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'PAGE FOUR ~~ © THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETH. ~ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1948 » - "BUSINESS OFFICE G. MACPHERSON PHONE 703 ~ WHITBY AND DISTRICT NEWS ' EDITOR ROBERT CORBETT PHONE 703 | Huge Volume Of Christmas Mails 'Breaks Record % \ Whatever the reason, volume of Christmas mall in Whitby has continued to set new records each year since 'the close of the war. Interviewed "on the fly" yesterday, the 'busiest man in town, postmaster William Brown said that by today the rush would be over. Tuesday, the peak was hit with 18,040 letters and cards going through the automatic 'cancelling machine plus an uncounted, but likely an equal 'number of incoming cards. In addition to this, other letters and innumerable parcels were handled plus the rural mails Which are routed through the Whitby office. = Sunday and Monday the figuresgy were almost as high being in the Top 17,000's. > "We had a staff of 14 working night and day," said Mr. Brown. #Luckily there was only once when we were a little behind with the Jorting." He noted the responsi- 'pility which lies with post joffice authorities to deliver implrtant Jetters with all posible speed--and 3aid that incoming mail had been delivered each day within a few 's of its arrival. As usual, 'Whitby post office staff has faced ap to a big problem and met it. The fact that there were no seri- Pus complaints registered speaks well for the efficiency of the staff. Incoming mail reached a peak last WHITBY ELECTRIC Earl "Jake" Bryant INSTALLATIONS, FIXTURES, WATER HEATERS, FARMS Phone 650 Whitby [DONALD'S and SERVICE for WHITBY and DISTRICT PAINTING CAR and TRUCK FULLY EQUIPPED SHOP FACTORY A OVED MECHANICS DIAL 304 Sunday night--almost a week ke- fore Christmas, indleating that the public has heeded pleas of the post office to "mail early." Sale of post- age stamps this year is highest in the history of the Whitby office. A 'problem which is assuming proportions each year as the bulk of mail increases, is that many people do not take care at Christ- mas time to ascertain correct names and addresses of their friends. This makes a tough job even more difficult for those with the responsibility of delivery. By tomorrow things will be once again in hand in the post office and the staff will be preparing to take a needed rest. No incoming mail will be sorted at all on Christ- mas Day. The wickets and the of- fice will be closed. On Sunday, a skeleton staff will be on as usual to keep outgoing mail moving. On Monday, Boxing Day, there will be rural delivery and local sorting done. The lobby of.the post office will be open in the morning but the wickets will be open for one hour only, from 8 to 10 a.m. OFFERS EY© Hamilton, Dec. 23---(CP) -- A 24-year-old mother of four chil- dren Wednesday offered one of her eyes for "enough money to make a down payment on a home" for her family. Mrs. George Forty, her husband and children, are liv- ing in two rooms on Jack:on Street, where, she said, hydro service has been condemned. One child came out of the hospital two weeks ago, having had pneumonia. The jaws of insects work horizon- tally instead of vertically, as in hu- mans. nt Brya 8 reetings To those of you whom we have had the privilege of serving and to those of you whose acquaintance we look forward to making! trees be heavy-laden with gifts of lasting enjoyment and may the New Year increase your prosperity. Whitby May all your Christmas Motors il THEATRE | a The Management Extends To All Heartiest Wishes For A Very Merry Christmas NOW PLAYING Two Shows at 7.00 and 9.00 No Matinee Christmas Day FURY ar FURNACE CREEK WL BROCK THEATRE VICTOR MATURE COLEEN GRAY wn GLENN LANGAN REGINALD GARDINER # BRUCE TONE Prodveed KOHLMAR / by FRED ICKETS FOR CHRISTMAS #7 «A NOVEL AND INEXPENSIVE GIFT. on SALE AT OUR BOX OFFICE. a Whitby News In Brief Accounts of social events, any news item of 1 terest and names of visitors are appreciated PHONE 703 CETURNS HOME Mrs. R. Dillon has returned to her home in Detroit after spending a week with her mother, Mrs. T. Des mond, Brock street north. > * 0 ATTEND FUNERAL cv. Hugh Crozier and Mrs. Croz- ier were in London, Ontario, today attending the funeral of the late Mrs, Toll. + +» HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Stuart Roblin of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, fs spending two weeks with 'his rents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roblin, Henry Street. * * 9 SCHOOLS CLOSE Public Schools of Whitby closed for the holiday at noon yesterday. All classes enjoyed little parties and exchange of gifts. & > + NOMINATIONS Most Ontario county municipal nominations will take place on Monday. Pickering township and Whitby township have already been made. "ry HOLIDAY HERE Mrs. T. Desmond will spend Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. Theo. Morphy and Mr. Morphy, prior to their moving to Ottawa, where Mr. Morphy is supervisor of Metropolitan Insurance Co. + > CORRECTION In a report of the annual election of officers of the United Church W.A. which appeared on this page yesterday it was stated both in the heading and in a story that Mrs. S. Murdoch had been elec'ed pres ident. The report which was given The. Times-Gazette was in' erro since Mrs Richard MacCarl was re- elected president. Mrs. MacCarl's name had been listed as a vice- president of the cssociation. - * + . MASONS IN TORONTO About 26 members of Composite todge went to Toronto by -bus Tuesday night to pay a fraternal visit to Victoria Lodge where a former Whitby man, Arthur Kean, was being installed as Worshipful Master. Mr, Kean lived here in his youth and was known by most of those who attended to wish him personal greetings and congratula- tions. Some. of the officers of Composite Lodge took part in the installation ceremony. A Personal Word From Minister Of - Baptist Church 1 deeply appreciate this oppor- tunity of saying to all the good folks of this town and community that I wish you most sincerely a Happy Ohristmas and a year in 1049 filled with the goodness and blessing of God. "Unto us'--sald the angel of God, "is born a Saviour." Is not that exactly what men of all na- tions need most? The world needs one who can save it from its &in. a REV. F. T. DARNELL This is what we are actually cele- brating, 'the birth of the Saviour of mankind. We can best celebrate His birth, by showing in our lives, our faith, in the things. He came to teach us. May I appeal to each and all who read these words to make this "Saviour" whose birth into the worfd we celebrate, your own per- sonal friend and guide. Men knowing how wonderful He is, helping others to know Him and by doing your part to make this world a place filled with His love and goodness. It is only as Chglstianity really seeks to make the world a better and happier place, that the rest of mankind will come to believe that Christmas, and a Bright New Year. I trust that is what you will each have and that you will do all in your power to see that every one else has it also. $a * Fred Darnell. Cards of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bruce, . Albert and Clifford wish to extend their thanks and. appreciation to neighbors and 1 a G Osh. awa; Lions Club, Canadian Legion and teachers of King Street School, Rev. A, Chote kindness extended at the time of their recent bereavement in the loss of their beloved mo'hef. Alto Rev. Father Newcastle Man Is Firm Partner As F.T. Rowe Retires Formal announcement is made today of an important change in the well-known real estate and insurance firm of Bowman and Rowe of Whitby. Donald E. Gibson becomes the partner of Bd. Bowman under the name of Bowman and Gibson. Fred T. Rowe, who for thany years has been a resident. and businessman of Whitby, has disposed of his interest in the firm to Mr. Gibson and announces his retire- ment, effective January 1. Mr. Gibsori is recelving a warm® won't you keep His birthday by | we mean it when we say Happy |. welcome to Whithy's business com- munity. He recently purchased a home on the south-west corner of Byron and Ontario Streety and mov- ed his family here but he has long been well and favorably known by many Whitby citizens. Born on the Gibson "homestead near Newcastle he was educated in Bowmanville and Newcastle schools and attended the Ontario Agricul- tural College at Guelph from which he graduated in 1931 con- tinuing on there for a year's post- graduate work in poultry science. In 1940, My. Gibson took over his father's farm and since the, in con- junction with it, has developed a large hatchery business. He was married in 1030 to Salome How- ard, daughter 'of the late Rev. J. Scott Howard of Newcastle. They have a spn six years of age and a daughter of four. Mr. Gibson is well known in Ma- sonic circles having been District Deputy Grand Master of Ontario District during the year 1947-1048. Interested deeply in community and church affairs, the Gibsons will be valued and useful members of this community. Pépularly known to almost every- body in. Whitby, Fred T. Rowe who is to retire from the firm on Janu- ary 1, will' continue to reside in Whitby. He has lived in this dis- trict all his life and has been prom nient in public life for many years. He served Ontario county for a term as Warden, Whitby township as reeve and the town of Whitby as mayor and councillor for several terms. At the present time he is a member of the Public Utility Com- |' mission having recently been elect ed tp that body for a further two- year term. Thirty-six years in local municipal life rest lightly upon his shoulders. Mr. Rowe also finds time for active work with Whitby Rotary Club and in the Whitby United Church. St. Bernard's Closes With Christmas Party Children of St. Bernard's Roman Catholic School saw the mid-term school year go out with a Christ- mas Party and a visit from Santa: on Tuesday afternoon. 'After the party thg¢ children were dismissed for the Christmas holidays. The party was sponsored by the Catholic Women's League and the Holy Name Society and was also for the children of St. John's Sun- dey School. Miss Janet Spratt ac- comparfied the 'children on the piano for Christmas carols and songs. Conveners were Mrs. W. Coedimen and Mrs. Harold Augus- us. "RADIO APPLIANCE and REFRIGERATOR SERVICE CALL . .. WHITBY HOME APPLIANCE Phone 383 124 D w. undas St. TO THEIR 4 MEMBERS. OF THE STAFF APBLIANCE Wish to Take This Opportunity To Extend a AND FRIENDS Rarer ecsruik ours wierub rsa Rk ce ARIS ARA EMSAM SEMIS SAMMI wy THE MANAGEMENT AND OF THE WHITBY HOME PATRONS ARS RH RE RE RH RR ERE REFRESHES ROSIN OSI OS 1 T Hickey, for his comfertin, - ing her illness, VRE Worgs dus In Partnership DONALD E. GIBSON, BSA. Who succeeds Fred T. Rowe as partner with Edward Bowman ih the old-established insurance and real estate business located on Brock Street just south of the Post Office. After January 1, the busi- ness will be known as Bowman and Gibeon. Santa Visits Two Parties Last Night Wide-eyed youngsters in two Whitby Sunday Schools received memorable visits from Santa Claus last night at their annual parties. At the Salvation Army Citadel the red-coated bewhiskered saint brought joy to. a score of children and their parents while later he paid a visit to St. Andrew's Sunday School. Lieutenants: Poole and McEwen arranged and conducted the evening at the Salvation Army. At St. Andrew's there was a fine turnout filling the hall. It was pleasant to see the youngsters pro- viding their own entertainment and enjoying it to the full. Rev. David Marshall introduced the numbers assisted by the superintendent, Warren Mowat. Numbers on the program includ- ed the following: A welcome, Carol Ann McKay. Mr. Gilchrist's Class, The Jolly Fishers. Recitation, Mary Lou Lott. Plano Solo, Margaret Frost. Vocal Solo, Dorothy McNee. Recitation, Mary Lavis. Mrs. Gilehrist's Class, Chorus. Recitation, Morag McGregor. Piano Solo, Carol Ann McKay . Miss Lawrence's Class, Christ- mas Cavalcade. Recitation, Margaret Frost. Mr. Gibson's Class, Rhythm Skit. Piano Solo, Joan Powell. Mr. McKay's Class, Reading by Roy Beckman. Piano Solo, Catherine Frost. Mrs, Frost Class, Christmas in Other Lands. Mr. Gilchrist's Class, Carol. Mr. Irwin's Bible Class, "Pictorial Nursery Rhymes." A strong attack has been made by the farmers of Ontario during the past year in an effort to elim- inate the menace of foxes which do gréat damage particularly to poul- try flocks. Ontario county has gone as far as any others in the fox blitz. Open is now twelve months of the year and a generous bounty of $5. per pelt ($2. for pups) has been set and is now in effect. Sixteen other counties have taken advantage of 4 new ruling of the Department of Lands and Forests allowing them to extend the killing of foxes through the summer months as well as from Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 which was already in effect. Victoria County recently also de- clared a bounty of $5. per 'pelt, and Northumberland and Durham have taken similar action. Peterborough county council recently decided to give $3. starting January 1. The grim fact in Ontario county result in less foxes, as it is expected to, county council will be faced with huge amounts to pay out in bounties. A news item from Meaford says "Grey county offers $2. a pelt, but foxes have become so plentiful that their raids threaten to drive many out of the poultry business." "A Kingston news item says Frontenac county council has de- clared a $2. bounty and is asking the provincial government to sup- is that if the open season does not .| Seventeen Counties Extend Season In War On Foxes plement it by $3., to bring the bounty up to $5. a fox. In this connection we might suggest that the bounty should be sufficiently high to be an incentive for hunters and trappers to go after it." "The problem is that in these times there is no demand for red fox or long haired furs. They are too common. Milady these days buys furs as she buys diamonds for display of her husband's wealth, not to keep her warm. A $6,000. mink coat or $15,000. chinchilla does this more emphatically than does an 80c fox:" Should Unite "As this movement against foxes has now become widespread and the red fox has no township or county boundaries, the logical ace tion would seem to be for the coun- ty councils of southern Ontario to unite in asking the provincial gdv- ernment at its first session of the 17 COUNTIES (Continued on Page 5) Best -- Most Economical PAL-O-PAK INSULATION Inquire today Whitby Phone 2374 Palm B illiard Academy Dundas St. -- Whitby Christmas is the time of the year when people all over the world re- joice with their family and friends. May this Christmas prove to be a joyous one and the New Year bring an abund- ance of good health and prosperity to all. RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED -- IMMEDIATE BUTT RADIO & RPPLIANCE 130 Brock St. N., Whitby, Tel 707 AR. Combination STORM and SCREEN WINDOWS Made from '1V4"" Sitka Lumber w:i th Varnish Finish . . . . Removable Screen and Glass Pane. All popular sizes. w= '15.95 GLASS and HARDWARE EXTRA McINTYRE HARDWARE WHITBY PHONE 560 i asset to our town. a RAYA RD, RD LS FRED T. ROWE Retires From Business residents of his former home Mr. Gibson and family have purchased a very fine home in Whitby and no doubt will prove themselves a great On my retirement I want to thank all our clients for the patronage they have given us, and solicit the same kindly support for my 'successor, Mr. Gibson, knowing full well he will prove himself a reliable business man .and merits your support as a partner to Mr. Bowman. The Real Estate and In- surance partnership known as Bowman. and Rowe since 1933 will, from January 1st, 1949, be known as Bowman and Gibson. Having de- cided to retire from business life I wish to introduce my successor in the person of Donald E. Gibson. Mr. Gibson has been owner and operator of a large fruit and poultry farm near Bowmanville and was very successful as a farmer. He is a gradu- ate of the 0.A.C. and comes to us very highly recommended by the community. Fred T. Row