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n.M.U .. tif A t. ia. inA11~FIX9JIi On O6 PAGE THEEM THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO Moetion Picture Theatres Give Doth Edacational and Financial Benefits to Entire Community The advantages to the entire community that accrue from the motion picture industry was strik- ingly told at a banquet held las? week in Oshawa at which J. J. Fitzgibbons, president, Famous Players Corporation of Canada, was chief speaker. The dinner was arr-anged by James I. Foy, marjÎger of Oshawa's Regent The- atre, to honor the president and #other off icials. Prominent local tmen who were guests, included Mayor F. N. McCallum, Hon.-G. D. Conant, K.C., and T. L. Wilson, ,Assistant. General Manager, of Times-Gazette. Mr. Conant in- troduced Mr. Fitzgibbons and Mr. Wilson was master of ceremonies. Two million people each week view films presented by the cor- poration headed by Mr. Fitzgib- bons and of these, some 15,000 are in Oshawa. The speaker point- ed out that the greater portion of every dollar taken in at the box office is left in the community, which emphasizes the commercial value, locally, of the industry. But government taxes which amount- ed to $12,000,000 out of gross re- ceipts of the corporation, also en- tered the picture nationally and locally. Moral Aspects But the pictures them4selves had an intangible value aside from commercial aspects, and they were so well balanced as to pro- vide both entertainment and edu- cation. Films that portray cur- rent views of national affairs are of particular interest to aduits and children thereby get much clearer conceptions of geography, commerce and civics which aid in their studies at school. Then, too, were the moral aspects presented by films of a religious nature, all of which are carefully conceived to avoid denominational contro- versies. Immense care is exercis- ed by the picture industry to meet the wishes of ail sections of the community. War Effort Emphasizing that the leaders in the motion picture field are fully alive to their manifold responsi- bilities to the public and the na- tion, Mr. Fitzgibbons, told of the great part played in the war ef- fort. Theatres backed the sale of War Savings Stamps, donated use of auditoriums for bond drives, aided in bringing movie stars to spark Vîctory Loans, and carried patriotic films to inspire the national effort and the will to win. They comnbined to do a splendid job. Concluding his inspiring address Lwhich gave a really broad view of J.J. FITZGIIBBON JACK ARTHUR JAMES 1. FOY R. W. BOLST-D On Tuesday night James 1. Foy, manager of the Regent Theatre, was ho"t ation. Among the guests were Jack Arthur, '%stern Dlvisional Superin- Lo a group of p?ominent local residents on the occasion of a visit to the tendent; J. J. Fitzgibbon, President; and R. W. Bolstad, Vice-President city of a group of thie executives of the Famous Players Canadian Corpor- and Treasurer. the importance of the motion pic- ture industry, the speaker said: "The people in our industry want to pull their full share of the load required for the common good of the community as a whole." The local manager, Mr. Foy, in a brief address, told that Mr. Fitzgibbons had served as chairman, Canadian Motion Picture Industry War Ac- tivities Committee. and as head of the war boan drives withîn the in- dustry in the Dominion, and help- ed in production of films for boan promotion purposes. Public Relations Seldom has a meeting of this nature taken on a more broad approach to general public rela- tions for the guests included up- wards of 50 leaders in local gov- ernment, service clubs, churches, industries and professions. The general opinion was that Mr. Fitz- gibbons had in his notable contri- bution, done much to convey a greater appreciation of the com- munity value of motion picture theatres. The Statesman is pleas- ed to report these main features which apply equally bô the Bow- manville community. WEED CONTROL Your particular case may Cali. iur Here are a few suggestions a. ban with special terms and wliich will help in the control of arrangements. Many requirements weeds. Practice a short rotation can be met by Farm Improvement of crops. Plant dlean seed. Cut Loans. Ask us for the details. hay early, particularly on weedy meadows. Clip weeds before they go to seed on permanent pastures. Use partial summer fallow to fight 1J~ weeds in mid-summer when they Ti'LIL"& ANA IAlqNICcan be more easily killed. Use smother crops, as buckwheat, where desirable. Practice after- OF COMMERCE harvest cultivation. Suitable Bowmanville Branch- R. L. Mitechell, Mgr. sprays may be used with weeds Newcastle Branch- J. H. Smith, Manager otherwise difficuit to eradicate. Orono Branch- A. A. Drummond, Manager Courage is a virtue which cham- piôns the cause of right-Cicero. i PLAN now to get higher potato yields this year by a program of complete protection ... one that includes the proved combination of DITHANE and DDT. Countywide tests in the U. S. have conclusively shown that , DITHANE, sprayed at Ieast once a week, is extremely effective against both early and late bligbt. rhe addition of DDT (in such form as Rohm & Haas, 25%/ DDT EMULSION CONCENTRATE or D-50 WETTABLE POWDER) provides one of the most effective controls of flea beeties, leaf hoppers and Colorado potato beeties. And your spray operations will be speedier because DiTHANE leaves spray nozzles dlean. It's a combination that will give outstanding resuits. Write P. N. Soden & Co., Canadian Distributor, for a folder which com- pletely describes this program of control. Po N. SODEN & COMPANY# LTD. 730 Wellington Avenue Monhiaul 3. Quebec DITHANE is a trade-mark, Reg. U. S. Par. Off. Shaw 's HOME AND SCHOOL CLUB HEARS VIEWS 0F LABOR LEADER Mrs. Norman Rickard, press secretary, Shaw's Home and School Club, submits a lengthy and interesting report of the fin- al meeting of the season which was feabured by an address by Mr. Kidd, a Toronto labor leader. We present hier report, somewhat abridge for lack of space, outlin- ing the main points raised by the speaker. The meeting, with Pres- ident Russell Bragg in the chair, was made enjoyable wibh the us- ual very fine musical program. Business included election of of- ficers for the coming year. Mr. Otto Bragg, chairman, pro- gram commitbee, inbroduced the speaker who sought to show the interdependence of farmn and la- bor interests and the need for dlo- ser co-operabion bebween them. His exposition stabed labor's pos- ition by quoting figures showing their economic situation but wibh- out a corresponding picture as to how farm prices oughb bo be !i- proed.The Speaker Mr. Kidd said Canada's indus- trial war production placed hier on a pinnacle in the estimation of the whole world. Labor now laid down its policy for the post war period, which included higher wages, shorter hours, better liv- ing conditions and a share in in- dustrial direction by way of In- dustrial Councils. He explained their operabion. The demand today is toward an annual, guaranteed wage, union security, more steady employment. He feit that the reduction to a 40-hour week would not mean the wage increase generally be- lieved. Manufacturers, he said, want a labor surplus to draw fromn when they want to drop others as they please. Reconversion has not brought the degree of employ- ment promised by the govern- ment. Huge Profits Alleged Ib was contended that increase in wages does not require the 121/ per cent increase recenbly given manufacturers. TJie speaker said Massey-Harris had net profits of $12,800,000 last year and they gave no increase in wages for that. Cockshutt Co. had given an in- crease of 6c per hour. 'the fact finding commission found millions on their order books. Trade un- ions feel lack of goods is caused by products being held back for increase in prices., Mr. Kidd said: "Our fighb is the farmer's fight." If labor is to be f uliy employed, home consump- tion must be increased to assure a decent standard of living. Min- imum weekly wage, for two adults and three children utb $1,898 Der year. In 1941 il was found 33 per cent gainfully ém- ployed in Canada got less than $450 per year and 50 per cent gcqt less than $1,000 per year. So $1,- 898 is the minimum for a work- er's family in town. Keep Prices Down He said ib is in the înteresbs -of farmers that workers get higher wages to have more money to buy products of farma labor. He went on: "The great increase, if any. in rebail price is not necessary." Whether this applied to farma pro- duction was not elucidated. But to maintain health he said a more varied diet was necessary, a lar.9- er consumption of dairy products. eggs, fruit and vegebables, ail rout- ting money mbt farmers' pockets and encouraging production. Far- mer's interests are that labor's living standards be maintained. Ib was a mistake, he said 10 splib farm and labor. Wage earn- ers are farmers chief customers. They represent 40 per cent of the population. Agricultural income depends on wage earners. if wage checks are small, farm mar- kets will be small. If exDorts faîl. farmers have to depend on the home market. Low Labor Costs Quotine figures Mr. Kidd said labor costs in farm implements are very small. A machine Driced at $120 has a labor cost of only $10 and a $640 machine only $43. So increased wages adds little to cost of the finished article. He con- cluded: "Your fight is our fight (Labor's) and our fight is yours (the farmers). Program The prooram included a piano duet by Mrs. Cryderman and Anne; a Junior chorus accomDan- ied by Miss Ruth Bragg; a Diano trio by Aileen, Mildred and Helen Allin, and vocal solos bv Orville Osborne accompanied by Miss Lillian Osborne. 1 Arrangements were made to pay a social visit to Brown's Home and School Club, May 14,1 aqd for the picnic at Orono, June 28. Officers Elected The following officers were elected: President - Lawrence Cryderman; lst vice-president - Chas. Gilkes; 2nd vice-president- Mrs. Austin Wood; treasurer- Ross Lane; secretary-Mrs. Elmer Cox; press secretary-Mrs. Nor- man Rickard. Conveners of standing corpmit- tees were also named. These sel- ect monthly committees. Recrea- tion period was conducted by Er- nest Gilbank. Lunch was served by Mrs. Kyle Squair and her help- ers. BEST SEED POTATOES FOR HOME GARDEN With the world confronted by the greatest food shortage of al time the need of home gardens is greater than ever before. The potato is the most universal veg- etable consumed in Canada and should, where possible be consid- ered when planning the garden. Table potatoes should not be us- ed for seed. If the most food and the greatest enjojyment fromn gar- dening are to be attained, certi- fied seed potatoes should be plan- ted. Such potatoes have been in- spected twice during the growing season and again after harvest by qualified inspectors of the Plant Protection Division of the Domin- ion Department of Agriculture. Only potatoes found 10 come withîn standards set by the De- partment are permitted to be sold as seed. Genuine certified seed can be obtained from seed stores. Ail packages of 10, 15 and 25 pounds will bear a sticker giving the name of the variety and the certification number. Bags of 50 pounds or more have a govern- ment certification tag attached, giving the name of variety, the certification number and the date of inspection. There are two sizes of certified seed 11/2 10 3 ounces, and 3 10 12 ounces. Either size is suitable for the production of ta- ble potatoes. Potatoes should be planted in a well prepared soul. Tubers of 3 ounces or more should be cut into pieces called sets. Each set should contain at least one eye, and should be blocky-not sliced thin. The sets can be placed about a foot apart in rows 4 inches deep and 28 to 30 inches between the rows. If a horse-drawn cul- tivator is to be used, it may be necessary to place the rows 30 Io 34 inches apart. Planting should be done early in May. I know indeed that wealth is good; But iowly roof and simple food, With love that hath no doubt, Are more than golci withoub. We Bell Direct to the Consumer and can pay you more for Live Poultry. Get Our Prices - Transportation arranged for Large Lots. FOR FURTHER PARTICIJLARS' PHON" OR WRITE PICKERING FARMS ITO. Whitby - Ontario PHONE: WHITBY 336 DAY OR NIGHT Principals at Regent Theatr.e Dinner in Oshawa Tuesday Night v. T]lWC9DAY, MAY lôth, 1946 1