The Goderich Signal-Star, 1955-10-20, Page 8AGE FOURTEEN
(By W.S.)
What happens to Canadians when
they get on trains? That question
has been bothering me since 1
took a long4 train ride over the
week -end, the hist in ears. 1'd
forgotten the way my fellow
countrymen, and" women, act when
they climb aboard a railuvay train
,and seeing the whole queer buss•
ness again was rather •a shock
Take a normal group of ('.in-
adians in any other public place,
a restaurant, on the street, at a
hockey game, a concert, and they
appear reasonably human. They'll
eke room for you, occasionally
srxill , apologize if they step on
your foot, and sometimes will even
strike up a conversation. They're
not particularly effusive, but 1 like
them all the better for that. Who
wants- somebody climbing all over.
him and telling him his life story?
But turn the -same group into
the cave -like confines of a railway
car, and they undergo a startling
and rather horrible change. You
stagger through that vicious door
that either won't open or does,
then swings and hits you a nasty
slap when you're off balance. You
,don't want to bother anybody.- 'You
just want to find a seat and get
rid of that suitcase. You're even
ready to be a bit apologetic, if
you disturb someone who ha, a
peat all to himself,
But the minute you get through
:hat door, every eye in the place
is on you. Cold, callous eyes.
They crouch in their little cubby-
holes, eyeing you with hatred and
calculation. The young ones put
their feet insolently on the spare
seat you approach, close their eyes
and pretend to be a��leep. The old
ladies' snatch their coats from
hangers and drape them over .the
spare seat. The fat business,nien
stop snoozing and immediately
scatter briefcases and. cigar ashes
all over th-eir spare seat.
Finally, aflame with rage and
e•mbarassment":-.you get into a -eat
only because the young mother
who is occupying half of it has to
make a• lunge for the brat she's
travelling with, and hasn't aehancc
to cover your side of it -with
diapers and orange peels as she
intended to. Bating every soul in
the carriage. you go on for miles
without a. word, smoking furiously
because you notice it's a "No Smok-
ing" car and you hope somebody
will complain so you can tell them
tiff
:t :k
Alter you simmer c::,wn a hit,
you look around with a slightly
less biliotis eye, and decide to he
friendly. Just across the aide is a
' dignified looking old boy, You
ask hien what river that is that
you're ce(s ing. He stares at you
as though you'd made an indecent
suggestion; grunts • "Dun w" and
snatches up his newspaper, 'giving
you indignant looks out of 'tile
corner of his eye. Undaunted, you
turn to the young mother. She
can't be so crusty.
When you observe that travelling
with children is quite a problem,
isn't it, she glares at you as though
you were trying to seduce her.
Then her features soften and a
crafty look comes into her eyd
She agrees that they are a care
aren't they, and you both smile
and shake your heads foolishly.
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Three minutes later you find
yourself holding „a kill while his
mother. has slipped off to "fre• heli
up.." About 20 minutes later, after
he has wet through his diaper,
has soiled your suit with his
chocolaty little hands, and is roar-
ing blue murder because you gave
him a surreptitious slap when no
body was looking, you grab him
and set off to look for his mother,
positive she has fallen off the
train. You find her in the smoker,
gaily smoking and chatting with
some Air Force boys. -
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At the next stop, some people
get off, and you frantically rush
for a whole empty seat, all to
yourself. You just get nicely set-
tled when some oaf, lugging a
great suitcase, comes staggering
in the door, looking for a seat.
With snake -like speed, you scatter
papers, magazines and cigarettes
all , • over the empty half, curl up
in
the corner"a"nd•°pretend you...are.
asleep. You hear his big feet
clump up to your place, 'hesitate,
and go on, and a leer of triumph
crosses your face. So you sit up,
still smirking, ,and the little old
lady who followed the big lout in
and hid behind him steps up and
says sweetly: "Is that seat taken.
young man?"
QUICK CANADIAN QUIZ 0))))) 1 In order of their population
totals name Canada's five largest,
cities?
2. Canadians will pay how mtich
to Ottawa this year in personal
income tax?
3. Average weekly wage in manu-
facturing plants in 1939- was
$20.14. What is it today?
4. Which was larger in 1954, Can-
ada's imports or exports?
5. Of the provinces of Saskatche-
wan, Quebec and British Col-
umba, which has the largest
total of railway track?'
ANSWERS: 5. Saskatchewan has
' as much railway track as the other
two provinces together. 3. At
February 1., 1.955, average wage
was ,S5,8,36. I. Montreal, Toronto,
Vancouver, Winnipeg, Hamilton.
4. Imports exceeded exports by
$146,300,000. '2. Estimated total,
$1,150,000,000.
THE GODERICU SIGNALrSTAR
K,v•::}, 11wo Less On Public School Board;
Ward Sv stem Of Elections Dropped
The Alouettes' Harold Patterson (left) and Sam Etcheverry (right),
the greatest plassing-catching ,combination in Canadian football ex-
plain to CBC commentator Larry O'Brien their famous passing attack.
Patterson and Etcheverry were named Canadian football's 1954 "Pair
of the Year".
SELF -TREATMENT OF
ULCER IS DANGEROUS
If you have a '.omach ulcer and
try to treat yourself, beware -you
may be doing far more harm than
good. For example, one research-
er recently reported the rases of
three patients who had "petrified"
themselves by drinking too much
milk, under the mistaken idea that
it could cure their ulcers:' In fact,
the extra amounts of calcium they
were getting in the milk. clogged
up their kidneys and caused ser-
ious illness.
Another researcher tells of seven
people who died because they were
dosing themselves. with large
quantities of sodium bicarbonate
in an effort to subdue their ulcers.
Stomach ulcer requires the ex-
pert care of a trained physician,
He may use new anticholinergic
drugs like centrine, which pre-
vents the stomach spasms of the
ulcer attack. He may recommend
a diet that is non -irritating to a
delicate stomach. And he may
prescribe a regimen for treating
the condition which takes into: ac-
count a number of ulcer -causative
factors.
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A woman reported, the disap-
pearance of her husband to- the
police. "Is 'there any message you
wish to. give ya'ur husband if we
find him?"' asked the officer in
charge of the investigation.
"Yes," she replied, "tell him
mother didn't come after all."
The number of Pu'b'lic School
Board Trustees will be reduced
from eight to six, arid, these six
will be elected from. the town at
large, effective at the next general'
election,' according to the decision
reached during last Wednesday's
reg•ularo Meeting of the board.
This change was suggested by
the Public School Ins'pector,. G. G.
Gardiner, at the September meet-
ing of the Board. Mrs. C. Edward
gave notice of motion at that time.
The pros and cons of the matter..
were discussed at some length,
and some members felt that the
reduction in numbers wound in-
crease the load of work to be
handled by each individual. Mr.
Gardiner suggested that the fin-
ance committee could be integrated
with one of the other three com-
mittees, as there is not a great
deal for this group to handle.
Split Vote
Mrs. C. Edward moved that the
change be made, seconded by B.
M. Ross. The motion was carried
by a split vote, with Trustees Ed-
ward, B. M. Ross and James Naftel
in favor of the change, and
Trustees Don Aberhart and Ralph
Blackstone voting against it. Carl
Worsen and Robert Rae were
absent.
It will now 'be necessary for one
of the four trustees whose terms
should run for another year to
retire, or run for re-election this
year. This will leave three trus-
tees •whose terms will run for one
year, and three trustees will be
elected for two years at the next
general election.
The matter of fire escapes or
chutes was brought up, since the
fire department had suggested that
at least two should be erected to
assure pupils in the old building
a way of escape'
in the event that
both wooden stairways . should be
impassable. No decision was. reach-
ed immediately.
Tenders for the purchase of the
lots adjoining the Museum were
read, but the board decided to
defer the matter to.the next meet-
ing.
Needed equipment for the gym
was. ordered purchased, as well as
new drapes for the principal's of-
fice, and a -s .cand-hand piano• far
use in the old collegiate, to replace
the one used by the recreation
association.
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The city of Sydney, N.S., is seven
feet above sea -level, while Kimber-
ley, B,C., is 3,661 feet above sea -
level.
U. OF W. O. REUNIONe1
University of Western Ontario',
alumna from this district will join
hundreds of ether graduates from
across Canada and the United
States in malting the trek back to'
theicturesque campus ,an the hill'
for Homecoming Week -end,. Octo-
ber 21, 22 and 23. A number of
graduates from Goderich and dis-
trict Still be attending:
TliL314W, ocwo$ER 40144, 1905
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BAND ,AT LUCKNOW •
Goderich Girls' Trumpet Band
proved to be an outstanding attrac•-
tioneon Wednesday night of last
week, playing at a playoff sottbaH
game . 'between Wellesley and
Luei now.
o c o
in the month of July,Cariarl•ians
spent $126.7 million on new motor
vehicles, ap all-time monthly high.
FURNITURE RE-COVERING - REPAIRING
REID'S UPHOLSTERY SHOP
NOW IS THE TIME. Chesterfields, Sofas, Chairs, etc., re-
upholstered. Quality coverings to suit your furniture.
-ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE-
PHONE 1102W - 59 HAMILTON ST.
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Maw PAGIS
YEUn PACS tell you
who sells it, the Firm's address, the telephone number
Let's show .. you our
new heaters
NEW ''tgo-.ahead" power
More powerful 6 and V-8 engines
See your DODGE-DESOTO dealer!
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E. M. ROSS
EBB ROSS
Says.
Think of life insurance as a "Gift" for
your child. It is as good in money value
as stocks, bonds; or real estate,' and in
addition, it encourages two essentials of
success: thrift add economy.
Ask me about our Junior Security Plan
for your child.
Representative Goderich, Ont. • Phone 37
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SALE PRICE 6.50
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SALE PRICE 18.95
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SUBURBAN COATS
' Grey and 'Charcoal
Reg. 22.95
SALE PRICE 16.98 QQ
SPORT SHIRTS
Assorted Patterns -Sanforized
, SALE PRICE 2.49
Men's Vimy Rubber 5 -eyelet
LACED BOOTS
SALE PRICE 1.00
BOYS' LINED • BREECHES
Double knees -Sizes 3, 4, 5.
SALE PRICE 90e.
COMBINATIONS r'
Winter weight -Slightly soiled
SALE PRICE 1
NUBBY
WEAVE PULLOVERS
Charcoal, Pink, Grey, Blue.
Special
SALE PRICE 6.79
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SALE PRICE 09.95
PYJAMAS
Grey, .Wine, few striped
patterns included.
SALE PRICE 1.9+9
BOYS''' SPECIALS
Long sleeved
COTTON SHIRT'S
Assorted Patterns
SALE PRICE i.00
BOYS' UNDERSHIRTS
SALE PRICE 19c
3FOR $Oc 7
LADIES' 'SPECIALS-
, FELT JUMPERS
Black Felt -4 -only
SALE PRICE 6.95
WINTER, COATS
8 ONLY -Reg. to 29.95
Chamois and interlined
SALE PRICE 14.95
BOYS' WOOL PULLOVERS
All colors - Reg. 3.98
SALE PRICE 99
PULLOVERS.
Assorted styles and colors.
Reg. to C95
SALE PRICE 1.99
LADIES' C'OTT'ON GLOVES
Not all sizes in each style.
WINTER COATS
Reg. to 49.95
Latest styles and colors.
SALE PRICE 29.95
All Better Coats reduced_l0%
ALL DRESSES IN .STORE
,REDUCED 10% to 20%
DRESS SHIRTS
New material.
Pink " on pink -Blue on blue.
Reg. 5:95
SALE PRICE 4.49
HEAVY
BOMBER JACKETS
'Qulited Lining -6 Only
SALE PRICE 4.95
Winter weight .
COIMBINATIONS
Slightly soiled -Sizes 26, 28, 30
SALE PRICE 89 A,
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STRIPED COTTON SOCKS
SALE PRICE 39c PAIR
- 2 PAIR FOR 75c
Fleece lined. Few Only.
SALE PRICE• 1.39
BOYS' WINDBREAKERS
- Flannel ' Lining.
Sizes 2, ,6. Reg. 3.95
SALE PRICE 2.49
Sizes 2-34. Reg. 4.95 and 5.95
SALE PRICE'2•(1IQ -
Full-fashioned NYLONS
Dark s lades -Size 9 only.
While they last.
SALE PRICE 50c PR.
COTTON BLOUSES
Long and short sleeves
Assorted colors and styles
Reg. 2.98 to 4.95
SALE PRICE 199
Some Crepe included.
ALL 'SKIRTS IN gTOCK
REDUCED 10% to 20%
Bay's._ Vimy Rubber,
4 and 5 eyelet
LACED BOOT
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OVERCOATS LADIES' TOE RUBBERS
10 COATS ONLY MEN'B, TIES IN PLAID , CASES
Assorted colors and styles.
Boys' Sanforized Jeans Reg. ). b
Reg. 30.x. y
SALE PRICE 10.00 SALE PRICE 5(lC SALE PReRI E� 99 .. SALE PRICE ' 9OC.'•Non-Icon Rayon BRIEFS 199
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DOESKINMSHIRTS Men's DAV CROI KEIT PANTS LADIES' :D N ' BELTS
SALE PRICE NYLON HOSE
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Reg. • 2.49
SALE PRICE 99c
CREPE MATERNITY
DRESSES
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Reg: to 8.95
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HOUSE DRESSES
Dark shades -New sti'fes
Sizes 12-18
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