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-, - -, - - ' u Sna oanN tae man With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News VOLUME 89 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, AUGUST 19th, 1943 NUMBER 33 Donald Gordon, Chairman o! theWartime Prices and Trade Board, gave one of the outstand- ing addresses at the convention of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association in Toronto last week. He bas spoken frankly and harsh- ly to Canadians, but never more earnestly and emphatically than in this address. Mr. Gordon warned that if present trends continue Canada will blow the lid off her price control policy and we shall be engulfed in the tor- nado spiral of inflation which will mean chaos for many citi- zens. Most people's reaction to such a straight forward talk is to en- dorse its application to the other fellow, and ignore its application to themselves. We can only con- quer inflation if labor takes to heart the message to labor, the farmer to the farmer, the business man to business and every indi- vidual plays an unselfish part in contributing his full share to whatever so called sacrifice is re- quired to win the victory on the home front. Mr. Gordon admitted that at- tempts to hold dtown costs of labor, food and other commodities are not succeeding despite the ap- parent success of prices control in Canada. He warned that if Canadians cannot keep down all controllable costs at the same time the price ceilings will have to be abandoned and inflation will fol- low. He declared: "The cold fact is, gentlemen, that we are not holding down those costs. "Many will think it pecuhiar that I speak in these extreme terms when we are able to point to what seems like success in our control efforts so far," he continu- ed. "Compared witb our friend, and good neighbor, the United States, our record looks very good -our cost of living has increased only 2.6 per cent since December, 1941, while theirs has gone up to 13 per cent. In the 20 months sunce the imposition of theprice ceilings the cost o! living bas ad- vanced only 2.2 per cent in con- trast to an increase of 25.7 per cent during the corresponding months of the last war. In actual fact, the Canadian record in the matter of cost of living control has been better than that of any major belligerent country. "But I say to you earnestly that this rtord does not justify the complaency which is, I think, being felt in some quarters." Contending that wartime con- trols are losing the active public support they received under the stimulus of possible defeat, or, at least, a long delayed victory, Mr. Gordon said: "Today, if I were summarizing, I should say that the world war front looks ex- tremely promising and that our home war front is far from happy. "Everybody now is certain of victory and a great deal of wish- ful thinking is being indulged about an early peace, with a quick abandonment of wartime restfic- tions. Unfortunately, this let- down of public support comes at a time when the need for control is more vital than ever. The cum- ulative effect of shortages of civil- ian supplies and raw materials, machinery and manpower is ex- eting more pressure now than at any time since the beginning o! the war. "On every side the pressures to which I refer are making them- selves felt," he continued. "Labor is militant and demanding wage adjustments all along the une. Notwithstanding the wage ceiling, many thousands of wAge increases are being demanded, and as one wage adjustment after -another is made it is reflected immediately in the cost of production which, in turn, means the pressure on the price ceilhng is rapidly becomng insupportable. "Food prices are creeping stead- 1ly upwards as the agricultural industry insists upon, and obtains, higher prices under the emer- gency of curtailment of essential supplies. With few exceptions business and industry keep their eyes on profit margins and jeal- ously protest any move to control them. "Black markets are commenc- ing to develop as certain consum- ers traffic illegally to get more than their legitimate share of available s u p p 1 i e s. . Generally ispeaking, our courts deal lenient- ly wth offenders against wartime controls, conveying the impres- sion that such offences are an un- derstandable h u.m a n weakness which ought not to be punished too severely., Lsay definitely that i lation is no imaginary condi- _t we have all the circum- , , .1ces and pressures w h i ch create inflation right here now! We must fight tooth and nail to prevent these pressures being translated into a price inflation. We are in the greatest possible danger o! failing to do so" '& Regarding the administration of! price controls, Mr. Gord~on said: "A pricq control -policy us a co- operative undertaking.. It needs competent and determined ad- ministrationi, bu.t above ail it ne- quires public support and under- standing. The enfoncement of! this policy affects such a wide variety o! the customary freedoms o! the individt2al that it would be impossible to make it work sole- ly by regulation and coercive ad- "il stathose interested groups who are now seeking concessions by capitalizing, on their improved bargaing position would fan bet- NEW PRESIDENT William J. Rowe Editor and publisher of the Manitou (Manitoba) Western Canadian, who was elected presi- dent of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association at the association's 24th annual conven- tion held in Toronto last week. ter serve their own interests if they concentrated their attention upon securing a means of post- war stability," he said at another point. "The intelligent leaders of such interests must surely re- cognize that concessions that the community as a whole may be forced to make to any group be- cause of compelling war short- ages are bound to be illusory and transitory." Appeals to Press In a personalappeal to mem- bers of the press, he said: "Now let me say a word of particular emphasis to the press. The state of publie morale is largely in your keeping. If there is, as 1 believe, an upsurge of resentment, weariness and skepticism you must share the responsibility. I am not so presumptuous as to try to teil you how to run your job, but since many of you will for- give me I take this opportunity to suggest a few points for your consideration. "Let me say then I believe there is too much emphasis placed on the burdens, dislocations and so- called sacrifices of War. The plain fact is that the great majority of Canadians living comfortably at home are better off right now than they ever were before the war. Everybody who wants .to work has a job, and earnings are at their all-time high. "Prices for farm proaucts are higher, and the farmer's present cash income will compare favor- ably with any period in Canadian history. Business profits, restrict- ed though they may be by war taxation, are yet providing rea- sonable returns. And despite the fact that we are fighting in the greatest war the world has ever known, not a foot of Canadian soil has been taken, and none of the horrors of conquest have been vis- ited on Canadian homes. Why not, therefore, preach a little of the gospel that we are a very fortunate people and that we should count our blessings? Is it realistic to expect Utopia while fighting a war, and particularly a war that is referred to as total war? "The newspapers of this coun- try can perform a tremendous servicenin revitalizing the people of this country into a sane ap- preciation of the struggle which lies before us," he continued. "We need to get into our thinking on economic matters a straight-for- ward doctrine of enlightened self- interest. Unless we can get the voluntary and enlightened sup- port of every interest in this coun- try, stabilization of prices will fail. Then must come the altern- ative-the internal national auc- tion called inflation-and with it demoralization, and finally - chaos. 'Convinced of the imminent danger, I recently wrote a letter to a selected and representative group of nanufacturers, whole- salers, retailers and other busi- ness men. I tried to explain why our efforts at price control are slipping and invited their co-op- eration and advice. I received many replies which gave us great encouragement and we hope soon to proceed with a careful analysis of many constructive suggestions made. I would say that the major- ity of replies showed a healthy appreciation of the dangers in our current position and a genuine desire to be of help. A happy reunion took place on August 12th, when Mrs. Vernon Bickell and little daughter Janet Inez arrived from England to join her husband who returned to Canada in May. Pte. Vernon Bickell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Melbourne Sickell, enlisted in the Hastings and Prince Ed- ward Regiment and went over- seas in 1940. In March, 1941, he married Helen Grace, daughter of Mr. Edwin Grace of Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, England. Mrs. Bickell said they had a wonderful trip over and.that she was greatly impressed with Canada and was happy to see the "bright lights" once again. She and her daugh- ter intend to reside in Bowman- ville. Pte. Bickell, since return- ing to Canada, basbeen trans- fered to the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and is now stationed at Kingston Military Hospital. Sergt. ta. witneriage Listed Among Missing Tuesday noon a telegram was received by Mr. and Mms. Ed. Witheridge, Scugog St., that their son, Claire, or Ed. as he was known to his friends, is listed as missing in operations. Ed. arrived overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Sergt. Navigator on November 6, 1942. He has been on several raids and last week's Statesman carried a report of one of his thrilling experiences. Ed. will be remembered as a star pitcher, for several years, on the local base- ball team. Sailors Thankful To Girls' Service Club For Sending Parcels Miss Yvonne Tighe, Secretary of the Bowmanville Girls' Service Club received several letters from boys on H.M.C.S. "Wetaskiwin". The girls have been sendng par- cls to this ship for the use of the crew members for some time. This letter from J. R. Kidson, Lt. Commander, was received: "As this is our first opportunity of acknowledging your most ap- preciated parcel since receipt of the same, I trust you will accept our thanks as no less sincere be- cause of the delay. The shipdhas been carrying on her same duties with good spirit and, we hope, with credit. You cannotbelieve how much thoughts from home such as yours contribute to the maintenance of good morale in a ship's company." Another letter from S.P.O. Douglas Edwards says: "I wish to thank the girls for the fur-lined jacket which I was lucky enough to receive. I know you must spend a lot of your time in trying te make the boys in the services a little more comfortable and I can- not tell you enough how they ap- preciate all that you do." CARTWRIGHT COUNCIL At the August meeting of Cart- wright Council a by-law was passed fixing the rates for all purposes, except Trustee rates, at 23 milîs. These amounts are to be paid: County .........--- .....$ 8,979.16 Roads -....-..-- .......--- 7,500.00 Schools, M.G. -- _...... 6,800.00 County H. & C. Schools . 3,233.57 By-law was passed setting Trustee estimates at: S.S. No. 1..--------.$ 275.00 S.S. No. 3 -- ...--.__..- 200.00 S.S. No. 4 - . ..---_.-- .300.00 S.S. No. 5 -..---.--- 350.00 S.S. No. 6 -_--- 500.00 S.S. N. 7 --_.- - 300.00 S.S. No. 8 - - _..____-- 200.00 S.S. No. 9 ...._.......-- _- . 500.00 S.S. No. 2, Con. School 1,883.70 These accounts were ordered paid: Dr. Rennie and Dr. Dy- mond, on June bank acc., $17.00; I. Argue, M.G., S.S. No. 1, $200; W. Bradburn, Weed Inspector, $18.60. Council adjourned to meet Sept. 7th at 7 p.m. Mrs. Annie Maybank, Olds, Alta., has been visiting her bro- ther, Mr. John Cox, Wellington St. She also visited her son, Walter, who is engineer at the Cockshutt Gold Mine at Geral- ton, Ont. Upper School Results Announced If The Present Trends Continue Canada Will Blow The Lid Off Prye Control Policy---Gordon The Town Clerk's office is a busy place these days as Alec Lyle, secretary of the Local Ra- tion Board and the human dyna- mo behind this important group, has received Ration Book No. 3 which will be distributed next week from August 25th to 28th, inclusive. See large advertise- ment on Page three of this issue to find where you pick up your book, if you live in Bowmanville, Newcastle, Darlington, Clarke or Cartwright Townships. The Local Ration Board for this district met here on August 12th to organize for the distribu- tion of the new ration book. The Board consists of Reeve C. G. Morris, chairman; A. J. Lyle, secretary; and these members- J. D. Hogarth, Hampton; Reeve Creighton Devitt, R.R. 3, Burke- ton; Mrs. J. J. Mellor, Orono; H. C. Bonathan, Newcastle; Miss Helen Morris and Rev. F. H. Job- lin, Bowmanville. Many willing voluntary work- ers are again co-operating with the Board to carry out this im- portant home front war effort. It is expected the work will be carried out with as little incon- venience as possible. Read the in- structions carefully, contained in the ad. on page three and thus save yourself and the workers time and patience. Sergt. Ross McKnight Mentioned for Bravery In recent despatches from Sicily telling of the valiant fighting of the Canadian Army we are pleas- ed to note a Bowmanville boy's name mentioned. Sergt. J. Ross McKnight of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regt. was men- tioned for his bravery along with several of his comrades who, "under terrific fire, took out two machine gun posts threatening the regiment's line of advance." Ross is a former employee of the Goodyear and a well-known football player of the local team where he was nick-named "Mud Hen". His wife, formerly Grace Reader, and child, reside in Bow- manville, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave McKnight. Major A. R. Virgin, Kingston, spent the week-end with his wife and family. The following are the results of Students who left on Farm Ser- the Upper School Examinations vice and for enlistment. at the Bowmanville High School Donald Cox - Composition C; which were received Wednesday Literature 27; Geometry 25; Trig- from the Department of Educa- onometry 27; Physics 40; Chemis- tion at Toronto. try 27. It is to be noted that the first Patricia Dinniwell-Composi- group are candidates who tried tion C; Literature C; Botany 1st; the Ilepartment exams in June. Zoology lst; Chemistry C. The other group are those who Alan Ferguson _%,Composition qualified for standing under the C; Literature C; M ern History War Services Board, who are giv- 2nd: Algebra 2nd; Botany 2nd; ing farm service or who have en- Zoology 2nd; Physics 2nd; Latin list€fd. . Authors C; Latin Comp. C. Margaret Campbell-Composi- Mvrtle Hall - Composition C; tion lst; Literature C; Geometry Literature 2nd; Botany lst. C; Botany C; Zoology C; Chemis- Laurence Morton - Composi- try C; Latin Authors 3rd; Latin tion 2nd; Litera t u r e lst; Comp. C; French Authors C; Geometry 3rd; Trigonometry 3rd; French Comp. 3rd. Botany 2nd; Zoology 2nd; French Patricia Clarke - Composition Authors 3rd; French Comp. 2nd. 3rd; Literature 2nd; Modern His- Hazel Powell-Composition C; tory C; Botany C; Zoology C; Literature C; Modern Hist. C; Latin Authors 3rd; Latin Comp. Botany 2nd; Zoology 2nd; Latin 2nd; French Authors 3rd; French Authors 3rd; Latin Comp. C; Comp. C; German Authors 2nd; French Authors 2nd; French German Comp. 3rd. Comp. lst. Scott Densem - Literature 33; Albert Robinson-Composition Geometry 15; Trigonometry 18; C; Literature C; Modern Hist. C; Physics 30; Chemistry 36; French Algebra C; Geometry C; Trig- Authors 18; French Comp. 13. onometry C; Physics 3rd; French Betty Goslett - Composition Authors 3rd; French Comp. C. 3rd; Literature C; Modern His- Lurana Sleep-Composition C; tory C; Botany C; Zoology C; Literature C; Modern Hist. C; Latin Authors 3rd; Latin Comp. Botany 2nd; Zoology 2nd; Latin C; French Authors C; French Authors 40; Latin Comp. 31; Comp. 3rd; German Authors 3rd; French Authors C; French Comp. German Comp. C. C. Douglas Harnden - Composition Glen Tamblyn-Literature 2nd. 3rd; Literature C; Modern His- Rex Ward-Composition 3rd; tory C; Geometry C; Trigonome- Literature 3rd; Algebra C; Trig- try 2nd; Physics C; French onometry C; Chemistry C; French Authors C; French Comp. 43. Authors C; French Comp. C. Isabelle Naylor-French Authors Edith White-Composition 2nd; 43; French Comp. 3rd; German Literature 1st; Modern Hist. lst; Authors C; German Comp. C. Algebra 1st; Geometry lst; Trig- Helen Sumersfoiict-Composition onometrÿ lst; Botany lst; Zoology C; Literature 2nd; Modern His- lst; Latin Authors lst; Latin tory C; Botany 3rd. Comp. lst; French Authors 2nd; Eileen Wray-Botany 2nd. French Comp. lst. Local Ration Board Completes Plans to Distribute Ration Books Bowmanville Annual Rotary Fair Scores Another Gratifying Success Parade and Floats BigFeature CHAIRMAN RESIGNS Sworn In as vembers of New Ontaro Cabinet GEORGE A. DREW, Prime Minister. LESLIE BLACKWELL, Attorney-General. THOMAS L. KENNEDY, W. G. THOMPSON, Agriculture. Lands and Forests. LESLIE M. FROST, DR. R. P. VIVIAN, Provincial Treasurer. Health. G. H. DOUCETT, Highways. G. H. DUNBAR, Provincial Secretary. CHARLES DALEY, Labor. G. H. CHALLIES, Hydro Minister. 1 d& - - -A IL» -2 %AL 1 à &IL - - : -0 - - 1 à 11 1 1 , 1 1 Jim Hancock Member The Navy Show Which Plans to Tour Canada You've been reading a lot lately about "The Navy Show" which is getting ready to tour Canada. Citizens of Bowmanville district will have a special interest in this show as Jim Hancock, formerly of the B.T.S. staff and son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hancock, Court- ice, is a member of this company. Here are some excerpts from a letter Jim wrote to the editor: "Right now I am working with the Navy Show at Hart House, Toronto, and I am not speaking loosely when I say "working". Every night of the week it is 11 o'clock before we get away from the theatre. Our show is to be ready for the public around Sept. lst. You may have already seen a little advance publicity in the Toronto dailies. "My work is chiefly with a male choir. It is not large but we have singers in it from all across the Dominion, one fellow even from Australia. "On Thursday evening of this week we are doing a broadcast for the C.B.C. It will be on CBL from 9.30 to 10 p.m. "Songs of the Soviet" I believe the program is called. All our songs will be in Russian. "It is all very interesting, I find, but quite strenuous and it will no doubt be more so when we get on the road." Air Force Mobile Recruiting Unit Visits Bowmanville The Air Force Mobile Recruit- ing Unit which paid a visit to Bowmanville Friday gave a very interesting interview to The Statesman reporter. Among the forty trades open to men, the sec- tion known as Air Crew is in most urgent need of recruits. Although they enlist as Air Crew it is not known until after several months of courses what capacity they will fill; pilot, navigator, bombadier, wireless operator, air gunner, or wireless air gunner. Because of the need for Air Crew the re- quirements have been lowered to Grade VIII. One hundred thousand women between the ages of 18 and 45 are wanted from now until the end of March, 1944. The pay for the Women's Division has recently been increased to 80 per cent of the men's and were published in The Statesman on August 5th. Parents, brothers and sisters now receive full dependent's allow- ance. Every girl is given her basic training at Rockcliffe, near Ot- tawa, for a period of 31 days then she is sent to the various centres for specialized work. The centre for clerical and motor transport is Toronto; equipment and clerk accounting - Trenton; Cooks - Guelph; Wireless operators - Montreal; Operational and photo- graphy-Rockcliffe Station; Hos- pital assistants--St. Thomas. Ad- vancement is rapid in the Wo- men's Division and a good train- ing is given in every line of work. Miss Helen Morris of the Cen- tral Public School teaching staff had the misfortune to break her leg while on her vacation and was taken to Lindsay Hospital for treatment. Geo. W. Spinney President of the Bank of Mont- real, who has been Chairman of the National War Finance Com- mittee for the four Victory Loans has resigned owing to pressure of other responsibilities. He will be succeeded by Graham F. Towers, Governor of the Bank of -Canada. Son of Rev. H. S. Cobb Killed In Cologne Raid Many friends of Rev. H. S. and Mrs. Cobb, Tilsonburg, were grieved to hear that their son, Nelson, was killed June 26th, in a raid over Hamburg and Cologne. The first word received was that the entire crew of which Nelson was the pilot was missing but later reports show the other crew members are prisoners of war. Nelson went overseas in No- vember, 1941. as a Seret. Pilot and later received his commission as Pilot Officer and the D.F.C. after heroic action over Italy. He fin- ished a tour consisting of 30 trips over enemy territory and was be- ginning his second when he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant. There are three younger child- ren in the family, Kenneth, a lance corporal in the Royal En- gineers at Vancouver and Helen and Alice at home. His mother was the former Ella Wight, daughter of Ex-Reeve Alex Wight, Darlington, and his father, a veteran of the last war, was as- sistant pastor of the Tyrone cir- cuit while attending university. Nelson is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Wight, Providence, and recently spent the summer on his uncle's farm. A warm summer evening and a balmy breeze set the stage for the Rotary Fair on August 11. The Fair was begun by a parade which left the corners of Liberty and King shortly after seven-thirty. Heading the procession were four high-prancing steeds ridden by Mrs. T .W. Cawker, Lt. Col E. S. Ferguson, Stewart Cramp and George Cawker, and three ponies on whose backs were Pearl Bres- lin, Jerry Morris and Gary Dilling. The parade was liberally sprinkled with bands, Port Hope, Oshawa and Bowmanville being represented by the Port Hope Citizens' Band, Oshawa Girls' Fife and Drum, Sea Cadets, and Pipe Band, and the Bowmanville Legion Band. The Veteran Guards from In- ternment Camp 30 were smartly arrayed in battle dress, rifles and bayonets. They were under the command of Major R. S. Harrison, M.C., E.D., and Capt. T. L. Golden. Among the many interesting and comical floats were two which the Rotary Club and the Rotary Anns decorated. The winners of the floats were: In- dustrial Float - Goodyear, Osh- awa Wood Products, Provincial Forestry. Best Decorated Car- Bowmanville Foundry, J. Infan- tine, D. Bickell. Special Class- Forbes Heyland, Farmer's Float, Richard's Vegetable G a r d e n, Clayton's Wagon. The many booths attracted large crowds throughout the eve- ning and empty booths soon took the place of the well-laden coun- ters. The draw for the seven prizes took place at midnight with Past President R. R. Stevens making the draw. The prizes, $500, $200, $100 and four $50 Victory Bonds were won by Mrs. J. C. Bishop, R.R. 2, Bowmanville; Archie Thompson, R.R. 5, Bowmanville; Mr. C. Dix, Newtonville; J. D. Clark, 17 Quebec St., Oshawa; Una Truesey, 18 Wesley Ave., To- ronto; Benj. King, Bowmanville; Cay Low, Boothroyd Ave., To- ronto. A car which was auctioned off by Wm. Challis, sold for $180 to Everett Bickell, Bowmanville. The winners in the children's parade were: Best Character Group-Robert Spencer and Dick Nugent, Mable, Marion, Courtice and Vincent Vanstone; Best Dec- orated Carriage - Sylvia Cover- ley, Carol Chant; Best Decorated Wagon-Leonard Knight, David Gibbs; Best Decorated Tricycle- Clifford Alldread, Donnie Flint, Billie Leskaris; Best Pony Outfit -Pearl Breslin, Gary Dilling, Jerry Morris; Best Pet Turnout- Jack Knight, Ethel Fraser and Phyllis Clapperton; Best Clown or Comic Character - Russell All- dread. Any of the prize winners who have not received their money should call at The Statesman office. More Soldiers' Letters Expressing Thanks To Local Lions Club FO A. W. Breck, Manston, Kent, wites to the Lions: "It certainly gives one a great feeling to re- ceive a parcel from Canada, and to know that the people back home are thinking of us, not to mention the fact that the cigar- ettes come in very handy. As yet I haven't run into any Bow- manville chaps over here, al- though I have met a couple chaps from Burketon whom I knew quite well. I am not in that part of England where the Can- adian Army is and as a result about the only chance I have of meeting fellows from town is when on leave in London. The news these days certainly is good, and everyone over here is happy about things in general and the Eighth Army in particular. Need- less to say the British are very proud of their achievements in the Middle East." A letter from Pte. Irene Cas- bourn, W2140, C.W.A.C., says: "We are starting this week with softball now that the evenings are long. We're also having swim- ming teams, so my summer is all set for me. I do a lot of bicycle riding but it took a little time to get used to the opposite side of the road." Bdr. A. B. Cryderman, C51280, 34th Fld. Bty., 14th C.F.R., re- marks: "As you know our mail reaches us by fits and starts. Sometimes there are very few cigarettes around the camp and other times there is an abundance. We came back from the Spartan scheme of living about two weeks ago. All of the Bowmanville boys seem to be in good health and struggling along the same as ever." Letters or cards were received from: C6218, Sgt. R. E. Bate; C6020, Cpi. W. N. Bates, H. & P.E. Regt.; C610, Gnr. S. G. Beckett, 7th Bty.. 2nd Field Regt.. 1st Cdn. Div.; C18665 Gnr. E. Bird; B72938, Pte. G. Bird; C10592, Gnr. S. Bridgeport, 5th A. Tr. Regt.; C65511, Pte. Geo. Burns, B Coy., H. & P.E. Regt.: C50563, Sgt. A. Cameron: C51281, Bdr. H. T. Col- mer. 14th Cdn. Fld. Regt.; John Graham; B89672, Sgt. C. G. Hood, 1st Adm. Trans. Coy., R.C.A.S.C.; C65583, Pte. J. H. King, No. 5 C.I.R.C., H. & P.E. Regt.; C4237, LICpi. W. R. Wright, H.Q. Coy., H. & P.E. Regt.; P16450, LICpl. L. A. Young, No. 3 Coy., Cdn. Provost Corps, Canadian Army Overseas.