial Gardens, Brock's Monument; Laura Secord's Monu- ment. At the Whirlpool Rapids, the ride in the basket across the gorge proved a new venture to several of the party. Leaving Niagara Falls, a lift bridge on the Welland Canal was opened allow- ing two grain boats to pass through. Some on the bus had not seen this nor visited Niagara Falls before. Mrs. ,Gliddon, on leaving the bus at Stoney Creek, pointed out the plaque in memory of Adelaide Hoodless, founder of the W.I.; and also moved a vote of thanks, to the bus driver. Many thanks are due G. W. Montgomery, agricultural representative, for helping Mr's. Tait Clark plan the trip enjoyed by all present. Tiger Dunlop W.f. Ilis:NiagraTour Tiger Dunlop W.L chartered 'a Scout$, Wolf Cubs To Hold Service Molce -than 400 Boy, Scouts and Wolf 'Cubs are expected here on* Sunday for a District Scout Church Parade and Scouts' Own Service. Scouts from Goderich, Clinton, RCAF Clinton, RCAF Centralia, Exeter, Lucan, Grand Bend, Hen - sell, Zurich and Blyth, are slated' to gather 'at Point Farm north of Goderich for the ,service. Gode- rich Scouts and Cubs will assemble at Knox Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. • They will be hosts for the afternoon event. • Field Commissioner Harry Firth, of Londen, is scheduled to be in charge of the service. After the ceremony, the Scouts and Ctibs will havevimming and games and a picnic supper. Speaking at the service will be Mr. Terrett„ Regional ComrniSsion- er, MAKI T1911:1tM4 TH EST, OF * ops . baPPY.IlMcqn said. !,do" he he really meant it. He looked beyond the orange blossoms and rice down the uncertain years. He resolved to provide for his bride as far as was humanly possible. That was why he saw his Sun Life of Canada represen- tative before the ceremony and. arranged a program of insurance that fully" protects the girl he has swore to cherish. " PLANNED LIFE INSURANCE BRINGS PEACE OF MIND Nithout obligation, let me telt you how the facilities of the 3UN LIFE ASSURANCE COM- PANY OF CANADA can best meet your particUtar needs in o Way that will fit your pocketbook: Harold Shore HAMILTON ST. PHONE 766W Representative of SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Information available on N.H.A. loans. HOLIDAY HERE Eight student nurses from St. Joseph's Hospital, London, spent 'several days here this week. Holi- daying were Misses Ann Allan, Shirley Bridges, Eleanor Banta, Patricia Hawkins, Roxy Healey, Gladys McLean, Lois Ginn, Cynthia and Shirley, Young. They were guests of Mrs. Isrnay McLean and Mrs. Scott Young. 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