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d hy 5 are buteq shay. Koy 1 and he Oakville-Trafalgar Jou nal Vol. 1, No. 44 Authorized as Second Class Mail P. 0. Dept., Ottawa Oakville, Ontario, Thursday, Sept. 23, 1948 5 cents a copy. $2.00 Per Year in Advance. Edition Second in opening' articipants ce es anley Mall, M.P.P.,, Reeve W. H. Bi Chambres, _deputy-reeve, Opening the second Oakville Tn- Exhibition on Friday. night, Chamber of Commerce President Edward Barringham {old the audience he felt there was especial significance to be attach- ed to the exhibition at the pres- ent time. "Oakville has come a long way," he said.He praised the members of council for their co- operative attitude toward indus- try and expressed the apprecia- tion of the chamber to the firms who were exhibiting. The booths of the 36 exhibitors were arranged around the sides dustrial and centre of Victoria Park arena. Presented to the record crowd of approximately 10,000 people who attended the exhibition in the two days were the products of the in- dustries of Oakville. To visitors the impression of a. diversified and active industrial town was paramount. Said Mr. Crane of Milton, "I never thought so many of the things I use were manufactured in Oakville" A resident of Burlington said he was going home with a new picture of Oakville. "We'll have to look to our laurels," he said. "I had no OF Oakville Industrial Exhibi were, left to right; Don MacRae, chairman fair commmittee, ggar, Edward Barringham, president Chamber of Commerce, Hughes Cleaver, and H. T. Roden, committee member. idea Oakville was such a pro- gressive town." Interviewed in front of the A. V. Roe exhibit--where a model of the Avro jet engine drew capacity audiences--Gerald Torne, Toronto, said, "This show is really out- standing. The firms have done a fine job of displaying their prod- ucts. I've got two ideas which will prove to be worth a lot to me." He refused to say what items had particularly caught his interest. All in all, the exhibition was summed up, most aptly, by a Councilor Jack Milne, M.P., Phil small fry enthusiast who insisted his name was only John. "I had a swell time," he said. "I had nine of those sausage samples and when I grow up I'm going to fly one of those jet engines, too." Asked if he'd submitted a slogan in the new $50 contest sponsored by the chamber, he said, "You bet I did--I put in seven." Winners of the previous slogan contest which did not produce a satisfactory slogan were: First prize, William McClure, Welland; second, Miss Marsden, Appleby. college. Homemaker Central Figure In Power Savings Drive, Says Barlow Following close on the heels of last week's announcement that the daily town power allotment had been set at 22,100 kilowatt hours until further notice, the Hydro-Electric Power Commis- sion of Ontario notified the Oak- ville Power and Light Commis- sion Monday that, as of yester- day, further necessary reduction will cut the daily allotment to 20,350 kilowatt hours. As com- pared with February, peak month of the year, when daily consump- tion averaged 30,800, this figure represents a cut of approximate- ly 33 per cent. From hecomes this data, therefore, it increasingly apparent hat householders, in utilizing every means possible to save power, will be co-operating with hemselves quite as much as with he HEP.C. For, according to . B. Barlow, commission man- ger, the ability to prevent the nevitable shutdowns which will follow the exceeding of daily al- flotments lies almost entirely with lie domestic consumer. "The housewife is the prime factor in effecting notable sav; ings," declared Mr. Barlow. "We take steps to curb commer- and industrial consumption, and we have done so, but only the housewife can control the amount of lighting and cooking power ised in the home. We have fErouped our larger industries, and they will work on a system of flaggered hours, taking alternate Plondays off and working Satur- lays to relieve the pressure. [Commercial consumption has been pared down, as an evening flioll through town will show. ut if the domestic power user -oesn't cut right to the nub, it is urd to see how we'll avoid shut- owns," cial Discussing saving possibilities, P11. Barlow cited the instance of he 60-watt bulb left burning in he bedroom, forgotten following f!! after-dinner cosmetic check- P. "One 60-watt bulb burns an pverage five hours each even- 1g," he said. "If our 1,400-odd onsumers each saved that am- Punt of power, it would amount 0 kilowatt hours per day." Toasters and stove elements, © pointed out, use many times (continued on page 10) ire Prevention Topic ~ Of C. of C. Address W. Caskey, solicitor for the Prtario Fire Marshall's office, ill address the initial fall meet- g of the Oakville Chamber of ommerce, to be held tonight at pam. Members of the three dis- ict fire brigades have been in- fled to hear Mr. Caskey discuss © various aspects of fire pre- Ention, I.O.O.F. Officers Oakville LO.OF., at its inaug- ural meeting of the 1948-49 sea- son, elected the following officers: Bro. Hubert Litchfield, Noble Grand; Bro. Wm, Scade, Vice Grand; Bro, Wm. Shears, Record- ing Secretary; Bro. R. Slight, Financial Secretary; Bro. H. Al- len, Treasurer; Bros. A, Skoog, H. Madden and C. Snowball, Trus- tees. Bronte Bridge Scene Of Tragic Accident Charles Adams, 46, Hempstead, LX, was instantly killed and John Rymerski, 34, Palermo, died in St. Joseph's hospital, Toronto, early Sunday morning as a result of a head-on collision on tl Bronte bridge, Queen - Elizabeth highway, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Rose Adams, wife of the de- ceased, and Brock Wendover, 20, of Palermo, are in the Oakville Temporary hospital. Mrs. Adams suffered a compound fracture of the left arm near the shoulder and lacerations to the face and legs, and Wendover sustained deep scalp lacerations. According to Corporal Allie Jackson of the provincial police, Wendover, the driver of a light pick-up truck, with Rymerski a passenger, was travelling east on the wrong side of the highway when the truck collided with the westbound American car. The in- jured were treated at the hospi- tal by Doctors Campbell Mac- Arthur, Maurice Lunau and Susan Kolber. Dr. W. J. Deadman, gov- ernment pathologist, performed an autopsy on Mr. Adams Satur- day night. Dr. Morley Wilkinson has ordered an inquest. Rymerski, a D.P. from Poland, had been em- ployed for two years on the farm of D. A. Wendover, father of the injured boy, and has no relatives in Canada. Army Investigates Exhibition Mishap A-Lorne Scots' regimental court of enquiry, together with the cen- tral army command, is investi- gating the circumstances in which Jack Sargant, 16-year-old OTH, S, student, was injured in a tragic mishap on the first day at Oak- ville Industrial Exhibition. The young student's hand was badly mangled when a P.LAT. shell burst from the tube he was ex- amining'. during a student body visit to the fair. Steel fins of the shell slic~d through his thumb and forefinge. as it shot upward to tear a gaping hole in the arena roof to land in a garden one block away. Secondary School Graduation Diplomas Some 36 Oakville-Trafalgar high school students earned sec- ondary graduation diplomas last term, it was announced yesterday by Princ ipal W. S. Blake. These diplomas, together with honour graduation sheepskins and inter- medite certificates, will be pre- sented at commencement exer- cises slated to take place during the third week of October. Winners of secondary school graduation diplomas were: Bayly, Janet C.; Blake, William C Brown, Aaron; Brown, Kenneth; Bussell, Lorna J.; Chisholm, Shir- ley F.; Clarke, Gordon J.; Currie, William; Cutmore, Shirley B.; Darlington, Ruth E.; Ford, Earl E; Gunyon, Philip C.; Hadden, Joan E.; Hamilton, Dorothy E.; Hutchinson, John F.; Jackson, Donald A.; Jebh, Barbara I.; Jones Roderick B.; Lush, Frances B McCausland, A. Ann; McCririck, Kathleen F.; McKenna, Marilyn G.; Munro, Barbara J.; Nicoll, ary Margaret R.; Reiffenstein, Ruth L.; Reynolds, Marion E.; Russell, S. Jeannette; Sargant, Jack C.; Simpson, Winnifred M. V.; Squires, T. Edward; Stans- bury, M. Anne; Taylor, Elizabeth M. S.; Thornton, Barbara A.; West, William D.; Wilkinson, Janet L.; Wilson, Sheila J. In many marriages, are all relative. problems Easter In Autumn Exploding an age-old hor- ticulturist theory, R. Rich- ardson, 15 Herold St. this week views with satisfaction the luxuriant bloom of an Easter lily he transplanted to his garden this spring. The plant has flourished, although several scoffing floral ex- perts told Mr. Richardson it would wither and die. "They told me it couldn't be done, that even if it lived it would- n't bloom again this year," he said happily yesterday. "But it's just as healthy as it was in the pot, and the bloom is there to prove nothing is impossible in a garden." SCOUT PAPER DRIVE Commencing at 8.30 a.m., local Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs will begin pick-ups of waste paper this Saturday. Residents are asked to clear cluttered cellars, tie the paper securely in bundles, and have it on the curb before this time. WELDING ACCIDENT Working alone in the machine shop of the Schlegel Company of Canada, Ltd, with a welding torch, Harold Clow, Church St. on Monday night received third- degree burns. When discovered his clothes were smouldering. He was taken to the Oakville Tem- porary hospital, where his con- dition was reported as good. Harmony Reigns, Blake Tells Board, In|Answering Query Stating that the Oakville-Tra-&---- falgar high school staff feels that "matters can be settled within the confines of staff meetings," Principal W. S. Blake Tuesday night forecast a "sincere spirit of harmony and co-operation" will exist at the school this year. Mr. Blake's statement came at the request of the board, following discussion of a resolution dealing with the question of reported staff dissatisfaction presented by Trustee T. A. Blakelock. "When I returned for the com- ing year's work, I did so with the intention of giving loyalty and the best of my ability to carrying out my task. I would be most surprised if my staff doesn't feel the same way. I don't think there are any situations which cannot be clarified easily," Mr. Blake stated. "I wouldn't be human if I hadn't been responsible for some misunderstandings. By the same token, I feel that some misunder- standings were not of my making. am convinced I was received by the staff this term with a fully co-operative feeling. We have had two staff meetings. Out of the discussion at the first meet- ing, I am sure the teachets felt a solution to any problems could be reached within the four walls of a staff session. At the second meeting, a motion was presented suggesting that the staff should show by its actions that a spirit of co-operation and loyalty does exist. "I feel sure that all were very sincere in unanimously adopting it," he went on. "I'm sick and tired of the publicity and rumors going about this town. At the present moment, I believe you have a staff that will give you a school to be proud of, as we have decided what is past is past, and that the future is the important thing." In introducing his motion, Trus- tee Blakelock stated he had hoped the matter could be settled with- out further publicity. "But it hasn't turned out that way," he said. "I think we have a principal who is quite capable. -He knows and we know that there hasn't been harmony. Up to now, per- haps we haven't given him com- plete authority. I suggest this board, by adopting this resolution, give him that authority." The resolution read, in part: Whereas the board 'views with alarm the long unsettled condi- tions existing among the teach- ing staff at Oakville-Trafalgar high school; and whereas there has been much publicity . . none of which has made it easier for the board to find the projer answer to the trouble; and whereas . . . the board has done everything possible to bring the parties together short of taking drastic action; be it resolved that (1) the board place full authority with Mr. Blake to bring about proper conditions at the school; (2) That this board require 100 per cent co-operation from the teaching staff; (3) That Mr. Blake report to the November meeting . . . regarding the loyalty and co-operation during the au- tumn term; (4) That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the principal and staff. Referring to press reports deal- ing with town council's desire for a joint meeting with all parties concerned, Mr. Blakelock said i these had prompted his resolution, "I'm capable of taking care of myself, POSTAL REGULATIONS "When letter carrier service starts in town, any house which does not have either a letter box or a letter slot, will not receive delivery," stated Postmaster William Litchfield. "The regula- tions also provide that unless houses are numbered no delivery: will be made." He stated that during a recent visit of the in- spectors they had pointed out these regulations and had Sug- gested that all residents take steps to look after these items at once so that, when delivery is instituted, they will receive de- livery. Postmaster: Litchfield stated he could give no definite date for delivery to start at this time. EE and I'm not going to report to council," he said. "However, al- though council has nothing to do with the matter, I think that this has been in the air too long." Mr. Caulder asked if reports were true that 25 students are attending school elsewhere be- cause 'they won't attend this high school." "That is quite an ordinary con- dition," replied Trustee Pope, "Not as ordinary as it is retorted Mr. Caulder. "I the mover and seconder withdraw the motion, and let Mr. Blake see what the next three months bring." Trustee F. M. Deans declared he still felt the board should meet the parties involved to iron out the matter. 'I've sat on many boards, but few on which there has heen the dissension apparent here," he stated. "I think we should be able to talk things over and reach a solution. We would probably find that reports are exaggerated. We don't know the principal's or teachers' stories in this case, so how can we say who is wrong. I think we do both Mr. Blaké and the teachers an i tice if we pass this resolution, Mr, Blake has given us a statement, and by passing it we may be cre- ating a wrong impression, We're not doing our duty to the princi pal, staff, students and commun- ity at large by not airing this matter." Chairman George Atkins sup- ported Trustee Deans' views, "We «should be fair and impartial, and I'm inclined to believe that this motion would not be fair to either Mr. Blake or the staff," he said. "I cannot conceive that either he or the teachers could be wholly In the wrong, and I think we should discuss the situation with them." When Trustee Blakelock moved to have the resolution put, the chairman pointed out Dr. Deans was within his rights in suggest- ing it be made a notice of mo- tion for consideration at the next meeting. Trustee Deans declined to press his suggestion. At Trustee Calder's request, a yea and nay vote resulted in the resolution being passed as fol- lows: Yeas, Trustees Woodcock, Pope, Blakelock, Sullivan, Gilbert, Ford; and nays, Trustees Atkins, Deans and Caulder. second resolution was ap- proved to the effect that, in fu- ture, any complaints from the staff would he heard by the board. Lone Run Loss To Fort Erie Sends Doughty Oaks To Sidelines ~--Journal Photo by Art Elliott ----Here is what will probably be the last public appearance for the season of the Intermediate Oaks, who the 1948 Ontario playoff picture when they dropped a torrid 12-inning 8-7 decision to Fort Erie in the Grouped in relaxed informality as The Journal photographer snapped his shutter were, FRONT ROW---Bill Leslie, utility; Jim Withnell, custodian of bats and gear; Mark Pollock, p; Ken Pollock, utility; Paul Gillam, ss. BACK ROW--Jack Markey, c; Blake Tuck, utility; Languay, cf, Bill Galbraith, 3b; Doug Wilson rf, Bob Snowball, p; Dee Galbraith, p; and Manager Chris fought series. Carter and Cliff Post were not on hand when this picture was taken. Coach Joe Pickard; John Turner, Ed. Wollons, c¢; last week retired from deciding game of a hard- reading from left to right: Di Ben Norm Eric Toletska, If; Speyer. Regulars