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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 15 Feb 1951, p. 8

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-1 î, ',y Clarke Council Sets Appropriation For Road for 1951 ai_$58,500 Clarke Council met Fob. 6th civod and filed. Lights are now witb ail membors present and being installed and should be com- Reeve Lowery in charge. pleted in the near future. Airs. V. Robinson, Mrs. F. Tamn- Council will affiliate with the blra and Mrs. R. Forrester were Rural Municipalities Association. a'delegation from the Orono A letter was rend regarding in- WÔînen's Institute, approached the crease in prico of Calcium Chior- council re rent of hall for their ide. meetings. A motion was made hy The adjourned tax sale will be t4eý council that consideration beé held Feb. l2th for sale of part lot gun to the township hall rentai g, con. 4, being a strip of land by-law for possible amendments 100 feet in width, lying 50 feet on tô take care of such rentais as each side of Centre Lino of aban- tha Womens Institute,* Dept. of doned Canadian Northern Rail- Agriculture and other organiza- way across said lot, about 3.33 tions falling in this category. acres. The above to be sold for *Roy Nicholîs, Clarence Nichols tax arrears and penalties. A by-law to provide appropria- ai Carl Payne from the south- tion for the total expondîtures on east corner of the township wanb- roads for 1951 was passed after ed tbe rond widened and re- lengthy discussions. Council de- graded for winter travel. A lette r cided to appropriate $9,000 being rend by Roy Nicholîs denît witht fifty per cent of total estimated the excessive snow ploughing cost, for the construction of tho costs, rocommending to have the Lakoshore Road diversion. Do- road under snow ploughing con- finite approval has boon receivod tract, widened and regraded to from the Board that approximate- allow proper winter travol at a ly 50% of the cost of this project reasonable cost. Consideration is to be borne hy the railways. would be givon this matter when A $5,000 appropriation was made 1951 road appropriations are set. for the completion of the Milîson Grant of $100 was given to the bridge in Orono. Additional ap- Cbiidren's Aid Society for the propriation for culverts and brid- purchase of office oquipment. gos was sanctioned to carry the Orono Lilirary Board was cost of one new concrete bridge granted $2500 for the year 195 1. land repairs to existing bridges. Plans, specifications and by On the basis of this new appro- iaw, duly npproved hy the Hydra priation it was the council's de- Electric Oommission of Ontario cision to look nfter the work on for installation of Hydro streeÏ band, rather than attempt new ]iahting in Newtonville were re- projects. The following appro- -priations were approved hy by- ______________________ilaw: Constructions $24,000; Main- tnne$21,000; New Macbinory $500.00; Machinery repairs $8,000.- /,,~/Jô44~00; Miscellaneotis $5000.00 Total appropriation amounts ta $58,- Meetin.* ad.iourned to meet on Marcb 6th at 9 p.m. e1 Manvers Township ENERALTelephone Systemn GENERAL ýj Raises tRae ~I~PT hI~ IManvers Townsbip's municipal E L E~I lIU rtelephone system raised its rates ELEC T 1 C by$ e.00 at an annual meeting in LA M PS ~Betbany town ball rocently. J. C..'J tVOACD port, showed a small balance of $90 on hand. The system serves approximately 330 subscribers and rentors. Brief reports of the year's work were given and one of the main highlights of the meeting was the discussion on raising the telephone rates, owing to increasing cost in *material, labor, etc. Finally a motion was carried that the rates for the coming year would be raised to $20 to subscribers with deben- tures and $25 to rentors, an in- crease of $5. Commissioners appointed were Ernest Cavano, chairman; Walter Neals and Robert Morton. Clarke Porneroy was again hired as lines- imnrane night operator with an :inreseinsalary o $7;50 per month. Day operators -are Mrs. Ruth Pomneroy, Mrs. Effiç Morton CANAIANGENRAL LECRICand Mrs. Ina Palmer witb in- CANAIANOENRAL L!CRICcreases of $5 per month. J. C. ________________________Cummiskey continues as secro- ______________tary-treasurer. People in every walk of life are finding benefit in Personal Planning - and màny of them have written to tell us how they feel about it. Ail agree on one point in particular: Mhe need l or Personal Planning in these days of bigb living costs. WHAT IS perso.,i1Pldt.oMl? Personal Planning shows you how ta live within youe incarne and enjoy it. Taîl order? Not as tali as yau think. Personal Planning faces facts. One, chat you have ta live witbîn your incarne. Two, that yau musc have a budget-plan chat works for yau, noc you for it. Three, chat a budget-plan - ta work - musc be your budget-plan, planned for your needs by yau. It mnusc fit your individual circumstancos. And Perional Planning goes one big stop furtber. It shows you how to enjoy life within your incarne, by helping you ta plan mimd.build an wbat you have. 'You can only be happy taday if you're not worried about tornorrow. Pick up your copy of "'Personal Planning" today. It's yaoirs faf the asking at any braach of the B of M. Theres no obligation ... excepit t yourself. TEE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILE, ONTARIO Last Friday about 70 Wolf Cubs wore on hand ta greet our Field Commission. Mr. Jack Atkinson, when ho ïisited thema at thein reg- ular meeting place on Beech Av- enue. Ho enlivened the meet-. ings of the Four Packs by beaclh- ir e the Cubs sevoral new sangs ai. i games. Thoso Cubs who leb the cold' weather keep them awey roally missed something worth- while! Fourth Pack News Two promotions were made In this Pack last Friday; Don Hon- ning was made a Sixor and Low- ell Highifieid became bis Second- er. Also lot us corîgratulate Garth Taylor on winning his Artist Badge by' doing an exceptionally fine piece of work. Our Field Commissionor made the awards connected wvith the above. Papen Drive Soon On Satunday, February 24, the next paper drive wili ho beld. Please place yaur papers, prop- erly bundled and tied, in front of your bouse before 1:00 p.m. And don't forget. Scouts and Cubs, ta ho on band ta belp in londing the trucks! The local Association'- is plan- ning ta conduet a paper drive every. twa manths, on either the last Friday or Saturday of the month., Group Commîttees Lasb week wo gave a summary of the raie of the Local Associa- tion in Bowmanville. This week wo shaîl present a pictune of the part boing played hy aur newý Group Cammittees. Fi-st of ail, lot us realize that the importance of a weli-arg- anized Gnoup Commitbee ta the Permanent success of a Scout Group (Pack and Traop) bas been well estahlished in Canada. In districts where there are active Committees memhorship figures invariably have gone up, the training of Leaders bas increased, and genenally, Cuhhing and Scout- ing activities have advanced or at least been maintained at a good standard. A Group Committee, cansisting of approximàtely five adults, is appainted annually by the span- soring body, sucb as Rotary Club, Lions Club, etc. This Committee sbould elect one of its members ta ho the Chairman and anothen ta ho the Secretary-Treasunen;' oth- or officers may hoeieected as the need arises. Cub and Scout Lead- ors of the Group shouid ho invit- ed ta the meetings so as ta ensune smootb ca-operatian he±woen the Leaders and the Committoe. Ib is advisable that the meetings be held regularly, possibly once every montb, or at least once every twa months. The principal respnsibilities You wilI huke reading our B of ?,tbookîci about Personal Planning. Ii written in a breezy, in- formai style and generous- Jy illustrated with light, cheerful sketches. BANK OF MONTREAL CAEO. E. MIODY Bowman'vlile Manager ROBERT ARGO Oshawa Manager ý'YORKINS WITN CANADIANS IIEk R W1K FL1F E SIN CE 1 8117 - P-49 of the Committee are au foilowx: 1-To secure a regular meeting- place for the Pack and Troop. 2-To apply for a Charter andt ta arrange for the annuii jrtglo. tration of the Group. 3-To obtain mon to lie appoint- ed as Leaders and Azuatantp. 4-To angsume the opnfft for the cace of ail Grntip jropprtyý, as flags, books, etc., tluri)(Iallv Ir the Pack or Troop lu tpinlipo-rirly withouit a Leader. 5--To agstlt n the rnlslng <or Grouip fiiids and a1ise In thpe d- ministration of tlinne fItlînda 6--To audit tho btmoks tir tht Pack and Troop and tlu srîbnîlt to Provincial lHeîîdqtsnrtri- riiinuî'auI reports on fisnnnct,.,, proporty, pe. 7-To encouirage and ninkr it possible ti th lbc Ledrrs tî;kt Tralning Coirses. 8--To assist thpTiLndierR In planning cam"., susch as tratnspor- tation. 9-To ensuro cao-o poration be- tween the Pack an d Troop andi other local organizations. Former geouter 111 Manv Scouits and other triends of Dennis Piekard are sorry te hiear about his recent illnes. Bothl as a Cuibmnster and Scotitmastcr Mr. Pickard has contrlbuted a great deal to Scouting in Bow- manville for several years past. We aIl are hoping that he has a speedy recovery. Newv Troop At Hampton Lest faîl several former Bow- manville Scouits who live lni Hampton interested their parents in forming a Troop there. They1 were fortunate in securing an ex- cellent Scoutmaster in the person of Mr. Gordon Chant. Last Thurs- day1 they were presonted with1 thoîr charter by the District Scoutmaster of Bowmanville. Meetings This Week First Troop-High Scbool gym at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Second Troop-Lions Commun- ity Centre at 7 p.m. on Thursday. AIl.. Packs-Lions Commur.ity Centre at 7 p.m. on Friday. OBITUARY JOHN WESLEY WATCHORN On January 31, 1951, John Wesley Watchonn passed away, ut bis residence in Hampton, in bis 84bh yoan. Albhough ho bad been in failing healbh for some time, bis deatb came unoxpoctedly dur- ing the night. Mn. Watchorn was born in Palmerstan, Ont., May 29, 1867, the son of Rosie Evans and Henry Watcborn. For a wbile he wasa momber of the Anglican Cburch', later cbanging ta tbe United Cbuncb. Ho retired some years aga and bis son Henry had been caring for bim for some timo. Predeceased by bis wife some years ago, ho is survived by two sans, Henry of Hampton, and Tom of Cleveland, Ohio; as well as one sister, Mrs. S. H. Doencu, Detroit. The funeral was held Feb. 2nd fromn the F. F. Morris Funerai Chapel with Rev. Gea. Empey -officiating. Palîbearers. were Messrs. Baden Pingle, Bort Ste- yens, Tom Wray, Will Wiibur, James Hogarth and Nelson Rab- bins. Interment Hampton Cema- etery. Beautiful floral tributes were received fromn the Hampton Wamen's Institute, and friends of the deceased. .NESTLETON Nestlebon W. I. mot at the home of Mrs. George Bowers, Feb. 7tlî, with Mrs. E. Sires graup in charge. There were 24 ladies and some cbildren present. Meeting opened with the Ode, followed hy Creod and daily prayoÏr. Sev- eral letters of thanks and appre- ciation were read. Mrs. G. Tbomp- son read a letter of tbanks from Grave W. I. in the Old Country for pacels of food sent in Novenm- ber. Ladies decided ta bave a, ouchre parby and make another quilt. Program reading "A Friendly Institute," by Mrs. M. Emerson; reading, "Keep Youtbl on the Farm" by Mrs. H. Mc- Laughlin. Mrs. G. Tbompson, the Historical Research con- vener, gave a talk on the Tweedsmuir book. Roll cal], "Bring your oldest or most in- teresting dish or trinket and a story about it.>' Several interest- ing things were on display. Mrs. Bawers and graup in charge served a dainty lunch. Ail were given a vote of thanks for an- other enjoyable meeting held in Mrs. Bowens home. Mrs. M. Em- orson invited tbe ladies ta ber home for the March meeting, Mms. J. Hooyen's graup in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Preston Lifford, visited Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johns. Mr-. Lewis Fîtze attended the funeral of bis cousin, Mr-. John Fitze. Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stevenson, Yelverton; Mr. and Mm-s. Balfour Moore and Orm, visited M&., and Mrs. Elmo Archer. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Middleton, Islington, visited ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Vine. Rev. and Mns. Harry Atkinson and David, Oshawa, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Johns and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joblin. There are several cases of mumps in the community nQw. We hope tbey will soon be al cleared up. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Malcolm and family visited Mn. and Mrs. Rae Malcolm, Yelverton. Sympathy is extendedti t Mrs. Wesley Campbell in the passing 1 of ber cousin, Mns. Clarence Plat t (nee Maud McCullough) who passed away in Detnoit. Mn. and Mrs. Grant Campbell visited fniends in Toronto., Mr-. and Mrs. George Sellers and Gai], Mn. and Mrs. Reid Virtue and Brenda, Bowmanville; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Mairs visited Mn. and Mrs. Eli Mairs. A contribution to help cippled chiidren may be maied ta "Tim- my, Toronto" and will ho deliv- ered by the Post Office ta the On- tario Society for Crippled Child- ren. Use Easter Seals-I<1eip Crippled Children. Fundamentals in Successfnl Community Recreation Programt <PFroitiR Nntol lourd Hcroaýàtion Moine 4,1(10 tt' ra ltlis A ou r ivan lir fahave miai rd 111" fol lowing twenty W iao'î alit (orn- illptiuill re srP bned<rmi e ti ty- thlrpcs vr-ni- ts f o p;lrî <f the' diring whilcIî inMtie f i' î;îb*r tf citle li nvfntnog;; ,i'l ii'iri'ttion hn lncreasoîl i rer; 41 tri 2,1110,. l' li 110aifer i'; a iîwIiclîIrit 142 Prifftéridvifp, 4V, lho, r iotri-. toid f;îrnoi rrotiîf ;'rp.over- tiora, miîçifonia, ;rravorr, riiitiîori4, Pila tf 11l11 uuputiuua, rllvruî ;pOlit iraD ff iti < ira, mîr f 1111I the principal religi4oiim fîmifluii ave gi ven their ioprrrviîil ote i i' tç!- m rent. 1. That ln rîrsîrly irvery rom- munity vlth iljuoptilati>; ti o11,0<> or more I i urv i-, teed of si risit or womi whi) shall give fiil time te lthiking, pliring rmlnd work<ing for ftho lestpuissilit ige of the<1'l i re lhit iîtof nnr, wornen and children. 2. That comrîuuunify leistire time prograins shld idiriti e t h ruugh eut the entire twîeive ilourtiis ouf the year. 3. That lb is the responsibility of the entiri' c<rn-miity ta nmaini- tain recrention uppurtuiniity for ail thec itizen4 andl thut tiuerc ought, therefore, to lu, as e-aily as possible, support of the recrea- tion pîrogram through public tax- ation under some departmcnt, of the local governmcîît. 4. That tiiore should ho ln every province a home rile bill wbich will permit the people of any city or town to make pro- vision under local governrnent, for the administration of their community recreation. (This is sa in Ontario). 5. That there is need in every community, even tbough bbe mun- icipal rocreation administrative body ho most effective, for private organizations cf citizens in their noighhourhoods ta make the fu.1- est use of the facîlities provided, ta make sure that what is being done is mneeting the deeper needs of the people of the neighhour- hood. 6. That the emphasis ought to be not only on maintaining certain activitios on piaygrounds and in recreabian centres but also and dofin:itely on the training of the entire people in leisure time activities, so that witbin the home, in the church and tbrougbout ail natural, human relationship there shaîllho the hest opportunity for wbolesomo good times. 7. That even tbougb the begin- ning of a city or town recreatian program ho children's play- grounds, other features ought ta be added prôgressively from. year ta year until music, dramatie activities and discussion of public q~ustions, training for more in- telloctual uses of spare time, and other valuahie activities have been included, so that aIl ages and aIl kinds of people may fînd vital intorest. 8. That every boy and every giil in Canada ought ta ho train- ed ta know well a certain limited number of games for use outdoors and indoors, sa that there, will -iever ho occasion for any boy or any girl ta say that he cannot tbink of anything ta do. 9. That .mast boys and girls should be taught a few simple songs, so that, if they wish, they may sing as they work or play. 10. That ail employed boys and girls should have opportunity in their free hours to enjoy com- F anionship and wholesome social Il. That through the commun- rity recreation program every boy iand girl should corne to apprec- tiate the beautiful in life. 12. That aduits, through music, draina, games, athletics, social 1 activivties, community and special Clay celebrations, should find in their common interests the oppor- tînity for a common community service. 113. That every new school built oiight to have a certain minimum amount of space around it pro- vided for the play of the children. 14. That nearly every new school building ought to have an awditorium preferably on the mround floor and should be so conistrqucted that it is suited for c<mmunity uses. 15. That if a suitable meeting place for community groups is not available- in the sehools or else- where, a community building shotild ho provided through com- munity effort. M. That each child, under ten years of age, living in a city or town shou]d be given an oppor- turîity to play upon a public play- groiind without going more than one-qiuarter mile from home. 17. That e v ery community should provide space in sufficient area for the boys of the com- mutnity to play basebaîl, softball and footbal]. 18. That every commun i ty should provide opportunity for the boys and girls to swim in sum- mer, and as far as possible, to skate and coast in winter. 19. That every boy and every girl ought to bave opportunity, either on his own borne grounds or on land provided by the mun- icipality, to have a small garden where he may watch the growth of plants, springing up from seeds which he bas planted. 20. That in new real estate de- velopments, a reasonable per cent of the area should be set aside to be used for play just as part of the land is used for streets. It is the privilege of commun- ity-minded men and women everywhere to work to restore and preserve for ail the people of Canada, their rigbt to play and bappiness. a«iaE EP<e4a If you don't sleep weII -4f nights are inter- rupted by restlesanes --look to your kid r- peys. If your kidneys are out of order and fading to cleanse thle excess acids-your test is likely sufleriîg too. Then is the time t. use Dodd's Kidney Pilla. Dodd's heIp your kidneys get rid of trouble-înaldng poisons and acid- help restore the- to normnal action. Se. how mucli botter you rest at nigt-how inucli brigliter you feel in the mornmng. Gel and use Dodd'a Kidney Pis today. 1,45 Dodd's Kidney PiIs Gloen 98 Ring Si. W. Ra. DO WNAN VILLE THURSDAY. F'Efl. 15th. 1951 OBITUARY WILLIAM SMITH The death of William Smith took place on Friday, January 25. 1951, at bis late residence near Pontypool, after a lingering iii- ness. It was the cause of wide- sproad expression of sorrow and regret. He was the son of the late William Smith and Jan', Hancock, of Appleby, Yorkshire, England. Born in the year 1888. ho came to Canada at the age of 20 years, and went to Calgary, Ai- herba, where he was employed in construction work for some time, then ho returned to Delora, On- tario, where ho married and re- sided until he took up farming in Manvors Township 32 years ago. Friends from a distance who came to pay their last respects were from Toronto, Peterbor- Ida. ough, King, Debora, Marmora, Bonarlawv and Carrying Place. The many beautiful floral of- ferings bore silont tribute to the esteem in which the deceased wvas heid. Palîbearors wero Richard Smith, Allan Smith, Harry Smith, Jack Scburman, Richard Schur- man and William Sçhurman. The late Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife, the former Edith May Jones, and soveil daughters and one son; Mrs. Doug- las Nicholson (Maud) of Aibor- ton. P.E.I.; Mrs. Glyn Edwards (Ada Jane); Loula. Sadie. and Bes- sie. of Peterborough, and Jean, Jack and Josephine. at home. The late Mr. Smith was a mem- ber of the Anglican Churcb and services were conducted by the Rev. T. S. Gault, at the G. T. Mac- Pherson Funeral Home in M&i~ brook on Monday, Jan. 2~,~t interment in St. John's À Af ter ail is said and done, how does it tas te in the cup? That is what counts! "SALADA'I TEA BAI3S yieid the perfect flavour. William Lycett, says: ic 89 ,Ii.i1 Your wife will find it difficuit ta stop inta your shoes if yan leave themn fui] of bills. It's a thougbt isn't it? LET'S TALK THIS OVER William L. Lycett BOWMANVILLE LAID PH aONE8 HRARDWOOD FLOORS FLOOR SANDERS FOR RENT Tile flodrs, linoleum, rubber or wood block, also linoleum in yard goods. Plastic tile for kitchens and bathrooms. Free Estimates Given "Stand with Confidence on a Leggette Floor" M. LEGGETTE 20 BOND ST. E., OSHAWA TRY UT TO-DAY!la I GLEN RAE DAIRY PAS¶ EURIZED HOq PHONE 304W I OGENIZIED MILK ORDER IT FRON -YOUR DELIVERY MAN OR THE DAIRY IT COSTS NO MORE ENJOY HOMO NILK *THE FAT IS FINELY DIVIDED AND REMAINS UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED. * IT IS EASIER TO DIGEST. * RICH, CREAMIER FLAVOUR. * IT PRODUCES SUPERIOR RESULTS IN ALL TYPES 0F HOME COOKERY. PHONE 444 FOR DELIVERY OR ORDER FROM D~air Phone 4r F f EIGET THIYRSDAY, FEIR. 15th, 1951 1 PHONE 2382 . SANDED FINISHED

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