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PAGE FOUR THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL THURSDAY, NOV. 27th, 1947 -- People and Events -- Mr. and Mrs, Herbert C. Merry in New York City. are visiting Mr. Irven Fell was in Oshawa on Monday taking part in the General Motors Concert The Canadian Legion Branch 114 are holding a ladies' night at the Legion Hall tomorrow even- ing, November 28th. The regular meeting of the Oak- ville Amateur Sports Association will be held to-morrow evening. The annual Charter Anniversary and Ladies' Night of the Lions Club of Oakville will be held at Bud Fischer's Hotel, Hamilton, on Friday evening, December 5th. Rev. Harry Pawson, minister of St. John's United church was guest speaker at Centenary United church, Hamilton, on Sunday. His pulpit in Oakville was occupied by Rev. F. B. Allnut, of the British and Foreign Bible Society. FE The Oakville Citizen's Band are holding a draw, proceeds to be used for purchase of new instru- ments. xox Dr. George Cairns, Morrison Road, was the official veterinary at the Royal Winter Fair. Mr, Eric T. C. Burke has flown Jamaica business. Mrs. o saw him off in New York a brief visit to Washington, FE Sports events are not the only attractions to be flood-lighted. Neighbours are watching with creat interest the rapid rise of Mr. J. Pate's new house on Re- becca Street. His sons and sons-in- law work every evening under flood lights. The Halton Hardware have pur- chased a new panel delivery truck to speed up their delivery service. oxox to on Bu; after A Baby Band Party will be held in Lusk Hall on Friday afternoon, November 28th, at 4 o'clock. Children under six years and their mothers will attend. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Read and their son Michael are on a motor trip in the U.S.A. vox ox The Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion Branch 114, catering for the Town Banquet on Wednesday night. They are going to serve turkey and ham. Tues- day night was baking night for the ladies who consider home- baked pies are the only suitable dessert for such,an occasion. Mrs. Jean Morcom is banquet convener for the auxiliary. is Mayor C. V. Hillmer (Continued From Page 1) asked what is being dome to pro- tect the shore from further ero- sion," he said. Mr. Hillmer then read a letter from the Federal Government which stated that a sheet pile wall along the shore, connecting with the north-east corner of the re-constricted pier, would be constructed. Engineers propose constructing the 110 ft. wall consisting of sheet piles 12 feet in length, so the top will be the same elevation as the East pier. | Two rows of pre-cast concrete blocks, salvaged from the old pier, | will be used as fill behind this wall. | In conclusion, Mayor Hillmer | commended Mr. Byers, the town | ed by the Oakville Citizens' Band, the proceeds of which will be used to purchase new instruments. PHILIP W. CHAMBRES Mr. Chambres expressed his ap- preciation for his acclamation as Reeve. Reporting on the: condition of sidewalks in Oakville, he pointed out that many of the sidewalks in the Brantwood survey were be- yond redemption and others around the town in deplorable condition. "The sidewalks in the Brantwood Survey were not built by the town but by a bank in order to sell the property," he explained. build these walks would be a cost- ly undertaking." He felt that the residents of the area should help to bear the cost in reconstruct- ion. "The town has an additional snowplow and truck inj its equip? ment, T think this winter we should he able to keep the streets clear of snow" Mr. Chambres conclud- ed. HOWARD S. LITCHFIELD "At last the sewage disposal plant is progressing favorably," said Mr. Litchfield, "I feel sure that the plant will be in operation early next year." i Speaking on the speeding with- in the town, Mr. Litchfield ex- | pressed the opinion that this by law should be respected by the izens and that outsiders should be made to do so. "Speeding on | our streets is hazardous to ped- | estrians, especially the children," he said. ANGUS McMILLAN Mr. McMillan, in thanking his sponsors, announced that due to | pressure of business he would be unable to stand for election this year. Mentioning the speeding and the speed traps, Mr. McMillan stated 'that the device used did not! con- stitute a speed! trap, as two con- stables stand on the street in full view of the motorists. "Some main- tain that the police should chase la car that is speeding, rather than [Use this means, but I cannot see | the need of using additional gaso- line, and besides there would then be two cars speeding instead of one," Mr. McMillan maintained. | we are not out for the revenue, | but for protection of our children. | JAMES R. BAILLIE | Mr. Baillie congratulated Mayor | Hillmer on his outstanding recor | of service to the town and thanked his sponsors for his re-nomination. C. A. DEVENISH Mr. Devenish thanked his spon- sors for his re-nomination. He stated that many of the projects. contemplated by the town had to | be shelved for the present due to ! shortages of materials, and ex- | pressed the hope that these shor- tages could be overcome in: tne I very near future. R. J. HUNTER After thanking his sponsors for nomination, Mr. Hunter congratu- lated the Oakville Fire Depart- ment for the excellent service clerk, and Mr. Ed. Fi town foreman and his men for their efficiency in handling their duties. JAMES R. BLACK Mr. Black speaking following his nomination for Mayor, con- gratulated Mayor C. V. Hillmer on the excellent service he had given to the town during the past year. Referring to Oakville's expan- sion Mr. Black said, "We must get over the idea that Oakville is just the town of Oakville. It 1s fast becoming the hub of two main cities." "Tt is gratifying to have all these new industries," he main- tained, "But we have not enougl: houses to the em- entrusting me O DEPUTY TO THE RATEPAYERS OF OAKVILLE My sincere appreciation for Howard §S. with the office f - REEVE Litchfield ployees.! J. R. CAMPBELL Mr. Campbell thanked his spon- | sors for nominating him to stand for the office of Mayor but said that he would have to give the matter some thought. . He con- eratulated Mayor Hillmer and the Council on their work of the past year and also praised the work of the police force. "They are con- tinuously eriticized but I think they are doing a good job in en- forcing the speed by-laws," he said. | DR. F. M. DEANS "It is a happy experience to be nominated for the office of Mayor after being out of office for three years," Dr. Dean said, in thanking his sponsors. He deplored the small number of citizens that attended the coun- cil meetings. "We are inclined to criticize the people sitting at this table, yet we give them very little support by not attending the meet- ings," he stated. ALFRED E. WHITAKER THEATRE -- OAKVILLE 2 SHOWS NIGHTLY-- AT 7.30 & 9.30 MATINEES WED. at 415--SAT. at 2.30 Thurs - Fri - Sat Nov. 27-28-29 143 4 nings "ine things Reeve Whitaker thanked his at ees sponsors for nominating him for "a the office of mayor. He told the taxpayers that he would run for this office. « ee & LORE you. Oakville has room for 600 & JOsepy ¢ H houses but unfortunately this land ||| £1 ETHE) gp OTTE| 5 is privately owned," stated Mr. L "The RYMORE i Whitaker. "I am informed thag||l| £5 e Farm $5 there will be an influx of 350 to £ Daug}, er' £ 450 people very shortly and we ll & hag iy £ now have almost 100 people with- | ||| § os nosey .ELCKFORD oO out proper housing,' he told his mona Sg audience. "The town will have to & act and council may have to se- cure more property.' He asked the support of the ratepayers for the draw sponsor- Cartoon Also - News - Colour - Featurette Mon-Tue - Wed -3 Starring BING CROSBY - BOB HOPE GARY COOPER RAY MILLAND rendered to the town. "Our fire costs have been 'down this year. This is due to the efficiency of the Fire Department, under the direction of Fire Chief Shaw," Mr. Hunter stated. In referring to the Recreation Committee Mr. Hunter hoped this would eventually be one of the major commissions of Oakville. J. R. MILNE Mr. Milne thanked his sponsors for re-nomination and expressed pleasure at the fine co-operation he had received from the Mayor and town officials during his first term on council. LAUGHLIN McARTHUR Mr. McArthur thanked his spon- sors for nominating him as coun- cillor and said if elected to office he would carry out his duties to the best of his ability. FREDERICK KNIGHT "I wish to thank my sponsors for nominating me for the office of councillor," stated Mr. Knight. "If elected to this office I will serve to the best of my ability." Mr. Thomas A. Blakelock, in speaking to the ratepayers at this meeting, expressed displeas- lying domant in the bank whey ure with the Board of the Oak- ville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. {There has been no move made to build the Memorial Hospital," Mr, Blaklock said. "Are they going: to build a hospital or not? All the money raised for the hospital is could be used in Oakville, 1¢ 2 hospital is not Boing to he built the money should be tumed oye, to the town" he stated, py, Blaklock expressed the opinion that an artificial ice arena woulq be a fine Memorial. To The Ratepayers of Oakville . . . 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