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.~~WUUS~AY. DUC. Ui~d. 1f54 TXK CANADIAII SATESMAN. EOWMANVflLU. ONTAfl!6 PAGI 8~VENYZEN Newcastle Citizens Lay Plans Organizing Ratepayers SAccoarding to reports circu- prompted by Tâing in the village recently a with the recer number of local ratepayers are thf the villagei teCounties E planning the formation of a ment system,p Newcastle Ratepayers' Associa- municipal alfai tion within the very near fu. a* position ta *bre. hand of the1 Îhe chief abject of the Asso- dealing with C ciation will be ta try ta create School Boards a 'greater interest amang the Ita criticize the ratepayers in municipal af- cal administrai fais nd,àgording ta the dis- More complet _FTaegae ail attendance at formation of week's nominations local such as date 'epayer interest is at an ail the meeting to time iow ebb. ciation wili be The propased association, week. Assoc. y dissatisfaction ent re-assesament conducted under Equalized Assess- plans ta study irs and to be in Pstrengthen the local council in Counties Council, etc., rather than work of the lo- ition. ete details af the the association and location af o form the asso- epublished next Firemen Plan Canvass Saturday Aid Muscular Dystrophy Fund The members af the New- castle Vlunteer Fire Depart- ment are joining with Firemen thraughout the country in a drive ta raise- funds ta stamp out the crippling, fatal disease lcnown as Muscular Dystrophy. This is a Chronic, progressive disease striking the muscles, gradually weakening them. In time the patient is confined ta wheel chair and evcntually ta his bcd. The cause is unknown. The local firefighters plan ta caver the village on Satur- day, December 4th. in a per- sonal house ta house canvass ta receive your contribution an behaîf af the more than 10,000 Buiferers af this disease in Canada. The money donated will be used by the Muscular Dystro- phy Association for research into the cause of the disease and ta help ta provide assist- ance ta sufferers in the pur- chase of wheel chairs, Ortho-i therapy when medically pres- cribed. The M.D.A. Service Program is also sponsoring a nation-wide nctwork ai clinics whcrc pa- tients will receive expert, me- dical assistance. And sa you are asked ta be extra generous when yaur local volunteer fireman calîs at your door on Saturday. Nothing can be truly great which is nat right.-Ben Jon- son. LChristmas Gift Suggestions SGEORGIAN GLASS VASES in an attractive buffle design. Large size at $3.00 and a smaller one at $1.98 LOVELY GLASS BOWLS for fruit or flow, S arrangements. Special this week, $1.29 "~BONE CHINA CUPS and SAUCERS, boxed, $1.00 and up QUILTED BRIDiGE TABLE COVERS nt $1.98 PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMNS - SCRAP BOOKS BABY RECORD BOOKS -and of course you'1l give BOOKS - Our shelves are full of the best books for ail tastes and ages - and remember, if the book you are looking for. isn't here we will gladly order it for you. GIVE A MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION- No Wrapping - No Mailing We supply you with a gif t announcement carca. Corne in and see our CHRISTMAS CARDS by Cou tts and Rustcraft FOR ,THir CLEAREST STEADIEST PICTURES At%4WHERE! PLUS Prof essional Service CALL Gordon Âgusw, Editor Phone 3621 Retiring Reeve CIaims High Cost of Education Ruining Municipalities "If the Provincial Govern- their ballots in favour af the ment doesn't soon take over project. He said this survey the entire cost of education, and vote cost the taxpayers municipalities are going ta face about 1 mill. He said it was bankruptcy" said John Rick- the only thing any council ard, retiring Reeve af Newcas- could do when a petition of tle on Friday evenîng when ad- this kind, was presented. dressing the annual nommna-- , Councillora Report tion meeting. J. H. Jase, chairman of the In announcing hic decision finance camnuttee stated of the ta decline electian for a fourth amount collected in taxes mn terni. Reeve Rickard reported 1954 only 47 per cent was used on activities at caunties catun- by the council, 42 per cent cil during the past year ex- went for education and Il per plaining that debentures issued cent to the Countie.s Councîl by the cog.nties for High School over which the local coundil construction in Brighton, CG- had no control. He said the bourg, Port Hope and Bowman- 1953 coundil started the year ville over a two year period with a $6,000 deficit and it had had amountcd ta $2,359,UOOU.00. been neçessary ta raise the tax He said that alter the first rate in order ta pay off this 1 year the Provincial Govern- deficit over a period of three ment would pay 75 per cent of years. the debenture payments, but Fred Couch, chairmar' af the iNewcastle's share of the first Fire and Property committees, ycar's debenture payment said that he had a budget of would amount ta $2,600. Coun- $looo for each committee. In ties Roads costs have also con-1adiontth s fmi- tinued ta rise according ta the, tenance, some new equipment Reeve and this year's bill for; had been purchased for the Fire maintenance and new con- Department and that in the struction amounted ta 35, Property Dcpartment the mon- 209.00. .1ey had been spent in the main- Reeve Rickard said that in tenance of Parks, tree removal addressing Counties Council and repairs ta the exterior ai recently, the Hon. W. A. Good- the Community Hall. fellow, had stated the Durham Ross Dickinson, chairman ai and Northumberland Counties the Roads Committee aaid the Home for the Aged was one of onîy answer ta the increasing the three worst Homes in the cost of road maintenance was Province and strongly urged hard surfacing and advocated construction of a new home, at the hard surfacing of part of an approximate cost of $400,- village streets each year. He 000. The Reeve stated that on said the cost of road mainten- top of ail this the present caun- ance in the village this year tics building (awned by the had been $1,129.49, which in- Town ai Cobourg) has been cluded grading. oiling and declared inadequate and somne spreading of calcium. new quartera must be iound Douglas Cunningham, Chair- for Counties Offices, Court fa- mnan ai the Sidcwalks commit- cilities etc. It has been suggest- tee reported in addition ta ed the Counties Home for the minor repairs, 330 feet ai new Aged might be renovated for sidewaîk had beeen laid at a thîs purpose if a new Home cost of $915.00. were ýconstructed. The estimat- Other candidates nominated ed cast of this renovation wa spoke briefly thanking those $250,000 hie said. Making a ta- who proposed and seconded tai oi $650,000 ta be spent by their nomination. the Counties on building con -_________ struction in the near future. Inspeaking briefiy ai vil- Friendship Club lage business, the Reeve said, thr a be uhcriticism .riÂrBnae ai the council for the recerit IS w and gesfor survey for waterworks pur- poses. He said the council had Cancer Society accepted the petition present- ed with signatures of 142 or ap- The members oi the Friend- proximately half ai the rate- ship Club met in the Sunday payera ai the village in good ,Sehool Hall of the Newcastle faith, but when the votes were United Church on Wcdnesday cotmted anly 52 af these rate- evening hast for their regular payera had turned out ta cast rnonthly meeting with Mrs. WELCOME YOUR VOLUNTEER FIREMAN when he calis on behaif of Muscular Dystrophy sufferers Sat., Decerhiber 4 «Your generous donation wiiI be greatiy appreciated Rink Caretaker WANTED Applications wili be received by the undersigned for the position of Ice-maker and Generai Caretaker for the Newcastle Memorial Arena. Applications stating wages required should be received on or before Dec. 11, 1954. H. C. Bonathan, Chairman Albert Pearce, Secretary 'Television Sales? - CERTAMUILYIell OUR CONSTANT POLICY IS A WRITTEN ON ALL PARTS AND SERVICE WITH EACH SET SOLD SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER 17" Complete with first quaîity Rotor Aerial and One-Year Service Contract Free. $299.95 21" Complete with first quality Rotor Aerial and One-Year Service Contract Free. $395,00 Offer good for limnited time only Telviio SrvceProtection Teleisio SericeCompany 3 Division St. S. Phone MA 3-3883 lL.ay iKsmbal± s Group in cnarge. The meeting apcned with a poem read by lira. Helen Rud- dcli and prayer led by lira. Althea Laking. In place of the regular pro- gram, the members engaged in the sewing ai bandages for the Cancer Society. When these wcrc completed refreshments were served by the committee in charge. Prier ta the business meeting, the Vice-president, Miss Eve- lyn Allin presented ta Mrs. Net- tic Butler, an hanarary mcm- ber ai the Club, anc of the Friendship Club pins. Mrs. àButler thanked the ladies in a few weli chosen words. A motion was passed asking each member ta bring a gift ta the annual Christmas Party ta be exchanged with another jmember ai the graup. Another Jmotion authorized a donation from the club ai $100 ta the Woman's Missionary Society. It was also decidcd that the Club should decorate the Christmas tree for the Sunday Schoal and Misa Verna Milligan was appainted ta take charge ai this project. As many members as pas- sibly can were urgcd ta meet following thp evening service af worship on Sunday, Decem- ber 19th ta go out ainging Christmas Carols. Lucky prîzes were won by Mrs. Jean licCuhlough and Mrs. Blondie * By Chic Yug Newcastle Fis NEWTONVILLE jAli -r.Mr. and Ms eelyHn ix sI..>lcs derson and fmlOoo pn All Is O fices Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ar- By A-ccamaion Mr. and Mrs. Wray Saules, Toronto, with Mir. and Mrs. Councîllar J. H. Jase was Jack Ellîott. clevated ta the office ai Reeve' ai the Village af Newcastle as Mrs. Roy Berry and Dawn, a result ai the Municipal Nom- Orono, with her parents, Mir. ination Meeting held in the and Mrs. Dave Dcnault. cauncil chamber an Friday Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade, evening. Some 40 ratepayers and Mr. Fred Glover with Mr. turned out ta this important and Mrs. Jack Glover, Oshawa.' annual meeting. proposing .16 Mrs. Raymond Bruce is with candidates for the 9 vacancies her sister, Mrs. Thos. Curry, on the variaus civic bodies. Bancroft. There were four names pro- îvr. and Mrs. S. C. Pike and poscd for the office ai Reeve; aiyPotHpwhRe. H. J. Toms, prapased by G. fml an rt Ho J.pie ih e Walton and P. Hare; John Rick- adMs .J ie ard, by P. Hare and I. Colwill; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Porter J. H. Jase by E. W. Fisher and and two daughters with frîends H. J. Toms; Douglas Cunning- at Kingston. ham by V. Garrad a.nd G. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Moase, Chard. J. H. Jase was the only Lindsay, with Mrs. G. W. Joncs. candidate ta file. qualification Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson papers, thercby being clected and *family, Newcastle, with by acclamation. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Brawn. For the four seats on the Mrs. D. F. Cameron, Belle- village council, the followingvilcleonfedsnth six candidates were prapased; villaeoncalld n ridsi th Fred Couch by P. Hare and H. vlaea audy J. Toms; George Meadows by Mr. Allan Joncs and lira. G. Waltori and T. Brown; Rasa Marjorie Watson. Toronto, with Dickinson by G. Wàlton and T. Miss Bertha Thampson wha re- Brown; Douglas Cunningham turned ta the city with thcm. by M. Patterson and I. McCul- Mra. G. van London under- laugh; Frank Hoar by G. Mca- went a major aperatian at dows and J. Wade; R. B. Rick- Memorial Hospital, Bowman- ard by G. Agnew and J. Wade. ville on Wednesday. Mir. van The foilowing four qualified London came up irom Ottawa for seats on cauncil. Fred ta be near until the aperation Co- h,ùn ni s,-J)Ickin~son, .Dnug.- ..was nver-. and atayed. .until.. he, las - unngham and Frank was satisfîed that his wife was Hoar, being elcctcd by acclam- progressing iavorably. ation. Ncwtonville Community Hall Board of Education nominces was the scene of a happy gath- and their proposera; Mrs. Paul- cring Friday evcning when the ine Storks by P. Hare and G. yaung people came ta extend Waltan; D. G. Walton by G. the hand ai wclcomc te Mir. Meadaws and T. Brown; E. W. Sid Brown's bride. After a Fisher by H: J. Toms and I.I short program the young cou- Colwill; W. T. Lake by D. Jase pic wcre preaented with a drap and L. Gaines; D. W. Jase by leai dining-room table and a F. Hoar and L. Gaines; those corner china cabinet. Lunch qualifying for the three vacan-I and tripping the light fantas- dies being Mrs. Pauline Storks,j tic iinished ail the cvening. E. W. Fisher, and D. W. Jase._________ The only namince for the va- cancy on the Hydro Commis- If any man secks for great- sion wvas the sitting member ness, let hîm forget greatncss George A. Waiton who was pro- and'ask for truth, and he will posed by E. W. Fisher and Fred find both.-Horace Mann. G. Couch and was electcd by acclamation. !Lena UranadiiW ad th ie ViIc Care must be taken ta assure a preaident brought the meeting pure white glass with the fol- ta a close. lowing qualifications: 1. As near as passible colorless glass. 2.Frefo tie t. George su . reface. bbes 4 Of equal pretesi .Evening Branch Frefo tan 7Exact in locus. Holds Meeting ____rghed The miembers ai the Evening Branch ai St. Georges Wom- PTSUG an's Auxiliary met in the Par- PTSUG ish Hall on Wcdnesday Even- Wallhide Rubberized ig Navember 24th with 24 in ers and minutes ai the last S tn Fns meeting, reports were given byan the Little Helpers' cammittee n and the treasurer. Thank you carda were read irom lira. Lena Thomas and lirs. Audrey Satinhide IGagerty. Accounts accrued from catering ta the Horticul- tural Banquet* and the Little Ena mel Helpers' Party were ordered The new twins paid. wt ace oor Foiiawing payment ai the wt ace oor annual fees by the membera, for wa]ls and woodwork. the treasurer was instructed ta send the balance of the pledges QUARTS - $2.20 te the Diocesan Treasurer. The Dorcas pragram for the GALLONS - $7.25 caming year was received and the St. George's Branch i.a ask- 1i ed ta outfit an Indian girl, age b r e h s i16, at Prince Albert Schaal, Ab rn ny Prince Albert, Sask. IIt was announced the Annual Paint & Wallpaper Corporate Communion ai the jW.A. will be held an Sunday, 85 King St. W. Deceruber Sth. The meeting' Phone MA 3-5431 conclhdedtwith the serving aif A DURO PUMP Means Bette Living! ! UR DURO Water Sys- ./tem gives us fresh, pure water when and where we need it ... adds ta aur con- venience and csfort ai daiiy l1f1e. DURO Punps are avili- able in ail aires ta meet li- dividuai needs. See yome Plumber or DURO dealer fer fu information or write for FREZ foider, «R uing Water, the Feas. N.ceà@ity'. PUMPS & SOFTEMERI! LIMITE» P? 8 ..ONDON . CANAD) JACK DROUGH PLUMBING AND BEATING PHONE 615 BOWMAN VILLE! Division Street S. WEDDING MERCER - SUTCLIFFE A quiet wedding took place Saturday, November 2th, at Orono United Church, when Rev. John Kitchen united in marriage Violet Elaine, daugh- ter of Mr. and lirs. Russell Sutcliffe and Jack Keith Mer- cer son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mercer. Miss Joyce Sutcliffe, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, Mr. Ken Adams was best man. A receptian was held in Les- kard Sunday School with some th «irty guests attending fram Pickering, Port Perry, Kendal, Orano, Bowmanvile and Les- kard. California Fancy Seediesa Navel, New Crop ORANGES Goldei% Ripe No. 1 BANAN&,S Florida Fancy New Cros) TANGERINES California No. 1 Presh, Large Bunehes CARROTS Shelled WALNUT PIECES Sun Maid SEEDLESS RAISINS Monarch FLOUR Red GLACE CHERRIES HAMPTON Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hugh- es and son John, Miss A"s Dobbii, Toronto. at Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stevens. Miss Dob- bin remained for a few days visit. Mr. and lirs. N. C. Yellow.. lees spent Iast week wîth their daughter, Mir. and lira. Ivan Ellicott, Peterborough. W~A»S Special for Hfunter&! "THERMO-PAC" Insulated Boots Be warm wlth this new In.ulated -boot. This boot was time tested tu a 45 minute dry tee test with an ordlnary boot. The non-insuiated boot eouid not be worn more than 121/ minutes in the minus 60 degree temperature. This insuiated boot was stili wearable after a full 45 minutes. only $11.45 pair RUBBER FOOTWEAR Ail types for ail members of the family Lloyd Ellis Shoes 39 King St. W. Bowmanville MA 3-5941 SAVE WITII A& Ps LOW LOW PlUCES Robin Hood Cake i ANGEL FOOD Jane Parker Double Crust LEMON PIE Burns CHU(KWAGON DINNER B'ue Lake Choice Cut A&P GREEN BEANS For Cakes, Pastry and Frying JEWEL SHORTENING Monarch PIE CRtJST-MIX Parkay MARGARINE MIL 1 oui 14-or pcg 49< *aCh 3 9c 15-ez fin 3 5Sc 2 îSoz tins #3 3 b 28c 17-ox plcg 3'3<C 2-lb pcg 73< l.D & MELLOWj JSTOM GROUND 8 O'CLOCk COFFEE fw1.0,5 à LB. 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