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Ge mmm Pager THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNALS The Oakville- Trafalgar Journal "CHAMPION OF THE RIGHT" Published Every Thursday Morning in Oakville, Opt, by Oakville - Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. Colborne St. E. (Next Post Office) Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Vincent H. Barrey Advertising Manager S. Casey Wood, Jr. Managing Editor Phone 1298 A HEALTH EDITORIAL Recently a child near Oakville was diagnosed as suffering from diphtheria. a great deal of consternation in the community. For- tunately, it has now been found that the child does not have the disease. ' The diagnosis of diptheria is quite often a dif- ficult matter, Swabs are taken from the throat and examined in the laboratory. There are certain bae- This naturally caused Thursday, December 2, ) 194g ursday, D died in the dark of the war years was in full force, and ready to burst out stronger than ever be- cause of the difficulties it had overcome. This group must have been typical of all the groups all over Holland, because within 6 months of the end of the war, scout membership. had more movement, so far from Having |: - REMEMBER . Dunn's Drug Store Still Offers. thie Spee; Photo Finishing a in Oakville TOWN CONTENDERS A difficult choice lies ahead for voters on elec tion day in Oakville when they come to make their choice for Mayor. Both of the contenders have ser- ved on council and their abilities are known to the voters. Both men have revealed a consciencious de- sire to serve their fellow citizens. The choice would seem to he one for the individual to make after con- siderable thought. Phil Chambres has served Oakville well and faithfully, and has always conscientiously done everything within his power to protect the interests Oakville on county council. His health is now restor- ed to where he can make the same contribution in the futur. Basil Megaffin has been a member of council in the past, and his abilities are well known to the electorate. We congratulate Councillor Robert Hunter on his acclamation as Deputy Reeve an honour he richly deserves. - Of the men who have offered themselves for council, Jack Milne, Lachlan MacArthur and Ted Lauder are members of the present council. Milne's contributions have been worthwhile and he should be returned with a good majority if the voters wish ta be sure of having a capable watch-dog of all pub- lic expenditures on council. MacArthur has develop- ed into a good member of council with an eye always on the watch for any infringement of the personal liber- ties of citizens. Lauder especially deserves to be re- elected as his term on council has been so short that he as merely been able to familiarize himself with op- erations. In 'the year to come, with this experience he- hind him, he should make many worthwhile contri- butions. . When James Cooke first stood for election we recommended him to voters as we felt he had some valuable ideas. While, if elected, he may find it is not just as easy to put all of these into operation as he may think now, he will undoubtedly De a valuable member on council 7 Fred Turner has served on the Sport Associa- tion with distinction and has shown tiring effort to secure for Oakville the sport's facilities that this sporting town should have. With this experience in public matters behind him he should be given the opportunity to serve in a wider sphere by being elected on Monday. For the remaining pesition on Council there are a number running who all have much to recommend them, but are not as well known to the voters. A decision among this group will have to rest with the individual who will possibly know them better than we can. TOWNSHIP CHOICE under the microscope. had the disease, since her good to know years ago. Now, one case tion, Twenty years ago di solely by immunization. Your family physician your child, or this service ried out proved unnecessar: e A case like this brings home to the community the contrast between the situation now and even 20 teria which cannot be distinguished from diphtheria It was felt that it was unlikely that this child : immunization was right up to date. However, no chances were taken. It is that, even though the measures car- y, she was not neglected. of diphtheria is a sensa- ipththeria was common place. This amazing change has been accomplished is. prepared to immunize may be obtained from clinics held by the Halton County Health Unit. Bach year in the schools, the opportunity for this immuniza- tion is offered to school children and regular clin- ics are held for immunization for infants and pre- school children in "Teen Town' on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoon of each month. EA NA rafalgar Tales. By Bessie Cairns SEX EDUCATION ether sex as a subject should be taught in our schools is a debatable question, but it is certainly something that cannot. be ignored by parents of grow- ing children. I was interested therefore in hearing the opinions of three teachers who visited me this week-end. - Two of them teach in large Toronto public schools, the oth- er is a high school teacher in Buffalo. They assured me they voiced the feeling of the large majority of their staffs, a to- tal of well over a hundred, res gardless of the Gallup polls the information should have some value. In Toronto the subject of sex is definitely to be included in the curriculum from grade seven up. Though the teachers are to get their information from 'child psychologists and others who specialize in the handling of the subject, it is the grade teachers responsibility to pass it on to the class. The claim being that too much and perhaps the wrong emphasis may be given if the teaching is done by strangers. The teachers on the other hand feel that they are going to find themselves open to embarras- sing questions and possibly snickers and that the problem of maintaining discipline will be in- We are pleased that W. H. Biggar received an acclamation as Reeve. He has done much to further the interests of the township, and has started sev- eral projects . among them the new -community hall . . . that it will be good to have him finish. ITis deputy reeve, Joseph Wickson, a member of coun- cil for some years, is a man who will discharge the duties of his office ii a creditable manner for the township and who "will be sure to see everything that comes before him with the eye of experience. Among contenders for the three seats on coun- cil R. C. A. Cumberland is the outstanding choice. During his first year as a councillor he revealed a sane outlook on all matters with the determination to voice his opinion without fear or favor. Cumber- Jand should head the polls if the electors of Trafal- gar wish to have the best among those sitting on council. ; Alec Philips is offering to serve once more. He has had previous experience, prior to his war ser- vice. He knows the problems of the township and has the interests of the community at heart. Alfred Jennings has served as a member of the Bronte commission and with this experience behind him should be of value in the larger sphere. Robert Marshall's abilities are known to the voters, as are Emerson Ford's from their terms on council, William Devlin is a man about whom we know nothing, but from all accounts he is a worthy citizen with a desire to male a contribution. Percy Merry should receive a good vote for school trustee as it is well known that he is a keen member of the present board. The appearance of D. A. Allan of Bronte as a contender for the school board is most encouraging. This Bronte resident has al- ways concerned himself with public matters, and has done much to further the interests of young people when ever he has had the opportunity. A successful businessman his experience on the board should provide economical and wise expenditure of funds. Harry MacKendrick is a newcomer to public affairs, but he has lived in the area for many years, being a member of a well known family. His desire to serve his fellow citizens deserve encouragement as any newcomer to public life can be expected to devot: much time and effort to making his ideas available to his fellow members on the board. ' Carsten Glahn Optometrist - 173 Colborne Street -- TELEPHONE 1375 -- OFFICE HOURS 9.30 to: 5.00 Evenings 9.30 t0 12.00 Mon. and Thurs. 7 to 8 Or By, Appointment Optician Oakville Daily Sat. creased. Remember the majority. of the public schoolteachers in Toronto are unmarried women. Quite definitely they do mot rel- ish adding a difficult and contro- versial subject to an already over-crowded curriculum. Their opinion was most emphatic, that the imparting of the facts of life to growing children is the responsibility of the parents. The high school teacher from Buffalo voiced very similar views. The staff of her school had been shown the movies cur- rently being used in the state of Oregon: There are two sets of these pictures, one for children around nine. or ten, the other definitely more advanced. As: she expressed it, "In the latter ones. absolutely nothing is left to one's imagination!" The pictures are intended to be shown to mixed classes. Her point, and I think it was well taken, was that in a mixed class of child- ren from many different homes! and environments no teacher could judge the re-action of the. individual pupil. It 'might give some shy child an unhealthy av- ersion to the whole business: of. growing-up on the other hana some of the more adult pupils might become a bit too smug about their ability to-cope with life's problems. To use her own. words, "The majority of the pu- pils to-day are'so sophisticated that many a simple English word has to be skipped from my. lessons lest its ambiguity may. cause a smirk. I dread to think how they may distort an honest interpretation of sex-life." I am inclined to agree that the teaching of sex belongs in Scouting By Clare 'Willis Holland, when Scouting was. for- bidden, carried on 'her work as best she could, not only with Cubs, but even with Scouts, whose leaders were - all away, either in the army, or working. underground. Mrs. Jim Roberts gave a most interesting talk to a group of Scouts on Sunday afternoon and at the end we all felt that we take far too much as a matter of course, our freedom to gather boys and girls into groups and give them the fun, and whole- some training that scouting and Guiding afford. Every youth organization in occupied countries was dishand- ed, and only a few young people, from collaborating families,joined the Hitler Youth Movement, which the Germans tried to put in their place. This left the great majority of boys at loose ends, at z time when the strain of mere existance made organized recreation the more necessary. So this courageous girl used to take a large group of Cubs and Scouts ranging in age from 8 to 15 or 16, on a whole days outing about twice a month. They went to a large estate outside the town, and there, for a few hours, these boys were able to forget. a little thel clouds of fear and privation which had gathered over their-country. No uniforms might be worn, of course, "and any scout training had to be carried on as incon- spicuously as possible, but the boys' interest in scouting, and all it stands for, was maintained, and when liberation - came, the CHANGE OF TIME TABLE The Well-Baby Clinic will be held the Second and Fourth Thursday in each month only, Next Clinic: Dec. 9th at TEEN TOWN 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. than doubled Being ilege had the of enhancing its value to them, and I am sure that, as fast as the hoys came in, leaders, who || themextday by 1:00 py, had seen what effect the lack a 2 of scouting and similar activ- ities had had 'on the youth of their country, were quick to PHOTO FINISHING undertake thelr share in help- by the ing these boys to take up mor- mal living and playing again. UNIQUE ART STUDIg in the country. -- deprived of their priv- : : inevitable resus [|| All Work brought in py 4:00 pam. will be ready PAPER COLLECTION Please hold your scrap paper for collection" Sat- urday, TORONTO BOY SCOUT. Dunn's Drug Store PHONE 650 December © 11th From time to time we have told you something about the Gubmaster in Brantford, who |f| Tex Beneke 2 with a great deal of pre- Tommy Dorsey. serverance brings her blind cubs Phil Harris through the Pack, and sends them up into the Troop, to en- joy the wider experience of Scouting. 30° on Be 2 fo .59 2a N . Tr Today we have a little to say ' about a Dutch Cubmaster who, [Jl -- during the German occupation of 49 each 2 for .89 RECORD SALE TELEPHONE 711 -- CONTINUES Astonishing Low Prices Perry Como Dennis Day Freddie Martin Vaughn Monroe H. B. LOFQUIST RADIO and REFRIGERATION Sales and Service -- COLBORNE ST. i | NOW OPEN DAILY at 2.00 p.m. OAKVILLE Bowling Lanes (Frank Russell, Mgr.) IN THE GREGORY BLOCK WVAAAA the home but since the subject was only introduced in Toronto after a panel discussion by lead- ing teachers, doctors and pen- ologists it might be well for the parents and teachers of Oakville and Trafalgar to have some ideas in advance on the matter before it is added to the course of study throughout the prov- ince. Turkey Dinter 25c Who wouldn't welcome a com- plete turkey dinner for. a quar- ter? . . . everything from the fruit-cocktail. to the nuts, for 8 people. The White-Oak Chapter LODE. is using this means to raise money for food parcels for Britain. Draw will take place at the Century Theatre December 15, A Complete Line of * WALLBOARDS PHONE 76 BECAUSE WE HAVE A PLANING MILL WE CAN SUPPLY ANY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTRACTOR OR HOME WORKSHOP Building Supplies Ci * PLYWOODS CHARLES F. DOTY & SON Dundas St. - Ji i I [I ll arried at All' Times * PLASTER * STORM SASH North of C.N.R. NIGHTS 670 - 558-W ANI NAME ADDRE; Indicate I enclose Please 1