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i gt i ¢ Weekly Newspapers LF RNR OURS BARISTA > WL SRE a Se Aa OS an TY "wm tiv pt RTE sy FLAT ul ATPL RCL AAS EE ARCH AA] FRESE IPS SP Je Re EE A HE Ia IA SSE I SBE SR ERI AA S ET! Syaln THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE HEIRS A NL Ta Es LF GATT YEW Ey IN Port Perry, Ontario, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, Christmas the Season of Goodwill = Christmas in Canada is especially a sea- son of Goodwill, Emotionally, we are generally conservative, and feel hesitant in showing what might be considered a soft sort of sentimentality, but in the 'Christmas spirit, we do our best to ex- press that Goodwill which we feel. So we mail Christmas cards to our friends,--we give presents to those nearest and dearest to us,--we visit our relatives, or have them visit us. We decorate our homes with symbols to add-to the Christmas spirit, we decorate our stores to spread the Christ- :mas feeling, I How You Gan Help the Editor The man or woman who takes the troub- le to write a letter to the editor can help ° to make a newspaper. more valuable and: : serviceable to its community. This was indicated by Sydney J. Harris recently in The Chicago Daily: News. Mr. Harris says: : ! Nae - "A newspaper 1s tremendously sensitive to the needs and reactions of its readers. Editors hunt down errors of fact as ruth- lessly as a housewife goes after ants in the pantry. No adjective is more damag- ing to a reporter than to be accurate.' "The public, by far and large is not a- ware of its responsibilities. It either meekly accepts or hotly resents what a NOTES AND COMMENTS ---even religion are things of the spirit. Our + response of readers, to correct misstate- --ments, and to improve the quality of the . & controversial topic. would seem called 'in- ° Spiritual values must find material 'ex- . pression, ~~ Goodwill, love, charity and individual methods of "expressing Good- "will may be different, To some it will be an affectionate kiss to others the clasp of a hand, the sparkle in the eye, the smile on the cheek, and many times it will be the hearty greeting "Merry Christmas" 3 in words or print. : Santa Claus wit! is jolly smilé, is the personalized symbol of the spirit of Christ- mas, the season of Goodwill. : --Canadian 'Statesman. tors and publishers are eager to get the product. "A few dozen cool, intelligent letters on like a tidal wave to an editor. : "A newspaper goes out into the great void every day, and unless .some kind of echo comes back, an editor cannot be sure he is doing his job. : "In a democratic society,-the public has a responsibility to make its Wishes felt; it has a right to treat its local newspaper ° as an integral part of the community and to insist that the facts be straight and . | ficials. ON BRINGING UP CHILDREN Writer George Salverson gets along well with the younger fry; thgdgroup d here seem to be enjoying. one of his stories immensely, 'Salverson spent a great deal of time with little people such as these, preparing scripts for the forthcoming CBC series "The Way of "a Parent", on the Trans-Canada Network Sunday evenings. These broadcasts dramatize problems in the bringing up of children; basic prob. lems such as fear, anger and shyness in youngsters, and the complex prob- I spread the word of worthy cam- paigns' that united' you can join in help others. ih ! i <I am the conscience of public of- I carry the actions of their deliberations. I keep you posted on the ways your tax money is spent, I am the watth-dog of the public welfare. I arouse you to fight the bad that they may rally to your support. | lems of the adolescent. There's nothing like giving folks what they want sii rm MP i paper prints--but never thinks that edi- the opinions honest." --Canadian--Statesman District Doings : i , "SNOWPLOWMEN with HORSES GET INCREASE : ad The men who plow Lindsay's streets with "horse-drawn equipment got a ~ raise in pay Monday night at Town .Coupcil meeting. Whereas last year they were paid a guarantee of $100 for their animal and $1.60 per hour (man 90 cents, horse 60 cents),this year they are getting a guarantee, of $1.25 for their animal, and $1.60 per hour $1.00 for the man and 00 cents for tne] --horse/)- A Psnes WOLF ATTACKS DOG* AT SANDFORD i " While Art Forsyth's fox hunting party were out last Wednesday after- noon hunting west of Sandford, a large wolf was seen to turn: on one of the dogs. The wolf was soon. chased off by other dogs close by, aah -It was seén and shot at later in the afternoon by Jack Manley but the shot went wide and the wolf is still at large. : BEAVER, PARTRIDGE GET CLOSE.UP OF FENELON. pAzzc A: partridge and.a - beaver. made themselves-at-home on Fenelon Falls', se. py [i \ NEW MANAGER OF ARENA ~ HERE . 2 "The new management of the Whitby "Community Area'Raymond W._ Pat- rick, has arrived in town and is mak- ing preparations for the opening and 'operation of the community centre. Mr. Patrick, a young man, comes here from Guelph, where for two years he was assistant manager. of Guelph Memorial Gardens, one of the finest arenas in that part of the country, so that -he has had considerable experi- ence in rink operation and manage- ment. The Guelph Arena seated-4274 people. - Is x Born in Galt, the son of Mr, and Mrs. James Patrick, he attended public schools andthe Collegiate Institute in that city, and before going to Guelph "was doing accounting work. In the second great war he 'served overseas with the 11th Army Field Regiment of Guelph. He is a member of the An- glican Church and of the Canadian Legioh. a Mr. Patrick hopes to move his wife to Whitby shortly. PANSIES BLOOMED ERE SNOW FELL = This year has seen a little bit of everything! The latest oddity to come to the attention of Lindsay Post is the fact that pansies have been blooming in Coboconk 'in December! * Mrs. 8: Lake of that village has sent this paper one of the blooms off a . 'plant which she said was growing by the sidewalk in front of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Routley's home. ; She says there were four of the . deep wine pansies, as well as a yellow _ one on another plant. The bloom that was sent to Lindsay for the inspection of the staff of "The Post" was picked on Saturday night last, = 0 '| Mrs. Lake says that there were pansies blooming at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Tom Bowins, in their flower garden, as well as at the Routney home, Sans Ce SEs To age pansies: blooming outdoors on December 12th is indeed an unusual . occurrence! gre : ~Lindsay Post - DECEMBER DANDELION ~~ | Young Charles Wilton, son o 'and Mrs. Wilton, last week found a ~~ dandelion on the lawn at their homie. _ The flower was in full bloom giving proof of our spring:like December weather. With the coming of this Tain St¥est the other day. The part- ridge is reported to have spent the day roosting near McCallum's Men's Wear store and a beaver got tangled up .in traffic on the main street.a few days later. The partridge flew away in its own good time and the beaver, after having ; 4 car pass over it without in- juring; it, relaxed and waddled off down the street. : SUTTON RE-ASSESSING VALUE INCREASE 509% ON ALL LAND AND BUILDINGS : Sutton total assessment under the re-assessment newly completed by As- sessor H. R. Torrens has put total as- sessment up to $1,662,735 on a tbtal of 937 assessments' (inclusive of business tax assessment). : : Last year the total figure reported was $1,074,000, 80 the ratio increase is' just about 60%. So that will be the amount on which 1954 taxes will be paid. Automatically, that will cut the mill rate by one-third; as individual taxpayers are paying on a greater or lesser assessment. Not many assess- ments got a reduction, but the amounts of increase vary greatly, to cover the fnéqualities of years past, Cedar Creek 'The community was shocked and saddened last, Tuesday evening, Dee. 16th to learn of the sudden passing of Mrs, Frank Harris. Mrs, Harris had been in poor health for the last three years but recently she had seemed considerably improved and her death was unexpected. Mrs, Harris was the former Fannie Fitze and is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. Gordon Stinson, Maggie, of Cadmus and two brothers, Wilmer Fitze of Oshawa and ' Lewis Fitze of Blackstock, : Funeral services were held at the late residence on Friday afternoon. The Rev. B, D. Armstrong, B.A., min- ister of St. John's Presbyterian Church Port Perry, conducted the service. He was assisted by the Rev. R. 'A; Bom- bay of Oshawa, : The pallbearers were Norman Banks, Charles Brawn, Sandy Moore, Mansel Sleep, Wm Steele and Ernie Willer- ton. Flower bearers were James Blain, Wm Blain, Russell Corner, Stephen Lambkin, Mel Roberts, Rus- sel Steele, Richard Spencer, Elgin White and George Kilpatrick. Interment was in Pine Grove Ceme-. tery Prince Albert; week's snow, it is unlikely any others will be found this year. SERIE » [Clipped Comments, : 'proceedings at the three-hour meeting = THERE SHOULD BE BE NO RELUCTANCE TO SPEAK OUT BEFORE THE PRESS : . As was: recorded in this paper on Monday there was evidence of a re- luctance on the part of union repre- sentives to having the press record full which resulted in a back-to-work move of struck hydro employees. This, of course, is a wrong, attitude to take in matters relating to, or affecting any public utility or undertaking. ~~ = The-Post!'-has-consistently=fought- against having public issues obsured by a veil of secrecy on the grounds that only by exposing all public busi- ness to the full light of day can the public have complete confidence in the manner it is being conducted. There is evidence to support this paper's con- viction that the employee-management dispute at the. Lindsay Hydro System might never have gotten so badly out of hand as it did over the week-end if the press had been taken fully into the confidence of: the negotiating parties after the strike started. That this situation has: been attributed to the union's desire to keep the public in the dark concerning negotiations which went on between the time the strike started and the time of the display of crowd rule Saturday evening is a re- grettable state of affairs. The union should have nothing to hide. On the other hand hydro officials cannot be held blameless because they were equally aware' that any negotiations were concerned' with/ public business and should have - refused to enter into any talks whatsoever with union men without press representation so that the public might be placed in pos- session of the:vital facts, Evidence that both parties were be- coming more conseious.of the need for a fully informed public was seen Sat- urday night when the press was taken into more complete confidence by both parties, : But by then the situation was deteriorating rapidly and it was too late for thé press to give effective aid, on : A: Negotiations in this matter are by no means complete and it is to be hoped that both sides will: recognize the wisdom of keeping: public business public and taking the press into their confidence, Only in this way can esach party be assured that public sympathy will be justly placed. ==Lindsay Post WHAT INSTITUTION DOES SO MUCH FOR SO MANY PEOPLE The following editorial, 'written by Fred H. Gage, editor of the Wilton (Me.)i Times, has received wide ap: plause: among the newspaper frater- nity for their consideration: I am your newwspaper.- > ~ I record the date of your birth, the notice of your marriage, the chronicle of your death. I tell the world of your progress. I share with your friends your downfalls. I notify friends of the advancements you achieve. Your little victories in Life are part of my make-up. During your sickness and troubles, 'ling down. 'natural changes wrought by-birth and and challenge you: to eulogize the Good. ' T no minorities, I sponsor-no pettiness. I seek no favours, I rally to the side of Righteous. 1 I shame the Immoral and Corrupt. I silence the agitators. wagon, - I am the sentinel of your health, I herald the impending epidemic, I clamor for the cleaner way of life. I. am "Gur history. J report the events of your day, your era, your generation. I am the permanent re- cord of your age. 2 I am your shaw window. I tell the buyer of your goods, your merchan- dise, your gorvicas, iI-lLaas = NCOP sumer close to your fashions. Sak ha) I am your home town newspaper the family. Canadian Statesman. One of the characteristics of small town living is the rapid changeover in the members of the community. Tea- chers, preachers and business men, ete, are constantly moving. Young people graduate froni.our high schools and_make their way to the city or some other likely place of employment and advance. The popultion does not decrease, but new faces take the places of old, and what we!lose in youth go- ing away to make their fortunes, we make up by old age retiring and sett- s When we add to 'this the death we sce our own transitoriness clearly. 1 - If someone who lived In our town 10 or 20 years ago should come to Bow- "manville he would find many new and strange people in old familiar places. This changing of personnel is not con- fined to small towns but it is more noticeable: here. Constant change distresses some people, while others thrive on it. One of the signs of old age, we are told, is that we hate to see change, while one of the charac- teristics of youth is a'love for the dif- ferent and the new. . It might help us all to remain young in outlook if we could greet change with anticipation rather than dread. New people coming to town present new opportunities for friendship and interest. It's amazing how quickly we. ourselves become old timers and 'the strangers in town become valued members of our organization an councils; - bin The churches, schools, service clubs and other organizations give contin- uity to our community; for, though 'the personnél may changa' in these groups, the 'ideals, projects and pro- grams: of our district's voluntary as- gociations give stability and order to our local society. Newcomers should be encouraged to join our groups and in. some cages to assume responsible positions in them. In this way thelr valued experience gained in. other places will not be allowed to grow stagnant and our community enter- prises will benefit from different ideas and techniques. It is this looking forward, this anti- cipating and using opportunity which will keep us young in heart if not in body and will benefit the town in which we live and the organizations which help to form our cultural and recreational life, ih Hes ~--Canadian Statesman. I acquaint friends of your condition I am the voice of Man. I harbour I shun the band]! the-con=|- hg : LIVING IN 'A 'CHANGING WORLD "=< (ec a Manchester Merry Christmas to the Star Sta and readers. : i / Rev. Mr, Mutton brought a beaut Mrs, Murray Wilson at the piano. for 1954. him a speedy recovery. '| A: Roach and family on Saturday. ful and inspiring Christmas Message on Sunday morning, Mr, Harvey Dab- * | son sang "Wonderful Stranger" with It is with regret we learned of the illness of Mr. Elmer Gibson, a mem- ber of 1958 Council and Deputy-Reeve His many friends wish for Messrs. Ted and Lloyd Cowan of Hamilton called on their sister, Mrs. Mrs. Gladys Archer spent several 3 : Ld 7 37 x ved 5 EERE days last week with-her daughter and ~~ fy .| family in Brampton. Se A tf Mrs, W. 8. Taylor; Stouffville spent Bi a day with her parents Mr. and Mrs, * ~ Yael os W. F. Crosier last week. . tia gf FPS "| Friends and, neighbours met in the Bal Hall on Saturday evening to honor a. recent bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howsam. Mr. A. Roach in- vited Mr. and Mrs. Howsam to the platform and after a few well chosen words from Mr. Roach, the bride and groom were presented with a nest of - four tables, an upholstered Gossip bench and stem glassware, Robert and Norma expressed sincere thanks for the gifts.. Dancing was enjoyed to music by Bob Walker's Orchestra. from Hook's Greenba - Have You Ever Tried? BABY CHICKS | "WHERE BREEDING IS A SPECIALTY." GOVERNMENT APPROVED -- -- A BREED TO SUIT YOUR NEED! DUAL PURPOSE--"ROCK x HAMP" BH ay Cross-Breds High Egg Production--Good Meat Type New Hampshires For EGGS - BROILERS - FRYERS EB Barred Rocks "GENERAL PURPOSE" -- - I ] : | Haiching Now! : _ "HI-QUALITY" CHICKS AT LOW COST- -- a a Pouliry Plant nk, Ont. rnd-ant-looked Upon as & member of | Uxbrldke ~~ Phone 305 W CONANT & CONANT BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Gordon D. Conant, K.C. Roger D. Conant, B.A. Offices: : Oshawa, Ont., 7% Simcoe St. S. Phone 3-2227 . Ajax, Ont., Phone 25 ae \ WHEN BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME, FARM or BUSINESS PHONE PORT PERRY 395 HOWARD LANGILLE, BROKER Queen St., Port Perry REAL ESTATE Consult J. A. WILLOUGHBY & SONS for complete Real Estate Service. Head Office, 366 Bay St., Toronto Phone EM. 3-0604 City and Country Hcmes Farms and Small Acreages. Industrial and: Business Property. LLOYD LEE ' is your local representative. Hudson 9-6308, Toronto 3 Bessborough Drive Electrical and i Mechanical Repairs to ALL CLASSES OF MACHINERY, ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRS\A SPECIALTY. METAL LATHE WORK. LAWN MOWERS, Machine Ground ; . and Serviced. Sas OXY-ACETYLENE and ELECTRIC : WELDING, , CAUSLEY MACHINE SHOP Refrigeration service, both household and commercial. Gilson milk coolers and freezers. Refrigerators, Reg. Boundey BUSINESS DIRECTORY Austin C. A. Bathie p.c. DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC MONDAYS, THURSDAY, : and SATURDAY For appointment, Phone 206R Queen and Scugog Streets PORT PERRY "MONTEITH & MONTEITH CHARTERED ® ACCOUNTANTS {: . Phone 5-4662 wR ted 37 King St. E., Oshawa -- be --Gordon-W. Riehl, C.A., » Resident Partner ARTHUR W. S. GREER, K.C. in attendance at my Port Perry office on Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon of each week, or by appointment. Mong Block. Port Perry, Phone 25 AZELEAS CYCLAMEN POINSETTIA . AFRICAN VIOLETS CACTI GARDENS MIXED PANS CUT FLOWERS ENNISKILLEN GREENHOUSES Phones: Blackstock 67 Bowmanville 2468 Arla novi2tf EXCAVATING CELLARS - DRAINS RE - UPHOLSTERY A and RE-BUILDING a) Let us re-upholster your old Chester. : & , field Suite. Satisfaction guaranteed 57 Phone and have our consultant eall : 3. f and give you a free estimate Free 2% pick-up and delivery SRL Vid Phone 5-0311-€ollect : OSHAWA UPHOLSTERY '(). R Church Street) , i SEPTIC TANKS GRADING CLIFF BAKER, Manchester July 17 INSURANCE Phone 281W, Port Perry. Ont. Phones: Office 68W. Res. 68J | Port Perry - Ontarlo ROOFING | OF ALL KINDS ; he: Eavestroughing, Asphalt Siding, y ~~ Estimates given on all kinds He of work. hy EARL WALLACE oa Port Perry gy & ELECTRIC FLOOR . SANDERS i$ New or old floors sanded and AR "finished, or waxed and polished by : Ry! the square foot. od Electric Floor Sanders, or Wax- JAR ers and Polishers for Rent. "Rd R. PICKARD 8 Ee Lr 7 Are your policies up-to-date? " RS Whatever your insurance needs ERY may be, consult By H. W. EMMERSON rh N Phone 41 Port Perry | |= 2) a ; NY : INSURANCE COMPANY TH DR.J.B.LUNDY HAN Y iN DENTAL SURGEON Consult the Crown Life Man i) (Over Telephone Office) : Y iit | PORT PERRY in, C EC. K I N G : i Office Hours -- 10 am. to 6 pm.' ... + AGENT