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Daily Times-Gazette, 12 May 1948, p. 8

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PAGE EIGHT . THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1948 CROSSWORD - - - By Eugene Sheffer [ 2 > 14 Z Cu iz 1 7 [ 9 ¥ I Zz i 58 > HORIZONTAL 47. small South . clemency American . sun-dried monkeys brick 49. Greek lette gets up 50. helpers . acting 52.'closer listless! 54, wanders . sun god 55. pig pens . replies . depart VERTICAL feminine 1. carved 2. New England name . adolescent state (abbr.) 5/2 11. rugged mountain ridge hollow- horned ruminants 186. tiny 19. changed . translates . metric measure of capacity 25. scorch 27. feline 3. masculine name 4. copper coin 5. ancient Jewish ascetic 6. catkins 7. June-bugs 8. goddess of harvest 9. prefix: twice 10. motor 13. years . Narrow inlet . Swiss patriot . clear gain . dispatched . lure . backbones . Greek letter .in addition . edicts . American educator . swerve . male cat . Great Lake . finish 1 . drag behind diminutive for Samuel . negative Answer to yesterday's puzzle. Average time of solution: 36 minutes. Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. 53. note in scale . woodlar spirit 32. genus c' grasses 33. French painter 34. emphc 35. city in France 36. climbing plants 37. Madagascar animal . cereal grass 43. name 44. former Eng- lish court afternoon party 48. cebine monkey 51. execute 47. Zion W.A. Hears Talk on Scouts HELEN DAVIDSON | Correspondent Zion, May 11.--The Women's As- | sociation held its monthly meeting on Wednesday of last week in the Sunday School. The President, Mrs. Alan Thompson, conducted the worship service. The scripture was read by Mrs. Russel Stainton and the lesson thoughts and pray- er by Mrs. Percy Davidson. The program consisted of a read- ing by Mrs. J. W. Balson; a mouth organ solo by Mrs. Russel Stain- ton, accompanied by Mrs: Ray Cameron on the piano, also a reading by Mrs. Ray Cameron "A Deck of Cards." A guest speaker, Mrs. Saunders, a "Cub" leader of Oshawa, gave a very inspiring talk on the "Boy Scout" movement which was very much appreciated and enjoyed by the ladies, The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was served by the May group, Mrs. Russel Stainton, Mrs. Hans Geissberger and Mrs. Percy Davidson. ; Many of the girls and their mothers from here attended the trousseau tea for Miss Arlene Northcott at Bowmanville on Sat- urday, May 8. : Christening Service Church last Sunday was held at 10.30 aim, The Mother's Day ser- vice was taken by the Sunday School with a story by the junior boys and girls. The christening of the babies also was held. Children who were christened were: Mich- ael, Patrick and Molly Johnson, Kenneth Ball, Larry Nemis, Eliza- beth Ann Venner, Ross McMaster, also Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Stainton's baby, All the children were pre- sented with Bibles. Church service next Sunday will be at 10 o'clock. The sympathy of the community is extended to Tom Venner, who received a broken leg during foot- ball practice last Thursday night. Tom is returning home from the hospital this Tuesday. We wish him a very speedy recovery. On Friday evening, May 28, the Zion dance committee is holding a benefit dance for Tom Venaner. Music will be by the Godfrey Orch- estra. We hope to have a good turnout. Personals Mr, and Mrs. Harry Fisher and family of Oshawa were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cameron. Mr, Henry De Mille spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. T. De Mille of Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Yellowlees end Helen of Columbus were Sun- day visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Glaspell. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Glaspell and family of Tyrone were Sunday vis- itors of Mrs. F. B, Glaspell. Mrs. J. Balson and Jean of Hampton were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Balson. Mr. and Mrs, Keith of Oshawa, Mr, R. W. Ball and Jeannie, were Sunday visitors of Mr, and, Mrs. Nelson of Millbrook. 2 Mr, and Mrs. Privoll and Miss Pearl Leac of Solina, and Mr. and Mrs. D. Flett of Enniskillen, were Sunday visitors of Mr, and Mrs, Norman Leach. Mrs. Brummell of Bowmanville is spending a few. days with Mr. and Mrs, I, Ball Mrs. T. Venner of St. Catharnies is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. A. Venner. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hoskin and family of Harmony, were v.eek- end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Reford Cameron. . Glad to hear Gordon Fisher, who has been in the hospital with blood | visitors of Mr, "and Mrs. Pposion in his hand, is able to be ! home. We wish him a speedy re- covery. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chant, of Pickering Beach were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. T. A. Venner.. t Mr. and Mrs. S. Coverley and family of Ebenezer were Sunday Wesley eron., George Knowlton, Stan and Eleanor of North Oshawa were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cameron, Miss Barbara Dixon of Oshawa, spent the week-end with Miss Inez Cameron. Ask School Course To Save Wild Life Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.--(CP) --The British Columbia Fish and Game association, in convention here, urged that fundamentals of wild life conservation be taught in high schools. S. Muraro, Kimberley, B.C., teach- er, sponsored the plan which calls for making the study a part of the science course. "Wild life conserva. tion must be recognized as of prime importance to our national ecor- omy," he said. "Frem this will spring indirectly a steady revenue amounting to millions of dollars. "We propose to pick out a text book with supplementary literature. Visual aid is of utmost importance. | Films from the National Film Board and other sources should be aug- mented by special showings pro- duced by the game department." Another rseolution adopted urged more complete coverage in sale of fishing licenses, both resident and non-resident. It asked that non. resident or alien licences be not less than $10. The convention asked also for a compulsory return frof lizence- holders reporting game killed. Sealing | Schooner First In Port Grindstone, Magdalen Islands, Que., --(CP)--Shipping here open. ed officially April 28 with arrival of the freighter North Gaspe but Capt. Hypolite Arseneau hadn't waited for that. N With his. 75-ton schooner B.T.U. he was out sealing, but with a poor catch headed for Souris, PEI. He loaded up with provislons and ar- rived home 10 days before the Gaspe. His was the first boat to bring supplies to the Magdalens this spring. Woman Receives Departing Gifts At Thornton's MRS. CHARLES WHITE Correspondent Thornton's Corners, May 9--A good time was reported by all at the dance held in the school house last Friday evening. The teen- agers and public school children were all given tickets with num- bers at the door. During the eve- ning Mr. Warren drew two lucky numbers which were held by Ron- ald Oke and Ken Pipher. Lemon dance of the evening was won by Mr. and Mrs, Mervin Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pope, Mrs. Art Harmer and son, Rickie, spent Sunday with Mrs. Pope's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, Oakville. The 4-on-up class of the Sunday school will present their one-act play Tuesday night in Bowman- ville eTrinity United Church. Their play, "Who Gets the Car To- night", will be in competition with four other one-act plays. This competition is under the auspices of the Presbytery young people. We wish Thornton's Corners suec- cess. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mosser moved from the neighborhood last Saturday. They lived west of Mr. and Mrs. Bravener's home and have moved to near Barrie where Mr. Mosser has recently been em- ployed. Mrs. Switzer entertained about ten neigrbors and friends in Mrs. Mosser's honor last Thursday af- After all arrived, the afternoon contests and games. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mosser, Mrs. King, Oshawa; Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Shephard, Mrs. Lewis and the rest of the ladies were given consola- tion prizes. Then the hostess, as- sisted by Mrs. King, served a love- ly lunch. The Home and School Associa- tion and the Women's Associa- tion jointly purchased a parting gift for Mrs. Mosser, as while in our midst she was an active mem- ber of both associations. Although no farewell party was held, she was given the gift which was a piece of costume jewellery. The bowling team to which Mrs. Mosser belonged, had an evening together at Mrs. P. Lofthouse's be- fore Mrs. Mosser's departure. They algo gave her a parting gift. Cecil Dean, who is now station- ed at Parry Sound, and Mrs. Dean and three children from Bradford also Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dean, Osh- awa, spent Sunday with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Dean. Freddie Dean stayed with his grandparents for some holidays. Mrs. J.-D. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sumersford and son, Billy, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. White and family. There were 61 present at Sun- day school last Sunday. A mixed quartet, Elmer Lick, Alan Hoskin, Verna Nicholls and Glenda Allen, sang "Come Let Us Sing Of A Wonderful Love", accompanied by Mrs. Lander. Wednesday evening of this week the Home and School Asso- ciation will hold their monthly meeting. Reportts of the convention will be given, also elec- tion of officers will be held, All members try to attend. Thursday evening a film, "The Royal Wedding", will be shown in the Sunday school. Mrs, King and Betty visited Bernice King who is in the hos- pital at Hamilton on Sunday. Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Robinson were Miss Betty Robinson, TForonto; Mr. and Mrs. H. Barker, Oshawa; Miss Frances Bradfield, Ottawa. Miss Bradfield is sttaying for a week. Ted Robinson spent the week-end With Rev. and Mrs. Coster Scovil, Toronto. Mr. Scovil was a mis- sionary in China and has just been svasuited from there, * here is to be a card party at Mrs. Geo. Robinson's A Friday evening, May 14. This party is to raise funds for the Home and School Association. Toronto Man Owns Ancient Juke Box Toronto -- (CP) -- Juke boxes are not a modern invention. A fore. runner of the présent tormentor of restaurant patrons, built in the U.S, during the Spanish American war, is owned by a resident of suburban Scarboro. Equipped with a coin slot, the contraption was given to Cecil Gra- ham by his brother, who served in the American forces. Mr. Graham | but the coin-slnt out of commission. | nreferrine to divorce the thoueht of | commercialism from the bell-like tones of the music hox. * Records are made on metal and are 20 inches in diameter. The own. er has 50 of them. He has refused many offers for the equipment, some | from radio officials. AT RETAIL BRUSH COUNTERS NYLON BRISTLES*,.. clean, sparkling, hygienic, outwear all others . . . and out-perform them. In hair, tooth, shaving, bath, nail and many other delightful personal brushes and a variety of tility brushes for household use. (Ideal as gifts!) *Product of C-I.L Plastics regular | Marches With Followers Sir Oswald Mosley marches, centre, with his followers after a political meeting of 'he new Mosley party, "The Union Movement" in London. Police had stopped the formation of the marchers until after they had left the area of their meeting, Hartford Road, Hackney. They formed outside the area and continued up Holloway Road. At the right of the picture is Geoffrey Hamm, deputy leader of the movement. Sir Mosley and his followers have the right to talk as long as freedom is enjoyed in England, court told demonstrators at his May Day rally, His banner is a white lightning flash and circle and red ground. King Gives Penny For Knives Gift Birmingham, May 12-- (Reuters) --The King gave a penny to the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Tues- day because the Lord Mayor had presented him with knives and the King remembered an ancient su- perstition, After receiving a silver wedding present of knives, forks and spoons, Lord Mayor to accept it "to ensure that the bond of friendship which unites us with the citizens of Bir- mingham be not broken by the gift and receipt of knives." The King and Queen were pay- ing a visit to the heavy industreis section of the British Industries the King produced a small black | box from 'his pocket, took out a | newly-mintéd coin and asked the | BIG INDUSTRY Mineral - extracting and process ing industries in Pennsylvania em- plcy about 650,000 workers. Churchill Guard, Old Boer Dies Johannesburg, South Africa -- (CP)--D. J. "Oom Danie"--Swane- poel, the man who, nearly 50 years: ago, guarded Wiston Churchill be- tween Durban and Pretoria has died at the age of 67. A Republican fighter in the South African War, Swanepoel, every Christmas Eve, draped the chairs in his den with. the Union Jack, the Vierkleur, the old Free State flag and the Union flag. He used to show with pride the gallery of pho- tographs in his office of friends of former and recent years -- Paul Kruger, President Steyn, General Smuts and Winston Churchill, Nearly 50 years ago Swanepoel was detailed to guard from Durban to Pretoria a prisoner of war. The prisoner, Winston Churchill, formed a warm bond of friendship with his escort was to last through the years. "Oom Danie" Swanspoel (Oom means uncie in Afrikaans) was korn in 1880 in the district of Prince Al- bert, in the Cape, and came to Jo- hannesburg in 1896 as a butcher's assistant. In 1906 he started his own business. ; His name will long be linked with charity, kindness and hospitality in Johannesburg, Nearly 30 years ago, when his business had already grown considerably, "Oom Danie" found he had fore than enough for himself and his family. On a far. away Christmas Eve he started the series of "come one, come all" Christmas parties that for more than a quarter of a century were as traditional a feature of Christmas in Johannesburg as the singing of carols. : At his first party Swanepoel and his wife roasted a sheep and invited anyone who wished to come. At subsequent parties "Oom Danie's" guests totalled as many as 6,000. 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