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PAGE TWO THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO t b THURSDAY, FEB. 7th, 1946 Organize For Ilealth It is filting that once a year -- during "Health Week" which this year opened on Feb. 3 -- ail citizens should take lime 10 con- sider wliat hias been accomplislied in the programn of heallh for Canadians. Willi the co-operation of Dominion, Provincial and Municipal departments of healîli depart- menîs of education, schools, churches, ser- vice clubs and other public-spirited organi- zations, an effort is being made 10 again cail bo the attention of ail Canadians the need for organizing for healîli. Science lias made enormous contributions in the field of preventive medicine in our own lifetime. And yet, failing to apply the discoveries of science, we go on allowing health and life to be sacrificed because w~e are not sufficiently iniformed 10 spend reasonable lime or pass adequate legisiation for the prevenlion of sickness and the con- servation of life. The statement thal ini the war years 50,000 industrial workers were unable to work on accounit of sickness on an averagye day, and that of 1,260,000 men examined for military service 357,000 were unfit for military duty of any kind, should be sufficient 10 give pause. ln spite of our existing milk-borne disease only one province in Canada lias a province-wide law enforcing pasteurization of milk and only 1w-o provinces have ade- quate legislation for medical examination before marriage. This is an evidence of the fact that either Canadians generally are stili uninformed as to the urgent need for action or extremely lethargic. One l-undred Senators ini One County, A World Record Delvmng imb ail available records we have arrived at the conclusion that Durhiam County again ranks first by having wilhini ils borders more seniators than are found in any other modern world community. Last week w-e prinited the story of W\ood's Senate whichi met at a banquet with more thani 100 mem bers presenit anid ail qualified as "senat- ors" under the conistitution of this puirely local institution. lInuimbers il outranks bolli Ottawa and Washing-ton, D.C. and takes second place onily to the British House of Lords. But in questions considered and resolutionis adopted, Wood's Senate stanmds ini a class bv itself. Higliliglit of the banquet was a message auJd sigiied pliotograpli sent by Prime Miinister Riing1. To forestail disputants we shoiild hell at once Iliat this Bow-maiville Seiiate is comn- posed of farmers, buisiniess and Jrofessional men of the district, w-ho for 27 years have. gathered at the local office of thie Internat- ional Harvester C'o. witli agenit Lew WVood as host andi Seniate Chiairman. War, current evenits, govemumnent policies, together with cultural subjeets have been t1e maiti agenda for weekly meetings over the years. The menTership eiinbraced ail politieal parties wilh no bar as ho race, color or creed. Ar-çl ment otteii waxed hiot 1)111 neyer a 1)0w' was slmuck. Meinhers of l)amliaiiellt were ai)- prised of resolutiotis passed. Il w'as grass- roots deîniocracy ini actioni. The outstanditig ecaracteristie of the Senî- aIe ivas ils informai nature, a non-fee, non- profit organiization ini wlîîch aduit eduication was a lasting general resuit. Not a questioni arose but the facîs ini the case were tracked down 10 finality. rfhîus was lknowledgre fixed ini the îninds of memibers. But there wvas cul- ture 100. Mauiy conftribited original poetry, declaimnied pages froîn literary- workçs. The Senale vas the forerunuier of modern forumis and took second place 10 oue iniinitellectual range. Our Iribule at this lime is given for information of otimer coînmunities whieh nay- become iuspired to follow a like examuple. Wood's Senlate lias doue inucili 10 create a real intentions. Mr. Blaekwell stressed tlie point thiat thme CCF by bringring industry uîîder goverument control and management, il wotld escape Re %u0nîmian yttt#1man Established 1854 AN IINDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER With whlch is Jncorporated The Bowmanvilie News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News 92 Years Continuons Service To The Town of Bowmanvilie and Durham County. AUthorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. of government, hake il or leave it, and with lihe ouly privilege hhah of paying for super- vused accommodation imn a hastily devised dubious seieme ,segregated fi'om family and friends and far from luis work. Editorial Notes For years, Bownmanville lias beemu talkiumg of a public garbage collectionm beimmg put imto operatiouu, but it uever seemed 10 gel any furîber than a pre-eleclion promise or piank i the pialformn of a new candidate ruunin g for couniil. Down ini Huutingdon, Que., tliey are putting blirougli a bylaw bo instll a pub- lic garbage pick-up sysbemn at $3.50 per an- numm for eacb user of the service. Tbat's less tliaum huait sonue local citizeuis are now payiuug for a bit aud miss garbage collectionu Ilat is far froni satisfaetory. Couiicil did a long om-erdume job iasl year inii uumberimmg the Iouses auJ puttung tmp inew sîreet sigils oui lime cornîers. Now w-ho is tîere ini the couincil w'lo lias lime courage 10 move limaI a bylaw' be prepared for a municipal garbagye collection 10 be put imto opem'atiouuii hue year of oimr Lord 1946? There slioumid be nmo difficulty, in gettiumg tenders 10 take on the job as we 've beeîu bld Iliat in other places garbage col- lection is a golJ mille aud requires very litIle digging-mostiy dumping. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 a Year, strictly ln advance. $2.50 a Year ln the United States GEO. W. JAMES, Editor. corporation taxes while the govemument reaped profits, whereas private enterprise elsewhere contributing taxes, would by way of subsidies from Ottawa make up the amn- ounts s0 lost through socialist decree. The more industries taken over by the CGF, the greater the moneys taken from other prov- inces 10 meel subsidies. Mr. Blackwell ob- jected in principle 10 Ibis obvious inequality. lis remarks were capable of inflation as lbey have been. But the plain facîs stili per- sist. Il will be noted lowever that the formai document and subsequent address of Prem- ier Drew in no way mentions or inf ers suoli an attitude by bis government. In calling for fulfilment by Ottawa of ils promise 10 return the taxing authority taken from the provinces mn 1942, Mr. Drew concurs in the $12 per capita provincial subsidy or better. He goes furîber in urging a twenty million dollar fund primarily 10 be used for the weaker provinces amd 10 hich Ontario would conîribute the lar ger share without hope of returui. There is no discrimination againsl Saskatchewan, quile the conhrary. Meantime mucli political capital will be made of Mr. Blackwell 's speech wihhoul mentioning the actual facîs of Mr. Drew 's submîssiom. liigh Cost of Distribution Discussed at Farm Forums Farin Forumîs, a subject 10 which we re- turn from lime 10 hume, have reaclied a planme during the present season in Nwhich discus- sionîs stand second 10 noue tliroughout ltme lenglh and breadtli of Canada. We have nmade it a point personally ho follow current broadeasîs when l ime permits and ho read and publisli froi week ho week tihe fiîmd- ings of our local Forums. We are more than ever convinced hhat farmers are today on hhe highroad 10 coîcerled action which will achieve their objective, equalily for agricul- ture. Joined togellier in the Federatiomi of Agriculture, lieir initerests are fîrller mightily asserhed Ilirougli Farm Forums. Wilh these go increased expansion ini the field of cooperatives. 0f specially iinlriguing interesh on lihe February agenida is a consideraiom of tlie high cost of distribution, or as the Forum Guide puIs il, "The Costly Trip Fromn Pro- ducer to Consumer." We brin-g this ho un- mediate attention for the broadcast hakes place Monday evening, Feb. 11. On the Mou- day following tîe topie is "Will thie Con- sutuer pay for Quiali ihy l Things of lhis characher get rigit clown hto bed-rock aud we believe all farmers with radios who eau- mot attend local Forums miii take lime out to heai' the discussions. The ideal of cour'se is ho join andt ake part iii Forums. Returned Soldiers Can Build But OnIy Out of Town In last week 's Stahesunan Ihere appeared a story dealing with local liousing for re- tumneci menî as provideci umuer the Velerans' Land AAd with l)amticilar reference ho the small hlodinîgs beiuîg deveioped jush eash of Bowmanville. Tlîe particulars were giveim by Charles E. Stephenuson, M.P., wlio lias die- voteci mucli time to tlim îatter in beimaîf of soldiers couing home and Iookimîg for a place ho live. The shou'- covers the main points in- cluding price, ternis and conditions. But a later eiquiry by Mr. Stephenson lias brouglit a lelter dir'ect from thie Minister, Hon. lau MacKemîzie, wliiclî ceais Nwitli thie case of ani individuai soilic' wisliing h o build his ownl houise. The Minister writes: "Tue first thing this ch'ap should do us apply for qualificationi under the Act. if qualhfied lie is free 10 submit lis proposai. If lie eau suggest purchiase of a suitable hlaf Club 15 Daunce As Mardi-Gras LargèIy Attendd - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SIN THE DIM AND DISTANT PAST fr0: Tne state.MaaFilms TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO FTY YEARS AGO January 27, 1921 January 29, 1896 Claude E. Law, who has been Carl Kent has some handsome teaching at Swan Lake Intermed- new 1896 bicycles on exhibition iate School has been appointed at the Post Office.. science and mathematical teacher Prize winners at the skating carnival were Frank Garrett, at Selkirk Collegiate Institute. Beryl Edsall, Will Cryderman, Mrs. T. A. Brown and daughter, Aggie Lyle. Jessie, Ottawa, visited her moth- G. D. Fletcher, Levi Morris and eMrs. S. F. Hill. J. O. LaBelle are Board of Health er, officers for this year. Rev. David Rogers, St. Thomas, T. G. Bragg has been awarded wrote an interesting historical the Governor General's Medal for sketch of Enniskillen, recalling his standing in 2nd year at Tor- amusing incidents and illustrat- onto University. ing he wt ad quinthumo of F.H. Frost, B.A., has organized ing he wt ad quinthumo ofa giee club at the High School. some of the residents. Some Newcastle-Frank Bennett of names hé mentioned were: Jacob the Windsor will resume hotel Scott, Arthur Knox, Wm. Barton, keeping in Barfett's block, follow- James Parr, Robert Bancroft, the ing the fire. In 1877 the same latter contributed Cartwright block was destroyed by fire ---- news to The Statesman and re- Thos. McClung has opened the corded events in this manner: Post Office in Farncomb's block. "Let il be known in several zones, Hampton-Mrs. C. Cooledge and that a son was born to Josiah family have moved to the vil- Jones." Some teachers were Alex lage. Osborne, Wm. Henry, Wm. Stott, Blackstock-Geo. Bartley, W. Hugh Bingham and Mr. Jarvis, McLaughlin and Geo. Nesbitt con- excellent penman of Spencerian stilute the Board of Health ---- type. John Hughes and'Wesley Mount- Orono-Mrs. O. W. Rolph, re- joy are township auditors. ceived for the first time since her Kirby-W. Paterson bas leased marriage, assisted by Edna Ren- Peter Galbraith's farm. wick, Miss Armstrong, Mildred Tyrone-Mrs. John Congdon, Smith and Mrs. S. E. Benson. Mrs. Sarah Murley Coram and Enniskillen-Chas. Williams has Richard Staples died ------ Mr. sold his farm to Harry Ferguson; and Mrs. Levi Skinner have a son. Geo. Gow, his farm, to Mr. Ellis, Orono-Harry Millsqp has left Fenelon Falls; Fred Adams, his the corner store and Thos. Mc- farm to Charles Virtue. Comb has leased the properly. Tyrone-Mr. and Mrs. W. Enfield-D. Trainer has pur- Chapman have returned from chased the lot and residence of England ---Edith M. Smith has J. Hubbard on Model Farm aven- taken a position in Bowmanville. ue. Jim Presson Tells Rotaârians St. Paul'* Church Reviews Year's Work At Annual Meeting Annual meeting of St. Paul's United Church was held on Mon- day evening, Jan. 28th, with the minister, Rev. W. P. Fletcher, acting as chairman. Rev. W. P. Rogers opened the meeting with prayer and a bymn was sung. Roy Lunney was appointed secretary for the evening, and read tbe min- utes of the annual meeting for 1945. Reports of the work carried on by the Baby Band, Mission Band, Sunday School, Evening Auxil- iary, Women's Missionary Society and Women's Association were read, all organizations reporting a very successful year of work and study, and objectives reached. Mr. J. Swindells, treasurer of the Sunday School, gave the financial report of the Sunday School, whicb showed improvement over last year. Il was learned from the Missionary and Maintenance Fund repozt, also given by Mr. Swin- dells, that the allocation of $530 had been achieved. Report of Treasurer Roy Lun- ney, showed a total raised of $4,- 990, with a surplus aI the end of the year of $1,281. Report of Session was made by Acting Clerk of Session, Alex McGregor, giving among other accounts and infor- mation, the number of members of the church, and number of fa- milles in the church. Il was not- ed in Ibis report also, that St. Paul's had losI two highly res- pected members of the congrega- tion during the past year by the death of Mrs. George Corden and Mrs. William Barton. A minute's silence was observed in their me- mory. Ail reports having been read and adopted, Mrs. C. C. Lunney moved a vote of thanks bo the choir leader, Mr. Alex McGregor, bo the choir members and 10 the organist, Mrs. Reta Dudley, for their fine contribution bo the ser- vices throughout the year. Dr. Harold Ferguson moved a vote of thanks to Dr. W. P. Fletch- er and Mrs. Fletcher for their work in the church and among the members of the congregation. Dr. Ferguson also moved a vote of thanks bo Rev. W. P. Rogers for taking services in St. Paul's dur- ing the illness of the minister. Wilfrid Carruthers moved a vote of thanks bo Mr. and Mrs. E. Dilling for so abiy looking after the church premises. At the conclusion of the meet- ing, refreshments and a social lime were enjoyed. We'11 Keep the "OLD DUS" Running for you New cars won't be available for sometime in any numbers. No need to let the " Old Bus" run down be- yond repair. Our complete auto service wifl keep your car in running order. Our expert mechanios can locate any trouble and do an A-i repair job. GARIONS GARAGE PHONE 2666 Facts on Indusi Presidenî Cy Siemon intmoduc- ed a program aI the Rotary Club luncheon, Friday noon, whicb was in accord witb current events in several parliculars. Iu observ- ance of International Safely Week Jim Presson, Personnel Manager, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Com- pany, Bowmanville, was the spea- ker of tbe day. His address was cenlred on modemn developments in laIe years on accident preven- lion and the sleps taken by gov- emumenîs and employers bo assure the individual of fair treatment in the way of safety devices and compensation. Another short ad- dress delivered with poinbed com- petenîce was thal of Rotarian George Hart, Oshawa, who ouI- lined plans for revival of inter-' club meetings of Rotary following their suspension during warlime. Furîher business deait with had bo do wilh Rotary plans for hold- ing the annuai Municipal Nigbl on Feb. 8 and the grand banquet aI Newcastle Community Hall, Wednesday, Feb. 131h, a turkey dinner 10 mark Ladies' Night and acknowledgement tb camnival bel- pers. With the hall filled 10 ca- pacity bo enjoy the program and a full-course Carter Famiiy din- uer, theme were, slrangeiy, no birlhday fiowers for a single mem- ber. President Cy warned Ibal Municipal Night meanl an even- ing dinner next week, Feb. 8, aI 6:30 p.m., same place, and bopied that Hon. Russell Kelly, Minister of Healtb, would be the speaker. Mr. Hart bold bis Bowmanvilie colleagues that the lime had come to resume inter-club felicitalions now that tbe boys were back from the front and Oshawa Rotarians had pianned a gala get-together embracing Whitby, Bowmanvîlie, Oshawa, aI a dinner in Oshawa aI 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 251h. The speaker, James S. Duncan, Presi- dent and General Manager, Mass- ey-Harris Company, Toronto, laIe- ly returned fmom overseas, would have a message of high interest for the occasion. Popuiarity of the proposai was emphasized when members were asked bo stand bo indicate acceplance. The response was compiete and un- animous. Il ought 10 be one of the greatest gatherings for many a year. Charles Carter, Sr., chaimman, entertainment commitlee, mInro- duced Jim Presson as a real ora- lor whom ail had come bo know as an executive of Goodyear since he came 10 Bowmanvîlle. Genial Jim said he was somewhat appre- bensive of speaking in public since reports in The Statesman of bis former addresses were of a na- ture in phrases and words wholiy beyond bis capacity for expres- sion. But he had a few facîs and figures in respect of industrial and common accidents and the pro- visions Ibereto thal migbt be of interest in observance of National Safety Week. During the year 1943, for in- stance, in the midst of war, we had 131,000 accidents in Canada embracing industry, homes and higbways in which 443 were kili- ed, many permanently disabled, and Ibis was only part of the gen- eral piclure in Canada and the U.S.A. with a total population of more Iban 140 million people. The same picture prevailed from year 10 year with varying stalis- tical reports wbich form records of the govemumeuts concerued. Iu ah Ibhis the speaker suggesled the tremendous money cosîs involved aside from the cosîs of human suf- fering. Iu toIaliIy, il was viewed as an incidence in civilized comn- munities as a matter in which go- vemuments were obliged to lake cognizance and bo shape legisia- lion 10 cope with the situation. Iu Ontario the Workmen's Compensation Board came mbt BOWMANVILLE P tral Accidents to appeal to Courts, wuth excessive litigalion costs, in order to gel a minimum of settiement by way of indemnily. There were as weli the agencies of bargaining for set- Ilement with employers and in- surance companies. Ahl this was doue away wilh by establishment of the Workmen's Compensation Board, 1915, from which date the whole picture changed to one of stale responsibility and equibable awards; a notable milestone in modemn approach tb uniform jus- tice. Under the Act the province was divided into zones and classifica- lions, grouping workxnen by the nature of their employment, al assessed an amount based upon figures giving prior experience and witb management and govemu- ment sbaring ,a fund was ceated for the services enlaiied. It was not only simple justice but equily acknowledged by the state. Mr. Presson wenl on 10 bell of the de- tails of administration and the scale of payments laid down and paid on evidence of the particular case histories. But the speaker poinled out thal cash compensation was nol the primamy concemu of the Act. The central consideration was bo prevenl accidents. Consequenliy industrial inspeclors bave been employed to visit ail factories 10 confer and advise on safely de- vices in machine practice and aI the samne time a public campaign bas been devised dealing wilb home and bigbway accidents. Iu factories, foremen are specialiy advised and instrucled 10 convey 10 employees the best ways of avoiding accidents and invitations to ail employed have esulled in many ways to create safely devi- ces for machines of production. lu conclusion, Mm. Presson told of the latest developmenl in the Goodyear plant; the sign and cer- lificale: "Bebind the 8-Bahl" whicb is simply advice to workers bo ob- serve safely measumes and sub- mil suggestions. This sigu wili move from depamîment to depart- ment on menit of lowest score of accidents. Tbis is becoming gen- eral in mosl modemn plants in On- tario and is ealizing splendid results. Interdependence and con- cern for others in accident.preven- lion was tbe final suggestion of Mr. Presson aI the conclusion of a very notable address. Ross Sîrike, K.C., moved the vote of thanks. He concurred Ihat lawyers and insurance comn- panies ougbb nol 10 be the final arbiters and beneficiaries in set- lling compensation of workers having dlaims for compensation. He thought that Mr. Presson brought a real, enlighlening mes- sage tb Rolarians. Visitors aI the luncheon Rolar- ians George Hart and Alex Storie, Oshawa, and Jack Costigan, Pet- erboro, may have been perturbed aI the absence of butter for the dinner, but Charles Carter Sr. told that a laIe rulin.g by Donald Gordon made the usual small por- tion impossible for the next 30 days. George Chase brought Forbes Heyland a round of applause when he conferred on him bis lapel pin of one year's perfect attendance. Frank Mcllveen announced the bowling winners. Bert Virgin and Dave Morrison tuned up for com- munity singing, "Drink 10 Me Only." Il was a fine program. CHURCHES TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Rev. J. E. Griffith, B.A., Minister Sunday, Feb. lOth, 1946 il a.m.-The Church Witnessng Let not disturbance quiet your voice! 20pm.-Sunday School * .. .-,-- ,--- ___________ The members of Club 15, popu- lar social and pbilanthropic or- ganizalion composed of the young- er ladies of Bowmanville, were hosts aI a higbly successful dance beld in the High School Auditor- ium, Friday night. Gaily decorated in true Mardi Gras fashion, the hall presented an attractive setting for the 150 couples who entered the spirit of the occasion decked out as clowns, vari-colored bats, with trick dogs, ARE you tempting the Victory Bond thief? He has a rattling good business out of the war. If Victory Bonds are anywhere but in a steel vault they are not safe. Cail at the nearest B of M branch and Iodge your Victory Bonds in our vault. The cost is trifling-100. per $100 per annum-minimum 250 a year. Your bonds will be kept safe, your interest coupons clipped and credited to an account in your name on which you may draw at will. BANK OF MONTREAL uwrMg with Canadians in eew' tva/k of 4/e since 1817 Bowmanville Branch: F. O. McILVEEN, Manager DOAVpe cet homus and streamers as they trip- ped the llght fantastic. The very excellent dance rhy- thms were played by Walter Scot and his baud bf Oshawa. Two no- velty dances marked the occasion, the winners being Miss Betty Gil- booley and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Trull of Hampton. At 11:30 p.m. an enticing buf- fet luncheon was served, includ- ing sandwiches, cakes and coffee, after whicb dancing continued un- til 1 a.m. The Club plans 10 hold another dance in March. A share of the proceeds from these dances is set aside for deservin#com- munity projeets. ~71~ I 's JL TT %J 1 k Ir-e