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With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News VOLUME 91 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, JULY l9th, 1945 NUMBER 29 Air Vice-Marshal R. Slemon Praises Ground Crew RCAF The guest speaker at Rotary Club which held its first meatless cheon in the Balmoral Hotel, iday, was Air Vice-Marshal C. oy Slemon who has just return- ed from Europe to spend a brief leave with hisawife and children and other relatives in Bowman- ville and district prior to going on to his command intthe Pacific theatre of war. Witb the char- acteristic modesty usually associ- ated with figures holding high and important commands, Air Vice- Marshal Slemon told something of the part p yed by the R.C.A.F. over Europe but stressed particu- larly tbe part played in its success by the ground crew, about whom so little bas been told. In con- clusion he made a plea for fullest aid and understanding in the re- habilitation of service personnel now coming home. Ross Strike, in his introduction, noted that Rotary Club had been honored on occasion with dis- Air Vice-Marshal C. Roy Slemon tinguished guests of whom none was more distinguished than Air Vice-Marshal S1e m o n, who happily was seated beside his father-in-law, Dr. C. W. Slemon, President of Rotary and also his brother-in-law, Major, Dr. Har- old V. Slemon, a luncheon guest. Mr. Strike made known that Roy Slemon was the first pilot to be trained and to fly solo in the Can- adian Air Force after the first great war. He had continued in the service and was ready for action when Hitler launched his threat to the world. With years' of preparatory fly- ing and a deep sense of responsi- bility, promotions came frequent- ly and in the closing phases with the Bomber Conmand, R.C.A.F., European theatre, Roy was ac- tively in charge of the entire group. Now as Air Vice-Marshal, he has been posted to the senior command of the R.C.A.F. on ac- tive duty in the fight against Japan. With the congratulations of the entire community goes the hope that his mission with the men whom he will lead will be crowned with early and complete success. Air Vice-Marshall Slemon said that although he had lived most of his life elsewhere, he had come to feel that he was a Bowman- ville boy and while here was al- ways among friends. He recalled that he had been guest at Rotary 10 years ago, at the time of his wedding, and still faced the task o! public speaking with some trepidation.sIn behalf of himsel! and the many boys from Bow- manville and district, he gave warm praise to the people from home who had constantly sent v iarcels and messages all during the war. Nothing did so much to sustain morale. Newspapers, according to the speaker, had stressed the story of the fighter and bomber groups of the air force and far too little was known of that indispensable arm of the service, the ground crew. It was true that the spectacular feats and heavy casualties occur- red among the fliers but planes could not fly without the trained, careful and arduous services of the men on the ground. The whole story will be told some day about the losses incurred in flying dur- ing the early years, a story so far withheld for security reasons, but when told will shake people to the very core in the total price paid. But losses during the past year had been light in comparison, and in the final two months were neg- ligible as compared with the tre- mendous havoc wrought against the enemy. Ask any man of the air crew and he will tell you that the ground crew were equally heroes who did so much to lessen the casualty lists. These were the men wearing no gold braid, few ribbons, drab clothing, to whom all airmen raised their hats in all sincerity. Men on the job night and day, sustaining untold hardships at unglamorous tasks, they kept the planes rolling and have had too little credit. The speaker hoped that specu- lation would not arise, as follow- ing the last war, about who really won the war: Full credit must go to all the allies and to all groups, air, sea and land, with none par- ticularly singled out for all haq played their part. Fine tribute was paid to the U.S.A. airforce, and it could be said without ques- tion that no one single factor did more to soften up the enemy than the bomber command. Pictures of the devastation wrought by the bombers told only part of the story and study of them did much to develop tactical refinements in destruction. But it was a shock even to airmen visiting the scenes in person to find that the pictures revealed so little of the real de- struction effected. It was a sad and shocking business. As to the future of the services, the speaker warned we should not again fall into a state of unpre- paredness. We don't want to do it again or have it happen to us and the only way to rational insurance is to keep strong, not to relax national budgeting for the ser- vices as we did following the last war. We are out of the woods at the moment, so let us stay out and prepare to do our part. Concluding, Air Vice-Marshal Slemon advised that the extent of the Pacific war was not yet clear but the task was to get it over quickly and given the same sup- port on the home front as in the European conflict the task would be lightened and shortened. Meantime the boys are coming home eager to play their part as citizens. They are one of the few assets left from the conflict. With tolerance and understanding the people at home have a vital responsibility in aiding their re- adjustment. By pulling together there is every hope for their future as individuals and theirl homeland as a great and growing country. Thanks for the able andi thoughtful address was expressedi by Chas. Carter who endorsed the suggestions of keeping prepared and the duty of everyone to take a real interest in plans for re- habilitation. Other guests at the luncheon were Sgt. Ken Wood, R.C.A., Paratrooper Lou Wseman, both recently returned from overseas, and Frank Virtue of Burlington. Birthday roses were presented to Arthur Hardy and Tim Garton. Next meeting will be devoted to business connected with Rotary Fair on August 8. Clucking Hen Adopts Brcod of Wild Ducks As an example of the maternal instinct and a lesson in co-opera- tive Christianity we can take a leaf from the book of our feather- ed friends. The story comes to us from C. A. Prout, farmer at Curve Inn, a few miles east of Bowmanville. Cutting hay about 40 rods from Lake Ontario, on Friday, July 13, Mr. Prout came across a wild duck's domestic establishment, a nest in which were 11 eggs. The old duck rose, protesting, and flew away ovey the water. Mr. Prout noticed that some of the eggs were beginning to chip. He gathered them anQ took them to the barn. Cooped up there was a clucking hen anxious to do something in the food stortage. She took charge of the duck eggs and soon there were1 llittle wild ducks looking to ber for guidance, for mother knowsabest. She taught them to feed and is happily the boss of the show. The brood is fast becoming domesticated, all are right at home, but old clucker becomes alarmed when they take to the watering trough. Seldom do wild ducks nest on high land close to buildiqgs. But here is an au- thehtic instance of such a case. Fortunately there was an obliging hen handy who evidently believes in the good neighbor policy. Haydon Visitors: Pte. and Mrs. Douglas Fontaine, Toronto, at Mr. E. A. McNeil's. . . Pte. Archie McNeil, Orillia, at home. . . Pte. James Graham, London, with his par- ents. . . Mrs. Bruce Garrard and infant son, Taunton, at Mr. C. Garrard's... Mrs. T. Cowling and Vivian at Mr. W. Blackburn's, Base Line. . . r. and Mrs. Bruce Ashton and arry, Blackstock, Cpl. Ross Richards, Ottawa, Mrs. Ross Richards and sons, Bowman- ville, Mr. and Mrs. A. Beech and Lloyd at Mr. D. Carr's. . . Mrs. E. Gage, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Rahm, Ken and Doreen, En- niskillen, at Mr. C. Avery's, with Doreen Rahm staying. . . Ronald and Ray Ashton at Mr. Wilfred Bowman's, Enfield. . . Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ormiston, Mrs. H. J.j Werry, Enniskillen, at Mr. Lloyd; Ashton's... Mr. and Mrs. Delbert1 Martin, Wellsville, N.Y., with his1 parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Martini . . . Mr. and Mrs. L. Ashton and Marie attended the memorial ser- vice for Ralph VanCamp, R.C.1 A.F., at Blackstock on Sunday. 1 Entrance Resuits Newcaste High Schooi Entrance District NewcastleCentre (a) Granted High Scbool En- trance standing upon the recom- mendation of the Principal: Ron- ald R. Hockin, William C. Holu- benko, Fae Jones, J. Rodger Mel- low, Carlos Smith, Dorothy Stapleton, Thomas S. V e n n e r, Jo e Williams. (b) Passed the Departmental Examinations: Claire L. Allin, Russell Branch (Hon.), Byron Brunt, Gordon Gibson (Hon.), Shirley Payne. Orono Centre (a) Granted High School En- trance standing upon the recom- mendation of the Principal: Ruby Collett, Kathleen Gamsby, Reid H a r n e s s, Bert Lihou, Brian O'Boyle, Beverley Payne, Gerald Rainey, Jean Rainey, Barbara Rolph, Marguerite Rutherford, Morley Tennant. (b) Will be granted standing upon the receipt of a certified statement that the candidate has completed thirteen weeks 6f Farm War Service: Arlene Boyd, James Pollard, Dick Wood. (c) Passed the Departmental Examinations: Eileeri Burgess, Allan Cochrane (Hon.), Billy Far- row (Hon.), Keith Fee, William Found (Hon.), Ruth Gordon, Myrtle Hoy, Gordon Lowery, Reta McKenna, Jack Mercer (10-5), Connie Mitchell (10-5), Aleck Moffatt, H o w a r d Wood, Keith Wood. The marks of the unsuccessful, and the certificates of the suc-, cessful candidates will be for- warded at once. Children Spend Happy And Profitable Time Vacation Bible School The clang, clang of the bell high atop of the South Ward School Ibrought the children running to Daily Vacation Bible School for the past two*'weeks, under the capable direction of Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Ford of the Evangelistic Tabernacle. School opened at nine o'clock as the boys and girls marched in to the music of :'Onward Chris- tian Soldiers". This processional was followed by morning devo- tions which opened by singing that old song, a favorite to all, no less to the boys and girls, "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name". Scripture was read as the child- ren liqtened attentively to the Holy Word, then prayer was of- fered for the school during, the day. The children enjoyed very much the time of chorus singing and sang heartily such choruses as "Heavenly Sunshine", 'V Is for Victory", "Whisper a Prayer in the Morning" and many others. Each morning a salute was made to the Union Jack, the Christian flag, and last but not least, the Bible. To the Red, White and Blue, "I pledge al- legiance to the flag of our coun- try for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty, equality and justice for all". To the Chris- tian Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Christian Flag and to the Saviour for whose Kingdom it stands, one Brotherhood, uniting all true Christian service and love". To The Bible "I pledge al- legiance to the Bible, God's Holy Word, and will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path, and will hide its Word in my heart thatI may not sin against God". The School Motto, which was repeated, was as follows: "I will do my best to be truthful, honest and unselfish, and will live for God and others". Following devotions the classes which were divided according to age, assembled in their various rooms. Here the teachers told them Bible stories, sometimestil- lustrated by the use of a visual aid board. During recess the boys and girls enjoyed various games out of doors. Handwork was also done by the children. Woodwork was done by the boys, and the girls were given sewing. Friday, July 13th, the school came to a close with a field day. Races and games were part of the program. Following this, chocolate milk (donated by the Glen Rae Dairy) and hot dogs were given to the children. Friday night the Daily Vacation Bible School Rally was held in the Evangelistic Tabernacle with an overflow crowdý and climaxed two weelu never-to-be-forgotten by the boys and girls. The editor was an invited guest at one of the Bible School ses- sions. The children, including the little tots, gave remarkable at- tention as they listened to the Bible stories so impressively told by the teachers. They answered questions with eagerness and ac- curacy and sang the old familiar hymns and patriotic songs with a zest and enthusiasm that was de- lightful to hear and soul inspir- ing. We feel sure the parents are grateful to Rev. and Mrs. Ford and assistants for coming in their midst and giving their child- ren such a spiritual uplift. Miss Betty Gilhooley, Toronto, has been holidaying with her mother. Lions Carnival Surpasses All Previous Records Rained out in their carnivals for the past two years, the Lions Club struck it lucky, Wednesday evening, for the best of weather greeted their parade and midway attractions for 1945. While final financial reports are not yet ready for public information, due to outstanding accounts, the commit- tee is able to say that net proceeds will be in excess of $5,000 which surpasses the record of any pre- vious carnival. At midnight, when the draws had been com- pleted and the winners announc- ed, President Charles Carter, Jr., who is also District Governor, gave public thanks to the people assembled for their magnificent and generous support to the Club which will enable the fulfilment and extension of the many philan- thropic enterprises sponsored by Bowmanville Lions. Many awaited the draw for the chief prize, a handsome maroon sedan. It was won by Thomas, Jones, Toronto, who hqd pur- chased his ticket on Yonge St. from the official salesman, Lorne McQuarrie. Mr. Jones, happily took possession of his prize on Friday. He is 78 years of age and brought along a youth to drive the car home. Other prizes and awards appear below. The street parade attracted a great crowd all the way from Dean Hodgson's garage, along King and Silver Streets to the Public School grounds where new booths were erected to accommo- date the carnival mood. Leading the parade was Roy Nichols, Courtice, piloting a late model McLaughlin sedan ,in which were President Charles Carter, Jr., Lions Club, and President Dr. C. W. Slemon, Rotary Club. In suc- cession came the Bowmanville Band, 25 strong, in excellent form. and pacing a novel and enthusi- astic following. With traffic controlled by local and provincial police, along came the children in costumes, on bikes and in novelty getups, pre- ceding a popular pony and cart entered by Councillor T. A. Gar- ton. Next came the Oshawa Sea Cadets with excellent drum and bugle accompaniment. With the Fire Dept. trucks was the F. F. Morris Co. first aid conveyance. Then in dark uniforms,the Port Hope "Skeena" cadets rolled out precision numbers with bugles and drums. The entire musical entourage topped anything in re- cent times and did much to bring out the crowds for a gala occasion. Besides the main prize of the car there were 10 other prizes of War Savings Certificates drawn from the drum as well as parade prizes awarded by a committee of Rotary Club judges. The com- plete list follows: 1. Maroon automobile, Thos. Jones, Toronto; 2. Four prizes, each a $10 War Savings Certifi- cate: W. P. Bradshaw, Stratford, Ont., Clarence Thornbury, Hart- ley, Ont., Mrs. A. Shoemaker, Hamilton, F. A. Burton, Toronto; 3. Five prizes, each a $5 War Sav- ings Certificate: Walter Couke, Whitby, Mrs. Edith Burr, Oshawa, Mrs. Thomas Turner, 54Welling- ton St. ,Bowmanville, S o p h i e Tapuscinski, Whitby, G. Black- more, Toronto. Parade Winners Judges who picked the winners in the Lions Club parade were a committee from Rotary Club, headed by Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Mayor Receives Thanks From HMCS Bowmanville Mayor C. G. Morris has ed the following letterz ledging gifts from the cit Bowmanville for the crem H.M.C.S. Bowmanville: 23 North St., Halifax, N.S. July 6, 1945. receiv- acknow- izens of w of the The Mayor, Bowmanville Ontario. RE: H.M.C.S. BOWMANVILLE Dear Sir: T h e following consignments have been received at this office for delivery to the above men- tioned ship: 30th May---7 cartons of books and magazines from Navy League Committee, Bowmanville. 30th May - 2 crated electric washers from Beatty Bros., Fer- gus, Ontaiio . 29th June-4 cartons of amen- ittes, weighing 100 pounds. Recently, on the arrival of the ship at this Port delivery of the above consignments were made for which this office holds re- ceipts Nos. 2013, 2014 and 2213. It is presumed that these gifts are from the good people of your Town. - You will no doubt receive, at a later date, a letter of appreciation from the Commanding Officer. In the meantime, it is desired to thank you on his behalf. Yours sincerely, F. D. CARTEN, per A. Hall Rollit, AILt. Cdr., R. C. N. V. R., Senior Special Services Officer, C in C, C.N.A. The following letter, dated June 29, addressed to May@r C. G. Mor- ris, expresses thanks to Bowman- ville citizens for the gifts made possible for officers and crew. H.M.C.S. Bowmanville, c!o Fleet Mail Office, St. John's, Nfld., June 29, 1945. Mayor C. G._Morris, Bowmanville, Ontario. Dear Mayor Morris: I wish to express the thanks and deep appreciation of the ships company of H.M.C.S. Bowman- ville for the magnificent gift of the beautiful Weber piano, which was delivered yesterday. The citizens o! the town of Bowmanville have been more than generous. This and the many gi!tstto the ship have great- ly added to the comfort o! the ships company. Our only re- gret is that the citizens o! Bow- manville have been unable to visit the ship and see for them- selves how useful and very much appreciated their many gifts have been. The hot plates, toasters and irons which I acknowledged last week, have been constantly used and the books and games have also been very popular. Would you be kind enough to make known to the citizens o! Bowmanville our gratitude for all they have done for us. Yours faithfully, M. L. DUFFUS, Lieutenant Commander, R. C. N. V. R., Commanding Officer. C. OF C. SECRETARY Hoar. Competition w a s very keen and although the winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd places were chos- en, it was decided to give cash awards to all children who took part with very excellent turnouts. Here are their names: Best Decorated Doll Carriage, Girls: 1. Arlene Begley; 2. Betty P a k e; 3. Sherrin Kilpatrick. Award, Lorraine Snowden. Best Decorated Wagon, Boys: 1. Ron Rogers and El. Howes; 2. Law- rence Brown; 3. Lyle Trimble. Awards: Kenneth Kelly, Ralph Vine and Jim Murphy, Bobby Scarrow, Bruce Colwell, W. Mur- dock. Best Decorated Tricycle, Boy or Girl: 1. Barbara Graham, 2. Lloyd McRobbie, 3. 'Reta Goulah. Awards: Derwin Highfield, Don- ald Crossey, Ralph Shaw, Mar- lene Falls, Brenda Cooper. Best Decorated Bicycle: 1. Betty Flett, 2. Teddy Colville, 3. Jean White. Awards: Greta Snowden, John Bothwell, Maurice Breslin, Helen Maguire, Jimmy Shaw. Best Pony Outfit: Only on entry, Gar- ton. Best Character Group: 1. Mary Southey, Marie Scarrow, Janet Dale, Barbara Virgin, Nancy Var- coe; 2. Christine Lamb, Laurel Heatherington. And one name indecipherable. Best Clown or Comic: 1. Connie King; 2. Audrey Branch and Aileen Terry; 3. Mar- ion and Mabel Vanstone. Awards: Lydia Bates, Billie Bates, Betty McLean, Peggy Goulah, Carol Milne and Jim Hooper, Bobby Milne, Lorna Fletcher, Beatrice Branch, Beverley Frank, Jimmy Miller, Ray Preston. Best Pat- riotic Costume: 1. Wilma Bates, 2. Helen and Mary Laskaris. Open Classes: Best Merchants' Float: 1. Sheppard and Gill; 2. Bowmanville Dairy; 3. Weston's Bread. Fire Trucks: 1. Fire Truck No. 2; 2. Fire Dept., Morris Truck; 3. Fire Truck No. 1. Bést Decorated Car: Evelyn Wade, Courtice. B e s t Adult Clown: William Knox. No entries were made in four other contests and cash for same was donated to Memorial Park and Rink Fund. Total cash awards amounted to $52.85. Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Lee Married 25 Years On July lst immediate friends and relatives journeyed to Bow- manville to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lee, Scugog St., it beng their Silver Wedding Anni- versary. The bride and groom of 25 years were the recipients of many lovely gifts. A beautiful four-piece silver tea service was presented to them by the family. Mr. and Mrs. Lee expressed their thanks and appreciation. A v e r y pleasant afternoon was spent. Around 5:30 the guests proceed- ed to the diningroom which was tastefully decorated with carna- tions, roses and peonies, and were served dinner by Mrs. F. J. Lee and Miss Ruth Lee, assisted by Mr. Lee's sister, Mrs. M. Heenan. Guests were present from Toron- to, Oshawa, Whitby, Lindsay, Long Branch and Fenelon Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Lee also received congratulations from a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hardy were at Wasaga Beach over the week- Reading exchanges from week- ly papers all across the country, we find the great majority of them plagued with the same handicap experienced by The Statesman.That is an inability to obtain from official sources a complete list of soldiers returning home from abroad. When lists are furnished they are generally too late for citizens to meet trains or plan any sort of civic reception when the boys arrive. All we can do in the circum- stances is an endeavor to keep a list of those returning, to make local enquiries and try to meet them on the street from day to day. It is hoped eventually that all may be included in a civic reception when their names may be obtained. Meantime the edi- tor would consider it a favor to meet each personally and would ask relatives to make known any whose names have not so far been mentioned. The following are names of those who are already home or who have docked at an eastern port and are proceeding home, ac- cording to information of July 11. Bowmanville: WIO 1, C. L. Rice, Gnr. M. S. Allen, Lieut. A. E. Boustead, Lieut. J a m e s Eric Knox, Sgt. Ken Woods, Dick Downey, P t e. Blight, Harold (Hap) Gibbs, Ted Bird, Sonny Sheehan, Don Spencer. New- castle: Cpl. H. O. Hockin. We are advised that some of the above are going on to ýhe Pacific and we should be happy to in- clude their names with the con- siderable number who have also volunteered for service against the Japs. Rural School Resuits KIRBY SCHOOL Entrance - Arlene Boyd, Gor- don Lowery. Grade 7 to 8-Maroleen Boyd 71, Alex. Filipowski 55. Grade 6 to 7-Valena Copping 83, Hamilton Boyd 73, Jack Bry- son 57. Grade 5 to 6-Floyd Dean 73. Grade 4 to 5-Erla Chapman 85, Harold Copping 78, Marion Boyd 71, Lloyd Lowery 71. Grade 3 to 4-Gerald Lunn 77, Neil Boyd 71. Grade 2 to 3-Bobby Copping. Grade 1 to 2-Reid Cochrane, Clair Chapman. Kathleen H. Ard, Teacher. CLARKE UNION SCHOOL Grade 7 - Douglas Allen, Bill Edwardson. Grade 6-Jim Edwardson. Grade 5-Arlene Rainey (H), Ethel Dawson. Grade 4 - Catherine Power (H), Lucille Edwardson. Grade 3-Anne Stapleton (H), Jean Bullock. Grade 2 - Merle Stapleton, Betty Bullock. Blanche Tran, Teacher. No matter what we have under- gone and suffered, we must try to forgive those who injured us and remember only the lesson gained thereby.-Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. Council Considers Pro jects Mounting Into Thousands A money by-law is to be sub-| approved paid. Houses are now mitted to citizens of Bowmanville, all numbered and clerk will probably at the time of the civic write Bell Telephone Co. to have elections, to authorize debentures these included in new phone of $100,000 for building a new book. Property Committee re- hospital. This action was taken ported on proposed sale of lot to after a delegation addressed coun- A. C. Brown, returned soldier, to cil telling that something had to erect business premises on On- be done immediately. Other im- tario St., costing $2,000. Granted. portant matters came up for ac- Police Committee will place tion with Mayor and councillors traffic sign at George and Church all present at Monday night's Sts., a dangerous corner. Roads meeting. Post-war action was the and Streets will report back on order at the most productive costs of widening King St. East, council meeting held for some opposite Bowmanville Dairy, a time. dangerous curve. Three delegations appeared. Dr. Collector of dog tax will be Wm. Tennant, Dr. C. W. Slemon provided names of all who have and R. L. Mitchell put the case not paid, and receipt forms to aid for the hospital. Reg. Harding in collection. Approval was given and Canon C .R. Spencer appear- for stall space, Temperance St., ed for the Legion and secured ap- for display of pony & cart, Satur- proval for donation of a plot of days, donated by T. A. Garten for land in the cemetery for erection draw in aid of rink and memorial of a tablet and flag pole as a park. Tickets will be sold on this memorial to those who have fall- attractive outfit. en in the present world conflict. Councillor Allison reported on T. H. Lockhart urged immediate Memorial Park. With over $800 action to cut grass and weeds in raised for equipment, a contractor the cemetery which had got has agreed to level the ground, beyond control this season. cost $1100. Council was asked for To fix up the present hospital grant of $1000 from McGill funds would require at least $80,000 and for this purpose. Referred to it would still be unsatisfactory. Finance Committee with power to Donations to the hospital build- act. ing fund already totalled $13,500 War Activities Committee was and the town was already pledged instructed to buy final gifts for for $15,000. Plans have been ap- H.M.C.S. Bowmanville, send $50 proved for an entirely new build- at once for cigarettes and issue ing but no concerted drive for cheque for balance to clear prior funds has yet been instituted. to the corvette sàiling for the Total cost would approximate Pacific. Roads and Streets were $185,000 and Council was asked authorized to buy snow plow to give a lead in raising $100,000 couplings, approx. $200. with the expectation that adjoin- Mayor Morris introduced dis- ing municipalities would approve cussion of local housing. A com- a proportionate quota. Authority mittee was authorized, headed by for debentures will be sought the Mayor, to obtain all possible from the province and the by-law information, to file a bid on will then be submitted. houses to be disposed of at Ajax It was decided to advertise and and set up a register listing names ask public assistance in clearing of returned men who wish to ob- grass and weeds at the cemetery, tain any of these units on a pur- with expectation that the labor chase plan. The register will also shortage would be less acute soon. list lots available to accommo- Roads and Streets Committee date houses. Plans are to finance were given power to remove a through McGill fund but Council bush near Edward's Garage, King will not go into the real estate St. A letter from L. W. Dippell, business in financing houses on a Rotary Club, asking council to rental basis. pledge 75 per cent of costs of Prior to action on the hospital building rink was laid on table question the Mayor suggested that for future discussion. An advt. there should be better co-ordifia- in a magazine of Oshawa Trades tion in regard to various civic and Labor Council, was approved, undertakings, such as the park, cost $7.50. rink, and the youth c en t re P o 1i ce Association, Ontario,.planned by the Lions C 1 u b. Durham, Northumberland, was Through concerted plans, t h e granted use of Council Chambers whole picture would be clearer for a draw, July 18. Annual and time and money saved. leave was approved for Police At a special meeting, June 14, staff, Cemetery Caretaker, Town to hear report from Mr. Redfern, Clerk and Town Hall Caretaker. engineer, on the proposed addi- A letter from G. Howard Fer- tion to the sewage disposal plant guson, President Health League at new trunk sewer on Liberty of Canada, asking a tag day to St. Mr. Redfern was instructed to raise funds, was met with a dona- complete and submit plans. It is tion of $25. estimated cost will be around Current bills of $3737.50 were $100,000. Women's Auxiliary Sends More Parcels To Boys Overseas That the Women's War Auxil- iary are still carrying on highly appreciated work in sending par- cels overseas, even after the fight- ing bas ceased in Europe, is indi- cated by many letters lately received. Fifty more parcels were sent in June and among the let- ters received expressing thanks are those from Howard Brooking, Sgt. R. J. Woodward, Sgt. A. J. Allin, Bdr. A. B. Cryderman, Pte. C. J. Allin, all stationed in Hol- land, and Art Spicer, Gdsmn. Somerscales, in Germany. They tell their thanks for par- cels all during the war and especially during these d a y s of comparative inactivity. All hope to be home soon and some are going on to Japan. They take de- light in sharing gifts with starv- ing children. Following are those who receiv- ed June parcels: Cpl. H. G. King, PO J. Gibbs, Pte. J. F. Gibbs, Sgt. J. L. P. Graham, Pte. Robt. Gra- ham, Pte. T. W. Graham, Flt.jSgt. J. A. Honeyman, Spr. W. J. Hall, Lieut. O. N. Hackney, Ldy. Tel. N. G. Hannan, Bdr. G. M. Hart, AC1 J. B. Hockley, Pte. H. W. Hobbs, B.S.M. H. M. Hooper, Sgt. Major E. B. Hooper, S.Q.M.S. E. S. Hunt, Sgt. C. G. Hood, Sgt. W. R. Harrison, AC1 K. G. Hooper, Pte. J. J. Ireland, Sgt. G. Jackson, Lieut. J. Jury, Spr. G. M. S. Johnson, Capt. J. M. James, Major W. G. James, Gnr. J. L. Kimble, Pte. J. H. Kennedy, Pte. John Large, Pte. M. L. Lighterness, Pte. M. Little, Cpl. J. Living, Bdr. A. B. Lobb, Spr. Bruce Lunney, S Sgt. D. Larkin, Pte. D. C. Mason, Lieut. G. A. McIlveen, FO J. H. G. Morden, Sgt. C. W. McMann, O|Smn. Don Morris, Can. R., G. P. Morris, Gnr. J. R. Miller, Pte. G. Mutton, Cpl. J. E. Moorcraft, Pte. R. T. McMillan, Lieut. K. J. Mc- Quarrie, Spr. H. G. Major, Sgt. S. G. Mitchell, Pte. C. A. Mason, Pte. J. G. Martin, Pte. K. Nur- combe. Miss Doreen Hardy spent her vacation with Miss Jean Davison, Meaford. Jean returned with her and is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hardy and Doreen. Mr. and Mrs. George Spencer! and baby daughter, Sarnia, are visiting their parents, Canon and Mrs. C. R. Spencer, and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Elliott. S.S. No. 9, Clarke Congratulations to our three Entrance pupils, Russell Branch, Gordon Gibson and Byron Brunt, on passing their Entrance, the first two named with honors. The results were slow in coming out but were worth waiting for. Great credit is dueour teacher, Miss Martha Belch of Millbrook. Visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wattam and sons, Donald and Bobbie, Tonawanda, visited his sister, Mrs. Roy Branch . . . Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dooley and three children, Mrs. Frank Ben- nett and Joan, Toronto, Carolyn Jones, Orono, at Austin Turner's ... Wanda Malley with her aunt, Mrs. White, in Toronto. NEWSPAPER HOLIDAY To enable our staff to en- joy a brief vacation, the publishers of The States- man desire to advise ad- vertisers, readers ånd country correspo n d e n t s thatbThe Statesman will not be published on August 2nd, 1945 The staff will be on holi- days from Friday, July 27, to August 6, inclusive, but the business office will be open for the transaction of business. Any patrons planning ad- vertising for the above period are requested to govern themselves accord- ingly. This is the first time in 70 years The Statesman has missed an issue, but it was felt with a short staff, in- stead of spreading the holidays over the sum- mer months, it would be more satisfactory iftail employees took their holidays at the same time. Your co-operation will be appreciated. M. A. James & Sons PubUshers George Wesley Garner Has been named Secretary of Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, Allin F. Annis, President, has an- nounced. Mr. Garner succeeds Harry M. Black, who resigned last month. A native of London, Ont., Mr. Garner came to Oshawa in 1920 when he was named engineer of the Chevrolet Division at General Motors of Canada. When he re- signed his position at General Motors he was chief engineer. Inj 1940 he joined the staff of Pedlar People Ltd., as production man-j ager of the Munitions Division,1 which position he held until thej Production contract was termin-j ated in June, 1944. We look upon Mr. Garner as a Bowmanville boy as he was asso- ciated with his brother-in-law, the late Col. Chas. Anderson, in the clothing business here before en- listing in the last World War. He also has further attachments here having married Miss Florence Morris. We congratulate Wes. and also Oshawa Chamber of Commerce on his appointment. 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