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od Wo THE STAR EDITORIAL :PAGE Port Perry, Ontario, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1953 NOTES AND COMMENTS The Task of Education oh Education has always been a sort of . political football to be kicked around by all and sundry. All'too often we have little - _ or no conception of what we are kicking around or where or why, we are kicking it." ~~ We have been more than usually encour- * 'aged lately by the Sumber of worthwhile articles beth in the press and on the radio, so much so that we wlio attempted to salt a number of them down briefly for our own satisfaction, ,. We have come to the. conclusion that education ought to start with the raw ma- terial of the child's curiosity and through the teacher's expert and patient guidance lead the child out to new fields of endea- vour; to a world wherein he will find de- light in reading -and discovering new in- formation; to a world where the will learn the self-discipline of 'a 'good job well done; to a world where -he will learn to observe correctly, to concentrate when necessary, Will It Come to Canada? 'The people of this country were foundly shocked last week when the Bec. -- retary of Sate for the United States re- 'quested the government of Canada to ac- cede to the request of the Jenner com- mittee to permit the members of the com- mittee to interview Igor 'Gouzenko. Ttis quite clear that Igor Gouzenko has nothing of value to contribute to such a ' committee. 'Canada was the firsticountry to make available to her allies the impor- tant discoveries which led 'to the exposure of 'Soviet spies in:high:places of the count- =~ guise that what he ries of Canada, the United States and Great Britain. . There is little reason to think 'that now she would deliberately withhold further important information. In the light of this and adther significant facts the attacks on Lester Pearson by the Chicago. Tribune and other 'irresponsible agencies in the United States would seem to have no justification save that of .pure malice And that seems to be the special weapon of the Jenners and the McCarthys of the United States. The insidious evil that such men can do by playing upon ill-informed and emo- tionally unstable pegple through the :me- to put himself behind another, { () a | } } / dium of radio and television is incalculable We listened to McCarthy spout his half-truths; we heard hiri use all the 'may. be dynamite, f to develop his memory, to think logically, to develop judgment, to broaden his asso- ciation of ideas and last and most import- ant to develop a creative imagination, .° We ask a great deal of our teachérs and we ask a great deal of our children if these ideas are to be worked out, yet upon ' 'these principles may depend the fate of the world. There is no calling that de-. mands a higher standard of moral back- bone than that of the teacher. He is watched every hour of the day. and night by the eyes of the child; his professional training cannot be divo: from his daily life; if it is, he is not a'mature and well- educated man; he is not a great teacher. We need great teachers. Then and then only will education be able to adequately fulfil its destiny. Let us beware of what we kick around as a political football. It tried to sell 'his fellow Americans a line of thought which can only bring corruption and disaster to the peoples of America. Make no m'stake McCarthy is an extreme- ly dangerous man ,.. . far more dangerous than the subversive communism he pur- sues, McCarthy is not interested in the truth save as he distorts it . . . he is'a man of boundless, ambition who has stumbled in his ignorance u n a tremendous wea- pon which hé idly etermined 'to use ruth- leasly for his own, puEpose, but under the doing he is doing for his red-blooded brother' Americans. : As communism spreads throughout France and Italy, the McCarthys and the Jenners will:become more numerous. They will blind us to the real reasons for the ° spread of communism; they will parade themselves gs the i of the people against communism and many people iii them. n Canada we al no Jenners and cCarthys yet. Those who would fol-- id them have yet to find their: voice. How- ever, the same forces are at work in this country as in the states and | we must make "to withstand the power. which they will seek to use. But it will not be easy to rer gist them. Dulles and Eisenhower have === -Dutch~people-who-now-muke~Regina "J week ~ they p) ayed like professionals. * . a four power conference, and this pre- ~~ © different classes, cheap tricks of a public-huckster as he already learned that. THE PASSING SHOW "M.A.C." The Winnipeg Blue Bombers passed out of the picture on the last play of the gdme. But we mustn't detract from the glory of the Ti-Cats . .-. . * *% Fred Rose, convicted Red spy, who served six years in Kingston has gone to Czecho-Slovakia . . He just gets out from behind one iron curtain * kx * The Russian are now willing to have sents us with another problem because we counted on them not to agree, the people of Quebec. -| with the ladies and the prime minis- Beverley Baxter is in' dutch with In writing about Canada he said that Quebec is thé province that supplies the country ters and let's the rest of the country pay the taxes, ; x kx Since the goyernment has said no more about an ambassador to the Pope there may be something in the rumour that the Pope will take up residence in Canada . . , It would be a lot safer here than. in Italy. = District Doings BULLETS BOUNCE OFF PT. - BOLSTER SEA MONSTER A bullet-proof sea monster is the talk of the town at Port Bolster, an 'Ontario resort village on Lake Simcoe. Tales of the sea monster have been told for 156 years, Now, however, 16-year-old Lary Tuck--who lives in the village--has given the legend a néw twist. 'He says he spotted the black, beam- ing-eyed monster. near his boat and fired a shotgun blast at it. The pellets, according the. the boy, bounced harmlessly off the monster's hide. Young Tuck says the creature has fur, big eyes and looks like a cross between a dog and a seal. When he grabbed his gun, he says, the monster just snorted. CHOICE MARE: FOUND SHOT, BLAME HUNTERS Manilla--Mr. Wilmot Shes, who: won prizes with horses at the Royal Win- ter Fair, found when he arrived:home, that a choice three-year-old mare had been shot on his ranch, near Antioch School, presumably hy 'eareless.. ters, , i . At the "Royal, "where he had eral horses on display, 'Mr. Shea wl successful in winning six ribbons in He also took sixth SOLD ARTIFICIAL ICE CREAM, APPEALS FINE The first conviction wider Ontario's Edible Ofls Act was registered last week at Oshawa and a $10 fine was imposed on Godfrey Schilling, 83, for selling a product resembling ice cream: Schilling, sho came from Britain a: year ago, ia. owner of Community: Food Products, Litd,, at Whitby. He maintained that he was manu- | j facturing -the artificial ice cream--|" common iin {Britain ansl-the WB ~bhe-| » fore the Edible Oils Act was passed. warned before being charged, 'He told! Magistrate Frank Bbbs he! would appeal the case, .to clear his name of the conviction in case he de-' Shia to .apply Aor. Canadian ieitizen- ship. His provel; dpvwnas) Avon Ice ia made from cocoanut. oil. a MILK BOTTLES PILFERED. IN Markham Township Police were fooled: with mpmerous ealla early. this week concerning .the theft of milk money taken from empty bottles. Con- stable Bill Shearn claimed that-a num- ber of residents had placed the money in the bottles Saturday night in order tch:the early 'Sunday morning de- ry. Apparently aomeqne arrived sad She nila and ipockoted the. loose change, Since the police were not informed of the thefta until some time had elapsed they are finding it -:fof Verulam Township, ast June, wnd had not been properly | - MABKHAM VILLAGE } A LINDSAY-- Several resolutions and recommen- dations 'from the County Fish and Game committee were considered by Victoria County Council last week. The recommendations concerned the hunting and: fishing season in thé County. The committee at first asked ¢ con- sideration for a recommendation that the deer hunting season be opened in the southern parts of the county where ft is now closed. Reeve Robert Bradt, commented that he thought closer supervision by the Department of Lands and Forests of the closed aareaa was the answer, rather than opening them. He said that the closed townships were becom- ing a paradise for poachers, since in- adequate. supervision "of the hunting was ruining efforts to popogate deer in-the areas. . The areas have been closed for two years. Council agreed that closer supervi- 'sion would be the answér to the prob- lem, and so moved, adding that closed areas should be advertised. ~~ 4 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Nominations locally were held last and elections weré .one week 'later, this allows too little time for careful study of the qualifica- tions of the candidates and certainly too .little time for campaigning. 'Whether it is because ratepayers are entirely satisfied with their council, or perhaps it is because of indifference but there has been practically no talk about the coming municipal election. who are concerned regarding the cali- bre of the men seeking election are not ready to offer themselves as candi- dates for office. It is becoming more apparent every "| year that Councillors are being called on to devote hours and hours of pri- vate time to the affairs of the muni- cing growing pains for a few years past-and the result is that the work of councillors has been mounting and -| that more time has to be spent on the business of the town than ever before, certainly much more than the average citizen realizes, Lindsay business to- day is big business and it is essential that citizens select the best men pos- sible for the task, There should be a large attendance of voting ratepayers at the nomination meeting, . --Lindsay Post DUTCH DO THINGS FOR THEMSLEVES : One of the most admirable qualities of the people of Holland is their stub- born independence, their willingneas to go out and do things for them- selves, asking help from no man. The whole national history of this people reflect this characteristic, tn their never-ending battle to reclaim their land from the surrounding sea. And never was this quality more evi- dent than in the astounding economic and financial recovery Holland made after the terrible years of German oceupation during the Second World War. - The streak of Independent native has shown up recently among those It is true, however, that many citizens }- cipality. Lindsay has been experien-|: It takes the advice of their four children to help Claire and John Dral- nie get their Christmas tree ready for Santa Claus. - What he has in store for them on Christmas morning re- mains to be seen, but there is no doubt about what Claire and John plan for radio listeners this coming year; they "will continue to combine their drama- tic talents on 'Jake and The Kid", and John_ will be heard as well on "Stage 54" and "CBC Wednesday Night", among others. Claire also will be appearing on several CBC pro- grams, WAS HUNTER SURPRISED? SHOT MONKEY AT LEASKDALE. Surprising stories of people in the Port ..Perry and Blackwater district having seen monkeys scurrying in trees and brush-land received very thorough confirmation last week as a Leaskdale man, Albert Wilmott, dis- covered he'd shot a monkey, as it fell out of a tree, when he took a pot-shot upward after hearing a soft sound ina tree overhead, while he was out hunt- ing. He thought the animal hé¢ saw scurrying in trees was possibly a.wild- cat: 'No one was more surprised than the hunter to find he'd bagged a monkey! - The animal will be one of several owned by a Montreal carnival firm, which escaped when a truck over- turned while en route to Uxbridge to Scott Fair during last month. 'The HALLOWE'EN PRANK RESULTS IN FINE FOR MYRTLE YOUTH An Uxbridge district farmer, Mr. Frank Ferri, said in Oshawa Court Friday that his one-horse wagon was stolen Hallowe'en night and was later found in the waters of Lake Scugog at Port Perry. A 19.year-old Myrtle youth pleaded guilty to the charge of theft and was placed on six months' suspended sen- tenece. He was ordered % take a wad of |. gum out of his mouth after Magistrate Frapk Ebbs asked if he wads chewing tobacco. Three of accused's friends chipped in to help him pay $27.60 eests, the alternative being 10 days in jail. Mr. Ferri said he paid $20 for the "nice little wagon" at a sale, but that it would cost $60 to repair. He said [Ttira Joint Servicé-Sunday School and Church starting next Sunday a at 1.30 p.m. Election of Officers-- 2 Superintendent--Mr, R. Wilbur Sec,-Treas.--Miss Aileen Skerratt Bible Class teacher--Mrs, R. Wilber Assistant'-Mrs, H.. Walker. Junfor Class=-Miss Dorothy Wilbur Assistant--Miss Aileen Skerratt Primary Class--Mrs, J. Crosier Assistant--Mrs. G, Mitchell Fianist--Mrs, R. Wilbur Assistant--Mrs. F. Kendall Auditors--Mrs, N. Ackney - Mrs. G. Mitchell, Student teachers at Utica School this week are Miss Eleanor Brabazon and Miss Wilma Willis of" Toronto Normal School. Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilbur, hills and Glenn visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Yorke of Maple on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Allin Wilbur and fa- Wilbur's, , Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ward of Whitby were visiting Mr. and Mrs. F.. Ken- dall on Sunday. Mrs. F. Kendall was visiting at the home of Mrs. R. Hart on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Larry Kendall was home this week-end to visit his parents. ° Mr. Shauffer of Toronto was visit- ing at "Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Philp on Sunday. Mr. David Wilson of Columbus was at Mr. and Mrs. J. Crosier on Sunday. The Christmas Concert of the Utica Public School will be held Dec. 18th.. visiting at his uncles on Sunday. Mr. Chas. Lakey is home from To- _ronto but is not feeling too well-yet. KIWANIS ORGANIZED IN UXBRIDGE Approximately 85, including mem- bers from Oshawa gathered at the Mansion House last Friday, Nov. 20 to decide whether a Kiwanis Club could be_organized in town. After a-great deal of discussion, with a good majority in. favour the following were elected for offices, Pres. -- Gord Coulter, Vice Pres. -- Dave Dunsire, Treas, Jim Warren, Secretary, Bob Wright. Directors J. mily Sunday night visitors at Mr. R. Mr. Robert Davis of Oshawa was ° their home, with the. announcement that a Netherlands society of Regina .and district has been launched. --Regina Leader-Post Apply Now for Shelter Belt Trees | Applications are now being re- ceived by: the Department of Lands and Forests for trees from provin- cial plantations to be used for refor- estation purposes. the trees are to be planted must be im Ontario and have an area of at least two acres exclusive of any part occupied by structures. Trees must be used for establishing, enlarging or replenishing a wood or shelter belt. A "wood" is defined as a group of trees~planted or growing on at least one acre of land with at least 250 trees on each acre. A "shelter belt" means a-belt of trees for shelter planted or growing at least four feet and not more than eight feet apart in one or more rows at least 200 feet in length and at least four feet apart. Applications shall be for a lot of 25 trees or a multiple of 25 trees of any one species, Applications for trees may be obtained from offices of the Department and upon'their return applicants will be advised of the stock - I being reserved for their order and at that time will be asked to forward the amount of charges to cover, the trees available, ------ Reasonably priced PORT PERRY 'place with his six-horse hitch, difficult to track down the thieves. $5, 000 full: 'price for this '6 room house in Prince Albert. Three piece bath, built in cupboards. acre of land. Easy terms arranged. "Good selection o of choice building lots for sale, well i loested, All Rinds of Listings Wanted .. HEAYN, Real Estate Braker I Approximately one Phone 174 r 12 The land on which | little monkey must have travelled up to 'Uxbridge and northward 25 miles from where the animals escaped. only the wheels were left. Accused admitted towing the wagon behind his car to the aks about five miles away. Duncan, Ernie Bradbury, Peter Jaiie- Siegrist, Bob Yuill. CONANT & CONANT BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Gordon D. Conant, K.C. _ Roger D. Conant, B.A. Offices: Oshawa, Ont., 7%; Simcoe St. 8S. Phone 3-2227 Ajax, Ont., Phone 25 Real Estate WHEN BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME, FARM or BUSINESS PHONE PORT PERRY 3% HOWARD LANGILLE, BROKER 'Queen St., Port Perry . Consult J. A. WILLOUGHBY & SONS for complete Real Estate Service. Head Office, 366 Bay 8t., Toronto Phone EM. 3-0604 City and Country 'Homes Farms and Small Acreages. Industrial and Business Property. LLOYD LEE 18 your local representative. Hudson 9-6308, Toronto 3 Bessborough Drive Electrical and Mechanical Repairs to ALL CLASSES OF MACHINERY, ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRS A : SPECIALTY. . METAL LATHE WORK. LAWN MOWERS, Machine Ground and Seryiced. OXY-ACETYLENE and ELECTRIC WELDING. GAUSLEY MACHINE Air Conditioning Furnace Eavestroughing We sell and service DURO PRESSURE PUMPS - 8% G. BARNES pt shoppin in 55. Phone Tr 3 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Austin C. A. Bathie p.c. 'DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC MONDAYS, = THURSDAY, and SATURDAY For appointment, Phone 205R Queen and Scugog Streets PORT PERRY > Sand and Gravel Government Tested Landscaping, Sodding, Loam, and Stone. Free Estimates. W. J. SYMES . Phone 88R Port Perry septd EXCAVATING CELLARS - DRAINS SEPTIC TANKS GRADING CLIFF BAKER, Manchester july 17 INSURANCE Are your policies -up-to-date? Whatever your insurance needs may be, consult H. W. EMMERSON Phone 41 Port Perry DR.J.B.LUNDY DENTAL SURGEON (Over Telephone Office) PORT PERRY. ONTARIO Office Hours -- 10 am. to 6 p.m. Phones: Office 68W. Res. 68J Refrigeration Service, both Hovpghol, and Gilson milk. gmmercial and freezers. Refrigerators. LIN } Ang 88 Reg. Boundey MONTEITH & MONTEITH 'Phone 5-4662 37 King 8t. E., Oshawa ~ Gordon W. Riehl, C.A., * Resident Partner ARTHUR W. 8. GREER, K.C. in attendance at my Port Perry office on Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon of each week, or by appointment. Blong Block, Port Perry, Phone 26 RE - UPHOLSTERY - and RE-BUILDING Let us re-upholster your old Chester. field Suite. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone and have our consultant call and give you a free estimate. Free pick-up and delivery. Phone 5-0311 Collect OSHAWA UPHOLSTERY CO. 8 Church Street ROOFING OF ALL KINDS" Eavestroughing, Asphalt Siding, Estimates given on all kinds of work. EARL WALLACE Port Perry ELECTRIC FLOOR SANDERS - New or old floors sanded and finished, or waxed and polished by the square foot. Electric Floor Sanders, or Wax- ers and Polishers for Rent. R. PICKARD, Phone 281W; Port Perry, Ont. INSURANCE COMPANY Comsat the Crown Lite Man CEC. KING AGENT Port Perry - Ontario son, Don St, John, Ted St. John, Wed, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS