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EO ae Member of Association 3 The Cusadian Weekly Newspaper THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Thursday, June 16th, 1960 Notes and Comments Japan and Ike Some people will find it hard to under- stand why Japan has turned so anti- American, By the treaty of 1946, Japan denounced war and_. armaments. This treaty was imposed on her by the Ameri- cans. Since that time the United States has poured some six billion dollars into her rehabilitation. Since that time America has become her principal importer and ex- porter. But in the past fourteen years, the American policy has slowly changed with regard to Japan. = Now that Japan is looked upon as her chief friend in the East, America has en- couraged those Japanese who have sought to build up her armed strength again. With this American government now concurs. The U.S. has prepared a new treaty which is to be signed by the Kishi government whereby Japan will be able to rebuild her military might to the point where it will no longer be necessary to keep American Soldiers in Japan. - But the Liberals, the Socialists, intelec- Trends to the City One of the most remarkable trends of the past twenty-five years is the movement of the increase in population to the large metropolitan centres, In the United States, seventy-three per cent of the total increase in population in the last twenty years has gravitated to the large cities. In Canada the figure is only slightly less. The effect of this has been two-fold. First it has led to unprecedented develop- ment of scientific research and the train- ing of experts; secondly, it has_ broken down the traditional way of life for num- berless persons. Practically every phase of our life today is dependent.on experts. There has been a tremendous pressure in the schools and the universities to turn out this kind of specialists--the kind who will provide us with leadership and expert knowledge in those fields where only the expert is use- ful. ~ But with this specialized trend has gone another trend much less happy in-its re- sults. Family life has been handed some rude jolts, delinquency has spread and divorce and broken homes become more numerous. Inthe average family growing up in the large metropolitan area there is little respect for tradition and little desire to learn about or build on the past. It is / tuals of Japan will have nothing to do with the treaty, What is more they are violent- ly opposed to it. They believe that the horrors of war are such that Japan must } not consider any other policy than that of neutrality. President Eisenhower's visit is obviously designed to strengthen the Kishi govern- ment and win support for the new treaty. It is most unfortunate that the American general intelligence group has done such a poor job of preparing the President for the king of opposition that has been develop- ng. Surely if this new treaty is vital; then the spade work for it should have been much more skilfully handled than it ap- parently was. Coming on the heels of the U2 affair it puts the American government in an em- barrassing position. --- Ike will visit Japan. There is no other course open to him. Whether this will help the treaty appears to be doubtful. difficult in such a family to transmit val- ues or to develop the kind of personal com- munication that is rewarding and satisfy- ing. In the large cities there has been a trend to the breaddown of the honest tradition in politics. It is taken for grant- ed that graft and corruption go hand and hand with the expanding community. Democracy tends to weaken in such a community and more and more the com- munity comes to depend on experts -- the city manager, the town planner, the en- gineers and the scientists, the public re- lation experts, the entertainment special- ists. It is not so easy to combat the worst ef- fects of this trend which is apparently go- ing to continue. = People must gravitate to find their livelihood and yet in so many ways this kind of living seems to wipe out so many of the things that seem basic to people. The same process appears to be going on in Russia too. We can do something to arrest the evils of this trend by wiser planning and by frankly facing the problems inherent in the trend. Too many blind themselves concerning the implications and others take advantage of their unwillingness to face the problems of metropolitan expan- sion. District SKUNKS AND RABIES The Health Unit reports that most of the foxes that had rabies appear to have died, but the disease has been transferred to skunks. Since these odoriferous animals frequently make their home in towns or near summer cottages, parents are warned to kéep their children away from them. Even baby skunks should not be handled as pets. They may be in the incubative stage of radies. So far this year 13 residents of the United Counties have received treatment with rabies vaccine because of such contact. The disease is far from eliminated and dogs and cats should not be allowed to run at large. The danger is far greater from rabies than from the dog catcher, EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENT WOULD RAISE LINDSAY BY $3,000,000.00 Members of the Lindsay Town Coun- cil on Monday night last instructed Reeve H, W. Peirce and Deputy-Reeve J. A. McQuarrie (representatives on the County Council) to use their own judgement at the session of County Council next week when the big ques- tion of equalization of assessment is introduced for discussion and decision. It was stoutly maintained, however, that the town may enter an appeal if the Lindsay hike amounts to upwards of $3,000,000 and three members main. tained that the idea of Lindsay with- drawing from the County might be considered, to which Reeve Harry Peirce replied; "That is a big step and a serious one, it might be better to abolish the County Council." Reeve Peirce and Deputy-Reeve Me- Quarrie enlightened the Council re- garding the_ report submitted to the County by Assessor Hall which Ald. McQuarrie described as "very thorough". Reeve Peirce stated that the Town of Lindsay and Township of Fenelon Doings Assessor's report is adopted and De- puty-Reeve McQuarrie stated that six |. municipalities might be favoured with a decrease in assessment. acccording to the report. . It was stated by Reeve Peirce that should the increase pass the County Council, Lindsay's increase would amount to close to $8,000,000. He favoured going along with a fair in- crease of 20 percent, which would mean a hike of approximately $1,177,- 000 to the Town of Lindsay. YORK COUNTY TO SPEND $8,000,000 ON HOSPITAL EXPANSION A lengthy report from the York County Hospital Association and the York Central Hospital - Association proposed to County Council on Friday night that $8,000,000 be spent in hos- pital expansion in the county in the next few years. Most niembers ex- pressed the view that some expansion program was necessary but they were not prepared for any such amount. The eight million expenditure pro- posed would erect a large addition to the Newmarket Hospital as well as build a new hospital at Richmond Hill. The chairman of the Newmarket Hospital Board stated that if that hos- pital was increased to 300 beds, it would attract a high standard in the medical profession, Worden Clark stated that the pro- posal would not come to a vote at pre- sent, He asked for a full discussion and further study, EAST WHITBY TO STUDY LICENCING REGULATIONS There are powerful rumours that some service stations in East Whitby Township are selling other things be- sides gasoline--things like new and used cars, Such rumours have been coming to the ears of the members of the town- ship council for some time, especially will be called on to contribute the largest percentage increases, if the i collective bargaining completely, with ; country today is the direct conse- i quence of the so-called "purchasing Clipped Comments WORDS AND PHRASES Debate in Parliament once was rank with rich phrases and apt epithets, which made politics in the Commons a living thing, garbed in language that anyone could understand. In re- cent years, however, "nice Nellyism" has crept in, to the point where debate in Partliament is on most occasion dis- mal and dull, devoid of Churchillian phrases. How far parliamentary prudishness can go is aptly illustrated in a recent Canadian Press report from New Zealand. In that Commonwealth country, according to CP, Mr. Speaker each year publishes a list of words and phrases that are banned from use in parliament, The latest such list of censored : language includes such phrases as "Get out of the ditch," "Get out of the gutter," "Take that dirty sneer off your face," 'Mongrel", "Half-witted," "Wilfully misrepre. sented," "Non compos mentis," "The member is not fit to lick the boots of the prime minister," "Your brains are in a nutshell," "Stick to the truth," "Numskull," "Muckraking," and "Buf- foon," Even numskulls, at times, get elected to Parliament. This being so, it is hard for the more serious-minded MP's to express themselves properly and still stick to the truth about their political opponents, --The Letter Review PRICED OUT OF EMPLOYMENT Economic and other troubles almost invariably give birth to a search for scapegoats rather than solutions. This is true now of the high level of unem- ployment in Canada. Example of this sort of thing is found in remarks made recently at North Bay by Donald N. Secord of Canadian Brotherhood of Railway, Transport & General Work. ers. Unemployment, as Mr. Secord sees it, is due almost entirely to tech- nological progress. In common with certain other union officials, Mr. Se- cord would like to see technological progress controlled and changes in the pattern of employment brought under the strike threat as the ultimate san- ction to prevent changes that did not. happen to meet with approval in official union circles, Mr. Secord's diagnosis of unemploy- ment's cause is dead wrong. Real reason so many Canadians are jobless is that, after a decade of the wage- cost-price spiral, many industries find themselves priced out of the market and their workers priced out of em- ployment. Unemployment in this is the joy of getting ready for some- thing big. That is what our God is always doing. And sometimes that period of preparation runs into mils lions of years. For about eighteen months the people of the "Head" have been preparing for their Cen. tennial. Between two and three hun- dred invitations were sent out. There is a deep affection in all our hearts for the place where we were born, and when the mail brings us an in- vitation to revisit these places again, we make every effort to go. And 80, friends of Scugog came from far and near. One retired Minister Rev. Be- veridge and Mrs, Beveridge journeyed frdm the Soo to attend one of 'the Services. He will soon be 84 years old. We were happy to have him take part in the Evening Service and dismiss us with the Benediction. An- other former resident came from Paw- paw in the States. He spent a good- ly part of his time in the hospital, but he was able to worship with us in the Morning. And what a gather- ing there was at the Morning Ser- vice! The Auditorium, Vestibule and Tea Room were filled, and all the seats placed outside were occupied. Thanks to the P.A. System installed by Brignall's, the music and the voices came through perfectly. Thanks also to the two Policemen who direct- ed traffic for us at both the Morning and Evening Services. The Church looked its best. As you entered, your eye focussed on the dorsal drapes above the pulpit with the Cross in the centre. The flowers were beautiful, and as one of the Min- isters remarked, the possibilities are that the little Church never looked better in all its history. The preach- er of the Morning was Rev, Prof. Kingsley Joblin of Victoria Univer- sity, Toronto. Prof. Joblin grew up with the boys of the Island. He was one with us again as he brought us a message of inspiration and hope. Our Choir sang "Lord of Glory" and "O Praise the Lord". Many remarked that they had never heard the Choir to better advantage. It gave one a thrill as one approached the Church to hear the strains of a lovely An- them rendered by the Port Perry United Church Choir, coming over the P.A. System. There were close to ness, and many lingered on into the afternoon. Our Ladies were on hand to serve tea. The pictures of long ago were of great interest, and the little Historical Booklet met with a kindly reception from so many. At the Evening Service the Audi- torium, Vestibule, and Tea Room were filled. The Preacher was Rev. John M. Smith B.A. Past Chairman of Oshawa Presbytery and Minister of Whitby United Church. The Junior Farmers Male Quartette sang three lovely numbers. Many lovely Gifts were presented to the Church and were duly dedicated. A full account will be given, with the names of all who gave. We plan to-procure copies of all three Sermons, and at some future date to refresh our memories; as it is asking too much to ever think that we could have digested all that was given to us. The Service on Monday Evening was a kind of innovation. Surely two Services were enough! But they were not. For such an event, there must be room for reminiscing and for fellowship with the Ministers of one's Area! And so, Reta Reader read ex- tracts from the History compiled. There are copies yet available, and should we 'run short; we still have the stencils. The following Minis- ters brought us Greetings--Rev. E. S. Linstead, Rev. Walter Crawford, and Mr. William Perry, all of Port Perry; also Rev. E. McNeil of Seagrave, and Rev. R. S. Cooper of Greenbank. All spoke from a different angle, but cen- District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect There are compensations and satis- [three hundred who signed the Guest factions in this life in spite of the [Book, and all were duly tagged. There philosophy of the Beatnicks. There |was a wonderful feeling of friendli- A very enjoyable hour was spent after in the Tea Room, where we partook of tea and coffe and birthday cake. There is just one more celebration, namely, the Supper on Wednesday Evening in Scugog "Grace" Church at the Centre, commencing at 5.00 pm. The feeling of everyone is, that the Celebration was all that was hoped for. Our hope and faith and works were justified. The people gave of their time, talent, money and prayers, and they have all ascended as a sweet smelling sacrifice to God, who can use our feeble efforts for the glory of His Kingdom. On Friday evening last a lovely wedding took place in the Scugog "Head" Church, when Allison Adele Barry was given in marriage by her father to Russell William Ralph Leach. There were about forty guests, and all went to the bride's home for refreshments and felicita- tions after. We do wish Allison and Russell every joy and happiness, On Sunday the Preacher will be Rev. G. M. Butler, B.A., the Assist- ant Minister of Whitby United Church. The Minister will be away in Gananoque preaching Anniversary Services. Then on the Tuesday Even- ing all the Cubs will meet at Man- chester for Closing Exercises for the Season. Many Cubs will have one eye opened, i.e, will receive their First Star. On the following Mon- day Evening, June 27th the Brownies and Guides will meet at 7.00 p.m. and they too will have their Closing Ex- ercises. There will be an Parade on Sunday, June 26th at 11.15 a.m. in tered on goodwill, and love, and hope for the future. The Guest Preacher was Rev. D. M. Buttars our present ! Chairman of Presbytery, and the Min- ister of Pickering United Church. His message, too, was outstanding, and told us not to rest on what was ac- complished in the past; but to go for- ward. He saw great evidence of go- ing forward in the fact that the whole Island had come together in One Church. Florence Fralick and Joan Aldred sang "I heard the voice of | Jesus", and Mrs. David Weldon, so- loist of Northminster United sang very sweetly. Before the singing of the last Hymn, the congregation hon- the Scugog "Grace" Church, of Guides, Brownies, Scouts, Cubs, and their Leaders. The Guest Speakers will be Mr. and Mrs, Harry Cook of French- man's Bay. On Friday evening July 1st, there will be an Official Open- ing of our Camp. Happy birthdays to John Vanstrien, Nancy Crozier, Bobbie Edgar, Ray- mond Reader, Linda Reader, Bobby Aldred, and Susan Healey of the Is- land; and to Toby Zylstra of Prospect. Our love and prayers to all who are in Hospital, and those convalescing at home. Our hearty congratulations to George and Ethel Freeman in the birth of a dear little boy. We do give you one and all a very oured Reta Reader by presenting to her through the Pres. of the Weta! | Myrtle Manns, a lovely overnight bag. | cordial invitation to come and wor- ship with us on Sunday. the life of our pioneer ancestors. power" theory underlying the wage spirial. A reappraisal in union circles to locate in the township. At Thursday night's meeting of the council; Reeve Wilfred Pascoe sug- gest that the rumors should be cleared up one way or the other. On his sug- gestion, Councillor Robert Flett moved that a committee, consisting of the reeve and Councillor Gordon, should set up to study the licensing and re-, gulations and bylaws concerning ser- vice stations in the township. Reeve Pascoe moved an amendment that the committee consist of Council- lors Holliday and Gordon, explaining the necessary time to the project. The APPOINTMENT High School Board rather than the appointment of its members was rais- ed again at a regular meeting of Pick- ering Twp. Council on Monday night. Mr. Munroe spoke briefly on the sub- ject. Reeve Sherman Scott informed the ratepayers that the Board comprised twelve menibers. There are three re- presentatives from the township and three from the County. The Reeve suggested that the formation pf a Board of Education was not practical at the present time. Referring to the possible withdrawal of Ajax .from the Area, Mr. Scott contended that such a move was unlikely for this year. He noted that approval would have to be received from the Minister of Educa- tion and County Council. ARGYLE POST OFFICE ROBBED OF $340.00 A week ago the Post Office at Argyle was robbed of $340.00. The method used by the robbers seemed a simple procedure, a car containing 14, drove up to the Argyle Post Office, which is also the general store. One when a service station operator wants that he would not be able to devote . amendment was carried. | of the "purchasing power" theory | would do much to lesson the hardship of unemployment. - To seek to hobble technologican change, however, would only make unemployment far worse. --The Letter Review. < < DISTRICT DOINGS of the men went in and said he needed gas and while the attendant was pumping the gas the man remained in the store and robbed the Post Of- fice. Apparently this method has been used in other small communities, as | the Postal Authorities have issued a warning to all general stores which | 1 "also house the Post Office. ELECTION RATHER THAN The question concerning the pos- BOOKKEEPING MACHINE TO sible election of the Pickering Dist. COST $9,200 i Pickering Township is to purchase! a new bookkeeping machine that does! just about everything but talk. It! will cost $9,265.00. ! Finance Chairman Clifford Laycox | said they had inspected a number of | machines and this was the only one! that filled all the requirements of the office. Next year, there will be no more pen work in making out tax bills, This machine is said to do it all. The firm will pay one of their own men to work in the office until they are satisfied that a township employee | can operate the machine properly. Scugog Twenty women 'arrived at Mrs. Stewart Rodman's home on Wednes- day evening of June 1, for the Head W.A. Following the usual procedure of the worship period, Reta Rodman | gave a reading on Spring and Crea- tion in relation to the book of Genesis. The roll call, "A Pioneer Custom", recalled many interesting events in Reta Wilson and Betty Reader were tied in an egg guessing contest. Much discussion and planning was required to make final arrangements for the Week End Centennial. We have kept our fingers crossed for so long and over so many details of this great event that they are al- most warped. Sunday morning dawned bright, then cloudy and cloudier. However by 10.30 guests began to arrive and soon the numbers increased so that |it was necessary for two traffic of- ficers to control the passing traffic. Seats were soon filled in the Church, adjoining rooms and on the lawn. Shortly after the service began, the sun broke through as tho' with a special blessing and approval. The P.A. system so kindly controlled by Charlie Brignall enabled all the people to get full benefit of the service. Mr. Braham will probably give you the full details of all the services so we shall not comment at this time. Following service everyone remain- ed for some time to chat, meet old friends and view the display of pic- tures. These pictures may be seen during the rest of the week, if you contact someone at the Head, who can direct you to them. Among the pio- neers and more recent residents are Rodmans, Redmans, Readers, Thomp- sons, Jefferys, Grahams, Henrys, Sweetmans, Daveys, Dowsons, Pear- ces, Martyns, Carters, Gerrows and many others. There are many form- er ministers, church groups and ac- tivities along with Head School groups and Island scenes. Some of the older people who were able to attend services or call during the afternoon were Mrs, Geo. Sweet- man of Toronto, Mrs. Amasa Sweet- man of Port Perry, Mr. Oliver Beck- ett of Bowmanville, Mrs. Will Jeffery of Port Perry, Mr. Will Shaddick of Pawpaw, Ill, Mr. Thos. Redman of Scugog, Mr. and Mrs. Wright Crosier of Manchester, Mr, and Mrs. John Cooper of West. Guilford, Mr, and Mrs, C. L. Fralick of Scugog. Other guests arrived from Toronto, [ and Memorial service at Utica were Oshawd, Sault Ste. Marie, Courtice,| attended by a number from this area | Bowmanville, Hampton, Enniskillen, I Little Britain, Burkes Falls, Whitby, Prince Albert, Manchester, Peterboro, : Beeton, Willowdale, Seagrave, Good- wood, Brooklin, Dunbarton, Black- water, Uxbridge, Pickering, Port Perry. We were pleased and surprised to see some but disappointed that some other families were not represented at all. However we may still meet some of them at our Centennial sup- per at "Grace" Centre Church on this Wednesday evening. During the week-end seven former and present Island teachers were pre- sent. It was our pleasure to have eleven ministers at our church. We trust the pictures taken will give us lasting reminders of this event. Mr. Will Shaddick of Pawpaw, Ill, who, with his brother looked forward to this celebration for 2 years, was ill upon arrival, necessitating a stay in our hospital. He was able to at- tend one service but had to return to hospital. We do trust Mr. Shad- dick's courage and faith will help to restore his health so that he may be able to continue his anticipated trip through Ontario and his return jour- ney to his loved ones. The Historical Booklets of Scugog "Head" are disappearing rapidly so please do not hesitate to place your order. Once again let me personally thank all who contributed to the success of this very memorable Centenary. More news next week regarding the supper. Congratulations to Allison Barry and Russell Leach who had a very pretty wedding in Scugog "Head Memorial" Church on Friday even- ing of June '10, with a reception at the bride's home in Port Perry. Manchester Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Leach who were married on Friday, June 10th, Services at Scugog Centennial and on Sunday. The many friends of Lloyd McKee regret to learn that he is ill in Bow- manville hospital. All hope for his speedy recovery. Carole and Miriam Christie were in Port Perry Hospital for tonsilectomies last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Vandervoort visited his sister and family in Agincourt on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Stevens and boys and Mrs. A. Roach at their cottage on Big Baskung Lake over the week-end. Eunice Roach spent the week-end with Helen Munro, at Bethesda. Mr. Art Vandervoort has greatly improved his house with a coat of white paint. Pine Grove Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins visited Wednesday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Quantz visited Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gourlic. Mr. Geo. Rice and lady friend, of Toronto were guests of Mr. and Mrs, C. Gourlie on Sunday evening. Mr. A. Handel spent the weck in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown and <on of Toronto spent the week-end with his mother Mrs. A. Handel. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pascoe and Tod, of Brougham, spent Sunday evening as guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kerry spent an cvening last week with Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Golden, Victoria Corners, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Ballard. Mrs. Charlie Clark of Port Perry, calling Sunday evening on Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clark and family. Mrs. A. Stubbins of Toronto, visited Sunday with her sister Mrs. Hill and Jack. Mr. and Mr. John Luman of New. market and Mrs. Allin Taylor of Good- wood visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Vern Elliott. Mr. and Mrs, Walter Davies, Altona, visited Friday evening with their daughter Mrs. Ellicott and Vern.