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HURON COUNTY'S FOREMOST WEEKLY
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GEO. L. ELLIS, Editor and Publisher.
THURSDAY, JUNE 28th, 1955
CONFEDERATION DAY
Next Sunday, July 1st, will be the 89th
anniversary of 'Oanada's natal day. We should
like to be able to say something appropriate to
the occasion, but there seems to be nothing
new and arresting to be said, nothing about
Canada's recorded history that has not already
been said in more eloquent language than is at
our command, and nothing about her prospects
for coming years that would arouse our readers
to a realization of the great future for our
country if her people could forget the dollars
and cents, of the present day and strive for
WHAT WOULD WE
A ' ` expert' having declared that
the income tax as a method of collecting
Government revenue is not indispensable, The
Financial Post of 'Toronto speculates upon
what it would he like in Canada without the
income tax.. It recalls that the tax on incomes
was launched in this country in 1917 as a war
measure, but ` ` its yield was insignificant until
the fighting was .over. This means that with-
out income tax," The Post continues, "Canada
bought the West, built the C.Y.R. and financed
its -effort in -the -First World War. "-
If financing means borrowing, The Post's
statement will pass muster. But collections
under the income tax were required to pay off
the debts incurred for these expenditures and
the greater things that will be possible when
Canada has emerged from infancy to maturity.
The only suggestion we have for this anni-
versary, a suggestion made ,not for the first
ti,a"iie in these columns,. is that' the rather
meaningless designation of the First of July
as Dominion Day, or Canada (Day, be changed
to Confederation I)ay, as a reminder of that
historic day in the- year 1867 when this land
ceased to be a disconnected row of sparsely
settled colonies and became the Confederation
of Canada.
DO WITHOUT IT ?
it took long and painful years to do it. With-
out the 'iticome tax Canada would today be
limping along under a burden of taxation that
woulyl have made impossible the achievements
of the last forty years.
The income tax is the fairest tax we have
in Canada, and being the fairest it produces
iiiost, easily- the greatest amount.- of revenue
with the least hardship upon the people. This
is not to say that it is perfect in its adminis-
trative details. For one thing, it is cluttered
up with intricacies that make it unnecessarily
diffieult of calculation. This niay be also the
`opinion of The Financial Post. It does not
argue for bhe discontinuance of the tax; it is
merely speculating upon the -statement of the
U.S. "expert."
"AS YOU WERE" 1N PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS
Provincial elections were held in New
runswiek, Quebec and Saskatchewan last
week and resulted in each ease in the return
of the Government of the day.
In New Brunswick the Conservative Gov-
ernment of Hugh John Flemming was strength-
ened by- the capture onearaore ,seat than it
held in, the last Legislature. The Opposition
Wilsistn "iJi Yet iiit eaIai9 tna'a an a a ardor
nof.52.,
THE GOD1 RICH AGNAL-STAR
Down Memory st.
Lane
M a
45 Years Ago
A well known citizen was fined
$11.75 after he was seen driving
his horse recklessly around the
Square. The case against the own-
er of an auto for alleged "scorch-
ing" will be heard later.
Upwards of 5,000 people watch-
ed the military tatoo, which was
described as the most 'brilliant
spectacle seen in Goderich since
the last tatoo three years earlier.
Hundreds of soldiers from the
military camp across the river
participated,
A proposition is now before
Town Council which may solve
the problem of securing electrical
power for Goderich industries. J.
L. Brodie states that, as electric
power is necessary for his (proposed
salt manufacturing, it would be
economical for him to drive ani
electrical plant from the waste
steam of the salt plant. He would
sell power' to other users.
Centyre Huron Liberals asked
William Proudfoot, KFC., the sit-
ting member of the provincial
legislature, to run for re-election.
In the federal field, West Huron
Conservatives again nominated E.
N. Lewis, present holder of the
seat.
25 Years Ago
Town Council decided the fire
brigade should not leave .Goderich
unless a previous agreement has
been made with the 'municipality
asking for help.
Goderich Baseball Club told
Council its position had been
jeopardized due to lowered receipts
ilesul'ting from rematv,al of the
grandstand from back of the base-
ball diamond. The grandstand was
moved to provide greater accom-
modation for Goderich Racing As-
sociation.
Rev. C. F. Clarke, minister of
North Street ' United Church and
teacher of Eureka Bible Class, re-
ceived an ebony cane as a farewell
gift from the class.
Four nurses graduated from the
school of nursing of Alexandra
Marine and General Hospital this
year.
15 Years,'Ago
(Huron County war loan sub-
scriptions totalled over two mil-
lion dollars in the latest campaign.
'Goderich citizens s u b s c r i Ib e d
The Union Nationale Government of
Quebec, headed by Premier Duplessrs, was re-
elected for another term over the Liberal Op.
position.
Saskatchewan remains Canada's sole So-
cialist Province. Premier Douglas' C.C.F.
Government was returned withdop majority
-somewhat- reduced, the LiJbe •al& increasing,
their numbers by three andthe Social Crediters
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ONE FOR EVERY 303 IN '1965
The monthly business review of .,the Bank
of Montreal just issued deals mainly with 'the
automobile industry. It notes that in this
decade the number of passenger cars registered
in Canada has more- than doubled to around
2.9 million, and truck registrations have risen
.from. 355,000 to nearly. 90O,OOQt__.. `_`At the
present time," says the review, "there is prob-
ably a motor vehicle for every four people iii
Canada, a density that is exceeded only in the
United States."
Its estimate for future years, if personal
income continues to inerease 'as it has so far
in the postwar period, is that by 1965 .there
will probably be a motor vehicle for every
3.:3. persons in Canada. That this is well within
the realm of possibility is evidenced by the
fact that in the United States the ratio is now
one for every 2.8 persons. This raises the
question as to where on Canada's streets ,and
highways there will be room for all these
vehieies.- but as - there is more space in this
country than there is in t.heaUnited States
Canadians should riot worry overly much about
possible .conditions in the middle of the next
deeade. In the realistic view their .chief eon -
cern might be how to provide hospital accom-
modation for all the people that would. have
exc-a.} e4I - alive fr~oni traffie acs;ident.s.
EDITORIAL NOTES
Prime Minister St. Laurent, in England
for a Commonwealth conference, has invited
the Queen to visit Canada in 11359 for the
official opening of the St. Lawrence seaway.
It is expected that if Her Majestyaccepts the
invitation she will make a tour right through
to the west coast. That will make 1959 a year
to look forward to.
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Egypt, as might have been expected, has
swallowed the Soviet line, hook and sinker.
In a Russian -style election, with only one
eandid.ate, Nasser, the revolutionary leader,
- ,dot 99.9 per cent. orf the total vote and has
been declared president of Egypt. The tenth
of -one per cent. who marked ballots in op-
pctition swill henceforth be as quiet as mum-
mies.
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in. spite of the Unfavorable weather at the
heginning of the. season, the hay crop is said
:to be coming along quite satisfactorily. Which
reminds us of a remark made 'by a Huron
farmer some years ago in discussing ,with
fellow -farmers the season's prospects. "I al-
ways feel comfortable," he said, "when I get
a good crop of hay .in the barn." A. sort of
insurance against whatever failures there might
be in other -crops.
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THURSDAY, JIM28th, 1956
A plane, carrying four Port Al-
bert airmen, is bekeved to have
plunged into Lake Huron near
here. Boats from Goderich have
joined in the -search.
After 45 years of service, Rev.
George E. Ross, a former minister
of Knox Presbyterian Church in
Goderich, has retired.
Local women plan to make 45
leather "jerkins" for the crew of
the corvette Godericb.. Town Coun-
cil agreed to buy the material to
be used.
A former member of The Sig-
nal's staff, J. Alex Hume was ap-
pointed primate secretary to Hon.
J. T. Thorson, the new minister
of National War Services
10 Years Ago
With the end of the four -'week-
old seamen's strike, Goderich har-
bor is a busy place again. First
boat in after the strike's end was
the Fort vy idoc with 250,000
bushels of wheat from Fort Wil-
liam.
Don Aberhart, who has had long
experience with the Ford Motor
Co., has been appointed a dealer
for new ears in Goderich, Clinton
and surrounding district. He has
purchased a garage here and is
renovating it.
The recreation centre committee
showed Council plans for a $200,-
000 building. Councillor Brereton
said he thought it was far beyon,d
the ability of a town the size Of
Goderich, but a member of the
committee contended the project
would more than pay for itself.
Huron County Council approved
the plans of architect L. G. Bridg-
man for a new Court House to
cost $325,000.
New high school districts have
been created with 'Goderich, Clin-
ton, (Seaforth and Exeter as
centres.
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CARS WRECKED
Two cars were wrecked, but no
one was seriously hurt, in a col-
lision on Highway 4, a mile south
of Clinton, last Friday night.
Mrs. Edwin Baynes, of Clinton,
suffered shock, but Was not hos-
pitalized, after a car driven by her
husband was struck from the rear
by an auto driven. 'lay Harvey Mc-
Gee, of R.R. 4, Goderich. The
Baynes car left the road and rolled
onto its roof, said Provincial Con -
$333,900, which represents 210 per stable Morley Grove, of Goderich,
cent of quota. who investigated.
Over 200 Compete
in Bridge Tourney
With reference to the natural gas pipeline,
C.C.F. leader Coldwell says the Federal Govern, -
merit has decided to integrate Canada "more
and more closely into the economy of the.
United States." 11Mr. Ooldwell should not talk
nonsense. The Government has decided the
pipeline should be built and after examining
Ways and means for several years while Can-
adian capitalists held aloof is going about the
job in the only way that appeared practicable.
Kingsbridge
IOENGSBRIDGE, June 25. — MT.
and Mrs. Alf. Van Dominick, of
,St. Clair Shores, 'Mich., Mr. and
Mrs. 3. Jos. Vail Dominiek and
baby, Morgan Joseph, Mr. Peter
C. Vogt, of Detroit, gent a few
days at the hone of Mr. Frank
Sullivan, last week.
Mr. John J. Owens and family,
of Sag naw Mich., visited with
Mr. and Mrs. 3'oltn, Austin and
Other relatives of the Courtney
family during the past week.
Mrs. M. Lierman, Petotr ' and
Diane spent last week with rela-
tiv 1 at :14angton.
Congratulations to Mr. and .Mrs.
John 'rigert, R.11t. 3, rGmder°ie1i, p
the blab of a ,spit at Goderich hos-
pita', on June 14th.
(l oA>:g att11atioIl3 also to. Mr. and
• (i=,. llobt. Ifoward, 'of 1t . ►
Ducknew, who ho celeb)i'ated their
g'o1de.it wedding anniwrnary
June 20th. The 5)resiacnt of the
CAM, Mts. Walter Clare, and
;0y?1 dyi' he members, paid a
surprise 'visit to the froward tome
e
OA Tue day evening, conrveyinlg
e ngratttlations and best wishe; Co
this worthy couple, who with their
fancily have always been so gener-
ous and helpful in this community.
A beautiful statue of Our Lady of
Fatima was then presented to Mrs.
Htnvard by the president, Mrs.
Clare.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Hartman and
Shirley, of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrrn.
Len Woodley and Mary Darlene, of
Toronto, Mr. Michael Martin and
family, of Stoney Creek, Mr.
Maurice ityywler, of Toronto, were
among the week -end visitors here.
Rev. Laval McCormick, C.R., of
Henson, .his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. McCoi mil k, his sister, Mrs.
Jordan, and ehildren visited at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Frayne
on. Sunday.
On Wednesday, June 20, Mr.' A.
Reed took 'Mrs. Sheridan and all
her pupils of S.4.'No. 2,,tlaoir �par-
eiiIp, and :&1efriends on a very
pleasant.bus trip to the Shrine at
Midland, Wasaja 'each, etc.
1lev. p1I. Van'�#'ynekt attended the
Diotearan f4.etreat in London last
week,
Mt. and Mrs. Mdward 'Mangold,
if lietirait, spent the week -pend at
the .home of Dr. and Mrs. )!'myna.
,,,„Mr. and M:'... Charles Dalton,
n,
Diane and David, of Ottawa, and.
Mr. and Mrs. Sporka and babe,
of Detroit, were recent visitors at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Dalton.
Mr. Walter Dalton and son, of
Detroit, visited with relatives here
during the past week.
Rev. Kevin Sheridan, C.R., of
Hamilton is vacationing at the
home of alis mother, 'M'rs. M. Sheri-
dan, for two weeks..
Mr. and Mrs. L. Kerr (nee Kath -
'leen O'Brien), of Detroit, visited
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Finnle, during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clare motor-
ed to Toronto last week and great-
ly enjoyed the Metropolitan Opera
"Rigio''lette" at Maple Leaf
Gardens.
Miss Margaret Ann .Doyle and
brother John, of Detroit, are holi-
daying at the home of Mr. Michael
Foley.
The annual Garden Party is 0o
take place on Wednesday, August
,l'at. Sixteen valuable prizes have
been donated by local merchants,
and arrangements are being made
to make this a super-duper success,
Mr. and Mr's. Louis Hogan and
-children spent 9und iy . with rela-
tives in Alildmay
Kr. and Mrs. Clare Sims, of
'Sarnia, were Sunday visitors at the
Ray Da ltoa home.
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More than 200 bridge players
from Ontario and U.S. centres
matched wits in the 27th annual
Lake Hinton ContractBridge ,Cham-
pionship Tournament at Sky Har-
bor Friday and Saturday. The
largest tournament yet held, It
was conducted by Percy Shear -
down, of Toronto, and Bruce
Gowdy, of London.
Toronto players took a major
share of the awards but an excel-
lent showing was made 'by mem-
bers of the host club, Goderich
Duplicate Bridge Club.
The Dr. A. C. 'Hunter Trophy for
open pairs competition was won
by • J. B. Robinson and L. Wood-
cock, of Toronto. Two teams tied
for second place, Bert Powley and
Diek Hart, of Toronto, with Don
Messias and Mrs. J. S. Simmonds,
of Toronto.
Winners of the open game Fri-
day afternoon were Mrs. Frank
Saunders and Mrs. A. A. Nicol,
of Goderich, and the runners-up
were Mr. and Mrs..J. K. Hunter,
of Goderich.
The teams -of -four tournament
was won by a Toronto team. com-
posed of Don DaCosta, Don Cowan,
Hazel (Roberts and J. Cooper. Sec-
ond place went' to the Toronto team
of Bert Bowie, Art Newman, Dick
Hart and Bob Gray. Tied for third
place was a Goderich team made
up of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, Mrs.
Nicol and Mrs. Saunders. ....
Among the winners in the con-
solation events were E. Clarke and
T.' Nellis, H. Allin and M. Kay,
W. R French and Mrs. A. Naismith.
Players were present from such
centres as Toronto, Hamilton, Lon-
don, Windsor, Buffalo, Detroit and
Rochester. There were 50 tables
in play Saturday night..
Following a buffet supper Sat-
urday night at Sky Harbor, Mrs.
Bruce Gowdy, of London, provided
musical entertainment.
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VICTORIA ST. UNITED
HOLDS ANNUAL PIWNIO
Victoria street Sunday School
and congregational picnic was held
on Saturday at Jowett's Grove,
• ayfield, with 125 in attendance.
Winners of races were as fob
lows: beginners, Larry Campbell;
primary, rian Linfield, Lois
Moore, Alyson Ryan; junior,
Everett orton, Leroy Harrison,
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ASHF,IELD, June 25. — TFventy-
eight members of the W.M.S. an-
swered roll call with a book of
the Old Testament at the June
meeting of the W.M.S. held in the
basement of the church last Thurs-
day. The first vice-president, Mrs.
R. Bissett, was in charge of the
program. Mrs. Fred MacGregor
read the 'Scripture lesson, media-
tion and prayer. Parts . in the
panel discussion of "Refugees of
the World" were taken by Mrs. D.
MacMurchy, Mrs. S. Johnson, Mrs.
R. Wilson, Mrs. J. N. MacKenzie,
Mrs. R. Bissett, Mrs. R. Farrish
and Mrs. E. Howes. Mrs. K. Far -
risk --and -Mrs. iR. _'arr1'sh. led in
prayer. Mrs. F. 'McGregor gave a
�n.� _the bale, A'concise ac-
count- of the 1Sresby efrai' ineetirtg
at Brussels . was (given by Mrs.
Finlay Macdonald. The members
of the committee served lunch.
There wexe four children present.
Mrs. Lloyd Macdonald with her
five children are to leave by plane
on Tuesday to join herhusband
in Uranium City. Before leaving
her neighbors presented her with
a club bag.
A pleasant evening was spent
last Tuesday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank. Hamilton when a
large nutitber of friends and neigh-
bors gathered to honor Shirley
Hamilton with _a miseellaneo:us-
shower.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Howes at-
tended the Hawes reunion in
Wroxeter on Saturday.
Mrs. Spillsbury and children, of
London, spent two weeks with Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Hamilton.
Sharp:*, Eaecbier; intermediate
girls, Marie Adam, Carolyn Itobort-
son, Betty Harrison; intermediate
boys, Andy Wahl, Carrell.
Games were enjoffed Eby the sontops
with adults participating under the
direction of Charles Woods.
A ,ball game and refreshments
concluded the day.
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