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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-08-28, Page 13CS tI w• • a • 122nd' YEAR , 35 r,. THURSDA The annual . Penny CarnivajxWas held at Judith Gooderham ,Memorial Park on Friday, August 22, 1969, an is reported to have been the most successful yet. Children and adults formed it line from the gates of the park almost to Cambria Road at one point while the•,Jnside of the park was packed. Booths were set up and One of the highlights of the afternoon for many of the visitors was the fortune teller, in the guise of Faye Leafloor. Faye had her tent set up in a cool spot and the Zine -up outside was testimony to her ability as the word spread. She isn't saying how she comes up with her fortunes, but whatever method she used, it kept the youngsters convinced from the opening until the show closed. With that • convincing costume, who would dare doubt the authenticity of her word? ,r Diane Westbrook, program director at the pool, gave a helping hand. at the refreshment stand during the day and served duty at -the ticket selling table, one of the busiest spots on.the grounds, She is i shown with one of the many young persons around town who volunteered to help. out. ti Hi•L II i • 4 • • • ituusazutnainuantifitif lt1l lti r�rxe rr+.x�r r JO. *X.1..r ? ,, Penny, is were operated by the park -staff and a host of volunteers. Games were kept going from 1 p.m. and finished at 9 p.m. The young folk were given quite a selection: bell toss, sponge throw, Mickey Mouse, a treasure hunt, boat rides 011 the„pool ante► variety of other attractions kept the visitors'happy throughout the day. Carnival held The most successful Penny their victims or run spiders yet was held at Judith through their hair. Ugly heads Memorial Parr last ---;and make. up y in poor light Friday under the auspices of the 'worked, wonders and kept the oderich Recreation and "kids screaming for more. As one Centre Board. The carnival was, organized `breathless youngster said as she came out "It was horrible — I'm operated by the staff of the going back again!" under the directi of head Volunteers manned the crafts, Carolyn Watters, booths for the games and helped Carnival Gooderham Fri G Community and park of assisted by the staff and a with the operation of the number of volunteers. carnival and were kept busy During the afternoon ,the, throughout the day. Prizes were young* folk Were busy with a awarded . according to the treasure `hunt, dart - throwing, number of tickets won on each sponge throw (that poor guy event and the staff at the prize behind the board!), a ball toss, booth had a job keeping up with destination (anyone • for San the winners. Francisce?) hammer and nail Refreshments were available which really hit the nail on the . all day and the staff had come head and knocking down tin up with a "special" — popcorn cans which brought the house balls — which sold like hot down. cakes. - In addition there was Mickey The failure of the lights for Mouse, waiting with mouth open the evening didn't deter anyone for the_ bean bags, a fortune and even lead to more fun as the teller in the . guise of Faye youngsters joined Dave Brerton Leafloor who did a roaring trade', '>?fi calling numbers — , like a and boat rides, complete with continuing echo — after the PA life jackets. In the evening the 'kids were having a bait (in some cases a bawl!) in the Horror House (which was a scream) and the 7 jackets. adults joined the youngsters for Pool Program Director Diane one of the liveliest bingos yet. Westbrook was on hand to help The line up for tickets, at a penny a game, extended down Nelson street almost to Cambria Road at one point and they just kept on coming all day. Booths were set up for • the games and the main building was cogverted into the Horror House, complete with volunteer spooks ready' to daub soap on system failed to work. The pool staff kept the pool occupied with boat rides and Mark Ryan made sure the youngsters wore the proper life out although still on crutches as the result of an accident last month and "Hopalong" Betty. Bedard was also there, complete with cast on the.ankle she broke at the pool earlier this month. • All staff members were present, some -of them giving up their day off to take part. And the over all effect was first class. The children and the adults who were asked what , they thought of it had one voice on the subject "Tremendous." v The staff «of the Judith Gooderham Pool -would like to thank the following merchants whose contributions helped make _ our Penny Carnival a success: Prouse Supertest service station; Five Points .B.A. service centre; Baird Motors, .Goderich Ltd.; W. J. Mills Motor Sales Ltd.; Worthy's Esso service - centre; Aberhart's Garage; Eedy's Grocery and Bakery;. People's Stores Ltd.; Denomme Flower Shop; Coach House Travel 'and Tourist service; Anderson's Book Centre; Bricker'sJewellery; F. W. Woolworth 4, CQ. , Ltd.; Luja Kitchenette; Discount Drug Store; Flower Fashions; Earl Rawson Style 'Shop; Fincher's Smoke Shop; Pickett and Campbell Ltd.; Blackstone Furniture; Andrew Dairy; Lodge Furniture; Stedman's; Shore Gifts and Appliances; Craigie's; N. T. Ormandy Jewellers; Bedford Hotel; F. E. Hibbert and Son; Schaefer's Ladies Wear Ltd.; McLean Bros. Clothing; ,Campbell's of Goderich; Mike's Barber Shop; Rieck's Rexall Pharmacy; The Hat Shop; Canadian Tire Corp.; Kinsmen Club; Conklin Lumber and Mr. Bert Such for the loan of his boat. �- .„„,„, „„„„„„nuuunouuuunuunm„„„„„, „...ullwluu.„„„„unnnuu„„„„„, „„„„,„ u. (!airtrI »' W • Life jackets were the order of the day for the youngsters taking boat rides on the pool and lifeguard, - Mark Ryan, made sure the rule .was carried but, He also did yeoman duty at the oars on a day that was anything but cool. The rides werepopular among the visitors and were made possible through the ;courtesy of--Batt-Such inho-loaned_his.boat_for the_ocaasion— INEWSPICTORIAIL,! �dIIII1lIIIIII11111n11111111111111111111111111111111Ulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllhllllllllfr Story and, photos by Ron Price Pool staffer Betty .Bedard tries. out one of the home made popcorn balls during a break_at the carnival. The balls were the hit of the refreshment stand and sold like hot cakes. Pop was also available at a nickle a "glass along with enough refreshments to keep the young visitors going until dusk. Line-ups at the booths were common' with the large number of visitors to the carnival and while waiting, the prospective contestants either sorted ou't the tickets they had won or started to get anxious afloat-Weir'rum as di Dov d" Flu—§Seii"( bitting strippedswea erl: �T — ------- The~— The' big mornent~ tor adults came during the evening when the bingoJame was held. Minutes after the first game started there ,,!wasn't js seat to be had around the booth and although the PA systam didn't work because of a blown fuse, the staff made out well with the help of several youngsters calling the numbers. bav'e Brereton did the calling and was aided by Carolyn Watters who organized the affair. The Hammer and Nail. was a popular bvent, especially for the boys. The object was to -pound a nail into a 'piece of wood to win e prize. The prizes were awarded according to the number of tickets won at various events. Concentration was needed to toss the bean bags through the waiting mouth of iVlickey, Mouse. Matt,' Ormandy, left, made a valiant effort and no doubt that twist to the 'mouth had something to do with success. Mickey Mouse was only one of the .many games that went to make up the varietyuatthe carnival which was reported the best yet.