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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-07-20, Page 20DEfICUSIGNAloSTA t. THURSD x, 'cru "'The hilbiI y leans on t?iis trusty donkeyfor support after having gone for a little nip at the local' tavern, The donkey seems to be the only one who, will .associate with him,' -while he's in this happy'state. • • Continued from Page 1 A, with billiard tables, bowling. and is. Father Time looking down. On the other side is the• head of an Indian, looking on at the settlers putting down stakes in his land. • George Laithwaite also had 'a fancy fpr nursery rhymemf characters. Two little figures. Jack at one end and JUL at the' • other, still stand where. they once held the net over a tennis court; now in ruin. Jill is coyly fluttering her eyelashes at Jack from behind, a fan:while Jack is throwing her a "devilish wink. The impressive stone archway features a central Maple Leaf and thewordsOUlt HOME. This huge structure is made out of stone and cement. other games. It was built in the 1870's fora map named tinily:who was -a: salt` baron from=•Detroit. Clayton's father laterhad•it made into abuilding for pigs; and, then cattle. Now_ there is a sign over it saying "Apple Park,' and it is used for. cold •storage. • Even the house in which the Laithwaiteslive is a tribute to the days of did.'It was built around 1832 by Joe Blake:- rtiade with shish brick --a mix with clay , and water that has to be left in the sun todry:Thebrickstojrhis day hold the building -up as sturdy. as the rock of Gibraltar. Charley -.Blake added tcV the :house .later in the 18.70's when he had the roof lifted. The beams of the house in those • days were rounded when built but now they are starting to show signs of giving away. The farm's present apple orchard has 40 aches of new and 30 acres of old trees. , There is also a sizeable garden on the grounds and Laithwaite fruits .and .`vegetables are well known in the district. It . is " this man who has immortalized himself in 'cement as the figure of a confident boy., not quite yet a man. His ghost will remain to watch over that road his family has lived on.for 140 years. long after his cement statues are gone. x A .coach house fronting on the hi hway was built'single-handedly '"`. t�. - • g • by George Laithwaite in 1945'�at Co ,bb yet a m on site o cthe age of 72. The stones for. this structure were brought' from Walt m. Disney's uncle's home just • te n tevilla1 53ejeorigi.n•a • says-he.has seen as many as. 1.000 • people- arrive ,on a Sunday to wander around the grounds and be • entertained in.the coach house by George Laithwaite with songs. organ music, and bld stories. But - George Laithwaite's statues aren't the only thing unusual about him. They are just a part of his powerful drive and inventiveness.'He'"al'So pioneered • the first modern ideas in farming in this'province. For example. he was one of the first farmers in Ontario to have a • milking parlor. In 1917 a milking machine was bought for the farm, and - at a time when farmera only hada few of each animal. George had up,to'50,0 pigs at one time. George Laithwaite's statues aren't the only pieces of 'work on the 'farm with an aura of history stirrrsunding•them. An old building stands onthe farm that is over one hundred .:.years old. It has undergone ° many phases. originally being a games room. The 26 annual Lobb Reunion was held Saturday July 1, 1972 at ' the home of Murry ,kobb, the site of the Original Lobb settlement in 1853. There was an above average attendance, with 9.0.people signing the register. The oldest person present was -Mr. Bert Lobh• grandson of the original settler. The youngest present was • Gregory Lobb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lobb, a 'sixth generation Lobb. The prize for the longest married couple went to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lobb. ,They had "been married for 54 'yeari, two days longer than Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jervis. Person coming the furthest for the picnic was Peter Lobb, -grandson of Cliff • Lobb. He arrived from Edmonton. An ii storical display 4ia:cf been set up by Mrs. Don Lobb and Mrs. Mervyn-Lbbh:Jncludedamong the various antiques was a cherry drop-leaf desk which had been brought' over from •England by George Lobb in 1842. A chart and detailed family tree of some of the family branches showed 150 direct descendents of W.H, Lobb: 128 of Thomas Lobb: and 36 of • Joseph Lobb (three of George tobb's family of six). Family photos had been assembled from as far as British Columbia, and the' oldest of George's grandchildren (Mrs. Erna Hockin) had' sent a scrapbook collected over the years. •q An enjoyable sports -program was conducted by Mr'. and Mrs." Irvin Martin and Tom and Eleanor • Lobb. There were races and relays a popcorn stringing contest, braiding contest, 'dddgeball, and a candy scramble. The picnickers were also invited :to.-join--in.-a--Softball game borne_ shoe pitching, and 'croquet. ' .' We are now into SUMMERFEST. I hope you will appreciate the t greaeffort and time ,spent by many small. "groups and 'individuals to make'Goderich the bestTourist, Town on this side of Southwestern Ontario, With -"a little effort on your part You can help_them make this a reality. Entertainment is the • name of the game. This includes Theatre, Arts, and Crafts. Sports of many kindsmincluding-that.rl.own-at- the= Harbor - and many things like- bingo ikebingo a.9d • other games, the 'Midway and Fblk Singers - almost anything can dome under the name ' of entertainment. All you have to do is get.but of the house - no moresitting home watching re -runs on T.V. Show and Tell,.your appreciation for their efforts, this makes all the hard work worth while:' You will also be pleasantly surprised by the, quality and the variety of ENTERTMNMENT. Mark your calendars - Art Mart days with the outdoor shopping spree„ a stop at the Kinette sidewalk ca.fa,y -•in the park.and a of the art and the crafts greatly,• improved and very . interesting. We have applications from many people, tops in their craft. from maty different areas, so we are looking� for a great Art' -(Mart. Our businessmen around The Square have quality goods and bargains lined up for your Sidewalk Shopping Trek; three da vs of it. w•. On Thur"sday evening..early. the ladies of St. Georges -Ang'lic'an Cl t'etl lave their bid supper _as their part in Art Mart Days during Surnmerfest, Other church groups and organizations 'plan events for this time. Thank you. •r Art Mart has made a gog4' impression' over the years. so now let us have other events to fill. out Summerfest for the balance of this summer. This should give us ideas for - improving,'..- . next— ..--year..!s Summerfest, Tell your friends near and especially FAR to comeand enjoy it with us. . ' Love, • Martha a Finnigan reunion held at Harbor Park The rain showers of Sunday,J July 9 did little to dampen the enthusiasm .or success of the. annual family reuni in Of the descendants of he late n John Finnigan and Mary McMath held in Harbour Park in Goderich.,. A. luncheon ,at,1: an noon. was enjoyed by a large number including families from Toronto, London, Weston, Seaforth, Wingha m , DunFannQn' and �pdericir. The 'resident, Mr. Harold Buz'' Finnigan 'presided along with his luncheon and sports • committees, Melbax and Roy, Elmira and Gordon and Lenna and Alen Finnigan. " The business meeting followed, at which time the : retiring president thanked all who had assisted him during his tern of office, expressing the hope that the annual family gathering be perpetuated. Everett Finnigan moved' a vote of thanks to the' retiring • president .and the secretary, Bee Oak, along with the, committees for the' splendid fieade S:111' they' lido" given `during '-_ the past two years. A hearty hand clap of apprecfatiop • was expressed by all. Officers were elected for 1973- 74—Mr. John Finnigan. Wingham for president and: Hazel 'Habel, Goderich, secretary. Sports and luncheon committees were also appointed. -Mrs. _Nettie Firmigan , was awarded a prize for ..being .the oldest lady and also for having the largest family and greatest number of grandchildren present: nearest birthday went to Raymond Finnigan: newly-weds, Ge.orge and Mary Finnigan; longest few hours spent among the paintings. pottery and pther °rafts. You may be, lucky enough to have your portrait done - we., may' have two artists at ' work. sketching. Also there will be' people doing weaving and spinning. pottery and. other crafts. We just have to pray for fine' weather for this - 'well.° - for the rest of the'sur,nmer - we'we surely had our share of bad weather. • ',The Kinsmen will have their bingoand other games each night and there are folk singers. -theatre groups and,rot] things HAPPE'II'1 t' For the rest .of the summer on • Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 'evenings._ 7:30 p.m.. The • Pendulum Players will perform at the Jailhouse. Playhouse. and you will be, again.' "pleasantly surprised" by this talented group. • • Just don't SIT on your hands. bring a cushion- and use your hands to show the kids you enjoyed their- performances. Another _group who wit( perform outdoors ih the Lampton Youth Theatre Group, Who will he here for the 5aturday afternoon, Ju1V 29. „ The FOLKS will also `fierform during Art Mart .besides a folk' singer,or two at this time, .• The Rothman cigarette people are sending their trailer which provides a stage, equipped with sound'and lights. For this we are grateful. Thank you, I think you will find the quality FOR YOUR Guests visiting Mr. and Mrs. Stan Hadden for the month are Mr, and Mrs.. Frank isenedetti ,, and children, Kim„Robert and Dianne from.--Pe'nbrbke. Ontario. Mrs. Cecile 'Benedetti. mother of Frank Benedetti. of, Ottawa. Ontario 'was also, visiting. • SOME GIRL S DON'T EXPECr TOO MUCH. OFA HUSBAND, ✓US'T AMAN TO,SPEND WITH THE REST OF THEIR LIFE married, 'Everett and Georgie Finnigan; wearing -braces Cliff Hackett- Fun games • included "walking the bags to Belfast" and "driving the pig to market" And for the children, races and a peanut scramble.- •r . The 1973 family reunion -will be held t n July �, tri the ' Seaforth Park: To add to the enjoyment of all, the Paris Band Concert was in process throuehout. Phone 524. $132 DAY OR-- NIGHT R— NIGHT • ° Agent for •244hr. FILM DEVELOPING ter, i■d'''. ea, .` Fresh, long Ii'fe Eveready flatteries in you" transistor radio will bring back the summer sound. COMPLETE-S'FOCIf FObMOST APPLICATIONS CaSmoke .and • Glift Shop • 16 THE SQUARE,GODERICH Open everyday,'and evenings for your conv.en.ience 'SeIf-Defen& , jIIST A OT 41 art The best protective equipment against job accidents is already yours — your eyes; yout ears, your brain. Keep alert,, work defensively, and you?i1'stay on the• job. .. 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