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AJAX SCOUTS AND CUBS nt an enjoyable weekend at their camp. The top picture shows a group of the camp lead- ers and Cubs, while the lower picture shows a thirsty group gathered around the camp well for a refreshing drink after a hike in the hot sunshine. --Photos by John Mills AJAX & DISTRICT NEWS John Mills, Representative -- Phone Ajax 426 Ajax Scouts Enjoy - Weekend AJAX (Times-Gazette Staff Re- porter) -- The Ajax Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Cubs spent the weekend in their camp in Ajax. Scoutmaster Dwight Oland, assist- ants, Douglas Cordaza, Gordon Mordey and Major W. R. Critchley were in charge. Some 40 boys, mostly Cubs, had a real taste of camp life, not far from home but far enough that they. were entirely on their own and had to rely on their own im- provisations to add to their com- fort. The camp is an ideal spot for the boys. Formerly part of a farm, the old farm house site was used for headquarters. The base- ment of the old building has been cleared and a log cabin is in pro- cess of erection. A large tract of hardwood bush contains a natural depression which serves for evening camp fire entertainment and pow wows, be- sides an opportunity to study wild life and nature lore. A clearance to the north of the bush is used for the actual camp, where a marquee for the Cubs and several bell tents provide sleeping In Camp quarters. A few of the Sea Scouts slung their hammocks amid the trees and were lulled to sleep by the winds swaying them to and fro. On Sunday morning, Rev. A. H. McLachlan, conducted a sunrise service for the lads. The boys par- ticipated in the service, reading the scriptures and leading in pray- er. It was most impressive to see these youngsters standing in a circle around the flag staff, the Union Jack waving in the morning breeze and to hear their boyish voices raised in singing hymns. Mr. McLachlan told a story about the life 'of Jean Henri Eaber, who had devoted his life to the study of insects and animal life. He told of the struggle of this man to secure an education and how he finally achieved honour and' renown in his country, but had not sought either. : Mr. McLachlan -stressed that great wealth and fame does not bring happiness, but that the con- tinual striving to achieve still greater things brings its own re- ward. Teller Moved To Goose Bay AJAX -- (Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) -- Word was received here today that Gordon Platt, tel- ler at the Ajax branch of the Royal Bank is being transferred to Goose Bay Airport Labrador. Mr. Platt was just beginning fo become acquainted with Ajax and its citizens. The move to Labrador will be a complete change but will have certain advantages and mean a wider experience for him as at Goose Bay problems of foreign cur- rency and exchange will be con- stant. ANOTHER POLIO CASE AJAX -- Another Ajax child has been removed to the hospital for Sick Children suffering from polio. This brings the number of known cases here to six this year. So far all cases are making good re- covery. The concerto was given its mod- ern form by Mozart, although some modifications were introduced by Beethoven. ROOM AND BOARD "LIKE YOU, BLOHART, I ALSO Fg WELL SIR-~THE VAPOR OF WAS ON AN EXPEDITION TO THE NORTH POLE!----ONCE OF MY SLEEPING BAG TO READ THE THERMOMETER, AND WHEN 1 SAW IT WAS 78 BELOW, I WHISTLED SHARPLY THRU WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FELL TO AN EXTREME LOW, I GOTOUT MY WHISTLE INSTANTLY FROZE INTO A'POINTED {CICLE, AND THE BLOWING FORCE FROM MY PURSED LIPS DROVE IT THRU THE TENT | WALL: "AND NEXT MORNING I FOUND IT HAD FATALLY PIERCED A POLAR BEAR! i DO cone PARTIES MARE PEOPLE TALK LOUDER,OR_ -- tf, AJAX PERSONALS Mrs. Arthur Ward and daughter Shirley have returned from a two weeks visit with a sister, Mrs. James Duff at Lakeworth, Florida. Mrs. Duff returned to visit Ajax for a few weeks. Mrs. Elwood Linton suffered a badly cut and bruised leg in an accident on Thursday, when the car in which she was riding blew a tire. Harold Linton, driver of the car, his wife and baby were unhurt beyond a shaking up. The car which went into the deep ditch on the Brock Road was consider- ably damaged. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Wakefield, nee Carol Delaney, on the birth of their baby son, August 12 in Toronto. David and 'Nancy Wanless are proud of a little sister born in Oshawa General Hospital on Sat- urday August 15. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wanless, Maple St. The sincere sympathy of the vil- {lage goes to two families who were bereaved a few days ago. The family of Neil McAllister lost a loving husband and father, follow- ing a serious illness. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonsus Bisson- ette lost their only child, Johnnie aged 6 years who had also been ill for esveral years. Both fam- ilies have lived in Ajax for a num- ber of years. Mr. Hurtichibes, Cedar St., is a patient in Oshawa Hospital, en- cased in a cast, following an injury to his baek. His friends wish him a speedy recovery. GM Fire Claims 2 More Men DETROIT (AP -- Two workers were electrocuted Monday as the crane they were working on hit a 40,000-volt high tension wire at the site of the burned-out General Motors plant in suburban Livonia. The men, part of a crew clearing debris from the area, were guiding a bundle of sheet metal as the crane set it down. Killed were Walter E. Smith, about 40, and George Trombley, 53. The plant was virtually wiped out in a $50,000,000 fire last Wed- nesday. THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle OSHAWA WHITBY VOL. 12--No. 192 OSHAWA-WHITBY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1953 PAGE THREE Noted Anniversary "alls On Thursday Local Air ad Cadets Enjoy RCAF Camp Fifteen air cadets from Oshawa, members of the Chadburn No. 151 DESIGNED SAIL BOAT NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP)-- William F. Crosby, 62, interna- tionally-known - designer of the Snipe class sailboat, died Monday after a short illness. Crosby served for 21 years as -executive secre- tary of the Snipe class Interna- tional Racing Association, which has members in 25 countries. Deputy Treas. Of Province | To Retire TORONTO (CP)--Dr. Chester S. Walters will step down from the position of deputy provincial treas- urer Aug. 24 when he reaches his 75th birthday, Premier Frost an- nounced Monday night. Dr. Walters, who has held the post 18 years, will continue as fi nance controller but Hugh E. Brown will take over the executive duties of deputy minister. Dr. Walters, appointed by the late Liberal premier, Mitchell F. Hepburn, held the office 18 years, longer than any deputy treasurer since Confederation. He served under six premiers and three pro- vincial treasurers. His successor and former assist- ant, Dr. Brown, was born at Nia- gara-on-the-lake 52 years ago and has lived in Toronto almost all his ife. While announcing the new ap- pointment, . Premier Frost was celebrating his own anniversary as 'provincial treasurer. He said On- tario's financial problems now are as large as those of all Canada be- fore the First World War. Where Should The Hangings Take Place? TORONTO (CP)--Ontario should have three central points where (Rotary) Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, are at pres- ent attending the Air Cadet Camp at the RCAF station at Aylmer, where they are undergoing two weeks of air force training. The Oshawa Squadron was form- ed in 1942 under the sponsorship of the local Rotary Club. At the present time the Squadron has a total enrolment of 60 Air Cadets Commanding Officer is Squadron Leader L. Beal, 221 Oshawa Blvd. 'L. French is adjutant and the in- structional staff includes S. Bea- ton, R. Bishop, J. Gr hield G. Shortt. Among the outstanding Oshawa Cadets are: Cadet Corporal Doug- las Hume, who won a Flying Scholarship; Cadet Sergeat Brent Snowden, chosen to attend the trades training course at Trenton; and Cadet Sergeant Ronald Jack- son, selected for the Air Cadet Overseas Visit to the United King- om. At camp the Cadets receive drill, marksmanship, water safety and leadership training. They alsc fly in Air Force "Expeditors"'--speedy twin-engine trainers with qualified RCAF pilots. Regular force officers and airmen are on the instruction- al staff at the camp to instruct and train the cadets. Lectures are mainly given in the morning, and afternoons consist largely of sports ad orgaized games. There are d{ also beach tours to nearby Port Stanley so that the cadets may swim in Lake Erie. The Oshawa "Chadburn' #Squa- dron, No. 151, will return from camp Saturday August 22. Big Junior Farmer Section For Fair A splendid Junior Section is be- ing planned for Oshawa Fair on Friday, August 21. The Oshawa Fair now has a Class B rating and exhibitors in the Junior Sec- tion can be drawn from Ontario, Durham, Victoria, and York Coun- ties. It is expected that there will be exhibits in the Live Stock Classes from most of these Coun ties. The highlight of the Junior Day is always the Achievement Day for the Oshawa Kiwanis Dairy Calf Club. The two high winners from this club who are over 16 years of age will qualify to represent the Oshawa Calf Club at the Inter- County 4-H Club Judging Compe- tition at the OAC, Guelph, in Oc- tober. All the Dairy Breed Associations are providing special prizes to the contestants in the 4H Dairy Calf Club. Besides prizes on the general conformation of the calves, there are special prizes for showman- ship. After the showing of the calves, there will be a Junior Farmer Tractor Safe Driving Competition. This competition is open to mem- bers of the Brooklin Junior Farm- ers' Association. The prize money for the Tractor Driving Competi- tion is being provided by the Osh- awa Kiwanis Club and the Brook- lin Junior Farmers. The Girls' Section is under the direction of Mrs. J. Medland and Mrs. Gifford. There is a junior sec- tion for girls 15 years and under and a senior section for girls up to 25 years of age. In the girls' section there will be entries in sewing, domestic sci- ence, flowers, and art. convicted murders can be hang Don Morrow (PC Carle- ton) urged Monday at a meeting of the legislature's select commit- tee on reform institutions. Reforms Minister Foote, who at- tended the di i said he doubts if any Ontario municipality will welcome such an institution. Since W. J. Grummett, CCF leader had first made the suggestion of a central hanging point, Mr. Foote said, he should have first chance to have it in his riding of Cochrane South. Mr. Gummett said: '"We have lots of muskeg up in my riding and we could easily bury this place in it." Mr. Morrow said that by not having more than three places, the local deterring effect on hangings on the public would still be ef- fective. Mr. Grummett said women re- sent a hanging in their area no matter how vicious the crime and by announcing the date and time '""'we are brutalizing our people." He added: "If we have to hang persons, let us do it as quietly as possible." A sub-committee report urged an organization to take care of parole, probation and rehabilitation of prisoners. Mr. Foote said he ap- proves the report in principle and will pass it on to the government. Mr. Grummett criticized sus- pended sentences which he said are faulty and should be abolished. "A boy on suspended sentence thinks 'he is free," he said. '"'We should be able to impress on him that he is convicted and he should get some kind of punishment." $1,000 Jackpot Prize GivenIn Church Bingo STRATFORD (C¥)--A man and woman from Detroit' and Windsor are being held here in a police in- vestigation into alleged irregulari- ties in the winning of a. $1,000 bingo jack-pot at Mitchell last Friday night. : Waymon Neely of Detroit and Joan Beaugrand of Windsor, Ont., were arrested in Mitchell Monday when they returned to the town to cash a $1,000 cheque won by the woman in a church benefit bingo. They are charged with attempted false pretences. b) OUTBREAK CHECKED EDMONTON (CP) -- The rabies outbreak in Alberta has been brought almost under control dur- ing the last two months, the cent- ral rabies control committee said Monday. A double trapline stretch- ing throughout northern and west- central Alberta has claimed the lives of thousands of wild animals since the rabies control program started last year. TIM-BER-LOX 4030 "CLEAR PRIMER hE = He Sr Recommended as a PAINT MIX for new or repaint job. , Ice-making Plant Saved In Cobourg Arena Blaze COBOURG -- The recreational centre and artificial ice arena here was destroyed in a spectacu- lar $175,000 fire which swept through the building early Monday. Cobourg and Port Hope fire de- partments battled the fire, but so much of the building was of wood that it was impossible to get the blaze under control. Firemen, how- ever, were able to save the adjoin- ing building which houses the $36,- 000 icemaking plant. The fire broke out on the second floor of thé recreational centre, near the auditorium canteen. Cause of the fire is unknown and Man- ager Ross Drew said he made his rounds before closing after the summer skating school ice revue on Sunday night and saw to it that the hot plate plugs in the canteen had been withdrawn. Joe Goody, engineer at the rink, also made his rounds at 11 pm. and found everything in order. About 5 a.m., Monday, Mrs.- W. Beatty, who lives nearby, saw flames in a window of the front of the recreational centre and turned in the alarm. However, the flames had eaten their way up the inside wall and over the ceiling of the auditorium in the second storey. The fire broke through a wooden partition which forms the north wall of the auditorium, separating it from the ice arena, and then spread with a.roar and at great speed through the wooden roof raftersgand wooden trusses. The stress of the heat-buckled roof cracked the concrete block side walls and rear wall but the brick front remained intact, al- though the interior was a complete wreck. The building was built in 1949 by funds received from a town grant, provincial grant, donations from service clubs and other organizations in Cobourg and by individual donations from the gen- eral public, and was constructed at an initial cost of $100,000. Last year a $10,000 floor over the arti- ficial ice pipes was laid, donated | by the - Cobourg Kinsmen Club. Additions were made to the arti- ficial ice plant and other improve- ments were made until the build- ing was estimated at about $175,000 in value. It is covered by insur- ance. Plan Continued Safety Drive The 'Struck-up Bumper' safety drive being put on by the city's Junior Chamber of Commerce is still going ahead despite summer holiday doldrums. Ralph Jones, chairman of the safety commit: tee, reports that between 400 and 500 Oshawa cars now are decorated by the brilliant red flourescent tape. A big safety drive is plan- ned for September when the Jay- cees get back into swing. New Car Badly Damaged In Crash A car less than a week old was badly wrecked in a head-on col- lision near Port Perry at 6.30 Saturday night. Its owner Mrs. Marjorie Baker, 28, of Pickering escaped with bruises. In the other car, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mosler, Buena Vista Avenue, Oshawa, suf- fered shock and bruises and were treated by a Port Perry doctor. The two Mosier children were showered with broken glass but were unhurt. Police said Mrs. Baker's went out of control near the bottom of a hill on Highway 7A. car Left Aug. tingent. Today, Lt.-Col. Robert B. Smith, who was in command of it as captain, estimates that pro- bably only 12 remain to recall this historic occasion. Only twelve men are left who knew of the sacrifice, the struggle, the hard- ship of the early months of Can- ada's participation in the battles on the muddy fields of Flanders, and who survived the ffrst gas attack by the Huns, These sur- vivors know what it meant to leave the shores of their native land, destined for where they knew not. They knew only that their way of life, their mother country, were threatened and they must do what they could to protect them. DAYS OF 1914 RECALLED On August 4, 1914, war was de- clared to launch the first world war on a stricken world. In Osha- wa, as elsewhwere in Canada, there was a rush of recruits to the colors. Sixteen days later, the first of many contingents to go overseas from Oshawa left the city, left their families, their par- ents and sweethearts to carry Can- ada's name to the forefront of the battle in Europe: These 119 men had enlisted in what was then known as the 34th Ontario Regiment, and were the first to gp from Ontario County. Captain . B. Smith was in command of part of the 2nd Battalion, CEF. Captain Smith was promoted to major on the field in Flanders, and after the war was over, he attained the rank of Lieut-Colon- el in command of the Ontario Reg- iment. In conversation with the Times-Gazette today, he made his estimate that only about 12 of that contingent of "originals' remain today. IN FIRST GAS ATTACK The 119 men who left Oshawa on August 20, 1914, went first to Valcartier Camp near Quebec, where they were incorporated in the 2nd Battalion. Two months later, they sailed for England and Local Contingent 20, 1914 Thursday of this week, August 20, is an historic anniversary for an ever-declining group of Oshawa citi- zens, an anniversary which has become a symbol of freedom and of the courage with which free men fight for it.. Thirty-nine years ago on Thursday, Oshawa's first contingent of fighting men left the city on their way overseas to fight in Canada's army in the First World War. There were 119 men in that con- $-- LT.-COL. R. B. SMITH Salisbury Plains of notorious mem- ory, where they remained for the winter. Spring of 1915 found them in the trenches in fron of Ypres, where, on April 22 of that year, they found themselves facing the first diabolical gas attack of the Huns with nothing save moistened handerkerchiefs and valiant hearts. Non - Commissioned officer in charge of the Oshawa men at Ypres on that fateful day was the much-decorated Sergeant-Maj- or William Cooper, of Oshawa, one of the valiant survivors still en joying good health. This Thurs- day, while the world goes on, he and the others who remain, will find themselves recalling that glor- ious company with which they ser- ved, and remembering the com- rades who died in battle and have since passed away. Oshawa Man In Car Accident John Geikie, 41, of 317 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, escaped un hurt when his car wad involved in an accident one mile north of Sun- derland on Highway No. 12 short- ly before noon yesterday. Proceeding south, the car driven by Mr. Geikie struck the rear of a slow-moving truck owned by the Lake Simcoe Ice and Fuel Com- pany and driven by Alfred Pag- uette, 57 Howard Street, Toronto. There was about $400 damage to the front of the Oshwa car but only about $10 damage to the truck. : Provincial Constable Charles Whiteside investigated. Memorial Park Film Program The Oshawa Film Council pre- sents its weekly showing in Me- morial Park Wednesday evening. The films offered for this week's program are many and varied. The 'two main features will be "Canadian Cruise" -- A coloured travelogue, and "Wonder Jet' --A documentary on recent plane de- velopments. Four shorts will round out the evening -- "Mighty 'Mus- kie" (Colour), 'Holiday at Was- kesiu" (Colour), "Eye Witness 29" and "Sing with the Commodores" both in black and white. Tomor- row evening's program has some- thing for everyone, patrons are ad- vised to come early and get a good seat. COMING EVENTS WEATHER PERMITTING, THERE will be a of films Wed day evening, McLaughlin Band Shell. Aus- pices Oshawa Film Council. (Tuestf) CEMENT FOR SALE Crenna Construction, New High School * HENRY STREET, WHITBY For the first time since 1908, Finnish track and field athletes failed to capture any gold medals in the 1952 Olympics. BIRTHDAYS Congratulations are extended to the following readers of The Times-Gazette who are cele- brating their birthdays today; Margaret Anne Lyons 380 Ce- Street. Fred G. Taylor 165% Olive REPORT TO THE PEOPLE Report from the Oshawa General Hospital is as follows: Admissions: 167. Births: Male, 22; female, 30. 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