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i] , No. 11. frd reading of a by-law for ing, governing and regulat- tourist camps in the town- held over at the request reeve at Trafalgar coun- iregular meeting Monday, Teeve felt time should be or council to have further concerning trailer 58 in the township. uty-reeve W. S. Hall ex. ed the opinion that the town- in trailers. occupants may attending our "We are en- in favor of eliminating camps entirely in the town- councillor Joseph incil made a grant of $200 & cost of pens and to supply for young pheasants that e delivered to the township Department of Game and and Dudley Hitcheox, County game warden, that unless these 400 in revenue in such case, Bray told council that for 182 council granted the as- on would put up $1. He d out the cost of two large (plus the food would be in eighborhood of $300. "The tion will be responsible he construction of the pens," The Oakville-Trafalgar Journa Oakville, Ontario, Thursday, Feb. 5th, 1948. 5 cents a copy, $2.00 Per Year in Advance fore Pheasants In 1948 Funds Granted For Pens | Councillor Wickson urged the geme warden to have birds more evenly distributed through the township when they were released from the pens. W. R. McRae appeared before council t8 enquire if there were any business and building restric- tions on the 7th Line, 600 feet north of the Queen Elizabeth highway. He explained that he had in mind a combination road- house and dance pavillion, "It's a poor combination as far as I am concerned and I am op- posed to it," said reeve W. H. Biggar, and deputy-reeve W, S. Hall and councillors expressed similar opinions, telling Mr. Mec- Rae that they were sure resi- dents of the township would not like it at all. Councillor Cumberland = said, "This ties in with my idea of creating restricted areas in the township. If this area is not re- stricted I feel as hefore that we have no jurisdiction, Personally would not like to see the road- ' | house and dance hall built." A third reading was given the by-law for the issuing of $80,000 of debentures bearing 3 percent interest to cover the addition to the Bronte school. A by-law cov- ering road expenditures was read for the third time, providing for $45,000. A revised by-law to cover the pay of assessors at present engaged in the re-assess- ment project in line with similar proects being conducted through- out the province, was passed, Salaries provided were $150 per month, with $50 car allowance. A by-law to authorize the bor- rowing of $45,000 to cover cur- Tent expenses until 1948 taxes are collected was passed. . Eyre Davis was re-elected ent of the Angela Bruce fer of the IL.O.D.E. at their I meeting held in Teen "on Monday night. Other rs elected were: 1st vice- Miss Marion McNaugh- 2nd vice-regent, Mrs. Roy treasurer, all; secretary, Mrs, Harley Before Theft Reported Car Is Recovered Recovering a stolen car con- taining a portable typewriter be- fore Toronto police knew it was stolen, provincial police consta- ble J, A, McNiven picked up Jack 25, Jack 0'Con- , Conveners for ear will be as follows: Edu- , Mrs. Lloyd Lunau; Em- tudy, Miss Drena Wethey; e, Mrs. Reginald Holman; unity-shop, Mrs. C. G. Me- ; Post-war service, Mrs. jhton Laird; Standard Bear- Mrs. Miss Betty Hodge Maurice Lunau, ellent reports of the year's He conveners. Mrs. Dunsheath ed ip now stands nell, 20, Roy Johnston, 22 and Albert Green, 21, all of Toronto, at 3.30 a.m. Monday. Cruising on regular patrol on the Queen Elizabeth highway the constable observed a car drawn up on the north shoulder, 50 yards west of the 3rd Line. Fol- lowing general routine he inves- tigated and found the four youths could not produce ownership iden- tification. Continuing his routine check, he was not satisfied and took them to Oakville in the cruiser, together with an Underwood por- table typewriter which was on the back seat. Contacting Toronto, it was there was no record 8, an increase of 17 during Wear. She also reported the apter's objective of $1,200 for national LO.D.E. 2nd war had been attained. was raised by the oppor- shop, dance, theatre night, and sale of the mbers assisted with the tag for the blind, clothing and collection for Britain, can- for the free chest x-ray and toys for the Salvation . Alex Tilley, treasurer, re- total receipts were $3,906. S over $1,900 in excess of jear's objective. Lloyd Lunau, educational ary, reported that handi- classes including clay mod- leather work and sewing Uknitting had been conducted fine View -- the chapter's ad- of the car being stolen. But when 'Toronto police contacted Ben Levy, 1036 Bloor St. West, owner, he said his car was in Walker and Greenwood Garage, 193 Richmond St., for repairs and that the typewriter also belonged to him, Investigation revealed the door of the garage had been Jimmied. opted school. Prizes were given to pupils showing most progress as well as to the pupil taking the highest standing. A Christmas party was given and gifts dis- tributed. A suitable gift was pres- eated to commemorate Empire Day, In conjunction with the 'White Oak chaptter, Empire Day presentations were made to the various Oakville schools. A bur- sary of $100 was given to assist a former student at the High School with her university course, Mrs. Dunbar Heddle, Empire study convener, conducted inter- esting discussions on the United Nations Organization during the year, The chapter has joined U.N.O. as a group. The_ chapter went on record as father-and-son affair. Local Juniors 75 Bill Galbraith, Vic DeMarco and Sign Chicago wa Black Hawk's Contracts Beloved Bronte Resident Passes Geremiah B. Adams, 96 years of age, died on Tuesday at the family residence on Radial Road, Bronte. He was born in Balti- more, Maryland and came to Bronte at the age of 3. the son of the late Samuel Adams who was for many years a black- smith In his early years he worked on the lake boats and for the rest of his life was a farmer. For many years he was an employee for the late He was in Bronte. '| John White, first Federal liberal member for Halton county, He was the oldest member of the Turner A.M.E. church, Oakville. On Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Adams celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary when they were presented with a scroll from the Bronte Commission. He is survived by his widow; one son, William Samuel on the homestead, and four daughters, Miss Ming Adams at home, Mrs. Wayner, = Oakville, and Mrs. Alex Duncan and Mrs. Albert Crowley, Toronto. There are 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grand- children. The funeral services on Thurs- day from the S, S. Russell & Son funeral home and at interment in Bronte cemetery will be conduc- ted by Reverend Lorenzo Wayner. Prompt is a nice word. We like it very much because hundreds of people have been prompt about their subscriptions to this paper. But it doesn't seem right that fos promptiess should not be to the Chicago Black Hawk's Journal Cameraman. Complete Dillon McNally who will report training farm this fall, pose for [story on sports page. --J0URNAL photo by Crouch HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Mrs. R. Freestone Dies In 87th Year 'Two weeks following the death of her husband, Mrs, Robert Free- stone died at the family residence by continuing our in subscription draw any longer we would be reducixg their chances of winning the radio. That's the law of averages, There is only one winning chance--if we continue to hold the draw open it will be one chance in that many more hundreds of losing chances. Followers of the race track will appreciate that point. We don't propose to lengthen the odds for those who so enthusiastically subscribed immediately for our paper, and those who have been adding their names each week. So we say HURRY! HURRY! to those who still want a look in on the draw--this is the last time of asking. Going, going, gone next week. Oratorical Contest To-morrow Night There are numerous entries in the Lions Oratorical Contest to- morrow night. Tickets are avail able from all students and a large turnout is hoped for. The contest is to be held in the High school auditorium. Winners of he boys' and girls' contests will have the right to enter the Lions district contest to be held later, on Street Tuesday af- ternoon in her 87th year. The former Emily Bass, she was born in England and came to Oakville as a child with her par- ents. In April of fast year Mr. and Mrs. Freestone celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary when they received congratula- tory messages from their Majes- ties King George and Queen Eliz abeth. The late Mrs, Freestone was a member of St. Jude's Anglican church, Surviving are two sons, Robert, of Boston, Charles, of Oakville, and two daughters, Mrs. F. A, Hague, Toronto, and Miss Daisy at home. A sister, Miss Fanny Bass, Hamilton, also survives. Sneak Thief Robs Members of Cash_ A petty sneak thief who made a cash haul of $130 entered the Oakville club locker room while members were playing badmin- ton Tuesday night. The Ee members were robbed: N. A. Fol. land, $35; Edward os $25; and William Dowding $70, 4A. suspect was questioned 'in Tor: onto that night but not' sulfic- fent evidence was found to Jay. & charge," Derry, The police are continting thelr inyes- tigation, said chief Butterfly Says gr Groundhog No Groundhog day presented "a nasty problem this year--whith can only be solved if yout balieve | in "The early groundhog gets the decision." It's this way. \ groundhog we know likes, to ggt out and about his business early in the morning, On Manday, he was up bright and early, and was shocked to see his shadow indi cated Oakville was in fon. six weeks more winter, But an other groundhog of our acquaint- ance, who is somewhat of a Slug- of gard, feels all right ahout.:the whole thing, By the time he got up the day was overcast, and nary a shadow could he See. While we are content to: Tea¥e it to the two animals' to" Hettle the matter for us, we remember hearing somewhere that if, the shadow Is seen before ten olclogk that's what counts, But wait, there's hope yet. Cy Ribble, Hornby, has evidenge to prove summer's right around th till in his cellar late groundhog corner--at least the evidence wis duy. Opening a crate fram: a sup- plier of furnaces, he was astoun- ded to have a large yollow buttel- fly fly out of the case and 'do barrel-roll turns around the calli, Early or late rising groundhogs aren't going to convince Cy Ribble it fsn't nearly summer. Lot's hope the buttetfly--and Cy--are right. Delegation Protests Lack Of Sewer On Pine Street At Oakville council Monday night a deputation representing Pine St. residents appeared to ask for sewers. Harry Heath was spokesman and read a brief dep- recating outside toilets which are used at present. Pointing out that residents paid the full tax but were responsible for TOWN AND THE MAYOR REPORTS By Alfred E. Whitaker It has occurred to me that many new residents may not be familiar with the history and ob- jectives = of Oakville Citizens Band. Founded 100 years ago, with the late Robert Freestone as one of the first bandmasters, the band has been somewhat of a For inst- ance, my, grandfather and father played in the band, and I am urg- ing my son to follow in my foot- steps. In case anyone doesn't know, I play the trombone. The band performs many en- gagements and the money recei- ved from these goes toward the purchase of uniforms and instru- ments, as the band is entirely voluntary. At present we are looking for anyone who is interested to join the band, and we'd particularly like children whose parents can provide them with instruments, although this does not mean we do not want any youngster--or older person--who is interested to come and see us, The band is conducting a draw at present to raise funds for mu- sic, instruments and other neces- (continued on page 8) sities. TOWNSHIP THE REEVE REPORTS By W. S. HALL Deputy-Reeve I believe hunters will be pleased to know of the steps council has taken in conjunction with the Halton County Game Protective associa- tion to insure that there will be more pheasants for shooting this year. township pheasant available In the past the method used has not been very satisfactory, The birds were released at an age where they fell easy prey to maurading animals. This year the baby birds will come to us when they are 8 or 10 weeks old and will be kept in pens--being fed and cared for-- until they are approximately three months of age. They will then be released throughout the township at suitable spots near water and food. This wiil mean that they will have a good chance for survival and will mean that those who buy hunting licenses should have = good chance to make their count. The township does not want to take fees for licenses and then have people be disappointed, cost in ce CH with outhou- ses, he likened conditions to those in his grandfather's day. He sald it was dangerous to health, par- ticularly for the children. There were 24 houses affected, he sta- ted, with 90 people residing in them, of which 27 were children. He made mention of a new aub- division at the end of the street where sewers were installed be- fore the houses were bullt, This he did not consider to be fair, Recve Phil Chambers sald he had told Pine Street residents to put a petition in 12 years prev- lously, "If you had done so you would have sewers now under the local Improvement by-law, he stated. Deputy-reeve Howard Litch- field, chairman sewer committe sald "Now we have a petition it can be done as a local improve- ment. I have never made any promises regarding mewers any- where as to when they will be installed, The sewer situation in Gakville Is n carry-over from councils long ago. In planning ney didn't look to the future, I can assure you it will receive every consideration and a report will be in next meeting," he con- cluded. L. Morrow, Gloucester 8t, who had been engaged In building n house and now discovered he could not get sewers or gas wan- ted to know what council would (continued on page 8) Anglican Teun To Cover Pa ish Over 70 members of St. 8's Anglican chureh, divided into "14 teams, are presently conducting drive among anglicans of Onk- villo and district to enlist 'their support In the Anglican 'Advance Appeal. The purpose' of 'this can- vasa 18 to secure the co -opérittion of all anglicans for the furfffor- ance of the lite of the chureh! This 1s not an appenl for money but merely for those who profess the anglican faith . to actively participate In church aeticition Red Cross Cl Loan! Sickroom Equipment The Onkyllle and district bragch of the Red Cros has o well-aquip- ped Loan Cupbosrd of . articles which are useful and necessary for sick rooms, Among these, are a hospital bed, wheel-chalr, crut- chew, back rests, ale cushions and a bed-tray, as well ay other: grt icles which the home where sigk- ness strikes will find. of assist ance, All items are available without charge to any person who= will apply through thelr doctor or by telephoning Miss Benttie, 745-M/ The district for which these sick room needs are 'available iy Oakville to the town ling, Traful< gar, Palermo and Bronte, Thd Red Cross hopes tl any pers sion who would be. made more comfortable through the ule such equipment will not to apply for them,