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Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, 20 Jul 1950, p. 11

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ceive thesy fagon LOS ANGELL rsday, July 20, 1950 OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL OOKING FOR ENTERTAINMENT? Clubs, Banquets, Gar- den Parties, Etc. CONTACT lover Booking Agency Phone 1282-W Oakville - "EDDIE'S Oakville Ready-Mix CON CXR ET IE Phone Oakville 928 GARAGE (EDDIE ROWE) General Repairs To All Makes of Cars PHONE 1106 8 Randall St, Oakville Rear of Oakville Tire & Battery 2nd Prizes: Doreen Jackson, Jimmy Bradley, Joy Fraser, Jack- ie Cannon, Carol Pexton, Donald Isaac, Joan Scott, Bert Javornik, -- Trafalgar Tales (Continued from Page 4) planned for his house--a library on the top floor, a dance hall down below with a gallery for a Hungarian band, and under the flamboyant tree a fountain with coloured lights and a pool for the girls to swim in. And when I go along next year, he'll still be sit- ting there on the old veranda with the sheets of tin more rusty than ever, and he'll be that busy thinking and planning you'd hardly like to disturb him. He's rich as any man in the world. He's got everything he wants--in imagination" . . . so has Andy, at least he appeals to the Irish in me. The Memorial Monument built enduring granite marble symbolic design and reverent in purpose, resting in surroundings of peace and beauty, a tribute of respect and dead, a constant source to the living . . . . : Oakville Monument Works Cemetery Lettering--Monuments Cleaned 90 COLBORNE ST. W. deal of or in honor to the of inspiration OAKVILLE Westside Picnic (Continued from Page 1) Evelyn Shunk, Clare Lafleur, Margaret Sharpe, y Danny Hawkes, Dorothy Lockett, » Carol Routledge, Frank Rivier. 3rd. Prize: Edna Edwards; Bryan Anderson, Gale Seddon, Lloyd Drew, Donald Joyner, Clayton Medland, Janice Bridg- man, Bill Patton, June Anderson, Donnie Dennyson, Joyce Adam- son, Jim- Rutledge, Fred Hawkes, Marilyn Turner, Norman Dowdle. First prize for the oldest lady present went to 88-year-old Mrs. S. French, second prize going to Mrs. G. Head, aged 80. W. K. Leggatt, also 80, carried off first prize for the oldest man. Ross Medland, aged 3 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Medland, was awarded the prize for the young- est baby. In the freckle contest Janice Bridgman took first prize, Peter Street second, and Rose Sharpe third. Jackle Bradley won the girls' draw, and Billy Myers the boys' draw, with Glen Patton second. Peter Mitchell won the soda cracker contest. Winners in the married woman's race were Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Whitaker and Mrs. Knight. In the married men's race Mr. Bradley was first, with Mr. Bridgman second and C. Hughes third. Mrs. Blaine White won the award for the youngest mother, and Mrs. Haw- kes and Mrs. Sharpe were tied in the contest for the mother with the largest family. About one hundred firms con- tributed to the success of the pic- nic through their donations. Be- fore the crowd left for home, Donna Alway, secretary-freasur- er of the picnic committee, on behalf of the committee present- ed Mr. Buck with a handsome wallet, and Mrs. Buck with a Lonnie Baldwin, table-cloth. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 AANA The Mayor Reports Manitoba Flood Relief Fund The official closing date of the fund was set at July 15, 1950 and | feel that the citizens and organizations who contributed so gener ously will be interested in, and should be proud of, the final results which | present as follows: RECEIPTS Proceeds General Canvass Rec'd. from Junior Chamber of Commerce DISBURSEMENTS Remitted by Bank Balance in Bank to be rem Total Expenses DETAIL OF EXPENSES Printing Sundry expenses of canvass Insurance Postage Stamps on cheques $ 7769.93 743.66 =---- $ 8513.59 $ 8200.06 $ 8513.59 $85.53 I would draw to the attention of all contributors that, under a ruling of the Minister of Revenue, Interim Receipts which were is sued, will be accepted as official further receipts will be required. for income tax purposes and no May | express my personal thanks to the members of the original committee headed by Mr. Carl Slipp, who so efficiently and success- fully organized the campaign for funds: to Mrs. A. E. N. Davis and members of the Oakville Red Cross; to the Junior Chamber of Com- merce; to the press, who responded so magnificently; and to Mr. Charles Ambler, who is in a class by himself as a "Blitz Director." in addition to the above amount, numerous Oakville organiza- tions and citizens made direct contributions, including Mr. John M. 'Wallace, the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Canadian Legion, the A.M.E. Church, Ladies Auxiliary Canadian Legion, Bronte Community Club, Everfaithful Bible Class, 1.0.0.F. and Rebekahs and many others so that the total amount sent from Oakville and district exceeded well over Ten Thousand Dollars. May | thank you all for your JAMES R. generous help and support. BLACK, Mayor, Town of Oakville Costly Collision Damage of approximately $150 was caused to each of two cars in rear-end collision on Washington avenue in the early hours of Sun- day morning, according to Oak- ville police. Michael Beagan, of 51 Pine Ave. is alleged to have driven his car into the rear of a car owned by Alfred Piros, 39 Deane Ave, which was parked on the" street. The right rear fender, frame and springs of Piros' car were damaged. Damage to the other vehicle included the front springs, grill, fenders and radia- Sad Sergeants Thieves who broke into the Sergeants' Mess of the Central Command headquarters at Or- tona barracks over the week-end got away with close to $125 and a quantity of liquor. Army auth- orities reported that the bar lock in the mess had been smashed. The money stolen came from mess funds. tor. Beagan, the driver of the car which struck the parked vehicle, is being charged under the high- way traffic act, Police Chlef Derry stated. MISS B-A TROPHY An eight-point margin for Oak- ville yachtsmen in Sunday's races at Port Credit proved insufficient to overcome their opponents' previous lead, and the series went to Port Credit, with the B. A. trophy. This is the third success- ive vear the sailors from the neighboring port have won the cup. Oakville had a total of points in the series, to their op- ponents' 161. About twenty mem- bers of Oakville Yacht Squadron sailed in Sund i knockabouts owned by Credit Club. Weather and sailing was fairly conditions. SHEER SPARKLE Keep your wardrobe cris- ply fresh for Summer sheers and prints! Send your dresses to us reg- ularly. We give fine fab- rics the careful treatment they deserve. * For Pick-up & Delivery Phone 1557 Oakville Cleaners REN AT YOUR y pry Independent Grocers All the ingredients for refreshing Summer Meals and Picnics Patronize Your Independent Merchant You'll get personalized service at your local grocers and be supporting the stores that support your town. Phone Your Neighbourhood Grocer Bamber's Groceteria PHONE 171 (Bill Bamber) Mor Frozen Food Service PHONES 1214-5 (GEOF. BIDE & TED MORGAN) Deliv ery Arranged Jas. R. Black Grocery PHONE 614 (Jim Black) Al in Your Our Neighborhood Carload Groceteria PHONE 1020 (R. E. Harris) Wm. Gove Grocery PHONE 68 (Bill Gove) Scade's Grocery PHONE 5! (Bill Scade) PEL G for FREE Delivery A. Tuck Grocery PHONE 736 (Art Tuck) Woalklett's Groceteria PHONE 1570 (Gib Walklett) Westside Food Market PHONE 61 (Mickey Forbes) ee ------

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