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Times & Guide (1909), 17 Oct 1963, p. 11

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trieuaasdtheir-ur-std liut.d.vetettt-to.ri. ting Pr', Men which has your telephone Everanswerther9tooeoNrtotiodnoememsthe other end of the line? Downright irritating, isn’t it? U:- ually when this happens, the calling party has suddenly manned that he has the wrong number, and singly hm up. Elementary politeness would require that he excuse himself for botherfng others needlessly, but he prefers to hide in the shade of anonymity and compound his fault. A simple, 'Wm sorry, I've got the wrong number," may not quite make up for the mistake, but it certainly indi- cates a sense of social responsibility and, as often as not. is all that's needed to bring a ympathetic or even hum- orous reply from the "wounded" party. Of course, no one in his right mind would ever purposely can a wrong number but - despite all our emphasis onnooking the number up and jotting it down etc. - mistakes do hep- pert.Whentheydo,it'sgoodtoremembertuttwo my can never make a right. manger line you ever wondered where to yet the receiver when you’ve had to leave the line to all someone else to the telephone. There is no need to let the receiver dangle, er search tor something to not it on, u the picture nbove indieatea, the hand lei ltangs quite ennui, on the now]: at the top cl 1neiderstaur, wall phones are Hubble in white, Ivory, ney, beige, yellow, pink, red and neon. White teen- to be the most popular - wobbly because the mil phone is especially ideal for the kitchen (when it’s close at hand yet out oi the way) and white matches the stove and man. ' . For months, the are: around the no at Chester, Eng- land, had been plagued by e rash o! wrong numbers. and telephone employees thought they were Ilowly losing their minds. Every time the repulnnen went out to try end track down the culprits, they came back empty hand- ed. But one day the light dawned, and a telephone pole " the zoo was raised by about tour feet: the culmt they were looking for happened to be George, a giraffe. George " feet tall and all of it apparently plnylul. liked to grab the telephone wires with his tongue and let them twang back. The wires would get tangled up and cause telm phones to ring all over the plece. They stopped when the wires unwound. Qakdale Heights It's Toronto's brightest newspaper! And it's com- pletely new. A brand new building with modern new presses to print sparkling color. Bright new writers to join your regular favorites like Frank Tumpane,Wes Hicks,Ted Reeve. And four bright Toronto's Brightest Newspaper HAVE YOU SEEN THE BRIGHT NEW TELY? THE TELEGRAM BELL LINES . . . AND THEN THERE'S GEORGE m is". iuiiiiiGUri A TIP FOR WALL PHONE USERS Ak. Q I 9’le TWO WRONGS luu rid-nu hm ell-plain- umvmm-mm gaatttr-tNdtMtttrth.rat- men "roeiatimta-dmgg- .dintotupiet-srsda- annealing momma pub- on number of people tind they have to replnce plaster on their well: or flooring eta The rate- mm eseocistions are de signed to protect their mem- bers from being misled by son- ing regulations, public works departments, educational euth- orities in some cues, but ail primarily to prevent what can happen to the tu'plyer after he bu invested in his home. In short we sin: to protect the ite vestment we have made. Once the home is purchased with the quality of truteriais already in it we cannot take it upon our- selves to make sure everything is top quality, to make sure ev- erything is adequately guaran- teed, properly zoned etc. All this should be checked by the prospective homeowner. However we do maintain the level of satiMaetion with your purchase by joining together and opposing unfair zoning, in- adequate plnyground equip ment or road service etc. In this furnace case there was very little the ratepayers association could do but in tall fairness to their members the presidents of the Ratepayers associations in our urea got together and or- ganized I combined meeting to see what could be done. The: invited to that meeting repre- sentative: of the Consumer's Gas Company, a leading oil company, John Booth, our own cillor and Mr. Fred Young, our recently elected member of Provincial Parliament. The Consumer's Gas Associa- tion refused to come to such an open meeting since they dealt only in a service and wished to meet directly with the gas con- sumer involving each problem. However they did have a meet. ing with Mr. Screeton. presid- ent of the Oakdale Heights Rate- payers Association, and answer- ed any question for him in or- der to present their standards at the meeting. Mr. Screeton brought their information to the open meeting. uno knew". And so than hon-ovum (an: N at them) convened upon their bell "to was man. "at of all let me clarity one point. his problem is no no" I Human inn: than it a giw tiny sou-4' the den..." GEE " any ‘anponlumr’l In The meeting, which was held on Thursday, October 10, 1963 was a mess. There is no nice way to put it. .Everyone came with their individual problem and each one wanted their own type of solution only. No one seemed concerned with the rest of the people present - this, (Continued on page 12) thrmtgbrt-ratt-thruatea. fy-ethetttmaeseraeud. tttid that them in " tted" or In Iona cues the C-trrer'aGarettnd-tttr. limpet“! and nuke.- tum new sections in every edition packed with a wide variety of stimulating news and features! It's Toronto's brightest newspaper-the paper the bright ones read. Have you seen the bright new Tely? :“WIM St. David: Angtiean (numb have purchased a home adjoin- ing the origin! church property, and obtain pollution d the building on November lit. This building, located on Bllchtone Ave., will be used u a Christian Educatim Building, " well u for mid-week aetivitieg. Hudington District Ratepay- ere Association sponsored 1 ue. ture and Demonstration by Det- ective Brian Allbright, of the Metro Police, Break and Enter Squad. Though the turnout was very disappointing, those who did come out enjoyed an interesting and informative evening. Due to the small number in attendance, the Vice-President, A. A. Heb- burn, gave a report on certain developments, within the com- munity. With so few members present, it was felt pointless to attempt to conduct any further business. St. Davids Church is having I Rummage 1nd Home Bake Sale on Saturday, October 26, 10 an. to 12 noon. One of the features will be a Skate and Rubber Boot W. C. V. S. UNITED APPEAL CAMPAIGN Attention Weston l The students of Weston C. V. S are once again planning their drive in aid of the United Appeal. Our goal is $1200.00, or more, and we aim to work our hardest for every penny. The campaign will last from October " to the 25 and we have a wide variety of fund . raising projects planned. Wu Put United Church haaattmritttAtt-dars.thtare d the you have boon nan-n- gedtoAtrmaehaneelefmet.Ttte choir bu moved to the" new, and the mill! is very planar. The contention gets, I think, much [renter benefit from the Chair's contribution to in ur- vicen. Here are a few examples of‘ how Weston students plan to give of their time, energy and money. If you are looking for some strong able-bodied work- ers to help you with your storm - windows or "teaty" lawns, there are students who will just Jump at the opportunity to do odd Jobs. For odd jobs contact Louise Jar- vis, CH 1 - 9970 or Pat 1amgstaff, CH 1-9554. Wouldn't you like to see your car shining brighter than a car-wax commencial , Bring it to a W. C. v. S, can wash and get the job done quickly and efficiently. This car - \wash will be held Sat. October Pe, Quad ivy Odom". ii 1b Khulna at tho mmllnmgo. “I.“ Blue And White Week HARDINGTON t; DISTRICT accompanied by Mr. and In. Jim IcGov-n. had In enjoy-b1: Thanksgiving week-end. They axon to Ottawa, and roux-Md via Northern ammo, including I drive ttotugh Algonquin Park, Special Birthday Greetings to Willie Floyd, who was 1 you old on Wellhead”, October 16. In. B. Batten, 100 Harding Ave., received I wonderful sur- prise on October 9, when the was guest at honour " a Baby Show. er, given by Mrs. Cox, Renfieid St. More than 20 friends Ind neighbour: gathered to Wilh Mrs. Batten well, and [be received nanny lovely gifts for Kevin Fre- deriek. Sunday, October 20, will be Youth Sunday at Ttethewey Park United Church. Members of youth groups within the church will be expected to attend the evening services. in uniform. The Junior Choir of New Lowell United Church will be taking part in this service. Also regard. ing Ttethewey, the Senior Choir would like additional help for Christmas Music, especially Alto and Tenor. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: 19, 10 AM. to 4 P.M. on Mae. Donald, Ave. .There will also be I sale of box-lunches made by the students, as well as several games, in aid of the drive. So you can see, we students will be doing everything from took ing to playing volleyball to put our drive over the top. ' Yvonne Grant, October 17; Gre. gory Verner, October 19rSharon Colwill. October 20; Robert Bre- witt, Ingrid Johanson, October 20; David Liver, October 22; Donna Wilson. October 23. This year the emphasis of our campaign will be on our own personal donations. Therefore, we are giving both class and in. dividual pledges to make this campaign I success. Inn-u. For pick-p d dau- tjau plan. can In. I.“ u an In. aria. in of the Wini- Eong._|n or0tring a holiday in It. In. Wherever Canadians live and work, I local chartered bank is nearby-o familiar, friendly mm of tinancitl services. Banking in Candi ha been brought, to people " in few other egutttr5es-ttte proportion of banking centres to minim is among the highest in the world. , Every day more customer: become “are that I chartered bank can not only guard that savings. caahtheirchequesattdmakeuebuthetpinetr "I'm going across to the bank for a minute" THE CHARTERED BANKS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY through full-range banking rupmiu to growing, chanting and: an]. nun. wy; \--..._-_-_VN ,, In. Fuller (Gr. Ir, in. km- ull (Gr. 1). In. Wu (Gr. l.) In. White (Gr. 2). In Smart (Gr. " Eu Martin (Gr. 3), In. Butter: (Gr. " In. Myerson (Gr. " In: Johann (Gr. o, In. Rerenstmrger, bet- ter known until In! June " Miss Pobon (Gr. s), Mr. Lip.- ley (Gr. to, w. Foord (Gr. 0.) Mm. Arnold (Pr. Opp). New ad. ditions to the Staff: Wee Prin- cipal, Mr. Porter. Mrs. Mate (Gr. 2), Miss Kirk (Gr. 3), Mn McCormack (Gr. O, Mr. Pem- berton (Gr. " Mrs. Davies (Gr. 5). and Mm. Retherington (Int, out at - It In school on m, 0cm C. President. In. G. E. Numb. child I? pawl 'rmrethte PIN-u tgr m an bed Audition Brio" to contain I“. in In con-titu- don a! in reduction cl Home t School. 1nd get II Fan“! mm» " 8tM. wm 1 mm. in " an Prin- cipnl, M. lime. W duced the sun and comment“! that mu in rem-led for its good looking ladle“. Ther rare: In. Lodie (Wanti- en), Mm. Carey (madman). a, I more serious note, MI. McCorquodale reported that there had been incidents of vgndnliul} to school property and urged parents to be more aware and concerned about these unplan- ant activities by assisting in eurb- ing and reporting my further incidents. (Which lave: u! thinking there is I growing trend these dam, among parents, that so long " the children are "oft of our hair" and we can pursue our own interests. the moral obligation is complete. The fact is, children have to be taught verbally and by example from parents to respect and regard people. places, property and the law. It is not fair to put this responsibility on the shoulders of the school and youth organiza- tions. After all, damage to com. munity property inevitably hits " the poeketAtook via taxes . . . it's worth I thought.) itch-Mikkel “don't“lod'lh'lfm The meeting was then adjourn- ed so that parents coda meet the teacher in the classroom and hear an outline of the curriculum for the coming year. Around Downsview tctmtinuetfou page 11) Ttq8u"BNttftttmMMt-- other way: too. They find new banking service being introduced, others being changed, improved or enlarged. For example: personal money "den, life-insured Ions, company payroll plans, night de. potitories, banking by mail, safety deposit bo-ttte list could go on and on. I Theiocai.brartchoftheunkistheomp- where ,odnr thad complete bulking faeititi-lt tmderoiteroot. TORONTO 703-3322 METRO CONSUMERS’ (0-0PERATIVE Or, for that matter, could we convey more convinc- inglythehomeycomfortof CWOP Sunglo Heating 1-guamnteedbrtoPqaalieytuelandbwchedbr fe CO-OP service. Yes, children haveavmysperialsearwithwoeds; with them,it'swhattheyammnothowtheysarit that counts. “A“. L., ..v Children haveawarwithwoedohoeheemlg sumupaCO-OP' philowphyandmicchmc short sentence. 1s_drre_abetterwarofsarintrthatthetrttidirtgeirit ofthe Co-operative movementistheMowdtiPand warmth of the CO-OP '%mily". Men and woman working together for a full, more seeding) "Wu/um my!“ T i/ur comb‘hbie" For further information contact 4006 Dundll St. W. Tm, 0m. . Free Clean-out and Conditiemirtg . Free 24-hour Emergency Service . _Yey, pay ‘only for oil and replace- FREEMHEATINGSERVICB -wmu-§ HAMILTON JA m ts'

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