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i "Durham County's Great Family Journal"'-'_ VOLUME 93 SIIXTEEN PAGES BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2Oth, 1947 6c PER COPYNUBR4 Durham Relains Tille Large OniarloApple Last week The Statesman pub- Ilshed a story that just about con- eeded to Peel County the honor of producing the largest apple so far beard about this year in On- tario. It measured 14" x 14" taped both ways and came to the attention off the editor from R. R. McNichol of Brampton. But just an hour after the paper was circulated along the back concessions the expected chal- lenge came. In walked S. Chas. Allin, Secretary, Durham County Shortbor'n Association, and -keen echardist witb . a round, red, 'Vane-grainecl Wolf River apple. It measured 14%'2" x 15,' and the of- fice postal scales were inadequate to record the weight. In the absence of further proof we feel obliged public]y to state that Mr. Allun appears to bave reclaimed the championship for Durham County. It was our hap- py privilege to present this splen- did specimen to Col. John Bayne Maclean,' Chairman of the Board, Maclean - Hunter Publications, who honoured us by coming to Bowmanville, Saturday, to have dinner with the editor and mem- bers off The Statesman editorial staff. Look ai Your Label Check the label on your Statesman now ta see if it is correct. It will soon be time for a large number of our subscribers to again renew their subseriptions. We are taking this space as a friend- iy reminder to renew now be- fore the Christmas rush de- scends and you find yourself short of time and cash. There is no finer Christ- mas git than a year's sub- scription to The Statesman. Your gift will be appreciatedl 52 trnes a year by former residents, relatives and friends. The subscription rate Is stili the same-$2.50 for one year and $3.00 in the Un- ited States. An appropriate Christmas Greeting gift card Is sent lI advance of every gif t subseription bearing the name of the sender. Warden N. Green 'Tendereà2Banquet ïtsenied Waich Wî. Ernie Cavanaugh of Man- s4ers, chairman, the Warden's ban- quet in the Britisb Hotel, Cobourg, was an enjoyable affair on Thurs- day evening, Nov. 6. Head table guests were introduced by Reeve Bigelow off Millbrook. Warden Norman Green, Cart- wright, on being presented a wrist watch, lauded the able men who had served the counties in the past was a real fleasure ta have the opportunity to serve you." Reeve Stan Stevenson, Hastings, made the presentation to Warden Green. Winter really set in Saturday night, Nov. 15, w-hen snow fell to a depth sufficient to make snow- balis. With the temperature down in the twcnties, roads became iced and auto traffic cautious. BLitai. SI Moraily Sound Chief Hope foi World Order States Col. W. Frank Danister The current trend, of depressive speeches was turned about at the Bowmanville Women's Canadian Club at its November meeting, Monday afternoon in St. John's Parish Hall, when Rev. Col. W. Frank Banister aroused great en- thusiam in his ringing declaration that the British Comonwealth and Empire was not in its decline, but was rather taking on new strength to carry out its traditional role as the moral and spiritual leader of the peoples of the free democra- cies. Col. Banister's subject, 'The Place of the British Common- Colonel W. F. Banister wealth in the Life of Today" be- came a message of high optimism as he outlined many reasons iead- ing to bis main conclusion. The Speaker Col. Banister was introduced by President, Mrs. L. W. Dippell. But to the audience, probably the larg- est &athering in the history of the club, Col. Banister required no introduction. Minister off St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville, at the outbreak off the late war, be served as Chaplain for five years with the Canadian Army, rose to the rank of Colonel, was decorat- ed for distinguished services, and now is minister off Simpson Ave. United Cburcb, Toronto. He re- ceived a great ovation wben be rose to speak: Two Schools Col. Banister affirmed at once that God makes use off nations in working out His plans. But two schools. of thought had developed on the relationships of Christian- ity to the State. One took the view that Christianitv. in its teach- ing of passivity, weakened dem- ocratic peoples in decerning dan- ger. The other view rejected the idea of Christianity as the servant of the state and aclaimed Thor, the God of War, as the genius of peoples born to rule. British People Taking the case of Britain, thp speaker projected the view that her people became great because of their basic adherence to the Christian faith. From the year 385 A.D. the Christian doctrine has held sway in Britain and the translation of the Bible into Eng- lish was a great step forward in cementing the faith of the plow- man. Other factors that contributed to the national character were the the infusions of other races, thé Danes, the French and the people from the lowlands. Tbe speaker said this factor could be well con- sidered in the case of immigration to Canada. Britain's geogra.phic- al position which enhanced her insular defence and contributed so greatly to ber seaborne trade was another source of strength leading to ber position of influ- ence throughout the world. National Character The emergence of a constitu- tional monarchy and a free de- mocracy further marked the gen- 'us of the British people. Hab- eus Corpus and the Bill of Rights were milestones delineating the character of people who had corne together gradually to build a tra- dition that bas influenced the world more than any other nation in history. The speaker paused to emphasize that when refugees fled Europe they sought sanctuary with the Anglo-Saxons. The main point enuniciated was that througb this graduai build- ing up of national character, in- vigorated by the English climate, there evolved a calmness and a delibération that bred statesman- ship of a bigh order and a quality of endurance capable of meeting ahl the stresses and strains brought on by outside aggression. This was fully exemplified in the bombing of Britain in the late war. Present Role Dealing wîith the present. Col. Banister suggested that the Com- monwealth and Empire, far from going down was a political labor- atory- engaged in socialogical ex- periments that may greatly affect the future of free peoples. With Socialists in Britain, New Zea- land and Australia, a Conserva- tive régime in South Africa, a Li- bcral government in Canada, for- ces were at work that may well find the norm infuture freegv ernments. Leadlng Powers In striking contrast Col. Ban- ister summed up the three leading powers of today. Russia he de- scribed as a nation really in its infancy, just beginning to f'eel its (Continued on Page Eigbt) Durham County Temperance Unit Holds Annual Meeting ai Port Hope The annual convention off Dur- Mr. Linton paid higb tribute ta ham County Temperance Unit the work being donc at the Yale was eldin ortHop UntedSchool off Alcoholic Studies and was eld n Pot Hoe Untcdthe contribution being made ta a Church, Nov. 12. Principal speak- fuller understanding off the prob- ers at the affternoon session were lcm. As a resuit science is an al- Mr. M. H. Staples off Orono, vice ly off Temperance. president off the Association, and Another trend ta bc nioted is the Rev. John Linton, Feliow off Yale necessity off eiiminating alcohol, School off Alcoholic Studies and step by step, ta meet the require- Field Secretary off the Ontaria ments off a mechanical age. Re- Temperance Federation. fferring ta a recent conference off Mr. Staples who spoke on the truck owners in Toronto, and the subject "The Government and the tendency on the part off truck Liquor Question" compared con- owners ta require sobriety, wbile ditions in Ontario under various the drivers arc on duty, Mr. Lin- fforms off hiquor legisiations. Re- ton statcd the time would came fferring to th-e open bars off carlier when ail drivers off motor vehic- diays and the great amount off les would necd ta abstain alto- drunkenncss under that system, gether from intoxicating drinks. Mr. Staples contrasted this with The implications for the ncw era prohibition period whcn he said on which wc are cntering witb littie or no drunkenncss was in the development off atomic energy, evidence. Why hc asked, should said the speaker, point to the total we return ta sometbing like the climination off liquor from socicty former situation and cmbark a-,off self -preservation. an unprecedented era off hiqu.r The cvcning session was given constýmption1. over ta an empbasis among yautb. In discussing the diffficulty off Newcastle Young People were in contrai he pointed out that the charge off the worsbip period. An profit motive wvas anc off the prin- intercsting feature was an address cipal factors. ln spite off this it by David Powless, Oshawa, win- is the votes off tbe people that ner at a Gohd Medal contest in will be the final factor in deter- 't-terboro, and a speaker at the mnining the course off govcrnment contest in the National Exhibition. action. He beiieved the tide His addrcss wvas followed by a would eventually turn in favor off public speaking contest in wbich Temperance. In the meantime, it five participatcd. The winner was is necessary ta correct a wrang Marilyn Leask off Eldad Sunday attitude toward drink on the part Scbool, wbosc subject was "Alco- off many young people ta create bol in Relation ta Crime." She public opinion in favor off char- was prcsentcd with the Associa- acter and make it casier for peo- tion's Cup and also a trapby for ple ta escape temptatian, he said. personal possession. Other con- Mr. Linton whose subject was testants were Harold Copping, 'Liquor in an Atomic Age' 'stat- Kirby, who spokc an "Syl Apps off cd that a study off present trends the Maple Leafs." Bernard Lynch, in the United Church was anc off Orono, whose subject was "Alco- the most bapeful signs off thc tim- bol and the Brain." Ross Brown, es. He referred ta the strong Ncwtonviile, wha deait with "AI- trend toward voting out liquor cobol and Sport" and Robert Mar- outlets in variaus parts off the tin, Newcastle, who spoke on "Am States and contrastcd this with I my Brother's Keeper?" the present hiquor legisIation in The sbowing "Wbere Does It Ontario, which he said is bath an- Get You?" completed the even- tiquated and obsolete. îng program. The recent legisiation passed in The ffoliowing officers were el- the Ontario Government, he said, ected for the coniing year: presi- is nat a law off contrai, but a law dent, E. H. Brown, Part Hope; off sale. Local option campaigns vice president, M. H. Stapies, Or- may be carricd on in the nextono, secretary, Rev. H. A. Bunt, two years, not ta make wet arcas! Ne%%tonvi!le: trensurer, W. F. Fal- dry, but ta make dry areas wet. 'lis, Millbrook. Staiesman Honored By Visil From Col. J. BayneMaclean Among the bonors falling ta The Statesman the past few months, none was more appreciated than the honor off a visit, Saturday, Nov. 15, from Col. John Bayne Maclean, founder and Chairman off the Board, Macîcan-Hunter Publications, Toronto. Keen, trim and alert in bis 86th year .- <'al. Maclean S made a tour off the States- m an offices and printîng plant bef are having d i n- four mcm- bers off the Hotel. Enjoying the sparkling remini- scences and current world trends dis'closed by this truly great Cana- dian for an ail too brief period were editor Geo. W. James, bis partner and production manager, John M. James, the editor's son and advertising manager, William G. James, and News reporter and commentator, Arthur L. Baker. There is a story back off this vis- it for Col. Maclean was a lifclong friend off the editor's father, the late M. A. James and bis interest in the progress off The Statesman bas carried through in many kind- nesses shown ta the present cdi- tor. Col. Machean still maintains that the rurah weeklics are a vi- tal force in national affairs since they are so close ta the people. A new conception off Canada and its importance in world affairs today was gathcred from listen- ing ta Col. Macican. He spoke off the community level as the unit in building a great country, then deait with the national level be- fore recounting many intercsting personal experiences on the inter- national level in human affairs. For more than an hour we gather- cd wisdom not found in books. We value this visit as. a page off bistory in the annals off The Stat- esman. Seldom bave we had the pleasure off hearing at ffrst hand ffrom sucb an authoritative source the things that really shape events across the globe. Our hope is that Col. Maolean wihl be spared the tima ta write bis liffe story for fu- ture generations. Goodie Musical Family To SefUle in Oshawa The musical life off Oshawa bas been enriched in recent weeks by the arrivaI off Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Goodie and their five children, whu recently presented a deligbt- fui musical concert in the Opera House. Bowmanville, ahi are ac- complished vocalists and instru- mentaiists. Family plans ta settie in Oshawa and several off the chul- dren wi]l attend the Royal Con- servatory off Music in Toronto. Mr. Goodie had, his start in mus- ic 35 years ago. ! Joined.10 years later by bis talented wife, tbey have been touring the North Am-1 enican continent ever since giving their art for the pleasure off audi-1 ences. The Goodies bave present- cd concerts in ail off the 48 states, in Mexico and in many - sections off Canada fromn the west coast ta Quebec. In addition ta their vocal abil-1 ity thcy aiso present selectionsj featuring three violins, a viola, celia, bass violin, piano, manim-1 ha, vibra harp, mandolin andi drums. The famiiy wiil broadcast eacb also plan ta offer their services Sunday night over CKDO and ta local churches and service clubs. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Goodie, memnbers off the ffamily are Win-1 ana, 23; Walter Jr., 22; Geraldine1 Vera, 17; Edna Mac, 15, and Ric- hard Eueene, 14.1: Lions Launch.Christmas Seal Campaign One of the most worthwbile projects un dertaken by any organization is the Bowmanville Lions Club sale of Christmas seals with proceeds being used to prevent tuberculosis. This year the local club is combining with the newly formed Newcastle-Orono Lions Club in extending the cam- paign stili further afie>rd The money derived fro m the seals bas, in past years, been used wisely and well in providing free X-ray facilities for everyone in this area in an effort to discover dread T.B. in its early and readily curable state. The Lions Clubs are also to be congratulated because practically every member of the local organization was on hand on Monday evening at the Lions Community Centre when Seal Chairman Ray Dilling supervised the production line methods of folding, inserting and preparing the thousands of letters for mailing. In the above photo, Mr. Dilling is explaining the details to Newcastle Lions Perc Hare, Irwin Colwill and Charlie Knox, while a small portion of the large room in the low er photo shows a few of the industrious Lions at work. Citizens are urged to respond generously w hien they receive one of the letters containing Christmas Seals. --Statesman Staff Photos Miss Edythe Carter Showered by Club 15 On Thursday, Nov. 6, the mcm- bers off Club 15 were guests at a lovely chicken dinner given by Mrs. Charles Carter and Edythe at their Tca Room following which Molhy Kent presented the bride-clect w.ith a lovely gift ffrom the club. AIter being thanked by Edythe the club held their regu- lar business meeting, then ad- journed ta the home off Jean Hay, Centre St., for the recreational part off the meeting. On arriving Edythe was very much surprised ta find herseif sbowcred witb gifts. After opcning the parcels and again thanking the club vcry fittingly, thc guest off honor join- cd the rest off the club members in an evening cf contests and games. Miss Carter has been in the Club 15 since its beginning and will be greatiy missed by its members. Miss Joan Greenfîeld, and Miss Nancy Townsend, students at O. L.C., Whitby, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Town- send, Westmount, Que. Durham Conty Junior Farmers Capture Top Honors ai Loyal Fair The Durham County Senior Judging Team composed off tbree Junior Farmers coached by Ag- ricultural Representative E. A. Summers, captured first place in the Inter-County Judging Con- tests held at the Royal Winter Fair, Monday. Not anly did the team win this bigh bonor by a comffortable margin, but Dalton Dorreil, Nestieton, a member off the team won the higbest cash prize in individual judging, a gold medal and a memorial tropby in judging dairy cattle. The following account is taken from a press release: "The Inter- County judging contest for the Jeffrey Bull Memorial Trophy, donated by B. H. Bull and Son, Brampton, to a team off three con- testants under 26 years off age, wvho won the bighest aggregate score in judging beavy borses, bcdf cattie, dairy cattle, sheep and swine, was won by the Durham County team with a score off 2,641' out off a possible 3,000. A total of 29 teamns took part in the contests. In second place came the Halton County teamn with a score of 2604. Ontario County came third with a score off 2557. The Durham County team was made up off Murray Lord, Camp- bellcroft, Dalton Dorrell an d Ralph Larmer, both off Nestleton. In individual judging in the dai- ry cattle class, Dalton Dorreli won first place and the Gold Medal with a mari:off 193 out of a pos- sible 200 pc ;nts. 'In the ca-n prize awards pre- sented by the Royal Winter Fair, to the. indiidual contestant lidv- ing the highcst score, Dalton Dor- relI came first. The E. H. Stonehouse Memorial Trophy awL!rded to the contes- tant with the bighest score in judging dairy cattle also feul to Dalton Dorrell.% The Junior farmers were tend- ered a banquet at the close off the contests where they were address- ed by Col. T. L. Kennedy, Minister off Agriculture for Ontario, wbo complimented themn on their de- termination to serve Canadian ag- riculture. Guests included John Cornah, representing the junior farmers off England and Wales and Alex Campbell, representine the junior farmers off Scotland. Stuit School of Beginners -Featured ai Rotary Club In Improvised Program President Mel Dale was sur- rounded at the head table of the Rotary luncheon, Friday, by what he termed "The Brain Trust" They included several Past Presi- dents whose task for the impro- vised program off the day was to instruct new members of the club on the various duties falling to Ross Stutt chairmen and members off com- >ittees throughout the year. This school for beginners was turned over ta Past President Ross Stutt who kept things moving with bre- vity and dispatch. Since there was ittle off public interest in the proceedings this report will be short. But there was more than a littie public in- terest in the announcement that the accomplished Rotary Choir will adorn the choir loft in Hamp- ton United Church, for the ser- vices Sunday evening. Immedi- ately school was out the choir bas- tened away to conclude the prac- tices for the coming event. Quiz Master Mr. Stutt explained how the President and Board off Directors and the committees were chosen for the Rotary year. Payment off annual dues and the allocation of funds for Rotary International was explained by president Mel. The retiring President automatie- ally becomes the Vice President and sits on the Board of Directors. The Secretary may or may not be a member off the Board. Two main divisions have their respective committees, Club Ser- vice and Community Service. The chairman reporting on these activ- ities included the following: Past President Forbes Heyland sum- marized the duties off the fine committees in Club Service. Ted Morris outlined bow the member- ship committee operated. How- ard Bickle was absent and at- tendance committee report was postponed.. Heavy Going Len Elliott explaiiied that an example off how the fellowship committee should operate could be seen at every meeting but Dave. Morrison suggested some very wise improvements in greeting guests. Charles Carter Sr. prov- ed that the program committee was the most important spoke on the Rotary wheel. Fred Vanstone had departed before being caîl- ed to explain the classification committee. Lou Dippell with usual perspic- acity gave an enlivened account of the Bulletin eitorship and sug- gested the first syllable as appro- priate to many effusions. Ross Strike deait with Current Events by suggesting its corollary in his other job, devising ways and means of conserving current with the Hydro Commission. George Chase told from person- al experience that the sick com- mittee was equal to its duties, and Forbes summed up tbe foregoing with an outline of how the quali- fications of new members and their classifications were made. Communlty Panel Past President Cy. Slemon in- troduced the 8 chairmen of com- inittees falling under Community Service. Walt DeGeer had a fine story about Youth Service and scored a bit in the telling. Bob Stevens had the most effective (Continued on Page Eight) Hospilal Board Meefing Revieww Cosi of NewBuilding At the regular monthly meet- ing off the Bowmanville Hospital Board, held in the Nurses' Resi- dence, Friday evening, Nov. 14, the report from the architeet sbowing present estimates off the cost of the new Memorial Hospi- tal came under review among other items on the business agen- da. Taking into consideration the present costs off habor and mater- ials as related ta tbe plans aiready approved, tbe total outlay for the new bospital would be at least $389,000.00. The funds and re- sources now available are apprax- imately $252,000.00. In these cir- cumstances it was considercd wise to delay building until cither more money is secured or building costs come down. A letter from the Ontario De- partment off Health wasn't in fav- or off building now, in view off excessive costs and the govern- ment's commitment ta share in the costs off new bospital construc- tion. A report from the building com- mittec stated that the new fire es- cape at the east end off the present building which reaches tbe 2nd floor is nearly completed. The building fund was increas- ed by $500.00 ffrom the estate off the late Miss Bella Allen in mem- ory off her late brother, Weslpy T. Allen. Renovations recently completed include painting the exterior of the Hospital and Nurses' Resi- dence. J%11l TimeHigh Another record was achiev- ed by The Statesman last week whcn the paid-ifrad- vance circulation reached an ail time high off 3,393. The -previous record was over 20 copies below this level. This lu must another sign of the times that more people are buying The Statesman each week and reading Its news columns and attractive advertlsements. This lu es- peclally good newu for me#* chants who are planning thdy advertising programn for now their weekly m es sa ge la reaching more and more peo- ple. Incidentaliy the s p e e i a 1 Christmas edition for smart shoppers will be issued on Thursday, December 4"h Returned Missionary Preaches at Trinity On M. & M. Sunday Rev. George Birtch, B.A., as- sistant minister off St. Andrew's United Church, Toronto, was guest preacher at Trinity United Church at the Sunday morning service. It was the occasion off their annual Missionary and Main- tenance Sunday. Mr. Birtch, wbo is a nephew off Dr. George Spar- ling after whom the Boys' Spar- ling Mission Band is named, was a missionary in China for s i x years during the recent war and was well qualified to speak off conditions there. He dealt with the iniprovements christianity bas brought about in the social liffe in China. In this instance he quoted an example off the marriage haws in that country. If a woman faiied to bear a son within the first few years off mar- ried life the husband discarded her and tonk 'nother wife. How- ever, since the influence off the missionaries this practice is quick- ly dying out. A woman's position in China is considered very low and it seems an aimost impossible job ta change these traditions and superstitions. While they arc gratefful for the h1-1 recivedby rhc,_ tcd*- Tthose who s0 graciously gave their time and efforts in the Cam- paign in the mattcr off personal soicitation the Major also offers ber tbanks, for it was because off their work and interest that the campaîgn was such a success. Twenty-one adults and young people raliied ta the support off the Army in their Tag Day Sat- urday and ta these helpers alsa The Salvation Armny is vcry grate- fLi t§inan