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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 7 Sep 1950, p. 3

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THURS., EPTEMBER7. 1950THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARITO PG H H3igh School Teaching Staff Largesi In Hisiory - Two New Nembers As another school term begins. More teachers have been added to the staff of the High School to look after the increasing throngs Of students attending the school. This year two new teachers can be seen about the halls, bringing the number on the teaching staff Up to fourteen, the largest in the history of the school. 0f the two teachers, one is re- -z3%lacing Mrs. L. W. Dippeil, who u ght for the latter part of last ýear. The other is an addition. Miss Dorothy E. Smeaton iviii teach English and Art, and Miss Ethel McKague will teach lower school English, Mathematics, His- tory and French. Miss Gwendolyn Murray. the Commercial teacher, changed her name to Mrs. T. Adams during the summer, but has returned to the High School staff this fali. Although most of the teachers spent their summer holidays leis- urely, recuperating from the trials and tribulations of last year, some of the more ambitious anes had summer jobs. Mr. AI Wither- spoon, in his capacity as Beach Life Guard, kept kiddies from drowning, while Mr. Jack Ross helped supervise play at Bowman- viile's play-grounds. Mr. W. M. Stacey fin ished a specialist's Ours in Agriculture which he t1as been taking during the last four summers. Principal L. W. Diddell, who alsa teaches Science and Agricul- THANN YOUJ! STUDENTS We extend a hearty "Thank You" to the pupils who pat- ronized our store for school opening supplies. We appreciate your pat- ronage and co-operation. Wishing you ail success in the coming year. J. W. JEWELL '«BIG "20" 27 King St. W., Bowmanville PHONE 556 ture, is cntering his twentietb year at Bowmanville High. The complete list of staff mem- bers is as follows: Miss M. Anne Bell, Hamilton, in ber second year of teaching, will teach Lat- in and History: Miss Leila Carr, Port Credit. fifth year of teach- ing, Frencb and German; Miss Jean Cunningham, Queensville, fourth year af teaching English; Principal L. W. Dippeil, Science and Agriculture; Mr. G. R. Elli- att, tenth ,,car, Histary and Va- catianal Guidance: Mr. R. G. Harle, teaches music at bath the High Scbooi and Public Schaals; Mrs. Agnes Lewis, Girls' Hcalth and P.T., and upper scbool phys- ics; Miss Ethel McKague, Castle- ton, lower scbool English, Math.. History and French; Mrs. T. Adams, (nee Gwendolyn Murray) Commercial, for the third year; Mr. Jack Ross, boys' P.T., for the second year; Miss Dorothy Smea- ton, English and Art; Mr. W. Man- seli Stàcey' , is in his sixth year of teaching Agriculture; and Mr. E. G. Witherspoon, teaching Ge- ography and Mathemnatics for the fourtb year. Miss Novelda Berry is back again as Schoal Sccretary; Jack Darchi for maintenance of motors; Rich-ard Endersby is again caretaker, and Stuart R. James is Secretary-Treasurer of the Scbool Board. Fr1 ends Honour Eleanor Crowe Nurse-in-Training On Thursday evening, August J31, 1950, nearly a dozen friends, relatives and neighbours of El- eanor Crowe gathered at the home of Mrs. Elmer Fowler, Elgin St., for a surprise presentation to Eleanor who has naw entered training for the nursing profes- sion. When the unsuspecting Eleanor entered the house, she was greeted by shouts of "Sur- prise," and then seated in the chair placed especialiy for her in the middle of the room. First of ail she was presented with a cor- sage of pink and mauve sweet peas, then several other parceis, one of which was a beautiful light blue quiited house coat. present- ed by al those who gathered for the presentation. Mrs. Fowler then read a letter compiled hy her- self and Mrs. Thelma Bennett an behaîf af everyone, which read: "We your neignbours and friends have gathered here this evening to convey to you our best wishes for your success as you venture upon a nursing career. "It is an honourable profession and one much needed for the health and well-being of mankind. "In these days of nursing short- age we are pleased to know one in our midst has chosen a nurs- ing career. "We feel sure you will neyer regret it, and as you go through life whether you get rnarried or not, you wil find the knowledge of being a nurse useful every day. if only in a secondary way. "During training and after you will no doubt encounter difficuit1 tasks but always remember 'every dark cloud bas a silver lining" and that we are ail rooting for you. "There are severai things that1 always stand out in a nurse*sc ý 11i Popular Piano Playing Learn to Play Popular Music In 20 Lessons! ADVANCED OR BEGINNERS For Information and Demonstration Contact BERT PAYNE Hampton Phone Bowmanville 2 091 Wallpaper Works Beauty Wonders! Get vour home in tune with the new season. Make it brighter, gayer . . . more inviting by choosing your favorites from aur exciting stock of wallpapers! You'1I find blithe floral patternis, distinguished stripes, novel motifs in charming decorator's colors! Corne in today and work beauty magic in yaur home! MODERATE PRICES J.9. Abernethy PAINT & WALLPAPER STORE 85 KING ST. W. BOWMANVILLE PHONE 431 memory. One wlll be the occasion for which we are gathered to- night. Second will be the thrill 0f receiving your cap. Third will be the -boxes of homemade eats, pickles, etc. you take back for bedtime snack after a trying day. Fourth and most important is your graduation day. "As a token of our wisbes we ask you to accept these gifts and may tbey be an inspiration to grin and bear any hardsbips yoti may encounter. "Best of luck and success from those present and those whose names appear on your card. Signed by the committee on be- balf of ail: Florence Fowler. R.N., Thelma Bennett." After the letter was read, El- eanor thanked everyone for their lovely gifts. Then the ladies in charge served a lovely lunch to ail the guests. WEDDINGS In Ebenezer United Church re 1cently Norma Marie Sexsmitl becamne the bride of Davic Thomas Preston. Baskets of giad ioli in pastel shades adorned thg church and the guest pews wert designated by wbite ribbon bows 1The ceremony was conducted b3 3tbe Rev. Frank Yardley. Thi .bride is the daughter of Mr. anc fMrs. Irwin Sexsmitb, Belleville and the bridegroomn is the son o: Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Preston o: Bowmanville. The organist wa& Mrs. Lloyd Down wbo also ac campanied the saloist, Miss Louis( Pearce, wbo sang '*0 Perfec' Lave" before the ceremany, "Th( Lard's Prayer" aftcr the cere. mony and 'Through the Years' during the signing of the register The bride was given in mar. niage by ber father. She wore . gawn of blusb-satin with a long train. The sweetbeart yoke and sleeves were of lace. Her long veil fell from a lace brim trim. med witb seed pearis. She car. ried a cascade bouquet of Briai Hill roses and fern. Sbe was attended by ber cou- sin, Mrs. George Dobbins, Leam- îngton, as matron of banor; bei cousin, Mrs. Charles Bottomely, Whitby, and the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. Eric Colweil of Bow- manville, as bridesmaids. Tbey were gowned alike in aid rose satin styled witb bustie backs and large bows and shirred picture bats and mittens. They wore rhinestone necklaces and earrings ta match, and carried bouquets of Queen Elizabeth roses and Fairy Queen gladiolus florets. The flawer girl, littie Miss Sharon Prestan was gowned in pale or- gandie witb a Dutch bat and carried Rapture roses and yellow gladioli. Mr. Harold Metcaife, Cooks- tawn, ably acted as best man and the ushers were Mr. Gardon Truil, Taronto, and Mr. Lloyd Preston, Bawmanviile. A receptian foliawed at the home of Mr. Jay Truil, "The Grange", the ancestral home of the Truli family. To receive ber guests the brîde's mother was attired in pawder blue faille with matching lace, a black Itat, black mink neck-piece and black acces- saries. Her carsage was pink feathered Talisman rases. As- sisting ber the bridegroom's matb- er ware steel grey crepe, trim- med squirrei neckpiece and a black bat and accessaries. Her corsage was grey featbered Talis- man rases. Dr. W. H. Birks, 13awmanville. acted as master of ceremonies and propased the toast to tbe bride. The bridegroom respand- ed and Droposed tbe toast ta at- tendants with the best man re- sponding. The toast ta tbe mnothers was given by Mr. Fred Preston, Elmira, uncle of tbe bridegroom, and the bride's father Mr. Sexsmitb, respanded. Later the couple left for the New England States, where the boncymoon is ta be spent. As tbey left the bride was wearing a black chiffan velvet dress and silver blue mink. On their re- turn tbey will take up residence in Bowmanvilie. The bride presented ber at- tendants witb pearl sunbursts and the littie flawer girl witb a silver locket and chain. The bridegraam presented bis attend- ants witb leather wallets and bis bride with a pair af leather trav- elling bags. Over a bundred guests attended tbe receptian and amang those serving were four girl friends of the bride, the Misses Elizabeth and Margaret Henry, and the Misses Larraine and Muriel Tink. Assisting in the receiving uine with tbe bride and groom were their parents and at- tendants. Oshawa guests at the Sexsmith- Preston wedding beld recently in Bowmanville were Mr. and Mrs. J. Wheeicr, Mr. and Mrs. S. Capp, M4r. and Mrs. F. C. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Preston, Miss Marian Preston, Mr. Douglas Preston, Miss Jean McGratb, Mr. J. Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Norman .,riffin. Others who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Everton Peters, Mrs. Thomas Bowen, Mrs. Gx. Gould, Miss Margaret Gouid, aii of Napanee: Mrs. E. Saul, Mr.. Donald Saul, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Hartman, Mrs. Lamne Williams, VIrs. Irvine Russell, ail of Camb- den East: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Preston, Miss Grace Ann Preston, all of Elmira; Mrs. M. Downev, GAME 0F SKIILL (Brandon Sun) Washington legal pundits have decided betting on borses is a game of skili. Whose skill - the better's, the bockies, or the liorse*s? Marriage of Local Interest MR. AND MRS. STANLEY EDWIN LOVELL whose marriage was solemnized in Ebenezer United Church recently. Formerl'y Wilma Curtie Down, the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Down, and thie bride- groom is the son of MVr. and Mrs. E. A. Loveli, ail of Oshawa. The couple flew to Bermuda for their honeymoon. «# -Courtesy Oshawa limes-Gazette WEDDING CRAWFORD - KEMP In the rose arbor of the gard- ens at the Guiid Inn, Scarooro. August 5th, 19.50, the marriage taok place of Elenor, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. Kemp of Toronto. farmerly of Clinton, ta Mr. George Crawford, Whitby, formerly of Blackstock. Rev. Milton Sanderson, Toron- ta. officiated and the wedding music was piayed ýby Mr. Wm. Murkar. Pickering, and Mr. Bill Munro, Landon, Ont., was soloist. Mr. George Simmons, Orillia, gave the bride in marriage. With ber gown of white nylon sheer over silk taffeta, the bride wore a finger-tip veil held witb a pemsod beaddress and carried a cascade of wbite gladioli. Mrs.1 George Kemp, London, Ont., was matron-of-honor, we ar i ng a pawder blue nylon sheer over taffeta and carrying yelloxv roses and white chrysanthemums. The flower girl, Miss Evelyn McDow- cil, was frocked in pink sheer, carmying yellow and pink corn- flowers. Mr. George Kemp, London, was groomsman. and the ushers were Mr~. Alan Reade, London, and Mr. Harold Crawford, Biackstock. After the reception and dinner the happy couple left on a wed- ding trip ta the Gaspe and Prince Edward Island. Tbey are nom, living in Toronto. TREWIN - GIBSON On Saturday, September 2, ai 3 p.m.. amid a setting of gladioli in Yelverton United Church, Gladys Mary Gibson was united in marriage to Howard Glen Tre- win. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Gib- son. of Nestleton, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. that samo b clu ýed fi-agi'anue. N t. in the ne& Blue Grass Hand Lotion Nmv, Elizabeth Arden Iland Lotion in the beloved Blie (Cra-, fragrance! No other lotion so sootlhing.. .smootliin-. . . lovely 11) [îe! I t penetrates qî ick lv, lvaý ing a delliate perfunu,~ihn stickine.ýs. A-k tfor this nfeezt rmmer of* the favorite Bluîe Gras f'arnil. . A licio,,s Elizabeth Arden shade of bine ... in a prett 'v boule. And as with al the ElizabethI Arden preparations, sa little does se muh! Aise 8 oz. $2,235 A Jury & Loveli Phone 778 Boumanville Trexvin, Blackstock. Rev. James Hampson officiated, with Mrs. Dave Wilson playing the weclding music and Miss Beryl Larmer singing. Given in marriage by her fa- ther, tbe bride wore a portrait gown of ivory faille with lace, with a sweetheart neckline, fittea bodice, gathcred at the waist, and a full skirt witb short train. The leg-o-mutton sîceves ended with lily' points. Tbe bride's finger- tip veil of siik illusion was em- broidered at the cdges, with a band-beadcd tiara. She carriedl a bouquet of mcd roses with ht satin ribbon. The bride's anly attendant, Mis.:i Grace Grabam, ware a gown ai yellow marquisette with bertha collar, fitted bodice, and full skirt. with matcbing mittens and net headdress. She carried a b ouquet of mauve gladioli with white satin ribbon. The best man was Mr. Glen Gibson, brother of tbe bride, and ushers were Mr. Ron Trevvin, brother of the groom, and Mr. Roddy Foster. The reception was beld at the home of the bride, with ber motb- er receiving in a dress of grey broeaded taffeta, with black ac- cessories and pink roses. Assist- ing ber was the groam'Is mother in a dress of navy sheer, with greyv accessories and pink roses. For traveling the bride donned a gown of green taffeta with brown accessories, and a corsage of yellow roses. The couple plan ta travel ta points east on their wedding trip and on their return wiil reside in Blackstock. SOLINA Mn. and Mrs. Alex Potter have returned after spending two weeks with their son and daugh- ter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Patter, et Pine Portage. Owing ta the railway strike, Jim and Annie Patter and Margaret Me- Knight motored up ta bring tbem nuome. Mrs. A. L. Pascoe with rela- tives at Pickering. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Annis, De- trait, Mich., at G. Leask's and F. Gilbert's. Mr. B. G. Stev'ens, Mr. and Mrs. Burne *v Hooey and Barbara, witli Mr. and Mrs. Gardon Scott, GJuelph. Miss Ada Pascoe, London, with rclatives here. Mr. John Eliiott, Wbitby, visit- cd bis sister, Mrs. W. H. Bray at Mr. A. L. Pascoe's. Mn. and Mrs. Reuben 1-1-top Oshawa, wvitb Mrs. Harvey Har- ris. Miss Annie Patter bas returned Ia Toronto after twa weeks' va- cation at her home and at Pine Partage. Mr~. Spires, Oshawa, witb bis son, Mr. E. Spires. Mrs. Harvey Harris and Billy, Miss Mabel Harris with friends at Wbitby. Mr. and Mrs. Ervan Rainey and Geraid, Onano; Mn. and Mrs. Paul Snodgnass and David, Rochester, at A. J. Baison's. Mr. Gardon Pascoe bas secur- ed a position as Mechanical En- gineer at Malton. We wisb bim eeysUccess. Rex'. Gillis, of London Centen- niai C.hunch, xvas guest of bis brother.in-law, Rev. G. Empey, on Sunday- and delivered an in- spiring address at Church service. Wornen's Institute meets today at the Church witb Mrs. R. M.; SeYmour, Enniskillen, as guest' speaker. The football semi-finals werc' comopleted Saturday' evening when Maple Grave teamn scared 2 ta I axer Enniskillen.* sauna team no- plays with Maple Grave in the finals. STOP AND THINK Mr. Conroy's contentions regard- By Joseph Lister Rutledge ing prices and wages. Mr. Con- One is sometimes led to wonder roy knows this, so he must have whether large iroups of people been more interested in the ef- can e ssteatiall deude byfect of bis staternent on the pub- can esy rmstmticy ally eiude by lic than its effect on the govern- othrsor ustthe paticpat ~ment. the process of deluding tbem- The intelligent worker, left ta selves? There can be no ques- bis own thinking, would probab- tion, for instance, of the intelli- ly quickly realize that steadily in- gence of the organîzed worker. creasing wages and steadily de- He would probably average well clining work hours must eventu- *with any group in the commun- aliy resuit in higher prices, and ity; but it seems that he has been that further wage demands could so completely indoctrinated byj only accentuate that difficulty. his leaders that he tends to ac- He might go farther and realize cept rather than reflect. It is that only increasing production quite understandable that labor Icauld turn wages into real wages. leaders, whose position depends Unfortunately he is flot left to on maintaining the idea af the un- bis own thinking. Some officiai reienting conflict with capital, wbose own position and salary sbould continue ta argue that the is canditional on keeping con- worker is being exploited. But tention forever at the bail. is there is no reasan wby the wark- bound to do the thinking for hlm. trhisel so. nt eethou We have littie doubt that most er is elf soul ltse.hog idividual bricklayers would have i Recently Pat Conroy, Secretary- been friendly to the recent sug- treasurer of the Canadian Con- gestion of Toronto cantractars of grcss of Labor, sent a letter of an incentive plan by wbicb accel- warning ta the Prime Minister, erated effort would command arguing that labor cauld -not be higher wages. But that might asked ta submit ta wage con- have admitted that employers trols-voluntary or atherwise- were reasanable and wouldn't while prices were nat controlled. take advantage and crack the This must secmn a bit like sha- whip over workcrs' backs. That dow-boxing ta a public that every officiais couldn't admit. No one, day is faced with new strike of course, rcflected that the threats in support of recurring unions are flot pretty goad wage demands. Is the public wbip-crackers an their own. supposed ta know of these de- That "xvhip-cracking" just as a mands? Or is it supposed to case in point, got Toronto brick- blindly accept, as justification, layers $1.95 an haur for laying Mr. Canroy's bald statement that about 400 bricks when a decade ..prîces are now outstripping wa- ago it was custamary ta lay about ges.' The public may be excused 1,500 bricks a day far a fraction for accepting a statement that, of that wagc. Neither the brick-* for ail they know. may be truc, layer nor the contractors worried But the Government is in a dif- too much. The extra dollars ferent position. It has itsaown could be easily added to the costi figures which completely refute aof a new home that were alrcady WALKER STORES FALL FASHIONS SPECIAL VALUE IN LADIES' COATS ONE PRICE $22m95 SIZES il to 17 Special value coats in all-wool covert twill and fine textured all-wool fleece cloth in casual and fitted styles with storm cuffs and deep arm hales. Rayon satin lining with some chamois lined and others with quilted Jininj, The new fall colours of wine, black, green, grey, rust and navy - ahl at anc price of $22.9-97 Ouisfanding Value! 600 Yards PRINT AND BROADCLOTH SHORBT ENDS Five Yards and Under Regular ta 69c yard Special This Week 39c Yard PLASTIC TABLE CLOTHS 54" x 72" $1.95 Each Gingham checks in red, green and yellow; also bright floral patterns. -Plastic table cloths remain pliable after the hardest wear. preposterous. And no one thought of associating this increase with the mounting cost of living. Doesn't it seem that a littie se- ,ber, individual thinking might be the best help for ail of us? Agricultural vocational schools from many of the north-central states will send excursions to the Canadian National Exhibition again this year. The visiting stu- dent-farmers will be placed in charge of guides, most of whom are gradutates of the Ontario Ag- ricultural College at Guelph. For Fast Free Speedy D E L VYERBY of Quality Meats and Groceries Phone 3367 ALLINJ'S 55 King Street E., Bowmanville REXOLEUM HALL RUNNERS 18" and 9' in assorted colors and designs. Special Price 89c Each BRAIDED COTTON OVAL MATS 20" x 34" $2.49 Each Sturdly braided cotton mats i cheerful colours ol red, green or blue. k/ae4lSt4e MUI, Aud 1 Phone 451 "Truly- a Pleasant Place to Shop" Bowmanville King St. East FALCON FLANNELETTE SHEETS 70" x 90" $4.50 Pair Borders of blue and plnk in a fine quality, hard wear- ing sheet. Order several pairs of these foir the fali and win- ter ahead. Lillian Le Marsh SCHOOL 0F DANCING Masonic Temple, Centre St., OSHAWA Regaistration Sat. Morning, September 9th Special Rates for Out of Town Students 61 THtTRS., SEPTnRER 7, ipso PAGE'THREZ PRESTON - SEXSMITH i

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