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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1957-12-12, Page 1T. 110th Xear---No. 49 • ce) ' 'With a trio of energetic young men sitting in the top three poSi- tions and a woman elected as cottn- cillor, 1958 may come to 'be re- membered as the year at Gode- rich Town Council got The. New Look."e On Monday, 1,742 voters -92 less than Leet 'ear. --turned out to elect a deputy -reeve, six councillors and two members to the Public Util- ities Commission, Other , positions Were filled earlier through acclam- ations. In the' deputy-reeveship race, ERNIE C. FISHER whoewas elected Mayor of Goderich by acclamation, stepping up from the post of Reeve. ee JAMES M. DONNELLY who was elected Reeve of Goderich by acclamation, stepping up from the post of Deputy -Reeve.' PETER S. MacEWAN GQDERiCH, ONTARIO THURSDAYDCEMWR 120 1957 WOMANT Peter S. MacEwan defeated Jame A. Bisset by 120 votes. Interest in this contest was particularly keen since both candidates are well-known and each is now com- pleting his 'first' yeatr as a council- lor. Retiring ?4ayor John H. Graham, who stepped down to seek re-elec- tion as a councillor, suffered his first defeat. He polled 547 votes to wind up well back ia eighth 'Place M the nine -candidate race for six Council seats. Mr. Graham has a background Santa Coming Saturday Santa Claus is coming to Goderich on Saturday. Perch- ed atop a Goderich Fire Truck, he will come roaring to the Town Hall on East street at 2.30 p.m. There, he will be greeted by a long line of children, some of them accompanied by par- ents. These children will march in front of Santa Claus in the Fire Hall andeach will be presented with a lovely bag of candies, nuts, etc. Members of the Goderich Fire Depart- ment will assist Santa in hand - log out the gifts. Not only children from Gode- rich but also those from the rural areas around Goderich are invited to come to town with their parents and meet Santa Claus. The party was arranged jointly by Councillor Frank Walkom, chairman of the Spec- ial Committee, J4t1 Councillor Joe Allaire, cJirman of the Fire Commie Many Attend Christmas Fair Of St. Peter's CWL "Christmas Fantasy," interpreted in white and silver glitter, .created a frosty -like setting for the annual bazaar of St. Peter's Catholic Wo- men's League held Saturday after- noon at MacKay HalL ts Miss Helen McCarthy, president and general convener, welcomed the guests. Winners of the draW were: lst prize, three-tier Christmas cake, Mrs. Con. Spain, West street; 2nd, pair Provincial prints from Mac• Laren's Studio, /Miss Anne Martin, North street; 3rd, merchandise cer- tificate from Jayleen's, Mrs. Stuart McBrien, Aylmer; 4th, merchandise certificate from Croft Cleaners. Mrs. Rush, Anglesea street; 5th, hair styling by Verna's Beauty Salon, Mrs. Lang Foster, Britannia r'oad; 6th, Christmas .stocking, Dr. T. R. Melady, Huron road. Displayed at the fancy work table were knitted articles, includ- ing mitts, socks, baby's wear, sweat- ers, scarves, pajama bags, hat boxes, etc. There were aprons of every size and color incluBing children's aprons, practical aprons and dainty tea aprons. Plaques, Christmas corsages and potted plants made by the school children of the craft class, were donated. Convening this booth was Mrs. Chas. Gibbons, assisted by Mrs. Leo Miller, Mrs. W. Kinahan, Miss Mary Lacey, 0,frs. Leo Oullette, Mrs. Leo Walzak, Mrs. L. Cundari, Mrs. C. Schneiker, Mrs. G. Whaley, Mrs. Bert Baechler, Mrs. A. Wisser, Mrs. L. Foster. Miss Helen McCarthy was the winner of a pair of linen tea towels. A bevy of dolls and pretty doll clothes were displayed by Mrs. Con. Baeehler, Mrs. Josephine Chis- holm and Mrs. L Louzon. Miss Jane Schneiker was the wihner of a lovely bride doll: The candy table was convened by Miss Margaret Evans, assisted by Mrs. Eric Johnstone. Looking after the home baking were Mrs. Clarence Pollock, Mrs. C. Ramer, Mrs. A. Masse, Mrs. L. Jeffrey, 4Mrs. V. Young; Mrs. S. Hadden was the winner of the cake. The .„reuntry store was in charge df Mrs. R. Buchanan, bliss C. O'Neill, Mrs. J. Sherratt. Mrs. R. Buchanan was the' winner of ,the tid-bit tray. A white cutter filled with cones, drawn by.miniature reindeer, flank- ed by silver eandleabra with light- ed tapers, formed a charming centre for the attractive tea table presided over by Mrs. James Earn- shaw and Mrs. John Moloney. Mrs. Norman Boyle convened the tea, assisted by Mrs. Ben Johnson, Mrs. Wm. Brown, Mrs. Clyde Everett, Mrs. Clare Baechler, Mrs. F. H. Pickle, Mrs. C. Campion, Mrs. Beatch, Mrs. Frank Leddy, Mrs. Elis Jeffrey, Mrs. IL Allen. Looking after -the tickets were Mrs. Clara Leddy, Miss Elizabeth Tobin, and the contribution table, Mrs. Wm. Boyle. Miss Dorothy Enzensberger provided the Christ- mas music at the piano. who was elected Deputy -Reeve by time. he was a Councillor for the first F ire Loss Only $200 a majority of 120 votes. Last year MRS. MAY MOONEY Seeking election for the first time, headed the polls among those aspir- ing to he Town Councillors. —Photo by Mael;Sifths. GEORGE ri./. MacEWAN a former Mayor, who wts re-eleord to the P.11.C. for a 2 -year term, polling the largest number of votes among the three running for that post. States Annual Report Fire loss here in the past year amounted to only $200 according to a report presented to Town Council by the Goderich Fire Brigade. A payroll totalling $3,255 for the year was approved by Council. The money is divided among the 17 members of the brigade, which is led by Fire Chid J. J. Boggarth. The report showed " 76 alarms answered, 12 practices, 1,4 meet- ings of the brigade,,15 actual fires, eight rural ,fires and 27 other calls. Goderieh Blue Water Band has refused to help the Goderich Girls' Trumpet Band by turning over to the girls' band a portion of, the money collected from the taxpay- ers through the band levy, it was disclosed in Council. On September, 18, the executive of the girls' band asked that the senior band give it 40 percent of the second half of the town grant for this yeat It was stated in the letter that the girls' band had been re -organized and was holding regu, lar practices. DEEVES GETS FOURTH TERM The election on Monday in Gode- rich Township saw John Deeves go in as reeve with 300 votes while his opponent, Clayton Laithwaite, received 259 votes. This gives Deeves a fourth term as reeve of Goderich Township. The voting was reported to be "very light" by R. E. Thompson, Township Clerk. On the basis of the number of votes cast, not count- During November, town police ing spoiled ballots, there were 559 laid 12 charges under local traffic people who voted out of a total Of 1520 persona eligible to vote. by-laws, 52 under the Highway However, many* those eligibTe to Traffic Act, 21 under the Criminal vote are owners of summer cot- Code and two termer the Canada tages and live at distant points Temperance Act. Fines amounting such as London, Stratford, Detroit, to approximately $535 were levied tee They do not, as a rule, come p election day to vote. Voting by polling subdivisions .was as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Deeves 21 12 98 60 46 63 aithwaite 136 64 32 8 7 12 ‘0,n Monday evati.gefollowing the election. the custicSaiarY meet- ing was held at Holmesville where e capacity audience heard thee two candidates and others speak On Nbvember 5, another letter was sent to the Blue Water Band, mailed September 18. When the asking for a reply to the letter souTH sTREET reply came on November 15, it read as follows: "The Blue Wate Band voted against any donation being given to the Girls' Trumpet Band for the year 1957. Ask Proof "Prove yourselves -(meaning the Goderieh Girls' Trumpet Band) as a capable organization to the Gode rich Blue Water Band and we will endeavour to give you some help in the summer of 1958." The letter was signed by George Griffiths, secretary -treasurer of the senior band. The matter was re- ferred to the 1958 Council for con sideration. "The application of the Town of Goderich to lease a certain park area adjacent to ,Snug Harbor is receiving favorable consideration at our headquarters in Ottawa," wrote F. K. McKean, district mar- ine agent, in a letter to Council. Ile added, "The area must not encroach upon the land which has been leased to Sifto Salt Co., and I suggest at this time it wourd be well for the salt company and the town to come to an understanding about the roadway which parallels the park, for jurisdiction and main- tenance of the road." The letter was referred to the water, light and harbor committee. AS' of 19 years of faithful service on municipal councils in Gederich and in Colborne Township. He served as reeve of Goderieh for five Years before winning the mayoralty con- test in last year's elections. Woman Loads Mrs. May Mooney, widow of D. D. Mooney, a former mayor. of Goderich, headed the poll sfor Council in her first try. She is the first women elected, to Council since Mrs. Jean Hetherington made it in 1939, Mrs. Mooney 'rolled up 1,145 Votes, 15 more than Frank Walkom, Veteran councillor who won re- election. Councillor William Tip- ple, who is just completing his first term, came in third in the race for the six Council seats. In fourth place came C. M. Robertson, who has had several years of experience on Town Coun- cil. He was followed by another familiar figure, Councillor Joe Al- laire. The last Council seat was won by Bruce Sully, a newcomer to the municipal field. Mr. Sully, youthful sales manager of Dorain- Stib$CriPtiOr$ " .-(3.4VAPA 403,90, It; -Single Copies 7e ion Road Machinery Sales Co,, re- ceived 762 votes -37 more than Frank Skelton. A former cotancillor, Mr. Skelton was returning to the field as a candidate after an absence of one year. At the end of the 1950 term, he did not seek re-election for 1957. In eighth position cam Nr. Gra- ham, followed by perennial can- didate John Spam, who amassed 153 votes in his latest attempt. Acclamations Through acclamations, Ernie, C. The popular Saturday night bingos of Branch 109 of the Canadian Legion toOk the form of a turkey bingo last Saturday night when some 25 turkeys were won by the players. Some of the winners are shown above. They are, left to right: Mrs. Birdie Crane, Mrs. L. Newman (Clinton); Mrs. G. Thompson, Mrs. V. Smith, W. Peaehey, Mrs. C. Phillips (Adrian; M1ch), William Moore, chairman of the Lotion bingo committee. -SS Photo by R.H. FURNISHINGS REQUIRED OSPITALS NEED F NATIONS IS URGENT Donations for needed furnishings Each week, the Signal -Star will° for the new wing of Alexandra. Marine and General Hospital have started to come in as the building is just about ready for occupancy. Although more than $6,000 in don- ations have come in within the past week, the sufn of about $27,000 is still required. The need is urgent in order that the furnishing of the new wing might be proceeded with, accord ing to plans. Although many people have been contacted per- sonally for a donation, the Hospital Board finds it is unable to make personal contact with everyone from whom a donation might be secured. It is for this reason that as many persons as possible who read this article are asked to for- ward their donation as soon as possible. This can be mailed to Mr. C. F. Chapman, secretary of the Hospital Board, Goderich, Or given to- any member of the- Hospital Board. Receipts for income tax purposes will be mailed to those sending in donations. publish a list of the latest donors and the amounts donated. Donations made during the past week include' the following: The Robertson Family $ 1,000 100 100 100 150 1,000 1.00 100 200 250 500 1,000 100 Cleaners 100 100 150 500 200 100 100 A. H. Erskine George Filsinger E. J. Pridham W. J. Mills Motor Sales Thos. Sandy R. G. Sanderson Mrs. J. W Craigie M. J. Ai lie & Son Clyde Evnefett Geo. Schaefer & Sons Mr. and Mrs. F. Curry" Mrs. H. C. Dunlop Dr. R W. Hughes Goderich French Dry F. E. Hibbert & Son Stan Prevett Sandy Construction John Marriott Reg. Bell Howard McNee,, Bisset Bros. Reg. McGee , Anonymous Mrs. D. D. Mooney FLASH 11 1 1 r NI IW After all these years, South street has been officially dedicated as a public road. A by-law to this effect was passed by Town Council - Friday night. Earlier, J. K. Hunter, town solic- itor, advised: "Although South street has been opened for many years and the land comprising that part of South street, between Ben nett and Blake streets, has been owned by the Town of- Goderich since 1870, the same has never been dedicated as a public high - day." A by-law "opening" South street and authorizing the widening of a portion of Bennett street was ap- proved by Council to facilitate sale of town property to Central Mort- gage & Housing Corporation. The property will be divided into 22 serviced Iots for sale to Prospee tive home builders. November Fines Close To $535 According to Police Chief F. M. Hall's monthly report, 155 oecur rences were reported and attend ed; two lost persons were found; nine accidents were reported and one required investigation; four bicycles were stolen and four were recovered; three autos were stolen and the same number recovered; 12 other thefts were reported and seven criminal investigations eon ducted. Light Up ! Once again a Christmas lighting contest is being spon- sored by Goderich Junior Chamber of Commerce, in co- operation with Town Council. There will be a $25 cash prize for the best decorated house or apartment, and plaques will. be presented for the best dec- orated garage or service sta- tion and for the best decorated business place. Those wishing to enter will find an applica- tion form on page five of this week's Signal -Star. Entries must be post marred not later than Saturday. December 21. o rog THERE'LL BE i00 SURPRISE FOR REBEKAH NOBLE 25 SATURDAY GRANDS MEET The Past Noble Grands' Club of the Rebekah Lodge held a meet ing at Tiger Dunlop Inn on Tues- day with a large attendance of members. Mrs. M. Tweedie, the president, was in charge. Preceeding the meeting a turkey banquet was enjoYed. A short business session included sending of Christmas re membrances to the sick and shut ins. Mrs. Aileen Fritzley was in stalled as a new member and wel comed. At the conclusion of the meetini a social half hour was enjoyed with prizes going to Mrs. M. Doak and Miss S. Noble. Miss Sylvia Chisholm, nurse in training at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, visited at the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Chisholm. Twenty-tive people will be made happier than usual as a result of an announcement to be made at the Goderich Arena Saturday night. It will be made during the intermission between the second and third periods of the St. Marys-Gode- rich Junior hockey game. Following a draw, the names of 25 people who were lucky winners of a turkey on the Lions Club Christmas draw will he announced, by Chair- man Bill Lumby of the Lions Ways and Means Committee. Those winners present will be presented with a chit while those not present will have one forwarded to them. With this chit they will he able to go to the butcher of their choice in Goderich and select a lovely turkey for free. Tickets on the draw will he on sale at the arena up- to the time the draw is made. HOW THEY VOTED FOR DEPUTY -REEVE 2b 3 4/ 5 6 . 7 8 9 10 11 12a 12b Total Sub -Division 1 2a 48 42 Bisset MacEwan fluckins MacEwan Mills Allaire Graham Mooney Robertson Skelton Spain Sully Tipple Weelkom • 52 74 79 T6 48 24 70 42 , 69 7 53 66 66 115 34 58 44 86 34 77 10* 1,74 53 ajority for FOR P.U.C. 29 788 52 908 MacEwan 120 40 62 60 100 49 43 31 73 38 75 73: 56 61 29 790 6Q 66 83 121 49 59 38 89 41 89 125 79 53 54 1006 41 52 79 MI 47 67 37 77 38 60 109 67 62 43 870 FOR COUNCILLORS 50 69 75 37 50 51 40 98 41 78 70 58 63 47 816 - 33 46 53 28 32 36 17 50 27 40 55 51 43 30 547 70 90 102 64 59 75 49 112 42 111 134 84 00 63 1145 62 67 71 52 43 60 35 85 33 78 110 66 64 46 872 42 47 69 45 42 49 31 60 27 59 101 57 52 44 725 6 13 18 11 18 13 5 12 5 11 9 13 16 3 153 33 55 66 36 44 44 30 79 46 84 97 56 51 41 762 57 66 GO 49 40 58 43 86 49 99 114 62 64 49 912 73 86 96 58 58 68 46 113 55 103 137 90 87 60 1130, Fisher, present 'rceve, will serve as rich Public School Board. Trustees mayor for 1956, and Arne, Dc/11-' Den Aberhart, Robert Rae and nelly, now deputy -reeve, will step Harold $hore were returned to totp e ves p. ollice for new two-year tetras 'Commissioners George G. Mac, through acclamations. Ewan and W. J. (Bin) Mills were The total number of naives re-elected to the PVC for two-year the voters' list is 3427, six„ tevier, terms. IVIr. MaeEwan, fatherpf the than iast year. This tOtal is Mks - new deputy -reeve, polled 1,006 leading because- the total, number votes, followkl by Mr. Mills with of .eligible voters is considerably 870. The defeated candidate. for less than 3)42,4 PUC was John E. Hudgins, former "1"Ough., many rower residents, mayor of Goderich. He received It143r not realize it, Goderich 790 votes. divided mto four wards. Man There was no contest for Gode-, persons APPear en the Vetere Ii two, three or even four places Dbecause thyown OProPertY more - e Berry Wags ttitanor ward. Thew Persons are r alloWe to vote Only, one, Mel* in the use of a moues, byaaw. Finger Once More the percentage of eligible voters From this, it may ie seen 'that' who exercised their franchise on At-ocal Sewage Monday was actual's,- higher than would apPear at first glance., Also, a number a persons whose names appear on the voters' 114 live in far-off places (as far Away as Germany, for exaMPIe). Town CRleeriekctSe.d118. ibBittltse reports that there were 111 rejected or un- marked ballots in this election., This, he says, is abaft normal, Twenty-four of the spoiled ballet were cast in subdivision No. 11. One over -eager voter spoiled a ballot by marking "X" four timer beside the name of his favorite candidate. Mr. Blake. points , out that a voter must use the pencil provided in the polling booth. In recounts in other years, ballots have been rejected because they were marked with a ball-point Pen, for instance. Polls were open from 10 a.m. te 6 p.m. Monday and the results were all in to the Town Hall by 8 p.m, a little earlier than last year. During the evening, the Town Hall offices and corridor were jammed with interested citizens who came to get first-hand news of how the vote was going Most of the candidates were also on hand to hear the results as they came in from thee various sub divisions. Though Town Council has said before that it wants to settle the water problem first, Dr. A. E. Berry won't let it forget about sewage disposal. In is letter read in Council Fri- day, Dr. kerry, general manager of Ontario Water Resources Commis- sion, suggested that representatives of Council go to his aiffice in Tor- onto "to discuss the' whole ques- tion of sewage disposal for your municipality." A delegation will go shortly, Council decided. Dr. Berry's letter followed re- ceipt of an application from the town for construction of a sewer on Wilson street to serve the Clingan subdivision. Several weeks ago, Dr. Berry expressed concern over the adequacy of the local sewerage system after he received an application film the town for extension of sewage fediities to lots in the new land as- sembly project. Council passed an motion "that no deductions be made from the remuneration to mayor and Coun- cil for meetings absent during the period July 1 -December 31." It is planned that Local Improve- ment debentures totalling $8,115 will be taken up, for the most part, from money on hand in the ceme- tery perpetuity funds. The 15 -year debentures, issued for work done in 1956, bear interest at the rte of five and one-half percent. Laud Co-operation Council voiced appreciation to C. C. Logie, diaisional engineer, ONR, Stratford, for expediting con- struction of the h6spital draM. When askedetts give petinission to the town to take he drain under the railway tracks, Mr. Logie gave speedy approval./ Council was informed that, as of November 30, $44,946.90 in 1957 taxes remained unpaid. In addi- tion, as of the same date, there was $22,528.34 in uncollected taxes from the 1952-56 period. A Lipns Club letter, signed by Secretary John. Stringer, thanked Council for financial assistance in connection with the annual child- ren's party. A resolution from Goderich Jun- ior Chamber of Commerce; urging Council to consider doubling the capacity of the proposed new water plantwas referred to next year's Council. The resolution, designed to place Goderich in a better posi tion to attract new industries, was outlined in an earlier issue of The Signal -Star. 'Suffers Burns To Right Hark, Harry Crane suffered serious burns to his right hand on Sunday while installing a pot -head termin- al on the underground cable lead- ing into Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. Mr. Crane, PUC foreman, was working for MacDonald Electric at the time of the accident A hot sealing compound was being pour- ed when some of it spilled onto the glove he was wearing on his right hand. Portunately, Mr. Crane didn't have far to go .to obtain medical attention. At mid -week, he was still confined to hospital. - o POUCE REQUEST Town Council's police committee, has received a request from thee local police constables for salary increases of $300 per year. The request has been referred to the 1958 Town Oilmen. The chief has not submitted any request in this regard. MRS. JERRY, PRESIDENT 0-- 0 0 - Arena Committee Secretary Replies To figure Skaters A letter from John G. Beriee secretary -treasurer of 'Gocierieh Re creation and Arena Committee„ came ,,beforeetroven Council Friday night The matteinft- referred to the two Council representatives on the Arena Committee. They will bringin a report later, if it is necessary. In his letter addressed to the town cleft, Mr. Berry said: "I understand that there hat been considerable controversy over the matter of the Gedetich Figure Skating Club-boing unable to oper- ate due to lack of proper hours for ice time. "In making the foregoing state- ment, the Figure Skating -Club has named myself as being responsible for this situation. "May I point out that since the night of September 12, 1957, lb have had no contact with an mem- a5 ber of the Figure Skating Club. The only contact that I have ;ever had with this club has been at our regular committee meetings. Nor has any member of the Figure Skating Club contacted the Arena Committee since the night of September 12, 1957. "I am not responsible for the hours allocated any parties con- cerned about ice time. This is n matter for the committee to de- cide upon ,and instruct the arena manager accordingly. Any adjust- ments of the schednle are made through the co-operation of the parties concerned and the manager of the arena. "On contacting Mr. Brennan last evening, I advised that if he wished a meeting all he had to do was advise our chairman accordingly.' Mr. Berry concluded, "1, person- ally, believe figure skating -should be carried on but that all mattere pertaining to the subject should he handled through the proper channels of the committee con, cerned." o OXING DAY Boxing Day, Thursday, Decena her 26has been' declared a eivie and public holiday in •Gocierich b' Town Council. The mayor hat been authorized to issue a pre. clamation to this effect. Graduate Nurses Stage Happy Christmas Party Mrs. George MacEwan gave her home for the monthly meeting of the Goderich Graduate Nurses' As- sociation. There wee an attend- ance of at). The • president,. Mrs. Bud Jerry, was in the chair for the business session. • . There was a nice array of candies brought to the meeting to be distributed later in decorated jars to the patients in the new wing of the hospital, Mere was also a generous donation of food, clothes and gifts to be gketi to one or two needy families' at ChristfilaS. Mrs. George MaeEwan, llearl of the nominating committee, turned John Stringer, '1st vice-preaidente Mrs. Henry 'Bradley, 2nd viceepresh dent. After the business was condon ed, Mrs. Dick Gow4 an led thee, ntirses in a sing -song of christmat carol& Mrs. Leslie 111e'- Was in charge of two contests. „ One was won by' Mrs. Reuben Brewer and tore other by Mrs. Win. LtunliY; An exchange, of .Chritdmas 0t9. then took plate among the nurse: Mrs. James ,I3i:•rset wort the gift which is drawn for at each meet' Mrs. \%it. tldhnston thanked n';. MaeEwan kindly for the ule of Imr home for the Chrittoksc in the .neir 8late of officers OEi meeting. A lunchw then served follows,: Mrs. 1$ud Jelezy, presi eat; by Afro, Wm. Sutherland and her rs. Wm. Johnston), secrotary; LIisa .conunittee. A F.:0(b1 tbiaoWas C,If• eno Robinson. trdastusr; Mrt oyed WY' all. •