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PAGE FOUR THE DAILY TI MES-GAZETTE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1947 LATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Business Office, Miss G. Macpherson; Wm. T. Williams, Edicor. - x Phone 703, All Departments Employment Manager Addresses Whitby Home and School Assoc. manager of the National Oh a Service office in Osh- awa, Leonard M, Coulson, was the guest speaker at the first joint meeting of the Whitby Home and Bchool Associations, Mr. Coulson chose as the subject for his address "Youth's - Approach To Employ- ment." te Taste Following the address the larg erowd in attendance joined in a community singing project under the direction of Mrs. Vernon Rowe and this was followed by a social period. Mr. Coulson in his i Jodie t length upon the subject of em- orm in relation to the youth of the country and outlined several of the difficulties experienced by the younger generation in securing the correct employment and also ways and means by which they could to a great extent overcome these difficulties. Excerpts from Mr. Coulson's speech follow: "At the outset I wish to express my opinion that the whole of Voca- tional Guidance should not be left in the hands of the educational au- thorities. There is a definite re- sponsibility in this regard, besides a most important part, which can be played by the parents. The ques- tion of Vocational Guidance is be- ing fully studied and put into effect by the educational authorities of the Province of Ontario and is therefore in the best of hands and will progressively develop. I will deal later with the part that I feel personally the parent should take in this scheme of vocational gui- dance. 4 "The second factor is the qués- tion of placement. Having devel- oped the inherent abilities of the child upon a specified line through vocational guidance, there 'is ulti- mately the question of finding a future in the working world. I be- Heve there must be co-ordinatfon and conference between all four parties involved in this child's fu- ture. "Firstly, the child himself, who has natural desires and opinions. "Secondly, the parents, who feel that perhaps their social status or other factor should have some ef- fect upon the future of their child, apart entirely from the naturally paternal or maternal instinct, I mean by this that perhaps realiz- ing the adaptability of the child due to hereditary abilities besides the environment of their own home they may be personally interested in some undertaking in which their father or mother have been suc- cessful. It would be foolish to go farther afield than their own homes if their father was in pos- session of a business for which his son showed some inclination. "The third party is the BEduca- tional Authority. Their advice and guidance is essential as the schol- astic ability of the individual child is within their knowledge and through their vocational guidance have sound cognizance of the child's abilities. "The fourth party in this quartet is the Placement Service. This is my own field of endeavour through the National Employment Service. It is logical throughout the perjod during which the pupil receives vocational guidance that some ob- Jective should be in view. There- fore, there should be a continuous liaison with the National BEmploy- ment Service in order that the pu- | there pil might not te guided into a field of endeavour which is without fu- ture. In the changing economic life of this country there are con. tinuously occurring occupations for which there is no longer a demand. laced by other needs. Continued iv Ah My therefore, with the Employment Service should prove of great value in guiding the stud- ent, At the g¢onsumation of his education when he is about to leave school or college is, however, the point where the National Employ- ment Service, as a placement agency, might well take its most important part. For it is then that the student is embarking on one of the most important steps in his life. "Your immediate question un- doubtedly will be, "What facilities do you offer in the National Em- ployment Service for placement of the entry applicant?" In the first place I would advise you that we have in our service, both at Ottawa and in Toronto, at the Regional Office, trained, skilled staff who are available at all times for in- structicn and guidance in respect to youth. At the local office level in which you are immediately in- terested, we have an officer whose primary duty is to take care of the youth placements. He has been specially trained in this work both in the actual placement factor as well as the ability to handle the vagaries of youth. In larger loca- tions, for instance Toronto, we have a specific office situated at 4 Albert Street whose entire work is the placement of youth. The staff of this point is specifically trained in this field and from information re- ceived from the various agencies in Toronto are doing excellent work, Not only is youth dealt with specially trained officers but also in such interview questions are asked them, and duly recorded, which give as clear a picture as pos- sible of the desires and objectives of these individuals. With _the co- operation of the educatiohal au- thorities and the parents, we would be in an ideal position to place these young people, of course in ra- tio to the demand that exists. "This brings me to the last point if my address and in my opinion the main point, and that is a com- bination of two factors. Firstly, what difficulties does the young person face in obtaining employ- ment and. secondly. what might be done to rectify these factors. In this latter point I am going to suggest that the correction of these factors can only, take place in the home and this is what I referred to earl- ier in my address as vocational gui- dance in the home, "The first and most difficult sit- aution to overcome is the attitude of youth towards the rate of pay he warrants. I am not going to enter into the causes of this situa- tion but it definitely exists and to an alarming extent, We, as par ents, know from our own past that every little educational develop- ment we have had has cost us time and money. Therefore, youth must realize, as we do, that to enter into any position which results in ad- vancement, there is a considerable amount, to be learned and that be- ing the case and employer, as a teacher, cannot afford nor will he Pay, a high rate of wages during that period. Therefore, it is the duty of all of us to guide youth to understand that his whole future is dependent upon his "apprentice- ship Deried, for such we might well "The second point relates to the employers who feel that youth lacks serious purpose with the result that is a large turn-over, contin- uous accidents, heavy spoilage and breakage, and interference with other workers. This may or may not be true in its entirety but there is undoubtedly a large degree of truth in the employer's attitude. These are more often than not re-Again I suggest that this only can NOW PLAYING Two Shows, 7.00 and 9.00 -- Saturday Matinee, 1.30 L vs. WIFE WALLY BROWN - IRIS ADRIAN ON WARPATH veoin laugh riot over the dumbest + MORGAN CONWAY ALAN CARNEY rodueed tod Dirscied by LESLIE GOCUMWINS © Screen Play by CHARLES E. ROBERT enc MTHuti ROSS PLUS AN ADDED ATTRACTION Legion Int. "A" Team Promising A spokesman for the Whitby In. termediate "A" Legionnaires said today that prospects for the team for the coming season are reason= 2bly bright but suggested that still more prospective players might turn out for the practices. The first practice of the team was held at the Oshawa Arena last Friday night with approximately 30 players in attendance. It is hoped that to- night's practice, to be held between seven and eight p.m. will be even better attended. Many of last year's Legion stars are back with the team this year and because of the new O.H.A. rul- ing which relegatéd the team into Intermediate "A" classification with unlimited drawing power, many new faces to Whitby but well known to district teams are in evidence. George Mowatt, representing the team, said today that any player is eligible for a place on the team providing he does not reside im- mediately in Oshawa. Under the new ruling at least eight players from Whitby must be dressed for every game. Providing ice in the local arena is available, and there is a good pos- sibility that it will be, the Legion. naires intend to hold practices at Taylor's Arena commencing next week. However, this will depend entirely on the availability of a good ice surface. Mr. Taylor and his assistants have been working steadily throughout the present cold snap and to date they report an ice surface approach- ing a depth of two inches. Provid- ing the weather does not get too mild it is expected that' this will form the basis for the ice surface at the rink this season. Dundas St. Fire Does Little Damage Whitby volunteer firemen were called out for the second time in two days early last night when a small blaze broke out underneath the floorboards of a Dundas 8t., W., office building. The fire was confined to a very small section of the floor and joists and firemen were able to extinguish the blaze in a matter of a few minutes with 'a chemical fire extinguisher. Gordon Osborne, well known Whitby businessman who recently purchased the building, happened to stop off at the building while on his way to a meeting. Upon enter- ing the upstairs office, where work. men are engaged in renovating the premises, he was greeted at the door with a pall of smoke. He immed- lately turned in the alarm and the members of the volunteer brigade put in an' appearance within a very few minutes. Fire Chief William Heard stated that the fire might have started from a carelessly discarded cigar- ette butt, be rectified by continued and care- ful guidance in the home. For it is only in the home that the child learns the personal factors related to his responsibility to his fellow- man, "The third factor is that many people are averse to vocational guidance and give preference to the trial and error methods of the past. I have little to say on this point because I cannot see how any person' can be antagonistic to any endeavor which aids and assists their own child in building for him a staple, solid, sound future, POPULAR COMEDY "Able's Irish Rose" played under the name "Block of Chicago" in France and "Married in Triplicate" in England. Engagements Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Anderson, Whitby, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Grace Lillian, to Mr. Harry G. Kassidy, son of Mr. and Mrs, . Kassidy, of Winnipeg, Man. The marriage to take place on December 27th. Whitby Classified FOR SALE--BALDWIN APPLES, DOM- estic grade, $1.45 per bushel. Bring your own container. C. Black, Athol Street, south end, Whitby. Dec.13) FOR SALE--STUDIO COUCH; LADY'S black winter coat, size 40; blue sheer dress, size 16, Apply 305 Brock street north, Whitby. Phone 958. (Dec.15) FOR SALE--CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT live, Cocker Spaniel Puppies, Will hold until Christmas. Apply 1740 Brock street south, Port Whitby. Phone 873, FOR SALE---SMALL PORTABLE CO~ rona Typewriter, good condition. Apply 406 Brock Street south or P.O. Box 344, Whitby. (Dec.13) POUL- WANTED---WANTED TO BUY, try, highest market prices paid, also feathers and horse hair, Apply N. Lemberg, Brock Street South, Whitby. Phone 644 or 992, Whitby. FOR SALE----MAN'S BICYCLE, LIKE new, $25.00, Apply Times-Gazette, Whit by. (Dec.12) FOR SALE---CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT live, Cocker Spaniel Puppies. Will hold until Christmas. Apply 1740 Brock street south, Port, Whitby, WANTED TO BUY-ALL KINDS OF Poultry also new and old feathers. hest market prices. Apply J. Parker, rd Brock St. A Phone. 3 Editorial Comment | A Civic Asset recent years as an experiment organizers. no previous experience but un entertain large audiences of This organization has theatre in which large numb ment to the entire community ject. The town is fortunate in staged locally. Reference in news columns of this paper to the Whitby Modern Players and their plans for the future calls for fur- ther comment, we believe. This local organization, started tional activities for young people of the town, has assumed an importance probably far beyond that envisaged by its In the first place it has proven that young people with ing, can stage a finished performance that will delight and thus contribute notably to community spirit and pride. their 'teens, are being given training that will be of incal- culable value in future years. Very definitely the Whitby Modern Players have been able to play a large part in creat- ing a field of interest in which the town's young people can participate with profit and pleasure to themselves and enjoy- Many people are now engaged actively in this fine pro- one with the talents and public spirit of Mrs. Ralph Wilson, the director, who is responsible for the fine productions We bespeak the continued and enthusiastic support of Whitby citizens for this splendid organization. in providing useful and educa- der expert direction and train- their fellow townsmen, and also sponsored a children's ers of youngsters, not yet in possessing among its citizens Chamber of Commerce Support Suggested Name for New Highway Members of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, in a meeting held here last night, went on record as being in favour of naming the new four lane highway which passes through the town "The Princess Elizabeth Way." The resolution to this effect will be forwarded to the Ontario Min- ister of Highways immediately. The name, suggested by the Hon. G. D. Conant, Oshawa, at the ban- quet following the opening of the highway last week, has met with favour throughout the district and members of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce last night expressed themselves as being in favour of the name, Some opposition was met to the proposal generally because one or two members thought that the name might tend to confuse tour- ists wo travel through this area. It was felt by these members that the suggested name for the new highway and that of the Queen Elizabeth Way would cause consid- erable confusion to tourists and strangers. ; Other members expressed them- selves as believing the name excep- tionally appropriate and one of which the district could be proud. The meeting, presided over by President Jack Roblin was the largest Chamber of Commerce meeting in Whitby In recent years. The members present heard a brief report on the situation in regard to the announcement yesterday of the Dunlop Tire and Rubber Com- pany of their intention to build a huge plant in Whitby next year. Aside from having the official statement from the company read to the meeting the Mayor and other town officials declined to elaborate, The Chamber was also informed that two or three other smaller concerns had indicated an interest in Whitby as a possible location for & ° small industrial and manufactur- ing businesses. It was stated by Secretary Gordon Bateman that in- formation had been supplied to the firms and answers were expected from them in the near future. Of particular interest to the merchants was a report by Ronald Agg to the effect that 57 Whitby merchants had been canvassed and all had voted in' favour of the ob- servance of Boxing Day, December 26, as a holiday. The Chamber will recommend to the Mayor and Coun- cll that the day be proclaimed a holiday in the town. A membership drive on behalf of the Chamber will take place early in the new year and a report from the chairman of the Membership Committee, Dave Cuddy, indicated that the membership in the Cham- ber in 1948 might exceed the 200 mark, The Chamber also voted the sum of $15 to the 1 .Mtby-Pickering Planning and Development Board for the purpose of bolstering its funds for necessary expenses. The Board, only recently inaugurated, consists of representatives from Whitby, Pickering and Whitby Township and their function is to advertise the availability of good industrial sites in the area and to encourage major industries to lo- cate along the lakeshore between East Whitby Township and Picker. ing Township, inclusive. BLIND LEARN TO SHOOT Ovingdean, Sussex, England -- (CP)--An electronic tube attached to a rifle enables blind persons of St. Dunstan's to use their new 15- yard shooting range. The marks- men are guided, through head- phones by oscillations which cease when he is on the target. WHITBY SERVICES GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY All Church Services Wil! Be Standard Time DECEMBER 14th F. Darnell Yours - THE BAPTIST CHURCH MRS. W. E. G. SUMMERS, A.T.C.M. -- MUSIC to Serve Ph, 453 Knudson, sing The Holy David Cairns, the YOU WILL NEV 10 A.M. OUR BIBLE SCHOOL 11 AM. "GIVING GOD A CHANCE' 7 P.M, THE EVANGELISTIC SERVICE Hear the celebrated Danish lyric tenor, Gunnar Recites and Preaches Song Service = 10 Minutes to Seven City and other numbers. Scottish Preacher, ER FORGET IT Earn Christmas Money ~ Now TIMES-GAZETTE CARRIERS Wanted for Whitby Apply Miss G. Macpherson Times-Gazette Whitby Office 11 AM.--"ALL NATIONS WHITBY UNITED CHURCH Reverend Charles Malcolm, M.A., B.D. Mrs, Vernon Rowe, A.T.C.M. Story--*"His Name" 7 P.M.--Mark 4:21-22---"THE LAMP" SHALL FLOW INTO Im". T.B. Clinic Attendance Over 2000 ~ Gordon H. McMahon, chairman of the T.B. clinic which is being operated at present in Whitby un- der the sponsorship of the Whitby Rotary Club and the Oshawa Ki- wanis Club in conjunction with the Ontario Tuberculosis Association and Department of Health, today expressed himself as being very pleased with the way Whitby citi- zens had co-operated in making the clinic operation a success. Over two thousand citizens have been x-rayed to date and it is ex- pected that this figure will be in excess of 3000 before the clinic closes its doors on Saturday. Today and tomorrow the clinic will open its doors and admit all citizens who were not canvassed or for various reasons were unable to keep their appointments. In addi. tion those with appointments will also be x-rayed. : Mr. McMahon said today that a few citizens who * were canvassed had not yet 'received their cards because of insufficient mailing ad- dresses. He requested that those citizens whose names appear below make an effort to attend the clinic either tonight or tomorrow morn- ing or afterncon. Those whose cards are being held by the committee in charge are as follows: George Gille®pie, Robert Hunter, Edward Krol, Albert Mar. tin, Mrs. Albert Martin, John No- wak, Mrs. D. Sawyer, Ralph Turk, rm m---------------- STEEL RECORDS Sound recordings can be made on fine steel wire and can be played indefinitely before the sound is re- moved again by a magnet. Try a classified ad in The Times. Gazette--It will get good results. 'United Church W.A. The Woman's Association of the United Church met in the Sunday School Hall, on Tuesday, December 9th, at 3 p.m. when the election and installation of officers took place. The president, Mrs. R. MacCarl, presided over the meeting. Follow- ing the various reports and a short business pericd; Mrs, Ross Hall led in the devotions. Mrs. D. Holliday sang two beautiful Clhristemas Carols and Mrs. H. Crozier brought a very fine message on "The Home and Christmas". This was much ap- preciated. At the close of the meet- ing light refreshments were served and a social half hour was enjoyed. The following is the list of officers for the coming year. Hon. President--MTrs. C, Malcolm; Past President--Mrs. 8. Murdoch; Immediate Past Pres. -- Mrs. H. Boys; President--Mrs. R. MacCarl; Firs{, Vice President--Mrs. E. Kil- lens; "Second Vice President -- Mrs. C. Ives; Third Vice-President--Mrs. F. Ollen-Bittle; Recording Secretary --Mrs. B. Kingston; Press Secretary --MTrs. A. R. Sanderson; Literature Secretary--Mrs. R. Hall; Temper- ance Secretary--Mrs. D. J. Kean; Goodwill Secretary--Mrs., W. Elli- son; Supply Secretary -- Mrs. N. Lindsay; Observer and Broadcaster --Mrs. V. Johnston; Treasurer-- Mrs. H. Quantrill; Asst, Treasurer-- Mrs. A. R. Sanderson; Planist-- Mrs. R. A. Phair; Devotional Con- veners -- Mrs. E. Killens, Mrs. C. Ives, Mrs. F. Ollen-Bittle; Parson- age Convener--Mrs. W. Augustus; Church Flowers Convener -- Mrs. Wm. Pringle; Convener of Flowers for sick and shutins -- Mrs. Wm. Heard; Quilting Conveners--MTrs. J. Graff, Mrs. L. Smith. LEADERS: -- Elect and Install 1948 Executive Service Group -- Mrs. R. MacCarl, Mrs. E. Killens, Mrs. L. Richardson, Mrs. C. Broughton, Mrs. L. Smith. Sociability Group -- Mrs. H. Quan- trill, Mrs. W. Heard; Citizenship Group--Mrs. H. Boys, Mrs. D. J. Kean; Evening Group -- Mrs. H, VanDeuten, Mrs. E, Oke; Auditor-- Mrs. C. Broughton. DOUGHNUT Wier \ Chatham, Ont.--(CP--A thief with a taste for dunking climbed into bakery driver John Blommes- tyn's parked wagon and stole a quantity of doughnuts. He also took a brand new cigaret lighter-- presumably to light that after- coffee smoke. Barlestone, Leicestershire, Eng.-- (CP)--Miner Danny Martin, 73, af- ter 58 years at the coalface, has re- tired. 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