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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1958-07-10, Page 4Jolmston Reunion At Harbor Park The annual Johnston reunion !40`;.,:o4"'`' •‘10j3WAR-in:WfV4*415*.4SAV Virday with an attendance of 63: The weather was fine and races ' were en3oyed, with the follov,ving results: Aged five and under, Hea- ther Fielder, Dale Fielder, Ruth Johnaton; aged 7 and .8, •Barry Cliirke, Eugene .Drenna,n; aged 9, 10 and 11, Ronald Drennan, Mar - Hain Clarke; aged over 11, Sheila Brown,Marianne Mole; married women's race, Mrs. Ed. Johnston, Mrs. Keith Johnston, Mrs. Paul Stieler; wheelbarrow race,4Ronald Drennan and Murray Johnston, Sheila Brown and Marianne Mole, Brian Johnston and Eugene Dren- nan; kick -the slipper, girls, Linda Brown, Sheila Brown, Jacqueline Brown; kickthe-plipper,.boys, Wian Johnston, Barry Clarke, Ronaldand Eugene Drennan; softball throwc Ronald Drennan, Zane 14roWla, Brian Johnston; balloon race, under -11, Murray Johnston, Linda .44'9„.Win WW1 race, over.„4.. •114/4•010134.1. skipping, Catherine Johnston, Ev- elyn Johnston, Linda &own. After the races, the company sat down to a bountiful sup'per, Grace was said by Mrs. Mike Ohler, At the business meeting, follow- ing supper, it was decided to hold the 1959 'reunion at the same place on the last Saturday in June. Of- ficers for 1959 were elected as fol- qows: president, Mrs. Dune Mac• Donald; secretary, Mrs. Paid Stiel- er; treasurer, Mr, T. J. Drennan. In Conclusion; the. 1958 president, Mrs, Harvey Mole, presented a Pot of chrysanthemums to Mrs 1Vlike Ohler. A similar gift was sent to the other senior member of the SALE PRCE" — SPECIAL OFFER -2- T5ONINew -Way 'Home Permanent $3.00' Value -for • 2.29 Richard Hudnut New -"QUICK" Home Permanent and' Egg Creme Shampoo $2.75 Value for 2.00 New Pantene VITAMIN HAIR TONIC` advertised in July I . %, It ft Reader's Digest r• by Dorothy Gray DEODORANT ,CREAM , $1,25 Value for 75c, HOT WEATHER COLOGNE $2.50 Value for 1.25 NOXZEMA 2 • 65c Jars , $1.30 Value for 99c FIRST AID SPECIAL Plastic -Adhesive Tape and 2" Gauze Bandage 89c Value for 67c HIMON'S GRAIN FIELD5 IN EXCELLENT '.CONDITION Haying operations have been de- layed by frequent rains during the past week, says The Huron Conn* Agricultural Office. These raina • 4 :`tal";,-0414,Wital4P.,.. some odging in gran r -fiffdeiri South -Huron. Except for the lodg-- ing, the grain 'fields appear to be in excellent condition,.andlndicate good yields. Powdery mildew has affected some crops of Parkland Barley. Brant Barley is resistant to powdery mildew and unaffected. With adequate moisture and warmth, corn, beans, turnips and sugar beets continue to make good growth. The Mexican Bean Beetle has, affected some fields of white beans, • connection, Mrs. Fred Johnston, of Clinton, who was unable to be , present at the reunion, ir at Rieck s Drug Store SANDALS for Beach and Boat assortment of sizes An for children-, and 47 pr. adults from PICNIC SUPPLIES INSECT "REPELLENTS , SUN TAN LOTIONS SUN GLASSES FILMS—Kodak and Ansco, black and white or color. • FOR GIRLS — Unbreakable LAYETTE PICNIC BASKET containing 6 -pc. Miniature nursery set (doll, nurser, measuring cup, etc.). SPECIAL 97c • - _ - - each Balls - 98c • Colorful Plastic Bathing • Caps from 59c NEW VIEWS , of Goderich on POST CARDS • We have Greeting Cards, too. FOR '.BOYS Unbreakable PLAY WAGON - Will hold sand, blocks, toys, etc. 'Specill $1.00 Valueior 69c RIECKSDRUG STORE, Rexall Drugs PHONE 939 .4 SQUARE AT COLBORNE ST. A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity THE GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR Miss Carol Opfer has joined the office staff of the W. A. Sheaffer Pe Co,. of Canada Ltd. Miss Opfer rgittair.:-VadflAtel Eoft ,,ricIi Business College. Mr. Roy Keene, who has been, attending .Goderich ,Busineis'. Col- lege, is employe(1as a 'bookkeeper at .the • Pounder Bros. Hardware, Stratford. , • 'Miss Julia Freeth has joined, the oflice.staff at the Ontario Hospital, London. Miss Freeth is a graduate of the Goderich Business College. Week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson and,',Mr. and Mrs.' W. Lawrence were Mr. and Mrs. F. Hurlston, of Windsor, andhylr. and Mrs, M. Berger, of DungairnOn.' 1V1rs. Weaver of -the Goderich Business College attended the an, nual meeting of the General Board of the Business Educators' Apsoci- atiort which was held at Britannia Hotel, Lake' of Bays, Muskoka, June 30 and July 1. Owners and principals from the various schools across eanada were present. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Craig are en- joying a holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston at their cottage at Grand Bend. Lieut. Leslie Rowsell has taken over his duties at The Salvation Army, coming here from East Windsor. Ilis home is at Calgary, Alta. Week -end guests with Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Needham were Mr. and +Mrs..-Wiw.--Dnek•-•*oAlif,...,Susane•Sudy.: and Tomm-Y,Thr -Agincourt. Mrs. E. N.,Willis and Ir mo- ther, Mrs. Marie, Emmons, of Los. Angeles, California, are the,. guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Thompson at the latter's cottage at the beach. Mrs. Willis is one or the toremost amateur radio operators of the' U.S.A., having contacted radio "hams" in 252 different countries. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Warnock who have been residing' at Georgetown for se'Veral years have returned to Goderich and are living on Tra- falgar street ." Miss Joan ,Grigg • of Goderia, accompanied by Mises Joy and Betty- -Lutz, 'of' Auburn, -have left' on.a trip to the Western Provinces, Mr. and • Mrs. Albert Hunt, Chicago, spent a few days recently with Mrs. W. J. McLean at Saltford. Own the Smartest and Best i Performing of All the Economy Cars: „ • RAMBLER METROPOLITA -complete with two-tone paint, directional ,signals, dual electric wiper, map light, cigarette lighter, dual sun vigrors, full foam front seat, cloth and vinyl trim throughout, Continental rear tire, weather eye heating system, custom radio, beautiful hardtop styling.' Or Due to a volume factory purchase we are able to offer :this wonderful car ,at a new lovv.,Iow .price -never before.- • • Test drive the -MET befoce youllauy any small -car. 4- Dependable Used Cars, See Them NOW 4- 1957 DODGE. Mayfair V8 Two -Door, • Hardtop, push button. 1955 CHtVROLET Sedan,, 21,000 actual miles, A 1955 PLYMOUTH 4 -Door, radio, *1955 METEOR Tudot, radio, automatic, • 1954 PLYMOUTH Suburban. , .1953 DODGE Suburban. 1953 DODGE Mayfair Sedan, automatic. 1953 FORD Oustomline Coach. 1951 CHRYSLER Windsor Special Sedan. 1949 VANGUARD Sedan. ' f948 CHEVROLET Club Coupe. USED COMMERCIAL UNITS. •- • 10543 rNTERNATIONAI, Express, custont ' radii., .„ —1051.7102,Mtidallkulat,9- • 1552 mgRcualt 3 -Ton Chassis and Cab.. 1952 STUDEBAKER Express. DODGE iades DESOTO 'Ate RAMBLER CALL 765 OR 676 GODERICH FOR DEMONSTRATION Amu H.S. Teachers Go Back To School Mrs. Grace .Donnelly. of Goderich District Collegiate Thstitute is among the 160 teachers from -var- ious parts of Ontario who are going "back to school" during their sum- mer vacations to take preparatory courses at 'Moor Collegiate. Tor- onto. The courses—complete grade 13 courses .capsuled into 10 days of lectures—are organized by the On- tario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, as part of their pro- fessional iniprovement program. , For 10 days between Jular 2 and 42, tea eher-&-a prive-at-the.collegial. at 9 a.m. and attend six'5Q-minute lectures given by instructors care- fully chosen, from the ranks of sec- ondary school teachers. At 4 p.m. they pick up a heavy pack of home- work to be completed before the next morning's lectures:. Most of those attending the courses are assistant teachers who are qualified to teach Grade 13 but have not been called upon to do so up to this year's Fall term; others' .are sharpening up their techniques. Registration for the courses --English, French, Datin, physics, chemistry, and combined trigonometry 'and algebra—is limit- ed to 40 per course. — Each course comprises 60 hours of, lectures, plus shorter periods devoted solely to teaching tech- niques, -Those attending range from assistant teachers in their early twenties to senior staff in later middle age. • The preparatory courses were started by the '0.S.S.T.F. in 1955, with physics and chemistry. In 1956, mathematics was added, in 1957, English, and this year French and Latin. Harold W. Hill, head of the De- partment of Mathematics. Jarvis College,. Toxi-Ito, who ,is director of the summer school, said: "There is-hat---t-hoSe attending these courses have to work extra- ordinarily hard and are very con: scientibus teachers... "A whole year's course is cover- ed in 10 days of concentrated -study." • ..1.40. • Sr. Major E. J. Clarke, having Juveniles' Lose To New Hamburg visited with Mr. and Mis. J. H. homer in the tOP half of the Johnstone, left for -Niagara, before et7,0A4tE*.14,04-0 21f, 7.141.0ekeet--V• 1064,1 'seventh inning gave New Hamb.nrg vl4tor$ Wetg‘elv:'ta.t.14.- _ •••*a .base all. game played here Monday night. Frank MaeThinia_ld scored the only Goderich run" on a honier in the third inning. Clare Harman pitching for the- home.team, regis- tered 10 stiikeouts and • yielded only six.4hits. DREDGING GETS ,UNDER. WAY AT LAST AT HARBOR Lcing delayed dredging opera- tions got under way Monday after - neon at the Harbor. Work was started in the channel between the piers and the breakwater where some grain boats were mired this spring. The mud was being.taken out into the lake and dumped. Towing the ,dredge is the power- ful tug, Helen M.B., of Midland. HoWever, it is scheduled to leave next Tuesday for , Lake Superior to do a towing job: It will be re- placed here by another tug. With summer weather present on .Wednesday there was a 'large crowd at Harbor Beach.. Temper- ature of the water off the beach was 70 and between the piers, 68. Air temperature was 76. • Boats in were: July 3, Bricoldoc; July 4, St. }fellers., Douglas Hough- Ark„,444,1-Err T ahn.ZrAKiisj.,6„, ' Ma hir-trot an up eri John Ericsson, F. A. Jewell, daughter Christine, and son David, of Grimsb, and Mrs. Lindsay Smith, and daughter IVIargaret, accompanied by a friend, Miss Shirley,•,frOin ,,Bayfield. Mr. Athol McQuarrie, of Tor- onto, has ,been appointed executive officer' in, charge .of the Urban De- velopment Institute at Toronto. Organized 18 months ago, the Insti- tute is supported by a representa- tive group of, land developers in Metropolitan Toronto and other centres throughout Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Harrison, jr.1, and daughters, of Detroit, are holi- daying with the former's mother, Mrs, H. W., Harrison, and his aunt, Mrs.' Belle Durfee, at their summer home, Lighthouse street. Mrs. D. , Stewart and Duchy, of Dundas, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. N..T. Ormandy. Misses Donna Aberhart, Nancy Hughes, ,Darlene Stoddart and Barbara Ellis ' are spending two weeks at Camp Kenny, near Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. S. Atkin, of Niagara Falls, are visiting Mrs. Atlin's brother, Mr. Alex Knecshaw, Waterloo street. C.'1;irence, Langridge, of Rosston, Sask., and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Blue, of Rosetown,-4ask:,. are visit- ' c_their.-aainela041,inan PalliferSteli-Street-- • --I' • Guests at the week -end with Dr.. and Mrs. R. W. Hughes, Wel- lington street, were the latter's cousin, Mr. J. E. Archer, Mrs. Archer, Karrell Jean and David, of Detroit. Misses Judith Mathers and Shelagh Lucas are spending- a month at Camp, Wakaini, near Parry Sound. Mrs. Jean Clements and son, Jack, Mr. Richard Walter and also 'John Walter, son of Gordon Wal- ter,are on a trip to 'Alberta where they will visit Rev. Titer Walter and also attend the Calgary Stampede. - •• • .„' • Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pollock and children, of Toronto, are visiting Mrs. Pollock's mother, Mrs. James Thomson. 'COFFEE BREAK': PROVES A NOVEL ATTRACTION •' Favored with nice weather, the "Coffee Break," sponsored by the 'Margaret' Seager Club of St.. G,eorge's Anglican, Church, on Sat- urday morning,. was largely attend- ed. The novel event was held in the garden at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm.Mathers, West street. Housewives, shoppers, holiday visit- ors and, business people paused for the informal gathering when coffee and biscuits were enjoyed. A home -baking and a gift table, were well patronized. Woman Injured, amageH. In Rural Crash One woman was injured and two cars were heavily damaged in a collision at the top of a hill on the seventh concession of Goderich Township Wednesday morning. Mrs. Ben Whitely, of R.R. 1, Goderich, was taken to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital by. ainbulanee.' Her doctor could not be contacted immediately for a report on her injuries; but a mem- ber of the fathily said she suffered a ,head injury and bruises. Her injuries' were not believed to be serious. There was about $1,000 damage to each car, estimated 'Provincial Constable Jack Parkinson, who in- vestigated, The autos met head- on at the top of the hill at about 9 a.m. Driver of the second'vehiclevvas Mrs. William Cox, of R.R. 1, Gpde- rich. Her son, John, 7, was a passenger. Mrs. Whitely's baby son, Billy, was riding iii.the car with her, but he escaped injury." KINSMEN PQOL The wading. pool'at the Kinsmen Playground' on South street 'will be open from 2 to ' 5 p.m. on Sundays until further notice. Two members of Theitinsmen Club will be on hand to supervite. OBITUARY E. J. FOREST Word has been received of the death of Edward James 'Forest, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, after a lengthy illness. His wife, the former Louise Haley, who passed away last Aug- ust, was the daughter Of the late Robert and„Sarah Curry Haley, of Goderieh. • Mr. Forest was a railway engin- eer and w.as.retired some ten years ago. On numerous occasions such as Royal visits, and the visits of high ranking officials to this cbun- try he was summoned to the "con- trols" when such dignitaries visited his appointment. He was associat- ed with the Boston and Maine Rail- road, the Florida and Southern and the Quebec inter,eity railways. He is survived by one daughter and two grandchildren, Mrs. Phyl- lis McMurray and Miss Joan Me- ,Murray,Qof,409,Nowton-eotit%,9di brooke, and Robert McMniray at- tending Mount Allison University at Sackville, Earlier this year, a brother-in- law • of Mr. Forest, John Haley,. passed away at Lambert Lodgd1 Toronto. He was the last surviv- ing member of the Robert Haley family, Surviving are his wife, the former Ada Marchant, of Goderich, three •sons, Herbert, Ernest and Gbrdon, of Toronto, and three daughters, Mrs. John (Edith) Wright, Mrs. Paul (Phyllis) Robiri- son, both of Toronto, and Mil. et/ Joseph (Dorothea) Jordan, of Wil- lowdale. , One son, Robert, 'pre- deceased him. MRS. ELIZABETH MITCHELL The death occurred on ITtily 1 of: Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell at the home of .her daughter, Mrs. H. Hance, Stratford, with whom she had made her home fqr the past eight years, Mrs. Mitchell was the, mother Wm. Westlake, of Saltford. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Cavin County, Ontario, 96 years ago. She was married to Wiliiam Westlake, who died in 1911. To them were born ten children: Fred, of Lis- towel; Annie andeorge, of Wrox- eter; of Moose Jaw; Will, of Saltferd; Frank, of 'Vancouver; Cha,Lugaske, Sask.; Kath- leen, of Stratford; Arthur, of ,Tor- a...rlieay.aQn.. 1921. One prother, . . ,an er, survives"- Five sons• served with the armed forces in the First World War with the' 161st Huron -Battalion and the 18th Battery in France. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. Haddal, of Stratford, was 'held in the Gorrie funeral home, gurial was in Wroxeter cemetery. The pallbearers were six grand- sonstewart. Westlake, Geordie Westlake, Garfield Westlake, Jack lMakeae.han, John Pflance, Jim West - •,;•,•1•1•04.41': .44$,•• • k4.4,0=1,4 • , • • == • THURSDAY, JULY too*, ura FARMERS ARE WARNED TO VOTE. ON THE HOG MARKETING PLAN in which case the Deputy Return- „,,:thttHemnplinot g.tiway4404..ttottevottototooliit vosa7.1. for that corPOratiOn'br-PlitreT — ship; Fourth, in the case of John - — lists for the vote to be taken on ownership, , the first inpr eeesrinbthe Hog Marketing Plan. In most present himself at the poll will cases, the farm.organizations did vote. In no case will there be more of .gLosne,, rit tos farms had their names re- As theona e evolutepanfjograpnryo .msoomvee,dr.evisirig and:a small number A 11 your name was. removed., you more, and mere apstafentlhat the will receive a letter from the clerk vast majority of proddcm. favor informing you of this. 'If you fee] the Hog Marketing Plan. Being your name &liquid be on the list in favor will do _nothing to keep you Can appeal by letter to the it in' force. You must cast, your Farm Products ,Marketing Board, ballot. Too many times farmers Parliament Buildings, Toronto. The have favored plans in farm organ - hearing is set for July 14, 15'and 16, ization and have left. "George' to If you are to have a vote you do the work. Since "George” knew must meet one of the following he had your support he has acorn. requirements: First, you may be plish'ed a ,surprising amount for the owner of the property on which you. • thehogs are produced; Second, you This time, "George" can't do it may be the renter of the property for you. You 'will have to mark on which- hogs are produced, in your own' ballot- at the poll on which ease, the tenant vill vote July 25th.. This is the greatest rather than the owner; Third, a challenge to your faith m your - corporation or partnership may be selves that has ever faced farm engaged in the production of hogs, people, Let everyone accept it. County seem to have done a very good job of preparing the voters Some people prefer sedans, others pick a station wagon. We try to please everyone. WAGON new onour lot. AUTOMATIC HEATING ECONOMICAL EFFICIENT DURABLE WORSELL 13ROS. Hardware - Plumbing - Heating s••••••ooise•••••••••••• VOLKSWAGEN --:--tiltESTONE DEALER • PHONE 20 • Hey, Kids! Murray Bros. will be in Goderich - ONE,- DAY ONLY • TUES., JULY 15 • EXCITING FEATURES , inclwiing. Performing- Animals, Daring Aerialists, Clowns, Jugglers, etc. Matinee 2,30 p.m. Evening 8.30 p.m., Goderich Memorial Arena ADMISSION --.Children 50o - 0.1111111111111111MMIMMI. • P. - ," • • • • • • • „ •' ' YM4, Adults $1.00 28 "Who Has- Juvenile Furniture? BLACKSTONE'S, f Course-! 44, The basement floor at Blackstone 's is devoted ,to comPlete Juvenile and Nursery Furniture Department. - Convertible Carriages Strollers - Cribs Mattresses - Bassinets - Bathinettes - Play Pens jg.tiS,LiaLrs„,=,,Kincle,rgarten,..Set.s. 1 P.S. — When they're in the store, Mom and Pop will be interested in seeing ,out Summer Furniture specially designed foie outdoor living. Blackstone Furniture PHONE 240 WEST ,• 4 *h) ”