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ER THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL The Oakville- Trafalgar Journal "CHAMPION OF THE RI Published Every Thursday Morning in Oakville, Ont., by Oapville - Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. Colborne St. B. (Next Post Office) Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ss, Casey Wood, Jr. Vincent H. Barrey Managing Editor Advertising Manager Phone 1298 CNN NU UA | Trafalgar Tales By Bessie Calrns TEEN-AGE FUN! Dear Teen-agers: I know you have your own Town, your own mayor and your own voice in this paper so you are likely wondering what is the idea of this letter. I write it be- cause I like you and some of you 1 know well. We've picked straw- PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS At the last meeting of Trafalgar Council four re- « porters, three from daily papers, one from this paper, were requested to leave the meeting while a citizen of the district appared before council. The reason given for this exclusion was that a case concerning council and this resident was under remand by police court. The Deputy Reeve expressed the opinion that he felt it might prejudice the court case were the press to report what transpired. In as much as the plaintiff in the case was the township of Trafalgar, it is questionable, if any offi- cial hearing of the defendant's remarks was in order, whether reporters were present or not. It is well known by intelligent people that a con- dition of the newspaper trade is that cases before any court may mot be discussed in the press except to re- port court procedures when this stage is reached. Councillor R. C. A. Cumberland took exception to this exclusion of the reporters, stating he felt the re- presentatives of the papers present could be trusted to use correct discretion in the matter, He expressed a confidence, which gratified the pride of all news- paper people present when he said he was completely satisfied the papers concerned would not print any- thing detrimental to the public well-being. Unfortun- ately, he found no support for his ideas among his fellow members of council, and the reporters had to leave the meeting. It is to be hoped that never again will Trafalgar Council take such action. It cannot help but create in the public mind a question as to whether council as a whole or some of its members alone, is trying to put something over on the people they represent by with- holding information of their actions. Should there be matters unsuitable for publication, and members of _ council feel they cannot trust the taste of newspapers in attendance, then they can request that reporters treat the matter in confidence--and possibly to their surprise they will find such wishes respected. This will obtain, of course, except if council--which is most unlikely--obviously is trying to pass something un- savory and is imposing on this professional' stand- ard. 3 It is ow belief that council erred this time from ignorance rather than maliciously. We trust they will not male an error of this kind in the future. We would also suggest to them that in interviewing an individual against whom the township has brought charges in police court, they are taking an action which could, possibly, have serious repercussions, not only with those in authority in the court con- cerned, but with electors who have voted councillors to the high positions they hold. We compliment R. C. A. Cumberland once more on revealing his sane and wise outlook on matters of public importance, and for his defense of the Toronto _dailies and this paper, and assure him that his confi- dence was not, and never will be, misplaced. THE CASE FOR HYDRO The voters of Oakville are to have the oppor- tunity on election day of deciding whether or not they wish their power commission to become one of the many commissions which go to make up the hydro family. This question should not be one that is difficult to decide, for hased only on the number of similar sized communities which comprise this fa- mily, there must obviously he many advantages der- ived by those communities or they would not he members of the family. B Lowered rates come with any deal which invol- ves the purchase of a commodity on a cost basis-- and certainly electricity in the world of today is a . commodity as much as pork and beans. The elimin- ation of the profit element means that the consumer becomes a member of a co-operative--a co-operative, in the case of Hydro, which has as its objective the provision of power at the cheapest possible rates to all its users. In the past we are informed that approximately $17,000 per annum of profit has gone from the Oak- ville commission to the power company from which our power is purchased. This same amount spent in this community for improvements of power trans- mission lines would mean that the system today would be more up-to-date and, for instance, would be better able to handle power blackout on a discrim- ination basis which would not so hurt merchants and industrial workers. In addition, there would have been a cushion with which our commission would have looked after tip-top maintenace of the system. But apart from lowered rates and the availabil- ity of flat rate water heaters, there are other tangible advantages of being considered by Hydro on the same basis as the other communities of Ontario. It would guarantee an equitable supply of power during short- ages; the advantages of immediate improvements in equipment; newest developments being immediately available to our commission along with other mem- bers of the family. To us the word "Family" has been well chosen in this connection for there is a special basis on which members of a family unit share their possessions. There is much to be said for belonging --and if Oakville belongs to the Hydro family--with the possible 13th free bill for power as icing, on the top of the cake of constantly cheaper power, then she will be one of a large well-knit group of prosperous communities who find they derive positive benefits and dividends from such membership. We believe voters of Oakville should answer the Hydro question in the affirmative on election day. berries and tomatoes together and hoed corn and potatoes when we would all have much preferred to go swimming and let the crops rot and the weeds take over. You could and did work well... what's all this I hear about the way you play? Three times in the last week I've had parents tell me sur- prising things about teen-age parties, Are they true? ... Do you let your mother work all day preparing food then insist on her going out of the house. so that yo u and the gang may have fun? I think any mother who goes to the®trouble of arranging a party for you has a right to meet your friends. Am I being old-fashion- ed? In a short time you're going to be married....you hope. How will you feel when someone tos- ses coke on the floors you've just slaved over or throws ice- cubes at the newly decorated walls? Am I wrong in thinking this happens at your parties? How about cleaning up after the party? It's a pretty messy job even when you have been hostess and had a good time with your guests....but when you have been ordered to bed or coaxed to go out for the evening, I for one couldn't and wouldn't face it. I am not the mother of teen- age children so this is no personal (issue but if what I hear is true, [though you are dt fault, it may {be only a case of youth and | thoughtlessness, Don't imagine for one minute I consider you a {lost generation; I do gather how- | ever that you would be a lot more popular if you showed a little more consideration for oth- ers, Remember one day you will be an "aged parent'. If I have got you all wrong write and'let me know. ...this is one time I can honestly say I would rather be wrong than right. Letters To The Editor TOWNSHIP OF TRAFALGAR : November 23, 1948 The Editor, The Oakville-Trafalgar Journal The members of Trafalgar Council wish me to advise you that we regret the error on our part which occurred at last coun- cil meeting. In a very conscient- ious effort not to commit an act which would have prejudiced a case before the courts, we re- quested members of the press, among which was a reporter of your paper, to leave while we heard a ratepayer. We have realized that, had we merely requested the co-opera- tion of the press which never been refused, we have protected any possible pre- judice. Yours truly, W. H. Biggar Reeve November 23, 1948 The Editor, The Oakville-Trafalgar Journal Dear Sir: It would appear from state- ments appearing recently in the Toronto press that many people are unaware of the conditions surrounding the operation of Victoria Hall by the Rotary Club, Although it has never heen the policy of the Rotary Club of Oak- ville to publicize its service to the community it is now felt that the following facts should be made known, For many years Victoria Hall was used only at rare intervals. In the Fall of 1944 a group of - REMEMBER - Dunn's Drug Store Still 'Offers the Speediest Photo Finishing Service in Oakville All work brought in by 4:00 p.m. will be ready the next day by 1:00 p.m. PHOTO FINISHING by the UNIQUE: ART STUDIO TORONTO Dunn's Drug Store PHONE 650 High School students approached the Rotary Club seeking assist- ance in the formation of a Teen Town. The Rotary Club then in- terviewed the Parks Board re- questing permission to 'use Vic- toria Hall for this purpose. Per- mission was granted and a lease was prepared. For the first six months the Rotary Club paid the Parks Board $200. per month as rental in order to get the project started. After Teen Town was firmly placed on its feet the Rotary Club requested a grant from the Town Council to the Parks Board of $1,000. to permit the latter to pay the heating costs of the Hall. This grant was made to the Parks Board and the Rotary Club agreed to assume all other oper- ating costs including janitor service. This arrangement was carried on for the next three years and last year the Rotary Club was happy to assume part of the cost of occupancy of the hall by pu- pils of Brantwood School while their own building was being altered. This year the grant from Coun- cil to the Parks Board was re- duced to $500. The Rotary Club then approached the Parks Board offering to assume all additional heating and maintenance costs of the Hall. It is anticipated that these costs will be in the neigh- bourhood of $3,000.00. During the past five years the Rotary Club, together with Teen Town and Club 20 have spent many thousands of dollars in the equipping, improving and oper- ating of Victoria Hall. The Hall is now rapidly becoming a -Com- munity Hall, so much so that it is now booked solid for months to come. Since the Rotary Club have to pay all operating costs of the Hall, it is felt that organizations using the Hall should share in this burden in the form of rental. The Rotary Club itself pays $50.00 per month for 8 to 10 hours use. The Lions Club $25.00 Thursday, Nov. 2, a Venerable Tey Bishop Offers Journalistic Benedicy; Among the many letters we have received commenting |, anniversary and expressing good wishes, we particularly voy, one from J. Fred Young, supervisor of publicity for the or Department of Agriculture. Mr. Young's message of del tion is particularly appreciated, as he is the veteran Journal] some 30 years standing who, during his extended tenure ag gy | editor of The Evening Telegram, became widely known Canadian newsmen as the "Bishop: of the Tely". Moy * ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE S. Casey Wood, Jr. Managing Editor, Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, Oakville, Ontario Dear Mr. Wood: Allow me to congratulate you on your first birthday. I have just taken over my duties as supervisor of publicity, the Ontario Department of Agriculture. At the same time To completed 30 years in the newspaper game. i It is my hope that I shall be able to serve you from tine, time and that your valuable paper will be able to help this dep] ment by conveying valuable information from us to the farmer your district. I have read one or two copies of your paper and Would like (| congratulate you on the high calibre of the printing; material py) lished and especially your well conducted editorial page. It req credit on a group of able young men behind the sheet and indica} that you have a real sense of your responsibility to the commun you serve. My best wishes, for the future, and may you enjoy many, may) anniversaries. on n gy e th . Sincerely, J. Fred Young, * 'Toronto, Ontario -- ee] for 4 to 6 hours use per month. |required for even a short peri} Teen Town and Club 20 each pay [both morning and afternoon (f $25.00 per month, and the Angela would have to be heated for ly Bruce Chapter of the LO.D.E. pay |whole day, thus adding grey $10.00 for one meeting per month. [to the total heating costs. The Halton County Health 'We trust that this informatio] Unit and some other organiza-|will clarify any false impressing tions have used and will con- which some may have gathers tinue to use the Hall without [from uninformed sources. charge. The Rotary Club being Yours very truly, responsible for all operating de- The Rotary Club of Oakiil ficits. J. M. Legg In the event of the Hall being President 2 Pairs ! SPRAY PAINTERS Just Imagine... A Completely Furnished Doll House GLIDDEN PAINTS - WALLPAPERS ART SUPPLIES - FLOOR WAX De VILBISS SPRAYERS DOWNTOWN STORE. OPPOSITE POST OFFICE The Oakville Lumber Co.,Ltd: YARDS: KERR ST. N. 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