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. à I . THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BàWMANVILLE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1932 Established 1854 A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the interests of the towfl :if B ow manville and surrounduing country, issued at King Stre~et West, Bowmanville. every Thursday. by M. A. James & Sons, owners and p ublishers. The Canadiari Staýesman s a memnber of the Canadian Weekly News- pa>ers Association. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Anywhere in Canada. $200 a year; in the United States, $2.50 a year. payable in advance. Single copieb. 5 cents. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1932 Weekly Newapapers No Longer Shackled Mouth Pieces of Political Parties The aid adage "twiXt the devil and the deep blue sea," adequately describes the position of the editor of a weekly newspaper who is endeavouring to operate his paper for the general benefit of the community witbout any regard to political party affilMations. For thirty-five years The Statesm$n supported one political party but with age came wis- dom. the error of that policy was realised and The Statesman became an mndependent paper. Since that time. and we believe that readers will agree, this newspaper bas trod this braad path expressing con- fidence in tbe administration of all parties and con-. demning wben condemnation was due. Tbe resuit bas been tbat a feeling of 111 will, flot bitter, bas arisen and some of tbe old political standbys,who looked to The Statesman for constant and enthusi- astic support of tbeir party now consider us luke- warmn, witbout backbone. and even yelow. Af raid to express an honest opinion is the way some f olks put it, but wtbal we stili beieve that we can better serve this community as an independent newspaper than as being the shackled moutb piece or rubber stamp of any political party. Just wbat' attitude an editor sbould take witb regard to tbings political is hard to say. Tbe editor of tbe Huntsville Forester has faced the same prob- lem, and asks tbe question "Sbould tbe editor of a local paper. wbicb pretends to discuss public prob- lems from an unbiased standpoint, and wbo is relied upon by readers of ail political sbades to present public issues f rom the reliable and fair viewpoint. be actively associa'ed with party politics?" He reviews his position thuS: "The editor of tbis Papier has long been identi- fied with one of the leading political parties. He bas been able upon most occasions ta endorse tbe the policies it bas presented. He bas been bonored with preferment within bis party's ranks. and upon two occasions carried tbe party standard in Pro- vincial contests. His opinions on current political questions may ofttimes have tended in the direction of preaudiced interest, but there bave been occasions wben sincerity and honesty have irnpelled bim ta differ witb bis party f riends." Then came tbe reaction: "Such differences have mncurred the hostility of tbose wbo bave assumed ta be among the leaders of tbe party in tbis riding. They bave been unforgiving-lf forgiveness was sougbt or even deemed appropriate-and have exer- cised sucb hostile influences as in their judgment have been merited by tbe magnitude of the offense." In otber words, wben the editor failed to ded- icate the undivided service of bis business institution to furtbering the cause of bis party be was deemed a traitor. The corner barber would not be assailed if be used bis art ta improve the appearance of bis political opponents, nor would the tailor be deemed an outcast for giving Nis attention ta a spick and span outfit for some one wha did not vote witbh hm, but if tbe editor tried honestly ta recommend an appropriate tblnking cap for bis readers-well, that was different. The editor reasons it out: "Blind and unreasoning subserviency ta party in- terests is tbe final sphere into wbicb the successful Party politician must submit ta be led. There must be no compromise; fia party mistakes must be ad- mitted; fia wavering must be talerated, bowever justified sucb a course may appear.- There seems nothing clearer tban tbat the edi- tor in a ane-paper town bas to recognize that bis readers are flot aIl of one Party. and that bis oppor- tunity for service is greater tban if be simply ecboed the arguments of a party leader-most af wich are knawn, anyway. He may bave ta deny himself the pleasure of the political game, but he bas the satis- faction of exercising "sincerity and hanesty" in discussing public affairs, witb tbe prospect of gaining and holding the confidence of bis readers. What Religion Offers in Times of Depression0 In view of tbe Cburch Census being undertaken in Bowmanville this week, tbe question of the part played by the cburcb in the community is a timely topic. Wbat Part religion should play in a period of depression is told by Dean Mattbews in the Church Federation Bulletin of the Episcopal Church of tbe United States. He writes: "Wbat can religion do in a periad of depressian? ness. Vie are something more than a world af material want and animal instincts. Let the chureb bring Gad ta the world and believe tbat ail tbings will work together for those wbo love their God. Faitb, hope, and love-let the church be the berald of these in a day when credit shrinks, hope weakens. and love is nat always seen ta be the greatest treasure in tbe world!" Plan Now for Old Boys' Re-union Some weeks ago we outlined a suggested program for the celebratian 0f Bowmanville's 8tb Birtbday as an incorparated municipality, wbicb cames in 1933. While the birtbday is aetually celebrated in January we suggested a midsummner program caver- ing a whale week, wbich cauld include the Business Men's picnic, historie parades, countryside tours, a buge old boys' banquet. and tbanksgiving observances in the way of mass services in the churebes, and at the soldiers' memarlal. In writing the stary of the Re-Union we had hop- ed ta inspire same civic-minded arganizatian ta take up tbe respansibility and get tbe movement started now, instead 0f leaving the arrangements until tbe last few weeks. We are still bopeful that same or- ganizatian wiil take the matter in band, and we would welcame suggestions along this line, as ta or- ganizatian, time of re-union, and pragram. We are sure that the affair could be made a rausing success. but it will f irst bave ta have the wbolehearted sup- port and backing of this cammunity. If some organ- ization is flot ready ta offer its co-operatian very soon a special committee of live business men and women will bave ta be farmulated ta carry forward tbe plans. wbich have already won the support of scores of Durham Caunty Old Boys and Girls away f ram home, wba are laaking for the borne town foalk ta take the initiative. Tobacco Tabooed on the Relief Menu The merebants of Bowmanville and the Public Welfare Board bave done rigbt, in forbidding the purcbase of tobacco on relief vouchers. It is flot a matter of wbetber smoking is rigbt or wrong, or whetber it is barmnful or not, it is purely a matter of wbetber food or tobacco is the more important. Most smokers get a great deal of satisfaction out of tbis babit and wth ahl types and conditions of man- boad. from the minister of the gospel ta the smallest paid laborer. smoking is flot a matter for comment in these clumns. In the matter of relief bowever, it is a tapie for discussion. Smoking is not a necessity. wbereas food is. At the present time the PubliceVielfare Board is supplying only a minimum of food ta relief applicants. In cases wbere the Government sebedule suggests $5 per week. only $4 is being paid. until it is seen tbat citizens will sup- port tbe fund more liberally. This amount for a f ar- ily of f ive is only enougb ta buy the bare necessities of life. In fact it will flot buy ailItbe requirements of a family of f ive. Witb tbis in mind unemployed men sbauld be ready and willing ta accept the order of the Board that no tobacca is ta be purcbased an vouchers. Wben the family is in need, it is only reasanable. fair and Cbristian ta drap tbe non es- sentials foir the necessities. In any event a man shauld be able ta earn 15 or 20 cents weekly in cash ta keep bimself supplied with tobacco. Remembrance of Pioneer Days The early bistary of Cartwrigbt Township, written by, Mrs. Clarence Marlow and publisbed in last week's issue of The Statesman will be of great value in years ta came, to any bistorian in bis efforts to Write a history of this district. It Is anly rigbt tbat the pioneers of this County who gave their lives ta carving out homes from tbe forests, should be remembered that their bardiness and farebear- ance msy become an inspiration ta future genera- tions. The remembrance of these pioneers, and of the country they came ta. and the crude manner in wbicb they lived and the toals tbey used are al subjeets pointing ta the necessity of the formation of an Historical Society in Durham County. We bave publisbed several letters of late f ram former Durham boys ivba will be willing ta offer their services in the formation af a saciety and ta the opening of a mus- eum for the perpetuation of Durham County pioncer lufe. -Unless a start is soon nade mast of the aid records cancerning early settlers together witb the implements and furniture tbcy used will be lost to posterity. r,--- A New Way of Giving In recent days. wben s0 many drives for charity and relief funds have been made, as well as efforts ta awaken people ta the fact that only by helping theiir fellov men are tbey blessed. it is encauraging ta find cases sucb as the following: A business man in Pbiladelpbia- wished very mueb ta contribute to the large relief fund which is being campaigncd. He did flot seem ta be able ta give as mucb as he desired, because 0f the number of bis owed him. Af ter much deliberation he sent out letters to these customers an this corder, briefly: "Haw would you like ta send me s check for tbe amount wbicb you owe? Pick out the cbarity ta whicb you would like ta contnibute and I will sec that yaur check is forwarded ta the proper place-through the proper channels. I will then rcturn ta yau a receipt for yaur bill and we will cali it square." Naturally, this was an incentive, and, in this manner, everyone wss benefitted Editorial Notes The effort made by a local famnily. assisted by other citizens. in raising relief funds by means of a party in their home last week. is worthy of mention. At this time wben the Welfare Board is finding it increasingly difficult ta raise the necessary funds for this wnter's wark the staging of these social functions. wtb proceeds gaing ta this Fund is wortbwbile. 11, is ta be boped that the example set by Mr. and Mrs. Fagan will be followed by many others. It is laimed by widely read and educated people that music bas ma1iiv splendid effeets on the life of the human race. Mrs. Smith Ferguson's piano c1a.;ses for public . chool pupils, being canducted un- der the direction ùi the' Canadian Bureau for the Advarîcement af Music, should be well patronized and t is to be sincerely hapcd that these classes wili be incorporated in the regular curricula of the public sehoals of the towfl for next year. Only the fact that the budget for this year had been made up, and the Board could flot afford ta carry the plan farward immediately, was It beld over this year. LOCAL TELEPHONE MANAGER MAKES A SPLENDID RECORD M.Frank Williams Featured in Mr. Stories i Current Issue of TheBueBll"Bell Tele- Most everybody knows Frank Wil- liams, popular local manager of the Bell Telephane Company, as a nat- ive of Bawmanville and as a man always interested in spart and tbe general welf are of the community. Wc are glad ta learn througb the medium of tbe Blue Bell Magazine, issued by the Bell Telephone Ca.. that Frank bas ather commendable characteristics, ane being that of a record-breaker as a higb pressure salesman. By bis energy and ag- gressiveness bie refuses ta admit there is such a periad or condition knawn as depression in business. Two stories about Bowmanville of- f ice and its enterprising telephone manager are clipped as f allows f ram the Blue Bell: "Mr. F. Williams, the popular Multi-Functionai Manager at Bow- manville, is tbe leading salesman in the Toronto Suburban Dis- trict. During the f irst 9 months 0f tbis year hie bas a total of seventy - n in e sales ta bis cre- dit. The sales consist 0f twen- ty-four mn a i n stations, six ex- tension stations. seventeen s e t conversions, one re-grade. four directory adver- FakWlim tîsîng. twa extra FakWim listings, anc short tslking period and in addition lie bas saved twen- ty-four auts. The annual revenue of these sales amounts ta $1281.60. During the past year Frank bas sold a large number of band sets. At the end of June the percentage of bsnd sets ta the total stations in Bowmanville exeluding psy stations and rural was 18.4. We are giving anc or two of Frank's experiences ta prove that bie is always on the job when it comes ta sales. One day wben visiting a business concern's office on trouble bie eonnected a band telephone in the superintendent's office for trial. A few days later lie c@lled and as'ted the superintendent how bie liked the band set. The superintendent's re- ply wass fot favorable. the reason given was that the atber officials of bis f irm came into bis office ta use the hand set when talking long dis- tance. The result of the interview was that this set and six others were sold ta this business concerfi. Even on a holiday Frank us ever sales alert. On May 24 af this year. lie was baving bts car f illed with gasaline wben lie met a gentleman who was flot a subscriber and bie asked him when lie wanted a tele- phone. After a short talk Frank sald a telephone, wbicb was instaîl- ed the next day. This conversation was oveheard by anather gentleman wba made inquiry as to rates. and before lie lef t the garage Frank had made anather sale. Frank then praceeded ta the post office wbere bie met another non- subseriber and bie sold this gentle- man a main station and an extens- ian. Frànk is ta be camPlimented on the splendid sales results obtained in a place the size of Bowmanville." BawmanviUle Leads 1 Splendid work in selling band telephones ta new subscribers, and converting wall and desk telephones ta hand sets where more convenient service wauld resuit, bas been car- ried on by Frank Williams, Non- Functianal Manager, Miss Greer, Chief Operator, and their staffs at Bowmanviile. This activity, tbrougbout the many mantbs band telephanes bave been sold, bas placed and kept Bowmanville in f irst place in the Western Ares. The hand telephone development in this exehange at the end of the first half 0f this year was 18.4 per cent. and Mr. Williams tells us tbey are selling more every manth. It was naticed tbat a dis- conneeted subscriber received a few cals f rom day ta day. The Chief Operator called bim at a nearby telephone and pointed out that hie was losing custamers. mentioning that she bad called bim for this benefit. also painting out that it was flot always convenient for bis neigh- bars to m~ and get him when lie wss called at their telephones. It was sbawn ta be ta bis advantage ta again bave a telephone listed in bis own name. As lie was leaving tawn1 Send for this FREE BOOK 1 One hundred and eighty.six ways of mal<in g your cooling better with St. C harles are yours simply for the askineSend for our new caok book * Good Provider." Just fi in the. attached coupon. 210?du«3 ST. CHARLES MILK 115 George St., Toronto, Ont. Pe.se tend m'Tetecopy of 'The Good rvider." Nam ................... Address .................. DID YOU EVER ST OP TO THINK? That A Local Newspaper is of No Value to a Community Unless It Is Prosperous In s recent officiai bulletin. Jewell Mayes. Secretary 0f the Missouri State Board 0f Agriculture, included the follawing par agrapbs: "Support ing yaur home newspaper is a cambination of duty and priv- ilege. one of tbe obligations of mod- ern citizensbip. Na matter wbetber you live in city, town or counltry, yaur fellawsbip with journalism is the same, one of the responsibilities 0f every one bundred per cent pro- gressive persan. The newspaper is a true community builder, its editor a practical aptimist. Wben you loyally pay yaur newspaper subscription in advance, you thereby add ta the life-blood 0f your community. 'Is a local newspaper simply an- other business. operating ta make money for the publisher. or is it an asset ta the community? "~The answer ta the question de- pends an the publisher 0f tbe paper and loyal community support. and I am glad that only in a few instances are local newspapers simply selfish commercial institutions. "If the merchants 0f every tawn understood this and turned all their advertising and printing patronage ta the newspapers. tbey would be belping make a better tawn. tbey wauld be bringing mare business ta themselves and wauld be ca-operat- ing f rom every business standpoint. Every dollar the merchant spends in bandbills or in free papers is flot only wasted, but it takes away f rom the real newspaper .iust tbat mucb money whicb wauld belp ta make a better paper. a paper better able ta fight the battles 0f the town where it is publisbed. "A newspaper is of no value un- less it is prasperous. A kept news- paper living f rom officiaI patronage 15 of no value ta a town. A pure advertising sheet is of fia value toaa community or ta the advertlser." BOOST FOR BOWMANVILLE The following verses were mailed from Toronto by some unknown ad- mirer of Bowmanville. If more cit- izens would carry out the senti- ments expressed in these versés Bowmanville would be a better to-wn than it is and the cry of depression wauld be converted inta a jayous sang of prasperity. Viben you bave searcbed East and West For a place ta settie dawn. Try Bowmanville. it is the best. It's a bustling, bustling town. You'll find tbe stores are up to date. Busines andlcd witb skill. Everything sold at a moderate rate In gaod old Bwmanville. Bowmanville is a real littie town, Remember ta give it a boost.' Tell anyone who's knocking it down Crow for it. or get off the raost. V. B. Truly a golden oppartunity - a mattress and a pair of pillaws ab- solutely free-this week at F. F. Morris Ca. Dr. J. B. Reynolds bas been chas- en leader of "Port Hope's Men For- um.' He gave a very inspiring in-1 itial sddress on "We bave sown the Wind." Obliging- BESIDES maintaining accuracy and efficiency in its business dealings, The Royal Bank of Canada bas always endeavoured ta extend a helpful and obliging spirit ta its custamers. You wil find banking at The Royal flot only satis, factory but pleasant, ýbecause competent service is sup, plemented by the courteous and ftiendly interest which successive generations have appreciated sincc 1869. The Ropyal Banlk of Canadat CAPITAL AND RESERVES $74.155.106 TOTAL ASSET OVER $750,.000 Bowmanville Branch L G. Helkey, Manager 1544 Your 01I Favorite Wint.er is here and so is your old favorite winter confection Corbett's fine quality home made (right in our store) H U M B U G S - Try some. Good Bread For Less You want the best bread. We have it a.nd at the same price as elsewhere. Buy ou.r 6c loaf, cash and carry only. Made in Bowmanville, by Bowmanville labor, f rom Bowmanville produets, and delivered by Bowmanviile drivers. Bowmanviile by eating Corbet.t's Better Bread. y CORBETT'S BAKERY ISOVIVANVILEPHN j I i PAGE TWO