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-'~.: / - - PAGE TWO THE CANADIAN STATESMUN. EOwMAML ONTARIO qlTnmqnfl ,UM.* 1 "?D v - V ?A" l q la».. D7 ORIALS A Service Which Should Be Appreciated 1 Some time ago, while talking to one of our combined furniture store and funeral parlor proprietors, the subj ect of ambu- lance service for the area entered the dis-. cussion. In a very short time we learned a great deal about this service which in no sense of the word could be called a paying proposition. At present, both local furn- iture-funeral stores have ambulances, purchased some time ago at a fairly high cost. When these wear out, as they are bound ta do, the replacement values would be well over $5,000 and possibly over $6,000. This is an extremely high invest- nment in a vehicle with limited usefulness. A study of the many newspapers from other communities received at our office each week indicates that Bowmanville and district is indeed fortunate in having such adequate service. Many towns of our size have found funeral directors abandoning the ambulance feature of their business as -one too costly and unprofitable for them to consider. As a resuit, the town's taxpay- ers have subsidized some local garage man or other persons ta continue this essential service. Some of the difficulties experienced here include the many calîs from what might be called transient persons who have accidents on the highways in the area. Someone passing the scene hurries ta the nearest telephone or service station and calîs for an ambulance, although, in znany cases, no one bas been injured. If the accident occurs outside regular bus- iness hours, this could quite reasonably mean that both ambulance operators might awaken staff members or under- take the task of getting to the scene them- selves as soon as possible, only to find it was a false alarm. On at least one occasion, an accident victim refused to pay for the service because he personally had not ordered the ambulance. He was unconscious at the time. .There is no suggestion, at present, that either of the two ambulance operators are planning to abandon this service. The main purpose of this editorial is to informn the public of their good fortune in this area, sa they will show their appreciation and consideration to these businessmen who over the years have conducted this essential service to our community. Provincial Police Report Shows- il Traffic Deaths 125 Injured in 1956. In 1956, il persans died and 125 were injured as a result of traffic accidents in this area. These figures were made avail- able by Cpl. Gordon Keast 'nf the Bowmanville detachment, Ontario Provincial Police. This dletachment patrols four'toWn- ships in Durham County: Cart- wright, Clarke, Darlington anid Manvers. During the year there were 242 reportable accidents. Re- portable accidents are those where a vehicle involved re- ceives damages of $100 or more. 0f this total, 178 occurred on Queen's higbways, 43 on Caun- ty roads and 21 on Township roads. Reportable accidents took a slight decline from 1955 when the total was 272, com- pared to last year's total of 242.1 In comparison the non-re- portable accidents are those where damage is less than $100. In 1956, 249 were reported compared to 185 in 1955. 0f the total, 188 occurred on Queen's highways, 35 on County roads and 26 on Township roads. A total of 2,714 charges were laid by Provincial Pollcp d!jr- ing the year, and convictions registered in ahl cases. Under the Higbway Traffic Act, 2,434 charges were laid and $27,202 was paid in fines plus court costs. Newspaper Bragging About Eden Scoop We rather enjoyed the Evening Guide of Port Hope-Cobourg and the Peter- borough Examiner who bath were brag- ging recently that their newspaper was first on the street with the news of Sir Anthony Eden's resignation as Prime Min- ister of the United Kingdom. Their cla'Iris show quite clearly that there is still con- siderable pride in the newspaper craft and an ambitiaus hope in every reporter's 'veins of acbieving a «"scoop" over ail rivais. TPhis spirit indicates that bath are live newspapers, proud of the traditions that have made them invaluable in their cam- inunities. Their legitimate boastfulness caused us ta reflect on one scoop where we claim exclusive rigbts and have neyer been challenged. It happened some time ago when we were pubiishing the Orono News. The work on that paper was being done in aur Bowmanville plant and went far into the night. Along about twa o'clock in the rnorning, just as the front page was being completed, the radio we had for company blared forth the good news that the first person had been recovered from the Moose River 'mine disaster in the Mari- times. The front page was revamped to include a huge headline across its f our or five columns and we set the story on the linotype. In less than a haîf hour, the first papers were rolling off the press ready to be digested by an eager public who by then were slumbering peacefully. To make certain this great newspaper achievement would be recognized by our public and recorded for posterity, we care- fully placed copies at the doors of several merchants along the main street and went home to bed. It was a wonderful boost ta, our ega to have attained a nation wide newspaper "scoop" but definitely deflat- ing to realize that nobody would read it until hours later. We hope the Evening Guide and the Examiner fared better with their "scoops". To The Merchants At this time of the year local irierchants take an inventory of their bus- Iness and make a survey of how they can increase their sales in the coming year. It is an excellent idea. We might affer some helpful ideas, but instead we wiil pass on some advice wbîch appeared some time ago ;n a Bankers Magazine, publisbed in the Uinited States, and applies particularly ta town merchants, which reads: "No business man in any town should allow a newspaper published in bis towni ta go witbout bis name and business being rnentioned somewhere in its columns. This does not mean that you sbould bave a wbole, baîf or even a quarter-page ad. in each issue of the paper, but your name und business sbould be mentioned if you do not use mare than a two-inch space. "A stranger picking up a newspaper sbould be able ta tell what business is represented in town by loolcing at the paper. This is the best possible tawn advertising. The man who does not adver- tise bis business daes an injustice ta bim- self and the town. The man who insists on sbaring the business that cames ta town, but wbo refuses ta advertise bis own, is not a valuable addition ta any town. The life of a town depends on the live, wide- awake and liberal advertising man." We might add ta this timely advice that there are many ways of advertising your business but like most other pro- gressive merchants, you will find putting your "store news" in The Canadian States- man eacb week is the mast effective way of reaching approximately 20,000 prospect- ive customers. Life For Dope -The action of the federal government In proposing a stiff new law providing penalties up ta life imprisanment for dope pediars should receive the commendation of ail rigbt-thinking Canadians. Dope destroys life; worse, it destroys character, manhood and womanhood, and life imprisanment is not toa stiff a penalty for those who peddle death. 0f course, under the change, there will be an opportunity for the presiding judge ta impose the penalty up ta life imprisan- ment upon the professional trafficker and the smuggler. Such action, on an even more harsh scale, bas been an objective of Optimist International for the past two years. The Optimists urged the death penalty, and the slogan, "Death For Dope", was heard by many an Optimist member as international officers addressed meetings. The new act, when passed, will not only Aiffen trafficking penalties but will make it a special offence ta import nar- cotics into Canada without a licence; em- power the courts ta deny a convicted trafficker the right ta drive a car for any period of time; stiffen the punisbment for those iliegaily cuitivating opium poppies or marijuana plants and give police the rigbt ta destroy such plants, and increa.ie police power of search and seizure in narcotics cases. We hope there is no delay in passing the measure, for we can thînk of nathing so vile as those who cause decay in human lives through the sale of dope.-St. Cathar- ines Standard. Movie Theatres Returning to Favor Reports from across the country indicate that the motion picture theatres have weathered the storm brought on by the general adoption of television as a yrimary need in almost every home. They are now enjoying a definite return ta popularity, states the Owen Sound Sun- Times. The reports are gratifying. WeIl conducted theatres, particularly wherr ~ille (Enanii ,'%tatemai Established 1854 with which is incorporated The Bow anvilIe News, The Newcastle Independent and The Orona News 103rr1 Year of Continuous Service to the Town of Bowman ville and Durham County' AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SUESCRIPTION RATES $4.00 a Year, strictly in advance $5.00 a Year in the United States Authoriaed cts Second Clans Mail i5ot Office Departnent, Ottawa PubUhed by THE jAMES PUBLISHING COMPANY Bowmanville. Ontario GEO. 4V'. JAMES, EDiToit discretian is used in the matter of picture choice, are an asset ta their community. They have payrolls, pay taxes in quite substantial amounts, use macbinery whicb must be replaced from time ta time, pro- vide business ta several other business places in their home community and are a valued centre of entertainment. Their return ta favor, after the brief flurry of the televisian papularity, is not surprising. The motion pictures they pre- sent cast millions of dollars ta produce, featunîng artists of great talent. In many such films the music is a real delight, something beyond the possibilities of most smeller communities to secure in "live" programs. The color photography of many of the pictures is magnif icent. Sound effects in theatre production have benefited greatly from companison witb those of its main competitor, the TV. In the latter, praducers seem ta still have the idea that ail pictures must be accam- penied by ear-shatterîng orchestrations. Even scenic portrayals must be accom- panied by weird sounds. Vaniety shows, particularly those o! Canadian talent, are still largeiy very amateurisb and, probab- ly, aimed et the young people. Drama presentations, too, are -en a youtbful, gen- erally "smartish" note whicb does not receive favor fram even younger older people and which, many parents find, are quite undesirable in their inf luence for their children. They generally feature quite emotional, often sordid "problems", as well as easy dninking, sex slanted themes.-Waikerton Heraild-Times.. A Taste of Their Own Medicine Jetters 380 Lakeshore Road, Mimico, Toronto 14, Ontario. Jan. 3, 1957 The Canadian Statesmnan, Bowmanville, Ont. Dear Mr. James: Enclosed please find nianey order for $4.00 ta caver my subscription for The Statesman for this new year. I hope your beaith is im- proving steadily and that you and your family and staff will enioy a bappy and a healthy new year. Yours incerely, Edith M. Bray The Editor, Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvilie, Ont. Dear George:- Enclosed find cheque for re- newal of Durham Caunty's Family Journal Sarry ta see that you bave been baspitalized-also pleased ta note you are on the mnend. Hope 1957 sees you back in harness-at least enaugh ta write same o! your fine editor- laIs.A Kindest regards ta you and yaurs. Sincerely. O. N. (Newt.) Hackney St. Marys, Ont., Jan. 5, 1957. Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ont. Dean Sirs: To caver extension of my sub- scription ta your "'Great Chris- tian Weekly", witbout wbich no famiiy is complete, I enclose check ta carry me ta December 1957. The recent travelogue series by Mrs. James, in themselves are worth mort than your an- nuai levy upon us, and I amn studying the articles as a guide ta possible European wander- ings upon wbich I hope ta 25 YEARS AGO-1932 Bowmanville Goodyear plant won the Slusser Trapby for least num-ben o! accident in a worldwide competition. Harny M. Nanson acted as master o! ceremonies and the tropby was pnesented by Mn. Jack Kid- ney, head o! the Safety Dept. o! Akron, Ohio, and was accepted by A. M. Hardy, Bowmanville Supenintendent. Chanlie Cawken, son o! Mn. and Mrs. T. W. Cawker, was a member o! the Central Y.M.C.A. swimming team. The team was ta represent Ontario in the In- ternational Swim at Ann Ar- bon, Mich. There were 50 an relief in town. The Business Men's As- sociation was addressed on the need for $2,000 for relief pur- poses by Reeve T. H. Lockhart. Life story o! Thos. H. Knight, first chairman of Bowmanville Hydro Commission was com- w ed ta a Horatia, Alger story.. nr Knigbt bad littie formai, education and went ta work at age nine la tbe brickyerd et 40c a day. It wes la 1901, bav- ing borrowed $240 that he set Up bis grocery business next ta G. A. Edmonstone. His two sisters were killed et the Grand Trunk crossing carlier tbat year. Arthur J. Trebilcack, Toron- to barnister, native o! Bowman- 'ville, addnessed R.o)tary. Eive boys left for a construc- tian camp in Nortbern Ontario: E. and I. B. Hughes, Douglas Martin, J. Dobson and J. Shee- han, bound for Kalader. Ross McKnigbt and Ed. Clarke were alneady et Ignace. Ms. J. W. Alexander, the former Ellen Bittala, cied on Jan. 16. JOkgYJ/i* launch in the flot too far dis- tant future. With ail your readers, I re- joice to note the steady recov- ery of the "Old Gray Mayor"- your Dean of Staff. Happy and Prosperous New Year. Sincerely yaurs, W. J. Milis 12 Pine Ridge Dr. Toronto Dear Dr. James, Your wife's articles on ber trip ta Europe and Great Bni- tain were excellent and I arn afraid that if she taok up ber Pen you would bave a stiff competitor. She is pretty tact- fui, also, especialiy in ber hand]ing of the description of the bome-commng. Lately I bave seen a good deal of your friend Dr. G. E. Reaman who is busier than ever at Waterloo College. Tbey bave a most interesting scheme there. As you know, Canada faces a desperate shortage of engineers and ta increase the supply and ta form a dloser as- sociation with the engineers before they graduate and are snapped up by the U.S., Water-, loo College bas devised a scheme af study and work, or pay-as-you-go. It works this way. Students are paired off and whîle one attends lectures, the other cav- ers a job. At the end of tbree znontbs they switch and in this way they flot anly pay their way, but gain invaluable prac- tical experience as they go along. The plants bave time ta size up potentiai employees, and the students form a close asso- ciation with the plant s0 that tbey came on the staff as some- thing mare than a bird of pass- age. I sbould imagine that some Statesman readers would like ta learn of the seheme and Dr. 49 YEARS AGO (1908) Local option carnied in 80 municipalities in Ontario with the-result that aven 100 ban- rooms would be ciosed. Every rural municipality in Durham adopted Local Option. Friends from Toronto, Osh- awa, Newcastle and Bowman- 'ville surpnised Mn. and Mrs. Norman Plummer on thein lOth anniversany. The address was signed by Mrs. Rager Fish- leigh, Mn. and Mrs. David Gnigg, Mrs. Richard Witberidge. Mn. Thos. White, Orono, bougbt Chanles L. Brown's gro- cery bus -iness in Bowmanvilhe. Mrs. White was a daughter o! Mrs. John Hoskin, Odehi St. O! the 89 interments in Bow- manvihle Cemetery in 1907, 33 were aven 70 years o! age. Con- sumption caused 10 o! the deaths. Thos. Tapson returned home after an aperation in Toronto Genenal Hospital. Wbîle bunting 'nean Wesley- ville, V. Dinner, 10-year-old son of Geo. Dinner, discharged a double barrel 'gun, five shots gaing into bis side. Janetvilhe cheese factory burned ta the graund the pre- viaus week. Cause o! fine un- known. Mrs. M. A. James entertained the Statesman staff et Lamne Villa in bonor o! the Editon's 59th birthday. He was present- ed witb a gold fleur-de-lis stick pin set la peanîs. O1pituary was given o! Mrs. Edi th Mabel Dech, age 27, daugbten o! Mn. John Grigg. A teachen àffects etennity: he cen neyer tell where bis -in- fluence stops.-Henry Adams. Police laid 140 chais un- der the Liquor Act and $1,975 was paid in fines. Under the Criminai Code 107 charges were laid and $980 paid in fines. Charges for impaireci and drunlc driving totalled 25 and tôtal fines were $935. Up to January 10, 1957,,< bas been one traffie deatlh 3'f nine reportable accidents in this area. The mai ority of accidents ini 1956, accurred at or near the junction of Hlghways 2, 401 and 115. Police feel naw that the road construction in this area is completed, the number of accidents should drop consid- erably.1 At present there are 13 of- ficers stationed at the Bowman. ville detachment. They are, Cpi. Gardon Keast, senior offi- cer; Constables, A. Watson E.' Crough, P. Dryden, H-. Corneli, B. Tilson, J. Cartwright, D. Foulds, S. Rospond, J. Mac- Donald, D. Wright, D. Stevens and R. Bîbbie. Since 1950 spending by the ten provincial goverfiments combined bas increased frora $942 million to about $1.5 bil. lion. In the same period spend.. ing by the federal gavernment bas increased from $2.3 billion to more than $5 billion. REPORT FROM PARLIAMENT HILL Eden's Resignutimon &/îtor Reaman could send you the particulars. It should be trie means for a lot of boys from Durham getting an engineer- ing degree who could flot other- wise afford ta pay the expenses of university and living away fram home. Your nurses at the hospital were regular watch dogs, and although very polite 1 could neyer get past them. With the fondest regards ta you and Mrs. James for '57. James P. Lovekn 69 Mlllcrest Drive, Toronto 10. Dean George: Enclosed is my renewai sub- scription for 1957. I arn sorry ta be a few days late as I do not want ta miss an issue of the "Statesman". To mention but a few features I find particular interest in your editorials, Elsie Lunney's column, tbe "Dim and Distant Past"I and articles fromn time ta time containing somne reference ta local bistory. Mrs. James' accaunt- of ber tra- vels in Europe was extremely interesting and well written as also were Mr. Berry's in- stalments on his trip ta Ha- waii. I think it is remarkable ta see a gentleman of bis age getting s0 much out of life. Wben Dr. G. E. Reaman ad- dressed aur Durham Caunty Club in November we bad the pleasure of baving Mrs. Rea- man and him stay aven night with us. We sat on past the small haurs of the morning dis- cussing local history, etc. The Dr. cherishes fond mnemories of Bowmanville, and is quite con, cerned with the hope that some. one or same group a! persans might succeed in persuading you to write a book af memi- airs of the people, and the changes which the march of time bas brought about in Bowînanville and the surround- ing district. No one possesses a richer fund of information, or at least bas information more accessible than you have. Books by Prof. John Squaîr and oth- ers caver the early history pretty well but much bas tak- en place since they were writ- ten that aught ta be perman- ently recorded. H-1w fitting At would be ta have such a book published in time for the Bow- manville centenary nexi yean. I promised Dr. Reaman ta place this suggestion before you sa wvont you give it your earnest consideration. Sometime this spring I will drap in ta see you at the office. Trusting that your health is improved and with very best wishes for 1957, I rçmain, Sincerely yaurs, Orville J. Henderson Memorial Hospital Weekly Report For the week o! Jan. 7 ta 13: Admissions -------- ___ 4t Births, 3 maie, 3 female - 6 Discharges 41 Major operations 10 Minon operations 20 Emergency treatments '2 These facts are published weekly in an effort ta acquaint this community with the ser- vices o! aur bospital. BROWN'S The January meeting o! Brown's Home and School Club wvas hehd at the school an Tues- day evening, Januany 8th, with Mrs. W. Cail acting as chair- man for th evening, and Mrs. J. Pitt doiUg the duties o! se- cretary. A!ten concluding the busi- ness meeting, Mrs. Cahl arrang- ed a game of euchre, with the winnens being as folhows: Higb gcores, Mrs. W. Bennett, Mrs. E. McIlroy; Consolations, Mrs. J. Pitt, Mns. R. Simpsoni. Lunch was then served, and a social visit yid. Shocks Ottawau Circles By John M. James, M. The fifth session of Canada's 22nd Parliament opéned Tues- day, January 8th, with the cus- tomary pomp and ceremony. It also began under difficult cir- cumstances and a national crisis. Many members were forced ta o take roundabout routes ta reach Ottawa by rail and several athers 4 came by bus, air and their own cars. Due ta the C.P.R. strike, there was no direct service be- tween Toronto and Ottawa. Full Tâxes on Crown Froperty The Speech from the Throne this year deait at considerable length with international prob- lems, but included a few items o! domestie interest. Municipal councils will be pleased ta bear that once legisiation has been approved, the federai govern- ment will pay full taxes on any non-miitary property it bolds within the many communities across Canada. This should be of belp ta Port Hope, Bowman- ville and Millbrook wbere there are federally-owned buildings, but will bave no effect on othen townships where properties are ,'ented. Shocking News Front Britain Scarcely had Panliament begun its delibei'ations %non Wednesday, the sbocking news o! Prime Minister Sm )AntbÏony Eden's resignation struck Ottawa witbout warning. Everyone was talking about the unbappy situation in the United Kingdom and expressing considerable sympathy for Eden whose eventual ascendancy ta the Prime Ministen's post brougbt him great bundies o! grief and very little glory. Naturally, the conversations expand- ed ta speculation as ta bis successor and it was no great surprise whern Hen Majesty announced that the Chancellor of the Excbequef, Rt. Hon. Harold Macmillan bad been chosen ta carry on. It is certainly ta be boped that t13e many problems facing that courageous country of aur ancestars will be solved soon. Gordon Report Tabled The second plece of news that upset the routine at Parliament during its first week was the tabling o! a preliminary report by the Gordon Commission on Canada's Ecanomie Prospects. Tbe first reaction by many was one o! disappointment and even annayance, but, as the report Is gîven further study there may be many outcroppings of %ralue wbicb wiil appear in legisiation or during debate later on. Maritimers were most unbappy ta bave beep treated as pon relatives by the recommendation that their best plan was ta emigrate ta other parts o! Canada where econamie prospects were betten. Tbere was also some mis- undersanding concerning the Wbeat Board's operation in Western Canada and farmers generally will nat be bappy ta learn that thein industry is farecast as one wbicb wili continue ta decline ini population as productivity increases. C.P.R. Strike Settlement Tfhe major event a! the week came late Fniday afternoon when the Prime Minister announced in the House o! Commons that the C.P.R. strike had been settled witbout direct legislative interference. The country generelhy wîll be delighted ta have that cnisis in tbe background. It was neyer a popular stnike, but certainly proved costly ta not just the principals concerned but ta the country as well. Unden the settlement, the govennment will appoint a tbree judge commission ta investigate the vahidity o! the srtikers' argument that firemen are essential ta the safe operation o! diesel engines in yard and freight operations. The commission is ta make its report by October a!ter hearing evîdence and con- sidering ahi factors involved. The Prime Minister's argument against another strike possibility at that time is that the publie wihl be folhowing the commission's sittings and that neither side will morally be able ta stnike against their considered recommenda- tians. The position sounds reasonable and it is ta be hoped bis plan worlzs out as setisfectorily as is antlcipated. Exceptionally DuIl Debate Wbile the main events of the week concerned items not on the le gisiative program of Panliament, the clebate on the Speech from the Tbrone bas, ta date, been exceptionally dull. This session was supposed ta produce reai fireworks because it is the final session before an election. To date, thene bas been fia evidence o! that pre-election excitement. However, it is eerly yet and rnembers baven't really settled down ta the gnind. Once they do, there sbould be some intenesting developments as ahi parties and M.P.'s strut thein achievements and plat!orms in an effort ta influence the electorate in their favor. Leaders In Excellent Forni When the battle does begin, one o! the biggest factors toward making It exciting is that ahi leaders seems ta be, excellent healtb. The Progressive Conservatives bave a 1 j leader John G. Diefenbaker ta replace George Dnew and evè'y- one will be watching bima in action on that importent task. The Prime Minister appears bale and hearty although approaching bis 75th binthday. The C.C.F. leader, M. J. Cohdwell and the Social Credit leader Salon Low, aften su!fering seriaus illness during the past few yeans, appear restored ta good bealtb and ready for the fnay. Ottawa's Weather Playing A Part>le One tbing whicb may cool the anticipated hot debates is Ottawa's weather. Always coohen duning winter than in Durham, the tempcrature on Thursday cvening dropped ta 14 below zero and forecasts. for the weekend suggested the possibility o! 30 below. That is really cold no matter What the bumidity. Send Your Suggestions As suggested at earlier sessions please take time to wrIte youn commenta or opinions concerning what should on shauld not be donc by the government. And, if you have any problems of a federai nature, send them along and I shall be pheased ta be o! assistance. Your letters sl4ould be addressed ta me at the House o! Commons. No postage la required. and -. ..Distant Past FrOM The Statesman Files - - 1 - , Ir p Inm- l7wy, lu5y John M. James