The Goderich Signal-Star, 1955-05-19, Page 211HURSPAY, AMY 19th, 1955
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THURSDAY, MAY lgth, 1955 ,
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TEN YEARS YEARS SINCE
It is ten years this month since the Ger-
man troups surrendered to the Allies on the
wstern front and Hitler's cause collapsed,.
fitemoriea bring back events of the long, grim
atruggle thus en.ded; books have been written
about it and for years to come books will e'on-
tinue to be written. For the minds and hearts
of many the, story is peculiarly poignant and
will not be forgotten, while life and memory
remain..
What a picnic the land speculators are
having in Toronto! The city is growing so
fast that large outlying 'areas which a few
years, ag ere without any. resident -popula-
tion. are now being built up and provided
with roadways, sidewalks, sewers and other
appurtenances—at the expense of ratepayers
Who get nothing out of it but higher taxes,
while the landowners pocket big mone;,,, with-
out doing'a thing for the community. 'Large
Mocks of unoccupied land have been bought
up at low prices by wealthy persons or groups
who are simply waiting, for people needing
homes to eotne in and pay for the land at
Inflated prices.
A special tax on land values ,Would spoil
the speculators' game. It would not pay to
hold land for speculation and home -builders
would not have to pay extravagant prices for
it. Factories could be established without a
large initial outlay for the sites and would
provide employment for workers who could
bui:t' or rent homes at reasonable. cost. Any
increase in the value of the land from the
growth of population and industry would go
into the city treasury instead of into the
pockets of the, speculators.
It is high time taxpayers everywhere woke
up to the fact that they are being, robbed by
the present taxation system.
The ..A4,11 of May will be obServed on the
23rd of May this year. Let's all wish for a
bright, sunny day.
9.4‘
So far there has been little official pub-.
icity of regulations. governing the June 9'
election, One rather. imports change con-
cerns the advance poll. Hithertl this has been
available merely to sneh voters as sailors, rail-
waymen and, commercial travellers who fre-
quently are away from home. For the coming
election ,any qualified voter who expects to be
-absent on election day may depoSit his ballot
in- adviine. There will be one such poll at
Clinton for the ,riding of Huron and one at
Wingham for Huron -Bruce. Official notice as
to the hours and other details will doubtless
be given.
While the city papers are printing columns
of sensational stuff about. the Demtpsey:Me-
Cann affair in 'South Renfrew, a sober view is
presented by a weekly paper published in the,
riding, The Arnprior Chronicle, which last
week had this comment:
"la you were to ask us what we'know about the
so-called 'Dempsey Incident' or the 'McCann
Affair' we could very honestly and frankly say we
know very little about these affairs except through
what we read in the daily newspapers. Probably
that is the situation in 'which most. of -our readers
find themselves.
"And we can say truly- that a great deal of
what is being published in the ultra -sensational
press of Toronto, the semi -sensational press of
Ottawa, and in various other newspapers through-
out Canada, is nothing but absolute 'balderdash.'
In fact, we are getting pretty sick of it all and dread
facing an election compaign in which promise is
given that plenty of, 'dirt' may be thrown around."
The Chronicle, by the way, is published
hy R. S. .tkey, a former editor of The Clinton
News -Record.
45 Years Ago
Flags were set at half mast in
Goderich wen news was received
thee King Edeverd VII had died.
Town Council decided to send a
message of e condolences to the
Hoye' Family.
Dr. C. V. Lmory, Dominion sec-
retary of the Roy.al Templars, of
Temperance, was ue.Goderich and
gave a talk at a spectral meeting of
the lodge.
Citizens of Goderich were dis-
playing a great deal of interest
in the movements of Halley's
Comet and many people were get-
ting out of bed at unearthly hours
of the morning to see the interest-
ing visitor.
There was a large attendance of
delegates at the Anglican Sunday
School convention and ruri-decanal
meeting for the County of Huron
held in Goderieh. The meetings_
were presided over by Rural Dean
Rev. C. R. Gunne.e
Defective wiring was believed
responsible for a small blaze at the
Big Mill at Goderich harbor. A
night watchman noticed the blaze
and the mill's own fu -e -fighting
equipment was brought into use
before much damage could result.
25 Years Ago
The Salvation Arany had decided
not to erect a new building in
Goderich. Plans were being made
to have the rear part of the build-
ing, which was not hurt in a fife,
renovated inside and out.
An enthusiastic meeting of the
newly -formed Goderich Athletic
Association executive was held at
the Town Hall, J. B. Reynolds, P.
Turner and H. Murney were nam-
ed as a base -ball committee with
Mr. Reynolds as chairm‘an.
A financial statement presented
at the annual meeting of Goderich
Elevator and Transit Company
showed that the rate of earnings
for 1929 had been up to the aver-
age of the previous five years.
Building permits were granted
for two new "talkie theatres in
Goderich with the buildings to
cost $40,000 and $25,000.
15 Years Ago
Rt. Rev. George Craig Stewart,
Episcopal Bishop of Chicago and
one of the outstanding clergymen
in the United States, died in.
Chicago. He had been a frequent
visitor to Goderich.
Goderich Public School Board
authorized its school management
committee to make arrangements
for a dental survey of the pupils of
the two Goderieh schools.
Maple Leaf Chater, IODE, voted
$100 to an endowment for the
nursery at Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital.
Statistics compiled by the Lake
Shippers Clearance Association
showed that Goderich was well
ahead of other ,Greet Lakes ports
in grain handling fer the period
April 22 to May 7. Goderich had
handled 2,971,000 bushels of grain.
In. second place was Montreal,
which handled 2,653,000 bushels.
jack Adams, manager of the
Detroit Red Wings, Ebbie Good-
fellow, .captain of the Wilk.gS, and
Syl Apps, aceplayer oft Tor-
onto Maple Leafs, were guests of
honor at, a Hockey Night banquet
staged by Goderigh. Lions Club for
Inembers of the club's juvenile and
junior hockey teams.
10 Years Ago •
,Godericla celebrated the success
of Allied 'armies in Europe with
gusto. From morning to night
there' were Crowds oriethe Square
on V -E Day.
Reg Bell opened a jewellery' and
watch repair business at the stand
on East street occupied for many
years by the late C. H. Humber.
Mr,. Bell had been associated with
the late E. C. Robertson.
F. J. Bain Stewart, a native of
LochaLsh, had been named Agri-
cultural Representative for Huron
County, Mr. Stewart for nine
years had been stationed at
Orangeville as Agricultural Repre-
sentative for Dufferin County.
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CARLOW,
CARLOW, May 1.8.—Mrs. Stan-
ley Snyder was at Guelph last
week attending the Provincial W.I.
meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McGrat-
ten and Mr. R. Dures motored to
Kitchener on Saturday to visit with
Jack Stuart and family. Miss
Diana Stuart became *ell -
known to many in this district
when She vacationed here last
summer.
Mr. Doig, of Staffa, who pur-
chased Omar Brooks' farm, is
commuting between here and
Staffa, in order to get in his crop.
Mrs. Pat Whitely and baby son
are -home from the Goderich hos-
pital.
Mr. and Mrs. Stan MoGratten,
Alex, and Mrs. J. MoGratten, of
Goderich, visited in London on
Sunday, -'
Some of the neighborhood's mo-
thers and offsprings ran races,
played gaanes and enjoyed lunch
at a birthday party given by Mrs.
Ray Fieher for her two children,
Gail and Douglas.
the National Housing Act
Effective immediately, all Mortgage Loans arranged by
blanches of The Royal Bank of- Canada uncle/ N.H.A.
will be made at the new low interest rate of 5%. The new
rate applies to all new mortgages arranged through this
bank for construction of new housing including private
homes, duplexes and apartments eligible under the act.
• ;?4,,,,o;,• •ms,, eneeseteeere Neer
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Penitentiary Term
For Toronto Man
A. three-yttar terrn in penitent-
iary was unposed on , James Chu
Sing, Toronto, when he appeared
for sentence before Magistrate D.
E. Hohnes.
He had pleaded guilty previous --
1y to a Charge* of haying been in
possession of a stolen car, the
property of Garnet Mathieson-,
Goderich.
Three Coven Sound youths fac-
ing a joint charge of robbery were
*emended for one week after
pleading not guilty. They were
represented by William Prest
lender the Huron. County Law So-
ciety, Legal aid system.
William H. Westlake, R.R. 2,
Goderich, was acquitted on a care-
less driving charge. He was
charged in connection With a col-
lision in which Robert Paul Moss,
U, of Goderich, received a broken
leg. Moss was riding a bicycle
on Maitland road when he ddlided
,with' the Westlake car.
Fine. of $50,-anel costs was im-
posed on Don.alci. Patterson, &ode -
with, when he pleaded guilty to
(3 charge at selling liquor, contrary
tio the Canada Tem,perance Act.
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PORT ALBERT
PORT AldeERT, May la.—Regu-
laz of Christ Church
Ladies' G.uiki, Port Albert, was
field at the home of Mrs. Walter
Tigert. The meeting was opened
lay the presidept, Mrs. Carmen
Hayden. A portion of Scripture
was read; roll _call was answered
by one of the, Ten Comtriand,ments,
Ping plans were discussed far the
dedication of the new memorial
window and the new organ on May
22. ,Mrs. Roy Petrie and Mrs.
Walter Tigert each gave a reading.
quilt blocks of the water lily de-
sign were handed n. The meet-
ing was closed by the president,
after which lunch was served by
the hosts ded her daughter;
babel.
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'Beaver pelts were once an ac-
eepted form of currency in Cep-
-Ada,
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Christ Church 1
PORT ALBERT
SUNDAY, MAY 22-11 a.M.'
96th ANNIVERSARY AND
SERVICE,. OF DEDICATION
OF It6E400.1AL WINDOWS
ANOORGAN
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by ANON,1 B. M. PARR,,
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of St Abraws, ',SarniaMr •
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Pi*t 'Terorit0e,
LADIES'
SPRING COATS
ALL WOOL FABRICS
ALL NEW THIS SPRING
OUR ENTIRE ,STOCK, NOW AT ONE
SPECIAL LOW PRICE.
REG.
TO
34.95
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PERFORMANCE, NOT PROMISES IS STILL
THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE MOTTO
These are Performances ...
FOR REAL HONEST -TO -GOODNESS VALUES,
THESE CAN'T .11E BEAT.
REG. 88
TO ,828.95
BALANCE OF OUR STOCK
REG. .22
TO
49.95
88
To give producers crvoice in product
marketing, Ontario now has the most
advanced legislation of any -province.
For higher income from dairying, legis-
lation allows producers by collective bargain-,
ing to' obtain best possible returns. Ontario's
fluid milk price formula has maintained price
stability.
For the betterment of rural living, the
province makes special grants toward the
building of community halls, arenas, skating
rinks and swimming pools. 864 projects have
been developed under this policy.
EVERY ONE BRAND NEW THIS SPRING. BUY
Remainder of
SEVERAL DURING THIS SPECIAL
" SAVINGS FEATURE. stock 20% OFF
To. lighten the farm load and brighten
farm homes, the province pays half the cost
of new rural hydro lines. Over 85 % of all
farm homes, have hydro.
FINE ALL WOOL ENGLISH WORSTEDS AN
GABS. IN THE LOT. NOT A CULL
IN THE LOT.
THESE , ARE GOOD QUALITY TAILORED
GARMENTS SELECTED FROM OUR
REGULAR STOCK.
WINDBREAKERS
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To increase the productivity of the land,'
new seed Varieties have been introduced and
policies adopted providing for a sound land
use program.
"'To open up farm areas in Northern
• Ontario, the Ontario Department of Agricul-
ture gives special grants toward the clearing
and breaking of land; assistance in the pur-
chase of livestock; veterinary aid and farm
water supply.
NEW FANCY SPRING JACKETS IN CORDU-
ROY, NYLON GAB AND SHEEN GAB.
SOME WITH SELF COLLARS, OTHERS
KNITTED. ALL OF THEM.. LINED.
For more profitable returns, the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, through its Livestock
Branch,finafill% a sire -testing program; milk -
testing service and provides assistance in the
eradication of Brucellosis and Warble fly.
• To promote scientific, high -return, farm:
ing, constant studies are -tarried out by the
Farm Econornics Branch, withfindin.gs avail-
-able, to all farmers to assist in the lowering of
production costs.
REG. TO
59.50
'OPEN
SAT.
EVENING
UNTILsup
Under a farmer Minister, F. S. "Tommy" Thomas,
and with farmers like VV- A. "Bill" Goodfellow . of
Northumberland and J. Ni 'Inn". Allan of- lialdi-
mand-Norfolk in the Cabinet, rural Ontaiio has an
important - place in the Progressive Conservative'
program. • - 1,•1„
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