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i i 3 } - ON CLAREMONT FARM Ser stick with it, but like everything else _shirt", commented the owner. MEMBER OF CANADIAN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE SN | Notes and Comments @® Kennedy and the Steel Barons Not since the days of the great depres- sion have we been faced w as dramatic in the field of f nedy facing the steel baron those of us who are old eno velt when the American banks closed their doors in nineteen twenty nine. = velt had the backing of the ¢ They put him in office again and again. He tided them over a serie Away back in 1902 there was another 'an financial crisis and a new spirit Walter Lord tells about it vividly in his book "The Good Ameri - in the adminstration. Years." Laissez-faire-became a special word in those days. Let things alo and they theory. After all business matter and may the best man win. the American Sugar Refining Company wi cornered ninety-eight .percent' of the in- dustry's output in 1895 the Supreme Court failed to see anything illegal." Morgan's U.S. Steel Corporation got its first shock when Teddy Roosevelt declared and proved in U.S. courts that the Sher- man Anti-trust Law was still valid. owners of huge blocks of railway stocks were warned that they could not destroy the little man, the small buyer of common without being called to- task by the people's representative--the President shares, of the United States. The Royal York the strike is to cripple the hotel to any Originally this" was the immediate practi- cal goal of the strike. But obviously the strike was costly for And this seems to be true for most of the strikes that are "both sides to the dispute. 'alled these days. The latest was the strike of the St. Law- Although they only work ten months of the year, their average i . salary amounts to $12,000 a year. were asking an 18 per cent increase; the strike was settled by giving them a 6 per There can be little public sym- pathy for a strike of this kind. When a rence river pilots. cent hike. man is earning more than t year it is difficult for the would right themselves was the strike there was obviously not suffi- cient loss of business through lack of help ith a spectacle inance as Keén- s. It reminds ugh, of Roose- Roose- ommon people. 8 of crises. Kennedy In the bank panic of 1907 there is an- other story of J. Pierpont Morgan that is very much to his credit. seventy then but still a man of immense cnergy and quick decision. he had saved the banks and restored the nation's confidence. To-day Kennedy's stand is encouraging to all mankind, not because it proves ha "is anti-big business, it does not, cause he has fulfilled the trust placed in him by the nation, had a agreement with both labour and manage- He was over In two weeks but be- kind of gentleman's ment that prices would not go up beyond ne in business off mflation. was a private ment did not. "When 1S angry. mendable. "orally. I'ne. The 'leaders. the biggest offender. That he had strength to back up his anger with recourse to law is com- He also continued to persuade He was able to stem the tide of following companies and hold them in This meant the government would still have a chance to place its contracts. ~ Our confidence grows fast-maturing president. of shaping up into one of the world's great We hope that the way he handled this crisis is an indication of the way he will handle others in international as well the annual three percent in order to stave The labour unions honoured this agreement the steel industry manage- U.S. Steel in particular was No wonder Kennedy in this young He has a chance as national affairs. the Strike Weapon Obsolete? over. During great extent. to feel that they are in dire need and must resort to the crippling strike in order to drive home their-demands.--The govern- _ _ ment settled this strike and now plans to set up a commission to go into the whole business of piloting on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The time seems ripe for both manage- ment and labour to get together and work out some sort of court for the settlement They The general cent victim of fare. en thousand a general public of wage disputes, we outgrew the costly inefficient work stoppage of a labour strike. It is about time that public is usually the inno- this kind of industrial war- It's time we adopted a more just and a more civilized way of settling dif- "fergnces that lead to strikes." there is no other satisfactory way of re- solving such differences is sheer stupidity. "To say that District Doings BOWMANVILLE ELECTORS APPROVE SUNDAY SPORTS AND MOVIES Just over 80 per cent of the muni- cipal voters in Bowmanville approved both Sunday sports and movies on Monday, by sizeable majorities. Of the 3,870 voters, 1,180 cast bal- lots at the six polling stations, for a 30.6 per cent vote. There were 28 rejected ballots. Sunday sports received the greatest support with 696 voting "yes" and 451 "no". Sunday movies obtained 637 votes in favor and 457 against. Sunday movies and sports will not go into effect in Bowmanville until Town Council passes the necessary -by-laws covering the situation. STEERS REPLACED BY SHEEP Where 90 steers had previously oc- cupied the -spacious 200 acre farm premises of Ross Heron, three miles east of Claremont in Pickering Twp., a flock of 426 sheep and lambs now hold all pasture rights on the pro- perty. The changeover was completed in the fall of 1961. Mr. Heron dia- posed of his cattle and purchased 216 sheep for breeding stock. The flock has continued to flourish and their numbers have more than doubled with the coming of spring. 'We plan to in the farming line, you can lose your CHANGES IN TOWNSHIP BY-LAW LICENSE ISSUED GO-KART TRACK Amendments to the by-law which governs the operation of Goodwood Kartways on the second Concession of Uxbridge Township was passed at re- gular meeting of council held in Good- wood last Monday afternoon. The reason for the amendments goes back to August of last year when's delegation headed by Mr. Donald Jack: gon, (now a member of council), ap- pealed to council to enforce muffling of the karts and to have the track closed on Sundays. The Karts must be muffled but per- mission will 'be granted for them to led if requested for special champion- ship events. . Mr. and Mrs. Bell and their son Bill, who are engaged in the opera- tion of the track were present for the reading of .the by-law and later told the press they were Siem happy about the thanges. The track was to open Apri 14th. 18 APPLY FOR MARKHAM POLICE JOB A total of eighteen applications have been received to fill a position in the Markham Village Police De- partment made vdcant through the resignation of P.C. Darrell Dewar. The job offer closed last Thursday night. ARMS FIRM GOES BROKE I A company which offered last year to purchase the Lindsay plant of Canadian Arsenals Ltd. has gone into bankruptcy. It is North America Arms Corp. Ltd. of Scarboro, which proposed to manufacture a rifle here' Sor export to the U.S. The only wholly Cansdian company manufacturing sporting and military arms, 'it developed a .46 calibre pistol and sub-machine gun, a .308 calibre tifle, a 12-gauge shotgun and a .22 srim-fire single-shot rifle. Extent of the company's liability was not disclosed, Anglican Notes By Mary Becker Holy Week reaches its climax in these three days. Today is Maundy fThursday and there will be a service of the Last Supper and the Laying On of Hands for healing at 8 p.m. tonight, followed by the stripping of the altar; Our meditations upon the Cross will be conducted tomorrow from 1 to 3 p.m. by Dr. Graham Cotter, Execu- tive 'Secretary of the Diocesan Coun- cil of Social Service. On Easter day there will be Holy Communion at 7 a.m, and 11.80 am. A nursery for those up to 6 years will be held in the parish hall at the 11.30 service. The children of the parish are expect- -to make Mr. Easter Sunday; and to bring their Lenten boxes the Sunday after Easter. The W.A. Easter Tea will be held on Saturday, April 28th. The Chan- cel Guild held a short meeting Monday evéning to arrange a schedule for Holy Week. The list of members published last week should have included Mrs, C. A. Glass, Miss M. Jarrett and Mrs. | (Gi. Dagenais. Rev Stackhouse has accepted an invitation to lead an adult mission at the Church of the Ascension from May 28th to 30th. Many of us appre- ciated his ministry last summer and he will be welcomed hack to the parish. The Rector is asking that at least 609% of the groups, or a minimum of 40 persons be prepared to attend such a mission on three of the four evenings, Stackhouse's trip here worthwhile. d The South Prayer group had its House Communion last week. It has tentatively decided to hold two more mectings, on Thursday, May 3 and May 17. The May 3rd meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Becker. The group will ¢compléte the study of the Epistle to the Romans, and will pray for the adult mission and other parish concerns, during these two sessions. The north group meets today at the home of Mrs. Dowson at 10.30 a.m. - Rt. Rev. G. B. Snell, Co-Adjutor Bishop of Toronto, will be here on Sunday, May 6th for Confirmation gof adult. candidates - from - Port Pe Brooklin and Uxbridge. A reception will follow, I Wedding bells will be ringing for a number of couples in the parish this spring. We are happy to learn that some of the young marriage partners are receiving Confirmation instrue- tion, As this column will not appear next week, we will mention that the After- noon Guild will meet May 1st, the W.A. on May 8th and the Church School Teachers' Group on May 10th, The Evening Guild met Monday at the home of Mrs. Bruton, with 17 present. After the opening prayer and reading of minutes, considerable time was devoted to planning for ca- tering on May bth. It was decided to start 'advertising for the Rummage Sale, to be held May 12th. The group operate nine days in the year unmuff- ed to attend with their families on was asked if it would support the adult mission, by making every effort to attend at least three out of the four nights, The members agreed to do this. The April 30th meeting will he held in the parish hall, for the : . nl purpose of packing dishes and making plans fq catering. The W.A. met on April 10, with 19 present. After an opening hymn and litany, Mes, Hayes read a Bible study from 2nd Corinthians, and Mis. Mum- ford gave a study chapter entitled "I'he "Ministry of Reconciliation" hased on the Bible passage. After the minutes and treasurer's report, the finished quilt for Mrs. Webster wits displayed, and it was reported that the small quilt for the hale wae ready for quilting? It was announced that our delegates to the annual Diocesan W.A. meet ings will be Mrs, Co AL Glass and Mrs Staple. Murs. Fuller will be taking a car load of W.A. members in for the opening day's sessions. The meetings are from April 30th to May 2nd. Plans were completed for the Easter Tea and bake sale, After a closing beendiction, tea was served by Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs. Vearry. The Sunday after Easter is Church Unity Sunday, and we may have a aquest speaker on that occasion. Pre- sentation of Lenten the children will form part of that service. District Churches SCUGOG, MANCHESTER, PROSPECT UNITED CHURCHES boxes by The Annual Flower Show at Scugoy Church last week Wednesday was quite a success, and we congratulate all who had a part in arranging it. The downstairs was beautifully decor- | ated in the form of a Dutch Garden. The boys and girls used their talents to very good-advantage, and-we- were all delighted with the many lights given to us of Holland by Carol Boneschansker. And very gratifying also was the fact that the Church was filled. Spring hats from McEachern [Tat Shop were modeled by Mrs. De- mara, Tillie Burnham, Ethel Freeman and Patsy Aldred, with Joan Aldred as comentator, Our Sunday Services were well at tended, and many joined with us in celebrating the Lords Supper. We hope that the time will come, when all Church members will come and sit around the table of our Lord and pur- take of the emblems of His Love. The only magic here is the magic of love. side- We are glad to say that our Choir at Scugog has recovered and are meet- ing again, and sang for us "Tis mid- night, and on Olive's brow", and Pros. pect Choir sung "Whose love befriend- ing". At Scugog Dorothy Martyn was duly ordained to the Eldership. There will be a Communicants Class organised very shortly for Manchester and Prospect, and very likely will meet at 2.30 p.m. on Sundays, and also one for the Island. All who are think- ing of uniting with the Church, kindly get in touch with the Minister as soon ns possible, This Friday will be Good Friday ang we shall have a Service of Worship at Scugog "Head" Church at 8.00 pHs The Prospect Choir will lead us in song. And immediately following the Service there will be a meeting of the Official Board. We do invite all our people to come to the Service, and 'would=like to have a good representa" tio at 'the Official Board Meeting. Sunday will be Easter: Sunday, and we are expecting full Churches. What- ever may be your problem or trouble, God gives us some light and hope, in reminding us that Christ rose up from the depths of sorrow and gloom, and gave us a new promise of life ever- lasting. As Monday will be Easter Monday, we are cancelling our Adult Bible Class at Manchester. May we invite again all. who would like to learn a little more about the things that are vital in the field of religion, and es- pecially in the area of Christian ex- perience, We really have learned 1 much in the short period that we have met, and we yet have at least another two months before the summer. All who are teachers in our Sunday Schools are particularly invited to come and spend an hour and a half with us. Bring your Bible and your questions, and come and share what- ever experiences with us which you have found helpful. . We were very glad at Manchester last evening (Mon- day) to have four new students With us. We shall be meeting with the Island Group on Friday evening at 8.00 p.m. Won't yon come and join "with us? We are glad to report that Mina Steer is doing real well after her operation last Thursday. The Minis. ter visited with her last Sunday and also with Mr. William Blain of Pros- pect. - We do hope that the work of | Kid 0f Many Things- By Ambrose Hills THE POORER COUNTRIES You hear a lot these days about the under-developed countries, and what hould be done about them. Everybody has the answer for them. They need prosperous indus- vies, they need capital invested in them, they need to produce goods that will sell in world markets, Want to You would be welcomed in many an under- They stint a factory? developed country. would give tax concessions. Yow low, and lah eb tn would protect you from un- Vor attractive Libor costs would he justified strikes or crippling demands. noshort, officially and in every other way the arms of the under-developed ations would he wide spread open to receive you, Why would they want you? Not because they like the way you hair is parted, or the They color of your want you hecause you would invest money, produce goods that would create jobs that vould improve the living standards of the people. They want you so they'll have big plants, with parking lots full of the automobiles of the workers, and cyes, sell, stores which cater to the workers with a steady pay cheque, Now think on those things. Then remember this - Canada ix, in many under-developed country. We just don't realize that it is. We are acting as af were a fully- with plenty of people and a big domestic market. We are spending and acting as if we had itomade. We dustry wrasp at it grabbing fo "Canadians faceen rough climate. IC is no easy land. One crop a year . . ir you are lucky. The freezeup is severe, If you were considering a factory, all those things might seare you from Canada. Load on top of tax burden that is just about the highest in the world, plus a philosophy of "soak the and you'll see that this country witys, an ours matured ceonomy, no longer welcome in- instead we with outstretched hands, tax money. with open arms -- our natural handicaps a corporations," particular isn't doing much to encourage the industry it now has, let alone bring new industry here. Isn't it time we smartened up? Blackstock (Crowded out last week) The wright Curling Recreation April 7th. delicious annual banquet of the Ca¥t- association was held Centre Saturday The QUN.OL Club turkey dinner to ihe members and their wives. Pre- ddent Roy Melaughlin presented the to the three top rinks as fol- 1st prize rink skipped by Keith VanCamp received 2nd prize rink skipped by IL Swain receive and Sed mm the night, served a prizes lows: harbecues; od Sportsman Camp Lights rink =Kipped by Ernest Swain peccived frays. Bt the Merlin Suggett. tro- ih ghd the Bonspicl trophy went to VanCamp's rink. During the evening several draws were made and the following won a chicken apiece: Dave Kyte, Vernon Asselstine, Char- les Naylor, Courtney Graham, Bert Bowers, Bob Parker, Harold Martyn, Richard VanCamp; - Glenn - Farmer, Allan Beacock and Dave Wilson won a turkey. Thanks was expressed for Bruce Heaslip donation and also for the marvellous work at the rink by Nor- man Mairs. New business was dis- cussed and following officers cleeted: President -Vernon Assclstine Vice - Dalton Dorrell Sec'yv-Treas. --Harold Hamilton Committee--Herb Swain, frank Hoskin and Bob Parker. Films were shown and the evening enjoyed by all. Closed by Roy Me- Laughlin. Sincere sympathy is extended My: Charles: Venning and family on the very sudden death of Charles Satur day night. . Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brinkman Gina, Ottawa and Clem Wilson, Tor- onto apent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wheeler and Dianne, Oshawa, visited My. and Mrs Bob Wheeler and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gillnlore, Tor- and - < healing will continue and that there will be no set-backs, And we' hope too Mrs. Josh Dobson, that you will] goon recover from your little aceident, and you too Mrs, Brooks. Things, happen so fquickly at times, that we, just wonder how they do. Happy birthdays to Terry Chandler, Edith Johnston and Gary Manns of the Is. land; and to Geraldine Franks, and Nancy Leach of Manchester, | A Toronto, bert Archer and Mr. present, Smeltzer Thursday, April 19th, onto, were Saturday guests of Mir. W N. Campbell and Mrs. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Rahm took Mrs. Gordon Avery, who has been with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rahm for some time, to her home in Little Britain Sunday. Mis. Avthur Rahm is visit ing the Stan Rahms and Mr. Arthw Rahm is still in Oshawa hospital. Mr. and Mis. Clarence Martow visit ed Rev, and Murs, Toronto on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar and Murs. and Mrs. Sunday. Mr. and Leslie Mis. and Sunday. Jerry Fowler Mus. Graham, George Allan Oshawa visited Mis. Warne Kingston are visiting Mr. Milton Sanderson. Graham and My. Charles Graham visited My Millbrook Rutherford Alma and Geoffrey and Mrs. John Hamilton and family. Mr. Norman Carl Wright and friends. Mr. and Mrs, Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Murs, Id Harris Mrs. Phena spent last Swains. and other week Week-end callers of Albert Wright and were Me, and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mrs. Edgar Horn, all Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McNally, spent a few days with My. called on Albert Weigrht, Mr. IMred Trewin and Mr. Mountjoy, with Colborne and Mrs. other Toronto visited and and Mis, friends. Oshawa, the Havold Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trewins Norman Holmes, Edgar, Mr. of Oshawa. Smith and Oli- and ver spent the week-end in Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. family, visited Mur, Elmer Whitby and Mrs. Archer amd Bert Smith, and Mrs. Wil- Dever, Sunday. United Church 'Women The April meeting was held in the United Church Sunday School room, Tuesday afternoon, April 10th, Leask, after warm words of welcome to those inspiring message Mrs. KE. I'res. read an Tho presided, and in keeping with the Easter season. Unit 4, conducted with Mrs. G. ing. The program under Brock Unit b, of Mrs, A, ing poem, "The First the Devotions Hall in charge, Mrs. H. and Mrs. W, Monse assist- the cladership read a fitt- Easter". Miss M. Harris gave an interesting history of the fine old Hymn beloved by all - "Art Thou weary, heavy laden". This Hymn is a hymn of the ages, and has brought comfort to many, many thou- through the Mrs, Leask briefly reviewed the two sands of people down years, day conference Oaks, attended. from the numhbring 130. in all. Murs, M. a Life Delegates five from four sisters, namaoly : conference held recently at ive which she and Mrs, M. Dowson were present branche, Bickle was presented with Membership, a birthday waft (Marion) Mis. ALM. Lawrence, and (Jean) Mis Gray of Port Perry, C.D. Mis. GG. Wilson, (Iithelyn) Mis, Daniel, Ingersoll, and (Merle) Oakville, Mrs. RB. Smallman had the pleasant duty of presenting the Certificate, and Lawrence the honour pin on her sister's dress. Mrs. of placing the After a sincere thank you was voiced by Mrs, Bickle, members "Happy Birthday". "joined in singing A report of membership was given by Mrs. W. Mis Jo Young. Hall yead the list of Mark and on Flowers by Cor. Sec'y Mrs. G. cards sent, and also read a letter regarding a foster child, uo decision was made that we adopt a foster child again this year. Splendid reports of unit meetings were given showing keen interest in the new organization, ing were: ------ Mrs, J, Those report- work 1962 Mis. S. Plaughman Unit Moa-e Unit 4, and Unit 5. M7. Leask advised, those who have subscribed to the Observer, will re- ceive the first copy May Ist. The Manse Comimttee under chair- Mis. J. of more 3, Murs. Mrs. A. Brock man Love, stressed the need renovating to be done a motion was passed that the committee Phe given permission to continue the at the Manse. The Annual Supply Tea will be held in the Church basement, Wed, April 20th, 2.30 © 5 pane and at 8 pan, in the evening. Members of with Mrs. (i. will be the Supply MacDonald Apr2ih, articles of Adults' and Children's good clothing, blankets, quilts, ete. A short film entitled, Committee, in charge, at church from 9 wane on, to receive clothing, used Hoskin Unit 1, are needed. "The Long Stride", showing living conditions in Korea, Hong-Kong, the Austria, will be pre- sented during the afternoon, This picture portrays how the Protestant Churches help the homeless and dis- aster lief, tion. near Fast and - stricken overseas, through re- re-habilitation and re-construc- A serap hook to be used by press and publicity, was on display for members approval. Mrs. LL. Beadle has consented to assist Mrs. S. Caw-- ker with this work. The meeting closed with Benediction, Mis. Jo Hoskin's Unit served tempt- mg refreshments, and a half-hour of visiting was enjoyed. Greenbank The Sunday evening service was in Rev. Colin Rudd, who pre- film on the background of On Good Friday morning 'will be a church service at 11 o'clock to which all are cordially in- vited. charge of ented a the Bible, There Best wishes for a speedy recovery Mrs. KE. Lee who is patient in Part Perry wre extended to ab present a Community Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Gray of Leask- dale accompanied by Murs. H. Phoenix and Mrs. Evelyn Tait visited Mrs. Jas. Carnegie at Fanview Lodge on Satur- day. Mes. Lillian Wilson has returned to in the village after spend- ing the winter months at Manchester. At the cuchre party held on Wed- nesday evening of last week the high prizes went to John Thomson (play- her home ing as a ladyy and Wm. Bacon; and the consolations went to Mrs. Neil Iunter and Cecil Leask. Mrs. Rae Justy was the door prize winner, men held a bee last week and repaired the hall floor. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kerry of Port Ferry visited at the home of Mr, and Musi MeMillan last Wednesday and attended the card party that evening: Rev, Colin and Mrs, Rudd were Sun- at the parsonage. A group of al 0 day yuests Manchester Rev. Mr. Braham held Communion Service here on Sunday morning. All are glad to know Mrs. R. Steer ix making a good recovery after sur- in Port Perry Hospital. Mis. Clinton Midgley was the guest of Mrs. Wm, Mark, Port Perry, last woery "Friday. Me. and Mrs. Jas. Dowson of Osh- awa visited her brother Mr. Ed. Don- nelly and family on Sunday. Mrs. Terry Cleverton and children, Uxbridge, visited her sister Mrs. Law- conel Midgley and family last week. Mis. Meta Holtby is visiting her dinughter Mrs. Dyle Thompson and family, Newmarket. 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