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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 14 Sep 1983, p. 25

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Place on Map to Be Restored General Motors Unveils its Gleaming 1984 Models Bowmanville has been assured a place in the Province of Ontario's 1984/85 road maps, following requests requests from Newcastle's town council council and Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz. Provincial authorities have promised that map-makers will attempt attempt to distinguish Bowmanville •as the centre of the Town of Newcastle Newcastle when new maps are produced. produced. Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz received this assurance from James Snow, Minister of Transportation and Communications, last month. In reply to inquiries from the MPP, Mr. Snow said that a square symbol with Bowmanville's name will appear on the main map of southern Ontario as well as on the enlargement of the south central area of the province. The minister also noted in a letter to the MPP that it is difficult to establish establish the size of type used to show each urban area because there are no published population data on unincorporated settlements within larger regional municipalities. Since 1976, no population statistics statistics have been available to map- makers for Bowmanville and other urban areas located within the Town of Newcastle. In a letter from Newcastle's town council, provincial authorities were asked to show the town's urban centres in printed type indicating indicating their populations. This request came after new Ontario Ontario road maps either eliminated Bowmanville altogether or failed to distinguish it from smaller hamlets and villages. Celebrated 60th Wedding Anniversary TYRONE (Intended for last week) There were W/z tables of euchre in play at the Community Centre on September 2nd, with the following results: 1st Lorna Swain, 2nd Edith Burgess, 3rd Cora Schoonderbeek, 4th Charlie Nesbitt, 5th Fred Griffin, 6th Alf Millson. Ladies low Ruby Malley, men's low John Schoonderbeek. 50-50 draw Len Cain, Norm Woodcock. Special prizes Edith Burgess, Doris Rohrer, Nelson Wilkins. About four carloads of Senior Citizens attended the matinee performance of "Life With Father" at Lindsay Summer Theatre on Wednesday, August 31st, and had dinner at a "restaurant ATTENTION! LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS MARMILL-QUALITY FEEDS WITH SERVICE A FEED FOR EVERY NEED TRY OUR 16 Vo All Vegetable Protein Milk Maker Complete Dairy Ration or 34% All Veg. Protein Milk Maker Supplement Fed to many top producing dairy herds BAGS or BULK, MEAL or PELLETS 20% Protein Calf Starter $13.25 for 40 kg 16% Milk Maker $213.00 per tonne (pellets, non urea) 20% Milk Maker Pellets $243.00 per tonne (pellets non urea) Hog Grower Mash $198.50 per tonne These are delivered prices, 4 tonne or more bulk CALL TOLL FREE (800) 268-5657 REESORS MARMILL LTD. 14 STATION ST., MARKHAM, ONTARIO afterwards. Decoration Day was held at Bethesda Cemetery on Sunday, September 4, 1983, with Pastor Joseph Lafave as speaker of the meditation. Mrs. Jacqueline Vaneyk was organist for the hymns sung by the congregation and for accompaniment to two solos . sung by Mr. Lafave. Plenty of , visitation was carried on in the well groomed grounds beautified with summer's flowers. Coming events are: Official Board meeting at 8:00 p.m., September 12 in Tyrone Church. U.C.W. will meet for a pot-luck supper at 6:30 p.m. on September 14th. Guest speaker will " be Susan Pleasance. Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. Sunday mornings. All persons three years and over are welcome. Church at 11:15 a.m., with nursery available for small children. Any boys or girls in the Tyrone area between the ages of 8 and 11 years interested in Tyros or Explorers please contact Pat Drysdale at 263- 8047 or Edna Wood at 263-2598 before September 15th. Ross McRoberts led the scoring with 86 on Labor Day evening euchre at the Old Tyrone Mill, Len Cain 81, Mary Thompson 75, Grace Smith 75, Marion Bell 73, Hazel Murphy 72, Russ Brown 42. 50-50 draw Mr. Spencer, Harold Burgess. We've taken \ $5.00 off the price of ' taking it off. Join Weight Watchers by September 23rd and save $5.00 on your first meeting and registration fee. For 20 years, the Weight Watchers proven program ol sensible eating and group support has helped millions take weight off. And learn to keep It off. Now we're also taking dollars off the price. Join by September 23rd and save $5.00 on your first meeting and registration fee. Senior Citizens and Students save $2.50 off their already reduced rate. Come to Weight Watchers. Trim down while the price Is trimmed down, too. Offer valid only as a discount and may not be combined with any other discount or special rate. Offer valid In participating areas only. Lose weight once and for all. WEIGHT WATCHERS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: B 1-800-268-3915 * ® j ' Weiqhi Welt h»n Iniemehonel inc IV81 Oeitet ol Ihe We<t)ht Wall heft ludemaia m The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 14,1983 Reverend Will Host "Invitation to Live 99 September 23, 24, 25 General Motors unveiled its 1984 fleet to the press on Friday, September 9th, during the annual annual media preview entitled "Beyond the Leading Edge." The show was choreographed with "Star Wars" in mind as reporters were escorted to their seats by robots, lasers and dry ice clouds. Above, Byron Blundell, manager of public relations services services inspects the new Corvette while two robots demonstrate some of the features of the most advanced advanced production car in the world. Howard and Irene Farrow, 252 King St. E., Bowmanville celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on September 6, 1983. They were honoured by their family on July 31 at a picnic held at D. Lapham's, Hampton. Howard was celebrating a birthday as well that day. Irene is celebrating her birthday in September. They formerly farmed for many years east ofOrono and later lived in Port Hope, prior to coming to Bowmanville. Sr. Citizens Attend Summer Theatre This sporty new Pontiac Fieri) is expected to sweep the market when it is released later in September. September. The two-seater is geared for fun and eco- With the new Pontiac Fiero leading the way, General General Motors unveiled its 1984 car and small truck fleet to the press on Friday, September 9th. Along with the new car preview came the news that GM would be hiring approximately approximately 800 new permanent workers, of which 720 would be employed at plants in St. Catharines. Another 39 positions positions are to be added at GM's Ste. Therese plant and the remaining40 jobs would be in the Oshawa fabrication fabrication plant. General Motors president and general manager Donald Hackworth spoke optimistically about the automaker's automaker's future and said that his company expects to corner 42 per cent of the market in the coming year. This would mean a volume of 1.1 million cars and trucks. Presently, GM holds 38 per cent of the market. The increase in market share could be achieved through the introduction of new models and major changes in traditional makes for 1984. Mr. Hackworth said that he and GM are very excited about the new Pontiac Fiero, a sporty two-seater that boasts mileage of 50 miles nomy, boasting mileage of 50 m.p.g. on the highway. highway. Some models of the Fiero are expected to sell for less than $10,000. WHAT IS IT! You know you've seen it before -- but where? The person who can correctly identify this architectural item, may win a Sunday buffet buffet for two at the Port Darlington Marina. Simply write your answer on a small piece of paper, fold it and bring it to the Bowmanville Museum at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22nd, 1983. The Town of Newcastle LAC.A.C. or Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will hold the draw, and the first correct answer will be the winner. (The winner must be in attendance). Free refreshments will be served. After the draw, LAC.A.C. elections will be held and any new members will be welcomed. per gallon on the highway. Although official prices have not been released yet, the GM president expects that some models of the Fiero will sell for less than $10,000. The Fiero is built on a 93.4 inch wheelbase and powered powered by a 92 horsepower 2.5 litre engine. With a standard standard four speed transmission, transmission, the four cylinder engine engine produces zero to 100 km/h acceleration of 11.5 seconds. Among the other major changes in GM's fleet is the 1984 Corvette. While still maintaining the sleek lines of the earlier Vette's, the '84 has changed dramatically with several on-board computers, computers, digital readouts and improved mechanics. It is being marketed as the most advanced production car in the world, and it certainly fits the bill. Most of GM's other lines underwent cosmetic changes for vehicle year identification, but some did upgrade power trains and interior designs. As President President Hackworth emphasized emphasized throughout the preview, GM is aiming'for customer satisfaction through quality products. It is through this '84 GM quality quality fleet that the carmaker hopes to capture 42 per cent of the market. ELIZABETHVÏLLE Last Thursday, we had the Golden Age club meet as usual. Friday evening the ladies of the Women's Institute ran the canteen at the Garden Hill park. On Saturday they continued continued all day for lob ball competition selling hot dogs, hamburgs and drinks. Church services on Sunday were held at 9 a.m. at the church. Rev. Rutherford had the services back to our usual three charge services. Mrs. Nancy Caron sang a solo. She is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Walker. As Sunday school doesn't start until the 11th, Rev. Rutherford didn't have a children's story. He spoke on The Tower of Babel, The Scripture was taken from Genesis 10. Announcements - Next Sunday's sermon will be on the Life of Abraham and Sarah. If anyone wishes to learn more about the Bible, the next few Sundays are more or less a history of parts of the Bible and if you wish to read some of the chapters prior to the services, this service service will be from Gen. 12, 13, 17, 21, 22. Sunday School will begin for another year. Something special this fall will be Rev. Marney Patterson who will be coming Sept. 23 - 25th to host an "Invitation to Live" program. The first event will be a luncheon at Canton Hall on Thurs., Sept. 22nd for any woman who would like to come. Marie Alexander from Cobourg will be singing. Rev. Patterson Patterson will speak each night at 7:30, Friday at Garden Hill; Saturday at Canton; and Sunday at Welcome, all at 7:30. There will also be a Carpenters' Workshop on Sat. (9 - 3) to help us to snare our faith and on Sunday morning there will be a men's breakfast breakfast and Communion at Garden Hill at 7:30 a.m. On Monday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Scott held a pot luck dinner for the neighbors neighbors and friends. Several attended attended and Ljggett's and Woodward played. Also a Bar-B-Q and corn roast was held at Bartholomew's Bartholomew's farm sponsored by Dorothy's House Museum. Sorry to hear that Miss Edith Carruthers has fallen and injured her shoulder. She is in Port Hope hospital. Ray White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milford White, was injured injured at work and was in the hospital last week. Brian Mercer, and Joel and Shane Crombie spent a few days with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer last week. Miss Marie Terbenche, Port Hope, was with Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer on Sunday. Mrs. H. Muldrew broke her wrist on Sunday morning. Mrs. Inez Mercer, who sprained her ankle recently, expects to have the cast off this week. Mrs. John Sevenhuysen and Cheyanne, Thompson, Man. arrived yesterday to spend two or three weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Fowler, John to arrive later in his plane. Mrs. Westheuser and girls called at Thicksons Wednesday Wednesday evening. On Wednesday, another foot clinic was held and about 15 attended. This clinic is for anyone, not just seniors. Next one will be in about six weeks. On Tuesday afternoon, the Women's Institute met at Mr. and Mrs. H. Quantrill's home. About a dozen attended. Mrs. Barkwell presided. The usual opening of the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect was used. The roll call was "Name a spray or chemical you avoid why?" Motto "Life without neighbors neighbors is like a garden without flowers." The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by the secretary, Mrs. Ross Beatty. We have paid for our foster girl for another year. We cleared about $350 from our project at the canteen. Two leaders were decided on for the senior's course on saving cents to save dollars. We decided that a load of ladies would go to the area convention for one day instead of two going for two days. Tickets on a quilt at the Golden Plough lodge were sold. Program was by Mrs. Quantrill who read a poem and Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Thickson discussed the A.C.W.W. convention highlights highlights with pictures and pamphlets which we had received. received. and CARNATION FLOWER SHOP HOSPITAL and SYMPATHY ARRANGEMENTS' Flowering Plants and Cut Flowers 623-7141 33 Division St., Bowmanville Patrick G. 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