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"'Durham County'ýs ÇQreat Fcimily Journal'" VOUE6BÔWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY l9th, 1950 6c PER COPY NME MEMORIAL Goodyear and Union Agree On 7 and'a Haif Cent Raise Plus Added Holiday Benefits 6 Union President Ivan Hobbs and Goodyear Plant Superintendent Chas. Cattran Slgn New Wage Agreement An estimated amount in ei<cess of $125,000 a year will be added to the purchasing power of local Goodyear factory workers as the result of a new wage agreement completed over the weekend between the company and the union. This estimate is based on present employment levels. Details of the settlement, which in its final stages was negotiated in the record time of one day, included an hourly in- cregse of 7 Y c for ail members of the bargaining unit, 3 weeks vacation after 15 years service instead of 20 years, and increased minimum rates. The last general waie increase was in April, 1948. The new agreement was made retroactive to January lst, 1950. To complete the negotiations which were held on Friday, union members were called to a special meeting in the Town Hall on Sunday evening; were advised of the new terms and unanimously accepted the recommendation of the bargaining committee. At the same time, a meeting of the supervision staff was held at the plant where company officiaIs informed them of the wage arrangements which would be in effect when work started . Monday morning, if the union agreed to the terms. New Durketon General Herchant Tells Facis of Detëctiive Agency Is Inducted Int Rotary Club For the avid radio listener and a private detective zgency could movie goer, Art E. Ribey's Rotary be of tremendous value to society. Club address, Friday, concerning Mr. Ribey, who now operates the life of a "Private Eye" must a general store at Burketon, hav- have been a disappointment. ing purchased the 'Hap' Gill business, had the unique experi- ence of being guest speaker at the Rotary Club the same day that he was inducted into the club yas a member. Prior to coming to this district, he had spent 27 .~, ......,years with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency and was super- visor of its Toronto branch., In introducing Mr. Ribey to the members, Geo. W. James poihited out that the new member-speak-, er had been a Rotarian in Toron- to for 18 years where he had served on many of the important S- committees. He came to Bowman- ville Rotary Club highly recom- ~ m nded as a hard-working and c6nscientious Rotarian. The officiai induction was car- ried out by President Walt DeGeer and Past President L. W. Dippeli 'who acquainted Mr. Ribey with his obligations and the opportuni- ties for service which would be his as a member. Mr. Ribey opened bis address by expressing his gratitude for the Arthur E. Rlbey many acts of fellowship and kind- ness of Rotarians and other busi- For the other members of the ness men toward him and his club, it must have been a revela- family since coming to the district. tion to find that the activities of (Continued on Page Six) KOSJPITAL Fierce Wind Storm Plays Havoc Town Wilhoul Power Saturday Considerable Damage in District With violent fury Nature swirled across Ontario lest Sat- urday, wrenching limbs from hundreds of lefenceless trees, and tearing apart in a few min- utes the carefully and painstak- ingly erected works of man. IBranches wrenched fromn their sockets iittered the streets of Bowmanville, and pedestrians ý frequently iooked above them as they hurried down the sidewalks, haif expecting to be the victims of some prank of the wind. }Ay- dro lines lay useless on the ground, tangled ia the snapped limbs of the tres lying grotesque- ]y over them. Manager G. E. Chase of the lo- cal Hydro office marshalled al available forces to help dlean up the extensive damage which occurred before most Bowman- ville citizens had lef t their beds. Linesmen struggled to make tem- porary repairs to splintered poles in the face of 75 mile-per-hour gusts. Only the absence of cur- rent on the lines due to the com- plete break between the main line and that leading into town saved them from a greater dan- ger. SMr. Chase had the unexpected help of his wife et the office, where she fled when the oîl-burn- ing furnace of their home gave Boy Scouts Plan Annual Campaign For Scout Hall Jackson Dodds, C. B.'., o: Montreel, Dominion Commission- er of the Boy Scouts Association, ennounces thet the Canadien Boy Scouts Financiel Campaign in 1950 will be conducted from Feb, 6 to> Feb. 22. At the Tuesday meeting of the local Scout Association, com- mittees were set up to proceed with plans which will bring the work of the Boy Scouts before the public. The Scouts end-Cu15l o! this town will have an active part in bringing the message of their activities before the local citizenry. The local committee bas nol set eny sum as a goal. for their canvassers, because it is the ulti- mate intention o! the association to build a Scout Hall of their own, and according to President Howard Bickle, "the sky's- the limit." The wbole-hearted support of this worthwhiie organization wil] be greatly appreciated by the members of the ,Bowmarnvilè Scout Troop and Cub Peck, and by the local Association. T.B. Seal Fund Conducted by Lions Stands at $1124.89 The latest report from Trea- surer Ray IJilling of Lions Club T.B. Seal Fund, informs us that to date donations emounting to $1,124.89 have been received. Mr. Dilling stated that donations are stili coming la and it is expected thet their goal of $1,800.00 will be realized. Lest year's total receipts were $1,425, s0 it appears that the response to this worthy cause is considerably better than lest year. Follow up cards bave been 'sent out to prospective donors who bave forgotten the appeal in the holiday rush, and eny further contributions mey be sent to the Bank of Montreal. "Father's Night Out" Proves Popular Endeavour 4 In an attempt to obtain dloser Jan. lltb. The meeting was in co-operation betweea business charge of the Educational Com- men and educational institutions, mittee of the Chamber of Com- Bowmanville was selected for merce in co-operation with the experiaeat by the Ontario exec- ladieg of the Home and School utive of the Chamber of Com- Club and the teachers. Chamber merde. The local braach o! the President Keith Jackson, who Chamnber was asked to underteke appears elsewhere la the story the task and the result was an o! the evejiing, gave the official nvlerflow gathering et the new "go ahead' to the Educational Ontario Street School Wednesday, Committee headed by Wm. L. Ly-1 cett who is sbown discussing pro- grenri details wîth Committee members Geo. W. James at left in ýhe picture, while guest speak- er Trevor Hemili, Toronto, assist- ant Manager o! the Ontario Chember of Commerce, and Prin- cipal o! Public Schools A. M. Thompson offer sound advice. i up the fight. Many local cows curiously eyed their owners when for the first time they felt the irregular sensation of being milked by hand. Curious neigh- bours reported Bill James of the Statesman carrying on strange operations in the area of his c4al furnace. But from a reliable authority it was learned that he was merely percolating coffee over the coals. Forty-eight hours after the onset of the savage, wind there was yet ho report of the estimated amount of damage. ToWnfc4k wondered as the day progressed why it was taking so long to re- store the service. It was discov- ered from Mr. Chase that the damage was more than local. While restaurants were serving special. candle-light meais and catering to the hundreds of haîf- starving citizens, Hydro men were working furiousiy to remove the debris left by a huge tree which crashed across the 44,000 Kilo- Volt line, into Bowmanville. Two poles lay smashed to the ground, and the six feeders which supply the town extended et crazy angles out from the guys. So severe was the destruction it was estimated by Mr. Chase that it would require probably from one week to ten days of hard labor ta' restore all services and replace the approximateiy 20 poles shattered by the relentless wind. Damage was more exten- sive beyond the outskirts of town where the force of the gale was unobstructed. But split trees and kindling-wood branches yet cov- er the streets and lawns of Bow- manville to give mute testimony <Continued on Page Six) CONTRACT SIGNED Years of Work Climaxed in Signing of New Hospi*tal Contrac.>t For quite a few years the citizens of this district have standing frorn left to right are Secretary of the Board, Ray J. DlIU. been waiting for this picture showing the prircipals of the Bow- ing; Architect, Harold J. Smith, Toronto; Miss Lenore Herding, manville Hospital Board, architect and contractors signing the con- Superintendent of the Bowmanville Hospital; Walter J. Bradford, tracts for the construction of the Memorial Hospital to be situated Toronto, head of Bradford-Horshai, the general contractors, and on Liberty Street, South, Bowmanville. This signing of the contract John F. Greenam, Toronto, of the Universal Plumbing & Heating took place at the Nurses' Residence on Friday evening. Seated Co., who have the heating, plumbing and ventilation contract. signing the contract is Chairman of the Board Melville S. Dale, 1'Father'9sNight Oui' a Pleasing Afair Ai Home, and School Club Meeting Conducteilhy Chimberý offioimerce It was reelly "Father's Nighl Out" on Jenuary llth et the tHome and School Association's rJenuery meeting. In fact, so many of themn were out, that the fathers and mothers wbo respond- red to the invitation to attend this tspecia]ly arranged event, crowd- > d to capacity the beautiful audi- torium 0of the Ontario St. Scbool, fand overflowed into the hallways This new and unusuel venture was the responsibility of the Edu- manville Chamber of Commerce -President Keith Jackson, W. L. Lycett and Geo. W. James, with Mr. Lycett being the efficient chairman for the evening. Rev. H. A. Turner opened the meeting with prayer, after which Dr. J.' C. Devitt, Chairman of the Board of Education during 1949, welcomed the parents to the first Homne and School Association meeting of the new year, as well as the first in the new school. A hearty sing-song always breaks down a cold reserve, and to make certain of the already genial at- mnosphere John James, M.P. for Durham, led 'in some rousing community singing, accompanied by Mr. R. G. Harle at the piano. Stu James acted as secretary and George Moody as treasurer for the occasion. In the absence of Mrs. R. Rich- ards, President of the Association, *Mrs. I. Munday was presented with a beautiful corsage as a to- ken of the splendid work being done by the H. and S. Associa- tion, who have labored very largely without the co-operation of the fathers. Mr. Atkins, who aiso decorated the auditorium with plants and spring flowers made the presentation. Following the business meeting which was conducted by Supt. Jack Eastaugh of the Boys' Train- ing Schooi, the maie quartet of Trinity Church, Don Venton, Howard Bickie, Dr. Keith Siemon, and Keith Jackson-contributed severai pleasmng numbers.- The speaker of the evening, Mr. Trevor Hamili of the Canadian C. Bruce Jandrews Is New Warden C. Bruce Jandrews, Reeve of Murray Township in Northumber- land County, was elected Warden of the United Counties of Dur- ham and Northumberland at the first Counties Council meeting in Cobourg Tuesday evening. This is Mr. Jandrews 14th consecutive years on the Counties' Council. The other contestant for the Warden's position was 0. J. Robins of Roseneath, represent- ing Alnwick Township. The elec- tion gave the successfui candidate, Warden Jandrews, a 35-8 vote, one of the largest majorities i n the bistory of the United Coun- Chamber of Commerce, Toronto, was introduced by the Bowman- ville President of the C. of C., Keith Jackson. Throughout this taik, Mr. Hamili stressed the nec- essity for fulier co-operetion be- tween busir-2ss and professional groups and parent and teacher associations. His address has been fuliy reported in another part of this issue. Aiso taking part in this weii- erranged program were Dr. H. Ferguson, who gave a few beip- ful hints on bow to meintain good CHA>MER PRESIDENT Keith W. Jackson health tbroughout t1W winter montbs, and Constable Ray Kowal of the Provincial Police. Constable Kowal pointed out to the parents that policemen were not to be feared, but rather that they were the friends of the public and es- pecielly the cbildren. He caution- ed parents ageinst the dangerous prectice of forcing the obedience of their children with the threat that the "policeman will come and get you". Many of the parents who were privileged to attend the opening of the Ontario St. School, had the opportunity of meeting a num- ber of the teachers. However, there are stili hundreds of par- ents who are not yet acquaintei with the men and women wbo play such an important role in sbaping the lives of their cbildren. To Principal Andy Thompson was given the opportunity of in- troducing the teachers to the par- ents and also of taking the usuel "teacber's count". Miss Jean Turner was the winner of the electrie iron which wvas given to the teecher wbo had the largest aumber of parents in attendance. A special prize was forwarded to Miss Marjorie Cole, teacher, who is recuperating after a ser- bous injury to ber ankle. (Continued on Page Six) RECREATION CALENDAR Thursday, January 19- 1.45u-Dressmaking Class- Lions Community Centre -Ladies. 4.05-Jr. * Boys' Bowling Leaguf.-Martyn's Alieys -Public School Boys. 7.30-Jr. Basketball Team Practice - High School Gymnasium. 7.30-Dressmaking Class- Lions Community Centre -Ladies. 8.00-Juvenile Hockey - Bowmanville at Whitby. Friday, January 20- 4.05-Jr. Girls' Bowling League-Martyn's Alleys -Public Schools Girls. 8.00-Jr. Skating Club- Arena-Members only. 8.30-Sat-Teens Dance- Lions Community Centre -Teen Agers-25c. Saturday, January 21- 10.00 - Minor Hockey- Arena-Pee Wees and Bantams. Monday, January 23- 7.00 - Woodcraft Class- Central School Besement -Adult. Tuesday, January 24- 1.45 - Smocking Class- Lions Community Centre -Ladies. 7.00-Leathercraft Class- Lions' Community Centre -Adult. 7.30 - Smocking Class- Lions Community Centre -Ladies. 7.30-Dressmaking Work- shop-Members of Smock- ing a n d Dressmaking Classes. 7.30 - Midget Hockey- Wednesday," January '25ý- r __Rev. Don Ray, D.F.C., B.A., will guished Flying Cross for out. 4.05-Teen-age Bowling- be the special speaker at the in- standing courage in operetiolm Martyn's Alleys. stallation service of the 1950 over Europe. 7.30 - Midget Hockey- Executive of Trinîty United Following his discharge la 1945, Omemee at Bowmanville. Church Young People's Union, on returned agein to his studies for 9.00-Juvenile Hockey- Sunday evening, Jan. 22nd. the ministry and upon his grad- Ajax et Bowmenville. Rev. Ray attended Emmanuel uation as a minister of the Unit- ed Church of Canada, lie was sent by the Home Mission Board to St. Paul's W.M.S. serve in the Peace River area. Rev. Ray has now returned to the _____nstalatio east, and is serving a pastoral charge et Kettleby, just north of St. Paul's W.M.S. met in the "" Toronto. He has an appeai and lecture room Jan. l7th. The pres- a message that is especielly suit- ident Mrs. W. H. Carruthers, pre- y " ed to the needs of the young sided and opened the meeting '. i - people of today. with prayer for guidance for theI ' The Young People have aise coming yeer. Rev. H. A. Turner invited to be their guest, Bllly conducted the service of installa- '" , White, a negýro baritone, who ln tion of officers and led in the ,j ~ . welknowK in young peoplt'o service of re-dedication to God, wor. r.Whtewh is-b the Church and the W.M.S. br~ orofr.thitou e gr o n i. Splendid reports were presented tralohert thiemousnr tsi steting our allocation had been gadalt ortialWhuie i an aV reaced itha suplu. NS. After bis graduation he Mrs. C. Lunney's group con- * taught in a Halifax Public School ducted the worship service, the's " ' for a short time before enterlhg theme "The Bible our Guide to-' ' the work of the Y.M.C.A. SURl Christian Faith and Conduct" was > later he camne to Toronto wher. taken by Mrs. J. A. Cox, Mrs. H. lihe is engaged la Home Service In Galbraith gave selections on that city. He was married In "How t@ face the new year" fol- 1945 and has two sons, David lowed with prayer by Mrs. H. A. and Romney. Turner. Hîs radio work has gained hbn Mrs. Kennetb Werry explained recognition in the music world, the Study Book Chap. ia "Grow- Rev. Donald Ray, D.F.C., B.A. and bie bas also done some Song ing with the years", the subject composing. He has acted as "Christian Education, - Home, College et the time of declaration music director la numerous young Scbool, Church". This chapter of World War 11, but left hiipol' amps, and bis rich bari. was made very interesting as1 studies to respond to the eall of tone voice and ability as a uohg Mrs. Werry had made posters his cotintry. Whîle ',erving bi leader have won the affectioti *g and meps to outlie the places.'the R.C.A.F. hie won the Distin-I young folk everywhere. Will Commence Construction New. Fifty led Hospital Afier Municipal Bd. Approval After many years of patient waiting and planning the contract for construction of the new Memorial Hospital to be sit- uated in Bowmanville was finally signed on Friday evening, Jan. 13. The new structure will cost approximately $354,154,000 to build but this sum does not include the cost of any new equipment that may be required to outfit the various rooms and wards. Chairman Melville S. Dale and Secretary Ray Dilling signed the contract on behalf of the Bowmanville Hospital Board. Work on laying out the position of the new building which will be situated on South Liberty Street, just west of the present hospital, was started on Tuesday and the job of cutting and pulling the necessary trees will start as soon as possible. Because of the fact that the Ontario Municipal Board'à sanction for the Town of Bowmanville's $ 100,000 grant has not yet been received a 30-day conditional clause on this approval had to be inserted in the contract. The permission to go ahead with this debenture issue is expected within the next week or ten days. This clause is to the mutual benefit of the contractors and the hospital board, for if foýr any reason the Municipal Board!j approval is held up there may be a change in price one way or the other. It is thought that the 30-day waiting period will be much .less and actual construction of the building will start within several weeks. The new 50-bed hospital wîll in 1912. It was presented to the replace the inadequate and ob- town by the late J. W. Alexander solete 20-bed hospital whicwa and was formerly the Beith rc- converted fromn a private dweln (Continued on Page Six> Trinity Young People's Service Nexi Sunday Outstanding Affair Wilh Guest Speaker and Singer e-.. J WEW 40 a.n