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Prime Minister Louis St, Laurent, had a tough time in the lands by the sea Arying to convince them that the federal 'government hadn't forgotten them. In Quebec, of course, there still remains solid and - unquestioning support for the Liberals. Allin all, the Conservatives have put on a pretty good show. It is not good éhough to: win power but there is considerable evidence that they will increase their num- ber by some twenty or thirty seats. This would not be too bad ving under the circumstances. The W.C.F. should gain one or two seats while still holding the On The Wings of Chance "There are housewreckers and house- wreckers, Most of us are quite familiar with the common garden variety of house- wreckers, Armed with crowbars and Jimmies, they attack the structure with a glorious abandonment and wallow in de- struction, Who has not watched with envy as they wreck havoc on roof and wall and floor? Don't misunderstand; house- wrecking as an occupation doesn't appeal, but housewrecking once in awhile when one. is in the mood must be delightful pastime, Can't you picture yourself saying, "Now, there's a house I'd like to wreck" and the next moment you are hard at it with the doomed structure shedding shingles, bar- "ing its bones and generally disappearing. Another type of house-wrecking is more pleasant to meet in the literature of fiction rather than in real life. It may be a fe- male siren of the blond genus, or a black- safe bets they already have. The party that might have to nurse some keen dis- appointment is the Social Credit Party. From the propaganda point of view, they have waged a battle. However, in times of prosperity it is almost impossible to interest people in a strange brand of poli- tical brew, One or two things highlight the pre- election scene. The first of these is the quixotic attempt of Louis St. Laurent to prove to the people of the Maritimes that Ontario is the villian of the piece. Needless to say this proved harder to swallow than oysters in season. The other highlight has to do with the television performance of aspiring candidates. Without a doubt, they have introduced a new low in tele- vision fare. Actually, the CBC should take steps to see that something is done about these pitiful performances. It is humiliating for all concerned to see our politicians sweating out their senseless platitudes and making every mistake there is to be made. A few hints and a little coaching by the professionals would work miracles. haired smooth talking predatory male on the loose. They wreck homes rather than houses and they were the popular villians of the twenties . . .. by now, they have become almost respectable with the grow- ing popularity of the modern divorce. But surely, the strangest kind of house- wrecker, or homewrecker must be the bee. It doesn't even sound sensible; yet, the - other day in Kentucky a swarm of bees wrecked the house and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwing Millar of Pensacola, Florida. They were towing their house trailer when the bees zoomed into their pick-up truck. Miller slammed on his brakes and the trail- er overturned. The trailer was wrecked and the bees zoomed out the window and on their way . . . perhaps quite unconscious of the fact that they had joined, the ranks of housewreckers.--- Mr. Millar will be pardoned for having mixed feeling the next time he is offered honey. | ~ wh ; Clipped Comments WHY NOT SPEND OUR OWN MONEY? Everybody wants sogial security; we want to be sure of a decent standard of living for ourselves and our fam- ilies while we are able to work, and after our working days are over, It is for this that men plan-and work and- save; and there is no more worthy cause to which a man can de- vote his talents, But life is full of uncertainties which we all have to face; and prudent men take whatever precautions they can against the disasters that are likely to befall them, These are not the same for all peo- ple, for we are not. all exposed to the 'same risks, Some have cause to fear unemploy- ment, some fear failing health that will impair their earning power, some are afraid of family sickness which will eat up their savings. ; Farmers fear disasterous crop losses and people who have savings invested in bonds or mortgages or insurance policies worry over the ravages of in- flation, which the government seems unable to control. None of us suffer from all these calamities; but we,-4f any, of us es- cape them all, There is one threat to our future which none of us can escape. It is more than a threat; it is a certainty. It is the rapacity of government share of every dullar we earn, and, when we die, is waiting at the grave to pounce on whatever we leave behind us and rob our heirs of what it failed to exact during our life time. Strange to say, people look in these constantly increasing government ex- actions as inevitable, and something we: can do nothing about. The truth is that they are inevitable only in so far as we are willing to submit to them, and to buy the pack- ages of goods that governments offer us in exchange for the privilege of raising our taxes, If the people would only say to the government: "You shall tax us only for what is necessary for the proper performance of your duty, and no more. Don't come to us bearing gifts for we know that you have nothing to give us except what you take from us, --The Rural Scene. UNION MEMBERS LEARN A LESSON The threatened strike at Noranda Mines has been called off because the union bosses failed to persuade the workers to vote in favour of it, The crucial issue was the check-off. The union bosses demanaded that the company collect union dues from all its workers and turn the money over to them: This the company refused to do. The same demand had been ade three years before, and had been refused by the company, . At that time the workers 'took the jadvice of, their which takes a constantly increasing grey leaders and went out on strike. K] La 3 Vigor Oil Co. Ltd. Fuel Oil 17 3-10 cents per gal. |, Stove 0il 21 cents per gal. For Delivery Phone Oshawa RA. 5-1109 | UNION MEMBERS LEARN A LESSON The strike was long and costly, costly to the company, ,and costly to the workers. But not so costly to the union bosses who had engineered it. Their salaries were paid in full while the workers got only strike pay. | : This opened the eyes of the work- ers to the fact that they were being sacrificed to the selfish interests of their leaders. New demands were made on the company last fall, and, as usual, these were drafted by the union bosses. Of course the check-off was included, and again the company refused it, Plans were then made for another strike to take effect on a Sunday at midnight, But this time the workers refused to go along, They had not forgotten how much they had sacrificed during the last strike just to save the union officials the trouble of collecting their own dues, and to compell all workers to join the union, This time they voted to protect their own interests and their own security, which 'means mofe to them and their families than union security, which benefits union bosses only, --The Rural Scene HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE We have just been reading the man on "Are You in Favour of Park- ing Meters?" Ag the editor wasn't approached for his views on this ques- tion of the hour, as far as Bowmanville Js concerned, we would like to have our opinion recorded as NO. We have never been in favour of these "One Armed Bandits" as these modern hitching posts for taxing autos have been referred to. With the various arguments pre- sented for and against these gadgets to clutter up our main business street we have yet to be convinced that their installation will be in the best inter- ests of the town. We don't think they will solve the local traffic problem other than drive rural customers to neighbouring towns and villages who gladly welcome patrons to their places of business without imposing this abominable and useless penalty, From the standpoint of creating extra revenue for the municipal trea- sury we consider it a questionable and undignified means of gyping nickles and coppers from motorists who are already overburdened with taxes. Doubt, too, if any member of our article in the last issue of The States- police force, in his daily Jo ies, will relish the job of tapping the of the lucre begrudgingly deposit the cash customers, As one citizen discussing this ques- tion said, he thought the police would be better employed 'in checking up motorists who violate the traffic laws. This would have a greater effect in having motorists observe the laws. Since the post office has been moved off the main corners there is already a noticeable lack of autos cluttering up that important area. When motor- ists use the civic parking area just off the main street there should be less crowding of cars on King street. There is also the possibility and hope that the proposed lane at the back of stores on the south side of King street will become a reality to allow trucks to unload behind the stores, instead of in front of them, as is. now the case. We will leave it to our readers to think up other reasons for- opposing the installation of parking meters in Bowmanville at this time. It might be appropriate here to re- verse Dale Carnegie's popular saying of "How to make friends and influence People" to "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" by installing parking meters in Bowmanville, --Canadian Statesman RETIREMENT AGE CAN'T BE FIXED : "What other work can I turn to?" answered Mr, St. Laurent when asked if he intended to retire after the election is over. - "I have been away from my law practice too long to go back to it now, and I have no other trade or profes- sion, If I retire from active politics I retire from active life, and [I will be numbered among the unemployed, per- haps among the unemployable. 1 really don't feel old enough for that." History may record this impromptu statement as Mr. St. Laurent's most memorable remark, or as the mast striking statement of the year. It draws attention to the tragic con- sequences of a practice that has be- come almost universal to-day -- the practice of imposing retirement on our citizens when they reach a certain age without regard for their fitness to continue to give effective services. Many people, on reaching the re- tirement age, feel just as Mr, St. Laurent does, and justifiably so. - It is quite a shock to an alert and active man to be told that his services are no longer required at the work he is best qualified to do, just because the calendar says he has reached a certain age; and the record shows that enforced retirement, when a man is still fit, shortens the life expectancy of the person affected, by years. Retirement age can't be fixed by law or by any rigid rule. Tt is a per- sonal matter between each man and his employer. The employer knows the value of the services, and the man knows whether or not he can maintain the pace. Men live longer today than they used to; but there can be little object in prolonging one's life if it means only a prolonged period of sitting around with nothing to do and nothing for doing it. w --The Rural Scene District Doings STOUFFVILLE STORES CLOSED ALL MONDAY Stouffville Businesgsmen's Associa- tion has announced a new closing day. Beginning Monday, May 20th, Stouff- ville stores will close all day Monday and will remain open all day for the other five working «days. There will also be two open nights till ten p.m,, Tuesday and Friday. LINDSAY FIRM GETS CONTRACT The firm of L. T. Braunton and Co., Limited, 50 Kent street east, Lindsay, has received the contract for a $60,000 job at Lakefield, work to start on Monday. ' The contract is for the erection of a new service depot and office for the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Com- mission, Sub-contractors have been contacted. SOLD GASOLINE AFTER HOURS Three weeks ago Magistrate R. I. Moore dismissed a case where the operator of the Fina gas station in Lindsay was charged with selling during hours when the service station was to be closed in accordance with a local by-law. Wednesday Mr. H. Black, operator of the Shell Service Station on Lindsay street, south, a newcomer to town, was charged by local police with a similar offence, Evidence was that he was supposted to be closed, The case was adjourned for one week. OUT OF CONTROL ROCKET INJURES BROWN HILL MAN In spite of extra precautions taken this year, with the forming of a safety committee, there was one casualty at the annual fireworks display put on by the Sutton Kinsmen Club. Roy Croutch, Brown Hill, was busy minding his own business and enjoy- ing the magnificent sight of the burst- ing rockets, when one went out of con- trol and crashed, still burning, into his up-turned face knocking out two teeth and making 'a gash about two inches long in his lower lip. The rocket had all been aimed away from the big crowd, but this safety pre- caution did not prevent this one turn- ing the wrong way. It is thought most of the force behind it had already been burn out. The show was enjoyed by a vast gathering in the fair grounds, a few of whom brought their own fireworks and insisted on trying to steal the limelight, LIQUOR FOR MINORS, FINE OF $100.00 Supplying liquor to minors was the charge preferred against a Lindsay man, William Jones. The accused pleaded not guilty but following the evidence of four witnesses the man was convicted and fined sho and costs of $3.00. One of the witnesses was a minor. FAST WORK-- CAR STOLEN AT 8.20 FOUND IN TEN MINUTES Constable Henley of the Lindsay police force was alert and active this morning. Mrs. L. Wagstaff, R.R. 4, one mile south. of the town reported at 84 : o'clock that her car had been stoléh At 8.30, ten minutes later, Constable Henly found the car abandoned on 'Highway "7, a mile west of Lindsay. It was not damaged. "Constable Hen- ley worked on the assumption that stolen cdrs are often left in used car lots and this one was adjacent to one of these lots. The car was stole from its parking space adjacent to the hospital where Mrs. Wagstaff is employed as a nurse. CORPORAL SUSPENDED _FROM TOWN POLICE FORCE WHITBY--Corporal Thwaites of the Town police force was suspended on Sunday morning by Police Chief Geo. Rankine. The suspension is under the authority of the Police Act. It is not known at the present time when the case will be heard by the Whitby Police Commission. In similar cases it has been the policy to call a special meeting of the Commission. Corporal Thwaites was raised to that rank last December following a very fast climb from the ranks of probationary officer. CHIPPEWAS PROFIT FROM LAND DEAL One of Canada's proudest Indian tribes has come to terms with the white man once again--to the tune of millions of dollars. This time the mighty Chippewa tribe did not settle for a handful of colored beads and afew flagons of illicit rum--their descendants, the St. Clair band at Sarnia, Ont.--negotiated a land transaction with a wealthy | U.S. corporation, which netted them about $8,000,000. Burns] Rutherford, whose report from Sarnia appears in last week's issue of The Star Weekly, tells a fas- cinating story of the negotiations, which will profit the Indians much more than the original agreement. SEWER LOCATION TO BENEFIT TOWN Consultant engineers will be asked to draw up final plans and allocate costs of a storm sewer to service two subdiviaions in the Dundas street area Whitby with the Town and the De- partment of Highways benefitting from the position of the sewer. "TI think it should be pointed out that our works supervisor, Mr. Rae was the one who suggested this al- ternate route that will be of benefit to the Town as well as to other people, It is expected the Town's share of the total cost will be in the neighbour- hood of three or four thousand dollars. BOBCAYGEON PICTURES IN RECENT DISPLAY The Travelling Art Display from East Central Ontario was held in the Municipal Office during the first part of last week and attracted consider- able attention, Three pictures for display were "The Chorister" by Miss 8. Boyd, "Fruit in Reflection" by Mrs. J. Stewart and "Still Life" by Rev. open on Sunday when the station was John Barclay. CBC-TV's "Country Hoedown" will be running through the summer, with popular emcee Gordie Tapp through his usual zany antics. going a -- Manchester Rev. Mr, Chapin of Greenbank ex- changed pulpits with Rev. Mr. Braham on Sunday. His Theme was God saw everything that he had made was good. Wayne Powell of Port Perry sang "Bless This House" which was much appreciated. Service next Sun- day morning at 10.15. The Women's Association will meet at the home of Mrs. Lorne Thompson on Thursday afternoon June 6th. Mr. and Mrs.,Robert Howsom enter- tained a number of friends on Satur- day evening, Nancy Black of Toronto spent Sun- day with Susan Roach. . Fourteen ladies from Manchester spent a most enjoyable evening when they were entertained by Greenbank W.A. Wednesday of last week. Pupils of Grades 4 to8 with their teacher Mrs. Samells enjoyed a bus trip to Toronto on Friday and visited points of interest. Pupils and teacher of Utica were with the group. Seagrave On the evening of May 15 a large crowd of friends gathered in the pub- lic school to honor a future bride and groom in the persons of Mr. Ray Ab- raham of our village and Miss Joyce Cochrane of Blackstock on their ap- proaching marriage. With Mr. M. Bruce acting in his usual capable manner as chairman, a short program was enjoyed. A solo "Oh Bells of St. Mary's" was sung by Leona Reynolds. Tap danée numbers were given by Jean Bright and a humorous reading, "The First Visit to the Butcher" by Marion Forester. Ray and Joyce were then asked to come to the front when the following address was read by Morley: nN Dear Joyce and Ray: The big day of your lives comes on Saturday. Here is a Httle arcostic which we hope will convey our good wishes to you. It is based on your name "Abraham". A--stands for Abraham, a good family name of which none need feel any shame. It's a name to live up to - not casily missed, for it always appears at the head of the list. B--is for bride whose first name is Joyce. A slender brunette is the girl of Ray's choice. We're not well acquainted as yet it is true, but ex- tend warmest greetings at this time to you. R--Yes you've guessed it. R is for Ray. The lad who'll be married the cighteenth of May. He's one of the tallest chaps in this town, which pro- ves you can't keep a good man down. A--is for answers you both have to give. They should be binding as long as you live. Your vows are im- portant. Life lasts a long while, and you can't change your partner if they' re out of style, H---stands for happiness our wish for you. May all your fondest dreams come true, We wish you the best of all things food, and know you'll en- joy them as all folks should. " A--stands for another. From this time on each will need to remember the other one. No matter what hap- pens your whole life through, each must always thinks of the other one too. M---is for marriage and new plans begun. May your wedded life be a pleasant one. . Great hopes, great tasks, great loves, great peace, and deepest joys which never cease. Sincerely, Seagrave Friends. The honoreil couple were assisted in opening the many beautiful and useful gifts by Eleanor Forester and Phylis Keen, Ray and Joyce both thanked everyone for their kind thoughts and everyone joined in sing- ing for they are "Jolly Good Fellows". Lunch brought a pleasant evening to a close. | ) Mr, and Mis. C. Wright of Can- nington attended anniversary services Sunday and visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Moon. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Martyn, Prince Albert spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. Wanamaker. On June 7 in- Seagrave church at 8.30 p.m. Greenbank will present their plays "Many Happy Returns" and "Miss Molly" under auspices of 'south group of W.A. Admission h0e & 25c. We hope everyone will keep this date in mind that a good crowd will be present to enjoy an evening of en- tertainment given by our Greenbank friends. : ITT ott SARA, 2222 ! CB BOBO Intermediate Softball -- HEBER DOWN, President. a A ¥ [ + ; THE FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL : ¢ 4 BROOKLIN SPRING FAIR COMMUNITY PARK, : Saturday, June 1st, 1957 Parade in Afternoon -- Heavy and Light Horses. Beef and Dairy Cattle -- Ladies' and Children's Classes. HORSE RACING WHITBY BRASS BAND IN ATTENDANCE Merry-Go-Round----The Schell Marionettes Admission--Adults 50c. Children under 12, 25¢.; Autos 26c¢. AM A A A A AAAS ANA RAR ARAN ARR ARF AAR ASI HM BROOKLIN BOP BOB OBS £0 AE A Lacrosse Game at Night RALPH Ii. MOWBRAY, Sec'y-Treasurer --- amo -- am Easy Budget Terms -- [Samar (READING = \T A = To Take Advantage of our SUMMER PRICES $28.00 Per Ton -- with $1.00 off for Cash. Nut and Stove Coal BIG SAVINGS -- PRICES ARE THE LOWEST. ~ NOW IS THE TIME LL" with Many Months to Pay the Balance PORT PERRY A Small Down Payment ot TN I a pe 2 Lh aE Po s Poe a en A gg Sir wy a pe wt a Ne TA i tt Pa