The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

_ was, three 'the town. THURSDAY, APRIL 17th, 1952 Railway Built In Atmosovhere of Doubt and Hope ~ On May 10th, 1952, the fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of the Ontario Northland Railway will be commemorated at North Bay. It was on that day in 1902 that the "first sod" was turned by Hon. F. Latchford, On- tario Minister of Public Works. The ceremony took place at a point overlooking the west end of Trout Lake, close to the ruined foundation of the smelter hope- fully built during the heyday of the Cobalt boom. It was a day of almost general rejoicing tor the people of North Bay and_ the event was witnessed by a large gathering of citizens which, how- ever, had one notable absentee. The Mayor of North Bay refused to grace the occasion with his presence and spent the day cam- paigning for a candidate oppos- ing the Government which was undertaking to construct a rail- way into a forbidding and virtual- 'ly unknown country. He was not alone in predicting dire conse. quences from such a foolhardy undertaking. Little that wa: favorable was known about the country tothenorth and certain- ly none could predict, on any ba- sis-of fact, the tremendous 'devel- opment which followed the build- ing of the railway. The Temiskaming and North- ern Ontario Railway, as it was then called, was an altruistic pro- ject designed to give relief to a group of farmers who had settled at the north endef Lake Temis- kaming. Although their land was fertile, its almost complete isola- tion and the lack of a market for its products reduced existence to the subsistence level. A railway was an imperative necessity. Its justification, from an economic point of view, was less apparent. However, a strong sense of social] justice prevailed. This was rein- forced to some extent by the re- sult of two surveys, made two years before, which indicated that Northern Ontario possessed very considerable stands of merchant- able timber, a great area of po-' tential" agricultural lands and some possibilities of mineral wealth. It was in an atmosphere of doubt and vague hopes that the sod- turning ceremony took place on that day fifty years ago. The site chosen for this symbolic initia] gesture is itself.a commentary on the prevailing state of mind - It miles removed from Main street and reached over a bush road which made hard go- ing for the procession of buggies: carry-alls and surreys with fringe on top. There was, however shrewd calculation in the selection It was by no means certain that North Bay, headed by a mayor bitterly opposed to the project would make,smooth the entry to From the nomt at Trout Lake, the rails could be run with no more difficulty to the little village of Nipissing. The question of a terminus was, there- fore shrouded in mystery to a sufficient' extent to concolidate North Bay opinion against .the possibility of losing the new rail- way to a rival community. The fifty years of progress has amply justified the blind faith shown in 1902 and arrangements are now being made to reenact the sod-turning ceremony at the same site as a gesture of confi- dence in the next half-century of Northern Ontario pene SANATORIGUt NEWS! By JOHN JAMES During the weekend we were visited by a musical group from Notre Dame du Nord, under the direction of Rev. Father Routhier who did a splendid job in pre- senting us with a very enjoyable afternoon, Mrs. L. Watson was visited by her husband and her son, Clarence from Timmins, Mrs. A. Polson was visited by husband and son, Aurel Polson from Temiskaming, Que. - Mr. Chartrand from Kapuska- sing was in to see his wife. Marg. Chevrier had her mother brothers, Joe and Guy, ana her sister, Diane, all from Temiska- ming to visit her. Lillian Maille was visited by Fred Maille and his two_ sons Nova and Rene, daughters. Gerry Ogilvie had her mother and Mr. Don Taylor, also Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ferre! Mrs. Ross McKinlay from Ot- tawa was visiting her son, Doug- las and Mr. Jas. McKenzie ot North Bay. Mr. Sam Rossi was visited Bye his daughter of Hamilton; also a friend, Mr. Redwood from Coch- rane, "Arthur Roy was visited by his brother, Vic Roy, also Joe Castle and family. J. Barbour and his fiancee were visiting John Grenier. Mr. Heroux had his family in to see him. Bill Parliament was visited by his brother, Stewart, and Mr. laa Linkenfilter ; also Bill and George Faulkner and Mr. Phil Anderson Arthur Godfrey and His Animal » Friends Visit, with Photographer Ozzie Sweet, the farm of TV and Radio Star Arthur Godfrey. Sweet reports counting seven elk, 18 deer, 24 Arabian hoses and other animals. Read "Arthur Godfrey and His Animal Friends', illustrated article, in this Sunday's (April 21) issue of The American Weekly, exclusively with Detroit Sunday Times: For Prompt Service Call UNION: TAXI Phone 88 or 235 Phone 52 Modern Taxi Hotel Haileybury ZEBRA QUID vr PASTE STOVE POLISH fora aioe vicker, Blacker COMPLETE FOOD & CAMP SERVICE : QUALITY MEALS Prepared and Served SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION Equipped and Supervised. 40 years experience operating camps-in Canada CRAWLEY E- M°CRALKEN COMPANY LIMITED 774 St. Paul Street West, Montreal Toronto - Sudbury - Winnipeg - Cochrane = Capreol = North Bay and his three = THE HAILEYBURIAN This young miss with a flair for odd jew- elry is JOYCE SULLIVAN. Her rich mezzo-soprano voice can be heard as fea- tured soloist with the Leslie Bell Singers each Sunday night at 8.30 p.m. and in the new musical show. "Souvenir of Sometime", with Jack Groob Sextet on the Dominion network Monday at 9 p.m Joyce has been with the Bell Singers for five years. Every day she commutes by eatly bus to Toronto from Dunbarton. Chamber of Commerce Offers Group Insurance Mr. B. E. Bainard, branch manager of the Great West Life Assurance Company advises Chambers of Commerce members on the Group surance plan in the following report: "Seven months ago the New Liskeara Chemie of Commerce joined 45 other Cham bers of Commerce in offering to their membe and the employees of member Group Insurance Hospital extras and Surgical and Maternity Benefits were included under this plan. Cover- age without evidence of health was vrovidec at low cost to firms with as few as one or two employees. Last August many firms at New Liskeard, Haileybury and Cobalt took advan- tage of this offer, which was originated by the Great West Life as a service to smaller firms who previously had been unable to secure Gfoup coverage on a non-medical basis. It is my privilege at this time to review how this service has been working out. The _ plan has been instrumental in adding quite a few new members to the three Chambers or Commerce This has been an added benefit to the Chamber. Your 1952 membership drives will soon be under way, so this seems 4 Jogical time to outline how firms and their employees who -did not join the plan last August may secure Group coverage at this time.. Briefly--any firm operating a year-rouna business who is now a member of the Chambe. who has four or more employees may join the plan WITHOUT evidence of health. Firms with UNDER four, including the pro, fietor may join by submitting a short evidenc of health report. Business firms at Cobalt and Haiieybury who are members of their own local association may join the plan at New Liskeard by becom ing associate members (without charge) of the New Liskeard Chamber. The cover good. I hope all firms insured under the plan send in monthly payments promptly. Norm does a good deal of work in connectio1 the plan. Prompt payments save sendin minders and will ease mis work considerably Care of House Plants While you are waiting not too patiently for those tulips and daffodils to burst forth in all their glory, house plants deserve your atten- tion. When to water them is sometimes a problem to the amateur. You may test the dryness of the soil by tapping the outside of a clay pot with a pencil or your knuckles. If it makes a dull sound the soil is still moist If there is a sharper holow sound, the pot needs watering tell if it's dry by crumbling the soil with your finres. Poliage plant roots will be much healthie: if they are watered only rwhe- -'ey need water. However, they must never be allowed to dry out When you water your plants, You can al ee 3 2 | Hotel paecybury DINNER "#29 %iRon | You will Enjoy "SONGS TO REMEMBER" EVERY. SATURDAY mSbSAAAAAASAAAAAALALAAAAAAAALAAAAAAAAAAAALEEEDAALALAALAL CJKL 4.15 p.m. water them thoroughly with tepid water, noz just on the top. Do not let surplus water stand in the saucer under'the pot for more than an hour. The plant has all the. water it wants and the surplus water will just make the soil soggy and perhaps rancid. Plants need less water on cloudy days than On sunny days They also dry out quickly in the summer than in winter. Foliage plants usually require water only about twice a week, unless their pots are small Blooming plants require more water. Plants with thin leaves, such as caladiums, often necd more water than the thicker leafed ones like _sansehviera, more Keep you plant leaves clean. This means spraying the foliage plants or going over each one with a moist cloth. A soft camel's hair brush, such as a soft paint brush, is suggested for brushing the hairy leaves (African violet gloxinia,, etc.) to clean them Dont let a hardcrust form and stay on the planc soil because it keeps out the air. Usea fork or similar article to loosen the soil, but don't push it more than half an inch deep Water your plants in the morning so they may have the entire day to drink up the wa- ter, Don't let them "go to bed' with 'wet feet'."'. TRIPS EACH WAY EVERY DAY LEAVE NORTH BAY 9.20 a.m. 4.15 p.m. 11.45 p.m. STANDARD TIME Single Return $7.15 $12.90 UNION BUS TERMINAL NORTH BAY PHONE 101-2-3 | fs the extra ra that Counts/ HARNESS RACING DEMANDS @xtVa SPEED FROM THE HORSE AND AN extra "FINE PAIR OF HANDS" FROM THE DRIVER { a ONLY 4-7/ME WINNER OF THE HAMBLETONIAN, 17087 FAMOUS HARNESS RACE -- BAN WANTS BORN (N WHITEVALE, ONTARIO / WORLD RECORDS GREATEST TROTTER-GREYHOUND (1934-~40) ALL-AGE 155 4 4-YEAR-OLOS 1:57 Uf4 MULE TRACK TEAMTOPOLE 1458 Y4 MILE TRACK UNDER SADDLE 201 3 _ ALF MILE TRACK ALL"AGE 169 GUARDIANS OF PEACE Mhe lutuntty Recrui': .. Keypuean in Conades Fite Seeuriy Growing in size and strength the Canadian Army Active Force needs more Infantry Soldiers. The Infantry recruit is a keyman in our defence plans. For as he finishes his training he will take his place in the front lines of our freedom at home and overseas. But it takes time to produce these highly trained soldiers. And to maintain our security, to discourage aggression, we must be > able to meet any eventuality. That is why we must have more young men for Infantry training now. If you are intetested in Canada's future, now is the time to do something about it. Serve with the Most important men in the Army -- the Infantry. There are outstanding career opportunities,for young men in the Canadian Army Active Force. You are eligible if you are 17 to 40, tradesmen to 45, and ready to serve anywhere. Get full details from the Army Recruiting Office nearest your home: No. 13 Personnel Depot, Wallis House, Rideau & Charlotte Sts., Ottawa, Ont, No. 5 Personnel Depot, Artillery Park, Bagot Street, Kingston, Ont. Canadian Army Recruiting Station, 90 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ont. No. 7 Personnel Depot, Wolseley Barracks, Elizabeth Street, London, Ont, Army Recruiting Centre, 230 Main Street West, North Bay, Ont. Army Recruiting Centre, James Street Armoury, 200 James St. North, Hamilton, Ont. Alssw-O