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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVTT.L~ OWrA~Tn -- ..----- .--, ~-.----~- PAGE THEKE -- - - *., - M - M -l 1 -.-- - 1 Eba£e !h Those in attendance at the Milk 1- Producers banquet, held at St. An- Ls drew's Church, Oshawa, were Mr. r and Mrs. Bresett, Mr. and Mrs. Will Bickle, Mr. and Mrs. Nor- L5 man Down, Messrs. L. J. and Id Douglas Courtice, Lloyd and Mrs. Il Down .Carl and Mrs. Down, Alan Is and Mrs. Down. ig Many from here were in attend- 0ance at the Farm Forum pot luck supper held at Newcastle. The weekly meeting was held at Chas. Osborne's with a large attendance. A great many of the men from here were in on the Sod Busters- Kiwanis supper held at Columbus, which aîl really enjoy each year. A really fine get-together. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Nichols, Pro- vidence; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hawk- shaw, Oshawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Bickle enjoyed a pleasant time at the home o! their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bickle and helped celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Bickle, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Down and children were recent guests with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everton Wh4'te at Bethesda. Glad to report Mrs. Frank Wor- den sufficiently recovered from her recent operation at Bowman- ville Hospital to return to her brother's, Orville Pickell, Ajax, to recuperate. Two of the young Polish chaps who arrived recently have taken positions with Will Bickle and Alan Down. Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtis, Fenelon Falls, were recent guests with Tab and Mrs. Gearing. Mr. Cur- tis was in attendance at the cur- ,ling bonspiel held at Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hancock with Merwin and Mrs. Perriman at Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Tab Gearing and Mr. Ernie Gearihg at Fenekrn. Falls. Guests with Leslie and Mrs. Hancock recently were: Mr. and Mrs. Oliver McCulloch, Enfield; Mr. and Mrs. Morley Beath, of Beathton, and Mrs. Russell Dean, Burketon. Mrs. Dean also atten- ded the W.A. Bazaar held at Oshawa. Fred Adams was a recent pa- tient in Bowmanville Hospital,j where he had his tonsils removed. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Arnott and Jack, Maxwells, with Blake and Mrs. Oke. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Clemens and Marilyn, of Toronto, with Gordon and Mrs. Trevail. Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Oke and Mrs. Blake Oke visited at the Ha- german home in Oshawa. Mrs. Gordon Trevail was a din- ner guest with Mrs. Bill Pomeroy, Oshawa. Mrs. Anson Phair was a recent visitor at her sisters' home in Bow- manville, Mrs. Stevens being a patient in Bowmanville Hospital for a major operation and all hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. A. J. Oke and Wesley were Monday visitors at the home of the former's brother, Will and Mrs. Young, Audley. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vinson have moved into the Worden houte re- cently vacated by Charles and Mrs. Wade. The moving of the house recent- ly purchased by Charles Wade, fromn the highway, has been com- pleted, Fred Balson. being in charge. It being now situatedj just east of the Ed Wade home. SAFETY SOLVENTS "Are you usinË 'safety solvents'j for cleaning purposes?" asksa memorandum issued today to On-i tario's plant supervisors by thej Industrial Accident Prevention Associations. Stating -that "safety solvents"j have a flash point of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the memo warns, "While many cleanlng flu- with particular reference to the needs of South Renfrew. A resolution concerning the rfeed for stronger measures tc combat veneral cisease urged the immediate enactment of legisiation which would preveni marriage 'between persons men- tally or physically unfit. *The Board adopted a resolution iasking that no change be made i jthe name of Dominion Day. .Resolutions from Thunder Bay > and Algoma Districts, asking *that the Department of Public Health establish public health nurses in' these areas, were en- dorsed. A resolution deallng with radio 1programmes was adopted, asking for the establishment of a radio censorship board, and also that action be taken to curtail movies and radio programmes portray- ing drinking, murders and scenes which excite the passions and fears of children.. A resolution from the Cochrane district, asking for the establish- ment of a Red Cross Hospital in the Matheson or Monteith district, was endorsed by the Board. Endorsation was also given to a request that public health nursing services be estab- lished in that district. In. the interest of beautification of roadsides and rural areas, a resolution was passed asking that it be nlade a crimînal offence to dump refuse and garbage along the roacisides, and that the Provincial Highways Depart- ment take action to prevent such dumping along Provincial High- ways. Resolutions with regard to the liquor problem- included rec- ommendations that steps be taken to close ail women's bey- erage rooms, and also a protest agairist the increase in the liquor ration. iDaylight Saving Time came ifor. some consideration, and it was resolved that the Dominion Government be urged to con- tinue the use of standard time as the only time system in Can- ada. Other resolutions dealt with matters of organization of Women's Institutes and the courses to be sponsored by the Women's Institutes Branch. ally making to those in need,. which had been hung up to dry So one night he climbed on a on the mantel. roof and dropped a purse con- Thi act became known îand taining gold down the chimney, thereafter when unexpected gifta so that he would flot be seen. Instead of falling in a fire the, came from unknown sources they purse lodged .in a child's stocking were attributed to St. Nicholas. Mr$.. 6Werry Speake To Hamnpton WlI. on What Is a Coinmunlty f Hampton Wonien's Institute op- Sened the December meeting with the singing of Christmas carols. Arrangements were made for De- cember l2th Speaker Service meeting. Treasurer reported ba- zaar proceeds to date as $141.93. On motion it was moved that com- rmittee formerly appointed, i.e., T. Chant, W. Daw, O. Hindman and E. Kersey be asked to carry through on skating rink project. On motion it was decided to give full financial support to a glee club which Miss M. Niddery and Miss Jean Balson had been asked tto organize. Bills were ordered paid. Mrs. James Smales sang a Christmas song, with all joining in tha chorus. 1 The convener of the West group, Mrs. Trull, then took the chair. Mrs. Werry, the District President, was introduced as guest speaker, and spoke on "What is a Com- maunity?" In a very fine address, she stressed some important things to remember. First two es- sentials in a community, home and church. These are made what they become by the attitude of the people, whose aim should be al- ways, sincerity and service. Stress- ed each individual realize her im- portance to the whole, and always make time for individual service. Remember the older folks, they have time to think things out in a way the busy, younger housewife can't do. and are simply inexhaus- tible fountains of îdeas. A wife's duty in her home is cleanliness, always allied to tolerance, a gen- uîne interest in her partner's bus- iness and cheerfulness. Mrs. Wer- ry particularly asked us as women to be very careful in our judg- ment of youthful offenders, lest we set them, by our lack of un- derstanding and kindliess, into a life o! crime. She closed with the admonition to stiçk to your guns and see it through, if you have an idea which will benefit yýour community. Don't be deviated by casual criti- cism. Mrs. Trull then called on Mrs. Mountjoy for a piano solo. Meeting closed wîth God Save the King. West group served dainty refreshments. Next meeting in charge of Centre group. P~~del ovr.1àm9,#f Jamieson 's 46 King St. W., Tire and Battery Shop Phone 467 ids are safe to use at normal room temperatures, they are definitely unsafe when the temperature of the area in which they are bemng used is near that of the flash point." Pointing out, "Safety solvents are safe only as long as a satis- factory margin of safety is main-- tained while they are being used and the temperature at which they are used will provide that mar- gin of safety," the, memo asks that every care be exercised toAn see that this particular precaution,. in addition to -the usual precau- tion, is taken in industry. Christmas- Stocking Started With S. Nick ~ The stocking custom is said to, have started with St. Nicholas, original of Santa 'Claus, known as Nicholas of Myra who lived in the fourth century. He was generous but was also very shy M.* ,. *à. and did not like to bethne for gifts which he was cniu Get the habit of having your Willard Battery regularly checked every two weeks. Remember, the best battery suffers from neglect-cano Igive you the superlative performance you expect and getfrom aWiilard. The right battery type forthex mileage you drive, the màtter of extra lights or added electrical equip- ment-ail these are things that our free Electrical Inspection Service is here for and stands ready to belp you. Corne ini a THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE. oNTARio