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N i THURSDAY. DECEMBER 19, 1968 Doug Grant returned as head . of Mt. Dennis ,l,,'ri,!iiil,,,t),.siit,,s'tir,a,it,,l,,i,1,,, I, The installation of bureau office is P e were appointed to the officers and executive of Pawley. Padre is Captai R. investigation committee. The installation of bureau office i,',Uht. officers and executive of Paney. Ndrejs Capt . It, Branch 31 Mount Dennis Zwieken. Reg. Stafford in Royal Canadian Legion sick committee chairman took place on Saturday, and parade.marshall le'John December 14 " the legion Hishon. . hall, Weston Road. Chairman of membership Sergeant-at-arms is Bill Cam with o. Ledoucer as sports cpnvenor. Alex Dunlop is in charge of entertainment and zone representative, Jack Rouatt. Poppy fund and service Serving on the executive for the coming year are: Pete Clarke, Bill Ego, John Higgins, Dan McLachlan, Harry Noble, Frank Hishon, Jim Hunt. First vice is Al Hebbum with Tom Nicol " 2nd vice. Treasurer is Jack Keppel and secretary, Norm McAfee. Doug Grant was returned to the office of president for another year. Past president is Tom Wilcox. While a heavy snowfall may create a winter scene to equal any youll find on a Christmas card, it's best appreciated if you happen to be indoors curled up in from of the fireplace, If you’re outside, you’ll be too busy coping with icy roads and sidewalks, blinding snow, sleet and treacherous driving conditions to enjoy fully the splendor all around you. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Have you ever wondered why the word Christmas is sometimes written Xmas? The "X" in Xmas is the Greek letter "Chi" ..e- written X -~ and "chi" is the initial letter of the Greek word for Christ. Whether on foot or in a car, winter weather requires caution when moving about outdoors. But for the motorist it's particularly hazardous. Here are a few reminders for safe motoring that many experienced drivers follow. Keep your car in top mechanical order. Drive smoothly, avoiding sudden stops, starts and abrupt turns. Keep more than the usual distance between your car and the vehicle ahead. "Pump" brakes lightly on icy or wet streets to bring your car to a gradual stop. If you should skid, let up on the gas pedal and steer into the skid. Watch for thawing ice _...- you need twice as much stopping distance on slush as on glare ice. Turn your headlights on low beam during'a snow storm or fog, Watch for icy patches on streets and frosty bridge floors. keep windows clear and clean and, above all, slow down. So keep your telephone in mind when you’re planning how best to get everything done by December 25. Somehow the last few days just before Christmas often turn out to be the busiest of the year. What with children home on holidays, preChristmas entertaining and the inevitable delays caused by winter weather, you may find your telephone an indispensable step-saver. It can help you order things for the house, find out which store has what you want, keep tabs on the youngsters' whereabouts, plan and schedule the family's holiday activities. And, for a break in a busy day, what's more pleasant than taking time out.for a telephone chat with a friend across town - maybe share a few Christmas decorating tips in the bargain. BELL IdElyirES your telephone By D. K. Heard Chairman of membership is Merle Waghom, Jack Koppel and Ernie Foster DOUGLAS GRANT The LA pays partial tuition for four students at the progress training centre, Industry St. The ladies take part in monthly visits to Sunnybrook Hospital and run a monthly bingo there. This month the ladies will be visiting the Toronto hospital in Weston and distributing gifts of money for Christmas. Saturday evening past president of the ladies' auxiliary Barbara LeSarge presented a cheque of $2,000 to president Doug Grant. Treasurer Bunny Kinley presented a $500 cheque to Pete Pawley for the poppy fund. As well a $300 cheque was presented by Ada Fairlie to treasurer Jack Keppel to assist with the children's Christmas Tree party enjoyed by several hundred youngsters on Sunday afternoon. The ladies' auxiliary is a lively organization with a membership of over 100 and an average attendance of 70 to 80 members. New members from Weston and Downsview are: Leon Ginsberg, Primul/a Crew, John S. Klenavic. Francl Cres.; Malcolm A. McHattie, Tilden Cres.; John Wei-hong-Huang. Potsdam Rd. On the sick committee are: Josephine Hives, Ada Fairlie, Myrtle Edmonds, Barbara LeSarge. On the executive are: Nellie Cam, Dolly Hawkins, Jean McBain, Rose Ego, Kathy Scott, May Farrel, Clare Waghom. Sergeant at arms is Gert Keppel. Standard bearer is Mary Ego. Ada Fairlie continues as sports officer and Barbara LeSarge is entertainment chairman. Bingo chairman is Carrie Lowery and social convenor is Clara Waghorn. Four earn P.Eng. title ‘ A total of 247 new members were registered recently by the Council of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario. The new members now are accorded the right to use the initials "P.Eng." after their name in any engineering work they undertake. This year the ladies' auxiliary has chosen Mrs. Annie Logan as the new president? Past president is Barbara LeSarge. Jst vice Ada Fairlie and 2nd vice Myrtle Edmunds. Mrs. Chris Evans is serving as secretary and treasurer is Bunny Kinley. On the installation team were district zone commander Rick Collins, branch 213, dep ty zone commander i?? Nelson, branch 57, Ale Dobson branch 2l3, John Hull and Doug Barkley of branch 57, Ken Barry and Bill Reid of branch.46, and Jim Hall branch 286. were appointed to the investigation committee. Byfaw committee cluirmm is _ Bill 'Ego and Norm McAfee and Rae Ego are in charge of publicity. NEW PRESIDENT FOR LADIES AUXILIARY THE WESTON TIMES Last yak Rangers Branch. 2l3. Royal Canadian Lesion. Denison Rd. ' Fi., held 'the annual elections for executive positions. John Wylie was elected for a second term as president; Jim Weir, first vice president; Jack Bums, second vice president; Jack Burgess, treasurer; Mrs. Irene Ham, secretary; Lloyd Sainsbury, past president and John O'Neill, sgt.-at-arms. UNDERGROUND At a recent safety conference in England, Professor J. Kolbuszewski outlined some of the problems that would arise by the end of the century, when the population of the world will have doubled. The Ontario Safety League reports he predicted that new towns must be designed with more storeys going up and more storeys going down.. in future, town services like water supply, sewage disposal, transport, theatres and others including the income tax inspector - that did hot need to be above ground - should be located underground. Other executive members include Bill Beach, Ossie King, Marty Van Vught, Jan Potter, Pat O'Reilly, Bill Morriss and' Gord Moore. t t * Last Sunday John Wylie, Jim Weir, Jack Burns, branch 213's padre, Rev. R. J. Boggs, John O'Neill and John Nyles went to Humber Memorial Hospital with corsages for all the women patients. At Wilf's we carry a complete line of Sporting Equipment to outfit e v e r y o n e in t h e family. . . .from Novice to Professional! Our stock of Ski Equipment is complete, shop for everyone from Toddler to Adult. _ FORE The GOlFER They also chatted with Looking for the unusual. . . .we carry a full selection of Pool Accessories, Cues - Chalk - And a Book on How To Play, Plus many other items We specialize in MacGregor golf clubs, balls, etc. Atlantic golf bags, assorted carts, etc. TEE OFF at Wlir's 1lilllllllll,,llllP, John 'tljlie'iprd term ' _ I9 JOHN SI. WESTON PHONE 247-1301 CYClE & SPORTS see} i';jtlb' , WILF'S has a complete selection of hockey equipment including pads, gloves, supports, sweaters, C.C.M. and Hespeler sticks including curved blades. Mrs. Annf'sgWBd, he is 89 year: old; as well as Mrs. Marta Bream who gave birth to a baby girl at 7:25 a.m. t Paint & Wallpaper Centre In Weston ... You will find all the colour charts, colour plans and helpful suggestions that our trained personnel can offer you. EfEEElliNIITSE PHONE 244-0224 Also A Full Stock Of Art Supplies Are On Hand For You To Choose From C.C.M. and DAUST SKATES - HOCKEY and FIGURE SKATING Fried from $8.95 to $68.95 The Voice of the Leia» broadcast over radio station CHlN-FN 101, sunny mornings at l0:ll. _ “an i- Ts. If,, 'q A rgmilider S', listen to E] NEW EXCITING {mm Em FROM