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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1956-05-31, Page 2;Z•••• •00111/40.0.20•vst.' PAGE -TWO • THE GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR • -•••••,, THURSDAY, MAY 31st, 1956 Tim *igtu1l-i4ar HURON COUNTY'S FOREMOST WEEKLY established 1848. In its 109th year of publication. Published by Sigual-Star Publishing Limited bubscription Rates—Canada and Great Britain, $3.00 a year: to United States, $4.00. Strictly in advance. Advertising Rates on •request Telephone 71. Authorized as second-class mail, Post Office* Department, Ottawa.. Out -of -Town Representative: C.W.N.A. 237 Foy Bldg., 34 Front St., W. Toronto. Over 3,000—Largest circulation of any newspaper published in Huron County—Over Member of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Member of Ontario Weekly Association, ' Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations. GEO. L. ELLIS, Editor and Publisher. THURSDAY, MAY 31st, 1956 3,000 Newspapers THE NEW COURT HOUSE OPENED Those methodieal folk who keep a diary. will record the 29th day of May, 1956, as the occasion of the opening of 'Huron County's splendid new CourtlinaeLLeuR 'cleats- of-- er residents with 1 on d memories of the town mourned the destruction, of the century -old Court House by fire in February, 1954, but in. the intervening time a modern and splendidly -appointed new building has been projected, planned and construeted- to take its place. Those who have given thought, time and effort, partieularly the members of the County Council and its otliciala, through the various stages of the un-dertaking to its successful contpletionare desarving-of----the-gratItior the people of Huron whose property it is, and especially of the people of Goderieh, theeounty town, whose central park is adorned by the im- posing .new The opening of the new Court House was honored by the presence of the Honorable Leslie Prost, Premier of Ontario, and many persons of protninenee in the County and Province. REMEMBER THE SHUT-IN'S • The coining Sunday, the first Sunday in June, is Shut-in's Day, which brings a special opportunity for people who .are blessed with healthtotake a bit of sunshine into the lives of those who are incapacitated by illness or other misfortune. The oat -of -doors calls us to enjoy the sun - bine and the many delights of the new season, but many are unable to respond to the invita- tion unless kindly and generous people afford, ----the, opportunity for them to -do so. As - the paniphlet reminding us of Shut-in's Day sug- Hot tempers over gests: "Plan now to visit some of these folk on dune 3rd or to remember them with a letter, tit rd or other t()Icen' of your thoughtfulness. If you have a ear—and they are able to go out a bit—see if they would like to attend the morning church service—most of the churches are haing, something special for the siek folk on the first Sunday of .Tune. A short car ride ill the afternoon, too, would be a rare treat for many." , - -- -Remember next. Sunday, June 3, •will- be Shut-in 's Day. _EXPERIENCE TEACHES t he gas pipeline issue at Ottawa, may be followed by sortie ealm reflection. elostire was alevised and first put into practice in L'anada's Parliament by the Borden Conservative Government some forty years ago and again by the Bennett Conserva- tive Government in the 30's. The Liberals did not like it and fought against it. Now, a Liberal Government is trying it and the Con- servatives don't like it and are fighting against it. Both parties having had a dose of it may conclude that it is not a good way to do the eountry's business and may in future shy away from it. Experience is a great teacher. EDITORIAL NOTES - Country ToadsidOS suggest -that t his -might - -Promoters- Of- the.- tour ist-trade Canada] be called Dandelion Week. -And there are a claim that what is needed to att!act_more "*&ttitrS"---tV't to vfde more tempting meals. , Agreeing with the claim, The London Free Press observes that "accommodation might also be iitiproved, but tourists are in a mood for palatable, tasty meals that satisfy both the eye and the palate." We don't know just what the ladies would want as an improvement inthe meals, but N. the men we would suggest for dessert a gener- ous quarter of pie in -place of the aggravating littlewedge that is often served to them. First impressions may be important, but it is the last item on the menu that gives the taste that lingers and brings the diner back for more. • • • • The disappointing weather we have had so far this season recalls stories of the year 1 16, known as the year without a summer, It is said that snow covered the ground even through the summer, there were no field crops to be harvested, people lived on meat (largely venison ) and fish, hay was imported to keep horses yndcattle alive, and prices of food produets skyrocketed.. There could hardly be sueh conditions again in this eountry; the sur- plus wheat crop would provide flour, ailibfor the rest we could eat out of cans. But man is never more than a few, seasons away from the • possibility of starvation. • • • • • . . • Victoria Day has practically disappeared with the discarding of the 24th of May holiday . in favor of a Saturday -to -Monday week -end. People whirl away in their cars, leaving too few at home to organize a celebration, such as we had in bygone days, which everybody could enjoy. Some changes are not for the better. • • • • Farm implement- factories are laying off men because of lack of orders. This points once more to the importance of farming in the national economy. When prairie farmers are uncertain of a market for their wheat, and farmers in Eastern Canada have uncertain crop prospects, they hesitate about buying new- machinery, and .the manufacturers cut down their working forces. It is Its natural as that night follows.day. VI IP • • A reminder front ,The Hanover Post that no matter who gets the money handed out by governments it all comes from the taxpayer: Alarmed by their. own helplessness to 'avoid a record eight -mill increasa in the 1956 tax rate, Goderich Town Council appealed to the Provincial and Federal Governments for financial aid. • Council gave its reluctant approval to a new tax rate of 65 . mills after four straight years on a 57 -mill rate. Where do they,' suppose any government gets its money" , • • • • • The Exeter Times -Advocate came out last week with a 24 -page paper and in several eolors. It was the ' first issue printed under the old days the man who saved the new set-up of the Exeter paper, that of moner‘vas a miser—nowadays In.'s a won- having t_) presswork done at the office of der.). ,Good enough for an editorial quip,, but Iltrtr---ti c 1- era tis ena es somewhat laeking in point of fact,, in view of the paper to be runoff in only about 25 the millions in hank . deposits, savings bonds, minntls, in comparison with the many hours insurance and other assets owned by fhe people required for the same job on a flatbed press. of Canada and increasing yearby year. The The move of The Exeter TimeS-Advocate re - trouble with Canadians, so men of enterprise fleets the changing times in which continually say, is that they are prone to put their money enlarging weekly newspapers find it necessary out at interest instead of investing it in pro- to use the speedier press facilities of nearby greatsive undertakings. They may lose some daily newspapers to handle their growing of their canniness regarding money when they busi»ess. The Exeter publishers are to be aee- big chunks of it handled by the more eommende'd for their enterprise and the experi- venturesome. "moltwill be watched with interest. Down Memory's Lane 45 Years Ago George Dale, of the Huron road, sustained a heavy loss when two (Inc young colts wandered onto the railway track and were•struck by a traM. The season's first shipment of package freight was made on Tues- day evening- when the steamer Strathcona loaded 1,800 tons to be taken up the lakes to Fort Wil- liam. A Goderich clothing store adver- tised fine blue serge suits for $16. Captain Donnelly has established a boat livery on Harbor Island to take the place of the ode which was destroyed by fire. Arrangements were being made forthe annual excursion of Huron _01(1_,Boys-fronr-Toronto-lii Huron County on. two special trains. There was to be a three-day auto tour, starting from Seaforth, and Piper Ross was to provide enter- tainment. 25 Years Ago Four young ladies received their diplomas at graduation exercises of the school of nursing at Alex- andra Marine and General Hos- pital. Court officers and Huron County employees presented Judge D. Holmes, former crown attorney here, with a (Inc leather brief case before he departed to assume his new duties as judge of Simeoe County, Rev. George C. Watts, who comes from Strathroy, will be the new minister of North Street United Church. He succeeds Rev. C. F. Clarke, who goes to London to take the pastorate of Beecher -Pil- grim United Church. Judge Costello arrived in Gode- rich and held his first court here. The Water and Light Commis- sion will lay a 11/2" pipe from the top of -the hill on Gloucester Ter- race to the railway Irack, supply- ing service to the Maitland Golf Club grounds. 15 Years Ago Huron County's quota for the current Victory Loan campaign is $1,300,000. Output of the Holmesville cheese factory, second largest in Ontario, will exceed'500 tons this year. Goderich firemen had a busy week. One call was to the Agri- cultural :Park where a pile of straw caught fire. The yachting season opened with the arrival of the "Oakay" from Sarnia. The boat is owned by Mr. Smallwood, of London. A party of "graduates" left yes- terday for a Central Canada service flying school to ccmtinue their _studies.- - •A new class of students has arrived here from the manning depot at -10-Years Ago Plans for the proposed new Huron County Court House were -presented by L. G. Bridgman, Lon- don architect, before the property committee of the County Council. It is reported the plans were favor- ably received by the committee members. Brides of several Goderich ser- vicemen aTrived from England this week aboard the liner Queen Mary. Effective June 1, the price of milk was to go to 12 cent S a quart, an (increase of two cents. Walter J. 'Hodge, of Goderich, was elected Lions deputy district governor at a zone meeting of Lions Clubs held in Mitchell. The S.S. Algorail is •tied up in port here due to the Canadian Seamen's Union strike. The crew members are said to be considering an offer from the owners. ST. HELENS ST. HELENS, May 28.—Dr. W. C. MacGregor, of Chicago, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart. Mrs. George Stuart is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. A host of friends hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Harold Gaunt and little daughter, Janice Corrine, returned from Victoria Hospital, London, last Wednesday. 0 0 OBITUARY MISS JANET MANSON A former resident tif Goderich and Bayfield, Miss Janet (Jennie) laaPita London, on Thursday of last week. Miss Manson, who was 81, had been confined to hospital since June 22, 1954, when she was in- jured in an auto accident. The funeral service was conduct- ed by Rev. R. G. MacMillan, of Knox Presbyterian Church, in the (bodge funeral home onSaturday at 2 p.m. Interment was in Mait- land cemetery. The pallbearers were George Schaefer, Reg. Bell, George MacEwan and Fred Price, all of Goderich. Miss Manson was born in Jersey City, N.J., the daughter ot the late Mr. and Mrs. William Manson. Owing to the death of her mother, Miss Manson came to Goderich when she was only five years old to stay with relatives, the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Adamson, . and later with the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kelly. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and for many years was a faithful worker in the Sunday school, Mis- sion Band and other organizations. in later years, Miss Manson was engaged in social service work in the Presbyterian, Church at Mon- treal under the ministry of the late Rev. Dr. George E. Ross, form- erly of Goderich. Afterwards, she was active in social work in Tor- onto; Hamilton -and New Liskeard, where she was matron of a home for Presbyterian students. She...re- tired a few years ago. Surviving are one niece, Mrs. Sally Manson Laing, of Exeter; one nephew„ Donald Manson,. ot Perth: Amboy, Ni.' one cousin, Donald. Gardiner, of New York City, and distant relatives near Ray. Avid. n 11 •••••••••••••••••• KINGSBRIDGE 1tING61341DGE, May 28. — Mrs. M. . Sheridan spent Last week -end with relatives in Hamilton and 'Ibronto. 'Rev. 11. Van Vynckt received a telegram from the Toronto Star Weekly congratulating the Kings. bridge CJW.L. on being among the top. winners in the Star Weekly Quilt Contest and requesting per- mission for this quilt to be on display .across Canada for the T. Eaton Go., ,until the end: of August. Next Sulk*, will be first corn- ' Inunion. Sunday in this •parish. ..Mast will the .at 8.30 add; and after •- the "mat,,Ithe first communicants Will- be:seri:re& their breakfast .1»' the C.WL. in, the parish.ball. Mr• Jetyry Dalton jilts been lfl • Goderich hospital' for the past of.„Tor- _taittp;:speilUthe'rWiteli-eitd;With' '74at..NiralleCe410the,VietorFirinie • , "4CongrafiilatkxTh to,Mrs.Sherkitrn :44and "her 'pupils' tipon'.thirtine talent rlY Music Festival held last Wednes- day night. Mrs. Jack Kinney, of Detroit, visited at her home here last week. Dr. and .Mrs. Gilbert Frayne spent last week with relatives in Toronto. HOLMESVILLE I1OLMESVILLE, May 28. —Mrs. Frank MeCullough, who has been a patient for the past eight weeks in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, and the Clinton Public Hospital, has returned to her home in the village. . Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brown, of Detrolt, were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Gliddon. Cpl. and Mra. K. Cervantes and !ninny, of Clinton, were guests on -Sunday 'of ..Sgt, and Mrs. L Morton. • Elliott is a Patient lis Olinton:Public Hospital. ,•Thiatter David McCullough,' six- yeattold son 0! Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCulkiugh 'the .1nisfortune thtyk? dIsplay0. f.110,thei&-..tucknoyl. 63,411 AV school' and, break hiCleg;, David is a patient.in the Clinton Public Hospital. Miss Helen Potter, who *nas at- tended the Stratford Teacher's Col- lege this past year, is now at her home. Miss , Potter 'has accepted the teaching position at S.S. No. 9, Goderich Township. PORT ALBERT PORT ALBERT, May 28. — The May meeting of the Ladies' Guild of Christ Church of Port Albert, was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Tigert with 10 members present. 'It was opened by the president, Mrs. A. Foster. Mrs. M. Hodges read the Scripture les- son. The roll call was answered by the name of .a spring flower. Mrs. Foster told of the Bruce Deanery meeting to- be held itt Lucknow. More talent money was given which, along with cakes, etc., being auctioned at the meeting, went into the extension fund, News of Dungannon DUNGANNON, May 20. Mrs. John J. Ryan, who has been.nurs- ing her husband, John Ryan, for the past two weeks ,following a heart attack, has herself met with misfortune. On Monday after- noon, she slipped and fell on a freshly waxed floor, breaking her left wrist. She was taken to Wing - ham hospital for treatment. Her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Kidd, of Islington, arrived .that evening to lend nursing care to her parents. Mrs. John Andrew, of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly Edith Treleaven, of Dungannon, visited this week with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Blake, Mrs. S. J. Kilpatrick and Misses Rebina and Nettie Sproul. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fowler and son, Tom, were recent visitors with Mrs. Fowler's 'brother, Rev,. Glen Ball, of Dalston, near Barrie. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil' Blake have last week undergone a seige of the German measles. - Mr. Walter Stafford, Toronto, was a week -end visitor with his mother-in-law, Mrs. J. Hamilton. Mrs. Jas. Thorne left Melton air- port for England on Sunday. She left the week previous, but when she got to Toronto, she was dis- appointed in a postal delay of passage arrangements and, return- ed home. lier mother is critically ill in England. Mrs. Glen Springer and children, Lynda and Dale, of Tillsonburg, are visiting her parents, Mr. and FOR YOUNG MEN OF SIXTEEN The Canadian Army Soldier Apprentice Plan offers you trades training while you learn. On the ist of Jane the Canadian Army will enrol a limited number of physically fit young men of 16 years of age, with Grade 8 education, and train them as tradesmen in 19 different trades. Trades training will consist of a two year course starting in September. When finished the course the Soldier Apprentice serves three years with a regular unit. This plan provides — • Half pay to the age *1 17 then full pay • Travel and adventure • • 30 days paid holidays o year • A healthy active outdoor fife with sports • Medical turd dental taro • Good opportunities for advancement. Only a limited number can be acceived. Interested applicants must not delay. Mail the coupon below or contact your nearest fecruiting station, _ Army Recruiting Station, 59 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ont. — Tel. 6-1887 Army Recruiting Station, 164 Wellington St., Kingston, Ont. Tel. 4738 Army Recruiting Station, 90 Richmond Street W., Toronto, Ont. — Tel. EM. 6 8341 Loc. 276 tio. 7 Personnel Depot, Wolseley Barracks, Oxford & Elizabeth Sts., Lundell, Ont. Telephone 4-1601 Local 135 Army Recruiting Station, North Bay, Ont. — Tel. 456 Army Recruiting Station, 184 King St. E., HamIltoo, Ont. — Tel. 21708 011W-0 Without cost or obligation, please .foiward me further details of training under the Canadian Army Soldier Apprentice Plan. L 06.6 1 Nam. Address City/Town Prov Telephone BARGAIN DAYS AT Westlake's Furniture ZURICH. First Anniversary Sale FREE DOOR PRIZE EACH EVENING to holder of kicky ticket such as spring -filled mattress, chrome occasional chair, floor rug, etc. EVERY ARTICLE IN STORE REDUCED DURING SALE. COME—TAKE ADVANTAG 'E OF OUR TERRIFIC BARGAINS. STORE OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 9 a.m. TO 10 p.m. ALSO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. ZURICII—PHONE 893 21-2 Stio -- Mrs. Harvey Maize. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Maize I and J. C. attended the wedding of Mrs. Maize's niece, Beulah Dennis, to James Wallace, of Seaforth. J. C. was an usher at the Presby- terian Church for his cousin's mar- riage in Seaforth. Mr .and Mrs. John Tait, of Bran- don; Man., are visiting at the par- sonage with their dati'kliter, Mrs. G. D. Watt, Rev. Watt and family. The Young People's Union on Thursday night enjoyed an outdoor supper by a bonfire at the Ashfield picnic grounds by the lake, The members played a game .of ball afterwards. Rev. G. D. Watt announced from the pulpit at the Dungannon Unit- ed Church, that the official board had requested him to give the Temperance address next Sunday in place of a guest speaker coming in from Toronto or elsewhere. Mr. Harvey Andrews, a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, is considerably improved. Miss Lily McLean, Wingham hos- FORMER CHAMP HERE A Canadian bicycling champ- ion when he lived here over 50years ago, Alex Mayor, 18, of Winnipeg, 'has arrived at Goderich to spend the summer months with his cousin, Mrs. Del Worthy, _Britannia road. Looking at the recently paved Square, he recalled how he Used to travel around it on a bicycle in 45 seconds fiat— when it was a dirt road. Whether Alex will go into training to try and ,shave a few seconds off his old mark• on the newly paved road, he did not say. pital, is also showing signs of im- provement. Miss Ida Whyard visited Miss McLean on Sunday. The T.B. test held at Dungannon United Church, May 19, served 639 people with the X-ray test. The Women's Missionary Society had a baking counter that realized $30.00. gote APPLIANCES *wit-FRIGIDAIRE ,Zate.A., FOR. SALES' SERVICE • GODERICH cm.t4e,SQUARE •• ttPkfts4586 Huton CountY COuncil will meet in the Court House, Goderich, on TUESDAY, JUNE 12 .1956, AT 2.00 P.M. • All accounts, notices of deputations, etc., should be in the hinds of the County Clerk not later than noon, June 9th, 1956. A. H. ERSKINE, - Clerk, County of Huron, Ammumweer9 ,Y11,.•••• PLANNING- for a larger, more comfortable HOME? • • • Whatever • • • • • Family looking forward to anew picture window, basement or attic rumpus room, extra bathroom, modern kitchen, enclosed porch, or what -have -you? the family plans might be, they'll find EVERYTHING IN BUILDING SUPPLIES - and also helpful suggestions at Goderich Manufacturing Company Limited PHI)" 61 Quilt patches •were cut- by all. Ai- Cariada's,woZ1 prodaction in 1955 stets andlielPer - • elt .1uneh -was - served by the amounted .tki 8,041 000, soine 40,000 ANGLESEA STREET,. • , • • • 0*