The Oakville-Trafal ul seqg, enterpy| Whose 4] tantly 11, No. 41 ht at een ning rowds each day as they scream ind loops, the squadron draws a daily 6:15 gasp from waterfront and grandstand masses ,'ow-you-see-us-now-you-don't" formations. Pictured here are a group of the daring young men who put on the breath-taking Itban Authorized as Second Class Mail bt, Ottawa overhead in their speedy aircraft. gar Journal Oakville, Ontario, Thursday, September 2, 1948 5 cents a copy. $2.00 Per Year in Advance. Deri ng Jet Pilots Thrill Bunge: CN. Crowds Royal Canadian Air Force jet pilots from Trenton's central flying school are thrilling C.N.E. Winging over in formation rolls as it Top speed for the Vampires is 540 sup- sup- event Our , for ® Asking €S aturday for Frea Wilson, who 'A member of one of Oakville's i 'Wilson was , and was for some years sociated with his brothers in | A veteran the First Great War, he served th battalion. He was promin- in local LO.O.F. activities, d was a member of St. Jude's biglican church. He was un- nl In Fair Display At the Industrial Exhibition to held in Victoria park rink on pt. 17th and 18th, the Cham- fr of Commerce have donated a Poth to the Oakville-Trafalgar hospital board. "We have on display blown-up Erspectives of the hospital," said committee. e will show the entire build- , a close-up of the main en- ance and detailed floor plans. 5 | our r| to school." movie which presents, in dram- ic form, the life of a hospital "The Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine have constructed a exi-glass, scale model of the hos- blic, the model will also show © contours of the land. The Chase company will work in injunction with the hospital bblic as possible. © e | traffic laws. release from existing agreements so that their children might attend Milton high school, a deputation of residents from the northwestern sector of Trafalgar protested strongly Tuesday night against area arrangements where. by northern students must at- tend high school here. The depu- tation addressed a special meet- ing of the area board which was called, according to Chairman George Atkins, at their request. Following the surprise meeting, Chairman Atkins stated the board would do 'anything within its statutory powers to release the ratepayers affected from the agreement. "However, the board feels the matter is outside its jurisdiction," he declared. "The existing area was set up by town and township councils, working in collaboration with county council, and this board came into existence through appointments made by those bod- ies. The board therefore feels that any decision for change should emanate from those bod- ies." "Phe board will seek to discover its authority in the matter, which will receive further discussion at a future meeting, he said. Next meeting of the board will be held Sept. 21 "unless something spe- cial crops up," Mr. Atkins stated. George Tasker, spokesman for the six-man delegation, said after the meeting that it had "received little satisfaction" from the area oard. "If some action is not tak- en, however, we will take our grievance to the Halton county judge, as we are determined that children will go to Milton Chief complaints of the resi- dents deal with the time and dis- tance covered in transporting the pupils to Oakville, Mr. Tasker stated. "Some of our children have to travel 44 miles per day to attend O/T.H.S., some having to walk a mile and a half to catch the bus at 7 a.m. 'This means they are away from home 13 hours each school day," he de- clared, "In the winter, my boy has to carry a lantern to obey The health of some of the youngsters is suffering as +|a result of the long day, We want our children at Milton, where they belong." He stated some 25 children are affected. The delegation approch- ed the board on the advice of rep- resentatives of the' department of education, he said. Allan Clements, another dele- gation member, stated Milton high school's mew addition now per- mits teaching agriculture and household economics, and that ar- (Continued on Page 12) Mrs J. Morcum Dies Following Operation Mrs. Albert Morcum, the form- er Jeannie Walker Cooper, died early last Friday morning in St. Michael's hospital, following an operation. Born in Shopinsay, Orkney, 35 ears ago, she was the daughter of Mrs. William Cooper and the late Mr. Cooper. She had been a resident of Oakville for the past 17 years, during which time her cheerful personality and her ac- tive support of town organiza- tions endeared her to an ever- widening circle of friends. She was a member of Knox Presby- terian church, Maggie Wardell Rebecca lodge, and Westwood Friendly Circle, and was one of the most active workers in the Women's Auxiliary of the Oak- ville Canadian Legion branch, During the war years, she was also a tireless supporter of the extensive activities of the West- wood Soldiers' circle. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Al- berta, aged 14, her mother, three sisters, Mrs. William Jackson, Mrs. T. Lee, Niagara Falls; Mrs. John Price, Toronto; and two brothers, David and Cooper, in Scotland. Rev. C. K. Nicholl conducted the funeral services, held Mon- day afternoon from the S. S. Rus- sell & Son funeral chapel. Inter- ment was in St. Jude's cemetery. Must Boil Drinking Water, Says M.O.H,, As Sand Clogs Town's Two Intake Pies VEGETABLE VARIATIONS That the personality and attributes of the gardener are reflected in the type and quality of his produce seems to have been verified this week by "Chick" Wilson. Examining his cucumber vines, Mr. Wilson was some- what amazed and amused upon finding a dwarfed vege- table object which very closely resembled--believe it or not--a 10-day-old chick with its head tucked under its wing! Torrid Temperature Takes Tomato Toll With a merciless sun withering vegetation and searing heat rob- bing most fields of all moisture, last week's terrific thermometer climb brought serious crop losses to Halton and Peel agriculturists. Although all fruit and vege- tablegrowers suffered, specialists in tomatoes and apples were hard- est hit. John Lawrence, Morrison Rd, Harvey Lyon, Ninth Line, and Harry MacKendrick, Lake- shore Rd. E., all reported blister- ing had caused heavy losses in what had promised to be fine to- mato crops. In the Clarkson area, Arthur Oughtred, another large grower, also lost scores of bas- kets of fruit. As a result of the spoilage, prices soared almost overnight at both Hamilton and St. Lawrence markets. Spies, ripening prematurely, were the chief sufferers among apple varieties, all of which are not sizing up too satisfactorily, orchardists state. The heat wave also proved ex- pensive to mink ranchers of the area. Alex. Phillips, Lakeshore Rd. E, reported the loss of his best male, valued currently at $500 at breeding stock prices. "We were afraid for a time that our herds would be pretty badly riddled by the heat" Mr. Phil- lips declared. He stated Don Gibson and S. Gilliam, Bronte breeders, lost 16 and 17 mink, re- spectively. Fire in dry brush destroyed two acres of township bushland, while a smaller blaze just north of the town was quelled while damage was still slight. Here in town, citizens found things just as dry, but not so costly. In addition to the emerg- ency ruling of the Oakville Water and Light commission prohibiting lawn sprinkling and curtailing use of water, thirsty folk found pop and soda water sources had dried up under the heavy demand. dealers were kept on the jump day and night throughout the weelcend, they reported. Ice Hospital Gets Boost As Small Fry Set Up Beverage Business If Oakville's adult population rallies to the support of the new Memorial hospital with the same vigor and enthusiasm evinced last week-end by a trio of the town's small fry, the financial problems of a hard working hospital board will melt away almost as speed- ily as last Saturday's ice supply. When youthful Frank Botterell gets an idea, he wastes little time swinging into action, Frank de- cided he wanted to help the build- ing fund. A plan to sell refresh- ingly cool drinks on a piping hot day "just came to mind sudden- ly" Saturday morning, he ex- plained. He enlisted the aid of Douglas Ballantine and David Masson, and by 10 o'clock, just as the sun began to do its worst, the boys were ready for business. For an outlay of 10 cents, they secured two packets of Freshies, offering a choice of grape or lem- on flavour. Sugar supplies nec- essary were commandeered from the family commissary, a card table was set up at the corner of Spruce and Douglas, buckets were filled with the icy beverages. And business flourished. When it did slacken, the boys went right out after it, even stopping the town bus to convince the driv- er a tall, cold one was just what he needed, By 12:30, the stock was sold out, and the boys had cleared 78 cents after taking care of the initial overhead. Incidentally, the sanitary in- spector and some unidentified ad- vertising copy writer would have been hugely pleased with Frank's earnest declaration that they kept the glasses clean and shining "with Sooper Suds! And speak- ing of glasses, the youngsters In- troduced something no end novel in merchandising methods, They sold half a glass for one cent a full glass for three cents! The supply had vanished, however, before thirsty customers were able to figure that one out. When the Journal handed money d to James Dun- woody, chairman of the board of the Memorial hospital, he sald, "These children are to be congri- tulated. They are aware of the important part the hospital will play in this community. Their contribution is very much appre- ciated and will be acknowledged officially. The board hopes that other young people will organize entire to raise funds for the hospital" the All drinking water used by consumers supplied by the Oak- ville Water and Light Commission must be boiled, it was announced yesterday by Dr. James M. Math- er, M.O.H. The order will remain in effect until further notice. According to R. E. Barlow, com- mission manager, town water be- came cloudy following measures being taken to alleviate the water shortage which developed during last week's heat wave. 'When we found our pumps were not bringing in sufficient water, an auxiliary pump was set up on the shore. Monday night an east wind clouded the water, and al- though we have stepped up chlor- ination to assure meeting the safety level, the medical health officer has ordered all drinking water boiled as an extra precau- tion." It was learned the auxiliary pump was set up under the super- vision of George Galimbert, rep- presentative of the sanitary en- gineers division of the depart- ment of health. Mr. Barlow ex- pressed the opinion that the cloudy condition of the water might clear up within the neat few days, it being a result of the prevailing wind only. "The wind churned up a lot of muck on Monday night, clouding the water considerably, and I thought it advisable to take full precautions," stated Dr, Mather. "Sound trucks are notifying all citizens to boil all drinking water, and will notify them when the danger is past." Also due to the shortagé, the acute commission water this week ordered all hosing of lawns, grounds and land prohibited until further notice. Last Thursday, Trafalgar township residents were without water for four hours, some 500 residents being affected when the reservoir located on the height of land on the Seventh Line went dry. Officials blamed the heavy demands of hot weath- er and the sharp increase in the number of consumers, Plans are already under way for stepping up facilities, but reserves must be built up before restrictions can be lifted, it is stated. Temporary breakdown of pump- ing apparatus at the pumping station Thursday also contributed to the brief shut-off of water in the township, according to Robert Snowball, of the commissioff; Who also stated that "pouring water on the town dump has been robs bing us of our water level." Mr. Galimbert stated last night the water situation is still 'very critical" although he felt reme- dial measures can be effected shortly. "One of our low-level intake pipes is completely out of commission, while the other is pumping only 100 gallons a min- ute at the moment" he sald. "Usually these intakes, which are situated about 1,000 feet out in the lake, bring in 700 gallons per minute. The auxiliary pumps 700 per minute, but being on the shore, all water is cloudy." He stated the Intakes had buen in service several years. A diver went down yesterday to determs ine the cause of the blockage, and immediate stops will be taken to repair the intakes, commission of ficials stated. New 'Boost Oakville' Radio Showa To Have ) Have First CHUM Airing Tonight a ip Fire Calls The easiest number in the directory Oakville 1, henceforth summon Trafalgar local telephone to remember, will township fire brigade to No. 2, Chief George Wright advised that thin This is a change In blazes in fire aren residents of area weel the previous listing. Principal Announces Diploma Winners Names of 20 Oakville-Trafalgar high school students were includ- ed in thelist of honour gradun- tion released yesterday by Principal W. 8. Blake, Honor students are as follows: winners Abels, Ruth Joan Sybil; Alexander, Chamberlain, neth Clarke, Elizabeth June; Cleworth, Margaret Ann; Coats, Marion Edith; Doty, Mary Carolyn Joan; Guild, Joan Barbara; Hitcheox, Allan Robert; Kent, John Freder- Tek; Margaret Ellen; Louth, William Leslie; MeDer- mott, Catherine Tere Munro, James Armstrong; Plekett, John Wal Relffenstein, John Chris- topher; Relffenstein, Ruth Light- bourn; Smith, Lawrle Booth; Williams, Johanna Hazen El beth, Miriam; Adams, Charl Bric; Lalor, SUPPLEMENTARY LIST Middle School Certificates The following certificates were delayed, arriving too late for pub- lication in the lust lasue along with the other results: Clarke, G. JE. Lit. ©, M. Hist, 2, C lence 2, Fr, Auth, Shop 1. Hist. 3, Fr. Comp, Horas i com, ©, Hom a Compr ©, Agr. Science Geom. 3, The secondary school gradia- tion diplomas have not yet been received; these results will be pub- lished as soon as they arrive at the school. + | sponsoring this brondenst Sponsored by five local merch ants, the CHUM radio feature, "This Is Our Town" will be heard tonight for the firat time at 530 pm. The new air show, designed to foster Interest in Oakville activition within the town: while at the same time booting the municipality in. other parts of the province, will be heard cach Thursday for the next eight weeks, Intérviews with local residents, recorded in advance, will feature the program, which will also in- clude spot announcements dotall- Ing coming events and the pro- gress of Oakville's four baseball clubs now in the thick of provin. clal playoff competition, Station engineers recorded the first (nter- view series ut Victorln park dup ing Saturday's tussle between Tillsonburg and the Oaks, and further recordings will be made from time to time, "The whole Iden 1s to stress the 'thin In our town' angle," declir- ed BE. G. Hines, CHUM oxecutive In charge of tho show. "Repl- dents will hear thelr neighbours on every program, keep posted on coming events in both the town and township, and get the latest in merchandising news, The program will run approxi- mately 35 minutes, following a regular newscast, Mr, Hines stat ed. In addition to the Thursday alring, a special Sunday broud- cast at 2,80 pam. September 0 will present Mayor Charles V, Hillmer in a 16-minute addrens, Another highlight of the show will be the telophoning of resi dents, chosen at random from the. Onkyille directory, Ability to an- BWEE Gn announcer's quiz will re. ward the resident in question with a merchandise prize, Should other merchants the group who are Join at present norles, alr time may be Incrensed to one hour, the station representative disclosed, LOSES MACHINERY David Forbes, Sixth Line, lost wood working machinery valued at $2,000 when fire destroyed his frame workshop Saturday, Ac. cording to Trafalgar Fire Chief George Wright, the structure, valued at $1,000, was partially covered by Insurance,