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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 4 Sep 1947, p. 1

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* t DulrhamCouty'5ýs Qree. Fctmly Journtatl" FOURT EEN PAGES, BOWMANVILLE, ONT.,. THUIRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 1947 6e PER coPY ~JFEAT BLUJE NOUITAICAMP '-ý r'OR ONT. CRIPPLED -CHEILDREN lTOLD- NY JACBUELINE HEYLAND Bowmanville Rotarians were tional therapy such as needlecraft, favored with an outstanding ad- leather working and woodwork. dress at their weekly meeting on After a wholesome dinner the Priday at the Balmoral Hotel children ýhave 'a forced rest per- When Miss Jacqueline Heyland iod, from one to three, when they spoke of the good work that is be- stay in their cabins and really ing carried out at the Blue Moun- rest. The swimming period is tain Camp for Crippled Children one of the highliÈhts of the after- near Collingwood. Miss Heyland hoon when the entire camp goes was well versed in this subject ta the beach. During this period* having recently returned from a each counsellor supervises four terni as Counsellor at the camp. walking cases or one chair case .Rotarian Jack Eastaugh in in- while they are in the water. troducing the speaker brought out Ail meals are served in the spa- the fact that in the course of a ciaus lodge with gigantic plate Rotary year we were honored by glass windows that overlooks a fèw outstanding speakers and scenic Georgian Bay. Meals are t happened ta be one of the prepared in a completely modern nions. He also mentioned that, kitchen by a staff of trained cooks ~as a very timely subject as the. who tumn out tasty, wholesomne le'cent Rotary Fair was the club's food. main way of raising funds for Miss Heyland went on ta ex- these very worthy causes, plain that during hem temmi at camp Miss Heyland in beginning her the children were provided plenty address gave a brief history of the of entetainment through movies camp, stating that it was eonated and shows provided by the var- in 1937 ta the Ontario Society for icus service clubs in the district. Crippled Children and up until The childmen themselves prepame last year was the only one of its and put on their own shows and klnd in the province. The Wood along with the other entertaîn- Eden camp near London was in- ment goes aver in a big way. augurated in 1946 ta look after Picnics and barbecues at the crippled childmen in Western On- beach are another feature of the tario, but sa far there is no camp camp life. Each cabin has its In the Eastern part of the pro- own outing when they go ta à vince. special beach and prepare and The lay-out of the camp is such cook their own meals. Sunday is that the children are able ta man- a special day in itself when evemy- age for themselves as much as one goes ta church in the morning possible. There are no steps in and special meals are the order of the entire camp and the sidewalks the day. are built s0 that two wheel chairs Miss. Heyland concluded her can easily pass withoutdoing da- enlightening talk with a few inci- mage ta the occupant. Miss Hey- dents that happened around the land stated that each counsellor camp during hem stay there. Some was in charge of a cabin holding of the advancement that these Il children. children made during the camp These midernistic eustic cabins life was really amazing and she are equipped with four double tier felt that the weeks spent in camp bunks and three comfortable wvas one of the main assets in cots. [t is hoped in time that the helpirfg these children ta face the bunks will be eliminated and world..1 ib each child will be able ta have his Rotarian Rev. W. P. Rogers in oWn cat. Each dwellin* is also proposing the vote of thanks ex- fijrnished with a modern bath- pressed his persona], appreciation room with the latest types of con- for this very fine address. On be- veniences. haîf of the club he mentioned Included in the camp are first that Miss Heyland had the three class znedîcal installations com- essentials for a good address, plete with a small hospîtal, ambu- namely a great theme, clearness of lance and a competent nursing presentation and a stmong persan- staff. An up-to-date library is an- ality on the part of the speaker. other feature cf the camp thiat the He pointed out that he was only çhildren enjay. -oti eu praposing this vote of thanks and that it was up ta club ta show its The camp is laid oti eu appreciation. A hearty ovation tiful uetting on Georgian Bay with was then given Miss Heyland fort a sandy beach included in the her informative address. camp property. Swimming class- Another feature cf an interest- ers aréeue ei-the- br ihteettrmes IfWàadt he jlé 5éntâi6ùi'i of the children's day. When the Mad aGret Rickamd on the Weather is inclement there is a birth of his third son, W. J. S.- bath. house wîth showers ta keep Stuart. This impressive cere- the children 4' a healthy candi- mony was carried out by John tion. One 1 e features of this James who oftered the congrat-t bath house is a special wheel chair ulations cf the club and hopedj for kiddies wha are unable ta that Garnet would keep up thec walk. good work of relieving the farmn The main object cf the camp is help shortage. Rotarion Rickardr to"ive the children a happy bol- rtesponded fittingly ta the kind- with plenty of entertain- ness of the club. *= t f---h air, good food ad Vstr at the meeting includ- rest. In this way they give the ed George Moody, new manager children self-confidence and a bet- of the Bank of Montreal as guest ter autlook with which ta face the of F. O. Mcllveen, and Mr. White, world. The camp day follows of Akron and Califomnia, who is the same routine as at any other now slated for Australia was jummer camp in the province. with D. R. Morrison. Vice-presi- A ¶iormal day includes early dent Fombes Heyland occupied the morning ablutitýps, a hearty chair in the absence, cf President breakfast and a périod when the Mel Dale who is on holidays in children are able ta do occupa-,the Muskoka district.t Speed and Formation Flying Feature Air Show ai Oshawa on Saturday -Mrs. John A. Gunu Retires as Organisi Si. John's Church Sunday, September 7th, wil mark the last appearance of Mrs.- John A. Gunn as the regular organist for St. John's Anglican Churcb, Bowmanviile. Mrs. Gunn bas announced ber retirement af- ter serving St. John's as organist for the past 28 years. Mrs. Gunn will be succeeded by R. G. Harle who bar recently taken up bis duties as Director of Music for Bowmanville schools. Mr. Harle will assume direction cf the çhoir cf St. John's next week and will preside at the organ for the first time in the services Sept. l4tb. In announcing the change, Rev. J. dePencier Wright s&id that be faund on evcry hand expressions cf regret that Mrs. Gunn bad de- cided ta retire for reasons cf health. He said that few churches had been so faithfully served for se many years by such an ac- complished musîcian as Mrs. J. Gunn. St. John's, said the pastor, was indced richly endowed when Mrs. Gunn took over direction of the music cf the cburch and hem fine pesanality contributed ta the un- iform barmany that bas existed for almost three decades. Special services Sunday will mark ber farewell. Mm. Harle, former Director of Music for Orillia scbools, was crganist at the Anglican Church in that town. He cames from a musical family for bis father was former organist at St. Luke's Cathedral, Sault Ste. Marie. Mrs. Harle is also an accomplisbed* musician. Tbey have anc daugh- ter, Anne, age 4. Motor Bike Death Given OpenVerdict An inquest mbt the death cf James Hogan wbo was killed in a motor-bike crash at Courtice last weck, was beld in Oshawa, August 28. Medical evidence was that death was duc ta a fractured skull and brain lacerations, caus- cd by bcing burled from the bike against a passing car. The accident occurrcd wben the driver cf the bikc, William Ferry, swcrved ta avoid a stalling truck and collided with a moving auto- mboile. Tbe jury absolved bath Mr. Johns and Mr. Thackcry, owners of« the truck and car, for they were in no way ta blame. The verdict was lcft open in the -case ot the driver ef the motor- bike. The inquest was conducted by Dr. Cartwright cf Pickering, cor- oner cf the district, with the On- tarie, County Crown Prosecutor, A. C. Hall in attendance. Evi- dence was assembled by Provin- cial Constable Russ Pollard, cf the Bowmanville - Newcastle detacli- mient wbo invcstigatcd the acci- dent at Uic time it occurred. Local Merchalnts Objeci fo Street PeddlersSelling Fruit Early Wcdnesday memning a truck loaded ta the gunwales with baskets cf peaches, parked opposite McGmegor's Drug Store, and the operators cf the vehicle proccedcd te do a land-office business retailing peaches ta pass- ing shappers. Haif the truck load disposcd cf before mcving te a ilV utLutauié iebre, Thc second annual Amateur Air The sign on the truck was ini PI fl r~iithe naine cf Dickson and Hall, Show, biggcst of its kind in Can- Glen nae J.ropiiyt Growers, Bartanville, Ont., a ada, wiii be bcld in Oshawa ail village in Wcntworth Ccunty. day Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Mun- And Sailing Race Local merchants observing the ~P~l~ ~csA~te ~ Wo byA. S iihpayig operation, com'plained to withcerifiatesas ompten wonby . S ithpolice and the matter was inves- pilets will be on band frem ail ____tigated by Chef cf Police Sidney across Canada to compete for the In Uic annual sailing races beld Venton. many trophies to be awarded. at Bowmanville Beach on Labar It was tound that the peacli Higiliglit of the show wiii be tic Day, the covetcd Glen Rac Tro- sellers wcre ini possession et an phy. donated by R. R. Stevens Ontario Grower's Certific at e Webster Tropby finals with twoV and Son in 1939 for the annual wbich, under tic present Act, contestants tram caci cf the seven Cruise Championship, was won by permittcd them authority te mli zones acmoss tic Dominion, an oubside boat with A. Smith as as thcy were doing in any part skipper and G. Knowles as crew. of tic province. A local by-law 0f local interest is the infar- st was an cxciting race around a pased some years age was raid niatian that Jim Stutt, son of Mm. markcd course with a total cf ten te b. ineffective in the circum- and Mmm. Ross Stutt, Bowmanviiie, entries taking part. Ah blirce stances and ne charge could be wil be one cf the contestants in boats winning straight, place and laid. show came from other 'points. thc races. Jim Cbilcott, editor of Two local entries made a good the Gocodyear Wingfoot Clan, is shawing but were outsailcd. Ice Shoriage Acule another graduate cfth Oshawa The result: Air Schooi and a Bowmanviile e- FisA SihsperG.f. IL wilthat hempte.Knowles, crew.Sep en ±a n Il is boped that Hon. C. ID. Hawe Second, J. Copcland, skipper; C. To Increase Sunnlv will come on from Ottawa te pre- Hill, crew.rz sent the awards at the close cf Third, E. Sharp, skipper; Jr. According te Jim Williams, Uic show. One cf tic features Sharp, crew. manager of thc local ice distri- wiil be tic masscd fiying in for- Aise sailed, îvith first named as buting campany, bbc ice situation malien et several iundred planes skipper: E. Jenkinson and E. in Bowmanville is very serieus. during the attemnoon. Speciai Cheetham; J. Sanders and P. Pil- At present his stocks arc exiaust- events wiil include parachute lips; C. Cheeseborougli and A.* R. ed but a small supply is expected jumps. air races for 65 m.p.h. Cory; L. Sholbrook and B. Mack- this weekend. plane and demonstrations cf i ness; Rance Diiiing and Forrest The siortage wiicb is felt al bomblng atacks by bbc R.C.A.F. Diliing; Wallace Wiliing and Ca- Asd fo texatona1 Web- tienine Dilliung. over Southern Ontario is cxpcbed Amid fro Uicta case up in a fcw weeks but ster Memnoriai Trophy, Uic su- Skipper 1. Clements and cew until that time ice users are askcd preme award et Ibm show, there J. Wild witbdrcw from thc race te be patient. Evcrytiing is being arc six othertmephtaa up for comn- before the finish. Russell Hall- donc ta increase bbc local supply ~etltion, the Hart Cup for forma- man, president. Beach Associa- and as sccu as it is available il Eo lig, the Oshawa Air Show tien prescnted the trophy ta ticwhe i aind u etcbue Awam fo hîliet ttalpoitswinnems witii Uic congratulations bolders in Bowmanvile and dis- the R .F.uP fosptanng of tie Association. Elmer Ott, îrict. Uicl btQn cynd trepby forpresident, Cold Springs Co. aise _________ ballodIl bursting anentd theSc-prcndUi winners with silver Oftd 4Trophy. rlsdse sproa rpis People ariving ini Oshawa fer riidse sproa rpis Scouts Resume ActlyltIca the show will have transportation avaiabie ail day long from down- Mmm. Bert Curtis and hem daugli- Second Bowmanviile Troop et town rigit te thc airport. Watch ber, Miss Charlotte Hoffman, To- Scouts will mccl on Thursday, for Uic special busses around the onta. ieft Monday by mater te Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Evemycue lotir corners and take tic trip ta . spcnd a menti visiting relatives bmy to be there for Uic first meet- the ileid te sec Canada's greatest, -. iends in thc Maritime pro- ing. Thc meeting ta be icld at amateur -aeiai demonstrations. 1 vine«. theb Liens Community Centre. WISEir LON R$GPOLICY îs OUI NATIONAL NEED TODAT OPINION 0or.nec. DERKINSHAW R. . Berkinshaw, President, publish the latter portion of bis Caniadian Manufacturers' Assoc-: address as follows: iation, and Vice-President and. "A steady and adequate flow cf General Manager, Goodyear Tite raw materia.l to.Canadian indust- & Rubber Company cf Canada' ries is, of course, one pre-requis- was the chief speaker at the Can-p, ite cf sustained production. 0f adian National Exhibition, Aug, the raw material uscd in the 30th, the occasion cf Manufac-,; fabrication cf Canadian commod- turers' and Floral Day. His ad-i itMes, a substantial proportion dress outiined Canada's position, came& from domestic sources, and today in respect of production and ini this connection, it is intcrest- wold trade and the prospects for:. ing ta note that in 1944 the value their expansion. c f Canadian farm products util- In his opening remarks M. ized by Canadian industry as. raw Berknshw, ho ws te wr-,material amounted ta no lcss than Biekinhawr, whodws te wanr- ane and one-haif billion dollars. tim Chirmn, ndstres ontaiBut there stili remains a very substantial proportion cf raw mat- criais wbich bave ta be importcd, cither because Canada does not praduce tbem or 'because the cx- isting capacity cf such production l in the Dominion is inadequate to meet the full demand cf the man- ufacturîng -industries cf Canada. I realize, of course, tl'at the nor- mal dcvclopmcnt cf Canada's mc- sources is resulting, and will continue ta result in a graduai in- crease in the availability cf raw material from domcstic sources, and that the ingenuity and skill of Canadian scientists, engineers, S.. technicians and industrialists have .... .. . . .alrcady achieved a great measure cf success in developing Canad- Sian sources cf supply cf certain types cf, om satisfactory substi- tutes' for, material wbich formerly were produced oniy in other lands. Many cf these accomplishments were cf course, the outcome cf war necessity, and thcy are, in that sense, blessings bcstowcd R. C. Berkinshaw upon peacc by the bloody hand cf war. To illustrate my meaning,t ,Board, poînted out ke buge task, I can instance the buge synthctic faitbfuliy carried oùt by Canad- rubber plant at Sarnia, which ans during the war and as a re- solved the acute wartime probei c suit the buge manufactufing cf natural ubbcr shortage, andt potential thereby dcveloped, could wbich is now supplying Canadian Z under wise, long-range policies, bei industmy with synthetic rubber cft successfully employed ta main- high uality and wide utiiity 'farc ain aur standard cf living at a multitudinous industrial uses.. a level second ta none In the world. Drain on Dollarst Last year, bie said, the value cf "But, the developmènt of Can-t our exports was over three and ada's natural resources, wbilst itb a quarter billions and our future bas been spectacul-ar in many economy must be maintained at ways, bas flot been special]y di- hat approximate minimum ta ac- rected ta the provision cf raw ommodate aur accustomed stan- matemial for Canadian industry, lards. Mm. Berkinsbaw deait with and we stili have ta rcly upon aur main factors in examinîng other countries, especially the ur position: Raw materials; cap- United States, fôr supplies cf es-& city cf customer countries ta sential basic cammodities: coal,c >uchase; rising costs and prices; iran and steel, ta mention but aP greater productivity. few. I do not have ta remind you s .s a mater.,of uli ce .e,',(Ç,9eteçl..o~n age Twc.!lve) .1 f L SI p u si ti li 0' a ei ti ci d fi: 01 ai Pl 91 Lakeshore Couple Honored by Friends On 25ih Anniversary On August 29 at 8:30 p.m., Southam Farm, Lakeshore Clarke, was the scene cf a vcry happy event, namely Uic celebration cf the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Hcndry. The committec in charge being Mmm. W. C. Holmes, Mrs. G. Martin, Mm. W. A. Adams, Mrs. J. H. Jase, R. R. No. 3, Newcastle, and Mr. H. Rowland, Omono. The happy couple were escorted to scats cf honor by Mr. and Mrs. H. Rowland during the playing of the Wedding Mardi by Miss Joyce Martin atter which thcy werc prcsented with boutonniere and corsage by Misses Doris Mar- lin and Audrey Adams. Beauti- fui baskets cf gladiali werc sup- plicd for the occasion by Mm. and Mzs. Jose and Mm. and Mrs. C. J. Mitchell. The chairman, Mm. Jase, called upon Mm. Wilbur Baskcrvillc who lcad in a sing-sang cf Scottish pieces much enjoyed by ail. At the same time, Mr. and Mms. Hen- dry wcrc- given as a symbal a lovely pot ofScotch Thistle. Speeches cf congratulation were made by Mrs. f'red Bowen and Mm. W. A. Adams, and also by Mm. Wm. Laing whose speech was in the Scotch dialect which was very thmilling indecd. Earlicr in tic evening Mms. Hendmyrmccciv- cd a telephone calltram hem son John and lis wife in Halifax,'con- veying congratulations and bcst wishcs. The conversation, said Mmm. Hendry, was vcry clear and distinct for suci a distance. The foilowing program was very ably pmcsentcd: Recitation by Miss Dorothy Stapleton, Newton- ville; piano solo by Mrs. Charles Cowan, Newcastle; a very comical reading by Mr. Gardon Martin describing Uic mns and outs cof "Mothers." Mm. Fred Graham and Mm. 'Garnet Rickard then spoke a fcw words; a vocal solo was then mendemed by Mrs. Chas. Cowan. Mrs. Gardon Martin was called upon and read an address filied with very apt compliments ta the Bride and Groom et 25 years. The presentation was then made cf a verY beautiful Marconi cabinet ra- die. Mr. and Mmm. Hcndry made fitbing Uiank you speeches, Mrs. Hendry maying that their old ra- dio was getting very pesimistic about Uic wcaticr, etc., whcreas this lovciy new anc would per- iaps b. more optimistic about things.0 More than nuncty guests wcre served a bounteoui lunch, Uic guests et henor cutting a tiree- tiered wedding cake. A social hait heur was then spent offeming congratulations ta and chatting With Mr. and Mmm. Hendry.' Lions f oSponsor Anoiher Concerf Series This Coming Season Bowmanvillc Lions Club in ce- operation with the Board cf Education and 'Principal L. W. Dippell cf Bowmanvil]e Hîgh Sehool bave made prclimixiary. arrangements to bring a Contert Semies te Bowrnanville àgain tbis year. The Series will be composcd cf four concerts featuring yaung artists cf exceptional talent. These artists will be sent bere by the Music Dept. cf the Dcpartment cf Education cf Ontario and will be under the supervision cf Mr. Bryan McCool, Assistant Music Superviser cf the Depatmcnt. The Department bas two main purposes-to provide empicyment for talented ycung artists and ta devclop appreciation cf good music in Ontario centres. Similar concerts wcre eceived with en- thusiasm in several Ontarýo towns iast year. Bowmanville' is for- tunate in being selccted as cne cf the concert centres this year. Since the Bowmanville Lionis Club bas the same abjects in view they are co-operating with the Department cf Education and the local Board in sponsoring these concerts. The concerts will 'be cperatcd on a pan-profit basis and will be availèble ta the public for a very low admission fce. Scason tickets wiil be sold fer thc four concerts. It might be wise ta, spcak toaa member cf the Lions Club for your ticket atonce. Hunt Club Lose To B'iNai B'Riih Taking two games straigit, B'nai B'rith downea Oshawa Hunt Club to win tic playdowns in bbc OBA Junior "A" series. Winning tic tirst game 4,~3, B'nai B'rith wcnt 10 innings Saturday to edge eut a 2-1 score. Hunters won tic* Lakeshore League Tille and pub up a game fight ta win tic igit te mccl Petembora in tic district mcmi- finals. B'naî B'rith wil now playi off with bie Lift Lock team andi arc givea odds-cn ta win. EnisRlen Mm. and Mrs. Verden Lahangue, Mamie and Diane, Pentypool, Mr.i and Mr&. David Gray and Carol,1 Newcastle, Mm. and Mrs. Law-1 rexice Adams and Donald, Mr.1 and Mmm. M. McDanald, Miss Jean Adamîs, Bawmanville, Mm. Jim Fallis, Cadmus, Mr. and Mrm. H. Adams, Bruce and Brian, Hamp-1 ton, Mrm. E. Patterson at Jim Adama'. -I Juniors Wm120 INFLATION HITSTOW COUNCIL Bowmanvlle Rotary 3' IlWJIIIFnàII C' lors took sweet vletory over IoAVC, SflAIIIESu> AIL SL. I* the Stouffylle bail team when they won 12-O in the second game of the OB.A. playdowns played here Weduesday af- ternoon. Sparked by Artie Clemence on the mound tke local lads made up for thefr 7-2 defeat ln Stouffville Sat- urday- by, playing perfect bail. d It was Iearned from usu- ally reliable sources that the thfrd and final game of the serles will llkely b. played in Oshawa, Saturday atternoon. For confirmation, consuit the handbills displayed lu mer- chants' windows on the main street. Local Boy Makes Good in Big Way Down in Alabamna Taking the Labor Day holiday at aur desk, we were weillme- wamded by once again finding ar important n.ame ta add to our file, "Country Boy Makes Good in Big Business" for in walked Fred Dickinson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Vice President in charge of sales for the huge Gulf State Paper Corporation and its sub- sidiary, The E-Z Opener Bag Ca, As a youth we recailed the Dick- inson family when they lived ir Bowmanville but had iost track of some of them, including Fred, over the years. Our reminiscences went back ta the good aid d-ays when Freds father operated a shoe repair business in the James Block, home cf The Statesman. After grad- uating from Bowmanville Public Scbool Fred served an appren- ticesbip in Vanstone's Mill, then clcrked in the West End, House and the Cawker & Tait Giocery before deciding that there were better opporttunities for an amn- bitiaus Youth in the USA. Sa on Jan. 1, 1902, be secured a position with the Gulf State Corporation, one of the largest manufacturers cf paper in the United States, with which he has been identified ever since as salesman and executive. The Corporation produces-paper and paper bags and has a imtion-wide sales organization. Stili youthful and full of pep, Fred. secs, no point in retiri~ alv nliueI ais lcgatly appointed estate and home in, the guif state. In the Camporation'à heuse organ, "The N"ews Bag"' issued mnonthly, an accaunt is given cf the presentation that niarked F'red's 45 yeams with the Corpor- ation. The President, Mrs. Mii- dred W. Warnem, daughte; cf the founder, told cf ber admiration for young Dickinson when be was a salesman omganizing the eastern states. "Dick" she said could give essons on sales manners, marais and management ta any gather- ng cf crack salesmen. So with nuch pride the accolade conciud- ed: "la Frederick McKenzie Dickinson, this 45-year service pin with its five diamonds denoting, ability, patience, faith and the ruest kind cf success."t Mm. Dickinson bas found littie time ta return ta Bowmanville for visits during his busy cameer. In bis conversation with the cdi- tor Fred paid tribute. and appmec- iation ta Avery Johnston, now cf Couch, Johnston & Cryderman, vho conducted a night business collage where Fred, in his youth, was a pupil and acquimed much :nowledge which was beipful ta tim later as he ciimbed the lad& dcr cf succes in the realm of big business. Fred is on a motor tour at pre- sent visiting miembers cf the family who include, brothers, Charles and Walter, and his sis- ter, Jessie, ail cf Toronto. Char- e apprenticed and workecl as foreman at The Statesman office nd continues in the printing trade. Walter carrier on an ex- tnsive wholesgle paper business. Another brother, Jack, lives in Washington, D.C. t t f f ti Il h c m: si f k th a t( vi More Local Winners Ai C.NE. and Pi. Perry Competing witi thc Canadian National Exhibition, tic Port Pcrry Faim, Monday, drew a large cmewd and many exhibits ta set up a record for mecent years. Few entries came frem Durham County but those wbo had enîries siared weli in lie prize meney. Miss Relpi, daugiter cf Mm. and Mrs. Bud Rolpi, Omeno, won Uic riblion as tic best lady driver la bbc homse and carniage class. In. Shorthomas, Newton Taylor & Son, Burketen, captured good placements. J. M. Fisher, Nemble- ton, aise acored in Uic shcep clasa. Ralpi Sadier, Nestîcton, won first in thc carrnage tcam dlas and Ivan Cochrane, Cartwright, bock tic single carniage, bail-mile race. Later news from Uic C.N.E. stales bliat F. G. Giarpell, Hamp- ton, won thé-Freyment Trcpby fer tic best pen of four lambs in their .class. Harold Skinner et Tyrone, won top honoure for best Shropsirme we lamb at the faim. In tic Shortiomu dlams, W. A. Dryden & Son, Bmooklin, teck first in Uic Sm. yearing bulj clam.- AJLOJURI MEETING TO FEIDATY A letter' from nlght constable Bernard Kiiney« demanding an increage of salary started a con- troversy in the regular session of Town Council, Tuesday night wbich resulted in notices cf motion te introduce amending by- laws deuigned to revise salaries of the entime force, as weil as possibly ailiers In the employ cf the town. Council adjourned until Friday niglit, Sept., 5th, at 7:30 on the understanding that the complete figures on housing and public works will be tabled at that time with the prospect that salary increases will again be discussed. Wlth Councillors Jones and Mason absent from Tuesday's ses- sion, and flot a single ratepayer present ta sit through the entime proceedings, the businesa con- ducted was largely cf routine character. It was undcrstood at the August session tbat housirVy costs would be taken up and bath the manager cf Toronta Con- struction Ca. and the building in- spector wcre available but net calied. It is expccted tbat inter- estcd taxpayers will be present Friday nigbt ta bear the wbolc story. Recorded Vote Constable Kitney based, his re- quest for more money on increas- cd cost of living and the fact that revenues from dog' licences and fines bad risen sine bis ap- pointment some montbs ago. On motion of Dcputy-Rcevc Allison, seconded by Councillor Pattersan that an increase be granted, an objection was takeni by Council- 1cr James that the move disrim- inated against ether.members cf the police force and civic cm- pîcyces and that thc increase in fines was not relevant to the is- sue. He demnanded a recorded vote qand found himself alone in opposition save for verbal sup- port cf Councillor Dilling who me- fused ta vote yes 'or ne. Dis- criminâtion was removed by gen- eral consent te consider revision as a wbole, General Business A delegation from the Lionsi Club rcquestecd 1eission cf 1947 taxes con the Liens Community Centre on grounida that it wasi cperated for community andi youth welarè. The advice cf thc town ~olicità]r will. he saught on *day niglit at 7:~0. the question, Th~e Mayror, the town enghieq and chairmarà Road-s and Stec were authorized ta attend the cè vention eof ic Canadian Insti'«i ef Sanîtation at Hamilton,Oc 6-8, ail expenses paid. A letter from' the CPRsae that a company enginieer or confer on complaints regarini Elgin St. bridige approach a suboke nuisance, but the matti cf trains whIstling was regulate by the Board of Transport Con misioners. Clcrk wiil write. tl* Board in thc matter. Chairman Public Property wra given power te act on requesto? thc Paul Simpkin Ca. te have trec removed in front cf their factory. Cleanup Called Communications frein Board et Hcalth autlined provincial reguhi-, lations in regard ta sanitary in, stallations and tubercular caret weme referred te Uthe'building li* spector and town solicitor, me. spectively. Sidewalk in front of Masseyw Harris agency will receive attend. tien cf roads and streets. War Assets again wrote asking that site at BTS be clearcd at once cf ail material lcft over aI. ter removal cf buildings purum chase by town. Building inpector was instructed to deal with it. Tbos. Bennett, Scugog St., com- Slained tbat bis lot was. stiU> locked by material net removecd by Toronto Construction 'Co, Building Inspectar erdcrcd ta deal witb this matter at once. Fbecir e erces ate ebtetinsinte seer n watet weeistin UicBasroertLin r ermitcediy ropaety ons crs, incAludit n rod J. W.KNeg,* wayoEnAPaasdo nt eandJ. W. Nrae. Ctonf baed son nceas ftaerthe Curstocf Rervisn l eth quetn un advsmentdt Curre5 ntdaceunts amoed ad $245and wLerc rered aid.C Mple eaf FiieInsuance Col stind be tfed2 th0at uacrg so taend by tbc $2,0f0 annandag forattpeding etdenfiresth that apea MiaBoakrdt ti Ontaarie Municipal Bo rd. r ofy-èlaw apptre appolteake ,f GccPo Kepatorneasaret1,400 etingsa pajn salary 1,40. da Meeigtadjom7:2 nti0..~ COMMU-NITY COUNCIL N EWS' *CHIILDREN'S PET SHOW the first annual Cbildren's Pet Show, ta be beld an Saturday, September 28. one cf the big Plns oarte beng made t mae ea eventst t haOwing teisev- eoras h requests it n dcide tay ransdte girlimi ter includeo boys anhgirls nd i e oens c boage Thirven willae ropen te of Durham county. Classes will include birds, fowl, rabbits, dogs, cats, ponies and other pets. Prizes will aise be given for the best decorated pet and cart, the dog with the lcngest tail and also for unusual pets. More detailed information will be given next weck. The forthcoming series between the Intermediates and the "Oid Timers" for the town champion- ship promises ta be eal basebaîl. All proceeds will be used for min- or basebaîl. This year we enter- ed a team in midget and although they were defeated by Markhamn, in the Ontario playdowns, gave a very good account of themselves. Ne3ft yeam it 18 hoped ta have teams in mîdget, bantam and pas- W.M.S. Pefition To Abolish Cocktail Bars W.M.S. met Sept. Znd in tic Sunday Schcol room. President Mrs. C. A. Wight was in tic chair and gave a tew words et wclcomc bo lie memhýers foiiowing tbc holidays. Mrs. C. W. Scîmon rcad a petition wiici sic asked eacb member te sign, namely that the gevemament abelish cocktail bars for women. Mmm. Smytbc, Dean et School for Leaders, gave a brief address on "The Radiant Lite" stressing: (1) Life at pbace with Ged; (2)> The gospel eZ forgive- nems carnies thc obligation of for- giving otbers (3) In tie awareness et God grows a sense et a mission in sbaring. Each ot us bas a special task wbici no one cime can do. Sic clascd witi the beau- tiful story of "Tic- Fimat Christ- mas Tree" by Eugene Field. Mmm. J. E. Eliiott and ber group iad char gc of tic worsbip pemiod. Mrs. Elliett, Mmm. W. R. Strike and Mrs. Rogers led in prayers. Thc new study book, "Great in the Compbny," tic story et aur bible-the story of whàt tirce mca bad done under great persecution to translate tie bible int Englisi was told. Mmm. C. t'Wight deait with "Jerome," Mrs. J. E. Elioît with "Wycliffe," and Mrs. W. P. Rogers with "Tyndale." Several very interest- ing tacts about tic bible entitled, YDo yt>u Lxowt'.illowed ,, _ sibly pec wee. In this way out junior and intermediate teaa which have always been contendéw ers, will be assured cf good home town players in the future. Now that schoal bas started an& basebaîl will soon be ever we would like ta sec ail boys wit' la. crosse sticks at Rotary Park evâ ery Tuesday and Thursday even. ings. CRAPTS AND HOBBIES The Cammunity Council are planning an extensive pragram this fall and winter, and instruc- tion classes ln arts and crafts will be oneaof the most important it- ems. Classes are planned for lea. thercraft, weaving, rug making sewing, felt craft, bead craft, sheiýf craf t and if interest is shown ini other craft classes they will be or. ganized. Further information. in this regard will be published next wcekTOW TeTEEN Town eeuiewl meT i Tee Topn ecthe rwil meet Iis wf eetpn Tinrfor- galantincfTe en onfor txg. fasion and winte as. An sug ginbes osheld e pcd on t melnbers cf tic executive. 'Raspberry Crop Pays Good Dividends To Chas. W._Downey Mr. and Mmm. Charles W. Down. ey, Base Line, have an unusual phenomenon lu their raspbeirry' crop. In May, Mm. 'Downe.y, pianted raspbemry canes with the expectation of having a crop of bernies in 1948. Howcver, thul seasan of extra precipitatien, foi- lawed by wamm weaîher matured tic bushes se that they are now bearing perfcbly tommed large ripe bernies witi mare greea ber. ries and blossom. So. wbule this iovcly summee weatber continues, ne doubt Mr. and Mmm. Dewney and theit fiends wili enjoy thus delicicua fruit, whichisl being picked dir. ectiy tram thc garden, in Septcm. ber. FIRST PACK RESUMES REGULAR MEETINGS On Tucsday, Sept. 9, Number Que Wolf Cub Pack will resume ibm regular meetings at Uic Cern- munfity Centre. Meetings will bi at tie same timé au before, 7.00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Ib is hoped that cvemy oid Cub wiil be on iand to atarI Cubbing again fer tic winîer and any boy betwcen tic ages of 8 and 12 la Invited te corne and stg.rt aiong the. Irail of Cubbing. There là room for many more boy& in the kpack. , 4 e -J I Il e - M 1 1 smm- v 1 L- j "t. n NUMBER ait- ___j 1 0 a IP ci n 93 4ý 6c , PER ý -COËY

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