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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1961-03-30, Page 1114th Year—No. 13 ° Members were in costume at the Goder- ich Figure Skating Club program at the Arena Saturday afternoon. In the front' row, from left to right, are: Ann Aldis, Vicki Needham, Jeanette Ainslie, Patricia Willed. In the back row, from left to right, are: Monica Gemenhart, Ruth 'Whit- ten, Karen Mills, Janet Sutherland and Louise Schaefer. Photo by R.H. •-• iwee, nhI C'mon down to the Goderich ,Arena during in action. We know 'you will get a big Yourig. Canada Week and see the Pee Wees kick out of, the. g4es. - Official _Looks Over Colborne CARLOW, March 28.—A re- presentative from the Ontario Department of Planning and Development • Board visited Colborne Township on Mon- day. Reeve Ralph Jewell, Clerk Ben Straughan, Coun- cillors Tait Clark, Leonard •Fisher, Harry Watson, Charles Millian, Treasurer Reg. Glen, Assessor Ernest Bogie and County Assessor A. Alexander toured the Township. • Recommendations as a re- sult of the survey will be dis- cussed at a meeting of Col- borne Township Council on April 4th.., TO REPRESENT HURON Mr. R. T. Boltoh has been elected a director to represent Huron and Perth counties on the Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board for 1'961. DECRIES PRACTICES AS TO FARM IMPLEMENTS 'Criticism of "built-in obsol- escence" spreading from the automobile industry into the farm implement business, mak- ing it difficult for farmers to get parts and service has been made by the Huron District Farmers' Union. It was pointed out at the meet- ing at Clinton that many local implement businesses are giVing up, their dealerships because of increasing difficulty in keeping an pp -Id -date' supply of, parts for all makes. Guest speaker was Mel Teb- butt, president of the Ontario Farmers' Union. The average age of the Can- adian farmer is 54 years, Mr. l'ebbutt said. Since industry is reluctant to employ older men, he felt that any increase in the flow of farmers from the, land could mean ,more Unemploy- ment. New Officers Kintail W. 1 KINTAIL, March 27.—The an- nual meeting of the Kintail Wo- men's Institute was held at the hall. The officers for the fol- lowing year are: Presidept,. Mrs. Peter Vanderlay; '1st vice-pre- sident, Mrs. George Moncrief; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Bert Alton; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. Ray Dalton; branch directors, Mrs. Gordon Finlayson, Mrs. Colin MacGregor, Mrs. Duncan Farrish; standing committee onveners: public representative, Mrs. Jack Collinson; home econ- omics and health, Mrs. George Moncrief; Canadian industry and agriculture, Mrs. Wilfred Tar- rish; historical research and cur- rent events, Mrs. Bert Alton; citizenship and education, Mrs. Dan Wylds; , resolutions, Mrs. Peter Vanderlay; auditors, Mrs. Wilfred Farrish, Mrs. Bert Al- ton. A social hour followed the meeting. Dr. B. C. Weir was presented with his 50 year jewel by the Huron Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons in a ceremony at Aub- urn last Thursday evening. From left to right ere; Rt, Ex, Comp. R. Bradford; Dr. Weir; Rt. Ex. Comp. Hugh Comp. J. J. Robertson. See story elsewhere in this issue. • oberitb GODERICH; ONTARIO.. THURSDAY, MARCH 30th, 1961 STER,KtUSWit--f • tEton,..„-Geo Kees ' = ;141 MI /3,%. /JAZ!, tv.7.1:4p,r3.31.,.7.%:7,03,1tt art 44, 44 ••• AT THE OLD POST OFFICE To Open The When "Miss Sally Bowan," of Goderich, didn't receive that post card back on November 27, 1925, .from "Frien,d Albert," visiting in Detroit, there was a good reason. And the reason turned up only on Monday when workmen tore out an old desk at the old Post Office on West street, pre- paratOrY to renovating_the build- ing for 'municipal offices]3e- hind the desk, covered with ‚cobwebs, was some undelivered mail which had fallen out of view and had• rested there for 36 years, Other mail was found there, also which 'dated back almost half a century. The pieture post card was that of Detroit's 'New Belle Isle Bridge." But- the contents of the message on the post card, of course, is confidential. There was a large enyelope (tarrying what seemed to be a date of 1912. It contained a Comfort Soap catalogue -with premiums for returning Comfort Soap wrappers. In the envelope was •a gold signet ring which was one of the premiums .pic- - tured in the catalogue. The en- velope was addressed to Ada Johnston, Hincks street, Gede- rich. There was also a copy of The London Evening Free Press of February 14, 1912, addressed to Thoma S Randall, of Goderich. Net circulation of The Free Press at that time was given as 29,768, very much smaller than that of today. There was also a copy of "The Home Circle Leader" of Novem- ber, 1911. It was published at Welland, Ontaxio, and gave the names of the Leader and Secre- tary of the Benefit and Bene- ficiary Fund Receipt for various municipalities. These included: Auburn — John Mole, Leader, and Miss Mole, secretary; Luck- now—Rev. A. Richardson, Lead- er;' Dungannon—E. Duff, Lead- er, and Charles Elliott, secre- tary; Goderich—John E. Torn, Leader, and. Elizabeth Penning- ton, secretary. How much more old mail will turn up as the old Post Office is renovated only time alone iil tell.• Trade Fair Hon. George Hees, Federal Minister of Trade and Com- merce, has informed the Kins- men Club of Goderich, that he will be pleased to accept the invitation to officially open the Goderich Kinsmen Club .Trade Fair on June. 28th, Hon. Mr. ,Hees will also be present at the banquet to be held that evening at Harbpur- lite Inn. The Kinsmen elub is to be congratulated on securing such a suitable citi- zen to officiate. ar• Hold Diamond Anniversary Residents of Goderich Town- ship for about 20 years 'Mr. and Mrs. James S. Lockhart, of Clin- ton, celebrated their diamond wedding 'anniversary on Monday. Mrs. Lockhart is a former Sig- nal -Star rural news correspond- ent. Congratulations were receiv- Dun (nnon .United - 1Queen Elizabeth. • ed over the week -end from Plans Anniversary DUNGANNON, March 27. — The United Church, Dungannon, •hAS,' 'Set SOP tember,11-7,-- niversary-Stinday. Wattr. Oakville, former pastor, has aeeepted- the invitation as guest speaker. The anniversary committee is also planning spec- ial. music for the occasion, which •will be announced later. Mrs. W. R. Andrew, who spent the winter at the home of her son, Mr. Harvey Andrew, Crom- arty„lis now spending a while with )•her daughter, Mrs. Ben Mole, 6th concession of Ashfield. Mr:' and Mrs. Frank Glenn on - Sunday visited ,,Mr. and Mrs. Herb .McQuillin, near Lucknow. • Mr. James Wilson visited a few days with his daughter, Mrs. David Durnford, Mr. Durn- ford and Brian, of Willowdale, and also his nephew, Douglas Reid, Toronto, and Mrs. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irvin and Betty on Friday evening attend- ed a party at Zion Hall in cele- bration of birthdays. of Mrs. tiVries parents; 11/4.. and Mrs. William Ritchie, of Zion. Their birthdays are near the end of this month. Relatives number- ing about 40 were present. They - enjoyed games and a lunch was served at the close of the even- ing. Mrs. Wm. Caesar, ' afflicted with arthritis was .taken to in am ospital last week for observation and treatment. We hope to hear of improvement.- • Dr. and Mrs. D. K. McAteer and Maureen, of Willowdale, visited ,for the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. W. Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walker and ,little son Douglas, visited -Sunday-with-Mr1 -14m4ohlr McGee and Helen. Gregory Park,, ten -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Park, Whowas a patient in Wingham •hospital, came home on Sunday and back toschool on Monday. The local Orange Lodge No. 324, held a euchre Monday night Will Be 90 On April 5th, AUBURN, March 27.—Jacob C. Stoltz will -celebrate his 90th birthday on April 5th at his home in the village. A farmer all his life, heiswas born at New Dundee and cameoto this district 62 years ago when °he marFied Margaret Garland, also of New Dundee. He was a successful farmer specializing in purebred Shorthorn cattle. They retired toithe village 14 years ago, and he enjoys working in the garden and with flowers. He has been very active in chtirch and community life, be- ing church secretary of Knox Presbyterian Church for nearly 40 years, and -was chosen a member of the Session many years ago. One of a family of eight, he ° now has only one brother, Wd- lianr, of Preston, and a sister, Mrs. Edith Castle, of Plattswille. Mr. , and Mrs. Stoltz enjoy visitors and especially do they like a card game along with watching their TV shows. With nine tables of players. Win- ners were: ladies' high, Mrs. gjdoen...,,Pulhert, EtringtOretrtied-vidifi4Mrs, Kiihur Elliott; men, Mr, Jack Errington and Mr. Arthur Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Anderson visited relatives and% friends at Toronto, Mallon and Preston last week. • - Mr. Thos. Park has recovered quite well from pneumonia and! is able to be t a little. The United Church congrega- tion held the annual supper at the church on Friday night with a good crowd attending, but not so many as some other years. Mrs. Herb Finnigan, a patient at Victoria Hospital, London, who was removed from Wing - ham hospital two weeks ago, is doing very well and. with con- tinued progress expects to be home. soon. Mr. Tom Fowler did practice - teaching at "Auburn this past week and, ,,,thi,k,„..1Kepk resumed studies --at IrdaMiere 'Cbllege, Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCreight, Palmerston, spentiast week with their daughter, -Mrs. Harold El- -t.,_and husband. Miss Betty Elliott, who was hospitalized for a while at Wing - ham, is now spending a while at the home of her nephew, -Elliott, before re- turning to her, home. NILE COUPLE ARE HONORED Mrs. Bert Bogie -Were the hon- ored guests at a party at Carlow Hall last Friday. Seventeen tables of euchre were in play. Mrs. William McCann read the address and they were present- ed with a chrome kitchen set. Mr. Bogie thanked his friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bogie have sold their farm and have moved to Goderich. We are glad to report that Mrs. Thomas McPhee was able to return from • Stratford hos- pital and is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stuart Taylor. Also Mr. McPhee -was--able-to be brought from London hos- pital to Goderich. We hope they will steadily improve in health. Mr. and Mrs. William Sproul and Gilda, of Toront9, were re- cent week -end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNee: A social evening will be' held in the 'basement of Nile Church on Tuesday, April 4. Bill Dun- das will show pictures and lunch will be served. Miss Donna McNee, of Teach- ers' College, Stratford, was prac- tice -teaching for Mrs. X. Finni- gan at Zion Central last week. ' A card party was held at,S.S. No. 17 last Thursday. High scorers were: Mrs. Howard Sproul and Arnold Stothers, and low went to Mrs. A. Grenier and Jerry Ellis. Lucky number was held by Mrs. Charles McNee. A goodly number -of the child- ren in the vicinity have either measles or chicken -pox. PRESENTED 50 YEAR JEWEL BY THE ROYAL ARCH MASONS Representatives of Huron Chapter, No. 30, Royal Arch Masons, G.R.C., gathered at the home of Companion Dr. B. C. Weir at Auburn last Thursday evening and presented -him with a 50 year RAM. jewel. Rt. Ex. Comp. Russel Bradford extended the compliments and best wishes on behalf of the Grand Chapter and commended Dr. Weir on the work he had performed over the years. The presentation was made by Rt. Ex. Comp. Hugh Hill, on behalf of the Grand. Chapter, who also congratulated Dr; Weir. ttt. Ex. Comp. William Roope offered congratutatimit on behalf of the Huron Chapter, of -v which Dr. Weir has been a member since March 23, 1910, and bestowed upon him an Honerafy Life Membership. Dr. Weir is the first member of the Huron Chap- ter to be presented with this award. Other companions present were: 1st Principal Ex. Comp. R. Henderson; Comp. J. J. Robert- son; Cord. Ralph Munro; Comp. Wm -Treble; Comp. W. Craig. Comp, Weir replied fittingly, bringing back many pleasant memories of his association with the fraternity. Dr. Weir recent- ly celebrated his 84th birthday. A few years ago, be was present- ed with his 50- year jewel by Morning Star Masonic Lodge. ' On Saturday open house was held at the home of their son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Rowden, Joseph street, Clinton. Receiving were Miss Colleen Lockhart, Coderich, a granddaughter and Miss Sandra Covered -wit -h a--lace.cloth, the tea table was centered with a crystal vase of bright yellow daffodils,. flanked by tall yellow tapers in 'crystal candelabra. Pouring tea were Mrs. M. T. Corless, Mrs. Margaret Addison, Mrs. Normart.Shepherd and Mrs, Jean Cameron. Serving with Mrs. Rowden were Mrs. Lawson Lockhart, Troy, Mich.; Mrs. Glenn Lockhart, Clinton; . Mrs. Argyle Lockhart, Goderich Township—all daughters-in-law, and Miss Carol Lockhart, Lon- don; Miss Gail Lockhart and Miss Sharon Lockhart, both of Goderich, and Miss Janet Lock- hart, Clinton. Sunday was the occasion of a family dinner at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr*, and Mrs,. Glenn Lockhart, Princess street, Clinton, when 50 relatives were present. - Both celebrants are natives- Of Grey County and were born in the Dundalk district. They at- tended the same school (S.S. No. 2 Proton), the same church and each sang in the same choir. • Mr. Lockhart, aged 93, is one of ten children of the late Mr. and Mrs. -William T,ockhart. The only other surviving member of his family, Mrs. Theresa Hill, Markda/e, is presently visiting in Saskatchewan.. Mrs. Lockhart, aged 79, is the former Lydia Corbett,• a daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Corbett. One of a family of seven, she has three brothers surviving—Walter Corbett,- Tor- onto; Edward Corbett, Dundalk, an diDittbri--COrbettOriceville;- After farming in Artemesia Township, near Dundalk, for 30 years, Mr. and Mrs, Lockhart came. to. Goderich Township, near Clinton, where they con- tinued farming until retiring ten years ago to Clinton. They are members of the Wesley -Willis United Church, and., all tail - lives have taken an active part in church activities. Blessed with excellent health, Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart are able to •be out each day — and regularly visit with friends. Planting and caring for a vegetable and flower garden is one of their many enjoyments. .The couple has one daughter Mrs. (Ottilie) Rowden, and four sons, Lawson, Troy, Mich.: Ivan, of Hythe, Northern Alberta; Glenn, Clinton, and Arlie, of mmeiv .1 t"....;?P' .11,U0"A""EbStiOe.444441*11 I b To InstatFiItritio System In Playground Wading Poo • • p The Kinsmen's Club _play- ground, on South street, wifl boast the most hygienic wading -pool in Western Ontario follow- ing installation of a new tion systemnext week. Used by over C000 Children during the two months, 'of .it* - operation last year the pool vvill now be in constant use instead,„ of closing down for cleaning one day each week. The net equipment, installed by Worsell. Brothers, includes a recirculat- ing pump, a filtration system and -. a chlorinating unit. A complete change of water four times each day is a feature of the Duro filtrator. Installed under the supervis- ion of D. J. Patterson, 'chairman of the Kinsmen playground com- mittee, the financing of the large installation is beng shared by the Kinsmen and the Kinettes„ the ladies having d o n at e d $500.00 toWard the overall cost , The wading pool, graduated in depth from eight inches to 15 at its deepest point, has been one of the most popular tot spots in Goderich during the summer months. • Open from 10 a.m. to 5 .p.m., daily and super- vised constantly, the pool will become even more popular with the additional safeguard of puri- fied water. -1 ,40/ • /frA, Three members of the Goderich Figure Skating Club demon- strated an intricate number at, the closing program -Satur- day afternoon. From4left to right, they are: Carolyn Wafters, Robin Sully and Jacqueline Lewis. Photo by A.H. MODEL OF BENMILLER FLOOR MILL IS NOW AT MUSEUM • '13`eillPle-t14: ffferentwayF of-rn ing Ir -but Curator, • Herb:, Neill; of the Huron County Museum, says that his dream of. the last ten years has come true. He has -just completed the model of the Benmiller Flour Mill after three weeks of- work and is now ready for the 1961 visitors. They already number over 300. Last year, by the end of March, there had been only 46 visitors. The model of the present Ben - miller Flour Mill 'is 36 inches long, 21 inches wide and 39 inclies high. It consists of 14 belts, 120 inches of elevators, 110 inches - of conveyors, 16 grinding rollers, 37 belt pulleys and 40 bearings. After the wheat is dumped BOT CREWS aliDA While .a little work has been going on with some of the boats of the winter fleet at,the harbor this week, it is expected that Monday will see the start of the 'arrival of crew members _for several boats. First grain boat to leave Gode- • rich harbor last year was the Howard L. Shaw on April 8. However, she ran into ice just off Goderich harbor and got stuck. An S.O.S. eall 'was Sent out and the J. Burns Angus came 'up from Sarnia to free her but got stuck in the ice also. It was Se-waraL--4tays--befor-e-the. -boat got release from the ice fides.. The year before that --'-in 1959— the first grain. boat ,out was the Altadoc on April -16. The first grain boat in last year was the James B. Eads on April 17. In 1959, the first grain boat in was one from Chicago with a cargo of., corn n April 27. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Craigie, Montreal street, expect to have as their Easter guest, Mrs. Craigie's sister, Miss Jean Beadie, of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wade, of New York City, were week- end guests of Mrs. N. Lanaway, Huron road. Goderich ,Township. There are 13 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. kitc,iike-i,stivv-KtotI;g64_314. the-ifriSt-torilfeSTol.'tIv ator. "This carries the grain to the first rollers which grind the wheat. It is then sifted and the bran is taken off here. The remainder Is elevated to the • Made by Pumps and Softeners Limited, of London, Ontario, the illtatitirrEPtrint;:willA101/t melt'? bf 47;lititPgafldrWMrlilhes -- • each day; this -being the -total- °amount of water •contained in' the pool at all times. The Kins- men Club is cutrently seeking a full-time, supervisor who'will next set of rollers where 4.he be assisted by a pool guard in - middlings are taken off. The operation of the pool. Intal - remaining substance then goes Iation of the new equipment will through one more set of -rollers and comes out flour which is put into bags. For each set of rol- lers, there is a revolving sifter. These sifters are silk screens and work in a revolving motion. This silk is called "bolting cloth" mills in operation today, Cur- ,eals and Re and is used in nearly all flour C commence next week, assuring completion and efficient oper ation long before the official opening of the pool at the end of June. • ator Neill stated. Some of the displays include models from many countries, the ancient Roman mill, Chinese, Italian and Indian mills, many of which are still in use in many parts of the world today. The last,display is an -electric/4, driven flour mill made in Mil -1 waukee, U.S.A. This small ma- chine makes flour from wheat or rice in your own home and is one of the ,latest models in the world. Cross Campaign Both the Easter Seals cam paign and the Red Cross canvass in the Goderich district are - coming along quite satisfactorily, -at &Akar to reports. Mr. S. C. Anderson, chain:am Qf the7Eester Seals, 'stated that about 400 contributions were in, with more than $1,000. Thr average size of contribution °larger than last ,year when • , total of $1.350 was realized, Mg_ • • , Anderson said. The campaign( ends the first week after Easter week and those wishing to eon tribute are urged to do so with out delay. • • Sweepstake? --Leo Corriveau, 123 Bruce street east, is particularly anx- ious about picking up his mail these days. He's awaiting an important letter. ...and...,,bis:wite heat.* t a ticket oh the horse "Siracusa-' which finished ninth in the run- ning of the Irish Hospital Sweep- stake last Saturday. Since holders of lucky tickets are no longer informed by tele- gram, Leo is •expecting a letter any day •now telling him how much they 'Wort Lee says he just doesn't know how much his ticket will be worth until he gets official news. It is the third ticket on the Sweepstake he has purchased over the years and this time his wife is entitled to half of any winnings. "But my wife has been buying Sweepstake tickets on her own for quite a few years now," Leo told The Signal -Star. • The number of the ticket was RZP 75765 and the pen name used was "Danny Boy." Mrs Frank L. Lary chairman of the Red Cross canvass, sato. • that of the reports from can . vasSera to date. the giving is good but quite a few return: are yet to come in. Anyone at any bank in GOderieker Witt Mrs. Frank Curry. SR., CITIZENS PRESENT PLAY AT PORT ELGIN ' The Goderich Senior Citizen presented their play on behalf of the Senior Citizens of Port Elgin on Monday night. Due to an unfortunate fall, Mrs. Mal- celm MacDonald was unable to take part in the play. Her role was taken by Mrs. John Mu - wick while the 'director, Mrs. Burton Roach, filled in for MTS. Marwick. ick. Mr. H. • Valli Arman had ml guests over the week -end; his son Donald, Detroit,and grand- son, Donald, jr., of the 'Univers- - ity of Detroit. . - Although Goderich harbor -has now swung into Spring, this picture is a reminder of what it looked like last De ember. The photo appeared on the front page Of a rec- ent issue of Canadian Grain Journal, Miller and 'Proce- ssor, which is published 'in V7„innipeg. It was provided for the Signal -Star by tourtesy of Goderieh glevotor and 'Vans- . it Company. who -elevators tan be sein',,in the baek- ground. The winter fled is Inane up of Wits ,sprving it ' and also the elevatori,. in foreground, of Upper. Lakes Shipping Ltd.