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THURSDAY, OCT. 4th, 1945 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO DA(!C' ~'flTC FIN THE DIM AND DISTANT PAST Prom The Statesman File@ FIFTY VEARS AGO October 2, 1895 Mr. M. J. A. James, eldest son of the publisher of The States- man, who bas been assisting in the editorial work, has gone to Philadeiphia to enter the Medical Dept. of the University of Penn- sylvania where he will make a special study of Dentistry. Miss Amelia Brimacombe, daughter of George Brimacombe, was united in marriage with W. M. Douglas of Bloomfield, N.J., Sept. 12. Fred Parker has returned to the ýýIAgriculturaI College, Guelph. '"Enniskillen-Cyrus S 1 e m o n, teacher at Burketon, contem- plates attending Normal School *... I. Snell has been re-engaged as teacher here . . . W. D. Robbins and J. S. Virtue, who have been street-car conductors in Toronto, are home again. Solina-Mrs. Arnot has been touring through Western Ontario. *... Mark W. Pascoe has returned to Trinity Medical College, To- ronto. Enfield -Off icers of Sons of Sons of Temperance are: Wm. Humpage, J. Campbell, L. C. Pas- coe, C. Mackey, H. Hurst, E. Pascoe, R. Pascoe, Misses E. Wot- ten, K. Ormiston, B. Gilbert, J. Gibson, N. Alexander. Orono -Miss Nellie Pollard, M.E., purposes to further her studies at the Emerson School of Oratory, Boston . .. John Mason is givîng up farming and will occupy the residence of the late Charles Tamblyn. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO September 30, 1920 Winners in the Baby Show at West Durham Fair were-Under 1 yr.-Lois Rowel, E. Jean Knox, John Spencer Colville; Over 1 yr.-R. Frederick Rice, Gerta V. Raby, Dorotby Goode. Marion Worden, Jane Grigg, IF A BLOW cornes, you will be glad you have Windstorm Insurazice. You won't have to pay hundreds of dollars out of your own pocket to re- store your property if you have you.r fire insurance policy extended to cover windstorrn damage. Ask this agency about it. Stuart R. James Insurance and Real .Istate Suceeesor To J. J. Mason & Son Phone 681 Ring st. Bowmanville Ewart Pollard and Evelyn Joness are taking professional training ifor First Class certificates at To- ronto Normal Scbool. Ross Stutt and Ray Snowden are representing Jury & Lovel at the druggists' convention at St . Louis, Mo. Orono-Mary Knox bas re- turned to Porcupine as Principal of the High Scbool . . . Marion Waddell has taken a position in C. G. Armstrong's store . . . Mil- ton S. Tucker bas resumed studies at the College of Royal Dental Surgeons. Courtice-Mrs. H. H. Nichols and Addie were successful butter and cooking exhibitors at Bow- manvifle Fair. Tyrone-A. F. Annis leaves on bis 4th year at Toronto Univer- sity. Hampton-Marjorie Cole is at- tending Normal School at Peter- boro . .. A. E. Jennings has pur- chased the general store business from the Elliott estate. Enniskillen-Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith announce the engagement of their daugbter, Luta Norgrove, to Everett Victor Hoar, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Hoar, Bow- manville. Member For Durham (Continued from page one) daily papers. With pardonable modesty we quote from Hansard. Page 427, Sept. 24, 1945, just to be accurate for the future 50-year coiumn, this opinion given to the House of Commons: "News is sup- plied to Durham County by week- ly and daily newspapers, one be- ing the finest weekly in Canada, T h e Bowmanville Statesman." And later on the same page we find the speaker quoting, "fromn an article which appeared in The Bowmanville Statesman of Sep- tember 6" on the bousing prob- lem. Radium Plant Mr. Stephenson told of thc establishment of the radium re- duction plant at Port Hope wbere pitcbblende mined at Great Bear Lake is treated and the content of which contains the beaviest ele- ment known, uranium, a basic fac- tor in production of the atomic bomb. He said: "We bave all read of the might and destruction of this new discovery wbich is al- most incomprehensible. Wbile we are fervently tbankful .tbat scientists of the United Nations first learned its potentials, let us hope that it will be controlled in future, not for destruction but for the good of ail mankind." Housing Problem Quoting from a recent article in The Statesman, the speaker intro- duced the bousing problem and stressed that local authorities and building contractors are doing their best under restrictions in materials and priorities, sadly in- adequate ta meet the needs of re- turning soldiers. He asked the government for a plain statement of the case to, relieve growing dis- content. It was furtber sbown that municipal governments had very little knowledge of detaiîs of the various housing schemes and f ew could interpret the meaning of the maze of words embodied in the National Housing Act. *Govt. A-B-C'c For instance, sub-section 27, of section 2. (quote) "Minister," means the Minister of Finance and includes in Par. 6 of this sec- tion, paragraphs (b), (c), (g), (L), (j) and (k) of sub-section 2 of section 4, Par. (a), (f), (g), (b) and (j) of sub-section 2, sec. 8, sub. 2, Par. (a) down to (k)... and so on, concluding with, sec. 14, sub-sec. 1, of sec. 15, of this act, a preson designated by the Thousands are goingz cold in war-torn countries. Ail avail- able used clothing, blankets, footwear, in serviceable con- dition is needed uretly. Rush your bundies, today, to the nearest Post Oflice or Collection Depot. . .. .. . .OCT. 1 o 20 NATIONAL CWOTHING COLLECTION 1T1E Minister to act on bis behaîf." This balderdash was character- ized by the speaker as maybe good practice in learning the al- phabet, but a poor guide to busi- niessmen who are flot Philadeiphia lawyers, and have no time for jig-saw puzzles when their whole concern is to get things done. He continued: "I venture to suggest that if free enterprise were given a free hand we would soon have the houses built wbich are s0 urgently needed."1 The same goes for farmers. Control Restrictions Touching on controls, Mr. Stephenson quoted two instances hampering freedom of action in necessary repair. A roof blew off a lo4al building containing perish- able goods. The owner applied ta the local authorities of the Trade board for materials. The response was: "Why do you guys bother me on a hot day like this? I will give it thought." In another case a workman driving 8 miles to work with two sons going along to school, applied for a new tire for bis car. He was refused and when Mr. Stephenson interceded he was accused of adding to the work of the local bureaucrats. He urged the government to end this sort of nonsense. Boys' Training School The speaker devoted more than a column to a review of the Boys' Training Scbool, picturing its present state of disrepair follow- ing the exodus of German prison- ers and told of the plight of teacb- ers and pupils denied readmit- tance and in the meantime sadly handicapped in carrying on a great work. He recalled the agreement entered into between Ottawa and Queen's Park regard- ing these grounds and buildings and demanded that the govern- ment forthwith restore the insti- tution with proper compensation for use by underprivileged boys. Ganaraska Survey Mr. Stephenson gave a broad review of the Ganaraska Water- shed project developed in Dur- ham County, first of its kind in Canada, and pressed for further federal concern in the matter, wbich if continued to be ampli- fied would stimulate like pro- jects in many other districts suf- fering from erosion and deforesta- tion across Canada. He spoke with entire famillarity on the sub- ject as a member of the Advisory Board of the Ganaraska Survey. Touching briefly on matters coming up before the Dominion- Provincial Conference, the speak- er said: "It is my opinion there should be a national minimum wage act covering the whole of Canada and the wages set should be sufficient to enable everyone in this country, no matter what his or ber oecupation, to live decently and enjoy those tbings in life to which they are justly entitled." . Dom.-Prov. Conference Concluding, he said: "Another rmatter that should be given con- sideratîon at the conference is ex- :ending of our research efforts and lending every assistance to our universities engaged in this wvork. With great natural re- sources, Canada bas been content n the past to barter and seil them in their natural state rather than process them in this country. 1 believe that tbrough research, nany new uses may be found for the natural resources with whicb Canada bas been 50 generously endowed. More factories would be built, more employment fur- nished, aIl with a greater national income." The Flag Issue Mr. Stephenson closed with brief reference to an item in the Speech From the Throne which ecommended a distinctive na- tonal flag for Canada. He said: I have observed that many im- portant questions asked by mem- bers on the orders of the day have been rebuffed with "There is no urgency about the matter". I feel that there is no urgency about this national flag for Canada. *here are more important things t the moment." Finally the speaker paid tribute to the armed services, to soldier members of te House and deep sympathy for parents and relatives of the brave Canadians who rest in graves broad. The Human Side (Continued from nage one) tory; through advertising whicb attracts opportunity seekers and by labar scouting, wbich turns up the floaters." Costly Turnover "The object is to obtain men to suit the job and who will stay on the job. Labor turnover is ex- pensive, costing from $50 to $250 for each man hired, depending on the industry and type of work. There are the cost of training the man; cost of the instructor; wear and tear on macbinery; spoilage of material; increased accidents, etc., as items ta be considered in the general picture." Consequently the interview, se- lection and placement of men must be done carefully ta keep labor turnover at the minimum. In the past few years with labor at a premium it is no wonder that *labor costs have risen greatly in industry, due ta the large turn- over that bas been experienced. Mr. Presson quoted pre-war emplayment figures as 600,000 in industry compared with 1,200,- 000 during wartime besides 700,- 000 in the armed services as ex- panding the factor of labor turn- over. He also said: "Changes in plants and build- ing and equipping new factories bave drawn beavily on skilled tradesmen with consequent short- age wbich bas been ail the more acute as during the depression and later there was littie appren- ticeship taking place. Most skilled tradesmen are now not young men and there is a shortage of these. This will probably con- tinue unless the Armed Servicesi Rehabilitation programme is wide enough in scope ta take care of T k 7tnks!1~~~~2 SoftIy Detailed Femininely Styled Sophisticated dresses of lovely quality rayon crepe in one or two piece styles, in rose, navy and black. 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He also toid of the prac- tice of time study and efficiency, its relationsbip ta piece work and the general eff ects of the policy such as remuneration for produc- tion with time passing more quickly, increased interest and a iessening of the foreman's work of supervision. Final Factor In conclusion, Mr. Presson said: "Man is the measure of al tbings. It is he wbo works on farms and in factories and it is for him these things are made and produce grown. Keeping in mind the tbree components, men, materials and machines, we can summarize by saying that of the three the man element is the one I c' with which the Personnel De- partment is concerned." Tbanks of the gatbering were expressed by Lin Mitchell and extended by Past President Mor- ley Vanstone wbo also told that President Cy. Slemon would be back in the chair at the next meeting. Bob Stevens won flow- ers for his birtbday. Blaine El- liott and Doc. Rundie contribut- ed a vocal duet, much appreciated by members. Guests included Doug Durkin, of Goodyear Public Relations Dept., New Toronto, and Rotarians Reg. Geen and Roy MeIntyre, Oshawa. 1, THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO PAr.1p. VTVV. 5