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Page 2 THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Thursday, May 20th, 194g The Oakville-Trafaloar Journal Published Every Thursday Morning in Oakville, Ont, by Oakville - Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. Colborne St. E. (Next Post Office) S, Casey Wood, Jr. Managing Editor Vincent H. Barrey Phone 1208 : shutter a head full of curling pa- BAD HABITS COME WITH FAMILIARITY. peers popped out the window. That "black cascade of perfume When a beginner finally secures his driving al ey Toon if I know i serie Spell, anything abou! essie. license and starts to operate a motor car without a aa, supervision he will be, for some time, a careful and safe driver. But as time pa and increased confi- dence in his ability to handle his vehicle comes, he will reach the stage where bad habits are contracted. From this time on the driver can become a menace on our highways. All drivers have bad habits--most of them un- recognized--and until those habits cause an accident, they will probably never realize that they have them. The other day we opened the driver's door of our car and, without looking, stepped to the road. It was only because the car overtaking under capable control that we were not hit, sure that most We are drivers, if they were entirely honest with themselves, could also find a bad habit they have which may, at any time, cause an accident. The driver-testing trailer which will he in town during Safety Weel is a mechanical nieans for calling to drivers' attention bad habits they may have ac- quired. We intend to take the test because if we have otherhabits which may cause harm to us or to some- one else, we would like to know what they are. We believe that all drivers would he wise to join us in taking this test. There is another phase of safety which should re- ceive as-much attention this week as the traffic haz _ ards will. We refer to the safety of industrial worlker: The same danger which comes to the driver who has become overly automatic in his reactions to the handling of his motor car can endanger the industrial worker who has become too accustomed to his ma- chine and its operation. True there are s fety de- vices on most machines, hut there ave also many people who have lost one or more fingers while worl ing on such protected machinery. Sometimes this is because they have removed the fety device, or have grown so accustomed to reaching past the pro- tection provided that the law of averages gets its chance to step in and tale its toll. Oakville is becoming an industrial tow mn, and those industries already in operation should make a point this week to inspect all machines and each operation to insure the elimination of every possible chance of accident. A WOMAN'S RESPONSIBILITY (Contributed by Angela Bruce Chapter, 1.0.D.E.) Communism has struek at the very heart of our nation. It has invaded our national life and even the homes of our land, causing strikes and un: on every hand. Hundreds of Commun ts are trying to gain footholds in Canada, not only openly seeking of- ficial status in our government, hut through social channels are trying to, undermine our democracy. There is a great need for the moulding and sway- ing of public opinion, and women have a great influ- ence in this sphere. One of the aspects of the Commumist threat that particularly concerns Canadian women is. the propa- ganda appeal to the youth of our country, because the training of youth in the home and in the school is the particular responsibility of women. Most of us take our democracy for granted. The young men and women who are coming to Canada from the DP camps in Burope are not taking democ- racy for granted. Some of these young women, who have become domestics here, were daughters of well- to-do families and came from cultured homes. Many Tost these homes because of: Jotalitavianism. That they were rescued at all was due to democracy. Women hold 50 per cent of the eligible vote -in Canada, yet statistics show that a voluntary electoral vote seldom exceeds over 30 per cent. On our shoul- ders falls a great responsibility. Let us measure up to this responsibility by going to the polls June Tth, and by doing our best to influence other women to do the same. JANN IVI) a les WIN) A Trafalgar T By Bessie Cairns eo: | ! || IN SEARCH OF BEAUTY Fm skeptical enough to doubt olden-haired Lor- the tale of the lei and as for Be when the highwayman I w age to that mecca of all women-- the beauty salon. All that can be said for my hair--perhaps my. head too that it is soft, so when. I said to the hairdresser "Male me beautiful, I dare you to," she entirely ignored my. challenge. Somewhat humbled, I continued with, "My hair is dif- ficult to perm" I was sorry. Four attendants swooped at my head like birds of prey. One lift- ed a lank lock, "Spongiest hair T've ever seen." While I tried to absorb the meaning of that re- mark another one came out with, "Have .you just had an anaes- thetic?" Before I could reply I heard, "You must be anaemic," followed 'by,. "Is your hair always as bad as this?" I had skipped lunch to fit in my appointment and hadn't the strength to argue so with a feeble, "Perhaps you'd better shave it all off and I'll try to do better next time." I lit a cigarette. \ My case was such.an interest- ing one that the other customers had by this time popped their leads out of the cubicles and from under the dryers and were offering advice and condolences. The chief operator restored or- der and said, "Well, we'll try her with a cool wave, but I don't make any promises, you can only work with what you've got." Hav- ing almost decided that nothing than decapitation would solve my problem, I relaxed, mo- | mentarily at least. Then the "do" started, first with a shampoo and cut, followed by what was left of my crowning disgrace being rolled onto small wooden spools vaguely reminis- centt of the castles in chess. A paper pag with. a peak like Klu-Klux Klanner capped the cre- ation andl IT felt like a turkey ready for the oven, I wasn't done yet, however, this being topped by a celldphane cap. The boss now called out, "Try her every 10 minutes" Trying" consisted of doffing cellophane cap and paper bag and holding a post- mortem on my head. At this stage I was definitely dead from the neck up. Forty-five minutes thus passed during which I overheard a new grandnia argue with a mother as to whether a baby had gained two pounds or two ounces. dur- ing its first week; Someone dis- cussed the merits of blankets ver- [sus eiderdowns; an egg-man ar- rived and 'half-a-dozen voices chanted one or two dozen; and a discussion on the price of wheel- barrows. Never a word about. Israel or the United Nations. Fin- ally I was released from cap- tivity and, while a neutralizing liquid was poured over my hair, 1 gazed at the ceiling and counted cracks in the plaster. Not until T was ready for a set did I have the energy to even glance at the little natural blonde who was doing the job. She was pretty, with a peaches-and-cream the landlord's daughter, Tl take a wager that tapped with the butt of his gun on the having | ,y fhe officer: just finished my: annual pilgrim-| ioc were ma al cadet inspection was held. The ceremony commenced with the i of the flag and then the hack to the parade salute. raisis corps marched ground for the general specting officers, Colonel Bing- ham, Colonel Chisholm and Cap- tain Hart. After the inspection of the corps dividual displays were presented. The displays included range drill, physical training displays by both boys and girls, tumbling by girls and hoys, first aid by girls and boys, rifle platoon by: boys, 'drill platoon by boys as well as other interesting displays; by all the school. The corps was again marched on the square and Mr the inspecting officer; who, spake asa whole, and especially com- I io ill 11 int 3 High School Review | ik i By Jerry. Pedrs : RRR On Friday afternoon the annu- [cadet corps-from the White Oak Chapter, LODE, Tea was serv ed by the girls and members of the Home and School association. On Friday evening a Colonel Pollock received the in-| gonco was held at the school au- ditorium, around 9 o'clock. towriers and composed the the two compan- | crowd and the proceeds went for lied off to the sides | a very worthy cause--the Cripplad of the parade square and the in-| Children's fund. About 15 hoys will be entering events at C.O.S.S.A; at Fort Erie on May 80th. *Included will be John Ross, Pete Sutton, Don Jackson, Bill Merklinger, Bob Bill Burke, [lem parade | Of- the parents of students are Blake introduced | contemplating going to Fort Brie many boys have still no means of to the corps, congratulating them | transportation. Mr. will accept any offers on 1, ela of the boys. 7 cadet . ® When it comes to pre. scriptions, you want to be absolutely gure. Health is too important a matter to you or family for guess and gamble, And this Prescription Pharmacy offers you a serv. iceof testedresponsibility, Wo employ only able, registered pharmacists; double-check every step for accuracy. Let us fill that next prescription! Dancing commenced Many out-of non-school people majority of the eruce| David J. Russell Phm.B, Highleg and (Byers Drug Co.) At present the prob- ~-- Phone 47 -- is transportation. If any Magowen, OAKVILLE Carberry mending the girls. Hearty thanks go to the offic- ers and N.C.O's who trained us for the inspection in the short time of five d Thanks goes to Major Captain Lynn, and Sergeant Howard. On Thursday night the Oak- ville High school, ii co-operation with the Home and School asso- ciation, held open night. As the tors to the school arrived, the first thing to greet their eyes were two hoards covered with shooting targets with some of the Dest boys' and girls' targets © the year. Various displays of school Worle were on exhibit which included note books, letters from and to French people in France, Various hooks and posters on France. In the laboratory ex- periments in both upper' and low- er form chemistry and physics performed during the even- In the school shop and home economics' rooms girls and boys were working att their various jobs during the evening and ex- hibits of their work were shown. The visitors were then asked to assemble in the school auditorium to hear the school choir and sev- eral soloists. Then members of the Home and School association RIVERSIDE LODGE Special 60: Businessmen's Luncheon MONDAY THRU FRIDAY enn for the Corning Week Monday--Liver and Bacon. Tuesday--Sausages and Scrambled Eggs. Wednesday--Shepherd's Pie. Thursday--Baked Pork Chop. Friday--White Fish and Tartar Sauce. Meals Served: 12:00 - 2:00 pnw; 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday 12:30 - 8:00 p.m. Telephone Oakville 356 spoke to the parents and friends of the school. Ken Pollock re- ceived a new flag on behalf of the complexion and a halo of soft curls, Meekly T asked, "Is yours a cool wave?" From there the conversation drifted to food. It was after four and I hadn't eaten since the night before, ' Food, however, still means Europe to me and I found, to my surprise, the the little blonde had just returned from a visit to relatives in Swed- en and Finland. I drooled about them as T remembered the smor- gasbords I had enjoyed in the former country before the war. "How are things therey 2 "Bad, very bad," was] Special attention for the needs of the man who likes LUMBER AND PLANING MILL BUILDERS' SUPPLIES to do his own work Charles F. Doty & Son Dundas St. - North of C.N.R. : ~ PHONE 76 /-- NIGHTS 670 - 558.W "Endless potatoes anc much else" It just didn't eh right, I felt T should have forgone the futile effort to be beautiful and shipped another parcel overseas, Then I heard from grandma again, "The doctor says shes the most beautiful haby in the hos- pital." WILLEE DEE THAT'S MY WORM YOU SI FOR BAIT | Danan 22! NG VSR HHH YOURE SCARING THE FISH/ Bet it hasn't any hair, = By Vic Green To American Visitors in Oakville for the - - - SE : orial ¢ WEEK END - We extend an invitation to visit our store before their return home. . Lloyd E. Closs, Phm.B. Successor to CLARK'S DRUG STORE (Opposite Halton Inn) ete Phone 248 OAKVILLE axi (Owned and operated by Devenish Bros.) TWO PHONES -- For Your Convenlence