Oakville Newspapers

Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, 4 Mar 1948, p. 4

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Tr THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Peter Street, 9, Kerr St, makes beautiful broaches; ear-rings and flower bandeaus out of tiny shells, assisted by his mother. fon pictures in the A display of his work recently shown in Bergqu jewelry store, where they were much admired. An in- terested friend saw them and has taken them to Toronto to b placed on sale in a gift shop. Peter, crippled from birth, is al- ways cheerful and hopes to sell enough of his pretty jewelry to be able to purchase an electric train. He has more items for sale at home if anyone needs a pleasing gift for Easter. Taras They also f same manner. was 2 Trafalgar township commis sioner, Mrs. C. L. Ross, was one of five women delegates attend- ing the combined ADME.A-AM. E.U. power convention held in Toronto. NE Reeve W. H. Biggar is attend- ing the power convention in Tor- ento. : sree Despite the weather, over 180 guests attended the banquet of the Trafalgar Hunt club Tuesday night at Munn's United church. Milton McCleary, Clarkson, Mas- ter of the Hunt, received a pres- entation from members, Ronald Stewart, Clarkson, sang a num- ber of songs and there were in- strumental solos by Jim Pinchin and Warren Powley, - The ladies of the Trafalgar circuit catered for the turkey dinner and the pies were passed until no one -could eat any more. The hall was dec- orated with evergreen boughs from Sheridan Nurseries and spe- cimens of wild life completed the setting. 7 * FX 6 The new regent, Mrs. H. C. Rickaby, presided at an executive meeting of the White-Oak chap- "ter, LODE, held Monday at the home of Mrs. Malcolm Smith, Reynolds Ave. Plans were form- PEOPLE and EVENTS tensen Kemp, daughter of Mr. Oakville, to George Donovan, son of Mr, and Mrs. George Donovan st., of Toronto. been confined to the house for several weeks with an attack of flu, the Barbadoes to join his wife and mother-in-law, Mrs. P. D. Ivey, who have been holidaying meeting of the Linbrook women's service group, held Thursday at ulated for the coming year. The regular monthly meeting of the chapter will be held Thursday, March 4, at the home of Mrs, Angus McMillan, Division St. PE Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Marshall have returned from Ottawa where they. were guests at the Davy- | Graham wedding. # ters Mr, and Mrs, John Lawrence, Morrison Rd, are visiting in 'Windsor with their daughter and and Mrs. IL New Holland PICK-UP BALERS SPRING DELIVERY the home of Mrs. F. W. Taylor, Morrison Rd. distributed to make layettes for babies in Great Britain and $10 was voted to the Canadian ap- Mr. and Mrs, Harry MacKen- drick are motoring to Buffalo this week-end to attend the mar- riage of Mrs. MacKendrick's cou- sin, Miss Lydia Phillips, who is being married to Mr, David Laub of Buffalo. «san A euchre will be held March 10th in the LO.O.F. hall in aid of the C.P.T. fund. sean Byers Drug Store is going to have the new look when altera- tions now in progress are com- pleted, a Piff Cowan has been admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital in Ham- ilton. sree s A meeting is being arranged for the men of St. John's United church, Friday evening, 4 March 12th. The purpose of the meeting is the formation of a men's club. Dinner is being arranged by the Women's association and the speakers for thé evening will be Rev. C. K. Nicoll of Knox Church and Rev. H, Pawson of St. John's. sxsw The marriage took place Fri- day at St. Ansgar Lutheran church, Toronto, of Sonja Chris- and Mrs, Sigurd Christensen of CR Deputy-reeve W. S. Hall has sass. Mr. Noel Eaton has left for ere. Fr Ex Mrs, W. Paget presided at the Fraser, Normandy Rd, and Ken west, won the third prize of a gentleman's toilet set. Coats, Cherry Beach and Ford Wickson, Refreshments were served by the ladies of the community. In the euchre and dance held at Trafalgar Community hall the same night, Miss Velma Bentley Marion and Margaret Palermo And Trafalgar Successful Parties By RITA BLUMBERG Friday night a well-attended euchre and dance was held at hair Le we = _ + wi 5. Cy Ribble ing - Palermo Community hall, Mrs. I ond prize. Wilson Hoey, second to Howard Cullingham, Booby prizes were won by Mrs. Howard Cullingham and Ed Ribble, Joseph Ferrier Jr. made the draw for 100 pounds of sugar and Mr. C. McClenny was the win- ner, Moyers Merrymakers or- chestra provided the music and bd were served. Robert Popperwell won the lad- ies' first prize and Mrs. Frank Cowan took second. Russell Lau- rence was first in the men's, with Bob Burton second, Following the cards, Bennett's orchestra provided music. Among those on the dance floor were George and Harold Wettlaufer, Ross Cowan, The Lions club annual winter bazaar was most successful, de- spite the storm which may have kept some bingo enthusiasts at home. Mrs. E. H. Tooke, Town line, won first prize in the draw, a General Electric mantle radio. The fluorescent table lamp, sec- ond prize, was won by Ronnie Wife Preservers i J Russell, Lakeshore 'highway 3-3 _V Eceo: In freezing or very humid weather, hang starched sarmants Indanrs to dry. Thursday, March 4th, 1948 | * High Spring training for track and field athletes started last: week with the assistance of Mr, Car- berry, school coach, and Pete Taylor, Dominion 100 - yard champion. Because the Cox's arena is unavailable, the auditor- jum is being used temporarily-- but only for light workouts--un- til weather permits outdoor training. With three meets of importance ance this spring, the boys are training hard. Already some are planning to enter the Argyle Southern Highland indoor meet at the Hamilton Armouries. The C.0.S.S.A. meet in Fort Erie will have a track team from O.H.S. entered and any boys winning first will have the opportunity. to go to the Ontario athletic camp for two weeks. This camp is sponsored by the Department of 'Education for the betterment of school athletics, School Review * By Jerry Poors Shooting started last week for lower forms. Many of the boys promise to be excellent shot Don Taylor has alrady chalkeq up two 100 targets and Jon, Ross, a third former, also go 100 on his first target. Margaret Lalor, secretary sug. ent council, was able to tell me 5 few plans for the future, Friday, March 6th the council is play. ning a dance at the high schog, Committees are making plans by as yet no official name Has bee selected. Admission will be 35; 50c per couple. The dance of the school year js planned for April 2nd--The Oak. ville high school "at home." Don Jackson, O.H.S. star high jumper, is recovering from ga operation on his foot last wee and we are all looking forward t, seeing him carrying the reg white and blue back to jumping victories in the near future. The gay whirlaway. BALLERINA SKIRT is definitely first on the Spring Hit Parade. In - suave crepe Or 'handsome tropical with 125" hemline, at . . . $5.95 Or lustrous bengaline at . . . $6 95 . I REMEMBER, So carry an taffetta or pastel shades of plastic . . . IT MAY RAIN! UMBRELLA 7 n spring-like plaids 'of $3.00 tc $7.95 Materials were peal for children] 58x Miss Mary Lou Shipley is pro- gressing well following an attack of pneumonia. ssa s Phil Chambres is still in the Western hospital following an operation, but is feeling better and should be home in about two weeks. sxsas On Sunday children of St. Jude's Anglican church Sunday school will hold a special service in honor of their mothers. Par- ents are invited to attend and the service will be similar to those held in England, There on the fourth Sunday in Lent, families gathered at the homestead and then all at- tended church for this family "mothering day," | Farm Engineered for Strength, Durability, High Production and Low Cost Maintenance. The Automaton bales higher quality hay 'and straw faster, cheaper and easier than any other Daler. 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Pr Mrs, Denike is ticket convenor for the Arts and Crafts produc- tion of "Aladdin," to be held in St. Jude's parish hall the even- ings of March 30 'and 31, The cast comprises 46, and tickets should be sold out early--so make plans now to be sure of seeing this fine production. amas Mr. and Mrs. Ken MacTaggart entertained on Saturday night. rasan Oakville's Leap Year baby was the son born in the Temporary hospital to Mr, and Mrs. John Merrow, Watson Ave. PER Members of the Bronte fire brigade are planning a dance in Palermo Community hall in aid of Alan Bray. WE RECOMMEND . .'. 6 Thomas St. Cache Lake Country By John J. Rowlands $4.0 A vivid and faithful chronicle of life in the great north Woods and a storehouse of valuable information on wooderaft and nature. 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