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POT .N WHITBY and DISTRICT © Manager: Lloyd Robertson Whitby Bureau Office: 111 Dundas St. West Tel, MO. 8-3703 The inaugural meeting of the Whitby District High School Board on Wednesday was spark- ed by some constructive criti- cism on its present committee efficiency out-put by Trustee George Lofthouse, Whitby Township representative. Mr. Lofthouse directed his re- marks to the board prior to the committee appointments for 1962 in hoping that the various committee. members could be more active in supporting the chairman. "T have been a member of the committees on this board and ed one committee mecting and received two phone calls deal- ing with committee business." "If the job is better done by "In the past year," he said,|.. during that time I only attend-| Criticise Committees Of High School Board each year so that each com- mittee could implement the in- structions of the board, "A committee of the whole should be called to discuss the hiring and dismissing of teach- ers so that the whole committee can understand what is taking place. "Each member of a commit- tee should receive te no- tice of meetings." Chairman Lloyd Gibson thank- ed Trustee Lofthouse for his one man," fe suggested, 'then tees." let's appoint one-man commit-| ie | le %, 'for 1961, Arthur Roberson,. ad- | Lofthouse had only been called to attend one meeting during comments and said that they were well taken. "Each committee that we have appointed is well balanced and strong," he said, 'and there would be too much re- sponsibility for one man if we were to appoint one-man com- mittees," Mr. Gibson agreed that- each committee chairman should con- tact each of the members and advise them of meetings, 'I will insist that this be done," he said, "for with unity we have strength." Building Committee chairman mitted to tne board that Mr. the year and that he had only phoned him twice on commit- tee business during that time. "There were occasions when I didn't have time to call a meet- THE OSHAWA TIMES, Pridey, Jenuery 5, 1962 § BY CHAMBER For the eighth year in suc- cession there will be St. John Ambulance First Aid courses available to the residents of Whitby and district this win- ter. So announced Charles Staf- ford today who organizes the courses on behalf of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, who sponsor them. This year's course will com- mence on Monday, Jan, 15, at 7.30 p.m. in the King Street Public School and Mr. Staf- ford told the Times that an open invitation will be extended anyone who wishes to become proficient in admistrating first aid, Since 1954 a total of 1,400 local residents had taken the course and were fully qualified in giving first aid, said Mr. First Aid Instruction Offered This Month which, in case of accident or sudden illness, enables trained persons to give such skilled assistance as will preserve life, promote recovery and prevent the injury or illness becoming worse until medical aid has been obtained. The scope of first aid, as in- structed by the St. John Am- bulance, saving countless lives over the ages, is split into three areas, 1, To determine the nature of the case requiring attention so far as is necessary for intelli- gent and efficient treatment-- diagnosis. 2. To decide on the character and extent of the treatment to be given and to apply the treat- ment most suited to the cir- 'jing or advise the committee|Stafford. cumstances until medical aid is CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN MRS. FOWL E MRS. QUAIL AND MRS. BRACEY AT DESK Library Growth Doubles Since '56 Red Threat Warns Of | The first meeting of the new There has been more than 100;have their own library the chil-|year for the Whitby Knights of per cent growth in Whitby Pub- tic Library membership in the last five years. Mrs. Bracey, the librarian, says that the pres- ent membership of 4,500 has in- creused from 2,200 members in 1955 'the rapid growth of Whitby's popwation has meant cor- responding increased demand on the resources of the library. Mrs. Bracey is hopeful for new library which has been mooted. Town officials have indicated that the proposed library would cist in the $90,000 range. So far the go-ahead has not been given for the building to be erected. Tue Town Hall block has been sux; ested as a possible site. Chudren's librarian, Mrs. a dren flock to the ground floor library in the main building on Duncas street west. Figures quoicd said that in 1961, 20,000 uiction and 6,000 non-fiction books were in circulation from the children's library. Jn 1961, membership of both Main and Children's Libraries sud at an increase of 900 over 1960 The number is almost equauy divided between adults aud children. However in 1955 \thure were 40 per cent more judults than children in: the li- brary membership. | sJperation of the main section is im the hands of Mrs. Bracey and her assistant Mrs. Quail. Mrs. Bracey is also responsible for the selection of new books to be added to these available. Fowler, said that in spite of'the|Lust year 1,600 new books Were fact that all Whitby schools|purctased. | Tpere has also been an in- lcrease in the number of books |bnrowed. In 1961 the number \leapea up by more than 3,000. tn the main library it is found \tha!. more non-fiction than fic- tion books are requested. Valentine Tea Planned By WA 'lhe regular monthly meeting} "of the Presbyterian WA was} hela on Tuesday in tha Sunday| Scs,00i hall. It took the form of a vol-luck supper, and all mem- bers enjoyed a very pleasant evening. | Aiter the supper a_ business T meeting was held with Mrs. Lawience, the president, con- duciiug. The secretary's Helicopter Saves 14 Ice Fishermen LEAMINGTON, Ont. (CP) -- wo United States naval heli- copters Thursday afternoon jcompleted the rescue of 14 icc ; reportifighermen who had been was given and the treasurer re-| ported a very. successful 1961. lLake Erie. Toe plans for 1962 were out-| Two. of the men were taken lined with a Valentine tea andjto shore earlier by boat. The bake sale to be held on Friday, fishermen, all from the Detroit Feb 16. The president avd/area, did not require hospital members were very pleased to|treatment. b tpeoned Mrs. McClure to the) 'The helicopters, from Grosse A ih taal _ Ie, Mich., were directed by a The meeting was closed with'circling airplane from the same prayer by Mrs. McClure, base. BROCK Evening Shows at 7:00 & 9:00 p.m. WHITBY Saturday Matinee at 1:30 COLOR yO LURE Starring Walter PIDGEON -- Frankie AVALON Joan FONTAINE -- Peter LORRE @ ALLCOLOR SHOW e@ trapped on drifting ice floes in. Columbus Council 4895 was held Wednesday in St. John the |Livanyelist Hall. Grand Knight |Frank Canzi chaired the meet- jing attended by some 30 mem-! pers | Brother Maurice O'Connor, Cauolic activity chairman re- portea on the success of the re- ceut Communion Breakfast,. at- 48a and Pickering Holy Name Society, Brother O'Connor also jaimounced that a retreat would be 1 eld at Marylake, on Feb, 9 anc he urged all members to aticnd. Biother James Smyth, general program chairman, gave a re- pert on the. successful New Year's Ball held Dec. 31, Brother Ron Morris read an jinteresting and informative item jon the advance of Communism in Canada and how it has in- |fillated unions, business groups, cluLs, etc. He stated that "'we lal; should be aware of the dan- gers of Communism and fight j-t aS a group", Mbe Chaplain, Father L. G. |Austin, commented on the Coun- cil's study of the menace pre- sented by Communism and said that only by knowing more aucut how the Communists oper- ule can we hope to combat its jinfluence. 19 New Members At United Church A service for the reception |of members was held in the |Whitby United Church on Sun- |day morning. Those received jwere: | Mrs, J. E, Goodhand, Miss yuaa Crawford, Mr. Wybrand Dekker by profession of faith; jand by transfer of certificate: Mrs. J. Dewsbury, Mr. and iMre J. K Bowes, Mrs. C. Jordi- sun, Mr. J. E. Goodhand, Mr. jand Mrs. P. deVogel, Mrs. G. Steftler, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Marks, Mr. Gordon Found, Dr and Mrs, F. Wishart, An- d'ew~ Wishart, Hugh Wishart, Mis S. Stubbs. Two jardinieres presented by the Woman's Association were rceived and dedicated to the Glory of God. The inscriptions were: "In Loving Memory of Mrs A. R. Whittle, 1961' and "Presented by the Woman's Asscciation, 1961." The sermon subject was "God Biess Your Year" and the solo- 'st was Mrs. R. Hall who sang "Tke Altar of Prayer." ft was announced that the | lr teuced by members of Council) roa R WITH SOME OF HER YOUTHFUL PATRONS He said that as a member of| jthese committees in 1961 he| did not feel he had served an apprenticeship on either. Mr. Loithouse's suggestions | to increase the committee effi-/ ciency were as follows: "The responsibility of each committee should be outlined at the inaugural meeting of One New Member| On WDHS Board | | Tke Whitby District High |Senoul Board commenced its lactivities for 1962 with the addi- |tion of one new member. Re- |placing Dr. John Davies as a |Town of Whitby representative jon tne board is Warren Mowat. Fc.lowing is a list of the pres- ent trustees who will serve the secundary high school machine | dusing 1962: Town of Whitby -- Edward Brant, George Morrison and Waren Mowat. Township of Whitby -- Mrs. W. Raldwin, Russell Batten and jGeurge Lofthouse. | County of Ontario -- Arthur Robertson. Separate School Frank McGee. Public School Board -- Lloyd |Gibson. | Mr. Douglas Thompson is sec- lretary treasurer of the board. Foiliowing are the committees Board -- BOARD CHAIRMAN A highlight of the inaugural meeting of the Whitby Dis- trict High School Board was the re-election of Lloyd Gib- son to a second term as chair- man Mr. Gibson is a Whitby Public School Board's repre- sentative on the high school beard and has acted in that capacity for four years. for the forthcoming year (the \first name is the chairman and {Boaid Chairman Lloyd Gibson is a standing member of all coumittees): Management: McGee, Morri- sun, Brant, Lofthouse, and Mrs. Baldwin. na about important decisions,"' he | said. members when important deci- sions had to be made," he said. Chairman Gibson admitted that there were times in 1961 when important decisions were made by committees without the approval of the whole board. "It is very embarrassing and almost insulting for board members to get to a board meeting and not know a thing "It is the chairman's duty to inform his committee of what has taken place under such cir- cumstances," he said. Mr. Gibson then instructed his committee chairmen to pre- sent a written report to the board at each regular monthly meeting. "You can rest assured," he said, 'that b will be calling the committee chairmen prior to the regular meeting to see if they have done the report." Finance: Mowat and Batten (co-chairmen). Property: Morrison, and Brant, Cateteria: Mrs, Baldwin, Bat- ten and Morrison. Building: Robertson, Brant, Lofthouse, Morrison, McGee and Patten, Vocational Committee: Mc- yee, Robertson, Gibson, Loft- house, Brant and Batten. The board voted in favor of a mction to switch its regular monthly meetings from the first Wednesday to the first Tuesday of each month. Batten Location By MRS. ARTHUR ELLIOTT BROOKLIN -- The Ontario County 4-H Girls' Homemaking] Clubs fall project, 'Featuring| Fruit," sponsored by the De- partment of Agriculture, Home Economics Service Department, Toronto, is now nearing com- Flemings 'Top Mercantile Fiemings Shell team heads |the Whitby Mercantile Hockey League as the four teams head intu the last half of their sched- ule With eight games played, the Fleming crew has racked jup. 11 points with Durno's Ga- lrage, Ottenbrites and Arena {Sunoco trailing in that order. Only seven more games are jsencauled in this league which plays doubleheader games evcry Sunday afternoon at the Whitby arena. Following are the league standings, top 10 players and | | | TEAM WLTF A PTS. Fieming Shell 5 2 1 52 40 11 |Dutno's 43 14840 9 | the goalkeepers' averages. Ju. Campbell (OQ) pletion. The lessons, comprising the units, were given by leader, Mrs. Albert Cooper, and assist- ant leader, Mrs. Irwin Shaw, who attended the Local Leaders Training School early in the fall for a course of instruction. Achievement Day for North Ontario will be held on Satur- day, Jan. 6, 1962, in the Brook- lin Township Hall, commencing at 9 a.m. sharp, when the fol- lowing districts. will be repre- sented: Atherley, Beaverton, Gamebridge, Rathburn, Sunder- land A, Sunderland B, Udney North, and Udney South. Achievement Day for South Ontario will be held on Satur- day, Jan. 27, 1962, commencing at 9 a.m. Owing to unforeseen circum- stances, the Christian Educa- tion Hall of Brooklin United Church will not be available for that date. A later announcement of loca- tion will be given. The following districts will be Shell 36 45 8 39 50 4 Ottenbrites 4 Arena Sunoco 2 - 4 6 G 8 Lundmark (F) 11 Seymour (0) Rousseau (F) Rowiand (F) |Brown (F) Maw (D) McDonald (D) Roberts (F) |GOALKEEPERS' AVERAGES | G A AVG. 5.00 5.00 5.62 6.33 6.00 6.25 NOou S38 8 40 8 40 8 45 7 44 1s $50 \Talbot (F) |M; Campbell (D) Lajoie (A) Grecr (A) Totals WHITBY BOWLING NEWS represented: Altona, Brooklin, Brougham, Greenwood, Mount | WHITBY MEN'S MAJOR | Whitby Mercantile 2, Wilson's | |Food Marke: 1; Burtinsky Flor- son's Food Market 3, Bassett Jewellers 2. Averages Mayor Seeks including Jan. 2: Achievement Day ists 2, Hambly Tire 1; Hillcrest/pick Adams (the farmer who Dairy 2, Bassett Jewellers 1;|catches them after midnight), |Seaway Motors 2, County Bowl/took over high average from Sel Himes. Dick Adams 251, Scores over 700 -- D. Adams 860 (353); E. M. Masters 838 (303); J. Moore 829 (331); G. Ollliffe 820 (354); W. Bick 788 (358); D. Rowden 770 (305); M. jReeson 750 (316); M. Jordan 1746, E. Jordan 716, C. Gill 712 (306); B. Jordan 705, M. Tripp 701, D. Brown 701. Standings after third week: Seaway Motors 7, Burtinsky Florists 6, Mercantile Dept. Store 5, Hillerest Dairy 5, Coun- ty Bowl 4, Hambly Tire 4, Wil- | Propose Awards For Top Teams Of Jr. Lacrosse In years gone by, provincial, national and world champion- ship teams have emerged from Whitby and on each occa- sion, the town council has found itself wondering just how these teams should be _ recognized. The 1961 finance committee has come up with a recommenda- tion for 'such awards to any Junior Lacrosse teanr which might attain any of these cham- pionships. In a report accepted by coun- cil, a schedule of awards was jrecommended for the junior club. The report urged that a bylaw adopting the recommen- dations be passed by council. According to their. sugges- tion, Ontario champions wil] receive gold tie clips, with the town crest; Eastern Canada champions will receive gold tie links. Dominion champions will re- ceive the gold tie clips, cuff links and a plaque; and world clips with crest and. gold cuff' Sel Himes 249, Marty Jordan 248, Earl Jordan 246, Mel Tripp 236, G. Olliffe 235. LADIES' CANDY LEAGUE Standing for Jan. 9: Allsorts 36, Gumdrops 34, Majje Buds 33, Life Savers 32, |Jelly Beans 27, Humbugs 25, Peppermints 21, Lollipops 16. friples over 500: D. Kehoe 685, G. Wiles 653,.T. Shaw 621, A, Mikicel 604, G. Sandford 603, \J. Gordon 600, A. Hewis 596, A. Netiie 593, M. Bentley 572, W. |Wi'kinson 547, G. Gale 542, K. Loyst 528, R. Peleshok 528, D. Movie 525, G. McDonough 515, |J. Gates 513, B, Moase 513 and |G, McEachern 507. Singles over 200: G. Wiles 268, 220; A. Hewis 265, D. Kehoe 265, 237; A. Mikicel 261, T. Shaw 258, G. McEachern 239, A. Nettle 237, M. Duncan 232, |J. Gordon 229, 210; M. Bentley 251, G. Sandford 223, 221; D. Moore 223, W. Wilkinson 215, G. Gale 212, 211; J. Gates 203 and B. Sturgess 203. NEW-TYPE COLLEGE SILSOE, England (CP) -- A £350,000 National College of Agricultural Engineering, said to be the first of its kind in, the world, will open here in 1963. It will accommodate 100 students' Volunteers For Blood Mayor Stanley Martin is spearheading an appeal to Whitby citizens to be on hand next Wednesday afternoon or evening to provide much-need- ed blood for Whitby's Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic. The town's quota has been set at 350 donors. The clinic is being held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at All Saints' Parish Hall. Dundas street west. The clinic is open from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. and in the evening from 6.30 p.m. to 9 o'clock. . The quota for Whitby resi- dents has only been met once since the Red Cross Society began its project to provide a provincial blood bank. The quota for the town is set by the Ontario division of the Red Cross and is based on the town's population. Because of new surgical methods, said one Whitby branch spokesman,there is a greater need for blood in the hospitals than in the past and a special appeal goes out on this occasion for new donors from the town's industrial workers. Chairman of the branch's Whitby campaign for blood is Mrs. Philip Chubb. | from Britain and overseas. Changed Zion, Prince Albert, Scugog and Quaker Hill. Miss Lois Smith, Home Eco- nomist for York and Ontario County, will supervise these special meetings. CERTIFICATES, AWARDS A record of Achievement fs signed for each member who satisfactorily completes the project. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon the comple- tion of every two clubs. A County Honor Certificate and pin is awarded on the satis- factory completion of six clubs. A Provincial Honor. Certifi- eate and pin is awarded upon the satisfactory completion of 12 clubs, A sterling silver teaspoon in the Ontario 4-H Homemaking Club design is presented to each_ girl who satisfactorily completes the project and at- tends Achievement Day. A good program has been pre- pared by the Department of Agriculture for this event. 9.00 a.m. Registration. 9:30 a.m. Fruit Quiz-- Menu completion -- Breakfast planning. 11:30 a.m. Discussion of clas- ses. 12 noon--Lunch. Afternoon session convenes at 1:30 p.m. with Club Exhibits and comments; program. plan- ning (which will consist of dis- cussion on choice of project for Spring 1962.) Demonstrations and skits, time allowed ten minutes, followed First Aid is the immediate and temporary care given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness. Its purpose 1s to pre- serve life, assist recovery and prevent aggravation of the con- dition, until the services of a doctor can be obtained, or dur- ing transport to hospital or to the casualty's home. The principles and practice of First Aid are based on the principles of practical medicine and surgery, a knowledge of available, 3. To arrange for the disposal of the casualty by removal either to his home or the suit- able shelter, or to hospital, In addition to the First Aid courses the St. John Ambulance also offers instruction in Home Nursing. This course is especial- ly designed for mothers and Mr. Stafford has indicated that if enough mothers show inter- est in taking such a course, then the Chamber of Commerce will so arrange for them to be given. By MRS. OLGA HILL BLACKSTOCK --. A miscel- laneous shower was held in the Community Hall on Friday night, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buma (Audrey Van Rys- wyk). John Hamilton was the MC and the following program was given: choral speaking by Lois, Donald, Eleanor, Leslie and Cheryl Wright. Recitation and song by Eleanor Wright and Dianne Van- derhuel, piano solo, Lois Wright; reading, Lorna Wright. Mr. Hami:ton presented the collection of gifts. After the bride and bridegroom had ex- pressed their appreciation and viewed their gifts, lunch was served, followed. by dancing, with music provided by the Dayes Brothers' orchestra, At St. John's Church, Sunday morning, Canon Ashmore oes bad Poetcn pe sermon. e Sunday School s; ides of the Arctic where Preintins live. They aiso saw some pic- tures of Eskimos and mission- aries, In the United Church, Rev. Romeril took as his subject "He is Master of Time". The choir sang the anthem. Promotion service was held in Sunday School. A great many pupils recited memory work and moved on to a higher depart- ment, PERSONALS Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Mar- low, Mrs. Margaret Carley, Mr. and Mrs. 'Herb Swain, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Swain, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Werry, Mr. Neil Werry, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Swain, Mr. Ernest Swain, Rupert and Roy Werry, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Taylor attended the funeral of Mr. Andrew Powers in Lindsay Wednesday. Sympathy is again extended to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Pearce, this week on the death of his brother-in-law Mr. Robert Tet- low, Scugog. Mr. and Mrs, Courtney Gra- ham and Miss Joyce Graham, Blackstock Couple Feted With Shower Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Toms spent New Year's Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Slemon, Haydon. Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Fred Dayes and fam- ily were: Mr. and Mrs, Zalke Adams and family, Bowman- ville. For New Year's were: Mr, and Mrs, Andrews, Prince Al- bert, and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Whitaker, Prince Albert, Mr. and Mrs, Wilbert Archer spent Saturday with their family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Archer and family, Whitby. Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin, Burke- ton; Mr. and' Mrs. Harold Wright, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Read and children, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, Ted McLaughlin and family, Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ashton and family, Haydon; Mrs, Carl McLaughlin and boys, Mr. and Mrs, Roy McLaughlin and family and Mr, and Mrs. Harold McLaughlin and family had a pleasant day in the Blackstock Recreation Centre, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Orr Venning have sold their home in Bow- manville and moved to the home recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs, Watson, Cadmus. YANKEES DENY REPORT NEW YORK (AP)--Dan Top- ping, president and co-owner of New York Yankees, denied Thursday that the club planned to sell 40 per cent of its hold- ings by public sale. Columnist Joe Williams, in a story carried by the New York World-Telegram and Sun Thurs- day said: "Our information is that co- owners Dan Topping and Del Webb have completed arrange- ments with a nationally prom- inent investment house to han- dle a public sale, which will in- volve 40 per cent of the joint holdings." by presentation of certificates and spoons. A special invitation has been extended from Home Economics Service Department, Toronto, to all parents, friends and mem- bers of Women's Institutes to attend one or both of these inter- esting programs, NOTICE TO CLUB MEMBERS Record book and receipe files' for, Southern Ontario must be in the Department of Agriculture Office, Uxbridge not later than January 15 1962. All club members are urged to take a pencil and a serving of dessert ta Achievement Day for display. Chev Cars, Trucks Set Sales Record SUNDAY SCHOOL BUS terian. return trip by reverse route. To Serve The Sunday Schools In Whitby The Church Bus Lines Limited announces the following Service on Sunday mornings: 9:20 a.m. Bus leaves Anderson and Dundas East and pro- ceeds via Dundas East, Craydon, Dunlop East, Rosedale, Dove- dale, Dunlop East, Lupin, Dundas East, Perry, Chestnut, Brock North, Starr, Centre North, Palmerston, Brock North, Maple, Centre North, Beech, Cochrane, Dundas West, Centre South, to Whitby Baptist, Whitby United and St. Andrew's Presby- 10:50 a.m. Bus leaves St. Andrew's Presbyterian and mokes for $ While providing P Cash Fare 10 cents. end Teachers, the service is elso open to the public, day School Students DETROIT (CP) -- Sales of Chevrolet cars and trucks in the last quarter of 1961 were the highest for any fourth quarter in the company's history, Se- mon Knudson, general mana- ger, announced Thursday. Sales in December alone to- talled more than 147,000 passen- ger cars and 27,000 trucks, a December record. The quarter, Chevrolet sales exceeded 483,- 000 units, an increase of nearly 16 per cent over the fourth OF CARS COST IS IN _PRONT AND BACK 'e@ 'WINDOWS! quarter of 1960. DODD & SOUTER PAINT and WALLPAPER STORE 107 BYRON ST. S., WHITBY MO 8-5231 C.LLL. Paint Dealer YOUR Painting & Decorating Contractors MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW! Just tell us where you want to go and how long you want to stay. We'll do the rest. Complete reservations. Hotels, tra- velling, tours, ete. : Donald Travel Service wphecrone 0: the Lord's Sup-|champions will receive the tie per would be observed next/|clip, cuff links, plaque and a 'Sunday. lzold ring. Gyptex, Paperhanging Full Wall Murals OSHAWA--WHITBY--B 300 DUNDAS ST. EAST | ROOKLIN--MO 8-3304 WHITBY MIDDLETON 608 BROCK ST. S., WHITBY x $308 is the cost of just the windshield and re: |! of our maior car makes. Expensive items to replace--unless you're covered by adequate car insurance. 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