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Mhursday, February 5th, pectacular Blaze in Hull, Que., Leaves 10 Homeless, $200,000 Damage oy is. three-storey apartment block in Hull, Que, 8s gutted by fire which caused damages estimated 320000, Ten persons are left without homes, one 1948, THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Page Seven of them eine out for the second time mis month. Six places of business were were called from Ottawa to helo tight the flam Annual Meeting Herbery Merry, young people's worker, urged increased co- operation of parents and church members in furtherance of the work under his leadership at the annual meeting of St John's United church held in Lusk Hall. Following this plea, the speaker and Jack Blakelock were ap- pointed leaders of a young people's board comprising the following members: Mrs Tom Lindsay, Miss Thelma Skoog, Cecil Saunders, Roy Graham, D. Hossack, and Lloyd Minshall. R. F. Sanderson, treasurer, revealed money raised for all purposes totalled $16,657. Of this amount $3,937 was contri- buted to the missionary and + | maintenance fund, an increase of $405 over the previous year. The women's missionary society raised $570; the women's auxiliary, §492; the evening auxiliary, §235; and the sunday school, $696 including $175 given to missions, Oral Ling, clerk of the session; reported 55 had been received into the membership of the church during . the year, total member- ship now standing at 883 with 1950 people under pastoral supervision. Reverend Charles Hackett et Was Sitting on the Curb All Alone By Max Trell DOH Pooh, the white poodle, "I met him sitting on the curb "to the ash can. He certainly "Who did?" Knarf, the shadow- oy asked. id said: "Was it a boy?" 'Was a dog," said Pooh Pooh. "Bit ot much of a dog. Tt wasn't mi bigger than a puppy. But it a puppy. He was a full grown Te was white, and thin, and could see his bones through his He was a hungry, unhappy, fe dog. He didn't," said Pooh P 'even have a collar." He Didn't Belong "That meant," said Hanid, "that didn't belong to anybody." "said Pooh Pooh, "and it ant that nobody belonged to him. went up to him and I asked fe for anybody? 'hat's right--anybody. I never lof a dog looking for anybody, ou? I heard of dogs looking 0... But who is anybody?" ither Knarf nor Hanid could ho they thought anybody "Well" Pooh Pooh went on, "T didn' think he'd ever find anybody bySjust sitting on the curb next to the ash can, so I told him to come long with me, and we'd both go for anybody." ected we'd find the anybody he st looking for, whoever he was. T'd keep asking him if he saw the right anybody yet. But he shook his head and answered didn't. We went from one end f the town to the other. Then, i ; y just staring lgoodness!" Hanid said. at did he see?" Knarf wanted - | dashed to the boy--and = -- Pooh Pooh noticed the lost dog, sit- ting by an ash can. A Little Boy "He saw a little boy. It's a strange thing," said Pooh Pooh, "but the little boy was sitting on the curb, too, and not very far away from another ash can. And the boy was thin, and pale, and unhappy. Even though one was a dog, and the other was a boy, they both seemed to look alike. And the next minute," said Pooh Pooh, "they both saw each other. Then the dog barked and the boy jumped up with a shout and ran to the dog. And they both ran off together, as happy as a boy and a dog can be." Hanid said: "I guess the little dog found the anybody he was looking for" "I'm (Mite sure he did," said Pooh Pooh. "Only the little boy won't be anybody any more. To that little dog he'll now be SOMEBODY!" Police Court Twenty-four summons were issued by the provincial police to motorists who committed infrac- | tins of the traffic act by going through red traffic signals on the Queen Elizabeth Highway, In Magistrate's. court Thurs- day only ome person appeared, the balance settling out of court. This man was fined $5 and costs. Two cases were remanded at the magistrate's orders for personal service. The provincial police are con- tinuing their drive to make motorists observe traffic signals on the highways. his used in up to the there too, I don't to raise dozens of of these ing its own. and Rotary by a score younger Trafalgar Tales (Continued from Page 2) I didn't appreciate the latter, I have raised chickens. EASY MONEY #| three-year period, which the meet- If any of my readers are in-|ing approved, Rev. Harry Paw- terested in a lucrative sideline, [SOR explained this sum would here's a free tip. AFRICAN |DPurchase a new organ and take FROGS! Believe it or not, I'm| care of the renovations and serious. A friend of mine, who| changes which its installation is @& doctor in Buffalo, bought three a short time ago and has already realized a nice profit on investment. only catch with the original in- vestment is to know whether you have males or females--frankly neither the doctor nor I can help you on that score. Once solved it's African frogs? charging for this advice. FIGURES DO LIE but I have grown strawberries, helped hens along with the busi- ness of egg-laying and dressed poultry for market. war, at least, I did my small share weeds on our land. Will someone please tell government compiles its statistics, on how many crates of berries, dressed poultry are produced an- nually in Ontario? one ever approached me for any they do, a fig for their figures! Appleby This Week With the cold wave forming fine fast ice, the hockey season is in full swing at Appleby. The Bantam team so far is hold- On the other hand, it defeated Lions the deaths resulted from dis- Commerce by 6-3. eases of the heart and circula- The Old Boys' game was held in | (01 system. the Oakville rink. The students of former years made up in enthusiasm what they lacked in condition. were, however, no match voiced appreciation of the con- gregation for the excellent ser- vices of the choir under leader- ship of Irvin Fell and Miss L. M. McBain, organist. Robert Flavell presented a resolution authorizing the official board to raise $45,000 during a would make necessary. Proceeding the business meet- ing ladies of the W.A. served dinner to approximately 300 mem- bers and adherents. Canada Life Meeting Toronto, Jan. 29--The Canada Life is in the strongest position in its history, stated E, G. Baker, President, at the Company's 101st Annual meeting. Mr, Baker said he had not the slightest doubt the Company would meet the challenges of the future in the same manner as the problems of the past century had been over- come. E. C. Gill, vice-president and general manager, reported a ban- ner year in new business and the increase in business on the books. Net new premium income for as- surances and annuities (excluding single premiums) amounted to over $3.7 millions--almost double the average of the past 10 years. New paid assurances totalled over $119 millions, not including revivals, increased policies, divi- dends or annuities. This repres- ented an increase for the seventh consecutive year. The large volume of protection was assumed under 25,226 life policies, 2,422 annuity contracts and 16,287 group certificates, a total of 43,985. Assurances on the books amounted to $1,096 mil- lions, @ gain of over $94 millions, Policy payments during last year were 24% millions including over $15 millions to living policy- holders. Mortality experience was the best for many years, Over half The frogs are pregnancy tests, The frogs, of course. Why You've got me but at least I'm not claim to be a farmer-- During the something other than me then how the eggs and pounds of Certainly no- so-called facts, . .until By Tom Tate It was beaten by Bronte by one goal in each case. of 9-6, and Chamber of The interest rate earned for 1947 was 3.81% compared with 3.9% the year previously. Earn- ings on mortgages assisted in minimizing the decline in the in- They for the I PN A WHAT 1s iE Nonids aloes RAY was 4s He LAST SURVIVOR OF 1N| REVOLUTIONARY: w WAR ARCHERY LE) AF ANE AGE OF ToT ised a loans in 1947 almost doubled those , production of of 1946 and assistance was pro- vided in the building of some 2,700 new homes. Mr. Gill, dealing with levels, commented that there[all important balance could be no real solution to this | purchasing power problem without more and more | commodities will he restored." goods and services, "If we can have a true spirit of co-operation between government, labour and industry, there is ev- price | ery reason to anticipate that the between and supply of For Winter Colds and Sniffles Vick's Vaporub 43c Groves LB.Q. Tabs. 20c, 490 Vick's Vatronol 430 Bayer Aspirin 18c, 20¢, 700 Aspergum ...... 350 & 60 Blusterclef Ruby 3% a Tabs 25¢, 74, $1,19 Mentholatum 3¢ Buckley's Cinnamated Thermogene Rub ...... 43¢c Capsules 350 Thermogene Wool 49c & 98¢ 5, 1.50 ORDERS phoned in by 4 p.m. will be DELIVERED by 6 p.m. CLARK'S DRUG STORE Next Bank of Mon treal Phone 248 NT 2 under auspices of the Lions Club of Oakville -- at -- Oakville Armouries Friday, Feb. 27th -- DRAW -- Wi First Prize--General Electric Mantel Radio Second Prize--Fluorescent Table Lamp Third Prize--Lady's or Gent's Toilet Set $5 Value Tickets 10c each; 3 for 25¢; Book of 8 for 50¢ BINGO - GAMES "Help the Lions Club to carry on its community work." and finally were | terest rate. New urban mortgage TEEN rybody Welcome. BRIDGE - TEA -- AND -- Sale of Home Cooking under auspices of the White Oak & Angela Bruce Chap, IODE Th re Saturday, February 21st roceeds for OAKVILLE TEMPORARY HOSPITAL Bridge at 2.30--Prizes Bridge Reservations call Mrs T. H. Marshall, 990 Bridge and Tea $1, Tea 50c TOWN Two Hill Saturday. defeated by a score of 12-5. by a score of 5-3, but our Second team defeated their Firsts 2-0. field teams visited us one Our under 13 team lost The New The Look For Oakville real winner was Old Man Winter, who turned the game into one of hide-and-seek, with the puck as the Even so, the players retired to the dressing room cold but contented to be revived by cups of hot cocoa. abject of the search. Field Crop Competition At the annual meeting of Hal- ton Agricultural society held in Milton the following 1948 officers were announced: President, J. A. Elliott; vice-presidents, Lorne Walker and Allan Dixon, secre- tary-treasurer, E. M. Readheead. It was decided that a field-crop contest in oats would be held this year. Brew @uevay Bolo Wishes to announce the Reopening of their Enlarged Dining Room. In addition to our regular service we now have facilities to cater for large or small Banquets, Wedding Parties, etc. Special Working Man's Breakfast From 6.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Luncheon 11.30 to 1.30 p.m. | Dinner .5 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. WE SPECIALIZE IN STEAK and CHICKEN DINNERS For Reservations and Information call Mr. Gould 542