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a a TT. a H . z § : : M : i anit BN bbe ens ati PAGE FOUR THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1948 OF WHITBY LATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY : - Business Office: Miss G. Macpherson. Editor: Robert Corbett, phone 2589 ' Phone 703, All Departments Kinsmen Invite Three Mayors To Civic Night 'Do' The mayors of Ontario county's three urban municipali- tiés got together around the head table at the Kinsmen Club Civic Night banquet at the Royal Hotel last evening. They .were Mayor Frank McCallum of Oshawa, Mayor William Davidson of Whitby and Mayor Robert J. Harris of Uxbridge. | The 'club 'invited representatives, from all Whitby civic bodies, They were introduced by Gordon Hawes as follows: Peter Draimin, Chas. Snelgrove and Don Wilson of the Board of Education; Fred Twist of the Town Planning Board; Rev, D. V. Hickey, Louis Bandell, Separ- ate School Bpard; William Prin- gle, David Mowatt and Fred Rowe of the Utility Commission and John Frost, town clerk. Two other guests were Vernon Williams and Howard Raven. After coffee and cigars and a 'round of community singing led by Stan Martin the mayors were call- ed upon for a few words. Mayor of Whitby Mayor William Davidson e€x- ressed his appreciation of the audable Kinsmen idea of holding a civic night. He took occasion to say that all civic and educational services are coming more and more under state control and that while the trend is a necessary one the taxpayer is finding life more costly these days. "Every year there's a new baby" said Mayor Davidson. High tax rates of today are due, first to the high cost of living and secondly to governmental controls, Mayor of Oshawa Speaking briefly Mr. McCallum said that few people know how much the service clubs do for a community and to what large ex- tent they relieve the municipal gov- ernments. In the realm of sport alone they are doing commendable work. His Worship noted that he had first came to Oshawa pust 20 years ago to play ball for that city. Mayor of Uxbridge The main speaker of the evening, Mayor Robert J. Harris of Ux- bridge was introduced by Ben Hamilton. Well over six feet tall and with jovial bulk to match, His Worship posesses a scholarly mind and is a lawyer by profession. He dealt with the historical development. of the concept of citizenship, parti- cularly in the Roman Empire, re- lating that to the twentieth cent- ury conception and noting that today, with the franchise for men and women, the field is open for full exercise of civic privileges. "Citizenship imposes both oblig- ations and duties yet at the same time it confers many benefits." Mr. Harris said. The word 'civic' was once purely an adjective, pertain- ing to city but today it connotes public-mindedness as well. Those persons who do not ap- preciate their civic privileges and who believe that the world owes them a living, are the parasites of society. They could well be exiled until they learn to appreciate the purpose of civilization. In the early Roman empire citizenship was more of a burden than a privilege--later it became a reward for services rendered to the state in much the same way that political patronage operates RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED --- IMMEDIATE BUTT RADIO & APPLIANCE 130 Brock St. N., Whitby, Tel 70? today. However the Romans did not have to resort to taxation to support their modest institutions! Concluding on a serious note, Mayor Harris said that neither 4 atom bombs nor governmental controls can prevent the miseries of the future--only thoughtful training of our children on the right way of life can populate the towns of the future with the ideal type of citizen. Rev. Gordon Channen thanked Mayor Harris. Lad Runs Into Car But Escapes With Only Bad Scare Douglas Allin, age 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Allin, had a nar- row escape at 2.15 yesterday after- 'noon. Playing near his home op- posite the post office, he ran into the side of a passing car. Knocked down and scared, he was taken for med- ical examination but found to be uninjured. No blame was attached to the driver, Frank Farrish, of Toronto, Chief William Elliott said. Given by the Mercantile Depart- ment Store, these classy new hats went to each member of the win- ning juvenile hockey team at a ban- quet given by, the sponsors Monday night, Front row left to right: Har- old Brown, Hudson Marshall, Cecil Smith, John Shepherd. Others, left to right: Jim Hoar, Jim Corner, Jack Adair, Mike Mikicel, Jim Ross, Dick Sundin, Bill Mowatt, Gerald Fletcher, Jack Lovell, Don Brown. Photo on right shows team mascot, John Shepherd, present Mayor William Davidson (who spoke at the banquet) with a trophy of the occasion. , Photos by Marjorie G. Ruddy. Weddings Scollard - Gouldburn A very pretty wedding took place at St. John's Roman Catholic Rec- tory on Saturday afternoon, April 10, when Rev. D. V. Hickgy united in marriage Nora Margaret Gould- burn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Gouldburn, Whitby, and James M. Scollard, son of Mrs. Scollard and the late W. J. Scollard, of Peter- borough. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of light blue crepe, matching halo hat and corsage of Talisman roses. She was attended by Miss Anna Marie Scol- lard, of Peterborough, sister of the groom, who wore rose crepe and corsage of cream roses, Geoge Ed- wad Gouldburn, brother of the bride, was, groomsman. At the reception held at the bride's home, 1608 Duf- ferin street, the bride's mother re- ceived the guests wearing navy crepe and corsage of red roses. She was assisted by the groom's mother who wore a grey suit and corsage of yellow roses. Spring flowers dec- orated the home., For a wedding trip to Cleveland, US.A., the bride wore a grey top coat, brown hat and accessories and a brown hand-made leather purse, the gift of a friend. Upon their return they will reside in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests in- cluded relatives of the groom from Peterborough. At the reception, Miss Joan Wilson sang two lovely solos accompanied on the piano by Matthew Gouldburn, of Oshawa. -------------------- a. GOING TO AJAX? Any member of the Ladies' Auxil- iary of the Canadian Legion wish- ing to go to Ajax to attend the so. cial evening on April 29, please con- tact the president, Mrs. Elsi¢ Bar- ton, or phone Com. Ashton, 447, as soon as possible, Friday at the lat. est, in order that final arrangements for transportation may be come i ROEND NOW PLAYING LAST COMPLETE SHOW AT 8:20 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Strangely beantifal. ..otrangely hard... inciting men to love... driving them to madness. JOAN BENNETT CHARLES BICKFORD Directed by JEAN RENOIR screen Play by $rank Davis ond Joon Renoir OBERT RYAN 'Smears' Is Rotary Subject Older men in business today should take the time and trouble to tell their younger associates that Canadian business can produce quality - products second to none, George Davis, Toronto, told mem- bers of the Rotary Club at the luncheon in the Royal Hotel yes. terday. Mr. Davis, who. is a director of McLean Hunter Publishing Co. and a director of Toronto East General Hospital, made the point that Cana- dian business today is suffering be- cause its executives do not make their problems, successes and ambi- tions clear to the public. By fail- ing to do this an opening is left for the insidious propaganda of those who think some philosophy other than democracy offers a bet- ter way of life. Speaking on the topic of "Smears," Mr. Davis referred to the subtle campaigns being carried on against everything decent and worth while, by men who think that our business or political nfethods are out of date and that another system would prove more satisfactory. Their method is to start and spread false rumours until the whisper at one end of the town becomes a shout at the other. It requires courage to stand up against propaganda, Mr. Davis said. While we all agree that there are some business practices which need corrections uch as the operations of some cartels which are "noj playing the game," on the whole business men are ready and willing to do right by their employees and customers. Manufacturers have their prob- lems of tariff, taxes, personnel, and these things are not apparent to the careless critic. When and if they are explained, the beneficial effect is surprising. Mr. Davis contended that the young men of today from 20 to 35 years of age need help and counsel from their employers. When the day comes that they see Canada has every resource for a full life, that will be the day they abandon pernicious philosophies. Given a favorable A basis for competition, Canadian business can serve better than that of any other land, the speaker said. James Trees introduced the speak. er and he was thanked by James Taylor, who described the talk that had been heard as "a challenging and inspiring outline of a program to combat subversive activity in Canada." Capreol Minister Plans to Retire Here Next June About to retire from the ministry of the United Church, Rev. E. A. McBrien, who has preached, for 16 years in papreol, is in town this weels renewing old acquaintances and looking for husing accommo- dation. During a visit to The Times- Gazette office he said that he anti. cipates coming to Whitby this sum- mer. Many of the older residents remember him from their youth. He is a brother of the late Mrs. Ernest Harper of Whitby. MAVERICK RUSTLER The word maverick, an American tern for stray cattle, recalls a Texan, Samuel Maverick, who took advantage of the turmoil caused by the Civil War to appropriate any tray cattle he found. Merk Tigers Hockey Champs Sport New Hats United Church Women Hear Mrs. Thomas Adair The Woman's Association of the United Church held its last meet- ing of the seasop in the United Church Sunday School hall yester- the light that shines the farthest." Mrs, George Hewis sang "Morn- ing" by Oley Speaks and was ac- companied by Mrs. A. R. Phair at the piano. Mrs. MoCarl introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Thomag Adair, the secretary of the Simcoe United Church Woman's = Association in Oshawa and the leader of the Help- ing Hand Bible class for 30 years, She had for her topic Singing day. Mrs. Richard McCarl opened Hearts. "This does not mean an the meeting by honoring the mem- | ambition to become a famous art- ory of Miss Harvey who was an ac- tive member of the Association. She then welcomed the visitors ist,' she said, "but a. way of ex- pressing ourselves in everyday life. from | As everyone can't sing by voice, but Simcoe United Church, Oshawa, everyone can sing with their hearts, who were: Mrs. Long, Mrs. Cook, If we could be known as singing Mrs. Nolan and Mrs. Mundrell. During the lengthy business ses- sion the following reports were giv- en: the minutes of the last meet- ing were read by Mrs. L. Richard- son; Mrs. Harold Quantril read the treasurer's report, The correspond- ing secretary, Mrs, Kingston, read several letters and cards of thanks that were sent to the Association; Mrs. W. Heard gave the report on the flowers and cards that had been sent out by the W.A. and Mrs. Wes- ley Augustus presented the parson- age report. The various group reports were presented by the leaders of the fol- lowing groups: Mrs. Quantrill, the Sociability group, Mrs. Richardson for the Service group, who also made mention of the sale of every day greeting cards that may be ob- tained from the members of this group. Mrs. H. Boys in her citizen- ship report told of the members making 51 visits that were made in the town during the past month and the packing of food and cloth- ing parcels for each of the two fa- milies in England that they have adopted. : In thé temperance report given by the Temperance secretary, Mrs. D. J. Kean said, "The Yale School of Alcoholic Studies will establish a school in Canada in the next two years. It will aid the School by providing a trained staff and and the foundation of a reference libr- ary on alcoholism for five to six years. The School of Alcoholic Studies will be in eonnection with our universities." Mrs. Kean told of 200 young peo- ple who took the pledge. These young folk were from the Kilbourne United Church in Toronto. "Tems= perance will build a bridge of safe- ty for hte young people who will take our place in this werk and in the world." tic state." Mrs. E. B. Killens conducted the service of worship and Mrs. E. Bond read the Scriptures and also spoke on Andrew. He was called the In- quirer by those who knew him,.She said: "The spirit of loyalty and af- fection is needed today. If we do not follow Andrew into the realm of love this world may return to gloom and darkness from its chao- tic statae." In the Watch Tower report Mrs. A. R. Sanderson stressed the fol- lowing: "Woman holds an import- ant place in the world today and she must make herself strong. There is a great need of helpers and leaders in Church groups for the Sunday schools." : "We must hold our sanity," she said, "and fight against religious contempt and intolerance. We as Christians, cannot live within our foud walls, The brightest light is | | people, that is a happy people, it would be a great honor. To have a song in our hearts it must be put there by God and one must be in tune with Him." Mrs. Adair concluded with the thought, "Regardless of grief, sor- row and the burdens people have they are a way of blending into the rhythm of life to make the melody of our lives. Sing when life is dark and it will become bright. Sing when lonely as song will people the world for us, The hymns are our bright points to cheer along life's long and arduous road." Col. P.J. Rowe Has 89th Birthday Audley, April 13--All the family were present with Col. P."'J. Rowe at his farm here on Sunday last to help in celebrating his 89th birth- day. The colonel is enjoying fairly good health and still has a cheery word for all hsi friends. The colonel enjoys the distinction of being the only man in these parts who has farmed for over 50 years on the same farm. May he live to reach a really good old age. Several from here attended the horticultural meeting at Dunbarton on Tuesday évening. Leonard Butt, of Huttonville, who showed gladiolus slides at the meeting, was the guest of Grasmere. He is a prominent Jersey breeder in that place. Several from herve attended the double wedding in the Pickering United Church on Saturday last when two of our young people were united in matrimony. Good wishes and congratulations are being show- ered upon the happy couples. Gordon West has taken over the farm of his father at Lot 11, Con. 4, or that part of the farm lying south of the CP.R. We wish Gor- don nealth and prosperity in his venture. Miss Teresa Jordan spent the Easter vacation at their old home near Elgin, Ont. Marvin Barlow spent the week- end with his brother at Vernonville. The next meeting of the W.A. of the United Church will be held at the home of 'Mrs. Chas. Puckrin on the 21st inst. Miss Joyce Duncan is boarding with Mrs. Sheridan for the balance of the high school term. Don Crawford has purchased th: Fargo truck from Grasmere and will help delivering crops to the can neries this fall. We wish Don suc- cess in his farming ventures, In Brief Accounts of sucizl events and of visitors to and from the town are appreciated by this department TELEPHONE 1703 W. A. Donnelly, 617 Green Street, spent last week-end in Chatham and Detroit visiting relatives. LE Mrs. F. Marsh, Mrs. J. M. Roblin, Mrs. G. Fothergill and Mrs. €. A. Preeman left today, Wednesday, to attend the annual meeting of the Provincial Cnapter of the I1.O.D.E. LE Those entertaining during the past week for Mrs. James M. Scol- | lard (nee Nora Gouldburn), a bride of last Saturday, were Miss Mary Town and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Town, and Miss Joan Wilson, neighbors and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph | Wilson, Dufferin street. L + ! F. N. fiarvey, a former resident of Whitby for 35 years and on the staff | of the Ontario Hospital for over 28 reteived word recently of the death | of his brother, Wm. Edward Harvey, , beloved husband of Margaret Har- vey, at "The Laurels," 11 London Rd., Suffolk, England, aged 73 years. Mr. Harvey is the last surviving member of the family. + pe * REMODELLING LOT Preparations are being made by Louis Bandel to convert his lot | west of the Whitby Dairy into a parking lot. IE HOLD STAFF SUPPER The Sunday School staff of the United Church held a supper meet. | ing last night in the Sunday School hall. dog OFFERS SONGS Two rousing solos were given by Douglas Ross at the Kinsmen Club meeting last night. He sang "Stout-hearted Men" and "The | Desert Song." His accompanist was Robin Nicholson. Boge MANY APPLICATIONS Well over 40 applications for the position of assessor for the town of Whitby will be considered by council tonight. It is not believ- ed that an appointment may be made immediately. The present appointee Fred O'Dell leaves at the end of the month to take a position in another town. LE ST. ANDREW'S LADIES MEET The Young Women's group of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Warren Mowatt on Monday night. Mrs, William Beaton opened the meeting and conducted the busi- ness session which included the plans for the tea which is to be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Thomp- ;son on Friday and the rummage sale to be held some time in May. Miss Edna Lorrimer played the plano. Mrs. Mowatt and Miss Lor. rimer served the refreshments and | a social evening was enjoyed by all. * < Rotary Visitors Guests at the Rotary Club luncheon yesterday were F. Riddle of Woodhall Mines; Fred C. Smith, Toronto; George Anderson; Ar- thur R. Alloway, Oshawa; James Trees, Toronto and W. P. Carr, | Weston. Members welcomed Sam- | uel Murdoch back from holidaying the South. As is the club | custom, Charles King was | ented with a rose in recognition of | having passed another milestone in life. Several members plan to attend. the _ district conference in | Toronto Thursday and Friday. Mayor William Davidson stressed the importance of attendance at the Cancer Society meeting in the town hall Friday night. . Times-Gazette classified ads pay-- Why not try one today? pres- | 1 Whitby Classified FOUND: PAIR OF SILVER FOX FURS. Phone 2595, after 6 p.m. FOR SALE---KITCHEN RANGE, COAL or wood, excellent condition. Apply Mrs. Allan Ross, 302 Byron street north, Whitby. (Apl.15) | FOR SALE---20 ACRES, LOT 20, 3RD. Con., Whitby. Apply 726 Brock street north, Whitby. | EARS FOR SALE--'38 TERRAPLANE Club Coupe, new paint, good tires, exceptionally good motor, heater, de- froster. Any offer accepted above $700. 818 Brock North, after 6. (87e) | FOR SALE--ONE FLEURY-BISSELL 122 two-furrow tractor plow. One two-fur- row Cockshutt Kangaroo horse-drawn low. Both in good condition. 'Phone 66, : Whitby. | FOR SALE----MAN'S BICYCLE, PERFECT | condition, $23; also wine Studio Couch, suitable for cottage. Phone 958 Whitby. FOR SALE--BEIGE SPORT COAT, SIZE 18, excellent condition. : ; FOR SALE--TWO-SECTION SPRING tooth Harrow and 1 set Disc Harrow. Apply 862 Brock street north, Whitby, Phone 2518 Whitby. (Apl.15) Bad) SALE---MAROON GO-CART IN condition. Apply Mrs. K. Brown, 20 Ash street, Whitby. FOR SALE -- ICE . REFRIGERATOR, Renfrew, in splendid condition, 50 1b. apaclty, Apply Bowman and Rowe, itby. PLOWING---GARDENS PLOWED, DISC- ing ets., wood sawing, Allis' Chalmers ydraulic. lift implements. Also well otted barn yard /manure. Apply Sam, Metherel, 610 Maple street, itby, or phone 2515, 22 PLOWING--PLOWING, CULTIVATING, Discing and sawing wood by Tractor Phone 2238 Whitby. Paul Piurko, 910 King street south, Whitby. NANTED TO BUY --ALL ' KINDS OF Poultry also new and old feathers Highest market prices Apply J Parker S21 rock St. N. Phone 486 or Oshawa 1859. SALES REGISTER SATURDAY, APRIL 17th--Auction Sale of Blacksmith's Tools and Household furniture' the property of the estate the late Wm. J. Yeo, village of {ttle Britain, Ont. Sale at one o'clock sharp. Termspacash, Ted Jackson, Auc- tioneer, 'Gold Bond' Racket Nets Distributor Jail and Fine "This case involved wholesale distribution of tickets in a lottery that didn't even exist," said Magistrate F. S. Ebbs yesterday, sentencing Clarence B. Wood, 301 Colborne Street, Whitby, to two months in jail, plus a $500 fine and costs or an additional two months. Woods was charged with | the "Gold Bond" lottery which of- | fered monthly prizes totalling $31,- His Worship said: "This is a far more serious cnarge than any othgr of a similar nature that has come before me in my experience in this court, The magnitude of the seiz- ure and the amount of money in- volved were large, Thousands of dollars have been pilfered from the pockets of working men and wem- en who had expectations of the | golden opportunity of winning. It years, who has been staying with | is true that some persons named on | friends in Mt. Albert for the winter, | the lists of the winners were paid | off but others didn't even exist." Evidence at the hearing last week had showed that a first prize win- ner listed as having won $10,000 could not be located. Magistrate Ebbs noted that the amount of money earmarked for distribution in this district was small bait com- pared to the thousands of dollars sent by Wood to headquarters of the Montreal lottery ring. Besides his sentence, Wood had spent the past week in jail. $650. in uncashed C.P and C.N. money orders made out to local winners and found in his house was order- ed forfeit to th2 Crown. An eniel- ope containing Wood's $32.50 com- mission on these wins was also con- fiscated. "A man must go into this sort of business with his eyes open and accept the penalty," the magistrate said. "You have been in this bu- siness over a year and have taken these chances. The evidence show- ed the lottery was just a fraud." His Worship scrutinized a ticket, then added that the ticket did not even say when or where a draw would be made, or by whom. He said that the racket operated on the assumption that people are gul- lible whenever a little bait is thrown out. Wood had pleaded guilty last week and had no previous court re- cord. Passing sentence, His Wor- ship commented that the people of this district must be protected from themselves in this matter as far as possible. Defence counsel D. B. McIntyre appealed 'for a light sentence, con- tending that Wood did not know whether or not the Montreal office had faked the draw. In evidence last week, money or- der receipts to the value of over 10,000 were introduced in the cose. These were dated between, March3, 1947 and .the time of the seizure, March 12, 1942. A s"a ment .of the accused was to the effect that he had only sent cash returns to Montreal when the lottery repre- sentative was unable to make reg- | ular monthly visits to Whitby. Found in Wood's home were 10 books ofs tickets, thousands of printed lists showing winners of the last draw, an envelope contain- ing $32.50 commission on the local winnings. There was no evidence to show just how much Wood had made in commission in the past | year but Crown Attorney Alex Hall described the money order remit- tances for $10,000. as a "mere trick- o The investigation had been un- der way since March 12, conducted by the Provincial Police gambling squad. Chief William El- liott laid the information, After a month's use of opium, the user becomes a confirmed ad- dict. | selling and distributing tickets ing anti- | Catholic Women President Miss Grace O'Connor The annual meeting of the Cath. | olic Women's League waggheld in St. Bernard's School, on ursday, April 8, After a short business per- iod and reading of the annual ree ports, the following new executive was elected : President, Miss Grace O'Connor; first vice-president, Mrs, H. Augustus; second vice-president, Mrs. R. M. McCloskey; third vice president, Mrs. W. Goodman; secre tary, Mrs. F. Oliver; treasurer, Mrs. F. Correll, membership convener, Mrs. H. Augustus; publicity con- vener, Mrs. J. Clinton McGee; visit. ing the sick, Mrs. A. Vallee, Mrs. K. Luke. The chairman of the nominating cominittee, Miss Kay Barton, thank= ed the retiring executive for a very | successful year's direction. The re- tiring president, Mrs, F. Oliver, was presented with a beautiful pearl rosary. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. F. Oliver, 131 Hickory Brosh Strange Actions 'On Highway Bring Court Appearance Found causing a disturbance in a public place Monday night and under. the influences of liquor, Esther Healy who had been living [in Whitby appeared in district | court yesterday afternoon. Chief William Elliot asked for | suspended sentence saying that the | woman's brother-in-law would see | that she left town immediately for her home in Pembroke. She had | been picked up in response to a | complaint that she had been trying { to throw herself in front of pas- | sing cars on the highway west of | town, The first post office in Canadas was built in Halifax in 1755. | HAVE YOU A | GARDEN? We build lawns, rocker- ies, plant, prune 'and spray. Loam, sod, sand supplied. We supply and plant all kinds of trees, shrubs, rose bushes, etc., etc. WHITE & TRUPISH WHITBY PHONE 2334 ROTARY MINSTREL SHOW APRIL 29th - 30th WHITBY TOWN HALL -- 8.30 P.M. Opens at Snelgrove's Drug Store April 15 -- I -- TOWN OF WHITBY TAXES time. for payment. and 2% on the third and fourth 1948 TAXES DUE ON APRIL 15th 1948 taxes are payable in four instalments. The first instalment "will be due on Thursday, April 15th. There will be no extension of A discount of 1% will be allowed on the second instalment instalments until April 15th. PAY NOW -- AVOID PENALTY CHARGE