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The Ganaraska River Conser- vation Authority which came into existence on October 8, 1946, held its first meeting for the current year on February 20, 1948. A. J. Runnalls, R.R. 1, Part Hope, was re-elected chairman and T. A. Reid, Orono, vice chairman. H. R. " Ryan, Port Hope, was re-ap- o1inted as secretary pro tem. During the year 1947, the Au- tharity baught 1,220 acres cf land ini the Townships of Hope, Clarke and Cavan. Options have been obtaiined for the purchase durîng 1948 of an additional 1,048 acres of land in these Townships and in the Township of Manvers. Nego- tiatians are under way for the purchase af addîtional land. Un- der an agreement made between the Authority and the Minister cf Lands anci Forests, the Provincial Government pays haîf of the pur- ch.ase price cf ail land, the pur- chase cf whicb is approved by the Minister. Department of Lands and Forests then plants and main- tains a forest on the land and is respansible for ail expenses of maintenance. This agreement re- mains in force until the year 2000 A.D. when the Authority may ei- ther sel eut its interest in the land ta the Provincial Govern- ment or buy eut the Provincial Government. The ultimate aim cf the Auth- ority is ta acquire and bave re- forested in this way between 12,- 000 and 20,000 acres cf eroded land around the headwaters of the Ganaraska River System. In this way, the spread cf biow-sand wili be checked, the volume of the spring run-off will be reduced and the flow cf vater in the streams cf the Ganaraska system will be kept more regular throughout the spring, summer and faîl. Besides this, the Authority wilI be creat- ing a very valuable forest and cantributing greatly te the amen- ity cf the countryside. The Authority's other activities include the establishment of de- monstration farms by voiuntary ca-aperatian of the landowners, the Departmeeat cf Agriculture, and the Ontario Agricuitural Coi- lege, on which the latest scientific methods of conservation farming te prevent soul erosion will bei put into practice. The Authority hapes that these farms will be an example ta be followed by other farmers in the district. The folaowing is a summary of lands owned by the Ganaraskaj River Conservation Authority, in- cluding farms already purchased and those thèt purchase cf which is now under completion: b~Tawnship Total Acres Acres cf Plantabie Land Clarke 920 755 Hope 548 475 Cavan 600 500 Manvers 200 200 Total 2268 1903 q Owing to shortage cf trees and labor, caused partiy by wartime jconditions and partly by the great demand for labor in other lines, the Department cf Lands and For- ests bas not yet been able ta catch up with the Authority and as will be noted, a cansiderabie part cf the land already purchased stili remains ta be planted. As time gees on, the Department wiil be planting land faster than the Au- tbority is buying it, and when the first stage of the Authority's pro- gram expries in 1952, a censider- able forest will have already been ccmmenced. Besides these functions, the Au- thority is charged with the re- sponsibility cf enfercing within the Ganaraska Watershed By-law Number 1541 cf the United Ceun- ties cf Northumberland and Dur- ham wbich restricts and regulates the cutting cf trees. Partly as a resuit cf the work cf the Author- ity and partly as a resuit cf the grewth of an informed publiceop- inion following extensive and in- tensive missionary work on the part cf many citizens cf the dis- trict, the Ceunties' Council cf the United Counties cf Northumber- land and Durham bas new passed by-iaws restricting and reguiating the the cutting cf trees through- eut aIl the Townships cemprising the County cf Durham. As pub- lic opinion in Northumberland becomes more aware of the situa- tion, it is expected that a similar by-law will be passed covering the Townships cf that part cf the Ceunties. The Ganaraska Authority eper- ates on a budget cf $5,000.00 per annumn assessed on the municipal- ities within the Ganaraska area, together with Provincial grants cf haîf the purchase prîce of ahl land acquired for reforestation under the agreement xith the Minister of Lands and Forests. The Sfalesman Sold 1 AI Following Stores Dyer's Drug Store, NewcastlL D. G. Walton's, Newcastle s W. C. Lane & Son, Newtonvîilc- C. B. Tyrrell, Orone T. M. Slemon, EnniskiiienV F. L. Byam, Tyronee G. A. Barron, Hamptonr Wm. Hackwood, Pentypool H. T. Sayweli, Blackstock W. J. Bagnell, Jury & Loveli J. W. Jeweil, W. J. Berry and F The Siatesman Office.1 Acres Planted 200 50 0 0 250 Acres te be Planted 555 425 500 200 1680 'T THURSDAY, FE. 26fth, 1048 Ganaraska River Conservation Anthority Reports Progress Over 2,200 Acres Now ini Area 'Bowmanville Boy on Ray Purdy Program Radie fans in Bewmanville who iwere listening in on the Ray Pur- dy 'Search for Talent" program, Sunday evening, bad quite a sur- prise wben Donald Spence, Bow- manville, was intreduced by Mr. Purdy as one cf the guest artists on the six-number bill for the evening. At the microphone Mr. Purdy interviews the artists before tbey present their numbers. Donald disclosed that be was 19 and was in the shipping department cf the Bewmanville Fcundry. Having studied singing mest of bis lifehe found littie epportunity in Bew- manville for the exercise cf bis talent wbicb led to bis Toronto de-but. Mr. Spence receîved great ap- plause wben be sang a pepular number with a strcng and pIe-as- ing tenor-baritene reminiscent cf the Sinatra inflection. The tbree winners are chesen from the in- tensity cf the applause sbewn on an electrical meter. Donald fail- cd te place whicb might infer that hothers bad arranged the device known as a theatricai claque. But be won the fans in Bewmanvilie. Local Militia History Valuable Document ByI Capt. C. M. Chandler i"The Militia in Durham¶ Ceun- ty. 1812-1936" is the- title cf a 22 page bookiet compile-d by Capt. C. M. Chandler, war veteran and fermer resident cf Clarke Town- ship, who spent years cf research in assembling the focts disclcsed. Printec on news stock, 3 columns 'te a page and beund in buff paper cover, it bas an unpretenticus ap- pearance but the contents are of bigh value as source history. The story opens witb the early settiement cf the Couinty in the original district cf Newcastle. Many facts wvith the names cf early settiers dating back as far as 17-93 takes the reader through the development cf municipal go- verniment Lip te the war cf 1812, ant dtbcn the story cf tahe Militia is traced down te 1936. Names cf efficers and men are listec in the stery cf the various units and 4 pages cf haif-tone cuts sho wthe- pictures cf the leading figures who kept the Militia alive- threugh the wars of 1812-14, tIýe rebellion cf 1837, the Fenian raids. the Nprth West Rebellion, the South African War and World War 1, with a page of its honour Roll. The cepy loaned to the States- man is the- possession cf Lieut- Coi. E. Smith Ferguson. Inspect- yor cf Customis, Bowmanville, who wýas long identifieci with the Mili- tia. Common saît bas been used successfully te increase the beet yield. To tap naturai gas. new wells may be sunk two miles in Penn-~ sylvania. THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ON'TARIO NEW CARS HAVE TROUBLE 100 Goodyear Co. Sales Normally High For Pasi Year Heavy carital expenditures foi expansion and modernization o0 production facilities featured tht 1947 operations of the Goodyeai Tire and Rubber Company of Can. ada, Limited, according ta a state. ment made today by A. G. Part. ridge, president, at the annua meeting of company sharehlders Mr. Partridge declared that foi the fiscal year ending Decembei 31, 1947, the company and its sub- sidiaries showed a net profit cl $3,93f,248. After deducting a nen-operating gain of $308,904 and providing for the full divi- dend on preferred shares, this fi- gure amounts to the equivalent a1 $12.83 per share of cemmon stock ou tstanding. "While achieving this favorable resuit," the Goodyear executive said, -your company was nieyer- theless able ta lead the way in a reduction of tire prices in the in- dustry-a move that was made in an attempt to aid the curbing of inflation i Canada. "In considering the profits for the year under review, sharehold- ers should keep-in mind that sales of the company's products during 1947 were abnormally high. Yaur company's plants at New Toronto and BowmanvIlle were shut dewn for approximate]y four months during 1946 due to strike condi- tions which affected practicaliy the entire rubber industry in Can- ada, and this bad the effect cf throwing into 1947 sales and pro- fits which would etherwise have been made in 1946." A net total of $3,154,836 was spent on buildings and equip- ment during the year. This sum va s cbtained from profits and from the sale of $2,500,000 worth of preferred stock and xvas used, in part, for the completion cf two new factories at New Toronto, wvhich ire naw producing "Air- foam" and "Pliofilm."l Airfoam is an upholstering pro- duet made from whipped rubber latex. The "foamed" rubber can be moulded into any shape, and may be made into mattresses and cushioning for furniture, auto and bus seats, etc. Pliofilm is a trans- parent, moisture-proof, wrapping material used for protective wrap- ping of food products. During 1947, the Company aise spent a censiderable sum te mod- ernize and expand the tire plant at New Toronto and the industrial rubber goods factory at Bowman- ville. A factory was aise acquir- ed at Quebec CitY, P.Q., where production cf moulded rubber goods is expected te be under way vzithin a short time. Unanimously re-elected te the Board cf Dire-etors were A. G. Partridge, R. C .Berkinshaw, C. H. Carlisle, P. A. Thomson, P. W. Litelifieid, P. E. H. Leroy and E. J. Thomas. laoked upon as a success in bis community. Three factors that we believe have added to the success cf the more prospereus on farms: goed managment; one whe is net af- Maurice Baker Headlines Recent Shorthorn Sales rac olUl uitU 1Ih isleees andu J pitch in and it is aliso a great help Maurice Baker, son of Mr. and te have a good wife. Mrs."Jack Baker, Selina, and for- mer member of Ed Summers' Do- minion Judging Team, againi hit Merry Menu Makers the headiines in two recent pre- Club M et atmier Shorthorn Sales. Four years Club M et atago he sold eut bis own farming Mrs. Fred Bruce's interests in Darlington and w as given a free hand te manage the The Merry Menu-Makers cheer- S. G. Bennett Farms, George- fu]ly began their meeting on Feb- town, Ont. ruary 17, at the home cf Mrs. During that space cf time he Fred Bruce, Queen St.. Bewman- has developed one cf the top- ville. ranking Shorthorn herds in Can- Every member helped in the ada. He fitted the Shorthern bull making cf a chocolate cake. While that won the Grand Champion-! the cake was baking the business ship at the Royal Winter Fair last part of the meeting was discussed. fal and won many other leading Fees were collected and roul caîl prizes. But his recent success was was taken-"Duties of a Pîeasing at the Shorthorn Sales in Toronto Guest," which proved te be very and at Guelph. interesting. Mrs. Grant announc- At the Toronto sale one af his ed that Miss Hart, District Super- entries, a Shorthorn bheifer, top- viser, will be present at the meet- ped the sale at $2800. It went te ing on March 2. a Nova Scotia buyer. A bull caîf A chapter on Table Manners sold at $1400. te an Iowa buyer was read and included some cf and another beifer brought $850. the following topics: Appearance, The average for the 34 females Posture, Table Napkins, The Im- from various berds was $601 and plements, Passing, etc. for 14 bulis, $598. Dreamn Icing was the name giv- The Guelph sale brought a sat- en ta a speciai icing made and isfactory comparative average demonstrated by Joyce Grant, and here again Mr. Baker fitted which made a perfect topping for and entered a bull that was the the cake. Tea and sandwiches sensation cf the year. It sold at were an added attraction sup- $3300 te an Argentine buyer. The pliei by Mrs. Bruce. four entries in the two sales The location for the next meet- hrought an average price cf $2,- ing was net decided upen, as the 090 which is quite a record for a Junior and Senior Groups will be 4-year period in building up a meeting together. berd. Demands for seed have been keen, bath for domestic and ex- port requirements, accarding to R. E. Goodin, secretary of the Committee. Many farmers are short cf seed this year due to unfaverable weather and short crops during the past seasan or 1948 Seed List Now Available For Distribution An up-te-date list bas been pre- pared by the Seed Marketing and Publicity Committee cf the On- tario Crop Imprevement Associ- ation andi is new available for distribution. The list centains names and addresses cf seed grewers in On- tario, who have seed for sale, produced from a crop for wbich a crop registration certifîcate bas been issued. It also contaîns use- ful information with regard te prices, explanation cf grades and objectives fer 1948. A special ap- peal is made te "bulge the bins" by producing a minimum of 200,- 000,000 bushels cf feed grain in 198 osupymnumr equre-er ic That' Our mîý> j Iments for Ontario's livestock. Copies may be secured free of charge from your nearest local IAgricultural Representative or direct frQ)m the Secretary of the Committee, R. E. Goodin, Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture, Tor- enta. two. Llght Bulb Good After 33 Years Service Radio listeners wili recaîl a bit cf by-line news broadcast by Jim Hunter which told cf a housewife who had a.1 electric light bulb stîli in good order after continu- ous service for 23 years. This was quite same news te the aver- age home and office and seme daubt was entertained as to its verity. But The Statesman bas sincel been presented with sound evi- dence that the story is probably true. Our old friend, Bill Thet- fard, 36 Carlisle Ave., Bowman- ville, breezed into the office last week te declare that Mrs. Thet- ford had a bulb stili gîving geod light after 33 years of service. Said Bill: "We lived in the James Block, over The Statesman office back in 1915 wben we bought the bulb. After the war when we moved te our new home the same bulh was taken along and bas been in constant use ever since. If Jim Hunter or Andy Clark can dig up evidence te match this record it shôuld create ýmuch interest. Meantime we are sending this item te Ripley's col- umn "Believe it or Not." ty and cut y our fuel biIlsI the same time by baving ir home thoroughly insu- fi~*' d. FOR BEST INSULATION SEALTITE INSULATION ONE 494 BOWMANVIILLE 47 QUEEN ST. bilit at tl your lateé PHE Free Service Dead or Crippled Horses or Caille removed ai once wiihoui charge W/e Pay Your Phone cai. Phone Bowmanville 2679 NARGWILL FUR FARM R.R. 1, TYRONE PHONE BOWMAN VILLE 2679 Motto YOUB DBIVING is our business. We're here ta give you friendly, thorough service at any heur of the night or day. Bring your car in today for a check- up. We'll give you a quick and accig~ate estimate for free. Then our trained me. ohanica will eff iciently doctor-up all the- aliments and have your car in tip.top condition In a jiffy. Bring your car in today and be sure cf safe driving the rest cf the winter. We repair ali makes, ail models Palmer PLYMOUTH - CHRYSLER CARS Phone 487 Motor Sales - FARGO TRUCKS Bowm anville 20 King St. E. r,' RJILI5IIN.THE PUBLIC.INTIRESL.Bt..JOHN LABATT-LIMITRUd i. (7' b r" - - - p9p z FARM FORUM T-rinfity Evening ____ Auxiliary's Theme S.S. No. 4, FARM FORUM The Lord's Prayer S.S. No. 4 Darlington Farm The supper meeting cf the Trin- Forum met at the home cf How- ity Ex'ening Auxiliary was held cn *aCrydermian with an atten- February 17. The wersbip ser- dance cf 25, The tepîc for dis- vice had as its theme, The Lcrd's cussin wa "Ar Farers Prayer. Miss M. Belîman studied cusionwas"Ae Frmes us- each individual phrase cf the inessmen? ". prayer as a separate entity, em- Question No. 1-"I t pays te phasizing its comprebensiveness keep farm financial records. Doc0cf thoughit and beauty cf style. you agree?" Several reperted The ýs(ervice r eached an effective that they began at the first cf1 climax in the singing cf the pray- the year te keep records cf costs er by Miss Donalda Creasser, ac- and profits, but many found that 'companie d at the piano by Miss owing te scarcity cf help by the Il cen Balson. time summer arrived they founq Tbree transiators cf the Bible themselves se busy that the bock- were studied. Mrs. O. Osborne keeping suffered. told cf Morrison's difficulties in However, it was conceded that translating the Bible into Chin- the keeping of acceunts w'ouid ese. Miss H. Cry derman continued g;ive the eperater a clearer pic- with the story cf Gutzlaff, the ture cf where bis best returns indomitable German who trans- were fcund and the general trend lated the Bible into Siamese and is teward the better keeping of then was forced te smuggle these farm accounts, but te ge inte the Bibles into Siam. Mrs. E. Os- acceuinting as suggested in the borne gavc the life stery cf Sam- breadcast was a bit tee compli- tîci Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky cateci for the average eperater. (Brothe#r Sherry) a Russian Jew Question No. 2 - "Wbat is who left America te become a meant by 'A Successfui Farmer'?" bisbop in China. He started to It was tbought that one who con- translate the Bible inte Mandarin. tinues te improve bis preperty Even after hie had beceme almost including the cendition cf the sou cempletely paralyzed by a sun-. and is interested in other than bis stroke, bis energetic spirit pre- own bundred and bas lime te vailed; in those years before hi. spend on being a good nEighbnu)tr deatb, Scberescbewsky began tlic and willing te take part in churcb great task cf revising the Bible hv and communitv nrojects can b ad transiated. 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