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THURS., FEBRUARY 15th, 1945 Girl Guide Week History of Now Enter The Girl Guides were0 ed in Bowmanville in Sep 1938, under the guidance1 O. Hobbs, Commissione Oshawa. Mrs. Donald Pu appointed District Comm and the nucleus of a local. tion was formed with au to add to their numbers. The Rangers with Miss Goddard as Captain, and t Company of Girl Guides w Royal Quinn as Captain, w ganized at the time. Threei later the Second Compan Guides was formed under Madeleine Veale. In January, 1939, the Br underiMiss VanCamp, beg existence. Original Lieu of these four were Misse garet McCready, Grace Betty Emmett, Frances Kathleen Storey and Kay As the different leaders leî places have been filled, sot with difficulty, but alway factorily. Some have move or married. Others have gone on to education or careers or ov Among them were: Mrs. W ningham, Mrs. E. Cunni Mrs. Howard Jeffrey, Mrs.1 Oke, Mrs. Thos. Depew, Irene Casbourne, Margaret Jean Pattinson, Ruth Hute and Barbara Rehder. Whe rict Commissioner Purd town in 1941, Mrs. A. S. filled the position ably un present District Commi[ Mrs. A. J. Frank, took o Sept., 1943. Everyone w] kept in touch with Girl Gu fairs can vouch for the r lous work she bas doneE doing. Under her is thep line-up of officers: 1st Company Girl Guide Captain Eileen Couch,j Lieuts. Winona Clarke and Caverley and Senior Patrol erAudrey Venton, in charge amembersip of 35 Guides Couch with her experienc Ranger and Brown Owl w. Brownies, is everything could be desired in a Capta her leadership is much app ed. 2nd Company Girl Guide Captain Gwendolyn McBri[ Acting Lieut. Louise Sell charge, with a membership While Miss Gwen. McBria newcomer to town, havingb member of Lindsay and Bel Guide Companies, she is d grand job with the Company Captains are doing splendid and we know their Patrol L will co-operate in makingt and better Guide companie lst and 2nd BroWnie1 with Miss Eleanor Wig Brown Owl and Acting T Owls, Miss Audrey Venton Jean Caverley and Miss W Clarke, with a membership girls under the age of 103 Several of the Brownies h recently reached the age( years and moved up into G new Brownies will be welc The local associations much as it did in the begi with Mrs. J. H. Jury as Pres Mrs. J. O'Neill, Secretary. surer; Mrs. V. H. Storey,E Convener; and an executive prised of Mrs. E. W. Craw Mrs. P. Cowan, Mrs. W. C and Mrs. M. J. Hutchinson. The Rangers and each com Mo i g 'Y o o 'O o i g Oo g o n Girl Guides 's Seventh Year organiz- of Guides are well-equipped with tember, flags and standards, thanks to th of Mrs. generosity of the Lions Club, th r from Rotary Club and Dr. and Mrs. V rdy was H. Storey. The presentation was tissioner made at a special ceremony the associa- year following the formation of uthority the organization, and lever since have been proudly displayed at Evelyn every Church parade and at meet- the first ings- ith Mrs. Much of the extra money for vere or- administration and some for war months work has been raised by "Dough. ny Girl nut Days." For two of these the Captain baking was done by Corbett and Carter Bakeries, but for the others ownies, the local association, aided by an their few faithful workers, providec tenants home-made doughnuts, hundreds s Mar- of dozens of them. Unfortunately Werry, the inability to procure materials Clark, has prevented a continuance of O'Neill. this means of raising funds. The ft, their girls themselves took orders for netimes and delivered every last one of s satis- thousands of doughnuts. Most of d away the proceeds from one of these drives went toward a flying am- higher bulance provided by the World verseas. Organization of Girl Guides. V. Cun- In May, 1941, the girls with ngham, their leaders, staged a most suc- Russell cessful show to raise money for Misses the Bombed Victims' Fund. This Storey, was put on in the Town Hall and chinson is still recalled with pride, as is n Dist- the bridge held in the Council y left Chamber. Baker As their contribution to the war itil the effort, the Girl Guides of Bow- ssioner, manville have undertaken for the ver in past three years the collection of 'ho has waste fat, amounting in all to ide af- over 6000 pounds. This has been marvel- turned over to the packing houses and is for use in production of glycerine, present greatly in demand in the manu- facture of ammunition. s with Proceeds from the sale of this Acting fat,r as resulted in generous d Jean cheques to the Red Cross, Navy e Lead- League, British Bomb Victims' i Fund, Chinese Fund, etc. Aside e Miss from this, the Guides have filled ýe as ad ith the ditty bags, tagged for the Red thatCross, Salvation Army, Navy fin and League, etc. reciat- In the recent appeal for used clothing for immediate shipment s with overseas the Guides and Brownies an and collected well over one hundred ers in pound bale of clothing. of 35. Special thanks is due the many n is a willing workers who have assist- been a ed in the teaching and examining leville of nursing, signalling, physical oing a training, sewing, singing, cook- y. Both ing and all the other activities of 1 work the organization. We would like eaders to thank each of these helpers bigger personally, but there are and have s. been so many that space will not Packs permit. ht as The Board of Education and the Tawny Reserve Army have been most , Miss generous in providing meeting inona places for the Girl Guides. After of 40 a short time in St. John's Parish years. Hall, the Public School Gymnas- having ium was used for several yearsi of 10 until the organization expandedg uides, beyond the limited space. Then1 omed. the Armouries provided accom- stands modation for a couple years and nning, now the High School Gymnasium ;ident, has been placed at their disposal.1 -Trea- Everyone belonging to the move- Badge ment appreciates the use of these com- different buildings. wford, The Oshawa organization, under1 larke Mrs. O. Hobbs, included some of1 the Bowmanville girls in theirE mpany summer camp for several years.' Am a m A» m - The girls who took advantage of it are still loud in their praise of the help received and the good times provided. On Dec. 8th a Mother and Daughter Banquet was held in Trinity Sunday School with 140 persons present. Mrs. R. S. Mc- Laughlin of Oshawa was guest speaker and out of town guests in- cluded Mrs. V. Armstrong, Cap- tain Girl Guides, Orono, and Mrs. O. Hobbs, Divisional Commission- er for Ontario. Several of the, Guides won their Entertainer's and Hostess' Badges at this time and Audrey Venton was present- ed with her lst Class Badge, and Betty Lunn and Rhona Evans with 2nd Class Badges. New members are always wel- come to Girl Guide meetings. Any girl of 10 years or over is eligible. Church parades are held twice a year and hikes and picnics are the order of the day when weather permits. They learn Morse, knots, first aid, nature. They leari to sing and dance and play games. They learn to be a good Guide. Does your budget ring a warning bell every time you plan on buying clothes? TIfen stretch that budget by shopping at BRESLIN'S. MenIHere Ih Is' A Smart, Good Looking and Weil Made Suit for only $2975 When you combine quality and price in Smart looking clothes - your dollar goes- farther! Here we offer you smart looking, ohl wool worsteds, in blues and browns, donegals and Scotch tweeds. Ail tail- ored to fit properly by well known and reliable Canadian makers. Styles and patterns for young or old. Sizes from 35 to 40. Ready for you to wear NOW! Easily worth $35.00. $29o75 M aurice DreslinBowmanville Bowmanville Cuba Up to Fu.l Strength . The Bowmanville Cub Pack No. 2 which is really a junior Boy Scout aggregation, is up to 1 strength with a membership of E 31, according the Cubmaster, Rev. a Carman Lynn. As in the Scouts there is provision for two Cub Packs but No. 1 is not yet or- ganized. The Cub Pack is made up of boys.between 8 and 12 years and meets each Monday evening at the Public School Gym. Its motto is "Do Your Best" with the promise to do a good turn every day and always to uphold the con- ception of duty to King and Coun- try. The training is laid directly for preparation to take up Scout work when a member reaches an age to be included in the Scouts. The Cub organization comes under the direction of the district committee headed by District Commissioner A. H. Sturrock, and the members of which are named in the story of the Boy Scouts. At present there is no assistant to Cubmaster Lynn, but the Pack is divided into sixes with these officers. Senior sixer, Bob Bickell, with assistant sixers, Keith Shackelton, Larry Dewell, Bob Martyn, Ray Bickell and Ivan Wooley. At present the outlying points of the district have not as yet organized Cub Packs.- The work of the Cubs in this district owes its original impetus to the enthusiasm of Col. L. T. McLaughlin, C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D., who still acts on the general com- mittee. The Cubmaster, Rev. Car- man Lynn is Pastor of the Evan- gelistic Tabernacle, Bowmanville, and has adaed pep and enthusiasm to the Cub Pack since assuming charge. His home is in the rural district of Sunbury near Kingston. He came to Bowmanville from Marmora where he was actively enggged in young people's work. According to Commissioner Stur- rock, the Bowmanville Pack No. 2, is one of the best in Ontario. It is hoped that citizens who are so proud to see Scouts and Cubs march so smartly in civic parades will extend entbusiasm and as- sistance during the whole year to these very worthy organizations. The Boy Scouts were founded' in 1908 and the Girl Guides in 1909 by Lord Baden-Powell, the hero of the Siege of Mafeking in the South African war. These earnest little Brownies and Girl Guides have been busily are threading needles for the Red engaged assisting in the war effort Cross. Thousands of Brownies since the outbreak of hostilities. FORMER SCOUTS AWARDED V.C. Two former Canadian Boy in the Burma campaign where he Scouts, both of them from British was serving with the British Columbia, have been awarded the V.C. during this war. Canada's Army. He was a Scout, Rover first Victoria Cross winner, and Assistant Scoutmaster at Colonel C. C. I. Merritt (left), was Duncan, B. C. Colonel Merritt is a Cub and Scout in the 6th Vic- a prisoner of war and Major Hoey toria Group. Major Charles Fer- lost his life. His V.C. was award- guson Hoey, (right), won his V.C. ed posthumously. Obituaries JOHN PALMER With the passing of John Palm- er, on Jan. 30th, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams, Niag- ara Falls, N.Y. Many of our citizens wili recallmany pleasant memories wben Mr. and Mrs. Palmer and their daughter were residents of Bowmanville. At that time their daughter, Gladys Palmer, was the courteous and efficient chief operator at the local Bell Telephone Co. office. Mr. Palmer was a stationary engineer for 15 years at the local Goodyear plant. About 18 years ago he moved to Toronto where he was employed with the Seiber- ling Rubber Company for 15 years. For the past 15 months Mr. and Mrs. Palmer have made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Russell Williams, who has given her parents devoted and loving care in their declining years. Mrs. Palmer has required special at- tention being an invalid. Mr. Palmer who was born in Clarke Township was 86 years of age, being born March 1, 1859, and was son of Henry and Sara Palm- er. He had been in failing health for about 18 months. He will be remembered by many for his de- pendability, honesty and good workmanship and his good humor and kindly acts toward others. He was a member of Carman United Church, Toronto. Surviving are his widow Martha Palmer, his daughter, Mrs. Russell Williams, Niagara Falls, N.Y., a son, Robert Lyle Palmer, Detroit, Mich., and two grandchildren. E A funeral service was held att Niagara Falls, Jan. 31st, with Rev.E E. J. Fleury in charge. Upon ar-i rival of the remains at Bowman-t ville a service was conducted at Northcutt & Smith Funeral Parlor by Rev. J. E. Griffith. Many old friends were in attendance. Bearers here wêre Harry and Howard Cryderman, William, Stanley, Harvey and Lyall Cor- den. Interment was in Orono Cemetery. MRS. CARL W. BILLINGS Orono and surrounding district was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Alice Winnifred Billings, wife of Carl W. Billings and mother of Edna and Audrey, (the former daughter having predeceased her some five years ago) at the Private Patients' Pavilion, Toron- to General Hospital, on Monday, January 29th. She was a daughter of the late Colin and Ellen Staples and was born on the Town Line of Clarke near Leskard. She was united in marriage to Carl W. Billings and lived at Lot 27, Con. 7, Clarke. The late Mrs. Billings took a great interest in her home and her fam- ily, and had many friends in the community. The many floral tributes bore silent tribute to the high esteem in which she was held by those who knew her. Funeral services were held on January 31st at F. F. Morris' Fun- eral Chapel at Bowmanville, with Rev. S. Littlewood of Park St. United Church officiating, assist- ed by Mr. J. J. Mellor. Interment took place in Orono Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. H. J. Souch, John Rickard, M. J. Tamblyn, N. F. Porter, Sam. Keane and Fred Trull. Canadian apples held in storage at January 1, 1945, were estimated to be 5,551,994 bushels, as compar- ed with 4,171,706 bushels at Jan- uary 1, 1944, and with 7,864,977 bushels in December, 1944. Boy Scout News The Second Troop met Feb. 8. Flagbreak was preceded by a game og basketball, played suc- cessfuly 1this week with a regula- outastrDPcadben. Scoutmaster D. Pickard being Since this is Boy Scout Week an boys but as yet no assistant Scout- supervision of Assistant Scout- endeavor has been made to gather master. His Patrol Leaders arè master and Troop Leader. P.L's. some information to place before John Cattran, Lloyd Hamilton and R. Longman, J. Levett and H the public which may give some Bill Harnden. Hooper were in command of their slight picture of how local Scout J. Dennis Pickard is Scout- patrols but P.L. W. Fraser was Troops have carried on during master of No. 2 Troop which absent. wartime and the story of a few meets Thursdays at the Public Tbsc eyof the self-sacrificing leaders who School Gym. Mr. Pickard is a The Scouts were not thoroughly have assisted in sustaining the native of Glencoe, Scotland, and prepared for inspection because Of interest and activities of. this all- came to Canada in 1929. He work- the basketba l game, but any important youth movement. The ed at Halifax, Montreal and Lind- necessary alterations of their uni- real importance of Scout work, of say before coming to Bowmån- forms or persona . tidiness were course, is training and encourage- ville. Prior to his present em- made after inspection. A mes- ment among boys for the fulfil- ployment with Canada Bread, he sage relay was held, the Cougar ment of the highest conceptions in was 8 years with R. R. Stevens. Patrol winning the contest. Scout g o o d citizenship. Scouts are For 16 years he was connected P. Vine passed is Scout signs in taught the values of co-operation with 102nd Scout Troop of London, bis tenderfoot test, and C. Kil- and interdependence im a manner England. The 2nd Troop is well patrick tried the sixteen points of that bas no parallel in any other organized and held its first Court the compass required for the sec- juvenile organization. of Honor on Oct. 22, at which Carl ond class test, but failed. The Scout administration is divided Boe was made Assistant Scout remaining Scouts learned other into districts and the local district Master. The Troop Leader is partsof the tenderfoot and second comprises Bowmanville, New- John Longman, under whom are classtests. castie, Orono, Pontypool, Black- Patrol Leaders Ronald Longman, After a game of dodge-ball, stock, Port Perry, Maple Grove William Fraser, D. Dudley and J. horgesboe formation was called by and Courtice. The District Com- Levitt. No. 2 Troop has 25 Scouts Sthe Troop Leader. Scout affairs missioner is Albert H. Sturrock, age 12, and 13 Scouts are ready to were discussed for a short time. Bowmanville, who bas carried on pass the 2nd class test and badge Folowing Scout silence the Lord's in the work formerly supervised work. The Troop is at full strength Prayer was repeated and the flag by B. H. Mortlock for several and had a Hallowe'en Party with was lowered. Court of Honour years associate editor of The 130 present and a skating party was held after dismissal and a Statesman, who has risen to the with 108 in attendance. short basketball game foliowed in position of National Director of Carl Boe is Assistant Scout- wbich the leaders took part. IPublicity for the Boy Scouts of master of No. 2 Troop. He is a On Saturday evening a number Canada. At the above centres, clever student in the 4th Form, of citizens of the town besides the Troops are active at the moment High School and bas been a Cub Scout and Cub leaders met at a only in Bowmanville, Blackstock, and Scout through the Troops committee meeting in the Court Orono and Port Perry, but in- here under leadership of Bert Room to discuss future plans for formation concerning the latter Mortlock. Carl's hobby is centred the Cub Packs and Scout Troops three points, unfortunately, is not in carrier pigeons and their value of the town. The meeting lasted available as we go to press. as scout liaison is well knownon two sours, a number of import- Commissionér Sturrock, who is the war fronts. His ambition is to ant subjects being discussed. district agent of Imperial Oil Co., see the Scouts here housed in a has been active in the Scout move- hall of their own and also with .a ment for 16 years, 10 in Peterboro permanent Scout Camp. Senior Obituary and 6 in Bowmanville. Aside Scoutleaders predict that Carl from business he manages to vis- will go a long way in the Scout RONALD I. McALLISTER it all Scout Troops of the district movement. once a month and seeks to arouse At a general meeting Saturday A resident of Courtice for the public opinion with a view of night, the main discussions hing- past 12 years, Ronald I. McAllister forming new Troops at the centres ed about the Father and Son Ban- passed away at the family resi- now unrepresented. quet in March and plans for the dence in Courtice, February 8, A.h district Committee functions proposed permanent Scout Camp. having been in poor health since in the interests of Boy Scouts with July, 1944. He suffered a severe a membership as follows: Chair- stroke on January 16. man-A. H. Sturrock; Members- Born in Henniker, New Hamp- Col. L. T. MLaughlin, C.M.G., sbire, U.S.A., on January 19, 1890, D.S.O., V.D.; Major J. O'NeiCM, BOYS GROW UP- the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.C.; Morley Vanstone; George BUT ONLY ONCE Melvin E. McAllister of Lowell, Vine, Rev. J. E. Griffith; Charles Mass. He came to Courtice some Carter,MJr.; together with the 12 years ago from Lowell, Mass., Scout Masters and Cub Masters; and bas been engaged in the haul- Chaplain -DCanon, Major C. R. age contracting business, former- Spencer, V.D.; Sec'y-Treas.-Sid- ly with Maroon Haulage and lat- ney Venton. terly with McAllister Transport. Scoutmaster of No. 1 Troop is Surviving are his widow, the Ralph M. Stutt and it meets each former Mabel Thompson, three Tuesday evening at the Public daughters, Shirley of Courtice, School Gymnasium. Mr. Stutt Dorothy of Toronto, Mrs. A. Mault first started in Scout work at (Inez) of Lowell, Mass., one son, Orono, then moved to Grafton Roland, Jr., of Courtice, one sis- where he became Assistant Scout- ter, Mrs. F. Estes of Seabrook, master with a successful troop of N.H., and three grandchildren. 18 boys. In 1938 he moved to Asure them of an adventur- The funeral service took place Bowmanville as manager of Can- ous youth. at Armstrong's Funeral Home, adian Canners Ltd. He became Cive them Scouting. Oshawa, Feb. 10. Rev. J. V. Mc- associated here with No. 1 Troop Neely of King Street United in Jan., 1945, and bas his Troop SCOUT G-CUIDE WEFK Church, officiated with interment well organized and ready to do February 18-24 at Mount Lawn Cemetery. some real scouting. He has 20 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO ~AC?.~ WTVE This Is Boy Scout f THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO PAGE FIVEt 1 SCOUTS OF THE WORLD - BROTHERS TOGETHER" GIRL GUIDES AND BROWNIES AID WAR EFFORT