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ee Fn on -- Member of Association The Canadian Weekly Newspaper SUR THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE i Laie = 's TAY 4, pa Grd : nds Thursday, March 8rd, 1960 a ir RE rt TY Notes and Comments ¥ Canadians --Home Owners The vanishing Canadian is the one who rents a house. In 1941 there were some . 1,116,387 tenants renting homes. Today there are only 1,390,000 of them although in that time the general population has in- creased by some millions. Out of the total of 4,303,000 dwelling units in Cenada 2,918, 000 are occupied by © owners. They represent therefore almost ~ three-quarters of the total or, in other words, three houses in four are occupied by: owners. Those who rent now want apartments. Eighteen years ago there were only some 600,000 apartments in Canada. To-day there are 1;181,000. These figures indicate certain trends for the future, First Canada is divided into {Wo grodes --those who rent and those who own. The tendency is for increasing ownership and for renters to move towards apartments. . Apparently those unwilling to assume the resonsibility of ownership are also unwill- ing to accept other responsibilities with regard to property. They are quite will- ing to become cell-dwellers--one cell, two g cells, and multiple cells provided that such accommodation carried with it no other re- sponsibilities than that of paying rent. In some instances they are even willing to 'share in co-operative ownership of such cell units and to act as administrative of- ficers, but none of the usual duties asso- Pay As You Watch TV The first pay-as-you watch TV on a permanent basis began this week in the Etobicoke section of Toronto. It was in- stalled and operated by the Trans-Canada Telemeter Company. The picture shown was Journey to the Centre of the Earth, currently being shown in Toronto theatres. There was no adver- tising. It is planned to provide current movies, sports events, and educational shorts not available. through normal tele- vision channels The system provides for three channels fed by cables from a central studio. The cost of viewing one movie is $1. The com- pany collects the admission charge from a box located in the back of the set. ) The company is now ready to provide cables to some 13,000 homes in western Toronto and hopes to be able to extend ciated with maintaining property. New methods of financing have contrib- uted to increased ownership. Methods in real estate handling and in mortgaging have not kept pace with the newer develop- ments and the widespread trend to home ownership. Real estate agents have therefore made a killing and lawyers who search and re- search well established titles have found a new bonanza in the volume of business that has come in the past two decades. But the demand for homes has been so insistent that no body paid any attention to these things and the harvest for agents and lawyers was a rich one. Out of this trend has sprung a new racket -- that of the second and third mortgage. This is one thing that the au- thorities should crack down on. The public has shown that it is incapable of dealing with it'and it most certainly is so criminal . in intent and conduct that the processes of the law should be invoked. Perhaps, the government will get around to it after it clears up some of the con- fusion created by the budget speech. And all the while the vanishing Canadian leaves the rented home and makes his way to an apartment where his neighbours will will be above him, below him, in front of him and behind him, With such support he should have little fear of facing life's 'problems, this service considerably in the near future. The audience reaction to this new kind of TV was favourable but most of the view- ers expressed the opinion that TV under "these new conditions might be costly and time-consuming. But this new medium of mass entertain- ment is not likely to prove very popular until some changes are made. First, the cost is a factor until you can persuade enough of your friends to come and to con- tribute -- which seems a little less than kindly hospitality. Second, the current movies which fail to attract satisfactory audiences are not likely to fare better with the T.V. viewers--although these must in- clude the least discriminating of all aud- iences. As far as pay-as-you-watch TV is con-' cerned we are at the stage where we can well afford to adopt await-and-see atti- tude. District Doings STOUFFVILLE POLICE ASK 20 M.P.H. FOR TRUCK TRAFFIC In their monthly report to Stouff- ville municipal council, local police officers recommended that council geek means to enforce a 20-mile an hour speed limit on trucks travelling through Stouffville. Councillor Parsons, chairman of the police committee, said, "thirty miles an hour is certainly too fast for these loaded trucks, but we would have to get the approval of the Dept. of High- ways." Council members agreed that the suggestion was a good one, and Clerk Ralph Corner was instructed to seek approval for cutting trucks to the 20. mile rate. NEW BOAT INDUSTRY FOR WHITBY Announcement of the completion of arrangements for a new industry to start construction of manufacturing facilities in Whitby are announced last week by Mayor Stanley Martin, chair- man of the Whitby Industrial Com- mission, The new firm, Continental Yacht Bales, will utilize the facilities of the northern part of the Whitby harbour in their manufacture of pleasure boats of all types. "The addition of this firm to the growing family of Whitby industries, creates still greater variety to the type of firms which are setting here," said Mayor Martin. . Continental Yacht Sales had now completed purchase of a uniquely suit- able four acre site at Whitby Harbour for the immediate construction of their plant for the manufacture of most types of pleasure craft. Manufacture will inelude sailing yachts and boats as well as powered craft of various types. The company's General Manager Kurt Hansen, has already established much of his rapidly growing market in the United States and his new plant will be excellently located for the fur- ther rapid expansion of his business. DEPUTATION PROTESTS COST OTF DOG CATCHER IN STOUFFVILLE A three-man deputation appeared before Stouffville municipal council on Thursday night to protest the en- gaging of ag dog-catcher in town. Members of the delegation were, Wm. Greenbury, Earl Keith and spokes- man was Ira Rusnell. Mr. Rusnell said, I don't like the idea of the expense of hiring a dog- catcher, The people who have the Hogs running about should have to pay. We have more expenses com- ing--we don't know where these ex- penses are going to end ' I know there is strong opposition to this thing." Mr. Rusnell suggested that the police should warn the offenders and then summon them. « I'm mot opposed to trying to keep the dogs tied up but I am opposed to the expense of hiring at catcher," con- tinned Mr. Rusnell, "Most times it's those who don't have any dogs who want the service. I don't think it's the policemen's job to be chasing dogs," said' councillor Laushway, "We don't want to spend the money on the service either, but every year, the same complaining goes on." "You should go after the owners harder," declareed Mr, Rusnell, "I don't think we can expect the police to do this job," said the deputy- reeve Wagg. Reeve Lehman advised the. visitors that their protest would be considered when the matter was dealt with, Ap- plications for dog-catcher have been called for February 27th. NEW SHOPPING CENTRE FOR WHITBY Construction of the new $350,000 Dundas Square Shopping Centre will start immediately, Al. Schatz of the Shatz Real Estate has announced. "Leases have been signed with the IGA to occupy eight thousand square feet. The building must be ready by September, 1960, so work will sta: immediately," said Mr. Shatz. There will be a drug store, a rest- aurant, and a gift and smoke shop in the building as planned at the present time. ' Negotiations are under way for other'types of stores to lease locations at Dundas Square at which time ad- ditional buildings will be erected. Beautiful Personalized Statiomery may be obtained from The Port Perry Star NEW COUNCILLOR FOR PICKERING BROUGHAM -- Harry Boyes was elected at a meeting of Pickering Township Council to fill the unex- pired term of Councillor Harry Ashton who resigned last week to become township bylaw enforcement officer, Mr. Boyes was defeated in the town- ship elections by Mr. Ashton by 24 votes as councillor for Ward 3. Mr. Boyes served on the Pickering Township High School Board for the past four years and held this position prior to his election. J ELECTRICITY SPARKS THE (JO) OFF THE RECORD Choral arranger-conductor Gino Sil- vi gets down to business transcribing the notes from a hit' parade record. From this he makes' his own vocal arrangement. But his big difficulty + |is distinguishing the 'words used by the rock-n'-roll singers. Silvis a- ward-winning vocal group appears on alternate Mondays on Music '60 Pre- sents The Hit Parade, on CBC-TV. Silvi also does choral arrangements for the Wayne and Shuster Hour and Juliette. Clipped Comments UNEQUAL COMPARISONS _It is customary for representatives of farmers' organizations to point to the high prices of what the farmer buys, compared with what he gets for what he has to sell. They frequently pick out the more successful retailing companies and show, to their own sat- isfaction, that the profit of such firms, expressed as a percentagde of cap: ital invested in them, are abnormally high, What they seldom seem to con- sider is that when the profits are ex- pressed as a percentage of the gross value of sales, they may be abnormally low. Suppose a company averages a pro- fit of two percent on its sales dollar, which is around the figure that the large food chains get. If, by follow- ing the maxim of "small protits, quick returns," it manages to turn over its capital monthly, the profit in relation to capital will be 24 per cent, which most people would consider a satis- factory return on the investtment. It is a method of earning not open to the farmer, whose use of his capital is governed by the seasons, and his envy is understandable, Even two companies operating on the same margin of profit and with equal capital may vary their percent- aages of profit in relation to invest- ment. One may have a million dollars of its capital tied up in land and buildings. The other may sell its buildings to a real estate firm for $1,000,000 and lease them back at an annual rental of 10 per cent, or $100,- 000.. It has thus converted fixed cap- ital into working capital, and if it gan turn over its new working capittal at the same rate as the old, it will in- crease its return on total capital by whatever the new working capital earns above the rent paid. It seems clear that the only fair way to compare profits is on the basis of earnings on the sales dollar. --The Printed Word MERRIMENT AT THE MERCURY Weekly newspaper editors don't like cancelled subscriptions any more than anyone else, but the editor of the Elk- horn, Manitoba, Mercury got a chuck- le and a first class editorial out of a farmer who stormed in the other day to cancel his subscription, "I'm on a buyers' strike," the farm- er said, and then proceeded to tell the editor what he thought about the government and the fact that his flax was under the snow, and that five cents a week for his local paper was too much, "By the time he had finished his tale of woe,' write the editor, "we had the press working again, He walked firm- ly out of office, stepped into his new ear, and drove away." Maybe there is no moral to the story. It would be unabashed immodesty for an editor to suggest that the moral might read: "You can fool some of the people some of tthe time, you can fool Ottawa most of the time, but you can never fool your weekly editor any time--he knows you too well! MORE AND MORE CIVIL SERVANTS While the population of Canada has grown by 65 per cent since 1938, the federal civil service has increased by, 809 per cent. Project this trend to the next generation and it becomes clear that Canada will soon be a nation of civil servants. The few remaining taxpayers in the next generation will. have to work harder and. harder to shoulder this load. It is rather a grim prospect, fan't it? of Many Things by Ambrose Hills "ON JOINING THE BATTLE There are three attitudes a man may take about controversy: he may simply paddle his own canoe and avoid argument; or he may join whole- heartedly in the battle on the side he believes has the greater merit. Then there is the third attitude: to molly- coddle both sides and try to: be all things to all people, but it is an at- titude with little to recommend it, for it leaves a bad taste in the mouth of the person who practices it. To avoid argument entirely has at- tractions for many men. They are entitled to make that choice and they may do so and still retain self-respect. If they are writers, however, they limit themselves to writing on non-debat- able things only, condemning sin and praising virtue in very general terms. They are completely barred from specifics, for there is little agreement on specific questions and to take a 'stand would bring them into the fray. If you join wholeheartedly in the battle and speak from your convic- tions, you will often find yourself in conflict with your neighbour, or a friend, and sometimes with the ma- jority of people in your community. Yet it has its satisfactions. Friend and foe alike know where you stand. The mean and petty may impugn your motives, but in doing so they acknow- ledge you as an important adversary. I have often noticed that life in a up his mind fairly quickly as to which type he is going to be. Mollycoddling both sides may be easy in a big city, but in a small town everybody clicks to it right away and your reputation reaches the same low level as your self-respect. People who say what they think and stand by it sometimes make enemies, but they are respected. Those who keep sllent are thought wise by some, but considered dumb by most; and sometimes they, them: selves, aren't too sure which label should be pinned on them, My advice, for what it is worth, is to join the fray. Say what you think. Your life may not be quite so comfort- able, but it will be a darn sight more interesting! Prince Albert Again we witnessed another two day storm, lashing winds and drifting snow as a result roads filled, several social functions postponed and Sunday services cancelled. We all appreciate the alert service of the snow plow crew who worked into long tired hours. ~ Congratulations to Mrs, Stan Robin- son who was a winner for a hamper of Christie products. A unique dedication ceremony took place last Thursday afternoon on the grounds of the Area School. The pupils marched outside in pairs stood at attention accompanied by the teachers and spectators. Mrs, E. Skelding president of the "Good Neighbour's Service Club" voiced ap- preciate message and presented (on behalf of club members) an "Elmer Safety Flag", to the school, An honored senior pupil Donna Lee Smith received the gift with a brief thank you. Susan Roach repcated a few of the safety rules as an extra reminder to play and walk safely. Principal Mr. T. H. Becker on hehalf of the student body and teaching staff ex- warm appreciation for the flag. His words were followed by a hearty hand clap. Children were allowed a few minutes of play while members were invited into the school for a breath of warm air. Miss Carol Huntley who has enjoyed a week of holidays at home has re- turned to duties in training at Oshawa hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. Webb, Haliburton, visited relatives during the week-end. Miss Ina Kiezibrink is spending a while with relatives at Raglan. Mr. Bruce Snelgrove reccived word Edwin Hartry. Thornbury. He was a former Bell Telephone employee in in this district. A special occasion took place at Sun- day School, Feb, 14, at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Allen Martyn family when they provided an evening dinner for his parents, Mr and Mrs, William Martyn, also Mrs, B. Wanamaker, Neil and Bill of Seagrave, and Mr, and Mrs. Ron Wanamaker, Port Perry. This delicious meal was in honour of Mr. and Mrs, Bert Wanamaker's twenty. fifth wedding anniversary. Later in the evening more of the immediate family arrived, Mr. and Mrs, E. Mar- tyn, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wansmaked and their families who all extended congratulations to the guests of honor, At an appropriate hour the bride and groom were presenteed with a large silver tray for which Gertie and Bert surprised, extended a sincere thank- you for the handsome gift. A dainty lunch served to everyone present in- cluded "the cake". All left for home in a happy mood, especially the bride and groom. Mrs. B. Smith, Mrs. B. Snelgrove and Mrs. A. Martyn attended the an- nual convention of Ontario Agricul- tural Society in King Edward Hotel, Toronto, last week. For all your printiog seqnlramants see The Port Perry Star. Utica Mr. and Mrs, Merv Boxall called on Merv Stories' Sunday evening. Mrs. Saunders visited her aunt in Toronto for a few days last week. Louise Mitchell was a guest of Nancy Prentice of Port Perry over the week-end. The Saunders children spent the week-end in Oshawa. Mrs. Cassidy of Brooklin visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall Sunday. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall called on Joe Wards of Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilbur, Hillis and Glen and Mr, and Mrs. Sinclair Robertson of Shirley were at George Beare's of Greenbank to celebrate the birthdays of Hillis and Glen Wilbur. Mr. and Mrs. Connor of Brooklin visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sutherland Sunday. Dr. John Warden of San Fransisco, California died recently in his eighty- fifth year. He was a brother of the late Mrs. Bert McKercher. For RUBBER STAMPS small town forces a person to make of the sudden passing of his cousin Mr. See The Port Perry Star I came across this paragraph in fa- mily devotions this morning (Tues- day) "Perhaps trouble ig a human necessity. Perhaps the world was fashioned that without it we could not endure it at all. Perhaps we were so framed, that without it we would lose what is really divine in us. What alloy is to gold, trouble may be to success, to every joy and happiness. There is the suspicion that what real- ly keeps us from falling apart is not good fortune, but trouble, and the ability to manage it. We do not climb mountains without exertion. We do not sail a boat without feeling the wild sprays in our faces." And the author may have gone on to say, that we do not build a strong and enduring Church without storms. We had two lovely Services on Sun- day and it was most heartening to see Prospect Church over three-quar- ters full. It took real courage to set off through narrow tunnels of snow, and be not quite sure that you won't be hours on the road. We still have our Scout and Guide Sunday to look forward to. Just as soon as the wea- ther settles, we will make arrange- ments. And so March promises to be a very interesting month. All the Young People of the Port Perry Area are invited to the Island on Sunday evening March 18th at 8.00 p.m. when the executive of D.Y.C.(District Youth Council) under the Chairmanship of Garnet Parrott will have charge of a Service of Praise. Dr. M. B, Dymond will be the Guest Speaker, and his theme will be "The Refugee Problem". What do you know about the Refugees of the world that number several mil- lions? There will also be a "Panel Discussion" with members of the ex- ecutive taking part. Our Young Peo- ple will provide the music and the District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect Linda Fralick will! conduct the Ser- vice, with Garnet Icading in the Sing- Song. So please mark it on your calendars, and inscribe it on your hearts and come, not simply because it happens to be another Service of our Young People; but because too, we really love to have you. We have had a lot of snow piled on us during the past month. We know what can happen when the wind gets behind it. But this shifting of snow works two ways. After the winds have piled it up where they want it, we can go to work too, and shift it around. Provided that the winds are favourable, all who come to Church on the Island on Sunday, may drive their cars around the Church. The Scouts and Cubs had a lovely evening last week Tuesday. The Is- land Church Basement wag filled with boys and their parents. The program was good, and each Troop and Pack made thelr contributions, We do have a wonderful lot of mothers, who see that we lack for nothing. There was an enormous cake, and little cup cakes with candles, and more sand- wiches than could be eaten. The lights were all turned off when the candles were lighted, and we sang "Happy Birthday B.P." The Scouts demonstrated how adept they were in bandaging, and the cubs joined them in sending and receiving mes- sages by Morse Code. The two Cubs who "leaped" into Scouts reported a very lovely time at their first Scout Meeting 1ast evening in Manchester. We shall now have to name two new Sixers to take the places of Kenneth Wilson and Billy Prentice. This leaves us with eleven Cubs on the Island. There will be five other boys who will be eight this year, and thus eligible for Cubs. We hope you are social time after the Service, and in the fun which we have. The Guides are planning for a toboggan slid. this Saturday. Please meet at the Church at 1.30 p.m. girls, and bring your toboggans with you. Two more of our Brownies will soon be ready to become Guides. On Wednesday of this week, the ladies of Scugog "Head" W.A., will meet at the home of the Nelson Read- ers; and on Thursday the ladies of Manchester will meet at the home of Mrs. Ernie Holtby. The Glee Club meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m, in Scugog Church on the Island. There is room for many more, and we would love to have more tenors and basses. Mrs, Sandison is very patient with us, as we are not accustomed to dis- cipline and hard work. If you love singing, come and share in the fun with us. For if you cannot derive any joy from what you do; then you are not likely to be bothered. Next week Thursday Scugog "Grace" W.A. will meet in the afternoon, and Pros- pect W.A. in the evening. We just had favourable news of Carol Fralick, She is and can be fed by mouth, even though she is not what you could call "con- scious". Let us all keep on praying. We are glad that Mrs. C. L. Fralick ifs home again from the Hospital, and her breathing is so much easier after her operation. Our prayers continue to go out for all who are shut-in, and especially for those 'who may be in pain. The Port Perry Area Minis- terial will meet this Friday in the Greenbank United Church Manse at 2.00 pm. Rev. E, 8, Linstead will give the second Chapter in our Study Book. Let us all plan to be at Church on Sunday. Your Financial Report will be there for you to take planning to be with us boys, and share home.