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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1962-10-25, Page 3a SSN&6. Goderich Township; CI�secL.; Was Started 116 Years Ago t.v UNION, Goderich Township: School Section No. 6 today rests empty and still after having served•the area for generations. The 35 pupils who attended school there on opening day in September are now going to the new school at Holrnesville. Mr. Gerald Orr, R.R. 2, Gode rielh, ehairman •of the Goderich Township School Area, brought to the Signal -Star the history of the school as gleaned from old records. . The school section was form- ed in 1846 -just 116 years ago. It consisted of 4,500 acres and had an assessed value of $197,174. First board of trus- tees was composed of Robert Johnston, Samuel Mcllwain and Cornelius McKee. The site chosen for the school- house was . the south-easterly corner of lot fifteen in the sec- ond concession. Mr. Hugh ,Davidson,' owner of this lot, sold one acre to the trustees' for the sum of ten shillings. For this price, the section was given possession of not only . \ the acre of ground but also any wood and buildings found thereon. The original schoolhouse was made of logs. Later, this build- ing was replaced by a sub- stantial one of white oriels. In the earliest clays of .the history of the school, a dwelling house was provided for the teacher. Half of the lot was fenced off for `his use. In 1880, a wooden belfrey was erected. During 1897 the dwelling house was sold as it was no longer needed and the pupils were then 'al- lowed to use the whole yard. 'On January 3rd, 1903, "the the schoolhouse . caught fire.. The blaze, however, was soon -extinguished and rio great dam- age -was' done. January 31st of the same year again present- ed the fiery spectacle of the burning school. This time the building was -completely des- troyed, the origin of the fire being shrouded in mystery. lin- mediately,- work was begun on the construction of a new schoolhouse.. This building was also made of white brick and was equipped with a belfrey, five panels of slate blackboard, thirty-eight seats and a cup- board. In 1905 a new wood- shed was built to replace the old one. In 1909, a school library w begun, Miss Ilelen Drysdale be- 10 iXig the teacher. Since ' that time many volumes"- have been added to it. The present clock was purchased in 1914. A number of graduates from No. 6 served in the Great War, and two, Hary-ey and Arthur Me- Cluskey, paid , the supreme sacrifice. In 1930, storm windows were purchased for the school.. Dur- ing 1929, the interior of th'e school was redecorated and a set of the Book of Knowledge bought for the library. • No. 6 joined the Goderich Township School Fair in 1920 and contnued to participate for some twelve years. In January, 1930, when the school was under the supervision of Miss Pent- land, the pupils became mem- bers of the Junior Red Cross So- ciety of Canada. Hot lunches were instituted in November, 1930, and were continued for three years. , The following have served as secretary -treasurer since • 1880 (the earliest records being lost) -C. J. S. Naftel, C., W. John= ston3.J. 13. Orr, Mrs. J. B. Orr, G. Mcllwain, J. E, Johnston, Gordon A. Orr. The following are the names of the teachers and the salary paid since 1880: 1880, •Mr. W. Lawrence, $400; 1882, April 1,, ' Mr. Walter, Campbell, $400; 1882, ,Oct., "Mr. Regan, $400; 1888, Mr. Dave Davidson, $250; 1890-1, Miss E. MacMath, $325; -1892-345-6, Miss E. MacMath,' $375; 1897, Miss E. MacMath, $350; 1898, Miss M. McCluskey, $300;.1900, Miss. M. Campbell, $275; 1901,- Miss M. Campbell, , $300; 1902, Mr. Wilfred Bell, $275; 1903,. Mr. Wilfred Bell, : $300;, 1904, 1V1Cr. Wilfred Bell; $300;' 1905,. Miss Ada Davidson,' $350; 1906, Miss Ada Dav'idsoii, $375; 1907, Miss Helen Drys- dale, $400; 1909, Mr. Stewart • Ross, $440; '1910, Miss Elizabeth Clark, $450;1911, Miss Vera El- liott, $475; 1914, Miss Martin, $600; 1915, Miss MacEwan, $600- $6.30; 1919, --Miss Lulu Elliott, $625;..:1920,.. Miss.Lulu. Elliott, $800; 1921; Miss Emily McAr- thur; $1,000; 1923, Miss Reta Graham, ' $1,000; 1928, Miss Lura Snell, $800; 1929, Miss Margaret Pentland, $1,000; 1932, 0 Miss Ruth Evans, $700; 1934, Esther Mcllwain, $400; 1935, Esther Mcllwain, $500; 1936, Esther Mcllwain, $550; 1937, Esther McIlwain, $600; 1938, Esther Mcllwain, $700; 1939, Esther McllWain, $700; 1940, Esther Mcllwain, $800; " 1941, J. G. Manson, $800; 1942, J. 'Cc: Manson,. $950;_,1.04$., L. C: Nall, $1,050; 1944, 1s.: C. McNall, $1,100; 1945, B. J. McNee; 19.46, J. M. Mitchell, $1,450; 1947, M. C. Torrance, $1,650; 1948,-E. V. Speaight; 1949, R. E. Orr (tem- porary); 1950, Eleanor Mac- Quarrie; 1951, Mrs. Helen Bax- ter; 1952,. Mrs. Ruth Wilson; 1959, Mrs. Marie Rhodes; 1960, Miss Charlene Scotchmer. In January, 191§, S.S. No. 6 along with four.. other schools in the township, formed a Town- ship School Area. iThe follow- ing members were elected to the board: Chairman, Mr. Clay- ton Laithwaite; secretary -treas- urer Mr. Frank Yeo. Other members were:: Messrs. Grail= Johnston; Tebbutt, Greig and Walsh. All school supplies were to be purchased. by the board for the pupils. In 1945 the school' roof was shingled and the playground fenced off. . In the summer of 1952, the 11- wood, stove was replacei by an oil furnace and a water system .,was put in the school. The school was painted inside with a light green color in 1953. A fire -escape door was built in the ' north-east side of the school in 1956 and in 1959 the playground was improved by being levelled and seeded. In September, 1962, S.S. No. 6 school was closed. The pupils were transported from )Their homes, by bus to Holmesville, where a new six room school is situated under the supervis- ion of John Siertsema. District Fall Fair Officials To Hold Meet At Stratiorcl Oct. 31 SEA1.ORTH..- The program for the annual meeting of fad's of District No. 8 (Huron -Perth), which will .be held in the Colis- eum at the Fairgrounds, Strat- ford, on Wednesday, October 31, has been completed. • 'rhe women's section will meet in the board room on the ground_ floor with registration at 10 a.m. Representatives - of the women's sections of the 14 fairs concerned will be expect- ed' to give a brief report of their" -1962 fall. fair, highlighting what they tried that. was new end with what success. -. -A -fief- report of all. junior activities is also asked for, to include schools (elementary and high), 4-H and junior farmer competitions; also any other way in which the juniors par - GET QUEEN'S SCOUT BADGES Queen's Scout �nadges, the highest genera' proficiency award in the Boy Scout organiz- ation, were awarded to two Goderich Scouts at the morning service in Knox Church, Sun • , day. Receiving the awards were Thomas Sandy, of the Sea Rov- ers group, and Allen Reid, mate of the 3rd Rover group. Reverend G. L. Royal, min- ister of . Knox Presbyterian, made the presentations. The gold and greets Queen's badge, featuring the royal crown, is held by 19 other scouts in the Goderich area, amongst a total Boy Scout and Cub membership of 225. - The Sea Rovers are a prac- tically new addition to the local Scouting fraternity who, as their name implies, specialize in mar- ine safety and -"oth'er nautical, activities. There are 16 mem- bers in the group at present. The Scout movement in Gode- rich is showing a marked growth in membership. A new Scout •troop. and a Wolf Cub Pack, under the leadership of Mr. Lyle Pinkney, recently was formed under the auspices of St. George's Anglican. Church. PHILCO �SVB4'OIJPY Oi d�wt �• �`orn/Tiny, A quality model for those with' "a limited budget Another dependable - •Canadian product, sold' & sservicecc by HUTCHINSON RADIO & T.V. 308 HURON RD. JA 4.7831 TRADES - TERMS EVENING APPOINTMENTS ticipated in their fair parades, calf races, pet show; etc. Following reports and routine business, including the election of officers, an interesting speak- er, Miss Eileen Hession, of Bay- field, will- address the meeting, using as her topic, "A Place s only as Fine as the Art it Pro- duces." A special speaker is also to address a joint noon luncjheon meeting of the men's and wo- men's sections in the coliseum. In the afternoon, plans are to have an expert judge and past president of the Ontario Association' of Agricultural So- cieties, to judge a Dumber of articles (sewing and baking) brought to the meeting for that purpose.., She is being asked to emphasize clarity in the prize lists. This Tse, to be followed by a question and answer and a dis- cussion period. ' Delegates to the meeting are asked to bring in the prize- winning essay at their fair, with a certification from the teacher that it is the work ,of the pupil concerned. District officers in the wo- men's section are: district re- presentative, Mrs. Joseph Grum- mett, R.R. 2, Seaforth (also 2nd V. -P. of O.A.A.S.); associate re- presentative, Mrs:Roy Roy J. Coul- ter, R.R. 2, Milverton; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. Lorne Scrim- geour, Blyth. 42tf' DOCTOR BILLS PAID NOW - NO AGE LIMIT Physicians and surgeons coverage' at home, office or in hos- pital for individuals or families, available in Goderich andaarea. Past -health no longer means you are ,de'prived of this vital protection.. For' further information and en- rolment fill out coupon and mail to: (ilealthgtiard). E. T. Beck, Agy., 124 Hollywood Ave., Willowdale,'Ontario NAME ADDRESS AGE ri. 41X There are more than 25,000 government employees engager ,in post office operations in Can- ada and in the year ended March 31, 1962, postal revenue totalled $180 million and ex- penditure •$1136 million. Having difficulty recognizing this man? He's better known to CBC radio listeners as 01' Rawhide or Max Ferguson. He is heard this fall in a new program called Start with Max, presenting his famed Little Theatre Group and Rawhide - brand musical offerings each morning, Monday to Friday, on the CBC radio network. 12th ANNIVERSARY "OF " "HELPING HANDS" HELD The twelfth anniversary of the "Helping Hands" was ob- served at the annual flintier held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnstone,'•Britannia road. Five members and one visitor; Mrs. Robert Bere of Dungannon, an aunt of Mr. Johnstone, were present. Three members were absent due to unforeseen circumstances. Each lady was presented with a cor- sage, while autumn flowers were used in 'decorations, and a decorated pink and white 'cake centred the table. - Following the dinner, business Elliott was presented with a gift. Mrs. Baechler won a prize and Mr. Dave Elliott, a consol- ation prize.. As is, always their custom, the members took part in a devo- tional period; after which lunch was served b3' the hostess. • was discussed during which 11 was unanimously decided to donate '$10.00 ' to the Goderich and District Association for . Re - tai-ded Children. A short re- sume of the year's work which ended October 19, was given by Mrs. E. Baechler. It includ- ed- the shipping of approxim- ately 500 pounds of clothing to the Scott Mission; Toronto, as well as cash donations; cash donations to CARE and the As- sociation for Retarded- Children; 12 parcels forwarded overseas; visitations made ' to shut-ins; Christmas cards distributed to many patients ' in the hospital and -the former Earnshaw nurs- ing home - _ _.__ . A two-hour period was spent socially during which Mrs. D. FOR GENERAL INSURANCE See KEN CROFT FIRE - AUTO - LIABILITY - CASUALTY -Phone JA4-7253 BINGO at LEGION HALL SATURDAY, OCT. 27 AT 8.30 P.M. 15 GAMES --= $1,00. The prize for each regular game will be $12.00. 4 SHARE -THE -WEALTH Jackpot Combined. JACKPOT OF $90.00 IN 58 CALLS Sponsored by Canadian Legion Branch 109 'HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE AI4CE: q , Hca bourlite Inn FRI:, OCT. 2.6.th Dancing 10 to 2 GARNET FARRIER'S ORCHESTRA COSTUME. PRIZES • CASH H Sponsored by GODER'ICH: GRADUATE NURSES-ASOC. DON NYBROOK DONNYBROOK, 00.. 22. --- The October ` heeting"' of the U.C.W. was held Wednesday afternoon of last week at the, home of Mrs. Morley Johnston with a good attendance. The theme wis, given by Mrs. Ed- ward Robinson who also led in prayer. M's. Stuart Chamney read a, poem, "Be Thankful." Mrs. Charles Jefferson gave the meditation en "Thanksgiving." Mrs. Robinson led in prayer and -all joined in repeating the Lord's Prayer together. After singing "Come ye, Thankful People, Come," Mrs. Ray Jlaana read a poem and Mrs. Wesley Jefferson gave a stewardship reading <'Oive Thanks," Mrs, Robinson read a.praycr, "Thank- fulness." ars. Billiard Jeffer- son read,$the last chapter in the' -study .book and Mrs., Tom Armstrong introduced the new - study book, .Mrs. Stuart Chant - 'ley read the minutes of the previous meeting and " Faye Hildebrand received the offer- ing. Mrs. Sam Thompson had charge of the business. It wits decided to accept the invitation from the Auburn U.C.W. for Wednesday -evening. After singing another hymn, Mrs. Ron- inson closed the meeting with pr'ayer's • Luneh was served by f the hostess assisted by Mrs. John R. Thompson and Mrs. Charles 1effersen. A miscellan- eous bazaar was held" at the close in aid of the supply fund: -I The qloderieb Signal -$tar, .Thursday,, .Oetpber 25th, 1. "8 t'ala1'y, wlueb had a poppt° popt1h 1Qu tae 1951» l pea s+ ,tion oaf 2.70,062 i its metro ..loll, and tn'ti�o 'daoad0 lied. th s - politan area at the time of the lathes. t prol artlonato ixlc: iso. 1961 census, nearly doubled its of, any of Catltt4.a'l lnajox; ottles. AT pARK THEATRE: THE SHOWTIME Now Playing - A HIT! "THE COUNTERFEIT TRAITOR" - Color - with William Holden & Lill! 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