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THURSDAY, JULY 26th. 1951 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVTLL~ ON'rA7~TO - A 6 ftW~fle ____ I~JiL.x.~, ~±flItDd Faithful "Hello" Girl C'ine-M The pleasant voice of Mis. Grace Couch, Newtonx'ille, is heard daily hy the 510 subscribers of the Port Hope Tele-1 phone Compary from her position behind the 50-line' switchboard in thr. office-home of Melville Jones, Newton-ý 'Ville, compan I~I a-cr CeremoIwÈaIeý"anquet ai Newcastle Drings m, Nany Interesting Facis About Hisiory of Port Hope Phone Co. Some 45 people attended the offical open:ng of the Port Hope Telophione Company<s new $40,- 000 Automnatic Dial Exchange at Newcastle, Wcdnesday venný Juy 18, anid heard the remarkable stLory of the origination and growth off the progrcssÂve in- dependent telephone compan. Prior to a cerernoniai banquet held in the Elmhurst Hotel. the exchange was inspected by din- ner gucsts. S. N. Haskell, president of the rt Hope Telephone Company r39 ycars, xvas introduced to quet attenders by C. Melille nes. companv manager. M r. as^kell. togethèr with other speakers. told a part of the inde- pcndent companys histor. Hal Rogers, OBE., Secretary of the Canadian Independent Tel- ephone Association and founder off the Kinsmen Club. acted as chairman for the evening. Geo. Finnie brought greetings, and H. S. Britton. a director off the rom- pany who began bis career as a linesman at the age off 13, toid off his experience in the early days off the com0any 's life. The first set of spurs he used for ciimbing Poles were made from hay rake teeth, but that xvas back in the horse and buggy days, he said. Third Newcastle Opening Reeve George Walton offered bis congratulations to the comp- any and during his brief *address remarked that the opening of the exehange was the third official çpening of a building in New- castle this year. Prcviously, the Community Rink was opened and more recentiv. the Durham Fruit Growers' Co-Operative Cold Stor- age Plant. Carmen Hughes and N. Cayell off the Automatic Electric Comp- anv. Toronto, described the new sw,,itchboard for the benefit of banquet gucsts, and H. E. Walkey, company director and mainten- ance man. spoke on the switrh- board as ,vell. Howard Bleaker off the Bell Telephone Company- roglht bis firm's greetings and extended an offer of co-operation and assistance in future. Prof, C. T. Currell «v, one lime curator off the Toronto Museum, also at- tended the opening. Interesting 1Ifistory The Port Hope Telephone Com- Pany has an interesting histor. Organized in 1906, the indepen- dent concern progrcssed until to- dav ii has 135 miles off une serx'- Have your WATCH ing 510 telephone subscribers. and a waiting list off some 80 people who want telephones in- s ta lied The late George Wmn. Jones, father of Melville Joncs the pres- cnt company manager. in con- junction with George Payne (de- ceased), Samuel Robert Joncs (deceasedi, Wm. Henry Burley, Port Hope; Arthur Phelps Pol- lard (deceased), Elias H. Dick- inson (deceased) and Wm. Henry Bniggs Dickinson of Zion, took out the rompany charter. Before the company was form- cd. however. G. W. Joncs and William Burley had a telephone line between Newtonville and Newtonvilie Station. Then Rob- ert Burley and Elias Dickinson wene put on the line and conver- sation rould bc carried on be- tween any off the four telephone o wners. Shortly after the telephone was instaiied, a serjous accident oc- curred on the farm of Elias Diek- inson. Using the telephone, he conta'cted Newtonville Station where the agent wired Port Hope and a doctor xvas out to the scene of the accident in about haîf the time il wouid have taken to make the trip to Port Hope and return. Because off this accident, the men concerned decided to run a line into Port Hope. Company Is Organized On March 6th, 1907, the Port Hope Telephone Company ,was fonmed. It bad a Cianke-Hope line and a Newtonville Station line. In the minutes of this mem- orable meeting, it was agreed th2t another telephone rompany would not be aiiowed to buy the buq- mness. Tbe company progressed quickly and soon 250 subscribers enjoyed the use off the telephone in their own homes. In 1920, the rompany hougbit out an excbange in Newcastle wbicb bandled 90 subscrf'bers. Tbey paid $1.700 for the business, and were able to make arrange- ments with The Bell Telephone Co. for them to carry long dis- tance calls. In onder 10 gel tho BelV's consent. however. the Port Hope Telephone Companv bad to pull their lines out of Bowman- ville and Port Hope. Mrs. Alice M. Jtones, the 71 - The Newcastli Miss M. Mr. Mark Turner. Mrs. Arthur Slyfield, Phiilip, James and Ma- rie, Oshawa; Mr. Ed. Haney, To- ronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pearce and Peter, Sudbury, visit- ed Mrs. H. L. Pearce and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearre on Sunday. F/C F. W. Creamer, Clinton, spent the weekend with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Creamn- er. It is s0 nice to see Master Chris. Barchard home and out around agaîn. Il is encouraging to sec him iooking so well this time. Mrs. J. J. Baskerville bas re- turned home after a pleasant vis- it with ber daughter, Mrs. Arth- ur Bragg and family of Ender- by. B.C. Arrbdecon and Mrs. Balfour. Peterborough, visited bis sister, Mrs. P. F. LeGreslev. Mr. Stanley Bowen. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowen and Darlene spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Todd, Doris and Bruce, at Starkville. Mrs. H. A. C. Jackson, Mont- real. visited ber sister, Mrs. J. C. Hancock. Miss Peggy Pearce, Toronto, spent the weekend with ber mother, Mrs. H. R. Pearce and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearce. Pte. Keith>Aiken is visiting b.s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Aik- en and Camilia. He is on leave from his station in Calgary, Alta. Two very pleasant get-to.geth- ers were organized iast xveek to bonor a soon-to-be bride, in the person of Miss Velma Alldread. The first was heid at the home off MisConnie Enwright wbere Coneand Mrs. Lloyd Aildread shared the duIties of bostess. The second was at the home of ber sister, Mrs. Marion Richards on Monday night. At botb, the hon- ored guest received manY varied and beautiful gifts for whicb she graciousiy thanked the donors. Mr. and Mm rsTacy Embiey ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. Wel- lington Farrow left on Saturday for a motor trip 10 Regina, Sask., wbere they wiil pick up Mrs. M. Stapieton for the return trip home. Mrs. Laura Fisher bas return- ed home after a pleasant holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Cari Fisher and family at Cornwall. Mr. and Mrs. Marloxv Hancoelk and family have taken up resi- dence in Miss Row,\land's apart- ment. vacated by Mn. and Mrs. Ross Embley and Sandra. Miss Pearl Abar.and friend, To- ronto, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Edmund 'Tbackeray. Mrs. O. W. Connell. mother of Mrs. (Rev.) L. H. Turner, is a guest at the Massev Memorial Parsonage for the week. In com- pany xith Mrs. Conneil, Rev. and Mrs. Turner and daugbter Grare Marie will ieave for Spencerville on Monday, to spend the first part off the vacation period. year-old mother off the company manager, .vas named serretay f the organization in 1906. Sei stili serretary. Shuter N. Haskeil bas been president off the romp- any for 39 years. Melville Joncs is the manager, H. S. Britton the vire-president, and the directors include H. E. Walkey, George Finnie and Mcl Jones. Originallv the company issucd 1,00)0 share s and realized $10,000, but due 10 incneased costs, auth- orîzation for the issue off 25,00 shares xvas obtained. To date. however, only 16,000 shares have been issued. Gives 24-Hour Service The companv offers subsciribers 24-hour service, arcording 'o manager Melville Joncs, and il employs four switchboard oper- ators in the process. Mrs. Grace Coucb. Mrs. Mary Worrall, Mrs. Arnold Wade and Mrs. C. M. Joncs share the responsibility off relaying rails. The company em- pioys four maintenance men the vear round and usuallv takes on one additional man for the sum- mer months. The new dial exchange in New- castle is expected 10 take about 200 subscrihers off the Newton- ville swîtchboard. Mr. Joncs said 150 dial telephones bave heen ne- ceived and as soon as they are installed in Newcastle homes theyv may be put into use. He also experts to add another 50 telephone subscribers to the ex- change fromn the outl.ving district. le Imdepemdeui lrtaret Ash 7 Visitors gracmng the fellowship of the morning service of praise, Sunday, Juiy 22 at Newcàstle Un- iited Church, were: Mrs. Neil Mc- .Kenzie, Owen Sound, Joe Grif- 1fiths, Hamilton; Lorie Geddes, Toronto; Mrs. Ellen Strike, Bow- manvilie: Mrs. Cullen, Prince Rupert; Helen G. Batty, Oshawa. Mr. John Box and son George, Port Hope, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wade and 1Dougie. Mrs. H. C. Bonathan. Ruth and Mary Margaret have returned af- >ter a pleasant week at a cottage near Ompah. The "Creamn of Barley" picnic grounds constituted an inviting place July 18 when mother, chil- dren and Sunday Schooi scholars of Newcastle United Church con- verged there. The weatherman wreathed his best smile, envelopf' ing ail in sunshine and warmth. The spacious grounds, housing a zoo in miniature, provided a more than interesting place for the children. The centre of at- traction was the swimming pool, inviting natators of ail ages, its temperature possessing a welcomc- respite fromn the heat Oid King Sol was showering down. Mickey the Monkey xvas foot- loose and fancy f ree having, somehow or other, effected an escape from bis enclosure, cav- orting in the trees, much to thný merriment of his youthful ad- mirers. It was obvious that hun- ger was firing its sharp barbs, since Mickey wouid break a twig; from the tree. taste it and thenî throw it away in disgust. It i,., more than likely that ultimateivthe young fellow would be luitecl home because of a tummy fast shrinking.1 The peacocks and their mates.1 togaether with the deer, arousedi much interest, their surroundingsI as far as possible simulating their native surroundings. Under the direction of Miss Eva Merriam and Mr. Frank Mc- Mullen. races were induiged in with aIl competitors receiving prizes. The kicking of the slip- per provided much amusement as was cvidenced by some of the, competitors losing their bearings exchanging positions that werc perpendicular for those horizon- tal. After the dip in the pool, to- gether with the exertion of the sharpened appreciably, 150 sitting down to a varied and deiectable lunch. Communismn at its best was in evidence since ail resour- ces were pooled. To Mrs. Albert Conneil and ber son Keith appreciation is extend- ed since the entire facilities of the "Creama of Barley" were plac- ed at the disposai of the Sunday School, and thanks are tendered the Newcastle merchants for sup- plyin,« the prizes. "A good time was had by al]." ENFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ornuston with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith, Whitby. Mr. and Mrs. James Prescott, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Eddy- vean. Clarke Union: Mr. and Mrs. W. Eddyvean and Gwen, Smootb Rock Falls, at A. W. Prescott's. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor, Lynn and Paul, and Mrs. J. Stark miotored to Merriton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lycett. Doreen and Dellan at H. Cow- ling's, Whitby; Doreen remaining, for a week. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bowman and famiiy, Bannie, at the Bow- man homes. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Samis and Mr. apid Mrs. Don Samis have re- turned from a motor trip through Western Canada where they vis- ited with relatives in Alberta on their tour. They were fortunate in seeing the Calgary Stampede along with the other sights off in- terest most off us less fortunate ones read about only. There was a small attendance at church on Sunday. Il seems difficult to gel folk in the churrh- going mood after tbree Sundays without services. The Want Ads beip you dis- pose of un-needed belongings, and round up for you profitable workers. Telepl-one 663 for an ad writer. Inspect Newcaste Dial Equipment r~~~~~ -.k .1 - KKH U U' > Thousands of repair parts arc perts. Often sav es dava off iait. ing when %%atclîcs nced more ilhan cleaning- and oiling. Serv- ire is our madci%%ord. for E10NHowners DuroPower Mainspring* Guaranteed ,,ever to break in service! Available for moet Elgin modela. s, liIi i WALKER STORES SUMMER READY-TO-WEAR REDUCTIONS FROM 25% to 333% DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE ARE FORCED TO REDUCE OUR ENTIRE SUMMER STOCK SUMMER DRESSES WOMEN'S Spun Rayon Dresses by Hampton Gay, youthful, washable prints in misses' sizes 12 ta 16 and womnen's sizes of 181/2, 201/, 221/2, 40, 46 and 48 Regular $6.95 each SPECIAL $4,95 EACH f' ALL DATHING SUITS REDUCED BY 25% to 33 1/3% SIZES 12 TO 44 Girls' Three Piece SUN SUIT SETS comprising el-*stic waisted skirt, shorts and halter top in extra strong broad- cloth, colours of greyv and red and green and red. Sizes 8 ta 14. Reg. $3.95 a set ON SALE $2.95 SET CHILDRNS GABARDINE SHORTS Strong reinforced seams in stylish gabardine shorts, colours of blue and green only. Sizes 8 to 12. Rey. $1.98 pr. - ON SALE $1.59 Pr. GIRLS" SUN TOP COTTON BLOUSES White broadcloth blouses with red and blue trim, elastic yoke. Sizes 7 to 12. Reg. $1.59 ea. - ON SALE $1.25 ea. ALL WONEN'S BLOUSES REDUCED! Rayon blouses, beautifully lace trimmed in white only. Sizes 12 to 20. Reg. $2.98 ea. - ON SALE $1.98 ea. A FEW COTTON BROADCLOTH BLOUSES In colours of green, blue, yellow and pink. Sizes 12 to 20 Reg. $2.98 ea. - ON SALE $1.98 ea. Girls-' Bathing Suits Two piece, satin lastex, multi-coloured A Real Value! Sizes 4 ta 6 Regular $2.98 each ON SALE $1.98 EACH ~.. GIRLS' ONE PIECE BATHING SUITS Satin, full skirted, an excellent value Sizes 2 , 4 and 6 Regular $2.98 ea. *' . ON SALE $1.98 EACH A Selection of Broadcloth Summer Skirts In pink, blue and yellow. Sizes 12 to 14 only Regular $2.98 ON SALE $1,98 EACH Ail Women's Shorts Reduced ! 25 Io 33 1/3 % Off Corduroy shorts with reinforced seams in navy, brown, grey or green. Sizes 12 to 20. Regular $3.98 Pair ON SALE $2.98 PAIR Slrong Cotton GABARDINE SHORTS Exceptionally fine cotton gabardine shorts with rin- forced seams in colours of white, grey and blue. Sizes 12 ta 20 Regular $2.98 ON SALE $2,25 PAIR Here is an excellent holiday Value! Chambray, Broadcloth DRESSES Sanfoî-ized and colourfast, eyelet trimn- rned, lace trimmed, others trimmed xvith rick rack i%~ colours of blue, pink, green, grey and fawn. Sizes 14 ta 18 Regular $3.98 each ON SALE $2.98 EACH MARRIS Jeweliery 43 King St. W. Phone 463 BOWMAN VILLE Inspecting the intricale equipment in the new Dial Telephone Exchange which opened at Newcastle, July 18, are, from lef t to rig ht: Harvey Britton, J. Anderson Smith, andý Phil Maclaren who installed the equipment. Fore-rotsnd: Hal Rogers. Secretary of the Canadian Independent Telephone Association, looks over the setup up C. M. Jones, Man - ager of the Port Hope Telephone Company. cÇ/04&L unote PHONE 451 ""Truly a Pleasant Place to Shop" BOWMANVILLE CHILDREN'S SUMNER DRESSES Sizes 3 to 14x to Clear Lovely print dresses, gingham stripes, polka dots and colourful prints Regular $3.95 value - ON SALE $2.95 EACH Some pique trimmed, others trimmed with rick rack eyelet and lace Regular $2.95 value - ON SALE $ 1.95 EACH DON'T MISS THESE WONDERFUL VALUES ! KING ST. E. i THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO IDA t--V 1. CI VM M.