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Zbe "Durhatm County's Great Family Journal" NiTIN YTiDAV - A IVUL M JJi1 100~I LIONS BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 21st. 1954 AUCTION CMMUN ITY This Saturday, October 23, is the day of the big' SCommunity Auction Sale at the Lions Community Centre, Beech Ave. This is an annual event sponsored by the Bowmanviîîe Lions Club and promises to have thegr s variety yet. gr7es ' -PBill Challis, auctioneer, will get things under way at A 3Op.m. and ail kinds of articles wilI go under the hammer. Donations of citizens include clothing, radios, dishes, furniture, books, produce-just about everything you can imagine. The article your neighbour no longer rieeded may be just what you are looking for. Be sure to attend. You'll have fun and go home with some useful items, plus the satisfaction of having helped the wvorthy work of the local Lions Club along. Crops, Homes, Services Dama ged from Hazel No Lives Were Claimed New t4t~n4flPfione, Number MA 3-3303 flv Pq lfP l".JTTMTa1%'P AL STURDAY Hurricane Hazel, the worst Storm ever to bit Ontario, caus- ed tremendous damage in this district last Friday night and earlyr Saturday morning. but in view of the muIti-million dollar destruction and heavy loss of life in the area west and north ai T9ronto, West Durbam cari consider itself fortunate ta escape as lightly as it did. The damage in this district was caused alrnost entirely by the 60 mile per hour winds which battered trees, hooses, crops and barns, and there was ione of the. flood devastation which &truck such a body blow ta tlii Toronto area. But damage ini West Durham was bad enough. The late apple crop of Spys was ruined for packing purposes. Dozens af buildings had their roofs torn off or badly damaged. Hydra lines were heavily damaged in Bowmanville and in ail the Bowmanville Rural Operating Area stretchinig from Coortice on the west to three miles east of Newtonville, and north ta Burketon and Pontypool. tMa.ny Trees U.prooted In thle tawn itself dozens ai *.1ees were uprooted, split in Ixalf or had bug1e branches torn o fi; roofs were ripped off build- ~gs, two cars were crushed by falling trees, and over 50 tele- vision aerials were crumpled. Hydro and telephone lines suf- iered from the terrific wîid.s and the East and West Beaches were without telephone service until Tuesday aiternoon. In at least three places, sections oi town sidéwalks were heaved up by uprooted trees. The Bowmariville Public Utilities crew ai six linemen worked from the tinie the gale started at about 5.45 p.m. Fri- day until 3.45 a.m. Saturday, and aiter snatcbîng a few hours' sleep went back ta the job at 7 arn. and worked tbrougb until 9 o'clock Satur- day nigbt. lt is a great tribute ta the biard work, eificiencv and courage ai these men that every home in Bowmanville was getting hydro service by 10 -arn. Saturday. The P.U.C. men worked al] day Sutiday an sections ai street lights wbich were operating but caon- sidered dangerous because ai damage donc ta pales, wircs and insulators by the hurri- cane winds. Only four bydro pales wero blown down in spite ai the ter- rific gale anid Manager George VanBridger stated that this (Cantinued on page eight) Attendance Ov er 140 Openinq C. of C. Dinner, Hear HE First dinner meetini revived Bowmanville ber ai Commerce belc Lions Cammonity Cent day nigbt in the for lhanksgivlng banquet to be a most successit A total of 1411 mnembers and guests and tite ladies were we sented at the banque was addressed by Hei Long, former Secreti ager ai the Part Hop oi Trade and still activ( organization. President Arthur presided at the meetinI was arranged by ElmE ing, Membership Chaii the Chamber, who was chairman for theE activities. Mr. Hoope duced the head table wha were: Mr. and Mr ting, Mr. and Mrs. Loi M. James, M.P. for1 and Mrs. James, Mayor Vanstone anid Mrs. V and Lawrence C. Mason inan of the Bowmanvil« riing and Development Tbe tables were atti decarated witb candi aotumn flowers ande present received ac repart ai the activities *cammittee ai the C since it was revived in of this year aiter bei: mant for over two yea excellent torkey banqt iserved by the ladies Church Street Grop Trinity United Church N Association. Received Fine Supl President Hooper the Chamber members Pictured above is the scene of the tragic accident at the Scugog St. C.P.R. crossing where Manson Coulter was instantly killed at noon Monday when the bicycle on which he was riding was hit by a C.P.R. "Dayliner", re-routed through here because of washouts on the Burketon line. Top left Police Chief Sydney Venton and Coroner Dr. Charles Austin are shown holding the twisted remains of the front and back of the bicycle which Mr. Co ulter was riding when struck by the 70-mile-per-hour diesel unit. The rear of the bike was knocked' 200 feet down the track. Centre is the accident victîm, a World War I veteran and employee of the Bowmanville Foundry for the past ,31 years. Top right is the C.P.R. Dayliner which ivas photographed by Ernest Rehder, Mr. Coulter's employer, bare seconds before it smashed into Mr. Coulter at the crossing east of the station. Note the dust kickead up at the rear of the high-speed unit. Lower right is the railway signal standard which Mr. Coulter's body struck after being hurled some 30 feet through the air by -the impact. It was the first fatal accident at the Scugog St. crossing since the railway line was built in 1913. Garage Damaged In Mystery Blazé Tuesday Afternoon I il did considerable damage tàaa ?1p ui d d r ss prvate garage owned by J. fir.a ci iress Borna, 32 Cburch St., on Tues- day aftcrnoon. Tbe Borna fam- g ai the citizens ai Bowmanville ini ily have livod there only a ieW Cham- gonoral for the fine support months since former owncr ,d in the they have givori the arganiza- Ralph Stutt leit Bawmanville on tre Mon- tiori in its pragram. He stated transfer ta another Canadian .m ai a that the various committees Canners plant. Mr. Borna xas ,praved would wolcomo suggestions not at home at the time ai the .ul overit. fram anyone as ta how the blaze. Chamber Chamber can fonction mare The garage interior, a bicycle, attended, efficiontly and what projects starm windows and other odds ell repre- can be undertaken ta benefit and ends were scorcbed badly t, which the town anld district. before firemen were able ta ýrbert K. The guest speaker was intra- hring the blaze under contrai. ary-Man- dued by Mr. James, wbo There is no insurance ta caver e Board painted out that lie was barri the loss, according ta Mrs. Borna. ,e in that in Part Hope and has made bis home thoro sînco bis service Hooper doring World War II with the g, which Midland Regirnont and over- 'Six N ew Photos, em Bant- seas witb the Hastings~ and irman ai Prince Edward Regiment. He prgrniisenagdinth isuaneStore Contest evening's and roal estate business 1in r intro- Port Hope and bas been ane, eguests ai the most active members af In This Issue rs Barit- the Part Hope Board ai Trade,' -ig, John serving as President and Sec- If you havon't already Durham, retary-Manager in the past. startcd on the "Know Your rMorley Mr. Long began bis address Bommanville" contest it is astnby stating that he icît iii at not too late. Back copies oi n, Chair- ease tollîng Bowmanvillo people Iast week's picturos are le Plan- what ta do whon lbe was stand- Board. ing in such a spaciaus and available at The States-man ýractively beautiful banquet hall, wbile office. The new pirtures for les and Port Hope does flot yot bave this week appear on page evoryoneoanc. "It is a vory great credit fv.Satnw aompleto ta the Bowmanville Lions Club m.Satnw ai each that they bave but such a One change has been made Cbaimber fine hall as this," hoe dcclared. in the rules. Instead oi only n March He stated that one trait a one entry per persan you van ng dam- Chamber ai Commerce mcm- ars. An ber must have is a tremendous now niake as many entries .tet was capacity ta 'take it" for be as you wish. ai the aiten meets with a great deal It's a lot ai fun playing ai the ai criticism in bis efforts tao thisW game and you may win Woamen's carry out the abjects ai Cham- one ai the valuable prizes. ber work. These hie dcfincd as îyu r o sr hc port "promotion ai the civic, i one ai the stores a picture thanked dustrial, agricultoral and# econ- was taken in - make sure and the (Cantinued an page seventeen) iot your answer by visiting it. Legion Ladies Collect Supplies for the Vicfims O0f Hurricane Hazel The Ladies Auxiliary ai the Bowmanville Brarich, Canadiari Legion, bas asked the citizens ai Bowrnanville and tbe merchants ai the town ta contribute toaa collection wbich tbey are mak- ing for tbe victims ai Hurricane H-a zet. Merchants have heen asked ta place cartons or boxes in their stores wbere local citizens cari leave articles ai good used cloth- ing and non-perishable goods such as baby food, soap and canncd goods; and many bave already donc sa. Many merchants have also put signis in their store windows advising that these items îhay be leit iri tbeir stores ta be picked up and taken ta tbe Legion Hall for packing prior ta sbipment ta the flood stickeri areas. Local residents wishîng ta danate ta tbis collection cari also bring used ciotbing and canned goods, etc., direct ta the Legiori Hall wbere the Auxiliary mem- bers will pack them. Persans wvho bave empty packing cases wbich cari be used for transport- ing the goods ta Toronto are also asked ta bring them to the Legion Hall. Tbe Legiori Auxiliary would also be most grateful if persans driving cars ta Toronto would take along soi-e ai tbese boxes.ý Anyone able ta do so isasd ta Phone MA 3-5884. This collection by the Legioni Auxiliary was announced at the Cbamher ai Commerce Tbanks- giving dinner on Monday night and.notices have also been plac- cd in the scbools. Citizens wb'o can i elp this worthy cause ta aid flood victims ini the area wcst and north ai Toronto are asked ta do so. Cash donations ta the Ortariaý H-urricane Relief Fùnd max' ho leit at either ai the banks in Bowmaniville. Donations Are Received By Recreation Dept. Soveral donations have been and the Bowmaniville Rotary made recently ta the Bowman- Club donated $50 ta belp pay ville Recreatiari Dcpartment, for the pany ride for the children Treasurer Fred Cole announced at the Cornmunity Picnic on at the regular meeting af the July lst. Dcpartment held Tuesdav night. Recreation Director AI Vaili The Bowrnanville West Beach reported on registration for thel Association bas .donated $100 ta craft classes sponsored by the help pa *y the salary of the lufe Departmient. Eleven bave reg- saver and swimming instructor istered for the smocking classes. at the Beach. The Bowrnanville he said, nine for the sewing and Lions Club bas donated $250 ta dressmaking class, sev,,enrfor help witb the expenses ai the leathererait, 18 for autat.4 sommer playground progmam,1 (Cantinued on page seven) Ray Dudley Local Man. 15 Killed Now on TourBy Speeding Dayliner 0,f Maritimes O nceue u Ray Dudley was guest artîst O n c e u e u at tbe opening Co muni ty Concert in Oshawa lax week. Playing witb bis usual bril- The tragie deatb ai Mansori tracks. Ho bad alinost reacbed liance, Ray gave a program Coulter, wba was instantly kilt- the north side of tbe tmackg wbicb brought a great ovation cd at the Scugog St. C.P.R. cross- wben the rear wheel ai the from bis audience. He was ing at 12:40 p.m. Monday whcn bicycle was bit and bie was honl- brougbt back for four encores the bicycle on wbicb lie was rid- ed 30 feet iri the air ta bit the before the audience would let ing ta work was struclc by a C.P. base ai the signal standard. This him go. R. 'Davliner", cari be directlyl is an tbe cast side ai Scugog St. Ray bas now proceedcd traced ta Hurricane Hazel wbicb 1 betweeiî the mnain-lune and spur- eastward ta the Maritimes and brouglit sa many other deatbs lbie traclcs. His body struck the New Enigland on the first lap and sa miuch destruction ta On-i base of tbe signal standard somq ai a tour wbicb will take bim ia sat Friday and Satcîrday. five icet froin the ground and acrass the United States anid The Dayliner, which is a bigb- was borribîx' smasbed by the im- include 50) concerts. This is bis speed diesel car that normallv i pact. The front part ai the seod year tînder contract runs betwecn Toronto and Peter- bicycle was thrown on the north with Coluimbia Artists M\/anage- borougb, .blad been re-routedi side ai the mnain track and the ment. His mnother, Mrs. C. H-i.tbrougbi Bowrnanville becauise ai rear part was knocked 200 foot Dudley, Courtice, bias joined a. wasboiît caused by the butr-, down the track on the south sido. him and will enjoy witb bimn ricane at Lacust Hill. It was'1 The Dayliner was ostimrated ta bis tour af the Caniadian Mari- running from Toronto ta Portl bave been inaking 70 miles per, tiînes and the New England Hope, froni wbere passciîgers b out' at 'the tirne it struck the States duning the next two were ta be transierred ta buIses ibicyVcle. but it braked ta a stop weeks. gaing ta Peterborough, whien the' hetween the Prospect and Elgin _________________ fatal accident took place. 1 St. ox'erpass. Mr. Coulter, who was 60 vears1 There were sevemal witnessog aId and lived at 39 Tempeirance, ta the accident, as many peopll six Students St., bad riddeii or walked across knew that tbe Dayliner was corn- these saine tracks four limnes a ing througbi Bowmanvilc aipd F rom Durham day alimost everv working day bdgn at ac ployed at the Bowmanville Ernest Rebcler, liad gane thore AFoundry. It is believed bie lad ta take a picture af the Davliner At\ Iemptville came to know the train scliedules I and snapped it only seconds hoe- Sa well that hie was nat bookîng fore tie Unit struck the bicycle. Six students from Durhami for the irregular ron ai the Day-1 The accident xvas the .iirst CoLint'v are attending Kemptville liner and was therefore nat on fatal one at the ciossing since Agrictîltural School this termi. the lookout for it. Mr. Cotilter the C.P.R. liue wa.bu n 93 Clase a te ebol av benwas also biard ai bearing and soTh present wig wag warning full ta capacity since tbey got probably failed ta bear the signais %were installed ta replace onder way on October 12. whistle ai the 70-mnile-per. boom i the aid crassing gates 20 years Ewairt Leask, Taunton andi unit wbich bad been blow,ýing for aga. Ncil Mofiat, R.R. 1, Oro.no, are the crossing fromn a point a qeDviiri tl unn taking tlieir Senior year in agri- quarter ai a mile -ct.'bc ayuenivill runPirg culture at the school, while Wýarniig Signal WorinHîope and wiIl continue ta do so Harvey Graham, R.R. 2, Nestle- The wig xvag signais weire also unilth ;wsout at Locust Hill ton; Walter- Loates, R.R. 1, warking and MiN. Coulter isrv-ird Orono and Larmer Rosevear, identix' did not notice Ilierm or Cs e ultîer ad.ona Tyrone are Junior agricultura i esc paid no attention. He biad Mi uti w. brn t students. ridden bis bicycle clown Welliiig- Srnitlifirld, Ont. in 1894. He at- Gardon T. Wilson, R.R. 1,ý ton St. arîd went anto the side- tnc cho hr1adwre Czimpbellcroft, is taking advanc-i walk at the crossing t') pass ai at a paner mili at Gien Miller cd agricuitural engineering. 'car which bad stopped at the (Cantinued on page seven) Sorne -of the Local Damage Caused by Hurricane Hazel Picetured here are three seenes af Bowmanville storm dama-ze l]eft in the wake of Hurricane Hazel which raged here last Friday night and Saturdax- mnrning. -Photos by Rehder New Phone- Number MA 3-3303 Man 'KiIIed On Tracks He Crossed For 31 Years pl ;ý , - -.- ý ý 1-1 1 ý 1 - 1 comoqu 1 m 10e PER COPY NTTTtfRPIR AQ