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-t. I ~4Ub 411 t1EaU4 ""Durham County's Great Family Journal" qýOLME 93 BOMAVLLON. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1947 6c PER COPYUBR5 & ERY CHRISTMASTO ONE AID L Tv, usiessMen Elected 0n,>1948 Town Council Seats )-rhÛ u Jamieon Heads Polis Wth a comparatively light vote iregistered at the polis, Mon- dey,. Dec. 22, to..choose tWo mem- 1ra fo 'the 148 Bowmanville CàtaYp, the resuIL. was the elec- tion of two businessmen, G. Frank JamieÉon and William G. James. Among the five candidates seék- Ing office, three factory employ- ees o! Goodyear - Bowmanville wre defeated, Donald Boe, Ivan Eobbs and Charles Shaw. Thé b1éction had ta be held at a late date since the original nom- Inations f ailed to produce candi- dates for two remaining seats. Despité mild weather the vote was ýomnpratively light with oniy 765 . ripgout from a vaters list o! mretan 2,500, possibly due ta thé busy Christmas shopping sea- s on. Mr:Mt Jamiéson took an early lead and headed ahl polis save South W'ýard, 2, where he was tied by Iv- sr 4h bs His impréssive total, 463 put him ahead o! the next ,-nMin elected, W. G. James, by 7 1. In turn Mr. James led his nearest rival, Donald Boe, by 137. The general result will be found bé- low., I It was evident that the voters who turnéd out favored thé ug- gestion o! The Statesman that the two seats should be filied Py busi- nessmen. since ahl other iý'terests we re .already wéll teprese*Ùted by Resuit] of Ball test Candidate1 2 Dbnald Boe 3lý 3 Ivani Hobbs 27' 29 W. G. James i8 54 1 P. Jamieson 413 70 1 Chales Shaw_ .9 17 The régular meeý'iwo! thé Bowmanvilé WoméxtU Institute toiok placéei the Union Hall Dec. 18, wth about 30 mémbers prés- ent. Thé meeting, which was con- ducted by président Mrs. L. Du-- mas, took thé form o! a Christ- ja_6rty with thé membérs en- JorkChristmas carols. Instead o! thé customary éxchange o! gifts thé Institute sent two large boxés o! food stuffa ta, an Insti tute n Béanishl, Durham, England, which .they had adoptéd this faîl. Thé program includéd two pi- ano solos by Mrs. A. Calé and a humorous reading by Mrs. Luther Pascoe. Mrs. Pascoe was thé speaker and hér address is pub- lishéd in part bélow. A déliciaus lunch was sérved by Mrs. C. John's ,group which was.greatly enjoyed. A happy home or a Christian home. is one o! thé greatest in- stiutions any country can have. It la not thé stary o! aur wars that maké aur country's history, it is the story o! our homes. A mansion o! a house may nat bé a home or a small shack may hé a real home. A reai home takes a heap o! ,living in it. Iilustratéd Iby Edgarr1uest's poéni "It takés a héap of Livin'." A home may hé ither a placé ta fiée ta or a place to flée from, a centré o! chéer or dumping graund for grouches. Childrén réaliy comiplète a home and change ménand wonién into fathérs and mothérs who become teachers whéthér théy wish ta hi teachers or flot. Thé eanly home impressions rémain with chldren ways. Thé attitude o! diarespect n Young people for home and el- crs may usually he tracéd to, hiIihood and parents. Ail cil- -eland Young péopit shouhd fe. ree ta bring ahl frierids ta their ome at any time for wholesome, appy récréation and reiationihip. Christian téachings, shouid be ractised and in that we all, par- nsand chiidrén, learn ta under- tend éach othér and ail work to- éther. Parents should hé sure f punishment, be sure it's reali3 eserving. Také inta considera- on thé incident o! a !aher caling bour-yéar-old dau4hter thiéî - sfor dinner, shé Was in ad- g room and must havé héard ofather rushéd in ar.d spankéd er. Some time later hé héarned t his daughter was so absorb- in Iiking a Christnas card for lm hgeaÂiY didn't lear. This tan Impression ani a wrong e on minds o! othér hUdren al- in thé home Other points of teâhing and ilding happy homesInd grow- happy useful yourw citizens e brouht out with tories and s as illustrations. 1you have visltors fat the hol- or intend golng ýway, thé Départaient woul# grétly te Otting theélulto -~ ~ o tbpmoth.e,~j 0~~I1wc s!tl~m4p 7 mémbers elécted by acclamation. Thé two men elected poiled a total o! 855 against a combined total o! 542 for the 3 defeated candi- dates, a clear majority o! 313. Thé success o! Mr. Jamieson is attributed ta his long personal success in business where hé has applied sound économy and knows thé value o! a dollar. And with business-liké énergy hé got scores o! voters out ta thé polis. It is évident that taxpayers want thèse qualities at thé council table. Much thé younger on thé entiré slaté, Bihl James made a strong run on a sound program o! muni- cipal wélfare.-but held that elec- tors themselvés should get out and voté on thé principlé that any assistance givén in helping thém gét ta the polis might éntail some- thing in thé nature o! an obliga- tion. Hé succeeds his fathér, Gea. W. James, mémber o! thé 1947 Council. Third in thé running, Donald Boé, became widély known and won many friends while hé con- ductéd thé C.N.R. express service for 2½/ years. Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Shaw also making théir first bid for public office weré prabably not s0 wéli known as thé othér candidates but they are keen and capable young men. With thé 1948 council now fully constituted thé members will hé sworn in at thé first regular meeting in Jan- lot by Wards North 1 2 1 70 63 28 44 39 2C 100 66 52 107 89 57 20 33 1c it t( ci ci 3 tc u IN al tc South 24 27 22 27 12 Totals 255 186 392 463 101 Food For. Britain Thé Lions Club o! Bowmanville is heading up thé présent Food for Britain Drivé in Bowmanvillé and district. Thé main objective is ta organize thé entiré commun- 'ty ta send regular parcels o! food to famîlies averseas during thé coming wintér. It is proposed ta carry on thé campaign until May 31, 1948. Funds are wished from citizéns to purchasé and package individ- ual food parcéls wéighing 20 lbs. ,vhich contaîn at léast 18 sépar- ate items o! esséntial, foods hard ;o obtain in Britain. Thé gréat- est number possible will hé for- w'arded eacli month. A Lions Club Committelias éeen specially set up ta look aftér thé détails o! purchasing and packaging and in case any idi- vidual wishes ta sénd parcéls dir- ect thé list may be obtained fram thé committée. Donations ta thé Lions fund howevér may hé for- varded or handed ta Stuart James, Insurance Office, Norman Aliin's 3utcher Shop, Jack Cale, Chart- ran's Clothing Store, or ta any nember o! thé Lions Club. ( tî t Ir B rr Nat -ivity Play Presented Twice At St. John's Churcli The annual Nativity Play stag- ed and directed by Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Schon, Bowmanville, was shown before large audiences on the evenings of Dec. 21 and 22, in St. John's Parish Hall. This fine dramatic story of the nativity was rendered this year with faithful simp *city by a very talented cast. The 'lighting was especially ef- fective in a beautifully arranged background. A very interesting prelude ta the play was the procession of the cast around the audience in which they sang Christmas carols. This was also carried out betweeni scen- es. Mr. and Mrs. Schon also pro- vided flowers for the cecasion and Mr. Schon outlined the historicai background of the day. Rev. J. dePencier Wright ex- tpressed thanks ta Mr. and Mrs. rSehon and ta the members of the icast for their splendid interpreta- tion of the play. He hoped it would be presented each year ta accommodate a great public de- rmand for a play so ably presented. Taking part in the cast were: LMary, Marilyn Overy; Joseph, [Gregory Friend; angel Gabriel, Jean Living; assisting angels, June Alichin and Doreeh Wood; first shephllrd, Stanley Gatchell; sec- ond shepherd, Keith Wood; third shepherd, Allan Lobb; pianist, Mrs. John Gunn. Amateur Talent Night In Opera House Friday, January 2nd People of Bowmanville and dis- trict who are interested in amna- teur dramatics, stage shows and radio will have. an oportunity ta take part in an Amateur Talent Night in the Bowmanviile Town Hall, Friday evening, Jan. 2. ýCash prizès are o:fferýd, for the first three winners and the flrst place award carnies with it an invitation ta appear in a broadcest at Radio Station CKDO, Oshawa, Sundày evening, Jan. .4. This invitation is extended by the Walt Goodie Family, radio and screen artists, who stage their clever program in the Town Hall and later conduct the Amateur Show, Friday evening, Jan. 2. The Goodie artists have won an inter- national reputation in theatricýl presentations and are now searcli- ing for Canadian talent. "What can you do?" is the ques- tion asked by the Walt Goodie management. Further part i cu- lars are found in the advertise- ment in this issue. Just phone 1089M or write the Walt Goodie Family, 112 Division St., Oshawa, ta get a place on the pragram for the prizes offered. It is a fine opportunity for amateur talent bath in town and the surrounding country. Miss Lillian Osborne, Hamilton, is spending the holiday season with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Osborne. Chrishn'as Spirit Pervades* Special Session Woods Sonate CaIled into special session, Sat- urday afternoon,, Dec. 20, Wood's Senate, Bowmanvilée, deait with one of the most important items on the year's agenda. That is, the members paid official tribute ta colléagues wlho have passéd four score years and also canfer- red the principal gif t and an eulo- gistic address ta the one among them who had contributed most ta the comfort, convenience and gen- eral deliberations of this august assembly during 1947. It may be éxplained for the in- formation o! thé public, that Wood's Senate was forméd some years ago in an informai way in the offices o! Lew Wood, widély known as the local agent o! the International Harvester Ca. It proved sa popuiar among the farming, business and profession- al men o! the district that its num- bers had ta find néw quarters when Mr. Wood retiréd and new Senate chambers were sectired at 73 King St. E., opposite the Bad- minton Hall. Important Institution Thesé quarters were provided by thé Senator who was the chie! recipient o! the honors in special session. The Senate has becomé a sounding board in local and na- tional politics and its premises providé the mast erudite social cehtre of thé county o! Durham. Checkérs and euchre calm down feelings after héated debates. The red motif in the furnishings car- ry out the tradition o! the Ottawa Senate and a janitor keéps every- thing spick and span. Wood's Senate has been recog- nized by the leading political fig- ures o! thé day for on the walls are framed photographs o! Prime Minister King and Leader o! the Opposition John Bracken, with their signatures personally sub- scribed. Mr. King also sent a per- sonal message which is duly fram- ed. On the walis are pictures ýin ails and on this occasion, Christ- mas decorations wére added tQ thé sprit o! 'thë season. The Addrese Sharp at 3 o'clock, the speaker, W. H. Carruthers, calied the Sen- ators ta order. Hé stated the pur- pose o! the gathering, warmiy con- gratuiated the 60 present for their interest in attending and called upon Senatar Milton Elliatt ta réad the testimonial of the day. Senator Elliott gave a short his- tory o! the Senate, tald o! the ac- complishments o! the year which hé said had reached a zenith o! success. Then he enumerated thé valued work of the senator who had "done mare for the Senate than any other member and who at the same time had contributed great services ta the community in municipal, church and school affairs, while conducting one o! the large enterprises o! the dis- trict." Honored Senator Thé name was kept secret un- til the last and even the Senator ta, bé honored was kept in the dark until the request came for the speaker ta acknowledge, for- mally, and present the signed ad- dress ta Senator William L. Pat- erson, Sénate vice president and chie! Whip, former Chairman Bowmanville School Board and the widely travelled vice presi- dent of Downham Nurseries Lim- ited. The speaker called upan Sena- tor Melbourne Wight ta make the presentation, a %hristmas packag- ed 25-pound turkey. Prolonged applause made thé recognition un- anîmous and then thé rafters rang with "For He's a Jolly Good Fel- low" and every one meant it. Senator Paterson confesséd that he was indeed surprised and hon- ored at receiving such a fine tok- en of esteem in what he had tried to do in behal! o! the Senate. With his sincère thanks he coupled the wish that ail Senators bath here and absernt would enjay a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yéar. Other Présents Other gifts included nicé ré- membrances ta Senators Newton, Pearce, Métcalf and McGregor, al past 80, and a special gift ta the oldest Senator, George Gilbert, 96, who was unablé ta hé present. Another gif t fell ta thé Sergeant- at-Arms, Oliver Roberts, who kéeps the premises in first class order. Thaniks were tendered Northcutt aný Smith for the loan o! extra chai s for the occasion. A solemn moment was obsérv- ed when the speaker asked for a mament's silence in memory o! two membérs who passed on dur- ing thé year, Senators Painton and Ames. Gênerai Opinon Thé speaker then called upon a number of colleagues ta address the gathering. They includéd ex- M.P., W. F. Rickard, -Réeve A. S. Baker,- ex-Ree ve Wally Pickell, ex-Reeve Bob Stevens who sup- plied hampers o! bright red ap- pies for the day. Other speakers included Rev. J. dePencier Wright, Padré td the Legion, Frank Jamié- son, Dag Kaulfman, O. Robson, S. ~Ç~,A>1i.forma_ n Plummer,, SScot, om Hogg, and Thé Statesman's press reporter. This crdss-sectfon ci! opinion'added tri- bute ta Senator Pterson. , Howard Foley greatly pleased his colleagues with his inimitable readings and, stories. It was a grand and appropriate celebra- tion which concluded with speak- er Carruthers éxtending the com- plimerpts of the season ta the en- tire community. He declaréd the Sénaté duly adjourned and the members jolned in the National Anthem. GOODYEAR CLAN Thé Christmas number o! Wing- foot Clan, monthly organ of Qood- yéar-Bowmanvillé, was issuéd on Tuésday by The Statesman's pro- duction department. It is a 2- color job fashionéd by Don Cam- eron; The caver has thé Christ- mas motif wiih a smiling Santa Claus and a family gathered about a Christmas tree. Season's greet- ings from léading-officiais of the Company précède the usual as- sembly o! interesting employe activities. Lions Club Concert Wiih Variety Program Season's Musical Treat (Ruth Hutchinson) On Wednesday night, Dec. 17, the Christmas program of the Li- ons Club Concert series took place in Trinity United Church with the auditorium filled ta capacity. Ma- ny remarked that it was the fin- est presented ta date and aIl were most enthusiastic as shown by the numerous rounds of applause giv- en the artists. The selections were chosen with careful consideration of the seasan and many beautîful Christmas pieces were given. In the playbill we notice that critics acclaim Lillian Smith as one of Canada's greatest soprano soloîsts. We, who were privileged ta hear her Wednesday night, heartily agree with this cecision. Miss Smith thrilled her audience with the ' ichness, clarity of tone, and the dexterity with which she handled ,her beautiful voice. The round tones were even mate en- hanced when she sang unaccamp- (Cantinued on Page Seven) St. Paul's W.M.S. Christmas Meeting Election of Officers The Christmas meeting of St. Paul's W.M.S. was held at the homne of Mrs. Harold' Ferguson on Dec. 16. In the absence o! the president Mrs. Kenneth Werry, Mrs. Harold Ferguson presided. Mrs. Robert Hetherin&ton had charge of the warship candle-light service with seven members as- sisting. The singing of "Little One Haly" by Marie Ferguson and Lorelia Hetherington, accampani- ied by Janet McGregor, was much enjoyed. Mrs. J. H. Jury in 'lier usual pleasing manner gàve an interest- ing Christmas story d'The other haîf of the Christmas message" with the bringing o! white gifts And the. glad tidingsrof the Christ- mas season. The repart of the naminating cdmmittee'for 1948 was Éiven by Mrs. D. S. McGregor and present- ed by Rev. G. C. Quigley as fol- lows: Past president, Mrs. Kenneth Werry; president, Mrs. G. C. Quigiey; Ist vice, Mrs. K. Werry; 2nd vice, Mrs. H. Fergusan; 3rd vice, Mrs. O. Bragg; 4th vice, Mrs. C. Carruthers; rec. and press secy., Mrs. J. A., Cox; treasurer, Mrs. Geo. Chase; corresponding secy., Miss Olive Barton; supply secy., Mrs. D. Armistead; missionary monthly, Mrs. E. Dilling; litera- ture secy., Mrs. C. Lunney; tem- perance secy., Mrs. W. H. Carru- thers; Christian stewardship, Mrs. D. S. McGregor; assaciate helper, M rs. S. McAllister; assistant as- saciate helper, Mrs. C. Papineau; cammunity friendship, Mrs. R. Whitmee; group leaders, Mrs. C. Lunney, Mrs. R. Dudley, Mrs. R. Hetheringtan, Mrs. W. H. Carru- thers; mission band leaders, Miss E. Orchard, Mrs. Gea. Graham; baby band leaders, Mrs. J. Bar- ton, Mrs. Ronald Hetherington. Boys and Staff at D.T.S. Given Christmas Surprise by Toronto and Local Rotarians The grandest Christmas party ever staged in the Bowmanville district took place at the Ontario Training Schoal for Boys on the outskirts of Bowmanville, Monday evening, Dec. 22. It can be said at once that it brought more good cheer and genuine inspiration ta the 161 students of the school than they had ever before experienced as well as great joy to the mem- bers of the staff. Following a splendid Christmias program of music and fun each boy and each lady member of the staff received unusually handsome Christmas gif ts. Splendid Gits The part y was arranged by the Toronto Rotary Club and the de- tails were carried out by the Youth Service Committee of the Toronto Club with valued help this year from the Bowmanville Rotary Club. But by far the con- tribution to the Santa Claus gifts fell to the Toronto Rotarians. To relieve suspense it should be told at once that each boy received a parcel containing: One luminous wrist watch, one pound of choca- lates, one autornatic pencil, one tie and one apprapriate and in- teresting book. And each lady member of the staff received a pair of nylon hase. But the giving was by no means a ane-way street for the boys and staff contributed a program which the visiting Rotarians received wîth acclaima and their applause quite indicated that they feit they were the chief beneficiaries in-the exchange. Yet the rausing cheers o! the boys and their bright-eyed enthusiasm and thanks indicated their sentiments that the balance favored them. It was a xegl. get~- together with the Rotarians seated Winners of The Lions' Turkey Draw Just in time ta give disappoint- ed ticket holders in the 1947 Lions Club Turkey Draw opportunity ta shop for a Christmas turkey af- ter The Statesman reaclies sub- scribers, the foilowing list gives the names af thase who wan the birds and the envy of the lasers. L. Brook, 69 Scugog St.; Reeve A. S. Baker; S. R. James; Ed. For- an; R. L. McKingsley, 56 Conces- sion St.; L. Bromley; Steve Jef- fery; F. Fitzgerald, 172 King St.; E. M. Kilgannon and Gardan Hall, Some of the addresses are not given ouc it is believed ail are residents of Bowmanville with the exception of Mr. Hall, Osh- awa. The Lions Club secretary, Nels. Osborne will contact al winners and toalal who boosted the causé the Lions extend a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. at intérvals ln close companioni ship with their young admlnin* friénds. Thé Real Value To thé répresentativés o! the press who weré present ta try to capture thé spirit o! thé occasion it was quité évident, that this was thé first réal Christmas éver én.. joyéd by many o! thé kéen young students. It seémed ta lift them to, a new vision, of human values and for the yéar ahead it meant much in thé way o! their thinking that there was a réal placé for each au résponsible citizens in thé future. This was thé essence o! the entire événing and it wifll ot hé for. gotten. Just a bit o! background wili hé in ordér beforé reporting the gênerai proceedings o! thé éveý- ning. Whén thé provincial gov- ernmént inaugurated thé Boys' Training Schools, thé Rotary Clubs o! Ontario in th'fir yauthi service activitiés, raised a great sum o! money which was used to, build the gymnasium and swim- ming pool at thé Bowmanville school. Sincé thén thé Toronto Rotary Club has for thé past 15 yéars provided a pre-Christmas party'for the students. Bowman- ville Rotarians, this yéar wére glad ta jain in thé grandest party ever put on. Superinténdent Jack Eastaugh, in charge o! bath the Bowmanville, and Gaît Training. Schools, was chairman for thé evening. Hé welcoméd thé guests and exténded thé sincère thanks!o! thé students and staff ta thé Rotarians who made possible such a grand pré- Christmas party. In lntroducin-êt thé guésts lie asked them to stan4. and thii'joÜng -rds gave thém a~ rousing reception.f List of Guésta Toronto Rotarians representi the Youth Service Committe cludéd R. D. >Canipbol, ql Santa Claus, D. K. Brundg'ql"' Youth Service Chairman, Crai Galbraith, Bert Stottî Nick Kins- man, Howard Shliy, Jack Wil- son, Jack Goulding and Harold Guily. They ffotoréd down as a nice blankét o! snow added a real Christmas toucli to thé spaciaus school grounds. Bowmanville Rotarians includ- éd Président Mél Dale, Bull Tén- nant, Vouth Servi"e Chairman and Past Présidents Forbes Heylap4à and Gea. W. James.- Lions Club Président Earl Riddolls was also happily seated among the stlident body. Représenting thé Miitstry wére Rotarian Rev. J. E. Griffith, Rév. R. D. Duncanson and Rév. G. Cameron Quigley, Bowman.. ville. Also countéd as guests came Major A. R. Virgin, Director Ré-. !orm Institutions. Province o! On- tario, and Earl Cunningham, Pro.. vincial Directar o! Recréation, bath former members o! thé B.T. S. staff at Bowmanville. Assisting Mr. Eastaugh in thé entiré pro- gram wéré thé leading membérs ot (Continued on Pagé Six) Trinity Evening Auxiliary Instal a New Officers for '48 e'Trinity Evening Auxiiiaryme DDec. 16 in Trinity United Churh ewhen thèse officers were eiectd eFirst Président Mrs. C. Au e M e ry cristas- astPrésident Président Mrs. S. R. Jae lst Vice Mrs H. Je!fr Th aiirCristmas Caruîs we smn the erc and epcac of biht Récording Secy Miss L. Cr g . . screc exectacy rg .Corrésponding Secy every year, and neyer tire of... Silent faces, these things are Christmas. Cria.stsi Mc.J Nighi î Oh, Came All Ye Faithful Th lstmi eerth. C.h .. h aimnute rusa in vrtigw Community Friendship Sécy. The First Noel ... all the lovely sangs ren- doM..rsigt et h ala hita its M. Bely do ushngto eetth malma Sppl Sey. MsM.BC.ma dered in church, if home, and wherever rCii ame h ran...rs agthisianry MoenthipSecy.Jwî frepeople are gathered, these things ar aremliclre ihsta gitradwitéroare y Mrs R. Runéy Christmas. reflect the beauty af the mast beautiful-of- ,ress Secy. Miss J. Cunnlngha all-seasans, these things are Christmas. Mr.J .AIra (convinr Th Ci-ie traditions whicn yaung ... The beautiful spirit af giving.. giving Nominating Commit« and aid enjay ... the siockings at the fire- not anly presents, or money ta the por. Gou Ladrsan C.on plae .. hepam, 'Twas the Night but giving aur lave, aur willingness ta help, Mn W Latesnd Mrs O. lm, Befare Christmas" . .. Dickens' Christmas aur benevalence, our friendship ta all, these Mis rs.LPace rs. SandMiMrtr Carol the tree gleaming inthe prortigsaeChristmas. fRich a heJ.e, G1ff théir offices,Rv . . spoke ta, thé Auxlllary on the partance o! thé work o- man's Misionar Corporation of the Town of L3owmnanville mru!.R SIDNEY LITTLE, Mayer NOILMAN ALLISON, beeys ARTHUR 8. BAKER, Devaty Reeve faithful se RAY BIL UING, Co uncor L. C. M A ON, VC U>uW e E. X. PA TERSON, Coun l lr Mis M. J OWV 'S. Couacillor GRO. W.IAM"S, Comecllo, R. O._JONEB, Councillo Thé *vwas a .17.- i I~ i iN 4 zb . r