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e "Durham County's Gjreat Family Journal" VOLUME 102 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER l3th, 1956 10e PER COPY NUMBER 50 Octogenarians Enjoy Senior Citizens Party 1When the request was announced at the party given by Club 15 for Bowmanville's senior citizens on Tuesday evening, for those 80 years of age and over ta gather for a photograph, this large group,, numbering 19, immediately formed. It will be noticed that the gentlemen greatly outnumber the ladies, contrary to the statistics usually given on such an age group. All had a fine time at the Lions Community Centre at the f irst party ever given for senior citîzens. Over 80 people attended. In the photograph are, front row left ta right: Dr. C. W. Siemon, 80; Mrs. T. S. Holgate, 81; Mrs. Carnie Curtis, who at 89 was second oldest present; Mrs. Senior Citizen s Enjoy Christmas Part y With' -Over 80 in Attendance A crowd of 82 people flock- ed ta the Lions Community Centre an Tuesday evening to attend the first party ever given in tawn for Bowman- ville's senior citizens. Thene was littie doubt that they had a gçud tie,,for they arrived at 4ting hard when they finally Wfor home about quarter tb The evening was the idea ôf Club 15, and those attending were greeted in the hall with a very wanm welcome fromn President Mrs. Ralpb Mrlntyre. AIl 15 members ai this.young xnatrons' club had the same lriendly manner as tbey circu- lated among the guests. Of the 82 senior citizens present, there seemed ta be about as many men as wam- en, and when it came ta age in the 80 and over group, who happily posed for a pholograph, the gentlemen were gré atly in the majority, 14 ta five. That there were 19 people present 80 and aver came as something of a surprise ta the bostesses, who were deiighted ta say the least. Mr. Robert Kerr, 3 King St. West, at 90, with a 9lst ibirthday coming up on Feb. 17, 1957, was the oldest present it was found when the photo was taken. Mrs. Carnie Curtis ai 89, was next. Those attending were regis- tered by Mrs. Elmer Banting,' Mrs. Jack Dunn, Mrs. John Werry /and Mrs. L. Van Driel, and given name cards which also bore their place af birtb. This proved a conversation op- ener as the crowd gathered. This first evening -and it should be stated at once that ail present were invited back ta a second gathering slated for Tuesday evening, Jan. 15- took the iorm oi a program aif entertainment. Six lucky draws throughout the evenîng added ta the en- joyment and were won by Mrs. Mary Westiake, Mr. Roland Bate, Mrs. Jas. Kimble, Dr. Norman Allin, Mrs. Gea. Colla- catt and Mn. Milton Eliiott. In addition, there was a favour for each lady and gentleman, presented by Mrs. John Werr' and Mrs. Gea. Vinisb, ail ai- (Contînued on page seven) Church Group Holds Christmas Banquet At Balmoral Hotel Rev. Edgar O'Brien, Toron- ta, assistant Sunday Scbool di- rector for Canada ai Pentecos- tai Assemblies, spoke at the Christmas banquet of the Pen- tecostal Churcb, Ontario Street Rev. OBrien in speaking an Wedne.sday evening ta the 46 fiends and membens af tht local Pentecostal cburcb at the Balmoral Hotel stressed thQ, value ai Sunday Schoal to every denomination, taking as a text, "*Upon ibis rock will I iDuild my cburcb". Rev. G. Leno thanked Rev. O'Brien for bis belpful and encouraging illustnated talk on Sunciay Scboi work. Mns. Milired MeDonaid ren- ,dered twa beautiful messages in sang accampanying berseli on the accordion. A littie car game was play- ed, causing a gaod laugb. Miss Gwen Batlett was chosen the best antist ai the evening, win- ning a lovely box ai Scripture text statianery. Miss Ruby Bragg, tbe aduli Bible teacher in Pentecastal Sunday Scbaol was presented witb a beautiful floral satin quilted bed spnead by paston Leno for ber efforts on behaif ai -the Sunday School. Addîtional Skating Is .PIanned for Children Recreation Dept. Hears Free skating at the Arena wili be beld Tbursday aiter- moon fromn 3:30 -5:30 p.m. for the use of public scbools, it was reported at the Recrea- tion Department's meeting Thursday. In addition, the rink will be open after 4 p.mX a n Wednesday aftennoon for chil- dren of aIl ages. There will be a 25c. charge. Adulis, accom- panied by thein cbildren, will also be cbarged 25c. The Track and Field Club is expected ta start sometime in January if they are able ta raise the* amount required ta pay their expenses. Bowmanville will be having three Ail-Star teams ibis year ini the Little N.H.L. These wili b. picked from the Pee Wees, Atoms and Bantams, on sug- gestions fram the team coach- ça. The practice wiII b. held, ani December 22 and the teams will be formed then. In February, the Pee Wees wil travel ta Lindsay ta com- pete in the East Centrai On- tario Championship. The East- çrn Ontario Little N.H.L. championship will be played in Port Hope. The Bantamis Pee Wees and Atoms wil e- present Bowmanville thene sametime in March. The Li tte N.H.L. Ontario playofis wili be beld in Collingwood sometime in April. Present at the meeting were, Claude Kilmer, Tam Rehder, Miss Dora Purdon, Ralph Mc- Intyre, Keith Lathangue, Jack Lander and Doug Rigg. The recreation director's of- fice will be closed fnam Decem- ber 22 ta Januany 2 inclusive during wbich time the office wiJi u.derso redecorat"a. G. L. Wagar, 83; Mrs. Amelia Thompson, 87; Mrs. Lily Catin, 80; Mr. W. J. Cann, 82. Back row: Mr. J. H. Bateman. 84; Mr. Lucas Nicholîs, 80; Mr. John H. Needham, 86; Mr. John A. Tabb, 85; Mr. Frank Cryderman, 83; Mr. Wesley Allun, 85; Mr. A. W. Piekard, 81; Mr. W. J. Berry, 82; Mr. T. Heighton, 84; Mr. Ed. Witheridge, 84; MVr. H. D. Hackley, 81; and the oldest persan present, Mr. Robent Kerr,.90. Mr. Kerr will be 91 an Feb. 17, 1957. The photo taken of the six lucky draw winners will be in next week's issue.-Photo by Rehder Salvation Army Needs HeIp For Christmas With Christmas approach- ln very rapidly, the Salva- tion Army Citadel here is busy preparing fo-r the annual distribution of bask- ets, ta those unfortunates whase Christmas would be quite bare without them. This year. the demand has increased and the number of recipients may run well be- yond the 45 of last year. This means that more dona- tions will be required im- mediately, to help f111 this expanded need. Donations wlll be welcomed ln the form af cash, canned goods or repairable toys. The Sal- vatlon Army. will repair the toys for distribution. Sa, please take a few minutes out ai your own busy Christmas preparations to think of those less fortun- ate - and there are many. Please take or send your donation to The Salvation Army Citadel, Division St., as soan as possible. It wiII 1 be open during the daylight hours for your convenience. C.G.I.T. Holds Annual Vesper AI Trinity The Canadian Girls in Train- ing beld their annual Natianal Christmas Vesper Service in Trinity United Church on Sun- day evening. The climax af tbe service was the ligbting ai candles ta symbolize the mean- ing ai C.G.I.T. purpase. Many ai tbe girls iook* part in the services witb Canal Ma- guire giving the Cali ta Wonsbip. She and gnaup leader Audrey Spicer also led in prayens. A Scnipture reading was given by Margaret Vanstone. Audrey Spicer read "A Christmas Fray- er", a poemn by R. S. Cusbman. Annauncemenis were made by Rev. T. A. Morgan. The offering was taken by C.G.I.T. girls. Mn. Morgan introduced the Girls' Work Secretany, Miss Lois Boasi, wbo gave a wortbwbile message in story form. The candle «Iigbting service was led by Karen McMurter, with assistance from Barbara Hanson, Eileen Hughes and Edith Nimigon. During the service the girls stood and ne-1 peated their C.G.I.T. Purpose. Christmas carols were sung by the chair and congregatian. Mn. Morgan pronounced the Benedîction ta conclude the service. Choral Group Gives Concert For the B.T.S. On Monday evening the Bow- manville Choral Society under the direction ai Mn. Hugb Martin presenited a numben ai the sel- ectians from their Wiiater Con- cert for the lads ai the Ontario Training School ion Boys. The boys enjoyed the program very mucb and took an active part in the singing ai Christmas canaIs witb the group. Mn. Ken Wenry, Schooi Super- intendent, was hast ta the Choral Societ 'v and iollowing the con-, cent a luncheon was senved in 1 the iiinine rooM for ihem. i Bob Kennett Receives1 Pipes from Scout Assoc.1 A total of $164 was raised from the Boy Scout Paper Drive held on Friday ai last week. The Association expresses sincere thanks ta those who supplied trucks and helped cal- lect the paper as well as the citizens for their appreciative aid in bundling up the papers. The monthly meeting of the Bowmanville Boy Scout Asso- ciation was held in the Lions Centre Tuesday evening wbere the highlight ai the meeting was the presentatian of a set aof pipes ta R. Kennett in ap- preciation for the numrber of years that he had served the Association as secretary. Af ter same discussion fi was decided that the Association would pay one-hali the total cost ai sending a First Class Scout ta the American Jam- boree ta be held ait Valley Forge in July, 1957. A commit- tee was appointed ta select the Scout. The Association also discuss- ed the possibility of purchasing land near Bowmanville for con- servation and camping prajects. Special guest at the meeting was Arthur Jackson, District Commissionen, who gave a ne- *pojýt on the, presidents' 'and secretaries' canference held in Cobourg December 8 and 9. Weil Known Musician Former Gwen Williams On Far East Army Tour A necent issue ai the Toronto Globe and Mail carried an item ai interest ta Bowmanville ne- sidents reganding Gwendolyn Koldofsky, the former Gweri Williams ai Bowmanville, now a resident ai Hollywood, Cal. whene she is on the musical staff ai tbe University of Cali- fornia. Gwen is at present on a tour of Japan with the well known singer, Herta Glaz, and a let- ter neceived fnom ber tells much af interest. The Globe and Mail item follows. Note, bowever, that Mrs. Koldofsky is enron- eously neponted as being Ta. nanta born. "Toranto-bonn pianist and accainpanist, is currently in Ja- pan, wbere she is on tour with Herta Glaz, internationally known mezzo soprano. They are daing about 30 concerts for the US. Army and the Inter- national Cultural Centres in Japan and Korea. 'She wnites: 'Herta's bus- band, Dr. Redlicb, who leads the psychiatry department ai Yale, is bere also fan army consultations, and thnougb bis Japanese fniends we bave beern sbown the most encbaniing part ai Japanese living, lave- ]y dances, bouses and gandens. But the cantrasts ai the trip bave been quite violent-one day looking at the exquisite chrysanthemums at a garden panty at the Impenial Palace, and the next, dressedin NAC clothes flying ta Konea in a buge troop plane four stonies bigh that carnies 200 fully equipped men. "'Soon aiter we were taken ta a mountain outpost and looked across a 4,000 foot val- ley ta the Communist fortifica- tions. It xvas a moving and dramatie experience ta spend a %vcek ini Korea, more vivid even than the beauties of this iainy-tale country, Japan.'" Lions Hold Rural Night Hear Details of Trip Through British Isles Twenty-five representative farmers frorn the district wert day evening at their annual DLl o it Rural Night. Guest speaker for occasion \vas Ralph C. Ban- bury, Agricultural Represen- o s N tPa tativ for Northumberland Cou y. Clube recent birthdays, those 1 5 a v s of Lloyd Ayre, Rance Dilling The local committee of the and Fred Cole. Upper Canad? Bible Society An added teature was the met recently a t the home of appearance of Number Two the president Mr. Gordon El- Cub Pack of Bowmanville, wîho liott .The exeutîve consists of: were on hand to receive a President, Mr. Gordon Elliott; prese&4ation of a wolf head t I Secret aryý, Miss Myrtie Hall and temn pole from the club. The Cub Treasurer, Mr. Bob Dykstra.' Pack. presented a play enititled Representatives of the local The Hunger Dance of Ka- Icnurches %vere present. dar"' for the members and Because it is so late in the guests. Mr. Vince Malhewson, ',ear, there will be na canvaiss Pack Leader, gave an outline made for collection of fundsi of what the totem pole sym- for 1956. However, ' rmer bolizes to the pack and its pur- contributors will be c' ýacted pose at tlieir meetings. AIl by representatives of &e Bi- present bowed their heads ble Society, and anytne else while the pack said the Cub' wishing to contribute may du Prayer. so by contacting the minister Lion Ed Summers introduc- f his awn church. These con- ed the guests; Garth McGill and tributions should be in by De- Bert Werry, winners of the cember 31, 1956. Potaio ConteSt Trophy; Law- Plans for a canv'ass of the rence McLaughlin, Ed Kow ai: town of Bowmanville in 19à7 (Continued on i)aue seven) were discussed. C. of C. Offers Prize of $25. For Decorations- Seeking ta encourage a wider acceptance of the increasingly popular North Americani folk custom. of -exterior pChristmas decorations in this com.munity the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce is again repeating the successful home decoratîng contest of last year With a prize of $25 being presented ta the best decorated home. Judging will commence the week of December 17 and the winner wifl be announced be- tween Christmas and New Year. There are no entry forms to fi out as judges will in- spect every street in the town. Each decorated house wili be judged on the basis of ar- tistic menit, originality, ingen- uity in utiiizing the natural features of the house or garden and conformity with the spirit of Christmas. Sheer size or brilliance alone will not be a deciding factor. The Chamber nopes that al residents wlll take an active part in this project to beautify the town and foster the spirit of Christmas. As speciai encouragement ta the merchants, the Chamber is sponsoring a contest for the best decorated siore exterior and window display and the winning merchant wili be pre- sented with the Elmer Banting trophy. This trophy may be won by any mnerchant consecu- tively. O0rono l.O.O.F Publishes List Prize Winners The following were prize winners at the Orono Odd Fel- lows' draw and dance heid on Saturday, Dec. 8. No. 1322, Thomas Stephenson, Burketon; 2276, Mrs. Laura Miles, New- tonville; 3748, G. Mondenson, Balsam; 70, Adam Keane, Bôw- manville; 1395, Howard Mas- ters, 24 Carlisle Ave., Bowman- ville; 3700, Mrs. Willis McNair, R. R. 2, Newcastl e; 2038, Mns. Shirley Vessock, 539 Yonge St., Toronto. ý1470, Bob Pritchard, 92 Burk St., Oshawa: 2137, Hazel Mitch- ell, Pontypool; 3749, Alex Anonchuk 16Horsey St., Bow- manville; 807, Emma Lunn, Orona; 651, Neil Hooey, Orono; 334, J. A. Babcock, 19 Howard Ave., Lindsay; 878, Mrs. Stan- ley Sharpe, Ida; 3473, Keith West, Orono; 1386 Mrs. C. Myles, Onono: 2059, Grant Steward, Pontypool; 3212, Mrs. Roy Hooper, 22 Carlisle Ave., Bowmanville; 2061 Mns, Harry Carter, Pontypoool; 1273, Car-1 man White, Bowmanville; 1219, Douglas Cathcart, Kendal; 1355, Sam Keane, 277 Central Park Blvd., Oshawa; 2264, Wm. Og- den, Oshawa; 953, Jean Wan- nan, Onono: 2972, M. Hedge, R. R. 1, Pickering. The trustees of Orono Odd Fellows Hall thank everyone for their fine co-operation. Municipal Af fairs Sink To Newl Low Ebb Friday One.Councillor Needed Bowmanvile municipal affairs1 sank to a low ebb on Friday ev-1 ening of last week as less than a dozen ratepayers were in atten- dance at the second nomination meeting for the purpose of nom- inating candidates to contest the two vacant council seats. As a further setback only one candi- date, 0. J. Presson, was willing to allow his name to stand for office. Due to the small gathering and a concert upstairs, the meeting was held- in the clerk's officei where the group patiently wait-i ed until the 8:30 deadline for1 more nominations but none were1 forthcoming. Another nomination at the1 meeting was that of Owen1 Nicholas who later declined àn his doctor's orders.' As it stands, seven of the 1956 Council along with O. J. Presson move into the 1957 offices' by acclamation. A third nomiina- tion meeting for the remaining council seat bas been calied for December 21 by Chief Return- îng Officer Aiick Lyle and the election, if necessary, bas been postponed ta December 31. The members elected by accla- mation at the first ratepayers' meeting are as follows: Mayor, Nelson Osbonne; Reeve, Sidney Little; Deputy-Reeve, Wilfrid Carruthers: Councillors, Jack Brough, David Higgon, Keith Lathangue and Lloyd Preston. Fred Smith Qualifies For Darlington Council Aithough iailîng ta achieve a full slate ai council members at their first nomination ineet- ing, the Darlington ratepayers redeemed themselves Frida-y afiternoon by nominating four candidates for the one councîl vacancy. Through some back- seat lobbying, three of the candidates dropped from the race ta allow Fred G. Smith, Tyrone, ta win by acclamation and thus save the township the expense ai an election. The 1957 counçil will consist af the following: reeve, Roy W. Nichais; deputy-reeve, Gar- net B. Rickard; councillors, AI- Ian Thompsan, Earl D. Truil and Fred Smith. The three other nominees at the meeting wbo yieided in favor of Mr. Smith, were Ev- erett Vice, Cynil Mumford and Isaac Hardy. Nominations were aiso cail- ed for the one vacant seat on the South Darlington Area school board. This wvas filled by Harold Balson, Hampton, who was given an acclamation. Choral Sôciety Praised For Excellent Con cerf Large Crowds Attend In their Winten Concert be- fore Bowmanville audiences, the Bowmanville Choral Society pre- sented a varied and excellent pragram. at the Town Hall on Friday and Satunday evenings. Mn. Hugh A. Martin ai Toronto is the cboîr's able director. Guesi .artist faT the show was Mn. Fredenick Geoghegan ai Toronto and was received warm- Iy by the audience, many of whomn had seen bim in bis previaus appeanance hiere. Mrs. A. J. Frank weicomed the audience and outlined for them some af the Society's bis- tory. The group is aided byithe Bowmanvilie Recreation Deprart- ment., The choir assisted by their pianist, Mrs. J. A. Cale and Mn. Geogbegan at the argan were enthusiasticaliy receîved by the audience on bath nights. There was much evidence ai good vaice contrai and training as the chair sang thein vaniaus numbers. In the apening numbers the group showed gaod harmony. This was panticuiariy fine in their rendition ai "And The Glory" by Handel. A group of thnee sangs opehed theiprogramn followed by a Ladies' Chorus which was wel received in its presentailon af Leslie Bell's "Fantasy On Nurs- ery Rbymes" for wbich they re- ceived an encore. They sang two other numbers which were wefl executed. Mn. Geogbegan piayed three outstanding numbers on the argan wbich included, "Trumpet Voluntary" by Purcell,, "La, How A Rase" by Brahms and the Bach arrangement ai "Toc- cata and Fugue in D Minor." For bis splendid performance he wau encored by the audience. Two very fine selections pre- ceded the intermission. A harmonious rendition ai LeRoy Anderson's "Sleîgb Ride" show* ed ta advantage the effective- ness ai the group as a wbole. In bis second presentation Mr. Geoghegan played a "Fantasy On Tbree Christmas CanaIs" and was encored. For the pleasure of the audience he added "Teddy Beans' Picnic". Community carol sînging 1eci by Mr. Martin brought the aud. (Coniinued an page seven> Contestants in Junilor Farmers' Speaking Contest Following a pot-luck supper on \Vednesday evening at Campbellcrof t, three contestants panticipated in a Public Speak ing Contest to determine who would represent Durham County in the provincial finals later in Toronta. The winner, chosen by judges Rev. M. C. Fisher, Newcastle, and E. A. Summers, Durham's agri- cultural representative, was Miss Dorothy Woodley, R.R. 1, Port Hope. Unfortunately, due ta a technicality, she could not qualify so second place, Miss Diane Scott, R.R. 2, Campbellcroft, was selected fan the contest in Toronto. Third place went to Benson Bebee, R.R. 1, Port Hope. The supper, in the form of a Chnistmas party was sponsor- ed by Hope Twp. Junior Farmers with President Gordon Wilson in charge. Miss Betty McHolm was in charge of the speaking contesi, which included prepared and im- promptu speeches. Miss Woodley, centre, who is holding her trophy, donated annu.ally by John M. James, M.P., spoke an "The King of Fruits, Apples". Miss Scott's prepared subject was on "Laughter" and Mr. Bebee spoke on "The Serpent Mounds of Rice Lake." a v--'- t; nzibian - tatt§man