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ana bm tateman With Which Are Incorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News Ji VOLUME 91 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1,945 NUMBER 40 The Human Side of Industry Told Rotary by 0. J. Presson Rotarians were again impressed with the fact that they need not search out of town for talented speakers, when at their lunch- eon Friday at the Balmoral Hotel, O. J. Presson of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, gave an address defining and explain- ing that modern branch of in- dustrial management known as "Personnel Work". This is the department at Goodyear with which Mr. Presson bas been identifed locally for the past two years. What he told was ex- pressed with ability and insight and the points brought out were in large measure generally new to the members present and hence intensely interesting. Rose From Ranks Mr. Presson was introduced by Past President Arthur Hardy, former Superintendent and now business and production consult- ant at the plant. Identified most of his life with the rubber indus- try, Mr. Hardy told that he him- self, in the early days, had han- dled the personnel work in in- terviewing and hiring, but times have changed. Jim Presson, he said, had been born and educated in Toronto and after graduation at the University had taught High School 1930-34, then came to the Goodyear Company. He started in the factory training organiza tion, the Squadron, later became Squadron foreman and on Jan- uary 1, 1944, was appointed per- sonnel manager at the Bowman- ville branch. Mr. Presson, in defining the term "Personnel Work", said: "It is an attempt to develop each man to the level of his capacity and t cmbineicteeftamork." It is a department of industry now employed in all plants engaged in important production. If view- ed, as Mr. Hardy said, as a part time job in the old days, it now bas assumed full time propor- tions. And he quoted the fol- lowing formidable list as part of the duties falling to the personnel manager._ Range of Work "Interviewing, selecting and hiring applicants; medical exam- inations; first aid; safety pro- gramme; records of employees; recreation club; suggestion sys- tem; plant newspaper; cafeteria; handling grievances; dealing with organized labor; checking on ab- sentees; notice boards; pension plan; group insurance; relief and hospitalization; foreman training groups, etc." And during war: "A r r a n g i n g transportation; board, room and housing; Victory Loan campaigns; War Savings Certificates; Red Cross drives and blood donor clinics. It may also include: Police service or guards; watchmen; j a n i t o r s; elevator operators; efficiency and time study; plant messengers; tele- phone switchboard and so forth." When the amazement and ap- plause had subsided, the speaker added: "It may also handle any- thing not specifically belonging to any other department; in fact to some it is really just what this implies." Develop Foremen By way of detail the speaker said: "One of the functions of the Personnel Department is to make good personnel men of foremen or heads of production departments. The aim is to develop a practice of dealing with men in a uniform way throughout the plant and to inspire in foremen a leavened measure of responsibility in meeting the hundred and one things that come up from time to time." "Every foreman has three APPOINTED VICE-PRESIDENT R. C. Berkinshaw Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Canada, Ltd., announces the ap- pointment of R. C. Berkinshaw, general manager and treas- urer to by a vice-president. Mr. Berknshaw has been on loan during the war to the De- partment of Munitions and Sup- ply, where he served successively as director-general of the priori- ties branch, chairman of the War Industries Control Board, and as president of the Polymer Corp. of Sarnia, a Crown company formedttordevelop and produce synthetic rubbers. O. J. Presson things on which to concentrate: Men, Materials and Machines. Costs apply to all three and in the factor of materials, they pass along to other departments for successive processing. Of the above three factors the Personnel Department concerns itself chief- ly with the men. In securing men there are three general methods: Direct application at the labor of- fice, which is the more satisfac- (Continued on page 5) Cpi Robert A. Gray Wins Military Award Previously told in The States- man was the story of the decora- tion won by Tpr. Acting Corporal Robert Alexander Gray of New- castle, who was officially men- tioned in despatches "for gallant and distinguisbed services on the field of battle". The decoration was approved by His Majesty the King. Cpl. Gray was attached to the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards of Ottawa, and while on recon- naissance duty was captured at Ravenna, Italy, on Dec. 13, 1944. CpI. Robt. A. Gray He was confined at Stalag 7A pri- son, north of Munich, Germany, and was released in May, 1945, reaching England on May 16th. Further particulars have been received telling the details leading up to the citation. The action oc- curred at the Gothic Line, Sept. 1, 1944. Going into the attack through heavy machine gun fire, Cpi. Gray's squadron lost 135 men, killed and wounded, in the first ten minutes. It was a tougb mo- ment and critical assignment. He had only 16 men left facing three machine gun emplacements of the enemy. Cpi. Gray then took a Bren gun and cleaned out all three, killing and wounding about 30 Germans. His men followed through but ran into snipers. They got the most of these and reached their objective with all 16 safe and sound. CpI. Gray is an oniy son o! Mrs. Gray and the late Kenneth Gray and a grandson of Mrs. Robert Gray and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adair, Newcastle. It will be re- called that Lieut. Phasey of Orono, was also mentioned in despatches in the same list with Cpl. Gray but no particulars have been received in his case. LAW Isabelle Naylor, Ottawa, spent the week end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Naylor. Pte W. J. Darch, son of Mrs. E. L. Darch, Salem, arrived home from overseas this week with the 48th Highlanders. Mr. and Mrs..Russell Candler Jr. and son are visiting his moth- er, Mrs. W. J. Smith, and Mr. Smith, Detroit, Mich. Pte. Lorne W. Shaw has re- turned to Chatham after spending four days' leave with his wife and ber family, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Luxton. Again we call attention to the National Clothing Appeal now entering its first week. Further particulars in this issue tell of the great need for gathering clotbing for the destitute of Europe. High School Dance A Success With Mart Kenney Music Tbe first of tbe current sea- son's popular dances to be held in the High School Auditorium took place Wednesday evening and was considered an encourag- ing success and a brilliant affair. Sponsored by the Rotary Club the general arrangements fell to Rotarian Walter DeGeer who de- voted much time to the many details requiring attention . The feature of great attraction was of course the presence of Mart Kenney and his Western Gentlemen, rated as Canada's premier dance band. Noted from coast to coast this band, just completing a summer tour, is booked for a 6 months' spot en- gagement at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, commencing in November. From sub-debs to matrons, in- cluding their escorts there was nothing but praise for the music which was highlighted with vocal numbers. Soloist Norma Locke and the quartette composed of Maestro Kenney, Norma, Art Hallman and Arnie Moller got a great big hand. Art by the way is related to.the Hallman family of Bowmanville. The entire 17 who composed the band proved masters of their particular instruments and the hope is that some time in the future they may again delight the people of this district. According to Mr. DeGeer, plans are proceed- ing for a series of High School dances during the season. One Man Salvage Collection by Veteran Tom Cartwright For the past three years Tom Cartwright, veteran of World War 1, and whose entireifamily were activeby engaged in both production and fighting in World War 2, has conducted a one-man salvage campaign. On foot and using a small wagon Tom bas covered hundreds o! miles gatb- ering waste paper and then bundling and shipping it. His latest shipment last week brings his total to 130 tons with net proceeds of over $1,000, every cent of which has been donatèd to St. John's Anglican Church. He still maintains that the war won't be over until its entailing needs have been fulfilled and he still goes about the job. In this recor4 of service, prob- ably unequalled by any one man across this country in a similar endeavor, it would seem there should be some form of public recognition. Every so often Can- ada's Prime Minister presents names of civilians for decorations such as O.B.E., etc. For the next list we nominate veteran Tom Cartwright of Bowmanville. Eviction Order Given To Local Landlord The first case to come before a district court judge to set aside the present freezing order im- posed on 4andlords, was heard in an action in Oshawa last Wed- nesday. After hearing evidence of both sides an eviction order was handed down by the bench. The case was brought to court by a Bowmanville landlord against a returned soldier who with his wife were living in rent- ed rooms in the home also toc- cupied by the landlord and his wife, the latter in ill health. The evidence presented brought out the allegation that the tenants had created disturbances dan- gerous to the health of the land- lady and the disclosures were such that after hearing the de- fence, the weight of evidence de- termined the verdict. The defence brought out the fact that the ex-soldier served honorably abroad and was pre- sently employed in an industrial plant. The difficulty of getting a satisfactory home was emphasized and the judge was told that the tenants had tried unsuccessfully to get other accommodation. HONORED ON RETIREMENT W. H. Moore Who represented Ontario County in the House of Commons for 15 years and was guest of honour at a complimentary dinner at the Genosha Hotel, Oshawa, on Sept. 24, sponsored by Oshawa Cham- ber of Commerce. Durham 9th Victory Loan Objective Set at $2,050,000 National War Finance Commit- large, and by doubling up like tee Headquarters in Port Hope this, considerable time and money t s o tive fo can be saved. In the Seventh Loan announced that the objective for County subscribed $1,856,150 D7urham County in the 9th Vic- and in the Eighth Loan $1,993,700 tory loan which commences Oct. or a total of $3,849,860 over a full 22 has been set at $2,050,000, twelve month period. This figure which is a new high mark for the is well in excess of the present people to shoot at objective which is for a twelve In commenting on the objec- month period also." tive, the County Committee made Objectives for the various dis- the following statement: "The tricts have not as yet been an- figure set for us by Ontario Head- nounced but it is felt that the quarters is a high one, but it overall increase will be spread should not be compared with ob- around and therefore the district jectives set for previous loans. totals will all be raised pro rata. The Government has announced W. Ross Strike of Bowmanville that there will be no loan in the is again the County Chairman, Spring of next year as in former while George Chase will again years and the Ninth Loan will lead the town and J. F. Heyland take care of the country's public the Township of Darlington. C. borrowing needs until the Fall of W. McBride of Toronto and R. E. 1946. Therefore the Ninth Vic- Gardiner of Cobourg are again tory Loan must be considered as County Organizers. Salesmen are two loans in one. When consider- being now selected and the train- ed in this light, the amount of ing period will be getting under- the objective does not seem so way within the next few days. Federal Member for Durham Makes MaidenSpeech in House Representing Durham County in the House of Commons, Charles E. Stephenson, M.P., and Mayor of Port Hope, delivered his maiden speech in the debate on the ad- dress in reply to the Speech From the Throne. His remarks are re- ported in Hansard of Sept. 24 ,on pages 426-430, and they deal en- tirely with constructive sugges- tions rather than narrow, parti- san views so often featured by many members of various parties in the House. Stephenson's views were of such importance that leading daily papers printed extracts whicu were acknowledgment that Dur- hams' member, new to the House, very creditably followed 4he key- note address of his leader, Hon. John Bracken, who heads the of- ficial opposition. Recognized as a man of considerable administra- tive experience and personally successful in business, general comment is that Durham County appears most ably represented in the present parliament. The member's address was of such length that space.herein does not permit verbatim coverage. Only a summary will be attempt- ed with "quotes" of highlights of which the following are some of the features. Mr. Stephenson de- scribed Durham County, its farm- ing, industries, fruit growing, news services, etc., in a way that caught attention of members from coast to coast. It was local adver- tising that received attention. He went on into details of local and national issues as follows: Highlights of Speech 1. The problems of local housing particularly for returned soldiers. 2. The weight of controls and tax- ation. 3. The fact that Durham County was linked with develop. ment of the atomic bomb through the radiumgefinery at Port Hope. 4. Necessity of the government turning back to provincial au- thority of the Boys' Training School. 5. A description of the Ganaraska Survey and the need for reforestation. 6. Problems Five Generations of the Stevens Family Still On the Original Farm On a yellowed parchment be- fore us we read: "This Indenture, made Aug. 3, 1810, Township of Darlington, Upper Canada," etc., conveys 200 acres from John Burk to David Stevens for the sum of 37 pounds 10 shillings. Mr. Stevens entered into posses- sion and farmed the land till his death. Today, after 135 years the land is still owned and farmed by the Stevens family now entered the 5th generation. R. R. (Bob) Ste- vens, Reeve o! Darlington, Past President of Bowmanville Rotary Club, President Glen Rae Dairy and Mayor Emeritus of Maple Grove, who lives today on the original homesite, told these de- tails. Jacob Stevens succeeded his father David. The land was di- vided between his two sons, Bob and John of the 3rd generation. Their sons, Ross and Fred, re- spectively, now actively farm the land. And now able to help also are Bob 11, son of Ross and Har- old, son of Fred. With many new buildings, ex- tensive orchards and modern homes, the land today is. even more productive than ever and supports fine dairy herds supply- ing Glen Rae Dairy. Bob's new house was erected on the site of that of his grandfather, using the same foundation of mud, clay and flat stone without lime. Few !arms of the district can boast such a long family tenure. This instance is one deserving mention for it shows how a con- tnuityof interest in farming can be assured from one generation to another with a love o! the land coupled with keeping pace with modemn improvements. Chas. E. Stephenson of labor and wages. 7. The need for education and research. 8. Action now on real issues instead of pausing to design a new flag, etc. A general'summary of the ad- dress is told herewith in abridged reference and parenthetic quotes. Mr. Stephenson congratulated the Speaker in his elevation to the chair and the mover and seconder of the Throne speech. As a new member he sought indulgence of the House while he spoke of his constituency, Durham County, "one of the finest in Canada, pre- dominantly an agricultural dist- rict, with fine farms, purebred livestock, great orchards and of late years the successful establish- ment of a tobacco growing in- dustry". Statesman Mentioned The speaker told of Durham's prosperous towns and villages and that rural districts were served within the county by weekly and (Continued on page 5) "The Welcome Home Boys" "The Welcome Home Boys" streamer erected over King St. by Reeve Sid Little, again fell to the ravages of high winds. This is twice it has dipped its colors carrying almost alone the general welcome accorded. Miss Mary Duncan, Oshawa, with Mr. Richard Westaway and Ken Hooper, Bowmanville, mot- ored to Buffalo, N.Y., on Sunday and were treated with real American hospitality at the night club of their friends, Mrs. Elmer Luder and daughters. C.W.N.A. PRESIDENT Hugh Templin Editor of the Fergus News- .Record who was elected Presi- dent of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association at the annual meeting held in Quebec city last month. The Association has a membership of over 600 weekly publishers coming from every province in the Dominion. At Royal Theatre For Clothing Drive "For children of the Public School only" is the way officiai announcement tells of the special matinee billed for Wednesday af- ternoon, Oct 10, at 3 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. No money will be taken at the box office. Admission requirements are: Eac child will bring a bundleof used clothing to be added to the collection now being taken to clothe the children of our allies in Europe. This invitation is made by the local National Clothing Commit- tee, with the cooperation of the School Board and the manage- ment of the Royal Theatre. Clothing of all useable charac- ter and shoes are wanted. Shoes must be in proper pairs tied to- gether. Please remember the date, time and these conditions.bA fine motion picture show will be pro- vided Welcome Home For More Overseas Men Friends and relatives not prev- iously notified will be glad to learn of the safe arrival in Can- ada of several more soldiers re- turning from abroad. Among the large passenger list of the Ile de France, which docked at Halifax, Monday, are the names of these local boys: Pte. T. R. Wright, Sgt. J. L. P. Graham, Pte. W. Brown, Pte. T. E. Connors, Pte. J. J. P. Ireland, Pte. W. D. Knapp, Pte. M. Little, Cpi J. H. Living, and LICpl J. C. Peaker, all of Bowmanville; also Lieut. Bruce A. Hogarth, Hamp- ton and Tpr. M. M. Vetzal, Cour- tice. Others who have returned rec- ently include Pte. Tom Graham, Sgm. D. Barnett, Pte. Paddy Welsh, Q.M.S. Ed. Rundle and Gnr. H. A. Allin. Bowmanville Memorial Park Elects Officers A meeting of Bowmanville Park Club took place at the South Ward School on Friday, Sept. 28. The following off icers were elected: Chairman-N. Allison; Vice- Chairman-Mrs. Chas. Mutton; Secretary-N. J. Scott; Treasurer -Ada Dadson; Representatives: Goodyear, Albert Cole; Lions Club, Dr. W. H. Birks; Rotary Club, T. A. Garton; Home and School Club, Mrs. V. Jeffrey; Local 189, Cecil Mutton; Women's Institute, Mrs. J. Thickson; Le- gion, M. Breslin. Plans were made for the con- struction o! an open air rink to consist o! a hockey rink and a skating surface. Albert Cole agreed to draw up plans and ob- tain estimates for the cost of the material and also for the con- struction of such a rink. The slides, swings, and other sports equipment are ready to be shipped from Toronto but ow- ing to the very wet weather it will not be possible to put in the concrete bases for at least an- other month. In the meantime permission has been obtained to store this equipment at the Town Hall. People driving past the park have wondered why the water has not been drained off and this was due to the fact that the large trunk sewer which the town is putting in has not been started and when it is started the park catch basins will drain directly into that sewer. Therefore, in order to save work, it was de- cided not to put in any drains until the big trunk sewer was past the park property which should be within a few weeks. It is definitely planned to have a skating rink and an open air hockey rink for the children this winter. The club is very grateful to "Tim" Garton for his efforts in connection with the purchasing and raffling of the pony. Half the proceeds from the sale of tickets on the pony was turned over to the Park Fund. Principal L. W. Dippell Speaker at Home and School Association "The Home & School" song was sung to open the first meet- ing for the season of Bowman- ville Home & School Association on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Selby Grant, president, extended a hearty welcome to ail and Prin- cipal A. M. Thompson introduced the new 1945 teachers. Miss M. McGregor, previously of the South Ward staff, and Mr. Higgs, newly returned from R.C.A.F. and former Central School teacher. The new enrollment at the Pub- lic Schools is 590 pupils. It was voted to leave the regular month- ly meeting on the second Wednes- day of each month, as in past years. Many new chairs have been purchased and we are pre- pared for a new and larger mem- bership. The teacher's prize went to Miss Bragg with 18 mothers present. Mrs. G. Richards presided for the program. Mrs. K. Hull sang very appropriately "Bless This House" and "The Sunshine of Your Smile". Two readings, "Bedtime" and "Three Gates" were given by Miss Patsy Ann (Continued on page 6) Armed Desperados Vaught Chief Venton Takes Gunman Chief of Police Sidney Venton hit the headlines in big daily papers, Monday, and was men- tioned with Constable Broughton, O.P.P., over the radio for having captured three armed desperados near Kurve Inn at 10:30 Satur- day night. Barehanded, Chief Venton faced a loaded gun point- ed at him, wrenched the gun from the grasp of one of the trio, bent him over the seat of the car and captured him. Meantime Con- stable Broughton tackled the driver who had no license, and caught the man in the rear seat as he was reaching for a machine gun. The trio were taken to Bowmanville cells, searched and questioned and later removed to Cobourg jail. The news flash brought To- ronto reporters and photograp- ers post-baste to Bowmanville on feature news assignment. It was learned that the two constables, 1 working overtime on recent local holdups, were patrolling High- way No. 2, when a car travelling Chief S. Venton at high speed nearly sideswiped them. They gave chase at 80 car proved to have been stolen in miles per hour, forced the pur- Montreal. Names of the three sued car to stop and went into were given as Walter Mushko, quick action as above described. Toronto, Victor Wazny, Bramp- "We were simply lucky," was the ton, and John Liddle, Montreal, laconic comment of Chief Venton, all 20 years of age. since one of the gang shouted In congratulating the local of- "Shoot the cop." ficers on their prompt and fear- Over the week-end Toronto po- less work, several citizens have lice removed the trio to the city brought up the question of who where they were charged with the would be responsible had the armed robbery of a Leaside bank Chief been shot. Both officers are where $12,000 was taken. When ex-servicemen. Chief Venton searched at Bowmanville, besides fought in World War 1, spent the machine gun and several re- long months in a German prison volvers, they were in possession camp. Constable Broughton has of $1,000 cash and a quantity of 1 lately been released fiom wartime clothing bought in Buffalo. The 1 service with the Canadian Navy. Council Reverses Decision Backs Water on Beer Bylaw After voting unanimously at the September session in favor of submitting a by-law for a municipal vote on a beer and wine warehouse, the town council reversed its decision, when in regular session, Monday evening, on second reading of the bill, the vote to kill it stood 7-2. The two who presented the original re- quest representing the pet#ion of local labor unions, maintained their original stand. The vote was taken after Rev. J. E. Griffith, representing the Ministerial Association, a group of people and the Board of Trinity United Church, addressed coun- cil and opposed the measure. He felt that council had placed itself in an unfortunate position for the impression gained after the orig- inal vote was that they were in favor of beer and wine. He be- lieved council acted probably in- nocently but the feeling was they didn't know what they were do- ing and probably felt themselves under an obligation. The speaker held that before action was taken the "other body of opinion" should have been con- sulted and referred to a former resolution that the Ministerial Association would be notified on receipt of word from the govern- ment authority. He believed the council as a whole was not in favor of the aim and the mover of the resolution himself would be opposed to freer liquor. For the many in the audience who are members of labor unions he warned: "If a vote were taken it would be defeated and I give that warning." Dealing with the question on which he believed council were ignorant, the speaker told there were two methods of constitu- tional procedure. 1, that council could act directly and bring down a by-law to be voted upon. 2, that under a petition containing 25 percent of qualified electors, council could submit the by-law. He concluded by saying that per- sonally he didn't like a fight but the matter involved a very seri- ous problem. The council chamber was pack- ed to the doors with an overflow extending into the adjacent cor- ridor. The audience included 50 ladies, several church and lay- men and more than 50 local in- dustrial employees. After the vote was recorded there was a flurry of applause and hand- clapping after which the chamber was virtually emptied with the usual unconcern of further im- portant business. Council oblig- ingly reversed ordinary proced- ure to accommodate hearing the delegation. The discourtesy was noted. Several members rose to de- fend the council's position. Duly elected, all business coming u: had to be disposed of and they dealt with the question on the only representations before them They merely voted to have thE, people vote on the question and none could be accused as fevorinî the liquor question. The onu, was rather on the people whc continuously neglected counci. meetings. Town Solicitor Ros Strike was present to interprel terms of the by-law. Two mo. tions were put: 1, to take no fur. ther action on the by-law. 2, thal it stand pending further infor. mation from the government ir respect of clauses. The origina motion carried. L. W. Dippell addressed coun- cil on behalf of the Public Li- brary Board, explaining the dif- ference between a free and an association library and asked that council consider making the change and also entertain plans for a new library building since the present quarters were entire- ly inadequate, outmoded and conducive to neglect of its facili- ties, especially by young people. The Board was asked to submit a petition in writing for discus- sion at next council meeting. With the Reeve in the chair other business included proposais to grade roads north of the west bridge and on Nairn Avenue. Apple Day for Boy Scouts was approved for Oct. 18. Utilities Commission will be asked to erect certain lights on Prospect St. Letters from the retiring com- mander HMCS Bowmanville and his successor were read. The ves- sel is to be ex-commissioned. Council was asked what gifts they desired returned. It was re- solved to ask for the crest and bell, other goods to be given sis- ter ships. Current accounts of $4,113.93 were approved paid. Power mower for cemetery ar- rived this week after promised in June. Grounds are now much improved. Dept. of Highways notified council a check of $700 is being sent for lots on new highway. Charles E. Stephenson, M.P., wrote stating his desire to be of fullest assistance to the munici- pality in the many intricate prob- lems for solution, recognizing his obligation to serve all sections impartially. One councillor re- marked that this was the first letter ever received in ,like terms from any federal M.P. 97th BIRTHDAY John Lyle Bowmanville's oldest citizen celebrated his 97th birthday on October lst when a party was held in his honor with these mem- bers of his family present: Mrs. Gertrude Elliott, Toronto, Mrs. R. M. Mitchell, Belleville, Mrs. Fred Martyn and Mr. A. J. Lyle, Town. Mr. Lyle enjoys good health and is this week listening over the radio to the world's ser- ies baseball games. His youngest sister, Mrs. Joseph Pattinson, of this town is in her 92nd year. ' Zbe