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SER : =a iB --- - ESR pac ss ea as rT" ~ flo 8 §. H. ORMISTON uenines \ATHITBY AND DISTRICT PHUNL /UJ NEWS PY THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Saturday, January 10, 1953 Garden Club Begins Sixth Year With More Membe All but two of the original mem- bers of Whitby Garden Club, which organized in 1947; are still active in club affairs, President Mrs. 8. I. Burns said at the annual meeting Thursday night and the group which began in a modest way has now expanded with a large mem- bership. Its verious local projects are well known, such as the erec- tion of hanging baskets in the busi- ness section of Whitby, the annual flower and vegetable show, gar- dens for school children, planting of Malus trees and many other ac- tivities. For 1953, the club plans to beautify the grounds at Fairview Lodge. An enthusiastic group was at the annual meeting, Officers elected are: President, Mrs. Sam Burns; vice-president, Russell Van Horne; secretary, Matthew Kerr; treasur- er, Miss Mamie Rowe; executive members,M rs. Russell Van Horne, Mrs. J. Wilkinson, Miss Laura Pel- low, John Burtinsky and Ross Law. Fred Ing presided during the election of officers. Speaker of the evening was Miss Mildred Price who talked about a three - week holiday trip she took last summer to the Pacific Coast. Miss Price gave a vivid and infor- mative description covering many incidents and places on the trip. Her comments on certain subjec were much enjoyed by the mem- bers. Some photographs were also shown, The speaker was particu- larly interested in the many gar- dens she observed along the way. © Music on the program was pro- vided by the Mark brothers who » Eg CLUB PRESIDENT Mrs. S. I. Burns has been re-elect- ed president of Whitby Garden Club. played and sang Western tunes and by Teddy Hickey who played the guitar. At the end of the meeting, lunch was served. Giving an annual report on fi- nances, Miss Rowe said that the year-end left the club, in sound fi- nancial condition, Money is raised chiefly by membership fees and by taking up a collection at the monthly meetings. Miss Laura Pellow, secretary, gave a comprehensive report of all club activities during the year. CANADIAN GIRL GUIDE NEWS were awarded to many Guides who were successful in passing the First Aid Course conducted last . Congratulations, winners! Captain received a letetr aoppreciation from the 'Save the Children Fund" for the many stuffed dolls, scribblers and § i E I i i ™ i i xf § £ i fs fie fi ed 2 g i £ : : 1 | i { i 2] t i ae i I) iil HE fos TORONT O(CP)~The Toronto Daily Star said Friday in a news- page story that W. A. Goodfellow, Ontario welfare minister, will be appointed "at an early date" to succeed the retiring agriculture minister, T. L. Kennedy. The story said the influence of "the powerful Ontario Federation of Agriculture" is partly respon- sible for Premier Frost's decision, The story alsosaid W. E. Hamil- ton, former minister of reform in- stitutions, who resigned to organ- ize an insurance company, will re- turn to the cabinet, probably as minister of welfare, of |in attendance. John First Baby of '93 Announced Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Reed; 208 St. Lawrence Road, Whitby, are the d parents of the first 1953 Dabs certificate of which was Gazette, and are therefore entitled to claim the many lovely gifts offered by several merchants in V/hitby. Baby Reed, a boy, first saw the light of day at the Oshawa General Hospital on Thursday, January 8 et 5.40 a.m., with Dr. G. W. Lindsey Douglas Reed is the new baby's name, and he is a brother to Susan. © The mother is the former Joan Archibald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Archibald, Centre Street South. The father is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R, B. Reed, Street, and is an employee of the Alger Press. of Oshawa. fT May Change Beer Sale Regulation TORONTO (CP)--The Telegram said Friday that hours during which beer is sold in taverns and hotels may be changed following a meeting next week of Premier Frost and Judge W. T. Robb, liquor licence board chairman. "Fort wo years," the paper said in a newspage story, "hotelkeepers have bitterly complained that be- cause they have to close between 6.30 and 8 p.m. (a ruling designed to send customers home for din- ner) patrons go to liquor lounges where they consume liquor or pay 35 cents a bottle for beer, No Seale beer is sold in bars. 'Reports at Queen's Park today indicated changing of these hours may be one of several new regula- tions. A second change is suggested is that board meetings be open to the public and press. Advocates of open hezrinz; say the liquor | licence board is a judicial body and should be treated no differ- ently than other law courts." ' TURN DOWN LICENCE Recommendation has been made by Pickering Township Council that no 1953 licence be issued to Robert Cronkwright for operation of a Salvage Yard. CARDS OF THANKS We would like to thank our neighbors for their kindness to us, Dr. Hodgins for prompt attention and Rev. R. J. Scott, the Fl the Snitey Church for the beautiful flowers sent 3 - low's illness. Thanks rns Mr. This rs. again. uriow BROC NOW PLAYIN SATURDAY EVENING SHOW WHITBY PHONE 618 STARTS AT 6 0'CLOCK NANCY OLSON - JAMES ARNESS WARNER BROS. BRING YOU SCREEN PLAY BY JAMES EDWARD GRANT Plus! Leon Errol Comedy -- Disney Cartoon -- Snapshots Fine Issue of Publication of Hospital Dept. Some very fine material is to be found in the January issue of "The Whitby Loom,' published by. the Occupational Therapy Department of the Ontario Hospital in the hope that it will be both beneficial and of interest to the guests. The editor notes that this issue is unique in that it is brimful of new year's greetings from mem- bers of the staff of this large . Thanking all for their messages the editor observes: Some of them you will not know, but they are here every day doing their respective jobs so that the hospital will, on the whole, run more smoothly. They are loyal. May this gift be yours in 1053." The issue is replete with not only messages from the staff, but other articles with a liberal sprinkling of humor. There is also a list of attractions in hospital movies, and an acknowledgement of thanks to the Mental Patients' Welfare Association for the console model television set which errived in time for Christmas. TWUA Wins Plant Vote TORONTO (CP)--Workers at the Grouts Limited plant, St. Cathar- ines, have voted the Textile Work- ers Union of America (CIO-CCL) as their bargaining agent, the union announced Friday night. The TWUA received 73 votes to 5 for the United Textile Workers Union (AFL-TLC), the other union involved in the vote conducted by |the Ontario labor relations board. It was the second election at the textile plant in the last two months. An earlier election which the UTWU won by one vote was pro- tested by the TWU. Berni am Albert rylls, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. thy, The marriage will take place on Satu: ay, February 14, at 3 o'- clock in Whitby United rch, ) Whitby Classified and . Free estimates. Mi n Witty: Plone 2374, Whitby. Jani?) WHITBY WOODWORKING, SASH, DOORS, frames. Reasonable Prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone tby 2754, 310 DOES THE SNOW MELT ON YOUR roof? te 'with Mineral Wool.-Save- Fuel. Add comfort, five weather . Home Insulation, Chestnut West. 2563, Whitby. Terms. (Febl$) Chestnut Street East. (Jal?) FOR RENT--3 ROOMS AND GARAGE for rent. Apply 117 Euclid Street, phone FOR RENT--2 ROOMS, 3-PIECE BATH. Phone 2736, @h) FOR SALE---BROADCLOTH SHIRT SALE, broken sizes and some slightly soiled from the Christmas rush. Whites, pastels and strips. Sizes 14 to 17. Regular $4.00 shirts clearing at $2.79, two for $5.50. Mercantile Dept. Store, Whitby. (Jan?) SKATES EXCHANGE, FOR SALE AND sharpened, also keys, locks and general repair at 107 Dundas West, Whitby (two doors west of Post Office). Phone 2586. (Feb?) WANTED TO BUY -- WOODEN BUNK beds. Phone 2502, Whitby. (Te) WANTED--OFFICE GIRL THAT HAS A knowledge of 2 languages, Polish and English. Apply United Meat Packers, or phone 2474. (8c WANTED---MIDDLE-AGE COUPLE, PRB: ferably used to country, for country home, to take care of 2 young men. All coenm- veniences. Box 21 Times-Gazette, Whitby. Te) Legal Notice WHITBY DAY BY DAY Accounts of social eve and news items of local interest and names of visitors are apprecia- ted. PHONE 703 The Red Cross will resume their werk on Wednesday, January 14, the work rooms will .pen at 1°30, of the United Church will hold a supper meeting, Monday, 'n the Sunday School room at 6:30. Mrs W. I. Carroll will be the guest speaker, . i The W. A. of the United Church | ing in the School Hall on Wed- nesday, January -14, at 6:15, After the business meeting there will be a program with Mrs. F. Wells as guest speaker and Aileen McBride as soloist, Members and friends are invited to attend. PICKERING CHAIRMAN Percy Neale has been appointed Chairman of Pickering District High School Board. BUILDING BRISK Building nermii: authovized in Pickering Township during 1952 totalled $1,600,560, Inspector F. J. Prouse reported. WIN ONE GAME Whitby High "School' basketbail teams split a double-header with Port last night. The junior boys won but the seniors took a losc to the visitors. PLAN ANNUAL MEETING The annual nfeeting of the con- gregation of Whitby Baptist Church has been called for Friday even- ing, January 23rd, when reports from all departments will be pre- sented and officers elected. KINSMEN MEET TONIGHT The Kinsmen club luncheon next Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Hotel Royal is to take the form of a special educattonal meeting on public speaking and the proper way to conduct a meeting. This promises to be good and should attract a large attendance. The meeting is in charge of President Gord Mec- Mahon and Kin Jim Spears. CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE The monthly meeting of the Catholic Women's League was held in St. Bernard's School on Sunday evening. The president opened the meeting with the league prayer and asked all members to pray for the speedy recovery of their pastor, the Rev. H. Hickey. The immigration convener reported that a room had been obtained in Ajax for the committee to carry on their work of assisting new Canadians, It was decided to hold a bingo in the school on Monday, January 19th, at 8.30. After the meeting ea dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Quesnelle and Miss G. Vallee. H.S. Board Organizes At an organization meeting for Whitby District High School Board | this week, Douglas Thomson of | Brooklin was elected chairman for 1963. A member of the Board since its formation, Mr. Thomson pre- | viously had wide experience with school administration. Vice-chairman is John Dryden of | Brooklin, Committees, on which the! chairman and vice-chairman also; sit, were named as follows; the first-named i= chairman: Finance, Dr. F. 8 Mills, James Lawrence | ) {and Harold Elms. Property, Peter' Draimin, J. C. Magee and Mr. | Lawrence. Management, Mr. Elms, D. A. "Wilson. Building Committee, Mr. Wilson, Mr, Magee and Dr. Mills, : The Evening Group of the WMS § will hold their annual supper meet- ' !ife. f | were 'played, ft | contained a small slam; however, only three of these slam bids were t \reached. Of these six hands, five BOARD CHAIRMAN Douglas Thomson, Brooklin, has been elected chairman of Whitby District High School Board. OBITUARY J. F. AGG LAID TO REST ' Relatives and friends of the late Joseph Foster Agg, well-known citizen and church worker for many years in Whitby, who passed away on Wednesday morning, assembled in All Saints' Anglican Church esterday afternocn to pay their final tribute of love and esteem. The service was con- ducted by the rector, Rev. Gordon Channen, and there was a full choir under the'direction of Mrs. F. W. Marsh. The rector, in a brief but impressive message, referred to the deceased as one of God's gentlemen, who had been called Home to hear the 'well done, thou faithful servant" com- mendation of the Master Whom he so faithfully served, and to enter into the joys of a new and larger Two favorite hymns of the deceased were sung. A message of hope and encouragement to the sorrowing relatives: was delivered by the rector, coupled with appro- priate passages of scripture. Later, interment was made in St. John's Cemetery at Port Whitby. The pall-bearers were Russell Bell, Bert Lear and four grandsons of the deceased, John and Peter Agg and 'Herbert and John Vickery, The wealth of flowers bore silent testimony to the high esteem in which Mr, Agg was held by so many. ROSS BURNS Funeral services were held in Pickering on Thursday of this week for the late Ross Burns, who pass- ed away at the Oshawa Hospital on Monday. He had been in poor health for some time. He was in his 65th year, | Born at Dunbarton, he attended school there and later worked on the farm of his parents, the late | Thomas Burns and Alice Coutts. | Following his marriage to Miss L. Bishop, who predeceased him eight years ago, he farmed at Dunbar- ton and moved to Pickering about 25 years ago. He worked with Prank Mitchell in the well and ce- ment block business for many years, He was a member of the Pres- byterian Church. Surviving are: two daughters, BRIDGE POST-MORTEM There were ten tables at this week Duplicate Bridge game, and a number of interesting hands including six that of them were played by North. Of perhaps greater interest is the hand shown below, where both t | partnerships set up a spirited bid- ding as to whether the final trump should be Spades or Hearts. At two tables a 5-hearts bid was doubled and went down one trick, but at every other table there was either a different bid or a different result, Mr. Thomas secured the high board for N and S when he made a doubled 4 S bid with 2 overtricks, but at another table 5 8S doubled was down 2 tricks. The best E W score was 5 H and played by Miss A. Lawler. Both sides vulnerable The high scores for the evening were: . N and 8--Miss Richardson and Miss Gillard 105, Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Thomson 98%, Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Spencer 98, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells 942, Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas 94, Mr, Stiner and Mrs. McMahon 9%. E and W--Miss Lawler and Mrs. Beaton 1052, Mrs. Odlum and Mrs. Richardson 104%2, Mrs. Baxter and Miss Forsythe 10012, Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Pringle 99, Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Stewart 98%. Marie and Daisy, at home; four sons, Ross, Carl and Warren, of Pickering,and George, ofNewmar- ket; five sisters, Cynthia (Mrs. C. E. Morley), Della (Mrs. L. M .Mor- ley) and Florence (Mrs. G. Mec- Troy) all of Pickering; Daisy (Mrs. Carl Bishop), Hamilton, and Miss Gladys Burns, of Toronto, Service was held at the Me- | Eachnie Funeral Home, with Rev. David Marshall officiating, assisted by Rev. E. G. Robinson. Interment at Erskine Cemetery. RE-ELECTED | William Davidson has been re- | elected chairman of Whitby Library | Board. Library Budget Set At $5.040 organization meeting of Whitby Library Board was held this week at which Willlam Davidson was re-elected chairman of the Board. As was the case last year, ! the men on the Board form the | House committee, while the ladies on the Board comprise the Book Committee. Mrs. C. R. Carscallen was welcomed as a new member. The Board sets its 1953 budget at $5,040, the same amount as was set last year, COMING EVENTS | RESERVE FRIDAY, Burns' Night Turkey drew's Church, Whitby. WASHER JANUARY Supper, St. WORK GUARANTEED "ompl check-up. Wringer grease and gear oil changed Wringer rolls in stock. Special price an complete over- BUTT RADIO And Appliance 130 Brock St. N. Whitby, Tel. 707% Ladies' Fernhill Auxiliary -- AT THE AVALON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 8:00 P.M. 2 JACKPOTS Trees should be placed in regular collection. JOHN RAE, Work Supervisor TOWN OF WHITBY CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP CHRISTMAS TREES WILL BE PICKED UP TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1953 same place as garbage for ROBERT McNEE, Streets Chairman" NOTICE TO CREDITORS Rom PAT TE 0h JAE » 1a 'own of in County of Ontario, Married ni Hg the cea le All persons na claims against the cs.ale of Janet Scott, deceased, who died on or about the 23rd day of November, notified te day Febru 1953. After that date the solicitor proceed to distribute the said es- tate ha ard only to claims of which he ave motice. Dated at Whitby, this 8th day of January, ALFRED M. WOOTTO! 163 Brock Street North," STROWGER'S FURNITURE C0. LTD. Authorized Dealers for Canadian General Electric Appliances 123 BROCK ST. N. WHITBY PHONE 611 '(Jan 10,17,34) Ist 15th $ 989 § 49.47 98.93 494.63 Amount $ 10.00 50.00 100.00 500.00 MAXIMUM Whitby, January 5th, 1953 TOWN OF WHITBY TAX PREPAYMENT CERTIFICATES Prepayment receipts may now be purchased ot the Treasurer's Office in the amounts of $10.00, or any multiple thereof, at the following discounts: Januery 16th-310¢ 49.55 9.10 495.50 These receipts may be applied on any 1953 taxes by the purchaser surrendering the same with the tax bill on due date of first instaliment, April 15th. PURCHASE NOW AND OBTAIN February Tst-15¢th 16¢th-29th $ 993 $$ 9.94 49.64 49.71 99.28 99.42 496.39 497.10 9.91 DISCOUNT JOHN R, FROST, Town Treasurer. For Kitchen and Bathroom Walls... Kitchen Counters and Table Tops... Splashbacks . . , Bar Tops ¢ Available in more than 40 colours and patterns. * Never needs painting or patch. ing...won't chip or. crack... hedt resistant. * Won't stain or discolour. .. not affected by grease, oil, alcohol, mild acids, alkalies. » Cigarette-proof. * WIPES CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTHI GET MORE INFORMATI JAMES SA WHITBY Here's why it pays to insist on Genuine IN ABOUT ARBORITE ON and SONS PHONE 524 ROBT. CORBETT News Editor Sn sh mo tn ns PHONE 703 IN HIGH SCHOOL HALLS Back to school until Easter, what La joyous thought for those that have good report cards in most cases these belong in dreams, - Before holiday closing the Liters ary Society put on a program of carol singing and play-acting. Most of the forms put on a skit or a: display of talent that greatly : pleased the audience. In between these skits Christmas carols were sung, with Evelyn Gibson accom- ° panying oh the piano. Then two weeks of glorious freedom. ; Our.Semi-Formal Dance was well attended and everyone had a grand {time. The luncheon prepared by" Mrs, Van Deuren with assistance from her many home economics classes was enjoyed by all, it must" have been, because everyone, it" seemed went back for a helping. Music was supplied by' Harold Godfrey and his orchestra, * There are two regulatly scheduled Boys' basketball games Friday, after 4. Port Perry Juniors and Seniors" will play here against our Juniors and Seniors and if all goes well we will reverse what happened the last time Port Perry came to Whitby. In the race between Purple and Geld, Gold leads by ten points, Want to buy, sell or trade? A Classified Ad and the deal is made. You can accumulate $1,500, $2,000, $5,000 or more, in six, ten or fifteen years. Ask your Investors Syndicate repre- tative for full detail HARRY HINKSON 101 Mary Street West Phone 536 Whitby pm -- INVESTORS Syndicate SUNDAY SERVICES IN WHITBY CHURCHES Mrs. W. E G. S WHITBY BAPTIST CHURCH (Affiliated with The Baptist Convention ot Ontario and Quebec) REV. C. A. HILL, B.A, B.Th, Minister ATCM, © Monday, 8:00 Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.--Pra SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1953 9:45 A.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M.--Subject: "THE WAY OF SALVATION" 7:00 P.M.--"'THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION" p.m.--B.Y.P.U. yer Meeting and Bible School. ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BYRON AND ST. JOHN STS. 11 AM.--JUNIOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1953 10 AM.--BIBLE CLASS 11 AA M.--MORNING WORSHIP 12:15--SUNDAY SCHOOL 7 P.M.--EVENING SERVICE SUNDAY SCHOOL 'UNITED CHURC MRS. VERNON ROWE, REV. R. J. SCOTT, M.A., Minister Choir Leader H OF CANADA A.T.C.M., Organist and 11 AM.--"IN HIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1953 7 P.M.--""SAUL OF TARSUS" SUNDAY SCHOOL Senior and intermediate classes at 9:45 a.m. Nursery, Beginners, Primary and Junior Departments at 11:00 a.m. FATHER'S HOUSE 211 BROCK LIEUT. R. INGLEBY THE SALVATION ARMY ST. SOUTH LIEUT. A: MacMILLAN 7:00 P.M.--EVANGELISTIC SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1953 10:00 A M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL AT PICKERING 11:00 A.M.--HOLINESS MEETING, PICKERING 2:30 P.M.--SUNDAY SCHOOL, WHITBY 7:00 P.M.--AJAX EVANGELISTIC MEETING MEETING, WHITBY FAITH BAPTI (Meeting in the Council Chambers, Whitby) PASTOR: REV. E. ST CHURCH CORBETT, B.Th. service. SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1953 10:00 A.M.--"OUR GROWING SUNDAY SCHOOL" 11:00 AM.--"THE ALL-SUFFICIENT ONE" Children's Object--Sermonettes each Sunday morning 7:00 P.M.--"JONAH IN THE BELLY OF THE FISH" The Second in a series of four messages on the Book of Jonah. Bring your friends to hear this heart-touching message. 'Come before seven and enjoy our warm song- ¥