14, 1] ). 0 8 ITC £10 Sels akville- Trafalgar Journal Vol. 4, No. 80 Entered, 2nd. Class Mall, Ottawa THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1951 20 Pages 5 cents a copy, $2.00 per year In advance MYSTERY PLANT SPARKS NEW PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN., SHITH HEADS COMMITTEE A representative group of citizens has decided to form an Oakville Property Owners assn. as a result of a meeting held last week, it was announced yesterday by John Caul- field Smith, chairman of the interim committee. Steps nave already been taken to secure affiliation with the Ont- ario Property Owners assn., he stated. Executive Pro Tem Serving with Mr. Smith on the interim committee are N. D. Aubin, secretary; Paul Ambrose, treasurer; Mrs. Douglas Armour, W. Allan Campbell, John Depew, R. J. Galloway, Mrs. W. L. Head, John A. D. Magee and H. Z. almer, directors. : Mystery Plant Spark & while admitting that prospect of a 500-acre industrial devolop- ment of undisclosed type in southern Trafalgar, which he termed "The Thing", had provid- ed the organizational spark, Mr. Smith held that this project is only a part of the broader prob- Jem of how to face increasing ur- panization of Oakville and dis- triet. "More industrial development is inevitable, and the residential and service problems thereby. created call for a solution that will channel growth in such a way as to preserve Oakville's unique character," he told the - Journal, "Oakville Is a delightful place in which to live, and due to fore- sight of early residents, it's many features could not be duplicated in other communities save at very great cost. Yet, for years past, (Continued on Page 5) PETER POSTPONES INJUN TENT PURCHASE, SENDS SAVINGS TO HELP BUILD MATHEWS HOME Of all the many and varied d nations of money, matenial and labor that have supported the Mathews Fund to date, a pair of worn bills from Peter Bur- d, an extremely youthful new Canadian, stands high on the list- ing prepared by secretary-treas- urer Bill Scade. "If everybody felt the way Peter does, we'd have been over the top long since," declared Mr. Scade. The bills in question, a five and a one, arnived with the Journal's mail last Friday, accompanied by a meticulous note of explana- tion from Peter. The spelling is not absolutely letter perfect-- P est subject at Central School. But when a person is as young and as sincere as Peter, spelling doesn't really matter. "Dear Family Methew]," he Wrote. "I saw your picture in. the newspaper and fellt so sorry for vou that bad things had happen- ¢l fo you, Now I want to emty my safing box that you have six dollar more for your mew home. I'm just five weeks over here in Canada. 'm a German boy and ove Lotion J found here so mice a home, and nd 2.00 I thought I must give my six dol- Coiogrs lar which I had saved for a tent, Y INE 24 excepted iS casé rome bath- ivory: r yel TRIAL 10 help this nice people. I hope {hat you shall have luck in your new home and I give you my six dollars. God bless you." Whe things" Peter speaks of "bad happening to people; his 5 2 truly understanding and sym. Pathetic voice. A smallish 11-year old whose eyes fairly sparkle under his blond crew cut, he t through five bombings as the big B29's systematically de- wolished his home city of Frank- [0rt. After the last one, he had, era] only the shirt on his "We lost all we had, and we de. Med we'd tive! to' start: over ueain in Canada," Peter's mother, graduate who does noney to the fund was his own Week-end Baseball Weekend games for the busy Oaks see Acton as the visitors in a Halton loop contest Friday night under the lights, and Tor- onto's senior Crosstowns here Saturday afternoon for an ex- hibition fixture. - Crosstown's feature Joe Krol, the topflight Argo grid star. Admission "for exhibition daylight tilts is 35c. idea, and he couldn't wait to post the letter. Peter's only relative in Canada is uncle Hubert Klein, a lawyer, Who is working in Toronto as a laborer until he learns English, his mother said. Questioned about the tent, Peter thumbed through a catalog, showed the reporter a "real Indian" wigwam type affair listed at $7.95. Which showed that he was very close to his goal when he decided to give his savings to the fund, He didn't mind about waiting, although he shyly admitted the tent would have been fun to put up in the yard at 32 Church St, where he and his mother live, Impressed by his youthful en: thusiasm, the reporter left hop- ing that someone who read Pet- er's story might just happen to have a tent that wasn't being used. : Meantime, volunteer workers put in the basement blocks in the Floral Beauty Bedkons a hi 7 GRATIFIED BY THE SUCESS of last summer's garden tour, the Memorial hospital women's auxiliary will repeat the event this week- end. Gardens to be visited this time include those of W. G. Grierson, R. H. New, Dr. H. C. Scadding, J. E. Hammell, Hon. Ray Lawson; Mrs. T. R. Jarvis and Frank Pullen. Attractive Lorna Keene, above, helped assure the success of last year's tour. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL ACCEPTS FESTIVAL INVITATION FROM COMMIE-LED Reeve Joseph ~~ Wickson d ORGANIZATION other members of Trafalgar Township council were. cordially invited at Monday's council meet- ing, to attend the National Jub- ilee Festival of the Red-inspired Association of United Ukrainian- Canadians, to be held at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, on Satur- day evening, June 30, and at the Association's camp grounds at Palermo the following day. The invitation was extended personal- ly by two officers of the Associa- tion, William Skawulak, Toronto president, and Michael Karol, Toronto, district secretary. To Attract Thousands The festival, which will be at- tended by thousands of Ukrain- lans from many parts of Canada and the United States, is: being held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the coming of the first Ukrainian settlers to Can- ada. A highlight of the proceed- ings at the Palermo camp grounds new Mathews home Sunday, com- night. The fund i hope: to have the house completed in three weeks. More donations of material and labor have been blocks from Argo Block, Cooks- ville; all necessary lumber from T. L. Blakelock & Son; C. F. Doty & Son, Oakville Lumber Co. and Port Credit Lumber Co.; sand from Joe Lawrence; mortar mix from Aldershot's J. Cooke; wir- ing from Bronte Electric; paint from Langmiurs; a winter's sup- ply of coal from George Gray and of poatoes from W. S. Food Pro- duce; a kitchen suite from Mr. Newman of United Distillers Ltd.; and an anonymous donation of canned goods. for OPEN TO ALL WHO CAN HELP Anyone who is in possession of helpful information the i of course," he stressed. The hearing will be held in the council chambers next Monday and Tuesday, starting at 10.30 a.m. Dana Porter to conduct the Derry's efficiency as chief of police, will have an oppor tunity at the hearing to offer their evidence. Nelles Starr, K.C., council appointed by the crown, Journal Tuesday that he was confident Judge lan Mac- donell would ask for such evidence, following the testi- mony of crown witnesses. "Anyone who knows of Any- thing which will be of assistance to the commissioner May speak. But it must be revelant to the i by Attor, al investigation into Chief informed the will be the unveiling of the 70- on of T. H. national poet of the Uliraine. Mr. Shawulak, president of the association, sald that ten thous- and or more people were expect: ed to witness this event. There will be an extensive program of dances. Je Says Commie Stooges (Setting up of the, Shevchenk statue at the camp last week drew the verbal fire of Inspector Ken Shakespeare of the RCMP and of a section of the nation's press. "Thousands of loyal Ukran- fan "Canadians will be or have Consider Offer The bargaining committee of the Barringham Rubber and Plas- tic Co. union met with Hugh Waigh, plant manager, Wednes- day morning. This followed a 100% vote by union membership Tuesday night to re-open the re- cently signed contract and re- quest a .25c per hour increase across the board. Elgin Bonus, union president, stated average hourly rate in the plant was $1.20 per hour. The Barringham union is local 292 of the United Rubber and Plastics, Cork and Linoleum Union of America. Following the meeting, Edward Barringham, company president, issued a statement. "The comp- any is engaged in negotiations with its union local. The policy of the company has been, and will continue to be, as fair as is possible in all negotiations. Cer- Trafalgar township, still seek- ing a solution to its Kent Gardens sewage disposal problem, would welcome an opportunity to hook the survey onto an enlarged Dun- das St. main, councillor R. C. A. Cumberland told town council Monday night. He proposed that should this suggestion be found practical, an annual charge per house thus serviced be levied. Increasing Revenue enlarging the Dundas St. main is Inevitable, would you consider a $20 per year rate for each of the 80 families presently effected?" he queried. '"This would provide $1,600 per year to retire a on your debentures, and some 100 more homes would be ready for service shortly. Your revenue would naturally continue to in- crease." - To ly Coun. Cumberland stated Tra- TRAFALGAR OUTLINES SEWAGE PROPOSAL, WOULD HOOK ONTO ENLARGED DUNDAS ST. MAIN falgar's only other alternatives would be to share in the instal- of a larger Dundas St main, or to set up its own sew- age plant." Estimating the town- ship's share of the former plan at $62,608, he said this would assess each home in the sewage area $70 per year. [Trafalgar's own system would - cost $89,250, breaking down to $100 per year per home in the sector affected. "Frankly, we're on the spot," he declared. "We haven't the development to pay the full cost, but we have the future develop- ment to insure it. We'd like to have you consider a participating basis." "Is the township proposing that. it- does mot accept any capital expense?" asked mayor J. R. Black. a "I understand one municipality' can't enter a joint debenture (Contiued on Page 8) TRAFFIC TIE-UP FIRST TOTAL LOSS IRKS BILL, WORRIES CHIEF Oakyille's fire brigade respond ed with customary promptness to a call Sunday evening, but fail- ed to save a building from total destruction, much to the disgust of Capt. Bill Rae. Bill rushed his newly acquired big pumper truck to MacDonald Ave. in almost record time, an- xious to test it's worth. But by the time he arrived, the struc- ture had succumbed to the flam- es, leaving Bill smarting under the knowledge that his first run in the gleaming new pumper goes into Chief Fred Shaw's records as a total loss. His brigade bud- dies aren't letting him forget it, elther--even though the build- ng in question was a small privy! Not so funny to brigade mem- bers was the manner in which residents completely blocked Kerr St. and MacDonald Ave. with their cars as they rushed to follow the -screaming sirens fo the blaze. "If it had been a big fire, "we'd have badly handicap- ped," Deputyreeve Ted Lauder informed the Journal, appealing to the public to stay well clear of firefighting equipment. "Hooking up hose lines is slowed up terrifically by congested park- ing. The brigade will appreciate public co-operation, as will the householder who could have a much heavier loss when firemen are hampered." TO X-RAY ALL SCHOOL PERSONNEL BY OCTOBER Some 147 cases of tuberculosis Were registered in the county as of December, 1950, Dr. James M. Mather, M.O.H., told a meeting of the Halton County Tubercul- osis and Health assn. at Milton recently. Of that number, 27 were new cases discovered during the year, he stated. Dr. Mather also informed the meeting that all teachers, main- tenance men, office employees and bus drivers connected with Ontario's schools must haye chest Xrays by October 31. Cost here will be borne by the assn. NO TIME FOR TIME Commuters who depended om the Bell Telephone Company for early morning time information will no longer have this service available after June 25th. Owing to the growth of requests for this information, operators are unable to handle subscribers wanting a number. "In order to render better telephone service this is one of the frills we've got to cut out," said Ar A. Francis, manager. "They discontinued glying the time in Toronto 20 years ago. I guess we've just grown up too." He said all calls for time were being advised of the change in policy until next Mon- day. Then early morning time seekers will have to use thelr ra- dios for splt-second timing of departurel for bus or train. tain offers of wage i have already been made to the local. When the present negotid- tions are completed, a further statement will be made by the company." Elgin Bonus sald the local will hold a meeting Sunday to offic- fally decide whether to accept the company's offer made at the meeting. During the 1% hour Since 20 minute parking OFFICER RECOMMENDS EATERY, SLAPS TICKET ONPATRON'S CAR ning restriction recently went in- to force on Colborne St. in the di nferen sat down at their work, but were ordered back to work by the union when the meeting was over, pending the official union decision. been duped by the C de-1, AUUC," Inspector Shakespeare then stated. "Shevchenko is true Ukrainian hero, and Reds in Canada have seized upon him to help promote their work. Many loyal Ukrainian Canadians have no. idea that Communism is the backbone of the AUUC." Tnspector Shakespeare intimat- ed the RCMP Is keeping a close watch on developments for the July 1 celebration. Last week, Premier St. Laurent was petition: ed by a loyal Canadian Ukrainian group to ban the Palermo meet ing, while Prof. Watson Kirkcon- nell, president of Acadian Uni- versity, referred to the celebration as a "plece of lying effrontery by the C intended to pro- mote Communism among Ukrain- fans In this country.) He Visited Camp The reeve and members of council expressed willingness to attend the festival. Reeve Wick- son stated he had been inside the camp grounds, and found conditions there very orderly. "I think these people are to be en- couraged, as long as they are doing what is right," he sald. Councillor Cumberland wanted to know if there was any truth in a rumor that a cemetery was to be established on the grounds. The president informed him that no definite plans had been made for a cemetery as yet. The council gave two readings to a bylaw providing for the fis- sue of $210,000 20-year debentures to cover cost of a new public school near Kent Gardens. The by-law must receive approval of the Ontario Municipal Board be- fore being given a third reading and passed. A. Flumerfelt, assessor, pre- sented a report on the convention of the Association of Assessing Officers of Ontarlo at Sault Ste. Marie, which he attended with other members of the township assessment department. block, J. A. Bartholomew, proprietor of the Towne Restaurant, has had to pay five parking tickets for an- noyed patrons and has lost an estimated $30 per night on din- ners. But the last straw that broke the back of Mr. Bartholo- mew's patience came when a con- stable recommended the Towne to a customer who later found a ticket on his windshield; he told council Monday night, presenting a petition from seven block businesses asking the restriction be lifted. "When I opened my establish- ment, IT belleved I was providing a service residents would appre- ciate," Mr. Bartholomew stated. "But since this restriction, oper- ating the place has been a chari- table act on my part. Its had an adverse effect on merchants." Agreeing with him by signing the petition were the Century and Gregory theatres, Gainsbor- ough gift shop, Burros specialty shop, Donna Lea candy shop, and 'Oakville Bowling Lanes. A dissenting volce was that of D. A. McConachie appearing for pharmacist O. Brien. "The only real objection comes from REPORT BUMPER BERRY CROP THROUGHOUT AREA A bumper crop of strawberries is being picked throughout this area, and prospects for crops in general have never been better, district agricultural representat- ive Willlam Fox stated yester- a] y. "This is a heavy berry week, and jam factories are doing their processing," he sald. "Improve- ment over last year's crop is partly due to good weather last summer after plants were set out. Destruction by Insect pests has been kept to a minimum by spraying, and I predict a record yield." Some growers reported losses through rot after last Wednes- day's rain, John Haddon estimat- Ing 17 percent mildew In last Friday's picking, -- theatre patrons," he sald. "Two of the other signers close at 6 pm. Mr. Brien, however, finds the present restriction helpful to his customers." Council agreed to have the police committee meet with mer- chants In an effort to find a sol- ution. PON'T FORGET THE BIG ROTARY CLUB CARNIVAL THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS |