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Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Port Perry, Ontario, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1954 Corruption in a great city seems to be a necessary accompaniment to greatness in size. New York is so hopelessly corrupt that no one seems to know where to start in to straighten it-up. Montreal has made some attempt with its vice probe to clean out.the corruption in its police force but how effective it will be is still a qliestion. The larger the city the greater and more widespread is the corruption, This, of course, costs the taxpayers al- most countless wealth, Is it possible to attack graft and political chicanery in the administration of a great city in a more imaginative and more effective way than we have used hitherto? Etobicoke seems to have taken a step in the right direction. If you are going to develop honest and capable leadership in a community you must develop educated and responsible citizenship. A noteworthy ob- servation concerning politics in New York is that the less education a politician has; the greater his infamy. Can.we argue that it follows that more education means more responsibility? Few will question such a conclusion. The Canadian Scene A great deal'of pressure is being put-on the government to do something in the way of 'strengthening protective tariffs. The acute crisis in the woolen and textile in- dustry where unemploymnt and' lack of orders has brought the mill towns to a standstill is, of course, the lever on which the fight for higher tariffs rests. 'Should concessions be granted, then the auto- motive and the electrical industries would go to bat. i But Canada depends upon her export business, It is essential to our whole economy and we cannot lightly tamper with protective tariffs' without .jeopardiz- ing our markets abroad. Other countries are not going to permit Canadian goods to enter their markets and at the same time find themselves excluded from our mark- ets. If protection is to be bought at the ~~. NOTES AND COMMENTS Is It a Matter of Money | 4 4 wf In order to achieve just that Etobicoke has gone out after the best teachers it can get. It has offered a better starting salary than any other community jn On- tario and a much higher maximum, * This has drawn the ire of some of the admini- strators in Toronto. They claim that they are now paying the highest possible sala- ries and that they cannot afford to pay more. Is it better-to pay the kind of salary that will attract the better minds to edu- cation and give it the impetus and power that education should have in our society or is it wise to let things go on as they have and spend more and. more for inefficient, unintelligent and sometimes, outright corrupt government? If educa- tion is to mean anything in the com- munity it must be good education and that costs money. It is always better to spend money than throw it away foolishly, or worse still to have it taken from you to support the grafters and the hangers-on to the public purse. Etobicoke has taken a forward step that will do much towards guaranteeing that it will have good admini- stration in a good community, itis unlikely that the government will give " much -consideration to: the very forceful 0) pleas of those who seek protection walls. : Perhaps, the government may consider it wise to set up commissions to study the present conditions and methods in those industries that appear to need help. Had this been done during the war in the textile industry it is possible that the industry might never have come to its present sorry pass. : The government considers it good busi- ness to provide the farmer with all kinds of valuable assistance and advice; might it not be a good idea to extend the services which industry already enjoys in order that greater efficiency and better methods might be obtained in those industries District Doings 'tection plan for several county muni- price of our foreign trade we face disaster; which seem unable to compete with pro- ducts from abroad. : : PASSING SHOW By M.A.C. Isn't it funny that some people find it is so easy to be kind to dumb ani- mals . . . and so difficult to be kind to dumb people . . . No, on second thought, it isn't funny. --_-- A B62 year-old woman of Long Beach California, has just turned down a legacy of $200,000 because she feels that she doesn't deserve it. What a strange world this would be if there were three or four more people like her in it! Tiga - People 'who take guided tours to Europe get a post-card trip with 'somébody else's stamp of appraval. : The government of France is seri- ously worried about the number of drunks, What government isn't? --X-- The Ottawa defeat of the famed Alouettes makes us wonder more and more if the whole professional rugby four.doesn't add up to a tiresome bore, LINDSAY APPROVES MUTUAL FIRE AID SYSTEM Lindsay will take the lead in the formation of a mutual aid Tire. pro- cipalities, if the other municipalities involved participate 100% in the pro-|. ject, it was decided by Council recent- ly. : Chief Alex Wylie reported on a meeting of represéntatives of Ome- mee, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Little Britain and Lindsay, held recently for the formation of a mutual aid plan in the case of a major disaster in any of the towns or villages. : The headquarters of the plan would be the Lindsay Fire Department, he said, with himself as co-ordinator. The plan would be worked out in the same way as a multiple-alarm syatem in a large city, on a wider scale. Alderman J. A, Harrigan, Chair- man of Town Property, recommended Council approve the plan in principle and prepare to pass a by-law when the other councils approve the organiza- tion. 1 z ~ 'STOUFFVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TO OPEN OFFICIALLY NOV. 26TH 'Announcement has been made by the Stouffville High School Board that the new school will officially open on Friday evening, Nov. 26th. The éffi- cial opening ceremony will be eop- ducted by Dr. C, A. Brown, Registrar of the Ontario Department of Eduea- tion. We know that the setting of the date for this long:awalted funetion will be received with keen interest by - the local public who are expected to] "turn out in large numbers to view this | and advised that it was in the inter: NATURAL GAS BY 567 COUNCIL DOUBTS IT LINDSAY--Mayor Hicks reported to Council on .a recent meeting of municipal heads in this area with. Hon. Dana Porter regarding natural gas. He said it. was hopefully expected that natural gas: would be available 'in 'Lindsay in 1956, Members of Council, however, felt 'that the 1956 date was a most opti- mistic one. "They have to straighten out the problem of franthises and;pri- ces: firat", said Alderman B.C. Maid- ens. "I think we'll be'lucky to have At by 1856," COUNTY TO PAY HIGHER A HOSPITAL RATES AS OF JAN. 1 At last week's session of York County Couneil the application of the York County Children's 'Aid Society to increase the per diem rate for maintenance 'of .the wards of their so- ciety was heard, County solicitor J. D. Lucas was present at the hearing est of the county to have the rate in- creased within the limit of the grant for the purpose 'of 'subsidy and that the increase should be retro-aetive to! Jan, 1st, 1064. 'The subsidy given in 'Heu: of the grant is:259, for cost of wards on the rate set'by the judge. The rate set by his-honoriJudge Web- ster is $2.06 per diem. All municipalities" in 'the county having agreed to the increase, the re- quest of Miss E. King of the Sutton 'Hospital and the Brierbush Hospital at Stouffville for an increase in per diem rate to $3.00 was agreed to. XxX Canadian women used an average of slightly more than 11 pairs each of beautiful new building for the first full-fashioned hosiery in 1008, FLAT RATE 'WATER HEATER PROVING TROUBLESOME Lindsay Hydro System's flat rate water heaters are causing the com- mission some concern. This was dis- closed at the commission's November meeting held last Tuesday night. An analysis of the operation of flat rate water heaters was made at the meeting. It was noted that during the year of 1953 the Hydro expendi- tures for these heaters amounted to $18,921.62, and this year it is expected that the costs will amount to almost $20,000.00, due to the increased num- 'ber of installations, The Hydro Board felt that the free service water heaters were costing too much to buy and maintain, and were pondering the question:as to whether they should discontinue their installa- tion. Mr. Lightbody 'stated that the water tanks when delivered to .the 'Hydro were gilarantced for a year, and that many developed leaks and other trouble shortly after their guar- antee expired. This was costing the 'Hydro far too much money, he com- mented, and that Lindsay was among the three highest in the province re- garding the mortality rate for water 'heaters, UXBRIDGE COTTAGE 'HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION POSTPONED Hurricane Hazel has had a part in chapging plans in Uxbridge. After the Hurricane had passed an: almoat unprecedented demand 'was made on all planning building individuals. This did not escape the Architects of the Cottage Hospital (Uxbridge). Of necessity work had to'be pushed aside for more urgent matters, - The Architect visited the Hospital Board last week and after a very care- ful review of all aspects of the prob- lem it was felt that it would be in the interest of the Hospial to delay the actual commencement of construction until the very early spring. The Chalr- man of the ding Committee, Mr. Gordon Coulter, said that by the mid- dle of January the Board will be ready to call for tenders, and work will be ordered started at the earliest possi- ble moment when the spring break comes. "This will allow", says Mr. Coulter, "that the Hospital will be in operation by the fall of 1065." It was felt by the Board that this policy would be the sanest and in the end would make possible certain econ- omies in the cost of the building and certainly in the field of equipment, Clipped Comments LABOK LEADERS SOAK THE FARMERS In spite of repeated warnings from economists that the Canadian economy can't stand another round of wage in- mendations of a number of conecilia- tion boards, in spite of the increasing difficulty in finding buyers for our products at the prices we have to charge for them, and in spite of the steady decline in farm income the la- bor unions are continuing their de- mands for still higher wages, so com- ments John Atkins in The Rural Scene, - And while they are making this drive for an undue share of the na- tional income they are also clamoring for higher unemployment insurance benefits, higher welfare payments, un- limited government expenditures to create employment for those who can not find work at these excessive wage rates, In addition to all these demands they are asking for greater exemp- tions from taxation, They seem determined to get for themselves the lion's share of the na- tional production and to make other classes of citizens bear the donkey's share of the cost. Where do they expect the money is going to come*fronj to pay for all these things? The oily place it could come from is the printing press. In other words the only way their demands could be met is by inflating the cur- rency. : Those employers who are standing out against these demands should have the support of all public spirited citi- zens, for it is citizens outside the ranks of organized labor who are the intended victims of this drive. They are the people who have to pay the wages. --Canadian Statesman. POSSIBILITY OF DEPUTY-REEVE With Stouffville's population now past the two thousand mark, the ques- tion is asked whether consideration has-been given to changing the com- munity 'from a village to a town, or the advisability of providing for a deputy-reeve on council As far as we can learn from reading the Ontario Statutes, the two thousand population stipulated is the main item affecting the setting up of a town. Under the clause governing the amount of acre- age, Stouffvillé can qualify. However, the election of a deputy- reeve 'to council, that is, having a council consisting of a reeve, deputy- reeve and three councillors, similar to a township, is the one being given most consideration. Chief benefit of such a move is to gain a second seat on County Council. However, there is one stipulation to the election of a deputy-reeve which is being checked into this week--the law provides that the municipality must have 1,000 eli- gible voters at local elections to qual- ify for a deputy-reeve. It stipulates that those voters classed as MF, would be eligible to be counted in the 1,000. In most cases, wives of local owners are classed thus, However, the point has been raised, and some authorities claim, that all such owners' wives, are entitled to be classed as tenants, --Stouffville Tribune District Doings MARKHAM POLICE TO INVESTIGATE ERRATIC SHOOTINGS Markham Twp. Police are concerned over the recent reports received from local farmers that their animals are being killed by gun-wielding hunters. The first incident occurred on the pro- perty .of Mr. Tom Hastings, 7th con- cession of Markham where 'four tame ducks were shot. On Monday, Mr. Alfred Smith at Cashel reportel that one of his horses had been riddled with shotgun pellets and was discovered dead. On Tuesday, Mr. Stewart Bur- nett, a farm resident near Aurora, told 'Matkham Police that one of his fine steers had been killed on his property at Victoria Bquare. A bullet hole was plainly visible in the animal's neck. Chief Constable Clarence Wideman believes erratic hunters are respon- sible for the killings, He does not think that one man committed the crimes, since on one occasion a shot- gun was used, while a rifle bullet was responsible (for the other death. All killings are within three miles of each other. Logan Mountain, towering to 198, 500 feet on the Yukon Alaska bound- ary, is Canada's highest peak. creases, in spite of the adverse recom- Of Many Things By Ambrose Hills I had a hot argument with a busi- nessman. the other day.. He said to me, "I'm afraid that freedom is going down the drain. My own children think the idea is old-fashioned. It's a trend, and there's no use fighting it. I'm afraid people will have to lose freedom entirely before they value it." That is a defeatist attitude if I ever saw one. 'When I told the business- man that I thought he should have more spunk, and put up a better fight, he said, "Oh, the best we can do is fight a rear guard action. I suppose we have to do that -- but it seems pretty futile to me." I don't believe it! We have, in Can- ada today, several thousand immi- grants who have come fresh from lands which let freedom go. I have heard several of these individuals tell, in their broken English, how horrible it is to live in a so-called welfare state where every move is managed by the government. They do not speak the best of English, but they are eloquent enough to persuade any one above the level of a moron that the free life is the only good life. In my opinion, one of these persons should be on the radio and television every day of the week giving us their first-hand stories of how freedom can be lost and what it means to lose it. I cannot for the life of me understand why our government radio and tele- vision fails to give these people a voice. The excuse is made that they speak only indifferent English. Who cares? We have had enough of the pear-shaped tones 6f some of CBC crackpot commentators. Surely our government, committed as it is; to freedom of enterprise, can find time on the air to let these new citizens tell us the truth about what goes on back of the iron curtain. It would be a good deal more exciting than list- ening to "A is for Aadvark;" or wat- ching, night after dismal night, the same tribe of so-called classic dancers cavorting on the screen at our ex- pensel Freedom need not go down : the drain. Our children are not so dumb that they cannot learn. We have the facilities in this country to tell them what freedom is all about. Let us find out why those facilities are not being used! WMS. W.M.8. EVENING AUXILIARY The November meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the United Church W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Price, with the president, Miss Joblin presiding. The devotional period was led by Mrs. Suwala assisted by Mrs. Price, Mrs. Bathie and Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Williams gave a very interest- ing and informative talk on India, which is the Study Book for this year. Mrs. 'Suwala read a story on the evils of drinking and what it meant to one family. . A dainty lunch was served by the hostess and enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Suwala on Dec. 14. UNBREAKABLE HOCKEY STICKS Every season thousands of dollars are spent by hockey clubs in the pur- chasing of hockey sticks. Even the most expensive hickory fails to stand up to the wear and tear of the game. This hockey stick problem may soon be solved. A company at Breslau, Ont., hopes to introduce a new hockey stick with a fibre glass base. The cost will naturally be higher than the ordinary brand, but it carries the war- ranty of a free replacement if it breaks. It is light and sturdy. It is expected that the new product will be gien a thorough test this season. POLICE RIGHT CLEARED UP LINDSAY--Police chief John Hun- ter was stumped when a city alder- man questioned his right to wear the crown and two pips of an army colonel on his uniform. But the- Ontario Chief Constables' Association cleared the matter up on Wedensday by announcing it was all right. Chief Hunter said the association told him the insigna was standard. for the province's police chiefs whether it clashed with army rank or not. Deputy chiefs wear & crown and one pip, the army lleutenant-colonel's in- signia, and chief-inspectors a& crown, the: rank badge of a major, the asso- ciation said. Police inspectors are identified by three pips the same as a captain in the army. Film Council N ews ' The Ontario and York Counties Film Council General Meeting met at "Heirloom: House" the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy, Scarboro. Does some organization to which you belong, Women's Institute, Home and School Association, School, Club or Church Group, use National Film Board Films and Equipment? If so, you are entitled to representation on the above named Council, and your secretary or some representative member should be receiving notices of six meetings a year, Mr. Tom Rim- mer, Secretary-Treasurer of the Coun- cil, R. R. 1, Markham, Ont. is revising his list for notices in 1965. Will you help by checking to see if your or- ganization is represented? The Annual Meeting is planned for January 19th, 19565. organization in the Council should send two or more representatives. At the meeting, Mr. Clare Keevil, President of the Ontario and York Counties' Film Council, commented that a total audience of some 30,000 people had witnessed the films dis- tributed by voluntary workers from our three film libraries in 1954. This represents a large and powerful audi- ence in our two counties. Are you discussing the films after each show- ing? 'Does your secretary always fill out the spare for your comments, re- commendations and suggestions pro- vided on the Film Showing Report Card sent with each black of, filma? |. You can influence the content and quality of future .films produced by the National Film Board at Ottawa. They want your suggestions. In 1965 it is hoped that each general niceting of the Ontarfo and York Counties' Film Council will be largely devoted to the previewing and discus- sing of new films. There was a good attendance at this month's meeting, but many mem- ber organizations were not represen- ted. The Don Kennedy's commodious Club House, which we used as a meet- 'ing room, could easily have accomo- dated two representatives from each of the 48 Associations in the Ontarlo and York Counties Film Council. --Beth Irwin: Seagrave November W. A. meeting met on Tuesday evening in S. S. room with about 25 ladies in attendance. The worship part of meeting was in charge of West group. Meeting called to order by Mrs. Reynolds and after the singing of hymn, prayer was offered by Mrs. Scott. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Keen and the topic was taken by Mrs. Gusel who spoke on the Approach of the Christmas. season. A reading entitled Prayers and Pota- toes was given by Mrs. Billingham. Hymn closed the devotional. President Mrs. Butt took charge of meeting for business. Minutes wero read and approved. Roll call taken and collection $7.00. and penny offer- ing $1.40 received. A report on the Hospital Auxiliary was given and a donation of $10.00 was voted from the W.A. in place of dressing a doll. Thank you notes were read and a $6.00 donation given to sick box com- mittee to carry on their work. A re- port of turkey supper was given, Al- though our crowd was smaller this year our net proceeds were $386. The treasurer reported $5622 in trea- sury with some outstanding bills to be paid. Mrs. MacNeil invited the W.A. to the parsonage to a Christmas party on Dec. 10. Hymn and benediction closed the meeting. A humorous reading was given by Mrs. Fishley and social time spent with west group ser- ving lunch. Miss Shirley Ann Crosier has ac- cepted a position with Bell Telephone Company in Toronto and Miss Marion Forestor who has been at home this past year has taken a position with Imperial Life Assurance in Toronto. Although these girls will be missed in the community we wish them every success. Mr. B. Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Higgins and Paul of Weston, and Miss Ethel Bright of Raglan were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs.~Grant Bright. Mr. Fred Cookson is atthe Royal Winter Fair showing his team. Miss Marilyn Hochridge of Toronto is student teacher with Mr. Veneer at Seagrave. School this week. Sorry to report Master Bobby Cheerie is under the doctor's care with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brignall and Dorothy of Markham were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. J. Forster and Mrs, W. Forster of Oshawa was a week-end guest in the same home. We are sorry to report Mr. J. C. MacTaggart in Sunnybrook Hospital, Every member |- ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Cheerie Scugog Saturday evening. Mrs. H. Eagleson was in Toronto for a few days last week. With the Christmas season not too far away, school concerts are begin- ning to be the order of the day. Be- thel school has their date for Friday, Dec. 17 and the Sunday School, Mon. day, December 20th.' Don't forget the Euchre and érokin- ole party at the school Friday evening this week in aid of Woman's Hospital Auxiliary. GREY CUP There is an obvious friendship here between two of Toronto's Argonaut football stars, Cass Krol and Dick Shatto, and singer Terry Dale. Terry - has her roots in British Columbia but this feeling of friendship between east and west will definitely not exist on the football field on November 27 when the Canadian Grey Cup classic takes place. The games will be seen on all Canadian television stations, either "live" or delayed through the minion network. Scugog News Mrs. Stuart RodmBn spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. May, in Toronto. The Head Farm Forum niet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Graham on Monday to discuss the topic "The Far- mer's Share". Next week the meet- ing 'will be held at he home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodman when "Farm Insurance" will be the subject. We meeting and give a talk on Insurance. Mrs. C. Reader visited her daughter- Mrs. Bob Dowson in Peterboro last week. Mr. Reader returned Sunday from a week with the deer hunters. _ Miss Inez Martyn of Toronto, spent last week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Martyn. - The monthly meeting of Grace Unit- ed Church W.A. was held last Wednes- day with a very good attendance. The meeting opened with the singing of hymn "Take Up Thy Cross". Our president Mrs. Russell Pogue read an item entitled "Spiritual Growth". The Seripture was read by Mrs. Elsie In- ner. Mrs. Neil Lamont donated to the birthday shoe. The minutes were read and,a lengthy business discussion followed. A supper was planned for 'Wednesday, Nov. 17 with the follow- ing committee in charge. Mrs. Neil Lamont, Mrs. Doug Aldred, Mrs. Ev- erctt Prentice, Mrs. Clem Hood, Mrs. Cameron Aldred. A quilt will be put on and ready for quilting on Wednesday, Nov. 24. All ladies are invited. Elsie Pogue read several letters and it was voted to send $10.00 to the Presbytery. ig Catharine Martyn reported on the proposed Sunday School chairs and It was voted to order 2 dozen. Mrs. G. Smith is dressing a doll in aid of the Hospital. All ladies are reminded to bring a jar of fruit or jam to the next meeting for the hospital. The December meet- ing will be election of new officers. Catharine Martyn then read two poem's "God First" and "Qualities of a True Friend". Both of these readings were much enjoyed. Lillian. Moore then led in a very in- teresting contest about the surround- ing towns and villages and Tillie Burnham was the winner. The benediction and hymn closed the meeting. Pianist for the after- noon was Mrs. Fred Jackson. ) Lunch was served in the basement. Committee in charge of program and lunch for our December meeting Is: Mrs. Edna McLaren, Mrs. Irene New- man and Mrs, Irene Prentice. Some of the hunters of "F & F" but trust he will soon be home again. Mr, and Mrs, R. Reynolds were din- be having very good luck. CBC-TV network, as well as the Do- . hope to have Mrs. Hamer attend the ° Club have returned and they seem to ' -- A = a AIR " ro fe RR CE om #5 INC a ah Tw a rh Cw TR rs a a ta x sania ol ge Yi Ay _-- Aes {EEE RATIOL AR SRI 2a 3 I ERR