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}' Members of Forces Welcomed by Church The musical portion of the proâ€" gram consisted of piano and organ selection by Mrs. H. Dixon and Miss Helen Laurence; a solo group ‘by Mrs. J. Murley, and members of . the Men‘s Club Quartette, Messrs. Jackson, Higgins, Seaâ€" grave and Metcalfe. m lh{zr Rev. R. C. Creelman, minister, along with all returned men and women of Presbyterian Church who have served .in the armed forces overseas, were given a jo{‘oul welcome home at the church on Tuesday evening of last week, Both the c{urch proper and Sunday school rooms were tasteâ€" fully decorated with flowers and the flags of all the allied nations, causing the platform to stand out as a colorful display. Not for years has there been so hearty an! happy an occasion in Weston. The gome coming . of Major Creelman, along with many of the boys and girls of the church was responded to spontaneously, and upwards of two hundred sat down to a sumptious turkey dinâ€" ner, glrepnred by the ladies of the church, after which a short proâ€" gram of music was rendered. The musical program was folâ€" lowed by an intimate address by Honorary Lieut.â€".Col. W. F. Banisâ€" ter, minister of _ Simpson Avenue United Church, Toronto, and inciâ€" dently a friend and coâ€"worker of Major Creelman‘s as a chaplain in the army. Lt.â€"Col. Banister, guest speaker, was formerly senior chapâ€" lain at Headquarters 2rid Canadian The speaker was very sincere in the appeal for‘team work in order to win the peace, as had been done in the time of danger. _ . As a chaplain in the forces, the need for making a study of good books was enhanced, particularly the "Book of books"â€"the Bible. Also the absence from home had taught all of us, to "cultivate and keep green our friendships while the opportunity exists." The observation was made that we complain too much, and don‘t properly appreciate the wonderful country in which we live. Dr. P. Thornton Meek, associate minister of the church, presided as chairman and the Rev. W. M. Macâ€" Kay opened the %roceedings with prayer, During the evening, Rev. J. P. McLeod, of Emmanuel Church, Toronto, and formerly an associate minister of the church was present, and briefly addressed his old conâ€" gregation and expressed agprecia« tion of the opportonity to be presâ€" ent on such an occasion. In closing, Lt.â€"Col. Banister apâ€" pealed to returning personnel for support in community and church work in order to keep alive the finer things of life. _ A word of commendation is also due to the executive of the Men‘s Club of the church which took an active part in the planning and carrying out of the complete proâ€" gram. Special tribute was paid to the North York Takes Big Lead Over Suburban Areas In Building f .‘:liorth Yn]rk Townshi;;. takes. tha fr=â€"â€"â€"â€" ons omm cemmmmemen â€"< ce c ead in building for the first eleven | ga + mon:ihs of this year when comâ€" l‘rank Oke Agaln pared with the other suburban municipalities around Toronto, and T() Run For lrol'k despit,('e_ the mu]ch talked of scar; Bd f , s city of materials and shortage o tradesmen for construction . jobs, « 0 Educatlon buildings â€" valued at $28,500,000|_ The best EDUCATION possible have been undertaken up to the |is the best legacy any person, desâ€" end of November in all the areas |pite their financial status, can give around Toronto, itheir family. Education is an opâ€" This figure represents quite a |portunity every chld is entitled to substantial jump over the figure {receive. It is the duty and obligaâ€" for last year, when over a twelve|tion of all, or any of our elected month period permits were issued |representatives, to provide the to â€" municipalities _ for _ projects |utmost in education. Meanwhile the valued at $15,719,261. With anâ€" ‘trustoe- must watch the expense, He other month to go, permits this should have as his goal "the best year are already $12,992,028 higher \fnr all‘ at the least cost to the taxâ€" than _ last _ year‘s _ construction |payers. scheme. i Frank Oke, for 18 years the The explanation for the tremenâ€" dous boost in building totals this year can be attributed to the small homes that are springing up all around Toronto, as the program designed to ease the housing shortage has gone into action, Also added to this is the fact that several factories have been started since the war ended that are planâ€" ning civilian production, . Both Swansea and Weston show a big improvement in construction over last year. Up to November 80, Swansea shows permits valued at $182,000 have been issued, while Weston boast of buildings valued at $391,515 being constructed. ’l?ae new â€" Sunybrook Hospital helps North York to get a firm hold as construction leader. Until the end of November, building g:rmits totalling $11,172,803 have en Assued in North York. This fig{re is much highér than the $2,257,512 in permits issued over the same period last year. Etobicoke Township came next to North York in the value of buildings with a total of $5,150,â€" 000, while last _ year‘s projects totalled only $2,000,000. Again in Etobicoke, the construction figure was higher due to the veterans‘ housing‘ project which is valued at $788,000. Weston Presbyterian Church Gave Dinner To Welcome Major Creelman And Church Members Back To The Community THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1945 The Twelve Suburban Municipalities Reach A New High In Building Projects Despite Material Shortageâ€"Swansea and Weston Over 1944 Total The Times and Guide wishes to draw the attention of all correspondents and advertisers to the xéadline dates for the next twb editions of the paper. With /Christmas â€" and _ New Year‘s falling on a Tuesday, all copy must be in the office b! 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, and Dec. 29, for the respecâ€" tive isaues. The paper will be on sale as :er usual on Thursâ€" day of both weeks. Early Deadline â€"Continued on page 6 Chas. H. Spencer Again Candidate For Deputyâ€"Reeve Mr. Chas. H. Spencer has anâ€" nounced that he wifi be in the field for election to the office of Deputy Reeve, Ward two, and his gut gervâ€" ice to the residents of this ward, and the township as a hole, indiâ€" cate that he is well able to fill that office. During his five years on the Council, Mr. Spencer Froved himâ€" self to be a fighter for what he considered to be right and the Gilâ€" bert Avenue Bus Line was inaugurâ€" ated by his firm stand over a period of two years. The taking over of the Hydro system by the township (which, by the way, has saved the taxpayers many thousands of dolâ€" lars) was sttong]y urged nn% supâ€" ported by Mr. Spencer. He has a knowledge of transportation probâ€" lems throughout the township and while in Council made a study of this important matter. 20 In the months that are before us, council will have to deal with many problems connected with postwar reorganization, and it is imperative that we have men electâ€" ed to office who are capable of taking a firm stand and. making prompt decisions. Mr. Spencer is, in our estimation, just such a man. Massey Hall Will Feature Grand Entertainment The Dec. 21 "Pop" concert of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Massey Half, will be as Christâ€" massy as roast turkey and mince pie. _ With Sir Ernest MacMillan conducting, ghe orchestra will preâ€" sent these three gifts from the Christmass tree: "March of the Toys," by Herbert, "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," by Jesselâ€"Gould and "Golliwog‘s Cakeâ€"Walk," by Debussy. _ _ o 2o There will be a medley of Christâ€" mas carols, arranged by Sir Ernest himself and the Toy Sf’mphony by Haydn. J. Frank Willis, popular radio artist, will be the narrator for the presentation of "Peter and the Wolf" by Prokofieff. Other numbers on his holiday program include the Carillon from L‘Arleâ€" sienne Suite No. 1 by Bizet, the waltz, "Wine, Woman and Song" by Strauss, Jarnefelt‘s Berceuse and Praeludium and the Polka and Fugue from "Schwanda, the Bapipe Player" by Weinberger. Frank Oke, for 18 years the representative of Ward 2, York Township, has seen the needs of the district progress with the growth of the township. He has also served as the representative of the Township on the Weston Board of Education for the past two years. A keen educationist, Frank Oke, has always kept his finger on the finer points of the Education Act of the Province. By this action he has been able to act and advise his colleagues in educaâ€" tional matters. York township with it‘s three collegiates and 18 public schools, rivals some cities of our province in population. With this in mind electors should realize the magnitude of the educational needs of the Township. Only trustees who have tried should be given the chance to form the education policy of the Townâ€" ship of York, Erank Oke, can, and has measpred up to the high standards demanded in the past. He will endeavour if given the opporâ€" tunity, to carry on the work of providing the best in education for the children of the Township. The members of the Weston and District Slate Club received a very nice Christmas present last week. In all, $820. was paio dut to 50 members who had %een contributâ€" ingrheto it during the past year. idea is to pay into the club twice a month whatever amount you wish, then in December you draw your savings for the year and as a rule you are in line for a very pleasant surprise, for it is amazing how the money mounts up during the year. Only a very small amount is charged by the club for bookkeeping and the cost of printing cards etc, > $820 Paid Out By Weston Slate Club January 7th, 1946. The Red Cross Workrooms will be closed from Monday, December 17th, 1945, until Red Cross Notice Two Local Men Awarded MBE _ In Recent List Two local men have been honorâ€" ed with the MBE in the recently published list from Ottawa of awards to personnel of the Canâ€" adian Army in recognition of their services overseas. They are Ml{?r John William Pink, now back in the civilian swing of things, and RSM Thomas Prenton Rimmer, who is still overseas. John Pink of 117 King Street had heard nothing of the award but naturally was quite _pleueé to hear of the honor which came in his direction. He joined the RCASC right at the start of the war, on 4 %ept. ‘39, and proceeded overseas on 21st Aug. ‘40. During his long stay in England, he was engaged in transport work, then on 23rd July, 44, he headed for the continent with Army Headquarters where he served for the last two years while overseas. John Pink received his discharge on 4 Aug. of this year, and now after his long and outstanding service to his country, is more than happy to be back home and on civvy street again. Also congratulations go to RSM Thomas Rimmer, 50 Denison Road West, who is still serving overâ€" seas with the 23rd Fd. Regt., RCA. Mrs. Rimmer had heard nothing whatever of the award from her husband, and naturally was surâ€" prised wnd delighted to hear of the good news. Thomas Rimmer, who has been overseas since June ‘43, was also mentioned in despatches for his part in the fierce action between Caen and Falaise. Mrs. Rimmer said that the last letter received from her husband, told her that he had hopes of leaving the continentâ€" sometime around the middle of December with the expectation of arriving home quite early in the New Year. Miller Athletic Club Appeals To Weston Citizens The Miller Athletic Club, which has doneâ€"and plans to do so much for the youth of Weston extend a call to the generous citizens of the community to give them some asâ€" sistance during the coming months. The organization of the club has required much work and time on the part of the executive and memâ€" bers alike. During the past weeks, they have arranged a hockey proâ€" gram for well over a hundred boys of the town, accomplished only through the tireless efforts of the group behind the club and the supâ€" port of the local businessmen, The heckey talent of the comâ€" munity has turned out in full force, and along with their entries in the intermediate â€" and junior TLH.L. series, there are six teams of boys in the juvenile age group forming the local National Hockey League. The club hopes that the junior and intermediate teams wil{ win the local National Hockey League. The club hopes that the junior and intermediate teams wil{ win high honors against their opponâ€" ents in the T.H.L, They have two fine teams lined up ready and waiting for the drop of the puck when the league commences early in the new year, BUT they are in need of several local men willing to assist them in the transportaâ€" tion problem.,VYhen their games get under way next month, they will have to play at Varsity, Ravina and Wextord, and they will need and appreciate very much the offer of anyone with a car that is willing to drive them to the games. They will need several offers so the trips may be rotated and not cause any one person to assume too much <responsibility, and besides you are assured of a lively, exciting, yes, a thrilling night of hockey as you watch our boys battle against rival pucksters. Will anyone interested in helping them, or if you require more inâ€" formation on the subject, please call Harry Worthington, Weston 470â€"R. It is a worthy cause and a necessity as {ve back the youth of the community. The monthly meeting of the Dorothy Pearson â€" Auxiliary â€" was held at the home of Mrs. J. W. Koehler, which was beautifully deâ€" corated in Christmas gaiety. After singing "O, Come All Ye Faithful", ‘The Lord‘s Prayer was sung by John Charles Thomas (record). The installation of officers was conducted by Rev. H. Pawson, as follows: Hon. President, Mrs. H. Pawson; President, Mrs. C. W. Christie; First Viceâ€"President, Mrs. S .Musselwhite; Second Viceâ€"Presiâ€" dent, Mrs. H. Sanders; Secretary, Mrs. G. Hiett; Treasurer, Mrs. V. Brown; Pianist, Miss Alma Chapâ€" man; Community Friendship Comâ€" mittee, Miss Eva Natress, K{rs. P. E. Shantz; Supply and Flowers, Mrs. O. Robinson; â€" Missionary Monthly and Literature, Mrs. Atâ€" kins; (ghristiln Stewardship, Mrs. D. Williams; Nominating C%mmit- tee, Mrs. P. E. Shantz, Miss E. Nattress, Mrs. W. Dean. The annual reports were given by the secretaries. _ Mrs. Christie Installed As Pres. Of Aux. "Away in a Manger" was sweetâ€" ly sung by a trio. Ted and Ken Koehler and James Christie, each boy played an instrumental selecâ€" tion and then sang another trio "Silent Night." "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" was sung and the meetâ€" ing was taken over by Mrs. Gemâ€" mell. The Christmas Carols, "The First Nowell", "Infant Holy" and "Silent Night" were interspersed John Pink And Thomas Rimmer Are Honored Require Assistance In Transportation For Games Next Month Present Plans Should Keep Mostâ€" Travelled Ont. Highways Iceâ€"Free et on o on n e The system is based on spetial, detailed, twiceâ€"aâ€"day weather foreâ€" casts, permitting rodd gangs to reach threatened _ areas . before storms strike and on the extended use of chemicals, particularly calâ€" cium cloride combinations develog- ed during the war to keep roads iceâ€"free. The Highways Department comâ€" pleted arrangements with the Doâ€" minion Meteorological Bureau to prowde 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. weather forecasts more compfete than is given to the public. These will be similar to weather data supplied during the war to air services, and still fully utilized in all air transâ€" port. _ The crews The traditional Christmas Sunâ€" day Candlelight service in Westâ€" minster church will be arranged this year in three parts to show both the wide areas of life touched by the Christmas story and the deâ€" velopment of men‘s response to it in sacred song and joyful music. It will begin with choral numbers that group themselves around the, stable at Bethlehem. Then it will move out to the wide human appea.. of carols beloved of the common people, and finally include some oi the glorious cathedral Christmas music by Bach, H'hndel and Franck. ‘The full choir, the men‘s chorus and the quartette will taxe part and the soloists will include Betty Hall, Nellie Frost, the double trio, Barbara â€"Taylor, J e a n Schuler, Ethel Dickin, Jean Wardlaw, Stanâ€" ley Harper, Margaret Banks and William Higgins. Bonitas Hold Bowling Lead Candle Light Service Unique Arrangement The service will begin at sevgn fifteen with a recital by piano, vio lin and organ in which Agnes Banks, Stanley Elphick and Jean Lawrie will take part. All lovers of Christmas music will be welcome. Bonitas. continued in their winâ€" ning ways by taking four points from _ Macâ€"Broome. The latter team came through with the season‘s high game of 1347 to take the one game and totals. G, MeShce was tops for the winners with 747 and S. Robbins had 659 for the losers. The Islanders were fortâ€" unate indeed to take four from the Pirates. Brookbanks had the high three for the losers (664) while not one of the Islanders was able to hit the charmed 600 class. "Brick" Stonehouse‘s 681 lead the Imperials to a win over the Grosskurth outfit lead by "Jeff" Jeffrey‘s 748 and hampered by C. Grosskurth‘s 499. The Doddâ€"Royal game ended in a clean sweep for the Antrams. However as the scores were being entered in the books it was found that "Banker" Smith had made two errors in adding. If these mistakes are rectified the Royals will get more than half the points. It will be decided by the team captains n:xt Tuesday. In the actual bowling Griska was tops, as usual, jor Royals, with 684 and S. Antram had 679 for Dodds. The Big Ten standings are follows: § ABIFANML semmmmmenmenmmennim GTISKS ... .. cotomiatemiiemnmemimens : MCSHEB .smsmmmmemmmmmenmizenien ROMMUS .mm emenmenmmenmemnmnt WINEG .m mmvmmenmmmermmmiammmemes TFIMBIG . onsmemmnmemnernmmemmemas PRIHHDS ..memmmememmmetommeczim F. ADTAM .mm munomenmmsmensmmem IVETON \~â€"mmmmmmmmmmnnsmimen SEONEROUSE ... â€"stnmmmmmmemeun Sprinkled With Wine Zenicans of Bosnia burn their Yule logs a day later than the rest of Europe. Just before sunrise the father drags the log into the home. As he enters the door he is doused with wine. The log itself is sprinkâ€" led with kernels of corn to assure the family a bountiful crop in sumâ€" mer. For the third consecutive week, the Times and Guide is pleased to extend a welcome to several men of Weston and Mount Dennis, now back with us again after long and outstanding service overseas, We are exceptionally happy to think of the men being reâ€"united with their families as the festivities of the Chrstmas season approaches, for in many of the cases, this is the first Christmas "at home" for many years. We welcome you all back to the community, and along with our words of thanks for the grand job you have done, which are very inndeqbulu considering how you contributed to the successes of the allies, we wish you all possible sucâ€" with records from the Nutcracker Suite, Chinese Dance, Dance of the flutes. Marian Anderson sang "Ave Maria" and "Deep River" and the Don Cossacks singers gave "Eveâ€" ning Bells" (records.) 2s o A"Jlelunt social hou the Mizpah Benediction. Twiceâ€"Aâ€"Day Weather Forecasts Will Warn Road Gon'gs Of Approaching Stormsâ€"Chemicals To Keep Highways Iceâ€"Free Traditional Christmas Sunday Candle Light Service In Westminster Arranged In Three Parts More Men Return To District new step will permit road to know, hours beforehand, leasant social hour followed TIMES AND GUIDE, WESTON 214 213 213 210 207 207 220 223 202 as of impending storms. In cases where frezing rain and sleet are expected, roagl can be treated with chemicals proved capable of preâ€" venting ice formation. The department noted success of the experiment will depend someâ€" what on coâ€"operation of the public. It referred to the motorist who ignored or neglected to obtain the latest information on winter road conditions, then, when his car stalled in some snow drift, locked it and headed for shelter. Lock=d cars delayed plows while owners were hunt>d up and generally hampered effective road clearance. The _ Highways _ Department‘s special road information service will operate on a 24â€"hour basis this winter. Latest information on road conditions will be available in day hours â€" through the Parliament Building‘s switchboard in Toronto by phoning AD. 1211, and after 5 p.m. through a special lin:, AD. 8905. No Improvement Seen As Yet In Employment "Althougn occasionally, lately, we have had calls from employers in the district asking for a ‘good man‘ for soâ€"andâ€"so job," added Mr. Banting. The rather unfavorable conditions that we are experiencâ€" ing her in Weston as far as the employment situation is concerned are very general, Mr. Banting exâ€" plained, and pointed out that labor conditions depend at the present time on the many strikes tnat are in vogue as well as the heavy tax burden resting for the time being on the shoulders of manuâ€" facturing firms. It is generally hoped that conditions will be much better by early spring. . According to Mr, E. D. Banting, manager of the Weston Branch of the National Employment Service, there has becn no suggestion of any change for the better in the employment situation during the past weeks. ols s An interesting point brought out by Mr. Banting was the fact that although plants in the district that had been on war work had closed down, namely, Victory Aircraft and Massey Harris, the number of apâ€" plications for unemployment insurâ€" ance was infinitesimal as comâ€" pared to the number of workers that had been left out of work. He mentioned that the $14.40 that a married man could apply for, is helping many couples to get along during this reconversion period, _ ho S oo es en oene en ty Referring to the veterans of Lhis‘ war, Mr. Banting could see no rea~ | son for the "select few" to be conâ€"| tinually "broke". _ In mentioning | the very reasonable benefits that| were offered the returned man,| and the assistance that may be derived from the Out of Work Benefits, he said the discharged man had everything in his favor. He added that they had experiâ€" enced very little trouble from the serviceman, that very few were‘ drawing benefits, and that most of: them were quickly becoming adâ€" justed to their former jobs, voca-‘ tional training or were showing keen interest in a new venjfure by starting a business for themâ€" selves. â€" ‘ cess as you again step back into a civilian harness. Here‘s "all the best" for your During the past year, the staff under the direction of Mr. Banting, has grown from nine to seventeen, and five of his employees are vets of this war, and one of the last. They are all handling their jobs, whether it be advice to the unâ€" employed or keeping the files in order, in a very efficient and capâ€" able manner. Requires Lead A submarine requires as much lead in its storage battteries as goes into the batteries of 4,600 cars, and uses as much lead for ballast as is used in 3,600 autoâ€" mobiles. Each submarine uses about 450,000 pounds of lead. Here‘s "all the best" for your holiday which will carry on into the new year, and we hope it will be the best and "last" leave that you have in the service. â€" The majority of X)‘w following veterans returned on the Mauretanâ€" ia which docked last week, others are expected home soon, and again we say, if any names have been overlooked on this list, please inâ€" form the Times and Guide office, so additional names may be added to the next list. Weston Spr. D. N. Barnett, RCE; Cfn. F. Sanchez, RCEME ; Cpl. J. A. Shakeâ€" speare, RCOC; Cpl. F, B. Paris, ROCS; Pte. C. J. Sodergreen, Irish R. of C.; Pte. J. Dunn, RCAMC; Tpr. H. MceArthur, RCAC. Mount Dennis Lieut. R. J. Wensley, CIC; L /Sgt. W. H. Hough, RCE; Sigmn. J. A. Stone, R%S; Pte. 8. J. Cowell, RCASC; ‘Cpl. G. 1. . Graham, RCASC; Cfn. A, Sim, RCEME. Nir. Banting Hopes For Better Conditions By Spring lx'mg |"My experiences in German prison| 1, | camps."_ During the course of his this | speech, he mentioned that he knew{ reaâ€" | the wellâ€"known Grp.â€"Capt, Dougâ€"| conâ€" | las Bader, and for quite some time | ning | they were in the same prison camp that in Germany. His experiences held | man, | the interests of every one present, | + be and especially so as the subject | Vork is one which is greatly publicized| rged ) today. 0 _ _ _ _ e l Weston Building A Century Old Finally Razed Many citizens of Weston will have noticed that one of the oldâ€" est buildings in the townâ€"one of the last surviving buildixl conâ€" structed over one hundred years ago, and at one time the office of the Times and Guideâ€"is diug- pearing from Weston‘s Main St. Although the building itself is disâ€" appearing, and the historg that has accompanied it during the past centuryâ€"the memories of its variâ€" ed and numerous tenants in past years will probably live anew when it is rebuilt at its new home on Wadsworth Cres. The frame building, next to Cruickshank‘s Garage on Main Street, has an interesting past and Miss Dickin, who worked there when she was with the Times and Guide some years ago, and Dr. F. D. Cruickshank, one of the authors of History of Weston are able to outline its interesting history. In the early days of its existâ€" ance, it was used as a stable, then as a stable in connection with the grist mill below it on the banks of the Humber. The next step was a laundry, then the Times and Guide office was set up from 1918 until about 1929 when it was moved to its present. office at 3 main St. S. As the years went by, it was used as a dance hall, five and ten cent store, and then clubrooms for the various organizations in the town such as the Canadian Legion, St, John‘s R. C. and the Humberâ€" view Veterans‘ meeting place. It was once the home of a local school of dancing, with the last tenant being the British Fruit Market. _ Built in the 1830‘s, the support timbers are all hewn by hand, and the nails are of the old square type. Fire on occasions threatened the sturdy building, but this failed to end its true and long service, only leaving tellâ€"tale scorched imâ€" pressions on certain spots on the walls. The and is owned by Mr. Alex Cruickshank, and the cenotaph for the historic old building will take the form of a car lot, "well kept and preserved" in connection with Cruickshank‘s Garage. Lions Club Has Lively Meeting Good Speaker If in the past we have commentâ€" ed on the quietness with which the Liong Club meetings are conductâ€" edâ€"we take it all back as from their most recent meeting last week in _ Westminster Church. President George Baldock made reâ€" peated attempts to maintain order, and the pianist walked out during the singâ€"song, but the evening as a whole was a very successful one. The address by the guest speaker, Flt.â€"Lt. Reed Gordon, was enjoyed by all, and his topic was one cerâ€" tainly of current interest. . Fit.â€"Lt. Reed Gordon of the RCAF, as speaker for the evening, gave a very interesting talk on, ".-\flliti]ough President George Balâ€" dock had trouble keeping order and quietness throughout the meetâ€" ing. ne was pleased to see such a large attendance, There were 106 presont, which is certainly a big jump over the 90 Lions at the preâ€" vious meeting, _ _ â€" Whether pianist Bruce Metcalfe expects to find all the local lions with vocal ability equel to Bing Crosby or Frank Sinatra‘s is hardâ€" ly known, but he was so disgusted with their singing efforts that he walked out on the lusty voices to leave them unaccompanied for the rest of the evening. It was all quite an amusing affair, but it is expected that he will be back in his old spot for the next meeting. The new mantle radio that was raffled off at the meeting was won by Lion Viv. Jennett, who in turn very â€" generously _ presented his "winnings" to Major Creelman, recently returned minister of Wesâ€" ton Presbyterian Church. Asked whether or not any assistâ€" ance could be given to the Recreaâ€" tion Committeo, Lion Josh Henkell reported that the winter sports program undertaken for the youth the Mrs. J. Worgan 91 On Tuesday Last Mrs. J. Worgan, who resides with her son, Charles Worgan, Richview Rd., RR. 1, Weston, celebrated her 91st birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 18, and is now eligible for Andy Clarke‘s "over Ninety Birthday Club". Mr. and Mrs. Worgan came to Canada from England in October, 1879, and have resided in Etobiâ€" coke township since then, Mr. Worgan passed away a few years ago and only five children are livâ€" ing out of a family of nine. Mrs. Once Was The Home Of The Times and Guide Fit. Lt. Reed Gordon Speaks On Experiences As Prisoner 400 Turn Out At Christmas Musicale Saturday The Local Council of Women held one of their successful eveâ€" nings lust Saturday in Central United Church. Amid the Christâ€" mas decorations and lighted trees an environment was created that added to the success of the evening. To Mrs. W. R. Johnson, President, and Mrs. C.°F Evans, is due the credit for the arrangements with the coâ€"operation of Mrs. Boom and the executive. The program was presented by the following outstanding artists: Nelles Jackson, Helen Roweâ€"Mcâ€" Hugh, Bruce Metcalfe. The Clubâ€" men consisting. of Messrs, Jackson, Higgins, Seagrave and Metcalfe, Clare Henley, Don McGowan, Stan Elphick, ‘Betty ©Bowles, Nellie Leuty, Mary Leuty. . These talented people gave their services and were most delightful in their presentations. It was a real classical evening enjoyed by the four hundred odd people present. After the presentaâ€" tion of the program the executive served refreshments to the artists. Local Workers Loc Forward To Xmas More Than Ever A silver collection was taken ‘up and a donation was sent to the servicemen at the Weston San. along with the decorated trees. On Sunday, December 23rd., Weston Presbyterian Church will celebrate the season by special Christmas Services. Major Rev. R. C. Creelman, MA, BD, MBE, minâ€" ister of the church, will preach the service both morning and evening. This will be Major Creelman‘s first appearance in his own pulpit since his recent return from overseas, and doubtlessly he will be greeted by large gatherings of his own church people and friends of the community. Rev. Dr. P. Thornton Meek, BA, DD, associate minister, ‘will conduct both services which ‘will include _ special Christmas music by the choir. Major Creelman Returns to Pulpit For Xmas Services John Lepingwell Takes 2,600 Mile Tour And Pacific Cruise Stamp Out T.B. Free Xâ€"Ray To Come To Weston The following report was given by Miss Allison Dilts, V.O.N. nurse, at the Board meeting held last Wednesday, December 12th. & "Because of the alarmingly hiih tuberculosis rate in Ontario free Xâ€" rays are being offered to everyone as a means of discovering the disease in it‘s early stages and then being able to treat it. Weston will be included in this program and our part is to encourage our contacts to take advantage of this opportunity to have a chest plate done. We must have more education as to the way tuberculosis is acquired, early signs and symptons of the disease and means of treating it. Xâ€"ray is the only sure way to diagnose tuâ€" berculosis and reveals the stage of the lesion. This is an important part of a community health program and beâ€" cause it is voluntary and not comâ€" pulsory every person realizing its value should encourage the public to take advantage of tfi'a opportunâ€" ity. This is the only way we can stamp out tuberculosis!" Do you know the telephone numâ€" ber of the Weston Kire Departâ€" ment? In case of fire, could you dash to the phone and with the minimum loss of time notify Fire Chief McGinnis, of the local deâ€" partment, as to the exact whereâ€" abouts of the fire and its possible extent ? â€" If you couldn‘t get high marks on the questions above, keep right on reading and you will know that the number to call when you want the fire department is Weston 100. Also, it is to your advantage, and will help the fire fighters if you give them an exact location to reâ€" port to, They have had many com. plaints in the past that after havâ€" ing reached the location as g‘homd in, they have had to "search" for the fire from there. If a duct:z tion of the fire is given at time of the warning, it helps to get further assistance to the scene in a shorter time. Worgan has sixteen grandch and six great grandchildren. grandsons have . served <i g:ndtmu have served . in xoml G;glt ';..r. three ml 8. organ many wish her a Merry Christmas. » Varied Holiday Season Beir':? Given By Local Firmsâ€"Moffats And CCM Hold Xmas Treeeâ€" Weston Electric And Motor Plan Dinner The first social of the Red Cross Home Emergency Nursâ€" ing Class will ‘be held Monday, January 14, 1946, at the home of Mrs. C. F. Evans, 36 King street. Each girl is asked to bring some item in the food line for the box to be packed for the family in Holland. Local Boy Is Now On Leave After 11â€"Day Hitch Hiking Tour Of The States And A Cruise Which Took Him To Hong Kong In Case Of Fire First Social _ Everyone is looking f Christmas with its holidays, = ily reâ€"unions and merry tions during the festive R Many <office and factory ‘ have been given the welcome ‘ that their post war holiday will run from Sa Dec. 22, to Wednesday, Dec, / although many are. getting usual two days, Christmas Boxing Day. Moffats Ltd., here in 'fi are giving the employees & : holiday with the plant ‘closing .om Friday night and not re-op-a until Wednesday morning 1 same length of holiday as they gave last year. Most of the ma« chinery will be closed down for the week at CCM, while inventory is being taken, which means that different members of the staff will be getting a varied holiday term, although the majoriti’o! the employees will get half of Monday, Christmas Day and return to wo& on Wednesday. The Weston Electric and Motor® Co. have a lengthy holicay comin up with the plant being cloloi from Saturday until Wednesday morning, with the annual Christâ€" mas Party for all the emplg;z on Saturday afternoon, Dec. Pressure Castings of Canada anâ€" nounce that they will be closing Monday and Tuesday to open up shop again on Wednesday. Ts Most stores here in Weston will be closed on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with those workâ€" ing in banks having the least time to celebrate the season as they will be closed on Christmas Day only. Schools will close on the afternoon on Friday, Dec. 21st, to reopen on Jan. 3rd. Mr. Stanley Richardson, who has been in the mechanical and elecâ€" trical business here for twentyâ€" five years has a big day planned next Saturday, Dec. 22nd, for his employees. The Christmas Party he has lined up is an annual affair and he rightly figures it all helps to make working conditions as pleasant as possible and keeps emâ€" ployees happy. A room at the plant will be gaily decorated in true Christmas style, and along with the turkey dinner they have arranged a fine program which inâ€" cludes bingo, moving ‘fictum of the party last year and a musical prograr.. to be supplied by the many musicians of the plant. To name only a few of the muâ€" sicians that will be adding much to the program are Vernon Shaw, Donald Love, Lew Hargreaves, and James Murley. It should be quite a party and will certainly give them all a good introduction to the holi* day season. . â€" _ The annual Christmas Tree givâ€" en to the emplovees and families of workers at Moffats was a happy â€"Continued on page 5 _ Not being satisfied with what the navy has to offer in the line of "See the World" cruises, Siqntlnun John Lepingwell, 16 Queen‘s drive, Weston, and now on leave, took & 2,600 mile hitch hiking tour from Victoria, B.C., to Mexico and back to Vancouver recently during one of his leaves. On leave, and not sure just how long«it will be before he comes up for discharge, John, reluctantly at first, outlined his travels to The Tims and Guide. John has constantly been on the move since joining the navy in the summer of ‘44. First he had trainâ€" ing at York, then he took a six months‘ course in signals at St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. From there he was moved to the west coast, then down to the United States for & two week course on U.S. signal procedure at San Francisco. & He was then granted twentyâ€"five days Pacific leave, after which, on June 7, ‘45 he was stationed on the antiâ€"aircraft cruiser, "Prince Rob= ert," remaining with the lhifillll taking a cruise as far as Hong Kong before she was deâ€"commisâ€" sion~1 on Nov. 12, ‘45. John made EE 2,60:1) mile round trip in eleven ys and considering time actually spent hitchâ€"hiking he averaged some 30 miles per hout. Travelling in everything . from swank cars to "crocks," his longest lift was a 700â€"mile ho? from Junce» tion City to Los Angeles. â€" ‘"The hospitllit{ was really some= thing to write home about," re« marked John as he spoke of hi trip. He mentioned one instance im a small town called Drain, where he was standing on the street waite ing for a generous driver to come his way when he was called m l home to enjoy with them & Thanksgiving dinner. . uo ind On his way down from Vic his stops were Seattle, Port and then his big lift to Los Any He journeyed on down : Diego and then across the border to Tijuana before. h@ back on his homeward trip. /. He was really taken up I many beautiful scenic views returned along the coastal re to San Francisco, then up to the base of