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Town Officials Welcome Johnson & Johnson Ltd. 125th Anniversary Supplement of The Canadian Statesman, October 3, 1979 "A HOME ON THE ROAD" March 28. 1957' A warm, hearty and sincere welcome to Bowmanville was extended to Johnson and Johnson Ltd. by over 175 citizens, guests and civic and provincial officials at a special dinner in the Lions Community Centre Tuesday evening. Sponsored and arranged by the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce, the dinner was of inestimable value in showing appreciation of Johnson and Johnson's decision to locate a sizeable and creditable plant in Bowmanville. "On behalf of the management, I pledge that we will all work hard to attain the credit of the appellation - a citizen of Bowmanville", John Macdonald, president of Johnson and Johnson Canada Ltd., told the audience. Although nothing definite was announced as to when erection of the factory would start, James Barr, vice- president in charge of manufacturing, stated, "We did not purchase the 74 acres of land lightl or on spec ation. Some day, sometime, I hope in the very near future, I or Mr. Macdonald will be able to give specific information." Canadian Directors All but three of the directors of Johnson and Johnson Canada Ltd. were present for the splendid banquet and Mr. Macdonald was pleased and proud to say that all of the operating executive are Canadians, in what can be termed a truly Canadian organization with the parent organization being situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Those present from Johnson and Johnson were: James A. Grier, Vice President in charge of sales; Ivan Gnaedinger, Secretary- Treasurer; Dr. Lionel A. Cox, Director of Research; P.S. Macnutt, Director, First Aid Products Division; Roy Cook, Ontario Sales Supervisor; J.M. McPherson of McMil- lan, Binch and Co., legal representatives of J. and J. Official Welcome In officially welcoming Johnson and Johnson to Bowmanville Mayor Nelson Osborne said, "I can assure you that nothing during my term of office has afforded me such pleasure as my present privilege of extending, on behalf of the citizens of Bowmanville, the heartiest of welcomes to the firm of Johnson and Johnson Limited. "May I assure you Mr. Macdonald, and through you, your company, that m colleagues and I wirl continually do everything in our power to make you as happy in your choice of Bowmanville as our town is in your choice of us." Mayor Osborne also related the events that led up to Tuesday's banquet. It started in March 1954, he said, with the re-organization of the dormant Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce followed by the establishing of a Planning Board and the hiring of Ken Morris as secretary-manager of the Chamber. From this point on it was a matter of attracting prospective industries to inspect Bowmanville as a possible site, and ortunately Johnson and Johnson's search for such a location ended in Bowmanville. Many Obstacles However the story does not end here, the mayor pointed out, since many legal and technical problems still had to be overcome and this took a great length of time and patience. In speaking of Johnson and Johnson the Ma or stated, "Here we find an organization dedicated to far more than the prosaic manufacture and sale of a wide range of useful commodities. Here is an organization that contributes substan- tiall to the well-being of t e communîties in which it locates and to which the happiness and health of its employees is of paramount concern." Provincial Greetings On behalf of the government of Ontario Alex Crate, director of the Trade and Industry Branch, Department of Planning and Development, voiced a sincere welcome to Johnson and Johnson whose contribution to the economy of Ontario he felt would be important. He assured the compan personnel that the epartment's interest would not cease and he would be pleased to offer any assistance. Mr. Crate went on to say that Johnson and Johnson had made a wise choice in coming to Bowmanville. Full Co-operation A course of happiness to Ken Morris, secretary-manager of the Bowmanville Chamber and a key figure in negotiating with Johnson and Johnson, was the unfailing co-operation of community action and the help of out-of-town friends. For this 100 percent co-operation from many peo le whose foresight will lead to a better Bowmanville, Ken Morris was deeply indebted. R.P. Rickaby, Chamber president, was chairman for the enjoyable evening which he termed "the fruit of our labour." He introduced the Board of Directors of Johnson and Johnson and also the several other guests who had joined with the citizens of Bowmanville to welcome Johnson and Johnson. Special Guests These special guests were: A.W. Denny, Vice-President, Good- year Tire and Rubber Co. of Canada Ltd., New Toronto; E.P. Sutton, of R.M. Hollingshead Co. of Canada Ltd., Toronto; Harry Sleigh, Industrial Development Division, Dept. of Planning and Development; T.W. Watson of Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto; Harold G. Gillingham, of Bank of Montreal, Toronto; E.J. MacKell, assistant superintendent, Bank of Montreal; Trevor Hamill, Ontario manager, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Toronto; H.J. Herder, Industrial Representa- tive, C.N.R.; W.J. Austin, District Freight Agent C.N.R.; T.J. Bennett, Travelling Freight Agent, C.N.R.; Gordon Powell, president, Lake Ontario Development Associa- tion, Peterborough. Head Table Those seated at the head table were Ken Morris, secretary manager of Bowmanville Chamber; James Barr, vice- president in charge of manufacturing, John- son and Johnson; Alex V. Crate, Director, Trade and Industry Branch, Department of Planning and Development; R.P. Rickaby, president of Bowmanviîle Chamber; Elmer Banting, Past President Bowmanville Chamber; John Macdonald, President of Johnson and Johnson; J.E. Turnbull, Municipal Industrial Division, Department of Planning and Development; Mayor Nelson Osborne. Rev. A.G. Scott was called upon to say grace before the meal. Leading an enjoyable sing -song whi le the dis es were being cleared was AI Strike. Statesman Parade Entry about 1931 June 22, 1956 The Balmoral, Hotel, closed for past few weeks, has reopened its doors under the same management of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Woolley. By Monday, of next week, the hotel will be in a position to cater to luncheon and conven- tion groups. Consider- able renovation and decorating is planned for the near future. Mr. Glenholme Hughes, commenting on the opening, said that he was pleased that the town was not to be without a hotel and added the management team of Mr. and Mrs. Woolley continued fine catering and a well c'rnducted hotel. Mr. Woolley, in be- tween sheets of wall- paper and a flourishing paint brush, said, "It's ack to work and we are glad to be at it:" He intimated that consider- able improvement in the hotel is planned. gWe're celebrating our We are very proud to have been able to serve the health care needs of the Town of Newcastle for over 46 years. On April 3. 1933, Mr. Alex McGregor took over the firm that was then known as Mitchell's Drug Store. In 1973 McGregor Drugs was purchased by Mark Borutskie and Art Evans and since that time they have strived to provide you, the customer, with comoiete satisfaction. 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