Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1957-07-04, Page 1• 1100 Year—No. 27 • Oak Club's Dream or Kids Is Reality As Park Opens Years of planning and toil were rewarded Monday evening when the Kinsmen playground and wad- ing pool were declared officially open by Elst"On Cardiff, MP fin; Huron. Mayor John SI Graham cut the ribbon as a large crowd of young- sters and their parents looked on. "IR is my hope, said D. J. (Pdt) Patterson, Kinsmen —playground chairmen, "that the life of a child may be saved iby belig in this play- ground rather than out playing 'on the street." The playground, located one blod . east of the arena, represents an investment of about $22,000 by the club. Official ceremonies 'began after ‘Goderich Pipe Band led a parade of children into the pelt. "This is a proud night for the ,Goderich Kinsmen Club," said President 'Earl Rawson, the first epeaker. "This represents many hours of work and many thousands of dollars." On behalf of the club, he gave special thanks to Goderich Kinette Club, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Town of Goderieh for don- ations and other assistance. The club 'hopes to add more equip - Ment to the playground as time goes "on, he said. , Announces Hours Mr. Rawson autiounced that the park will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m, daily except Sunday. Percy 'Garrickis the supervisor for the season. Mr. Rawson then introduced Mr. Patterson, whom he credited with a major contribution to the play- ground project. After some brief remarks by Mr. Patterscn, Mr. Cardiff declared the playground officially open. He said he understood that it had taken several years to accumulate enough funds to make the opening possible. "It just proves," he said, "how much a group of people can do when they set their minds to it and work together." . He urged citizens -to show their appreciation by throwing coins in the pool before they left. After a few brief remarks from Rev. A. E, Eustace, the maser stepped forward to cut the ribbon. Said Meyoe Graham: "We cannot find words enough to thank them (the members of the Kinsmen Club) for the efforts they have put forth here." Fallowing the ceremonies, the children tried out the shiny new playground equipment while the older folks gathered around the bingo and other carnival games which ihad been arranged especial- ly for opening RighL._ _Refresh- ments were served on the grounds. Booths were in 'charge of members of the Kinsmen End Kinette Clubs. Besides the brand new wading pool, the Playground boasts a may- pole, slides, swings, merry-go- round, racking horses, teeter tot- ters and other equipment guaran- teed to entertain little folks for hours and hours. • , Constable Talks Safety To 5,000 students The school children of Huron County have an excellent safety record, according to Provincial Constable Al Hardy, a man who ehould know. Since March, Constable Hardy, a member of Goderich detachment, has delivered safety lectures to well over 5,000 pupils 'in all parts of the county. "We are very fortunate in Huron," he says. "The children have an enviable record. The ac- cident rate is low." The safety lectures are sponser- ed by the Ontario Provincial Police and are carried out with the co- operation of the Ontario Safety League, which supplies films. Usually in the lecture periods, Constable Hardy talks for about 15 minutes on pedestrian and bicycle safety, then shows sound films on the subject. In Gode- rich, the talks to school children have been given by Police Chief F. M. Hall. • "It is planned to resume the lectures an a more intense scale in the fall," says Constable Hardy. The possibility of forming school- boy safety patrol is being explored at the Blyth an& Clinton RCAF Public Schools.' Goderich and Clin-. ton already have schoolboy patrols. In Constable Hardy's opinion, if even one child is saved from in- jury through the teaching of safe- ty habits, the program will be well worth every effort that has been put into it. Await Part For Pool 225 in Swim Classes Judith Gooderhare, Memorial0 Olf the swimming pool has been Park was opened Monday but use Planning To Seek restricted due to the fact that one of the two filters has been out Leader. For New of order. The swimming pool was open to the general public on Monday, but Trumpet Band since then only the swimming classes have beenallowed to use it. A part for the broken filter is supposed to arrive today, and then the pool will be thrown open to the general public again. There—are 225 enrolled in the 4),..epyrr,---swiniimSig classes this year, says Recreatiorsetor Ted Williams. The swimming instructor is John Kane. The children's wading pool has been "packed" since the park open- ed. Keen interest is being shown in the arts and crafts course being given this year. VICTORIA ST. W.M.S. The July meeting of Victoria Street Church W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Amos Stoll with 13 members present. Mrs. Ernest Patterson took the devotional por- tion of the meeting. She also read several , items on "Senior Citizens." The delegates to Alma College are Mrs. Harold Larder for W.M.S. and Mrs. Ann Smith for C.G.I.T. Plans were discussed for a sectional meeting which will be held in Victoria Street Church in October. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Patterson. The hostess and her helpers serv- ed a deliciouS lunch. Steps to reorganize Goderich Girls' Trunripet Band were taken at a meeting held in the band room. The 'meeting was called 'by.,egsestacillor We A. Tipple, who was asked by 'Courieil to get up a committee to act as cus,tpdian,s of d. e the equipment Olongfliked: ban The equipment represents an investment of $7,000, it is estim- ated. At the meeting, J. E. Huckins, a formee bandmaster, was appointed chairman of e new band cam- mittpe, with Mrs. Myrtle Beacom as 'trice -chairman. The property committee will be headed by W. R. Craven, with Mrs. RoyelVieriam as vice-chairman. Mrs. Wallace Duckworth will serve as secretary- treasurersof the band. Books are being Audited and it is planned to hold another meeting next yveek to carry out further organizational work and make ar- rseigements for a leader for the band. It is hoped to set up an entirely new band in September. .0 0• Mr. and Hrs. D. M. Hunt, of Louisville, Kentucky, are visiting with the latter's brother, Mr. Frank :Clark, on Nelson street. Ret o U.K. To Visit Kin After 46 Years A well-known Goderich couple, 'Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Peachey, left this morning for their native Eng- land.where they will visit relatives they have noteseen for 46 years. Mr. and Mrs. Peaehey expected to leave Mallon Airport around noon teday and should arrive at London no later than two o'clock tomorrow morning. After spend- ing two weeks at Norwich, they plan to visit the contheent, notably France. Among the places Mr. Peachey is anxious to visit is Vimy, where -many of his comrades fell in battle during the First World War. • Relatives at Norwich are pre- paring a banquet for the couple, though Mr. and Mrs. Peachey mod- estly wish they wouldn't make so Much fuss. Mr. Peachey has four sisters in tEngland old -Mrs. Peachey has two sisters there. When the Peacheys came to Canada, they spent one year up in Ashfield before settling down in Goderieh, where Mr. Peachey served with Purity Mills for 42 years. Since retiring, he has de- voted- more time to his vegetable garden, the flowers and his hens. He usually keeps about 300 hens, and customers come from all over to buy the eggs. Due to the prob- lem of looking after them, he de- cided to sell the flock before leav- ing on this trip, but his customers have been assured he'll lit back in 'business with a new flock after the couple returns home in August. "Got to keep out of mischief!" explained the veteran, smiling. The Peacheys have two sons; both living in Goderich. A grand- son, Art Peachey, is going overseas shortly also to attend attencJ the Boy Scout World Jamboree. 0 o , -`' i ,eft7 • p E s SCHOOL PICNIC The annual picnic of St. Peter's School was held at 'Hrbor Park on Wednesday last. Hot dogs, ice cream bars and drinks were served by members of St. Peter' e Paroit-Teachers' As- sociation. Marlene Allin wan the cup for the girls and Bud Robinson for the boys. Prize winnerkewere as follows Mss Steffler's room — girls: lst, Jane Allin; 2nd, Joyce Alli.• Boys: lst, Kenneth Jeffrey; 2nd, Dennis Miss Medd's room—Girls: 1st; Diane Siemon. Boys: 1st, Leonard Bedour. Darlene Kelly and Paul Graf were the winners of special prizes donated by 'Mrs. Earl MacLaren. The Maitland Golf Club has its junior mem- bers, but they have not reached the £tage, fortunately, where they take the game ,seriously Adopting a somewhat unorthodox rritith0d, Don Rouse is seen `Vowing in" a close one. Smilingly looking on in Abe background are, from left to right: Bob Kinked, J. C. Durnin and Paul Nafte1. r GODER,ICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1957 • Subscription 54P. • Single Copies i7 ............., • ..• • The official opening of the kinsmen Club's" playground and wading pool toolsok.se on Monday evening with official *ceremonies. Here are shown a group of children in the fro9t row, tossing coins, into Afie pool and trying to hit tthe inside of the rubber ring r the water's surface While doing so. Looking on in the background are, from left to right: IX J. (Pat) Patterson, play- ground committee chairman; Elston Cardiff, M.P.,. who officially opened the playground and wading pool; Earl Rawson, club presi- dent. S.S. Photo by R.H. 4 Air Force Band P.S. Pupils 'Tour Car Plays To -night A rare musical treat is in store plant Zoo At Detroit for the people of Goderich and district this. evening. The 56 - piece RCAF Training Command Band, rated as one of the finest on the continent, is to give a con- cert in front of the Huron, County Court House here starting at 8 ' p.m. Urging everyone • to attend, George Griffiths, secretary of Gode- ric-h. Blue Water Band, which is sponsoring the concert, points out that the opportunity to hear such an outstanditig, nationally -famous musical organization is seldom pre- sented here. The band 15 directed by Cliff 0. Hunt. The concert is free; there will be no collection. -o Jaycettes Given Fine Pep Talk The new executive of the Gode- rich Jaycettes were installed Tues- day night at a dinner meeting held at Tiger Dunlop Inn. Mrs. Stewart Anderson, Region 5 liaison representative from Windsor, conducted the installa- tion of the following officers: Mrs. Rod MacCuspey, president; Mrs. Ralph Clark, viee-president; Mrs. Trev Ormandy, secretary; Mrs. John Graf. treasurer. "Many of you have belonged to the Jay- cettes for many years and others for asshort time and I would like to say it is with as much pride that we become a constructive mem- ber of our individual clubs as it is for our husbands to becorti -good Jaycees," said Mrs. Andthon. , "Jaycees is a young men's or- ganization." • "We young wives are privileged to have an auxiliary; we are limited to the few years only while we are young. We are not old at 35 but we are in Jay- cettes because Jaycees is for young men. At 35 he should be e tab - fished in some job and make him- self known through Jaycees. "The experienced members are the older members but as you go through the chairs of office it is up tb you as president, secretary, trpasurer, director or whatever your position to teach the next girl; do not keep your job private," said Mrs. Anderson. "The most important factor is our men," said Mrs. _Anderson. "Only through them are you what you are.. SoNte husbands may be running for office. As a, wife, push him; as an auxiliary, push him," The guest of honor was intro- duced by Mrs. Peter MacEwan and thanked by Mrs. William An- derson. Nearly 500 Se Grand Ole Opry e. The Grand Ole Opry Show at- tracted 489 persons to Goderich Memorial Arena Saturday night. Western artists who appeared on the program included Hawitshaw Hawk ns, Jean Shepard. The Swing- sters and Earl Heywood. A con- cert was followed by dancing. More than 80 pupils from grade eight of Goderich Public School arrived at school over two hours early Thursday morning of last week. It was the occasion of their annual educational tour— this time to Detroit. The approach of Hurricane Aud- rey brought considerable rain at times, especially during travel to Detroit. However, it didn't damp - end the spirits of the teenagers who seemed to enjoy the St. Clair river scenery in particular. Detroit was reached via the tun- nel from Windsor. This was a new experience for many. Then, the exciting moment of questioning by Immigration officials followed but everyone was admitted with little delay. Now to be an Amer- ican visitor for a day! A tour of the Ford River Rouge plant was the first planned activity. The pupils met at the Ford Rotunda where Com- pany buses toured the expansive grounds and guides,.explained ,the nature of work carried out at the various points. Then, the group entered the plant and observed the assembly line, watching sthe automobile being assembled. The second half of the tour consisted of a visit to the Detroit Zoological Gardens. Here, wild- life was observed in its natural surroundings. At one time the, pupils were among animals of the' African jungle, and next enjoying the beautiful plumage of the Aus- tralian and South Amer -le -at birds. The return route was taken to Port Huron where the party cros- sed over the Bluewater Bridge to Canadian territory again. A stop was made at Holiday Motel for exercise and to spend the balance of the pupils' allowangrpssefsns'il Although the ote"lI ed about 11 p.m., many facts and impressions newly acquired, will remain in these 'young minds for some years. This closing school activity was arranged for by the pupils' teachers, Miss G. McDowell, Mr. E. Moore and Mr. V. Stephens. W.I. Ladies Brought Their Baby Pictures ... Or Else t Institute Anniversary Carlow Township Hall was gailylvers and Mrs. T. ('lark cut the decorated with flowers and ribbon cake. Mrs. S. Snider presented Mrs. in Womm's Institute colors on T. Clark with a gift from the Tuesday evening of last week 00 members in appreciation of her the occasion of the tenth annivers work as first president for six years and district president for two years. Cake and ice ceam were served buffet style by the hostesses, Mrs. R. Bean, Mrs. Lloyd Yotrig, Mrc. E. Mitchell and Mrs. George Ross who made and decorated the birth- day cake. ary of Tiger Dunlop W.I. (More than 56 women were present to ' hear the special program. The president, Mrs. 'I' Lamb, and the secretary, Mrs. J. Horton, ecliducted the business part of the meeting. The roll call was answered by each member !bringing a picture of- when the member was a baby. Failing this, a fine had to be paid. Mrs. Elmer Hunter, past presi- dent, and Mrs. Ed. Montgomery, first vice-president, pained cor- sages on ex -members as their names were called and also on three honored guests. Mrs. Smith, of Rye, England, treasurer of her own branch, ex- plained in a gracious manner the way they conducted their meet.iigs in England and extended greetings and best wishes to Tiger Dunlop W.I. Mrs. Lorne Ivers, of Dungannon, who helped organize the bissich at„the first meeting 10 years ago, spoke. Mrs. Alex Young, of Nile, was the oldest lady present.. Mrs. Ben Chisholm gave a splendid report of the district annual at Benmiller Mrs. W. Hardy convened the ,ga ITIPS and contests, assisted by Mrs. G. Ross, Mrs. Henry BrindleyMrs. Dirk Ruch: 'an, Mrs. R .Jewelll and Mrs. W. Treble. The lunch table was decorated with flowers and lighted candles centred by the birthday cake. Mrs. o — 0 Holiday Traffic Went Smoothly romotion Results At oderich Public School POLICE CHECK 368 VEHICLES O Principal H. M. SI= eton, announcing the promotion result* of clrade 8 at Ciocieric4 Public School, sayn there were about ten per cent tailures—about the same percentage as last year. Winner of the Robert Park Meat. brial award?, a medal, donated by Victor' Launston, is Join If.inkead. The proMotion results 'are as follows: Barbara Allison, Blanche Allis, on, Donna Beechey, 'Bill Bettger. Lorna Boyce, Joh& Bissett, Carat Cameron, Leone Cook, robed Crawford, Pauline Durnin, JOsepla Fritzley, Wendy Gilders, Carolyn Harnack, Beverley Johnston, BI-' eanore Johnston, John Kinkead, Gail Mac..dam, Connie MacDonald, Beverley MacMillan, Audrey Mitch- ell, Diana Neville, Donna Opfer, Bill Pennnigton, Gene Powell, Bev- erley Scruton, Lois Stanbury, James ' Thomas, Brian Turner,, Jack Van der Meer, Wayne Willis. —M. H. Stephens, teacher. Thomas Berry, Melvin Blundell, Paul Carroli,eJohn Ervine, Stanley Fenner, Gord6n Kelly, James Me - Whinney, Arthur Morley, Lloyd Skeoch, Richard Watson, Victor Whetstone, Richard Worsell.— E. Moore, teacher. Donna Aberhart, Betty Arnie Robert Baeehler, Sheila Brown, James Bowra, Joyce Chambers„ Lynne Comrie, Donna Dockstadez, Margaret Duckworth, Ruth Durnin, Donna Gardner, Donna Holtzman, Janet Hugill, Donald Maijou Shirley Mallough, Bruce ilriacDon- ald, Sandra McLean, Elaine Mitch- ell, Joyce Mugford, Kathryn Naftel, April Pridmore, Jeffery Reid, Lan- ny Scrimgeour (m.oved to HAB- ton), James Stephens, William Stiles, Muriel Thompson, Mary Katherine Warner, David Wilkin- son, Linda Cunnin'gton.—G. Mae - Dowell. 0 0 ' o iVibinbers of Goderich OPP de- tachment checked 368 vehicles dur. ing Jung, according to the month- ly traffic report. Fifty-six warn- ings were issued' to rnotorias and 36 charges were laid. There were Ave traffic accidents where damages exceeded $100 in each case, 'but there were no ser- idus injuries or deaths due to traffic mishaps. New Set-up For Grain Trade Here Grain truck traffic continues brisk at the harbor with indications of a new' development to service this growing -industry. Men were at work Wednesday clearing the lot at the harbor formerly used as \the Shell Oil depot. It is expected that a grain sales office will be located there in the near future, operated by James Richardson and Sons. It will be in charge of Kenneth Hubley, of Winnipeg, brother-in- law of Mrs. A. P, Boutilier, of Goderich. The sales office will be similar to that now operated in the Bedford Hotel building by Coatsworth and Cooper. The week -end saw many cabin cruisers call at the harbor. The number Was estimated at betwten 35 and 40. With the July 4th holiday in U.S.A., this weekit is expected that this week -end will see many more cabin cruisers com- ing in. Town workmen have again cleaned up the beach at the harbor and it presents the most credit- able appearance it has in quite a few years. The barge Alexander Holley has been tied up at the harbor and the crew paid off. Evidently, its services will, not be needed this summer in.—the grain carrying trade. Last Thursday saw the Hudson in with grain from the Lakehead followed by the Starbuck on Fri- day. On Friday also the Altadoc came in to tike away the barge, Owendoc. On Sunday the C. A. Bennett arrived with grain. iJI Donate $1,000 To Building Fund The June meeting of the Ladiesfr Aid Society of Knox church wee held on Friday. The Scripture was read by Mrs. C. McCabe, and the prayer given by Mrs. M. J. Ainslie. A reading was _given by Miss I. Mathieson. The treasurer gave a report on the bazaar. One thousand -dollars was given to the building ftuiit by the ,Ladies' Aid. A rummage sale is to be held in October. Mrs. Straiton thanked Mrs. Inglis' group for their work during the past three months, and 'announced' there Ni7 ou Id be no meetings during July and August. Maitland Air Cadets Steal Navy's Thunder aessd Air Cadets are prey- ' St'llik it's no longer necessary to join the army to see the world. Several of the local cadets de- parted Monday to pursue summer assighments. One has left for the United Kingdom. At the end of July, 18 cadets, accompanied by Fl/Lt. Max Cutt and F/0 Harold Hibbert, will leave for a two-week summer camp at Greenwood, Nova Scotia. W02 Bob Wood departed Mon- day for Lachine, Quebec, where he was to join about 25 other air cadets who were selected from across Canada for an exchange visit to the U.K. Ile will be over seas about seven weeks. Ft/Sgt. Paul McCeath Inas gorse to Crumlin for a five-week flying, training course which leads to a private pilot's license. Sgt. Larry Jeffery is taking a seven-week,drill instructor's course at Camp Borden, and Sgt' Michael Duke is there for a senior leader's course of the same duration. Four Maitland Air Cadets have joined the RCAF Auxiliary Squad- ron at London for the summer. They are W02 Chuck Townsend, Sgt. Grant Townsend, LAC Win- ston Kerr and Fl/Sgt. (Maurice Loiselle. While there, they wjJl take courses in radio. tee, The Dominion Day holiday us- '41,0 *1.-- 1-0p , ually means an upswing in traffic see s ese • sre accidents, but this was riot the ca.ses'ars in the Goderich district last week- r end. As far as the Goderich 0.1)P detachment was conceined, the , • week -end was remarkably free of • mishaps. There was one accident earlier last week in which damage totalled $476. Mason Rumley, of R.R. 3, Goderich, received a eut .0in his these and an injured knee when his vehicle was in eollisisii with another driven by Robert Fs Hanna, of Ayr, said police. The accident happened at Dun- lop. Itumley was proceeding north on highway 21 and Hanna was I driving west out of the coteity road when the collision occurred. There was about $400 damage to I the Rumley vehicle and 4;76 to I the other auto. according to I estimates. Providing the largest beaeh area in years becatrk o ttte kn water level; the bathing beach at the harbor is, a pOpttlor .,spet these days. The Town has made a special effort to kc ep the beach clean and it3 appearance is considerably more eiCtlit, able than iiproviottt; years. t