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ROE AS TEBE BER ER PE RPE I PB FL PR TE SET FR PS TL PTR OS BE Observer Wishes lis AND KENORA. COVERING THE TERRITORY | BETWEEN FORT WILLIAM Friends and OE EE OE EE CS OS OE PE PR TEE D808 re 27s aders a Happy and Most Prosperous New Year BE TE BB BR BS BE FH Be DE TERETE EGE THE NEWSPAPER SERVICE | OF THE DRYDEN ok | DISTRICT : | VOL. X. DRYDEN, ONTARIO, = DECEMBER 30th, 1932. THE COLUMNIST I go into the New Year, with- out much hope. I came into this one, questioning. I said then: "What will end this de- pression?' I even suggested several methods, none of which were accepted, of course. But I was not in any :lesper- ate state, I was not suffering much, nor were those around me, in terrible condition. We » were all beginning = to miss things, and just a little uncom- ~ fortable. We had a pretty fair standard of living, relative of course. Some had more than others, but this did not particu- larly matter. : Poverty with some was a real thing, but not to the great bulk of our people. And then our Governments so magnificently over did relief measures, that we really had prosperity. 1 believe you will agree with me in this, that he cause of such generous relief there was no poverty. And what a fine thing, all this was. Now, honestly, outside of any political prejudice, was it not a fine thing? Was not last Christmas a humdinger, a record breaker, a saturnalia. even? Of course, it was, and even the taxpayer was happy. There were a few Gloomy (usses, in the mewspapers and especially in the financial sheets. But anyhow, as we look back, it was a lovely Christmas, and a beau- tiful winter. Now, we did not go entirely to pieces this Christmas. There was certainly plenty of turkey, if it all went around. It was a very sober Christmas, as far as I saw, which was all to the good. The presents were much less in value, at least mine were. But it was Christmas, and on this Christmas the world had not gone to pieces. Some of my friends call me a Pessimist. I am, towards bunk. I shall never see a glowing sun- rise where none exists. 1 shall 'never cat turnip, and cdll it beef 1 shall never feed the people with bread, where is no bread. . On the other hand, I shall "never be discouraged, because I "and you and all of us have a long, long way to go yet, for actual despondency. I can learn to do without things, and in the abstinence, be as well off. I take no eredit for the follow- ing example, it was given me. My friend said, 'That for years he had looked forward to Sun day breakfast. Have not we all? Grapefruit, porridge, toast, bacon and eggs, coffee. Um! Um! Then, came the first salary cut, and the question, how to meet it? Well, multiply two grape- fruit for thirty-five cents, fifty- "two times a year, and you have a part answer." "What became of the grapefruit man? He went without shrimps. And the. fisherman? He: bought less at the store. What became of the merchant? He went burst- ed, hut what does that matter? He had fleeced the public ton long, anyhow. But really by a process of gradual increasing abstinence, we can cope with adding diffi- culty. We can do without and be as well off, as the doing with. We can go without, do without, be without, for a parade, and still be better off than our grandfathers, aye, than some of our fathers. That is all to this depression. How I am getting to hate to use the word. We thought that it was decreed, that a new stand- ard had arisen. Suddenly, over- night. : We knew that free man, had » become such, by long, laborious, | millenial evolution. Slipping back sometimes, hut gradually getting from the abyss by pain- ful erawling. I think the aero- plane gave us a new idea. We thought we could fly into light. Alas, we are finding, not. The sinister powers of the world say, not. My thoughts of 1933 are these. That it will be in the main a happy year. We are getting more used to stagnation. IST ANNUAL MEET- ING OF THE DRYDEN DISTRICT BOARD OF TRADE HELD HERE ALL OFFICERS RE-ELECTED The annual business meeting of the Board of Trade was held in the Council Chambers, Dryden, on the 17th inst. at 4.30 in the afternoon. There was a repre- sentative gathering of members, including several from outside points. After routine business had heen disposed of, the nominat- ing committee submitted for re- election the names of those who bad served in office during the past year. The President, Mp J. S. Wilson, wished to retire, hut the meeting was unanimous- ly of the opinion that it would be unwise for the organization to change leaders, and Mr. Wil- son was prevailed upon to accept office for another year as Presi- dent. The report of the nomin- ating committee was adopted and the following were declared elected : President .... J. 8. Wilson. Vice-President Dr. Morison Sec.-Treasurer A. Meclntyre, Jouncil :--R. G. Wigle; Al fred Pitt; J. KE. Harris; BF. Foulis; H. Humphreys; J. L. Skillen; J. Winterbottom; Dr. D. G. Dingwall; C. T. Williams (Quibell); C. W. Rhind (Wabigoon). The business meeting was fol- lowed by a banquet at the Dry- den House, where approximately | thirty members enjoyed the ex- cellent repast provided. Dr. Wood was Chairman for the evening. The Secretary present- ed a report of the activities of the Board during the past year | The Board has fifty-seven meni-| bers representing all parts of! the community. A variety of subjects were dealt with, letters' were received from Egypt, South Africa and London, England! two lakes were restocked with fish; an express delivery was started in town; numerous en quiries from prospective settlers were replied to; information was satiieerd re market days and] landing fields. The guest speaker of the even- ing was Earl Popham. of Kenora,! Past President of the Associated Boards of Trade of Northwest-, ern Ontario. Mr. Popham took as his subject the question of "Service" and outlined the var- ious activities a Board of Trade could undertake for the good of the community. He suggested the ercation of a Service com- mittee of the Board which could initiate and carry out activities at present sponsored by Service Clubs in the larger centres. His address was listemed to very closely by all present, and was considered very timely under present conditions. The President, Mr. J. S. Wii- son, in his address pointed ont the necessity of the Board con- centrating on one major object and endeavouring to carry it through. He believed every ef- fort should be made to encour- age the completion of the Trans- Canada Highway. He also out- lined the establishment of land- ing fields, and stated that from the data on hand some local development in this connection might reasonably be expected shortly. He expressed the thanks of the Board to the speaker of the evening. : The Banquet was a splendid success and the Board are deep. | ly indebted to Mr. Self for the. many courtesies extended by! him during the evening and for the efficient service of his staff. aap. and Mrvg Russell Barker apddhildren of Oxdrift spent Caristmas in Dryden, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Barker, * * * Norman Ericksen weekend in Kenorg. spent the We are becoming hill hillies. We are in short, getting accus- tomed to what is being sent out. Therefore, my wish for the New Year is this:--Be patient, and be resigned. ol | - Sherwood* ; New Year Message From Premier Henry to the People of This District (Copy of Telegram) TORONTO, Ont., Dee. 29th, 1932. Editor--Observer, Dryden, Ont. Dear Editor .-- May I, through your news columns, he permitted to thank the people of your District for the v ray they have "played the game' under the trying conditions of the past twelve months, and frankly, sincerely, to invite them on behalf of the Government throughout the difti- cult year ahead of us, an even greater measure of con- fidence and co-operation. This is no time for playing politics. Governments are far too busy endeavouring to save the country, to concern themselves with petty partisanship. Problems, unprecedented in magnitude and characteristics, con- front us in Ontario. oar." With every citizen we should feel confident our ship of state will = - 1, > 4 » . . . . weather the difficult sea with which it is now contendin "pulling an ot = Only through co-operation, not the co-operation of any political party in particular, but the patience and tolerance and "fair play,' ? of all rightminded people, regardless of ereed, whether they be urban dwellers or agriculturists, can our ship ride out the storms and he brought safely and securely into port, again. While we cannot demand that Co-operation, as the government at the helm, we can at least appeal, unreservedly and un- ashamedly, for this contribution from our people. Geo. S. Henry, Prime Minister of Ontario. DRYDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT MERIT LIST Months of November-December Names marked with the the asterisk (*) came equal. - Room 1--Robert Bridgewater; Dorothy Maunsell; Joyce Sher- wood; Leone Shatsky; Patricia Humphreys; Gordon Alexander; dessic McKenzie; Arthur Kush- nick; Louise Wice; Plilip Hu- weniclk; Murray Rankin; Hdna Barber; Marion Austin; Mar- garet McMonagle; Margaret Wintersgill; Bobby Kurtz; Don Gammon; Bobby Whiting; Doris Chaschowy; Ken Sanderson. Teacher--Laura Locking. Room. 2 -- Muriel Sherwood; George Bowes; Mildred Weaver; Billie Graham; Lucy Kushnick*; Margaret Sherwood*; Don Kuler *; Grace Shatsks irace Coop- er®; Anna Kurtz*; Dan Demp- ster®; Dorothy French* ; Dorothy ) Joyce Hewitson; Phyllis Hadley; Joyce Robinson; Irene Sweeney; Robert Petch; Truman Petch; Frank Wice. Teacher--M. Heard. Room 3 -- Class 2A -- Frances McKenzie; Rosie Steiner; Vie- toria Strutt; Ivy Pronger; Vin- cent Moline; Gwen Bailey; Jim- my Beath; Verna Reid; Tommy Collison; I'rances Wright. Class 2B--Myrtle Stovel; Shirley Awus- tin; Betty Coward; Albert Lyle; Ina, Brown; Harry Tew; Mervin Saunders; William Malyk. Teacher -- G. Robinson. Room 4---Jr. 3--- Patricia Bar- ber; Dorothy Withrow; Mary Jo Humphreys; Leone Sweeney; Donald Wright; Mervin Bramp- ton; Lillian Norgate: Verna Orr. 2 Class -- John Klementek * ; Kathleen Sanderson®*; Dorothy Watt; Marjory Harris; Gwen- dolyn Mercer; Russell Christian- son; Reggie Klose; James Boomni- hower; Margaret Louttit; Ida Johnny Saskoley ;{ Pilkey; Neil Skene; Roy Foubert Teacher--Olive E. Reany. Room: 5 --Jr. III -- Gertrude Hutchison; Tadduic Humenick: Elsie McDonald; Mary Rohatyn- ski; Phyllis French; Austin Hardy; Lawrence Wilton: Arthur McGuire; Margaret Chaschowy®; Jack Norris*; William Kushner; Harry Hatch; Mona Rutter; Fred Knatuk®; John Vankough- nett*; Cora Kelly; Mike Tar nowski; Mike Kushner; Edward Johnson; May Goldrup. Teacher --M. McDonald. Room 6 -- Shirley Pronger; Evelyn Ripley; Alice Batchelor: Charlie Steiner; Lillian Kellar, Margaret Beck; Gertrude Murry ; Frances Koshon; Mildred Van Sickle; Merla Warren; Margory Sherwood; Leonard Moline; Vio- let Davis; Bert Kellar; Nora Cook; Joan Hooker; George Makuch; Joe Sanderson; Billy Saskoley; Tom Hawke. Teacher --R. Reany. Room. 7--Beatrice Dagg; Roy Evans; Stella Leise; Miriam Livingstone®; Bill Yaworski* Gladys Auren; Sherwood Robin- son; Harold Reany; Mildred Robertson; Bob Taylor; Eddie Wannacott; Earl Smith; Mary Yaworski; Minerva McMonagle : Ross Doudiet; Mary Watt; Iso- bel Archibald; Hughie Reid; Opal Pinkerton; Douglas Hatch. Teacher--Beth Robinson. - Room 8--Sr. ITV---Winnie Cole: Tom Leach; Verna Hutchison: Jim Reid; Audrey Tew; Mary (Continued on Page 4) VAN HORNE ELECTIONS Monday, Januevy 2rd is clee- tion day for the Township of Van Horne and the following have qualified and appear on the slate: For Reeve--dJas. Hatch Jno. Gibson. For Councillors -- Jos. Ready, A. G. McDonald, Jno. Makuch, Chas. Norgate and W. J. Wil kinson. and THEATRE Friday and Saturday This Week JOAN BLONDELL and STEWART ERWIN in "MAKE ME A STAR" A rollicking comedy drama of life with the moving picture star. ADDED--' Auto Intoxication" and Cartoon. MATINEE 2 pm. Saturday 15c - 25¢ Family Night Sat. 15¢ and 25¢ EDWARD EVERETT HO Price 2 oe Monday and Tuesday Next Week THE GREATEST MUSICAL OF ALL TIME "KISS ME AGAIN" With BERNICE CLAIRE, WALTER PIDGEN, We personally guarantee this to be one of the best pictures you can see, ADDED--Cartoon Comedy. i RTON and JUNE COLLYER. Boand Be. Jo» | COMING-- 'THE SKY BRIDE' CHRISTMAS : IN DRYDEN Christmas coming on Sunday as it «id this year was celebrat- ed very quietly in Dryden, most people spending the day in their own homes. Appropriate services were held at the different churches in town and the mid- night services at: both the Cath- clic and Anglican churches were well attended as well as the sunday services. A hockey game between two town teams provided amusement for many on Monday afternoon, the heliday set aside for Christ- mas celebrations. The curling rink was also well patronized all day long by lovers of the roarin' game. With his usual good judgment Manager Bailey saw to it that the Strand had an attractive picture for Monday evening. The show "Cuckoos,"'" a delightful musical comedy was thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd attending. EMPTY STOCKING FUND BIG SUCCESS The Empty Stocking Fund committer completed its active operations on Saturday after- noon, when by the aid of willing workers over 200 Christmas hampers were distributed. Trucks were loaned by the Nerthern Development, Patersons, Durance Bros, The Dryden Faper Co. and J. Winterbottom. Parcels were placed in districts and the delivery was expedited. The receipt of the parcels no doubt brightened the Christmas: season for many families, and if so, the committee will feel amply repaid. A meeting of the committee will be held shortly, when a full report of the opera- tions wili be submitted. Dryden has every reason to be proud of its citizens and their generosity. A meeting of the Dryden Empty Stocking Fund will be held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, January 4th, at 8 pam. All committee members are requested to be present. The Hockey Club has arrang- ed a hig New Year Frolic to he held in the Pulp Mill Hall on January 2nd. Whist and danc- ing will be the order of the evening, Russell Rambelrs sup- plying the music for the dance. Lunch will be served, prizes given, and the admission is only 50c. Whist starts at 8 p.m. SOCIAL & LOCAL Miss Constance Kerney of Winnipeg spent Christmas in Dryden with her parents Mur. and Mrs. Wm. Kerney. Max Ray, of the Fort William Times-Journal staff, spent the holiday weekend at his home here. : Homer Gough, Fort William, spent the weekend at his home at Dyment. P. J. Schoonenberg was a business visitor from Waldhot for a couple of days this week. Jim Cole of Sioux Lookou* vas the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hutchison for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pidgeon. Wabigoon, were the guests of Mrs. W. H. Brownhill for a couple of days this week. Miss Beth Roche of the Royal Bank staff spent Christmas at her home in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Millings and two children of Kenora spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. R. Spicer. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Foster returned from Winnipeg Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Hughie Hill and son Gordon spent Christmas at Oxdrift, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Jim, Turner and two children have returned home after spending a holiday in Winnipeg. Mrs. J. O. Gough, who was taken seriously ill on Christmas Eve at her home at Dyment, is reported to be slightly improved. Miss Irma Milanese, R.N., is caring for Mrs. Gough and her many friends in Dryden are carnestly hoping for a speedy recovery. : NN bu carit afloro neglect our INSURANCE : - SRE sce J. E. GIBSON, AGENT $2 CESSES pianist = A a at during the closed. | home. needful items as: Iodine, Hygeol, TELEPHONE 3 3 URING the day you ean always get "first aids? for emergency cases any: hour. to be prepared for emergencies night hours when our storemis A well stocked medicine cabinet is a great convenience--and a real protection in the Let ug help you fill it with such =~ Antizeptics, Absorbent Cotton, Atomizers, Fever Thermometers, Liniments, Gauze, Throat Sprays and CGargles, Ete. REE SE SE ee i ee Se Se AI Dryden Pharmacy Ltd.| Prescription Specialists RS A RR i Th Be PT ER ES PE OT FE EE EERE EE TE TERE BETTE) Start the New Year Right © --with a well stocked Medicine Cabinet so: But it is important Medicated | DRYDEN, ONT.