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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1957-10-17, Page 1fr MOUll Year --No, 41 4 0-V-1116 r 1 A.; tar WDERICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTMER 17, 1957 Maitland sweaters, displayed in picture aove, will be worn by members of the Goderich team which will play in the OHA Junior "B" Western Division this coming season. The photo, taken at a hockey meeting in the Town Hall last week, shows three members of last season's Ontario champion Goderich lindgets talking things over sia.4ista with officials of the new junior club. Left to right are, Gary Stoddart; Walter Rathburn, re- tiring president of Godejich Booster Club; Bill Frifzley; Ken Pennington, new president of the Booster Club; Percy Garrick and Charles Larder, manager of the new junior team. S.S. Photo by R.H. The recreation ladders on the playgrounds of St. Peter's Separate School get a real workout each recess, as well as the pupils. Here are shown a group of youngsters swarming over the ladder during the morning recess. One of the school teachers is present to keep an eye on their activities. TWO SKITS AT -GLIT MEETING Members of The Goderich Little Theatre who attended the last reg- ular meeting held at MacKay Hall on Tuesday of last week, found the report given by Mrs. J. A. Gralikn a very interesting one. Mrs. Gra- barn is a representative of the group to Western Ontario Drama League and had attended a meet- ing in London recently. One thing of interest in her re- port was the fact that a new area has been formed to total 14 areas now which will compete ill the Dominion Drama Festival. This new area takes in Northern Ontario and part of Northern Quebec. Mrs. D. W. McGibbon, of Toronto, presi- dent of the Dominion Drama Fes- tival and who is well known by many of the Goderioh group for her extensive TOM work, was in Sudbury recently 1 GI -ming this new group. Mrs. Graham also stressed in her report the importance of good administration in a group, as it was pointed out at the London meeting that no group survives without it. Another enjoyable feature of the local meeting Was the presentation of two humorous skits. Those tak- ing part, were Janet Anderson, Bonnie Graham and John Harnock. Much business was attended to in regard o the One -Act Play Fda tival hying held in November. A -social time was spent over the tea cups. Mrs. R. C. Hays and Mrs. D. 0. Mooney will be tea hostesses at the next meeting. S.S. Photo by R.H. Stolen Hangovers MILK TRUCK Provincial Police would like CRASHES TREES to question some prowlers who may have suffered from hang- overs recently. They are wanted in connection with break-ins et three cottages north of Ashfield Township Park. A quantity of liquor and tinned foodwas removedby the uninvited guests. The in vestigation was touched off when an Elmira man, who came to, his cottage for the wek-end, discovered that some provLsions were missing. Provincial Constable Ron. Du brick, of Goderich, is handling the investigation. Fine 2 Drivers Result Accident Drivers of both cars involved in a recent accident on Hamilton, street were fined at a special sit- ting of magistrate's court here Fridy. Paul Webb, 16, of Goderich, was fined $15 and cot. -1 for careless driving and his license was sus- pended for three months. Driver of the other auto, Henry Midalegaal, 19, of. R.R. 1, Blyth, was fined $10 andeosts for driving a vehicle with defective brakes,. According to police, Webb vvas backing out from a curb at the time his car was in collision with the ,Middegaal auto. Damage otal- Ted about $45Q. Driver Ilebo Siertserna, 22. of Blyth, escaped unhurt when a truck loaded with milk cans crashed into a clump of trees on the 31st ;vie - road in East Wawanash Township last Thursday morning. The 157 stake truck, owned by Myth Farmers Co -Operative, was damaged to the extent of about. $50Q, estimated Provincial Con- stable Alex Twaddle, of Goderich, who investigated. Scene of the accident was about two miles north of county road 25. As the truck proceeded north, it became caught in loose gravel ar.d was pulled to the left into soft mud. The driver was unable to regain control before the vehicle struck a cluster of trees. Milk cans were strewn on th( ground as a result of the impact Damage to the truck was to the left front fender, door, hood arm grill. MODERNIZED DRUG STORE RE -OPENS THIS FRIDAY Closed since last Saturday while undergoing extenive alterations Emerson's Drug Store re -opens to - marrow, Friday. The most mod ern type of display counters and lighting has been installed to give the store an entirely "new look." A re -arrangement has alo been made of the locations of stock so as to give maximum .space for dis- play and convenience. Flu Absents. 225, Pupils From Schools Wednesda There was 'a total of 225 stitidents away from the Collegiate, Public School and Separate School with the flu on Wednesday. Figures showed an inerepe at the Public and Separate schools and a de- crease at the Collegiate.6 On Wednesday there were 55 stud( n absent from Goderich Dis- trict Collegiate Institute and two teachers, Mrs. Diggon and Miss Elliott, weral also absent due to illness. On Friddof last week, however, t he total absent because of illness was 145. At St Peters •Separate School, however, there were 17 pupils away with influenza on Wednesday. This was the highest number out ao far. Up until Wedneaday thee were not many absent from the Separate School 'because of illness There were 153 away from Gode- rich Public School with the flu on Wednesday. This is in contrast to last Priday when there were only 80 away. Of those absent on Wed- nesday( there were nine away faom' a grade 8; a grade 13 and a grade 2. There were 10 away from a grade 5 and a grade 3 and 11 away from a grade 2. Dr. Aldis of the Huron County Health Unit says that in the rural areas of Huron County only one school has been dosed because of the flu. This, wan last week in the Zurieh area. In that case, the teacher had the flu, ton. Other schools have been close to closing., but have not, so far. A laboratory report has confirm- ed the presence of Asian fiu at the RCAF Station, Clinton, accord- ing to .Dr. Aldis. While all cases in the County can not be regarded as Asian flu, there Ls a variety of flu eases. The average number of days any child is out of achool with the flu is about two days, says Dr. Aldis. He added that it depends on the health' of the child and that some have been away as many as four or .five days with the flu. He point ed out that some children return to sehool too soon after having the flu and that it is best for them and the pupils with whom they associate that they remain out a little longer until they are com pletely well. HOLMESVILLE CHURCH'S 78th ANNIVERSARY HOLIMSWILIE, Oct. 15. - The 78th AnniVersarY of Holgnessille United Chinrch was held on SuildaY with the minister of the church, Rev. J. A. Mim), B.A., as, the speaker. The church was beauti- fully decorated in the tr,ationl Thanksivti9g style. Special Music by the choir, with (Yin. W. Yeo at the organ, and several quartet num- bers by the Populatires, of Al/ood- stock, were very much appreciated. Members of the Populaires are: P. Hughes, S. Stewart, L. Tebbutt and E. Baker. The Wilhetimine Mission Band of Holmesville United Church met in the school with Cathie Potter as leader. The Scriptatre lesson 'was read by John Ross and Bob Nor- man gave the prayer. Business was conducted by the vice-presi- dent, laab Norman. Marilyn Yeo gave a peace reading and Bonita Williams gave the temperance topic. Erie Gahwiler read a Thanksgiving story and Linda Mc- Clinchey read a poem. The chap- ters in the study books were read by Miss Ann Shaddock and Mrs. Frank McCullough. The W.IM.S. �f Holmesville Unit- ed Church met for their regular meeting with Mrs. Ninian Heard's group in charge of the prgram. With Mrs. Heard in the chair, the meeting opened with the call to worship and prayer by Mrs. Heard. Mrs. Stewart Farquhar read the Scripture lesson and gave the com- ments on it. Mrs. Reg Miller led in prayer. A story on Japan was read by Mrs. Miller. A Christian Citizenship paper on Pressures was read by Mrs. N. Heard. Mrs. W. R. Lobb spoke on the C.N.I.B. The' chapter in the study book was re- viewed by Mrs. Eldon Yea. The president, Mrs. Les. Jervis, con, ducted the 'busineSs. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Heard., The W.A. meeting followed with the president, Mrs. Stewart Far- quhar, in the chair. The Scripture lesson and comments were given v the president. Mrs. Edward Grigg gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. W. R. Lobb, Mrs. Eldon Yeo and Mrs. John Grigg were apoint- ed a committee to decorate the church for anniversary Sunday. Hostesses for the day were Mrs. L. jervisMrs. M. Jones and Mrs. Potter.E. Mr. and (Mrs. Frank Lawson and family, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brown, ,of Detroit, were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Gliddon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams visited in Hamilton over the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bezeau, Mi. L. C. Bezeau, and Miss Ethel Mer ner, of Kitchener, visited oo Thanksgiving Day with Mr. • and Mrs. Frank McCullough. PERSONALS Mrs. L. S. IMeManu,-- of Van couver, visited a few day; liaa week with Mrs, L. L. Walter. Mises Barbara Schutz, Shirle Gower, Mary Andrew and Deanna Mallaugh and Sonny Mallough spent Thanksgiving week -end with the latter's sister, Mrs. Sherman Willows and Mr. Willows at Orillia. MisS Beulah Long • accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. .T. C. Stewart and family, of Stratford, visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. Nicol.son at Sault Ste. Marie over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Breckenridge spent several days in Detroit lat week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McHs and i showed slides on his trip out to daughter. Marilyn, of Toronto" the West last summer and spent the week -end with Miss Rost, ' ed each slide. While this was go - Aitken. ing on, Kenneth Murphy, of Dun - JAMES L. SNYDER, of Chicao, director of Lions International, who will be the guest kpeaker when the Goderich Lions Club holds its 35th anniversary on Friday, Octo- ber 25, at the Bedford Hotel. Pre- sent also will be other internation- al officers and representatives of other Lions clubs in the district. One Calf Killed, Two Destroyed After Accident One calf was killed instantly and two others were injured so badly that they had to be destroyed fol- lowing a collision between the animals and a car two miles east of ,Bayfield. Provincial Constable Alex Twad- dle, of Goderih, said that the heavy 1954 auto was driven by James MacLeod, 24, of Guelph. The three Shorthorn calves, six cimonths old, were owned by Elgin .fPorter, crf RR. 3, Bayfield. Damage to the car was estimated at $50Q but the driver was unhurt. The calves were valued at around ?$200. The accident happened on the Bayfield to Bructheld raad at about 8.45 pm. on Sunday. MacLeod said :he was driving oVer a slight knoll when he was Confronted by the animals, which had come ou4 of a ditch and onto the road. He tried to steer around them and applied the brakes, but the calves moved into the path of the car. One calf, knocked 40 feet, was killed instantly. A veterinar ian, Dr. W. B. Coxson, of Zurich, was called to the scene and it was found necessary to destroy the two injured animals. 0 0 Scout Blitz About 130 boys -members of Goderich Boy Scout and Cub troops -will .be staging a house to house canvass on Friday evening. The blitz will be speeded up through the assist- ance of a ,number of cars manned by citizens totake the boys from street to street. The • canvass on Friday night will be folloWed on Saturday by the customary selling of apples in the downtown section and known a.s Scout Apple Day. Subscription Iv,' GANAD4 40.0Q IN U. $4.00 Siraz/e Codes le Grant Numerous Permi s For Repairs, Alterations There were numerous building permits issued for repairs and al - Probation Officer terations the total number and value of during September, but projects was down from the pre- month.Addressei Nurses virve Cthildren need to have interest shown in them at all times, said W. R. Craven, Huron County Pro- bation Officer, who was guest speaker at last week's monthly -meeting of the Graduate Nurses' Association. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Leslie Riley and the attendance numbered 19. The president, Mrs. Bud Jerry, presided. A rummage sale is plan ned for the near future. At Christ- mas a dinner and gifts will be pro- vided for a needy family. Miss Falconer discussed the po- gramand dinner of the R.NA.O., to be held at Knox Churcth on October 22. Next meeting is to be held at the home of (Mrs. Hazel Steels, Hamilton street. The guest speaker, Mr. Craven, was introduced by Mrs. William Bradley. He spoke of the effect of family life on children of today. Our duty as parents starts at home, he said. Even if a baby sitter is hired for the evening it is the responsibility of the parents to have the children in bed before -they leave. He said that 76% of parents are to blame for any iwyenile delinquency. Pre- ventative work saris with families. All children need love, friends!iip and care, he said. Speaking of his duty as proba- tion officer he said that there were. no women on probation in Huron just at present. The ITIE.I1 repo:t once or more a week. On proba tion they are asked if they have money or a place to stay. Some of them are solemn and .hostile while others are ambitious ard some are even unappreciative of help given them, he said. In pri- son, they are taught different trades such as motor mechanics, bricklaying and painting and some get an education while there. Mr. Craven's speech was miich appreciated and he was thanked by Mrs. Leslie Riley. The draw for the gift was then m:de and it was won by'Miss Lia Youngblutt. A vote of thanks to Mrs. L. Riley for the use ofher home for the meeting was given by Mrs: Hugh Glen. A delicious lunch was then served by Mr. Wm Sutherland, the conener, and her a.sistants. A social time was en joyed by all. 1;--- ,0 0 Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Johnton, Keltern, SaAatciewan, who have betn viciting the latters sister and brother, ,Miss Mabel and ErneA Ilickingbottom,. Cameron street, and other relatives in Goderich,; Guelph. Kitchener and Toronto, for the past ,ix week, left for their home on Monday. permits for work costing $5,840 were issued by E. H. Jesaon, !wilding inspector, in Septenaer. In the .pteviottS month, he issued 24 permits for work costing $31,095. For the first nine months of the year, 119 permits were issued for projects estimated to cost $171,450. Largest permit issued in Sep- tember was one for a frame addi- tion to Willard Legg's dwelling on the Bayfield road. The addi- tion, 12' by 24',' has a cement foun- dation and total cost is estimated at $1,000. Most other permits issued dur- AHMEEK PRZE IS AWARDED TO HENRY BEDARD The October meeting of the Ah meek Chapter, IODE, was held at the home of Mrs. W. G. MacEwan with 21 members present. Mrs. Gordon Henderson, the regent, pre- sided. It was decided to hold a rum- mage sale in November with Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Simpson as converters. Mrs. C. Robinson and Mrs. W. G. MacEwan are to pick up parcels. Empire studies, given by the convener, Mrs. Dustow, was quite interesting. Mrs. Tichborne reported on the film service and Mrs. Walkom, edu eational convener, mentioned that Henry Bedard of St. Peter's,Separ ate School would get the Chapter's prize. The first viceregent will lay tke. Chapter's wreath. at the ,eenotaoh an November 11. Mrs. T. Glazier thanked the hostess for the use of her home and lunch was served. High Scores Achieve By Corn Club Mein ers Achievement Nig:t for the Gude rich Grain Corn Club was held October 8. at GDI. One of the Second -year members of the club, Gerald Water, won first Prize with his display of corn. The next three positions were won by Stan Connelly, Gordon Baxiter and Richard Harrison. Elmer Rubert,on, club leader, clan . judged the 15 displays of corn and marked them out of 200 point. Competition was very keen and everyone placed be HO a:id 190 out of the 200 pointAfter he 1 ide. were completed, Mr. Murphy commented on Why he had placed the displays as he did. The club leaders, Mr. Roberor Gerry Ginn and Donald S. McKee, were present along with the par erts of the competitors. hunch was served at the close. ing Ale month were for repairs. Folk/Wing is a list of pervaM is sued and estimated costs for tim projects: Victoria Street United, Oro*, re -shingle part of house. roo, $200. ugene Ryan, Britannia WA closed in porch on side of dwel- ling, $100. Robert Heaq. CMIX14 road, re - shingle roof of, gulling, $150., Ed Stiles, Montreal street, re- build canopy over driveway, $50. Roy Ashton, Mary street, OM foandation wall under building and add frame lan-to, 10' by W, $20. John Brindley, Wolfe street, re - shingle building, $115. Mrs. L. Irwin, Anglesea street re -shingle roof of dwelling witk asphalt shingles, $150. James Morkin, Britannia rmak, re -shingle south end of house wall, $100. Ruby Young, Elgin avenue, re shingle dwelling with asphalt shingles and repair chimney, $200. Dr. R. M. Aldis, Colborne street° re -shingle dwelling with asphalt shingles and tear down one chim4;, ney, $300. Clayton Edward, install metal roof on building on Montreal street, $400. Mrs. J. M. Erskine, Wellington and Elgin streets, install insul- brick siding on dwelling, $500. Donna Westbrook, East and Al- bert street, replace shingles on rear portion arid close in Albert street porch, $375. Goderich Public Library, replace roof oranain entrance, $350. Goderich Public School, install new doors and canopy, replace glass blocks and make repairs to roof, $450. North Street United Church, in- stall new cupboards in kitchen of dwelling, $400. Arthur E. Doak, Nelson street, re -shingle roof of dwelling with asphalt shingles, $300.' Chickens from Huron Carty are in the front line of Canada's defence against Asian flu. At. Con- naught Laboratories, UniVersity of Toronto, -a vaccine to combat the spread of tiu is being prepared from .hens' eggs infected with the virus of the disease. The Asian flu is being called the "Walka bout" flu because so many people have had it with out realizing it. If you catch the flu, take a couple of apirins and go to bed. - Plan to aiay there for two, throe or four days It k not a sickneas to get alarmed about, at least not according to its toll to date. The vaccine is being Larepafed from hang' tgi. The OgCg are incubated for 11 days then the neadle is' used to inject the virus of the diseaae into the ahell, -Ttelecrz.n 1%*2.