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12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 20, 1978 Bowmanville Lions Learn Background of Hockey When a fan of the Oshawa Generals set out to write a book about her favorite hockey club, the task probably took about as much grit and determination as a tough defenceman needs when he's killing a penalty. "People wonder how on earth a woman ever got started writing a hockey book," Babe Brown told members of the Bowmanville Lions Club at their meeting Monday, December 11. She explained that it was her collection of sports scrap- books that sparked the first few lines of what was to become a complete history of the Oshawa Generals since the 1930's. Babe told the Lions that she has collected scrapbooks on all community events during her lifetime and one time when her sports scrapbooks were put on display, they covered three tables. It was these clippings which were the backbone of her research on the Generals. She pointed out that the Generals have a superb history as a hockey team, winning OHA championships seven times and winning the Memorial Cup three times. But after completing her story, the Courtice resident found that it was one thing to write a book and quite another matter to publish it. Dis- couraged by the cost of publication, Babe recalls that the project was shelved until Whitby businessman and former hockey star Bob Attersley showed an interest in it. He bought the rights to the book and along with Bill Kurelo, manager of the Civic Auditorium, worked on the publication. The finished product is called A History of the Oshawa Generals and it cornes complete with 83 pictures and 25 interviews of persons connected with the Generals. Of course, former Oshawa General Bobby Orr was interviewed for'the book Durham Election Legal, Queen's Park Decides History Book along with many other players and coaches. "We had great co-operation from the people who gave us interviews," Babe says. She told the Lions Club that the book was supposed to have been published about a year ago. But, almost another year, went by before the Generals' history was on the book- shelves. "It was just mind-boggling to get it all straigtened out," Babe recalled. She noted that proofreading the book took several weeks of burning the midnight oil until two or three o'clock in the morning. In October, the book was finally unveiled to the general public. Meanwhile, Babe was ~-'..- - DECORATING WITH ANTIQUES Antique collectors are interested in a variety of objects from thimbles to blood-letting instruments. Some collectors display their hobbies throughout their homes so in fact they become a decorating theme. Others limit them to specific areas of the home. A church bench can stand in the entrance hall as can an old jardiniere or chamber pot containing a plant or flowers. A galvanized bucket can hold umbrellas and a wall display might include some old keys, many of them giant-size. Early advertising may be seen on kitchen walls as well as wooden utensils and baskets. These relatively moved on to another project similar to the Oshawa Generals hockey history. This time, she's working on a history of the Whitby Dunlops hockey club. Bob Attersley, who also spoke to the Lions about the book, described it as a credit to not only Oshawa but also the surrounding communities which have supported the Generals. He said that there is a lot of interest in the Oshawa Generals and added that senior citizens were among the people who enjoyed reminiscing as they looked through the book. "It brought back a lot of memories." he said. Antique$ By Mary Ann Warkman inexpensive items even make a bare apartment kitchen cosy. Many would-be antique collectors begin in this way. Old tins and butter moulds on an arborite counter add a, homespun look to a modern kitchen. Who says you have to put a mirror over the mantle in the living room? It's a perfect place for choice antiques as a spotlight for the treasures and as a focal point for a room. It's also a safe location; high enough to be out of reach of the enquiring fingers of little ones. If you pick a theme for the riant i c h as antique toys, you've botyour focaï point. For the best results, the arrangement should bDe uncluttered and simple. That should be said about all The election of Durham Region chairman Walter Beath may have been a close decision but it is legal accord- ing to the Ontario Govern- ment. An official for Queen's Park said last week that Walter Beath was still chairman of the Durham Region when he broke a 15-15 tie and elected himself. The intergovernmental Babe Brown autographs a copy of the book she has written on the history of the Oshawa Generals Hockey team for the president of the Bowmanville Lions Club. With her (left to right) are: Jim Rickard, Lions Club President; Max Yourth; and Frank Hooper. Mr. Yourth and Mr. Hooper were guests at the Lions Club meeting recently in which Mrs. Brown talked about how the history of the Oshawa Generals came to be written. Max Yourth and Frank 'Sonny' Hooper are former members of the Oshawa Generals team. displays. Put some items away for awhile and replace them every so often so that you have only a few napkin rings or glass bells out at one k inte'. A group of dolls can sit on a headboard in a bedroom and ou can use the space under e.bed for storing the ones you don't have room for. Or bring out the doll collection for special occasions such as at Christmas to sit at the base of the tree, for your own family tradition. Old samplers look attractive on a wall as well as fashion plates from antique periodicals like "Godey's Lady's Book". The pictures are usually sold separately and are quite inexpensive. The framing of them is expensive but the pictures are worth professional treatment. A collection of Avon bottles can be seen in the bathroom. (There is even an Avon Bottle Collectors Association.) I've seen an ald sleigh mounted on a wall and old photographs of ancestors as well as people the buyers have never known! Unique wall decora- tions such as old wooden factory moulds look attractive on a wall and antique lighting fixtures and antique door knobs add a special touch. It's the hunt that interests many collectors and their collections lead them to buy- ing pieces of furniture speci- fically for their displays. An old grocery store counter with bins, for example, is perfect for displaying and protecting china and glass. The multi- compartmented units from old post offices are great for family letters and papers as well as for serving as a display case for the miniatures popular now. Shadow boxes make wonderful display cases for memorabilia. I've seen one mounted on legs as a small table with cherished family heirlooms. Here are a few tips to consider when decorating with those special antique acces- sories. - Hang accessories at eye level or below - Vary the shapes in a group- ing - Limit the space between items - Create a roughly geometric shape when you're hanging pictures - Use 3-dimensional variety in your displays - Consider the kinship of the items displayed together - Don't cover a surface with so many items that you can't set down a book or a cup and people are too nervous to visit you! Use your imagination. If you've thought of a unique decorating idea, use it!. affairs ministry said that the regional chairman holds his job even though a new council has been elected. The Province said that since Beatb was chairman it was his responsibility to break a tie when council was divided in its choice for chairman. Oshawa councillor Allan Pilkey was defeated in the vote which was taken Wednes- day, December 6. Trent Graduate Wins Rhodes Scholarship For the second successive study Canadian constitutional year, a Trent University history, as well as the process graduate has won a Rhodes by which Britain is passing on Scholarship. some of its powers to Scotland This year Shelagh Scarth of and Wales. Winnipeg was chosen a "The achievement of our Rhodes Scholar for Manitoba. students in competitions for She graduated last spring academic awards," said from Trent and majored in Professor Nind,:"underlines history and Canadian studies. the success of Trent's empha- Last year's winner was James sis on the individual student in Retallack of Burlington, also a undergraduate arts and Trent history major. science. For example, over Trent is the first of the the past four years, Trent relatively new Ontario univer- graduates have won 24 Special sities to claim one of its M.A. Scholarships offered by graduates as a Rhodes the Canada Council, the fifth Scholar, let alone two, said its largest total among Canadian president, T. E. W. Nind. universities and second in Ontario. Miss Scarth, daughter of a "Because Trent is new, we well-known Winnipeg lawyer, are often askedfor evidence 'epresented Trent successful- that we do a good job," he y in inter-collegiate cross- said. "It helps to be able to :ountry skiing and ski-ed, as point to achievements like wiell, for Manitoba in the 1975 these," Canada winter games. She hopes to compete in the games again this year. Also while at Trent, she rowed in the women's eights crew. Her eventual aim is the study of law followed by work in the field of the constitution. 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