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rn ta m With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News VOLUM T1MITIn ,<r~A XT* .rT.Elv-%XrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrM-- - ,. v -----'-., ~ .- ~J~4L L LiVÂJJI.j M,Vi11143*) UM ER 3 MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT ORONO Red Cross Society Resumes Work With Large Quota Of Articles In 'Capture Parcels' More Information s Required About Boys . And Girls Enlisted The Statesman, with its limited reporting staff en- deavours to record the ac- tivities from week to week of the boys and girls from d West Durham in the active forces. We scan the daily papers in search of such news and we appreciate the items sent in to The Statesman Office. But even then oc- casionally an item of interest is missed. We therefore ap- peal to our readers to advise us of any news pertaining to any local boys and girls in uniform on the home front or overseas, so that nobody is overlooked. Soldiers letters to the home folks make very sinteresting reading. We will see that the personal items in these letters are not publish- ed. So send along the let- fers, too. Remember, many of those awaySfrom home look to The Stafesman to keepthem informed of the activities of their friends, as well as those at home. You do your part to help us make The Statesman "as good as a letter from home." Thank you! Jack Gibbs Completes 30th Operational Flight Now Commissioned His many friends back in the home town werg pleased to learn that Jack C. Gibbs, completed his 30th operational flight over en- emy territory in February and re- ceived his commission overseas in June. He is the only airman from this district mentioned in the latest list of Ontario person- nel commissioned overseas. He flew over Genoa, Milan, the Kiel Canal and other Italian and Ger- man cities doing his part as a wireless operator air gunner to bring the Axis to their knees. Pilot Officer Gibbs enlisted with the R.C.A.F. in October, 1940. He trained at Calgary and Paulson, Man., and went over- seas in September, 1941. He a now an instructor in England. His brother, Harold Gibbs, is in England with the Defense Com- pany. Jack C. Gibbs was born in To- ronto on January 25, 1919, and moved to Bowmanville with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gibbs, Beech Ave., when he was a small boy. He has been a resi- dent of Bowmanville for more than 20 years and attended Cent- ral Public School and Bowman- ville High School. Prior to en- listing he was employed in the Maher Shoe Store. Although announcement of the1 commission has just been madej by the R.C.A.F., his parents were] informed of the news in a letter1 from their son in July. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nicholîs and Margaret and Miss Dot Crook are hoiaymng at Norland. r Commandoes Of The Home Front Go To Market FAIR SATURDAY PROMOTED IN SICILY Capt. Wm. G. James Last week Editor and Mrs. Geo. W. James received an airgraph dated Aug. 11, from their son who is with a Canadian tank regi- ment in Sicily, serving under General Montgomery in the Brit- ish 8th Army, stating he had been promoted from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain. He cas- ually and modestly remarked in his letter, "Please note the change of rank," giving no further par- ticulars. Bill enlisted as a private with the 2nd Battalion Midland Regiment in 1940 and attended military camps at Petawawa and at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa. At the latter camp he was selected to take the officers' course in in- fantry at the Brockville Train- ing Centre. Completing this course he responded to the call from Military Headquarters for volunteers to take an Armoured Tank Course at Camp Borden where he graduated as a 1st Lieutenant. He was then attach- ed to the Governor General's Foot Guards at Debert, N.S., Camp, as an instructor. In April, 1942, he received instructions to proceed overseas under "Special Orders." Arriving in England he took se- veralrcourses pertaining t tank warfare and after the Dieppe scrap was attached to the 14th Army Tank Regt., to fill the ranks of that unit. Last month his parents received a letter from him which was their first inti- mation that he was in Sicily with t h e Central Mediterranean Forces. It is presumed he has been taking part in the invasion of Italy which ended Wednesday in the unconditional surrender of the Italians. Bill celebrates his 23rd birthday the 27th of this month. Box Containing Stolen Orono Creamery Bonds Found Near Newcastle Alf. Graham, while cutting some old hay on Tuesday in his field between the highway and the old road east of the former fishery grounds, found a box that had been taken from the safe when the Orono Creamery was robbed some two weeks ago. The box contained valuable docu-i ments, registered bonds and other papers of value. After looking them over Alf. reported the find to Provincial Constable Bernard 1 Kitney, Newcastle. It's an up-hill fight for some men to remamn on the level. 1|1 These four girls of the Ontario they have learned about growing Johnston, daughter of Vr. and Farm Service Force group at and harvesting, and their visit to Mrs.. J. H. Johnston, Bowman- service camp, Forest, took a post- the market 'was just another in- ville; Margaret Doran, Lindsay; man's holiday when they went cident of the thorough training Helen McLean, Belleville, and with their employers to Sarnia they receive as commandoes of June Logan, Lindsay. (Engrav- to learn about selling the produce the home front. They are, read- ing courtesy Collingwood Enter- on the open market. All summer ing from left to right, Eleanor prise-Bulletin.) Rotary District Governor Stressed Important Role Of Individual Member Fifth Victory Loan Campaign Set To, Start October 18th Minimum Cash Objective of $1,200,000,000 Named for Fall Drive to Fill Canada's War Chest The fifth Victory Loan cam paign will open Monday, October 18, with a minimum cash objec- tive of $1,200,000,000-the largest ever set for any Victory Loan- it was announced this week. The objective in the fourth Vic- tory Loan last spring was $1,100,- 000,000. Besides the cash objective of $1,200,000,000, holders of Domin- ion of Canada five-per-cent bonds and Dominion of Canada four- per-cent bonds due Oct. 15, 1945, and called for payment next Oct. 15, will be given an opportunity to convert their holdings of these issues into fifth Victory Loan bonds. The minimum cash objective will be divided as follows: $525,- 000,000 from individuals, and $675,000,000 from "special names" which comprise business firms and corporations for the most part School Opening Shows Increased Attendance At Local Public Schools Tuesday the school bells rang out and the doors of the High and Public Schools were thrown open to admit knowledge-seeking youngsters. Eager minds will now be focused on books and studies after two months of pleasure, relaxation and in the case of the older pupils, various fields of work. The enrollment in the Public Schools is 553 pupils, which is a slight increase from last year's roll. There are 73 new pupils enrolled. Two new teachers have been added to the Public School staff, filling the vacancies created by Miss Ida M. West and Mr. C. God- win who is now a member of the R.C.A.F. They are: Miss Gladys Joblin, sister of Rev. F. H. Job- lin, who taught last year at Caughnawaugh, and Mr. Arthur R. Jackson, St. Marys, coming from Hagersville. Teachers who have taught here previously and the gradest hey teach are: Mr. A. M. Thompson, principal-7 and 8; Mr. A. Rob- inson-8; Miss H. Morris-5 and 6; Miss M. Couch-4 and 5; Miss L. Bragg-5 and 6; Miss V. Bun- ner-4 and 5; Miss A. Carruthers -3 and 4; Miss G. Grey and Miss M. Allin-2 and 3; Mrs. M. Sym- ons and Miss Y. Tighe-l and 2 Miss Cole-1. In the High School the en- rollment is 275 but more pupils now employed in farm work are expected later. The number of pupils in the beginning of the previous year was somewhat lower. Miss Jean Lennox resigned last ;pring and f illing her place is Miss Helen M. Trace, London, who taught English and History at Rockland, near Ottawa. Here Miss Trace will teach French and German. The other teachers and subjects are: L. W. Dippell, B.A., princi- pal-Science; Mr. A. C. Ander- son, B.A. - Latin and English; Miss D. P. Jeffery, B.A.-English and Art; Mr. F. M. Gardner, B.A. -Commercial; Miss H. Rice, Honor B.A.-Mathematics; Miss M. Moore, B.A., - History and Physical Training: Mr. G. B. Goulding, B.A.-Physical Train- ng, English and French; Mr. G. R. Elliott, B.A.-History, Social Studies and Commercial; Mr. W. E. C. Workman, L.L.C.M.-Music. Forms 3, 4 and 5 in the High School will continue their studies ntil some time in October, when :wo weeks' leave will be granted. This, however, is not to be re- arded as a holiday, as the boys nd many of the girls will be re- uired to aid with the apple crop. t rhe Salvation Army (eeping Up The Boys't Morale At The Front Morale is a lot of little thingst . mail from home when you're i thousand miles away. . . the nemory of a pleasant leave for a erviceman. . . the knowledge that t 'omehiwill always be there,a vhen his job is done. . . and as iousand other things...n For the boys at the Front, o norale means that folks backc 'oe are bending every effort f0 ake his job easier for him; to dt thie colda dhe needs f0 keep i if th c and fo cheer him up. I oras fmmeans the knowvledge that Whfamit is sfand happy. ofherless child, hothers thea all f0 arms? He is torn erten District Governor H. E. Rice of Huntsvi lle, in his officiai visit to Bowmanville Rotary Club on Frt- day, was high in his praise of the various activities and worth- f while work accomplished by the club during the past year. Di- rectors and committee chairmen met with the District Governor - previous to the luncheon at the club assembly and later listened to his address at the luncheon. Mr. Rice spoke of the respon- sibility of each individual mem- ber which must, he said, be faced if a Rotary Club is to carry out a full and effective program of community service. The 38 years of Rotary history had been centred about the individual and today, it still held an important place. This was the reason for restricted membership-to be ac- cepted as a member a man must pass the test applied by the di- rectors and membership. A Ro- tarian is acknowledged as a lead- er in his community as he enters any Rotary Club, he pointed out. He was the first ànd most import- ant unit of any club. The second unit was the club and its influ- ence in and worth to a commun- ity, and the third unit was Rotary International, which sought to foster an understanding between nations of the world, and develop a commonrinterest among all men everywhere. The District'Governor told of the work being done by several of the smaller clubs in Northern Ontario and Quebec within his jurisdiction which he had just visited. One club of only 14 members which met in a private home, with no piano or song lead- er, met weekly to consider com- munity service plans, one of which provided bathing beach facilities for children of the town ten miles away, the members conveying the children in their trucks over a road built by them- selves. Stating that the slogan for dis- trict clubs this year is expansion, the district governor said that while there are 33 clubs with a membership of 1,591, there are 38 towns in the district with pop- ulations of 1,000 or more which have no Rotary Club and in some instances no service club. He sug- gested that every effort be made to form new clubs and to increase the membership of existing clubs by at least 10 per cent. In conclusion District Gover- nor Rice urged Rotarians to live up to the principles and ideals of Rotary as a means of promoting Rotary among those around them. Mr. Rice was introduced by Geo. W. James and the club's thanks was expressed by L. W. Dippell. President A. M. Hardy presided. Wilfred Addinall, London, formerly of this town, was the only guest present. his devotion to his child, and his loyalty to his country. What about the veteran of the last war who is still young enough for active service now? He is loathe to leave his aging IVJother and Dad because they depend on him to provide the necessities of ie. What about the woman war worker whose husband has made the supreme sacrifice to keep his country free? She wants to do a j6b of work, but has no place for her children to stay. These are but a few of the needy who find their answer in The Salvation Army. The Army mothers the motherless child, giv- ing her a home and friendly, lov- ing care; The Army provIdes haven for the aging father and mother of a warrior son, whose reply to his country's need has been whole-hearted and instan- taneous because of the help he has received; The Army gives back to the widowed mother the right to do her share in the coun- try's war effort, by opening its doors to her children; by looking after their spiritual and physical growth while she reaches top pro- duction figures on the assembly ine. The soldier, who bids farewell to his neiv wife at the station, knows that even though he won't be on hand for the important event, his child will be born in the pleasant surroundings and secure atmosphere of a Salvation Army Hospital. Morale is a lot of little things, that in the end add up to life tself. The Home Front Appeal of The Salvation Army is reaching out :o Canadians from coast to coast, asking them to make their re- ponse a generous one. By mak- ng-a contribution, you are adding one more stone to the pillar of onfidence and courage which verv boy away1from hm :arries in his heart. You are help- ng to care for his loved ones back iome. Mr. and Mrs. R. McNichol. Mrs. Fairfield and Miss E. Mîngay, roronto, Eerholiday guests o! if t - v FAIR' SATURDAY NI., BOWMANVILLE. ONT.- THTTRSDAV- ýqFPTRMPP.P Qfli 1GAQ 1" , à 1 wý