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Dakville- rafalgar Journal fitered, 2nd. Class Mail, Ottawa Vol. 3, No. 49 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1950 5 cents a copy, $2.00 per year in advance 24 Pages . J. A. ROBERTS HEADS 300 BUSY CANVASSER DLD SUNDAY SPORT QUESTION TOWN VOTERS SHOULD GO TO ddition to the recently ap- cocktail bar plebiscite, on the question of Sunday when they go to: the mun- polls December 18, council questions, 0 residents listed in parts d 3 of the voters list, it was by motion of the being put to. electors representations on be- a group of residents by mayor C.'V. Hillmer and ibersonally favor Sunday and I feel the town at should be given an oppor- now to decide whether it it," Mr. Hillmer supporting Mr. stated he was accordance with Sunday "under proper supervision the right time." not entirely convinced it be the right: thing but I feel that if the public sport, they should declared Deputy-reeve in presenting the re- otion ,which set out the Vv. 16th Artist i presented under the of Hon. Ray Lawson. hours of 1.30 p.m. to 6 pm. the time limit specified in the act. All members of council except Coun. Jack Isard, who made no comment, agreed a plebiscite should be held. "I hope the citiz- ens vote it down, but they cer- tainly should have a chance to make a ° decision," maintained Coun. Leslie Freeman. "Council would be {ll advised not to put the question," opined Coun, Jim Cooke. "I'm personally very much in favour of Sunday sport, although I haven't watched any kind of a game for some time. If some people would rather watch or play baseball than go fishing or play a round of golf, I'm all for them." Reeve Howard Litchfield and Coun. Fred Turner both felt that, with sports time limited to after- noon' hours, there need be no in- terference with regular Sabbhth activities. "It the people want it, it's OK. with me," summed up Coun. Lachlan McArthur. Pass Bylaw A bylaw to issue $240,000 in debentures to cover improvements on the town waterworks was ap-| proved. It was also decided to lease the creek valley land used for the day camp from the dept. of highways for a five year per- iod, and to place the tract under the supervision of the parks hoard. H. & S. Conference A hundred or more men and women from various parts of Halton and Peel counties gath- ered in the new auditorium of Oakville-Trafalgar High School Thursday afternoon and evening to discuss present-day problems and trends in education, as rela- ted to pupils, teachers and par- ents. The occasion was the Dis- trict No. 7 Regional Conference of the Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations. "The Home and School Assoc- fation, I feel, helps the teacher a great deal" said Acting Prin- cipal E. W_ Stirtan, of Oakyille- Trafalgar High School, in his ad- Launch Community Centre D SILVER BLADES TO FLASH AS OFFICIAL CEREMONIES TAKE PLAGE IN TRAFALGAR PARK With internationally famed stars of the figure skating firmament sharing the spotlight with outstanding artists of the entertainment world in a colorful outdoor show, the long heralded campaign for funds for the Oakville-Trafal- gar Memorial Community Centre Arena will be officially opened at the Trafalgar park arena site on Saturday morn- ing. Plans for the ceremonies and the gala morning revue, which gets under way at 11 a.m., were announced today by, Rev. J. A. M. Bell, chairman of the community centre arena committee. Open Invitation To All Jome out to Trafalgar park and bring the family this is definitely a family affair," said Mr. Bell, in an open be a show you'll enjoy and remember, and in addition to the many entertainment features that will hold your attention for a full hour, you will be able to see the progress already hed appearance as you examine the full scale model that will be on display." Appeals For Full Support "Saturday's dedication ceremonies will signal the com- mencement of the general canvass on Monday, Bell went on. "We hope you will nrake it a point to be on hand and see for yourself just how we are going about making your long needed community centre arena a real- invitation to Oakville and Trafalgar residents. "This will | made in the construction of your new arena and to visualize | s rive Sat. LOVELY SUZANNE MOR (Continued on Page 15) ROW WILL BE HERE JAYCEES HIT LAUGH JACKPOT WITH HILARIOUS STAGE SHOW There were laughs aplenty "for the audience that thronged the high school auditorium Friday and Saturday nights to see "It's A Date," the stage offering of Oakville-Trafalgar Junior Cham- ber of Commerce. Members of the cast, all local talent, handled their parts well, and although one or two managed to forget their lines, they covered up success- fully and the light, fast-moving comedy went forward smoothly. Beth MacTaggart as Ginger Jones and Ted Husband as Jo Brown both gave good performances, and Ollie Johnson, as end man, was outstanding. Other members of the cast were Jerry Murphy, Ross Camp- bell, Mary Hunt, Robert Guertin, Jack Wotherspoon, Bill Hughes, Vickie McTavish, Helen Lewis and Chuck Kirk. Minstrels were Ollie Johnson, George Fletcher, Bill Hughes, Ralph Wakely and Fred Collier. The "Labor Daze Scene," enacted by six Jaycees attired as females, was one of the h h of the dress of welcome at the evening session. "The closer ri between parent and teacher can- not help but lead to better re- sults. The goal a student is try- ing to reach is a matter concern- ing both parents and teachers. If a relationship between them exists, the student is able to see a goal ahead of him." He stres- sed the importance of extracur- (Continued on Page 12) evening. Those taking part were Dunc MecTayish, Bill Christen- sen, Bob McKay, Ed. Palmer, Pete Watters and Howard Chris. tensen. Dancers and Ensemble in- cluded Beth Craddock, Karen Peck, Dorls Christensen, Marj Vardon, Joan Hall, Barb Ross, Jill Weatherstone, Isabel Pearce, Yvonne Lowe, Diane Adams, Carol Austin, Wanda Valentine, Decorating Date On Page 14 of this issue will be found the first in a series of articles devoted to informa- tion concerning color and home decorating, written specially for the Journal by Ruth D. Sunley. Mrs. Sunley, a Spruce St. resi- dent who enjoys combining the duties of a homemaker with those of color consultant to the Canadian Paint Varnish and Lacquer Associat'n will discuss interior decorating procedure and ideas under the heading: FROM YOUR COLOR COUN- SELOR. She will be happy to answer any questions addres- sed to her in care of the Jour nal. ---- Pauline O'Brien, Kay Honeywell, Joan Adams, Marie Ireland, Rene Windosr Doreen (Broadbent), Trudy Cornell and Bunny Orr, A pleasing feature of the pro- gram was the interviewing of a popular Oakville couple, Mr. and Mrs. James Kendall, by Bill Hughes, acting the part of Don McNeil of the famous Breakfast Club radio program. Mr. Hughes presented Mrs. Kendall with a corsage of flowers. Johnny Black saw the show on Saturday eve- ning. YOUTHFUL SUPPORTER IS SUZANNE POST ' RESIDENTS OPPOSE PLAN TO CONVERT OLD HOSPITAL St. residents Monday night led "to the tabling of an application to council for approval of a plan to convert the old temporary hospit- al building into 14 bachelor apart- ments. * Tom C. Chisholm, chairman of the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial hospital board of governors, in presenting the application told council an offer to purchase on this basis had been received. "We believe it would be a presentable, respectable apartment building," he declared. "Certainly the board must make some disposition of the structure." H. C. Rickaby, spokesman for the First St. deputation, maln- tained residents unanimously op- posed the plan on the ground that it would "be a great detriment" to the street. At a previous meet- ing, the group had expressed the fear that such conversion might result In future tenement condi- tions. "We don't object to the idea of an apartment house, but we do oppose an architecutral plan that would put 14 apartments in the old hospital building," Mr. Rick- aby declared. He suggested = the application be tabled until such time as his group could place a counter proposal before the hospital board. Objection of a group of First® New Shelter Saturday will be a great day for members of Oakville and District Humane Society and for animal-lovers generally. At two oflclock in the afternoon Ontario's lieutenant - governor, Hon. Ray Lawson, will lay the corner-stone for the Society's new shelter at the east end of Maple Ave, Just outside the north-eastern limits of the town. The ceremony will mark the completion of the first stage of the work of construction of what will be a fine modern shelter to serve the growing needs of Oakville and the dis- trict. BRONTE INCORPORATION The long-discussed proposal to incorporate Bronte as a vlllage will be dealt with at a public meat- ing to be held in the auditorium of' Bronte public school next Tues- day evening, November 7, when the results of a recent survey will be placed before the rate- payers. As the Journal goes to press, the proposed water system Is being considered at a public meeting In the school. Strathroy and Wheatley Snow Construction juveniles to the last out in diamond pedestal, much closer Local fans, A. Secretary Bill Snyder, town of this size has sent OAKS BOW OUT AFTER TORRID SLUGGING BEE Roaring spectators at Wallace park saw one of those nip-and- tuck contests that left the fssue in doubt right to the end, with the advantage shifting constant. ly. It was a hitters' game all the way, with no less than five hur- lers taking the mound to give up (Continued on Page 11) provincial championship laurels. PROVINCIAL TITLE BIDS FAIL Hitherto bright Oakville hopes for three Ontario base- ball titles were rudely snuffed out over the weekend by sluggers, leaving Bud Corbett's this town's lone wearers of Al Yarnell's Oaks battled an effort to join the juves on Ontario's but fell two markers short as they drop- ped a torrid 10-8 decision. At Wheatley on Sunday, Oak- ville Motors bantams went down 7-0 in a tussle that was than the count indicates. Good Show All Round more than 1,000 of whom watched the Oaks bow out, here and many of whom followed the banties to Wheatley, had every reason to be proud of their Baseball assn. representatives, however. Oakville According to 0.B. it was the first time in history a three clubs into provincial finals, WHEATLEY TOO STRONG FOR BATTLING BANTAMS Although they played heads-up ball and never gave up trylng, the kids wearing the scarlet suits of Oakville Motors bantams found the big, rangy Wheatley club was just 2 bit too powerful to overcome. The final tilt, starting out as a pitchers duel between bulky Wayne (Continued on Page 6)