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PAGE TWO' THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMRANVILLE. ONTARIO THURSDAY NOV. 7th, 1946 f Now that more normal conditions have re- turned to this district, with industrial production in full swing and returns from an exceptionally good agricultural yield higher than for many years, the Hospital Board is hopeful that its appeal for funds for the new Memorial Hospital will meet with a generous public response. Plans have been prepared for the new building which, when completed, will rate the new hos- pital up to modern standards required by the provincial government for the best of care for all patients and graduation of student nurses. Every condition to this end has been met save the balance of money required to complete the proj ect. The Town Council of Bowmanville has been authorized by a vote of citizens to provide finance to the extent of $100,000. Many former citizens and local residents have generously added to the fund as well as the Township of Darlington. The balance needed is approximate- ly only a quarter of the total required. The general view is that it will be met in a manner characteristic of the traditional generousity of the people of the entire district in any such humanitarian appeal. This has been shown both individually and by public bodies once the nature of any such undertaking has been made plain. It should not be necessary to point out that the new Memorial Hospital will serve all the municipalities in this area. The records of the present hospital bear this out. Given a new, modern hospital the service and enlarged ac- commodation will be available on an even wider scale. Hence the necessity for the financial sup- port of the entire community to be served. Other municipalities and citizens in general are heartily invited by the Hospital Board to join in subscribing to the comparatively small amount necessary to assure construction of the building which will be proceeded with at the earliest possible moment. We believe that ratepayers will.approve any action taken by other munici- palities to support the project, which will con- tinue to offer service to them. Education Week Offers Period For Revised Thinking The present week marks the annual obser- vance of Education Week in Canada. It is a period in which teachers, School Boards and the public in general are given opportunity for re- alignment of views on the future of education. With this in view the Publicity Committee of the Ontario Teachers' Federation has issued a syll- abus which suggests topics to be considered from day to day during the entire week. The general theme is Education For the Atomic Age. Daily topics include: Practising Brotherhood, World Security, Strengthening Home Life, Developing Better Communities, Promoting Health and Safety, Facing New Tasks, etc. It will be observed that these topics embrace the broad view ranging from local to world concerns. As we have said.before, two world wars have projected the world view into the homes of this entire country. Hence we have been compelled to look outward and revise our thinking in a way to make us realize our indiv- idual and collective responsibilities for global welfare. Bu.t basically we must do our building toward this end by setting our own house in order with the local community as the focal point. This ôbjective is well set forth in the theme of Education Week. Probably the most important of the above topics is Practising Brotherhood. We condemn intolerance and segregation so vividly brought to light during the late war. But we still main- tain a system of segregation in this very country whereby too many native-born Canadians re- gard new Canadians as "foreigners" and by our ;aloofness virtually compel them to group to- gether, a form of "segregation." That is all wrong if we hope to have a united and growing nation. Our revised thinking during Education Week ought to be directed particularly to this problem. In this theme alone the value of Education Week will merit the high purpose for which it has been conceived. Liberals On the Way Out Who's On the Way In ? The defeat of three Liberal candidates in a row in three recent by-elections has aroused a general assumption that the Ottawa regime is on the way out. If so who's on the way in? The alternative lies between the Progressive Con- servatives and the CCF. Announcement by Prime Minister Mackenzie King that he will not lead his party in another general election and with not a single one of his followers capable of matching his astuteness as a leader is further -indication that the long Liberal regime is about finished. Not to mention the record of past embarrassments and present inoptitudes of a war-wearied Cabinet, which no matter how shuffled can revive flagging public confidence. -But at the rate things are moving another alter- ,native will be ân equally inept coalition. ,Granted a Liberal demise the only hope of At anaabmn 9taegmn * Established 1854 With which is Incorporated The Bwmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, and The Orono News ~ f2 Years Contihuous Service To The . Town of Bowmanville and Durham County. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.00 a Year, strictly in advance. $2.50 a Year in the United States GEO. W. JAMES, Editor. New Memorial Hospital Will Serve Entire District Press Scored by Women For Glamourizing Crime The reaction of the Women's Council of Ontario, which purports to represent more than 25,000 women, to the recent press reports ap- pearing in the dailies on the Dick murder trial at Hamilton, represents, we believe, the general sentiment among clear-thinking element of our population. As th executive of the Women's Council points out, the facts in the case, as a matter of news, should be made public princi- pally for its deterrent factors. But when a corps of glamour writers are employed to fill column after column picturing a demure, sad- eyed widow charged with murder, and later found guilty, the splurge is view as uxnecessary sensationalism which registers inversely on the public mind, particularly that of youth. The Council suggests that in the press treat- ment of such cases, "the glamourizing of the principals be deleted so that the heinousness of the crime may not be obscured." It goes on to say that this sensationalism was a shock to decent-thinking people and a departure from the usual high standards maintained by our press. The Council voices the very thoughts we have heard expressed many times in this rural com- munity. We refer to the matter particularly since it brings into view one of the main dif- ferences between the weeklies and the dailies. The weeklies seldom feature crimes, never en- large upon them When reported, only the bare facts are given, the public mind not in- fluenced save by the facts themselves. With columns cluttered up in the manner described by the Women's Council, the dailies have less space to report news of public interest. For instance we find a report on the convention of the Registered Nurss of Ontario, given a 4- inch notice in nonpareil type that would require double lens glasses to read. Murder glamour takes precedence. Granted this "glamour" sells papers; but it simply adds up to a press stultification becoming all too common in this country as it is across the border. It is hoped that this warning of the Women's Council will have some effect in inspiring adherence to a truly national character in the daily press of Canada. Canadian Farmers Face Facts In Developing Economic Setup Farmers are looking for economic security on the basis of economic equality rather than for prising prices in the future, according to Herb. Hannam, President, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, who in a recent address called attention to the unbalance in the national econ- preserving real individual freedom, initiative and enterprise rests with the Progressive Conser- vative Party. Few people, including CCF lead- ers themselves, see any prospect of that party attaining power, but that party is gaining in strength as the by-elections disclosed. So what is the situation at the moment? In the most recent session of the House, the Bracken fol- lowers acquitted themselves with very 'great vigor. They worked effectively under a system of cabinet team-work devised by Mr. Bracken as training for responsibilities if voted into of- fice. They have adhered generally to the Brac- ken manifesto issued prior to the last election. But since the House rose the Prog-Cons appear to be resting on their laurels. A few speeches have been made by outstanding party leaders. But that is not enough if they wish seriously to contest the next election. To quote Mr. King, "Victory will come through effort, not for a day, a week, a year, but continuously striving onward." This motto should be observed by the Bracken Party. People are looking for dynamic leadership. It is possible in many of the men who will join with the national leader to bring their platform up to date, then get out and hammer the programme home to the people from coast to coast. The country is waiting for constructive leadership and a sound line of policy for some years to come. Goodwill is Possible by Simply Being Friendly Speaking at a recent convention, D. Leo Dolan, chief of the Canadian Government Travel Bureau, said: "If we get to know one another's hopes, fears and aspirations, then perhaps we shall stop trying to make nine Balkan states out of Canada, and finally achieve that unity of purpose which marked Confederation." What Mr. Dolan indicated is that goodwill is possible simply by being friendly as among the diverse elements of this country, social, racial, religious and geographic. We talk much about it but cannot seem to get down to cases in achieving the desired end. Iri this matter of being friend- ly, the people of Canada will find no better ex- ample than amotig the people of the Province of Quebec. It has been the privilege of the editor of The Statesman frequently to visit Monteal and other points in Quebec and it can truthfully be said that no people are more friendly and ap- proachable than those of French ancestry. Yet elsewhere people are found who persist in the opinion to the contrary. In our opinion they are completely misguided. Our compatriots in that province possess cultural attributes we should envy. Their religious teachings inspire a love of home and the family circle and a native courtesy made all the more apparent in their general ability to speak both French and Eng- lish. We envy this accomplishment yet neglect to reciprocate which is a prime stumbling block to better understanding. We have found the people of Quebec truly Canadian in their lives and aspirations. They preserve their native handicrafts, their folk- songs, the spirit of the history of this country. They enthuse while we remain phlegmatic. It is a rare experience to mingle with them and receive the warmth of their regard. They won- der why there should be so much misunder- standing. It is simply due to not knowing each other. This can be overcome by more frequent visits. The one great national pest in this coun- try is the ranting demagogue who sows suspi- cion on either racial or religious grounds with- out knowing the people of a sister province or trying to know them. If censorship in their case would be in order we should favor it. . omy rapidly developing in these post-war times in Canada. He pointed out that a matter of first importance to the farmer is a proper balance between agriculture, labor and industry. He suggested a view *of the present situation in which farmers saw one increase after another permitted industry and labor which steadily in- creased the farmer's costs of production while upward adjustments were permitted in only a few farm products. Indicating how this unbalance must create growing unrest among farmers he instanced the recent strike of farmers in Western Canada as indicative of resentment on the farm front. An- other upsetting factor is the trend to shorter hours demanded by labor plus wage increases. These tend to aggravate the already discourag- ing farm manpower shortage. To establish an 8-hour day on the farm is utterly impossible at the present level of farm prices, hence this in- IN THE DIM AND DISTANT PAST. From The Statesman Files .sew=ws me im *:* * mmmm ma TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO November 3, 1921 Women's Institute meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Oke, King St., was conducted by President Mrs. W. B. Pollard. Program con- sisted of a solo by Miss, Hilda Curtis, duet by Misses Marion Pickard and, Dorothy Plummer with Mrs. M. F. Hooper and Mrs. A. W. Pickard as accompanists. Delegates to Provincial Conven- tion were Mrs. W. B. Pollard and Mrs. H. Jamieson. Mrs. Frank Jackman read, a paper on "How to make our Institute meetings inter- esting." Mr. Sam Clarke, Cobourg, de- clined the Liberal nomination for Northumberland for the Com- mons and the contest will be a straight fight between the U.F.O. and Conservative candidates, both farmers. Newcastle: G. A. Honey is now sporting a new Ford purchased in Toronto.-'Norman Allin has re- turned home from the "Show Circuit" with his fine flock of Leicester sheep. Norman reports that he had exceptional success in the show ring especially at Otta- wa and some of the larger shows. -W. H. Anderson and Amberson Gerry have been appointed to re- gister the voters of Newcastle for the coming Dominion election. Tyrone: League attendance was still on the increase Thursday with Charlie Stinton in the chair. Stewardship was taken by Miss Edythe Clemens. Mr. M. J. Werry gave the topic and Mr. Elgin Tay- lor, Solina, gave a splendid talk. Duet by Messrs. W. S. Staples and A. H. Brent, and a piano solo by Miss Velma Staples concluded the program.-Temperance Sun- day was observed at school, Mr. M. J. Werry in charge. Reading by Harry Hatherly, duet by Kath- leen Gibbs and' Fred, Goodman, and a talk by Albert Hills made an interesting program. Solina: Masquerade entertain- ment in the Sons' Hall was a mag- nificent success. Costumes w&r both beautiful and some very ri- diculous. Judges were Mr. R. J. McKessock, Rev. W. W. Jones and Mrs. J. D. Hogarth. First prize was awarded Mrs. Arthur Millson and the booby award to Mr. Fred Crome.-A barn belônging to Ar- thur Millson, south of Bradley's School, half-filled with hay and some implements was burned on Tuesd'ay morning. Cause of fire unknown. Some insurance. Blue Ribbon Shorthorn Sale' Considered Very Satisfactory The fourth annual Blue Ribbon Shorthorn Sale, held at Black- stock, November lst, attracted the largest. assembly of buyers since its inception and yielded in net returns an average topping all previous records. While some of- ferings went at nominal prices, no less than 18 of 29 head went at good figures with a top price of $760. The average for bulls was $355 and the grand average in excess of $300. Buyers were present from all across Ontario and at least one came from the province of Alber- ta. The auctioneers, Duncan Brown, Shedden, and Elmer Wil- bur, Hampton, found bidding brisk right through the sale. Sev- en of the entries were bought by purely local breeders with the majority dispersedi throughout the province. Outstanding prices paid were $750 for a 7-month heifer calf con- tributed by Forrest E. Pugh, Ux- bridge, and bought by F. C. Tho- mas, Paris. An entry of Roslyn Flett, Oakwood,'went to Fraser McFarlane, Ailsa Craig, at $570. It was a year-old heifer. Top price for bulls was $480, paidi by Harvey Porter, Reaboro, for a young herd sire contributed by Greene Farms, Penetanguishene. Among local buyers, Jack Bak- er, Manager of the sale, paid $285 for a year-old bull from Green Farms. Harry Fraser, Ty- rone, paid $210 for a Greene Farm female. Roy Whittington, South Monaghan, bought two at $590. John Miller, Ashburn, paid $475| for two fernales. Harry Mc- Laughlin, Nestleton, got a cow and calf of fine breeding. Arthur Percy, Pickering, secured a Bak- er Farmns bull. Russell Osborne, Newcastle, topped local buyers, paying $410 for a McIntyre fe- maie. Fredi Philp, Nestleton, se- cured a nice Gabourie female, and Norval Wotten, Hampton, got the nice roan bull contributed by E. F. R. Osborne. Following the sale, Manager Jack Baker went on to manage a Lindsay sale next day and ne- turned to assemble another truck- load of Shorthorns for a Connec- ticut buyer, the seventh this year. He states that present trends point to continuing good prices for ped- igreed Shorthorns for at least some years to cornè. Mr. Baker left Wednesday for the Royal Winter Fair to manage the beef cattle section. FIFTY YEARS AGO November 6, 1896 Mrs. Younie has had an addi- tion built on to her brick resi- dence on Beech Ave., Thomas Jewell being the contractor. Mr. and Mrs. John Higginbo- tham have taken up residence in Mr. Turner's house on Centre St., recently vacated by J. H. Kydd. John McClellan, Port Bowman- ville, has moved up town for the winter and is comfortably settled in John Lyle's house, Queen St. Courtice: J. M. Roberts, our po- pular teacher, is preparing for civil service exam.-S. S. Brooks, J. W. Brooks, J. H. Tremeer, F. G. Courtice and S. G. Pickell left for Tory Hill on a deer hunt. Newcastle: R. Eilbeck has gone to Kingston.-The house of Wil- liam Martin, east of the village, was burned.-Mrs. N. T. Selby entertained her young friends on Hallowe'en.-W. Rickard, P.M., has leased the McNaughton dwel- ling for an office. Tyrone: Richard, Davey's barns on the Joseph Channon farm were destroyed by fire on Hallowe'en. -Thomas Ryan has been engaged to teach at Newpark. Enniskillen: W. W. Noble has been engaged as successor to Is- aac Snell as teacher. Maple Grove: Mrs. R. Harnden has taken two more little boys, Henry and Willie Brown, from Dr. Barnardo's Home.-George Gilbert dug out 700 bushels of tur- nips with a maddock in one day. -Will Tyler has returned home from New York State. Providence Forum Discusses Farm Taxes We met at the home of Mr. Clare Allin with 21 present. The subject for discussion "What About Farm Taxes." In answer to the fairest form of taxation, the members were in favor of a com- bination of Income Tax and Pro- perty Tax with a readjustment in the assessment especially on some of the smaller holdings, and the indirect taxation with a higher tax on luxuries, amusements, to- bacco and liquor. The income tax should be changed to make allowances for widows whose in- come is decreasing and for farm sales of stock and implements where the owner is retiring be- cause many have no other money to live on the rest of their life. In answer to "Why do not more far- mers file income tax returns." Very few keep records of cash sales or expenditures and, unless they'do, cannot make a fair re- turn. All farmers should make out income'tax returns even if they do not have to pay any tax. When urban people realize what a small proportion of farmers have much over a living wage without thinking of income taxes. It would turn public opinion in their favor and then consumers would not be so prejudiced against the seasonal rise in prices of farm produce. Next meeting at Mrs. F. S. Phil- lip's. There is no book so bad but something valuable may be de- rived from it.-Pliny. Salvage of CuIl Apples Nets.Over $12,O0 To Durham Growers Early hail damage and a late wind storm had the effect of ren- dering considerable quantities of the apples of this district unfit for first grade markets. Hence the Canadian Canners Company sought means of salvaging much of these cull apples for apple juice and canned product. A rep- resentative of the company induc- ed M. J. Elliott to take charge of their interests in this district in this particular instance. According to Mr. Elliott the scheme paid handsome dividends to orchardists who had counted the diamage as one of almost a dead loss. Getting about the dis- trict Mr. Elliott bought up more than 10,000 barrels of these culls, the proceeds of which netted more than $12,000 to the growers. The apples were trucked and shipped by freight to the Brighton plant of Canadian Canners and were there processed for the con- sumer market. Sorted, cleaned and spotted, the pulp was of a high grade for the purpose de- signed. This kind of salvage proves that enterprise among men familiar with the fruit trade is of great benefit to both producer and consumer. It is far easier to despair gener- ally than to change specifically. Industry will either be the cra- dle or the grave of post-war dem- ocracy. FOR LISTENING PLEASURE Recondition your radio for your listening pleasure. We will restore faultless tone quality and you'll like our quick service and moderate prices. Call us today. Roy W. Neads Crosley Radios Records - Record Players Amateur Supplies 85 King St. E. Phone 580 Fireside Clothing Store You won't be "keeping up with the Joneses" but you WILL be keeping up with the latest fashions and styles if you watch Bowmanville's leading stores' advertisements each week in 'fie (gnabian tattsmnrn Save Time - Save Steps - Save Money K dustrial competition adds greatly to the farmers worries. But consumers would never agree to a price increase in farm commodities that would level off this inequality. AU these cumulative inconsistencies, Mr. Hannam avers, will lead farmers to look out- ward with the view of strengthening their posi- tion by adherence to the comparatively new con- ception of a world Food and Agricultural Organ- ization. With the basis of a successful Canadian agriculture resting on exports, it is very well within the realm of world co-operation that ag- ricultural returns will reach equitable standards rather than submitting to the ups and downs ex- .perienced in the domestic sphere. Wider farm markets is the answer' to existing and growing domestic inequalities so far as farmers are con- cerned. Other interests will come to this real- ization once the farm forces are marshalled along the lines now shaping. Observance Whereas November 11th has by Statutory Declaration been set as the date for officiai observance of peace following both the first and second World Wars - all citizens are requested to assemble and take part in the Armistice Day Services at the Cenotaph, NOVEMBER 11TH I at 11 a.m. Service arranged by the Canadian Legion, Ministerial Association and Town Council. C. G. MORRIS, Mayor. GOD SAVE THE KING See us about a DeLaval Milker ta help you getý your chores done easier. Get more profit from milk with the new Delaval Separator priced from $34.00 up BEWARE OF JACK FROST Jack Frost is on the lookout for radiators on your Car and Tractor. Let us supply you with Super Pyro Anti-Freeze or Firestone Super Anti-Freeze WE HAVE IN STOCK NEW 6" BEATTY ELECTRIC GRAIN GRINDERS W. H. BROWN DEALER FOR Case Farm Machinery - Firestone Tires DeLaval Milkers and Separators Beatty Bros. Stable Equipment 91 King St. W. Phone 497 r ~ On Sale at Local Book Stores Armistice Day I Muff - ï I E~y I E I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I M M M E E I M M I M M I