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g jet "Durham County's Great Family Journal" VITTUPP.P 2. VOLUME 92 aZi Outguessed, Outfought IlAllied Planning State O e D an ng a e s r ýL e arret "D Dayi r A preview of history yet to be written was given Bowmanville Rotarians, Friday, by a Canadian officer who in his military sphere saw at first hand much of the in- tensite planning that assured suc- cess in the "D" Day invasion along the Normandy coast and the ra- pid roundup of the German mil- itary machine. The speaker, Orme Barrett, Toronto, went through the whole "show" and told his hearers in eloquent terms the broad picture leading up to ultimate, unconditional surrender of the Hitler hordes. His story was told in almost casual manner, but with striking force, which was clearly manifest in the close at- tention paid throughout the whole amazing tale. The Speaker Rotarian Arthur Hardy, Good- year Emeritus Consultant, intro- duced Mr. Barrett. He said: "This young chap with not a streak of silver in his hair, gradu- ated in law at Osgoode Hall short- iy after World War I. He came to Goodyear as secretary and le- gal counsel and has now return- ed, to his job after service abroad dating from December, 1939, to July, 1945, in fact the wh~ole per- iod of the war." When Mr. Bar- rett rose to speak, it was appar- ent that Mr.rHardy was conserv- ative in his remarks on the youth- fui appearance of the invited guest. With trained capacity and knowledge, Mr. Barrett went right to the points in what he proposed to say. Years of Planning In any enterprise the object of which is complete success, there must be intelligent planning based upon knowledge and ex- perience, then a drive fully co- Orme Barrett ordinated and weil executed; the resuit leaves but a small margin of doubt, just a matter of tactics: This was the introduction by Mr. Barrett who revealed the follow- ing story o! staff work for five yearsprior tosthe continental in- vasion. Back in 1940, when Goering's air power was devastating Eng- lish cities and Churchill's indom- itable spirit was translated into "Ineyer have so many owed s0 much to so few" was the ultimate issue in doubt. Even then, the staff planning was under way charting a course for the inva- (Continued on Page Seven) McLaughlin Heads Reunimon Of Famed Second attalion ore than 300 veterans of World War I, gathered together from points in Canada and the U.S.A. for a three-day celebration at Ot- tawa last week. It was a reunion of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Bat- talion Association, the survivors of the famed "Iron Second" one o!ethe most distinguishedunits o! the C.E .F. The story was given prominence in the Ottawa daily papers which featured the par- ades and banquet andnamed the officers taking part and the battle honors won from 1914 to 1918. Central figure in the ceremon- ies was Col. Lorne T. McLaugh- lin, C.M.G.; D.S.O. with 2 bars and 4 times Mentioned in Des- patches, former commanding off- icer of the battalion. Col. Mc- Laughlin, a Bowmanville boy, led his fighting "Iron Second" right through to the Rhine, when at the armistice he was acting Brig- adier General. He was given an ovation by his old comrades and delivered the main address of the occasion. It was a colorful paraçie with the veterans wearing red berets, arm bands and. row on row of medals which were won in a to- tal of 21 battles on the western front. In the course of fighting 75 per cent of the originals were killed or wounded. The honors included 2 V.C.'s, 11 D.S.O.'s; 53 M.C.'s; 41 D.C.M.'s; 161 M.M.'s and many other British and AI. lied decorations, a record second to none i Canadian Military Ar- chives. The observances includedlay- ing a wreath at the Cenotaph by Major H. H.aHester, President 2nd Battalion Association, the ga thering on Sunday, August 4, a the Military Museum, Dominior Archives, where Col. McLaugh- lin delivered his address, andE banquet at the Chateau Laurie at.tended by many civic officiai and representatives of the On tario government. Before dis banding the veterans enjoyedz bus tour of Ottawa and surround ing district. Brig Gen. A. E Swift, D.S.O., who preceded Co McLaughlin as commander of th battalion, took an active part i the reunion. (Continued on Page Nine) playoff Series Set O.B.A. Intermediate B Newcastle vs Bow'ville At a meeting of the Lakeshore Baseball -League held at Port Hope, August 7, it was decided thta playoff series between Bow- anville and Newcastle was ne- essary in order to determine hich team would go into the O. B.A ntermediate "B" playdowns. Th laying dates for the series was announced as follows: Wed- nesday, August 14th, Newcastle at Bowmanville, and Saturday, August 17th, Bowmanville at Newcastle. Should a third game be necessary it will be played at Bowmanville on Wednesday, Au- gust 21st. It was also stated at the meet- ing that Peterborough and Port Hope would play a two out o! three game series for the Lake- shore League title with the play- ing dates to be decided later. Peterborough will go against a Toronto team in the Senior "B" playdowns while Port Hope will tackle Lindsay in the first round of O.B.A. playoffs commencing on August 31st. At this meeting, the league de- cided to re-instate "Ticker" Crombie, Bowmanvilie catcher, who was suspended by the League for throwing a bail at the umpire during a game at Newcastle on August 5th. Crombie was given a reprimand by the league as was Bill Bagnell of the Bowmanville team for misconduct in 'the same game. The reason given for Crombie's reinstatement was that the Bowmanville team was short handed in the catching depart- ment. The meeting, which was presid- ed over by Roy Dodge o! Cobourg', president of the League, was at- tended by representatives from Port Hope, Newcastle, and Bow- manville. Peterborough was not represented. Rev. Will Pointen, Admaston, a former Bowmanville boy was in to visit the editor on Thursday morning. He mentioned that he 'always looks forward to the ar- rival of The Statesman to brush up on the hometown news. BOWMAN V i.Li±, UN ., i. lU ltLi 1 'k. . Lea Tu,. New Indu!*i. Lions' Carnival Draws Extra Large Crowd Net Receipts Low Good Looking Prospects for Legion Beauty Contest A late afternoon rain again treatened the annual Lions Club arade and Carnival arranged r Saturday evening at the Pub- c School grounds. But the clouds fted in time for the assembly of âe parade which formed up at )ean Hodgson's, Liberty St., and .arched to the grounds along the ew route designated to avoid ing St. traffic. The parade, no oubt due to uncertain weather, as smaller than usual, but the and music provided by the Bow- anville Band and the Port Hope Skeena" Cadet Band was ex- ellent and the entries of children eatured the event. The winners hosen by a Rotary Committee are hown below. Booth arrangements for the car- iival were more extensive than n former- years with many new ttractions and despite the cool vening, the crowd was given plendid entertainment right up to he final draw for attendance rizes which took place at mid- aîght. Chief attraction for child- en was the miniature trainrand mong them it was standing room nly for the entire evening. Attendance prizes fell to the otowing residents of the dis- rict: Radio, Robert Martin, R.R. Newcastle. Bicycle, Jimmy ooper, 19 Ontario St., Bowman- ville. Tricycle, Jean Williams, Orono. Nylons, Dorothy Mut- on, 143 Duke St., Bowmanville. The objective of this year's car- nival as stated by Lions President Ross Stevens and carried out by Manager Emmons Crawford, was o aprovide the best entertainment possible strictly withn regula- tions laid down by the provin- cial government. The aim was to meet public approval. It was known in advance that net re- ceipts would be greatly reduced. Further particulars in this regard are told in the report of the regu- lar Lions Club meeting, held on Monday evening. P arade Prize Winners The following were adjudged winners of prizes awarded in the Lions Club Carnival Parade: Best decorated doll's carriage: 1, Lillian Marlowe and Janice Beech (tied); 2, Joan Beckett; 3, Margaret Goheen. Most unique boys' float: Donald I-ray. Best decorated tricycle: Betty Pake, Rosemary Goheen, Ralpli Shaw and Don Kellett (tied). Best decorated bicycle: Peggy Goulah, Gladys Hodgson, Gladys Nicholas. Best pony outfit: No entries. Best character group: Mabel Vanstone, Marion Vanstone, Mar. ie Aobinson; Keith Lamb, Paige Lycett. Best clown or comic costume: Marie Hodgson, Betty McLean Jane Maguire. Best patriotic costume: Billy Murchison, Çhristine Lamb, Bar- bara Connelly. Best merchants' decorate< float: Jamieson's Tire Service, I W. Cawker and Son. Best farm' equipment: Robsor Farm Equipment, W. H. Brown' Case Agency. SOFTBALL GAMES One fi'al league game is sche duled in the Lions Club Softbal League before the finalists ta the playoff s next week. The Leg ion and Front Street will play oi Thursday night, the outcome c that game decides the fate c who is in the playoffs. Games will likely be played o: Monday and Tuesday nights pro viding the Legion Carnival doç not require the use of the grounc .it that time. Up to August 12 no cases of in- fantile paralysis have been re- ported in the Northumberland- Durham Health Unit area, ai- though cases have occurred in other parts of Ontario and in var- ious places throughout Canada, as has been reported in the press. Preventive measures depend on the co-operation of the public and include all measures vhich pro- mote good health generally. Par- ticular emphasis is placed on the following measµres., i. Be sure your food is protect- ed from fies. Have your house thoroughly screened and kill ev- ery fly that gains entry before it reaches your food. An insecticide such as DDT may be used. 2. If you have an outsidç toilet, make sure it is fdy-proof and use plenty of chloride of lime. 3. Keep your garbage covered to prevent the breeding of flies. 4. Do not eat raw fruit or veg- etables until they are thoroughly washed or peeled. This includes wild or otherfruit picked from the bushesor trees. Do not drink unsafe milk or water. 5. Wash all dishes and cooking utensils in boiling hot water. 6. Do not bathe or swim in pol- luted waters. 7. Do not allow children to ov- er-exercise or get chilled, and see that they get extra rest each day. Avoid crowds. Latest Arrivais of , Overseas Families According to lists furnished by Military Headquarters, Kingston, Monday, the following wives and children are due to reach Halifax on the Queen 'Mary early this week: June M., wife of Pte. W. K. Nurcombe, and daughter Barbara J., destination 7 Anne St., Bow- manville. Elizabeth, wise o!oTpr. R. A. Johnston, and son Ronald M., care of Mrs. E. Fowler, R.R. 3, Burke- ton. Arriving on the Aquitania at Halifax, approximately August 15, is C65188,.Pte. W. H. Wallis, whose address is given care of Mrs.- E. Bird, Box 224, Bowmanville. The usual hearty welcome is extended to the members of this latest contingent. Ottawa reports that all overseas soldiers and fa- milies will be cleared for Canada by the end of this year. Local Rubber Workers' Delegation at Parliament Hill Taking part in the motor cav- fore the parliamentary committee alcade eprmesenting employees investigating labor unrest. alcaderiere setingeployesn The Bowmanville contingent on stmike from several plants in sought an interview with Charles Ontario, which journeyed to Ot- E. Stephenson. Durham's M.P. tawa, July 31, weme members of who, at all times agreeable td do Local 189, URWA, Goodyear- his part in assisting citizens of Bowmanville, shown below. They the constituency, rendered aid in joined in 'lending support to la- eaking contacts and posed with bor leaders giving evidence be- the gmoup at the parliament build- Shirley Fallis Legion Carniv; To Be Rit of1 According to al reports heard on every side the Legion Carni- val, billed for next week, Aug. 22r àhi 23, will be the local hit ofj t4i season. Legion members and1 particularly the young chaps re- turned from overseas have putz pep and enthusiasm into the pro- ject and with characteristic thor-1 oughness have set up committees in each department which are roliing things right along. Centrai interest of course is the dual Beauty Contest and1 Popularity Contest in which ex-1 perienced judges will risk their reputations in naming the win-1 ners next Thursday and Fridayi evenings. The Statesman has tra- velled right along with the Leg- ion in publishing the pictures of many of the local girls whom ad- mirers have sponsored for the event. Since this is the second to the last issue in which we can give publicity to the Carnival, the public are asked to consider the main object in view: That is to raise funds to'build a new Leg- ion hall in Bowmanville which will accommodate all servicemen of the entire district who are members and prospective mem- bers. We know oq no more wor- thy cause in which the citizeps may share. Let us all get be- hind the idea. It will be in the nature of a re- union and a welcome home, to meet the following returned men at the booths on the Public School grounds, next Thursday and Friday evenings. Carnival Manager: M. Breslin. Carnival Committee: C. Samis, A. Hooper, W. Braden. Publicity: J. James, W. James. Treasurer: A. Lyle. Ticket Booth: D. Cameron, A. Franks. Beauty Contest: W. Braden, W. Lions -Club. He On Carnival ai Unusual interest was manifesi in the full-attendance meeting of the Lions Club, Monday evening President Ross Stevens had be fore him on the agenda two fea tures: The report on the Lions CarnivalbyrManager Emmons Crawford and the delayed report of Past President Charles Carter Jr., on the Lions, Internationa Convention held last month in Philadelphia, which he attendec as a Canadian delegate. Thes urbane, experienced, fluent ex ponents of how to" tell things in few words with pointed high lights, held close attention throughout. Usual personal in troductions were dispensed with and great applause was accord ed them at the close. ings. Manager Crawford summariz Front Row: G. Brooks and A. ed the many details that fell t Donoghue. Second Row: A. committees in arranging the car Thompson, J. Rowe, M. Wallace, nival and parade and bffered sin J. Large, D. Goulah, E. Cain, N. cere thanks to every member fo Brooking, A. Lawrence. Back loyal co-operation, as wel as al Row: N. Allison, J. Stainton, A. other helpers including Rotarian Sheehan, P. Welsh, Rose Bate, C. who took jart in what he des E. Stephenson, T. Sheehan, E. cribed as "a complete success cor Sheehan, N. Wilcox. sideming the limitations exper Lois Fisher Doris Chartran June Luffman Audrey Tomlinson POPULARITY CONTEST (Photos by J. M. James) With only one more week to Hampton Beats Solina go in the Legion Popularity Con- test the leaders are working hard al Rolling On In First of Finals ,to get extra votes and cop the $100 prize. Listed below are the top 25 with the number of votes. More than 500 football fans Shirley Challis, 93; Gladys The Season ringed Solina football field, Wed- King 74, Doreen Enwright 62, nedyevenîng to see the first o! Jacqueline Clarke 59, Barbara Ro-. home and home games between gers 37, Mildred Rundle 35, Doris Tait (Jr.), J. James. Solina and Hampton for the cham- Goulah 35, Ulva Green 29, Sally Popularity Contest: J. Allin, L. onhip puethe Darlington Foot- Cole 27, Mrs. A. Wynn (Toots Brown, B. Cryderman, H. Col- balrLeagsue, 1946. Tait) 20, Louise Lyle 17, Audrey mer, J. L. Doreen, H. Gibbs, E. Play was on even terns until Martin 17, Ada Quinney 16, Ruth Jacobs, L. McQuarrie, R. Oke, R: 20 minutes o! the second haif, Elford 14, Leona Mutton 10, Au- Richards. when-SoMic, ,fullback Dewell-de- drey Bird 9, Joan Greenfield 8, Provosts: A. Boustead, C.hFag- fiected a shot into his own goal Riva Bates 7, Mary Aldred 7, an, D. Densem, P. Welsh. for the first counter. Five min- Willa Ward 6, June Luffman 6, Grounds: J. Parker, ail mem- utes later, Hampton's right wing Jessie Hogarth 6', Josephine Con- bers. beat Solina goalie on a hard shot, nors 5, Lois Fisher 4, Anna Sta- Refreshment Booth: W. Watson. close in. Final score 2-0. pies 3. Crown and Anchor No. 1: J. O'Neill. Crown and Anchor No. 2: Reg.Rink Project Now Viewed Harding, C. W. McMahon, E. Harnden. Duck Game: A. Hooper, J. Childs, G. Dadson, M. Etcher, A. Etcher. A ato erainPa Bingo: W. Philps, P. Bathgate, E. Dickens, R. Candler, R. Bates, The publie meeting called for B. Elliott, R. Hayes, J. Martin, R. NEW DIRECTOR Thursday evening, August 8, in Davies, A. Spicer. the Town Hall, was billed as a Groceries: T. M. Carter, W. discussion of plans for erection Harrison (Sr.), D. F. Jackman, at an early date of a new rink L. Welsh, W. Harrison (Jr.), D. for the town of Bowmanville. McGregor, C. Wilson, J. Living, Butas it turned out, the evening J. Nooks. was devoted to a full-dress con- Fruit: Lorne McQuarrie, J. Liv- sideration of the broader ques- ing, L. Welsh, O. Bell, A. Brown, tion of a community recreational W. Ireland, G. Purdy, C. Wilson, centre. Chairman of the Rink Dr. Dinniwell, O. Madson. Committee, Reeve Sidney Little, Blankets: C. Samis, A. Lobb, L. was in charge of the meeting and Kleinstiver, S. Stewart, T. Lewis, outlined briefly the steps already B. R. Keene. taken in the rink project. Among Money Bags: L. Dewell, Syd more than 100 present were May- Hughes, A. Kilpatrick, C. Devitt, or C. G. Morris, members of the Mel Hawley, W. Bates, R. John- Town Council and delegations son, H. Bennett. from service clubs together with sonBaseball. McKnight, J. members of the Legion and many Knight, J. Woodward, T. Harri- younger men interested directly son, E. Tice, H. Cameron. in athletics. It is hoped a larger Hot Dogs: A. Barron, A. Forget, representation of business men H. Lycett, G. Meadows, F. Stan- will attendithe next meeting as nard, R. Hayes. the recreation plan is primarily Copper Game: J. Crombie, D. an investment in the youth of J. Cordelle, T. Graham, G. Sel- our community. lers.SecaSekr Free Money: Bert Parker, G. The feature o! eea eerting was G oslett, M . H art, N . L ath an g u e. -Ta n . al e i for m e e ssg b y FishPond Cofee, oughutsan able, in!ormed address by Fish Pond, Coffee, Doughnuts Charles Austerberry, Toronto, and Sandwiches: Ladies Auxil- Major A. R. Virgin field organizer under the Ontario iary. Superintendent of the Boys' Department of Planning and De- Suprintendento! the Boys leveîopment for the newly created Training School, Bowmanville, Provincial Community Council. since 1932, Major A. R. Virgi has The speaker was introduced by ars Reports been promoted to the post of Dir- Mayor Morris who reviewed ector o! Reform Institutions for steps taken leading up to public the Province o! Ontario, accord- approval of $15,000 for a rink, ing to an announcement made n the rise in building costs, the Tuesday by Hon. George Dun - tieup of McGill funds for town bargi, Prvity ncia ecreay arhousing, all of which has combin- Virinpreenly n hlidywill ed to preclude the rink scheme ienced as compared with former take up his duties on his return for the present year. But he was Syears." He suggested that the and will serve with Deputy Min- optimistic of the project when weather might have limited the ister C. F. Neelands. An an- materials became more assured . parader mhtelte e nouncement as to his successor at and new financing arranged. - ed patronage at some booths, but Bowmanville is expected later. Declaring that a rink was a -the net revenues, al things con- Major Virgin, a veteran of vital link in any scheme of plan- s sidered, met expectations. World War , also served for ned recreation, Mr. Austerberry t Mr. Crawford particularly three years in the late war. Un- broadened the question into a , thanked J. L. Beaton, Oshawa, der his direction, the Boys' Train- complete exposition o! what a l for his donation of 36 gals. of ing School has becore a model modea communitytp centre can i Beaton's Country Club ice cream, of efficiencyin the realm o! ju- mean to the public. The move- d and Harry Aluin, Oakvilie, form- venule institutions o! like char- ment was one that is sweeping d ery o! Bowmanville, who donat- acter. A Rotarian and a citizen the province today and already Se use of the miniature train that interested in al community un- between 40 and 50 centres are - took him 3 years to construct. dertakings, particularly the organized along these lines. Sel- n- Other donations were likewise youth movement, Major Virgin ecting outstanding examples in n acknowledged, many from mem- has eaned wide respect locally towns approximately the popula- - bers o fthe Lions Club and the congratulations of the tion of Bowmanville, he gave a S is thanks to the public for entire community on the recogni- realistic picture that can fit the Sloyal support, which was later tion now accorded his work by case in this particular district. endorsed by President Ross Stev- the government. Experience at points organized ensembrced he wrd tat Lare varied to accommodate exist- ens, embraced the word that Lions ingaciltiesbutnthmaith - had sought to provide entertain- ing facilities but in the main the o ment strictly in accord with gov- Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Baker, Mrs. idea was essentially the sae, in- r- ernment regulations and in fol- R. T. Hoskin and Miss Gwen Hos- grated community recreation. erwnenthiregurstions with go- r nto iMrs.a a S. Baker Mrs. te Pinee Slowing this course the contribu- kin and Mr. Geo. Blackstock, To- The sake toldsoflner tion of Lions to community bet- ronto, were in Ottawa on Satur- here speaker told oIngerso l l terment would be proportionate- day attending the wedding of w citizens pledged $20,000 on s ly limited. After calling on com- Mrs. Hoskin's son, Rev. John 3-yean community develop- - mittee chairmen for financial Hoskin, B.A., and Miss Erin Ea- r- (Continued on Page Seven) kin. (Continued on Page Ten) 4fr 4W rrTjlrr«po-,n,& v À TTC-TTgT 15- 1946 Aier-Possiiesaits Within the Town Two new industries are making endeavors to establish themselves in Bowmanville it was learned from the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce late Wednesday night. The owner of one company was in town looking over the pros- pects with the representatives of the Chamber of Commerdé, May- or C. G. Morris and Fred Pattin- son, all day Wednesday. Two or three of the internment camp barracks would be required by this manufacturer who is interest- ed in employing from 15 to 25 men and women in a woodwork- ing factory. Several favorable lots were in- vestigated for the site of the new factory but nothing was definitely decided upon. It is hoped that some decision will be reached by this concern the early part of next week. The other concern has already leased one of the larger buildings in town and plans to get under- way within the next few months. Further details of this concern will be published at a later date. The Chamber ofsCommerce is also following up several other prospects who are interested in locating outside the larger cities and will require a fair number of workers on their payroll. Names of these firms cannot be divulged until a final agreement has been reached. The Industrial Committee are busy at present compiling data tobe presented to concerns who are interested in opening up new factories. As soon as all these facts have been secured which will include vacant lots for sale, along with their sale price, the committee is going to make an ail out effort to go after the new industries. Kay Armstrong Lucille Forder County Health Unit Issues Preventive Measures re Polio t 14 u lviliriim 00 1