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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 7 Jul 1949, p. 1

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04fl4bnrn IVOLUME 95 Town IU Shocked By Sudden Passinq 0f W. Len Elliott Seldom have the people of the B ELauville cornmunity îeccived à,>4 ý shock than when it be- Canx.. own, Sunday morning, Juby 3rd, that Len Elliott had died during the night. Few indced knew that he had gone home the previaus cvening feeling, "not quite sa chipper"I as he exprcsscd it. A sudden heart attack at 3 a.m, proved fatal. Medical attention was immediately summoned, but he passed away 9hortly after ar- rival of the dactor. He was in his 56th ycam. A man of boundless cncrgy who had neyer known an illness, it is felt that Mr. Elliott just took on too much in the extremely hot weather for wecks past. Besides his active business cames he carried on simultancously a strong politi- cal campaign as President of the local Progressive Conservative As- W. Len Elliott sociation and a very- active share ini the promotion of the annual Rotary Fair.. It was at the faim that he first complained of feeling "Just a little tired." His service for others sirnply carried hlm over the borderline af hurnan endur- ance. William Leonard Elliott, just "Len" to his hast of friends, was. born near Bolton, Ontario, a son otys. Eiliott and the late Sam- M ' ,~iott. Their Irish anccstry cati uted ta the unfailing smile and supreme good nature which Len displayed in his many years residence in Bowmanville. Rarely Ini the histary of the town has a mnan won such universal affection. His whole if e was given ta the ideal of "Service Above Self", Uic (Continued on Page Seven) BOWMANVJ..I RTO THTT1 %JTJA J-P&t) U U11,1M 1' "Durham County's Gjreat Family Journal" Couucil in Spending Session More Bis Looming Shortly Month's Accounts $34,846 e A shirtsleeved Town Council, ,with only Alderman Nels. Osborne dabsent, met in regular session 1.Monday cvening in the unswelter- ning heat of an unventilatcd cham- [ber ta thresh out current business .which disclosed immediate finan- nciai requimements of $34,846 and more bills laaming ini the immed- iate future ta be financed on the town's credit. s Main items passed included:- $6,726 on ordinary account; $14,- 880 for the new South Ward sSchool; $5,085 for the Fire Depart- ment and another boan of $8,000 for the new Memorial Arena. Alsa eunder review werc expenditures of appraximately $25,000 rccom- mended ta pave certain sections of roads. Notice was also received from. the Hospital Board that con- struction of the new Hospital was in prospect shortly and finance would be required on the $100,000 plcdged by piebiscite for this undertaking. taeveral spokesmen were present matters and petitions were filed for a few projects which, brought the rernark from Mayor Mason that 90 per cent of the business of the evening seemed ta be de- mands for spending. The barrage came in the followîng order: petitions Petition ta lay sidewalk on Jane St. ta Liberty with Roads and Streets given powem ta act. Peti- tion for street light on Brown St. will be beaît with by Public Pro- perty Committee. Mr. Grant, engineer for a con- struction company laying pave- ment on Highway No. 2 at the moment, submitted figures on paving certain sections of town roads, including Elgin St., Ontario St. and Liberty St. He dcscribed altemnate types of îoad imprave- ment and the total cost for the most satisfactory job would in- valve approxirnatcly $25 ,000. Spec- ial meeting of Council will be cail- ed ta consider the matter. Park St. residents asked the town ta supply the materials and they would supply the labor for a 265' stretch of sidewalk. As soon as cernent at stated price is rccived the job wili be appraved. Beach Association petitioncd ta have west road irnpraved by grad- ing and cutting weeds on a co- opemative basis and Roads and Streets will deal with the matter. Rink Loan The three members of the Arena Building Committee were present again tai place thc present financial Entrance and High School Resuits Disclosed for Tis District The following is a list of suc- Roy; Patfield, Gwen; Perfect, cessfui candidates at the Junior Helen; Piper, Karl; Quackenbush, High Schooi Entrance and is pub- Lorraine; Quinney, Margaret; Rey- lished by permission of the Bow- nolds, Muriel; Richards, Donald; manville High School Entrance Ross, Dan; Samis, Leslie; Smith, Board. This includes candidates Heloise; Smythe, Nancy; Spicer, in the inspectorate of T. R. Mc- Eileen; Stocker, Bob; Stocker, Ewen, from the Town of Bowman- Ruth; Stutt, Virginia; Trimble, ville, those from surrounding ter- Lyle; Tomlinson, Patsy; Vesna, ritory who wrote in Bowmanville, Carl; Vine, Ralph; Walker, Doug- the Boys Training School, and also las; Watt, Barbara; Wilkins, Rae; candidates who wrote at Enniskil- Wilson, Nancy; Woolley, Boyd; len, Bethany, Blackstack and Jan- Trimble, Ronald. etville. Included also are the BOWMANVILLE names of those who have been recommended to the Minister to (Rural) receive Certificates on their term Donk, William; Brown, Merril work. (Hons.); Burdett, Joan; Burrows, BOWMANVILLE Jack; Craig, Beatrice (Hons.); Cox, (Town) Robert; Delaney, Joan; Gibner, Allison, Beverley; Bartlett, Joan; Carole <Hons.); Holmes, Harry; Bate, John; Berrili, Betty; Brani- Husak, Mary (Hons.); Krowlew- gan, Keitheen; Bruce, Stanley; ski, Jean; Kube, Mike; McLean, Cameron, Alex; Clayton, Ethel; Allan; Nicholîs, Jack, Nicholîs, Coiwell. Edward; Cowle, Betty; Verna; Osborne, Ronald; Panas, Deweli, Larry; Dilling, Catherine; William; Pettit, Garry; Proctor, Dowson, Glen; Edmondson, Mur- James: Richard. Doreen; Ritter, ieI; Fletcher, Lorna; Frank, Bey- Gertrude (Hons.); Stacey, Jean; erley; Fry, Edward; Goddard, Bar- Trimble, Joan; Vandracek, Eileen; bara; Gorham, Ronald; Grant, Veenhof, John; Whiteside, Joan; Donald; Hooper, James; Hughes, Whyte, Charles. Dennis; Humphreys, Gary; Jef- BOYS TRAINING SCHOOL fery, Marieann; Joness, Arthur; Abbott, James; Barnes, George;t Kilpatrick. Dorothy; Kilpatrick, Gordon; King, Kenneth; Leigh: Blanchard, Eugenc; Cunningham,I ton, Eleanor; Lingard, Albert; Jack, Cuthbcrtson, Donald; Dixon,t Lingard, Lorraine; Luxton, John.Gordon; Enever, William; Evans,1 Mars Buc; aser Arthur; Grinnell, Raymond; Hall-c Mairs Brue; MatersTerry; e Frd HamnC rls McFarlane, Lorraine; Murdoch, eFe;HmmnCa as Barbara; Murphy, Anna; Mutton:, (Continued on Page Six) r Arena Committee Submits Financial Reportto Town Council Týhe thrce-man Arena Buildingj expectcd contribution from Dam- Somttee composed Of J. M. lington Council had not been me- mes, Chairman; Cliff Samis and ceivcd and the provincial grant Melbourne Wight, appeared befome1 the Town Council, Monday night, was stili hanging fire. This grant ta ask for a further loan of, may be ither $5,000 or $10,000, $8,000 ta meet outstanding bills accarding ta the interpretation and complcf.e small items of work of the Act. It wili be necessary yet ta be donc. A former loan of ta crect a "Community" sign be- $5.500 was expected ta be retired fore the building and conform with from revenues, which, it was ex- the letter of the Act ta get the plaincd, stili hang fire. larger amount. A general summamy of the fin- It was disclosed that summer ancial position was submitted activities in the Amena had brought which disclosed that two items of in lîttie revenue, largely owing $3,370 and $1.145 were stili duc ta the intrusion of other affairs. the contractors. Current bills of But with the present boan, which $844 were stili unpaid and insur- has every expectation of being ance for thc ycar tatalbcd $1,100. liquidatcd from anticipated grants,i Spray painting and trirn and seat will complete Uic praject in time1 painting wcme still ta be donc at for a wintcm programme of rev- an estirnated cost somewhat in cx- enue-producing proportions. Ao cess of $1,000. The balance of Uic more detailed statement is cx-j original boan wvas appoximately pectcd at a later date The new1 $5,500 and the bank balance at boan was approved since the pro-i the moment is around $200. ject is now owncd by the munici-1 Council was informek that the pality.-1 position of the undcrtaking before cauncil and to ask a furthcr lban Lof $8,000 ta meet outstanding bils and complete painting, etc. It was appravcd by unanimous vote. A sumrnary of the stated position will be found in anather column. Hospital Plans Bowmanville Hospital Board subrnitted a letter which advised that certain changer, by the arch- itect on the new Memorial Hos- pital had been approved and building will likely commence in September. Cauncillor Dale, the municipal member of the Board, stated that no diffîculty was an- ticipated in getting approval of the Municipal Board. The letter was official notice ta prepare Councll for giving effect ta the $100,000 corporation pledge. Boys Training Schoi requcsted wamning signs along Concession St. as a schoal area observance. Since this invalves also the Town- ship and the B.T.S. the matter will be further cxplored. Compiaints N.J. Scott, Secretary, Memor- ial Park, wrote that cars were be- ing driven over the bahl diamond at night and he requested police action. Granted. A. W. S. Greer, Oshawa bar- rister, acting for H. W. Knapp and W. L. Lycett, submitted pro- test about water averflow on their properties and askcdý for relief. Town Solicitor will reply stating position. Letter from Planning and De- vclopment DepartmTent, Toronto, indicated desire ta include al streams fromn Ganaraska area to Bowmanville district under the authority of the Ganaraska Com- jiission, solcly for conservation ~nd reforestation plans. Mayorç was given authority ta failow up and repart. Fire Protection Unernployrnent Insurance Com- mission wrote for $200 back pay- ment 'under ncwly dîscovcred regulations. Much debate centred on expend- f itures ta bring Fire Deparmrent1 cquipment up ta , tandard requir- ed in view of increascd building1 activities. t Dowmanville Lions Induct Officers Again Win Rynard Attendance CUP The antnouncement by District Efficiency Emblem, also won by Governor Stan Darling that Bow- Bowmanville Lions in Zone 10 manville Lions Club has again for 1948-49. Besîdes these evid- won the Rynard Trophy in Zone ences of virility the general re- 10, for highest attendance record ports for the year were most ex- the past year, was the welcome cellent. news that sparked the meeting New President Monday night. June 27th, in the President Jack Brough, complet- Lions Community Centre. It was ing his term of office, just sum- the close of the year when gen- med up all the fine accomplish- eral business was reviewed and ments that he claîmed were due incoming off icers were installed. to the loyal co-operation of his The District Governor himself directorate, the various commit- was present to officiate in the tees who had worked so hard and installation. indeed to every single member. The night was hot and election He bespoke the same loyal sup- returns were coming in but the port for his successor Bob Kent, shit-seevd embrs gnoedwho was installed as the new bo hrtsenevd embnersio ed tPresident, together with his of- othcr avheththeyoneanedoof thetat tendance honour won which goesierath coluon fth right along with the Gordon Bel- evening's agenda. yea Pennant prominently display- A very notable part of the pro- ed on the wall as the General (Contirnued on Page Seven) Rotary Scores Another Big Success When Over 2000 Attend Carnivalý Over 2,000 people flocked ta the Bowmanvillc High Schoal grounds for the Rotary Faim, hcld Wedncs- day evening, June 29. The wea- ther was thmeatening, but it did not discourage town citizens and the great number from the sur- rounding district for whom. Uic annuai Rotary Faim is a must. The feature attraction of the ev- ening, the saccer garne bctween the Ulster United, Toronto, and the Durham AIl-Stars, provided ahl the thrills and excitement that had been pramised. Glancing over the cowd, ane could pick out a few wha shoaWed mare than the aver-- ige amaunt of interest in the game. I'hesc were the men wha could remember playing soccer in the days when football was football. Somc of these former stars wcrc: Dr. J. C. Devitt, Dr. E. Sisson, F. C. Vanstone, Gea. W. James and A. L. Baker. Complete repart of game is found in another column. After the soccer game, the centre of attraction was moted ta he booths, where maney was spent freely, bath because it was for a worthy cause and also with an eye on the attractive prizes hat could be seen in aIl the booths. As was the case hast year, the nerry-go-round was a magnet for Ill the childmen. The fathers that vere taking rides with youngcr hildren, suppasedly ta, keep thcm from falling off, scemed ta be cen- joyîng themselves too. Anather ttraction for the children was thc ish pond. In the marksman booths, many were surprised ta discover their trowing ability with darts and aseballs. Most of the boaths were outfitt- ýd with loudspeakers but, thc nast booming came fmom the 3ingo booth. It was here that nost people came ta rest when cet had become wveary from xamping over the groiunds. c c t] S] f a ti b: ic fi bý ec in B. in t' (by Collette Ferguson) One of the finest landmarks of progress made in the town of Bowmanville in recent years, is the construction of the new On- tario St. Public School, now being built fronting on Duke and Ontar- io Sts., in the South Ward. This building promises to be one of the most modern schools in the province. Time and trouble have flot been spared in its planning to insure that the students of this school wili be fortunate in having the best in facilities and equip- ment in years to corne. Attractive Exterior The new school wifl be a steel and brick-one story structure with a white paint trim. The roofing wili be tar and gravel. There wili be two main entrances facing On- tario St., a back entrance and a south entrance. The schooi has been planned so that each class- t4te~m~rn room will hav 'e a separate outside entrance. The driveway wîli bel on the nortii side ani the plans show flagstone waiks arouftâ the school. Leading up to the front entrance will be a concrete walk. As well as the five regular classrooms, there wiii be a corn- bination auditorium and play- room, a principal's- room a tea- chers room, a modern equipped kitchen, a health îoom and wash- rooms. At first glance the mosti outstanding feature of the nearly, canstructed -building is the glass1 block windows that are in every( room in the school, except the1 kindergarten, where plate glass1 windows have been put in. These1 glass blocks have only been me-1 centiy introduced into buildingst of this type and already have proved to be great assets for bet-E Hear Mayor Mason Broadcast Sunday Evenîng ai 9 o'clock Through an unfortunate occur- rence at radio station CKEY, To- ronto, Mayor L. C. Mason's broad- cast on Bowmanville was flot made on Sunday, Juiy 3rd. Mayor Mason did his part, but as the famous Scotch poet, Robert Burns, once wrote, "the best laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley" However, the broadcast will be' put on over CKEY this coming Sunday, July 10 at 9 p.m. We hope yôu will be listening. These Sunday evening broadcasts ail through the Winter and Sring by the Mayors of cities and towns throughout Central Ontario have attracted wide-spread. attention and intcrest. The "Mayor of' The Town" programme has given the Chief Magistrates of many thriv- ing communities the opportunity to tell the public something of their home town and its many fea- tures and attributes. Mayor Mason's talk is the last, but by no means least of this ser- ie,% rif "adio broadcasts. Cartwright Boy F/0 E. P. Emerson Awarded D.F.C. The Lieut. Governor of Ontario, Hon. Ray Lawson, invested F/O Edgar Philp Emerson with the Distinguished Flying Cross on June 22 at the R.C.A.P. station, Toronto. The citation read as follows: "This officer has completed nu- merous operations against the enerny in the course of which he has invariabiy displayed the ut- most fortitude, courage, and de- votion to duty." After the investiture the guests were enterained at tea by the Lieut. Governor and Mrs. Law- son. Present at the Investiture were Mm. Emerson's wife, his parents, Mr. and Mis. Malcolm Ernerson, bis sisters, Giadys and Irene of Nestieton, and a brother, Frank, of Toronto. Another brother, F/O Ralph Emerson lost his life on a !light over Belgium on Dec. 26, 1944. Mr. Emnerson has accepted a position on the teaching staff of the Stratford Collegiate Institute.. IWheri the light hits these blocks it is, completely reflected onto the ceiling Sa that. there are no sha- dows. The ventilation will be instalied 50 that the fans will be in the cloakrooms, directly under the ventilators in the roof. When the children corne' in with wet coats, the hot air is drawn up by thé fans and the coats wifl be dry by recess. The floors wili be asphaît and tile and the c 'eilings, acoustic tile and fibreboard tile. The walls will be a combination of fiex- board and masonite panels. The colour that cach classroom will be painted is to, be decided by a light meter which will détermine the right shade in accordance with the amount of light entering the room. A hot and cold water system, a fire alarm system, a cail bell- sys- ter heating system wili be instali- ed. Construction and Workmen The approximate cost of this new school is expected to be $117,000. The landscaping and fencing is expected to reach a total cost of $10,000 and the approxi- mate cost of the equipment and furniture is estimated at $10,000. The contractor for the new schooi is H. M. Brooks, Oshawa, and the architect is John B. Par- kin, Toronto. The foreman in charge of con- struction is Louis TruIl vho han been a superintendent for the past 2 years and was in charge of the consruction of the addition recently built on the Ritson Road Public School, Oshawa. The following workmen are under the supervision of Mr. Truil: Murray Tabb, Percy Allun, Lorenzo Truli, Pictured above are the pupils Maguire, Jimmy McKnight, Roseirow-Wayne Thertell, Billy Mar- Stevens, 5th row-Donny Stevenaý, in Mrs. Muriel Symons roomn at the Quackenbush, Dayne Lycett; 2nd tin, Bever]y Lane, Don Hall, Rus- Joan Wilkins, Robert Wallace, Sout Wad Pbli Scoolwith row-Carolyn Balson, Karlyn Mc- sell Wilson, Babs Vermeullen, Michael Kîrkton, Joan- Ormiston, Sout War Pubic ShoolLomne Trimble; Oth row-Wanda their teacher. The names of the Donald, Christina Barreil, Owen Leslie Kitching, Lamry Piper; 4th Wilkins, Wayne Wolfran, Wayne children from right to left are: Scott, Winston Vanstone, Tommy row-Karen Beauprie, Trevor AI- Wannan, Teddy Smith4 Gerald lst row-Donald Milîson, Murray Milîson, Jacqueline Mutton, Alvin lison, Karen Clarke, Isabelle Fow- Bruce, Gracie Carpenter. Walker, Eric Nickerson, Dairid Master.son, Teddy Milson; 3rd 1er, John Goodman, Annabelle Top-Mrs. Muriel Symons. Manager of the Faim, Frank Jam- ieson, and President Walter De- Geer shauld be congratulatcd on making the Faim such a success. 1Congratulations should alsa go ta 1ail their willing helpers that worked hard nat only that even- ing but also duing the many hours spent in planning. As usual at an event of this kind people meet ficnds and acquaint- ances that they haven't scen for some time and as a resuit thcy cangregatcd in small groups ail evening. Because of the cxtremely hot wcather more than the usual amaunt Of ice crcarn was sald. Rcv. Sam Hendcrson"ecould be scen working indutriously aver the ice cream freezer with as rnuch skilM as if he had been doing it aIl his if e. The happy little winncr of the> Rotary doîl, which was outfitted in dollars, was won by Penny Poole, daughter of Mm. and Mrs. Donald Poole. The boaths began closing about Il and the bleachers and hili be- gan filling up with people who waited expectantly for thefr- warks dispbay. The fireworks pravided a fitting climax for the evening's splendid entetainment. As the hugc rackets exploded in the sky, their bright colours could be seen far miles. Special mention should be made ~ of the excellent home-coking baath which was the contrilbution . . of the Rotary-Anns ta the Faim. The baking in their booth proved canclusiveby that caoking isn't a last art. Many lucky people were able ~ ~ ta take home large baskets of grocemies and hams - prizes won In the above picture are the Richards, Gary Brumehi, Janice Kitching, Bilby Brumeli, Marie Moore, Helen MacDonald, Bibly at the grocery and meat booths. pupils in Misa Mymtle Halb's room Neil, Ross Prescott; 2nd row- Smith, Richard Woalnem, Roly Ro- Henning, Doris Prescott, Gerald If the Lions and Legion can at the South Ward Public School. Thcyn Brumeil, Marie Lane Bey- binson, Gardon Mibîson; 4th row- Cawie, Hether Webb, Harobd promise ta put on a faim as gaod The names of the chiidrcn from erby Wilsdn, Ann Ewers, CamaI Bibly Luxton, Patrick Gould, John Mutton; 6th row-Bohby Po'- r. as the Rotarians have this ycar, left ta right arc: lst row-Patsy Maguire, Cuirtie Vans'tone, Loweil Gibbs, Alan Farrow, Milton Bruce, Stanley Stevens, John Webb, Reta they cari be assurcd of a good Hall, Alan Passant, Carai 1ri Hig!ifield, Derwin Highficld; 3rd Sandra Cand]cm; 5th rçow-Josy Goulah. attendance, imiuhes, Ronald Mutton, Bobby row-Donaid Henning, Brenda Brooks, Donny Wilkirq Marilyn Top-Min Myrtle HaIl. I. New S chool. Shows March of Progress il ~ Il 1 r Last Classes to Attend OldSouth Ward Sehool BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO. THURSDAY- JTTLY 7th- lffl Aib PPP rOpv 'KTTTIKlC)lCI«D T,

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