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: a * n - - Member of The Canadian Weekly _ Newspaper Association Thursday, September 4th, 1958 'THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Port Perry Fair (continued from page 1) Relish, uncooked--Mrs, J. Phillips, Mrs. A. Raines, Mrs. T. Fines Hot Dog Relish -- Mrs. A. Walsh, Mrs. A. Raines, Mrs. A, Card Corn Relish--Mrs, A. Raines, Mus. Grainger, Mrs.s T. Fines Chili Sauce--Mrs. Grainger, Mrs. A. Raines, Mrs. G. Brown Tomato: Juice--Mrs. T. Fines, Mrs. B. Dowson, Mrs. R, Prentice Tomatoes--Mrs. T. Fines, Mrs. L. McDonald, Mrs. A. Raines Tomato Soup--Mrs. T. Fines, Mrs. N. Wilson, Mrs. R. Prentice. Class 18--Ladies Work Pr. Bath towels--Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. T. Fines, Mrs. G. R. Putnam. Pr. Guest towels--Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. 'S. Moore, Mrs. L. E. Bryant Tea towels--Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs. T. Fines es Mrs. T. Fines, Mis. L. E. Bryant, Murs, H. Skerratt Pr. Pillow Cases from bleached cot- ton bag -- Mrs. H. Skerratt, Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs. L. E. Bryant Pr. Pillow Cases, His & Hers--Mys, H, Skerratt, Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. B. Dowson . Luncheon Cloth -- Mys. S. Moore, Mrs. L. E. Bryant, Mrs. G. Potnam Centrepiece, knitted--Mrs. S. Moore, Mrs, G. Brown, Miss K. Foreman Centrepiece, crochet--Mrs. S. Moo- re, Mrs. H. Skerratt, Mrs. B. Dowson Crocheted umbrella planter--Mys, H. Skerratt Hankies--Mrs. H, Skerratt, Mrs. G. Putnam, Mrs. L. E. Bryant Place mats, pelon--Mrs. A. Walsh Tatted Doily--Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs, H. Skerratt, Mrs, R. E. Johnston Chesterfield set--Mrs. L. E. Bry- ant, Mrs. G. Putnam, Mrs. Skerratt Dresser Scarf -- Mrs. H. Skerratt, Mrs. G. Putnam, Mrs. L. E. Bryant The Yellow Peril a The latest trouble spot in a world distinguished for its trouble spots is China. We, in the West, get the idea that China - is a divided nation split between the nationalists, now exiled on Formosa and the-shore islands of which Quemoy and Malza are but two. But China isn't really a divided nation, or, at least not according . to either geography, population, or the -best reports we can get from that area, About 95% of China is Communist and the only country in the world which seems quite incapable of understanding this fact is the United States. : " The foreign policy of that country is predicated on the idea that Communist China, once recognized, will go in to sub- with the tremendous problems of her own internal security and drive for economic _ development, it seems absurd to put Red China in the xole of a conquering hero. The Nationalist Chinese lobby in U.S. government has been a very powerful one and not even the disclosures of the graft and corruption in the former Chiang Kai- Shek's government disturbed it.. ol In the meantime here we are perched on another brink with the U.S. and Russia, threatening each other and talking of a possible world war. Why not recognize Red China and let Mao-tze Tung and Chiang-Kai-Chek come to grips over a conference table. You can't have a conference table if you BACK TO WORK bass. Eddie and the Happy Gang will give a lift to listeners of CBC's Trans-Canada radio network when they return this month with a new series of daily shows. This will be Getting his group together for the start of rehearsals, CBC's Happy Gang leader, Eddie Allen, gives big- man Joe Niosi a lift with his double Try 3 3 | 4 4 adn RA Aili ERY Ras CSE Sal alli yi AE | samp A i. jugate the whole of Asia. However, faced The New Liberal Party Lester Pearson is embarking oh a Canada wide political tour with the avow- ed 'purpose of reforming and revitalizing the Liberal Party. His aspiration is a worthy one and in our What the Liberal Party needs is a new and definite state- ment of what it hopes to stand for. opinion long overdue. The former Liberal administration was a strange compendium of compromise, in- efficiency, and rooted privilege. After its long sojourn in office it had "become blind to some of its ible obligations. In defeat apart. ) . 'most respons- it simply fell only recognize one party to the conference. Now Mr. Pearson must either try to put it together again or build a new party. In this he will be following in the footsteps of Mr. Diefenbaker who literally built a party in less than-a year. Diefenbaker, he will not be opposing a party that had become weakened by its too-long hold on offic Canada may look forward to a resurg- ence of power in the two party system and this should make for good government. So thinking Canadians 'and even far-sighted Conservatives will wish him well as he em- barks on his rebuilding programme. Unlike, Mr. District UXBRIDGE SEWAGE PLANT TOO SMALL FOR PRESENT POPULATION . Mr. Cummings from the firm of McCune Consulting Engineers - who have prepared a preliminary cost es- timate for improvements and addi- 'tions to the sewage disposal plant was granted an audience by council on Tuesday night. Further to the report sent in by the firm, Mr. Cummings explained that the present plant is serving over 2% times its rated capacity. Designed for a population of approximately 1200, it is serving an equivalent 2800, the actual population plus existing in- dustry. 2 A new plant which is deemed ne- cessary by the firm, would be four times present capacity and would be sufficient for up to 65800, or double the population and additions in in- dustry. It would be adviseable to . plan on the erection of the new plant for next spring. Estimated cost of the plant is $150,000. PICKERING TWP. TO INVESTIGATE THEIR TAX COLLECTION . Pickering Twp. Council has called a special meeting of the office man- . agement committee and tax collector to go into details concerning the me- thods of .tax collections and arrears, following a report -that a Toronto, bailiff has in some cases seized TV sets and appliances in lieu of 'back taxes. A special report has also been ask- ed for by council as to the method used to collect arrears from Mrs. Mary Wardell of Chesterton Shores, after she appeared before Council last Monday night. A Toronto daily has branded Pick- ering as "getting tough" and quoted the manager of the" Toronto bailiff firm as saying that in several cases in Pickering, they have seized the TV get or other appliances. CLAREMONT PLAN TO SPEND $5.000 ON COMMUNTY HALL Mr, K. Vizely, representing the Claremont Park Board, appeared be- fore Pickering Twp. Council at a re- cent meeting to inquire into the a- mount of grant that might be forth- coming from the Township to .alle- viate the cost of repairing the Com- munity Hall. Mr. Vizely: informed the members that the minimum cost of the project would be $5,000. Re- pairs will be made to the furnace and washroom facilities. : It was moved by councillor Robt. Stewart and seconded by councillor Sid Pugh that Council make a grant of $1,000 to the Claremont Park Bd. for the reconstruction of the Clare- mont Hall, providing the Park Board have firm commitments for the bal- ance of the funds. A minimum fi- ". gure of $5,000 must be spent on the ' "building. Doings NEWCASTLE SURVEY FOR 'WATER MAINS © At a special meeting of the village council held on Friday evening, the firm of RR, K. Kilborn Consulting En- gineers, was engaged at a fee of $630 to 'make a preliminary survey of the village and prepare a report for the installation of waterworks in the vil- lage. i The Kilborn Firm, who have re- cently completed similar projects in the villages of Havelock and Bancroft, plan to commence work immediately on the survey and hope to have their report ready in about three weeks. The survey will include that portion Railway on the south and from Honey Hollow on the east to the top of the hill on the west side of the village. HEAVIER MACHINERY NEEDED FOR PICKERING TWP. ~ With the amount of heavy con- struction work starting to take place in Pickering Township, councils will have to consider the purchase of much heavier equipment from now on, Road Supt. Jack Chapman told the Coun- cil last week, The subject of heavier equipment arose. out of a discussion on the pur- chase of a front-end-loader, _ "If we are getting into that kind of work, would it not be cheaper to hire equipment?" asked Councillor Jean McPherson, "With three hundred miles of road to look after, we can do it cheaper ourselves" said Mr. Chapman. The availability of machinery is very im- portant and you can keep better con- trol of trucks and the work they are doing if they are your own", he said. NEW $15,702.00 PUMPER FOR LINDSAY . A fine piece of 'fire apparatus has been. added to the splendid equipment at the Lindsay fire hall. A large King Seagrave pumper has a capacity of 600 gallons and will pump 746 gal- Jons a minute from draft or 840 from a good hydrant. The chassis, a GMC, largest of its kind built in Canada. The engine develops 230 horse power and the motor is one of the latest V-8 types. The truck carries 720 ft. of 2% inch hose with 2 pre-connec- tion lines, One lddder on the truck is a 45 foot overhead type as well as one 24 foot Inside ladder, one 14 foot roof ladder and an attic ladder. The new pumper also carries its own gen- erator for lights, a portable pump and other lines of small equipment. According to Fire Chief A. Watson it is the last word in fire' fighting equipment for a town like Lindsay. SKATING AT BOWMANVILLE Ice-making machinery, Bowmanville Arena has been working full-blast the past few days, with progress better than usual. At present, it fs ekpec- ted to have the first public skating of the village lying between the C.P.| 'Railway on the north and the C.N. their 22nd year on the CBC. EXPENSIVE HOUSING PLANS The more money the Government spends on so-called low-cost housing, the higher the cost of housing be- comes, says The Rural Scene. Rvi- dence given before the Senate Fin- ance Committee which is studying the matter, is to the effect that, in the Toronto area, where this kind of house building is most 'active, it will soon be impossible to build a house for less than $20,000. The reason for this is that under the present system of government fi- nancing there is no incentive for any- one to keep costs down, while there is every incentive to increase them. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5th and 6th. Advance bookings for ice time indicate a busy season ahead and those planning hockey practices, ska- ting parties, ete., are advised to make arrangements as quickly as possible. County Land Judging Big Success The second annual Ontario County Land Judging Competition was held on Thursday, August 28th in the Manchester Area. This competition is sponsored by the Metropolitan Tor- onto and Region Conservation Au- thority working in association with the Ont. Department of Agricultura. The program for the morning was a tour in the Manchester Area to brief the competitors on the various soil types present and how to iden- tify them. Following Lunch the group went to the farm of Lloyd Smith, R, No. 2, Port Perry. Here the group classified and judged the soil at the four different locations on the farm. Mr. Art Latornell of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Con- servation gave an interesting and in- formative talk on the work being done by the Authority. The winners of the competitions were as follows: Junior Division-- '1st--Doug Scott, Oshawa iR. 2; 2nd --George Smith, Port Perry, R. 2; 8rd--Lawrie Taylor, Pefferlaw, R. 1; and other winners were Ken Wilson, ! Claremont, R. 2; Jack Holliday, Broo-' klin; Jack Coates, Brooklin; John Clark, Uxbridge, R. 2; Larry Lamb, Columbus, R. 1; David Thompson, ' Brooklin; Ken Paradine, Uxbridge, IR. 4; Ken Goreski, Port Perry, R. 2, and Ivan Wilson, Claremont, R, 2. Intermediate Division-- 1st--Lloyd Wilson, Uxbridge; 2nd --James Dryden, Brooklin; 38rd-- David Mosienko, Port Perry, R. 2; and others were Neil Taylor, Peffer- law R. 1; Lorne Clark, Uxbridge, R. 2; Gordon Fenn, Sunderland R. 1; Bill' Batty, Brooklin; Glen Wilson, Claremont, R. 2, Doug Webster, Port Perry, R. 2. . Senior Division-- - 1st--Jack Pearson, Uxbridge, R. 2; 2nd--Leslie Smith, Port Perry, R. 2; 3rd--Frank Barkey, Claremont, R. 3 and others were Norman Smith, Ux- bridge, R, 3; Earle Parrott, Ashburn, R. 17 Bill Werry, Oshawa R. 2; Roy Wilson Claremont, R. 2; Ken Holli- day, Brookin; Aubrey Carson, Clare- mont; Enoch McKnight, Port Perry, R. 4, Grenfell Wilson, Claremont, IR. 2. Officials for the day were Doug Logsdale and William Campbell, Field men Soils Department, Ontario Agri- culture College, Guelph, H. L, Fair, Agriculture Representative, Uxbridge and Alvin H, Blades, Assistant Rep resentative, Uxbridge. 'adopted the + ket. "The trouble started during the de- pression years when we officially a- bandoned the position that houses should be built to supply the demand for them, and at prices within the a- bility .of the people to pay; and we principle that houses should be built to create employment, and that it is the Government's duty to finance such building. The Government of the day laun- ched the new policy by offering to guarantee the mortgage companies against losses if they would increase the size of their loans beyond what experience had taught them to be financially sound. This was a deliberate abandonment of everything that was sound in the financing of housing; and the cost of housing today is the logical develop- ment of that abandonment. The municipalities that have gone in for this kind of housing scem to have adopted the policy of making the Government finance not only the house itself but every other expense they can think of. They do this by compelling the sub-dividers who sell the property on which the buildings are to be erected, to pay for sanitary sewers, storm sewers, oversize sew- ers if necessary to serve adjacent areas; paved streets, sidewalks, curbs, street lights and signs, tree planting, sodding and public parks. All these expenses are added to the price of the lots. They are included in the mortgages, and add to the cost of the home. Is it any wonder that Government housing is the most ex- pensive housing there is? --Canadian Statesman TAKE A LONG, HARD LOOK! Union Leaders in the construction trades would be well-advised to take a long, hard look at what wage de- mands are doing to the housing mar- Estimates based on official sta- tistics show that the average modest NRA single-family home cost $176 more in-the first quarter of 1958 than in the last quarter of 1957. Even with the higher price tag, the pur- chaser of such a home got 12 square feet less of finished floor space for his money in the first quarter of this year than in the last qnarter of 1957. Index of construction trades wages tells the story. With base of 100 in 1949, construction trades wages in May of 1957 stood at 157.9. May of this year saw them 12.1 points higher at 170, and they're still rising. Little wonder that-thoughtful folk are saying that the housing hoom can't last. The pafadox of rising con- struction trades wages and of rising home construction costs is that these things, although not intended by the FUTURE OF MUNICIPAL COUNCILS Wherein lies the future of munici- pal councils? and wherein lies the responsibilities of municipal councils? interrogates The Acton Free Press. The Gordon Commission report says that "in the increasingly urbanized society which is evolving, Canadians will be well advised to take fresh and constructive interest in the affairs of city hall . . . Here, more than at any other level of government during the next 20 years new thinking will have to be done." i We would like to think this was a simple answer to what is undoubtedly a complex problem. Unfortunately this is not the case. The responsibi- lities of municipal councils have been gradually and continually whittled a- way until now there is little that can be accomplished without the approval of a provincial or federal department and the consequent grant. The Cana- dian Statesman has referred _to this condition several times in the past. It is important that all levels of 'government co-operate in making ci- ties and towns and all municipalities functionally efficient, pleasant to live in, self-governed and financially able to keep pace with the require- ments of modern community well-be- ing and continuing urban growth. Under the present financial structure where municipalities collect funds only on real estate or from the pro- vincial or federal treasury, the field of responsibility falling to municipal councils will continue to be limited. The future for municipal councils is not bright, the responsibilities of municipal councils are declining as each new provincial or federal hand- out is conceived. "A fresh and con- structive interest in the affairs of town hall . . .." is difficult if the things for which municipal hall is re- sponsible are to be continually de- creased. The problem requires new financial arrangements that allow the collection of funds for local purposes on some other basis than real estate taxes. The answer is not in larger grants with more and more strings attached. --~Canadian Statesman "CIVIL, SERVANTS" Suggestion in Commons of CCF member for Skeena, Mr, Frank How- ard, that there is something "degrad- ing" about the term "civil servant" and that some other more suitable | Pr. Pillow Cases, ric-rac & erochet-- > > Clipped Comments title such as "public employee" should be adopted, is causing some chuckles and not a little indignation in official circles in Ottawa. Most of Canada's civil servants are proud of the title which their employ- ment bears. They see nothing '"de- grading" about being called civil ser- vants, for they recognize that In a democracy the State, of which they form so important a part, is the ser- vant and not the master of the people. Socialists, with all their notions a- bout planning and controlling people's lives, understandably find it difficult to think of the great departments of government and those who compose Pr. crochet hot dish mats--Ms. R. E. Johnston, Mrs. L. E. Bryant, Murs. M. Coates Swedish Darning--Mus, R. E. John- ston, Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs. S. Moore Button holes -- Mrs. H. Skerratt, Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs. L. E. Bryant Kitchen cushion--Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs. S. Meore, June Strong Sofa eshion--June Strong, Mis. I. E. Bryant, Mrs. H. Skerratt Women's Wearing "Apparel Mother & Daughter dresses--Murs. M. Coates, Mrs. S. Moore, Mrs. L. E. Bryant Tailored skirt -- Mys. J. Phillips, Mrs. G. Putnam, Mrs. L. E. Bryant Jumper & blouse--Mrs., J. Phillips, Mrs. Putnam, Mrs. L. E. Bryant Afternoon casual in Chambray --- Mrs. J. Phillips, Mrs. L. E. Bryant Cotton half slip--Mrs. M. Contes Baby doll pyjamas--Mys. M. Coates, Mrs. J. Phillips, Mrs. H. Skerratt them as servants of the people. In Moscow they use the ward "com- missar." In Canada, the title of "civil ser- vant" is, and must remain, as a proud badge of democracy. --The Letter-Review THE LETTER-REVIEW SAYS Labour Minister Starr has placed himself in a preposterous and unten- able position by asserting, according | to the newspapers, that he would not ever cross a picket line. This is the sort of emotional pro-laborism tvorthy of Eleanor Roosevelt. It also is suc- cumbing to a labor union doctrine that denies the rights of all citizens who are not bound to unionism ns a sort of religion. Mr. Starr should resign. % 2s who Oatt .. & Ws Jom clothes --=7 diy . better ict) Ne Bearinlly electric pI clothes dryer CHRISTMAS CARDS il Saves Work! Attractive new sample books have arrived displaying the Chriitmas card selections for 1958. See them at the Star Office. Nightgown--Murs. H. Skeriatt, Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs. G. Putnam Novelty apron--Mrs. H. Skerratt, Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs. J. Phillips Kitchen apron-->Mirs. A. Walsh, Myx. S. Moore, Mrs, H. Skerratt. Dress for lady waiting -- Mrs. Skerratt Lady's Pullover--Mys. LL. E. Bry- ant, Miss K. Foreman, Mis. M. Contes Stole--Mrs. G. Putnam, Mrs. I. I. in H. Bryant Skating Cap and Mitts Set Mis, M. Coates Knitted gloves--Mrs. 1. Fines, Mr. Coates, Mrs. G. Putnam Lady's knitted hat---Mrs. A. Walsh, Mrs. T. Fines, Miss K. Foreman Lady's mitts--Murs. G. Putnam, M«. M. Coates, Miss K. Foreman M. Men's Wear Sports Shirt -- Mrs. H. Skerratt, Mrs. LL. E. Bryant, Mrs. G. Putnam Work shirt--Murs. J. Phillips, Mis. M. Coates, Mrs. H. Skerratt Pyjamas--Murs. H. Skerratt, Ms. M. Coates, Mrs.,G. Putnam : Cardigan--Murs. GG. Putnam, Mrs. . Brown, Mrs, I. E. Bryant Pullover-----Miss K. Foreman, L. E. Bryant, Mrs. Gi. Putnam Home knit socks, fine, any design----- Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. J. Owen, Mrs. * S. Moore Home knit socks, fine, any design-- Mrs. T. Fines, Mrs. R. Prentice, Mrs. H. Skerratt Home knit socks, coarse--DMrs. G. Brown, Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs. G. Put- nam Mitts Mrs. H. Skevratt, Mrs. M. Coates, Mrs, G. Putnam Gloves--Mrs. 1.. E. Bryant, Mrs. G. Putnam, Mrs. M. Coates Mrs. (continued on page 8) District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect The holiday season is over now, and our boys and girls are back aghin at school. For many there will be a hustle and bustle in the mornings, when some sleepy heads will take more than one "calling" from Mom. We shall miss many of our Summer Guests on the Island. The Church was filled again on Sunday. Now that the tourist season is over, and the grain is gathered, we shall also be having to Church many of our own Island folk. On Sunday the Service "on the Island will be at the regular hour, and Dr. Kenneth. Braham will be the preacher. The Minister will be at Blackstock and Cadmus. Man- chester will be holding their Anni- Government are nevertheless directly versary Services at 11.00 a.m. and traceable to measures adopted by the | 7.30 p.m. with Rev. Philip Romeril as Government to stimulate demand for Guest Preacher at both Services. housing in order to relieve unemploy-| There will be special music at both ment, ~The Letter-Review | morning assisted Services with the Local Choir in the by the Prospect Choir, and a vocal solo by Mrs. Les- lie Smith. The Scugog Choir will sing at the Evening Services. There will be no Service at Prospect, and the folk are asked to worship with Manchester. The Joint Choirs will meet for a final practice this even- ing (Wednesday), also after Choir practice, the various leaders of Com- mittees for our Turkey Supper next week will meet, and make the final arrangements. We do hope that all the friends of Manchester will he with us on Sunday, and then come and en- joy a "Hot" Turkey Supper on the Wednesday. : Two 'weeks from Sunday, on Sept. 21st, Prospect Church will have their Anniversary Services, with Rev. Hor- ace Burkholder from Toronto as Guest Preacher, Morning and Evening. Please keep in mind "World Com- munfon Sunday" on October 5, when an opportunity will be afforded any- one who would like to unite with the Church. The one great requirement for so doing is to love the Lord. Jesus, and sincerely desire to follow His way of life. The Minister will be very glad to speak with any who so desire. The Church needs thie active partici: pation of everyone who recognizes in Jesus the Saviour of the World. Heo calls you to follow Him, and to take up the Cross and bear it with Him. The largest number of people have entered the Kingdom of God through the portals of His Church. If you have never made this public declara- tion of belief in Jesus, and have never received baptism in His" Name, why not take the step now? Happy birthdays to Linda Heayn of the Island; to Margaret Elizabeth Steer, Brian Dyke and George Frank- lin of Manchester; and to Ronald Wil- lerton of Prospect. Come and wor- ship with us on Sunday. 4 RC Z er py x tn