Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, 22 Jul 1948, p. 1

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RE PARTY 7. HJ. iggy), bers of yy, Tal society 4 annual UST 3 1g antici- ble, 0 - 558-W ST lo). 1 No. 36 The Oakville-Trafalgar Journal 0, Authorize ond Coase Mail Brown Tresses Caught In Loom, Bronte Gitl Is Seriously Injured when her brown curls caughto---- more than four hours re-sit- fhe the scalp in a delicate opera- Dr, D. M. Dixon, who attended fe injured girl at the plant, stat- the scalp was: removed from fo base of the neck to a point fo inches. above the eyebrows. lizabeth had been employed f the mill for only 'a week prior | the Mishap. 'She was learhing weave, and was becoming very foricient in operating her loom, cording to plant officials, Mrs. Margaret Drinnam, Lake- iw, who was working on the fme machine at the time of the fbident, stated she had her back the girl at the time of the ac- Hearing a scream, she tinctively turned off the mo- I . "Elizabeth h a comb, but Thursday, for B first time, she wore it down, 0 with a ribbon." rs. Drinnam said she had been accident. "We had a little ble with the machine, but rything was working fine when d scalp was ripped her head just as if the hair- had been outlined with a ere were no actual witnesses e accident, Bdward Veryan, low employee, stated, "Eliza- remained quite rational, "When her father the doctor arrived, she asked er head would be all right. doctor assured her it would ccording to Veryan, the girl | working on a loom 16 feet by five feet wide, making 3 Accident Victim dh Elizabeth Jalink ee auto lace, a piping used in' up- holstering cars. Loraine Heaton, Bronte, work. ing on the same aisle, said she heard Elizabeth scream. "She cried: 'Oh, no, it can't be. looked up to see her standing a her hands over her face. Then she began to run toward the of- fice, leaving a trail of blood be- hind." William Jenkins stated' several girls became hysterical, and were removed to their homes. "Eliza- beth was the coolest of all, She is a brave, plucky girl," he de- clared. Elizabeth is the twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guert Jalink, Who reside on Milton St., Bronte. The Jalinks came to Canada last November from Arnheim, Hol- land. The injured girl's twin, Mrs. Wiliam Millard, Queen Elizabeth Way, came to the dis- trict two years ago as a war bride. Mrs. Millard disclosed thht her sister had been working at a Can- adian General Electric Co. plant until two weeks ago: "She chang- ed her employment on the advice of her doctor, as the paint used in her department made her ill," she said, Elizabeth flew to Canada from Holland two. weeks after her parents arrived here, bringing With her a pet airdale, Herta. TOWN AND HE MAYOR REPORTS oward Litchfield, Chairman Sewer Committee the request of his worship fMayor, I would like to make ollowing report on the pro- B of the new sewage disposal 1 le plant at the present time its final stage of comple- Pipe has been delivered for is prepared f immediately. Transformers ce that power will be avail- E pumps for the two pump- Btations which were ordered England are undergoing and shipment is expected me, ave been informed by our that within approxi- ly two weeks from the time therefore can reasonably --depending on the arrival Pumps--that the plant will TOWNSHIP THE REEVE REPORTS By W. H. Biggar The work has started on the Morrison Road bridge, and I ex- pect that the work in the Gardens community section will start at the same time as the same con- tractor has both jobs. I should like to explain that when we were studying the new: bridge for the Morrison Road we decided that to construct a de- tour to be used while the bridge was being made would be too large an undertaking. We dis- cussed the matter with residents affected and they agreed that closing the road would be satis- factory. We regret that this closed road may cause some in- convenience to motorists and resi- dents above the bridge, but we feel the cost would have been too large for a detour. When this bridge is finished, it will remove a danger point for the previous bridge was very nar- row. Of course, it is hard to say when the work will be completed, but we hope for a speedy job. it can be added to In units as necessity demands. In closing may I 'assure the residents of Pine Avenue that in spite of unauthorized reports to the contrary, council has not changed its authorization of sew- ers for Pine Avenue, and the sewer committee is making every effort to have them installed this fall. The same applies with re- | gard to the request of Dean Ave- nue residents. Oakville, Ontario, Thursday, July 22, 1948 Varying Viewpoints The saga of unusual fire calls to district brigades con- tinues to grow. Although they made a rapid run, Bronte fire brigade arrived too late last Thursday to save a choice roast of pork which caught fire as Miss Mary Selan pre- pared dinner. While firemen reported no damage, it is doubtful that Miss Selan, re- viewing rising meat costs as she stood in her smoke-filled kitchen surveying the char- red remains of the roast, was in complete agreement, Farm Girls Assist Auto Crash Victims Girls of the Ontario Farm Service camp, led by Jean Eliot, gave first aid to two Toronto women who were injured in a traffic crash near the camp last week. Mrs. T. J. Tobin and Mrs. M. Milman were hurt when a truck, driven by H. H. Brophy, overturned. The women were re- moved to hospital after heing cared for by the girls. Brophy has been charged with reckless driving. Interest Runs High In Legion Carnival, It may be the humid July i e the current i cost of vacationing in On- tario's northland, but if advance ticket sales can be accepted as a token of interest, there are sev- eral hundred Oakville area resi- dents a-hankerin' to win that Muskoka holiday for two, which is being offered as first prize in the Canadian Legion carnival draw. Chairman Ollie Johnson, of the Branch 114 carnival com- mittee, reported yesterday that interest to date seems to assure outstanding success for this year's frolic. The carnival, scheduled for Fri- day and Saturday of this week, will be held on the Central school commons. As is customary, the small fry of the town will have their innings during the early evening. On Friday night at 7.30 p.m, the Little Olympia boys and girls drill team will demonstrate its skill under the able direction of Charles Flippance. The spright- ly merry-go-round, which has made Junior's eyes pop since time immemorial, will begin its piping early, while two other kiddie rides will be in full swing. For older folk, the ever-popu- lar bingo will again be a magnet, while a full complement of other tried and true carnival games has been arranged. The committee has arranged for many fine prizes to go to lucky winners at the games: booths, which will offer a wealth of variety. And speaking of prizes, the complete list for the draw is an impressive one. First prize, of course, is the all expenses paid week's vacation for two in beau- tiful Muskoka, with an additional $50 for pocket money. Second prize is a gleaming, modern wash- ing machine, while a mantle radio, tricycle, pressure cooker and electric iron follow in that order. z The committee has also ar- ranged for a musical background for the fun and festivity. The in Oakville Citizens' band will share C) the spotlight with | the Legion Pipe band, while other features too numerous to mention seem destined to make the 21st anni- versary carnival the best ever held by Branch 114. Accept Tenders ForSchool Work Acton , Milton At the meeting last week of the North Halton high school board tenders were accepted for the building of a two-room addi- tion to 'Milton high school and a one-room addition to the Acton high school The tender accepted for the extension to the Milton high school is for $42,552, by the Foundation Company of Ontario, and for the Acton high school ad- dition the tender of $12,117 by the Jones & Vangils Company, Hanifl- ton. Work will start at once with an effort to have the buildings completed as nearly as possible by the opening of the autumn term. Shop work and household science will be now included in the curriculum of the Milton high school and a commercial course will be added to the Acton high school curriculum. Bus service from all parts of the districts served by these schools will be arranged to start at the beginning of the new term. Bronte Couple Enjoy Unusual Occupation Unusual colours and distine- tively Canadian symbols provide Mrs. W. A. N. Hoey, of Bronte, with designs for her chintzes which are so popular for home decorating. In an old stone barn beside their home on Ontario St., the Hoeys have installed home- made printing tables, screens and other equipment required for the complicated process of printing fabrics. Finished lengths of ma- terial and sketches for new de- signs are piled high in the house. Artist Elizabeth Hoey plan- ned at first to sell her designs to manufacturers in New York, but as a result of material shortages in the United States, she decided to finish the chintzes herself, by mixing dyes and stamping the cloth with her designs. Due to a lack of information on practical methods of dye mixing, she ex- perienced many failures while ex- perimenting in an old mill in York Mills, "We built our tables ourselves and washed the screens in the iver since there was no water system," Mrs. Hoey said. "I re- member carting screens out to York Mills on the street "car and then trudging a mile and a quar- ter through blizzards to the mill." After her marriage:in 46, Mus, Hoey moved to Oakvile, where she and her husband at first print- ed their fabrics in a hayloft. "We reached the loft by a ladder and were watched by an old horse as we washed our screens in his (continued on page 10) Auto Smashes Pole, Causes Power Break Electric power on Morrison Rd. was disrupted for a five-hour per- iod Monday night as a result of Jan accident on Lakeshore Rd., in which an eastbound car crashed nto a Hydro pole, According to pl. Allie Jackson, the driver of the vehicle, Harry Moon, of Mim- ico, stated he had lost control while travelling at 25 miles per hour, The pole was snapped off near the base, dropping wires to the ground, while the auto was badly damaged. Saved From Beer Bath, Bottles Empty Nine tons of shattered, empty beer hottles marked the spot on Queen Elizabeth Way where a| Clarkson driver received facial cuts and body bruises Saturday. According to Provincial Officer Gordon Caldwell, the beverage containers crashed to the pave: ment when a huge transport truck overturned after colliding with a car driven by Hugh Curran, of Clarkson. Police stated the tri struck the rear of the car Curran was in the act of making a left-hand turn. (raffic was held up more than an hour while the debris was cleared away. as | 8 5 cents a copy. Trafalgar township council wholeheartedly endorsed the aims and tentative program of the Ontario Shore and Beach Pro- tective association as it unanim- ously agreed 'to become associated with the group of municipalities which is studying the lakefront erosion problem. Clerk Sheldon Featherstone was instructed to forward the $100 fee covering membership in the association. Mayor Charles Hillmer, a direc- tor of the association, outlined the research program which has been carried out to date, and voiced the opinion all lakeshore municipalities should readily ac- cept membership. "The Ontario government has given us much assistance, and is at present conducting a survey of the erosion problem through its own engineering department," he declared. 'We expect a report this autumn covering the entire shoreline from Belleville to the Niagara river, on receipt of which we will immediately approach the Dominion government for defin- ite action. We are extremely anxious to line both governments, solidly behind the project, but to date it has been a tough job try- ing to line up federal support. Prospects are much brighter now, however." Mr. Hillmer maintained the problem was a province-wide one and that public bodies and private individuals could only be success- ful by coping with it as a group. "Local work simply couldn't be adequately handled by an indi- vidual municipality, as it is too big a job," he stated. "I'm glad to hear private indi- viduals are enlisted in the plan," commented Councillor Joseph Wickson. "It would seem unfair to me that people living inland should bear any burden for lake- shore dwellers. I've always felt the beach owners should come "I always took exception fo the. town policy concerning shore pro- perty," agreed Mr. Hillmer. "When tracts were leased at $1 per year, the lessees should have had to agree to keep the beaches up. In- stead, our children couldn't go to the lake to swim because of private property signs." "How long before you expect tangible results?" queried Coun- cillor R. C. A, Cumberland. "It took two years in the States to get plans ready, but they are making progress now. The use of groynes has proven very suc- cessful. However, I can't fore- cast what the plan will be until the survey is completed." "This is definitely an important project, and we must join neigh- bouring councils in folly Support, ship pit. $2.00 Per Year in Advance. A Township Council Supports Lakeshore Protection Plan Outlined By Hillmer ing it," commented Reeve Biggar. Land Bylaw Council approved a bylaw des- ignating the township as an urban! development area. Through the bylaw, it was pointed out, no owner is permitted to sell less than 10 acres before registering an acceptable subdivision plan, Tn this way, council is able to con. trol building and subdividing to the benefit of township residents as a whole. Housing Problem While discussing the request of B. K. Snider that a subdividing plan be approved, Deputy-reeve. W. S. Hall voiced firm disagree ment with the practice of per- mitting residents to occupy cellar dwellings. "I don't believe we should al- low people to build their places in that way," he declared, pointing out two purchasers of Mr. Suid. er's property have as yet' Pro complete their homes. oat like it." "Neither ar do they," countered Mr. Snider. "They will have nice homes when they are finished, but material shortages have held them up. Where would you have them live? In basements or on the street? Who are we to tell people where they must live when they are hard pressed, yet are trying to build a home?" "There was a scarcity a year ago, but now T feel that a lot of 'these people are content to live in these cellars and don't intend to complete them immediately," commented Councillor Cumber-. land. "The permit is good for one year, and I'd suggest the police committee really get after this type of builder." Mr. Snider agreed the building inspector should warn home. builders. "The two cases in ques- tion are sincere, I feel," he stated. 'Orie had to move, the other was living in one room. They had to do something." Council will instruct the build- ing inspector to impress the time limit. upon district builders. New Subdivision Council took under considera tion the request of Ross, Ballan- tyne for approval of a new sub- division plan which includes 89 lots situated near the corner of! the 7th Line and Queen Elizabeth highway. The proposed new resi- dential section would be made up! of lots 85 to 90 feet frontage. Gravel Supply It was learned a $900 offer has been made for four acres of gravel land adjoiniyig the present town- "There is enough gravel there, in my opinion, to look af- ter our roads for several years,' said Reeve ve Biggar, £ Good Sport In Prospect For Halton Hunters and Fishermen A of 810 pheasants arrived last week from government hatcheries near Co- bourg to restock Nelson and Tra- falgar townships in preparation for the fall shoot, Dudley Hitch- cox, game warden, announce "One shipment has been sent to the northern townships of Hs- quesing and Nassagaweya," he stated, "and we are expecting 420 birds for Trafalgar and Nelson." Pens, 10 by 20 feet, have been erected throughout the county where the pheasants are kept un- til acclimatiz In 10 days a few of the birds are to be released and soon after the remainder will be set loose, but although open, the pens are kept well stocked with food and water in the hope that the pheasants will return after the hunting season. Banding the birds with a num- ber and the pen from which they are released is expected to aid in determining their habits, "As sants are shot," Mr. Hitcheox we hope hunters will send in these bands and report the lo- cations in which the birds were killed. In this way we can tell how far they have strayed from W PEST. SIDE PICNIC More than 400 children and adults are expected to attend the Woastoiis picnic, to be held 'at the committee in cast Tuesday night as it met to complete arrangements for a full program of races. Events will include many novelty features, as well as speed tests foy youngsters from 6 to 16. Prizes are also offered for the youngest baby, the oldest lady and gentle- ma Westwood school will be the meeting place, 1 pm. the time. The committee reminds parents that only sandwiches are to he brought along, as all other re- freshments will be provided, at their se pen and can get an idea of how many of those shot are naturally hatched and how many are government released." The game warden also dnnounc- cd arrival of 30,000 brown trout fingerlings in Halton county, "The sfreams are now well stock- ed with brown -and speckled trout," he concluded, GION TO SPONSOR 21st ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL FRI. SAT.

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