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'AJAX AND DISTRICT NEWS John Mills, Representative -- Phone Pickering 355-J-3 MEMBERS OF NEW POLICE FORCE FOR AJAX Above are the five members of the new Ajax Municipal Po lice Force. Left to right: Con- stable Albert Kitchen, Constable Gordon Channing, Chief H. 8. Traves, Sergt. Len Hockley, and Constable R. Hedlund. These are the men responsible for the po- | lice protection in Ajax and the Chief Constable has presented an excellent report for their first month of service. Police Chief's First Report Shows Little Serious Crime AJAX --(Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) -- Ajax Police Chief H. S. Traves submitted his first re- port to the Board of Trustees on Thursday evening. The report is as follows: Gentlemen: I have the honour to submit herewith the first Month- ly Police Report under the new Municipal Police Force, and as you know in the organization of any new department there are numer- ous problems to contend with dur- ing the period of organization and a police force is no exception. With the d assistance of your Clerk Mr. B. C. Falby and members of his staff, together with your works suprintendent and members of the board we have ben able to adjust most of the problems which have arisen. ONE SRIOUS CRIME "We are pleased to report that the only serious crime during our first month o operation was re- ported. A man has been charged with two serious offences against children, and he is now lodged in Whitby jail awaiting trial. The car and radio are giving excellent service and we are pleas- ed with the police set up in gen- eral. It might be mentioned here that there are a few items requir- ed, such as a First Aid Kit, Flares, 100 foot tape, tow chain, blanket (kit and fire extinguisher. '""The three constables are re- ceiving continuous instructions and are improving. TRAINING CONSTABLES '"'Sergt. Hockley is doing an ex- cellent job both in his general du- ties and also in training the con- stables. He has worked long hours in the past month in order to as- sist in the many problems which have arisen. Several citizens have complimented this officer during the month on the manner in whic he does his work and for this I am very happy. Summation of occurences for March: Charges under Criminal Code, 2 carried forard 2; charges Highway Traffic Act, informations laid 21. Speeding, 6, convicted 1, dismis- sed 2, remanded, 3. Failed to stop 3, cogvicted 11, remanded 2. No operators licence 4, convict- ed 2, dismissed 1, remanded 1. Failed to transfer licence 3, 'con- victed 2, remanded 1. Employed unlicenced driver, 2, convicted 2. Failure to produce licence 1, con- victed 1. Improper plates, 2, remanded 2. | Bylaws: Informations laid, 23; {no peddlers licence, 2; remanded, Traffic bylaw, 20; paid out of court, 4; carried forward, 16. Parking tickets issued, 167; park- ing tickets paid 101. Complaints received and investi- gated, 110; buildings found inse cure, 9; fires attended, 4; investi- gations for other departments, 3; family trouble, 3; accidents inves- tigated, 6; lost children, 5; lost children found, 5; lost or stolen bicycles 3, value $70,000; bicycles recovered 3; lost or stolen prop- erty, $378.00; value of property out- standing, $378.00. Fines 'paid into court, $79.00; |costs paid into court, 23.00; total, $102.00; parking penalties, $213.00; total, $315.00. Fines and costs collcted for oth- er departments, $153.50. Harwood Avenue Business Men Seek Fire Protection AJAX -- (Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) -- The Ajax Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening with Chairman R. F. Hunt in the chair. A deputation consisting of 8. Huxter, H. Brock and J. Galloway appeared before the Board repre- senting the Harwood Avenue Busi- nessmen's Association to complete an agreement regarding fire pro tection for Harwood Avenue North (which is in Pickering Township) from the Ajax Fire Department. The deputation produced a map designating the properties involved and an agreement signed by 29 owners. Only one property holder Harwood Avenue Garage owned | and operated by N. Linders, had! refused to be a party to the agree- ment. The deputation asked that this property be excluded from fire protection until he agreed to Sign an agreement to participate in the fire protection plan. Considerable discussion ensued during which Chairman Hunt ex- plained it was an exceedingly dif- ficult position to exclude a prop- erty which, if it caught fire, would menace properties of people who were co-signers in the agreement and suggested that the deputation again try to convince Mr. Linders of his responsibility to his neigh- | bours and meanwhile the agree- ment would be submitted to the municipal solicitor for his opinion and the verbal agreement which Seek to Reopen Talks on Water AJAX -- (Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) -- The Ajax Board of Trustees have received a letter fram the Pickering Village Council requesting them to set date for a meeting to reopen negotiations for {a water supply for the newly in- |corporated village from Ajax. A meeting has been arranged for Monday evening, April 13 at 7 pm. now existed would be honoured. The whole problem is created by the failure of Pickering Town- ship to enter into an agreement with Ajax authorities to provide fire protection for the area. It is learned that the Ajax Board is ready to sign an agreement but has not been paid for calls re- sponded to during the past two years. | ----m----c--] ------ -- oC ooo] ~ Theresa lot of Beauly for your home...in a can i] UXO0R preme Enamel AJAX (Times - Gazette Staff Re- porter) -- The unpaved east side of Harwood Avenue South will be closed to traffic April 15 to allow the contractor to grade and gravel and install curbs and gutters, pre- paratory to hard top paving which will be done as soon as the base is consolidated. With the completion of this proj- ect, Harwood Avenue will have fully separated north and south traffic lanes. Close Harwood Avenue Lane For Paving Job Police Chief Traves has been requested to study the traffic flow in this area and make recommen- dations for control. The hazard to pedestrains at the shopping centre crossing has long been apparent to the Board of Trustees and the installation of traffic lights here is under consid- eration. Daytime traffic is not so much a problem as it is during bref time when factory employees are leaving work. Uniform Signs Are Suggested AJAX (Times - Gazette Staff Re- porter) -- The Ajax Industrial As- sociation has requested permission to erect uniform signs at street corners, designating the locations of the various industries. At present a bewildering multi- plicity of signs have been erected and the varying styles and color schemes have presented an untidy appearance. The trustees will give approval upon receipt of a suitable sample sign and its intended location. Ajax Legion Ruxiliary Entertains AJAX--Some 60 members of the Legion Auxiliary from Branch 43 Oshawa, were guests of the Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 322, in Ajax on Thursday evening. A set down supper was served and was followed by entertainment in which all took part. Winners of Street Lighting Plan Announced For Harwood Ave. porter) -- A letter from the Dell Construction Co. to the Ajax Board of Trustees requests street light- ing on Harwood Avenue South. This company owns and rents the apartment blocks in this area, and complains that large numbers of teen-agers are roaming around in the vicinity, besides the traffic hazards. : 'Mrs. C. Pilkey, president of the Oshawa branch extended a vote of thanks to the Ajax ladies and said she hoped to see as many as pos- sible at the Zone Rally to be held in Oshawa on Tuesday, May 5. An invitation to visit Claremont Auxiliary on Thursday, April 16 has been accepted and transportation planned. Cleanup Week Is Scheduled AJAX (Times - Gazette Staff Re- porter) -- Week commencing April 20 will be clean up week in Ajax, a special pick up of trash will be made and householders will be notified when the pick up will be made in their area. The garbage and ashes pick up will be made at one time after April 20, instead of separate collections. games and contests were reward-' ed with lovely home made cakes. | Trustee George Finley said that the developing agency, CMHC, had ia plan for lighting the waole of {Harwood Avenue and would be | pleased to co-operate with the mu- | nicipality to put the plan into ef- |fect as speedily as possible. The | Board recognized the justification {of the complaint from Dell Com- {pany and the secretary was re-| quested to write and advise the | company that the matter would be dealt with. With agreement between CMHC and the trustees completed, Har- wood Avenue will have modern street light standards and high ra- diant lighting which will enhance the beauty of the main avenue considerably. LADIES DART LEAGUE It was learned today from the president of the Ladies Dart League that a team of four ladies from Ajax will go to Bothwell, on May plonship games. every success. We wish them AJAX PERSONALS 25TH ANNIVERSARY AJAX -- Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Deeth, Sr., celebrated their 25th AJAX (Times - Gazette Staff Re- | wedding anniversary on Thursday, April 9, and were entertained with dinner at the home of their eldest | son, Id in Oshawa. On re- { turning home later in the evening i they were greeted by some 25 rela- | tives and friends who had decorat- | ed the dining room in real Wedding | style with bells and streamers. A | | beatiful buffet lunch was ready | to serve. A two tier decorated wed- ding cake, flowers and candles in | THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Saturday, April 11, 1953 BOWMANVILLE AND DISTRICT Representative--Donald Hendry, 113 King St. E., Phone 881 Baseball Team Starts Practice BOWMANVILLE -- The baseball season in Bowmanville got under- way today with the Brookdale Roses Club holding their first prac- tice of the season this afternoon at the High School grounds. A fair turnout was present and arrangements will be made for the drafting of the lineups after due consideration. saus is unknown, If i becomes At the time of writing the Club status is unknown. If it becomes necessary to draw Jiayers from Oshawa the team will be grouped in Intermediate A play, but should SATURDAY'S EVENTS Last night for Jack and Jill Clubs popular Cornz A Poppin' review. A limited number of tickets will be: available at the door for the final staging of this popular en- tertainment. An Easter tea and bazaar is be- ing held this afternoon in St. John's Parish Hall. Home baking, white Slophant and fancy iva, tables wi sponsor e Eveni Branch WA. y ne the team be completely formed of local talent then it would have am Intermediate B classification. Rayon Crepe Used For Softer Lines Rayon crepe is back in fashion, | playing an important part in inter- preting the new softly flowing sil-| houette. Always a basically appealing crystal holders supplied a festive | fabric, crepe is welcomed by wom- bith Pp len everywhere, who have hoped The bride of 25 years was pre- for a return to the gentler, softer sented with a feathered corsage of lines. ; i pink and white carnations. Mr.; Today's top designers love the and Mrs. Deeth were presented with | soft fightery ol eR Dior. LA a number of silver gifts and show- | gere, Irene, ele Son, ered with confetti, Four generations others turn its fluid grace to neck-| subtle draping, | 16 to compete in the Legion Cham- | - were represented at the party. Out of town guests came from Toronto, Oshawa and Whitby. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Deeth left | |on Friday morning for a motor {trip to New York, via Niagara Falls, and will return by way of | Montreal. They expect to be away ja week. THIEVES GET $250 | ORILLIA (CP)--Thieves broke into the refrigeration room of the Orillia Frigid Lockers Friday and took $250. C. W. Price, owner of the {lockers, said when he arrived at {work he found the wire screen on |a side door had been pushed in. |The money had been hidden under {a pile of meat and other foodstuffs. | Want to buy, sell or trade? A] Classified Ad and the deal is made. to-hem pleating, | and the sheath-like line. 4 The curving contour is noted in| the evening gown, the tailored! dress, the two-piece frock. Emphasis goes to surface tex- tures -- ranging from fine sur- faces to pebbly, corded, and honey- comb effects. %. The new trend is dramatized in| brilliant colors, rich dark tones, and clear pastels, Black is the favorite for sophisticated smart- ness. LEATHERS, DRAMA! Leather is a smart newcomer on | the spring fashion scene! Soft, supple suede appears in coats, jack- ets, and costumes styled for Spring wardrobes. Suede is used effect-| ively to add a dramatic accent to | knit and nubby tweed ensembles. ' COWL NECKLINES A most successful carry - over from the previous fashion season is the cowl neckline! Exc adapted from the popular m f collar dresses, the cowl neckline graces many of the new season's smartest creations. In the same monastic mood, heavy cord belts accessorize many of the newer, cowl-necked dresses. PHILLIPS TABLETS READ the "MARCH"' Story about The Times-Gazette Below, compiled for easy reading for hundreds of mer- chants and business houses of Oshawa and district are the average daily circulation figures for the months of March since 1950. Note the steady increase for the first three years shown and the sharp increase in 1953. March 1950 . March 1 951 . March 1952 . March 1953 . THE GAY COLORS of Luxor Su- preme Enamel will give your kitchen and bathroom new vitality --new charm. An attractive, long-wearing finish, Luxor is easy to apply, easy to keep clean. Dries quickly fo a gleaming, durable gloss. In a wide range of lovely colors to harmonize with every room scheme. It is an interesting story for "March" and shows with- out a doubt the day by day acceptance of your own home town paper. LUXOR CLEAR GLQSS--A supe- rior vornish -- is ideal for hard- wood floors and linoleum. Luxor Floor Colors for porches, steps ond wood or cement SOUTH END HARDWARE 9 BLOOR.ST. 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