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k;- -~ * Receives President's Trophy tanT 1VOLUME 106 16 Pages BOWMANVIXL Cof C Presents C itations 0f Merit Èlect Glenn ."Lander I~reside*nt of c 'f'C IFor Secona -At the annual gefleral* meet-1 igof t be Bowmanville1 Caber -of Commerce heldq Igàt Thursday evening at the L ,ns Centre,ý Beech Ave., localJ hardware 'merchant Glenn La&-, ~drwsre-elected Presidéat. Bank o! Montreal Manager Jarpes A. Bell was also return- to office as Vice-President. Re-lected'1flIrectors .were Melville Dale, A. b. Hooey,* R. P. Rickaby, B. L.- Bur1X,. K. Lathangue and W. G. Pascoe, ,while Nelson. Osborne, W. B. Syer,' Robert. Dykstra, Peter Kowal -and eames Stutt were newly elected to the Board. Highlight .of the eventing was the annual, presentation pf Chamben .awards. In the Christmas Home Dec- orating Contest the first prize of $25 was won by Jack Brough, Horsey Street,. and at bis request, was donated to The Salvation Army. Second prize of $15 was won by Dr. john Werry, King St. East, and third prize of $10 by Donald Wîlcox o! Lambs Lane. The President's Trophy for the best Christmas window was won by Sheppard & Gil Lumber Co. Past President Elmen Banting who donated. Among the several'awards that were made dur- ing the Chajnber of Commnerce annual meeting, Thurs- day, were these Citations of Merit. Each year, they are awarded to the firms who have expanded or im- proved their facilities in an outstanding manner. In- cluded in this year's group, from jlef t to right, front row: Stew McTavish, proprietor of the new Canadian Tire Store; Jack Lander, secretary-treasurer of the new Liberty Bowl Ltd.; Alvin Boyd, proerietor of Western Tire & Auto Supply wbiich added a large service addition during 1959;.back row: Don Morris, ropresenting the Morris Company which constructed a new funeral chapel; Glenn Lander of Lander Hard- ware which moved into - thje completely renovated Martyn Bowling building; Ken Nicks of Ken's Men's and -Boys' Wear who combined both stores into the new location on Temperance St., and Melville S. Dale of Mason & Dale Hardware who constructed a hew front on the main store. Absent was Louis Laskaris who constructed the building now occupied by Ken's Men's and Boys' Wear. The presentations were made by Vice-President James Bell. Darlington Council P(ays "20Questions "With. Ratepayer's Assn.> Reeve Garsnet Rickard at the X neeting of Darlington Councill tôunL-il held in the Township1 Hall, Hampton, on Friday a!- tern>oon informed Ms-s. B. Bu- dai, secretmr e! the Dariington Iýeepayers Association that he will anbwer the list of writ- ten questions submitted to the council by hon on behalf of the Darlingten RPA at a genenal ineetinJg cf the organization. 20 Questions The message was road by Walter Runtile, the Township Clerk: "To Darlington Coun- cil; "'The Darlington Ratepayers S now Stalled Events Comingl This -Friday Two events postponed because of the heavy snow storm iast week wil be held this Friday evening lu Bowmanvi1je. People In the district are looking 'forward 'to the Brown Case Show te be held in the Bowmanvllle Town Hall Auditorium at eight o'clock. 1 The Zone Public Speak- ing Cotest sponsored by the Canadian Legion wili be held in the'Legion Hall at 7:30 o'ciock on Friday evenlng. Comrade Jack Adams, public speaking ehairman for Branch 178 of the Canadian Legion, stated yesterday that the generai public Is cordiaily iDvibed ta attend. A lunch wiIl be served by the flowmanviile Ladies' Aux- Mary to the Canadian Leglon. r'!D i,-!Mt Association requesta bgtrait1 answers ta the folbWin-g que.- tiens: How much is Darlington paying Bowmaniville towards Dog Control? Is By-Law 2111 mandatore? Till when? In what way does the Officiai Plan diffen frein By-law 2111? IsA i in the pro-: cess of being passed by Mun- icipal Board? Is council satis- fied with il the _way it is? Has Couneil the auirority te make amentimenits? Is council Wii- ing to sit down with a coin- mittee of the Ratepaiyers As- sociation and discuss the much needeti changes? How would counicil go about inaking chan- ges and v wn? Cen By-law 2111 hae revoketi? Cam the Of- ficial Plan? Do we have te retain the Planndng Board? Is council aware of the fact that no law con be successfully enforced without genernal public approv- ai acceptance anti support? Why de we neeti a Planning Board, municipal consultant, building inspecter, when the chairman of the Plannii4g Bo- anrd publlcly stated that their aim is te retard development in Darlingten? Besides it is thc same hing they are sel- ing in Whitby Township; (this is a fact, I was ihere at the meeting) 50 they are not work- ing se bard as they dlaim but are wasting their time and the taxpayens money to, the det- riment of the public, andi gran- ting favors to a pivilegeti few. What is the Planning Board wonkinig on now? What are ail those meetings about? "'Aproximately how many hours are devotedt t the job of building inspector? Whal are bis -duties as such? What is the function of the secret- ary-treasuner to the Plargunî Board? Is M&. Lycett resigning rni D-Ir#érioc as a school teaeher? He stated hie Job as asseisor is incrèeas- ing from a part time to a full time job. "'Mr. Mvuir charged if eoun- cil had listened to Mr. Lycett a few years ago it would not be in the mess it is in now. Ad- mittedly it is a mess. But why [shouId a whole township paY for the blunder of a*few? Itis is definite proof "h't is is very unwise to allow complete au- thority to be held by a f ew. Did not the town council mem- bers who were on the Plann- ing Board also keep c&incil in- formed of what was laking place? "The council as an elected bodyr should have m de At their business to be ififormed if they really had the inter- est of the township at heart. Is tlhis council prepared to keep the public informed? "Essentiafly, dem o c r a c y means the right to develop yourself and not to be devel- (Continued.. on page seven) Rabies Stili A Real Threat In This Area Apparently, the rabies threat which last year, spread lu this area., is not yet a thlng of the puat, deathis or huiâns ~a' been reporteti' at Port Penny and Peterborough as a direct resuit of con- tact with rabid animais. Closer to home, a nabld skunk wast iound recently at Ennlskillen and other infecteti animais have been iocated on the outskirts of Oshawa and lu other parts ai the county. Citizens are again ativis- ed to warn their children against picking up or hav- ing anything to do with animais that are acting in an unusual mannen. Par- ents are aise urged te seek 1medicai treatment lmmed- iately should they or their chiidren suifer a bite from a strange animai or even their own domestic pet. Far betten to be safe than sorry. Rabies is onc discase that should net be tneatcd casually. 1 Term the trophy, and President Glenn 'Lander jointiy made the *pres- entation to the -Company's re- prpsentative, Misq, Violet' Mc-. C itations' of Menit Vi4ce-President, Bell present- ed the "Citations of Menit". He explained that Citation& are awarded only when a new industry or other commercial establishment erects or en- larges its accommodations, when a 'store's exterior is ex- tensively remodelled or rebuit, or when a new *class of retail establishment cornes to town. Mn. Bell stated that on this basis, Citations for.ý 1959 had been carneti by the Canadiani Tire Associate Store, thp F. FI, Morris Co. Funeral Cha e4 Lander Hardware & Electric Ltd., Western Tire-...& -Auto Supply Ltd.,. Mason- & Dale Hardware Ltd., -Mn. Louis Lasý karis, Ken's Men's. Wear, and Liberty Bowl Ltd. In bis opening _nemarks, President bander observed that the previously distributed an-, nual report had shown anoth- en year of progress and service to the community. "There are m a ny worthwhile projects (Continued on page seven) Work 0f Red Cross Described, During Legion Aux. Meeting The canvass te be held by the Bow'manviie Branoh of! the Canadian Red Cross So- ý ciety will be held on IvarchE l4th, Coinrade Edythe Runtile1 told the meeting o! the Ladies'( Auxiliary to the Canadian Le-1 gion helti in the Legion Hallt last week. Comrade Rundie, the Aux- 3liary's Red Cross representa- tive, aise spoke o! the activi- ties of the recen'tly organied Red Cross work parties, and displayed wool and sewing supplies. She asked that all Iwiiling to assist in the work of the Bowmanville Branch o! the Canadien Hed Cross te contact her, or Mrs. Don Mars- Follewing the business meeting Coirade L. King showed a series of coioured slidcs depicting, the work of the Canadian Red Cross So- ciety with Comrade Audrey Bate as commn-tator. A deli-, clous lunch was served by Comrade Marvel Hfarpýer. Darlington Road Crew" Saves Patient1 Miss Violet McFeeters of Sheppard & Gi Lumber Co. Ltd., Bowmanville,' is shown receiving the coveted President's Trophy, during the annual Chamber of 'Commerce meeting 'on Thursday evening. ýOriginàlly, it had been placed in competition by Elmer T. Banting, right, and is awarded to the commercial estab- lishmept which is outstanding in Christ mas decorations. Mr. Banting was assîst- ed in the presentatiqn by President Glenn Lander of the C. of C. Hampton Man~ Injured ln_ a ai ir i] p: si R I C den, the wife of the brancfl The township roati crew president. was highly commcended by al The applications of Evelyn niembers of Dalingtn. Muni- j Butler andi Jean Burton for cipal Council at the meeting mernbe ,,pwere axcepte4 1£ in the Townshi.p Hall, M~ tthay. -x.-p _res- .rFrdnVa3,fternoon. deftt,- Comrade M-Ii-BM4 Reeve Garnet Rickard said announced that Zone Corn- the men deserve special credit mander Rose Bate willmake for the job they have clone ber annual official visit te the this winter, and thein work Bowmnanville Ladies' Auxil- with the snowplow at al iary ta the Canadilan Legion hours. He said that due to the on Marh 4th. s5tormon the previous Sunday Conirade Audrey Bate, the the road crew had wonked lst vics-president, gave a re- ail night. port as convenor of the be- "People do not nealize the reavement comnùmttee. The hours these men put in," thre auxiliary decided to cater for Reeve stated. He told the the Nurseryinen's Association meeting that a Bowmanville luncheon to ha held onl Wel- doctor had said, during the nesday, February 24th, and week, that their efforts had for the Bowmanville Cub saved a life on Sunday even- Bantquet to, be held in April. ing by clehning the snow' to The past president, Coin- enable a patient te be taken rade Florence .. Kràght, who te hospital. was the catering convener for Other memibers of the coun- the annual Beefeaters dinner, cil also praised the road crew subm.tted ber report. Coin- for their unremItting efforts. rade Elda Brown was named It was pointed out that they convenor of the lunch to be wonk long hours and Sunday s serveti by the auxiliairy at without overtime pay, and it the Zone Public Speaking Con- was unan.irously felt by coun- test t6 ha beld in the Legion cil that the -men menit great ,.Hall on Friday evening. , praise. Beautifuli Quilt Presented to Red 4ar Accident Lorne Bradley, age 40, who, ;stained a fractured skull and multiple ohest injuries in 9motor accidenýt in Hampton at 12:30 ear1y"Sunday morn- ig, is undergoing treatment in the Toronto General Hos- pital. 'Mr. Bradley's car evidently struck an icy patch on County t.oad 57 which goes through the villa-ge. Hise car skidded coxpletely around, and as the Loors flew open %Mr. and Mrs. Bradley were flung out. Mrs. (Continued on page seven> Budget Day rhis Afternoon In Legisiature This afternoo*n,'the Hon- ourable James N. Allan, Treasurer of the Province of Ontario, wilI present bis budget address to the legislature In Toronto. The Editor of The Canadian Statesman re- ceived an advance copy on Wednesday, but can- not Messe the details until at Ieast 3 p.m. this afternoon. 1However, we doubt if the authorities wili mmnd if we tell our readers that there will be no Increase in provincial taxation this year. We might aise take the liberty of suggesting to Premier Frost ' that Monffay or Tuesday would be a much better day for the budget. Then, the weeklies in Ontario could give is much more tlmely coverage. Alex Carruth- ers, M.P.P., for Durham, please note. Cross by Brownie Pack When St orm Blocks Darlington *Roads. The beavy snow stonni that duty ta, obtairs matches o! stgik Bowmalville andi Uic sleep. The township has bired à( ouning district on Frid.ay two extra bulldozers, Which rt lli heavy worlc for bave been worklng in addi- roat crews. tion to'the Darlington bull- 1Ini Darlington Township dozer in clearing the roods. ReSve Garnet Rickard, De- On of the extra bulldozers- puty.Reeve Arthur Blanchard, was hiretu from Port Hope, Counallor Pred G. Smnith,. end thc other from Oshawa. Sidney Cornish andi Harold It le expectedti the i after- Muir manned the telephones math o! the storm will be - ~ . at the Township Offices, cIc.red away by noon today, Hampton. over the weekend Thursday. rA elv calls. The council Road crewskI Bowmanvllle Th r rownie Pack of BwavleosrdWrdS.whputgterhe squares knitted by the Brownien, assisted lun iti this to facilitate aso dld yeomn service over p!od clearing by Uic crcws, as Uic weekend, and a.u cquip- Thinlcing Day on Monday, February 22nd to celebrate the birthdays by Brown Owl Mrs. K. Johnston; centre row, Beatrice Ormniston, lIS new Barlington Roati Su- ment owneti by Uic town was of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. During the interesting meeting, Marjorie Bate, Dianne Piper, Gail Knapp, Maureen Tighe, Brenda neltndn es e c ue.Ude i uPrIln hypesne hi iequi ethe Bewmanville and District Henning, Beverly Hearle, Lynne Major, Joanne Piper; front row:' Ignow thce rea comletely. 01 Thomas K.0 Stewart, Uic Branéh of the Red Cross, with Mrs. Don D. Maraden accepting the Janice Allun, Shirley Sheehan, Lorie Little, Georgia Mutton, Cheryl bqe bDa ringurlatimrewsaprtend h e nt i al rks Included in this photo, back row, left te right: Mm . a Bate, Davis, Nancy Edmondson, Alice Chittick, Wendy Lewis, Mary Jean Vitk only short period8s off good job ci movWg the snow. Mrs. D. Marsden, Mms E. Rundle, Silia Meadows, Mr. T. Sellers Kilpatric]l. OIas ia n'd£kieces FEEDS THE BIRDS - Miss Betty Henry of Solina Rd. South has six feeding stations for. visiting hungry birds. So far this winter she has helped outabout 50 grosbeaks a day, ^a dozen chickadees, two pairs of woodpeckers, one flicker, slate colored juncos among others. Apparently, the birds have a good communication system, something like the bobo grapevine, because they really corne lookinig for fodd from the Henrys. MUTUAL AID EXERCISES - Newcastle's Fire Department is ail agog preparing for the big mutual aid exercise on April 24th. Secretary- treasurer Ab. Naylor, in charge of arranging the affair, tells us that the old Walton building near the- C.N.R. in the village wi]l be completely burned down, in stages, during the afternoon. Brigades from local and far distant points will be on hand - for the demonstration which will include ail of the latesýt equipment available. At the moment they are looking for old furniture to f iii some of the ronnms, s0 if you have any to spare, contact Mr. Naylor at Newcastle. LOSE THEIR HOME - Bowmanville's Revolver* Club, numbering about 25 members, are out of a home and have no place to shoot. The club was formed in 1957 and every Monday.iight they have been practising the art In the basement of the Balmoral Hotèl which they must now vacate. They are looking for a building, not necessarily in town, 60 feet long, 12 feet wide, well lit and heated. Bruce Battams, the president, would b e happy to hear from any interested party. i. t i. i.t . ONE IN FOUR - Boyd Knox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knox, R. R. 1, Hampton, will be either one year dr four years oid on Monday. It ail depends how you figure It. He was born in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, on February 29th, 1956. He hasn't had a birthday' since, but four years have gone by.t t t PICK YOUR JOB --Rotarians from Bowmanville will visit Orono High School next Wednesdiay for an unusual event. The Occupational Information Committee, under insurance agent and former N.H.L. officiai, Bill Morrison, will 'endeavour to enlighten students on various future jobs. Experts in some fields wilU be on hand from O.A.C., Guelph, and other outside points to give the pupils a com- plete picture, of employm-ent possibilities, academie requirements,,money-making hopes, etc. Ail par- ents are învited. The affair begins at 8 p.m. A wide range of occupations will be covered, but Bill Morrison, says not one student has indicated any desire to follow in his footsteps -on the ice try- ing to control those pro hockey players. t t t i PLENTY 0F ACTION - Collingwood Juveniles will be here on Saturday at 8 p.m. to take on our local team ixý the next round of the Ontario -play- 'downs. The return game will be played in Colline- wood, probably next Thursday, and the teamsi wil décide on Saturday where a «third game - if niecessary - will take place. So, for a great night's entertainment be on hand here Saturday to support our boys. They really have been turn- ing out some crowd pleasing hockey. If you can't go to Collingwood next Thursday, th'ere is a big game in Newcastle between Orono Orphans and Wellington in the Intermediate "C" loop. On Wed-, nesday, we'1l have some visitors here in the Inter- mediate "A" loop when Oshawa meets Napanee in their playoffs. Lots of hockey action these days around here. t t t t t NEED A CUIÉBOARD- - The local Red Cross Branch is sorely in need of a chest of drawers, a cupboard or wardrobe to store the supplies that have been coming in for the ladies' work group. Givé Mrs. Ed. Rundie a cail at MA 3-5430 if yoq can help. Also, the Cancer Society is asking for volunteers*to drive area patients to Toronto for treatment. President Don Marsden at MA 3-3882 is the person to Contact if you can help in this worthwhile work. i.t . t t A LOT 0F BULL- Roy Philp of Port Hope was a thrilled man recently. He had two entries in the Ail Bull Sale of Shorthorns it Winchester, Vir- ginia. The six top sellers came from Canada, with the second and third from Mr. Philp's farm, selling at $1,100 and $1,075. Neit.week, we shall present a picture of the herd sire responàible for all this. GCoiadle arms, run by Mr'. Philp, recently refus- 1 1 1 1 I Il 't N