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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 24 Apr 1958, p. 5

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THUREAT, APR!L 24th, 105S8H AAIN TTSAEWMNILOTAI1AEVV Nove! Entertainment Fea tures La AtThe Cana 4The Ls4Îé§. Night Banquet and Dance heIY Branch 178 of the Cana~i&Rgion on Sat- urday evenng - an outstand- Ing success. More than 200 attended the deligbtful event beld in the Le- gion Hall, Queen Street. Every lady received a silver teaspoon engraved with the word "Le- gion" as lsouvenir of the oc- casion. "This is the biggest night in the year for the Legion", said Pmj4ent Ab Mavin, in his ad- dretso! welcome. "Each Ladies Night has been better than the last. We hope tonight will ex- ceed the record in enjoyment. We expect it will, because en- tertainment is in the capable hands o! Jim Fair." The president then introduc- ed the head table guests: Irvine Brown, president. of the Kins- inen Club, and Mrs. Brown-, Jack Knight, president of the Legion Pipe Band, and Mrs. Knight, past president of the Ladies' Auxiliary o! the Legion: Dr. Keith Slernon, president o! the Rotary Club, and Mrs. Sle- nmon, the Rev. A. C. Herbert, padre of the Legion, and Mrs. Herbert; James Fair, entertain- ment chairman, and Mrs. Fair.l vice-president of the Ladies' Auxiliary o! the Legion; Mrs. ,tgn Piper, president of the La- s' Auxiliary of the Legion and ber husband, Albert Piper, Fred Cole, president o! the Ex -Resident Drives for Bank rdie s' Night'J idian Legion Lions Club and Mrs. Cale-, ,James Firth, the past presîdent of the Legion, and Mrs. Firth. Mr. Mavin turned the pro- ceedings over ta Jim Fair, the entertainnient chairman wha called on Glenholme Hughes to propose the Toast ta the Ladies. Toast to the Ladies "Men have been praising wamen for about 5,000 years of recorded history", Mr. Hughes said. "Naturally we as- sume that they did so for ages before records were kept. Now in aur time we know how very right aur forefathers were in uttering these praises. Ladies, do not be surprised if you hear nothing that has not been said before. If aur words of admir- ation are not new, the fault us ours. Your charms, your good looks, your many accomplish- ments are always new ta us, and brighten aur lives. "The Legion ladies deserve special tribute because they have ta put up with the Le- gionnaires", Mr. Hughes asser- ted. "We have the best looking and the best girls ta be foun d anywhere. We found them. They deserve appreciation because they have the !inest ladies Le- gion Auxiliary. It is second ta none in the country, and bas done tremendous work for aur Branch. Gentlemen, I give you the ladies." A beautiful bouquet o! roses from the men o! the Legion ta When the executives of the Toronto-Dominion Bank were bere a f ew weeks ago for the opening of their brancb, they arrived in a large Cadillac. Editor Gea. W. James, always on the lookout for former residents, happened to hear the driver mention that he had been a local citizen at one time. Following up this lead, Mr. James this week obtained the above photo of Bill'Reader, the driver, and the following details. Bill ived on Albert Street with bis parents, but lef t iýowmanville at the age o! six. His father was a mechanic at Garton's Bus Station. An aunt, Mrs. McKnight and three other uncles, E. Reader, R. Churchill the bank since 1949 and is a member o! the Head Office Messengers graup. the ladies was presented to Mrs. IMavin by Mr. Hughes. "On be- haîf of the ladies, I thank al the members of the Legion for the lcvely flowers and this wonderful evening", Mrs. Ma- vin said. "We are also grateful to the Legion because we know where to find our men when they are out." Mrs. Mavin wish- ed the Branch every success. Bll Bates moved that a let- ter be sent to the Catholic Women's League to thank them for catering for the particular- ly sumptuous dinner they had just served. Mrs. George Young was the catering convenor. Jim Fair called on George Graham to announce the door prizes as they were drawn by the head table guests. The for- tu4ate winners were: Audre.y Fletcher, Lola Wright, Ruth Osborne, Helen Wallace, Nhyl Sheehan, Marion Swindells, and Ada Richards. The attractive silverware prizes were donat- ed by Art Hooper of Hooper's Jewellery and Gift Shop. The excellent program of en- tertainment was presented by the Paul Brothers and their- sister, Shirley, of London, Ont., and Biily Arnott, Toronto, a magician. The first number was a fas- cinating exhibition of sleight- of-hand and card tricks by Bul- ly Arnott, that really seemed magical. He continually mysti- fied the audience while pre- tending to explain his tricks, onlly to further baffle the en- thralled watchers with a seern- ingly unexplainable magic cli- 9-Y Çersona/ messageB. .9 from Edyihe Breslij Io the friends of "BRESLIN'S" And a' Tbule to my Late Husband.. (befler known foinosi of you as "o" who died suddenly las! week. To Our Many Friends .. who have been dealing with Breslin's ihese pas! 25 years, may 41 express my warm lhanks for your thoughtfulness ai Ihis lime. It was my husband's policy to conduct our business on a plane of hlgh ethical standards. Realizing that he and 1 buit up our business together . .. and upon his wish . .. Breslin's will therefore carry on Àk as before. My deepest appreciation. I t Sinceiely, Edythe Breslin. r WESLEY VILLE (Intended for last week) On Tuesday of last week several members of the Sunday school attended the spring rally held at Canton and thoroughly enjoyed the films shown there. "God in Nature" held the inter- est of all as they watched the interesting things ta be !ound in every back yard. A film of Easter hymns and another de- picting the childhood of Jesus were also shown. "The Golden Belîs of Easter" was sung by the Canton Sunday school girls. Cars from here were driven by George Tufford, Truman Aus- tin, and Mrs: Harold Austin. The April meeting of the W. A. was held at the home of Mrs. R. Best on Wednesday, April 9 with the programme in charge of graup leader Mrs. Harold Best. The theme was "Contact with Source of Power" and the Scripture from St. John was read by Mrs. R. Best. The ex- planation was given by Mrs. H. Best and an interesting article on the Holy Land was read by Berniece Best. The lovely story of "The Old Rugged Cross in New York's Chinatown" was read by Mrs. Harold Best. Mr. A. Holdaway is still in Peterboro hospital though able ta move around the building. All are hoping he will soon move right on out and come home. Mrs. Tutt is also con- fined ta her bed for much of the day but warmer days and rest are great doctors s0 we are looking for better word soon. Mrs. L. Toppin is in Montreal with her daughter Mary for an- other week. Mr. and Mrs. John Robb and Jack o! Osgoode, were visitors at E. Barrowclough's last week. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beighton were Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Czabo o! Burlîngton and for Easter Mr. and Mrs. Peter Clarke and sons, and Jimmie and Dannie Mac- Kenzie o! Utterson visited at the same home. ZION (Intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs. George Sonely, Toronto, visited at Fred Cam- eron's. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gerry, Carol and Elaine, Niagara, vis- ited at Mrs. F. B. Glaspell's. Mrs. Jim Stainton and David max in each case. The Paul Brothers opened their act with amusing patter and songs which won much applause. They were accampan- ied on the piano by their sis- ter, Shirley. They first sang "Now's the Tume ta Fal in Love", !ollowed by an amus- ing parody of singing cammer- cials. Their sister left the piano and joined themn in singing a medley o! popular sangs. Many Costume Changes The brothers changed !rom their sequin embellished din- ner jackets ta Robinhood cos- tumes. Sa attired they sang "Ro- binhood A-Riding Through the Glen" with original verses. They next appeared dressedi in triedconvict uniforms singing "Hello Folks We End- ed Up Just Where You Thaught We Would", and "Ain't We Crazy". Eventuallv the Paul Broth- ers were Scots wearing kilts. Their jokes and S cottish sangs were fun. Miss Paul sang "Frankie and Johnny" with them. The brothers covered their costumes with wine col- ored robes ta sing in harmony a song dedicated to ahl mothers. As a finale they sang a gay se- lection with their sister. Following the entertainient, danciiiqt, was enjayed duringz the evening ta the rhythmic music o! Ted Taylor's orchestra, Ajax. There were several squar~e dan- çea called by Tom Masterson. iattended Ward Skinner's third birthday party at Oshawa. Miss Laurie Stainton bad ber tonsils removed at Oshawa Gen- erailHospital on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Russeil Perkins, Mrs. Wes Cameron and Mrs. Russell Stainton visited Mrs. Ray Camn- eron at Memorial Hospital, Bo- wmanville, where she is stili a patient. Mrs. F. B. Glaspell, Mrs. Alex McMaster, Joan and Ross vis- ited at George Hilîts, Oshawa. Bob Dart and George Fisher left Saturday on a motor trip tthe west coast. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith Whitby, visited at Fred Cam- eron's. MMr. and Mrs. Jim Stainton, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stainton, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stain- ton attended a party at Harr-y Poloz, Oshawa on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cochrane and Beverley, Courtice, were supper guests at Wes Camer- on's. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dart, Doris and Arnold, visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Dart at Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Balson, 'Richmond Hill, called at Fred Cameron's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stainton and Clarke were at Highland Creek on Sunday. Mrs. Russell Perkins, Mrs.. Robert Killen, Mrs. Wilfred Frank, Mrs. Wes Cameron at- tended the Variety Concert at Sauina. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dart and 'Bruce, West Hill, were visitors at Henry Dart's on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ward, Ross, Dauglas and Kathy, Bur- keton, visited at Wes Camer- on's. W.A. had a quilting at the Sunday School on Wednesday. The Explorer-girls and leaders did a couple of crib qunîts also. BROWN'S, (Intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs. Phil Organ and family spent the Easter week- end in Toronto and while away someone moved in and com- pletely ransacked their place, leaving things in a terrible mess. So far they have flot been able ta find any trace of the culprits. Mr. Dayrell Pickering had the misfortune on Saturday ta cut his foot quite badly while helping his father with the wood, requiring a number of stitches ta close the wound. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Far- row, Mr. W. Morley and Miss Jean Perrin with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clements, Seagrave, on Sunday. Spending Easter weekend with their grandparents were Misses Gail and Arlene Allin and Master Neil Allun, Orono, also Master Ronald Millson, Oshawa. Miss Joyce Avery spent the weekend with Miss Lyn Ste- phenson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson and girls, Ottawa, spent Easter weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Mcllroy. Mr. and Mrs. W. Moins, Sterling, spent the weekend with her mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. ,.Moins and Mrs. Benne'tt also visited in Toronto on Friday, with Mrs. Bennett's daughters, Doreen. Brown's Home and School Club held a successful card party and draw on Thursday night, April loth. Winners at cards were Mrs. Cecil Mailey, Orono, and Mrs. Caîl, Toronto, also Mr. A. Graham and T. Wilson. The holder of the lucky ticket for the three nesting stools was Mr. Cameron Pacey, Newcastle, and for the set of dishes, Miss Mary Dewdney, Newcastle. Miss Carole McMillan spent the Easter holidays , with her parents at Roseneath. Canvassers Volun teer For Extensive Campaign" To Fight Dread Cancer M Town of Bowmanville PROCLAMATION DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS Sund, April 27th ai 2 a.m. Whereas the Council of the Town of Bowman. ville has passed a resolution setting the date for Daylight Saving Time, 1 therefore request al citizens to observe the same. Te carry out the request of the town council it will be necessary to advance al docks and watches one hour at 2 a.m., Sunday, April 27, 1958. The return to Eastern Standard Time will be on Sunday, October 26th. Nelson E. Osborne, Mayor, Town of Bowmanville. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN . % . i-1 . 1 1 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVIIM, ONTARIO PAGE PM On April 29th, at 7 p.m. the ringing o! church beils and fac- tory whistles will announce the start af the* 1958 Cancer Blitz in Bowmanvifle. Our canvassers have very generously volunteered their time ta this worthy cause and we wauld ask that you be ready when your canvasser calîs, s0 that they may caver their area quick]y and efficiently. We af the Bowmanville Branch of the Cancer Society heartily thank you for your co-operatian. In Bowmanviile the cam- paign will be under the direc- tion of the Sunshine Group and the Canadian Order of Forest- ers. In the rural areas the cam- paigns will be held at variaus times durîng the manth and will be conducted by the fol- lowing groups: In Darlington the following areas will be can- vassed by groups o! volunteers: Courtice, Providence, Shaw's School. In other areas the fol- lowing clubs and organizations will be conducting the cam- paigns: Hampton, the Ladies' Service Club; Tyrone, the La- dies' Orange Benevolent Asso- ciation-, Maple Grave, the Homne and School Club and the Wam- en's Inotiýtute; Ebenemer, the Women's Class; Mion, the Wom- an's Association; Burketon, the Woman's Association; Haydon, the Woman's Association; En- field, the Young Peoples' Group: Salem, the Canadian Order of Foresters. In Clarke the following will be canvassed: No. 9 School Dis- trict, the Home and School Club, and the followîng areas by groups of volunteer canvas- sers- Orono, Newtonville, Les- kard, Kirby, Kendal, 6th Lino School District, Starkville. Crooked Creek and District. Port Granby District Brown's Sehool District. There are stili a few areas that have not as yet been com- pletely organized but we hope to have some contact in themt before the end o! the month. Only with the co-operation of the peoPle in these and other areas can we hope to conquer this dread disease. Remember, fight Cancer with a check-up~ and a cheque. Please be gen- erous. YOU CAM DEPEND ON Wben kidneys fiata andovsesxcacda ache, tired feeling, dzsturbed rest often Kiney Pila .tinu- Jte kidneys ta mormal duty. Yeu feel batter---es better, work oter. Get Dodd'àaut uny , drugstore. Yeucaa= depend on Dodda 5 AVAILABLE FOR KORTGAGES Ealph S. Jones Barrister and Solicitor 65 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa RA 5-3525

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