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P4GE TEN THE CANADIAN STATESM~N, BOWMANVILLE, ONTABIO THYURSDAY, JUNE l3th, 1940 The experienced gardener knows many short cuts to hurry growth along. In dry weather he will, if at all possible, soak the gardens and lawns once a week. Where no hose is available he will have things like lettuce, tomatoes and beans close to the house or pump so that they can be watered with the minimum of inconven- ience. He also knows that weeds are moisture-robbers and these he will keep removed so that vegetz ables wanted get all the moisture that nature provides. A weekly cultivation equals a shower be- cause it tends to conserve mois- ture and a small dose of com- mercial fertilizer is equivalent to another. Summer Hints Peas and beans will continue bearing longer if pods are re- moved regularly and .promptly as soon as ready for the table. It is well to keep out of the bean patch when the plants are damp as stirring them up at this time is liable to spread rot. Sweet peas should be picked regularly to encourage ctinu- ous bloom. Grass should not be cut as of- ten or as close in hot weather, and in watering remember that one thorough soaking is worth a dozen sprinkles. Indeed the lat- ter is worse than no watering at all where the lawn is shaded, as the sprinkle simply encourages tree roots to come to the surface and crowd out the grass. Consult a good seed catalogue or government bulletin on per- ennial flowers, shrubs, etc. This will tell when is the best time to move or prune. Certain peren- nials such as peonis and iris, for instance, are best moved in September, others should not be shifted until August, and some in the late fall or early spring. As a general rule those shrubs that bloom early should not be prun- ed until after the blossoming is over. The late bloomers are trimmed in early spring. Nearly all perennials, and es- pecially iris, delphiniums and other kinds that tend to spread out and die in the centre, bene- fit from division and moving about every three or four years. A sharp spade is necessary for both jobs and care should be exercis- ed to make sure that these are planted no more deeply than be- fore. Iris, for ,instance, are liable to rot if set in the soil too deeply and peonies may cease blooming if given the same treatment. Tender Vegetables The real secret of tender, crisp vegetables is quick, unchecked growth. Beets, carrots, beans, celery and similar things without stringiness or tough cores come from gardens where growth has been hurried along, unchecked by weeds or other neglect. By keep- j I Get Your Cities Service Gas and·Motor Oils Palmer Motor Sales 20 King St., E. BowmenviIIe O P E N Weekdays..... Saturdays..... Sundays ........ Goodrich Tires 7.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7.30 a.m. to 9 p.m, 9.00 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Cities Service Batteries ing the soil well cultivated quick growth can be developed almost regardless of dry weather. - Ex- perielnced gardeners thin those vegetables which need spacing for proper, even and speedy de- velopment. They harvest them when they are the right size for eating and before they start to harden and mature. They keep a fresh supply coming on all through the season by making plantings ten days to two weeks apart right up to the 1st of July. Tomato Plants From Georgia by Plane Set New Record Some Essex County growers will have their plants iih at least ten days earlier this year. Anoth- er Canadian "first" by Stokely- Van Camp of Canada Ltd. has made this possible. A huge DC 3 cargo plane took off from Geor- gia with 300,000 tomato plants and brought them 700 miles to Windsor Airport in 4½ hours. These plants were all distributed to tomato growers within two hours and planted before night- fall. Georgia tomato plants are grown in the open rather than being started in greenhouses and later transplanted. They are stur- dier and more uniform because of elimination of root damaging transplanting. The Essex tomato growers have been ready for their plants for several days, but the local northern plants will not be ready for another ten days. The Georgia plants were put in the ground at Essex still warm from the Geor- gia sun. Early planted tomatoes mature more uniformly, richer in food value and natural red ripe coloring. Southern plants are ab- sorbing healthful sun's rays while northern plants are struggling for a bare existence. Of equal importance, the early tomato crop insures these Essex tomato growers that a good share of their crop will be harvested before the danger of an early Fall Frost. Clothing Drive Plans Completed For June 17 to 29 All types of used clothing are wanted for the national *drive, June 17 to 29, throughout Canada, to send overseas before winter sets in, to clothe the needy who are still in dire straits to keep clothed and warm. Local arrange- ments for the drive have been completed, according to general chairman, Jack Cole. He asks the press to bring out these main points for public information. Main items asked for are ev- erything in the nature of used clothing; women's, men's and chil- dren's including used boots and shoes which should be tied toge- ther in pairs. Also wanted are blankets, bedding, comforters and baby's wear, in short everything that can be spared. Clothing should be bundled and tied to help when collecting. The only warning is: "Be sure no matches are in the pockets of clothing, for fire is always a risk when handling and transporting. The central depot in Bowman- ville, the Badminton , building, next to Garton's bus station, will be open, Thursday, June 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will continue open every evening to June 29. Bring clothing there during those evenings and those hours. The town house-to-house col- lection will take place Thursday, June 27. Have all bundles ready by 6:30 p.m. for the trucks that will call at all homes in town. In case of rain, collection will be Friday evening, June 28. In the rural district the drive is in charge of Reeve R. R. Stev- ens, phone 2637. All town en- quiries will be received by Chair- man Jack Cole, phones 567 or 2675. The letter of the law of God, separated from its spirit, tends to demoralize mortals, and must be corrected by a diviner sense of liberty and light.-Mary Baker Eddy. I NoW that repatriation needs have eased, releasing equipment for civilian service, you can once again enjoy comfortable family travel on Canadian National.'You can plan your trip with confidence that in CN's friendly, expert care it will be a pleasure all the way. You'll find travel more like old times again. LET CN HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP Wherever you want to go, you'll find your Canadian National ticket office eager to help plan your itinerary, arrange train reservations, etc. Talk it over with Canadian National first. oNADIAN NATIONAL TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA Courtice Jack Pickell has returned home to Detroit, accompanied by fis aunt, Mrs. K. E. Courtice. Miss Eileen Beauchamp, Toron- to, with Muriel Found.-Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brooks, PIrovidence, with Bill and Mrs. Bickle.-Miss Florence Courtice, Reg.N., in com- pany with two girl friends who are also registered nurses, are on an extended trip to the Pacific coast.-Miss Hazel Rundle, Osh- awa, spent Sunday under the par- ental roof.-Mr. and Mrs. Morley Worden, Saskatchewan, have re- turned home after a pleasant vis- it with relatives.-Mrs. A. J. Gay and Miss Margaret Pollock were guests at the Souch home at No. 9, Clarke.-Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Coverley and sons, with Wes. and Mrs. Cameron, Zion.-Mr. and Mrs. Ross Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pickell and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Down with Mr. and Mrs. Art Stainton, Zion-Miss Gladys Reynolds is with her parents, liVr. and Mrs. Geo. Reynolds after an extended time spent in Tucson, Arizona. -Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston and Ernie Gearing with Mr. Johnston's sister, Mrs. Wm. Matthews, Long Branch.-Mr. and Mrs. Tab. Gearing with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Graham, Tor- onto.-Mr. and Mrs. Roger Crook have taken up residence in Osh- awa, having sold their home to Mr. and Mrs. McGregor,- Maple Grove.-Mrs. McLean, Sr., Mrs. H. Rogers and Percy Mathews, Oshawa, with Mr. and Mrs. Har- ry McLean.-Mrs. Wilfrid Pogson Oshawa, with Mrs. Blake Oke. A really bad epidemic of mea- sles has broken out around here. Many children are out of school, and some quite sick with them. Home and School Club met with the president, Mrs. Hockin, pre- siding and Eleanor Hindis at the piano. Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Hindis gave enlightening reports from the convention in Toronto. This is the last meeting until the fall. Eleanor and Teddy Hindis favored with a piano duet and Mr. Ferguson acted as pianist for the closing. Their many friends here extend best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van Allen, whose marriage took place at Belleville on June lst at the home of Miss M. E. Hamilton with Rev. Donald C. Amos, Bridge Street United Church, officiating. The reception was held at their home here, with a cousin, Mrs. Frank Gardner, Toronto, receiv- ing the guests. Mr. Morley Well- bank and Miss Annie White, Tor- onto, were attendants for the cou- ple. Buffalo and Niagara Falls were visited for the wedding trip. Miss Madeline Tooley attended the wedding at Belleville. Darlington Council Darlington Council at its reg- ular meeting discussed the build- ing by-law which was passed in 1945. This by-law as it stands does not cover any buildings, ex- cept residence, and as there are a number of applications for gar- ages and dance halls the council discussed the advisability of chan- ging the by-law to cover all build- ing. The council decided to leave the by-law as it is. Reeve R. R. Stevens, Councillor S. E. White and Road Supt. were a committee appointed to look over a road allowance between lots 14 and 15, concession 9, and report on the quantity of wood growing on this road. The clerk was instruc.ted to write E. F. Marston, district mun- icipal engineer, Port Hope, and ask for a supplementary estimate of $1,500 for machinery expendi- tures. This was caused by the raise in machine prices. These bills were paid: Cawker's Grocery---____$ 7.35 Bell Telephone Co., service 3.72 R. J. Dilling, auditor_-100.00 Counties Treas., hospital. 5.63 Whillier & Ca., supplies -88.23 Prov. Treas., insulin __ 3.58 N. J. Woodley, sheep insp. 3.80 C. H. Mumford, sheep dam. 25.00 Claude Smith, relief _ 2 21.25 Mrs. M. Parker, h'skpr.--35.00 F. L. Byam, supplies ----19.24 J. D. Hogarth, May salary 100.00 J. D. Hogarth, excise, post. 5.00 Roads and bridges, mainten- ance and repair_---1742.94 $2159.74 Sweet are the uses ai adversity; Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head. . -Shakespeare. Durham County Boy Selling Fruit 62 Years And Stili Going Strong The following article, which appeared in The Toronto Evening Telegram, was forwarded to us by Reg. Lovekin. Mr. Edward B. Oke is a native of Durham county and a cousin of Mr. W. E. Beman of Newcastle. In his letter Mr. Lovekin says, "Not only does it prove that Durham is a good place to be born and a better place to live but that the natives of Dur- ham make their way in the out- side world." The Telegram states, Coming to Toronto when he was 16 years old, Ted Oke, 20 Fairview Blvd., Toronto, started in the fruit business. That was 62 years ago. He has been engaged in the same work ever since, and has traded with the same families for three generations. None of the firms operating when he started is in existence now, but Mr. Oke is still going strong. He has been with the On- tario Produce Company at the Yonge St. wholesale fruit market since 1939, and is employed as salesman. For 47 years he work- ed for one firm, Clemes Brothers. e started in a retail fruit store Shaftsbury Hall, Queen and James Sts., and was two years with Smith Brothers. When he started, fruit was unloaded from boats by the Yonge St. wharf. The business was a harder grind then than now, Mr. Oke re- vealed when queried about hob- bies. "We never had time for, them," he chuckled. "In those days we went to work at seven a. m., and got home at seven the next morning. Sunday was the day the family saw you for dinner." Although he's now in his 79th year, he still gets in to work pret- A Portion of the Crowd Which Participated in Soldiers' Day Here ty early, but there's a simpler system nowadays. Separate staffs attend to business routine and bookkeeping, but in the old days the one staff handled both pro- duce and the paper work. At that, he found time to help the Royal Canadian Bicycle Club to a title, and was on two championship ten pin bowling teams, in 1911 and 1912. Mr. Oke was, born at Welcome, Ilope township, in 1868. His first wife died 30 years ago, and his se- cond two years ago. He has two daughters, Mrs. B. M. McLean, Wanless ave., and Mrs. James Barry, Stouffville, and 12 grand- children. The only liberty that is valu- able, is a liberty connected with order; that not only exists with order and virtue, but which can- not "exist at all without them.- Burke. Get our Newle G. F. Jamieson Tractor Tire Service Depot PHONE 467 KING & SILVER STS. 4 4#j. Ten year old David Langlois, crippled since childhood realized an ambition recently when as a Wolf Cub he "marched" in a Scout parade in his wheelchair. It was the annual parade of the London, Ont. Boy Scouts in which 2,000 participated. Scouts Save Montreal Man Samuel Petroff, 59 year old Montreal man owes his life to the action of two Campbellford, Ont., Boy Scouts. Falling ii the Trent Canal at CampbelI , 'Pe- troff got into difficulties. Mu- ray Lcke and Bobby Bennett, t% local Boy Scouts, piloted a log to the drowning man and brought him safely to shore where Hydro employees administered artificial respiration before removing the man to the hospital. r .1 Additions to Rural Hydro Service Your Commission desires to bring to the attention of Ontario farmers who have applied for Hydro service, a condi- tion which is now seriously slowing up the building of rural extensions. Essential materials and equipment are in extremely short supply, and the prospects of obtaining additional quantities in the immediate future are very meagre. Strikes in various basic industries and the extraordinary national demand are holding back the supply of all equipment needed. While the Commission will exert every effort to obtain material and equipment for rural line construction, it can complete this year only a small part of the full program which it had planned. Consequently, many applications already approved will not, of necessity, be completed this year. Your Commission will endeavour to serve all applicants in order of receipt of applications, giving preference to all farm and similarly.essential applications over those for other types of service. These facts are presented for your information, and with the expectation that they wiil enable you to bear more patiently with a situation beyond the control of your Commission. THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO L i . 1 mmý S1I THE CANADL4,N STATESUP.N. BO WILANVILLE, ONTARIO 1 TIIURSDAY, JUNE 13th, i946 P4G£ TEN