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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1956-06-14, Page 1What does an elephant's ears feel like. Two young Goderich girls wanted to find out and they had a chance to do so when the circus visited here last week. While they hesitatingly feel the elephant, Will H. Hill, of Toronto, head of the circus, at right, has "Little Jumbo" lift his trunk into the air. The girls are Linda Semis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Findlay Salmis, and Margaret Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kelly. S,S. Photo by R.H. Underwater Survey Reveals Many Big Bass In Maitland With many boats temporarily called in to the Ore-carresing trade, fewer boats are hauling grain from the Lakehead. However, most of the boats carrying grain to G -ode- ' nich are continuing to do so. Wen - buck in. On Monday the A. A. Hudson arrived. The Ralph Budd came in Tuesday afternoon to pick up Barge 137 and head for the Lakehead. Four boats are ex- pected in between now and the An. underwater preview of what anglers can expect t ome July 1st —opening of the bass fishing sea, son—was made by Bruce and Allan MacDonald last Sunday and Mon- day.evening. Equipped with under- water lungs and frog suitso they went long distances underwater at the mouth of the Maitland River. They were amazed to see the num- ber of big bass swimming by just waiting for the opening gun on many pickerel, carp 'and tallish.. July la at moutli of ifie-infik- land it won't be because theo fish aren't there, brother! Incidentally, the Goderich Jaycees bass- derby is from July 1 to 15 with many valuable prizes given. Fish are to be weighed in at Huckins' Boat Off to a slow start, perch should be biting well by the week -end, provided the weather remains good. Final day for the Agee Club's perch derby is June 24th. Fish are weighed in at Bert Mac - Donald's boat house. 'Veterans from Westminster Military Hos- pital, London, are scheduled to come up for perch fishinn on Wed - Cancer Drive Nets $2,706 Goderichi branch of the Canadian Cancer Society met Friday even- ing at MacKay Hail. Preeident R. Sperling presiden. Secretary Ev- elyn Cooper reported for treasurer and secretary. Mr. Fred Sturdy, education chairman, reported on the educa- tion promotion work. He asked for volunteers 'for the booth at the forthcoming Kinsmen Club Trade Fair. Mr. Sparlin.g told of the 'visit to three Goderich 'plants by the Little Red Door mobile unit. Mrs. Con Buechler said the Wo- men's Service Committee had pro- vnled trasportation to London for tiA„' ,patierits by car and one by Ed. Stiles, campaign chairman, refported his final campaign -figures as $2,706.70, well over the objec- tive of at2,500. needay, June 21. On Wednesday the perch had started in again to bite well. Warm weather `OVer -last week- end brought the largest erowd so far this season to the harbor. A larger crowd can be expected this coming week -end, if the weather remains fine which, goodness knows, it should. Last -simmer a cabin cruiser came to Gaderich with Herbert W. Kaatz, a friend and six boys froth Elyria, Ohio. A letter just receiv- ed by "Bert" MacDonald from Mr. Kaatz, said-, in part: "We have never ceased to be thrilled by the hospitality you and Mrs. nacDon- ald showed us while in Goderich last year." The new parkin,g area for cars alongside the Imperial Oil tenks is a distinct asset to parking facil- ities at the harbor. Circus Draws • Royal Bros. Ciccos, sponsored by Goclerich Kinsmen Club, drew 1,355 children and adults to Agri- cultural Park on Thursday of last week. Figures released by L. F. Owles, of the (nub's ways and means committee, snow that 930 attended the afternoon perform- ance and 425 went to the evening show. Goderich schools closed early in the afternoon to allow seudents to attend the afternoon perform- ance. Before the night show, Goderich Pipe Band led a parade of elephants arid clowns from the Square to Agriculture I Park. • X-RAY FIGURES CLIMB The response to the TB chest x-ray clinic held in Goderich re- cently was 36 per cent better than in the 1952 survey, according to figures just released. The number - taking advantage of this year's clinic was 2,874, compared to 2,106 in 1952. The most spectacular gain in the county was registered at Dun- gannon. There, 640 persons were x-rayed, representing an increase 5011 per cent over the 1952 The Gederich clinic was the largest of 19 set up in the County by the Ontario Department of Health in co-operation with the Huron County Tuberculosis Associ- ation. Altogether, 19,6-25 County residents were x-rayed in this year's survey, an increase of 8,672 persons over the number taking advantage of the 1952 clinics. 109th Yeartli0 GODERICII, ONTARIO, THURSD—A—Y, JUNE POOL OPEN SOON Case Of Will Burned In EPPOP Among County Court Actions The daily schedule for the summer of Judith Gooderbana Memorial Pool and Park, as prepared by the Goderich Rec- reation and Arena Committee, appears elsewhere in this issue. While no date 'for the opening has been set as yet, it is expected that it will ne in the near future. Someeparents have been complaining that the playgrounds at the south end of the park should have been- opened to the children some time ago, which has not been the ease. These parents point out that the playground section, before it was enclosed by the iron fence, was always available for the youngsters. The committee, however, have stated the playground .muat al- ways be under supervision while it is opened and that supervision at the moment is not available. Two Hurt In Car Mishaps This district'S first warm week- end of the year produced four ac- cidents in which two persons were injured and six vehicles were dam- aged. All the mishaps were in- yeatigated by Goderich detachment of Ontario Provincial Police. Mrs. Leonard Boyce, of Gode- rich, suffered back injuries when the car driven by her husband was said to be forced off the road by another auto. The accident happened two and a half miles West of Clinton at about 1.20 am. Mr. Boyce told Constable -John Vranic that he swerved to avoid hitting an auto backing out of the 14th concession road of Goderich Township. His car left the road, crossed a ditch, struck a hydro pole and came to rest against the fence. „Mrs. Boyce was taken to Aleaandra Marine' and General Hospital by ambulance.. Roy Scrimgeour, of London, re- eeived facial cuts and bruises when his car collided with a road roller on highway No. 8, east of Gode- rich, Friday. The car, which rolled over, was damaged to the extent of about $1,000. Minor damage was done to the road roller owned on. Sarnia -Mr. -Scriengeour was treated af Alexandra Marine °and nrent end of a car deiven by Lena Grace Green, of Loncloh, when it collided with the.rear of an auto driven by Lorne Edwards, of R.R• 2, Teeswater. Damage to the Ed- wards' car amounted to only $10. The accident occurred one, mile north of Clinton on Saturday a 6.20 p.m. Damage was $120 in an acciden one and- one-quarter miles east o Auburn on Sunday evening. Turn ing into a driveway, Joanne Pear Easom, of Clinton, apparently mis judged its width and the car she was driving struck a tree, said START PAVING Work started Wednesday after noon on tbe paving af highway No 8 from Walnut street to the Square. The job was to start Mon- day, but the contractors, F. A. Stonehouse & Son Ltd., of Sarnia, •were held up by last week's rain, which prevented them from finish- ing the Clinton to Goderich peving contract on the date planned. The firet general sessions of Huron County Caurt to be held in the new Court House 'closed Friday After week-long .hearings involving two criminal cherg,es and a hand- ful of civil actions. One of the highlights was the presentation of a grand jury's re- port on an inspection tour of Huron: County builelings in Gode- rich and Clinton. The report was generally favorable, though cer- tain minor recommendations were made in connection with the -Coun- ty Home at Clinton. Judge Frank Fingland assured the jury that its comments would be conveyed to the proper authorities. Convicted of contempt of court, Joseph J. Fritzley, of Goderich, was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Fritzley, a sailor, failed to appear as scheduled to answer a charge of indecent assault. He was brought back here from the Niagara peninsula benore court closed. Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays advised the court that he did not intend to press fon collection of the $500 surety put up as bail for the accused. After the grand jury returned a true bill in the assault charge against Fritzley, evidence was heard by 'another jury. After deo liberating for half an hour on Fri- day night, jury members brought ,back a verdict of not guilty. Fritz - ley was represented by J. K. Hunter. One of the most interesting ac- tions involved an estate which had remained unsettled since 1952 be- cause a Fordwich men burned his late wife's will by mistake. Harry Sansom, 76, secured an order from Judge Fingland approving the grant of probate to hinaself as sole executor and ibenenciary of the estate of Mary Agnes Sansom. A house was the estate's principal asset. Sansom and his wife made wills naming each other at sole execu- tor. When she died in 1952, he figured his own will was of no further use, so he decided to throw it in the stove. Soon after, he discovered he nad batrned the wrong. will. Though J. H. Shannon, the law- yer who drew up the will, has s7nce died, his former stenogra- pher, Mine A. McMurray, of Cliin ton, and other independent 'wit- nesses testified that they had read - the document at one time or an- other. Mr. Sansone. was represent- ed by James Donnelly, of Goderich. Mr. Donnelly , also represented G. P. Branderhorst, of IR,Re 2, }Leman, who was the defendant in an action ,brotaght by W.. G. Thompson and Sons, of Hensall. The final sued the farmer for $490, elairaing that this represented loss of profits due to breach of contract. Branderhorst had been -sold 19 loushels of Rodney oats in 1964 by the firni, which stipulated that he sell his crop back to the dealer. This particular type of -grain was hard to get at that time. Brander - horst did not sell his crop to the firm, so was sued. The court awarded $88.68 to the company, without costs. In a case arising out of a col- lision on Highway No. 4, three miles sauth of Wingharn, Rev. J. H. Jones, of Seaforth, was award- ed damages of $346. The defend- ant was Raymond A. White, of In.R. 2, Brussels. At the opening of the general sessions, Judge Fingland expressed apprecietion of the court facilities previded- in the beautiful new Huron County Court House. He riote-d that Premier Leslie Frost And Hon. J. C. McItuer, Chief Jus- tice of Ontario, had both agreed that there -is -alto- more -beautif court room in the province, save perhaps the Supreme Court at 01, tadra and the Exchequer Court there. People are -fundamentally inter- ested in religion, learning and gonernment, said the judge. He thought it was getting that people should erect beautiful buildings as a memorial of their admiration and respect for these institutions. County Home Troubles Aired New Superintendent Resigns 'Inisiables• at thee Huron -County Harold Comedy, reeve of Howick Township, informed County Cnun cil this week that the, superioteno ent, Mrs. Walter Pocock, has re signed effective July 1. After much discussion the Council ap- proved the action of Mr. Gowdy t and his County Home Committee in hiring Harvey C. Johnston as t' acting superintendent at a salary f of $4,500 annually. Mr. Johnston - is purchasing agent and farm man - I ager of the home at present. - A story of divided authority leading to dissension among the home's 24 workers was unfolded in answer' to an enquiry from Reevt J. H. Graham, of Goderich, as e why Mrs. Pocock resigned. „She - was appointed at the beginning of . this year. It was also learned that a new accounting system -has been set up to separate the farm operations from the home. A. H. Erskine, county clerk -treasurer, said that the outcome may be that the farm will be sold. Last year it showed a deficit af over $2,000. "Don't think we haven't had a rough time -of it!" exclaimed Reeve Gowdy, who answered several questions from other members of council about the home's operation. He said that, that very day, the engineer, who looks after the broil- er room-, had quit, too. Mrs. Po - cock's resignation, he said, had beeti 'rece et the May meeting of the Come Home Committee. Reeve William McKenzie, of Ex- eter, charged that the doctor, who examines patients entering ehe home, had refined admittance to an elderly lady he had takien there. The doctor's reason, the reeve said, was that an Exeter doctor had fail- ed to answer a few superfiuoue questions on the admission papers. Mr. Erskine said that the si t u- 1 out andethe doctor has beet toki tance, unless they have a com- municable disease. Once a person - goes into the home, Mr. Erskine said, it is up to the County Home Committee to rule on wether that person may stay. Reeve Gowdy said he thought Mrs. Pocock's resignation was "for the best" since several workers had quit and "it looked like we would lose more." He added: "Mrs. a Pocock has done a wonderful jab, but she and the employees just. S Johnston's appointment as super- ai intendent is subject to the ap-1m proval of the Ontario Departmenti of Welfare, which pays half the e bill for the county home open! M ations. G home last week renorted that e M ON LOCAL TEAM Miss Joanne Castle, daughter of has been awarded the Board of Governors scholars -hip at Univers- ity of Westerm Ontario, London, where she placed first in the third - year honors. course in physical and health educatiesh. Miss Castle is well-known in Goderich as a valu- able member of the Dodgers. , 0 0 TOUR OF COUNTY Onficers and directors of the Huron County Soil and Crop Im- provement Association will make a bus tour of the County on Mon- elay, June 18. The tour starts at BeIgnave and ends up at Exeter. No happier days are those when you areyoung and sneak down to the 01' swimmin' hole with the gang, Hens are a group of Goderich boys having a dip in the Maitland River et a popular swimming hole just east of the C.P.R. railway bridge. A dilapidated old boat serves as amusement with the youngsters climbing aboard, then leaping off it as the boat submerges. fn the picture are• Toe Drenn , T I y lineman, Michael Lambert, Larry McCormick, Don McCort -hick; Don Miller, Carl McCormick and Stanley Coast -Coast Telegrams Meend Mrs. frugh Hill and their family were hoats to many relatives -and friends Sunday at their farm home. Telegrams of best wishes1 and gifts from eaery proeinee in the Dominion, except Newfound- land,. were reeeived by the bride and groom of fifty years. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Isarton re ceived the guests with her parents and Mrs. James Feagan, Mrs. Clare riaechler, Mrs. Kenneth Ilazlitt, Mrs. Rex Duckworth, daughters of the bride ann groom, Mrs. Russel Kermghan and Mrs. Hugh Feag-an, granddaughters, assisted in the dining room. Tea was served from a pretty dining table c.entreel with ,yellow roses and fondles. r Mrs. Wm. Cory, Mrs. WM. Doak, Mrs. Arthur Culbert, Mrs. Russel Hill, Mrs. Harry • MeCool, Mrs. Arthur Strriughan, Mrs. Feanklin Mitchell and Mrs. Jonn Kerhighan poured tea during the afternoon and Among the 300 who signed the register were many fernier associ- ates of Mr. Hill's in Ontario and other provincial organizations whieh 6covered an area from St. Tboraas to Montreal. 116th County Council' Meets First Time in New Building 9 The Huron County Property Com- mittee has recommended that a bronze plaque be erected in the corridor of the new Court House in honor of the late Judge T. M. Costello, Huron County Judge for 23 years. Drowned At Piper's Dam Bill Campbell, 30, of Godes rich, was drowned about eight o'clock Wednesday evening at Piper's Dam. Loeing his bal- ance an a slilepery rock while getting ready to go in swim- ming, he fell into the dam. He was said to be only a fair _swimmer. Witit him at the time were hie sinter, Reich, - anO a cousin, David Johnston, 20. Dragging operations con- tinued most af the nt.ht in an effort to locate the body. The body was recovered at 5 a.m. Born m Wingham, Bill Campibell is a son of Mr. and, Mrs. George Campbell, Huron road. His -family lived at Brussels., where the father was a policeman, before coming to Goderieh. Bill Campbell at one time worked for Ivan Louzon but latterly' with George Wra-ith. Surviving besides his par- ents are four sisters: Mrs. Mrs, Herb Stiffen, Gaderieti; esslearseeRessenfanneseneafenetan Helen, at home; and one bro- ther, Stewart, at home. • ST. GEORGE'S PLANNING NEW CHURCH KITCHEN St. George's Chureh Women's Guild met -in the Guild room on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. B. R. Iunday, president, opened ;the meeting. Mrs. Lawrence read the Gratifying reports were read by rs. II. Tichlaorne, secretary. and rs. D. Patterson, treasurer. Letters of thanks for cards re- eived were read by Mrs. H. Dodd. rs. Palmer gave a reading on St. eorge's day. The new kitchen as discussed nnd explained by commendatiens made by a previousi Miss Wilson played eeveral piano LEGION LADIES PLAN grand jury had not been . carried selections. Plans for the, new Final examinations are in full swing at both the Colleg- iate and the Public School. Collegiate.••examinatierie com- mented on Tuesday. All grades will have finished writ- ing by Monday, June 18, except grade 13 and these will con- tinue to Friday, June 22. About half of the pupils at the Public School have written their final examinations ahd the rest will have completed theirs by Wednesday, June 20, when the annual sporie day of the Public School will be PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Susan Freeman, of Brue street, recently ieturned from visit with her daughter, Mrs. Ro Davis, and Mr. Davis; in Ottaw Miss Mary Alexander, who ha been .attending Goderich Busines College, has joined the staff o The London Life Insurance Corn pany, London. Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Seudamore who spent the winter months with their son at Prescott, arrived a their summer cottage here on Men day. The June s'essions of the 116th Connell ,the County of Hurou opened in the palatial eOuncil chambers of the new Huron County , Court House on the Square na. Warden John V. Fischer, wearing the gol.d chain of office, welcomed the 32 councillors on the hidorie occasion of the first meeting in' the new building. He paid special tribute to A. H. Erskine, county clerk -treasurer, for his "untiritng Worts to help get this project finished." Said the warden: "It didn't matter whether he'was called to this build- ing once or five times a day, he was always there to help in the In a letter to the Council, Hon. J. C. McRuer, chief jentice of On- tario, congratulated the county on the "Ifiagnificent" new Court House. He wriate, "You have set a 'precedent of very deign quality." a Earl Campbell, last year's war- n den, spoke briefly. N'oting the a. comfort of the new facilities, be commented: "I canewell renlember s in the old Court House iseeing , s some of the boys nodding on those old hard chairs. I just wonder what will hTepen on these new leather ones.' , Mr. Erskine notified Council that Mrs. Bruce Smith, of Gode- t rich, has presented the county - with a chair used by Daniel Home Lizars, the first judge of Huron d County. The chair is now in the - "judge's quarters in the neW Court House. , At the opening session, Council noted ' a request from the Town - -of- Csoderick noes an -increase -in , rate of discount on prepayment of the county rate. The matter Was referred to the finance committee estimates indicate a county surplus of $4,407 this year. At tile January sessions, a deficit of $2,707 had been predicted. The largest iteM in the eourify -budget is $95,000 for hospitals, thiefly to make up losses • caused by indigent patients. In addition e to this sum, $35,000 has been granted to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, G-oderich, to help with the expansion program. Visitors at the home of Mr. an Mrs. Harvey Fisher finer the week end were: Mr. and Mrs, Elwin Rutledge, of Detroit; Mrs. B. H Willings, -of Port Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. James' An' Schultz; 111r: and Mrs. Arnold Young and family Mr. and Mrs. Ben Graham and family, Miss Betty Sowerby, of 'Mrs. James' Aa Schultz of St. Petersburg, Florida, have returned to make their home in Goderich. entertained Father MacKetchenie, Miss Marie Sampson and Miss Bootsie Mountain, all of Halifax, last week: These friends kindly entertained Roy during World War II while in port at Halifax. F/0. Donald Wheeler, Mrs. Wheeler and young son, Larry, are gtrests with Mrs. Wheeler's parents, Mr. .and Mrs'. Ernest Videan. F/0. Wieenennsannteeritran_sferred from_ .Edmonton to Ottawa. Walter Hern, Mill rnad, were Mrs. Hern's sister, Mrs. Lilian Connolly, of 'Moosejaw, Sask., and Mrs. Jim Steveneon, of Brantford; also Mr. and Mrs. Milt. Ridley, of Moosejaw, SaMskies Mary Walters, of Storno- way, Scotland, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Thos. Walters, before joining the nursing staff of the Elgin Hospital, St. Thomas. Miss Delia Durkan and Mrs. Margaret MacDonnell, of Fife, Scotland, are visiting Mrs. Thos. Walters. have just returned .from Bermuda and New York where they s -pent the past three weeks. out. The jury found the boiler kitchen were shown and describen BIRTHDAY ON JU 26 room to be very untidy. Among! by Rev. Dr. K. Taylor. Refreeh- , ments were served by Mrs. Palmer, ! Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Wilson. SHIP'S' REPAIRED After a -few days spent .in dry- dock at Collingwood. the S.S. Bricoldoc and the barge Owendoc are back in service. The two ves- sels were damaged when caught in a freak current at the entrance to Godeneh harbor on May 12. At Collingwood, repairs -were made to the Bricoldoe's rudder and a few Plates were replaced on the bottoms of the two boats. STUDY QUARRIES A tour of quarries in the Gode- •c rict was made last week- end by 66 members of the Mich- igan Geological Society. F. Wells Terwilliger, who headed tire grodp, said the study will assist geolog- ists in determining what this area was like 500 -intlion years ago. its recom.naendations were hand- rails on bath tubs, some new mat- tresses, fire drill twice a year and a fire inspection by qualified auth- orities every three months. ance Local Nurses an • The Gederich Graduate Nurses held their. last meeting of the season, at the home of Mrs. H. Ifibbert, recently. It was decided to hold a dinner meeting in September, and Mrs. Lassaline was appointed, to make the arrangements. Mrs. R. Jerry agreed to inquire about a location for future meet- ings. Plans foe thea Nurse's dance at Sky Harbor, in June, were dis cussed and completed. The meeting was adjourned. and a tasty lunch was. served by Ole hostess and Mrs. II. Shore It is hoped many new member., will attend the dinner moetine in 1.4:401amia•-e children are what the mothers are No fondest father's fondest care can fasnion so the infant heart. So said a ,,VVise man, failing t add, however, that the father ahould get due reconnition now and then for his contribution An opportunity to do ao is on Sunday, June 17 Father's Day Advertistments of Gaderich myrrh tits in this issue of the Signal ntdr can be of guidance to you in malting that selection The Ladies' Auxiliery to Branch 109, Canadian Legion, held their last regular meeting on Tuesday evening until September. Firtt vice-president Joyce Bell assisted President Evelyn Carroll in con- ducting the meeting. Flnal pre- parations were completed for the birthday party, June 26. It was decided to assist the branch in making flower beds on the Legion Halngrounds. A $10.00 donation was pledged to the Girl Guides Associatien. Comrade M. Adam reparted that Mr, L. Westbrook ie going to build new cupboara in the Legion BREAKS HIP Mrs. Neil MacKey, -Gloucester Terrace, fell at her homia on Sat urday and broke her hip. -She was taken to London for treatment. i Ahmed( IODE Aids aus Twenty-dve members of Ahmeek Chapter, I.O.D.E., met at the home of Mrs. A. H. Erekine for the June meeting. Mrs. Gordon Henderson, regent, presided* and the standard was carried by Mrs. Wm. Doak in the absence of Mrs. Cleinnaont. Minutes were read by the secre- Gibbons reported the Blossom Tea had very gratifying results. The regent expressed her appreciation no all who had helped in any way. Mrs. H. Dodd. Mrs. M. Robin, Mrs. W. Sutherland, Mrs. R. Bridle, Mrs. T. Glazier, and Mrs. W. Doak were named to make arrangements for the coming bake sale. Five dollars was voted to. Girl Guide work in answer to their appeal, this money to be used in helping eend a ,girl to camp. Ahmeek Chapter will again give $100.00 scholarship to a qualified student entering Teachers' College. Hughes, of Maple Leaf Chapter, who were,,, delegates to the annual held in Hamilton were present and gave very full and compeehensive reports. Mrs. F. Walkout extended the thanks of the meeting for these very fine reports. Mrs. J. McLeod voiced the Chap- ter's appreciation to the hgstess tea was served by Mrs. C. -Cutts Mrs. Dodd and Mes. F. Walkom. TOUR GODERICH A busload of pupils from two rural schools in Hibbert Township, Perth County, arrived in Goderich Tuesday. The students visited sev- eral local industries:and points of nterest, including Huron County Court Moine,. What eouldabe more i portant in the lives of youngsters than the day the circus comes to town? The, grandstand at Agricultural Park was about three-quarters filled with ehildrem -nnd some ti'armIttl ,and grandparents who came along with the kids to see it, too when the circu, came to town hot Tittiltly„ sponsored by the Kinsmen Club. Note the expressions on the faces of the children as thoy watdi with keen interest an pet in which two ponies are put through their pares. In the haeltiarountl, tit itiOnt, a anon sells candy floss, part and parcel as Orem days. SS. MOO