The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Ww Mabe of Weekly Newspaper Association THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Thursday, November 14}, 1957 » What About Homework? ¥ 7} The average parent isn't the only ofie who is confused when it comes to this question of homework. Prominent edu- cators seemed bewildered too. Or, per- haps, it would be more accurate to say that they disagree widely concerning the neces- sity and the value of homework A recent survey made by the National Education Association shows a wider range of professional opinions on the value of homework than on any other question of school policy, Some educators would start homework about the fourth grade and step up the amount given each year through high school. Others would abolish homework although putting in its place school periods for supervised study. They claim that pupils accomplish more in 16 minutes of supervised study at school than in an hour of study at home. Of course, a lot depends upon the kind of homework assigned. There are few parents who have not at some time or other been thoroughly discussed with the sense- less kind of busy work assigned their chil- dren by teachers more zealous than. wise. One parent told us that his daughter who was In grade one was doing one to two The Pursuit of Publicity Just the other day, a woman in England insured her home against the descent of Sputnik". Her premium"was a'negligiible sum giving her a'coverage of some'$15,000. But neither the premium nor the coverage is important. What is important is that this woman had a nose for newsworthy, and she realized that for a very small out- lay she could get a great deal of publicity. The little item was picked ap by an inter- national news "agency and cables to its clients who duly published it . . . on the front page. This craze for publicity is pretty wide- spread. Not all of it is quite as innocent or amusing as that of 'insuring oneself against a moon that can go up but can't come down. "quest for publicity that 'characterizes The unscrupulous, frenzied NOTES AND COMMENTS 1 hours homework every night. Although he was proud of her:diligence and the kind of training she was receiving we couldii't help feel that such a'praectice, that of giv- ing homework to pupils at this level, was ridiculous if not actually harmful, Aiid, too often the assignment of homework is meérely the assignment of a routine kind of drudgery. Clifton Fadiman, well-known author and poet, has emphasized in one of his clever essays, a thing calléd intellectual activity. If teachers checked homework for intellectual activity and showed more creative imagination in' platining assign- ments to be done at home, they would have gone a long way towards dispelling ¢ritic- 18m directed against homework in general. ~ Well-planned homework ' probably has a place in the upper grades of the elementary school and in high school. It should néver take up_galmidh of the pupil's time, how- ever, that he has little or no time to devote to family activities, social life, and the de- velopment of outside interests that are healthy and worthwhile. When homework is of a type or of a duratjon that interferes with these things formal education has overreached itself and done a disservice to the pupil, : ; [SEE "Perhaps the craziest exponents of pub- licity at themioment is Michael Todd, His extravagant | party circuses are stupen- dous, vulgur, and successful. Hé hag out- Barnumed um, . He has swept the press off its literal feet and cashéd in on the best kid of freé pliblicity ever accoid- ed 'a mevie'moégal. : On the stréhgth of it he has ram an'or- dinary/ highly entertaining, but quite un- meaningful : travelogue into a bonanza. Jules Verne himself; a man of some imagi- nition, would have been quite astounded at what Todd 'did with'his "Round the World in Eighty Days" and the way in which he capitalized roni it. No doubt, Todd could - well justify what he did in terms of the 'money it made for him. Perhaps, he did it with tongue in cheek, but the fact re- mains that much of our present craze for CLIPPED COMMENTS-- A PERENNIAL PROBLEM Most of us recognize that, our cli- mate being what it is, the problem of seasonal unemployment is a perennial one for Canada. But does it follow from this that we must fatalistically resign ourselves to large-scale unem- ployment between January and. April every year? A lot of people who used to think so now know different. Of course, it's true that the coming winter implies fewer job opportunities for construction and allied workers, and that fishermen and others who work out of doors are less sure of re- gular employment. This is obvious enough. But the experience of a growing number of cities, towns and villages across Canada has in recent years proven conclusively that alittle intelligent foresight and advance plan. ning at the community level can go a long way. towards beating this thing. How? By spreading the job load more evenly over the year as a whole. Governments, municipalities, private and commercial undertakings and in- dividuals have all found that there are no end of projects "which can be both commenced and completed in winter. And more conveniently and at less cost than in summer; too. This is neither wishful thinking nor mere exhortation. Seasonal unemploy- ment can be kept to an absolute mini- mum if there is a really concerted ef- fort at the community level. If, on the other hand, there is widespread apathy and complacency on the part of those whose jobs are not directly bound up with weather conditions, then there surely will be a steep in- crease in the number of those who are without work. A high level of employment is vital to both national and local prosperity in winter no less than in spring, sum- mer and autumn. Without it; con- sumer demand for goods and services cannot be sustained and business ill become depressed. Everyone of us has a vested interest in seeing that this is not allowed to happen. . Every one of us has an obligation to help hold down seasonal unemploy- ment in our community, so let's do some constructive planning right now. --Canadian Statesman screen aspirants, beauty contest contend- ers, disciples of sport is a liigls Gittovoy - from the thirst that most politicians, clu members and after-dinner speakers have for publicity. lands. of importance. publicity is hysterical and tawdry, smacks of Eliot's hollow men in the waste- It robs us of our natural human dignity in exchange for transitory feelings It We are short changed. - District Doings "in a degree stunned. .expressed regret and others took the LINDSAY'S MAYOR TO RETIRE THIS YEAR. Lindsay's youngest Mayor, His Worship A. E. Hick, dropped a minia- ture bomb on his friends, supporters and ratepayers in general a few days ago when literally from out of the blue he announced his forthcoming re- tirement from the municipal arena. To say that citizens were surprised is not the word to use here. They were Many openly philosophical view that what is to be will be and that there will always be in this realm someone to take some- ore else's place. It was freely admit- ted, however, that it may be difficult to find a man to take the place of Mayor Hick. WOULD CHANGE HOURS OF COUNTY COUNCIL Pickering Twp. Reeve William Law- |. son, who recently called for a recorded vote on an adjournment motion in County Council, says that he.is going to change the county by-laws to make councillors sit one more hour each day. At the next meeting of council, sche- ._ duled for December, he will introduce a motion that a by-law regulating the hours of council session be changed. convene at 1 p,m, after the noon ad- journment, instead of 2 p.m. The present by-law calls for council to open morning meetings at 10 o' clock, adjournment at 12 noon. Then, says the present by-law, councillors will meet again at 2 p.m;, and adjourn at "56.60 p.m. ~The council is not re- quired to continue its meeting until 6.20 p.m., but the meeting must not extend past that limit unless the by- law is waived. : Reeve Lawson's motion, if passed, will allow council only one hour for lunch. Pp PORT HOPE OPENS NEW SEWAGE PLANT In the presence of representatives of the Ontario Government, the town council, local business men and the various contractors involved, an $830,- 000 sewage treatment plant was offi- cially opened at Port Hope, Ont., on October 22 by Dr. A. E, Berry, general manager of the Ontario Water Re- sources Commission. The first event of the day was a luncheon given by the Town of Port Hope, at which were present Ontario Government and municipal officials, members of the town council, and re- presentatives of the firms which built the plant, Chairman of the opening ceremony at the plant was Councillor R, C. Ev- erson. OC. J. Smith, representing His motion will call for council to:re- Bradford - Hoshal Associates Id, Premium Quality a i Fey Vigor Oil Co. Ld. FuelOil .................. ITe;gal For Delivery Phone Oshawa RA. 5-1109 Casas a iE {A Sa -- - Stove 0il 2c. gal. general contractors, officially turned over the plant to J. W. Argo, of Gore and Storrie Ltd., Toronto, consulting engineers, who planned and designed the system. Mr, Argo in turn hand- ed over the plant formally to Mayor W. N. Moore. Major J. W. Foote, V.C,, M.L.A,, introduced Dr. Berry, who cut a rib- bon, symbolizing the opening of the plant, using a pair of sterling silver scissors presented to him for the oc- casion by United Steel Corporation Limited, Toronto, United Steel sup- plied the major items of mechanical equipment. PICKERING TWP. SHEEP CLAIMS TOTAL $330. Dogs continue to take a rather heavy toll of sheep in Pickering Twp. In a report, presented by Councillor Sid Pugh at a regular meeting of Council on Monday evening, a total of $330.00 was expended during the month of October for sheep claims, dogs destroyed and valuator's fees. ~ Mr. Harold Spencer, east of Clare- Ignore "Them % -- BY Frank Tumpane (Reprinted from The Evening Telegram) The only way to handle the pro- hibitionists is to ignore them. Almost without exception they are decent, reputable members of the community with whom you could trust your life or your purse. But they are completely blind to any kind of logic when it comes to a question of alcoholic beverages. They are obsessed with the evils of alcohol to such an extent that no argument, no matter how valid, will sway them. Their remedy for the abuse of liquor by the MINORITY is to prohibit it for EVERYBODY. I don't agree with their solution. I believe the vast majority in Ont- ario does not agree with them, either, And the only sensible way to handle them is to ignore them. Paid Advertisement -- District Churches It looks very much as though winter were here, and now that it has come, we are going to enjoy it. This is Monday morning, and the sun is shin- ing brightly, and the white snow gli- stens, The Seasons follow one an- other, and there 'isn't a dull moment. So God intends life to be full and rich and adventurous. There was a lovely wedding at Scu- gog "Grace" Church last Saturday afternoon, when Norma Georgeen Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fines of Port Perry, became the bride of James MacDougald Scott of Port Perry. As a girl, Norma's home was on the Island. There were two lovely bouquets of flowers, and Edna Beckett played the Wedding March, Preceed- ing the wedding ceremony, the Sacra- ment of Baptism was observed, when Danny Frederick Jardine, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Jardine was baptized. We do wish Norma and Jim every joy and happiness in their new adventure. Manchester W. A. met last Thurs- day afternoon at the home of Ruby Christie. There were quite a number of faces missing, no doubt for very good reasons, The Ladies voted to give $15.00 to our "M, & M. Fund" and also to pay the balance onthe Manse Allocation. We are going to go ahead now and have the bathroom finished. = We think that our policy is wise, not to spend before we have the money. Thus with our present allo- cations, we will have in three years our - Manse «property in very good shape. There has been quite a bit of "gurgling" in the water pipes, and we are wondering just what this might mean! - There might have to be a new well in the offing. : Prospect W..A. met the same even- ing at Margaret Holtby's. Prospect hasn't a large number of members but they Have so many friends from sister Churches. There were nearly as many visitors present 'as members. The Ladies voted $25.00 for our "M and M. Fund". A full report of the election of Officers will be given by their local correspondent Mrs. Ernie Holtby. Sunday coming will be a great day for us. The great objective -of the Christian Church is to scatter abroad the Seeds of God's Love for all hu- manity. What can be more important then, than a Service dedicated to Mis- sions! We have sent out letters and pamphlets to all our people, asking for a dollar a family at least; and inviting all to come and worship with us. We do expect about $150.00 be- sides the amounts which the Organt- zations will contribute. Rev. Elgie Joblin, Associate Secretary of or Home Missions, will be the Guest Preacher for the day. God has given us so much. How could we possibly fail Him now when the need is so great! The "flu" has been running true to form on the Island. It attacked 'he "Head" first. Then it came to the "Centre"; and now it has reached the "Foot". We missed the girls and boys and parents of the "Foot" on Sunday; but they were all in the grip of the "flu". Sunday was Rally Day, and we had three lovely Services. On the Island, Nettie Aldred gave the Story, and Mrs. Braham sang. The Story of "Good Samaritan" was told by the Minister on "flannelgraph." We were so happy to have the whole Saville family with us. We had a real treat at Manchester. Mr. Mitchell Glecoff of Oshawa sang "How can I help but love Him"; and "I walk with the King", Mr. Glecoff has a rich i mont suffered the heaviest loss with four animals destroyed: His claim totalled $260.00. Mr. Allan Meyer of Atha had one sheep killed for a $26. claim. He destroyed two dogs for a $10.00 payment. The yaluator's fees were $80.00, iit Clerk Lloyd Johnston said that al- though the claims for the month of October were higher than usual, he expected that the year<end total would be comparable to 1056. To Whom It May Concern As a shareholder in the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd, I would like it to be known that I'retain my parent's stand in the matter of liquor outlets for the town. Although I no longer reside in town, I therefore have no rightful vote, 1.should like the people of Port Perry to know that part of the Farmer family, at least, is still working and praying that liquor will be kept out of our town for your children's sake. Yours truly, ANNE FARMER BOYD. + @ PREMIUM GLASS, RUST.PROOF ' . I THE WEEE Sterna annt NASH WINDOWS AND DOORS KOOLVINT AWNING PrOPLE OF OSHAWA, CANADA nanm-alim MATCHING STORM-SCREEN WINDOWS AND DOORS in folout © 22 EXCITING COLOURS © BAKED ENAMEL FINISH © MADE OF ALCAN ALUMINUM ©. S8LF. STORING COMBINATIONS © OVERLAP FRAME INSTALLATION SCREENS ARE MADE BY THE Ws JOHN BALLARD LUMBER PORT PERRY PHONE 280 DOUBLE TROUBLE Everywhere Frank Shuster goes he seems to see Johnny Wayne. No doubt this is due to the fact that the zany pair have been together in show biz for nigh on fifteen years. Their hour-long show on CBC television is sparked this season by Joan Fairfax and Denny Vaughan. bass voice, and .we are glad to an- nounce that he will come and sing for us at our next Sunday evening Service at Scugog "Head" on Dec. 1. The Service will be at 8.00 p.m. to give our Manchester and Prospect friends a chance to be with us. The Prospect Church was filled. Ericka Benschop gave the Story, and the Choir sang "I heard the voice of Jesus." One little girl was so disappointed that they didn't go down into the basement for classes after the Service. Which only proves, that children love Church and Sunday School, if only Mother and Dad would take them. Be with us on Sunday, won't you, and receive a bles- sing. Our love and prayers for a speedy recovery go out to all who are conva- lescing at home or are still in the Hos. pital. In the quiet hours of the day, may you find that He is near you. Happy - birthdays (for the past ~-two weeks) to Marie Slute, Janet Cawker, Roy Dehart, Leona Goose, Bill Jeffrey of the Island ;and Douglas Holtby and Dale Smith of Prospect. of Many Things By Ambrose Hills "What happened 7" "Each person arose, free from old" hatreds and envies, determined to give his best that day. Jim Doe, in our office--he's the office loafer, you know--was at work before nine. Star- ted at once to rid his desk of the ac- cumulated clutter. By ten he was out doing his selling. Turned in the big- gest order he'd ever brought in..." "So what?" I said, "If it had been Jim only, not much, I guess, but Jim's just an example. Everybody, everywhere, went to work with a will. I saw a group of work- ers putting up a house. You'd have , sworn each man was building it for himself. They built a beautiful house and I'll bet the .speed knocked a thou- sand bucks off the cost." He sighed. "You know -- it was quite a dream. Everybody doing his best. Every- body happy as all get out. Just sup- pose --", We played just suppose then for quite a spell--all the way to Edmon- ton. We figured that if that dream ever did come true, Canada would out- shine the world within a year. _ "If people stopped griping and grab. bing," said my friend, "and started working and giving, we'd build para- dise right here." At Edmonton, we went: together to a restaurant. We waited a long while without service. A pretty young waitress walked by our table a couple JUST SUPPOSIN' " ww 1" c i ya my seat Bangs of times. My acquaintance beckoned mumbled. hewww . . . . what a " " er. ould you get us some coffee dream!" ! c yous ? he asked politely. She gave us a blank, cool look. "'Tain't my table," she said, and walk- ed away. My friend grinned at me. 'Yes," he said, "it was a dream -- only a dream. But just suppose--" We were on a train between Win- nipeg and Edmonton. I'd heard his! gentle snores and envied him. I can't sleep sitting up, so I was try- ing to get some writing done. I suppose I looked at him quizzical- ly, because he turned to me and said, "I've just had the darndest dream!" I put my notebook away. "Tell me," I said. : "Well . . . to make it simple," he said, "I dreamed that on a certain Monday morning, every living soul in Canada arose a new person." 1951 Vote Yes X 529 1954 Vote Yes X 5219, The Majority of Taxpayers each Plebicite have heen FOR Legal Outlets -- Paid Advertisement -- Refer to the Record LL Re Vote Under Liguor License 'Act November 20, 1957 . In the igsue of the Port Perry Star dated November 7, 1957, a notice of an Advance Poll was published in accord- . ance with the provisions of the Election Act, Statutes of Ontario 1961. Inadvertently the notice was published without refer- ence to the amendments of the Act made in 1954. The notice should read as follows and not as published"on Nov- ember 7th, 1957 last, Pursuant to The Election Act (Section 88) a poll will be open Saturday, November 16, 1957, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m, until 10 p.m. standard time Re Vote under The Liquor License Act, November 20th, 19567, Village of Port Perry. . ec tn An advance poll will be open at the Municipal Office on the day and for the hours as stated above and for the pur- pose of receiving the votes of the voters WHO EXPECT TO BE ABSENT FROM THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT on the day fixed for polling. . ® Every person offering himself as a voter at the polling place before being allowed to vote shall be required by the Deputy Returning Officer to make the following declaration, which shall be kept by the Deputy Returning Officer with the other records of the poll: bi Ly srsrivesrnmpssssosorsssnsrnregtimmrerins declare that I expect to be absent from the Electoral district of ............icoovvvveriirnii inn, where I am ordinarily resident on the day for holding the poll at the coming election. fi Signature of Voter Witness Deputy Returning Officer On the general polling day the deputy returning officer shall in the presence of such candidates and agents as may be present at the hour fixed for the closing of the poll open the ballot boxes, count the votes and perform all other duties required of deputy returning officers. JOHN F. RAINES, Returning Officer 4 H t 1. iy 4