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Oakville - Trafalgar Journal Entered, 2nd Class Mail, Ottawa Oakville, Ontario Thursday, June 29, 1950 20 Pages RANSPORT COMMISSIONERS RESERVE JUDGEMENT RE RAILWAY COMMUTER RATE Two members of an Oakville ~ commuter, service in Toronto each day, WO! required to pay out an additional $105.60 annual- it a proposed fare increase is i Earl Hand of Transport Commissioners last! week. The board is making a circuit of Bastern Canada's cities to hear evidence before delivering judg: 'ment on applications by both the (NR. and CPR. for permission {4 boost fares on commuter lines. The board reserved judgment after hearing evidence dealing with 'lines in operation in this Every, counsel for Lakeshore Commuters assn., of which Magistrate Hand is president, told the board the sug gested fares constituted increas: 45 ranging from 33% percent and 61.3 percent. 'We submit the increases <howld be commensurate with the increases of 15 percent in general passenger fares across the country," he declared Pointing to antiquated wooden coaches serving Lakeshore com- Inuters, Mr. Van Every went on: "Any increase should be accom: panied by improved service." J. N. Milne, a member of the board, described "orphans town planning Oakville commuters as in the storm." "we feel the railway don't want us, and put every stumbling block in our way to deter us," he contended. ; Answering a question put by Mr. Van Every concerning the cleanliness of the coaches, Mr. Milne stated: "Sometimes they are pretty grim. They -may be cleaned twice a, day, but I ques: tion whether they are gone over carefully. Speaking for my Own Commercialj Assessment Revision Ups Some Main Street Bills Re-assessment of commercial property in 1949 brought many changes in municipal and busi: ness tax bills for town merchants, arned upon receiving state- ments of the levies in the mail. But according to assessment com- missioner Percy Spurgeon, the re- vised scale tends to put the busi- ness section on a much more equalized basis. "There has been a definite easterly shift on the main street of late, making the two blocks between Thomas and Dunn Sts. more valuable," he told the Jour- yesterday. "Previously, as- sessments had ranged from $100 down to $25 per foot, while Col- borne St. land to the east was assessed at residential rates. Un- der the new scale, $80 is the top. figure in those two blocks, and other main street property scales down to $60. On side streets, the figure varies between $50 and $30." Service stations, with their re- quired wide frontages and in most cases a side street flankage, are among the: businesses hard: est hit by reassessment, Mr. Spurgeon said, In one instance, he pointed out, a station previous- ly assessed at $25 per foot had jumped to a $70 assessment. "We hope that re-assessment of the entire county. will be com- pleted for the 1952 levy," he sta- ted. "Oakville will be covered be- fore that time, provided we don't take in a larger area." KENDALLS FETED Messages of congratulotion from the King and Queen and Goyernment, tele- grams and cards from Sco friends and organizations, veritable avalanche Of BOrgeous flowers and gifts poured, in upon Mr. and Mrs, James R.gKendall on the occasion of their diamond wedding anniversary, celebrated at their home on Sunday an Monday when over 200 visited the couple. But the visit al forded Mr. and Mrs. Kendall the most pleasure was the arrival in an ambulance of Mrs. S. G. Pow- ley, enroute to hospital. Mem: bors of Oakville Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Lodges, in which Mr. and Mrs, Kendall have been lea- ders for mapy years, called in 2 body and presented them with a handsome floor lamp. The Order of the Eastern Star sent sixty Toses. Already Hooked! Outstanding week, surely, truism of the must be that ut tered by Mrs. Lloyd Closs, in responding to a toast to the ladies during the spring Ladies Night festivities arranged by the Oakville: Optimists Club. Discoursing philosophically on the disappearance of romance after marriage had settled down to a routine agenda, Mrs. Closs appealed to husbands to inject a little of courtship's glamor ous attention into daily home life, then ventured wistfully: "But | guess all men are fisher: men at heart. And who ever heard of a fisherman ever feed- ing worms to a fish he's already caught?" family, 1 know they would use the trains more if the service improved. For one thing, gas lighting is unpleasant and gives one a headache. And 'when the train stops at Toronto, it is always at the end farthest from the exit, so that it takes ten minutes to get out of the stat: ion." concerning the temper- in summer, "I have mey- er been in the Sahara, but I im- agine the heat in those cars when you first get in approaches the temperature there." Renton Hawkins, Lorne Park resident, expressed the view that young couples who had recently built in this area would be "hard hit by an increase." Haw- Kins suggested any should be put into effect by small increments. "I think about a 10 percent increase each year would be about right," he declar- ed. v Opportunity For Kids At Lions. Carnival "Has your dog got the longest tail in town? Has it the shortest maybe? Or is it the smallest?" These are the questions that will be answered with cash: prizes at the Dr. Ballard's Mutt show being conducted as a Saturday after- noon feature for the youngsters at the Lions Club Annual Jam- boree being held on Central School Grounds July 67-8. Th show gets underway at 4.30 Sat- urday afternoon. "No matter what class your dog Is entered in, every contestant will receive a prize," stated Lion Alex Camp: bell, who secured the show for the Carnival. "These Mutt Shows have been conducted in a number of place and have proved to be a lot of fun for young and old alike," he concluded. Lion Fred Taylor has really shot the works on his prizes for the opening event for the child- ren on Saturday afternoon which is a parade for decorated bicyc- les, tricycles, doll carriages, wa: gons, etc. The prizes will be on display in the window of the Ross Stores on July 3rd, and there is a walking doll, speedom- eter, generator-operated tall light and so on. "There'll be a prize for every entry," Fred sald. "The parade forms up at George's Square at 2.30 and will proceed to the Cen- tral School Grounds where the judging will be done. Tt Is im- portant to remember that to be eligible for a prize contestants must parade from the starting point. He made special mention of the 14-inch silver cup for the most original entry. "When the youngsters see that cup they'll Start scratching their heads for ideas," he guessed. Junior Cheek All children planning to attend the Oakville Recreation Com- mission's day camp will be given a free medical examination morrow, Friday, it has been nounced by Recreational Direc- tor Ted Kennedy. The examin: ation, which will be at Victoria Hall, is being carried out in co- operation with Halton County Health Unit. Children aged 8 and under will be examined at 9 am, and those from 9 to 14 at 1 pm. The camp period Is from July 10 to August 19. to- an- 5 cents a copy, $2.00 Per Year in Advance * WALLACE PARK FL.OODLIGHTS IN OPERATION BY JULY 19, ENGINEER TELLS DIRECTORS Newly appointed principal at Oakville high school is David J. Wilson, for the past 19 years a member of the staff of Galt C. IL & Vocational school. Mr. Wilson is a commercial specialist, and a well known lecturer on voca- tional guidance. Appoint New Principal David J. Wilson, principal ~ at Galt C.I. and Voca- ional School for the past two years, was appointed this week fo succeed W. S. Blake as princi pal of Oakville high school, it was announced by George C. At kins, board secretary. Mr. Wilson who has been a member of the Galt staff for 19 years, will re- ceive a salary of $4,700, Mr. At kins disclosed: A specialist in commercial subjects, the new principal re- ceived his M.A. degree at the University of Toronto in 1929. A widely known authority on voca- tional guidance, he has been in charge of this work at Galt for six years, and frequently lectur- es on the subject under dept. of education sponsorship. He was chosen from among 49 appl: cants for the position. According to Mr. Atkins, It is not yet known if Mr. Wilson will take over his mew duties on the first of September. "He will have to discuss the matter with his board, as his contract in Galtruns up to January 1." Mr. Atkins told the Journal. Active in community organi: zations In Galt, Mr. Wilson is a past, president of the Civic Club, president of the South Waterloo Boy Scouts Assn, and a session member of the Lincoln St. United Church. Mr. and 'Mrs. Wilson have two sons, aged.12 and 7. Town To Observe Holiday Date Saturday Saturday, Dominion Day, is be- ing celebrated as a holiday in Oakville as elsewhere throughout Canada. Stores, banks, the mun: icipal offices and the public 1ib- rary will be closed. There will be no postal delivery, Wickets at the post office will be open from to 10 a.m. only. Explanation The following statement from Central Command will show all of our readers who considered the action of Mrs. Chris Vokes last week as being unpreceden- ted, and who queried us con- cerning it, that it was merely a case of mishandled publicity. Captain W. R. Stewart, Pub- lic Relations Officer, Central Command, explained to the Journal Tuesday that Mrs. C. Vokes, who opened a private enterprise in town last week, was officiating as a private citizen. He stated that he re: gretted an inaccurate report in another paper, tending to make it appear this was an official function on the part of Central Command, had been printed. "Mrs. Vokes was asked as a private citizen to perform this act It is most' unfortunate that her action was publicized, with- out knowledge of Central Com- .mand, as being connected with Command," he concluded. assistant | Your Hospital LAST WEEK Surgery Cases Accident Cases Births * Patients Admitted Patients Discharged IN HOSPITAL MONDAY Patients a Newborn WHIZ BANGS - YES, BIG BANGS - NO! A skyrocket that does more than fizz 15 feet in the air will not be permitted in town, unless enthusiasts set it off within 50-ft. of the Lake aimed to fall into the water, council ruled at its last meeting Monday night, before summer recess. "The children may not like it" stated Deputy-reeve Lauder. "But it's for their own protection." He displayed a rocket which had bro- ken a branch of a tree five miles from where it was discharged. "The Fire Marshall stated if this had hit someone it have killed them. Had it lighted on a roof it could have caused a fire." Council added the rider that all firework displays must be approved by the Fire Chief be- fore they could be set off. Permission was granted to the Optimist Club to erect two signs in connection with Its fall fair, provided they were removed fol- lowing the fair. Councillor Mac- Arthur complained bitterly con: cerning the town by-law prohibit- ing the posting of bills on tele- phone poles and trees In town "We pass a by-law like that and now you can go anywhere in the town and see posters advertising the Rotary Carnival" h "It we have by-laws they should be enforced." He wanted a letter written to the Rotary club instru- cting them to remove the algns, but the: Mayor assured him as o member of the club concerned h would see the matter was looked after. The Bmuyor brought to councils attention that he, the clerk and several councillors had J telephone calls from cith garding officers of the force being on duty for two days during the opening of a new lo- cation of business. "I felt the peo- ple should know that the offic were working at the expense the firm concerned," stated "hey were doling this work dur- ing their off-hours. It cost the town nothing." Council then concerned Itself with mostly routine matters, ong them being two by-laws closing parts of Sheddon Bond Sts, and the calling for ten ders for resurfacing Colborne St It authorized the Mayor and the clerk to pay accounts during the recess, and adjourned, subject to the mayor calling a special me ing, until Sept. 11th. Sorry We're Late Readers who saw a Journal employee being carried out of the plant Tuesday morning are informed that the pain in the neck given him by his employ- ers has moved down to Oakley Peters' back, where a disloca- ted disc Is causing considerable pain. During Pete's absence, partner Vince Barrey is filling in at the linotype keyboard, while John Holsey was good en- ough to leave his bed, after a full night shift at the Hamilton Spectator, to help us get out this week's edition. Said Vince, whose type-setting days were almost forgotten: "The proof reader had better go easy on me for a day or two!" Yanking New Alarm Switch Costly Gag Fire Chief Warns Firechief Fred Shaw was an an- gry man on Tuesda at noon when his brigade answered its third false alarm in three weeks. "People are pulling the alarm boxes," he "They don't seem to that if they are caught y are liable to one year in jail" He stressed the fact that the newness of the al- arm boxes, and their location in previously unequipped spots, may. be the cause of Interesting the pranksters. "But. it can be a very expensive prank for some: he stated. Later he infor- med the Journal the police had apprehended the culprit In this case, a youngster, and that in the case of a child the parents were liable for costs. "Whether this will apply In this case rests with council," he stated. He felt that it everyone realized the serious: ness of tampering with the alarm system there would not be any more false alarms. "No one wants to take that big a chance of do- ing time," he sald with ANOTHER smile. NZ Q--~--Pre>RAOZOn The MacNamara Construction Co. will today commence erection of poles for the Wallace park floodlights, engineer Mel Rison Tuesday night informed directors of the Oakville Baseball assn. Mr. Elson, who is working with the Oakville Public Utilities Commis- slon's Barlow on the proj- ect, predicted that the new sys tem will be in operation July 19. Mr. Barlow assured meet- ing that every effort being made to speed up the instalation work. New dugouts will be put in at the same time, and addit- jonal grandstand accommodation being arranged for, diractor Gorm McConyrey told the board. No application for permission to use the Wallace park diamond has been received, from Oakville intermediate club is sald to have been organized recently, secretary Bill told the meeting. Director Davis had previously told meeting he understood of well known business were supporting the new ization. (Contacted by group In question stated it presently negotiating with Ontario Baseball Association recognition In intermediate "B" competition, and that until such time as negotiations are comple: ted, it would appreciate having namos of executive officers withheld.) "It an application Is forthcom: ing, 1 am sure the directors will offer all co-operation possible," stated president R. O. Bull It was decided to enlist the ald of the town's minor ball pliers In distributing membership cards for the assn, which aro now av. aflable at an annual feo of §1. "we've sold the first four mom: berships at $10 each, however," Mr. Bull smilingly told the meet: ing, will glad to accept any sum aboyo. the nominal fee. The money valsed in this way will definitely permit us to add Impetus to our minor ball Russ about the is is organs the was the for the Journal, "and we cortainly be program. And All Members Of Her Race The recognition accorded Miss Betty Clarke, who won the Chapman Cup for general proficiency In 1948 at the High School, of being the first member of her race admit ted to St. Joseph's Hospital, Nursing, 18 a tribute to that lady. It is also a tribute Toronto, Training School of fnstitution and to the young to Oakville in the same way that of our citizens reflects any isi of the I creditably on everyone in town.