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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 3, 1986 3 From the Dim and Distant Past 50 Years Ago Thursday, November 26th, 1936 J.R. Reynolds, who came back to his native township of Darlington from Toronto last September to open a butcher store in Hampton, has now purchased the grocery business of W.W. Horn of Hampton. Charles Shaw, General Manager of A. Wander Limited, Limited, Peterborough, manufacturers manufacturers of Ovaltine, will address the Bowmanville Rotary Club on Friday on the topic "Be a Giver and Not a Getter." The annual bridge party sponsored by the Women's Hospital Auxiliary, and held at the Nurses' Residence Residence on Tuesday afternoon afternoon was a decided success. A total of 26 tables took part in the afternoon's entertainment entertainment after which tea was served by members of the Auxiliary. The residence residence was decorated with lovely fall flowers for the occasion. Mrs. W. H. Birks, President of the Auxiliary, assisted by Mrs. V. H. Storey, received the guests. Prizes were awarded at each table. 25 Years Ago Wednesday, November 29th, 1961 Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion and the • Bowmanville Ladies' Au xiliary to the Canadian Legion at a joint meeting held in the Legion Hall on Thursday evening presented presented a $2,000 cheque to the Memorial Hospital Board to furnish a four-bed ward in the new wing of the hospital. President James Woodward and President Millie Bates presented the cheque for the generous donation donation to James Stutt, chairman chairman of the Furnishings Committee. Jack . Rice, Legion treasurer: President President Bates, President Woodward, Mr. Stutt, Mrs. L. C. Mason, presidentofthe Women's Hospital Auxiliary, Auxiliary, and Glenholme Hughes, chairman of the Hospital Board were also present at the meeting. Effective Dec. 4th, Bowmanville Bowmanville will have a new librarian to take over from Mrs. F. W. Bower who has retired. She is Mrs. Margaret Margaret Middup of Toronto, a native of Windsor, N.S., and a long-time friend of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Labelle of Bowmanville. Mrs. Middup has her ATCM, and business business course qualifications. She has also had considerable considerable experience in library work with the Ontario Department Department of Education in the Archives section. Darlington Township Reeve Garnet B. Rickard and Deputy-Reeve A.L.- Blanchard have been reelected reelected by acclamation to these high offices for the coming year. Five candidates candidates will contest the election election on December 4th for the three positions of Township Township Councillors. They are the present three Councillors, Councillors, Fred G. Smith, H. C. Muir and Sidney Cornish and two other candidates, Mrs.Mary Budai, secretary of the Darlington Ratepayers Association and Elmer Pollard, an electrical electrical contractor. Chief of Police Bernard Kitney received congratulations congratulations on Tuesday for fine investigation work in connection connection with a fraud charge when a man with aliases used forged credit cards over a wide area. The Chief kept digging through many police channels until he established established the identity and the past record of the chap so that he was able to present present a very complete case against him. Congratulations Congratulations are also in order for Kurt Sloos, the alert Fina station operator, who spotted spotted and held the miscreant when he attempted to buy gas, using phony credit cards, for the second time within three months. 10 Years Ago Thursday, November 24, 1976 Donald A. Cramp has been named Executive Director, Director, University Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, the new hospital which will serve the University's Health Sciences Centre. Paul Richard Morris, eldest eldest son of the late F. Donald Morris, will return to Bowmanville, shortly as president and manager of the Morris Funeral Chapel. Paul is the fifth generation of the Morris family to serve Bowmanville and area. A subdivision proposed for 18 lots on land near the Waverley Gardens area, east of Spry Avenue, was approved approved by Council's Planning Planning Advisory Committee last Monday. At Lange's Photo ... Hiss Christmas was quick to learn that Lange's Photo Lab is the perfect place to go for those stocking stutters, such as: film, flash, batteries, frames... and fast film processing featuring the latest in high speed film processing. Miss Christmas is shown with the knowledgeable and friendly staff, in front, from left: Annette, Pat Lange; in the middle: Bari), and in the back are Trish and Richard Lange. U 'oto y 50 King St. E., Bowmanville Telephone 623-2565 iUc, At Bev's Floral Creations... Miss Christmas is being shown the beautiful collection of Christmas arrangements and flowers by Kit and Derek Santa Dickenson. While sitting on "Santa's" knee, Miss Christmas indicated the choice of gift ideas at Bev's Floral Creations would surely please everyone. Drop by soon and browse. Bev's Floral Creations 162 King St. E. Bowmanville Telephone 623-3377 After Hours Call 623-5803 At Norm's Delicatessen Norm and Brenda Caruana are showing Miss Christmas some of the delicious foods that are available at Norm's Delicatessen. There is a complete range of delicious authentic European food, both hot and cold, for take-out, as well as a full selection of fresh cold cuts and cheeses, just perfect for your holiday season entertaining. Gift baskets, available in several price ranges, can also be made to order. Norm's Delicatessen 29 King St. E. Bowmanville Telephone 623-1533 At Hooked-On-Video... John Cliff, of Hooked-On-Video, is showing Miss Christmas just some of the great family Christmas gift ideas that are available in their store which is located in the Bowmanville Mall. They have a huge selection of albums and tapes, featuring the latest hit tunes and very best in Televisions, VCR's, Stereos and car Audio systems from such world-famous manufacturers such as: Alpine-Mitsubishi- Toshiba-Fisher-Kenwood arid Luxman, Come in and pick up the perfect "Family Gift" that will provide everyone with years of entertainment. Hooked-On-Vidco always has great values available, and they also have one of the largest selections of video rentals available in the area with film entertainment for every member of the family. HGDKCD Ob MÎDCO 243 KING STREET EAST, BOWMANVILLE, ONT. L1C3X1 In the Bowmanville Mall Telephone 623-5555 Miss Christmas, shown above with Mr. John Brown of Canadian Tire, was surprised to learn what an extensive selection of perfect Christmas gift suggestions were available at Canadian Tire. There is everything for the sports enthusiasts of all ages, great gift ideas for the homemaker such as appliances, a huge selection of toys and, of course, everything for the motorist. As Miss Christmas says: "They certainly have much more than tires!" Canadian Tire 160 Church Street Bowmanville Telephone 623-2518 Mon. - Fri. 8:30 to 9; Sat. 8:30 -6