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WHITBY VOLUNTEER Fire Brigade battles a heavy blaze in the Price Yards Ltd. Mon- day afternoon. Fanned by a Price Yards Building Razed In $28,000 Fire The 300-foot long buildings of Price Yards Ltd. on Pine street, in Whitby, were com- pletely destroyed by a specta- cular fire on Monday after- noon. Loss in the blaze was set at $28,000 but in addition will be damage to six houses which caught fire. Cause of the blaze is not known. The fire was first noticed about 2.45 p.m., by an em- ployee in a lumber yard near- by but within seconds the whole roof was aflame and firefight- ers focused their attention to the task of confining the fire to the company's property. It was Whitby's most spec- tacular fire and most costly fire in more than 10 years. Smoke was visible for 10 miles and several residents one mile from the scene reported see- ing flames about 100 feet into fire. breeze from the north, the fire razed a 300-foot building. Sparks ignited six other Fire broke out also at home of Mr. and Mrs, Scholten, 141 Pine street, at the corner of Mary street,| when a spark ignited leaves in the eavestroughing. Later fire-} fighters went to the John Sutherland home, 121 Pine street when the roof caught * Sutherland, who spotted the fire, had placed a ladder to the roof and extinguished it. IN NEW ROLE Even Police Chief George Rankine played the role of firefighter when the occasion rose. He was directing traffic . at Dundas street and Mary street, two blocks south of the Price Yards, when he noticed fire break out on the roof at 507) Dundas street east, the home i he|way tracks and lumber yards, Lumber Valley was Frank Mullin, street east, an employee at Mill Valley Lumber who turned in the alarm. Had the fire made headway in that would have been fed by piles of dry lumber as well as buildings used by pany. ings during World War II when the property was in other hands. During the war years, say res- material there. At that time, about 100 persons were employed there. jtions were made to the units 9 |Mrs. Pa vr Na Me le pe a ag tee Hs th a i Ata a Rn a Ti ane Baptise Infants AtLocal Church Sacrament of Infant Baptism of 17 children of congregational members. Elder Floyd Smith assisted in the ceremony, wit- nessed by the entire congrega- tion. Those baptized are as follows: Loreann Elizabeth, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. H. L. Edwards; Patti Marie, daughter of Mr. 4 |and Mrs. J. E, Ballard; Dianne Patricia, daughter of Mr. and D. G. Rints; William 2 |Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. pe se : buildings in the area. Cause of the blaze is not known. --Oshawa Times Photo) igniting two those of Ajax Company and Mill Lumber Company. It 193 Bloor direction, it huge the com- The Price Yards Ltd. build- were first constructed wooden crates for war manufactured dents, were As the years went on, addi- Mrs. Herbert Hill, recently cele- | . A, Lee; Allan Neil, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Caverly; Raymond Garth, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Speck; Michael John and Kelly Joan, children of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gorman. Clifford James, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Wiggans; William Charles, son of Dr. and Mrs. R. Just; Theodore John, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. G. Vandermeer; David John and Heather Leah, children of Mr. and Mrs. F. Milligan. Lynda Gail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wallis; James Roy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ouellette; Cathy Evelyn, daugh- ter of Mr, and Mrs. R. E. Mol- lon; Richard Eric, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Erickson; Don- ald Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Nimigon. WHITBY PERSONALS Deborah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Grant celebrated her fifth birthday on Sunday. Attending her party were: Cathy Ritz, Joanne Drumm, Dougie Ritz, Gwen Barron and Deborah's sister Elizabeth. A tasty lunch was served includ- ing a nicely decorated birthday cake. Mr. and Mrs. William Hicks, accompanied by Mrs. Hicks' mother, Mrs. Myrtle Hill, spent Sunday in Stouffville as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Paisley and family. Mrs. Reg. MacCausland, Burns street, is celebrating her birthday today. Her friends wish her many happy returns of the day. Miss Audrey Dyer, of Mon- treal, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hilts, of 1422 Brock street south. Regina, daughter of Mr. and brated her tenth birthday. For the occasion a party was ar- ciated on Sunday, May 6, at the i WHITBY SPORTS PARADE By GERRY BLAIR Harold Godfrey, local sports enthusiast, is exerting extra-special efforts these days in the town of Whitby hop- ing to put together a Boys' Juvenile softball club to com- pete in the Oshawa, City and District League. The C and D have presently three clubs and are eager for Whitby to assemble a club and round the league into a four-team grouping. All players of Juvenile age in Whitby are urged to attend practice tomorrow night at Palmerston school grounds in the Northern Heights district at 6.30 p.m. Another workout will be held on Friday night at the same site. In an effort to organize this project, Ab Samanski has graciously donated uniforms and equipment from the now defunct Whitby Abner's Esso Senior "B" softball club. The rest is up to the young fellows of Whitby to show suf- ficient interest by attending these practices. Brooklin's Senior lacrosse club held another workout at the Whitby Community arena last night with 12 players on hand. The Peterobrough members were unable to attend as Pat Baker's wife presented him with a boy on Sunday, and Baker being the driver for the remaining players, rightfully so, stayed home to celebrate the occa- sion. Brooklin manager; Alvin Puckrin, and coach Jim Cherry are currently trying to convince three top notch performers with last year's Port Credit Sailors to sign on with this year's Brooklin club, and if successful, the edition of these classy players will make them a definite con- tender for a Canadian Senior lacrosse championship. Final word on this should be forthcoming tomorrow eve- ning. The executive of the Brooklin Senior club held a meeting last night while the practice was in progress to discuss current issues, such as program advertising, spon- sorship, etc. The financial end of the club looks in fine shape. Program advertising is moving very well, and the sponsorship should be settled within the next few days. The exccutive members were slightly incensed at a league ruling calling for 30 passes for visiting clubs. In most organizations, the arena's management sets the limit for passes, which certainly never reaches the 30-mark. The Brooklin executive feels that if fans from visiting commu- nities such as Port Credit, St. Catharines and Brampton want to accompany their club, they should be willing to pay their way, as every dollar into the home club's pocket helps to lighten expenditures. TOWN AND COUNTRY. There is roller skating every Tuesday and Satudray night in the Whitby Commu- nity arena at 8 p.m., featuring live organ music.... A reminder about this Friday, May 11, and the Whitby Minor Hockey Association's annual dance at the Club Bay- view. Tickets are moving well but they can still be ob- tained from any member of the executive. . . . Edmonton Oil Kings face elimination tonight in Kitchener against Hamilton Red Wings in the fifth game of the Memorial Cup finals. Edmonton failed to follow through with a strong forechecking game on Saturday night as displayed in their 5-3 victory in game number four last Thursday. Receive $58,000 a Snes Oe stage IO CDI REG WRI. Following the May 2 meeting of Council 4895, Whitby Knights of Columbus, the annual "Civic Night' was held. Brother Ed. Finan, chairman for the eve- ning, welcomed the guests and Brother Harry Baxter intro- duced them: His Worship Mayor Stan Martin of Whitby, His Wor- ship Bill Parish of Ajax, Whitby Councillors: G. Brooks, D. New- man, E. uantrill, Mrs. J. Burns, H. Slichter and P. Coath, Town Clerk J. Frost, Tax Col- lector D. McEwan, H. Sims, Ki- wanis, J. Robertson, Kinsmen, Town Foreman G. Gouldburn, E. Fairman and H. Town, Rotary, Ontario County Jail Governor J. Sutherland, E. Bryant, Public Utility Commis- sion, G. F. Doyle, Royal Bank, Fire Chief Bruce Corner, On- tario Hospital Chief Supervisor R. Van Horne, Police Chief G. Rankine, L. Cond, Whitby In- dustrial Commission, C.. G. Sutherland, Bank of Montreal, Separate School Board Chair- man B. L. McIntyre, Rev. F. Kwiatkowski, Rev. S.. Coates, Rev. W. P. Douglas and Rev. L. J. Austin. Grand Knight Frank Canzi also spoke a few words of wel- come then Brother James Smyth introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Rev. LLP MP DESI: Whitby Knights Host At Annual Civic Night Filion - A DS A it, ss Pap in ra Poy A ey Wp THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesday, Mey 8, 1962 § F. Kwiatkowski, pastor of St. Hedwig's parish, Oshawa, who spoke on "Community Spirit". Father commended the Knights for arranging this 'Civic Night" which helps to create better understanding between all con- cerned. He stated that if the leaders of a community are willing to sacrifice and work then their efforts are reflected by progress in the community they live in and indicated that this has been true in the town of Whitby in recent years. Brother George Paquet thank- ed Rev. Kwiatkowski. The program continued with Grand Knight Canzi comment- ing on the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus and presented by way of a recording, a message from the Supreme Knight, Luke E. Hart, which briefly outlined the growth of the Knights of Colum- bus in the past 80 years from a handful of men to a strong- hold of well over a million serv- ing the community and nation in which they live. The Grand Knight on behalf of the Council, thanked every- one for attending the event and refr ts were served by Titov Claims Reds Readying For Moon Man SAN FRANCISCO (AP)--The Soviet Union does not yet have the capability of landing a man on the moon but may have "'in the very near future," Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov said Monday. Titov was asked at a press| conference to comment on al claim by James E. Webh, U.S.) National Aeronautics and Space Administration chief, that the United States had a chance to beat the Soviet Union in Jand- ing a man on the moon. "Let's not argue who will be first," Titov said. "Whoever is first, science will gain.' The cosmonaut, who told a Seattle press conference Sunday he does not believe in God, re called Monday that his grand- father had believed in a deity but his grandmother had not. Brothers L. Bedard, S. Polito, T. McCarthy and K. Chomko. On behalf of the guests, His Worship Mayor Martin of Whit- by thanked the Knights of Columbus for a most -- evening. Church In Asia Facing Threat Minister Says TORONTO (CP)--Buddhism, |Hinduism and Islam are ser- \iously threatening the spread of Christianity in Asia, a former missionary said Monday. Rey. Donald H. Powell, a member of the Presbyterian Church's general board of mis- sions, told delegates to the 47th annual meeting of the Women's Missionary Society that other, threats to Christianity are com- munism and the population in- crease in Asia, Mr. Powell, a missionary for the Korean Church in Japan for many years, said Western OPPOSES CATS BRANTFORD, Ont. (CP)-- City council has been asked by a local resident to impose a li- cence fee on cats, similar to dogs. He said some people even raise cats as an annoyance to their neighbors. END Geta LAWN-BOY Grass- Catcher POWER MOWER Picks up clippings, Takes the hardest work out of mowing. Vacuum sweeps your lawn as it-mows. clamps on-off easily; open- ing expands for easy -- ing. Lightest weight, hig! est powered, easiest han' dling. See it today! Converts in a Jiffy _for side discharge Snap off grass catcher chute. Snap on plate and clippings are dis- charged onto the lawn. No tools needed. SASY_TERMS ranged with, the following guests: Beverley Morrison, Pat- ricia Rankine, Susan Sage, \Brenda Hollings, Maureen |Draine and Barton Sala. 'She was always throwing his icons out of the house and he always put them back. Titov said his grandfather had died a long time ago but his|be leaders who are not under grandmother was present to/|Christian influence with the greet him when: he returned | welfare state taking over edu- of Dr. W. J. Earl. Running to! |the house, Chief Rankine hook- jed up a garden hose wo held the fire in check until the ar- an tae Gang est |Pival of the Garrard Road Bri- mate, called in an Ontario |gade which took over and ex- Fire Marshal following t he| tinguished the blaze. until the building, or buildings, were 300 feet long, all of frame construction with asphalt. roof- ing. Frank Sleep, who was man-| ager of the Whitby branch until] it closed down in June of last| domination in Asian countries is being opposed by those coun- tries growing nationalism. It is inevitable there will soon the air. The buildings had been va-) eant for nearly one year. In Damage Action $7,500 to Mrs. Smith in personal damages; $6,000 to Elaine Smith in personal damages and Gen- WILSON'S CYCLE & SALES At Ontario County Supreme Court held at Whitby Monday Mr. Justice Stewart awarded blaze to ascertain what may|/prar sPREAD have been the cause..The Chief; said that he had no idea what! could have caused the fire and! Besides keeping a wary eye jout for blazes in the path of the sparks, year, said that there was no) lumber stored in the build Idings.| He said that the loss would) 'Doctors Rule Heathman To eral Damages of $40,000, 50 per from his 17 orbits around the!cation, he sald. WHITBY MO 8-3746 more than $58,000 to the family of a Raglan man who died as a result of injuries received in an}t cent of which was apportioned o Mrs. Smith and 25 per cent earth, Life as a space hero, he said, ORTH brings him home so late that FAR Ni Godthaab, first Danish colony Exclusive Lawn Boy Deeler firefighters hadjinclude, besides the buildings, att added that he had no confirma- auto accident. to each of the daughters, Elaine}, "sometimes my wife doesn't\in Greenland, was founded by for Whitby & Ares. tion of reports that the fire started with a blast. unteer Fire Company. arrived to flames, breeze from the north. wind carried sparks right along Pine street and, danger to houses, put in for trucks and men from) Garrard Road Fire Brigade and the Oshawa Fire Depart- m "VOLUNTEERS" fire under control as quickly as possible, Whitby firefighters al the men who had come watch. Warren Mowat, a mem- ber of the brigade, said that at one point, at least 12 residents were assisting the volunteers. their hands full preventing the flames from making a 30-foot jump to the west, over the rail- a small number of woodwork-| ing machines and carts used to move lumber about. Members of the Whitby Vol- in stiff) the entire roof fanned by a find The! sensing the a call was The Price Lumber Yard blaze was the strangest birthday cele- bration that little David Dickson will ever experience. He was three years old yesterday and was having his afternoon nap ; : upstairs in his home at 210 Pine so enlisted the aid of some . street, which was about 20 yards from the blaze. Although David's father, Don- ald Dickson and some relatives were working on a car outside the house when the fire broke out, they were unaware that ent. In their efforts to bring the In fact, he said ,for some Fire Interrupts Boys Birthday minutes one hose line was laid from a hydrant and manned by men who minutes earlier had been spectators. Their urgent need for more manpower became evident within minutes as fires broke out on the roofs of at least six houses in the area, one of them two blocks away. Firefighter William Jordan said that members kept con- stant watch on two houses directly across Pine _ street from the raging buildings and quelled small blazes that broke out there at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. R, G. Reed, 223 Pine street, and Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Myers, 213 Pine street. Possibly typical of the. effi- ciency of the Whitby brigade on Monday, the owners of both homes later told reporters they were unaware their houses had been on fire. Immediately south of the fire area, the home of Mr. and Mrs, Donald Dickson, 210 Pine street, was menaced and as a precaution, some of the furni- ture was removed and all per- anything was wrong until the fire trucks arrived. "'We were working on my car" |Mr. Dickson later recollected, "and heard a loud crack and the sound of splintering glass, to it," "The fire trucks came up the street and we rushed round to the back of the house and saw the flames and thick black smoke."' Mrs. Dickson, who was visit- ing with neighbors, rushed over and told her husband that David was asleep in the house. "I forgot I had a broken leg," said Mr. Dickson, "and I raced up the stairs to grab the boy. " He has had his right leg in a cast for almost six weeks and formerly had been unable to climb the stairs. As soon as David was safe, Mr. and Mrs. Dickson and Jack Stewart and his sons Garth and David, began dragging out the ground floor furniture of their frame home. The Stewarts had sons left the home. been helping Mr. Dickson fix his car. Recommended os Adult Entertainment "THE. SHOWN et 6:55 BROCK Evening Shows at 6:55 and 8:20 Last Complete Show at 8:20 De WeBAN ATR KEW WARE hos. Plus Second Feature Attraction CREAM OF FEAR" Starring As STRASBERG - CHRISTOPHER LEE ONCE ONLY AT 8:20 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTED BY end 10:00 P.M. Mrs. on pel quiete By this time, sparks and burn- ing debris had caught the Dick-| son's roof on fire but firefighters directed their hoses onto the} house and saved it. The lumber yard blaze con- tinued for the rest of the after- noon while David sat in his mother's arms and watched the excitement, "We will have to postpone David's birthday party,' said 'until things have Mental Home VANCOUVER (CP) -- Two Vancouver psychiatrists recom- mended Monday that Charles Heathman be committed to a mental institution because of an "uncontrollable urge to kill." The recommendation was made by two psychiatrists who Interviewed Heathman last week, Heathman, 39, told a Van- couver newspaper April 21 he had killed a 10-year-old Vernon, B.C., newsboy. He had been condemned to death for the boy's suffocation murder but the conviction was quashed. Magistrate James Bartman adjourned Monday's court hear- ing until Wednesday, by which time Heathman's lawyer, J. J. Mollison, will have studied the psychiatrist's reports and may introduce his own evidence. d down around here." but we did not think anything ™ On February 13, 1960, while|and Karen. ae travelling on Highway. No. 2 east of Maple Grove sideroad in Dur- ham County, Donald Smith with his wife and daughter were in- volved in a collision with Mere- dith Ronald Brown of R, R. 2 Bowmanville. BIG ISLAND Largest freshwater island in the world, Manitoulin Island on the north shore of Lake Huron want to admit me to the house." |Hans Egede in 1721, covers about 1,100 square miles, Mr. Smith was taken to hos- pital with severe leg injuries, | Counsel Brendan O'Brien said, and died in Oshawa General Hospital on March 16, 1960. He also said that Mrs. Smith, now of Brooklin, suffered head in- juries which have caused partial memory impairment. Mr. O'Brien told the court that two} year old Klaine Smith suffered | severe skull fractures. In his judgement Mr, Justice | Stewart said that the accident had undoubtedly taken place due to the negligence of the defend- ant. He then awarded $4,951 to ARTISTS! of Joining our RAINBOW CLUB CALL WHITBY PAINT & WALLPAPER 125 BROCK ST. N, WHITBY MO 8-3488 the trustee of the Smith estate; Enquire obout the advantages DAVID DICKSON AND HIS FATHER » YELLOW PACES BULLETIN THE ONLY V.C, EVER WON ON CANADIAN SOIL WAS AWARDED SGT. 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