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PAGE FOUR THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE * THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1947 LATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN O F WHITB Business Office, Miss G. Macpherson; Wm. T. Williams, Editor. Phene 703, All Departments Kinsmen Band Concert Friday Nearly Sold Out Monday night marked another successful pre-concert practice for the members of the Kinsmen Boys' Band. All members were present under the direction of Bandmaster Cam Marchant and the complete agenda for the concert was intro- duced and practiced until nearly letter perfect. The first concert or the band gill be held in the Whitby Town Hall on Friday night and will commence at 8 pm. sharp. In view of the many tickets already sold, the citi- zens who have bought tickets are to be in their seats early to: urged avoid disappointment. In addition to the concert to be presented by the band, there will also be a fine supporting program featuring many vocalists and other musicians. , Ticket sales to date have been exceptionally good but officials in charge of the project point out that there are still plenty of good seats left and rush tickets will be on sale at the Town Hall tomorrow night. Proceeds from the concert will help defray the expenses of send- ing the bandsmen to a summer camp this year under the direction of the Kinsmen Club and officials have already expressed the earnest desire that the public support the project to the limit. Although the band has only been organized for a few short months, Ragnar Steen and his successor, Cam Marchant, have succeeded in their efforts to form the group into a band of which the town can be proud. Sponsored from the start by the Kinsmen Club of Whitby, both bandmasters have been Kins- men and the present band is one of the Kinsmen's most treasured projects. It is hoped that the band might compete in the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition concerts if they are held this fall, Many local citi- zens who heard the band' perform during the church parade last Sun- day are of the opinion that with a little more practice the band will certainly not have to take a back seat to anyone, This is vruly a'local project spon- sored by a handful of local citizens and all the project lacks at the moment is the complete support of the citizens of the town itself. Of- ficials do not expect that this supe port will be locking and it now re- mains for the Friday night attend- ance to indicate to them whether or not their efforts are being ap- preciated, , Ragnar Steen, the original band- master, who is now a musical di- rector in Ridgetown, Ontario, is ex- pected to arrive in Whitby for the band concert which, while he was here, was a project which took a great deal of his time and effort. . Audley Audley, May 14 -- Mrs. W. H. Westney spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Gunter, in Hamilton, William Boyes is staying with his sister, Mrs. Theo. Annan at present. Miss Brown, teacher of No. 5 8.8, attended the teachers' gathering at the Brooklin School last Thursday. Dick Winters, Jr., planted several acres of early potatoes last week, of the Cobbler variety. Several friends from the Almonds Church district attended the drama given in the church here on Friday evening, We are glad to see Mrs, Cowie out again after her recent illness. The apple growers in this district feared for their crop during the re- cent cold snap. The thermometer went as low as 26 degrees on one or two nights. The late spring had kept the buds back or more dam- age might have been done. Gras- mere Orchards burned about 6 tons of wet baled straw and hay during the three days which helped to create a smoke screen and aided in the air circulation. The drama, "Tempest and Sun- shine," put on by the Greenwood Young People on Friday evening last in the local church was well- attended. All the cast played their parts well. The plot was nob as good as many, chiefly on account of the poor editing in the last scene particularly. Amateur theat- ricals bring out much that is de- sirable in the educational work among young people, the hardest part to assist is in the choice of plays, as there are so few really choice ones to be found. The Community Club met at the home of Gard and Mrs. Winter on Monday evening. After the regular business of the meeting was finish- ed, President Bill Winter introduc- ed the matter of group hospitaliza= tion and the majority present fa- vored the Blue Cross plan, Sev- gral of the club members who could not be present send word that they 'would like to be included in any plan favored. It was necessary to Kinsmen' Boys ' Band Smart Aggregation Sn The Kinsmen Boys' Band of Whitby is shown in the above picture wear- | Fellows in their annual church parade. Although only in existence for a ing its smartly styled purple and gold uniforms. The picture was taken | few short months the band has quickly rounded into shape and the just prior to breaking off from Sunday's church parade to the St. An- drew's Presbyterian Chupch during which they led a contingent of Odd initial public rt to be pr Whitby Town Hall on Friday evening. ted by the group will be heard in the --Photo by Hudson Marshall 250 Apply Daily For Army Service Ottawa, May 15 (CP).--The army has declared it was getting results in its appeal for men for Canada's mew post-war army--at the rate of something like 250 applications a day. Headquarters said more than 6,000 veterans have replied to a personal letter sent out recently by the adjutant-general in the first army recruiting appeal since the end of the war. New Used Auto Racket Exposed Vancouver, May 15--(CP) -- The Vancouver Labor Council (TLC. charged here that used car dealers here were victimizing the public by crerating a "black market" racket in new automchbiles, . Demanding a full government in- vestigation, the Council claimed dealers were buying up new cars, running up a few hundred miles on the speedcmeter, {lien selling them as used cars at prices "several hun- dred dollars" more than the ceiling price on new medels, -- have 40 per cent of the member- ship in order to get the plan go- ing. Over that number signified their intention of joining up. A committee with Percy Neale as chairman and F. M. Chapman was appointed to make all necessary 'angéments. Anyone interested can get in touch with this commit- tee as the lists are expected to be completed in about two weeks, Obituary From what the band has produced to date, officials are sure that Mr. will not be let down by the band's efforts in the concert. e consternation was caused by the delay in the delivery of the uniforms for the band but they finally arrived last week and the last detail is now complete. The band will play in their first concert wearing the colourful blue, purple and gold uniforms and will present an extremely smart conception of a boys' band. RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED -- IMMEDIATE BUTT RADIO & APPLIANCE 130 Drock St. N., Whitby Tel. 707 Property for Sale Seven room brick dwelling, 148 Pine Street, Whitby, all conveniences, new roof, sun room, garage, good fruit gare den, good steel furnace, re- czrtly decorated, insulated. Possession as soon as business is settled. Apply J. H. WILSON, Realator 30 Martha St, Port Hope Phone 257 Post Office Box, 817 FREDERICK J. OLIVER Funeral services for the late Frederick J. Oliver, 131 Hickory St., Whitby, who passed away fol- lowing a lengthy illness at the resi- dence on Tuesday, May 13, will be held tomorrow morning at the St. John's Roman Catholic Church here. Following the service the funeral party will leave for Lindsay, Ontario, where interment will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery. A resident of Whitby for the past 19 years Mr. Oliver came to Whitby from Lindsay where he was born. He married the former Mary Yenta, of Renfrew in Warkworth in 1942. Mr. Oliver was employed in the King Brothers Tannery here for the past 19 years. A member of the St. John's Roman Catholic church, Mr. Oliver was very active in church affairs and was a long standing member of the Holy Name Society of that church. In addition to his widow Mr. Oliver leaves one brother, Harry, of Toronto, two sisters, Mrs. J. Moore (Minnie) of Newmarket and Mrs. N. Phillips (Eva), of Orillia and two half-brothers George and Herbert Kent, both of Peterborough. Funeral mass will be conducted in the St. John's church here at 9 a.m. Friday morning by Rev. Father Vincent Hickey following which the party will travel to Lind- say for service at the grave. EARLY SENILITY? The young of the lamprey fish are eyeless and toothless, eT NOW PLAYING Two Shows, 7.00 and 9.00 -- Saturday Matinee, 1.30 Its a crime 14 starts with 3 ss 1 GARFIELD- FITZGERALD Tp FROM WARNERS Wren BRENNAN - FAYE EMERSON - Prospect B. M. HOLLIDAY Correspondent i Prospect, May 14--Mother's 'Day service was held on Sunday after- noon with a good attendance. James Young gave a very fine mes- sage, taking his text from Prov. 6- 20. Denouncing strongly some hab- its and practices that are prevalent today not based on Christian ideals. He too drew our attention to the "Christian Family Week" and its my erits, Psalms 147-151 were read respon- sively. Mrs. Kilpatrick read from 2nd chapter Luke. The choir sang "My Mother's Bible," Mrs. Bruce Holtby at the piano. Mrs. B. Web- ster sang "Lord of Life and Glory," as a solo.' Mr. Young expressed his appreciation to the W.A. and young people for their assistance. On Tuesday, May 20, the Federa- tion of Agriculture for Reach Twp. will hold their annual meeting in the Manchester Town Hall at 8 p.m. Mr, James Crane of Port Perry high school will be the guest speak- er. Mr. Ritchie, projectionist for Ontario County, will show pictures on health, As health is so impor- tant do not miss this wonderful opportunity. There will be a good program consisting of music, readings, etc. Refreshments served, provided by the federation. Mrs, George Smith and Mrs. Dr. Graham, Balsam, spent Monday in Toronto. Mr, and Miss Orchard, Port Perry, were guests of F. Martin's on Tuesday last. Miss Verna Niddery, R.N., Bramp- tpn, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. A, Niddery and Miss Mabel Niddery. Miss Irene Bonnell, of Oshawa; Miss Mabel Bonnell, of Toronto; Miss Faye Bonnell, Prince Albert: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Martyn at Mr. aud Mrs. Howard Martyn's on Sun- y. Miss Ruth Somerville, Miss Ruth Diamond and Misses Verna, Noreen end Jean Bray, all of .Oshawa, spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents. Mr. and Mrs, Stinson were Sun- Say vests with Mr, and Mrs, Frank s. Mr. and Mrs. Les Smith and George visited with Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wil- son, Mount Zion, on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Bob Vernon and famly, Port Perry, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, F. Vernon. Mr. Charles Armstrong, Toronto, made a trip to his summer home |} on Saturday last. Mr, and Mrs, Chumbley, Mr. and Mrs, Raymond Martin and' family, Mr. and Mrs. F. Chumbley . - and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. Ross, of Oshawa, Mr. D, McLean, Colling- wood, and Miss May Sewl, Toronto, Were Sunday guests at Mrs. F, Mar- 8, f Mr, and Mrs. J. Ward and Ruby, Whitby, spent the week-end with Mr. Willlam Thompson and Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Thompson. Mr. Byron Holtby who has been stationed at the R.C.0.C., Montreal, for several years, has returned to his home here. His father, Mr. W. bi Hol glad to know there is no return trip this time, SLIPPERY SOAPFISH The soapfish exudes a soapy mu- cus from its skin when handled, and Mrs. Holtby will be | Town Park Overhauled Baseball Diamonds Soon In Playing Shape Under the direction of 'Councillor Seymour Whitney, chairman of the Town Preperty Committee of the Whitby Town Council, work is pro- gressing on the Town Park in an effort to get the baseball and soft- ball diamecnds into shape for the start of the season. A number of large trees in the park have keen removed and work is at present in progress with a view to shifting the location slightly of bothh baseball and softball diamonds. The Town Council appropriated a sum of $800 to be used in park im- provement in the town this year and the majority of that sum is being spent in putting the Town Park in- to shape for the baseball season. Councillor Whitney has done a magnificent job with the limited amount of funds available and has been tendered the hearty thanks of both scftball and baseball players alike. Although it is expected that it will require akout another week before work is completed the dia- monds are already rounding into fair shape. The opening of the baseball sea- son in Whitby will take place on May 24 this year with a game be - tween Port Hepe and Whitby. Whitby recently received notifica- tien that their application had been into the Lakeshore Lea- gue which includes teams from Pe- terborough, Port Hcpe, Newcastle, Bowmanville and Whitby. The softball season locally will commence a few days later than : the baseball season but as yet ho definite date or schedule has been released by officials in charge. When the Whitby Intermediate baseball team takes to the field on May 24 they will be sporting brand new uniforms purchased this year through the co-operation of local merchants, The idea of having a merchant sponsor one player on the team including the purchase price of a uniform, was accepted by team officials and to date has proved very successful. In return for their sponsorship the player will wear the name of his sponsor on tlie back of the uniform. Baseball officials have expressed the hope that they will be able to erect bleachers in the park this year but point out that they will require the backing of many fans to carry out this project. The teams have been practicing for several weeks now and appear to be rounding into shape. "Although officials hesitate to pre- dict where their team. may finish in the final league standing they heartily agree that Whitby will have a strong contender for Inter- mediate baseball honours this year. Announcements CHARIS GARMENTS, MRS. ROSS Vernon, Corsetiere for Whitby. For appointment phone 765, Whitby, C1 GAR CORK TIP? fr OGDEN: Guinea Gold ETTES CANADIAN PACIFIC Ee ---- FARE AND ONE-THIRD FOR THE ROUND TRIP Go: Any time Friday, May 23rd, to and including 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25th. Return Limit: Leave destina- tion not later than 12 o'clock midnight, Monday, May 26, Consult any sailway ticket CANADIAN NATIONAL Whitby News In Brief Accounts of social events and of visitors to and from the town are appreciated by this department TELEPHONE 1703 LIBERAL CONVENTION Mayor William Dav! n and Mrs. Theodore King are rep t- ing Whitby Liberals at the Onta Liperal Association convention be- ing held in Toronto Thursday and Friday. BoB BELIEVE IT OR NOT Believe it or not but in the Ash- burn area, north of Whitby, many hilltops contain coatings of snow even at this late date. - Some resi- dents claim that traces of snow this year have lasted longer than at any time during the last 50 years or more, 4 4 CADET INSPECTION 'Today was inspection day for the Whitby High School Cadet Cotps. PF, J. McIntyre, chairman of the Whitby. Board of Education, took the salute from the reviewing stand at the school grounds. $b BP WJSE DECISION The removal of part of the curb- ing on Dundas St. at Byron St. has already shown' evidence of being a wise move on the paYt of the Town Council. Buses travelling east are able to discharge passengers on the south side of the nighway without interfering with traffic. Engagements Mr. and Mrs, George W. Huntley, Whitby, wish to announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Erma Za - beth, to Frederick Norman Skinner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Skinner, of Toronto. The wedding to take place in Whitby Baptist Church, June 14th, at 3 o'clock. Whitby Classified FLOORS WAXED AND ° POLISHED, Electric Polisher and Vacuum, Phone 897 Whitby, P.O. Box 94. (Mayl7) WANTED---THREE OR FOUR UNFUR- nished rooms in Whitby, Apply Box 42, Times-Gazette, Whitby, (Mayl7) FOR SALE--A QUANTITY OF LOOSE hay, good quality. Apply Glen Dhu Farm. Phone 912 Whitby. GARDEN MASTER TRACTOR R small gardens, will do work in Whitby or Ajax. Leave your order af, Heard Bros., Garage, Whitby. SUFFERING, FROM BACKACHES Rheumatic Pain, Sciatics, Lumbago, is not y. Use R at once for quick relief, Allin's Drug Store, Whitby. PLOWING--PLOWING, CULTIVATING, discing, done by Tractor. Apply Ray Crawford, 520 Kent street, Whitby. Phone 644 Whitby. (May14) || WANTED -- SEVERAL OAK A OFFICE and in good condition. chairs, zhong Mundy-Good: 703, Whitby, WANTED TO BUY--ALL KINDS OF Poultry, also new and old feathers. Highest market prices. Apply J. Parker, 321 Brock St. Phone 486. FOR SALE--MIXED SLAB WOOD. NO extra charge to Oshawa, Brooklin or Ajax, Brunton Lumber Co., Ltd., Whit- by. Phone 352, Whitby (tf) FOR SALE by W. A. LAWSON WHITBY \ llow Printing Co., phone $65,800 S-roomed Bungalow, 3-plece bath, fur- nace, electricity hardwood floors ce- ment cellar close to Brock street, $1,200 5 acres good Garden Soil, half mile from Brock Road. Immediate posses- sion, $5,800 A real profitable investment, ten-room- ed house divided in three apartments, two rented, sixty-four per month, one occupied by owner. Large lot, 160 ft. on Brock, by 146 deep. One of 'Whitby's best investments. W. A. LAWSON 115 GREEN STREET WHITBY WASHER REPAIRS WORK GUARANTEED Complete check-up. Wringer grease and gear oil changed. Wringer rolls in stock. Special price on complete overhauls. BUTT RADIO & APPLIANCE 130 Broek St. N. Whitby, Tel. 107 Motion Picture Saga Of Oil Viewed by Kinsmen : The guest speaker at last night's meeting of the Whithy Kinsmen Club was Douglas Trivett, repre- sentative of the Imperial Oil Com- pany of Canada, who in place of the usual address showed interest- ing films of the production of oil from its earliest stages until ihe "gusher" or well was "brought in." The pictures presented by Mr, Tri- vett were extremely interesting in that they purported to present the actual way in which an oil well was uncovered rather than the "Holly- wood way" with which arost people are acquainted. The picture in its early stages de- picted the men who actually do the groundwork in discovering new oil wells. The surveyors, the first men to work on the project, tabulate soll conditions, erosion and many other features and when land is found that might possibly produce oil a series of markers are rlaced in position. A crew of explosive experts follow the surveyors and cause miniature explosions deep in the earth where the surveyors have planted their markers. These ex- plosions are recorded on a machine similar to a seismmcgraph which tabulates echoes from deep within || the earth's suiface and record any and all vibrations set up by the ex- plosions. In this way, by a compli- cated set of tables it can be deter- mined by experts whether the land is werth drilling at any given point. The ploture gave a vivid account actual drilling operations show- ing how the drilling crews must co- 0 te their actions with those of their fellow-workers so as not to waste time or endanger lives. Ac- cording to the picture the drilling operation is the eost dangerous in the entire project and is handled only by men who are experts in their trade. One of the most striking illustra- tions in the entire film was the ac- tual capping of a well. Unlike most Hollywood pictures would have the public believe, this is done with a minimum 'amount of fuss and both- er and the well or "gusher" as it is known to the trade, does not sud- denly spout forth from the earth but is completely under control at all times. Included in business discussed by 48 HOUR DRY-CLEANING SERVICE FOR WHITBY Phone 707 the club were provisions for the Kinsmen Tag Day which will be held in Whitby on May 31. The pro- gram and volunteer taggers will be under the direction of John Burlett, chairman of the Kinsmen Project Ccmmitiee. Several ideas were submitted by' members as a means of raising funds for the club in view of the fact that the carnival and street fair has been postponed until the all but nothing definite was de- cided. Reforestation Plan For Northern B.C. Terrace, B.C, -- (CP) -- The provincial forestry department has begun planting 5,000 conifer- ous seedlings on Ferry Island in the Skeena River to determine whether they will thrive in the area, considerably north of their natural growth region, Douglas fir, cedar and spruce séedlings are being planted, and part of the experiment js to ase certain how well these three types will grow in association. Chief interest, however, centres in the fir since it does not grow natural- ly on these coasts north of the Bella Coola Valley, Cards of Thanks The family of the late Mrs. Rosetta Balley, wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation, to friends and neighbors for kindness and syme pathy extended and for floral tributes during their recent sad bereavement, in the loss of a dear mother, oe WET WALLS ;Turn that damp cellar into a bright dry room with Aquella,' the scientific mineral surface coating used to control water seepage in the Maginot Line. JAMES SAWDON & SONS 244 Brock St. 8. 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