R 4, 1547 Righth mg for signals ot need in pas. inquiries consider. toves in. T first k said artments may do 2 short- imber of ght," he 2 ve ERNE are ee The VOLUME 1, NUMBER 3 Trafalgar Council Not Consulted Reeve W. H. Biggar expressed amazement when the Journal in- formed him that the Ontario Mun- icipal Board had set Thursday, Dec. 18 at eleven o'clock in the forenoon at the Township hall for a hearing concerning Mrs. Marie Hamilton's appeal to the Board to amend by-law number 530. This by-law restricts the Linbrook area. Mrs. Hamilton wishes to operate a tearoom on her property within this re- stricted area. - "I don't see how they can do that without consulting us first," said the reeve. "We told Mrs. Hamilton if she could get a depu- tation of people living within 200 cet of her to appear before us, hen we would take up the matter further. Apparently she has gone behind our backs to the board, his is the first I've heard of ht." The council had not yet re- eived a copy of the communica- tion from the Board, he said, bu though the Journal understands IN. B. Sanderson, secretary, ap- parently signed it December ist. «We'll have to take legal ad- ice" said W. H. Biggar. "As Eon as we receive our copy we'll Bo that to find out what our posi- ion is. When Mrs. Hamilton appeared before township council every onsideration possible was given 0 her at that time, the reeve Baid, and the council acted on ad- Vice when they suggested to her e means open to her for appeal boainst the restriction. round Frozen Start Anyway Saturday will be a great day for inbrook children, for that's the bay construction of their new out- oor rink gets underway. By Evening it should be ready for the feather which is toughening up Enough to make ice. Fred Taylor, Morrison' Road, ho is in charge of the rink for fhe Linbrook association, said, "ve got the lumber for the rink Bow. We plan to put a board 10 biches high around the ice sur- face. The size of the rink will be 50 feet by 150, with facilities for finrce lights for night skating," he fdded. He went on to say he had re- eived enthusiastic support from he school board who were per- itting use of school water and Bower. "We're going to try two fights at first," he said. "One at Bach end. With 200 watt bulbs What should do but if it doesn't ork we'll use all three outlets." Snow removal will be a co-op- ative effort and he has so many Member Says Deputation Next The Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday luncheon meeting at the Oakville Inn. Art Bullied, sec. treas., presented a report.on pro- gress made toward re-opening the custom house closed by the Gov- ernment in 1937. Sid Savage, president, turned the meeting over to Don, Macrae, chairman Industrial Committee, who then asked for the report. "The local member, Hughes Cleaver, presented our brief to the department at Ottawa," the sec- retary told the meeting. "He has done a fine job for us, but he feels a deputation should now go to Ot- tawa from the Chamber." The secretary went on to 'explain that | | the member's feeling was. that a deputation would add necessary vocal weight to a written brief. The meeting felt that the brief should definately be followed up by a deputation. There was also considerable discussion of the de- partment's policy not fo re-open custom houses where nearby facil- ities were available. Various members pointed out that in the case of Oakville, Hamilton facili- ties were no answer to the pro- blem. Less than car load lots shipped from Hamilton custom house are made in Aldershot cars, where they are trans-shipped to CNR. way-freight. "If a 25 pound Oakville ship- ment was cleared and the car for Aldershot that day was not com- plete," one member pointed out. "No matter how badly ou local firm needed the shipment that car =%: akville-Trafalgar J THURSDAY, , DECEMBER 11, 1947. ournal = 5c A Copy, $2.00 Per Year in Advance Rusty, Garna and son Rod Cumberland caught by Journals cameraman Monday night placed him top of polls in Trafalgar council elections held that day. Below, Bob Brodie, Wins Most Ballots In Trafalgar Council Election smiling over returns which president of the newly formed Oakville Gardens Community club congratulates" winning candidate who club drafted to run at last moment. Forces Election When Drafted, Wins First Venture In Public Life Refusal to withdraw to permit Trafalgar council to election by acclamation brought R. C. A. (Rusty) Cumber- land an overwheming majority, over his nearest competitor would not leave." The meeting was well attended billing commitments already he Ent worrying about keeping the fc clear. "And I'm not worried bout the condition of the ground in Saturday," he continued. 'T've fot the necessary equipment even it is frozen--the children need ot give it a thought." The township council has (Continued on Page Four) not and all those present had somes thing to say revealing this sub- ject was one about which the In- dustrial Committee felt strongly and on which a great deal of work had been done. Plans for the second Industrial Exhibition were also discussed; a Chamber event which proved gary popular last year. District Executives To Conduct Weekly Columns It is the practice for chief ex- utives of large cities to report p the people their activities and Be progress of projects under feir direction with radio broad- sts. Mayor Saunders of Toron- p and the late Mayor LaGuardia f New York proved the popular- BV of this way of taking the pub- into their confidence. We have not as yet a local radio ation but with this responsibil- to the people in mind mayor- ect Alf Whitaker and reeve W. - Biggar, starting in January, fll conduct weekly exclusive Prpanion columns in this paper. © reeve and mayor-elect desire keep the public up to cate on Ir respective undertakings fich because they might not be lewed at current. council fmeet- S would otherwise be unavail- ble to the public, [The opinions expressed in these weekly columns will at all times be those held by these men and need not necessarily coincide with the views held by this newspaper. The columns will be availeble to succeeding first: executives if they. so wish. We feel the people will find them interesting and as a re- sult may wish to attend council meetings which are not now as well attended by the public as these men desire. The Journal introduces a new feature in this issue|. The comio strip was among suggestions from early readers of the Journal. From time to time other features will appear when arrangements have been completed and more suggestions will be welcome. We cannot, of course, undertake all features we are asked for but those that are possible will have our immediate attention. A cross- word puzzle and Scot's Scrap Book are scheduled as soon as space permits. Rusty had 810--which was 281 more votes than J. M. Wick- in council elections held Monday. Out of a total vote of ww son who ran second. R. Marshall ran third with 481 and E. F. Ford, defeated candidate, had 470 votes. Drafted to run by the newly formed Oakville Gardens Community club, whose members worked hard to assist him, Rusty conducted a whirlwind campaign having as his ob- jective, meeting everyone in the & township in the two week period available to him. At the meeting in township hall when returns were complete Alec Phillips, former councillor, acted as chairman. W. H. Biggar, Reeve, said he had every reason to be pleased with the results and thought Rusty Cumberlands election re- vealed the people who had elected him desired representation . on council. Heaviest majorities for Cumberland came from Cakville Garden Community club and Lin- brook Ratepayers' association wards. Bronte, also gave Cumber- land great support. The reeve apologized for the absence of dep- uty-reeve W. S. Hall, who was ill. The reeve finished his address by and-to state his feeling about Tra- falgar. "I sincerely hope politics will never enter township affairs," Rusty said, "Until such time as they do--and T hope it will never happen--you can depend on me not to introduce them. But if they come in, I will speak out." Rusty spoke briefly of his re- fusal to withdraw as was sug- gested to him. "I believe compe- tition is a fine thing," he said. "The cost--T believe around $500, --of an election is taxpayers' money well spent. I hope mext year there will be many more people. contending for the various seats on our township council." After applause, Rusty pledged himself to co-operate with his fel- low of council. of the word "Politics" into Trafalgar Municipal affairs, while Bill Sar- geant, Bronte, a former councillor, who gave a Churchillian-like ad- dress, later, said he though poli- tics did have a place in municipal affairs "So long as they were not introduced for individual gain." Rusty Cumberland spoke next. "Te felt like an expectant father all day,' he said. "Now Ive got the baby T hardly know what to do with it." Fre went on to thank all of those who had worked so hard to make his election possible "I will put my whole body and soul irito giving the benefit of my. judgement and experience to the affairs of the ratepayers" he said. "I hope that many more people are going to attend council meetings and exercise their fran- chise next year," he concluded. The chairman presented Mrs. Garna Cumberland to the meet- ing. She did not 'make an address. On arrival at the town hall Mrs. Cumberland told the Journal, "I'm 50 excited--and I didn't expect to be at all. I've heen answering Four Now Run In Town Election Four men are standing for elec- tion to fill a single vacancy on the Oakville council. The first nom- ination meeting produced accla- mations for Mayor, Reeve, Depu- ty-Reeve and five members of council. Jim Black, nominated for mayor, withdrew but is now standing for council. "I withdrew from the nomina- tion as mayor because of the lack of interest and cut-and-dried set- up for the other offices," said Jim Black. "Also, I felt that the majority of the present incum- from the council to the position of deputy- Teeve, reeve or mayor. If elected to council: this year," he contin ued, "I am going to run for mayor next year without fail. I want to get up fo date after a period out of office," he concluded. Jim Black said he was draft- ing a circular for the voters. 'Per- haps my pet objective," he said, "is the development of the town with proper restrictions of in- dustrial and residential areas." Jack Foster explained be ac- cepted nomination for the vacant seat on council because, "I have a distaste for acclamations unless the candidate so acclaimed is of exceptional outstanding ability." He went on to say that if the vo- ters should elect him to council, "I would like to work for the gen- eral benefit of the i Elected President Garage Assoc. Laurence Mannell, local garage- man, has been elected president of the Halton Garage Operators' Association, which is one of 46 branches in this province-wide as. sociation. Representation from branch is provided on the central executive, located in Tor. onto. A monthly publication, 'Gar- age Operator,' is published hy the Provincial association, "While at first subsidized by the association, the magazine is now a paying proposition, return. ing dividends to the association," said Laurence Mannell. He ex- Plained the association, formed in 1933, was to work for improved Working: conditions in the indus- try and to generally assist garage operators in any way possible, "Any person in the business re. ceives the magazine," he pointed out. "It doesn't matter whether he is a member or not -- ust as long as he is in the garage busi- ness." Laurence is second vice-presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce, and is the Chamber's delegate to the Memorial Hospital Board, He. was secretary of the association for two years before his election as president. The executive for the next two years - - it has been customary to re-elect each new executive for a second year - - is as follows: Emie Savin, Oakville, secretary: Tke Lynn, Burlington, vice-presi- dent; George MacLeod, Bronte, treasurer; directors: Joe Whitham, Acton; Ed Jennings, Acton; R. Bowers, Georgetown; Jack Cain, Georgetown; Lloyd Peer, Kilbride; Tom Harvey, Milton; Joe Smith, Burlington; Barry Hurst, Burl- ington. The two directorships for Oak- ville men will be filled at a later date. Welfere Society Head Speaks The Milton Rotary club took charge of the Oakville meeting on Monday evening. Milton president, Ken Dick, took the chair. Speaker of the evening was Frank Thomp- son, superintendent of Children's Aid Society for Halton County. Mr. Thompson outlined the his- tory and methods used hy the society. "There is comparatively little juvenile delinquency in Hal- ton County," said Mr. Thompson, in part. "But there are a great many delinquent parents, who Sid 'Savage moved to Oakville Six years ago and established his own sheet metal business. He is retiring president of the Chamber of Commerce but he said he will contest the vacant seat as a pri- vate citizen. "Chambers of Com- merce do not enter politics," he said, "unless it is over some issue they feel warrants their enter- ing." Asked what his plans were he felt every possible Federal means of increasing housing fac- ilities should be investigated by council. Sid favors close co-operation between town and township for (Continued on Page 4) shirk their th re- spect to the upbringing of their children." Cabin Destroyed On Monday night fire complet- ely destroyed a cabin owned by Claud Gosling an employee of King Constuction Co. Claude and his wife had left the cabin shortly before fire was discivered. Fanned by a strong wing the fire was beyond control when the fire- men arrived and they concentra- ted on saving nearby cabins with chemicals. Dr. C. Lloyd-Jones, president local Boy Scout association, now feels that the waste paper drive the Scouts will conduct this Sat- urday is assured of success: 'I have had many telephone calls as a result of the front page story of our drive,' Dr. Lloyd- Jones told the Journal. "Many people called to say they had paper and to make sure they would not be missed." He went on to des- cribe how the collection would be handled. Several trucks and their drivers have been made available to the Scouts by local business firms, and these will be manned by men of the association and Scouts and Cubs. {We are anxious that all bundles be tied securely," the doctor went Continued on Page 4 on to say. "We are unable Co-operation Expected In Scout Paper Drive handle loose paper or go into houses and carry out bundles." The Boy Scouts have requested all residents to place their tightly tied bundles as close to the curb as possible early on Saturday. "This year the area of the Lin- brook Ratepayers association will also be covered," the doctor said. "Forms advising these residents Scouts will call, have been placed in all mailboxes," he concluded. "This permits residents of Mor- rison Road, Linbrook Road, the Eighth Line, Balsam Drive and Macdonald Road to assist the Boy. Scouts this year. Dr. Lloyd-Jones suggested that anyone who desired further infor- mation of any kind about the drive call Mrs. Clare Willis, phone 5647, who is one of the association's to| Cub Masters. Ds! begins making ie vert othe do Pou fogar