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i HE A SHAWA DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle WHITBY VOL. 7--NO. 297 OSHAWA-WHITBY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1948 PAGE THREE Drivers Get Bonuses At Christmas Party One of the happiest Christmas 60 adults and a like number of chil- dren. Transport drivers from the company's depots at Kingston and South River were among those present. Highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of handsome gifts to all the transport drivers, includ- ing their safe driving bonuses for the year 1948. Cheques for these bonuses, ranging all the way from $75 to $120, were handed out to the drivers by F. N. McCallum, who expressed his pleasure at the splen- did no-accident records held by many of the recipients. Lawrence Bart, 136 Albert Street, was noted as the driver with a 100 per cent record for safe driving for the year, while J. F. St. Pierre, 331 French Street, was mentioned as having only one mishap in a period of seven > attention, and hapdsome gifts were presented by Mayor McCallum to all of the children present. Then came refreshments, with ample supplies 'of sandwiches, cake, ice drinks for young and old alike. The children entered into the spirit of the occasion, and romped around the spacious. garage enjoying fun with. new-found friends.' Mayor McCallum was himself the recipient of a Christmas gift from the drivers, being presented with a beautiful set of fire irons on: a handsome stand. Mrs." McCallum received an azalea plant, in full bloom, from the drivers, On behalf of the drivers and their families, Charles Gummow ex- pressed warm appreciation to May- or McCallum for the splendid party given to them and particularly to the children. Family Loses Home And Yule Presents Frenchman's Bay, Dec. 20--This should have been a happy Christ- mas for Albert Bu ner, his wife and four childic.. They Ww living in their own home here, a home they would have had paid for in another year and a half. They had most of their Christmas presents bought and were going to get their tree and start to decorate the house last week-end. There was a tricycle for four-year-old Jimmie and a doll for Sharon, age three, and presents the children had bought their parents with pennies they saved from odd jobs during the summer. Thursday Mrs. Buckner took the tyo youngest children. Sharon and Jimmie, to Toronto to see their grandmother and then go to a Christmas party Joan, nine, and Billie, 11, were at school. While they were away a fire swept through their house, levelling it to the ground. Everything in it was a total loss, which Mrs. Buck- ner said was not covered by in- surance, "We _ lost everything we own ex- cept what he have on our backs," Mrs. Buckner said. "The washing machine we just finished paying for, the stove, our bedding, all our clothes and our Christmas presents. The children had bought presents for their father and they were lost. The tricycle for Jimmie is nothing but a mass of twisted metal; the same with Sharon's doll." The fire started about 11 am. "Tt couldn't have been the stove, be- cause I chécked that," Mrs, Buck- ner said. "It must have been a short circuit." Mrs. Walter Chillman, who lives near the Buckners, said she noticed the flames at about 11. "I looked out the window and they were leaping in the air. I called Picker- ing fire department but the house was gone before they could get here. Asks Speed-up Development Ontario Hydro Prof. David Cass-Beggs of To- ronto, chairman of the CCF pro- vincial executive, said last night the public should bring pressure on the Ontario Government to speed con- struction of the new hydro and steam units for generating elec- tricity to meet the present power shortage. In an address to the Oshawa and District CCF Forum, he asked: "Why "are these plants being built today taking four or five years while the Shipshaw (Que. power plant, largest - in the world. was built in 18 months under pressure of war? "The Ontario Government has the power to requisition facilities and to establish priorities in any manu- facturing field in the province. It should use these powers to give first priority to solving the power short- age." . . Many Christmas Events Held In Ld * po Pickering Area BARRY MUREKAR Correspondent Pickering, Dec. 18 -- It took the snow of this week to give Pickering that needed push to make the vil- lage more Christmas-like. The very next day, wreaths and coloured lights appeared in windows; the post office was immediately swamp- ed with parcels and cards; and the storekeepers gave a sigh of relief as people began to pour in for their shopping. The Brock Road School held its Christmas tree on Thursday night with all 'the s. Pickering United Church and held theirs on Friday and Claremont is having its annual Christmas party on Monday night. Seems like old Santa is having a busy time all They couldn't even save anything ready. from it," shé"said. "I first heard about it from my husband at the Christmas party given by the cartage company he works for," Mrs. Buckner said. "When I heard everything .was gone, I couldn't believe it. But it last | light service. insurance, ; at it," she went on, pointing to the ruins. "There was $5,000 and now we haven't a cent. We have to start all over again." CABLE FROM KING Toronto, Dec. 18--(CP) -- The of the people of Ontario. In'a cab- le to the Lieutenant-Governor, the King said: "I send you and the people of Ontario my sincere thanks for your kind congratulations on my birthday." RESTAURANT FIRE Montreal, Dec. 20--(CP) -- Late- diners made an orderly retreat from Child's Restaurant near Dominion 'Square Sunday night when fire broke out in the three-storey build- ing. Two alarms sent firemen from several stations racing to the scenes and the blaze was brought under control within an hour. No one was * injured. - JANSICAN ASSAYER um was probably, brought to Europe in 1741 from Cértagens Colombia, by a Jamaican assayer. Last week, the Order of the Eastern Star here held its annual Christmas party for the children and grandchildren of the members. The children themselves put on a program during the afternoon, which was followed by a fine sup- per and the visit from the old gentleman, y Last Sunday evening, the local group of the Canadian Girls In Training, under the direction of Mrs. F. Baker, Mrs. C. Morley and Mrs. B. Murkar put on its candle- Twenty-eight girls 'were present for the occasion. A feature of the program was the girls' choir which sang two Christ- mas numbers. Mrs. Henry Westney told the story of the "Sacred Flame." Sunday evening there was the same group of girls from the C.GIT. in attendance. Friends and neighWors surprised Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chapman with a miscellaneous shower last Mon- day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Chapman. The couple received many beautiful gifts and wish to thank all those who helped in any way. Percy Neale, a neighbour, was the spokesman for the evening and 'handled things in his own genial manner, Miles 8. Chapman had his bro- ther Frank to the Rotary Club at their luncheon last Monday evening. Both are active Rotarians. Frank dealt with a subject with which he is very familiar, agricul- ture. . He pointed out that in farming there are good and bad, as $h any other business. He also pointed out that poor land is not the fault of the farmer. Today there are many scientific methods of improving farming. Many farm- ers make use of these methods and ideas. Mr. Chapman left his listen- ers with the reminder that people today are far more dependent on the farmer than they imagine. The community extends its sym- pathy to Rev. J. H..N. Norton of Ajax in: the loss of his wife; who passed away on Tuesday of this week. She was buried at Arkona Cemjetery on Thursday. Members of the' C.G.LT. will be out carol-singing on Eve, years. The children then came in for | cream, chocolate milk and soft| | DAVID J. A. CUDDY, K.C. LOUIS 8. HYMAN, K.C. Appointed King's Coulsellons ALEX C. HALL, K.C. Santa Visits Children At C.O.F. Party Santa Claus has been very active among 'Canadian Forester children in the district. The jolly old fellow paid a visit to Court Oshawa where a well attended Christmas concert was held in the R.C.A. Building. Bro. Sandy Stark, CR. of Court Oshawa, wel d the ol and was ably assisted by the hard- working committee composed of Bros. Charles Ferguson, Wilf, Rig- ler, Ed. Henderson, Bob Young and J. Poxger. Children who helped sup- ply the entertainment were Gail and Gwen Hamilton, Wilson Stark, Susanne Pearse. The sing song was led by Bro. Dave Pearse. Moving pictures were also presented 'and Mr. Kearney of General Motors as- sisted by loaning the film "Old Mother Hubbard" for the benefit of the young people. At the conclusion of the Christ- mas concert Bro. Wilf, Rigler, V.CR. ok Court Oshawa, and Mrs. Rigler, were the recipients of a beautiful Forester ring and some china, prior to their leaving for Peterboro. This popular young couple have been very active in Forester activities during the past three years and their leaving will be felt as a distinct loss to the local Lodge. Best wishes is extended to them in their new home in Peter foro. Santa Claus continued his visit and called on Court Bowmanville children. His coming was announced by the skirling of the bag pipes and his trip was enlivened by the as- sistance of Bro. and Mrs, Keith and son Ronald. Court Duffins, Pickering, held an election of officers, newly elected officers are as follows: Bro. A. Lish- man, C.R.; Bro. W. Holochuk, V«C.R.; Bro. W. Bryant, FS.; Bro. Russell Boys, RS.; Bro. W. Collins, Chap; Bro. D. Bryant, SW.; Bro. H. Linders, J.W.; Bro. 8. Pilkey, JB; Bro. Vern Barrett, JB; Auditors, Bros. J. Bryant and J. Powers. : The retiring Chief Ranger Bro. John Powers reviewed the work done for the past year, and thanked his retiring officers and members for the assistance given him. Bro. O. R. Lockwood, P.CR. of the Or- der, was the guest speaker for the evening. Having been one of the charter members of Court Duffins he urged that renewed efforts be put forth in 49 to fulfill the aims and ideals of Canadian Forestry, and to assist in getting a pro- gram started Bro. Lockwood stated he would sponsor entertainment of moving picture films for the Pick- ting children. Committee appoint- ed to carry out this idea are Bros. J. Powers, 8S. Pilkey, J. Bryant, R. Boys, H. Richardson and A. Lish- man, Court Duffins officers will be in- stalled into office 'at a joint In- stallation Banquet to be held in Whitby in January. - Oshawa Roller Canaries Win G. F. Mercer, 40 Fairbank Street, Oshawa, took first place in a unique contest last week, when his /roller canaries won prizes at a canary singing contest sponsoréd by the Hamilton Roller Canary Club. Mr. Mercer's entries took the first prize shield in" the contest, and ribbons for second and eighth prizes, For the uninitiated, "roller" can- aries are specially bred birds, raised and admired for their singing qual- ities. They are differentiated from ordinary house canaries, which are called "choppers". Of unusual color ing, they are usually pale green with a yellow breast. : Mr. Mercer, who is a. member of the Toronto Roller Canary Club, has awards in other .contests, but this is the first time that he has taken the first prize in an important tourney. PHOTOGRAPHER DEAD Montreal, Dec. <20--(CP)--Harry Posen, 55, well-known photographer, died in his work shop Saturday night. He was Montreal picture cor- respondent for magazines in To- ronto, Ottawa 'and the United States. For several years he was associated with all Montreal news- papers. Officers Other Ranks The officers and men of the 19th Armored Workshop R.C.EM.E., held their first annual Christmas dinner in the Armories on Friday night. The dinner took the form of a mess dinner with the officers serving the other ranks in traditional fashion. Above is Gordon Rooke and A. D. Foster. shown Major F. W. McEwen serving --Times-Gazette Staff Photo, Fine Program For Christmastide The annual Christmas program of Calvary Baptist Sunday School was presented last Friday evening to a very large and appreciative audience of parents and friends. Rev. A. W. Whitehead, pastor of the church, acted as chairman and the boys and girls all took their various parts in a very pleasing manner. The program was as fol- lows: Prelude, Orchestra; Song, "Once in Royel David's City"; Scripture Reading, Gal. 4:4-5; Song, "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"; Prayer; Scripture, Inter- mediate Boys; Introduction, Betty Knapp; Welcome, Donnie Smith; Song, "Little Stars", Beginners; Exercise, "Stars", Beginners; Chor- us, "Shine Little Star", Primaries; Exercise and Song, 'The Christmas Star", 18 boys and girls; Junior Dialogue, Song; "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", Juniors; Duet, "What Shall I Give Thee, Master", Dorothy Hooper and Bethamie Whitehead; Announcements and Remarks, Superintendent; Offer- tory; Violin Duet; School Song led by Mr. Hooper, "Joy to the World", Upper School; Song, "Glad Song", Intermediate and Senior Girls; Dia- logue, "Christmas Gift", Intermedi- ate and Senior Girls; Girls' Sex- tette, "Room", Intermediate and Senior Girls; Prayer and Remarks, Pastor Whitehead; Presentation of Awards and Gifts. Prizes were presented for attend- ance during the year. Ruth Man- ning, Barbara Joan Stacey, Ann Nichols, Edwin Harvey and David Lagerquist received prizes for per- fect attendance. The following re- ceived prizes for over 95% attend- ance: David Manning, Lorraine Butler, Paul Edwards, Bobby Henry, Wayne Bradley, Danny Nichol, Brenda e, Bruce Stacey, Jack Burrows, Lorene Brooks, Paul But- ler, Betty Knapp. Lois Waltenbury, Pauline Hooper, Barbara Dugan, Joan Brooks, Cherry Ann Henry. Memory work prizes were pre- sented to pupils of the Primary De- partment. The highest award. was given to Barbara Joan Stacey who has. completed the 6th course of memory work. Brenda Lane receiv- ed an award for completing the 5th course and Marilyn Twine and Wayne Bradley received prizes for completing the third course. SKI SUITS at ... P ; [4 "Oshawa's Leading Sportswear Shoppe" 33 Simcoe St. N. Phone 3518 Carolers Spend Hours On Reef Boston, Dec. 20 -- (AP)--Twenty- two Christmas carolers on a mis- sion of good cheer to hospital pa=- tients on Long Island were ship- wrecked off a reef for five hours Sunday night in the storm-swept waters of Boston harbor. Members of the Sacred Heart Choral Society of Newton, passen- gers on the 150-ton steamer Stephen O'Meara, were rescued along with the nine-man crew by a Coast Guard picket boat after the ship grounded in heavy seas a quarter- mile off Castle Island. 'The shivering carolers never did give the concert, for they decided to- leave the island early before the seas became too rough. \ What to Do To-Night THIS" IS A COMMUNITY CHEST ASSISTED SERVICE Leathercraft--Adults, Monday to Thursday, 2-4 p.m.; Adults, Tuesday to Thursday, 7-9 p.m.; Children, Monday to Thursday, 4-5:30 pm,' Boys' Gym--Monday, Wednesday 4-5:30. Girls' Gym and Folk Dancing-- Tuesday and Thursday, 4-5:15 p.m. Ladies' Gym--Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Woodshop--Adults, Monday, Wed- nesday and Thursday, 7-9 pm.; Children, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4-5:15 p.m. Radio--Boys, Monday, 8-9 p.m, Instruction by a member of the North Shore Radio Club. Radio Senior .Drama Group-- Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Fly-Tying--Tuesday, 7:30. Checker Club--Wednesday, 7:30. Special Events Wednesday Rundle Park Neigh- bourhood Association Meeting Club Lounge 8 p.m. "Santa Claus Rides Again" On C.K.D.O. "Is there a Santa Claus?" Par- ents facing the dilemma of giving cut truth or fiction to this enternal question of doubtful children will do well to gather their broods about the radio on December 24 at 8 o'clock when station CKDO airs a special Christmas program titled "Santa Claus Rides Again." Climax of this half-hour of Christmas story-telling is a reading of the famous New York Sun edit- torial "Is there a Santa Claus?". written 50 years ago in answer to the query of a very small and very worried young lady, Virginia O'Hanlon. Writers of the show have woven a sentimental story around the edit- orial. Little Virginia and her Daddy sit before the hearth on Christmas Eve, the child making a valiant ef- fort to stay awake long enough to glimpse the arrival of Santa. As the father softly re-tells legendary Christmas tales to his nodding daughter, the thread of the story is picked up by other dramatic play- ers, with a background of Christmas music especially arranged by Allen Roth. "Virginia" is played by Carol Pe- terson, who already has spent more than half her young life in radio. Carleton Young, popular radio lead- ing man and Broadway stage fa- vourite, plays "Daddy." Also fea- tured on the program is Clement Moore's perennial favourite, "A VI- SIT. FROM SAINT NICHOLAS," read by Ian MacAllister. PROTEST INCREASE London, Ont. Dec. 20.--(CP)--A protest against increases in rates of automobile insurance here was reg- istered by London Labor Council Saturday. The Ontario government will be asked to start an insurance scheme similar to that in effect in Saskatchewan as a result. ONI The Sunday School of FREE. METHODIST "CHURCH 17 ERIE Presents "THE CHRISTMAS STREET STORY" «+ In Tableau, Song and Music Gifts, attendance awards and Christ- mas Treats to all the children present. Doors Open at 7 p.m. Christmas Theme Of Services In Churches Yesterda Singing Of Carols men who are not conducting Saturday. Adds Beauty To Special Messages _ The ancient and honorable carols, cantatas and anthems which add so much to the spirit of Christmas pealed through Oshawa churches yesterday when most denominations held their Christmas services. It was necessary for those clergy- service on Christmas Eve to have them yesterday inasmuch as Christmas domes on a The musical programs from year to year follow much the same pat- tern but it is a pati which never grows wearisome to i teners, Midnight messes will be held as usual in the Roman Catholic Churches and, in addition, at least two other churches, Holy Trinity and St. George's Anglican Churches, will have Christmas Eve services. Calvary Baptist church will be one of those holding a watch-night ser- vice on New Year's Eve. Simcoe Street United Under the direction,of Reginald Geen the choir at Simcoe Street United Church held its anthem and carol service last evening. Henry Sheffield was soloist in the anthem "Like Silver Lamps" by Barnly. Beethoven's Hallelujah from the "Mount of Olives" was sung by the women's voices in the choir with Jean McNab as soloist. King Street United The program at King Street Un- ited Church was extensive both in the morning and evening services. Wallace Young, AT.CM., RMT, conducted the choir in a morning service which included selections by Mozart, Handel and Rogers. Miss Lucy Leach was a soloist. The even- ing service was along more simple and popular lines with a number of well known Christmas carols in- cluded. { St. Andrew's United Following a morning musical ser- vice during which J. Hunter and Mrs. A. Cain were soloists, the evening service at St. Andrew's Un- ited Church was preceded by a candlelight processional. Soloists in- cluded Robert Wagstaff, Mrs. J. Reid and Miss D. MacDonald, Northminster United A public address system carried a carillon playing Christmas music to the outside of the church yes- terday morning at -Northminster United Church. Included in the ser- vice held inside the church was the Handel composition "Jesu Joy of Man's Desire" and some Bach se- lections. Mrs. Jean James was a soloist. t Centre Street United A processional during which the robed members of the choir came slowly from the rear of the church made an effective entrance at Cen- tre Street United Church. The pro- gram included "Let Carols Ring"; "A Star Was His Candle", "The Birthday of a King", "O Holy Night" and many others. Albert Street United featured the evening service at Al- bert Street United Church yes- terday. In addition this church will hold a carol pageant on Christ- mas Eve at 7.30 o'clock. Christ Church Anglican Christ Memorial Anglican Church carol service included seven num- Carols and Christmas anthems] bers in anthem form yesterday. Five ' were with full choir, one with the ladies chorus and one with the juniors, ' Calvary Baptist Church Cantatas, anthems and some of the more popular carols featured the service yesterday at the Calvary Baptist Church. Special choir mu- sic had been arranged for the occa- sion, First Baptist Church Mrs. Gordon King, of Toronto, was soloist at morning service yes- terday at First. Baptist Church, "The Heavens Are Telling", was her choice. Evening carol service featur- ed Miss Norma Bowen whose solo was "Birthday of a King". Knox Presbyterian Church The junior and senior choirs shar- ed honours at the morning service at Knox Presbyterian Church and in the evening there were several anthems including selections by Maunder, Oley Speaks, Bach and Sullivan. Soloists were Miss Beth Moore and A. T. Mills. Prize Rooster, 140 Hens Stolen At Claremont Claremont, Dec. 20--During = Christmas concert here Friday night, chicken thieves struck twice at neighboring farms and escaped with 140 hens and a prize Leghorn rooster. At the farm of Ernest Carruthers on the 'eighth concession of Picker- ing Township the "take" was 20 Rhode Island Reds, 30 Leghorns and the rooster. Murray Dunkelt, whose farm is two miles southwest of Claremont, lost 90 Plymouth Rocks. Both farmers and their families attended the concert and did not return home till shortly before mid- night. The thefts were reported to police next morning. "It must have been pretty easy for the thieves. All they had to do was unlatch the henhouse doors and cart the birds away. It was snowing heavily during the evening, and that was enough to cover any car tracks," said Constable Frank Godley of the OPP. Pickering Township police are co-operating in the investigation. : Children's Shoppe" 4214 Simcoe N. Phone 1571 MEN! the Appliance Business. Yes! . be the answer to her dreams. Jock B 68 SIMCOE ST. N. Here's a "Real" Christmas Suggestion Yes, if you really want to give her a Merry Christmas and a holiday from drudgery the year 'round, there is no finer gift than a Beatty. Washer, Ironer or Vacuum Cleaner. 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