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Move y, Mr, Dy m the ction" The Oakville-Trafal Authorized a 3s Second Class Mail vol 1 Now | 25 Many Dignitaries and , Ottawa Friends Walk In Cortege Led by Oakville Citizens' Band Flags on the municipal buitd-6------ ings were at half-mast since Mon- day and all places of business and the schools were closed Wed- nesday afternoon as a token of respect for the late mayor, whose funeral took place yesterday. Town officials, representatives of the county and township coun- cils, ex-mayors, business and fra- ternal associates joined with the family and friends to pay their last tribute at a public service conducted by Rev. Fred Jackson in St. Jude's Anglican church, Prior to the church service a private service was conducted by Rev. Jackson and Canon D. Rus- sel Smith at the gesidence of the mayor's mother on Dundas Street, where the late Mr. Whitaker was [* born years ago. Leading the cortege from the house to the church was the Oak- ville Citizens' band. Also in the procession were the town coun- boards of education, the fire brigade, parks board, water and light commission, the Masonic lodge, Lions club and Sports' as- sociation, Following the commital serv- ice in St, Jude's Anglican ceme- tery, Masonic rights were con- ducted by Worshipful Master Morley Keegan. Honorary pallbearers were: Clarence H. Byers, Edward Fitz- simmons, Herbert Boorer, Arthur Felan, Lloyd Herridge and O. Coles, Toronto. Active pallbear- ers were: Fred Turner, Albert Morden, Alec. Smith, Oakville; Robert Speck, Clarkson; Jack Gibson, Toronto; William Davis, Clarence Davis, Elwood Davis, of Stewartown. The late Mr. Whitaker was a member of a pioneer family |that has been prominent in business and municipal life of the town for many years. He died at the Oak- ville Temporary hospital follow- ing a brief illness early Monday morning. Although in poor cil, | health for the last few months, he had been at his place of busi- ness and had attended to his municipal duties until a week ago. He was the son of Mrs. Whitak- er and the late William Whitaker. Born in Oakville in 1903, he was educated at the Oakville public Alfred E. Whitaker and high schools. He was in part- nership with his brother in the plumbing and heating business established by his father in 1906. He was' elected to the Oakville town council 10 years ago, He was deputy-reeve for two years and reeve for one year and was elected mayor by acclamation last December. Since the age of 16 he has been a member of the Oakville Citi- zens' band and was secretary of the Band association. He was past president of the Oakville Lions club, a member of the Ma- sonic lodge, A.F. & AM. He was also a member of the Shriners of Toronto. He 'was a member of the Oakville Sports association, the Board of Governors of the Oakville-Trafalgar Mémorial hos- pital, and various other boards in his capacity as mayor. He was a member of St. Jude's Anglican church. He is survived by his wife, the former Ella Maybee, and three children, Billy, 7, Marjorie, 5, and Eloise, 10 months. His mother, Mrs. William Whitaker; ther, William; two sisters, Bessie Morden and Mrs, Robertson, survive him. ther, John, predeceased him two years ago, and a sister, Miss Mar- jorie, died several years ago in India, where she was teacher in a mission school. gar Journal Oakville, Ontario, Thursday, May 13, 1948 Beloved Mayor Alfred Whitaker Buried on Wednesday Afternoon Nomination Meeting "There will have to be an- other nomination as a re- sult of the death of Mayor | Whitaker," said Clarence Byers, town clerk. "The date has not been set yet. "There will have passed." Joseph E. Atkinson Buried In Oakville Tuesday Afternoon With a simple committal serv- ice conducted by Rev. Dr. David A. MacLennan, pastor of Timothy Eaton Memorial church, and Very Rev. Dr. Peter Bryce, pastor of the Metropolitan United church, Jo- seph E. Atkinson was buried in the plot beside his wife in the Oakville cemetery on Tuesday af- ternoon. The late' Mrs. Atkinson was born in Oakville. The funer- al cortege arrived from Toronto at approximately 4.30 p.m. to be a by-law The grave in the austere yet impressive plot, was flanked by flowers with an immense spray of lilies 'at their centre. In solemn procession the honorary pallbear- ers, members of the Toronto Star organization, followed the plain mahogany coffin as it was borne up the short walk to the plot by the pallbearers, directors of The Star. In less than 10 minutes the remains of Canada's outstand- ing newspaper publisher were committed to his last resting pldce, while members of the im- mediate family stood by the graveside. 5 cents a copy. $2.00 Per Year in Advance, HOBBY SHOW Winners in the annual Lions club Hobby Show held Friday and Saturday in the high school were as follows: Primary divi- sion, Arthur Hillmer Memorial trophy; Gail Appleford and Har- Ty Fallon, tied; Junior division, Gray's Fuel and Ice trophy; Car- ol Broadbent; Intermediate divi- sion, Elsley's Frosted Foods tro- phy, George Farrow; Senior divi- sion, Loftquist Record Bar tro- phy, June Willis; Open division, Stirling & Dynes trophy, Mrs. W. Shepherd. Additional awards were made as follows for the best piece of Work in each division: Junior, Barry Hunt; Intermediate, Eric Johnson; Senior, Lois Herridge; Open, H. J. Streater. A special award in the art class was given to Eric Johnson. For the best collection in the show, Vince Dun- stan received an award, as did Richard Lovejoy for handicraft. In needlework, Lois Herridge re- ceived a prize and Jacquelin THE MAYOR REPORTS By Acting-Mayor P. W. Chambres The death of our mayor is a sad shock for all of us, and on behalf of the town counddl, the town employees and the members of various boards, I should like to express our deepest sympathy to Mrs, Whitaker in the loss of her husband. Alfred Whitaker and I had been associated for many years, not only in council but as friends, and I know how hard he has worked to carry out his various duties, and how capably he has done so. His record of service is one that in the years to come will be a source of pride to his im- mediate family. His death is not only their loss, but is also a loss to his friends and to all citizens --for he always had their inter- ests truly at heart in all he did, Plunkett in domestic science. and 'I am sure all citizens will TOWN AND TOWNSHIP THE REEVE REPORTS By W. H. Biggar On behalf of the township coun- cil, the members of the School board, water and light commis-/ sion and other township muni- cipal departments, I should like to express our heartfelt sympa- thy to Mrs. Whitaker over the death of her husband. It has been my privilege to be on boards where we both served in our official capacities. I al- ways found him to be interested in making the maximum contri- bution possible, and he was a splendid man to work with at all times, His death at such a young age is a sad loss, and the people of Oakville will miss him as will we all. wish to join with council in this expression of sympathy to his family. AWARD OF Street Map Mailed / The new street map of Oakville, prepared by the Chamber of Commerce dur- ing the last year, has been mailed to all addressees of the Oakville Water and Light Commission. Members of -the chamber, no matter where they live, will receive copies. For those who live outside town and desire copies a sup- ply is available at the nomin- al sum of 15c at Clark's Drug Store and the Beehive Rés- taurant. W. Ed. Adamson will be C.CF. Contestant For County Of Halton W. E. Adamson was elected night. The only opponent con- testing the nomination was Andy | Elliott, Milton. Oakville; Cecil Millward, Burlington; Mrs. Charles Had- dlesey, Oakville, and Archie Serv- ice, of Milton. Mr. Adamson thanked those who voted for him for their confidence. "Our good friend Dr. Murray Deans of Oakville remarked when nominated here last week that Mr. Drew's platform is in perfect condition for it has never been for it has been stolen from the CCF. party," Mr. Adamson stated. He pointed out' that there were three ideologies: Capitalism, rep- resenting the all-mighty dollar; Communism or state ownership or- dictatorship, and socialistic dem- ocracy, the medium between the two systems, "The labor govern- ment of which I form a part wants to assist the farmer to organiize as labor has done," Mr. Adamson Pointed out. "The hand of labor lems," he stated, "We have just come through a pater the C.C.F. government in wan is one of the main war, and if continue between Russia and capitalism there will be another war and your sons will be fighting it" [Andy | Elliott remarked. He em- [Phasized that health insurance and hospitalization similar to that ee of the C.C.F. platform." Urging everyone to exercise his franchise, E. B, Jolliffe, K.C., Ontario C.C.F. leader and speaker of the evening, pointed out that in the recent Italian election 90 per cent of the people went to the polls. "I wouldn't like to tell you how many less than 90 per cent voted in the last Ontario election," he said. "If we want to make a success of our democ- racy we must exercise our fran- Lions Club Meeting At Clarkson Centre On Friday night the Lions club meeting was held in the Clark- 'The occa- sion was the annual civic night son community hall. when the award of merit is made by the Citizenship and Patriotism committee in recognition of out- standing service to the commun- ity. This year Mrs. Roy Bourne and Mrs. Eric Gooderham selected to receive the award. were Jack Dunn, chairman of the committee, the tions of silver trays to the ladies. "Six years ago Mrs, Bourne and Mrs. Gooderham laid before the Clarkson Women's Institute the first idea for this community centre," he said. He outlined the steps which had followed and some of the difficulties which fac- ed the organizers. "Tonight the Lions club and its guests are as- sembled in this modern commun- ity centre which is the result of the pioneering efforts of these He described some of the activities of the centre and explained that the Award = of Merit was instituted in 1938. made presenta- "It is the unanimous decision of this committee, which has the enthusiastic approval of the whole club, that you, Mrs. Bourne and Mrs. Gooderham, merit this year's award in recognition of your out- standing service for the good and welfare of the district" Jack Dunn said as he made the presen- tation. The meeting was conducted by Ab Morden, president of the Lions club, and was attended by representatives of all municipal and other bodies in the Oakville- Clarkson district. Both Stanley Hall, Progressive Conservative nominee, and Dr. Murray Deans, the Liberal candidate, were pres- ent and were introduced to the meeting, together with Wesley Tonson, president of the commun- ity centre, and Harvey Hamilton, Lloyd Johnson and J. A. Comly, members of the executive, and chise,"" he contended, Reeve W. H. Biggar, MERIT FOR CLARKSON WOMEN Chairman Jack Duan and Pres. Albert Morden make presentation to Mrs. Bourne and Mrs, Gooderham. Mrs. Jeremiah Adams Buried Young Trust Fund Now Totals $1,600 The total collected to date for the Young Trust fund stands at $1,565.00, A. C. McCoy, treasurer, reported. This is divided into $1,215 for the Bronte area and $349, which has been sent to Mr. H, McKillop, manager of the Bank of Toronto, who is re- sponsible for the Oakville do- nations. The objective which has been set for the fund is $10,000. Halton County.Branch May 3rd Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Garage Operators' associa- tion was held in Oddfellows' Hall, Milton, May 3rd, 1948. There was a lengthy discussion regarding hours for sale of gaso- line now that the municipalities have the power to regulate the hours for retail sale of gasoline in each municipality. The provincial government has the plan for the apprentice train- ing school well under way and it is felt that September should find these plans completed and the schools functioning. Personnel Manager To Address Chamber Under the sponsorship of the Industrial committee, D. M. Young, manager personnel department, Lever Brothers of Canada, will be guest speaker at the May meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in Victoria Hall, next Thurs- day. Edward Barringham, president of the chamber, will preside and, as usual, all members of the public are welcome, Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon from the S. S. Russell & Son Funerpl Chapel for Eliza Grace Butler Adams, widow of Jeremiah Adams, who predeceased her a few months ago. The late Mrs. Adams died at the Temporary hospital on Thursday. Rev. L. Wayner, min- ister of the AME. church, offi- ciated. Interment was made in Bronte cemetery, Mrs. Adams was born in Bronte 91 years ago. She was the daugh- ter of the late Rev. W. J. Butler and the late Mrs. Butler. Christmas Mr. and Mrs, Adams celebrated their 65th wedding an- niversary, when they received greetings from Their Majesties, the King and Queen, and other notables. One son, Samuel, of. Bronte; and four daughters, Mrs, Alex Duncan and Mrs, Albert Wayner, both of Oakville; Mrs. H. Crowley, Toronto, and Nina, Ad- ams, Bronte, survive. Streams Stocked With Brown Trout Dudley Hitchcox, game warden, recently replenished the streams of Halton county with 20,000 brown trout. lings, averaging about 7 inches, were placed in the head waters of the 12- and 16-mile creeks, the Credit River at Norval, and the Black Creek at Nassagaweya. Mr. Hitchcox stated that he ex- pects to soon receive the same number of speckled trout from the government hatchery. Ac- cording to the game warden the replenishing of these waters over the last few years is now bring- ing results, During his travels through the county he finds that fishing is excellent and reports that 17-inch brown trout have been caught in the northern part of the county. He explained that anglers are co-operating in observing the regulations by throwing back fish has These year- that are under the legal limit.