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PAGE FOUR THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1946 LATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Business Office, Miss G. Macpherson - Phone 703, All Departments TWO FAMILIE & 4 -- Wind-Swept Blaze Razes Frame House North of Brooklin A family of nine awas rendered homeless yesterday morning as fire, whipped by a northeast gale, swept through their two-storey frame house on No. 12 Highway about two miles north of Brooklin. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pleasance and their family of seven +children, the' occupants of the ,plage, escaped without injury but" were able to rescue practically none of their belongings. A collec- tion of clothing was later taken _up among the neighbours for the unfortunate family, The blaze, believed to have star- ted in some way from the stove, was discovered by the occupants of the house at about 10:30 and _the eldest, Bertha, 14, ran to the farmhouse of Earl Batty to call for assistance. The neighbours rushed to the place and did what they could to quell the flames and the Brooklin Volunteer Fire Brigade arrived shortly after- wards but the fire had gained too | much headway for the efforts of | firemen to be of any avail. | E "There was a high wind and not | a thing we Vick, chief of the Fire Brigade | said, Neighbours said that there ~awould have been more hope f the wind had been from another direction. The blaze is sa'? to | have been seen first in the east | part of th house. ' | The children ranging in age from: Bertha, 14, to a baby Mari- lyn, aged about one year, have been lodged with neighbours and an intense effort is being made by r_sidents of the community to lo- cate a house for them, The other children are Tom, Bill, Malcolm, Alfred and John, The place, a 33-acre market garden type of farm, is owned by a Toronto man. No other build- Ings were damaged by the fire. It has not been learned whether the loss was covered by insurance, Minor Accident At Subway A minor accident took place at the Dundas Street subway late Sat- urday afternoon between an east. , bound car driven by Murray Welsh, 632 Christie Street, Oshawa, and a westbound Jupp Construction Co. | float driven by Fred Shank, Rouge | Hill. * Thinking it impossible for the two | vehicles to pass without colliding, | Welsh turned into the snow on the | right side of the road and in so] doing the rear end of his car slewed | into the float. Only the clearance light on the float was damaged, | while there was slight damage to the body of the auto and its tall light was broken off, DONOR WANTS ACTION -- La) Kimpton, England--(CP)--Kimp- ton British Legion has been given £1,000 ($4,000) anonymously on con- dition that it is used to give needed help "without delay or red tape." Leeds, England -- (CP) -- Chief Constable Frank Swaby is retiring after more than 38 years' service. Wife Preservers Wash tile walls in the bathroom with could do," George i a damp, soapy cloth for a gleaming clean Aish JA) Whitby News In Brief Accounts of social events an CER this department TELEPHONE 703 Miss M. G. Ruddy is spending three weeks vacation at Colling- LR Mr. Ray Killens, of Montreal, is spending the holidays with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Killens, Dundas Street West. : La Mrs, George Seaborn and Miss Thelma Seaborn, of Brighton, On- tario, have been visiting at the Rotary Speaker po 4 REV. A. G. CHANNEN Rector of All Saints' Anglican Church, who will be the speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow. Pupils Take Part Christmas Party In Greenwood MAY E. BROWN Correspondent Greenwood, Dec. 28.--The Sunday School Christmas Tree and Concert held on Thursday evening of last week was a decided success. The pupils of the public school under Miss Puckerin contributed several numbers and the rest of the program was under the direction of the teacher of each class and the C.G.I.T. leader. Everybody present appreciated and enjoyed the pro- gram. The Woman's Missionary Auxili- ary will meet at the home of Mrs. Oscar Raine on Thursday, January 2. The study will be "Meet the Youth of India." All ladies wel- come. : Many home gapherings were held on Christmas de). Mrs. F. L. Green and daughter Edna spent Christmas with Toronto relatives, Joe and Mrs, Wannop and daugh- Wi | ter, Marion, spent the holiday with relatives at Bobcaygeon. Misses Beatrice Mclean and Doreen Pegg are visiting with the former's uncle and aunt in Detroit. A candlelight and white gift ser- vice was held in the church on Sunday evening, under the leader- ship of the Evening Auxillary of the W.A. and the Young People's Union. Mrs. John Middleton is convales- cing at the home of her parents, Kirk and Mrs. Beelby. Miss Marion Wannop entertained a number of friends on Christmas eve. Bertran and Mrs. Wilson of Mea- ford are visiting with Andrew and Mrs. Pegg and other relatives. ONE WAY TO SAVE FUEL Liverpool, England -- (CP) -- To save fuel, C. H. Leach, Liverpool gas manager, recommended that "everyone should go to bed half an hour earlier than usual." Liverpool claims to be the first British city XL form'a fuel economy committees, The Management Extends To All Best Wishes For a Very Happy and Prosperous New Y ear NOW PLAYING TWO SHOWS AT 6.45 AND 9.00 STORY OF COLE PORTER Wars THOSE COLE PORTER Sons Ssanows / A) Held At Myrtle home of the former's daughter George Dunbar, e ys, 'Many Christmas 'Gatherings M. V. LUERY Correspondent | Myrtle Station, Dec. 27.--Christ- mas day was almost what we expect [a Christmas day to be: fairly cold, | some sunshine, some snow on the | ground, some in the air, but the | merry jingle of sleigh bells, and fhe : horses, cutters and sleighs carry- ing the happy visitors to "mother's" lor "grandfather's" was lacking. The only time that horses are con. nected with Christmas nowadays, in these parts at least, is when they are brought out from their stables, hitched to a refractory automobile {and made to pull the machine {around until jt is able. to navigate under its own power. The Roy Percy family was enter- tained on Christmas day by Mrs. Percy's brother and his wife, Mr. ang Mrs. Ralph Annon of Picker- g. Mr. and Mrs. A. Vanhorne of Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Redman and daughters of Hamilton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. Red- man on Christmas and Boxing day. Mr. and Mrs. W. McCartney and family of Manchester, Mr. Bill Martin and Miss Mary Martin of Brooklin, and Mrs. R. Long, were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harrison. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Barker and Joan, and Miss Beatrice Dennison of Toronto, spent Christmas with the Wilbur Denison's. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Eyers and Norman, attended a family gather- ing on Christmas day in Orillia. The Archie Parrinder's divided Christmas day between the Allen Fisher's of Taunton and the Har- vey Webster's of Port Perry. - Thomas Walsh who is attending school in Chicago, is home for the Christmas vacation. Mr, James Dickson, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Ross and children, enjoyed Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Ross of Utica. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brown and Mrs. Joseph Brown of Toronto, were guests of the Milton Howsams on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hughson had as Christmas guests their son Lloyd and Mrs. Hughson and little Danny and Miss Rose Brent, of Toronto. Miss T. M. E. Nash of Oshawa, is spending the Christmas holidays with Mrs. H. Stredwick. The Dave Duchemins were in To- | ronto for their Christmas dinner, | the guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Duchemin, Sr, Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Painter and children of Prospect, Mr, and Mrs. Billy Lynd and little boys of North Oshawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stacey were dinner guests of the Elwood Masters on Christmas day. Mrs, John Grant was brought home from Oshawa Hospital on Christmas eve and is improving splendidly. Her sister Mrs. George McEwen and son Dean of Winchest- er, arrived on Thursday evening and will spend a week with the Grant Miss Doreen Williams and friend, Mr. Don McIntyre of Toronto, were with Doreen's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Britton on Christ- mas day. Mr. Roy Britton of Smith's Falls was also with his parents for Christmas and is remaining with them for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Downey of To- ronto and Mr. Frank Downey of Oshawa, were with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Downey, on Christmas day. Mr, and Mrs. Richard Mann and children spent Christmas with rela- tives in Raglan and in Oshawa. Mr, and Mrs. McMillan of Ham- ilton, parents of Mrs. F. C. Wilson, Mr. Bill Wilson of Toronto, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Alex Watson, a daughter and Mr. Watsoh and little daughter Janet of Agincourt, were Christmas guests of the F. C. Wilsons. The Hugo Bradley family enjoyed a happy day together on Christmas. There were Joyce and Len Dalby and children, Gladys and Cecil Massey and baby, all of Oshawa; Laurence and Reg Cook of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Downey and children 'spent a merry Christmas with Mrs. Downey's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Rham of Columbus. Jim and Kathryn Hamilton are spending part of the Christmas holidays with Oshawa relatives. Mrs. Towers and children, Tom and Sheila, of Toronto, are holi- daying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ash. Mr, and Mrs. Russel Taylor had with them on Christmas their son MANY CHRISTMAS (Continued on Page 12) Whitby Township Tax Arrears $4,775 -- Lowest In Years With only $4,775 outstanding, as compared with $6,261 a year ago, Whitby Township ended the 1946 fiscal year with the lowest tax arrears in the past 15 years or more. Of the amount outstanding, only $590 represents arrears from former years. In all during the year, 1946 taxes® amounting to $46,507.45 were col. | lected in addition to $4,194.29 ar- | rears of taxes, making a total of $50,701.74. This compares with a total of $49,439 in 1945. The balance on hand at the end of the year amounts to only $3,560 | as compared with $9,287 at the same | time last year; considerable was | spent this year on road machinery, | including an item of nearly $8,000 | for a loader. | A total of $30,033.41 was spent on | roads and bridges during the year, an increase of $13,217 over last year. " Of the total expenditure, $16,429.11 | was for maintenance, including | $10,344.63 for gravel - resurfacing. | Coming under extraordinary main- tenance was $1,043.75 for storm | sewers and $1,601.15 for new grades. The amount for gravelling was up | $6,000 over last year, while the ex- | penditure for snow removal showed a decrease of $2,000. | Road subsidy payments from the | Province of Ontario amounted to | $9,277.47 and the one mill rebate! from the province on 1945 taxes amounted to $1,812.93. General expenditures included $2,575.40 for salaries and allowances, $16,337.35 paid in county rates and $11,965.84 in school section rates. A total of $911.50 was paid out for relief during the year and $528.44. for hospitalizaton and relief while grants, fees and donations amount- ed to $542.50. The amount of $795.86 was paid Presents Report | | C. 8. THOMPSON Treasurer of Whitby Township, whose financial report shows the township tax arrears tq be the low- est for a number of years. in connection with street lights, TAX ARREARS (Continued on Page 12) OPERETTA AND DANCE Auspices of Holy Name Society, St. John's R.C. Church, in WHITBY TOWN HALL MONDAY, DEC. 30th 8 P.M, Presented by St. Gregory's Boys Choir, Oshawa ADMISSION CHILDREN 25¢ fir» Everyone's ia= Invited to DANCE IN TOWNSHIP HALL Under Auspices of Brooklin Fire Department NEW YEAR'S EVE - DEC. 31st Music By "COLUMBIANS" Dancing 10 to 2 am. at BROOKL | preciated by all present. | each Sunday at 7:30 p.m. .and have always taken a keen in. "| membered. Therefore we wish you {Co FIRE DESTROYS INTERIOR OF WHITBY HOME In this morning's near-zero weather, the two-storey brick home of Keith Goodaur on King Street South was seriously dam- aged by fire which is believed to have started in the basement. Mrs, Goodaur, in bed at the time, escaped from the burning house with her young son Roy but was unable to rescue even her clothing. Mr. Goodaur, had just gone to work when the fire was discov- ered at about 8 o'clock. The Fire Department re- sponded immediately but it was impossib'e to save mo-e than the walls and roof of the house. The entire inte-ior and all furnishings were destroyed but the roof was left intact. Class Honors Past Leader MRS. A. HOGKER Correspondent Kinsale, Dec. 28.--A happy and prosperous new year to all. Christmas service was well at- tended on Sunday last. Miss Marian Wannep of Greenwood sang a solo, "The Birthday of a King," and Rev. A. C. Luffman sang "The Holy City." Both solos 'were greatly ap- For the winter months service will be held A very pleasant evening was ve- cently spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Parkin at Brooklin by the members of the Four Square Class and their husbands. Before moving to Brooklin last summer, Mrs. Parkin was the leader of the class which position she had held for several years, and many were the memories recalled at this social get-together, The evening was spent mostly in playing games, fol- lowing whch, and greatly to the surprise of Mrs. Parkin, the follow- ing address was read by Mrs. V. Wagg: Dear Aunt Kate: Throughout the course of our lives we participate in many joyful occasions and to- night is no exception. We girls have very pleasant memories of happy times spent in | your home at Kinsale, and we are indeed delighted to be with you | again in your new home, and to | enjoy your gracious hospitality, | You have watched many of us| grow from childhood to womanhood terest in all our activities. Through- out the years we have felt the guid- ing influence of your true Christian character on our lives both in Sun- day school class and in the com- munty. Your helpful advice, your willingness to give assistance in any worthy cause will always be re- to accept this gift not for its value but as a link that binds you and us in friendship and love. That God's blessing may rest upon you always is the sincere prayer of each and every one of us. Signed on behalf of the Four Square Class of Kinsale. At the appropriate time Miss Roxena Led- gett presented the leader with a pair of cut glass candlesticks. Mrs. Parkin thanked the girls for their kind thoughtfulness and lunch was served to all. ' Christmas Concert The annual concert and Christ- mas tree was held at the school on Friday evening, December 20. The school house was filled to capacity by parents and friends. Rev. A. C. Luffman acted as chairman. S HOMELESS AFTER WEEK-END FIRES: New Junior C Schedule Opens Here Wednesday Locals Meet Uxbridge Over the week-end the O.H.A. Jr. "C" executive met and drew up the schedule for group No. 2. There were at the meeting members of four of the clubs with Port Hope being absent. They dis- cussed matters such as time the games would start and it was de- cided to call all games at 8.15 to allow some of the clubs to get home in good time as many of the players on some of the clubs are going to school, They also named several referees who will see ac- tion in different games. This will be a double schedule with the first and third teams playing off and second and fourth, the winners in each will play off in a home series total goals to count, The schedule will start off on Jan, 1st with Whitby Red Wings playing host to the Uxbridge hoc- key club. O.H.A, Junior "C" Group No. 2 Jan. 1--Uxbridge at Whitby. "« 3--Whitby at Port Perry. 3--Uxbridge at Orono, 6--Orono at Port Hope, 7--Port 'Hope at Uxbridge. 8--Port Perry at Whitby. 10--Whitby at Orono. 10--Uxbridge at Port Hope, 14--Whitby at Uxbridge. 14--Port Perry at Orono. 15--Port Hope at Whitby. 17--Port Hope at Port Per- ry. 20--Whitby at Port Hope, 20--Orono at Port Perry, 21--Port Perry at Uxbridge. 2--Orono at Whitby. 24--Whitby at Port Perry. 24--Port Hope at Orono. 27--Port Perry at Port Hope. 28--Orono at Uxbridge. 29--Uxbridge at Whitby. 31--Uxbridge at Orono, 31--Port Hope at Port Per- ry. Feb. 3--Orono at Port Hope. 4--Whitby at Uxbridge. 5--Port Perry at Whitby, 7--Whitby at Orono, 7--Uxbridgc at Port Pere ry. ' 10--Orono at Port Perry, 11--Port Hope at Uxbridge. 12--Port Hope at Whitby. 14--Uxbridge at Port Hope, 14--Port Perry at Orono, 17--Port Perry at Port Hope, 18--Orono at Uxbridge. 19--Orono at Whitby, 20--Whitby at Port Hope. 20--Uxbridge at Port Perry, 21--Port Hope at Orono. 21--Port Perry at Uxbridge Whitby Home Games 1--Uxbridge, 8--Port Perry, 15--Port Hope. 22--Orono. 29--Uxbridge. 5--Port Perry, 12--Port Hope. 19--Orono, Whitby Away Games 3--Port Perry. 10--Orono. 14--Uxbridge, 20--Port Hope, 24--Port Perry. 4--Uxbridge. 7--Orono, 0--Port Hope, 0 - AN ANCIENT ART Ceramic art attained a high de- gree of perfection during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, 2ADIS Sesylec BUTT RADIO APP 130 Brock St. N, Whitby Tel 709 Celebrate New Your's Eve SKATING ate Ladies': TAYLOR'S ARENA WHITBY DECEMBER 31, 1946 AT 10:00 p.m. UNTIL? Hats -- Horns -- Novelties -- Special Prizes , Featuring "MOONLIGHT SKATING" Gentlemen: 75¢ §0c The concert opened with a CLASS HONOURS (Continued on Page 12) Whitby Classified WANTED TO RENT---TWO OR THREE unfurnished rooms, near Alger Press Lithographing plant. Apply 27 Warren Ave., Oshawa or phone 2380. (Jan.4) WANTED--ROOM OR ROOM' AND board, in private home, by young single man, with 'garage for car, if Apply Box 95, Times-Gazette, : (Dec.31) "Listen In" --- To LEN "THE OLD RANCH HOUSE" An All-Request Program Every Saturday Night (8:00 a 8:15 p.m.) i a Your Dial! Sponsored by STROWGER'S FurNITURE STORE 123 Brock St. N. Whitby Phone 611 SALE-SEVEN ROOMS, 3- , gond furnace hardwood Immediate podSession. Ap- ly W. A. Lawson, Green street, Whit- y. (Dec.31) FOUR NEAT APPEARING GIRLS TO walt on tables. Apply Club Bayview, 1200 Byron Street South. WANTED--WANTED TO BUY, POUL- try. highest market prices paid, also feathers and horse halr. y N. pemberg, Brock street south, 1tby. Phone 644 or 992, Whitby. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE--NEW 5- room modern bungalow. 1022 Brock St. South. John Dennis, Town Line Sewn, \ c WANTED TO BUY -- ALL KINDS OF Poultry, also new and old feathers. Highest market prices. Apply J. Parker. 321 Brock St. N. Phone 486. APARTMENT WANTED! Our newly appointed Whitby editor, (an ex-service man) is desirous of obtaining an apart- ment for his wife and self about January 1st. If anyone can help this desirable "young couple get established in Whitby we would very much eppreciate it. Please phone Times-Gazette office, 703, or.G. M. Goodfellow, plece bath, downstairs. DANCING This Week! TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB BAYVIEW WHITBY (on the New Highway) New Years Eve (DANCING 9--? ?) BN Frolic WEDNESDAY NIGHT! Round & Square Dancing -- 50c Per Person --Music By-- PERC MERCER 205%. FRIDAY! 'TEEN-AGER'S NIGHT Dancing to Recordings--35c Per Person 558, (ti) SATURDAY--Modern Dancing with Perc Mercer .and his Rhythmaires 9 to 12 Admission -- $1.00 Per Couple Ry