. a a i Tia YOUTHFUL PRECISION SQUAD DEMONSTRATES ABILITY -- Organized and coached by C. T. Flippance, former British Army gymnas instructor, the Little Olympia boys and girls drill team of St. Jude's Anglican church was a feature of this summer's Canadian Legion carnival. The youngsters display amazing dexteri they run through pyramid and tumbling drills, and, according to Mr. Flippance, are genuinely interested in their team work endeavours. CHILDREN'S PAGE J o RE a 53 Seen i ~~ ALTHOUGH FAILING TO REPEAT, STALWART OAKS MADE BATTLING STAND --When Chris Speyer's intermediate Oaks once again battled their way into the O.B.A. provincial playoffs, ' Journal Photographer Art Elliott was Johnny-on-the-spot to click his shutter and record the only group picture to be taken of this well balanced baseball unit. While the Oaks were unable to repeat their 1947 triumphal sweep of Ontario hon- ours, being eliminated in a tight series with Fort Erie, they offered an outstanding brand of ball all season. In the opening tilt of this series, Mark Pollock, ace twirler, hurled Oakville's first no-hit, no-run game. THE, ( JOURNAL From A Y§ Pictures ! These Shots Have pf: Offering The Best Representation (f btographic Coverage Preser@ournal. REMIREHEM 7- COMMENT 2 wi RE HIGH SCHOOSEGALLANT BID --Best action@@Bpear in these columns was fi ohnny Ross, caught in full § one of his daily training VIBE the Olympic trials at Montri@ailed to catch a place on the tlBfhe is a sure- fire prospect fi The Best TOWN MOURNS PASSING OF BELOVED MAYOR Jfred Whit- --Residents were shocked and saddened last May at the news of the passing of Mayor Alfred J fie aker, a forgmost figure in municipal activities for many years. The cortege of the late Bn i neral, pictured above, included municipal officials, representatives of town and township councl 7 a vice clubs, the Masonic Order and the fire brigade, and was led by the Oakville Citizens' band of whic Mr. Whitaker was a member from the age of 16. Stars, buy, t hy, lin, lish i Any, es Ma; Feq org, 22 by an, sd pase hy Sg F 0 re "Otp,:, Pur; Ve, Cor, org rag) A eq Une; tin, Cry er. (Ahoy | n by lop UE Lp, Mh a Sul, lete Way a © Joy, V2 ry Doj, Chg, &oj, ing, hg in ng. Vis Zi Wisin HOCKEY CLAIMED SPORT SPOTLIGHT DURNG EARLY JOURNAL ISSUES --Although plagued with ice worries which prevented them working into early season condition opposing teams who boasted artificial surfaces, last year's intermediates, sponsored by Branch 114 EE do el by themselves as the winter progressed. Much is expected of this cl "ha me promising player material, and will be put through it's paces by burly Bert Peer i g with a wealth of experience gained while patrolling the hockey lanes. es nL 3 SR Hix il