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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1959-11-26, Page 1w 4 2th Yeer-No. 47 .Sizzling C. tar - GODERICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMaER 26, 1959 .A. Issue Faces Single Copies 18d • NEXT WEEK'S CHRISTMAS GIFT: PARADE 'ON :nit WAY . . . b , For the first time in 45 years tinuaitce bf the Caliada Temper - County will go to the polls on Returning Officer J. K. Hunter Store At Nite Monday to decide whether or states that preliminary figures not the Canada Temperance Act show there are 28;828 eligible is tO prevail -in this County. voters on the issue in• Huron Chafiges , Hands Residents of Perth County will County. He addS that the final of the Signal -Star will be published. Because of the . . issue. vote the 8-anie day on thessame fituteseswill likely bring the total number up to, approxina- volume of Ned& involved in getting out this larger- NILE, Nov. 24. -Mr. and Mrs. Those who place an X op- ately 29,000. posite the words "For The Re- Only a simple (majority is re- vocation" will be voting for do- quired to decide the issue. As ing away with the Canada Tem- little as a one vote margin is perance Act in Hurbre County. sufficient to either bring about Those who place an X opposite Ale repeal or else retain the the words, "Against The Revoca- Canada Temperance Att, which tion" will be voting for the con- was originally passed in 1878. than -usual newspaper, the pardon of Signal -Star readers is .asked if the paper appears „a day later than aual, possibly on Friday. Each year it is difficult to get advertising and news copy into the offiee SUFIRECEENT1sy EARLY to handle it and still get the -paper out on'time. But a possible delay will have its benefits, too. The issue will contain a whole Christmas parade of Yuletide gift suggestions from your Goderich merchants. Watch for them and make your Christmas shoppineeasier., Record County Road Program "GO" SIGNAL GIVEN COUNTY HOME BLDG. , Authorization was given by 'Huron County t.:duncil on Tuesday for proceedings to County Engineer J..,W, Bfit- commence on the building ef nell told Huron County Council a 180 -bed addition to the , on Menday that the 1959 County Hurbn Coupty Home. Cost, in- and Mr, and Mrs, T. P. Dickson, , A test fOr the best between. front 8-7. Forgues; LuCiuk, Tes- rdliVprogra.rn was by far the . eluding equipment and furn- of Goderich,. were Sunday visit - the two top teams in th.e West-, sier and Jeffery received slight largest in the 'anuals, of the ishings, is approxianately, ors with Mr, and Mrs. Allan ern Junior "B" 0,H,A. loop injuries in this game, Goal get- -, Dickson and girls. County. There was a total of $1,087,303. Tender price by takes place on Friday and Sat- ters for Goderich were Jildge $1,218,000 approved for croad Con-Ene Limite'd, of London, . Miss Kathleen McDiarmid, of urday evenings, On Friday, the' With fOur Oats, and Belasky, work. • . was $847,728. Plans call for Toronto, and Allan MoDiarmid, Sailors tangle with St. Marys on; Henderson, Rossi. and Luciuk The, engineer reported that the eventual demolition of the of Stratford, spent the week-. the latter's home ice while on, with one apiece It was a breath - the county undertook its first old building. end with their,parents, Mr. and , . Siturdey St,. Marys renews .the taking genie to watch and prov- large hot mix paving program' battle at the Goderich Arena, ed once again that when it this year; the results were pleas- Miss Marian Orser, of Victoria These two fixtures could he a comes to the- third period, .the ing. Over .seven miles between Hospital,"London, visited at her barometer as to who will be Sailors have ..a habit of really Blyth and Walton on , County . . home here last week. , Road 25 were paved at a cost Little Pig Gift Gordon McGratten had a very " "1' even atethe end of the dishing it up for a finel,win. ,, The Sailors registered their • , i Last Friday evening 'the Sf.iil• Seventh straight win when they ;regular season's schedule. of less than $10,000 each mile. successful. auction sale -last cold mix paving; ($8,500 to ga ion led by her auntelMrs. Pearl G-1- 147. eMarS. Ross McPhee, accompane "i feat' Tillsonburg 6-2 here. Over again the Sailors proved to be ,,,oa s an he final period to de- stock Tuesday evening, Once io;s1 remntied itr. four straight defeated Woodstock 5-3 at Weod- engineer said, with the cost pf Has Obli • • t• $9;000 for each mile) and it pro- . , . .„ I lagher, of Goderich, visited with 700 fans watched -the game. Goal the "Third Period Kids" as they vides the higher strength pave - The Kinsmen Club of Gode-IMrs. McPhee's sister, Mrs. Ger- getters for Goderich were: Ilere. won the game in the final period ment required for heavily-traeel- derson with three'.•Luciuk with with two goals, Penalties slowed ed 'county roads. last week. , ;two, and Oliv.er with one. The down What was• a slow-motion le sse'l '' There are still places where - A joint meeting was held at Royal Wintet Fair. ' !first two periods.:ended 'with a game in the first two periods. Clinton of the 'Kinsmen clubs atiTohne,tofWAesgtrieWurtwurarelohsheldFethdeeir;, !two all tie but in the Third Goal getters for Goderich were Four, young members of ,Goderich Figure arc: Shirleyann Homuth, e; eses“..s...., „...e. even 'though the price is Com - of Clinton, Hensall; Exeter 'wld annual banquet in Dungannon; stanza the Sailors turned on the Judge with three goals and Jef- fery and Bedard with One each. Skating Club are seen in action at the arena son; 9; Betty Ann 'McGinn, 7, and Heatiffer parable, he said, It, was not,possible during the United Church' on Tuesday',1ast. e- on Saturday. afternoon. The club is grow- Asher, 9. This plibto was'taken during a ear to com lete the Huron de- Club had the largest number of Returning, to Tillsonburg Sat- . „JUNIOW "B" STANDING Guest' speaker was Mr, Murray:, WLTFAP , day and still more are expected this cote- , S -S -131.1Oto • by R. H, , Due: to a shortage of develop- illeting it Wa5 Pr6rilatieanr 'ffeTT-ng brielly were Carl Hemine- ing-seven more skater's joined last Satur- ' ,free skating period. after classeS. ' , ,velopment road project, 11, e saw. - 'Gaunt of Winghame„Also speak -1 - - „ ink Saturday. In the photo, left te right, • ment funds' in the provincial The president Of the Goderich .waY ie man or uron oun y „,,o came from behind, and Tillsonburg 3 4 0 37 36 6 • ChM, Bert Worsen, was called 1 fDhorn'ilGurrieer cs,euansstiys.taainitd awgri ren' i 1-'21 111' -.'ne,„,-„,,went fo toliln in the latter part Sarnia ., treasury, he said, the county 2 4 0 22 30 4 • • . was notified by the highways forward to accept the prize. It! Shapton, president of Hii7rwoi!ko.f. the s'econd. period and the W,ToodStock 2 5 0 25 40 4 minister that the allotment had h d - d hi' .. . candidates? . heeh cut to all such provincial was a squealing little pig, .W.Thile County Federation of Agricule h 'Ld .. 0 6016520 'Roy Cennell . have sold their store te„,Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith of the Mitchell district. Mr. and Mrs. Connell will move the end of the Week to their home in Clinton. The Sunbeam Club herd a quilting at the home of Mrs.: Wilmer Rutledge on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wiggins, of Brantford, were recent visit- Prs with tMr. and Mrs. Wm. Wiggins. Miss Mary Louise McNeil was a recent Toronto visitor, ,attend- ing the Royal Winter Fair and, Santa Claus parade. 1Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Dickson AN IMPORTANT GAME , Sailors Ploy St. and son Kevin, of Thamesford, arys Here atur a *Softball Team Honored • Intermediate women's softball,of Harriston. Among guests chamPions in Ontario this year, were: Gar Landers, president of the members of thp Goderich Ontario Women'S Softball Un - Dodgers were honored at a ban -lion; John Bell, past president 'trophy was presented to them Pxecutive rneiniber of W.O.A.A.•- at the gathering. The Dodgers W Templetdn, 'Stratford Kroeli- have won the .same , title twice lers in. the past five years. Accept- Andy Davidson, 'Stratford, ing the trophy on behalf of the vice-president of Big Four Fast - team was Kaye Sharp, the, cap- ball League, presented trophy tain. Each of the players was pre- sented' with a 'beautiful jacket by M. N. MacDonald, sponsor of the team and veteran softgall enthusiast, Coach of the team, Guy Emerson, also. spoke and said that after handling the .team for the past eight seasons he felt that he had earned the right to retire Tribute...was paid to both MacDonald arid Emerson for their devoted ser- vices to the club over the years. They were presented with gifts. Guests were present from Stratford and other centres as well as from Goderich and dis- Chairman was Bert Holtom, perty. There are the usual rumors as to possible nominations to Town Council oh Friday even- ing. "Among names mention - 'ed are Ken Croft, John Jef- MoodY. It is understood Reeve James Donnelly will be with- drawing from Connell this - year - and,- that-- Deputy . Reeve "Frank Walkom., plans to run for the Reeveship. Mayor 7E. O.' Fisher has indicated Ins willingness to run again. to Dodgers. Mrs. Ed. ,Hartlie MRS. DAVIS GIVES presented the. jackets to the Dodgers. Herb Stott Presented George Curren and' Ed, Irwin with pens for their assistance during season. Councillor Huck- ine represented the Town. Guest speaker was Mr. Chapman. LODGE'S HISTORY . in Stratford on November 21 to attend the 75th anniversary of, Good Endeavor Lodge,, founded in August, 1884. It is the first auxiliary tp the Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen and Engine COUNTY INSIURANCE s Men in over 700 lodges in Can - In the hope of saving an esti- ada arld U.SA. It is also one mated $1,800 in premiums a of the. oldest ladies' societies in committee of Huron County the world. Council on Monday reco.mmend- An outline of the history of ed that the Woodstock firm of the lodge was presented by Mrs. Frank Cowan ;be, granted the E. ,G. Davis, of- Goderich, irn- brokerage privileges for the in- mediate past president. More surance on Huron County pro- than 200 members and friends atteirded the dinner. . Pres.ont Awortils. At Graduatton Exer.cises Annual graduation exercisessbackbone of the nation. It is, Pierson to pupils of the greslu- of the Horne and School Associ-; therefore,. the duty of parents,ating• class of 1959. Those re- ation were held Tuesday even-' and teachers to present the!Ceiving pins were: ing at the Public School. ruleS of this game of life, and, 'Miss McDOwell's Class-Shar- The meeting was preceded by it is up to each young person to :on Anderson, Wendy Anderson, a buffet supper, convened .by ask himself, 'What is my goal? 'Herbert Armstrong Larry At - Am taking ,the right way? If field,' , Sharon Carroll, G ary I am to be a credit to my coun-:Chambers, Fred Clifford, Doug- fia•Y, I must always choose the ;las Cornrie;• Shaflene Cook, Rob - • Mr. Moore, thanked Mr. Pat-,' Duckworth, David Edwar d, rick for his inLeresting and in -;Bryan Feagan, Diane Hamilton, • Miss Grai'nger's room. won the 'Susan quest, Elmer Jermyn, attendance award, and speciarRonald McCartney, Betty MeCon- awards were presented as fol-,nell, ArthCir Nicholson, Lyn Rae, lows: The Park ,Memorial Medal, !Joe Riehl, Tommy Sandy,Tarry presented by Mr. D. Aberhart to 'Scrimgeour, Shieley Squir e, Susan Sale; Ahmeek GhaptereAnne Stephens, Carol Stoddart, 1.0.D.E. award went to Lyn Rae lack Straughan, Kent Thorburn, and was presented by Mrs, G. iloyee vire, Ruth., .Wallace, took the devotional, etressing; ed to the final session for the' they will cost $49,000, and re Henderson; Maple Leaf Chapter,Isandra ware, Jean Whiting, the value of harthly treasures.I year that the year's end in the' commended debentures coOld 1.0,D.E. award was presented to ' Danny Wilson. The Glad Tidings prayer was general account would show a 1-)e .better financed. Nancy Watters 'hy Mra. N. C.I Mr, Stephens' Class -Gerry taken by Mrs. W. R. Andrew. surplus of about $23,880, '1" The revised 1959 budget for Anderson; Women's Institute Gall, John Banter,. Jack Cham, Mrs. Wm, Reid gave an article Mr. Berry said most of the the general account showed rev award, presented by Mrs, N. hers, Ronald Crane, Kenneth on, Building by the Pioneers and departments are maintaining a entre at $1.,701,100 and expendi- Clairmont Went to Anne Steph- flrawford, Jnlin Cymbal, Judy their estab-Hshment of hornes'stcady operation as far as fin-' tures of $1,683,220. Surplus fox ens; Athletic awards were pre- Denomy, Leslie Eusta.ce, Eric and their reverene0 of spiritual! ances were concerned. the first nine months of oper- septed by Mr. Crawford to the Fincher, Dennis Fowler, Steph- things. '• ' Ile .added that although the ation was $13,544.17. The high. following pupils -Jennifer Par- anie Hall, Tom Johnston, Dick county home accounts show a Vya,y. AMAtUmijApagALS:gyi M• Unroe, Gordon Graham, Paul,Lalci'MrCabe, Tom McIver, Scott Shorthorn Champion stecr at counts receivable- in 1958 there 020/9 and expenditures ' of, Smith, 1Bob Graham, Dolores;McTaggart, Lois Moore, ,Harvey the Royal Winter Fair v;•as from is enough money to operate $1019,619.81, -Gattley. ,IMunro, Jennifer Parsons, Shin Belgrave, Eis sire was ,produced: without any overdraft. I Other 'balances shown for the School .valedietorran ^ w a s. ley Pierson, Diane Rean, Susan by A. c, Gaunt, of Luckpow, AI The ,bond market is consider- nine-month period Were county Susan Sale. iSale, Joyce Slater, Sylvia Simith, Shorthorn hull, 'owned by W. A. ably better now thafi during the health unit $1,.934.07,; county Peins donated by the, Home Paul S uires, Helen Vance, Culbert mid Sons,, Dungannon, summer. Mr. Berry Said that home building fund $2,546.80; and School. were presented- by Nancy . atters, David WatSon, won second prize in o strong the addition to the countY home; county, home faTip account class. 'were needed $550,000 in deben- $2,808,29. , MrsisAlice :Vlero, with the grad- uating pupils. and teachers as Guest speaker of the evening was ReV. J. W. Patrick, of Bay- field, forme4 of goderich, who was introduced by Mrs. Ivan Cook, Home and School Associ- ation president. Rev. Mr. Patrick chose•for hig heme the following quotation m the Book of Proverbs, ak.e fast hold of instruction; 'let her not` go;* keep her; for she is thy life." aLife is but a stage and we the actors," he said. "The schdol bell calls us to duty, yet it is a -bell of freedom, for by means of education we can enter into great fields of service to man- kind. The children of today are the parents of tomorrow, and in Order tesmake a success of life, rules ef the game of life and keep an eye on,the goal to be "Our present world presents a challenge greater than ever be- fore and moral standards must be kept high, for citizens of high 'moral standards are the Mrs. N. Anderson and Mrs. W.' Judy Weber, Don Westover. Bert struggled to hold thelivelyeture. Providing entertainmenti projects, and by about the same percentage. ' animal in his arms the an -j was Clark Johnston, of Wink nouncement was made of strings; ham, Eleanor Reed,. /Norris, The engineer outlined the attached ro the 'gift. The regie: Sampson and Wm. Buckingham, high costs' of maintaining Coun- dub to feed the pig until next of Dungannon. The W.A. of -great deal ef traffic, He said March, then kill it for a pork Dungannon served a delicious! at least every other day, end to nconducted the ' election of ver 98 -000 Visitors dinner at Goderich at which the turkey dinner. Winston Shap-' that it is ne.cessary'to drag it even with this care the' surface officers. as folloyvs: pas,t: presi- Bert has farmed the pig out dent, •Wm. Wiggins; preSident, More than 98,000 persc;ns have has 'been contacted with the be guests. becomes srough after 24 hours of use. It is expected that the . hope of receiving a grant. lages as follows: Goderich, 3,676; to Al Sherwood at Dungannon Wm, ....Ca,e.sare-e--eisee- president, toured the Huron County Mus grading swills..be ..ceinpleted to Cyril Boyle; secretary -treasurer Suggested .Work at the musi Blyth by ealy sun -liner of 1980, who' . promises 'to, .--have -a' •fat- 'Mrs. -0- A-. MeNee; latlYedirector;toptined nine years ago, , eum at Goderieh since it was J. , H. eUin includes reallocation of the tweseesse, iClinton, 1,727; Seaforth,' 1,339; (Mrs. Wm. Wiggins.; hog pro -Neill,- curator, told members of fl1.1), ro vem en ts 'Hensall, 1,696;. EXeter, .1-,,81:0;-. - orker all ready for the banquet Farmers' Room, and that the entire job will re.- P to e was room aci i ies, a Blyth, 477; Bayfteld, 257. ceive three inches of hot mix ducer director, Wm. Goed; poule!Huron ' County Council here TaSlor; beef .producer director,j The past year saw the e,reat- Torn Webster. wheat producer' est nuinber--20,000-yisit the I Mr. Neill, presented a year•by- F Rms musT . ' A.. director, Wm. Caesar. Other.museum.' Of this figure, 2,0001year total of attendance at the , , .. direetors-are-Allan,Miller, Elroy' were pupil's in classes„ he said. , . , _ Dung taidlaw, Robert McAllister, Nei-, "Vv'hen I came here nine years' . ' .' 3 ' ' ' ' ' ' ' I • 1955 9896. 1956 11 638. 1957 son ,Culbert, George ,Hallam, ago," the curator said, "we hacL ' - ' , ' " ' In .. Ca Mrs. AsGaiint, and Mrs. C. .Me- a building 60 feet long and. 13.054; 1958, 15,945; .1959, 20,422. useum Has Had In the case of regular re& dents of Huron Coenty, 'they will be eligible to vote.provided they are over 24 years„ of age, res.‘. dents of Canada e year and a resident of Huron dCoutity since October 7th last. rn the case of servite personnel in- Huron County, they can vote at an ordinary poll only -if their ser- vice record shows that their home address for electoral pur- poses is in the County of Huron -- The -wives of service personnel may vote provided they have been residents of Huron County on any date prior to Octoberith Voting Hours close at 6 p.m. on November 30th." An advance poll -will...be held .at Goderich for ,Huron re- sidents eligible to vote at the advance 'poll. This will be held 'on November 26, 27 and 28. District Returning Officers for the immediate area are as fol - TOWN OF GODERICH 1. Wiser; 2W. John Cuthbertson; Mrs. Toni. Legg; Mrs. SOhn Gauley; 5, Ebb Ross; 6. James M. Hall; 12E. Mrs. Franl(Bowra; COLBORNE TOWNSHIP: A. - Ben Straughan; 2, Mrs, Robts McCabe; 3. Mrs, Lloyd Young., 4. William McCann. GODERICII TOWNSHIP: Victor Falconer; 2. Cliff Sturdy . 3. Charles Wallis; 4. Robt Welsh; '5 Harvey' McCartney, 6. Reg. Miller. ASTEETELD TOWNSHIP: L\ Garvin ;Reid; 2. ' Albert Alton; 3. Wilfred 'Hackett; 4. Donald McKenzie; 5. Jean 'SimpSon; Trovviird Barger; 7. .Fiedlay,Mae 1/VAWANOSH: 1.' Char, les ,Fowler;- 2. Wilbert Taylor; 3:- Theodore -Redmond; 4. Earl Durnin; 5. ,Wm. IMeQuillin; 6_ Howard T.hompson. - The 1914 Vote -voted on the CTA Was On Jam". ary 29, 1914. For details about this see story and also editorial on page threg::ef4als...,i,Faife or From the preliminary list ol Huron County voters eligible to cast ballots On Monday, there are 12,082 Of them who live in Hurdn County towns and vil- pavement by July or August of the coimings year. Hundreds Visit New Foodiiner nno an Aca ent The well operated familylarm . is here to stay but the next HI) Donald. . , 4 11'k°) rid, ga •V a nodu tg. rbmiiitiliaffiliii", now, Spent lagt week w,it,h her ing filled." In . the nine years about one-third , of our farm daughter, Mrs, Orland •Bere, Mr. the museum has collected about: " ASSOCIATION DANCE population. So --said George Bere and family.. e Gcar, Bruce County Agricultural • '$23,000 in admission charges: A lai 2,e crowd attended ' tlic Representative, who was guest 'Miss „Helen Rutledge, of Tor; Adults 25 cents, pupils, 10 cents. loderich Police A,sOciation. ::peaker -at the annual meeting onto; spent the week -end •witn• This yeer.--Mle-Ncill addred 801 nrritaled,ance et ii-:rrhourifte-Ineec-feethe As-hfreide Federation of het- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- feet bf buitdie,g to assist, in the-, in ,Friday ni4ht last. - ' showing of motive power equip Crown Attorney H. Glenr ing was held at the Port Albert mer Rutledge. • lays drew the Lucky. tickdts ai . Anglican 'Cherch, Harvey :ViciMichael, chairmai 'ollows: lstvri7e. hostess chair r' Farming' is in revolution and of the historic committee; re R. Iluckins, R.R. 1, Goclerich: while it is necessary 'for pro- ' ported that the beef on the !nd prize, two TV tables, Mrs .,,ress "somebody gets hurt," he- i•cr unty's history is near compe. W. Taylor, 119 Bayfield road; stated. Mr. Gear advised farm - Two members of the Goderich tion, and ,publisher§ have beet ;Id prize, 'I'V lamp,. Waytu. ers to support their organis- Public School teaching staff sought, The C.anada, cou.nci. duck, 2:),5 Bayfield .roA., ation. have submitted their resigna- tions to take effect at the end of December, The.School Board has advertised for replacements. The resigning teachers' arc --"Our grand Opening- was an DUNGANNON,- November 24. metstanding success," says Jim_ -e'Vlr. Arthur Roulston, a new- Remington, manager of Reming- comer to the village in iecent ton's 1GA Feodliner on South weeks, was_in a, car occident on street. "We are moie than Saturday -night ore' Highway 21. pleased With the •Weiiarfilr re - He collided with another car, re- ception which local and district' suiting in 'death and severe ip- shoppers have given 'our new jury to occupants of the car, store," who are residents of the Ripley People were lined up Waiting district. .Mr, Roulston received when the dous of the new TWO PUBLIC SCHOOL a .broken leg and was •taken to super markerskere opened at 10 a London hospital, His wife is a.m. Thursday. Froin then right TtACHERS RESIGNING the former Margaret Carter and through 'til closing time on Sat - was • that evening home with urday, many hundreds of cus- their tWo small children nurs- tomers flowed through . t ,ng 'chicken pox. bright, spacious store. We were Sorry to hear of the The first 300 customers on sudden _death of the late Mr: opening day,received-one pound Harvey 'Crawford, Toronto, _last of margarine, A brick of ice week. He was the eldest „son of cream was distributed •to the Mrs, Colin MeMillan, the forrnee Mrs. 'Will lc riawford of the Port first 400 shoppers on Friday, Arlene, Rouse, of Goderich, and Albert district ahd the late Will and half -pound packages of Side Mrs. MacKenzie, the former Crawford and many other rela- 'bacon • were distributed 'to the Marlene Lowery, of ,Lucknow. Lives in these parts, We uhder- first 300 shoppers -on Saturday. Mrs. MacKenzie plans to take stand ihe eollaipstd while' he was The store is -giving Gold Bond another teaching job at Wing - being called to give evidence in stamps with every purchase. ham. .court. He did ndt enjoy,perfect health for a few years, and it, was unfortunate that he w5S called on for this „ordeal. This good health and with 'his wife and family enjoyed a trip to Sees ,$23,88Q Surplus summer he was in apparent these pants and ,also to visit The W,M.S. of Erskine Pres- By County At Year End. byterian Church met on Friday, November 20th, in the- churche Clerk -Treasurer John,G, Bow tures would be required. De• , MrS. Irvine Henry presided and bentures issued on a 10 -year •4,..a. teri answered the roll call. Mrs. r -presented a 'healthy financial; c t basis would cost the coun4,,,ape. Henry opened the .meeting with picture to the Heror oun y proximately $76,000 per year, he prayer anc1,-Mrs. Frank Jones. COuneil on Monday. He" indicateeeie, while' on a 20 -year basis, CLERK -TREASURER'S RgPORT Yr II Hundreds of shoppers flocked to Re.minge.._-_--,et on Smith street in 45odetich. Abovi ening celebration -Thursday, Friday, and out septicin, The Irian nelareit'-etitilith IS Saturdayatet the spaciotfs, new super mark- Manager Jim ReMington. bY