The Goderich Signal-Star, 1957-12-26, Page 1110th Year No. 51
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GODERICH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1957
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Suggest Housing PIan
Town Council has called for a
survey to determine if there is a
meed for additional rental housing
in Goderich.
The request for the survey,
which will not obligate the town
or cost it anything, has been for-
warded to the Ontario Department
of Planning and Development and
to Central Mortgage & Housing
Corporation.
This action was taken ' after
Council received a letter from
Goderich Housing Authority, sign-
ed by J. K. Hunter, chairman.
The .letter advised Council: "If
satisfied that there is probably a
need for an additional project in
Goderich, forward to the minister
at Toronto a resolution requesting
the construction of at least 22 low
rental homes in Goderich.'
'Mr. Hunter explained that the
authority feels there will be an
increased and continuing demand
for rental housing in Goderich
during 1958. Since May of 1957,
there has been no time when , ee
did not have a waiting list of
about 10 would-be tenants. At
times this list was over 25, and
this did not take into account
those persons who came in to ap-
ply for a house but did not make
out an application due to the size
of the waiting list. Clinton RCAF leave next week for
"We feel that the re -opening of the West. He has three more years
to go before retiring from the
RCAF, after which' he hopes to
move back to Ontario, possibly to
the St. Lawrence River area in
Eastern Ontario. 'they are spend-
ing Christmas with relatives in
Montreal.(:;: •-
Mr. and-qtr`s, "'Fred Ron left
last week for a holiday trip to
Southern U.S.A.
commenced in February and al-
leviate the unemployment prob-
lem in Goderich."
One possible site for a new
housing project Is the 22 -lot land.,
assembly 'plan -near GDCI.
At a" Town Council committee
meeting last Thursday night, Mr.
Hunter and C. F. Chapman were
present to discuss the matter with
Council members.
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PERSONALS
Mr. and Mrs. J. F`,.,, Heard, Sue,
David and Danny returned from
two years in Germany and are
visiting Mrs/de Heard's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J, V. Thomas.
Guests at the home of Mr. an
Mrs. A. M. Homuth were Mrs. B.
Homuth, sr., of Wingham, Mrs.
Grace Wright and Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Homuth, of MitchelL
Mr.- Edgar Pridham, of Vancou-
ver, visited with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Pridham, here last
week, for a •few days. He flew from
the Coast to attend a convention at
Toronto.
W.O. Harold Brennan, who has
been with the RCAF Station, Clin-
ton, for the past four years, has
been posted to Winnipeg. Mr. and
Mrs. Brennan, who have made their
home in Goderich while with the
the organ company building and
the developments at the harbor
will spur the already considerable
demand."
The authority has been advised
that the Department of Planning
and Development ,and CMHC
wduld welcome en applictition for
more rental housing "especially
at this time, as work could be
LIGHTING CONTEST INSPIRES
Boxing Day
Thursday, December 26 —
Boxing Day—will be a public
holiday in Goderich. A pro-
clamation to this effect appears
elsewhere in this issue of The
Signal -Star over the signature
of Mayor j., H. Graham—____
Although it is customary to
observe Boxing Day as a holi-
day, it must be proclaimed by
the head of the municipality
in order that public institu-
tions in the town can close.
But in the matter of the
collection of garbage, "the
show must go on" or the build-
up would become too great
a.t this festive season. So,
town garbage collection sche-
duled for December 25 and 26
' will be made on Boxing Day,
December 26.
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Business College
Yuletide Party
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Whether it wants- to or not,
Goderich is being forced by pro-
vincial authorities to take immedi-
ate steps to plan a sewage disposal
plant.
Until action is taken, Dr. A. E.
Berry, general manager of Ontario
Water Resources Commission, re-
fuses to allow the town to extend
sewers needed to serve the 22 -lot
land asseanbly project and the
Clingan subdivision.
A proposed housing project,
which could be started in February
and alleviate unemployment in
START. SEWAGE
Goderich, may be blocked unless
Council can persuade Dr. Berry
to change his mind.
The Goderich Housing Author-
ity has approached Council abolrt
the possibility of using the land
assembly project as the site for
22 new, low rental homes.
Meanwhile, the water situation
is still unsettled. Council receiv-
ed a report Friday night from
Ranney Method Water Supplies
(Canada) Ltd. on the results of
three test holes drilled ,4t the local
waterfront.
It was decided to retguest the
Public Utilities Commission to sub-
mit its recommendations on the
Ranney report.
Hire Engineer?
Though, no o tial action was
taken Friday night on sewage dis-
posal, the possibility of hiring a
consulting engineer was discussed
and it is very probable that a move
in this direction will be taken
within the next couple of weeks.
A report was given by Council-
lor Frank Walkom, a member of
the local delegation which met with
Dr. Berry in Toronto, last week.
Said Councillor Walkom: "He
made it quite clear that until we
make some start at a sewage dis-
posal plant or make some start
along that line, he would not . al-
low us to construct any more
sewers in the.. town." '
The OWRC, a provincial agency,
has authority to clean up pollu-
tion in the lakes and streams of
the province. Goderich sewage is
now emptied into Lake Huron.
While Dr. Berry has "played
along" with municipalities in the
past when they have asked for
more time, he now has orders from
his superiors not to give any ad -
The annual Christmas party of
the Goderich Business College was
held on Wednesday evening of last
week at the home of Mrs. A. A.
Nicol with 36 students and teachers
in attendance.
Carol singing was enjoyed, led
by Mrs. G. Gardiner, accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. E. H. Jessop.
Films in color were shown with
Mr. Frank Reid in charge of the
screen and projector.
A very .attractive Santa Claus
arrived which was followed by an
exchange of gifts. Delicious re-
freshments were served from a tea
table d orated in the Christmas
themes •
omes eau u y
Many
Decorated Christrnas
The Christmas lighting ' contest, cent; Howard Fowler, Britannia"' plan beforehand for special decor -
sponsored jointly by the Goderich 1 Road; William Snazel, Huron Road; ations for a contest. Even at that,
Jaycees and the Town of Goderich, Clare Baechler, St. Vincent Street; the business establishments are
Fred Barker, Palmerston Street; better decorated this season than
has resulted in more homes and Glenn Hays, Essex Street; George theywere a year ago.
also business establishments being Allison, Huron Road; Stan Prev- One person who entered for best
specially.decorated for the Yule- ett, Colborne Street; Harry Wor- decorated house or apartment
tide season than has been the case sell, Keays Street;' Floyd Lodge, mailed the entry form in all right
in previous years. Montreal Street; Malcolm Mathers, but failed to sign his name. Chair -
The Jaycees chairman or the West Street; J. A. Sully, B field man L. B. Graham posted the
Lighting Contest committee, L. B. Road; W. G. Leeson, Blake Street; blank entry form in. the Post -Office
Graham, . says the winners will be J k Warren, West Street; Harry in the hope that whoever sent it
announced on Boxing Day. Since )Creath, Montcalm Street. in blank would be reminded and
the Signal -Star went to press this An advertisement in The Signal- phone in his name.
week late Monday afternoon, the Star of December 12th contained Sunday evening saw many people
names of the winners will'` not be an entry form for the contest. driving around and admiring the
available iter publication in The Those wishing to enter the contest. special Christmas Iighting of
$final -Star _ until next week's is- were to fill out the entry form and Gederich homes.. --
Sue. mail it to Post Office Box 1001, The lighted Christmas trees on
A tour around town by The Sig- Goderich. A goodly number of the Square, placed there by the
nal -Star revealed many lovely dec- entries were received from decor- Town of Goderich, are more num-
orated homes.t is entirely pos- ated residences but not so many erous than they were a year ago.
sible to forget Mentioning all of from garages and business estab- Many people believe they are not
them and there are undoubtedly lishments. The reason for the put up early enough in the season
many more of an outstanding na- small number of entries from busi- and hope they will be lighted up
bare besides those whif51 'we no- ness establishments •is believed to earlier next year. The same ap-
ticed, as follows: Francis Overholt, be because the coiftest' .was an- plies to Christmas decorations on
Britannia Road;.. George Filsinger, nounced too late for them to get both residences and business estab-
West Stre, ,' ;.r� M}athieson (last prepared for it. Unusually bpsy lishments. Many muniicipalitie's
yearton Street west; at the Christmas season, the mer- light up for Christmas considerab-
WmIkJ. ltit ie, Britannia Road; chants have to be notified well in ly earlier than is the custom in
.John K. Sully, St. George's Cres- advance in order that they might Goderich.
-May the infinite blessings of this joyous`' sea-
son aide with you and your family.
YOUR EDITOR. STAFF, AND RURAL CORRESPONDENTS
STAFF—George Ellis, Mrs. G. Ellis, Clayton Nivins, Mrs. Rae McNevih, Bob Henry,--Ai►stinJ'
Purdy, Ken Miller, William Cavell, Mrs. .James Green, John Buchanan... -.,
RURAL CORRESP NDENTS—Mrs. Eleanor Bradnock, Auburn; Mrs. S. J. McGratten, Carlow;
Mrs. Ray nnigan, Crewe; Mrs. Robt. , Chamney, Donnybrook; Mrs. L. Stingel, Dungan-
non; Mrs. arl Howes, Ma#eking; Mrs. Gilbert Frayne, Kingsbridge; Mrs. Frank' Mc-
Cullough, olmesville; Mrs. A.' A: J. Simpson, Kintail; Mrs. A. Lockhart, Porter's Hill;
Mrs. Wal ce Miller, St. Helen's; Mrs. Frank Rising, Sheppardton; Miss Berthina
�/,� �/��I��/��(�Stt/u,rrg�e�ojn, Bayfield;�•}r/1lMri.ye/geWalt�er Tigert, Port Albert.
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Holiday Post Office Hours
New Record Volume Seen
Post Office hours for Christ-
mas Day and New Year's Day
are announced by Postmaster
A. M. Homuth as follows:
No wicket service op .either
" tint's,• (Sof' tolibr'will be
open from 8 a.m., to 6 p.m.
There will be no rural mail
delivery on either of the holi-
days.
ld There will be only one mail
out, at 5.50 p.m., and one mail
in, at 6.45 a.m., on both
Christmas and New Year's_
The regular- hours at; the
•
Santa Claus has undoubtedly been the
around during the past few weeks. He
important. person at the annual Family
Lions Club held in the church parlours
most popular person
was by far the most
Night of the ' Goderich
of Knon Presbytoril
o i
Church. Here he is seen handing out gifts to the children.
Assisting hint are Lions Clayton Edward, Arnold McConnell and
Right ht behind Santa is Jack Melnnes
11111 Mills.Ic g - -
Clinton, who conducted children-participationgames during the' -
evenings ,program. i. S.S. Photo by R.H.
Post Office will be observed
on Boxing Day.
Although no definite figures
were available when the Sig-
nal -Star went to press late
Monday afternoon, there was
every indication that the vol-
ume of mail handled during
the Christmas , period would-
set
ouldset a new all-time record.
It was estimated that the new
figure for Christmas cards
handled would exceed lest
year's total by several thous-
and.
Prosecutor Named a In Internationai
Car Smuggling Ring Case Charges
Out Tuesday !
Although this week's Signal -
Star is dated Thursday, Decem-
ber 26 it actually went to press
at 5 p.m., on Monday. This
was necessary in order to have
the papers with Christmas
greetings into the Post Office
early Tuesday for distribution
in town and the rural routes
before Christmas Day.
Next week's paper will_ be
Published on the regular day,
Thursday, January 2nd. Should
-you desire to express good
wishes for the New Year, this
will be the issue in which to
do it. The dates of the holi-
days this year make =it difficult
for the publishing of weekly
newspapers at customary
times. �..
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PLAN ALT:ERA'9NS
Alterations will be carried out at
the Club Grill on Kingston street
during the holiday season. Clos-
P
ditional leeway, the 'delegation.
learned.
Dr. Berry suggested= tbiLt Colloid*
hire a consulting engineer, pos-
$abla,,t , work with the town's owl
engineer, to make plans. Melt'
these plans are submitted to Drs
Berry, he "Might" allow the tows
to go ahead with more sewer con-
struction, Councillor Walkom said.
`4He did suggest that steps
be taken right away if we want to
get started with this new housing
project within the next few
months,"the councillor ktate.d.
No Alternative
Councillor C. M. Robertson com-
mented: "I don't think there's any=-
thing else to do except to follow
his suggestion."
Reeve E. C. Fisher estimated
that it might cost around $2,500 to
hire consultants to prepare plans
which would satisfy Dr. Berry
The Town of Mitchell is spend-
ing $250,000 on a sewage disposal
system, though not all of that will
be spent in one year, Council was
informed.
Councillor Walkom stated that
Dr. Berry feels that a sewage dis-
posal program is even more im-
portant to Goderich than a solu-
tion to the water problem.
In answer to a• question from
Councillor Peter MacEwan, Reeve
Fisher said that this does not mean
that Dr. ' Berry thinks the towra
should cast aside plans for a new
water supply system.
told the isle ation
Dr. Berry g
that tete- lower-cost Ranney water
plan should .be. given. -a tanee if
tests prove favarahie?' He..also had
p'i rated out that not all Ranney
installations were successful.
Getting back to sewage disposal
ing at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, plants, Reeve Fisher said that, in
the restaurant will re -open on
Thursday, January 2, at 7 a.m..
The plans include' installation of
new booths.
many cases, the cost of such a
plant is charged 75 percent to
local water rate and 25 perce n
to the mill rate.
,FORTY FOOT CHRISTMAS CARD
GUSHES OUT Of ITS TUBING
The Department of Justice at at klzy Ilarbor Airport here of a
Ottawa has announced- that Frarik plane carrying some -of the men
Donnelly, Q.('`, of Goderich, has from a deer hunting expedition on
Manitoulin Island.
been appointe lc as special prose- The men .facing the charges are:
eutor of seven men charged with W. J. A. Lamont. R. J. Lang, J. P.
conspiracy to smuggle United Zoccano, F. Zoccano, G. Ding -
States cars into Canada. The men man• L. K. Toth and II. Snyder.
are to appear in court at London °- _ "
on Monday, .January 20. SUNDAY AT -1.30 P.M.
Mr. Donnelly succeeds Mayer The Country Calendar pro -
Lerner, Q.C., of London, in the gram over Gild' TV on' Sunday,
prosecution of the charges. Same December 29, will feature
36 charges are facing the men weekly newspapers and their
who are alleged to have taken services to their communities.
part in one offanada's biggest It comes on at 1.30 p.m. The
eases of international car smug- office of the Dundalk Herald,
gling,, which extended to various at Dundalk. Ontario, has been
par's of the United States, On- seleeted as the setting for the
tario and Western Canada. program whi•,ela -will also (Peal
The men were
arrested last with other weekly newspapers
month in London, St . Thoma; and in Ontario.. Featured editor
tl(4rlerich. The arrests at Gode- Will he Frank McIntyre of The
rich followed the forced Minima, Dundalk Ilerald. ,
Town Councillor -elect Bruce
Sully lays claim to receiving
the longest Christmas card in
Goderich. _It is well over 40
feet in length. m
When he opened up the
calendar tube in which it was
packed, the card poured out
of t?ie tube like water from a
geyser. It was from Jack
Pemberton, of Toronto, versa-
tile industrialist and idea an.
One of the business ventures
of Mr. Pemberton is the mak-
ing of casing for sausages.
So, he sent out Christmas cards
along the same theme. The
representative sausage casing
was made of material like
cellophane and every foot or
so on it had a Christmas
greeting printed in red.
Mr. Sully says Mr. Pember-
ton goes in for things in n
"long- way." For example, Mr.
Pemberton had an office parte
recently and among the prix•
es given were the following.
one sausage 55 feet long; a
14 foot cigar; a 28 inch long
lollipop; a 56 inch long candy
cane; a d - • ag of dehydrat-
ed m. ure.
WATeR PLAN
Next Move Would Be
$3,200 Pump Test
A report has been receiy: d bn'
. the test holes drilled at t ater-
front to help determine- akae
Ranney water system is feasible
for Goderich or not:
Meeting Friday night, Council
decided. Co . ask the Puliiic kJtil.:ilics +
Commission for its recommcnda-
' tions it1^ regard to the findings of.
the report'!' The report will .be dis-
cussed further by the 1958Council.
The drilling was done at fio cost
to the town. If Council wants tin'
Ranney organization to do a pump-
ing test to determine if encu ;h
water can be 'obtained here via
the Ranney system, it w-il.l cost
Purpose of the drilling was. to
letermine whether there was
enous;h . ravel at the waterfront.-
l'rater the Ranney system. \~titer
Must filter lhrou_Ji the 'hoceline •
;;ra\.e! into a tank called a "col
lector." 1;'rom there. the water
wa•ould be puniped up 1h:• hill into
the town's water ,
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Commentirit; on th clrtllin+fit
the test holes, W. :Alan
manager of 1he Ran ney contract
department. wrote Council: "It way
de j'rmined that sufficient depth of
gravel did not occur on the gravel
tar opposite I'ic},q street to de
velop the requirced quantity of
water by means of °a converrdional
Ranney collector."- "
Best Location
But, he said, "the test hole drill
ed on the bathing beach south of
the harbor breakwater Showed,
sand and gravel to a depth of 3i1
feet. (Below this, there was lime-
stone.) From the physical charac
teristic of this material, it is rea-
sonable to assume that a relatively
far Ie quantity of filtered Lake
Huron water can he developed in
this location by the installation of
a Ranney collects';i'."
Mr. Clark continue‘ "'l'o deter-
mine the exact, quantity of Water
that can be produced in this area it
will be necessary to conduct.a
detailed pulreping test to compute
, the hydraulic constants of the
aquifer. To per. drra this pump-
ing test, itwife he necessary to
drill sips sig-,meh ob er'vation wells
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equipped with automatic rearders,
and`a 10 or 12 -inch pumping well
"A pumping test of 72 hours
duration, or until the' drawdown
curve has been stabilized, email
be copducted. - This survey can leie-
conducted for the sum of $3,200.
In earlier conferences, the -Rare
trey people promised that the
pumping test will cost the town
nothing if it fails to produce water
at the rate of 2,'500,000 gallons
daily capacity.
-Council has been told that n
complete Ranney water system
could he constructed here for 5,
price not exceeding $190,000.- A
more conventional plan which i~r
also being considered by Cowie
would cost more than twice a.
much as that.
PUC Through?
When there was some talk au'.
Pride night's Council meeting
about eallim, a joint meeting with
nietri'hers of the I'ITC to consider
the Ranney report, ('ouncillo
Peter MacEwan said that the 1'0Z.'
did not want anything mom to
do with the water question.
This remark was chi'S1lenged by
('ouncillo w . A. Tipple. Pointing
out ttiat t e members of ibtO t'UC
have spec alized knowledge of the
water situation, he asked 1f it avas
not ,('heir function to help and(
ad se Council in these matter's.
"I'm not suggesting we should
leave the whole problem to the `- "
PUC anymore than they should
leave the whole problem to `Os
said Councillor. Tipple. Th felt
that Council and the PUC shori
sit down together to' work out tete
right solution. •,,
The councillor raid that there
have ween too rr ny instaneet
Lie 'a committee hag. dumped a
problem in Council's lap without
any apparent effort oil the coin-.
mittee's part to igr eest a volution •
As a results Council ev :a l>,trrde» ee
down with too, rnueh detail- during
the least year,'he said.
Couu.eillor Tippled 00,144 %tett
strongly supported l;a -Deputy-
Reeve
Reeve Jamutes I)onnelly, who felt
it visas time that titers wcJ a fins
uraderistandini3 between Connell ant