PAGE FOUR cb SO ND FO PAN THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1947 LATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Business Office, Miss G. Macpherson; Wm. T. Williams, Editor. Phone 708, All Departments Snow Provides "Stiff Problem" For Works Dept. "Whitby is continuing to dig itself out from under the heaviest blan- ket of snow to date this year and reports from the Works Supervisor, Fred O'Dell, indicate it will con- tinue to do so until middle of next week. ! Mr, O'Dell said today that the ten inches of snow and sleet which fell during Wednesday and Thurs- day has presented the local works department with their oblem of the year and in order to make headway at all it has been necessary for the Town workmen to be on the job practically 24 hours a day. Although most of the streets are le now, Mr. O'Dell said that Toads north of the C.PR. line and in Port Whitby are still in poor con- dition and in some instances are impassable. He said that one par- ticularly bad spot in the town is Dufferin St, Port Whitby, He add- ed that the snowplow has made sev- 'eral trips over this road but short- 1y after being cleared the wind ts it in again. . Mr. O'Dell reported that many motorists have abandoned their vehicles on town streets and appar- 'ently intend to leave them there antl a thaw will make the roads 'safer and easier to drive on. In some instances the abandon- dng of cars in the middle of a road has hindered the snow clearing operations to a considerable extent and town officials have expressed the hope that as soon as it is possi- 'ble motorists who have left their cars on town streets will remove to 'a garage or at least to a location 'where they will not hinder snow removal operations. : e collection has been con- siderably delayed because of the storm and it is not expected that it will be picked up before the ear- ly part of next week. Yesterday and today large gangs of town workmen and trucks have been attempting to remove the huge piles of snow which line the main traffic arteries of the town and it is expected that by early next week the worst of the snow Will be removed from the business area, All day yesterday householders besieged the office of the Works Supervisor requesting that the snowplow visit various streets in the town and clear away the snow. Hs tho > vy 3 ir Ryd is thought [\) - ce that the exceptionally ard hit and disrupted areas of the town receive first call on the services of the machine in order to prevent any unwarranted delay in case of fire or other emergency. He added that just as soon as the equipment is available the workmen will concentrate on snow removal from the other areas of Ski Club Members Are Raglan Bound The members of the Whitby 8ki Club are journeying to the Oshawa Bki Club Course at Raglan tomor- row afternoon for an outing at the invitation of the Oshawa Club. Earlier this week it was feared that snow conditions might be un- favourable but the latest word from Club President Charlie King is that the Raglan course is in tip-top shape and a large contingent of Whitby Club members is expected' to make the trip. Transport will leave the Whitby four corners at approximately 1 pm. on Sunday afternoon and all members, whether travelling by private car or by club transport, are asked to report to the four corners to receive their membership pins which entitle them to use the Rag- lan course facilities. V.0.N. ANNUAL MEETING Phe annual meeting of the Whit- by Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada will be held in the Library, on Monday Febru- ary 3rd, at three o'clock, when Miss Bis ben be op guest Job ue ct, 8] er. Miss Reed was for a time assistant to the Matron in Chief, of the Royal Canadian Army Nursing Ser- vice overseas. All those interested in the work of the Victorian Order in this community are cordially in- vited to be present. Woman Violinist At Local Church ~The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the morning service of the Baptist Church, Whitby, Sunday morning. This is a Communion Service to which all believers in Jesus Christ are made welcome. Special music by the choir and organ has been arranged and will be a chief part of the service. The Minister, Rev. F. Darnell, will take as his subject 'at the morning service "Paying For What You Get." In speaking about his chosen subject Mr. Darnell said that "it is part of the law abiding character of this universe that in the long run of things we must pay for what we get whether it be good or bad. It is foolish and detrimental to our moral progress to rest in the assumption that we shall get what we do not pay for in some way or another." The evening service in the church will follow the evangelistic pattern that has predominated in the serv- ices during the past few weeks. Mr, Darnell said that it will open with an illustrated service of song followed by the choir and organ presenting music of the Gospel type. : The visiting artist at the evening service will be a talented and gift- ed violinist, Mrs. E. Harris-Wheat- ley, of Toronto. Mrs. Harris-Wheat- ley is a well known member of the famous Toronto Haydn String Quartette and in addition a teacher of sacred and concert music. Mr. Darnell's sermon at the eve- ning session will deal with the sub- ject "What Do We Mean By Free- dom Of Religion." Tuesday night saw a good at- tendance of Guides who were all enthusiastic about handicrafts un- der the supervision of Miss D. Boyes and A. Reardon. In a knot- ting game some patrol leaders learned that knots have been sadly neglected and forgotten. Taking advantage of Friday night, when Captain is "at home" to any Guide, ten Guides turned out for special instruction in second class work. Bed making and stalk- ing were passed by Betty Reardon and Shirley Disney. Congratula- tions, to Shirley who has recently passed her tenderfoot. A welcome visitor of the evening was Jacqueline Tyndall an ex- patrol leader of the company who is in town for the week-end. On Tuesday night Court of Hoa- our will be held immediately fol- lowing a short company meeting. when the patrols will. be re- arranged to consist of six Guides. This will necessitate the appoint- ment of new patrol leaders who must hold their second class badge. The Kingfisher patrol under the leadership of Virginia Goodfellow held a very successful tobogganing party on Friday after school and were later entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Goodfellow. Guides are reminded that only second class holders will be en- titled to go to camp this summer so come along Guides and get yours, There is a rumor around that service stars and pins may once again be of metal, soon, how about waiting a little for those all metal service stars that are due now Guides? Next Friday night, bus and tele- phone, knots and health and bed making may be tried. EARLY SETTLEMENT Tasmania was discovered in 1642 ud became a British settlement in NOW PLAYING li Two Shows at 7.00 and 9.00--Saturday Matinee at 1.30 !| reavement, Fewer Bldg. Permits Are Issued Here Building in Whitby during the first month of 1047 was consider ably lower than for the corre- sponding month last year according to a report issued by Fred O'Dell, local building iaspector. Figures compiled by Mr. O'Dell's office indicate that d January of this year only two per-. mits were issued representing a to- tal value of $3,040. Last year's fig- ures for January indicate that: per mits were jssued representing a to- tal value of $34,000. The 1047 p ts were issued for the renovation of a part of the Town Hall prior to converting the space known as the Old Fire Hall into offices for Town officials and providing for a new Town Council Board Room. The estimated cost of this project is between $3,700 and $3,000. The second permit is- sued last month was for the pro- viding of an extra door in a build- ing which thas been converted into apartments, During January, 1946, four per- mits were issued. They incuided permits to build a house, service station, ware house and tourist ca- ins The Kinsmen Boys' Band held their usual weekly practice on Thursday night. The attendance was fair but six members were ab- sent. Practice began with some scale exercises and continued u=til 8.15. At this time Ragnar Steen the Bandmaster was presented with a baton, from the band. Mr, Steen accepted the batsn stating that it was just what he needed. He ex- pressed the hope that the band would stick together and give Cam Marchant, the new Bandmaster, the support that he himself was given. He said that if we did so we would soon be "one of the finest bands in this part of the country." Mr. Steen then led the band in a march, using Mis new baton. Gordon Hawes, president of the Whitby Kinsmen Club, stated that the Kinsmen club of Whitby was most graceful for the services ren- dered by Mr. Steen during the last 4 months, He then presented him the Kinsmen club. with a large, black brief case, from Mr. Steen thanked everyone for the gifts and the band sang "For he's a jolly good fellow". Following a brief intermission it was announced that Jack Wilkinson would attend the next Kinsmen banquet. A series of marches were then played by the band and practice was closed. All members are re- quested to bring their scale books to the next practice which will be held next Thursday night at 6.55. Need Crutch For Eastern Coal Mart Ottawa, Feb, 1,--(CP) -- Unless there is considerable improvement in the output per man day of the mines there, very little Nova Scotia coal will move into the central Ca~ nadian market without direct fi- nancial assistance, the Royal Com- mission on Coal has reported. It was "abundantly clear that the competitive position of Nova Scotia coal in this market has deteriorat- ed seriously during the war years." Between 1939 and 1946 there was "a radical change." All coals had become "much more expensive in Montreal but the increase was much greater than that of United States coals." The Dominion Coal Com- pany price was more than $2 per net ton more expensive and old Sydney Collieries Ltd., was $125 out of line, "The effect is that Nova Scotia coal is at present not competitive with United States bituminous coal anywhere on the 8t. Lawrence Riv- er except possibly below Riviere- du-Loup and on the Gaspe Penin- sula.".If this continued, only trans- portation subventions would help and "a very considerable subven- tion per ton would be required to move the coal even as far west as Montreal." As for the United States coal, "very much will probably depend upon whether or not minimum price regulations are brought into effect." In any event, some reduc- tion in price at mine was to be ex- pected. It was "widely believed" that recent requests by U.S, rail- ways to increase coal freight rates would be granted but even these might well be offset "by reductions in the water rates on coal moving as far down the St. Lawrence River as Montreal." London--(CP)--8ir Adrian Bail- lie, sixth baronet of Polkemmet, died from pneumonia. He was Con- servative M. P. for Linlithgow from 1931 to 1935 and for Tonbridge, Kent, from 1937 to 1045. We wish to extend our heartfelt SiR SER thy Sod 5 es of § An beautiful floral offerings Yeceived. trom the many friends, during our sad be- in the death of our dear Jandmether, Mrs. E. At- hitby.--Moody Atkgwson mother and kinson, of famlly, Honoured Husband of Former Whitby Woman Is A report reaching the Times- Gazette office states that Dr. Vir- gil Bydenstricker, who is well known throughout the Whitby area, has recently been honoured by the British Government and His Majes- ty the King, for services rendered to the British Ministry of Health during the war. Dr. Sydenstrick- er's wife is the former Olive Thomp- son, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Thompson, formerly of Byron 8t. North, Whitby. Dr. Sydenstricker is at present a professor of medicine at the Uni- versity School of Medicine in Au- gusta, Georgia. He recently re- celved the following communica- tion signed by H. R. F'. Brett, mem1 ber of the British Embassy staff in Washington, D.C. "This Embassy hes been informed by the Foreign Office that His Maj- esty, King George VI, has been pieased to award to award you His Majesty's Medal for service in the by British cause of freedom." Lord Inver- chapel, the British Ambassador to the United States, has asked me to convey to you his personal congrat- ulations on this well - merited award." The award was made to Dr. 8y- denstricker for services rendered to the British Government during the war when he assisted the Brit- ish Ministry of Health in planning Britain's rationing program, While overseas Dr. Sydenstricker also lectured at Queen's University in Belfast, Ireland, and in recpgni- tion for his services there he was awarded the Campbell Lecture Medal. A third award received by Dr. Sydenstricker came from the Dutch Government also for services ren- dered during the war, In addition, he wag also awarded a Citation of Honour but details on this award are not available at the time of writing. Nashville, Tenn, Feb, 1. --(APJ --Two youths waiting to hear the date of their scheduled execution for the murder of their hitch-hike benefactor told reporters here they'd like to roll dice to see who Wo! go to the electric chair first. e pair--19-year-old James D. Sandusky of Nashville and John T. Kelly, 20, of Marion, Ill.--remained calm when they were sentenced, but young Kelly sobbed afterwards when faced by a girl who travelled here from Lewiston, Minn., for the avowed' purpose of marrying him He'd Gamble For Hot-Seat, | She'd Stick to Bitter End before he dies. "I don't care what he's done," said 19-year-old Ramona Coy, a former waitress and night club hos- tess, "I love Tommy (Kelly) and rn going to stick with him to the end." She added that they would marry today "if they'll let us." The two youths were convicted of first degree murder for the death of J. Edward Sprouse, a motorist they told the court they had tied to a tree and shot after taking his car Jan. 6. Cold Still Holds Grip On Prairies Winnipeg, Feb. 1 (CP)--The storm-racked West was still in the grip of sub-zero temperatufes and blizzards today with the nearest re- lief, in the form of milder weather and decreasing winds, forecast as at least 24 hours away. The temperatures, ranging to 45 below at a score of points, and bliz- zards over Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, brought distress to householders, fears of cattle freez- ing on the plains to stockmen and tied up railway and highway trans- portation in many sections. Calgary reported plumbers al- most unable to keep up with calls for repairing bursting water pipes and garages unable to cope with the demand for tow trucks. Street car service was hobbled. Shipments of dairy produce to market were down considerably and caught on the range. Blizzards over Alberta increased their pessimism. In Northern Alberta trains were running three and four hours lates a number of bus runs were can- celled, Street cars were running at a snail's pace in Edmonton where a low of 40 below was recorded during the night. Bitter cold also was the rule in Saskatchewan with today's high at Prince Albert, in the north, ex- pected to be 38 below, and at Re- gina, in the south, 20 below. Two Canadian Pacific Railway eastbound transcontinental trains were bogged down at Secretan, 80 miles west of Regina, because of engine trouble blamed on the ex- treme cold. ~ A passenger train bound for Macklin, 220 miles northwest of Re- gina, was stuck in drifts three miles after it started from Moose Jaw. One snowplow, four locomotives and 50 volunteer workers were dispatch- ed to its aid. : Snowplows abandoned their task of clearing highways because drifts filled in as fast as they were cleared. , where comparatively balmy temperatures of 15 above were recorded yesterday, was next in the path of the cold wave. Fore- casters said it would be 20 below in Brandon and 15 below in Win- nipeg by noon. | PRIMITIVE INSTRUMENT The bagpipe is said to be a de- velopment from the primitive reed- pipe. i Premature baldness in men is fre- quently due to wearing tight leather bands inside the hat and closely fit- ting waterproof and cloth caps. many stockmen feared for cattle, Cobourg to Have Second Cannery Cobourg, Jan. 31 will have a new canning factory by next summer according to an announce- ment yesterday by the Robertson Canners of Colborne. Building con- tracts have been let to a local con- tractor. The new industry will be located on Ontario Street where 20 acres of land have been purchased from George Mitchell. One of the new buildings will. be 70 feet by 40 feet and two storeys high, and will house modern processing machin- ery. The other building, 100 by 45 feet, will be used for storage. It is expected that the factory will be finished in time for the tomato pack. K--Pythias '.. Oshawa Lodge, No. 47, Knights of Pythias, will play host to visitors from Toronto, Hamilton and pos- sibly Buffalo at its next meeting, February 14, when its officers for the present year will be installed by Deputy Grand Chancellor Bro. Har- ry Harding of Toronto. The installation will take the form of open ceremonies and will be accessible to non members. Reports will be heard concerning the presentation of projected books and reading lamps to Christie Street and Sunnybrook military hospitals by a Toronto lodge and equipment of a Pythian ward at Sunnybrook Military Hospital by Grand Lodge. The evening will be concluded with the presentation of entertain- ment in the form of sound pictures, Adoption of an active program for the year, will be the business order of the evening. London -- (CP) -- The British Council of Churches has raised £570,000 ($2,280,000) toward its tar- get of a million pounds ($4,000,000) for Christian reconstruction in Eu- rope. For quick and fast results -- use Times-Gazette classified ads. WANTED! DEAD HORSES o [0% YOUNG LTD. ee and CATTLE I Dieseity esern B ; [] g TORONTO For Free Pickup Telephone to ARs Garbage Collection north of Dundas St. Due to difficulties caused by our recent snow storm some delay has been caused in our pick up of garbage. On MONDAY, FEB. 3, garbage will be picked up in area south of Dundgs St. and on WED.,' FEB. 5, area Works Supervisor, Town of Whitby \ FRED O'DELL Fewer Deaths Are Reported Here During January Bun Figures released today show that the record of births and marriages for the Town of Whitby during the first month of 1047 exactly equalled the figures for the corresponding month last year. One birth and were reported the Registrar in the first month of both 1946 and 1947. In addition, the figures indicate tng Sty (3 ua dae g January y the th last year. Nine- teen deaths were reported during the last month as compared with the 1946 figure of 26. Membership Fees Tax Deductable At Thursday evening's meeting of the Whitby Chamber of Com- merce, Treasurer James Taylor in- formed the members that the am- ount paid by individual members as fees for the 1047 membership would be deductible from their in- come tax returns. Mr. Taylor said that in the past some confusion has been caused because members were not all fam- iliar with this fact, He expressed the hope that members present at the meeting would inform other members, who were unable to at- tend, that this ruling was in force. Library Board Is Re-Elected BARRY MURKAR Correspondent Pickering, Feb, 1 -- James M. Blackwell, Altona Road, has been appointed Assistant Assessor; Wil- fred Monney of Pickering as an extra assistant until July of this year; and Dr. P. W. Loos, Veterin- ary Surgeon, of Pickering as Sani- tary Inspector and Truant Officer. A year ago, Inspector Archibald presented to the County Council a brief which contained an intima- tion of the desire of the Depart- ment of Education to do something resembling the consolidation of High School areas, by creating such areas in each county and having all pupils attend the one school in that area -- thus doing away with our eontinuation schools. Although nothing definite has been announc- ed as yet, it is believed that a large circle drawn around the Whitby High School and including Brook- lin, Brougham and Pickering may be recommended. The Pickering Public Library held its annual meeting, under the chairmanship of M. 8. Chapman, with barely enough people there to carry forward necessary business. The Library Board of last year was re-elected. Fred Anderson, Principal of the Continuation School, was the guest of Rotarian Charles Sterritt, and addressed the local Rotary Club on the subject "Bobby Burns". In rec« ognition of "Health Week", Rotar- fan Vern Cartwright, M.D, ad- dressed timely remarks to men over forty. Mrs, John Cunningham, North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs, Stephen Cafik, and family. With her are her daughter, Theresa and son, Philip. Francis Willson, Brougham, win- ner in the recent Junior Farmers' Oratorica] Contest, will give the ad- dress given on that occasion, at the evening service of Pickering United Church this Sunday, 7:00 p.m. Peter Kaiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kaiser, Pickering, had a large audience in Pickering for his broadcast on the Lynde-Bell pro- gram over CKDO. All were pleas- antly surprised at the professional- like quality of Peter's voife. william Fowler was removed to hospital early this week following a fall in his home resulting in a fractured hip. Mr. Fowler is in his 86th year. Congratulations to Henry Shea in celebrating his 70th birthday on Wednesday, January 23, Mr. Shea has been in poor health during the winter, Miss -Louella Maxwell, Toronto, spent Sunday with the C. E. Morley family. The friends of Mr, and Mrs, Nor- man Nicholson, Morse, Sask, will be glad to hear that their daughter, Lois, has entered Moose Jaw 'Hospi- tal to train as a nurse. Many resi- dents will remember Mrs. Nicholson as the former Bertha Baker of this district. London--(CP) -- A stranger who found Brian Chapman, 5, alone in his parents' house, gave him a pen- ny and proceeded to'loot the place. Whitby Classified -- R HOFFMAN pressing Machines for Men's Pants, ex- perienced or in Tma- enced, pe! nent job, Apply pire Pants and Boy's Wear, street north, Whit- by. (Feb.7) FOR BALE_FRAME HOUSE, NEW, unfinished, 5 rooms and bath, full size basement, Apply 320. Perry street, Whit- by. FOR SALE--PONY, 13 HANDS, EX- cellent oondition. Pony Buggy and harness, also 4-year-old, 15 hands, rea- sonable, Apply Brock street north, Whitby. (Feb:1) WANTED--A WOMAN FROM 9-5, MON, day to Friday, morning, to assist with light housework, afterngen, baby sit- ting. Box 60 ,Times-Gazette, W. SEDY; 4 (Feb.1). POR SALE-MIXED SLAB WOOD. NO xtra ch to Osh or Wak Brunton Lumber Co. Ltd hitby. Phone 352 Whitby (tf) TO BUY-ALL new and old feathers prices, ARRY J. Parker, hone X WANTED Poultry, also Highest market 321 Brock St. N, PI WANTED----WANTED TO BUY, POUL try. highest market prices paid, also feathers and horse hair. Apply N. Lemberg. Brock street south, Wnitby. Phone 644 or 992, Whitby, Legion Defeats Squad From Bowmanville, 7-4 In Fast, Rough Game Whitby Legionnaires made it four in a row last night at Taylor's Are to| na when they handed the Bowman- ville "Pepsi Cola" club their fourth defeat of the current season by a 7-4 count. It was an uphill battle all the way with Whitby being forced to come from behind in an effort to overcome the Bowman- vis seatel, & owmanville opened the scoring midway through the first frame as Yourth, who scored two of the Bow- manville tallies banged one by Burkart in the local twine. This lead was short-lived, however, as the Legionnaires came right back 20 seconds later to tie it up at one goal apiece. Four minutes later Heard laid a pass over to Heffering who went storming in on goalie Mutton in the opposing net and let go a hard shot beating him all the way. The anville. club fought back hard but were unable to get the tying goal, Whitby came back in the second period with a splurge of power ar® had taken a two-goal lead before one minute of play had el d. The Burkart; defence, Heffering, Maine: centre, Heard; wings, he. Dal- Drown 5. Dr, Sine, McCot, own, J. » Bragg, (sub-goal). i 9:00 9:20 Nope, teers 13:38 8:18 6! ease 17 Penalties--Brown, Heffering. 3rd Period 7--Whitby, Dilling ..., 3 8--Wnhitby, Brown (Heard) 7:35 8--Bowmanville, Bird ...., 8:52 10--Whitby, Heard (Brown) 17:00 11---Whithy, Brown, (Vipond) MT Basico 17:45 al ntner, Bur] Lin Cowie ai LRAT, Ob, 1:60 "Cola" crew fought back and scored two. goals to tie it all up at 3 apiece. Whitby men were given two penalties during the course of the period, but no damage was done Fhile they were ensconced in the sin Whitby held the upper hand dur- ing the final frame as they in- creased the lead to three goals be- fore the home club, Bowmanville in this instance could find their bear- ings and get back in the scoring lane. Bird scored the only Bow- manville tally of this period. Heard and Brown scored one each to com- plete the scoring in the game. Both of Brown's goals were his old- fashioned style, a long hard shot from just inside the blue line. The win settled the Whitby club firmly in third place. This was the fourth loss for the Bowmanville squad who have yet to win a game this season. However, they have played a tie against Port Hope. The two clubs will play here again on Monday, Feb. 3, in a re- tum match with Whitby playing hosts to the Bowmanville squad. Line-ups: BOWMANVILLE--Goal," Mutton; defence, Cowan, Hately; centre, Gillhooley; wings, Dephew, Piper; subs., Yourth, Bird, Cowle, Ott, Mc- Collough, Hollman. WH. LEGIONNAIRES--Goal, P| Births POVINSKY--Mr. and Mrs, ¥. L. Po- vinsky, (nee Mary Haseldine), fore merly of Sheffield Yorkshire, Eng- luna, are very happy to (Sngounce r , arrival of their das aret.-on Friday, Ja » 1947 FOR Y, nu 31st pital, Oshawa Gen Announcements RESERVE FEBRUARY 28TH FOR A Tea and Home Cooking Sale, at the Parsonage of the United" Church, under the auspices of Mrs, Killens group of the W.A, RESERVE FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH, FOR the Rummage Sale, in Counell* Chamber, auspices of Mrs. Ellison's Group, of the Woman's Association, of the United Church, RESERVE THE DATE, FEBRUARY 14th, for All Saint's Parish Guild, Valentine Tea, Sale of Home Cooping and Miscellaneous Table, to be. in Parish Hall, Further particulars ater, RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED -- IMMEDIATE BUTT RADIO & APPLIANC 130 Brock St. N., Whitby Tel. 707 AT BEAUTIFUL Club Bayview Té Perc. Mercer and His Rhythmaires FRIDAY NIGHT--'Teen Agers Dance, 45¢c per Person SATURDAY NIGHT--Modern Dancing $1.50 per Couple Phone 971, Whitby, for Table Reservations WHITBY ON THE NEW HIGHWAY 1200 BYRON SOUTH -- WHITBY Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday Nights Open for Private Parties and Dances . WHITBY SERVICE On dnd After Saturday, Februony. Tat GRAY COACH LINES WiLL BE AT ' BRYANT BROTHERS 200 DUNDAS ST. WEST Phone 2250 THE NEW AGENCY WILL PROVIDE AMPLE WAITING ROOM ACCOMMODATION, AS WELL AS SAFE AND CONVENIENT OFF-STREET \ LOADING FACILITIES. GRAY COACH LINES AGENCY STATION