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AJAX AND DISTRICT NEWS John Mills, Representative Phone Pickering 355-J-3 il | C.0. INTERVIEWS PROSPECTIVE RECRUITS ¥ ] t1i.Col. A. G. Coulter inter- views some profpecuve recruits for the proposed Ajax Squadron of the 11th Armored Reet, (Re- serve). L. to R A. G. Coulter, Major we a Stinging: Sergt. C. D. Westover, Edward Winters, M. Paxton, T. Kellatt. Photo by John Mills. Details Of Water Plan Ironed Out AJAX -- (Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) The Ajax Board of Trustees and members of Picker- ing Village council met last even- pe to discuss further plans for a "Gaiman Pickering Village. an R. F. Hunt was the 'discussions 3. ay a a basis for agree- t, route for the water main to illage, a maximum and per day, es- of point le, sup- is On and establishment of a to which water will be sup- estion of cost was defer- a later meeting at which more data hs! be available. Hunt in disc this point stressed that a rate must be es- "ablished that would prevent any cost of supplying water to Picker. being reflected in the water bo] tb Ajax consumers. Mr. Morley asked that the agree- ment be for twenty years in the first instance to coincide with the issuance of debentures which would retire the cost in that time. A maximum of 300,000 gallons per day was agreed to and this was estimated to be sufficient for a population of 2500. Pickering's present population nearing 10,000. The area served will be Picker- ing Village and the Pickering and District High School. It was learned that the expan- sion of the Ajax water system | would be underway early this sum- mer. It was expected that CMHC would be calling for tenders to install the additional water main from the pumping station to Third Street in thirty days. The meeting adjourned and will renew discussions on May 19 when it is expected an agreement will be submitted and revised as re- quired and a cost established. Coronation Plan Modified LAJAX -- (Times - Gazette Staff Reporter) Plans to celebrate the Coronation in Ajax will be consid- erably m ww that it is odified no kpown that industries will remain arrangements to give employees a holiday could be made without loss of wages or production, but un- fortunately agreement could not be reached. Some firms offered their em- ployees the day off if the time lost was worked on a previous day, or days. Most industries are now pay- ing for eight statutory holidays. Thomas Gainsborough, the famed English painter, was one of the 36 foundation members of the Royal Academy. |ure up will attend the armories New Recruits Interviewed AJAX -- (Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) - -- Twenty-six new re- cruits attended at the Ajax Arm- ories on Monday evening and were interviewed by Lt. Col. . G. Coul- ter, officer commanding the 11th Armored Regiment (Reserve.) The objective is to set up an Ajax Squadron here and if the men come forward for enlistment it will only be'a matter of a week or two before this is an accomp- lished fact Next week those men who meas- for attestation and medical. Sev- eal have promised to bring a chum along next week and the establish- ment of a squadron here looks certain. Institute Plans Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Ajax branch of the Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Griffiths, 34 Glynn Avenue, at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening April 29. The conveners are asked to be sure to bring their reports and as the election of officers will take place at this meeting we hope to have a full attendance of mem- bers. Please remember the meeting will open at 8 o'clock sharp. Os ted nea der the present adminis take good care to see that our secrets are not passed over to the Soviet government." that lon a plate to the Soviet ment two years' worth of Laborite Says Jet Secrets Leak To Reds LONDON (AP)--A Labor mem- ber chnarged Monday that Britain' secret jet developments leak to Russia within a month and quickly turn up in MiG fighters. A govern- Tent spokesman promptly denied . George Wigg told the House of Commons the British secrets were t into MiG fighters attacking Nations pores in Korea. Minister Duncan s de- charge. He declared "'un- tration we Sandys countered by charging e former Labor govern- ment's sale of "Nene" jets to Rus- sia after the war's end 'hands sn evelop- ment." Sandys told the House the sale of Nene power plants to Russia "in my opinion undoubtedly had the effect of of reducing by about two years the technical lead which we then had over the Russians in the development of--"' The minister's last words were drowned by a roar of approval on the Conservative side of the House and shouts of anger from the Labor benches. Wigg termed Sandys' reply "cowardly." According to the authoritative Jane's directory, "All the World's Aircraft," Britain exported x Rolls-Royce Derwent jets and Rolls-Royce Nenes to the Soviat Union in 1947 and 1948. The move was made, according to Jane's, by Labor board of irade presid Sir Stafford Cripps, "who over- ruled the objections of the air min- istry and Rolls-Royce." Jatiets claimed Nenes powered the prototype of an early MiG fighter, pe MiG-15, in 1947 and added that "the MiG-15 airframe, which had not been designed for this engine, was specially modified to suit the eminently suitable power plant which had unexpectedly and fortuiiously arrived from the es ent |@0d 4th Vice - Presidents. BOWMANVILLE AND DISTRICT Representative--Donald Hendry, 113 King St. E., Phone 881 BOWMANVILLE Ray Dudley, brilliant young pianist from Bow- manville, was present as guest of honor last night at the Lions Sup- per Meeting, when he was present- ed by President '"Deac' Goddard with a cheque for $1,025 on behalf of the club. The wonderful gift, which con- stituted the receipts of Friday eve- ning's triumphant recital, will as- sist Ray in the continuation of his sion) studies, beginning soon, following his departure for New York, London, and Paris next week. "It is wonderful to feel the peo- ple of Bowmanville are behind me," said the young artist as he thanked President Deac for the presentation, "I feel that the best way to thank the people for the faith they have shown in me rests in my future work." The. Lions Committee which handled the recital were given thanks for their fine job in the various arrangements, and special thanks went to Mr. George James, editor of The Canadian Statesman, of whom it was said, '"He was the moving force behind the entire project." ° NEW EXEC. ANNOUNCED The executive for the coming year was announced, with Barney Vanstone becoming the new Presi- dent. Howard Jeffery will be 2nd Vice, with Jack Cole, and Jim Marr assuming the positions of 3rd President - elect Barney Van- stone spoke briefly on the an- nouncement, stating that he was pleased to be elected, and felt that with the same spirit of co-opera- iont which the members had ac- corded President Goddard, the Lions would have another good year. PROMINENT IN BLIND WORK Miss Isabelle Thomas, Reg. N., National Supervisor for the Pre- Ray Dudley Guest : Lions Club Meet vention of Blindness of the Cana- dian National Institute for the Blind, was the guest speaker for the evening. Miss Thomas was born in To- ronto and graduated from the North Toronto Collegiate Institute, and the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Nursing in '1943, after which she assumed her present position of supervisor. WORKED IN ARCTIC Miss Thomas also accompanied pioneer eye disorder groups trav- elling and researching in the bar- rens north of Baffin Land, as Nurse - Secretary of the party. Their pioneer work among the Eskimo races of the north was primarily important in the develop- ment of care services for these people. The most common eye disorder among these races was discover- ed to be corneal scars, caused by years of constant exposure to the northern elements, and the limi- tations of diet common to the nomadic hunters of the north. EXTENSIVE PROGRAM OF DUCATION "One of the most important functions of the Instituion," said Miss Thomas, 'is the sponsoring of a complete educational pro- gram, by which means people are made aware of the symptoms of the various eye disorders, and the cures that can be effected through early diagnosis." "This program consists of pub- lic addresses, pamphlets, and the wide circulation of illustrative films," continued Miss Thomas. "We are increasingly aware of the (a number of eye accidents befalling youngsters, and those engaged in industry. We are trying to reach the parents of these children, and those men responsible for indus- trial safety programs." Miss Thomas mentioned glau- coma as one of the most common THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Tuesday, April 28, 1953 § WHITBY NEWS Salary Boosts For Employees Of County Jail The Ontario County Council has approved salary raises for ten members of the staff at the Ontario County Gaol, Whitby. To eight of |his the employees, this increase will add $200 to their annual salary. The increases will amount to $50) per year for the matron and 50 cents per day for the assistant matron. The suggestion to increase the salaries of the gaoler, chief turnkey and the guards came from the De- partment of Reform Institutions, Toronto, asking counties to raise the salaries of such employees. The proposal of the finance committee, later adopted by the council, will pay the gaoler, J. D. G. Sutherland, 5, 870; ony chief turnkey, Wm. Pellow, $2,670; the guards, Wm. S. Crawforth, $2,570; James Crowells, $2,270; Gerald T. Doyle, $2,370; E. J. Humphreys, $2,570; Orval Mil ler, $2,270; James Quinton, $2, 470. These eight men all receiv- ed, by virtue of the resolution, a raise of $200 per year. Mrs. Jean Sutherland, the matron, will Te symptos of recurrent headaches, mistiness of vision and the ap- pearance of a 'rainbow' around lights could be diagnosed as the early stages of the disease, and how medication could cure this blinding disease before total blind- ness resulted. 'Two out of every 100 persons will suffer from glau- coma," said Miss Thomas. FILM DEALS WITH GLAUCOMA Following Miss Thomas' address film was shown entitled, "Hold Back The Night", which outlined a family's adventure in darkness. The dramatic presentation showed how a father lived unaware of the progressing symptoms of glau- coma, and almost lost his sight entirely before seeking proper medical assistance. E.|mons on Sunday to ceive $870, a $50 increase; and the salary of Mrs. Threadgold, the as- sistant matron, will be increased from $4.50 per day to $5 per day. Gifts Presented To Rector, Wife At Historic Kirk As tangible appreciation of the work he has done while rector of gt. John's Anglican Church during ministry bh the past three years, Rev. E. Harvey was on Sunday NE at a social hour following the regular service pre- sented with a purse. People's war- den Stan Atkinson made the pres- entation. Miss Olive Goldring president of the Women's Auxiliary, presented Mrs. Harvey with a silver tray. Suitable acknowledgments were made Li the gift recipients of these gifis. The ladies served re- freshments. Rev. Mr. Harvey, who has en- deared himself to the people of the parish, preached his farewell ser- to large congre- gations, and also took leave of the children of the Sunday school. Name Committee Study Hospitals Before the Ontario County Coun- cil session closed last week, a com- mittee was named to investigate the problem of grants to hospitals for capital expenditure. The com- mittee was set up. by a motion in council and the personnel was nam- ed just at the close of council. They are Reeve D. B. McIntyre, of Whit- by: Vice-chairman John Mills, of Ajax; Reeve W. H. Peel, of Port Perry; Reeve W. L. Hart, of Mara; Reeve Rae Ferguson, of Uxbridge: Reeve George Todd. of Pickering Fred Lamb, Township and Reeve " of Brock Township. They are ex- pected to make a report to the June session of council. The first public showing of Thomas Edison's 'Kinetoscope' was in New York in 1894. Credit Co-ops Get Ottawa OK OTTAWA (CP)--The House of Commons Monday approved legis- lation providing for the organiza- tion of central SO-ojsTative credit associations in The bill, which pi to the Sen- || ate, specifies the powers and pro- vides for the subervision of any central co-operative credit asso- ciations that may seek incorpora- tion by parliament. relief from the AST H MW wheezing, gasp- ing struggle for breath caused by Asthma. Take RAz-MAH, specially made to relieve Asthma misery. Helps you sleep and work in comfort. Don't lose another night's sleep. 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