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PAG TH RD YTEW8t,14 'THE <%MATITAN STATESMAN. BOWMLANVILLE. ONTARIO Established 1854 AN IINDEPENDENT NEWSPAPEE With which la Incorporated The Bowmanviile News, The Newcastle Independent, and fThe Orono News 92 Years Continuons Service To The Town of Bowmanviile and Durham County. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. ""-3;.. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association e SUBSCRIPTON RATES $2.00 a Year, strictiy ln advance. $2.50 a Year ln the United States GEO. W. JAMES, Editor. Home Town Weeklies Moulders And Reflectors of Public Opinion In Rural Canada People across Canada in recent years have become familiar with tle slogan adopt- ed by the weekly press, "Serving those im- portant parts of Canada that lie outside the cities." How well the home town weeklies serve tle Canadian public is revealed in facts and figures recently compiled from a national survey undertaken to prove that "the weeklies go into the home." It las long been beyond dispute that they form the first media entering the home to be read by ail members of the family able to read, and the advertisements appearing in them are read faithfully along with the news. At the risk of beconiing tedious by quoting figures we feel that the story canuot be told with- out them. Here goes: The weekly press of Canada now serves virtually ail of rural Canada 's residents- 5276,328-living in centres of less than 10,- 000 population. Another fact brought out is that nearly 40 per cent of rural homes are not daily newspaper subscribers but depend solely on their "home town" weekly for news, editoriais and matters of general interest of town and district. Figures are carried further to show the importance of the rural weeklies in that of 663 members of parliament, dominion and provincial, only 145 come from cities. Mem- bers frequently quote weeklies in Hbuse de- bates, get their cue from home-town papers. Ail of which adds up to the scarcely de- batable proposition that the weeklies are the "basic" advertising media througl which to reacl rural Canada when adveriising producis and services, national or local. One final point: The Statetsman fiuds that it las iucreased its ABC circulation (paid in advance) by over 1,000 in the past five years. The Siatesman 's present distri- bution is over 3,250 copies xeekly. Besides full rural coverage, the town of Bowman- ville, population 3,998, takes au average of 1,070 Statesman each week indicatin g fur- ther intensive coverage ini towu. AIl these things show the general trend to weekly ncxspaper readership. Besides the genieral loyaliy of rural peo- ple ini supporting their home town paper there are other factors of groxiug import- ance that have increased the support and general readership of rural weekiies. With many of the smaller centres having impor- tant industries, the leadership given by edi- tors ini proînoting inidustrial harmony lias donc nuch to preveut strikes and keep in- dustry on an even keel. This "toue" is ap- preciatcd ainong peopie w'h recog,,nize a fair and eiigçhtcned approaclh by increased cir- culation. There bias been shown by rural editors a very xide-awake editorial policy which sceks to keep readers iniformed on both the national and international post war aspects together with domestie industrial planning for peacetime production. *With a tremen- dous buying backlog ini rural Canada, peo- pie look wiih increasing confidence 10 the weekly press to keep ihem informed and often advise thcm in nmaiters of purchase. There can be littie doubt ai this lime thai the weekly press offers great possibilities for piacing before their readers a wlioie range of tingis wanied. The J. S. McLean Scholarships For Junior Farmers in Durham Once agaiii ihe spirit thai lias so often animated former residenis of Durhamn Coutity to do something of mnaterial and constructive benefi among those froxu whoin they are separaied by distance but not sentiment, is made manifestinii the biaud- is lIai each must be a successful memuber of a Junior Fariner Club. Each boy wiil be choseix by Mr. Suimmers ou the basis of achievemefli and menit. The course extends from October 10 April each year, which per- mits time for faîl work and spring and sum- mer on the farm.j Mr. McLean was born on a farmi at Ken-j dal, educated at Toronto University, started at the bottom in the packing industry and his success has been achieved by sticking to the job he undertook. His gift keynotes that fundamental, get good basic instruction, then apply it right back on the farm. There is another factor in this gift which Mr. Summers enthusiastically points out. It will give a lift and a keenness among junior farmers generally who will compete for the scholarships. Each fali Mr. McLean per- sonally welcomes the junior farmers who visit the Canada Packers plant at Toronto. His welcoïne is now extended in a way that bas brouglit praise from many quarters in this, his native county. The I-Iolocaust of Toronto Innocents The lamentable and increasing number of deaths by fire among young children left unattended while their parents are at the movies or elsewhere is creating consterna- tion in Toronto. The holocaust of the inno- cents threatens to outdo the Herodian mas- sacre. What to do about it, is something agitating the minds of the Queen City's citizens. It is seriously suggested that a law be enacted to punish parents whose chidren are left at home and sufer harm while the fathers and mothers are abroad on pleasure bent. The suggestion faîls far short of meeting a scandalous situation. Any action taken must be preventive as well as puni- tive. If we may make a suggestion to the Big City, we would urge the flashing on the movie screens, twice or oftener during each performance, of the question: "HAVE YOU LEFT YOUR CIIILDR.EN IN CHARGE 0F A RESPONSIBLE PE'RSON?" The psy- chological efect would be treniendous. None but the most calions parents could sit through a performance if the question left the slightest doubt in ttheir minds that the children at home were safe. It would also create a wholesome publie opinion that would be difficuit to defy. Super-sensitive souis will object to any sueh neaus of remiedying a crying evii, 0o1 the grounds that it would arouse uncomfort- able sensations ini their gentie breasts at a time when they were seekinog relaxation and eujoymeut. Onie of the least admirable sections of society cousists of those selfish individuals who strive to close their eyes and ear to an suggestion of pain, sorrow or suffering. They wish to wear roge-col- oured glasses and blinkers, seeing and hear- ing nothing, that causes discomfort or dis- may. The burning to death of little child- ren through the carelessnless of their parents is a calamity that should distress every right- minded human being, to the point where any measure that offers to put a stop to the evil xiii be welcoîned. Meet Your Neighbor on Our Northern Frontier The receut espionage revelations at Ot- tawa which inivolve our neighbor, Russia, suggest a brief review of hier wartime course i mperialism. Crying " wolf" at capital- istic regimes. împerialist democracies, iRus- sia has raised this sînoke sereen while grab- bing right, ieft and miiddle. It is time to list the facts, to know our neighbor whose ham- mer-aud-sickle imperialism is revealed as f ollows: In 1939 Russia divided Poland with Hit- ler. In 1940 Esthonia, Latvia, Lithuania with 5,500,000 people were taken. In 1945 Ruissia grabbed 5,000 sq. miles, 800,000 peo- pie from Czechoslovakia. Rumania ceded 44,000 sq. miles, 3,000,000 people to hier ini 1944. A strip of Easqt Pruia xvas n takeén af- permanent facilities in the Port of Dairen. Al tbis is but part of the story. Adiiiing collusion of Russians in sabo- tage at Ottawa, their papers nowv cry "war- mnouger" at 'Prime Minister Mackenzie King for exposing the matter. In thus getting to ko~vyour neigbibor we should recal that on June 12, 1942, Russia declared ad- herence to the Atlantic Charter which states: "The signatories to this Charter seek no aggrandizenîent, territorial or other; ihey desire to see nîo territorial changes that do mot accord witl the freely expressed wishes of the peoples concerned." Organizing Domestic Service As a Skilled Profession In these times, almosi daily, one eau find ini city papers, from 20 to 40 "Help Wanted" advertisements calling for domestic ser- vants and experienced cooks for schools, colleges, hospitals, club and tourist homes. But there appears to be a reluctance among younger wonîen, many now out of work af- ter serving in war plants, to respond. They hesitate to exehange factory overalîs for the better-dressed, easier work, shorter hours, better paid surroundings now open to tlem.* Here is a typical, recent " ad. " Wanted: Cook-general, wages $65 per month; live in; bedroom with attached bath and radio; extra lelp with washing; even- ings off ; two weeks vacation with pay. We are quite sure ilat few girls who worked at grimy factory jobs could net bet- ter pay than ihis with its accompanyng hours and attractive conditions. But the .o]d "hired girl" complex connoting an in- ferior social status is probably île factor that stili persists to keep many from iaking up domestic work; that and the vanishing superioriiy complex of lousewife employ- ers. The war years lave pretty weli ironed out their overbearing attitudes, now some- what exaggerated in île comic strip, "Hazel." Yes, times have changed but tley shouid change some more. Study is now being given to a plan to elevate dome.siic service to a skilled profes- sion, which it ought to be. Britain las in- stituted île "National Institute of House- workers" designed not only to train skilled home xvorkers but to raise their prestige and ai île same trne to instruci employers in management and social approacl to cm- ployees in no way their inferior save in île possession of worldly goods. Conditions of employment includiug lours of wôrk, monthiy pay aud general comforts lave vasiiy improved in laie years. Canada should go ahead ai once on a plan~ similar to thai of Britain. Raised to professionai. status, domestic employment would attràct many 110W reluctant to take advautage of real opportunities. E Farmera' National Holidaey At last farmers have gone on record in approving a national holiday for themselves. It is not ini île nature of a week 's holiday wiil pay thai labor, generally lias won in receni times. It is simply a resolve to take one single day off from daily toil oui of 365. The maiter came to île fore at île lOth annual convention of île Canadian Feder- ation of Agriculture, London, Ont., in these terms: "Whereas: Agriculture is a basic industry in Canada: Therefore: Be it resolved that île 2lst of June be observed every year as "Farmer 's Day" tîrouglout Canada." The cloice, appropriately, falîs on île longest day of île year, when afier daily clones eau be arranged, farmers eau fore- gather along, back concessions or ai arranged functions and eut loose with discussions on things in general. h cean be made a refresl- ing interlude in île long griud of daily toil ai all seasons. Whilc île proposal ai the moment is merely a general resolution of the national Federation we believe it will receive general approval. Couniy Federations will. no doubt seize upon tle idea and arrange a rally and programme f or île day. ht would do much to encourage membership and perimi a com- prelensive review of île accomplishmenis of île Federation of Agriculture. Our sugges- tion would be a real rural-urban get together since île whole communiiy is inier-depen- dent. MM M MM M M I.. TrWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO February 24th, 1921 Mrs. T. A. Dustan and son Tom, have returned from a pleasant visit to Toronto. Col. Charles R. McCullough, father of Canadian Club move- ment, was entertained ai Govern- ment House ai a luncheon while in Halifax. These pupils of Miss Lepha N. Doncaster were suçcessful on their theory exams: Velma Staples and Mabel Couch. Orono-Editor W. L. Smith has sold his farm south of Orono to Prof. J. B. Sisson, Toronto. Maple Grove-L. C. Snowden, J. D. Stevens attended the Hol- stein sale in Brantford. Enniskillen-Mrs. And. Sharpe was presented with a Silver Cross in memory of her son, James, who was killed on June 2nd, 1916. Miss Carnie I. Painton who for over five years has been a faith- fui and efficient member of The Statesman staff has accepted a position with the Chronicle-Ga- zette, Whitby. Solina-Walter Vice and faffi- ily have moved 10 James Jebsons farm. la The Editor's Mail Mrs. Kate Findley, 14 Margdon Rd., Toronto: Find enclosed my d: subscription tb Thc Statesman. Il rr is always like getting a letter from home. Witl best wisles for a prosperous 1946. tc C. H. Staples, Angusville, Man.: In subscribing again for your let- s ter from home, "The Canadian r Statesman" I am prompled bo con- f gratulale the town of 'Bowman- t ville during tle year 1945 for twoa expressions of ils citizens in us-n ing the ballot box. First by an vote 10 increase, and improve the t ccommodation for tIe sick, by building a new Hospital, and sec- ond by voting down the liquor store.a Our govcrnments, both federalc and provincial, are beginning tot realize the great need of better hospitalization and health ser- vices, but there seems a lack of legisiation to curtail the use of liquor in ail provinces. Will a heavier tax on liquor reduce theE consumption?E Lancaster, Eng.,c 191h Feb., 19461 The Editor: 1 wish 10 express my apprecia- tion of your paper while in Eng-t land. The only regret I have is1 that I did not mention it sooner o10 my family.9 I have foliowed witl great in- terest the return of Durham's boys and have hopes now of soon being home myseif. 1 would like you 10 change the address now bo 202 Lansdowne Ave., Peterboro. My best regards 10 Bill and John and will be looking forward to seeing many old friends in the near future. C42851 Sgt. L. H. Mountjoy Canadian Treasury Office C.A.O. Mrs. K. A. Joness, Stettier, Alla.: We rejoice with you over tle dry victory, once again in Bowman- ville. May the old town always uphold ils traditions. Il is with a feeling of saduess that we read in the "Deaths" colunin from wcek to week, the passiug of friends, old and young. The young may die, the old must. How vi- tally important to be ready! Al- berta has had a much fluer winter thus far that you in Ontario. Last Thursday il was 46 deg. above in Calgary, while the easi and wesi coasis have had terrific storms. What chaos there is in the old world today! We thought we had won peace, ai a terrific cosi, but, with lack of il in the U.N.O. and stnikes in ncaniy every industnial concernu; here seems lile of peace or any prospect of il. FIFTY VEARS AGO February 26th, 1896 Charles Urquhari is on the Standard Bank staff here. Miss Ena Trebilcock, a pupil of Prof. Singleton, has been ap- pointed organist of the Methodisi Church. Miss M. Mosetta James attend- cd the Albani concert in Massey Hall, Toronto in company with Dr. Julia Thomas. Charles H. Reid and Gertrude sailed for Liverpool. Newcastle-Mrs. (Dr.) Farn- comb is the new organist in St. George's church------ Chas, W. Barrett intends entenîng the min- istry ---Rev. Geo. H. Copeland has been invited bo remain a third term. Orono-R. Beer has purchased from his sisters, the residence on Park St. Ebenezer-Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pearce celebraled their 101h wed- ding anniversary. Miss Gertrude Pearce, Newcastle, read an ad- dress signed by M. A. James, Eli Osborne and Ira F. Pearce. New Haven-J. F. Wright is moving to Cartwright ----E. W. ,Aflin is teaching the school. ,Tyrone-Maude Emmerson is home from Peterboro ----Mr. Z. Poliard died. LETTER FROM FLORIDA Bradenlon, Fia., 531 151h St., Feb. 21 )ear George: We arrived in Bradenton after driving 1,564 miles from Bow- mianville in six days. We had some snow and ice from London to Kenton, Ohio and after lIai *oads were clear ail the way. I have altended Bradenton Ro- tary luncheon every Monday since arriving and last Monday met a Mr. Massey, a Rotarian from Bracebridge, Ont. Braden- ton club has a membershîp of 55 and often have more visitors than rnembers. There are quite a rumbcr of Canadians here at the Tourisi Club and Shuff le- board Court. Mrs. Layman and Mrs. Lang and Millie and I have atiended church each Sunday and you need to go a haîf . hour cariy if you wish a seat. Bradenton has a population of 12,000 in summer and 15,000 in winter. Accommo- dation has been hard 10 find but yesterday the president announc- cd that they now had rooms, aparîments and cottages 10 rent for the months of March and Ap- ril. So you and Mrs. James may drive here in 48 hours driving 8 hours a day for 6 days. Just think of coming from zero weather to Juiy and August weathcr where the temperature is from 60 de- grecs to 80 degrees most alle lime and lovely flowers and fruit everywhcre and sun shining every day! The only. ration down here is sugar. Butter is scarce but you can. buy olco, for 26 cents per lb. and you can buy ail the fruit you want, bananas ai 8 cents a lb. and lots of honey and syrup and jams of ail kinds. We went to Sarasota lasi week and called on Mr. and Mrs. War - ren Pinch wlo are living very happiiy in their new trailer there. Mr. Pinch told us there are 1,000 traîlers in the one camp tîcre. He also told us that Mitch Hepburn had arrived in Sarasota and bought a residence there. There are 700 trailers in the tour- ist camp in Bradenton. People who live 700 or 800 miles north just buy a trailer and spend win- ter months.in Fiorida. Millie and I are enjoying win- ter here very much. Lasi week we were ai Florida State Fair ai Tampa where they had a grand display of fruit but tle fair was 1more like a circus than a fair. We sat on the grandstand and watch- cd the performance and the ac- tors and enjoyed them and the sofi mild breeze from tle Gulf of Mexico. Flonida is indeed the 1favored child of nature. Beauty has been bestowed with lavish 'hand on this enchanted state of the souih. .The Royal Poinciania Tree glowing with colon, aud the Bouga nvillia vines and the hun- dreds of tropical flowening trees and shrubs, the graceful palms- ail unite in making Florida an earthiy paradise and Bradenton the fniendly city in the south. Kindesi regards, A. M. Hardy 1 CHURCHES ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Rector: Rev. J. dePencier Wright Sunday next: Before Lent il a.m.-Holy Communion Religion and Manhood 7 p.m.-Evening Frayer Subi ect: After Death What? Wednesday, March 6 10:30 a.m.-Holy Communion 7:30 p.m.-Service: "Significance of Lent." TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Rev. J. E. Griffith, B.A., Minister Sunday, March 3rd, 1946 il a.m.-Lenten Meditations No. 1, A word for the Sup- erintendent (Baptism) 7 p.m.-Christian Consclous 1¶No. 2, Has Russia's Religion anything to do with a world crisis? Be at Church Durlng Lent optunistie about the the place. Zuture o! IN TEEDITOR'S MAIL Mrs. Alberta Layman, Braden- ton, Fla., writes: Please flnd en- closed check for "Statesman for 1946. The weather has been de- lightful here this winter. The Hardys are fine and seem to be enjoymng the sunshine and the shuffle-board every day. Brad- enton is experiencing the great- est rush of people in the history of the town. Real estate offices have sprung up like mushrooms during the last few months and property has advanced very much in value. For instance a home, bought two years ago for $3,500 was sold last week for $8,500. Another one bought for $5,000 was sold for $12,000. Business blocks, farm land and vacant lots are also being bought and sold at a rapid rate. It is pleasing to live in a town when everyone is s0 g Don't Forget WRENX YOU renew the fire insurance policy on the furnishinga in your home, don't f orget to increase the amou.nt of your present in- su.rance to cover ail those things you have bought since the oid policy was de- livered to you. S'Iuait R. James INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE Successor to J. J. Mason & Son King St. Bowmanville 9 N THE DIM AND DISTANT PAST: From The Statesman Files TRURSDAY, FEB. 28th, 1946 1 1 11N A jý%iM M«rd% v future of a WL-ý=pmmm-f