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THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Thursday, November 7th, 1957 : . . Member of pir Thé Canadian Weekly' Newspaper } Association gn y | -n®November 11 i i, ) On the eve of our sacred day of remem- = -4 . branee for those who died in two world wars; we are faced with a momentous question, Can man resist the temptation to use his fearful knowledge and his fright- ful power for the purpose of staging yet another world conflargation? And that question brings others in its wake. Do we really realize what a horribfe catastrophe such a conflict would entail? Do we realize with complete awareness that this i would be a catastrophe, not only for those : who die on battlefields, or in the seas, or : in the skies, but a catastrophe for every | living human being. And do we realize that. the individual has something to say about all this. It is only the individual who experiences Into Space BA x ~ ------. a i i a | : To be kindly to animals is one thing; x to be ridiculously sentimental about them i is quite another. Ever since it was an- nounced that a dog was enclosed in the new Russian moon which now encircles the earth, many voices have been raised in horrified protest. We think that such voices must emanate from very silly peo- ; ple' whose vision hardly extends beyond 8 their own noses. Let us look at the matter with a little deeper perspective. From the dawn of history, dogs have i served as man's best friend. But until 2] the present his servitude has been restrict- i ed to the earth.. Now, with the sudden : flowering of wholly new scientific techni- | ques, dogdom Has been extended into space. If dog had the power of communication, imagine with what pride they would greet this latest voyage into the unknown. Just think of the honour that has accrued to "them in the fact that it was a dog that was chosen to become of all creatures the | first, the very first space traveller! Human beings who are very zealous about being the first in-all sorts of things should be only too ready to appreciate the signal honour that now belongs to the dogs. That the dog will die is a certainty, but that her fame will endure is just as certain. If it is a sweet and noble thing to die for one's 2 country, how much sweeter and more noble The Joy of Being an Editor Getting out this paper is no, picnic. If we print jokes, people say we are silly. If we don't they say we are too serious. If we stick to the office all day, we ought to be around hunting material, If we go out and try to hustle, we ought to be on the job in the office. If we don't print contributions, we don't appreciate. genius; 28. NOTES AND COMMENTS "It is the nature of schisms and political ' happiness and contentment, peace within the soul and meaningfulness of life.- These things the state, a country or a govern- ment can not know. : And it is in the individual soul that a world-wide consciousness must develop. groups always to see evil in the opposite group, just as the individual has a basic tendency to project his own weaknesses and evils in others." We can recognize our own prejudices and our own illustrations only when, from a broad knowledge of our- selves and others, we are prepared to doubt the absolute rightness of our own assump- tions and beliefs and to compare' them carefully and conscientiously with the ob- jective facts, to die for the sake of all humanity and for dogs, too. Then, too, think what would have hap- pened to Curly had she not gone on this space jaunt. Perhaps she might have lived out her. normal span, say some ten or twelve years, and then, sagging with the decreptitude of old age, breathed out her last unhonoured and unsung. Dead, after knowing nothing save a dog's life! or, she might have been killed by a motor car just like a human being . . . only unlike the human being she would have been just tossed to the side of the road to wait all unsuspecting and uncaring the arrival of the S.P.C.A. Now giving the boon of free choice could you really imagine Curly turn- ing down her one great chance to become famous so that she might die prosaicically as hundreds of thousands of her kind has, or of being ignominiously butted into eternity by a motorist. No, I think we must give dogs some credit for greatness of spirit. I like to think that Curly has pioneered a new service to mankind and that we, as humans, should Yise to the oc- casion and pay her tribute. It seems mean and churlish of us to grant her nothing but a silly kind of maudlin pity. I'm sure Curly would want none of it. And since we know so little about space, perhaps, the dog won't die! a And if we do print them, the paper is filled with junk! ° : on Wednesdays as well as Sundays. Customers are reminded to put out extra bottles and tickets Tuesday, November 6th, EXCERPT FROM ONTARIO LAW: 609% Vote required to permit estab. lishment of Government Outlet Stores. No further vote may be held for 3 full years on any phase of the liquor question. Another 609% separate vote three years hence would be required to permit establishment of beverage rooms, STATEMENT OF FACT; Every business man supporting the establishment of legal stores now, would he strongly opposed to a bever- age room vote. -- Paid Advertisement BLACKSTOCK On Friday evening November 1st, the students of Cartwright High School entertained the students of Orono and Millbrook High Schools at a dance in the Recreation centre. The hall was smartly decorated with crepe paper streamers representing the school colours of the three different schools, y B ' About 175 students and their friends 'were present to enjoy dancing to the music of the latest hit records and-to a "live" orchestra for the square dan- cers. Wayne Venning, President of Port Perry Teen Town acted as M.C. and disc jockey. There were prizes given for a spot dance, an elimination dance and to the holder of the lucky ticket for the door prize. Refreshments were served by the Students Council during the intermis- sion. Two Cartwright H.S. students, Nicole Forest and Clifford Dayes en- tertained the audience at this time with some popular songs. Jerry Bowers, President of the Stu- dents' Council. expressed a vote of thanks to the students of the three schools for a very successful evening. This was answered by Jo-Ann Ruther- ford and John Porter, the representa- tives from Orono and Millbrook res- pectively. Public Speaking Contest The auditorium of Central Public School was well filled Monday even- ing, October 28th and was a very pro- fitable evening for all who attended as every one of the twelve speeches given by the contestants was very in- teresting and educational. These were interspersed with musical numbers by younger grades. ~ Mr, Earl Dorrell presided and the judges were Mr. and Mrs. Litt and Mr. Parkinson of Port Perry. i 2 Winners were Bruce Gibson whose subject was "Lest We Forget" first and Janice Byers on "A Peculiar Bird --The Pelican" won second place. Next Monday evening these two will compete 'with the winners from Dar- lington, Bowmanville and Manvers at Solina. Mr. Tom Harris, Port Perry, on behalf of the Port Perry Lions Club presented the winner with a cheque, and Mrs. Jno. Venning presented the second place contestant with a prize donated by Dr. McArthur. Rev. P. Romeril presented each of the other ten contestants with a pen donated by Blackstock school board. Other contestants weré~tAnne Gib- son, "Elizabeth II Queen of the Com- monwealth"; Bill Tooley, "The Com- mon Things"; Donna McLaughlin, "Royal Canadian Mounted Police"; Janice Saddler, "Orange Nugget of Nutrition"; Catherine Cousins, "Her- ring"; Joe Prosser, "Ontario Farmer's Union"; Glenna McLeod, "My Vaca- tion"; Larry Hoskin, "Canada's Vast Pipe Dream"; Verna Harris, "R. S. McLaughlin"; Chery] Metealf, "A Trip in Retrospect". , .W. A, Bazaar Mrs. Ross Duff, vice president pre- siding for the program™in Tuesday evening, welcomed all who were pre- sent. After the singing of a hymn Mrs. Lorne Hoskin accompanied by Mrs. Gordon Strong at the orgaff sang "The Stranger of Galiles". Mrs. Carl McLaughlin with a few well chosen words, presented Mrs. Brown, president, with a small token of remembrance from the W.A. as Mrs. Brown is leaving our vicinity very shortly. Although taken com- pletely by surprise Mrs. Brown made a fine reply, thanking all for their co-operation during her nearly two year term as president. At this time Mrs. Brown introduced Mrs. Ewart Cornish, President of Oshawa Presbyterial W.A. who gave a very fine address on "Highway Sig- nals" 'and officially' opened the ba- zaar, All ladies thén proceeded to the Sunday' School 'roothr Which was well filled "with good things to eat, fancy work, aprons, Christmas gifts, and "what have you" for'sale. After all were satisfied or had purchased to the extent of their pocket book a buf- fet luncheon was served and all went home happy. The. Explorers meeting Wednesday evening took the form of a-Halloween party which was very much enjoyed by the members and their guests. Eleven couples met at the parson- age Wednesday night. After games were played there was an interesting discussion on "Community Improve- ments". An invitatiom from Solina M. M. Club to visit them Nov. 29th was read. -Lunch was served and Rev. Romeril conducted the devotional period. On Wednesday afternoon Mr. Clark director of Auxiliary Education and Mr. Munro, inspector of Auxiliary Ed- ucation from the Department of Edu- cation met with the teachers from north Darlington, Manvers and Cart- wright at Central Public school and gave a talk on Auxiliary Education in our séhools, Since then Mrs. Jno. Venning prin- cipal of Cartwright school has re- ceived a letter from Mr. Munro tell- ing how proud the citizens of Cart- wright should be with their school and the manner in which it is carried on. Young Peoples Hallowe'en The Oshawa Presbytery Young Peo- ples held their hard time Hallowe'en party in the recreation centre here on Thursday. Some sixty-five persons attended and spent an enjoyable even- ing, The program was carried on by | the recreation and culture conveners, Molly Bennitt, Bowmanville and Joan- ne Bell of Oshawa. Mary Pellow, of Oshawa won the prize for guessing the number of kernels on a cob of corn, Several other prizes were a- warded on different games and con- tests, and lunch was served. Hallowe'en has come and gone. A great number of little spooks, ghosts, goblins, etc., called around the vill- age for treats and both the children and those upon whom they called had a real good time. But why is it that as they grow older they cannot seem to have fun without destruction of property ? . A goodly number from here atten- ded the Junior Farmers Banquet in Orono Saturday evening. The sup- per which was well under preparation before Mr. Summers passing and the business was carried on, but the pro- gram and dance cancelled. There were seven tables of euchre played at the party sponsored by the Women's Institute in the Community hall Friday night. Ladies first, Mrs. Leslie Mountjoy; second, Mrs. Percy VanCamp. Geut's first, Mr. Carl Wright; second, Mr. Fred Hodgson, Port Perry. A baptismal service was held in the United Church Sunday morning..when_ the following baby girls were-bap- (Continued on Page 8) Comfort yes -- Nash Aluminum windows and © MADE OF ALCAN ALUMINUM © SELF-STORING COMBINATIONS © OVERLAP FRAME INSTALLATION NASH WINDOWS AND DOORS KOOLVENT AWNING PEOPLE OF OSHAWA, CANADA nas nann-alum MATCHING STORM-SCREEN WINDOWS AND DOORS in Colout © 21 EXCITING COLOURS © BAKED ENAMEL FINISH PREMIUM GLASS, RUST.PROOF SCREENS ARE MADE BY THR doors are guaranteed LTA written warranfy certificate =< --T JOHN BALLARD LUMBER PORT PERRY PHONE 280 If we edit the other fellow's writeup, we're too critical; If we don't we're asleep. If we clip things from other papers, we are too lazy to write them ourselves. If we don't we are stuck on our own stuff. Now, like as not, some guy will say we swiped this from some magazine.* *We did. District Doings LINDSAY AND FENELON FALLS ~~ HIGH SCHOOL CONTRACTORS GO INTO BANKRUPTCY Officials of the Victoria County High School Area Board have been notified by Messrs. Craig and Madill (architects) of Toronto that the firm of Olmstead and Parker, contractors in connection with the new additions { built to the Lindsay High School and 1 Fenelon Falls High School went into bankruptcy on October 26th, Mr. Gerrard Connolly, chairman the building - Committee, as "well fr. Jasper Forman, of the Area " Board stated this morning. "As it is ; o 'wever, the School Board will not £ MD: a cent, nor will the taxpayers. he Board wisely had a hold-back clause in the 'contract with Olmstead and Parker, which will not be paid until the schools at Lindsay and Fen- mor elon Falls are thoroughly inspected and approved. Otherwise the Board has paid the Contractors in full. "We do regret, however, that there may be some sub-contractors in Lind- say who will have to be content to put their claims in the hands of the Bankrupey receiver." v The. contract for the additions at Lindsay and Fenelon Falls totalled $360,000. "We feel that the workman. ship has been the very best and we do regret any loss sub-contractors may suffer. We have placed our case in the hands of our lawyer Mr, H. E. Richardson." - = POPULATION GROWS, 'LINDSAY HAS 10,331 The population of Lindsay has been established at 10,331. This figure wag announced by Assessment Commisy- ioner, Harold Batty, who said the new count has just been completed. Last official population- count of the town as listed in the 1957 Mun- icipal Directory gives it as 9,966, 2) Premium Quality _ Vigor Oil Co. Lid. FuelOil ................... 1c. gal. For Delivery Phone Oshawa RA. 5-1109 Stove dil 2c. gal. Italy on November 12th. | the man a distance of 20 feet to the MAN ELECTROCUTED NEAR CLAREMONT Franco Maribelli, 37, a hired hand on the R. G. Roy farm south of Clare- mont, was electrocuted on Tuesday afternoon while trimming trees. He was an employee of Mr. Roy for five months. His wife and two children were due to arrive in Canada from Dr. N. F, Tomlinson of Claremont was summoned to the scene but the victim was dead when he arrived. Coronor, Dr. W. W. Tominkon of Pickering said death was due to elect- rocution. He suffered burng about the hands and arms. The shock toppled ground. COBOCONK SUFFER FROM DISASTEROUS FIRE The village of Coboconk, 25 miles north of Lindsay on Highway 35 was visited by three fires during last week end. On Saturday the Cobo Minerals large and active lime kiln was des- troyed by a fire of unknown: origin and 20 employees thrown out of work. On'Sunday a summer cottage ow | ed by a Mr. Thornton of Toronto, was burned to the ground with contents on Thursday a fire in Olsen's service station was stopped before serious damage occured. The villgae is not serviced by a fire truck or brigade. A few months ago the large plant of Quality Ply- wood Limited was totally destroyed and 36 hands thrown out of work. DAIRIES CUT DELIVERIES TO 5-DAY WEEK Bowmanville dairies have decided to adopt a five-day delivery schedule which will start the week of Novem- ber 4. The change is being made be- cause of the modern trend to a short- er work week. There will be no milk deliveries Vritten Any Good Letters Lately? 1 NDER today's economic conditions, what you don't want from governments, or can do without, will determine whether inflation is to be halted. In other words, it is up to the people of Canada themselves to determine what sort of future they will have. Do your representatives in government at all levels know what you don't want? 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