The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

~~ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARAAAA March 30, 1950 THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL perviseYouthActivity Derry Urges Parents [Noting a sharp increase in the "show nore understanding in- in childhood problems. [@akville Optimists Club. "During 1949, 20 youngsters the view that supervision of uthful activities in conjunction [ith a well planned recreation program, was the answer to any Psychologist Moral Present methods of moral training were vigorously attack- ed by Dr. Wm. Line, head of the department of psychology, Uni- versity of Toronto, in the course of a talk to members of Oakville Trafalgar Home and School As- sociation at the High School on Thursday evening. Savoring his address with plenty of humorous illustration, the speaker took is- sue with what he called the auth oritarian attitude, in which young people were urged to conform to a moral tradition, instead of being encouraged to make their own decisions. "There is no justification for any subject being on the school problem. Fou may say there is no such ifoblem here, and on the surface at may be true. The number of ses that go to court is not un- bly alarming. But there are any bigger lads who are pests Broken the law. Or, if they have, ley haven't been caught at any- thing serious. But if they dont |Heceive proper supervision now, they might well find themselves [BR a serious situation later on. rents will do well to keep, sted on the way children spend ir time away from home." Stating that institutions are full now as they were in the ly 30's", Chief Derry scored theory that deli was unless it adds to the freedom, and a feeling of free- dom in those who learn," Dr. Line declared. "There are many homes where children learn at school and have nothing to read at home. They are taught grammar and given no chance to express them- selves." Dr. Line expressed much con- cern over the emergence of an authoritarian figure in western culture, of an inflexible set of rules of conduct. This, he believ- ed, was a result of the uncertain- ty of the times. The German peo- ple, 'he pointed out, had accepted totalitarianism as an escape from difficult conditions. "Many pupils leave school be- fore we have succeeded in getting: them to maturity regarding hu- man relationships," said the depression by-product. He sug- speaker. He condemned the ten' Addressing H&S Meeting Scores New Training Methods dency of many people to be ar- rogant towards some of their fellow-humans and subservient to others. Children, he believed, should be encouraged to behave in such a manner as made for harmony in group relationships. "There is a body of knowledge that will make - the pupil more confident," he stated. It was the duty of parents to watch the school curriculum to see that the right kind of teaching was being provided. "Hostility is terribly unpleas- ant," Dr. Line reminded his hear- ers, "and all of our unhappiness is centered in that one thing. "In regard to education we should be very careful to live up to our ob- ligations to see that the children have opportunities to express the freedom that comes from their skills." Dr. Line's talk was followed by a question period, which was featured by some brisk discus- sion, The speaker was introduced by Major the Rev. John Forth, and a vote of thanks was moved by A. Weatherstone, chairman of the Oakville Public Sthool Board. The first part of the pro- gram was featured by two brief skits by members of the school's French Club. John Ross, presi- dent of the Home and School Association, who acted as chair- man, said that arrangements were being made to hold a series of concerts, provided by the Ont- ario Department of Education, starting next fall What's New In HOME BUILDING? The things that are done daily, --cooking, sleeping, eating--are well provided for in every house. But what about a place to live, a place for activities of the house where children can play, where mother can sew, and where dad can putter about with his favorite hobby ? Now, you certainly can't build a separate room for each activ ity. But you can plan rooms to do double and even triple duty, and so get more living. For example, in planning an upstairs laundry, figure on hav- ing it double as a sewing room, and let it have a good wide win- dow sill that will let you bring along those plants you are so keen about. A modern laundry can serve in this way because, with present day appliances, it is or should be as livable and beautiful as the rest of your house. The bedroom of today can very easily double as a sitting room where unexpected guests can be entertained if 'the high school age youngsters are having a jam session in the living-room. Or, if properly planned and fur- nished, it can serve as a study room where children can handle their homework in peace and quiet. Space for a workbench--or aquarium room--or even a dart throwing range, can be obtained by putting up an oversize gar- age, or by simply using a bit of foresight in laying out your base- ment. In other words, you can make practically any room serve a double purpose if you just fall back on that good old axiom: Look before you leap. by the smiling gal in the centre, this finny funster, huh, fellas? BIG ONES, like this 16 pound lake trout hooked at Beaverton will soon be risiing to the lure hereabouts. Take a mighty husky Sixteen Mile Creek pike to match In Bronte It's ROY JOHNSON Phone 210 FOR ALL YOUR SPRING CLEANING Forsythe St. at the Lake or Loadershin Ii RIVIER'S "Those Careful Cleaners' Phone 1123 ted that d activity in ure hours would provide the st thorough preventative, artily endorsed the work of the M.CA. in this regard "A M.C.A. for Oakville has long Been a pet project of mine, al- Hough the time is probably not @pportune at present," he said. Discuss Fair Plans B President Jim Cooke reminded upervi expressing the view space oking should be arranged by ril 30. If" was decided commit- Bes will be set up at the next Tecular meeting. A slate of officers, presented by committee headed by Optimist hn Belyea, will be voted upon the closing dinner meeting of Further information m within the membership will received up to one week from hat time. ® BUY NEW "Firestone TIRES ON TIME We will mount new Firestones on Your cor now you pay a little down, a little a week as it fits your budget It pays to ride on new safety-proved imileage-proved Firestones | We are also equipped to give the following services: | NEW BATTERIES [CHARGING & RENTALS I BATTERY REPAIRS VULCANIZING RETREADING SOLUTION FOR TRACTOR TIRES . OAKVILLE TIRE --and-- "'BATTERY SERVICE PHONE 774-W TOP OFF YOUR WITH A N to go with your ment of gabardines F When Topcoat A big outlay isn't necessary for good grooming! One really fine topcoat other accessories will do the trick. See our fine assort- Dress Trousers evening for entertainment or recreation . . attired in a dress trouser . . . See our new arrivals . . . also Cardigans You'll have a head start in the Easter Parade if you drop in at the ROSS STORES and choose your ap- parel from our new spring merchandise, which is ar- riving daily. All the latest popular styles in the new shades are now being displayed. : Men's Dress Shirts Trimly striped or plain white shirts, precisely tailored in broadcloths, and by all the leading A good-grooming manufacturers. "MUST." OUTFIT EW NSN NN IRST. AN you '"step-out" in the . look smartly Pullovers Windbrakers dress fine Socks Fine dress socks, long or short sty- les. All wool or ny- lons in plain shad- es, stripes or de- ® complete your wardrobe. | spring . . . Starts At THE ROSS STORES Qakyille's Own Fashion Centre" The SE Ross Stores Co., Limited (Ernie Savin, Prop.)