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~ Councillor Charging Inaction Vol. 57, No, 39. Oakville, Ontario, Thursday, Sept. 30, 1948. a - “Thoroughly Disgusted’ Declares States Town Engineer Unnecessarily Delays Work : ——e Stating that *he is -.‘*thoroughly disgusted” with Mr. George Power's, town engineer's, delay in installing pumps at the Sth Line sewage dis- posal plant, Councillor Litchfield suggested that the town advertise for a new engineer, when the eoun- ceil met on Monday evening, About four vears ago plans were of the projet the Councillor said, jund that I forget things.” “*Finally he told me that he had feoutaeted the Clark Adams people fin Hamilton ond that they were \going te do the work. Ten minutes lafter. I had talked to him (Mr. Power) I phoned Clark Adams anil they said that Mr Power had not contacted them, They said they | would tome down to-morrow,’ Councillor Litchfield informed the count: ‘ a In briefly sketching the history drawn up for this sewage disposal “The Allis Chalmers Company (the project and despite the council's ef- | pump manufacturers) were sent a forts the work is still unfinished. | rough outline of the plans in 1939. Councillor Litéhfleld, who assun-,When I was made chairman of the ed the chairmanship of the Sewage |Sewage Committee at the beginning Committee in January, was reques-iof the year, the pumps had not been ~ “ted at that tinie to do his utmost ordered, The -6rder “was placed an to get the plant in operation. { Tn reporting to the council on| Feb. 8th this year. They were del- ivered during the first week in Monday ¢vening Mr. Litchfield em- July. Everything is there to pro: phatically declared, “17 have be. ceed but since then things have » tome thoroughly disgusted. Three ; been at a stangstill.’’ ~ fretting fed.up with all this trouble. ‘sed — nee Byers was voral soloist, aA and Mrs. Charles T. Sargent. The times this week T have taken time | off to visitgthe plant. The engineer tokl me that the pumps were being | installed. But as nearly as I can see nothing has been done in the | weeks. “For the life of me I can't un- derstand why the work- has been held up. I feel that it is the engin- eer’s duty to be here when reques- ted,*’ Councillor Litchfield deelar- past six ? . _“T got him on the phone this) After some discussion regarding morning and he to’d me thing |advertising for an engineer, it was was being done, When I told him decided that the Sewage “Commit- ‘I couldn’t see any signs of it, he told me that bases were needed, I asked him why the forms and bases | were not cemented In. He told me ‘hat he couldn’t get the co-operat- | ion of the town men.” Councillor Litchfield denied this statement and informed the coun- cil that Mr, Fitzsimmons, the town “foreman had visited the pumping station [with him several times and | was more than willing to co-operate 7 said he was . He refused\to appear before the - He said he would- “TY insisted that he tell me the name of the firm which was going to install the pumps. He told me that we had gone over this before tee megt with the (ark Adams’ representative on Tuesday and find out if that firm was prepared to undertake the installation of the pumps. The representative was also to be shown the sewage disposal fant at the foot of Navy Street with a view to plicing it in oper- ating condition. Conncil Chambers Refused A request from the C.C.PF. use of the Coundil Chamber one night each month was unanimously rejected. Councillor Gibson expres- the view that the chambers shoul not be—used_—for political for meetings and the other councillors Tree Planting Councillor J. R, Dunn advocated that the systematic re-planting of trees on the town's strects be star- ted immediately. His committee was authorized to survey the situation, Grace Evelyn Sar gent Weds Ralph Ellis Morse In St. John’s Bride Wears Her Mother’s Wedding own Wearing her mother’s wedding rown of Brussels net over ivory taf: feta, fashioned on princess lines with slight train, Grace” Evelyn (Lynn) Sargent beeame the bride of Ralph Ellis Morse, Toronto, at a candlelight service in St. John's Tnited chiireh on Saturday. ~ | The bride is the daughter of Mr. groom is the son of Hurry Morse, Middleton, N.S., and the Inte Mrs, Morse. "var Standards of pink and white giadioli against «a background of pakns and ferns formed the setting for-the- bridal party. The ¢eremony | was performed by Rey, Earl B,! Eddy. Miss L. M. MeBain played the wedding musie, and Mra. .C'ar-! The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her fulllength veil of Car- rickmacross Ince was arranged from a garland of bouvardia. She carried a cascade of pink roses, gladioli! florets and bouvardia, Miss Ruth| Byers was the bride's attendant In a two-pleee frock of nugget gold, -hengaline. Her headdress #1 Dutch style was of the same materia! as) her dress. Her flowers were pladioli | petaly, med roses, and Wouvariia. | Arthur Titbrook, Toronto, was the| groomsman. The ushers were David Sargent, Milton, brother of the bride, and Stanley Clarke, Toronto, At the reeeption at the residence of the bride's parents, Mrs, Sargent’ C.W.A.C. Recruits Sought Locally Lip), 8. M. Burton and Pte. M. B. Patterson of the C.W.A.C. are jin town seeking recruits for their unit aml) have established a reeruit- Thg depot opposite the post office. They will be glad to answer any questions — regarding the C.W.A.C. and will be in town for the next two weeks, Letters To The Editor Oakville, Sir;— As an admirer and annual visit- or to your lovely town T have ever been an admirer of the delightful gardens, large and sma‘), and hare always Jooked forward to the time that I shall retire and beeome a permanent citizen. On this oeeasion J have felt grie- ved at the sight of evidently spite fences erected between neighbours, three in one district alone. Surely with the world in such a state of warfare, neighbours should Jearn. to live together in harmony. so¢h as our Lord would have us do when he saves “Love thy neighbour as thy- sclf.’’ - Thanking your town for its hos- pitality and wishing it every sue- cess, Yours, : A lover of Oakville. received wearing 2 gown of _mist-' blue crepe, hat of fuchsin velvet with matching veil, blue fox fur and corsage of fuchsia, gladioli,' roses and bouvardia. Miss Maxine Morse, Middletown, N.S., sister of the groom, who also reeeived, chose a dress of turquoise sheer wool, brown hat and brown accessories, Her corsage was cream roses, blue delphininams and bouvardin. For travelling the bride donned a honey beige ensemble with blonde fox collar, large beret and brown accessories. After o short honey-, moon, the bride and yroom will re- side in Toronto,_ 2 _jéar it was and still is missing. AB Pigs and Poli tics Seventy-Five The electors marked their X’s be- side names that meant nothing to More Donors ~ Needed For Clinic October Sth the pigs than an _clection. them: Hogs-fatand Jean,— the ‘‘ins’’ fand the “outs; have been lazing about to jump inte action as soon las the ‘‘mush’’ of office and pat- Growing resentment amongst the thinking public, and their numbers are clearly indicates that the time for a change ia past due. “B” Company 2nd Battalion legion, |ronage has been slopped into the] They are entitled te an opper-| jelection trough. Resounding grunts, tunity to meet and appraise the | i squeals and a_ barging .scramble|various carlidates. They should made the wélkin ring. know something of the candidate's Political elbows dug-into—political t lity, abilityand attitude to- | riba, Villification, persona! and par-lawards the problems which confront | ty, has been unrestrained. Deliber-|the poopie. They shouldbe men of | ate misrepreséntation aid innwéendd|g ealibfe ta make a -conatructive | became popular weapons and wereleontribution to the administrative approved. by the politically wise. [of national affairs. aiuno wits Platforms were meant for eleet-; The day when the member of | Erfvt LANCASBIEG TULLTOR. parliapi¢nt was an employment ag-! ent for ward heelers is past. People | are disgusted with a condition whith (Continued on Page 5) ion purposes only and were so reg- arded by the public, Candidates, who~were-unknown- to the voters, were produced at the last minute. The Lorne Scots Reserve ‘Parades every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Oakville Armouries | To encourage perfeet attendance, |Major J. H. Chambres, 0.C., '‘B” Mrs. T. E. Walker Wins Ladies’ Championship At Golf Club : : \Coy, on Sept. 14th announced that men and N.C.O."s with perfeet at- Miss Hilda Gregory |Giak Championship winner, Mrs. tT} Was Runner |B. Walker: Runner-up, Miss Hilda |tendance to the “end of 1943 will U |Gregory; Gross score, Mrs, E. W.)be awarded a° souvenir silver tea- Pp | Whittington; Net score, Miss Hilda | spoon, mounted with our Regimen- The Ladies’ section of the Ouk- | Gregory; Competitions, 18-hole play. |tal crest, ville Golf Clab held a most suécess- ers, driving, Miss Nora Crossley; fal field day on Friday, and Mrs. The last two parades have shown a more than usual dressy appear- Men And’ Women Between Ages 18 to 55 The tothe for Blood Donors has been appeal encourigiig needed Tes pro tiae but seventy-five are for the elinie whieh will, be held in St. Jude’s Parish Hall on Friday, Ottober sth. more - Arrangements have been made to have the blood conit Gf women ta- ken at the clinie so it will no long- er be necessary for them to have this done by their family physician. Every possible enre ia taken to provide a maximum of comfort! for those making donations. The incon- venience——-is—of the—slightoat and when weighed the of lives that may he lost, no one who is in good flidalth should hesitate. in balance Those wishing to volunteer should register at the Post Office or tele- phone Mrs, Harry Peters, 218W, in the mornings, Mrs. Bremner Green, 16, in the afternoons. 21 Entries Win or janee with the ranks wearing Glen- garries. This improvement of dress has smartened the appearance. of ithe Coy 100 percent. | On Sunday, October 17th, this |unit has been invited to fall in with ithe Victory Loan campaign. As this jparade will officially open the jdrive for this Fifth Victory Loan, “B’' Coy must be up on the bit to ® live t the greatest send off pos- Two Cars Stolen In Oakville . fe = A This week-end, manoeuvres at And Stripped Of Tires | Long Branch will take place. Ex- jtensive planning has -gone-into—pre- Organized Gang Is Supplying Black Mark | Approaching, Miss Ruth Light- T. E. Walker carried off the Cham. |bourne; Putting, Mrs. H. C. Lefroy; Pionship; §-hole players, Driving, Mra. J. R. Following the events en was) Rodger; Approaching, Mrs. F. W. served to the players. Miss Hilda | Stott. Gregory, the president, and Mrs. J, The annual Club Field Day and R. Rodgers, the convener of the presentation of prizes for the eas- |house committee, poured tea. jon will be held on Saturday, Oct. The results of the contests were: 2nd. ] a full attendance will be of any instruetional value té a courte of ] S h jthia kind, in quas | Time of Fall-In: 1400 hrs. Satur- ee iday, Dress: Battle dress (with great coats) battle order, with Bal- morals. | paring this training sylinbus. Only 4 Ln * ANewHigh arket On Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, Mr. A. B. Lankin had his ear, which was parked near the Gregory Then Two weeks ago John Holsey issued an open challenge to 21 Prize Awards With 21 entries pwork exhibits at the Milton Fair, j Mrs. H. Adair, of the 6th Line, Oakville, won 18 first and 3 second in the faney prizes, One Bag Potatoes Yields Nine Victory Gardening is close to the hearts of many and re- cords are established only to ba ‘shattered. Here is another to shoot at. Peter Devenish * planted one bag of Irish cobblers and dug | Up mine. Not bad, Pete! i | tre, stolen. It was later recovered in oa field near Streefaville, but the tires were miasingr. Last Friday night Mr. E. T. Mud- ge’s car was stol’n from his home Gardeners to better his 38, pound sq Prank Perkins, of MacDon- ald Boad, counters the chal- lenge with three squash weigh- Sicilians Treat Canadians Well ing 57 pounds, 47 pounds and 42 pounds, Here's a real target for Victory Gardeners, on Dundas Street. The police found it abandoned on the Sth Line, min-” ns tires. On Saturday, Mr, A. T. Weldon, ‘as in Toronto attending a Viet-! w = ory Loan meefing and wlien lig . . called at the parking lot to get it Wall Sell Roses * igarettes «lo Buy C Ate Thirty Oranges In Half An Hour Dear Dad & Mom:— The epidemic of tire thefts provinceavide snd the police are it few lines to let vou know [ am jeee the smoke from the voleano, them as they are not aware of the and their appeal should receive the! ‘The people of Sicily rejoiced when | serial numbers.” All enr owners are S8me generous response which the they aw Canadian: soldiers. | the owners are unable t? elaim Sel! roses in Oakville on Saturday the urged fo immediately list the serial people of Oakville accord all pat- iThey ask us why we did not come | nainbers of their tires, riotic projects. three years ago as the Germans had _jatolen all from them, even thwir money, i Many Oakville People Attend =..." Sa - —+F r) Africa. We pet Jots of fruit here, Powley-A rmstrong Wedding Faded figs, lemons, oranges au = bought 30 oranges from ay» native the other day and ate them all in thalf an hour. I “get all the mail and parcels, Rev. D. H. Gallagher Of- jsoms and she carried a shower bhou- ficiates At Ceremony Tquet of red roses and bouvardia. Miss Norma Armstrong, sister of, In Toronto the bride, was maid of honor, and they follow us wherever we go. I os Miss Florence Hymers, Miss Eileen also get the Oakville Record which Many Oakville friends of the Rankin and Miss Betty Smythe were I enjoy reading as it containa the groom attended the wedding of bridesmaids. The attendants were news which is interesting to me as | I do not get a chance to see the’ /Oakville boys very often, so Iam Alma Jean Armstrong, to Warren gowned alike in organza over taf- Sherman Powley, in Runnymede feta fashioned with fitted bodice United Chureli, Toronto, on Satur+;and -bouffant skirts, two in — blue day. and two in yellow. Matching hats The bride is the daughter of Mr. completed their costumes and they | and Mrs. Carl H. Armstrong, of curried nosegays of Beresford Ave, Toronto, and Mr, and cornflowers._Eafl Rickey was Powley is the son of Mrs. Sherman /kroomsman and the ushers were | Powley and the late Mr. Powlev of ; Stan. Portech, Bill Tree and. Pte, Cedareroft, Oakville. Locke Brydon, Rev, David H. Gallagher offie-| At the reception fhe inated and the wedding music was mother wore a gown of deep violet played by Clare Taylor. Miss Lorna ¢repo with matching hat and a cor-| Armstrong, cousin of the bride, sang! sage of pink roses. Assisting was during the signing of the register. the groom’s mother in a black Given in marriage by her father, crepe ensemble with a shoulder bou- the bride wore a gown of white quet of dark red roses. The couple have collected from Tunisia, Alg-| mousseline de sole over satin, the left for a wedding trip to the Laur- iers and Sieily. fi¢ted bodice topped with a square entinns, For travelling, the bride yoke,.and the full skirt extending donned a brown wool frock with enlisted one year ago next month, into a slight train, Her long veil a biege topcoat and a corsage of when I joined the Royal Canadian paper. i We get lots of cigurettes from) the Lions Club whieh we approciate | very much, We do not much longer, so if vou do not hear| from me for a time do hot worry, | as all will be well. We want to elean up on this mess here. IT am sending you a wallet which I got an arab to hand-make for you. T am also sending you home. paper money and coins which h. vellow roses | j here } expert to be bride's fell from a halo of orange blos- contrasting roses. Regiment at Toronto. “Pp owill take time-and write you, always looking for my home-town |— Ed. Devenish Tells His Parents US. Honour For ‘Commander Of Corvette Oakville Lt.-Cmdr, Clarence “A, King, 47, D.S.O.61KS.C., of Vietoria, hus heen fighting an organized gang of thie-| A group of Linbrook women dinve fine and well. It is not so hot here he Dated States Lesion rea who are supplying a greedy quprlied a steady. stream of eljar: as it was in Algiers or North Af-(4 ~ mtdie nite ' oh Ni Porta th black market. aiden 40, the hava Set Sees KE A VTE [Um Sicily. joes rr Medal in recognition ‘‘of Beveral haondred stolen tires are). ; = ry seat Tam writing this letter at the outeranding vervice to the cause of now in the hands of the police, but |. In order to raise money they will foot of Mount Etna, we can plainly the United Nations, the United 1 (States Office of War Tiformation Announces. Cmdr. King receives the award for his sueeessful action against a German submarine in the Carib bean #ea last year when he eomm- anded the Canadiny corvette Onk- ville. : Failure To Parade They are real nice. T Draws Fines | Pte. . M. Gooda’e, Pte, FL FL Croft, Pte. H. Folsang, Pte. C. PF. Toner and Pte. E. H. Coles. of the zorne Seota (R) appeared in Mag- istrate’s Court on Friday afternoon charged with failing {® attend par- des. Each was assessed £5.00 or five days in jail. Pte. Goodale chose the five days in jnil. Repeated warnings through the press and on parade, had been given that continued ‘failure to attend parade or neglect to contact the orderly room and give satisfactory reasons for absenee would resu’t in court action. I went over to England with that Regt. In England I took a course on the new Canadian gun and did very well on it. I went to Scotland for a short time and then to North Africa and was transferred to the Hastings & Prinee Edward Regt. I T have not done so badly since I like them fine. Kind regards to all at home anid all my old pals, Your son ED, DEVENISH.