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anaban taeman With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News VOLUME 91 BOWMANVILLE,ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE 14th, 1945 MBER 24 LIBERALS HAVE, LARGEST FOLLOWING IN HOUSE nternational Whistler olds RotariansSpellbound Dr. Ernest Nickel, famed inter- ren. It was a means of banishing national concert whistler dropped shyness and would tend to en- off at Bowmanville, Thursday, on courage latent talent. Many his way to his summer camp at Canadians have made names for Bobcaygeon, and s ingered among themselves in the musical world his Canadian friends at this point and with proper encouragement long enough to provide inimitable many more would be heard from. entertainment for High School The audience rose and clasped students and to coe on tohRo- hands in singing the final number, tary Club at its Friday luncheon "When We Come to the End of a in the Balmoral Hotel as guest of Perfect Day". Principal Lou Dippell, to give-old- Members were amused and sters and junior members a musi- amazed at the symbolic innova- cal treat. W i t h gramaphone tion of Past President Dave Mor- records and a lady accompanist, rison, who with a maze of termin- Dr. Nickel whistled his way int ological phrasing and lighted the hearts of his audience. At the candles, brought grandfather same time he told b way of Frank Mlelveen and President asides, that Canadiansthough ir a Morley Vanstone to the front for herently shy, had contributed a pantomine of the patron saint much to music and many Cana- and humble neophyte. The occa- dian composers had become world sion was congratulations on the famous in the realm f recorded arrival of Jean McCormick Van- music.stone at the nome of President Introducing t he guest-enter- and Mrs. Morley Vanstone. tainer, Mr. Dippell explained that Past President George James he had been overseas three times presented Past President Arthur in the present war in concert Hardy with his 4-year perfect at- tours among allied troops and was tendance pin. Interested guests a Rotarian from the U.S.A. whose included Wilbert Charlton, bave heart was in Canada. Many movie Tod, Bob Gray, Oshawa Rotar- fans know him by sight for he ans; PO Roy Scott, returned from has appeared on the screen in the overseas and guest of Jim Devitt, production of Bambi, Snow White Keith Semon, medical student, and 39 other Disney pictures. Don Venton, B.A.Sc., both guests With the USO concert party he of Dr. Cy Semon. has been associated with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Martha Raye. So Bowmanville was hon- ored in having a real celebrity as Tyrone Women's guest for the day. Institute Holds Dr. Nickel told that the boys overseas, especially in the air- Interesting Meeting force, preferred melodies and heavy music and one of the fav- Mrs. Waldon, home economics orites was the Blue Danube. He coach, Bowmanville, was guest whistled his interpretation of speaker at the Women's Institute this favorite with modulations meeting held at the home of Mrs. and trills, taking high and low R. Glaspell. There was a splen- notes with clear and penetrating did attendance to hear an inter- faithfulness. Many other num- esting and informative talk on rs featured a repertoire which "Foods". Mrs. L. Annis, presi- c'eommands a high price in Holly- dent, took charge and- bespoke wood but is free to soldiers and the co-operation of all with the Rotarians. Dr. Nickel demon- executive, both in attendance and strated that whistled high notes in any projects attempted. Dona-1 went beyond the range of piano tions were voted to the T.B. As- octaves anC even beyond the sociation and Institute for the hearing of the average person. Blind. The following were ap-1 As a bird lover, Dr. Nickel gave pointed standing committees: whistled imitations of the calls Publicity - Mrs. H. Skinner; and songs of many species and Social Welfare - Mrs. T. Scott;« told that the canary was the Historical Research - Mrs. A. greatest songster of them all. He Wood; Home Economics - Mrs. referred to the bird sanctuary at Rosevear; Canadian Industries - Peterboro and his experience in Mrs. R. Glaspell; Citizenship - taming birds during the past 24 Mrs. L. Goodman.1 years at his summer home at Bob- Letters o appreciation for re-1 caygeon. He said that kindness membrancewere read from Mrs.t and understanding has served to Roy and the Iabb family. keep many birds in Canada dur- MIrs. A. Hoar took charge of this ing the winter. Birds respond to program: devotional - Mrs. S. friendly attentions as faithfully Hoar; reading - Mrs. Goodman; as domestic animals and he re- solo - Miss Dorothy Wright. Mrs.t commended this for consideration Waldon was introduced by Mrs. of his audience. A. Hoar and in her captivating Showing what encouragement manner soon had everyone inter- can do among those who are ai- ested in her topic. Each one legedly the most domesticated of scored herself on the previous all animals he led his hearers in- day's diet and low indeed were a whistled rendition of "Let the some scores, showing that though Rest of the World Go By", with we consider ourselves well-inm surprising results and remarkable formed on nutrition we are notî harmony. In closing, his appeal actually practising it. A social was to encourage music and par- time with refreshments closeds ticularly whistling among child- the meeting. |' Leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition John Bracken National Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party in Can- ada, who was elected in his constituency of Neepawa, Man., on Mon- day and will have a following of about 70 members i the House of Commons. Mr. Bracken has never been defeated, personally, in his entire political experience of more than 23 years. BOWS TO DEFEAT W. F. Rickard Liberal candidate who has rep resented Durham County in th House of Commons for the past 10 years was defeated on Monday by Mayor C. E. Stephenson of Port Hope. Mr. Rickard stated it was his first defeat in 32 years of pub- lic life. Navy League Committee Continues Ail-Out Effort Navy League will hold its An- nual Tag Day in Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Hampton and Enniskillen on Saturday, June 16. Give generously to this very worthy cause. At the regular monthly meeting of Bowmanvile Committee Navy League of Canada, Secretary D. R. Morrison read a communication from V. R. Ramsay, executive sec- retary of thetOntariouDivision, advising that there should be rio slackening in the efforts of ai committees during 1945. Mr. Ramsay stated that there wouid be no immediate reduction in personnel of the R.C.N., R.C.N. V.R., or merchant marine, and that the men of these services, as well as those of Allied ships caîl- ing at Canadian ports, would need as much assistance as in the months and years preceding V-E Day. Chairman Dr. W. Tennant in- terpreted this as a challenge to members of the Committee for Bowmanville and district to con- tinue their all-out efforts for the present. Another communication from Ontario Headquarters advised that the same number of ditty bags would be required from the province for 1945, namely 70,000. The local committee shipped some 250 bags last year and members hoped to exceed that riumber for 1945. Secretary Morrison in charge of Tag Day, advised that supplies had been delayed and as a result Tag Day for Bowmanville and surrounding communities would be held on Saturday, June 16th. Objective for 1945 Tag Day had been set at $250.00. Reports for the last two months were as follows: Treasurer D. A. McGregor stated that a donation of $5.00 had been received from Bowmanville Women's Institute during April, and one of $10.20 from the local Order of the East- ern Star in May, as well as $5.70 in miscellaneous smaller gifts. He expressed thanks to the organiza- tions and individuals contribut- ing. Reports of the Knitted Goods Committee under Miss Isabelle Davis and the Quilts, Felts and Furs Committee under Mrs. A. D. Wheeler reveaied that an out- standing contribution had been received from Solina Women's In- stitute during April, consisting of 36 pairs of socks, 3 sweaters,· 3 scarves, 3 pairs mitts, 2 pairs wristlets and 5 quilts. This W.I. branch had purchased the wool and supplies necessary for these articles, made them and present- ed them to the Navy League. Their continued co-operation was much appreciated. In addition the above two com- mittees had received one quilt from the Order of the Eastern Star and 28 knitted articles, mak- ing a total of 74 knitted articles, and 6 quilts in addition to a quan- tity of furs and felt hats, all of which were to be packed at the close of the meeting for shipment to Toronto. IVrs. J. E. Hobbs reported that the muost successful dance to date had been held at the Armoµries on April 29th. Net proceeds of $121.35 were far above those of any previous dance. Magazine Committee, under D. A. McGregor, had had a busy two months. A shipment of 98 used books, which had been carefully selected, 52 new books, and 360 magazines had been packed and shipped early in May to H.M.C.S. Bowmanville as an addition to the ship's library. In addition 200 books, 1400 magazines, 7 games and 7 decks of cards had been re- ceived and partially packed, for District Women's Institute Hold Annual at Hampton (Mrs. Roy Langmaid) The District Annual Conven tion of West Durham Women' Institute was held at Hampton on .Thursday, June 7, when some 125 interested and enthusiastic Insti tute workers listened to the re ports and addresses and wen home inspired to carry on thei most needful work for another year. Mrs. O. W. Rolph, first vice president, presided in the absence of Mrs. W. Jones, president, who because of her teaching duties could not be present. She sent her report by letter, telling that she had visited all fine branches in July and August of 1944, and wished the district and the Con- vention all success. She also ex- plained that owing to her con- tinued teaching she could not ac- cept office for another year. - Mrs. Fred Trewin, secretary, e gave the minutes and the finan- 0 cial reports showing a balance in y the District funds of $42, and t combined balance in all branches s of $498.12. - Mrs. Howard Cole, president of Hampton Branch, brought the ad- dress of welcome which was re- plied to by Mrs. E. Hamm, Orono. Mrs. L. C. Snowden gave the re- port of the Federation of Agri- culture which stressed co-opera- tionand buildingup as ourwatch word. Mrs. Walden, coach of Junior Girls' work, gave a short - address on this work and urged all the Institutes to try to estab- lish Junior Clubs in every branch. This was followed by reports from the conveners of the stand- ing committees. Mrs. Langmaid on Agriculture and Canadian In- dustries; Mrs. H. Hooey on His- torical Research; Mrs. L. Thomp- . son on Citizenship; Mrs. R. Mer- cer on Home Economics; Mrs. Hughes on Publicity; Mrs. L. , Dumas on War Work; Mrs. W. Sherwin on Social Welfare. Mrs. C. Ferguson, Newcastle, Federated Delegate, gave a short address on her work at the Con- vention last fall and this closed the morning session. A very lovely dinner was serv- ed by the Hampton ladies in the basement of the church, to which all did justice. The afternoon session opened with assembly singing led by Mrs. A. E. Billett with Miss Nora Horn at the piano, followed by an adidress by Mrs. N. White, Feder- ated Representative, who brought greetings from the department and urged that the reports of the standing committees be made shorter and combined and that we support the Central Fund War Charities which has sent over $1150 worth of seeds overseas, be- sides much other worthy work. She told us of the new song books . shipment to Ontario Headquar- ters. Packing was to be complet- ed at the close of the meeting. Members of the Magazine Com- mittee expressed their thanks to Misses Helen Williams, Mary Mc- Allister, Violet McAllister, Jean Cosens and Donalda Creasser, and C. J. Coombes and to all the ladies of the Rooms Committee for their assistance in sorting, counting and packing these magazines and books. The business having been com- pleted the members of the Com- mittee rolled up their sleeves and completed the packing of 22 car- tons of supplies for Ontario Head- quarters in Toronto. (Edito Dominion Ele Better Thar There is no doubt that a general feeling of relief swept over Cana- dians, irrespective of party affili- ation, who believe in democratic, responsible government, when the election results were announc- ed. There was general fear, and this was shared by Prime Minister King, that no one party would be returned with sufficient strength to assure stable administration. That fear has been removed for the time being and because of that The Statesman rests content with the verdict of the people, without in any way receding from its position of full support for the policies enunciated by J o h n Bracken. The result on Monday is reversal of the public sentiment expressed in the plebiscite and that issue has apparently sub- sided. , " With the government now hav- ing but a bare majority and the official opposition considerably strengthened, we believe more re- sponsive government will be as- sured in the very grave days ahead. Mr. King now faces the greatest test in his long career. To maintain full employment, to carry the great burden of social security measures set forth and to ensure a square deal for soldiers while still fighting the war in the Pacific, is a formidable task for an aging man. Any failure will DURHAM'S NEW MEMBER soon to be available at 5c a copy - and also Col. Kennedy's intention s of having a woman Agricultural n Representative in each county, 5 and finished with: "We have - broken homes, we have broken - - hearts, but we are confident that t Right will prevail. Let us be r worthy of the victory that is r ours." The slate of officers brought in by Mrs. Thickson, Bowmanville, aqd her committee, was accepted , as follows: President-Mrs. S. E. t Werry; 1st Vice - Mrs. O. W. Rolph; 2nd Vice - Mrs. H. Hooey; Sec.-Treas. - Mrs. F. Trewin; Auditors-Mrs. A. Bailey, Mrs. V. Archer; Federated Representative 'Mrs. O. W. Rolph; Alternate- Mrs. L. Goodman; District Dele- Charles E. Stephenson gate - Mrs. W. Sherwin; Altern- ate - Mrs. J. Baker; Jam and Mayor of Port Hope, who only Honey Convener-Mrs. Davis. received the Progressive Con- Standing Committees: Agricul- servative nomination one month ture and Canadian Industries - before the election was successful Mrs. Roy Langmaid, Hampton; in defeating the veteran member Publicity - Mrs. A. Wade, New- W. F. Rickard at the polls on tonville; Social Welfare - Mrs. Monday by over 400 majority. W. Sherwin, Orono; Citizenship- Mrs. L. Thompson, Nestleton; His- torical Research-Mrs. H. Hooey, Pupils of Phyllis Blackstock; Home Economics - Cha Mrs. R. Mercer, Kendal; War" " Work-Mrs. L. Dumas, Bowman- Give Splendid Recital ville. _ _ The highlight of the meeting An outstanding musical event was the address by Miss E. Col- took place Friday evening, June lins, Toronto, who in her own de- 8th, in Trinity United Church, lightful manner told of being the when Miss Phyllis R. Challis, official hostess to Miss Elizabeth A.T.C.M., and some of her pupils Christmas during her visit from presented, their annual piano and the British Isles to the Institutes organ recital. of Ontario. She suggested that The floral background of lilacs . we establish a fund and scholar- and spirea was very elaborate. ship at the O.A.C. to celebrate the Clusters of flags nestled in flow- 50th anniversary of the founding ers were arranged on the organ of the Institutes, in 1947, and that console, and the white lattice the challenge for the next hund- work in the background was en- red years and for all time, for twined with bunting and blos- that matter, be the Golden Rule: soms. Standards of flowers and Whatever ye would that men flags on the ground floor com- should do to you, do ye even so pleted the artistic decorations andi to, them. over all was the soft glow of tri-i From the Co-operative Pro- light lamps. gram it was decided that as a The pupils entered the audi- district we ask for (1) Officers' torium in a body and remained rally to discuss program planning; standing for the playing of a (2) Lecture demonstration on special arrangement of God Save health education. These are to the King. Jack Dunn, Vice Pres- be held in three centres in early ident of Trinity Young People's October. Union under whose sponsorship Musical numbers were enjoyed the recital was presented, intro- from Mrs. A. Damant and Master duced Miss Challis and her talent- RalphPIeteps. The District An- ed pupils. nuelwasinvited to be guests of The program displayed much Solina Branch in 1946. variety with its solos, duets, trios, A few minutes silence was ob- piano and organ numbers, duo served in memory of the late Mrs. piano numbers, as well as many J. R. Cooper who for so many interesting arrangements of large years was a faithful institute group numbers, and was present- worker; ed without hesitation or an- With the singing of the Nation- nouncement. al Anthem, another District An- Miss Challis, as is custoiary, nual convention passed into his- combined her talent with that of tory. her tiny and more mature pupils giving the students the more prominent parts. Also Miss Chal- Trinity Woman's Missionary lis included in her program a solo at the console of the organ. Her Society met on June 5th. Worship interpretation of "Finlandia" by service was conducted by Mrs. Sibelius was a masterpiece. J. E. Elliott and her group and Throughout the entire program a consisted of a study of the aims very high order of ability and tal- and purpose of the Crusade for .ent was displayed. A large audience attended the Christ and His Kingdom. Deeply recital showing appreciation to spiritual messages from leaders ,ireC aliso r hreciatingto of the United Church were read. Miss Challis for iher willnngness President Mrs. W. P. Rogers spoke and untiring energy. The -net pro- of the Crusade as the answer of ceeds will go to the Missionary the Church to the needs of the and Maintenance Fund of the post-war world. She appealed to Young People's Union. the members to dedicate them- Space does not permit individ- selves anew to the service of God ual comment on the students so and mankind that they may be only a list of those taking part able to worthily join in building follows: in righteousness, a new world of. Catherine Teeple, Ivan Wool- Peace.oley, Audrey Northcutt, Faye Boe, Jean Balson, Lillian Osborne, Joan Woolley, Joan Wood, Lee Luffman, Teddy Wilson, Muriel rial) Gibson, Jean Wilson, Jackie Wil- son, Darla Marie Palmer, Kenny etion Results Kelly, Joan Beckett, Harvey Web- n Expected ber, Glenys Nicholas, Hazel Web- b e r, 'Diana Webber, Madeline mean a resurgence of militant Hall, Myrna Tuerk, Geraldine socialism, which at the moment Sutherland, Merilyn Hall, Shirley has been rejected by the people Moffatt, Beverley Allison, Lorna as a whole. The task of the press Fletcher, Gwendolyn Hyne, Betty is to strive for good government Moore, Leda Litovchik, Jean at all times and we have good Rahme, Helen Moore, Ralph hopes of getting it both in Ontario Kelly, Reta Gibson, Patty Cole, and the Dominion due to the re- Helen Kilpatrick, Wilma Rich- cent decisions of the people, ards, Eileen Bartman, Nancy Var- We recall the recent assertion coe, Isabelle Kelly, Ann Cryder- and the grave concern of one of man, Norma Allin, Marion Morris, Canada's great daily papers, that Betty Jackman, Muriel Stevens, "the Drew government was Betty Grant, Yvonne H e a r d, elected on a minority vote." In Eileen Allin, Gwen Churchley, view of our confident prediction Irene Knight, Gerald Piper, Rus- that this same journal will be- sell Alldread, Buddy Sleep, Leon- come deliberately absent minded ard Phillp, Albert Lingard, Helen when referring to the Dominion Allin, Audrey Fletcher, Claire result, we suggest that one of the Allin, Frank Churchley, Margaret first tasks of Mr. Drew will be Bennett, J e a n Bickle, Muriel happily to meet, very soon in a Bickle, Yvonne W o o I, Patsy long delayed Conference, another Smith, Marlee Gibbs, Muriel Reid, leader not unaccustomed to a like Evelyn Hall, Audrey Sturrock, position and distinctly in that po- Gwenmolyn Budd and Arnold sition today. We have confidence Banter. that both will discharge their re- sponsibilities with dignity and Mr. Walter Carpenter, a for- ability and serve the people with mer member of B.H.S. teaching due regard for the tasks they have staff and now with Georgetown asked them to carry. The weight High School, has been appointed of fear has lifted. Now we can head of the Dept. of Classics at get on with the job ahead. Chatham Collegiate Institute. ,Mrs. Thos. Vanstone has receiv- Mr. and Mrs. Allan W. Balson ed. word that her grandson, Pte. and Judith, Cataraqui, visited Louis Sisler, who lost a leg over- their parents, Mrs. C. J. Smale, seas, returned to Canada last Scugog St., and Mr. and Mrs. week and is now in Christie St. Albert J. Balson, Solina. Hospital. ' Rickard Defeated In Durham As King Govt. Retains Power Charles E. Stephenson, Mayor[ monster demonstration and re. of Port Hope, and Progressive freshments at the home of the Conservative candidate, w a s new Member. Mr. Rickard alsc elected Monday as Member of entertained many of his support- Parliament for Durham County to ers at his home and rested conten the House of Commons, Ottawa. for the time being, that the great- He won in a closely contested er battle had been won in the re- campaign w i t h an unofficial turn of the King government. majority of 447 based on civilian For the purposes of local politi- votes only, over W. F. Rickard, cal history it may be recalled that Liberal, Durham's M.P. for the Mr. Rickard was elected in 1935 past ten years, and Wilfrid with a majority of 472, which he Bowles, CCF candidate. The final increased to 1348 in 1940. Now de- result will be affected by the of- feated apparéntly on purely local ficial returns and the soldier vote issues, the change over to a later to be announced, but his majority against, represents a election is conceded by his chief difference of 1775, a rare occur- opponent and by political observ- rence in Durham County politics. ers generally. Complete returns of the civilian At the same time the Macjçenzie vote only are: King government was returned to Rick- Steph- power with the backing of suffi- Bowles ard enson cient members to ensure, prob- Hope 30 523 544 ably, an over all working major- Cavan 34 351 502 ity. Almost half the Liberal Manvers 34 311 624 strength comes from Quebec with Clarke 46 748 729 45 Liberals and 8 Independent Bowmanville 157 968 1050 Liberals returned. Preliminary *Darlington 139 777 395 returns give Liberals 126 includ- Newcastle 9 227 168 ing Ind. Liberals, Progressive Millbrook 17 120 237 Conservatives 66, CCF 26, Social Cartwright 55 162 411 Credit 13, others 15, and doubt- Port Hope 225 1225 1199 ful 1. Leaders King, Bracken - - and Coldwell were all elected in Total 746 5412 5859 their constituencies. Mr. Brack- * Two Polling Subdivisions in en still holds a record of never Darlington unreported . having been personally defeated Majority for Stephenson, 447. and will enteer the House to lead Total vote, 12,017. a greatly strengthened, official Total vote, Provincial Election, opposition. June 4, 12,756. Following the sweeping victory of Hon. Dr. Vivian just a week Durham County Nurses before, the Progressive Conserva-DrhN tives predicted another victory Recelve Diplomas and both old-line party workers redoubled their efforts, expecting Two graduates of the Oshawa considerable defection in the CCF General Hospital, Patricia Pearce, vote. That is what happened. In Newcastle, and Jean Metcalfe, the 1943 contest, Mr. Bowles poll- Maple Grove, received their di- ed 518 in Bowmanville and only plomas from the University of 157 Monday. In Port Hope his Toronto School of Nursing at support fell from 543 to 225. Re- Convocation in Toronto last week. sults ndicate that CCF votes Miss Pearce, a member of the swung heayily to Rickard. In class of '44, Oshawa General Hos- Bowmanville, Mr. Annis polled pital, won the scholarship for 627 and Rickard 968. In Port post-graduate study sponsored by Hope, Annis 773 and Rickard the Board of Directors, as well 1348. But the swing failed to as the Mazo Williams scholarship stave off defeat for this coalition, for the highest standing in theory. which is an interesting political Miss Pearce, daughter of Mrs. sidelight. Harry Pearce and the late Mr. The contest in Bowmanville Pearce, Newcastle, graduated in was watched with great expecta- clinical supervision (surgical). tion for Len Elliott, fighting for Miss Metcalfe, who also gradu- Stephenson, was pitted against a ated from the Oshawa hospital formidable adversary, Melbourne last year, was the winner of the Wight, who championed Mr. Rick- E. A. Lovell scholarship for post- ard. When the final result was graduate study and the Adelaide tabulated, both Mr. Steplienson McLaughlin prize for general pro- and Mr. Rickard thanked their re- ficiency. She graduated in clin- spective workers. Mr..Stephen- ical supervision (operating room). son assured his audience he Miss Metcalfe is daughter of Mr. would represent the County with Norman Metcalfe and the late complete fairness to the best of Mrs. Metcalfe, Maple Grove. his ability. Mr. Rickard mention- ed that this was his first defeat in Rev. I. R. Nicholson, Mrs. Nich- 32 years of public life. olson, Ruth and Grace, visited his The winners rallied for a par- sister, Mrs. G. L. Wagar and at- ade headed by the Bowmanville tended the Commencement ex- Band and later accompanied Mr. ercises of Toronto University Stephenson and Hon. Dr. Vivian where Ruth received her B.A. to Port Hope to take part in a, degree. ] Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King Prime Minister of Canada for nearly 18 years, who guided his Government to its victory at the pols on Monday, but with a greatly reduced majority. Mr. King, who has been leader of a Government longer than any other living ruler, now will continue his leadership in the House of Commons through the post war years. t t 1 c ç s r s tc