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Eje ana4b1am "Durham County's Great Family Journal" VOLUME 92 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, AUGUST 1,1946 NUMBER Union Meeting Tues. Night tRejects Company Proposal 4 Increasing Wage 8¢ an Hour ________ b At a meeting in the Town Hall, Tuesday evening, attended by over 400 members of Local Union, 189, now in the 6th week of their strike against the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., a resolution was carried declining the latest offer of the Company. President Nor- man Allison, back from a series of conferences in Toronto and Ottawa, outlined the Company's offer. The official letter reads as follows: Bowmanville, Ontario, July 29th, 1946. Local 189, U.R.C.L.P.W.A., C.I.O., Bowmanville, Ontario. Attention Mr. N. Allison, President. Dear Sir: We are hereby confirming the offer made to the Bargaining Com- mittee at the meeting held at ten o'clock this morning. As recommended in the Camer- on report and as a basis for a return to work,awe offer per hour increase to all hourly-rated employees and 8c per hour to be added to the expected earnings of piece-work operations, the piece-work rates to be adjusted so that the average workman will be able to increîse his earnings by 8c per hour. W We will make a joint applica- tion with the Union for these in- creases to the Regional War Labour Board and, subject to the Board's approval, these increased rates will be effective upon return to work. In regard to hours of work, overtime pay and off-shift differ- entials, these would necessitate changes in our present agreement and could be dealt with in nego- tiations for its renewal. I would like to hear from you regarding the foregoing at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, C. Cattran, Plant Manager. It was pointed but by Mr. Alli- son that there was nothing.in the offer guaranteeing reduction in hours of work or off-shift differ- entials. As to rates of pay, the members were told that the Com- pany offers an increase of 8c per hour to all hourly rated workers and 8c per hour added to the ex- pected earnings of piece-work operators, such rates to be so ad- justed that the average workman will be able to increase his earn- ings 8c per hour. The union proposals are for a 40-hour week, a raise of 20c per hour and an off-shift differential of 10c per hour. The motion to reject the Company offer was carried following an amendment that a secret ballot be taken. The amendment was turned down by a 97 per cent. majority. The main motion was carried unanimously. The recommendations of Com- missioner Judge Cameron came under review and was also voted down as not acceptable. It was disclosed that the federal Minister of Labor had sent a letter to each union member, setting forth Judge Cameron's formula as follows: 1. A general wage increase of 8c per hour. 2. Time and a half for hours worked in excess of 44 per week. 3. A bonus of 5c per hour work performed between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following day. In setting forth the above Press Secretary E. A. Jones of the Un- ion, stated that Goodyear employ- ees are fortunate to the extent that they receive pay for legal holidays and time and a half for overtime, also vacations with pay. But, he reiterated, Local 189 is 100 per cent. behind its officers and the Canadian Strategy Committee in the effort to achieve their 7-point programme. He said, "There are no indications that work will be resumed until something of a de- finite nature is offered by the Company to the rubber workers at large." Mr. Jones continued, "President Allison will be in Ottawa, Thurs- day, to present the programme of the rubber workers before the Industrial Disputes Committee." He disclosed that on Wednesday a motorcade of 2,000 will travel to Ottawa in a demonstration to in- duce the government to take leg- islative steps to end the present labor disputes in Canada. Several cars from Bowmanville will join the procession. Housing Publieity Campaign Authorized by Town Council Showing concern for various housing projects now under way in town, town council met in spe- cial session Friday evening to pass resolutions authorizing com- mittees to take steps in speeding up construction. Councillors Bak- er and Allison were absent from the meeting. General business embraced the following: Purchase of a lot on Liberty Place was confirmed at a cost of $300 to permit building a through street, 35 ft. wide, from Liberty St. to the newly named Alexan- der Ave. Authority was also given to connect up water and sewer facilities at this point. Thus accommodation is provided for the several houses being built on Liberty Place by J. J. Flett, con- tractor. Construction of sewer and wa- ter facilities on the town housing project in the North Ward was referred to Roads and Streets Commîttee with power to act. Notice was registered that all plans and specifications for con- struction of sanitary sewers pe- titioned for must be in the hands of the Town Clerk by August 6, and Roads and Streets chairman will order tile for the work. The Mayor was authorized to proceed with a publicity cam- paign in respect of the town hous- ing project. The sum of $50 was voted to re- compense Gus Annis for repairs to the curb opposite his premises on Division St. It is expected further steps will be taken in like matters at the regular coun- cil meeting, August 6th. Three New Houses Purchased Already Three of the foutteen houses being erected by the Town of Bowmanville in the North Ward have already been sold it was learned late Wednesday after- noon. Others interested in pur- chasing one of the remaining houses should read the article on page five. Veterans will be given priority and after their requirements have been filled the sale will be open ts Xe general public. The houses wM be in the $4,000 bracket and are made from materials from the former internment camp. An Oshawa motorist, according to police, has been warned to cease threatening, besetting and watching a local citizen. The case has now been placed before the Crown Attorney for decision as to contemplated action. Police have a clear duty in the matter and .await advice meantime. Junior Farmers Hold Field Day at Presq'lle TherDurham County Junior Farmers' Association wihl take part in the Quinte District Field Day at Prequ'ile Point, on Lake Ontario, near Trenton, tomorrow, August 2. - Notices to members have been sent out from the Ag- ricultural Offices over the signa- tures of President Donald Jose and Secretary Boyd Ayre, which list the attractions of the day. Just as a reminder, The States- man gives a summary of the plans announced. Commehcing at 1:30 p.m., a series of softbalh games wilh be played among boysmand girls teams representing the counties of the district. These will lead up to the finals to be played at 6:30 p.m. The Durham boys' .team will be representative of the county with Ken Werry acting as captain and manager. The girls' team will be chosen from Orono, Newcastle and New- tonville teams with Stan Payne, 'Orono, as manager. Track and field events, starting at 4:30 p.m., will include sprints and jumps and a mixed three- legged race and the finals for both boys and girls will be at 6:30. Supper at 5:30, will find every- thing supplied save the lunches brought by each group. At 9 p.m. a grand dance will be held in the pavilion, 50c per person, conclud- ing at midnight. Personality and Poise Prerequisites for Participants in Legion Pulchritude Contest Barbara Lyle The Back Shop Possibly the items most talked about in Bowmanville these days are the Goodyear strike and the Legion Beauty Contest. There have been new developments in each this week. As the Goodyear's offer of 8c an hour and the subsequent turn-down by the union is publicized in another column we shall not deal with it at all, preferring to discuss the beauty contest. The decisfon to ban bathing suits in the contest should meet with publie approval and should result in more entries. than formerly expected. Parents apparently do not mmd ther daughters swimming in ab- breviated apparel, but when it comes to standing in front of a crowd they draw the line. * * * Exponents of the bathing suit are quite within their rights in proclaiming that it is a true test of beauty to be seen and to be approved in one. They also claim that modern designs in dresses tend to falsify the figure of the wearer making her a glamorous beauty no matter what age or pat- tern she may be. But, the com- mittee has decided that justice will be done to all if they appear in streetsdresses. We understand that suits are out because of the possibilities of super. camouflage. Other angles considered were that the nights of Aug. 22-23 mîght be ather chilly so that insteacd of ravishing beauties in bathing suits all the girls might be covered with "duck bumps" and shivering so much that it would make rather a poor contest. It was also felt that for the first effort in this conservative town it would be wiser to have a large list of entries from which the most beautiful girl would be picked than to have a small entry with possibly the best-looking girl in the audience because she was too timid to ap- pear in swimming drawers. LET THERE BE LIGHT In this printing business there is considerable strain on the eyes. If we aren't read- ing type upside down, we are scanning printed matter to sec if thxe ink is right, the type punching through too much or checking proofs to make cer- tain we haven't made an error. As much of the .plant is not exposed to bright sunlight we take great pains to ensure ade- quate lighting without too much glare. A few years ago a Hydro expert installed new lighting throughout with a 200-watt bulb and reflector about every five or six feet, but recent developments in the lighting industry have dis- carded the idea in favor of fluorescent globes which give more light with less glare, using less power, than any- thing produced formerly. This week we have completely (Continued on Page Twelve) Miniature Locomotive at Lions Carnival Children will have a lot of fun run across the Public School riding on this miniature train at grounds. The train was built by the Lions Club Carnival on Sat- Harry Allin, a former citizen of urday, August 10th. It is an ex- Bowmanville, now of Oakville. act replica of the big locomotives-The locomotive is on display in used on the trans-Canada runs Bert Parker's window until the and it has its own tracks that wilh night of the faim. Ulva Green Bonnie Woods Bicycle Safety Club Feature Lions Parade Saturday, August 10 With many members enjoying summer holidays, attendance at the meeting of the Bicycle Safety Club, Saturday, was less than us- ual. The trip planned to Bond Head a week ago had also to be cancelled for few turned out. The eleven who came were given funds to enjoy themselves for the day and the balance of the dona- tion will be returned to the spon- sor who was somewhat disap-, yointed that plans fell through. However there is a treat in store for club members the night of the Lions Club Carnival, Aug- ust 10. Charles Carter, Jr., and Constable W. R. Pollard outlined plans for a bike display in the Lions Parade. Members are ask- ed to decorate their bicycles and form a unit in the parade which forms up at Dean Hodgson's, Li- berty St., at 7:30 p.m. to mrch to the Public School grounds. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated bike or other fea- tures later to be determined. The bike section of the parade will be supervised by members of the Safety Patrol wearing arThebands and San Brown beits. The bike parade is planned as a real fea- ture in which all are expected to take part. At the next meeting, Saturday, August 3, Town Hallt9:30 a.m., plans will be completed for the event. Members themselves will suggest details of how bikes are to je decorated, including prob- ably "comics" and suggestions as to prizes. Please plan for a big turnout next Saturday. Popularity Contest Entries Announced The first counting of ballots for the Legion Popularity Contest took place Wednesday afternoon. So far there are only a few con- testants entered but it is felt that by next week more will have entered. Ballots may be purchased from any member of the Bowmanville Branch of the Canadian Legion and voting will take place right up until the final night of the fair. Ballots also entitle the purchaser to a chance at one of the two ra- dios to be given away Thursday and Friday, August 22nd and 23rd the nights of the fair. Ballot box- es are situated at Austin Barron's, Hampton, Neil Porter's office, Or- ono; Britton's Store, Newcastle, and in Bowmanville at Breslin's, Dominion Store, Statesman Office and Harry Allin, grocers, and Bowmanville Beach, Depew's. Below is published the list of entries in the Popularity Contest. Although there is very little diff- erence in the standing the list is published in order of popularity. Doreen Enwright, Newcastle; Shirley Challis, Gladys King, Ada Quinney, Barb Rogers, Ulva Green Jacqueline Clarke, Joan Greenfield; Sally Cole, Willa Ward, June Luffman, Jbsephine Connors, Mrs. A. Wynn, Lois Fisher, Mildred Rundle, Leona Mutton, Riva Bates, Audrey Bird, Mrs. Louise Lyle, Anita Piper, Ruth Abernethy, Betty Sisson, Helen Roach, Barbara Lyle, V. Prout, Francis Rowe, Bernice Quinney, Rona Evans, Mary Al- dred, Betty Bettles, Kay Arm- strong, Jessie Hogarth, Marie Moise, Marie Moses, Helen Sey- mour, Florence Chartran, Ruth Hutchison, Marion Hooper, Ruth Alfred, Orono, Margaret York, Or- ono, Mary Toms, Newcastle, and Beverley Payne, Orono. Jacqueline Clarke Shirley Challis The seven good-looking girls from Bowmanville pictured above are an indication of what the people may expect to see in the Beauty Contest when they attend the Legion Carnival on August 22-23. Al- though all of t.hese girls are not listed as entries at the moment it is expected that the pressure of 'their friends will persuade them before the entries close and the contest begins Of great interest is a change which has been made in the regula- tions. It was originally decided to have the girls in street dresses the first night and bathing suits for the finals, but the committee in .charge, after considerable discussion, has decided to veto bathing suits entirely. The reason given is that the winner is to be chosen for such qualities as personality, and poise rather than for beauty alone and with the candidates in street dress the judges would not be influenced to define personality in terms other than those desired by the committee. An additional change is that the title of the winner will be *"Miss West Durham" rather than Miss Bowmanviile because the contest includes entries from the entire area. The winner will receive $100 in cash plus over $200 in merchandise from Bowmanville stores. The ladies-in-waiting or second and third prize winners will receive $25 each. (Photos by J. M. James) Merchants Give Many Prizes For Legion Beauty Contest Appearing in this issue of The Statesman are several pictures of entries in the Bowmanville Legion Beauty Contest. As you can see the competition is keen and should create quite a bit of excitement amongst the fans. However there are still many more good-looking gals in town who stand a good chance of winning the title. Next week more pictures will be print- ed so there is still time for more entries. You don't have to be a Lana Turner to enter! The preliminaries will take place the first night of the Carn- ival, Aug. 22nd, with the partici- pants wearing street dresses. The following night the finalists will appear in bathing suits for the grand finale and at that time "Miss Bowmanville" will be chos- en, The lucky lady who wins the title will receive $100.00 in cold cash while her two ladies-in-wait- ing receive $25.00 each. As well as the $100.00 cash prize "Miss Bowmanville" will receive about $200.00 worth of merchandise in the local stores, which includes the following: Harry Allin's Grocery, Poole's Bakery, Edmondstone's Meat Market, Allin's Meat Mar- ket, Walker Stores, Cawker's Grocery Store, The Big 20, Couch, Johnston & Cryderman, Carter Family Bakery, Stedman's Store, Locket from Hartwig's Jewellery, boudoir slippers from Knox Shoe Store, Evening in Paris Set from Cowling's Drug Store, coffee maker from McGregor's Hard- ware, dress from Breslin's, wallet from Berry's Book Store, Eliza- beth Arden Kit from Jury & Lovell, boudoir lamp from Hydro Shop, chocolates from Bagnell's ladies' watch from Marr's Jewel- lery, DuBarry Beauty Kit from McGregor's drug store, dress from The Town Shop, three-piece dres- ser set from Hooper's Jewellery, 6 tennis balls from McNulty's Sports Shop, 6 shampoos and waves from Leola Miller's Hair- dressing, pair of dresser lamps from Higgon's Electric Shop, fruit basket from McFeeter's Fruit Store, cold .wave from Raby's Beauty Salon, tennis racquet from Mason & Dale's, table lamp from the Radio Shop, and 10 lbs. of coffee from the A. & P. This is indeed a full and entic- ing list for any girl with prizes which she would be proud to possess. As well as the Beauty Contest there is a popularity contest with the winner of it getting a $100.00 cash prize. Remember the dates of the Carnival, Aug. 22 and 23, and turn out to support this worthy cause. New Industry Wishes TG Start Up Here Mayor C. G. Morris has been in communication with a - manufac- turing group who are desirious of opening a new factory in Bow- manville. The Company would like to purchase one or two of the Internment Camp barracks and start their factory from there. At the time of going to press Mayor Morris did not know what type' of industry it would be, but he is doing his utmost to bring another industry to town. Little Miss Arleen Begley en- tertained her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Bone, last Sun- day, on the occasion of her seven- th birthday. Old Historical Atlas Of United Counties Presented to Editor It was with great pleasure that the editor of The Statesman last week called for a short visit with Mrs. (Dr.) David Archer, Simcoe St., North, Oshawa. Well past the alloted span of life Mrs. Archer is able to get about after having suffered a fractured thigh last year. But her real sprightleness was shown in her keen mind, her great memory, which in conver- sation, recalled events of long ago. It was an inspiring visit marked by a handsome gift of an historical atlas which Mrs. Archer thought- fully suggested would be useful for The Statesman's library. We cherish this invaluable volume. Few volumes today can match the detail shown in this New His- torical Atlas of Northumberland and Durham Counties, published by H. Belden, Toronto, in 1878. It contains the historical data of early settlements, the names of pioneers, the populations of each Township and the early govern- ment finance and land tenure. Many personal sketches and inci- dents form a history not found elsewhere. Illustrations and portraits are from steel engravings. Maps all through are in great detail show- ing the names of farmers owning farms on lots and concessions and even denoting the location of their buildings. From this volume we shall be enabled to compile re- views of early days as features in The Statesman. Many will recall the late Dr. David Archer, a native of Cart- wright and a widely known phy- sician of Port Perry for many years. He was a classmate of ven- erable T. H. Everson, Oshawa, when they attended Bowmanville High School. While practising in Port Perry, Dr. Archer met and married Miss Carrie Scenes who was then a well known and be- loved teacher in Cartwright. Their happy union endured until the death of Dr. Archer. Today Mrs. Archer lives in her handsome, excellently furnished home, with her constant compan- ion Bella, who for several years was the capable maid at the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alexander in Bowmanville. Both still maintain a lively interest in the events of the times. Our visit was indeed in the nature of "Old Home Week." With our thanks for the gift and the visit we sin- cerely wish many more years of health and happiness for Mrs. Archer and her loyal companion. Mr. R. H. Warder, Concession St., celebrated his 83rd birthday, Saturday, July 27th. His family and friends remembered him on this occasion. Guests who came to honour him were Mrs. J. W. Everest, Mr. Ray Everest, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Souch, Osh- awa, Mrs. A. J. Crawford, De- troit, Mich., and Mrs. C. E. Sand- ers, Town. His many friends in Durham County will regret to learn that Mr. Warder has not been enjoying the best of health in recent weeks. Miss Erie Gray, Toronto, is spending a week's holiday with her uncle, Mr. Clarence Osborne. Sally Cole Late Sport News Last night the Royals had little , trouble in subduing Newcastle 6 to 1 at the High School. Courtice tied Bow- manville 1-1 in League foot- ball. The local boys were playing their better brand of ball. They were very steady in the field and their hitting was good enough to collect eight safeties. The Royals also showed up well on the base paths. They stole home twice and had a total of eight thefts for the night Ralph Ames was the star of the game. In four trips to the plate he pounded out a triple and two singles. Ed Hooper was in rare form as he allow- ed only three scattered hits. The football game was play- ed in Memorial Park due to baseball at the High School. Final league game will be played in Memorial Park, to- morrow evening, Friday, at 7:30, Enniskillen vs. Bow- manville. Bowmanvllie Boys star At Track - Field Meet In the Motor City Competing against athletic stars from Toronto, Oshawa and other Ontario centres in the track and field events held under auspices of the Shamrock Athletic Club's first post-war meet at Alexander Park, Oshawa, Saturday, four Bowmanville boys gave an excel- lent account of themselves. The four entrants, Bill Dadson, Frank Hooper, Bill Bagnell and H. Ormis- ton, without much training, step- ped out with the best of them and led the field with firsts in five events. Dadson captured three firsts; Hooper took two firsts and a sec- ond; Bagnell got a second and a third and Ormiston won a second. In the final totals of the day's events, Bowmanville came second with Shamrock A.C. leading. Third place went to C.R.A., Oshawa; fourth to Ajax A.C.; fifth to Courtice with Brooklin trailing the field. Individual Summary 100 yds. final, boys under 18- lst, Bill Dadson, time 10.7. Running High Jump, boys un- der 16-lst, F. Hooper, 5½ ft. Local Open, 100 yds.-2nd, H. Ormiston, time 10.4. 8 lb. Shot Put, boys under 16- 2nd, Hooper, 40 ft., 1h'ins. Hop, Step, Jump, under 18- lst, Dadson, 40ft, 1½ ins. Local Open Broad Jump-2nd, Bill Bagnell, 20 ft., 4½ ins. Broad Jump, under 18-lst, Dadson, 18 ft., 9 3-4 ins. Open Broad Jump-3rd, Bag- nell, 21 ft., 2 ins. Broad Jump, under 16-lst., Hooper, 17 ft., 10 ins. Following the success of local athletes in hockey and baseball, this remarkable showing in a strong field, underscores the fact that Bowmanville Community should do much more to create facilities for athletics all along the line. Midland Regiment Plans Big Reunion With Rochester Trip On September 8th, Cobourg will be the scene of the first re- union of the lst Battalion Midland Regiment. Before a great many residents of that town are up and about, cars and buses will begin arriv- ing from the surrounding district, binging together men who, in many cases, have not met for two or three years. It all started out in Edmonton in the spring of 1942. The Mad Midlands were really mad-fight- ing mad, and perhaps a bit down- hearted. Lt.-Col. J. C. Gamey, M.M., E.D., Officer Commanding, had held a Battalion parade be- side the Prince of Wales Arm- oury, following which the Mlad Midlands marched down the main streets of Edmonton to the rail- (Continued on Page Twelve) New Member at Rotary Club Inducted by Governor Zeigler George Zeigler District Governor of Rotary In- ternational District 168, who paid his official visit to the Bowman- ville Rotary Club last Friday. He praised the local club for its com- munity activities and the splendid attendance record being the high- est in the district for the past two years. NORTHUMBERLAND SCHOOL WINS CARTER TROPHY . School Section No. 23, Haldi- mand Township in Norhumber- land County, took top honors in the annual competition for the improvement of rural school grounds sponsored by the Ontar- io Horticultural Association, it was announced today. Miss Is- abel Campbell of Cobourg, teach- er of the school, was awarded the J. E. Carter Trophy on behalf of the school. Second place was won by S.S. No. 1, Hamilton Township in Durham County, with Teacher Miss Helen Davey receiving the Hon. P. M. Dewan Trophy. Third place and the T. Eaton Company Limited award went to S.S. No. 13, Cornwall Township, Stormont County. Keith Steven of North- field is teacher of the school. Bowmanville Rotarians were honoured Friday by the official visit of District Governor George Zeigler of Parry Sound. Before the luncheon Governor Zeigler held a business session with the directors and committee chair- men to receive reports and review the year's activities of the club. Following the luncheon the District Governor was asked to induct the new member, Garnet Rickard, Shaw's, whose classifica- tion is Seed Distributing. In wel- coming Mr. Rickard the speaker stated that fellowship, a common sense code of ethics, help in com- munity betterment and interna- tional service were the main ob- lects of Rotary. Past President George Chase presented the new member with his Rotary button and a framed copy of the Rotary Code of Ethics. President Forbes Heyland in introducing the speaker mention- ed that this district was one of the largest in Rotary Interna- tional. He said District Governor Zeigler was born in Elmira, On- tario, and fo? some time has been in the banking business and was elected mayor of Parry Sound this year. He has been chairman of the Board of Trade and Board of Education and was a charter member of the Rotary Club. The Governor based his ad- dress on international work that can be accomplished through Ro- tary Clubs all over the world. He mentioned that while he was attending the International Con- ference of Rotary outside Boston over 72 nations were repre- sented. It is the job of every Rotary Club to get behind the United Nations Organization and support the Peace Charter. Before this can be done, he stated, it is neces- sary that we have a clean bill of fare at home and until this is done we are not in a ve'y good pos- ition to talk about other nations. Few organizations can promote international goodwill as well as Rotary and in these troublesome times it is Rotary's finest hour to show what it can do. He asked the Bowmanville club to dontact one of the European clubs to see if there is anything they can do , (Continued on Page Seven) tae n 31