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With Which Are lncorporated The Bowmanville News, The Newcastle Independent, And The Orono News VOLUTME RFMrt AXT7TTL11%KT r-Tný- flCTTWrA ttVILLE , ONT.mm, TURSDA. J - -l 1949 JiUVV1V1A1NVILLI~. UNI,. ri-IuIQSI>AY .IAMTTAPV 1c4 10A9 --.----~, ~ .fl.~U, J~~.'*X~ IN U IVJ.Dfl&IN, ie Li- ut iy le y- id Ld -t K Churchili Awakens Canada Addresses Commons With A RevitalizingMessage British Prime Minister chicken! Some neck!" ta tumultu- On Historie Visit To aus applause. Poor France would Ottawa - Speaks To nat be at the peace table but would be generously rehabiljtated Nation In English and while the conquered would pay French and the Quislings delivered ta the men. He lauded the stout-hearte< The Right Hanourable Winston Dutch, who, joined by British an( Churchill, P.C., undoubtedly U.SA. in the South Pacific, would pleased ta corne ta Canada, dur- canquer tagether and dictate the ing his mornentous visit ta the peace with allied Russia and -un- U.S.A., spake ta Parliament, the canquerable China. press and invited guests of the Tremendous applause met these government, from the floor of the tributes ta these staunch allies. Commons chamber, at 3 p.m., Dec. The name DeGaulle alsa braught 30 at Ottawa. In bis haur-long ad- round cheers and then Mr. dress in bath English and French, Churchill abruptly turned ta ad- hie rnst certainly revitalized Can- dress the assembly in French;a adians from coast ta coast and gesture nat last upon those pres. was cheered ta the echa, time and ent and strangly significant ir again . .. a happening long absent these times when so much stress fram that historical chamber. He bas been laid upon unity. The sketcbed the past, exposed the meaning of the wbole war was present and forecast the future in liberty or slavery and listeners vivid words and harnely refer- speculated whether, after Mr. ences ah tao inimmitable. Cburchill's departure, the issue ai national selective ali-aut service Referring ta Canada's part so might be re-examined by the un- far, hie xndcated that, althaugh easy Cabinet. He cancluded thal Canadian saldiers, sa far had not British bambings would continue been called ta active *battle save but that was nat the anly methad at Hong Kong, those in Britain ta be employed, which inferred held a key post and undoubtedly that millions of armed men would had deterred the enerny thus far be the final arbiter. "Let us do fromn attempted invasion. He re- aur duty, Gad helping us, ta the ferred ta Canada as the senior end" was his parting admonition. Dominion which, as a magnet, Mr. Churchill, accarnpanied by saugbt ta bring the. two great Prime Minister King, motared Anglo t-anches together; the through a guard of honor, accom- U.S.A. and Britian. He thanked paniea by band music and cheers, Canadians for production of cor- ta th, main entrance of the Par- vettes, merchant ships, tanks and liarnent buildings, and shartly cannons and lauded the Empire thereafter entered the Chamber &,Training Sciieme, gîving due where seats were reserved for the ffcredit ta the U.S.A. in ahl of ths speakers of bath bouses. Mwitbaut whomn Canada could flot Mr. King's welcoming speech have acbieved hier cansiderable wasa pattern of propriety on be- effort. half of government and people. Painting a broad picture, hie He described Mr. Churchill as the said "We did nat seek this war, personification of Britain's great- but we did taa much ta avoid it" ness, wbose inspired utterances wbich met the mood of the gave incomparable leadership ta audience. Cantinuing, hie told of the hasts of freedom. H-e cancl- the miserable capitulation of ed: "We pledge aur utmost efforts France and of the men wha sold till the end, at Britain's side" France out, predicting that Hitler wbich might well be a forecasti would wring England's neck luke that Canada is prepared ta go a chicken, ta which witb biting "alI-out". Santa's Visit Te Lions Is Jolly Leaves Wieners, Toys and Smokes <1> B. W. Crawford Instructs terest-ît's time we joined tageth- Members lu Basie Ideas 0f er ta protect aur awn homes" b.e Organization-Lt. Col. P. H. urged, painting out that it is pas- Jobb Sounds Warning 0f sible for bambing planes ta visit Possile Atackcîties in tuis area and wreck de- Possile Atackvastation. "I ar nont trying ta get recruits A seriaus and difficult subject for active service by my visit was masterfully presented ta the here," hie said. "That is but one Lions Club Tuesday night when phase of aur work. Our task is ta E. W. Crawford, speaking on the aid -the civil powers in case of subject "Lions Education", ex- mrec and ta be on dtyfo plained the necessity for and homegene as weîî." uyntior maigof 'organization' as ap- ing Col. encge, a Coninu-n plied ta a service club. account of the splendid valunteer Previaus ta the address the work the English Home Guard Lions enjoyed their Christmnas organizatian bas dane-all with- dinner party, first partaking of a out a cent of pay. "Here we have deliciaus and novel buffet lunch- rul etn e odiloc eon nd wlcoing he dven ofa week and we pay thern for it!" Santa Claus in the persan of J. J- he exclaimed. His brief rernarks Brown wha was chosen by Presi- eepitdt rn h agr dent Stu. James because lehe b nade fained toarin thedaners the "heaviest beard and best fig-Cnd ae ashr ehasn ure." Navelties and favars such Receive 22 Letters as weiners, sausages, magazines, Bereeaigcrepnne tays, cigarettes and chocolates the Lions taok up a collection for cornprised the favors. These were Christmnas rernembrances ta the topped off by W. J. (Bill) Bagneli Carter Farnily girls who have passing a box of "El Perfectos" ta waited on them through the year.1 aIl corners. Secretary A. M. Thompson said In his address Mr. Crawford that 22 letters and cards havei deait with a subject, usually con- been received since the last meet-t sidered superficial, from a new ing fromi men overseas. All were( angle giving it a deep rneaning, hearty in thanks and appreciation.t He told how all the enterprises of One read: "We Bawrnanville boysc man require arganization if they receive mare gifts than others inr are ta be carried an successfully. the unit," and anather "Mail dayE Just as the intricate departrnental- here is just like Christmnas." ization of a large industry is nec- Areatfo thbsialc- essry t s esenia man-mittee headed by E. A. Summers1 Stain sound orgànization in a ser- showed that over $60 had beeni vice club. Above the physical spent ta gaad advantage for bedc set-up there is the intangible fac- equipment wbiîe another sumn tor of good will; warkrnen must will be spent there within a few be loyally interested in their weeks.f jwIork. T. M. Chant gave a short talk$ -Mr. Crawford pointed out bow of interest ta the members of Con-a a11 Lions committees are cogs in stitution and Bylaws.h the wbeel. "The product we make An announcement from Warf la the service work done by com- Services chairman J. O'Neill saidd zttee' aur success is in the qual- that funds raised from a dance ata 4/ ty a0 1 produot.u Anarcy and the Armouries on Jan. 9th will go conRfus Ioi oid resuit wee parts ta upkeep of soldiers room in tuet of the. QIub t-rget th e ssefl- Cawan Block. t ~ Ofl, pn~i Pte. Wm. Roberts, staff of theo g uest of Maurice V.G.C. Headquarters, O t t a w a,d 1. P. H. Jobb, re- spent six days Christmas leaved o- stationed ln' Bow- with Mrs. Roberts and George. t g brloély about the They alsO etp'ained one of thic 1. è,We*c. Q<uaçds .frqxýL 'Uie ]ýzternqt 1.0 S i- s~p i~Cht De»y. 1 MASON 70 YEARS J.LYLE ATTENDS ST. JOHN'SNIGHT J. ECmmerson Installed Wor- shipful Master af Jerusaleni Loclge-Visitors Enjay Ban- quet and Entertainment Joined by Masons fram Orono and Newcastle, members of Jer- usalern Lodge, Bawmanville, beld their annual St. John's Nigut Monday evening. One bundred and twenty-five sat down toaa sumptuaus turkey dînner served by W. H. Flaherty and staff af the Balmoral Hotel. .After the banquet a very enter- taining pragram was presented. Always-popular Brian Flaherty brought out bis augmented bag af tricks ta try a few new anes on the astaunded lodgernen and bis part of the program was beartily received. Miss Arlene Nartbcutt, soprano, sang, accampanied by W. E. C. Workman. Rt. W. Bro. G. C. Bannycastle was,-director of ceremanies. Headinm tue 1942 slate of affic- ers W. Bro. J. S..Emmerson was installed as Warshipful Master. Rt. W. Bro. Fred C. Hoar per- formed the ceremony in wbat was said by older members ta be as complet. and beautiful a cere- many as tbey bad ever witnessed. Other officers installed were: W. Bra. L. W. Dippell, I.P.M.; Bro. W. G. Pascoe, S.W.; Bro. H. G. Joint, J. W.; Rt. W. Bra. Fred C. Hoar, Chaplain; W. Bro. E. H. Brown, Sec'y; W. Bra. J. R. Stutt, Treas.; Bra. Ross Stevens, S.D.; Bro. J. J. Brown, J.D.; Rt. W. Bro. G. C. Bonnycastie, D. af C.; Bro. F. C. Preston, S.S.; Bro. J. E. Anderson, J.S.; Bro. Jas. Marr, I.G.; and Bra. E. J. Gibbs, Tyler. On. of the happiest features of the evening was the presence of Blowrnanville's aldest Mason, venerable John Lyle J.P., wbo has been 70 years an active Mason. He spake briefly and re- ceived the good wlshes of the sassembly.- M4oney in MiIk Dotties "Don' t leave money for the milkman la your bottles," says Ross Stevens, proprietor of the Glen Rae Dairy. He is backed by Chief Sidney Ven- ton who bas been laoking for persans wba are remaving sums from 5c ta $1.00 frarn rnilk battles. Many residents bave complaîned lately about the petty thefts. One way of stapping it is ta remove the temptatian-put no rnaney in the bottles. This warning is meant bath as a protection ta custamers and a warning ta the persan or persans who take the rnaney. Don't ternpt fate tao far! Inconsistency Seen In Regulations Governing Prices New restrictions on credit pur- cbasing are annaunced by the War Time Prices and Trade Board. Naw, the. trade-in value of an article may no langer be cansider- ed as the down payment. That means the trade in allowance must be deducted fram the. total price. On top of that, one third of the remainder of the. price still owing must be paid in cash. And other regulations say that a store can anly hold an article for a customer three mantbs. Advertising is hit by a third regulatian. When a store adver- tises the credit price of an article, or the dawn payment, the adver- tisement must also cantain the cash price. And the cash price must be given the saine or great- er prominence. In the very paper that an- naunces these restrictions the fol- lowing prices for the ricb and indulgent class are given: Mink coat, $2150 an cash, budget, or canvenient payment plan. Alsa, Alhambra, brown suede slippers for women, $20. Hat ta match at $35. A Suzy "scarf" bhat at $27.50 and Home Loyers Club Plan for a hast of sucb simple little thipgs for flappers and matrons who sel- dam see a home because of bridge and cocktail engagements. The Statesman records tiiese tbings for after-war reading and the. dim-and-distant. We bave cansistently clairned that Canada is nat yet war-canscious. And ail of the abave cames since Mr. Gar- don's tbreat ta "crack down". Our duty ta hum is ta caîl his attention ta just this sort of tbing. Anyone aaught paying etese outlandish watttrme pricesý ought ta b. in- terned. SWEEPING SKIES OVER CONVOY Since the start of the war Canada's Navy has shown phenornenal ability to cope with heqvy demands made upon it. Among the proud- est achievements has been the work done on convoy duties. In this photo, ready for the enerny from the skies, a steel-helrneted seamnan- gunner stands guard, hoping ta get a Nazi bomber true on his sights. ORONO HYDIRO ANDÔ lower rate from the riext reading, POLICE MEETINGS in, the commercal people paid about 35 percent the commercial W. J. Riddell, H. A. Clarke and should receive the benefit of tus, Harry Mercer camne in for samethe first lawering of rates since, criticism at the Hydro and Police Orano bougut its awn hydro. Af- annual meetings Monday evening ter beated explanatian and dis- in Orono. The meeting (since cussion the matter was finally there was no nominations) was dropped. poarly attended but the lively Mr. Riddell also explained the. discussion sbowed the interest Of debentures. The last subject ta be thase present. J. J. Mellor and aired was the ever rising cam- Mrs. J. R. Cooper being duly ap- plaint of paarly ligted streets. No painted chairman and secretary action was taken and it is not respectively, the Police business likely any will be awing ta equip- was dealt wltb first. ment being bard ta get in war- Financial statement sbowed tirne. balance $396.42 after expenses of $1982.20 were paid. Charles Miller brought up lk Subsidy Gets Resuits question of a new siren or louder ____ fire bell. His motion that one or After hearing talk in tue the other be purchased was sec- stable about the new 30 cts. onded by P. M. Lunn. Wrn. Arm- per cwt. bonus on raw milk strong spoke against the idea, one of H. R. Pearce's (New- seconded by Mrs. J. R. Cooper. castle) Dual Purpose Jerseys, W. J. Riddell suggested a fog wbicb bad been on a two t nozzle equipment instead, al- mantbs' stand up - lie down though be saw the point and was strike, just an eat-and-sleep r in favar except for the cast. Mr. existence, straightway gave r Miller pointed out war time birtb ta twin calves and re- 1 meant an added need for fire pro- sumed production. The off à tection. The matter was finally spring were a maIe and a f e- t lef t ta, the distressed police trus- maIe, thus keeping the bal- r tees, after beated discussion.. atice of the sexes.f Sîdewalks came in for theirs share of discussion with Mr. Mil-Y 1er again wanting tbings fixed Charged witb assault and rab-E and Mr. Armnstrong against bery against Mrs. Merwin Mount- spending money "like drunken jay of Cadmus, two men are beingL sailors." This also was sbelved. beld pending trial. Tbey are Lloyd f Hydro Report Williams McAnier and Elmer Lee,C W. J. Riddell submitted the Toronto, formerly of Uxbridge.8 Hydro report for 11 mantbs On Dec. 22nd Mrs. Mountjoy wasF wbicb showed $4,040.38 in bank 1alone ia ber farm bouse when aa and cash; total revenue of $7,346;1 "an came ta the door, bit ber onF expenses of $6,23 1.24 and a prob- the head and locked ber in the7 able balance of $1,114.76. garage. A neigbbor, Lewis Stin-N On annauncing that domestic son, freed ber thirty minutes lat- P. users wauld receive baîf a cent er. Over $100 bad been stolen. t TEXAS COWBOY NOW FLIE.S WITH BRITISH R.A.F. This Arnerican pilot witb a Britishi Figiiter Squadron af the R.A.F. was once a cowboy on his father's ranch in Texas. He learned ta, fly at tii. age of 14, and to a refresher course at the R.A.F. training school at Dallas, U.S.A' before jaiigteInentoa Squadron of the R.A.F. in Brùta in nn teItrntoa 'JURY FINDS CAUSE ITwo More Nazis Escape 0F DEATH DUE TO1One Caught in Oshawa WORM MECHANISM After Hiding in Laundry Inqucst Into Death of George Somerscales iReveals He w as Struck By Projecting Girder af Car Transport A beavy girder was projecting about four and a baîf feet froir the rigbt side of the transport truck wbicb killed George Somer- scales on Oct. l4tb, a coroner's jury found Monday night. In the verdict no blame was attacbed tc the driver Vernon Moore of Osh- awa. The jury cansisting of C. W. Tait, Frank Jamieson, Stanley Corden, Masan Coulter and Arthur Farrell found that: "George Somerscales came ta bis death in Bowmanville bospital on Oct. l4,because of the worn con- dition 0f a bale that bolds the boît that tastens the ramp causing enough play and vibration ta al- low the ramp ta become at rigbt angles ta the truck." Somerscales, elderly town em- ployee, was killed on bis 73rd birtbday wbile riding bis bicycle on the bigbway about a mile east 0f Bowmanville. A truck driver following Moore, testified b. bad witnessed tbe accident. "I saw the girder swing out about three miles back and was trying ta pull abead ta warn Moore of the danger," Cyril Min- ers stated. "The ramp struck Somerscales in the back." Dr. W. H. Birks gave evidence that deatb toak place a few bours later from bemorrage of the brain. Constable A. V. Dymand told the jury: "I tested the mechanismn holding the ramp and faund con- siderable play caused by wear." MAD MIDLANDS IN BATTLE AT News despatches came inter- mittently about the "sombre yet gioriaus" defence of Hong Kong, prior ta its inevitable faîl ta theý Japs on Cbristmas day. Officiai releases from Ottawa claimed that 'regiments from western Canada and Quebec formed the personnel of this utterly futile "token" de- fence. Too obviaus was the at- tempt ta write "Quebec" inta this "gloriaus" dilapter. The States- man publisbed first band infor- mation that troops were drawn beavily from Ontario, including 50 men of the lst Midland Bat- talion, ta form this Quebec regi- ment. Lists given out after the faîl of the "impregnable" fortress, show Englisb names in the major- ity over those of French Canada. Sombre was the narne ror it. Here is a list of Part Hope men believed ta be with the British forces in Hong Kong. Pte. William George Potts, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Regiment and Pt. Felix Snell of the same regiment, and Pte. James Arcbibaid, Pte. Frank Jiggins, Pte. Clarençe W. Tbompson and Pte. Andrew John McKay of the Midland Regiment. Ahl of these were transferred ta the Royal Rifles before going on active service. The Statesman would be glad ta publish the names of any other mien from this district who are iin Hlong Kong. PREMIER BRACKEN SHOWS THE WAY Ottawa-The resolution adopt- ed by the Manitoba Legislature asking the Federal Goverament for an all-out war effort and sup- porting the conscription of man- power bas been noted with keen interest ia Cabinet circles.- Moreover, the fact that it was adopted without division appears ta discredit the dlaim of a Saskat- chewan member of the Dominion Cabinet Ihat the middle West was opposed ta compulsory selective service. Several members of the Mac- kenzie King Cabinet are convin- ced that compulsory seleclive ser- vice is inevitable and the feeling of those wbo are prepared ta sponsor it is that the date of its arrival will depend ta a great ex- tent upon developments in the front line. This leadership of John Brack- en undaubtedly will be followed by the Ontario Legislature unless Ottawa yields sooner. Bracken's qualities are the sort needed at Ottawa and il will nat surprise any who know hum ta see him leading all the people of Canada before we finish the job we're in. Miss Yvonne Tigue is visiting Mrs. Cecil M. Elliott, Toronto. M~rs. Thas. Break Whose Rus- band And Three Sans En- listed Is Bereaved By Sud- den Passing 0f Son A cauntless number of Cana- dians are grieved at the sudden passing 0f L.AC. Ewart Breck, R.C.A.F. in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, on December 17. Tii. young airman bad just completed bis training at the Wireless Air Gunnery Scbool in the Province of Quebec, wbere he obtained lbe bigbest average marks ever taken in the scbool. A silver medal was pinned on hlm while in bospital. His devotion ta bis country and ta bis family was always out- standing, and bis keen sportsman- ship and friendliness were an in- spiration to alI with wbom be came in contact. Many' bearts in the country communitieý of Dur- ham are immeasurably sacïened, and yet are praud for bis out- standing achievement as a mem- ber of the R.C.A.F. Ewart was bora in Calgary, Alberta, April 61, 1914; and was educated in Laura Secord, Gardon Bell, and Kelvin Sebools, Winnipeg; carnpleting his High Sebool wark at Jarvis Col- legiate, Toronto. A very beauliful funeral ser- vice of the Air Farce was iield in Monîreal witb full military hon- ours on Dec. 19. Rev. Jas. A. Plant was the minister for the funeral service beld in Burketon United Cburcb an December 20. Tii. bearers were L.A.C. Wesley Coleman, R.A.C.F., Lea Moffatt, Fred Stevens, Merle Thampson, Robt. Wilson and Ernest Adams. Interment was made in Hampton Cemnetery. Left ta mourn uis passing are bis mother, Mrs., Thos. Breck, Burkelon; bis father, Capta- Thos. Breck, serving with tj Canadian Arrny Pay Corps ove seas; twa brothers, Wallace, wt has given unstinting service ta. tl Royal Canadian Navy; and Ifl Officer A. W. Breck, R.C.A.F. M overseas. Tii. very warm s"i patby of many friends goest6 wha are bereaved. Revolver Stolen J. J. Flett's Coal Office waes'e tered last nigiit and a small çal bre revolver stolen. The . aube. Iocated in a lanely spot near tI C.N.R. Freigbt Shieds. LIEUT.-GEN. McNAUGHI Canadian, Corps Commandi iGreat Brilain e . ,. C AW'lv IWFW -, 4 1, U. . ,iàâàw Another Stili At Large-Descrihed As Typicf At Liberty and King In The Confusion-Bro'. r Pole Causes Power BreakI s Two interned Germans made separate exits from internm~ camp No. 30 here last night. The first was quickly returned ta caml, before officiais knew of his departure. The second is still at large this morning. Frederick Qeser, escaped b hiding in an Oshawa Laundry Co. orUnk~lFau 7truck. He jumped in just as the FurRnde Fro 1truck was leaving the grounds but :wben the driver, Win. Ranistead, We have cbecked The. sOshawa, parked the truck in the Statesman mailing lists right icampany's yard the German up ta date, wbich is January jumped out and began ta walk lst, 1942. Now that season's away. Ranstead at once was sus- greetings have been said W. piciaus of bis passenger and sum- wish ta add aur thanks ta moned police. Wben Oshawa po- those wba supparted us ini our tlice notified camp officers they cash in advance-paid an the had nat learned of the escape, it dot subscriptian palicy. was reported. But we bave ta repart ta, At 10 v.m. Walter Manheardt the Audit Bureau of Circu- wbo bas been confined in the de- lation that 400 forgot. That is tentian barracks managed ta some considerable number ai- make a break for freedom. He ter alI the little items w. was seen fleeing tbrough the bave printed about A.B.C, fields and traced by guards, local during 1941. The number has police and "maunties", soutbward historical associations; there ta near the lake. He is tbought ta was the Charge of the Light have gane east. Described as bo- Brigade and the oldtime ultra ing 5' 7" taîl, 24 years old, 14 400 social clique of New Ibssalow cmplxion ýl1an York. But they were broken. shaven, promînent chin, rnilitary up and rkndw n eý hair cut and baving a smaîî mole hope aur 400 will reduce its near the base of the tbraat.' Man- ranks ere the heavy hand of b eardt is naw the abject of a the A.B.C. faîls with its scis-'ý. cauntry-wide searcb. sors. As an indirect result of the Again . . . thanks ta Uthe break two accidents involving thoughtful.- tbree cars and a truck occurred ___________ at the corner of King and Liberty St. Stopping momentarily ta AUriren Guests speak ta a guard on duty at tbe corner Dr. A. E. Harbeson, medi- 0f Local Ciizens. cal afficer at the internment camp, had bis car struck by a Fifteen rùien of the R.C.A.7.' Burford Transport truck fallaw- Trenton were entertained in Bow..-- irig behind. The big truck and avleorChitstrug semi-trailer went out of controlmavleorChitsthug breaking off a bydro pale on the the kindness of Ross Strike and- corner and ending up against the local families. Mr. Strike con,' side of Clarke Wilson's bo.use. tacted Squadran Leader Dentaft', Tbe bouse barely escaped seriaus Mse n ragdt rn h damage but the broken pale bore Mse n ragdt rn h a central transformer causing a guests ta tawn. Witb the Strikes xide area of tbe tawn ta be were Sidney Ives, New Zealand,(, plunged in darkness until repairs taking a course as wireless air could be made. gunner; Rupert Bannister, Aus- Sbortly after cars driven by. tralia, an observer, and Ian Dry- Clarence Burley, Part Hope, and den, Yorkton, Sask. (a cousin of" Samuel Jackson, 624 King St., Sylvannus Apps-it was he put-., Osbawa, collided at the saine ting bis Harvard Tramner throughr- place. its paces aver Mr. Strike's office ý At the internment camp of- the following day). Others enter- ficers refused to say by what taining airmen were Dr. V.H means the two Nazis escaped. Starey, A. R. Virgin, Forbes Hey- j Late last nigbt Capt. R. A. Stuart land, Chas. Mason, Dr. C. W. Sie( declined ta, make any statement mon, M. A. Neal, J. O'NeiUaid, and tbe camp commandant could their gaad wives wo provd' not be reached. magnificent Christmnas meals. Burketon Airman Received Miew Ere Tragic Passing in Montreal, relIrrII4 Y %.J.Li U IvIn 00 XTTT'R/rlDei>