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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, May 18,^994^ 11 Veterans Guard Commended On Fourth Anniversary Just four, years ago, May 24, the Veterans Guard of Canada was organized to assist " in any manner they might serve in the present war. ■ Their main duties have consisted in guarding enemy prisoners of war at various centres throughout Canada Canada and tile services they have rendered in their most onerous tasks have been recognized and applauded in a special anniversary anniversary message front the Minister of National Defence for Canada. The Minister addresses the Guards in the following terms: To .all ranks of the Veterans Guard of Canada: Tlte Veterans Guard of Canada was formed at the request of War Veterans of World I to give them tlte chance they asked for to serve in World War II. On May 24th the Veterans Guard of Canada will celebrate its 4th Anniversary. Today, the strength of this fine Corps is approximately approximately 11,000 all ranks. The readiness of the men of Moris, Yprcs, Vimy, Passchen- daelc, Amiens, Cambrai, Valenciennes, Valenciennes, to serve again is abundantly abundantly understood. It came froth the spirit of devotion to duty and the loyalty which burns just as steadily as ever in the hearts of that great company who had already already in those earlier days prit the old Canadian Corps high up on the roll of the world's fighting soldiers. To you on this anniversary, I express Canada's everlasting appreciation appreciation of the service you are again giving to our country. I congratulate you on the fine example example you are showing to younger younger 'men. It .must add to your satisfaction to feel that it is your lead which they follow in manning manning the battlcfronts on sea, land and air, the world of gangsters and despots. I sincerely wish for you and for them more power and great success. In a covering letter conveying the message to No. 9 Company, Veterans Guard, in charge at Internment Internment Camp 30, Bowmanville, Col. H. R. Alley, Director, V.G.C., adds Afr.is appreciation in these words: "Will you please accept to yourself and convey to all ranks under your command, my warmest greetings on the occasion' occasion' of the Corps' fourth birthday. birthday. 1 am confident that the reputation of the V.G.C. for efficiency, efficiency, discipline and devotion to duly, built up to such a proud level through our first four years will be maintained to the end." No. 9 Company, V.G.C., arranged arranged a sports day to celebrate the occasion on May 24, including including a match baseball game against the High School team. Look Now At Your Address Label Women's War Auxiliary Doing Excellent Work Since February, 1943. the Women's Women's War Auxiliary of Bowmanville Bowmanville has packed and sent, overseas 51G parcels for members of the armed services. This creditable record is reciprocated in the many letters received from those on active service who have received these most welcome gifts. Twenty boxes are packed and sent every two weeks and these include parcels to prisoners of war. At Christmas time parcels parcels are sent to boys and girls serving on the east and west coasts in Canada. The Women's War Auxiliary now has a membership of 45 and any members who wish to join will be welcomed. Meetings arc held every Monday the year round and the following officers may be contacted for information: President, Mrs. E. Large; Sec'y Mrs. F. Tighc; Treas., Mrs. R. Candler. Funds have been raised from dances, euchres, a few donations and from catering. Every dollar so raised goes to the good cause the Auxiliary is supporting. The members wish to thank the public public for their support of the various various projects undertaken " and to call attention to the final dance of the season which takes place June 2, at the Armouries, notice of which appears elsewhere in this issue. The dances will be resumed resumed the first week in September. September. impire Day Observed At Local Public Schools D. Silvester Formel R.C.M.P Passes After long Illness After an illness of nearly three ] Army gymnastic staff, took years. Provincial Constable William William Silvester died at his home on Wellington St.. Bowmanville. Thursday. May 18. An officer of many years' experience experience during a police career that included service with municipal. municipal. R.C.M.P. arid Ontario Pro ourse in orthopedic surgery and was attached, to the Brant Mili t oy Hospital in charge of the remedial gymnasium. His connection with the On tario Provincial Police began in 192» and since that time Officer Silvester had served at Sarnia To maintain pride and faith in Canada and the Empire, May 23 was observed in the public schools through a special Empire Day program. So that all pupils might take a part, a special booklet booklet was issued under authority of Hon. George Drew, Premier and Minister of Education, outlining the procedure to be followed. The program opened with the singing of The Maple Leaf, followed followed by responsive readings. Teachers and pupils alternated in telling how Canada and the Em- pire rose to the challenge of the aggressor nations and the valiant part played by the armed services services on land, sea and in the air to maintain freedom. Realistic stories were read telling telling of individual actions followed followed by national and militant songs and recitations and with pupils reiterating the stirring words of Churchill. The parts played by the members of the Commonwealth Commonwealth were outlined and at the conclusion a pupil read the inspiring inspiring words of King George VI, wherein he called for inspired cooperation cooperation and self-sacrifice to the very end. The ceremonies closed with God Save The King. vinvial Police, he was widely | nunnville, Renfrew, Sault Ste, known as a conscientious and Marie, Belleville and thirteen painstaking constable. During his years ago was moved to Peter residence here he made many friends in this town and district who will be grieved at the announcement announcement of his passing. David Silvester was born in England and came to Canada in P.C. David Silvester 1884 with his family, when only a child, settling in Bruce Peninsula. Peninsula. He served for a short period period in the Toronto city police and in 1902 joined the Royal Canadian Canadian Mounted Police in Toronto. After undergoing training at Régi*^ Régi*^ he woo sent to the Yukon where lie served until 1908 as a member of the old H. Division at Braeburn on the White Ilorsc- Dnwson trail, In fact he helped to build that post, He was also stationed stationed for some time at Kynoek and afterwards at headquarters at White Horse. After leaving the Mounted Police Police David Silvester operated a store for some time at Brooklln, and then returned to Toronto where lie married Alma Robinson Robinson of Cnlbornc, daughter of the late William Robinson, During the first great war he served as sergeant-major instructor instructor witli the 189th Battalion. Queen's Own. and was finally discharged as medically unfit as the result of Injuries sustained at Camp Borden. Later he reenlisted reenlisted as a member of the boro. While a resident of that city he was prominently connected with the Orange Order ,as master of the Duke of Manchester Lodge, No. 50. He served as district master of No. 3 District and was also a member of the Royal Black Prcceptory No. 261. Officer Silvester was a member member of the choir of Murray Street Baptist Church during his resi donee at Petcrboro and was for some time vice-president of the organization. He also was vice president of the R.N. W.M.P. Vet erans' Association, O. Division. Three years ago the popular officer was transferred to Bow mnnvilte but shortly afterward he took a bad attack in June of 1941 and had been seriously ill ever since that time. Surviving are his widow and two sons, Ernest in the Canadian Army and Harvey at home, also three brothers and one sister, C. of Port Hope, F. 'F. of South gate. California, G. H. of Toron to, and Mrs. W. G. Bird, Toronto Funeral services at Bowman ville were conducted by Rev. Dr, W. P. Fletcher, with Rev. Car men Lynn also paying tribute to the memory of the deceased. The services at Petcrboro were con dueled by Rev. J. R. Sutcliffe of Murray St. Church. The many floral remembrances included wreaths from the City Council and Police Force, Peter- boro, the Orange Order, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Provincial Police, Bowman- ville Council and Police, Murray St. Church, Petcrboro, and many former associates in police work Pall-bearers were: Inspector Harry Storey, Belleville, Chief Constable Sid Venton, Bowman ville, Chief Sam Ncwhall, Inspec tor J. F. Reid, Provincial Con stable Price Morris and Provincial Provincial Constable L. A. McClure, Petcrboro. Friends and relatives from distance included a brother, Sid nay Silvester of Southgate, Cali fonda.' a sister, Mrs. Rose Bird Toronto. Chief Commissioner of Ontario Provincial Police W. II Stringer, Toronto, and Inspector Cox of Barrie and Storey of Belleville. Owing to new government regulations, The Statesman Is not continuing mailing the paper when subscriptions expire. Your Label Will Tell You! The little yellow label on your copy of The Statesman contains your name and a date. If the date says "May 1944" that means your subscription subscription expires with the last issue in May. For over two years all subscriptions to The Statesman have been on the paid-in-advance basis. Your label tells you when your renewal is due. If you fail to heed its message and neglect sending the money for the ensuing year, the Audit Bureau of Circulations, Circulations, which checks our list, does not permit us to send you the paper further until payment is made. By renewing renewing promptly, you can be sure that The Statesman will continue to go to you without interruption. If your renewal renewal is delayed we may not have copies of the issues you miss. Beautiful "Àlwington", Kingston Now C.W.A.C. Barracks r-T-- -'-T'----: -, ; - ■ -- ~~ More Local Citizens In the Armed Forces Pte. Russell Balson Invalided Home Word has been received from District Headquarters, M.D. that Pte. Russell J. Balson has been invalided home from the active army overseas after being severely injured on military manoeuvres in England. Pte. •Balson is a son of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Balson, Solina, and his wife, the former Mabel Brook ham, resides on Queen St., town, with their small daughter, Caro lyn, born after Pte. Balson went overseas. Russell enlisted in February 1942, and arrived overseas in the following June. He was attached to the Royal Canadian Artillery and while detached for duty with the Provost Corps, met with very severe injuries in a motor cycle accident in Sept., 1943. For the past 8 months he has been hospital undergoing a series operations and now comes home for further treatment. Prior to enlisting, Pte. Balson was employed with the Glen Rac Dairy and was widely popular in town. His sister. Miss Ileen Bal son, is a member of The Statesman Statesman staff. Bryant-Brannigan Motor Accident Heard In Police Court Charged with dangerous driv ing on May 5th, Clifford T. Bran nigan, Bowmanville, appeared in Oshawa police court, Friday, and after evidence was heard, was remanded remanded to May 26, at which time a further charge of having liquor in a place other than his residence residence will be aired. The charges were laid by Pro vlncial Constable George Yuile, following a collision between Brannlgan's car and one owned and operated by Douglas Bryant, Bowmanville, inspector for the Boys' Training School, Giving evidence were Mr, and Mrs, Bryant, Bryant, together with the arresting officer and Provincial Constable Robert Duncan, Bowmanville. The evidence tended to show that Brannigan was driving on the wrong side of the road and caused the collision and that the defendant was under the influence influence of liquor. Allin F. Annls conducted the prosecution for the Crown. Acting for the accused was Lawrence C. Mason, and solicitor for Mr, and Mrs. Bryant was W, R. Strike. Additional names and corrections corrections in the previous lists published published of those in the armed forces from Bowmanville arc coming in slowly, according to Bert Parker of the Lions Club, who is responsible for compiling this valuable list. The original intention was to make up a list of those who claim Bowmanville as their home town, and not include the adjoining adjoining municipalities, as some other communities in West Durham have their own lists. If the lists of the other municipalities have not been published we will be glad to print them in The Statesman Statesman if they arc sent in in alphabetical alphabetical order, as the present' ones arc being published. It is very important that each municipality have an official list of their enlistments, enlistments, and citizens are urged to give co-operation to this end. The Statesman will gladly publish publish the lists from time to time to keep them up to date. Corrections and additions to previous lists are as follows: Overseas Brooking, H. S. Flaxman, W. E. Conners, R. H. Goslett, N. W. Cowling, H. T. Emmerson, S. Kersey, E. J. Ferguson, A. B. Larkin, D. In Canada Bagnell, W. W. Spencer, T. F. Coffey, S. J. Virgin, À. R. Larkin, R. P. Virgin, J. R. Spencer, C. R. Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Hooper Married 63 Years Lions Club Past Presidents Review Theii Regimes The old gracious way of living at beautiful Alwington House, Kingston, whose hospitable walls once absorbed history in the making when three early Governors Governors General of Canada made it their home, has given way to the exigencies of war. It is now serving serving as quarters for the Canadian Women's Army Corps. ' Surrounded by terraced gardens, gardens, the gray-stoned dwelling is steeped in early Canadian history. Once the scene of official functions, functions, the building and its encircling encircling lawns, which still breathe a charm of the old-world, now resound to the happy barrack life of the "ladies in khaki." These girls, who spend their days driving army vehicles, assisting assisting army doctors and dentists, in office work and other duties, have released physically fit fighting men of the Canadian Army for more active duty elsewhere. elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hooper, Church St., observed their 63rd wedding anniversary quietly at their home on May 24. Neighbors Neighbors and relatives called to extend extend congratulations to this worthy couple and cards and good wishes were received from distant friends. Mr. Hooper will be 87 in August and Mrs. Hooper 86 in November. They both enjoy enjoy fairly good health. They have-three sons living, Herbert in Detroit and Lucius and .Roy- in Bowmanville. Mr. H. B. Creeper, Creeper, Horsey St., is a brother of Mrs. Hooper, and Mr. Hooper has a brother and sister living in Rochester, N.Y., Fred Hooper and Mrs. C. P. Israel. Bowmanville To Have Hard Ball Team Rotary Club Gets Ready For Annual Fair July 5th Discussion at Rotary Club luncheon, Friday, dealt almost exclusively with arrangements for Rotary Fair, on Wednesday, July 5. President Arthur Hardy turned the meeting over to Ross Strike who called for reports from member's of the executive charged with naming chairmen and helpers for the various departments departments to be operated at the fair. Mr. Strike observed that 5 members were up north on an annual fishing holiday and as complement on their return, next Friday, a technicolor film is to be screened showing the great northland Ogoki Development. Secretary Bob Cochran reported reported that he and Morley Vanstone, as a committee, had visited Toronto Toronto last week and purchased a silk flag to be presented to the new Rotary Club to be inaugurated inaugurated at Hnliburton, May 24. It was suggested that the Bowmanville Bowmanville delegation to Haliburton use the Rotary car on the trip and dispose of some tickets on the journey. Those proposing to go should notify Wes Cawker or Mel Dale. Fair Manager Len Elliott read the roster of names of those assigned assigned to the various booths and enthused the members remaining at the luncheon tables that this year's Fair would be the best ever, and he didn't mean maybe. The 110 members who left immediately immediately after roll call missed a real pep talk that revealed the committee had discussed arrangements arrangements in great detail, Lon's parting shot was, "Get there on time with paraphernalia and helpers and we'll put it over in grand style." .Mel Dole reported on the sale of tickets to dote and urged those who had book stubs and money on hand to turn same in to the Hydro Office and get new books for distribution and sale. He has arranged for Cpl, Arthur Brown, discharged from the active army, to take charge of the Rotary car and conduct the itinerant sale of tickets. Harve Britton received birth day flowers and Jack McKeever received his 5-year perfect-attendance perfect-attendance pin. Visitors were Ro- tarians Bert Rowe, Whitby, and R. E. Gardiner, Cobourg. Local Boys Smash Germans In Italy The 8th Army in Italy, that superb fighting force built up by General Montgomery, has again shown its metal in hard fighting. And spearheading the attack went the 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade, according to dispatches sent by Major Bert Wemp, D.F.C., war correspondent correspondent for the Evening Telegram. Toronto. The battle at Cassino had been held up for weeks and the 8th with its tanks were shifted from the Adriatic to the Cassino-front to take part in an attempt to crack the German line. In exactly exactly 24 hours they had taken Cassino and smashed the vaunted Nazi Gustav line and had the Huns on the run. Major Wemp gives the names of many who went forward with their tanks to smash Hun pill boxes, knock out batteries and pave the way for the infantry. Among those mentioned who were in the thick of it with their tanks were three local soldiers, Sgt. John W. Stobart, Orono; Tpr. Howard Gatchcll, Burkcton, and Cpl, William Smith of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The 1st Tank Brigade is made up of three squadrons; The Ontario Ontario Tanks of Oshawa, The Three Rivers Tanks of Quebec, and the Calgary Tanks of Alberta, Alberta, Since many of those mentioned mentioned come from Oshawa, It is likely the above mentioned boys ore with the Oshawa Squadron. The people of this district will be proud to know that these local boys have so valiantly acquitted themselves In this new nr.d sue ccssful attack on the strong G or man defences, There is every expectation that baseball, that is hard ball, not soft ball, will come back into the picture in Bowmanville this season. season. The plan is to have six juvenile teams entered in the Lakeshore League, comprising Bowmanville, Oshawa and Whit by. Oshawa will have four teams and the other towns one each with games played weekly until the season closes. An organization meeting took placé at Oshawa, Thursday evening evening with Geo. W. James and A. Baker in attendance from Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Tentative plans were drawn up and a general outline discussed for the opening of the league around June 10. Players will be eligible up to 19 years of age and the winning team or an all-star team will represent the district in the O.B.A. playdowns in the fall. Between 15 and 20 boys from Bowmanville have signified their wish to have a team and it is expected expected they will turn out for practice almost immediately. A canvass is being made to secure old equipment and a meeting is to be called to arrange for uniform uniform shirts, provision of the League fee of $10, and all the details details necessary to get under way Some of the boys are already experienced experienced players and it is anticipated anticipated that when the league starts there will be no difficulty in getting support. PO., Douglas Rundle Presumed Dead . Monday evening at the Lions Club there was presented a program program more interesting than occasions occasions when formal speakers take the rostrum. President Andy Thompson, after Club business business was disposed of turned the chair over to the Lions first President, President, Dr. Bert Birks. who called upon all past presidents for two minute speeches telling of the highlights they remembered' while they occupied the chair. Dr. Birks first told how he and a few others had been approached in 1935 by Zone organizers, and after many difficulties the Bowmanville Bowmanville Lions Club had been formed and he became its first president. Their first activity in raising funds was organization of boxing bouts and from that small beginning the Club had grown and prospered. The second President was Emmons Emmons Crawford who paid fine tribute to Dr. Birks and observed that the first year was one of organization organization of the Club; the second, second, organization for work. The first carnival was instituted and a donkey raffled which netted $190. A street dance followed and a ladies' night which proved a popular success. The Club changed its meeting place to the S.O.E. Hall, under Carter Family catering which was so excellent not a word of complaint has been heard ever since. An alliance with the Kinsmen Club of Oshawa Oshawa was formed for inter-club meetings which was also popular. Bowmanville Club was honored in being hosts to the Zone meeting. meeting. Flags were presented to the Scouts and Cubs and a dinner arranged arranged for the junior hockey team. It was a year of progress. The 3rd President, Everett Hoar, 1937-38, was not present but the chairman remembered that in this year a friendly alliance alliance was entered into with the Rotary Club which had continu-, ed ever since to mutual advantr age and general community welfare. welfare. Fourth President, J. J. Brown, 1938-39, was a delegate to the convention at Bigwin Inn, where he was elected District Governor, later to attend conventions at Oakland, Calif., and Pittsburg, Penn. He sought to have some member take over the local presidency presidency but the Club refused and rallied behind him for which he expressed continuing thanks. During that year the Club became became widely known and officiated officiated in presenting charters to 5 or G other clubs. The "fine box" was created and several presented presented to eastern clubs. The hobby show was started and a combined combined Lions-Rotary dinner was put on to honor Lion Bert Mortlock, who was leaving for other fields The success of the Club was attested attested in that 25 attained 100 per cent perfect attendance. Charitable Charitable work involved expenditure of $566 for the year. For 39-40 Alec McGregor was elected president and he told of his nervousness in following such capable former presidents, but thanks to the wholehearted support support of members he was able to carry on. Charitable work was increased and a highlight was appointment appointment of the War Services Committee to which has been allotted allotted ever since almost half of each year's funds. Attendance that year reached 29 in the 11)0- per cent class. There was a presentation presentation to Lion Frank Bannister Bannister prior to his going overseas as a chaplain and the memorable speech of Dr. Austin of Kingston. The year, closed as one of real progress. Ted Chant was next president president in 1940-41, elected in absentia.- absentia.- and the only out of town president to hold the office. He found the Club well organized and his presidential duties lightened lightened by the solid backing of every member. In that year, 27 members won their 160 per cent pins. The town's traffic lights were installed with Lions funds. There was a joint meeting with Rotary to honor election of Bow- manville's Warden. And the father and son night was instituted instituted which recalled to the speaker a few appropriate stories. Stuart James was next on his feet as President for 41-42, and while claiming inability to match the oratory of the former speakers, speakers, he told of the fine programs of the year, paid tribute to secretary secretary Andy Thompson, who had taken a load off his shoulders. Andy took over when Secretary I Vern Ott left town for other cm- ! ployment. During his regime fine classification talks were instituted instituted and might well be continued. continued. At ladies' night, .Miss Bailey told of travels in the South Seas and later married the skipper skipper of the ship. The highlight of the year was the formation of the Blood Donors Committee which proved to be a fine, successful and continuing project. The concluding address was by immediate Past President Aubrey Aubrey Smith. He told of attendance at the National Convention at Toronto, Toronto, of the Lions' attempt to help farmers haying and getting a fork stuck in his foot. The feature feature of the year wSs the Lions backing of the Navy League which had proved so successful. The hobby show has been discontinued discontinued for a turkey draw. The Victory Gardens' project had been started and carried on with great credit to Lion Ed. Summers. Summers. The Blood Donors Clinic had been continued with high credit to Stu James and finally the club had selected an outstanding outstanding President for the coming coming year, Andy Thompson. Dr. Birks thanked all the speakers and observed that one thing was left out, the organization organization of Charlie Carter's Bicycle Club in 1940. He expressed pleasure pleasure in noting that each speaker paid tribute to the individual members of the Club for sustaining sustaining them so well while in the chair and it was this loyal support support which had made the fine success of the Bowmanville Lions Club. Business of the meeting em- (Continued on page 4) What Type of Education Do Citizens of Durham Want? PO Douglas Cecil Rundle, previously previously missing and now presumed presumed dead, the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. C. W Smyth, 108 Redpath Ave„ Toronto, was missing between between England and Gibraltar in July, 1943, when a Sunderland flying boat on which he was go ing to West Africa failed to reach its destination. Born in Toronto 24 years ago, PO Rundle lived with his mother, formerly Grace Bray, at Dr. James Bray's, Gerrard St. E. He graduated «from the Jarvis St. Collegiate and spent one year in medicine at the University of Toronto Toronto before enlisting in September, September, 1940. In August, 1941, he graduated as a navigator at Dafoe, Man., after which he was attached to the Ferry Command in Montreal for a short period before before proceeding overseas in December, December, 1941. In Britain lie was attached to the Coastal"Command until the autumn of 1942, when he went to Northern Ireland as on instructor in navigation. In February, 1943, he was posted to Northern England England as a navigation Instructor, and in the same month received his commission. Transferred back to the Coastal Command In July, 1943, he was on his way to West Africa when he was reported missing, Public opinion is the barometer of progress. Legislatures, municipal, municipal, provincial and federal governments governments are reluctant to pass acts or vote money for projects if they are not sure the public is ready for it. The Department of Education is anxious to know what type of education the people people wish. If they knew, teachers could be trained accordingly. It is frequently stated that the high schools are not giving the courses most suited to the 95 per cent of the boys and girls who do not go to university. The more practical practical course costs more money. Would it not be better to spend a little more money and make our educational system suit the needs of the student when he goes out in life? The Ontario School Trustees' & Ratepayers' Association makes it possible for trustees and ratepayers ratepayers to come together with officials officials of the Deportment of Education Education to discuss these matters. On Thursday, June 1, Dr. J. G. Althouse, recently appointed Director Director of Education for Ontario, will be present at a meeting in Bowmanville to outline the views of the Department of Education Time will be given for the people of Durham to ask questions and express opinions on questions relative to elementary and sec ondary education. County meetings of trustees and ratepayers (rural and urban) Is an ideal opportunity to get in formation for the Department of Education and in return give information information on local problems. Our educational system Is for all. The elementary schools depend upon the secondary schools for efficient efficient teachers. The .secondary schools depend upon the product Dr. J. G. Althouse of the elementary schools for its raw material. The home and the community depend upon both systems for good citizens. It is our' duty as citizens and administrators administrators to he well informed and give every assistance in making the school the mast effective public public service in our community. In the school the future citizens are educated--for what? The German German school system was considered considered most efficient. They left out the elements of training for good living. Let us not go and do likewise. Attend the meeting at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School, on June 1, at 7:30 p.m., prepared to make some contribution to a great and worthy public institution -- the school.