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We Remember When, Supplement of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, June 21,1978 15 Press Clippings from 30 Years Ago Dep. Reeve Contested Darlington Council Following Nominations The result of the nominations for the Municipal Council, Township of Darlington, held in the Town Hall, Hampton, Friday was that all offices save that. of Deputy Reeve, were filled by acclamation. An election becomes necessary for this office, the contestants being Councillors S. Everton White andArthur Millson. Elected by acclamation for 1947 were: Reeve, Kyle Squair, former Deputy; Councillors Harold Skinner, Roy W. Nichols and Roy McGill. They represent respectively the districts of Shaw's, Tyrone, Courtice and Enniskillen, a fair disposition of -eats. Among those nominated for Reeve were R.R. Stevens, present Reeve and Ex-Reeve Geo. F. Annis and W.R. Pickel together with Councillor Arthur Millson. All declined to stand and made way for Mr. Squair. Nominated for council were Adam Sharp, Ivison Munday, W.R. Pickel, Albert Hills, Lloyd Ashton, R.R. Stevens, Lloyd Crago, Wm. Lycett, Forbes Heyland, Ted Chant, Gordon Brent and G.F. Annis, all of whom declined in favor of Messrs. Skinner Nichols and McGill. Roy Nichols Folks driving east from Oshawa, Ont., on the Kingston Road, almost invariably make the same remark a few miles out from General Motors' home: "Gosh, where does that fellow get all that business? In the hamlet of Courtice, Ont., so small as to be practically "the country", Roy W. Nichols conducts, at the side of the road, a business that would do credit to a city dealer. In 1937 he sold 250 ,new and 550 used cars and trucks. Slim, wiry and ever alert, Roy cheerfully gives the answers, but even with the answers the reason for this unusual volume in a relatively small centre remains a secret, unless as we suspect, it is due to uncommonly good management and real hard work. Born on a farm near Courtice in 1900, Roy started work in the General Motors factory at Oshawa in 1916, where he remained for three years. In 1919 he went to Toronto to take a course in mechanics and thereafter was employed as an automobile mechanic for two years in Toronto dealer establishments. In 1922 he started a small garage of his own at Courtice doing automobile repairs and general carage work for six years and in 1928 y) secured his first car franchise to handle Willys-Overland line. When that company suspended Canadian operations in 1933, Roy took on the complete General Motors line, which he has retained. Commencing with the sale of 28 new cars in his first year as a dealer Roy has shown a steady increase every year, clearly illustrating that population density is not an essential for successful dealership. Canadian Automotive Trade Darlington Council Changes Date of Meetings to lst Thurs. The member-elect of Darlington Township Council were duly installed on January 13 and were addressed by Rev. E.S. Linstead, who delivered a very fine address. Deputy Reeve Millson moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Linstead. Communications were read from Dept. of Planning and Development, the clerk to investigate this further and report; from the Ontario Good Roads Association in which membership was renewed; from Salvation Army asking for grant. $100 was granted to the Salvation Army. Council adjourned for dinner to resume business at 1:30 pm. Seven copies of the Municipal World were ordered for members of council and officials. Clerk-Treasurer, and Tax Collector asked for a raise in salary. On motion of R.W. Nichols and A. Millson the salary for clerk-treasur- er be $1,100; tax collector's salary $550. Fred Honey, Road Superintendent will be responsible for operation of angledozer and to notify the councillor in which division he is moving to do snow removal work, and find out if there is any urgent work to be done. Council decided to purchase snow and ice track for tractor and snowplow with two wings at once, also radiator guard. R.K. Squair and A. Milson are a committee to go to Toronto to purchase same. Council meeting day was changed from the first Saturaday to the first Thursday of each month. Recreation Park Opening at Tyrone Grand Success On Saturday afternoon, June 5. A most enjoyable day made more - satisfactory by an approximate net profit to the Park of $350, plus a generous donation of $50 from Roy Nichols. A number of other donations were promised, and these will be published next week. R. W. Nichols New Reeve of Darlington The electors of Darlington Township yesterday turned down Arthur Millson, 1950 reeve, in his bid for another term and elected Roy W. Nichols of Courtice as their reeve for 1951. Mr. Nichols was given 1,152 votes to Mr. Millson's 509 for a majority of 643. Harold Skinner, senior member of the 1950 council, was successful in his bid to secure election as deputy reeve. He was given 1,024 votes to the 605 accorded Ernest Werry. The vote for the South Darlington Area School Board was as follows: Earl Osborne, 616; Alex McMaster 493 and Russell DeCoe 456. Members of the township council who were re-elected by acclamation were Garnet Rickard, Russell McLaughlin and Everett Vice. Young Gun-Toting Employees With Thugs Bind 20 Years Service- Watchman, Receive Watches Get $10 Two of Roy Nichols' employees, Gordon Chartran and Clarence Hockin, were presented with beautiful Bulova wrist watches in recognition of 20 years' faithful service with the company - at a Christmas party held December 23, at Nichols' Garage in Courtice. Presented by Roy Nichols, the watches came as a surprise to the recipients, who, along with 25 other employees, gathered at the Christmas tree to observe the annual custom of exchanging small gifts with fellow-workers. Mr. Nichols, the new Reeve of Darlington, was presented with two useful, if humourous, presents by his staff who, it would appear, are very interested in his Council career. The first present-was a "mallet" and the second a pancake hat, usually called mortar board, replete with tassle which is intended to make the Reeve look much more academic and dignified. Mrs. Nichols was presented with a bouquet of roses by the staffs of the Bowmanville and Courtice garages. 15 Years Ago Roy W. Nichols was appointed General Motors dealer for Bowman- ville. After binding the night watchman with adhesive tape, four young-look- ing gun-toting safecrackers broke open a safe at the Roy W. Nichols service station at Courtice, three miles east of here early today. Police said the loot, less than $10, was taken from the cash register as the safe contained no money. Gordon Nichols, brother of the proprietor, told police he saw only two of the thieves but believed there were at least four. Two unmasked men entered the station, which operates on a 24 hour basis, and poked guns into Nichols' ribs. He was forced to lie face down on the floor, his wrists were tightly bound with tape and while one of the thugs stood over him with a gun, the safe was pushed from the showroom into the stockroom, where it was opened with a sledgehammer and crowbar. Irritated at getting nothing from the strong box, they rifled the cash register. Then they taped Nichols' feet and warned him not to make a move. He managed to free himself after the safecrackers left in a waiting automobile. Before leaving the garage the thieves pulled out the cords from the telephone, so Nichols aroused a nearby resident who called police. Nichols said he would recognize the bandit who stood over him with a gun. Mr. Roy W. Nichols, well known General Motors dealer, Courtice, has purchased the large frame house and lot on the south-east corner of Silver and Church Sts. from Mrs. John Percy. Mr. Nichols intends tearing down the house immediately and erecting an attractive and up-to-date service station, garage and show rooms. You may be sure this new building and equipment will be ultra-modern in every respect for when Roy does a job you know it will be the finest in every detail. Newcastle Arena Fund Now Passes $7,000.00 Mark A few good second donations from some of the early donors who were a little dubious as to the ultimate outcome of the veterans' endeavor and the Newcastle objective of $10,000 will be attained. This really means a lot towards the final completion of the arena. We must get $10,000 in Newcastle. Previous acknowledged $6,114.50. The following donations are gratefuly acknowledged. Reg LeGresley 10.00, Albert Pearce 15.00, Mrs. Harry Pearce 5.00, Mary D. McEvoy 10.00, Mrs. Sa. Powell 50.00, Mrs. John Hendry 5.00, Mrs. Dora Brooks 25.00, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith 5.00, Mrs. Ethel Lockhart 10.00, Miss Hattie Mason 25.00, Mr. P. Martin and Laverne 50.00, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jose 100.00, W. Frank Rickard 200.00, John Rickard 50.00, Ross Dickinson 25.00, "Buster" Harris 20.00, Mrs. E.C. Hoar 10.00, Pete Holwbenko 10.00, Roy Nichols, Courtice 200.00, James Publishing Co. 10.00, M. Breslin, Bowmanville 25.00, Tomlin- son's Imperial Station 5.00, George Stephenson 50.00, Tom Wilson 10. Liberals In Durham Name Garnet Shields Garnet Shields, a former reeve of Cavan Township and a past president of the Durham Riding Liberal Association, was chosen by the party convention at Orono last night to carry his party's banner in the provincial election on June 7. Roy W. Nichols of Courtice was also nominated and received a warm ovation from the gathering. Due to the demands of his business and his health he declined to allow his name to stand. Speakers at the meeting were P.M. Dewan, Minister of Agricul- ture in the Hepburn Cabinet and Vernon Singer of Toronto, president of- the Ontario Young Liberals Association. It was learned this morning that the C.C.F. party is holding a convention in the Town Hall on Friday night of this week to name a candidate to contest the riding. Rev. (Capt.) John W. Foote, V.C. was named last week to contest the riding for the Progressive Conserva- tive Party. -~ - - *4. t *- ,. *.%~r ~*--.-t4't A t