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PAGE TEN THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO TTflTR~flAV IAT'I 92,.I lOAq -c REMEMBEK Remember the shows you held in the barn? Three pins. Remember the ade you made in the shade? Two cents. Remember the stilts your Father made? How Mother looked on, sorely afraid. Remember the teeter-bender near the dark hole? ]Remember the jumt with the vaulting pole? Remember the bail that went through the glass? Just to impress some fair little Jass. Well,-Remember? It's wonderful wbat these mem- ories will do, On days when you are feeling unusually blue. FIIFTY YEARS AGO January 13, 1897 Town Council standing commit- tees for 1897 are: Finance, Per- ey, McKay, Loscombe and Gal- braith; property, Mitchell, Cor- nish, Pattinson andi Percy; roads and streets, Pattinson Worth and Mitchell; fire, Lyle, Percy and McKay; police, Worth, McMur- try and, Jeffery; printing, Mc- Murtry, Tait and Jeffery; cerne- tery, Jeffery, Mitchell and Gai- braith; poor, Cornish, McMurtry and Tait; revision, Galbraith, Mc- fKay, Lyle, Cornish and Percy; board of health, R. Jarvis, inspec- ftor, L. Morris chairman, Dr. Lam- miman, Medical Health Oflicer. Miss Armour instructs in pi- ano, organ and singing at ber re- sidence, Ontario St., and at the schools on Mondays. Methodist Cburch Catechumen ciass te the number of 30, were entertained at an "At Home" by Mrs. M. Cryderman. Bowmanville Lodige A.O.U.W. now numbers 100 members in- cluding rnany of the best citizens. Bro. W. Trewin presided at an oyster supper, served in the S.0. E. Hall. A. J. Bennett, Noble Grand of Florence Nightingale, I.O.O.F. en- tertainedi 50 members at a banquet in the dining hall at the Bennett House. Henry Pollard hacltbree borses and a cow die within a brief per- iod. Jos. Brittain, "Hughenden," thinks there is a gold mine in poultry, raising and selling chicks weighing five lbs. each for 50c each. Off icers of Royal Arcanum were instailed by Deputy Grand Reg- ent, M. A. James and James Dey- many, Past Regent, as follows:, Regent, D. B. Simpson; vice, J. B. Taylor; orator, J. McSorley; past Regent, J. O. LaBelle; sec- retary, David Morrison; collector, T. E. Higginbotbam; treasurer, STOCK-TAKING C LEARANCE Tremendous store- wide Winter Ooat Clearance. - Style successes of the year. Many one of a kind. Ail drastically re- duced for this stock- taking sale. -Be a wise shopper, Buy now ! CHILDREN'S SNOWSU UTS Just the thing for these c o 1 d windy days, Wool Snow Suits that will stand Up under the tough- est wear your child can give it. Variety of styles and shades to choose from. REG. $9.95 On Sale $51195 MEN'S OVERCOATS Just the thing for comfort and style. A wide selection of Overcoats in a range of styles, sizes and colours to meet every budget. Get yours today while the selection is good. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman PHONE 836 LTD. BOWMANVILLEI IN THE DIM AND DISTANT PAST lrom ne .sta*emnaa il" "White Shield Club" is organ- ized with Mrs. Fred Lyle, presi- dent, Mrs. E. G. Mitchell, secre- tary, and Mrs. John Mutton, trea- surer. Child, Welfare Clinic is held with Dr. W. J. Bell, Toronto, in charge, and a report of the year's work done by Miss Heeley, com- munity nurse, was given by W. J. Morrison, president of Childi Weh- fare Committee. Art Cole makes daily trips to Oshawa ieaving West End Garage at 6 a.m. and returning at 5 p.m. Horticultural Society bas 153 members with Mrs. J. J. Lord as president. Grocery business of Miles Knowhes was sold by tender. W. A. Edger, secretary of Bow- manville Poultry Show, announ- ces that $600 will be awarded in prize money as well as silver cups andi medals at the Bowmanville Pouhtry Show. A pageant "The Challenge of the Cross" was given at the Me- thodist Leàgue. Scripture read- ing by Gladys Bateman, -piano solo by Doris Foster and vocal solo by Janey Mason. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Martyn cel- ebrated their Sth wedcing anni- versary. A guest, Mrs. Isabella Creeper, 98 years-of age, enter- tained with a very enjoyabie re- citation. 'Clarke: F. W. Bowen, Warden of the United Counties, was pre- sented with a gold watch, locket and chain at the final session of County Council. Soina: Jack Carter is taking a course in bee keeping at Guelph. -Mr. and Mrs. John Baker were given a surprise presentation on their lOth wedding anniversary of aluminum ware and a lovely bouquet of American Beauty ros- es. Nestieton: Special services are being conducteed in the church by Rev. R. G. Carrutbers.-Mrs. J. W. Emerson was caihed* to Toronto to attend ber niece, Miss Grace Washington who is ill. Enniskillen: Mrs. James Mount- joy had a bad fali on the ice, bad- ly spraining ber arm. Mapie Grove: Several nurses from Bowmanville Hospital were entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Les- lie Snowden's.-Mrs. Wm. Fol- ey is seriously ill. District Fali Fairs Set Dates for 1947 In Peterborough county and district plans are being made by Fair boards from Apsley to the Lakeshore, and recently at Port Ferry delegates fixed a schedule of dates when communities wili hoid their 1947 Faîl Fair. The foilowing schedule was drawn up: Port Ferry, Aug. 30 - Sept. 1 Blackstock, Sept. 2-3 Apsley, Sept. 3-4 Orono, Sept. 5-6 Kinmount, Sept. 5-6 Oshawa, Sept. 8-9-10 Lindsay, Sept. 10-11-12-13 Sunderland, Sept. 16-17 Peterborough Industrial, Sept. 17-18-19-20 Beaverton, Sept. 19-20 Oakwood, Sept. 23-24 Lakefield, Sept. 24-25 Bobcaygeon, Sept. 26-2-7 Port Hope, Sept. 26-27 Norwoodý Oct. 11-12-13 51 New C.P.R. Appointments Announced Paul Trebilcock; chaplain, Chas. Cox; guide, D. Darch; warden, Chas. P. Blair; sentry, S. J. Hall; auditors, AI. McClellan and J. O. LaBelle. Haydon: W. H. Creeper enter- tained his Bible class andMr. and Mrs. John Siemon entertaîned the young folks. Blackstock: Herb 'Prust, Fred Marlow return to Trinity Medical College, Toronto, and Joseph Fer- guson, to Queen's, Kingston. Solina: Hurbert Reynolds is taking a course in -dairyirig at Guelph and Mark Pascoe and C. Hayes return to Trinity Medical School, Toronto.-Miss Abbie Van Nest has a new Dominion piano. -Thomas Baker is receiving con- gratulations on being appointed to County Council. He banquet- ed a large number of his friends at his home in celebration of the occasion. Newcastle: George Waiýren cut his hand severely with broken glass. Miss Florence Taylor and M. J. Hutchinson were delegates to the Royal Templars Council at Cobourg. Simon Baskerville and Wm. Hutchinson soid several val- uabie horses to L. Pazette.-Miss Emma Lapp, general sewer, sol- icits sewing by the day. TWENTY-FIVE VEARS AGO January 19, 1922 SGEORGE RICHARDS The death of George Richards occurred at bis home at Mooso- min, Sask., on New Year's day, in bis 63rd year. Mr. Richards, for- mer merchant and Gov't. Tele- phone Agent at Regina Beach, was born in Bowmanville and went west to Moosomin in 1906, wbere he resided untîl moving to Regina Beach in 1934. Owing to ill health he disposed of bis business, and returned to reside in Moosomin last August. Surviving are bis wîfe, two sons, Ronald and Harold, and one daughter, Lois, ahl of Moosomîn; one brother, Alfred, of Bowman- ville, and a sîster, Mrs. Herbert Todgham, of Walkerville, Ont. A son, Ralpb, predeceased bim in 1925. The funeral service was beld on Jan. 3rd, at St.'Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, witb Rev. Fox, of North Side Presbyterian Cburch of Regina, officiating. Interment was made in the fa- mily plot, South cemetery, the palîbearers being Messrs. R. Barnes, J. Gilcbrist, W. J. Barker, H. H. Towihl, Leroy Pennington and C. J. Wilde. MRS. BEECHER MILLSON On January Stb, Mrs. Beecher Milîson met witb an accident wbile dressing. She took a weak speli and fell bitting ber bead causing concussion of the brain. She neyer regained consciousness and on midnight, Jan. 7th, passed away at her home on the 4th con- cession of Clarke. Mrs. Millscrn was born in 1864 in Hope township, daugbter of the late Godfrey and Maria Thomp- son. She lived in Hope tîli ber marriage to Mr. Beecher Milîson in 1893 and lived in ber late home tili ber death. In 1909 ber bus- band died and Mrs. Milîson, be- ing of a very bigb character, a de- voted wife and mother, contînued a bomemaker. In 1925 ber youngest son, Beverley died at the age of 25. Mrs. Millson was a great cburcb worker in ber younger days and was always ready to lend a hehping band. Surviving are ber three cbild- ren, Hector, Adeline and Edna (Mrs. Andrew Bandy), grandson Harry, two brothers, Moses Thompson of Welcome, Frank Thompson of Taunton, one sister, Miss Vaminta Thompson of Co- bourg. The funeral was largely attend- ed on Friday, and was conducted by Rev. W. W. Patterson and Rev. S. Littlewood spoke at the cern- etery. Palîbearers were Leo Gredn- away, Bert Greenaway, Herb Lord, Orley Cbapman, Percy Chapman, Eric Thompson. Flower bearers were Sid Halloweil, Floyd Milîson, Edgar Milîson, Bruce Dinner, Harry Rutherford, Hugh Stapleton. The many floral off- erings were a fltting tribute to the esteem in wbicb deceased was held, by ber relatives and neigh- bors. RICHARD JOHIe YEO Richard John Yeo, for many years a faithful employee of the Bowmanville Foundiry,, diedi at bis home at Tyrone, on January 4, 1947. He had been in failing bealth end unable to work for the past seven years and bis iliness became serious six weeks before be passedi away at the age of 62 years. Mi. Yeo was born in Oshawa, son of the late Alonzo and Med- lan Yeo and attended school in Oshawa. In 1902 be married Bertha May Short who survives hirn. He was a moulder by trade and on accepting ernployTnent with the Bowmanviile Foun.dry be re- sided in Bowmanville for a num- ber of years, later moving to Tyr- one where he had lived the hast 13 years. He was a genuine citizen who gave of bis best to bis work and bis exemplary home life. He was higbly respectadi among bis 'fel- low employees by bis employer and by tbe community at large. Besides bis wife be eaves to mourn bis passing three daugh- ters, Mrs. Colin Colville (Evelyn), Bowmanviile; Mrs. F. Rýeynard, ('Violet), Wbhitby; Mrs. Orville Grills (Florence), Courtice, and six sons, Herbert, Love, Sask.; Russell and Delbert, Oshawa; Gordon, Enniskillen; George and Jloyd, Bowmanville. Two sons, predeceâsedi their father, Orville, and Lorne E. who gave bis life in the Second World. War. Also surviving are a sistèr, Mrs. Fred Bahl, Oshawa, and two brothers, Thomas, Osbawa, and William, Bowmanville; and 21 grandcbild- ren. The fumeraI was held at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowman- ville, on January 8, with Rev. A. E. Cresswell, Tyrone, officiating à%~ the service. The pali bearers were deceased's six sons, George, Russell, Gordon, Delbert, Herbert andi Lloyd. Included among the many flor- al tokens were wreaths from Gen- eral Motors, Bint Foundry andi Robson Tannery. Oshawa; Good- year Tire and ntubber Co., Bow- manville Foundry andi Rebekah Lodge, Bowmanville. Interment was in Bowmanville cemetery. MRS. G. A. ATKINSON Prominent in the W.M.S. of'the United Church jind former church soloist, Dora 'Louise McMurtry Atkinson, wife of George D. At- kinson, died, Jan. 13, at ber home, 38 Admirai Rd., Toronto, after a brief il]ness. Daughter of the late William J. McMurtry, she was born in Bowmanville. Mrs. Atkinson was a graduate of the Ontario Ladies' College, Whîtby, and later served as a member of the board of directors. She was also a graduate in vocal study from the Toronto Conservatory of Music. For many years she was a mem- ber of the Mendelssohn Choir un- der Dr. A. S. Vogt, and for 10 years was soprano soloist at Jar- vis St. Baptist Church. After church union, Mrs. Atkin- son was the first president of the Toronto East Presbyterian W.M. S. of the Unitedi Church of Can- ada. For seven years she held the office of secretary of Missions for West China for the Dominion Board of the United Cburch, and was a member of the board of go- vernors of West China Univers- ity, meeting annually in New' York City. Surviving, besides her husband, are a son, Philip McMurtry Atkin- son; tbree sisters, Mrs. J. Robert Page, Toronto; Mrs. E. T.* Lewis andi Mrs. T. E. A. Hall, botb of California and a brother, W. E. McMurtry, Toronto. Red Cross AppeaU For $5,000,000 To Open March 3 With $5,000,000 as the objective, the 1947 National Red, Cross Ap- peal will open March 3, it is an- nounced by Arthur L. Bishop, Chairman of the Canadian Red Cross National Executive Com- mittee. "The $5,000,000 is for the vital- ly important peacetime work that can be done by your Red Cross," said Mr. Bishop. "It is equipped and' ready to. redirect the exper- ience and strength developed in the war to a great program for the benefit of ahl Canada. To carry out this program, Canadians are asked to give their whoiehearted support. "Voiuntary contributions to the Red Cross made by Canadians durîng the war were for war pur- poses only and most of this mon- ey bas been expended. The bal- ance is ear-marked' for and is being spent on civilian war re- lief. Under the War Charities Act, it cannot otherwise be us- I ed., "The per capita Red Cross con- tributions of Canadians during the war were the bighest of amy country in the world and we are justifled, in being proud of this record. "We are now faced with the challenge to conduct great bu- manitarian undertakings for the benefit of cbildren, the relief of suffering, the saving of lives and the amelioration of the lot of the men wbo are still casualties of war. "The money sought in tbe com- ing campaign wilh be for the civ- ilian blood transfusion service be- ing developed to meet emergency needs to save life and- health al across Canada; to maintaln and build more outpost bospitals on the frontiers of Canada, to carry on and widen the service to dis- abled veterans and to continue and expand the numerous other services that are given in peace- time by the Red Cross. "The support of ail the people of Canada is asked to make it pos- sible to carry out this peacetime program. How-to Combat RHEUMATIc UWN Rheanaicpaisma y a cua excSsu nc ad&, a bMmd hnurây that shouidb.e tracted by du kidnys. if viea"ail, ami exesu dr fsjiti may cause Mav re dlsc m Mi pna Trest rhmm& mnt pin 17keping "wu kiaîys an gosi cadllmn. itaMiuse Deuo u e ày il. Deu ulep yeu ""a=ysga* ioSof b -am.hhg pois. ami exCff adi-hulp jow1mW "lVr Sft WImDeus can dEe Mr Pm 1;; Courtice Mr. and Mrs. Don'Thompson with her parents, Ed. and Mrs. Youngman, Pontypool. Mrs. Frank Worden, is home alter her illness and stay at her brother's home at Ajax, while convaiescing. Courtice Boys and Girls Athie- tic Club, who sponsored a draw for a blanket, raîsed $50 which will provide sweaters and belp pay other expenses. Mrs. Hep- burn held the lucky ticket. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Oke, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mainhood, Mr. Wîlton and Miss Audrey Oke, Toronto, with the former's sister, Mrs. Bickle and Bill, when al belped Wilton celebrate his 2lst birth- day.- We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brooks and family to our com- ýmunity, they having moved, from Ajax to their new home at Pres- tonvale. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chartran are now settled in their new home east of 'Courtice. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Osborne and family, with ber brother Clar- ence and Mrs. Turner, Brown's section, when a family gathering was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilkin's and family, Windsor, with relatives here. Miss Martha Shipman was hos- tess to guests numbering about 15, when the guest of bonor was Miss Barbara Pope, (bride-elect). On entering the living room, a lovely corsage was pinned on the gown of Barbara, and after the usual salutations, she was placed in a decorated chair, andi the gift of a lovely Presto-cooker was presented,, accompanied by an~ address. A dainty lunch was served by Martha, assisted by ber mother, Mrs. Shipman.c Young friends numbering là were pleasantly entertained to a turkey dinner at the home of Carl andi Mrs. Downi, with Tom- my and Mrs. Barber assisting in the evening's entertainment. A pleasant gathering was held at the home of Cecil andi Mrs. Ad- ams on January 4, numbering about 26, son, daughter, grand- children and great grandchildren, when Grandina Adams celebrateci ber 82nc1 birthday. A lovely birth- day cake adorned the centre of the table, well lighted with can- ddes and many lovely gifts were presented to the honored guest, among which was a very fine purse. Mrs. Adams is enjoying fairly good health, and ber many friends and neigh'bors join in wishing ber "Many more happy birthdays." Saturday night a sleighing par- ty hadi a joliy time, after which ail arrived at the home of Joe and Mrs. McKenzie, when lunch was served and dancing indulged in. The McKenzies are certainly doîng a good turn, as they open their recreation room for so many activities, W. A. party, quilting parties, Scout gatherings and many other enjoyable gatherings. ""PE 1 no i n io i g n o no n o n E EiCTCI.V Acude .%'brtuge Coeadmies in Seidèera Onarioe With the critical shortage of power continuing in Southern Ontario, it is most necessary that everyone co-operate in saving electricity. The need is urgent. It affects the welfare of everyone. Do your. part by saving electricity by every means at your command. THE DAILT PERIOD DURING WHEICH SAVINOS SHOULD BE EFFECTED 15 BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 8 PIDL AND CONDITIONS ARE PARTICUIALYý ACUTE DETWEEN 4 P.M. AND 7 PJL NUE W SOE 0F 'ME W.f 75 Y#& C49 NEtP - ~1 1 ME Tum off llghts when not r.quired. Use the minimum number of Iights In th.elving-room, consistent wlth good vision; Use .Iectrlcally heated water sparingly and check leaking hot water taps. Dgi pot use range elements on "high'! when a low.r heat wiII serve, and tum off agi elements as soon as possiblei Cook oven meals as often es possible end avoid the unn.c.ssary use of surface elements; Turn off verandah end other outsid. Iightsý Turn off ail small appliances as soon as possible. Do flot use electric air heaters and grates. l slçr#îaisa iD ficESç Eliminate the use of electricity for signs and store windows from s 8a.m. ta 8 p.mu Tum off ail lights when not required. Use electrically heated water sparingly and check leaklng hot water topsa Do not use electrlc air heatems tg MNamiEs Switch from day ta night op.ratlons wherever procticabIe; Turm off factory und office lights when not needed. Tum off motor-driven machines when not required end effect other savings wh.rever possible. Avold the use of agil non-essenfial outdoor lighting. Do flot us* electric space heaters. TEE HYDROm-ELECTRIC POWlER COMMISSION 0F ONTARIO N. R. Crump, (left), who bas Cottereli, retired, and wbo has been appointed vice-president and promoted D. S. Thompson, (right) general manager of eastern limes general superintendent of the On- of the Canadian Pacific Railway tario district of the C.P.R. to be by D. C. Coleman, the chairman assistant general manager of eas- andi president, to succeed E. D. tern uines. Mo g ge g *0o g i g I g The new Lipton's Tea Bags are convenent ... economcal . .. and give you ail the brisé fiavour of Llpton's Tea. .. neyer wishy-washy ... always fresh, Iively and full- bodied. Every Lipton Indivi- dual "Measured Service" Tea Bag provides two ful r cups of brisA tasting Lipton's Tea. PAGE TEN THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOMIANVILLE, ONTARIO THURSDAY. JAN. 23rd. 1947 Can You Use An Extra $5 a 'Week ? It 's that easy to save! The average family can put aside a substantial sum in savings every week by careful shopping - by reading the ads in The Canadian Statesman. Develop the ad-reading habit. You and your family will be surprised and pleased to find that budget- balancing can be suoh a pleasant task. BOWMANVILLE PHONIC 663 Obituaries