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WHITBY And DISTRICT 28 CandidatesVie For 19 Public Offices Maybe Whitby voters have battle too. There were no last been denied an electoral battle minute qualifications presented for the two top seats on council to Town Clerk John R. Frost. but there is certainly going to Every candidate had qualified ' : j - * be contests for all the rest of well in advance of the 8 p.m, deadline last night. E night's indicated. at nomination As Thursday meeting, both George Brooks and Wil- s for F are incumbent councillors Paul # Coath, ard Dodd are in the running the. deputy-reeve's chair, eft vacant by the retirement his year of Warren Mowat. In the running for council William Davidson Mrs. Joyce Burns. For the first time in many years, a second woman candidate is seeking a seat on council. She Wilma Agg Davidson. Other council candidates are Harold Slichter, Desmond New- man, ALBERT RANDALL the offices at the Dec. 4 elec tion. Two men have qualified to run for deputy-reeve; 10 have qualified to run for the six seats on council; five are in the running for the four. seats on ihe PUC; and no less than 11 Donald Read, George and / THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturdey, November 25, 1961 § Asks Chamber ' . . Ind. Commission, At the Whitby Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday inight a motion was passed that the executive arrange a meeting with the Industrial Commission |, to talk over the possibilities of combining the secretarial func- tions of the Chamber of Com- merce and the Industrial Commission. '4| George Anderson of the W. J. 4\ Anderson Co, said "that a bitty Allittle town like Whitby should have two organizations of this kind is nonsensical." "A properly supported Cham- ber does a great job but with a divided authority both of us are going down the drain." It was also Mr. Anderson's contention that "industry was jnot wanted in the town in the jearly days and some industry 'came only through the efforts lof the Chamber." "For 15-20 years the Chamber) \had been getting a slap in the \face because of all the pussy-| footing that went on, now Cham- ber should go to Council of the people and get the Industrial Commission under their ontrol."" | In his reply Chamber Presi- Gilchrist are retiring from the;dent Gordon Richards said "the i Chamber and the Industrial _ pS Aygfrenle other! commission had to get back eight: newcomers. face' gether, there was too much Up for re-election are Henry|duplication going on. Perry, Richard P. Matthews) and Thomas Edwards. Making} i { ¥ JAMES ROSS For the first time in the town's history, eight members are to be elected to the Public; School Board instead of the customary six. Douglas Maun- drell, Fred Ing and Donald er her other excellent sermon by Rev.| Mr. N Bridge, _jher sister, Mrs, Bill, | their first bid for office are Dr. To Meet With Meadowcrest PS Collects $179.20 By MRS. ARTHUR ELLIOTT tion are the concerns of every BROOKLIN -- The Christian|c Education Hall was the location|E ng. An interesting and education- |t ion," vork their attitude towards|t and education, their d by Mrs. S. Thompson. Excellency of the Afternoon Auxiliary WMS|Georges P. Vanier, DSO, MC, November meeting held on Wed-|CD, Governor - General of Can- |nesday with 11 members attend-|ada, when speaking-of youth. itizen, she quoted from His Major General Christian Citizenship ry Mrs, B. secre- a Acton read an al study on "Youth in Transi-|article on 'Peace' and medita- jon on "Prayer." The amount of $179.20 was moral standards, and' causes for collected by pupils of Meadow- Juvenile delinquency," was pre-|crest Junior, and Senior Schools sented by Mrs, E. Kay, assist-| of Brooklin, under supervision : of seniors and committees on "Canada's young people are|behalf of UNICEF. Most precious resources. Their development and educa-|i Infant Baptism At Manchester By MRS. W. F. CROSIER MANCHESTER -- There was'r a large congregation at church (stead, on Sunday morning to hear an-|s 1 Braham The little son of Mr. and Ars. Evans was presented for Eleven house calls and 11 at nstitutions and hospitals were ~!announced. Mrs, Martin Rout- ey presented financial state- ;ment and said that the amount jof $231.50 was forwarded to |Presbyterian treasurer, leaving |$105.84 on hand. Total to date: $337.34. Mrs. C, S. Thompson read cor- respondence from Mrs. Arm- Christian Stewardship ecretary for Oshawa Presbyter- al, requesting more earnest givings to meet allocation at end of 1961. aptism. Mrs. H. spent Bennett, Severn last week with! J. Stewart and} Mr. and Mrs. J. Perkins,| and Mr. Brooklin 4-H Sees Fruit Pie Minister Honored By GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS Brock and Beamsville, and Mrs.| I. Perkins, Greenwood, visited! their aunt, Mrs. H. Johnston, recently, By MRS. ARTHUR ELLIOTT Mrs. Wm. McCartney and| BROOKLIN -- In the absence Mrs, Lawrence Midgley visited|9f the leader, Mrs. Albert Coop- | \Kenneth Hobbs, John A|| E| Mitchell, Mrs. Gwynneth Hoag,) Godfrey Schilling, Donald Fill- more, John Howard, John Moss} 'and Ronald Egan. ;| All candidates were given an| are in the running for the eight seats on the Public School Board. j The candidates themselves in Demonstration Dundas streets purchased three ' by the Whitby Utilities Commission and were For the past three days , by hanging illuminated deco- members of the Whitby PUC | rations on the staff have been busy prepar- | standards. The street lamp years ( ¥ Public festive season ing for the Christmas season | ornaments may be seen alc Focus On Africa Service Theme On Sunday, Noy. 26 the con-,velopments and the effects they gregation of Whitby United) will have on the natives and on Church will be focusing. atten j the missionary enterpr of tion on Africa, its people and|/the Christian Chure! the church's role in_ that) Their troubled area of the world ithem throughout Ont At the morning service, Dr.)dress interested groups John C, Sibley, a Hamilton Phy-| convey their sician, will present his impres- urgency of the sions as a visitor to Africa in Another visitor be Mr company with 15 other profes-| Barry Hammond, a high schoo sional men, chiefly' physicians' science teacher who esently and surgeons teaches in Toron The party travelled in the! After comple Congo, Angola and Northern for his M.Sc. de Rhodesia. Since returning to year, Mr. Hammond went to Ni- Canada the observers have con-|geria with other Canadian s tinued to meet for discussion of! dents in the "Crossroads Africa' the more recent political de-- movement. This movement i rected by Dr. James H. Robin son, a Negro clergyman in New e York. ses many 0 io to ad and concern ser tc impr the ree earlier stud € Mr. Hammond will tell of the P contribution in "effort, good-will and understanding which these young Canadian and American Christians are able to share with the African natives as they work together on various proj- ; ects Local concern will be ex ions of the --Oshawa Times Photo Santa Parade Set For Dec. 9 The annual Santa arade- sponsored Whitby Claus P by 9 to day, Dec. cheduled The parade is leave : Arena at 1.15 p.m. Riding seven or Whitby bands will the festivity ;, Santa Claus will * temporary home Whitby at the old Montreal Bank build ig at the Four Corners. Santa is expected to be in residence a few hours in the after- horses, floats and )' the senior and also take part make his in 1 New Executive Named the § Retail Merchants Asso-| 4 ciation will take place on Satur-' } Whitby | zht bands including | junior ¢ in dicated they were ready to do EARL J. BRYANT Bevan, Mal © Yeates. Femia second bid for election. other five are making first bid. * FOR PUC Three incumbent members of Femia and John is making his The their the Public Utilities Cmmission & are in the running with two new candidates for the four + seats, Oscar Moore retired this year. In the running are: sitting members James Ross, Albert tandall and Earl Bryant. Rich- ard Devnich is making his sec- ond bid for a PUC seat and i ei Robert Cawker is making his ROBERT CAWKER first try. By Whitby C. Of C. Whitby Chamber of Commerce} elected its executive and direc- creased to provide this neces-!a little effort from everyone to sary money. Our effectiveness|get them done. opportunity to speak at a pub- lic meeting in the town hall on} Thursday night and are invited) to speak at another public} meeting arranged by the Cham-| ber of Commerce on Monday) t 3 Churches By MRS. C. CARPENTER COURTICE -- The new hall of Ebenezer Church was the scene of a large gathering Saturday afternoon as the congregation he former's daughter, Mrs.j/¢! the meeting of the 4-H Bob Underwood, Uxbridge, last/Girls' Homemaking Club, "The V week, Happy Circle," was held in the Mrs. W. S. Taylor and Brenda, |Pasement of the Township Hall, Stouffville, was with her moth-|"der the supervision of assist- er here on Sunday. ant leader, Mrs. Irwin Shaw. Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Torrens| Marilyn Downey demonstrat. and children of Kingston were|®4 the methods and ingredients |from the three churches, Eben-| ..orend guests at the Frank/USed in making a "fruit pie." RICHARD DEVNICH evening, at 8 p.m. at Anderson Street High School. The general public is invited to attend and hear the candidates, | WHITBY BALLOT Following is the Whitby slate: Mayor: Stanley Martin by ezer, Courtice, and Maple Grove yoincton home. joined together to honor the stu-| dent minister, Mr. Russell Crossley and his bride, Margaret Crossley. Mr. Clarence Penfound pre- sented the young couple with a money on behalf of the Lam ite ford, recently. Winter Fair. PERSONALS Mrs. Fred Lamb, Miss Muriell Mrs. Albert Cooper, leader of b and Mrs, C. Midgley vis-|4-H Girls' Club of Brooklin, at- d Mrs. Norman Meek, Sand-|tended the Royal Winter Fair jon Thursday and Friday, as the of Carrol!,|guest of the Department of Agri- Mr. Jas. Moffatt picture folder containing a sum Manitoba, visited the Holtby|culture. ; |of : churches. families and attended the Royal Mr. Carlos Cryderman, presi-/ dent of the Young Peoples Asso-| ciation, presented the young! couple with a Hymnary. | PERSONALS The Canadian Labor Congress| Educational Seminar in Oshawa was attended by Sydney Bur gess. } Robert Archer was home from} the University at Hamilton to attend the Commencement Exercises at Donevan Collegiate Institute, where he received his Honor Graduation Diploma for 1961, | Courtice High School held a successful Sadie Hawkins dance Friday evening. | Mr. and Mrs. Charles Archer had a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Mel | acclamation. Hairen as guest from Cobourg. | | WIDER RANGE | WORSLEY, England (CP)--| Boys at a youth club in this Lancashire town started to build a 15-foot canoe. Halfway finished, complications arose. | The workshop is only 10 feet} long. Sympathetic council offi-| cials rose to the occasion and knocked: down the wall. Family Monuments 4 Created To Individual Requirements STAFFORD BROS. LTD. FRIENDLY BORDER MONUMENTS The boundary between Can- 318 DUNDAS EAST ada and the United States) MO 8-3552 stretches a total of 3,989 miles. Keep Your Home Fires BARRY HAMMOND | Reunion For Graduates Of Whitby High Members of two graduating classes of Whitby High School and their friends gathered for a reunion dinner at Adelaide House, Oshawa. Out - of - town guests attending the affair in- cluded Mrs. V. Glazebrook of Sault Ste. Marie; Mrs. Arthur Stehr and Mrs. Aubrey Morris, both of Montreal; Mrs. G. Mc- Bride of St. Thomas; Mrs. W. L. McEachern, Jackson's Point; Miss Mabel Niddery, Brampton; Mrs. H. Funke, King City. Also many guests from Toronto, Agincourt, Port Perry, Brooklin, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby Guests of honor were Miss Catherine Burwash and Past Principal Mr. Arthur Archibald who with 50 members of the reunion party gathered in the Library for reception before ad- journing to dinner. ine dining tables were ap propriately decorated for the occasion featuring flowers and candles in the school colars of purple and gold -- serviettes were designed bearing the School crest. After dinner the group re- turned to the library where they were joined by husbands of the girls and men of the same class/| pressed on Sunday evening when tors at a meeting held at King a panel, consisting of the two guests, along with Miss Mildred Price and Dr. John Davies, and Stree ning Gordon Richards was re-elect- t School on Thursday eve- under the moderatorship of Dr.\ed president by acclamation as Neil Murkar, will focus its at- were R. W. Cawker and W. W. tention upon the United Church Rankin as vice-presidents and mission fields of Angola and c, J. Bell as treasurer Northern Rhodesia. The pane Elected for the 15 director discussion session will be en- positions were: G. A. Anderson, titled "Focus on Africa"' Ron. Armstrong, R. B. Collins A B. Conrad, Wm. son, John R. Frost, Mal Femia, J, H. Hiscox, C. F. Mesher, R P. Matthews, J. M. Mighton, Wm. Morrison, J. M. Llovd Robertson, T. R. Scott Mr. Richards gave the presi- dent's report for 1961 PRESIDENT REPORTS "In many ways. this has been a very successful year for the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, in other ways it has been rather frustrating At the beginning of the year it was felt that the Chamber of Commerce must demonstrate that it is a real asset to the community' if it wished to hold a recognized position in the life of the town. We have tried to demonstrate our. usefulness with the following: projects in addi- tion to the projects underway such as "Christmas Lighting" Proposed Renovations of the Downtown Shopping Area; Shop- ping Survey; Agricultural and on Industrial Trade Fair, A R DR. JOHN SIBLEY have remained scene years who the local Miss Bernice Chapman, Miss Sheila Lawler and Mrs. R Brown as a Steering Committee; cussed were assisted by the following: groups. The planning for a test Mrs. P. Sandford, Ticket Con- period was delayed by slowness vener; Miss Winona McEwen, of some provincial government Ticket Promoter: Mrs. R. Car- departments. Although this proj ter, Decorations Convener, Mrs. ect has not moved as rapidly V. Evans, Prizes Convener and as we had hoped, it is still mov Mrs, W. Smith, Mrs. G. Weldon|ing and we expect substantial and Mrs. K., Halliday as assist-;progress in 1962 ing hostesses. "A shopping survey was car- Through their enthusiastic Tied out with generous participa- organization this reunion dinner tion by many citizens. The re- was an outstanding success. sults are being studied by the preliminary plan for a ners' was drawn up and dis- with many _ interested maees tetail Merchants' Section, the WHITBY oem amen anenem an BOK NOSE ad MELYLLE SHVELSON - tow Songs BROCK !crins Shows at 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee at 1:30 You'll double up laughing when you see MR. FUN ON THE RUN Sos, HVDE WATE RUTHERFORD == sc MSSDIANADORS by SOL POSE + Dirac by MELVLE SMVELSOM» Wien by PLUS! COLOR CARTOON "FIELD & SCREAM" WINTER WONDERLAND "SADDLEMAKER'S APPRENTICE" Town Council and the Planning Board. An Agricultural and Trade Fair was held in June and de pite' a-short planning period was a great success. Our plans are now to make this an annual affair "In these new areas and in the established areas such as First Aid Training we have been suc cessful. There were some areas in which we needed decided im provement "The Chamber of Commerce needs closer alliance with the Industrial Commission Our aims are the same and the work we do is highly inter-related. In many communities, of course, there is only one body. "The Chamber of Commerce does not have sufficient mone t ould is my opinion that jmembership fees should be in-| . s\ <q Pecieccok Dy SAE FE 4 OER CAP Prcctcton do things. we ke » do. It David-| Roblin, | hopping mall at the 'Four Cor-} ichell made the as a group will always suffer} unless we can solve this prob- lem. "As a final aid to increased effectiveness, need more general meetings. A start has been made in this direction by scheduling a meeting for Janu-, ary "All of these attempts to make our organization more useful are really just words un-| we less. you -- the membership -- are prepared to get behind your executive and make this pro- gram work. There are a great many things to do and we need' On-We-Go Croup Presents Life Membership To Prexy By IVY THOMPSON DUNBARTON The many who attended the concert of sacred music at Dunbarton United Church last Wednesday evening enjoyed the program presented by the choir of Holy Trinity Church Ajax Last Tuesday evening, No- vember 14th, the On-We-Go members, their husbands and friends enjoyed a turkey dinner served by the senior WA. Mr. Vernon Stetler, principal of Dunbarton High School, was guest speaker and gave a talk on "New Horizons" in educa- ion The Stroud president' Mrs Rose was presented with a life membership _ pin Mrs Marie Lynde, Miss Evelyn Westgate and Mrs. Winnie Mit presentation The executive was made up| of Mrs. R. Stroud, president, Miss Evelyn . Westgate: vice presidew, Mrs. Shirley Signor- etti secretary, Mrs. Lydia Dob- bin, treasurer, Mrs. Winnie "Although this is called 'The President's Report' it is only the highlights of the work of a great many people. I can't be- Reeve: Everett Quantrill by|The two couples visited an aunt acclamation. Council, six to be elected:| and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matson at Markham on Sunday. George Bevan, Joyce Burns, {Paul Coath, William Davidson, Mrs. Wilma Agg Davidson, |Mel Femia, Desmond Newman, Donald Read, Harold Slichter and John Yeates. For Public Utilities Commis- four to be elected: Earl gin to give credit to each in- dividual as he deserves but let me say that each of you knows what he has done and I am very grateful for the support which has enabled me t:® give this very encouraging report ; "Finally I would like to pay] sioner, tribute to the hard work and|J. Bryant, Robert Cawker, enthusiasm contributed by our) Bicha Devnich, Albert Ran- secretary Fred Ollen-Bittle --|4dall and James Ross. without him this organization| For School Board, eight to be would have been in a very sad/elected: Thomas Edwards, Ron- situation indeed." ' |ald Egan, Mrs. Gwynneth Hoag, 3 Dr. Kenneth Hobbs, John How- jard, Donald Fillniore, Richard P. Matthews, John A. Mitchell, |John Moss, Henry Perry and |Godfrey Schilling. PEACE PIONEERS Mitchell, devotional convener,, OSLO, Norway (AP) - The Mrs. V. Carey, program con-jfirst two Nobel Peace Prize vener, Mrs. Marie Lynde, card winners are being honored on a convener, Mrs. I. Thompsonnew Norwegian stamp to be is- corresponding sec. Mrs. Max- pe _ a tod agg wl ok ; 1 ae a raits 0} , sross ine Hopkinson, social convener. |i oori Hunent: of Switeetiand PERSONALS and the French pacifist Fred- Mr. Robert Merrill, organist|etic PaSsy, who shared the 1901 of Kimbourne Park United Prize. Church is giving an organ re- cital at the United Church on|for the School Board for Ward Nov. 25th at 8:00 p.m. There 3, will also be guest soloists. The Women's Missionary So- Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Annis had|ciety met on Thursday after- friends in on Sunday afternoon|/noon at 2 p.m. witih a special to meet Mr. and Mrs, George|SPeaker from Toronto. Birkett of Gainesville, Florida.) The pie oo oe 4 |ing a demonstration dinner by Mr, A. H. McClement of Tor-\cchneiders Meat Packers of onto visited the McClements|_-: and Thompsons for the week.| Kitchener on November 29th. | Tickets are on sale. end /Mr. and Mrs, Fred Matson were icelebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. ; | Mrs. Horace Vetzal is ill in the Oshawa General Hospital. | Mrs. Cecil Found is in the Oshawa General Hospital with a) \broken hip. | Mr. William Wade has re- turned from a successful hunt- ling trip at Apsley | The 18th Oshawa Cub and Scout troops have started their) Christmas cake canvass throughout the district. The 18th Oshawa consists of boys in the Courtice area Mrs. Grace M. Pidduck is in the Oshawa General Hospital | Burning time. COMPLETE @ "Blue Coal" @ Stoker Coal nth 244 BROCK ST. S., WHITBY And keep your family comfortable and safe with dependable fuel oil. We deliver any @ Texaco Fuel and Stove 24-HOUR BURNER SERVICE MO 8-3524 AFTER HOURS MO 8-3071 JAMES SAWDON & SONS All Winter Long! LINE OF FUELS @ Coke and Cannel Coal @ Hardwood and Softwood Slabs @ Building Supplies MO 8-3524 LITTLE ® } Randalls WE LIKE TO KEEP REPEATING AND TAKE THE TIME TO TELL, THAT WHEN IT COMES TO PLUMBER © LOCAL TRADEMARKS, tne Abert Kendall + Sonal }412 CHESTNUT ST., WHITBY | MO 8-2991 vn Douglas Green of Liverpool Road has been appointed as, page to the present sitting at the Ontario Government. legis- Christmas Shopping lature in Toronto. Mr. Ernest Plitz of the Base) Line is going to be a candidate} Problems ? PUBLIC ANDERSON ST. Monday, Nov. The Whitby Chamber Of Commerce Invites all ratepayers of Whitby to a AT + ++» To hear candidotes for Couneil, Schoo: Board and P.U.C, This will be an opportunity to hear all the issues in order that voters moy cast their bollots intelligently. GORDON RICHARDS, President, Whitby Chamber of Commerce. Solve them by giving gift packages of extra fancy apples. They're a treat for all the family, FORUM An attractive selection of gift packs with your favorite variety of apples and pears is available. HIGH SCHOOL Phone or write your order to Red Wing Or- chards today. We will look after all details of shipping for you. 27, at 8 p.m. Red Wing R.R. NO, 1 WHITBY Delivery In Prime Condition Guaranteed Orchards MO 8-3311 Whitby Churches Whitby Baptist Church REV. JOHN McLEOD Mrs. W. E. Summers, A.T.C.M. 9:45 A.M, Bible School Classes for All Ages 11:00 A.M. "WHAT HAVE | DONE?" 7:00 P.M. "CONTRASTS IN THE WORLD" 8:15 P.M. Baptist Young People Union All are cordially invited EMMANUEL REFORMED REV, GERRIT REZELMAN THIRD CONCESSION, WEST, OF HIGHWAY 12 10:30 A.M. Dutch Service 10:30 A.M, Sunday School, English 2:30 P.M English Service, Whitby 2:30 P.M. Worship at Bowmanville 3:30 P.M. Bowmanville Sunday School EVERYONE HEARTILY WELCOME ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11 A.M, MORNING WORSHIP NURSERY (INFANT CARE) BEGINNERS' CLASSES JUNIOR CONGREGATION 9:45 A.M. CHURCH SCHOOL EVERYONE WELCOME FAITH BAPTIST 419 Brock St. N., Whitby Pastor: Rev. E. C. Corbett, $.Th, 9:15 AM. Radio Broadcast 9:45 A.M. Bible School Hour 11 A.M. Our Pastor Preaching 7:00 P.M Guest Speaker: Dr. Jack Scott of Forward Baptist Church Guest Soloist: Mrs. Grace Bowman Rev. J. M. Smith, B.A., B.D. Rev. A. M. Butler, B.A. WHITBY UNITED CHURCH Mrs. J. Beaton, A.R.C.T. Organist "Africa, Dr. J..C. Sibley, Moderator: Mr, Mrs. B. 9:45 AM-- 11:00 A.M--tnf. iors, Intermediates, ant Cor e, 11:00 A.M.--MORNING WORSHIP Its People and the Church" 7:30 P.M--PANEL DISCUSSION "Focus on Africa" Neil Murkar Panelists: Miss Mildred Price, Dr. J. B. Davies, Dr. J. C. Sibley, Hamilton SUNDAY SCHOOL Beginners, M.D.,.-F.RC.P. Hommond, Toronto Seniors, Adults Kindergarten, Primary.