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Page 4 Thursday, May 4, 195) The Oakville-Trafalgar Journal dian Weekly Newspapers Published Every Thursday Morning in Oakville, Ont., by Oakville-Trafalgar Publishers, Ltd. 7 Dunn Street North Managing Editor Advertising Manager Bill Cotton, HBditorial Assistant Phone 1298 ZEVE 3 JAY AY Trafalgar Tales BY BESSIE CAIRNS Through the Looking Glass What are they like, the foll you live amongst? Briefly the highways Trafalgar in search of either Work For Your Hospital At the annual meeting of the Memorial hospital association a picture of the financial position was presented that, at first glance, might bring concern. Elsewhere, the statement is printed in this issue in its entirety, so that all readers may be able to study it carefully. If the statement is so examined, it becomes apparent that there is, actually, no basis for concern. 'When all the projected purchases are completed, in- cluding a contingency amount of $4,000 which is not ear marked at this time and may never have to be spent, there is an "Apparent" shortage of $16,000. However, from this amount must be deducted what is realized from the sale of the Temporary hos- pital. There has been an offer for $15,000 which, wis- ely, has been refused. The building will bring, in all likelihood, closer to $20,000--which will mean that this district has the finest hospital on the North Am- erican continent for its size, equipped completely 'within the amount raised through grants, taxes and donations. There will have been spent half a million dollars, and there could even be a few thousand over. That is a credit to the board of governors, but more, it is a credit to the people who gave the money to make this possible. The reserve set up for pledges that are not ex- pected to be met is $5,000. It may seem a sad com- mentary on humanity that a pledge to an undertak- ing such as a hospital should not be met. But peoples' circumstances change, through no fault of their own. 'While they may have made their pledges with the full intention of keeping them, they may today be un- able to do so. But $5,000 expressed in percentage of the total amount collected through the drives for funds, is a very small amount indeed--and there is the probability that some of the pledges included in this $5,000 may yet be met. So we would recommend that people who have been offering rather freely of criticism of the finan- cial affairs of the hospital spend some time with the figures. At the meeting it was suggested that residents could help their hospital if they undertook to expose the inaccuracies of stories some folk seem to enjoy spreading. Two rumors have been going the rounds both of which are so inaccurate that when you really look into them, they become obvionsly silly. One is that the board made a great mistake in furnishing the new hospital with new beds and furniture instead of moving what furniture there was available in the temporary hospital into the new building. On investi- gation we are informed that all equipment of this na- ture in the Temporary hospital was traded in to the suppliers of the new equipment for 80 percent of or- iginal cost . . . after being used for a number of years. These suppliers agreed to let the board see if it could secure a higher price anywhere else, and this is being done, but the old equipment stands sold to- day, and all rooms at the permanent hospital are of the same quality, and all equipment is new. Twenty percent depreciation for the improved beds, for in- tance, which makes handling of patients so much easier, seems a wise and cheap expenditure. Also it would present a problem if one patient was in a room furnished with the old, battered furniture from the temporary hospital; while another recuperated in the next room and in the comfort and cheerfulness of the new furniture--and both paid the same rate. The second rumor is just plain silly, but seems to have a following. It goes like this. "Miss Roach says if the Women's Auxiliary doesn't get out of the hospital, she will." If the individuals who eagerly hand this one on will call Miss Roach and ask HER how she feels about the W.A., they'll find the truth . . . which is the opposite. Which also suggests an- other one . . . that you have to be "invited" to join the W.A. All you have to do is be willing to work very hard in unselfish service of others and you'll be a good W.A. member in a flash. So those who derive pleasure from gossip like that should, instead, take on their share of the load. These rumors based on no truth what so ever are mentioned to point up the fact that people who spread then, who talk against their hospital, are hurting the thing they have created--which is the same as hurting themselves--and are doing nothing to make it a more useful part of the community. If, instead, they will take every opportunity to nail down an incorrect rumor which is idly spread, they will be carrying on the "spirit" of this community which built the hospital---which built YOUR hospital. Padding Cormier Don't forget your bundles of scrap paper for the Scouts--and have them tied securely and out on the curb in good time. Our hospital without nurses can't do much for the com- munity--and a nurse without a place to live, just can't work in Canada's finest hospital. While you may not have been able to provide a room for a nurse . . . in all likelihood you can provide some item of furniture to help furnish the apartments which will solve this housing problem. The hos- pital board is not asking for beaten up junky pleces, but things which will help make these apartments attractive homes for the nurses. The appeal for stance could not come at a better time than "Spring House Cleaning Days." 50 bear it in mind and see if you can sacrifice some useful item that will help, just phone Vern Dynes at 800, and a truck will pick up your donation. Speeders beware! The plainclothesmen will get you if you don't watch out. Slow down, stay within the safo driving speed . . . and possibly save a life as a result. sure on my nice I don't think I shall be vio. I hold a mirror to your eyes, town line I never one disgruntled had lived here all their lives new residents, said, was dead on its feet." 4s one woman or would stop progress?" - And from one dear old soul over 90, "Yes, I like Oakville, always have, the only trouble these days is my bad knee prevents me rid- ing a horse." Are we living in Utopia?-- Not exactly. I heard plenty of constructive criticism, mostly from parents who had chosen this area as the ideal place to raise a family and trusted it Wr would say friendly and co-oper- ative, All last week I traipsed and by-ways of Facts or money for the blind, never once did I have a door slam. in my fage or feel unkindly pres- somewhat weary feet, matter of fact I caught up on several cups of tea and even a free lunch. Since you were s0 lating any official secrets act if From the town limits to the encountered old-resident though I interviewed several who Here then is welcome then to the "Before" the war Oakville Another one spoke up, "Certainly Oakville is not the same, but who could IT SEEMS TO ME By P. W. Thompson 3 I Anyone who gives even the most superficial study to crime, punishment and related subjects can hardly fail to be impressed by the greater leniency towards offenders which has developed within the past few generations. Little more than a century ago people were put to death for stealing. Today, the mere recol- lection of that fact arouses feel- ings of the deepest revulsion. So- ciety has much more regard for - | human life than formerly. This, of course, is all to the good. But there are times when we are inclined to wonder wheth- er those who make our laws have not gone just a little too far in the right direction. There are a number--quite a small number, no doubt--of creatures at large in the world today who, we be- lieve, would be much better out of the way, permanently. What else can one think about mon- sters who cold-bloodedly torture aged people for the purpose of robbing them of fheir savings, as has occurred more than once in this province within the past week or 50? We cannot seriously believe that individuals who stoop to this type of crime can ever be reformed or '"rehabili- tated" no matter how much money or effort is expended upon them. Great results have been achieved through the kindly, T would be se developed that it would satisfy the needs of the growing youngsters. They were most concerned lest Trafalgar district lose its rural character. Here I threw in a plug for the planning board and was amazed to find how few residents were aware that such a board existed. For over two years now we have had an active group of vol- unteers aftempting to guide the future of Oakville and district. They've spent hours trying to satisfy your desires, protect your investment and keep taxes under control. Every fectly capable member is per- of speaking or writing for himself. Let the Journal know if you'd like to hear from them and your sug- gestion will be followed up. We can have zoot-suiters, pool rooms and dime-a-dance can have a planned industrial dives or we of many offenders, it is true. Thieves, safe-crackers, hold-up men have been converted into honest and useful citizens. But any attempts to make good citizens of these other sub-human fiends would just be so much time and good money wasted. If anyone merits the death penalty it is surely such as they. Merely to impris- on them for a few years and then furn them loose is about as sen- sible a procedure as releasing a number of tigers and rattle snakes in the streets of a com- munity. Modern society would hardly countenance imposition of the death sentence for any crime short of murder. But if not de- prived of life, as they richly de- serve to be, these menaces could at least be permanently segre- gated from society, so they could do no more harm. In Canada's and that element which decr. capital punishment would be s. istied. While the suggestion is no means original, we believe is worth trying. ENGAGED GIRLS vast § northern | regions sre ja This lovely basket of gifts fa number of islands, on one of awaiting you, if you are a on > ished a Newcomer to the city, have which might established ua shy, ave penal colony. New Mother, have just moved to a new address within the To this colony could be ban- ished such criminals as had prov- Sixteen, This basket of gifts ed thoroughly vicious and incor- Sion of EON fons Sr ul spirited local merchants. There's nothing to buy. No obligation. Phone your Wel- come Wagon Hostess below and arrange to receive these gifts. rigible. Provided adequate pre- cautions were taken to prevent their escape--not a very difficult task--the outcasts could be al- lowed considerable freedom of movement, which would be much better than keeping them be- hind bars for the rest of their lives. In this way society would Welcome Wagon NEW YORK * MEMPHIS « LOS ANGELES TORONTO PHONE 807 be permanently rid of 2 menace. Jarvis & Ryri J. F. CARTER, ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE -- INSURANCE -- MORTGAGES 118 COLBORNE ST. EAST Phone 490 -- Holidays 296-W OPEN EVENINGS section, good-shopping district surrounded by beautiful homes and gardens. Yes, Oakville could be Utopia! PUFFS FR The announcement by Don Da- vis that happy-go-lucky Cliff Post will act as infield coach for COTTON GIN OM THE And then there was Harry Da- vis, the man who stole first base. WILLIAM C. MILLIGAN, R.O. OPTOMETRIST « » OPTICIAN 69A COLBORNE ST. OAKVILLE (Over Bank of Commerce) TELEPHONE 1507 OFFICE HOURS Daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed All Day Wednesday Thursday evening--7.00 to 8.00 p.m., or by appointment. In a 1911 game, Harry was play- the Oaks this season got me to thinking back to dia- mond yarns of another era. Of course the fact that I just fin- ished reading "Low and Inside," a book dealing with baseball od- dities down through the years as detailed by H. Allen Smith also had something to do with the reminiscent mood. But even as jaunty Cliff will be a mighty hard man to keep out of the reg- ular Oaks lineup, so are the yarns of bygone ball days pretty tough to top. For instance, did you ever hear tell of a dead man scoring a tieing run? It happened, on a torrid day back in 1803, in Ben- son, Minn. Benson and Willmar A GRAND OLD GAME had a doubleheader scheduled, and by the Ume the tenth inning of the second game came round, the players were frazzled beyond description. Thielman, star Will- mar pitcher, dragged himself to the plate swung listlessly, and got himself a single. The next batter, O'Toole, slashed a terrif- fo drive into deep centre. Thiel- yman started his basepath sprint slowed going around staggered and finally at third. O'Toole, second, sod his calla who to be rules, wasn't going robbed of his homer. Arriving at third, he picked up the limp form of his team-mate, hoisted him over his shoulder, and legged for home. Reaching the plate he lowered Thielman, scraped his foot across the rubber, then touched it himself, to make the score 5-4. Two minutes later, a doctor Summoned from the ands decided Thielman had died ing with Atheltics against Detroit. The score was tied in the ninth, Davis was per- ched on first and a speedy team- mate on third. Two men were out, the batter was no shucks, and a run was badly needed. On. the first pitch, Davis streaked for second with no attempt being made to cut him off. On the next toss ,he astounded fans by dash- ing back to first and sliding in- to the bag. The Detroit catcher, badly rattled, finally pegged the Dall to second. But Davis, in the confusion, had started back again and beat the throw easily. Mean- while, the man on third scored. The one I particularly like, though, is about one, Pat Flah- erty, a Chicago White Sox play- Nelson Crushed Stone Various Sizes of Clear and Crusher Run Stone for Roads and Driveways ° INFORMATION AND QUOTATIONS PHONE Oakville 694 or Burlington 4904 er who prided himself on his ability to hit fungos in practice. He could place 'em on a dime. One day, he was exercising Ducky Holmes, hitting to one side, then the other. After gal- loping miles, Holmes grew quite weary, found a shady spot by the fence, and settled down to vest. Flaherty presently picked up his bat again. "Look at Ducky out there," he told a team-mate. "Watch this one!" He swung, and the ball arched high toward the recumbent Holmes. Sudden- ly, Pat realized Ducky hadn't been watching, that the ball would hit him. So he let out a shout. Ducky looked up--just in time to hate the ball hit him sung in the mouth. As Mr. Smith put it, he was real angry for a while, Mike Kelly, for whom the term "Slide, Kelly, slide!" was invent- ed, was a genuine when it came to trick plays. One day, after stealing third, he jumped up rub- bing his arm. Moaning piteous) he walked toward Chicag wil perched ly ne whispered his plan t pitch, Kelly started home, but at a slow s mate, pounding along like a scar- ed rabbit, took off from se He was right behind when Kelly arrived at the plate, where cat cher Benson was wailing to tag him out. Then it happened. Ben- George W. Barrett « Sons PLUMBING and HEATING Contractors and Supplies VISIT Our New Modern Showroom FINE SELECTION OF WHITE AND COLORED BATHROOM FIXTURES, ALL FIRST QUALITY. WE EMPLOY ONLY FIRST-CLASS LICENSED PLUMBERS All Work and Materials GUARANTEED 120 Randall St. Opposite Telephone Office Phone 368 hat third from a heart attack. Continued 9n Page 10) Sr SEA STR rrr. _--_--" | Py, Ey I