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PAGETHEHT AN~I~'ADIAN STATESMAX, BOWMANVILLE. ON~TARIO -TUS) Our eldest child, Art, was One of the real heart-tugs is niarried during March, 1944.1jseeing them, after the boney- Now, neariy ten years later, our moan, going around the old youngest, Bob, has been spiiced. home, taking their work clothes A letter f rom one of my wife's from the hooks where tbey havei sisters, the other day, said in1 always hung; emptying the part: "When Bob is married1 dresser drawers of school prizes, you two will be like us, alone". photos, souvenirs; taking penn- We disagree with her, because ants from their bedroom wails; she and her husband were flot their good clothes from the niarried until they were middle- clothes closet. That's when you aged, while Winnie and I were actually realize that your son married young enough to be- or daughter has made the choice corne the parents of seven pretty between the home you sa gladly nice children, now grown to provided, and the new home be- adulthood. ing set up by the newiyweds for Although it is true that our1 themnselves. children have their own homes, After the car pulls out, math. mother and I don't feel lonely, er is missing. She bas gone because we have a large fund of somewhere ta have'a quiet cry, happy memories of sweet iittle not because the youpigster is fly- babies; children at play; start- ing the coop, but because she ing their first day at schoal; tak- realizes with a pang that the ing part in school concerts; hav- break is final. Until now, no ing chums in for a visit; their matter bow far thev went, or first dance; first love affair; how long they stayed away, she their first money earning job;, knew that same day they would the excitement of preparing for return. their respective marriages; the The day Art was married, weddings; baving aur first peek Mardi, 1944, we bad arranged at each new grandchid: the for a car to take us to Taunton apply tis whe wehaeka in plenty of time for the wedd- famiy runio: te wekiying. We were dressed in aur letters ta and from aur laved best, but no car came. A typical ones; meeting their many friends. Marýh gale, with sleet, snow Lonely? Not we! and rain scared the car owner, Many times dluring the past who didn't tell us tili too late. thirty-tbree years we have prac- Sa a very disappointed 'mother, tised self-denial in order ta pro- dad, and boys missed the wedd- vide aur children with tbings ing, took off the glad rags, and and services we tbaught they stayed home. needed. And would gladly doitf Helen was married in Decem- ail again. We feel that cbild- ber, 1944. Until a week before, iess couples miss out on many Iail roads were open for cars, but of the things that make life a couple of snow starms fixed worth living, because children things. Snowpiows opened a can be a joy and a biessing, in narrow channel on No. 35 High- spite of the many anxieties on way as far as Pontypool. The nected with rearing them, such. Bethany preacher couldn't get as sickness, broken bones,I through, sa the Orono preacher necessary aperations. abiiged. Instead of the wedding z'~'~VALENTINE45 i~LA YER ec SPECIALLY DECORATED Valentine Cookies 28ÇDz HEART SHAPED BOSTON PIE m- 30 BUTTER TARTS 30 Doz. IN FOIL JENNY LIND CANDY FOR YOUR VALENTINE ICE CREAM BRICKS FOR VALENTINE For an Aflernoon Break while shopping- enjoy a pot of Flowerdale Tea i Oc The Carter Family Tea Room K'ING STREET E. BOWMANVILLE Ed Youngtiaan's Column The Statesman', Grass Roots Columnis Myrt. was married in Ponti Pool Church, July, 1946. Whe the organist was given the sig nal ta play the wedding marc] we were cued ta start up thi aisie. But the arganist, playin by ear, pulled a boner and star' ed ta play a popular tune, cauf ing Myrt., ber bridesmaid an I ta heat a basty retreat unt things gat straightened out. Fred was married in Pontyý Pool Church, June, 1949. Ever-, thing was just dandy until I wa invited ta make an imprompt speech at the reception, when disgraced the Youngman clan b, stating that weddings gave a le of people an apportunity ta siz each other up, and wonder hoý their particular pet ever go mixed up with such a bunch o screw-balls and morons. Gord was married in a Cal gary Church, July, 1951, ta girl we had neyer met. Bob act ed as best man, and was th, sole representative of the Young man clan. We were deiightec when the newiyweds waiked ii unexpectedly the following Sun day, and we were able ta wel came into the family circle Gord's attractive bride. Ern was married in a Bethan.) Churcb, September, 1951. Every thing went off smoath as si1k My wife had threatened me ir advance wi.tb a ducking in th( horse trough. if I eut up. Sa behaved. Yesterday, Feb. 6, Bob waý rnarried in Orono United Church We kept aur fingers crossed foi fear the weather and roads act. ed up, but the fates were kind, and everyane wbo wanted tc came, was able to do sa. Some veddings are dreadfully formai, others much too casual, whilE some are terribly weepy, but Bob's was just nice. As he is the baby of the Youngman family, guess that writes "30", ta aur weddings, WVe welcome bis bride, Dora, ta our family circle, and hope she finds us ta ber liking. After the ceremony, the newlyweds buzzed off for the U.S.A. When tbey return from the boneymoon, Bob will go around gathering up lis persanal belongings, and load them into bis car ta take them ao bis own home. As the car tarts down the lane, taking the 'oung couple on another lap of their journey on the matrimon- ia sea, mother and I will do as we have done six times before, wîth a catch in aur throats, wish them "bon voyage". r f v c S v~ tV t sj c ti ti Use Safefy Measures In Cutting Down The Risk of Fires Careiess use of electricity ranks second oniy ta cigarettes and matches as a cause of fires, according ta officiais of the Al Canada Insurance Federation. It is estimated that more than 6,000 fires a year are caused by electricai appliances and wir- ing, with a total damage of more than $8000,000. The Federation wbîch rep. resents more than 200 fire, auto- mobile, and casualty insurance campanies, reports that aver- loading of circuits and faulty wiring are two of the largest causes of electrical fires. It recammends these safety mea- sures to be used in cutting dawn the passibilities of f ire: i. Employ only experts for installation and maintenance of electrical wiring and appliances. Be sure circuits are beavy enough ta c3rry peak loads. 2. Neyer overload circuits. 3. Neyer string wires under n ,h he ng rt- d til as tu I )y ot ze w ot f a 2- ýKeep Busy and nNeighborly, Secret of lKeeping Young 1. Bethany: Miss Elsie Richard- )son quietiy celebrated ber 80th hi rthday Jan. 25. To those who ïcailed ta offer their congratula- 0tions she served a generous b elping of a birtbday cake bak- led by herseif. e Miss Richardson Is the iast ýsurviving member af the fam- ily of the late Thomas Richard- eson and Sarah Stapies. For the [past 20 years she bas lived aione in Bethany, keeping ber bouse and garden with meticulous ecare. a She was born ini Cavan town- 1ship an the farm now owned by iMr. and Mrs. Carl Porteous and 1along with the other members Pof the famiiy drove with horse and buggy or sleigh ta Betbany ta attend services in the aid rMethodist Cburch and do the aweekly shopping in the local fstores. As she grew aider she and ber sister, Ada, moved ta Lindsay and for many years were the hostesses in the aid Elsmure Hotel. During that time Miss Richardson was very ac- tive in church and civic affairs in Lindsay. Since retiring to live in Beth- any, she bas become a valued membý'r of the community. Pos- sessed witb a keen sense of bu- mor, ber ready Irish wit spark- les ail througb ber conversa- tion. A taiented singer and elacu- tianist, she bas given unsparing- ly of ber talents ta belp in many community events. No social gathering is complete witbaut a "reading" from Miss Richard- son. She is an active member of the United Chorch and Sunday Schooi and an autbority on the Bible and its teacbings. In this connection she bas recently preparcd a quiz "Know Your Bib le King" publisbed else- where in this1.issue. She cantri- butes much ta the success of the Adult Bible Class and is a faithfui group leader in the Women's Association. A wrîter of poems,-she bas iid many accepted for publi- cation. During the past year she was busy arranging tbem, hoping ta have them publisbed in book faim. Most of tbem are wrîtten of simple everyday hap- penings such as "The Old Bea- ver Meadow". Another one par- ticularly warthy of mention, "To Our Boys" was written ex- pressiy for the welcome home ceremunies of Manvers Town- ship service pex sonnel ini 1945. Her secret of keeping yaung is just being busy and neigi- borly, with no time left for growing aid. Her active mind wouid shame many younger persans. She reads avidiy every newspaper and magazine ta wbich sbe subseribes. "The Life of Abraham Lincoln" is a book she compieted reading just last week. 1 She reads ber Bible daily. From its sources came the inspi- ration for a w9y of life whicn has made ber beloved by ail the vil1age. "Love Thy Neigb- bor" and "Do unto others as ye woauld have tbem do unto you" are ber patterns for living and sharing. No -wonder even the tiny tots call ber "Our Miss Richardaoa". rugs, thrgh doors, over hooks and bea nifs, or in any exposed places. Constant wear wili make them dangerous. 4. Cords should be replaced when worn. They are usually flot worth repaîring. 5. Laundry and clothing should neyer be strung over wires. 6. Neyer use improper fuses or substitutes. They may cause overloading. 7. Homnemade extensions are seldom reliable. 8. Use oniy recognized makes of appliances. Neyer leave them active for long periods. 9. If fire should break out, shut ail doors and windows to eliminate drafts and 'Phone ire departinent witiiout delaàr. OBITUARY WILBUR C. BASKERVILLE The Lake Shore section of Clarke and surraunding comm- unity was saddened by the pass- inrï of Wiibur C. Baskerviile, on January 27, at Toronta Western Hospital, at the early age of 47. Deceased was born an the farm where he iived al bis life, son of Mrs. Baskerville and the late Jesse J. Baskerville. He was married ta Helen Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. li'red Wilson, Oshawa, June 24, 1939. At the age of 21, he lost bis right arm and aithough thus handicapped carried on bis farm work until iii health forced hum ta give up general farming four1 Gerry Howes, genial proprie- tar of Howes Smoke Sbops here, arrived back in Bowmanvilie on Friday aftcr a montb's visit witb bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Howes in Chelmsford, Es- sex. England. He made the trip bath ways by air and had stops at Reykja- vik, Iceland, and Goose Bay, Labrador, an the way home. At Goose Bay bis plane landed justi a few minutez before the Eu- rope-bound plane carryng Prime Minister Louis St. Lau- rent on the first leg of is ,orl d tour arrived. Mr, Howes said that on the return flight the plane passed I over Greenland during the day- time and that the huge mases of blue icebergs made a very pretty and imprssive sight." 1, AGINERAL MOTORS VALUE UDTA 5' OMC again brings you more of the. things you want end need in your business. For instance, the "Thriftmaster" end "Loadmnaster" engin.. have been Increased te 112 horsepower and the. twoother em<gines, "Torquemaster" and "Workmaster," have been impraved for greater economy, amoouher cruising and quieter operatian. And ask your dealer to show yo, the Comfortmaster Cab feotuies which help te lessen driver fatigue-see thie new Ride Contrai seat, enjay greater vlsibitity. Then ask him ta show you the handsame model which la Ideally scjited to yaur awn particular haullng lob. 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Yard and Mill ai Courtico 1 - - v 1 p lilLi - 1 over 50 New godets aver 80 New feutures! j --j qq taking place in our farm home, we transported food, cutlery, presents, people, çlecoraions, by teamn and sieigh, two and one- hall miles to the Odd Feilows' iodge room at Pontypool, where the wedding ceremony was per- formed. Susie Graham sat in the icy cold ante-room and played "Here Cornes the Bride", on an old organ whose bellows were badly chewed by mîce, most of the keys stuck when pressed down. S(othgere was Susie, picking out tebdy mangled tune with one hand, pulling the keys back up with the other, peeking through a crack in the door, shivering, giggling, pumping and thump- ing. The most annoying feature was, the starlings plugging the chimney, making the stove smoke like billy-o. The day was very cold; when we opened the windows to eradicate the smoke, we nearly froze. 1 -- years agY. This .ast year h P a * L~ ~ I 1 »ok ea r e aail Thisas eroMemoriai Park ffor making our new building Carwright CoO Rci b snvestigate to vrthe aldlvr osbeadh hudhv the Lake Shore route and gave Possithe hond f emahl ha"- G r a e um aiW lim ]p i t most conscientious and efficient flthe ent for othe maoming ~rprest. Gar age Dum ai Wilia s P int sevic. te a- ords Eleciion dentfor.h R. Ratg ex. reary His lie was îvedi e Ofcr dent, Mr. 1. Bauprie, VW e-Pre- mos h e of the Newcastle Unit- Ms avedw., Tresurer Cover noads with Crushed r ve mejnbehroftch oio 0yas MmrilPr soito!MR. RavlinParomk; TReti ed hurhbeing a faithful Mrs. E. Mitchell: Property Com.â an Eider the past eight met in the new Park building Com., Mrsq Mitchell, Mrs. Overy, 1 Cartwright Council met Feb. and $1,000 feet of hose. Allun years. He was ever willing to February 2nd with 16 present Mrs. Carl T)evitt was appoint. lst with ail members present. Weatheral is to receive $25 per: do his share in any worthy pro- Treasurer's report showed banki ed convenor of our St. Patrick's Mr. Silk and Mr.' Ware pre- year for storage rent for pump ject and his sincere manner en- balance unchanged but there TaadBza ob edo setedilimats bot. condiwtidns snd hose. sedetndn deared him to a wide circie of are severai bills to be paid. March 13th in our new build. at iilamsPont.Reee See Bylawwaspasedextndig;friends. We can truiy say as the There is $33.22 in maintenance ing. Varjous committees were and Councilior will interview damages to live stock by wild' Apostle Paul said to Tiffnothy, fund. Mr. Beauprie reported for also appointed. Ernie Werry about land for a animals. 1 "He has fought a good fight; He building committee. Mr. D. Hig-'Ltri h erw oet garbage dump, also to see Jack Recreation Centres By-law, has kèpt the Faith". gon donated our electrical fix- Laeinteyrwehp o Marlow. Sec. 4 was amended naming the Re.Hrl unrcnue ue n r.Dv odf have a formnai opening and de. Deputation consisting of Mrs. folwn or:ReeWse the funerai service, Jan. 29, at donated teaspoons for the kit- diano ornw bi3ý Earl Dorrel, Mrs. Palk, Mrs. N. Sweet and Jack Green, for onei We were happy to welcome., Wofe M s. Haol K te M s. ye r; Fr d re in N il Ma-the Newcastle United Church. chen. (new , anmmb rs b year Frd Tewi, Ni alI The minister iikened his life to February 16 was set as date! Sheehan, an Mrs. Elgin Rahm, Mrs. Colby, Mrs. C. Mar-, colm, Dr. J. A. McArthur, Mis. that of the Apostie Paul who for Rose Bate to show her col- 1 Bromell. lowNeilMalcim ad DatonJ. Rahm and Mrs. C. Wilson, was aiways ready to serve his ored slides of the Coronation. __________ Dorrell, representing severalfotw yar. nyths a- Master, even unto the end. Mr. Election of afficers took place.J dîfferent organizatians, were1 ed in the By-iaw have authority Neil Stewart, at the organ, play-, Mr. Roland Rate said we owed The first Canadian postage present re letter toilet fadilities to sit as members of the Board. ed preceding the service. a great deal to Mr. Beauprie stamps were issued in 1851. in the Recreational Hall. They Bruce Ashton resigned as a,.Tenmru n euiu member of Memorial Commun- Th1ueos n eu ifu --------------------- were given a very sympathetic t Hospital Board and Reeveý floral tributes showed the affec-1 hearing and referred to the iyee . . Parks Board which meets Wesley Sweet was appointed in tion and esteem feit for the de- Feb. 3. his place. Mrs. Ivan Mountjo: ceased. was appoînted a member of, Palîbearers were six ciose' * Dick Davison was present re Cartwright High School Board.' friends: Charlie Glenney, How- GA_ weed spray and Was given an Grant of $10.00 was given the ard Cryderman, Wm. Ailin, ê ordr or wo45-ai drmstoSalvation Army. Stanley Allun, Austin White and be delivered in May. These accounts were passed: Gardon Martin. Ailan Beer, Reeve of Man- Hydro, Street Lights $ 87.68 The immediate famiiy left to 1 vers, Councillor Ralph Malcolmn County Treas Hospital- mourn his passing are his wife, and Mr. Stephenson, paid the ization-------- - 39.00 Helen; daughter, Marilyn; son, Council a fraternal visit and dis- G. Van Camp, Caretaker i James; also his mother, Mirs. J. cussed the Boundary Road north Rink__ ------- 120.00 J. Baskerville, Newcastle; two fromn 7A Highway Bath Coun- H. Marlyn, Supplies sisters, Mrs. Gordon Clark cils ta inspect road in the Rink --------__-- 13.611 (Irene), Toronto, and Mrs. Arth- Spring. L. Griffin. Labor Rink 17 .50'ur Bragg (Marian). Enderby I Councîl discussed the propos- Van Camp, labor. Rink 6.50i B.C. fnrisriewsvr A T ed road work to be done this O. Weatherilt, pumping 1 IT R A T P C year and decided ta caver eight water ta rink -- - 4.00 largely attended. Friends were1 1g miles of road with crushed gra- Needles for music box .75, present from Toronto, Port!I vel at about 500 yards per mile Fr. Thompson, Clerk-1 Credit, Oshawa, Brooklin, Bow- INTO LIVING SPACE adapply calcium chlcrd.2 Treas------_.. - 125.00 i manville and Campbellford. tons of chloride ta be ordered. Salvation Army Grant 10.00' ___________ Amount of pit run gravel and Fed. of Agri. fees col-Cnertatbsmnwaespcitoag e new construction to be decided iected ----------257.92 TCoo ovrttbe uasters Add a milk ar ina arner later. Van Camp, stove for Gerry iiowes Back & Wgsof snow piow opera- rink ..- o.--- -- --- 6.95 Fyn treat. Do it with our wallboards, flooring, paint tors was raised ta $1.00 per Road Voucher, N . -- 905.22 IFr mT p: a d o r te - y s p a vi e A ru us o m s ve Clerk was instructed ta put $1,594.13 Toèe D iwa n ero ptisfriue extra insurance of $2,000 on Council adjourned ta Monday, Uofh rilsil Isles 1 rink, $1700 on auxiiiary pump March lst at 1 p.m. ! PAGE LPIGET ffrcm MA"AIVA,» -- - - --- - --- ýAYl ipffl. 1 lthý ý 1934' . S.0 1 Phone 585 PONTIAC AND BUICE CARS - C. M. C. TRUCKS ics Rinn!tf- Ir- e