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PAGE EIGE? TEE CA1~AflIAK STATESMAII. EOWMANVYLLE. ONTARTO 'I'UTU~T~AV TTMW ~ imma Great Improvement Seen at Sheppard &GUI New Office-Showroom J. Walter DeGeer The history of this particular One business with a long tra. company in Bowmanviile start- dition of trading and public ser- ed in 1932 when they purchased %ice in t.his comrnunity dates the business from McCleIlan & back well before Bowmianville Caflfl Manson Comnstock was was incorporated. We refer to the Sheppard & GiU Lumber Co. LIAd, which was preced--d . by MeClellan & Co. Jamnes McCillan xas a -harfinger and harb, ur imaster for Port Darlington Marbour Co., appointed April 1, 1854. The 1-larbour Company was formed iii January 1839. Ifis son John followed him as harbour master for 60 years and also owned several schooners that sailed on the lakes. He lived in the brick bouse at the harbour known ta :U rnost of us as the Christie house. He was the senior mem. br of the firmn of McClellan & C,).. dealers in grain, lumber, v ood ard coal. l'le company fe'r nariv years haci a coal stor ago shed at the wharf. Old and New Pictures Ini their advertisement thi, w2c1c, Sheppard & *Gi have i cpiinted a couple of anciert, inhotos of the plant in thosel c-irly days. Alongside, they have ý rceproduccd pictures of their Walter DeGeer beaufiful new office showroom i anîd 1hi xesv ulig managîng the firm nt the time .ndYard which takes up a good and rernained with themn until part of one block on the main Iiilness forced hlm to retire in st-eet. 1944. Hie died early the next $1900 BUYS 4 lhs. ROSÉ MARGARINE 7 tins HEINZ TONATO JUICE 20 oz. tin 9 rolls WHITE SWAN TISSUE WVhite or Coloured 6 pkgs. KLEENEX TISSUES Reg. or Chubby 6 tins AlIen's APPLE SAUCE 20 oz. tin year. Incidentally, the name Comstock bas been associated wvith Iumbering in this country for many years. There wasa Comistock miii at Kendai oper. ated by relatives of the Shep. pard & Gui manager. Agreed to Take Over J. Walter DeGeer. of Toronto took over from Mr. Conistock on a fill-mn basis in 1944 unti a permanent manager could bt found. He had been a salesmar with the firm for some time and liked the town so well that hE quick.ly agreed to take ove, when it was suggested by hie firm. Undoubtedly, that decisior was a fortunate one for Bow. manville because Mr. DeGeei has played a tremnendously im. portant part in the progress and develôpment of this town SinCE the wvar. He wvas assisted in thlese efforts by a fine wvife Edna, aond a very capable staff of ernployees. Revives Chamber of Commerce He revitaiized the Chambei of Commerce and xvas its pre- ident in 1945 for two years and its unpaid secretary-managei for another two years. During that time he organized the Get Out The Vote campaign durlng a municipal election which not only produced great results, but he played a great part in persuading ciuablfied men toalai sQ A IY M AT . Mild Cured - Peamealed - Haif or Whole COTTAGE EOLLSIL.5 3c Swift's Premium - Boneless SMNED HANS lb. 8,5c Swif t's Eversweet - Sealed - lb. pkg. RINDLESS BACON 69C Swif t's Platter Pack - 12-oz. pkg. 4 Variely Cooked Meat 49C l ins King's Choice Green Beans 5 tins SOLID WHITE TUNA 3 jas iwo Fruit Marmalade Show pack - -~Wagstaffe's - 24 oz. jar 6 tins HALVESP 4 jars Bread "n" Butter Pickles Lincoln Brand York'- 16 oz. jar Suprenie 14 pkgs. JELLY POWDERS Spanish Peanuts lied & White t0 ins Tender BRA .ON1lanched enl 10 Record - 15RNoze. Penin 9 îpsM E PEAS Sunbeam - Orange le LyiValley - 20 oz. tinx ORANGE RAISIN BONUS OFFER hI>::M L'FOR COTTAG~E or KITCIIEN -4Cups and cers WITH $5.00 PURCHASE MIX'EMlý AND MATCH'EMI TANGERINE JUICE - BROCCOLI PE.A1S and CARROTS Anv Assortnment 4 Pkgs. for $100 42 tin PEACHES -15 oz. tin Lb. Pkg. 29c Lb. Plkg. 39C cing 1LOAF 35c Luscious Red Ripe, good size WATERMELONS ea. 69c California's Finest - Sunkist - 5 lb. bag ORBAN G#ES - 7.5c Delicious Garden Fresh Corn on the Cob 4for 33c Palm Garden select quality - cello pkg. TOMATOES - 19C Refreshing, crisp, t asty - King size CUCUMBERS 2. for 2.7c ýBest ÇVis/zes on your Cetitentikil Ge/eVratibns THERE'S A RED AND WHITE STORE NEAR YOU BOWMANVILLE - Yeo's Marketeria MAPLE GROVE - Maple Grove Groceteria KINGSWAY SUPER MARKET KING ST.- EAST 0F TOWN UNE ORONO- Cornish Marketeria BLACKSTOCK - Blyth's Market 6~*~ i i ie td .y a e n d ,e r ,e ýr1 El ýt low their naines to stand for office. As a result, thia town bas had a succession of top men at its heinm ince. Tne story mnay neyer be told of the many pro- jects which were launched un- der Mr. DeGeer's sponsorship in the Sheppard & Gi office where in cooperation with oth- er top men of the town, these problems received earnest con- sideration. Rotary Park which had been dormant for a number of years was soon converted into a hockey cushion with much of the work and material sup- p lied by Mr. DeGeer, Sheplard &Gi and other townspeople. He organized a lIttie league and kept the youngaters busy play- ing hockey in sweaters which he persuaded merchants to don- ate. Many- Wortbwhle Pro Jecta Other public spirited activi. ties include early help in plan- ning for the town's new arena and an active interest on its be- hait since, organization of the Recreation Council, the Plan- ning Board for the town, the one and only huge Santa Claus parade sponsored by Eaton's of Canada In the Town Hall, final- ization of Bowmanvllle first in- dustry to corne after the war, the Specialty Paper Company; the Rotary Ciub's greatest re- cent furid raising projeet, the several sot t bail games featur- ing the girls Sunday Morning Class, Arizona Q~ueens and lo- cal teams, coaching of the Ro- tary Wheelers a fine basketbali teamn that aimost won the On- tario Championship. He was aiso a member of town council for several years and president of Bow-manvile Rotary in 1949- 50. - ý _ t« Rotary District Governor SJ In more recent years, 1956- ~57 to be exact, Rotary Interna- tional recognized Walter De Geer by eiecting him as one of its District Governors, the first to corne from the Bow-manville Club. Under bis leadership, the District Convention in, Toronto set an ail time record for in- genuity and good fellowship which succeedlng clubs havel uised as a pattern. His f irm very generously gave himn what amounted to a year's leave of absence to carry on with this great work and he la still in great demand by clubs through- out the province. He wvas one .of the most active participants >in the Library renovation un- dertaken by Rotary and com- pleted recently. W hile not born in Bowman- ville, Mr. DeGeer's contribution tothstonh:s been greater StiR young, he undoubtedly will continue to play a great part in the development of this conmunity, wbicb, as he says, is the best town in Canada- and could be even better. Public Spirited Firm This stôry was written not ta praise Walter DeGeer for bis part in the town's development, At was to show that tbroughout ail these time-consuming activi- ties, bis firmn, Sheppard & Gi Lumber Go. encouraged him to be more active in the commun- ity. Apparently, they feit their, civic responsibility keenly and Iwanted the town ta grow along with them. Recently, tbey have completed a major moderniza- tion of their plant by combin-1 ing their large showroom and business office. Their policy is to stock only the best quality materials at moderate prices. At the moment, they believe they have the finest brand narne lumber, coal and builders' sup- plies available iii Canada. Nesileton Station Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Adama, Woodstock, were recent visitors at the home oftlber sister, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Langield and family. Mrs. Nelson Marlow spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Symons, Bowmanvile. Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Morris, Lindsay, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Gardbamn Trew- inwere Sunday guests of Mr. Grant Tbompson and Earl IBowers are visiting Mr. and! Mrs. Lonnie Cbapman, North Bay, and Dr. and Mrs. Jack Marlow, Lively. TePbilip Langfeld family of fToronta belped the Colley girls celebrate Patricia's birtbday on Sa turda y. Sunday visitors with Mr. and tMrs. George Bowvers were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rhodes, Lindl- say; Mr. and Mrs. Eari Wright, Peterborough; Mr. and Mrs. Ar- nold Williams, Janice and Stev- en Recent visitors with Mr. Eim- er and! Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Nesbitt were Mr. Robert Nesbitt and family, Claremont; Mr. and Mrs. J. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ford and Mrs. Ford Sr., of Toronto. Miss Beth Proutt is spending a week's holiday from ber posi- tion in Lindsay witb bier par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Proutt. Visitin g also with the ProuttsI were Mr. and Mrs. Milburn Hutchmnson, Stanley and Brucej of Lindsay on Sunday. jSunday guests witb Mr. and Mrs. Eli Mairs were Mr. andj Mrs. Gilbert Smith and Mra., DeLong, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hood, Marilyn andi Cain from Iemonville; Mr., and Mrs. Thomas Farrow, Ux- j bridge and Mrs. Dean Mairs of i Bragham.Wood and bis rmoth-1 er, Mrs. A. P. Wood, left this patweek ta visit his father wois quite i11 in hospital in Regina, Sask. Mrs. Howard Lee has opened the booth at Williuams' Point and! i wiil be in charge there far the Wear ory oreport sol j many local folk i Port Perry Hospital, Mrs. James Emerton, Mrs. William Smith, Miss Clara Jobnston and Mr. John Johns- ton, and! trust ta be hearing they are soon able ta be home. jMr. and Mrs. Herb Mackie and family, Oshawa, visited is mather, Mrs. A. H. Mackie. tbThere i, opwron earth l oi a high, pure, simple and! use- fl life.-Booker T. Washington. Durham Rubber Company Band This excellent photo of the Durham Rubber Company F. Greenfield, A. H. Fletcher, W. Thickson, W. Milis, Band was brought in by AI Fletcher, whose father, A. H. ... Wilson, D. Morrison, Sr'. Third row: L. Rowe, C. Rich- Fletcher, was a valuable member. Front row: Pat Cowan, ards, Narne Unknown, H. Darch, W. Ryder, R. Greenfield, S. R. Jackman, C. Greenfield. Second row: J. Mclntyre, T. Veale. Back row: ... Tucker, W. Rowe. Friends Give Mr. & Mrs. Fi joyable evening was spent in the community hall on Satur- day, June 21, when a hast of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baiiey gatbered ta celebrate their 25th weddinkg annivet.,- sary. Mr. Neil Baiiey was the gen-1 il M.C. and after a few re- marks of tribute ta the honour- ed guests, called on Leonardý Saunders for a solo. Mrs. Buro- ham, Port Perry, read a poem, giving the details of the groomi's attire. Catherine Bailey ren- dered a piano solo, Mrs. Redl- man Scugog read two poemn3. Donna McLaugblin gave a pi- ano solo, Bonnie Mountjoy re- cited "The King's Break fast"; Leonard Saunders sang "In the Good Old Summer Time" aond the M.C. joined him in a parodî', 'When You and I Were Young Maggie (Jennie), Mr. and Mrs. Baiiey were then invited ta seats on the platform and were presented 'vith a 400-day ciock from their immediate famiiy; floor lamp, coffee table, and bostess chair from frienda and neigbbours and several silver dishes and a lawn chair from individual re- latives. Mr. anud Mrs. Bailey expressed their surprise at the large gatherlng and extended fort July lat at 4.30 p.m. Variety Partyv fo Concert is at 8.00 o'clock, I Mr. D. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hepburn, Oshawa, Miss Kay rank ailey Mrs. Fred Cowling, Blackstock, hearty thanks for the îoveîy visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard gifts and ta those who had McNeii and Mrs. H. Crossmnan. worked ta plan the eveoing. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fole, After singing "For They Are Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Foiey, o- Joliy Good Feliows". the floor manvMle, Mr. and Mrs. Farewvell xvas ciea-ed for dancing with Biackburn and family, Salem Mr. Jack Lagoie, a Whitby Or. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Shackle-ý chestra leader, playing t.he x'io- ton and family, Salem, attended lin, Bob Daniel, Whitby, drums; the Anoiversary service and Clifford Dayes, steel guitar, an'd visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilbitr Allan Dayes Spaoish guitar. Blackburn and. Mrs. K. Cowl- Lunch was served and ail ing. joined in singing 'Auld Laog, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Siemon, Syne". Hampton, Misses Helen and Pat Knox. Solina, were Sunday supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. HAYDON Arthur Read's. Mr. and Mrs. John Ross and Haydon Sunday Scbool An- famrily, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, niversary Service was held in Ross Richards, Bowmanville, the Church shed Sunday af- with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ash- ternoon and eveniog. The plat- ton and family at their cottage. form was nicely decorated with Sunday 'visitors at Mr. and flowers, flags, amid ferns for the Mrs. J. Potts were Mr, and Mrs. occasion. Rev. Wesley Hunni- Thomas Potts, Miss Francis set wvas guest speaker in the Potts, Jimmie McDonald, Mrs. afternoon ta the cblidren and Thomas Perryman, Granby, drew the attention of everyone. Quebec. There was special music by the Mr. and Mrs. Russeil Gilbert. Sunday Sehool at both services, Bowm.anvilie, Mrs. Theron assisted in the afternoon by Mountjoy, Hampton, were Sun- Miss Betb Travel, soloist, Osh- day supper guests at Mr. and awa, and in the evening by the Mrs. C. Garrard's. Country Four Quartette of New- Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Slemon, castle, witb good attendance at Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. R. bath services. J. Ormiston, Mr. and Mrs. Ros Supper wili be served on Sharp, Catharine, Mr. and Mrs, Ivan Sharp and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. M. Stainton, Enniskillen, at Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton's. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ritchie, To- ronto, with Mr. and Mrs. J. Ai- kenbead at their cottage over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wright, Oshawa, Mrs. Edna McLaugh- lin, Burketon, were Sunday .vîs- itors at Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ash. ton's. Mr. Jack Salter, Cadshill, spent the weekend at Mr. and! Mrs. Roc Rahm's. Sundav visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Garrard were Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Dorreli, Black- stock. Mr. aond Mrs. Wilbur Vance, Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- bur Toms. Biackstock; Mr. aud Mrs. Fred Toms, Doreen Tri'- wvin, Enniakillen, Dr. and M.-s. Gardon Siemon and! familv, Don Milîs, Mr. and Mrs. Me- vin Mountjoy, Hampton, withi Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Siemon and Mr'. Milton Siemon. Mr. and Mrs. C. Garrard and Mr. and Mrs. Alfredl Garrard attended the Reid-Gay weddin% at Newtonville on Saturda-v,. Mrs. A. MeNeil spent the weekend writh Mr. and Mrs. H. Stainton, Hampton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashton~ spent Sunday at their cottage. What the best and wisest par- ent wants for his own child that must the community want for ail its cbildren. - John Dewey. of INCORPORATED 1854 extends Con gratulal ions to the town of Do Wznan ville on this Cenlen niai In anticipation of Ye ai a second century of continued goodwill and co - operation. Roy W. Nichols, Reeve. 'I 1 PAGE LCIGITT ' THE CAlqADIAN STATESMAN, BOVMANVMLLM, ONTARIO TMTRI;DAY. 3LME 29th. lgllt 1