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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 18 Oct 1978, p. 4

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4The Canadian Statesman. Bowmnanville. October 18, 1978 Thnree New Mem bers Join Kinsmnen Club Bowmanville Kinsmen welcomed three new members to their ranks during a meeting this month. The new members are shown here with the Kinsmen president. From the lef t are: Rick 'Morison, Mark Borutskie (president) Bill Van Dyke and Ted Bryans. Yelveton's Annual Thanksgiving Beef dinner was again a success with over 500 satisfied (we presume) customens going through the turastiles. The Ladies U.C.W. group should nealize' a tidy sum for their efforts to continue their good works for anothen yean in chunch and community. Mrs. Emma Malcolm of Uxbridge and Mrs. Mitzi Fick of Toronto were welcome dinnen visitons at Malconia this week to attend a birthday observation (another 39th for your scribe). Next year we're going to have to push that ahead a decade we fear. This weekend our "Ministeries of the Interior" and your Scribe abscoaded our responsibilities on the home front for a weekend in New York City - home of the Big Apple, the Yankees. Hi-lites of the trip - took in one of the Broadway Stage Shows, atteaded the Riverboat night- club and indured intolerable anquish traipsing from store to store in the interests of domestic peace - mans delimma and ladies delîght usually referred to as "Shoppin." While browsing in Saks on 5th Avenue seeing how the other haîf live or dress, we were pleasantly surprised to see Art Linkletter in the flesh as to speak. New York must be the Parade capital of the world. On Sunday there was a large parade on sth Avenue consistiag of floats of Latin American - South American countries and on Monday a larger than life Columbus Day Parade - a real big "Show" which went on for hours commemorating Columbus' discovery of America we presume - a big event in U.S.A. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Beggs and family of Port Elgin wene holidaying this week with Norma's parents Mr. and MVrs. Norman Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hurren and Holly. Mr. Ross Hurren has accepted employment with General Motors in Oshawa, starting this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Malcolm and Lana attended Norwood Fair on Saturday. Lana was one of three. special guests artists who participated on the variety pnogram. Yelventon U.C.W. by Sect. Mrs. Thora Gray The October Meeting of Yelventon U.C.W. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Howe on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 3rd. with 14 members preseat. Following the opening with the Ode, Mrs. Lawrence Staples convened the Devotional. Following the sînging of the Hymn "'Corne Ye Thankful People Corne", the Scripture was read - a portion of 4 different Psalms. Vena read a timely poem on Thanksgiving. In her topic she commented on how in this country and continent we continue to waste and pollute while other countries are in such dire need. Only on rare occasions do we pause to reflect and realize how much we have to be thankful for. This portion was closed with Prayer. The minutes of previous meetings were read by Thora, and appnoved. The treasurer 's report was provided by Mrs. Audrie Brown. Audrie was thanked FALL SPECIAL.1 at V.I.PAAIRSTYIING LIMITEO 112 Waverley Road South Special Covers $30.00 - $35.00 - $40.00 Permanents CALI NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT 623-6252 ~mmmM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM M MqN à% u on Permanents $30.00 and u with this coupon at V.I.P. HAIRSTYLING LTD. Valid from October lBth toNovember l8thONCUPNERPR * ~ ~~~~~N mOPO mPmm--Ru ummPE--R --M m-m for her contribution in time and effort spent in purchasing new dishes. Mrs. Howard Malcolm provided the flower and fruit report. The Rally to be held at Powles Corners on Oct. 12 was discussed and the participation that the local U.C.W. would make to this occasion. The final plans for the Beef Supper were completed. Mrs. Ralph Pfoh demonstrated Thanksgiving Table çecorations. Hostess' Mrs. Murray Malcolm and Mrs. Lawrence Staples served a delicious lunch. Joyce was pleasantly surprised to learn Sunday rnorning, that she had won the draw for a portable T.V. Miss Valerie Malcolm attending Sheridan College la Oakville was home with her parents, this weekend. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Bert McMullen of Janetville are holding an open house in Yelverton Church Hall on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 2 - 5 -on the occasion of their 5th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Candy Malcolm is currently enjoying a trip to Western Canada - semi- business and semi pleasure in conjunction with her job in a travel agency. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Gundrie are spending a few days with the Terry Malcolms and famiiy. Mrs. Hazel Whittaker of Lindsay spent a few days this week at the Howard Malcolms. Mrs. Audrie Brown and Mrs. Hazel Gray enjoyed a bus trip to Lake Placid, New York this past weekend. Pleased to report that Mr. Roy Werry of Sudbury - a native son of Enniskillen is recuperating quite satisfact- orîly following open heart sungery in Sudbury Memonial hospital last week. Best wishes to brother-in-law Roy for a continued speedy convalescence. Roy is the eletson of Mr. Francis Werry of Enniskillen. The Canaaan moeert for poOrfineSS SHAWS Gerry and Shirley Brown and-family enjoyed a Thanks- giving dinner last Saturday with Lysnanad Lois Brown and children in Orono. Other guests there included Mr. and Mrs. Everton White, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Brown and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell. Recent visitons to the Calvin Crago orchard were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mabon of Baldur, Manitoba. Mr. and Mrs. Mabon were on thein, hoaey- moon enroute to Montreal and stopped in to visit an Ontario orchard. While there they enjoyed chatting with the apple pickers. This past week they called la again on their way home to Manitoba and took time to pick some fresh apples themnselves - Apple picking is almost finished out this way and the farmers are very pleased with both the quality and quantity of good fruit. The good weather has helped so much to speed up the work. The Shaw's ladies had their meeting last Wednesday at Mrs. Ralph Campbell's and they enjoyed a fine afternoon of euchre and visiting. Mrs. Celia Mutton and, Mrs. Olive Wood reported that the quilt is together and it is ready for quilting. The neighbours are sorry to hear that Mr. Elmer Cox is in Bowmaaville Hospital. His wife Lola, was in to visit him and so missed the meeting. Jerry Robinson, University of- Waterloo spent last weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson, Susan Robinson of Trent University, Peterborough, Christopher of Toronto, David, Nancy and Tanya of Stroud; James of Bowman- ville all spent Thanksgiving with their parents. Miss Violet Robinson of Scarborough also visited hier brother and his family over Thanksgiving. At 40 Years He Broke, His Fatlier's Record Ray Fice When Ray Fice marked his 4th year at the Bowmanville plant, he broke his father Wes' record by a year. And there are two brothens, Herman and Elwood, who have 31 yeans of service. Besides, Ray's mother Ida worked at the plant during ,World Wan II. Fice started his 40 year tenure as a messengen boy at 16, but wanted to get into production, so was trans- fenred to the hose depantment whene he rolled hose wrap. A year later, he advanced to the building tables. In 1943, he joined the Canadian Navy whene he served for two years as a buglen. Unlike the movies, whene the buglen stands smartly at attention on the parade ground while stantling soldiers out of thein sleep, Fice .L Empy Cntanda Im irto C anda Maclntosh Chrysler-Plymouth Holds Open House Former Bowmanvilleite Stew MacIntosh was busy selling a car when the Statesman photographer called during his open house in Oshawa last week. So, rather than disturb a sale, he just took this picture of the new Chrysier Newport that has been causing considerable favorable comment. went to the door of each barracks building and blasted reveille. "I wasn't the most popular guy around," he commented. Upon his return to Goodyear, Fice was made a supenvisor in the millroom, then became a supervison, first in the mat department (long gone) and then the hose depantment. When hose manufacturing was moved to Collingwood, he neturned to his job as millroom super- vison, where he is today. Fice says the most dramatic advance in the manufacture of general products in his 40 vears was the advent of steel-cable conveyor belting. The steel-cable belt manufact- uring facilities wene impressive, he said. "It was the best thing. We liked the idea of having it here." --Wingfoot Clan BLACKSTOCKJM The PLAYGROUND LIis go- ing uvp ', .,r Ian, White, of Nestleton is i the finishing stages of the unit construction and hopefully a good portion of the unit wîll be installed before a deep ground fnost. Charles O'Connor, a two week resident of Ceasanea, the only man at the meeting, and the fathen of twin girls that will stant the Monday afternoon class has volunteered to assist Ian White on the 28th of Octoben to prepane the play- ground site. On the 4th of Novemben the main installa- tion will take place with the assistance of, Kevin Rollo, Bnian Morton, Bob Lee. Larny Schrybunt and hopefully a few extra volunteers. Mary Mac- kie, and Kevin Rollo will provide truck service and Louise Swaia being one of the few tractof~ owners has volun- teered her husbands Post Hole Digger. On the sth of Novem- ben Doug Danter will help Ian with the finîshing. Newtonville Mn. and Mrs. Alf Graham of Newcastle, and Mn. George Pethick of Pickering, and Mrs. Diane Bernie and daughter, Kelly were recent visitons with Mn. Frank Gilmer in Memonial Hospital and we are happy to report Emploi et Immigration Canada UIC EMERGENCY PAY SYSTEM Until mail interruptions are over, Unemployment Insurance cheq ues will be distributed for the Oshawa area claimants ai the Oshawa ARMOU RIES (Simcoe Street North). Claimants residing in the following localities pick up their cheques at the Armouries: ASHBURN BETHANY B LAC KSTOC K BOWMANVILLE BROOKLIN CAESAREA COLUM BUS ENNISKILLEN GREENBANK HAMPTON JANETVILLE KENDAL N EWCASTLE NEWTONVILLE NESTIETON STATION ORONO OSHAWA PONTYPOOL PORT PERRY PRINCE ALBERT SEAG RAVE WHITBY HOU RS: 9:30 ta 4:00 p.m. Monday ta Friday This Friday only (Oct. 20th) cheques wiIl be picked Up at St. Gregory's Hall ai 194 Simcoe St. North. You must have your Social Insurance Card plus other ident- if ication to pick up your cheque. People picking up cheques for claimants'on sickness or maternity, cdaims must have an authorization letter signed by the claimant including the Social Insurance Number. Do not mail your report cards; deliver them to the Oshawa Armou ries. Claimants who require further information should phone the Canada EmploymentCentre at 576-2440. Local Gardener Grows Big Broccoli, This seems to be the year for giant vegetables. This four pound eleven ounce broccoli was grown by George Hilson in his garden at 34 Hilltop Drive, Bowmanville, and is one of the largest seen this year. that the latter was able to return home, last Wednesday aften his three weeks there. He certainly appnecîated the good cane he received, from nurses, and doctons. Our congratulations to Mrs. Mary Wade. of Banrie. who is being installed Monday eveniag as "Noble Grand" in the Rebekah Lodge. Mn. and Mrs. Harny Wade ofý Newcastle are thene, for this important occasion and Mn. Barry Lane of Peterborough is the guest soloist. Mr, and Mns. Ron Burley of Newcastle wene visitons hene with Mns. Agnes Burley last week and Mn. and Mns. Earle McEwea and Jaimie Johnstoa of Peterborough, on Sunday. Mas worked for a solution to the tax inequities and has been successful in tax equalization.2 "In 1974, four different assessment bases and miii rates were inherited by the new municipality of Newcastle crea ting a variance in property taxes. Effective' January 1979, uniform miii rates for both residentiai and industrial properties wiil apply across the Town of Newcastle." IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE NUMBER IN YOUR AflEA. Bowma nvilIle 623-9596 Couirtice 72R.A.qn A- 0# liuqm14 1# 0 Bowanile 23-89 ctces' Cres7833 YELVERTON

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