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WHITBY And DISTRICT Whitby Bureau Office 111 Dundas St. West Manager: John Gault Tel. 668-3703 | last a one-time booming indus- bib ped are faced with of sorting and tagging the company assets to see them go on the auction block. Boom Days Are Over For Oldest Industry industry that boom- A Whitby } ed in the days of the horse and|firm in 1896 and was the be stripped of its|commercial traveller, as LAST OF With more than 100 years of service to Whitby Malleable Tron and brass, between them the three men are the last employees of the company which closed its doors last George Whitelaw joined the first well and tools at a public|as filling the posts of bookeeper, Wednesday. timekeeper, and superintendent Whitby. Mallie-| of the shipping department. rass produced He travelled the country from Redes tele eae ichan We cant bak tae otek close--the victim|saddie products manufactured in Whitby became a national! ja -| brand. O'Donaven Car-|powered trucks stole the show 6 from the horse. And with founding, the com-|passing.of the horse the de-| | has produced thousands of] mand for horse equipment drop- from smaill|ped and people began to call for cars and cnankshafts. j In the lean thirties when the} | country was in the. midst of the| | depression, the company en-| | joyed a brief period of pros-| ' perity as old nellie was let out! j of the barn and hungry machines were left idle| © tems ranging buckets to horse blankets and sweat pads. Business boomed for several Gecades and im 1906, 112 per- ons were employed in nag fac- tories many In the years prior to oe First Great War, the appearance of because of a lack of funds. the m and led on the gasoline During the war the plant was CLUB CALENDAR kept busy with from the government for the troops in Europe and a night shift was started to supply the mand. The year 1920 proved to be was shortened for those who remained. In its heyday the plant manu- factured many sizes of buckles, clasps, and other fasteners as as as blankets, sweat pads, other leather horse R . Martin sold his share the business in 1904 to Fred managed the indus- 929 4 Mr. Hatch's term of office, a number of the old One original 1851, and used by the O'Dona- van Carriage Company as a blacksmith ship, is still stand- ing, and was in use by the com-| pany till its closing. The old buildings were heated by stoves, and during the winter of 1893 Miss Annie Fallon was a stove in the ware- house when her clothig caught fire and she was seriously in- In 1905 a central boiler was installed end a maze of pipes and. radiators spelled the end Tops Club Red Cross work room _-- Army Cubs | 2nd Whit- Whitby Chapter Order of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies All Saints Anglican Church Af- St. Mark's UCW Unit No. 10 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Chil- Whitby Kinette Club Unity Club Past Noble Grand THURSDAY, Oct. 15 Whitby Baptist Church Cub Salvation Army Women's Home ue i St. Mark's -| No. St, Mark's Faith Baptist Church Women's All Saints Anglican Church St. FRIDAY, Oct. 16 Red Cross Senior Citizens So- Pentecostal Church Young Peo- SATURDAY, Oct. 17 Salvation Army Guides Salvation Army Timbra Brigade} w. Sal -- Army Young People's and TUESDAY, Oct. 13 Eastern Star, No. 248 Auxiliary ternoon Guild WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 dren >f the Church (Rebekah) Packs Leagu United Church Unit United Church Unit No, 3 Missionary Society work night i) Margaret Guild cial Club ple's Christ's Ambassadors the| © THE MANY May. The plant manufactured thousands of items in the saddlery hardware line and after more than 76 years of production its machinery is silent and waiting to be sold. Many different lines were tried to prevent the ailing firm from going under, but none did the job and the 'Jong rows of machinery finally fell silent last May. They are, left to right: Robin Nicholson, Gordon Noble and Russel Bailey. --Oshawa Times Photo PTA a Planning Open House Almonds Clover Lane and Hilltop Parents Teachers Group held its October meeting at Hill- top school. After a short business session the teachers of both schools Church Women's Group Hears Of Congo se Mrs, Seymour Whitney gave a report on the Advisory Council. A sum of $25 was voted towards the punchase of a screen for pic- dre: CASH RESERVES | CAN EARN 4% Family Monuments pore es pia Requirements Si] STAFFORD BROS. + 2 MONUMENTS 318 DUNDAS EAST IN A SPECIAL SAVINGS Brce VICTORIA and GREY TRUST 668-3552 Wily . 308 Dundas St. W (gy < MEND-N-FIT TOP PLUMBING y SERVICE-WE DO RENDER, ASK YOUR taic||WEIGHBOUR HELL, REMEMBER" were introduced to the parents Mr. Hicks, retiring president, introduced next executive members as follows: President, Calvert Barchard; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. James McKinnon; treasurer, Mrs. James Mar- shall; recording secretary, Mrs. Ross Clark; corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. Earl Hawes. It was decided to carry on donating $2.00 from the tea money to the room with the most parents present. This was won by Mr. Fell's room. "Open House'"' will be held November. 4 at Cloverlane| school. Mrs. Russell Weatherall | moved the meeting be adjourn- | ed, seconded by Mrs. Ross Clark. | Lg DECORATING SHOP @ Wallpaper and Murels @ Custom Dreperies | © C.LL. Points and Varnishes ®@ Broedioom and Rugs © Flo-Glaze Colorizer Points DODD & SOUTER Decor Centre Ltd. Phone 668-5862 107 Byron St. S., Whitby AFTER HOURS CALL 1668-2637 8. 668-3223 $$ Can HEATER once ano Would You Know What To Do In An Accident or Sudden Emergency. CORRECT FIRST AID TREATMENT CAN SAVE A LIFE. St. John First Aid Classes start TUESDAY, OCTOBER (3th -- 7:30 P.M. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL TOWN OF WHITBY TAXES FINAL INSTALMENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th, 1964 Failure to pay all instalments by % + dene Dyn sectn the bh Collector to client In provisions; this includes setzure of pel po Fo applicable, or ion by bailiff with the cost payable by the taxpayer. WHITBY PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ball, former. residents at 610 Dun- das street west, have establish- ed residence at Bay Ridges. Their friends wish them hap. piness in their new surround- ings. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated at St. Mark's United Church on Sun- day morning when the congre- gation joined with Christian Churches in World Wide Com- Town's Poor The Salvation Army's new man in Whitby is Captain Clar- enc: A. James. He takes over from Captain) Edward Reed: who left the town early this week after nearly two year's service to the com- munity. Thirty-nine-year-old Mr. Janes has been with the Salvation Army for several years, He and his wife June have four chil- dren. Eldest is 18-year-old Ron- ald who is at present living in Winnipeg. The three other children are Charlene, 11, Karen, 8 and Der- WHITBY THE MIRISCH CORPORATION yo CUpe BROCK STARTS MON. - MATINEE 1:30 Evening Shows 6:55 and 8:20 COLOR by DE LUXE. PANAVISION" NOW THE SCREEN EXPLODES THE MOST ¥ IMPORTANT MISSION OF THE . WARE . Released thr UNITED AR' ALSO---SECOND FEATURE ATTRACTION | "NURSES ON WHEELS" _ | Storring: NOEL PURCELL, JOAN SIMS LAST TIME TODAY--"Mail Order Bride', in Color ALSO--"The Man from Galverston" Evenings Shows 7 & 8:25 ek, 5. Mr. Janes began his service with the Army in Dauphin, Man- itoba. From there he moved to Winnipeg. Then came nine month's service in the Men's Social Department in Toronto. This was followed by six months in Belleville. Now he and his family move to Whitby where they will take over the Army house on Athol street. As yet he is still very new to the town but already he is making friends and finding his way around, "It's a nice town, " he told The Oshawa Times, "I am sure jthat we' shail like it here". Captain Reed, who became a |familiar figure to the town's poor and troubled, left the town to take a two year furlough from the. Army, It was he, more than any- |body, that built the Army into a |Teal effective force in the town. During his two years in the town he became a familiar fig- CAPT, CLARENCE JANES And Needy Gain New Helping Hand munion. New members were received by transfer of certifi- cate from Hockley, Charlotte- town, Windsor and Petrolia. The choir sang Malotte's arrange- ment of the Lord's Prayer. It was announced that the Har- vest Thanksgiving service would be held next Sunday and that the Sacrament of Infant Bap- tism would be obsreved Sun- day, Oct. 18. Alison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Craig, is celebrat- | 252 Lupin drive, celebrated their .: | fourth wedding anniversary Oct. ure in the Whitby courts where} both Magistrates and policemen came to respect both his word and, judgment. When his two year furlough ts up he intends to return into Army service. ing her third birthday today, Oct. 9. Friends of the family wish Alison many happy re- turns of the day. Mr. and Mrs, William Curry, 6. To celebrate the occasion they attended a Royal Alexan-| | dra performance. Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Cyr iad children, David, Paul, Alan, Mark and Neil have just re- turned from a fwo-week vaca- FOR CONTINUED HEATING COMFORT For your convenience ali current taxes are payable et Whitby Bank. " TOWN OF WHITBY TOWN OF WHITBY HOME HEAT SERVICE - AT NO COST TO YOU TOP QUALITY ESSO HEATING EQUIPMENT (No down payment, 10 years to pay) For Full Details PHONE NOTICE TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY Representatives of Organizations of the Town of Whitby are hereby invited to a meeting regarding Centennial Celebrations to be held on Wednesday, October 14th, 1964 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby. 668-2991 WHITBY ONT tion visiting their parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cyr of St. John, New Brunswick, and Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Thorne of Sussex, | | New Brunswick. Mr. and Mrs, Roy Long andi their son Reid of Belleisle, New Brunswick, have just returned to their home after visiting for the past two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Cyr, 310 Chestnut street west. | Peggy, daughter of Mr. and| Mrs. Ben Coelen, is celebrat- ing her seventh birthday today, Oct. 9. Her companions of King street school and friends wish| her many happy returns of a) day. | Mrs. John Boychyn, Ander- son street, opened her home Tuesday evening to the Whitby TOPS (take off pounds sensi- bly). Ten members were pres- ent. During the meeting diet dis- cussion was led by the organ- izer, also supervised (Weigh in) will be done each week. This is a newly onganized Whitby TOPS Club, any mem- bers wishing to have more in- formation or join could contact Mrs. Boychyn. It was agreed to meet each Tuesday at Mrs. Boychyn's home for the present. Each teacher will speak on his awn subject in the rotary sys- tem, a special discussion will be held regarding the new ap- TOWN OF WHITBY HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION AND FALL CLEAN-UP WEEK OCT. 13-17 (Garbage Collection and Dumping) THERE WILL BE NO GARBAGE COLLECTION ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th. Garbage normally col- lected on this day will be picked up Tuesday, October 13th. FALL CLEAN UP WEEK Extra trucks and men have been assigned throughout the week to handie the extra load that results from fall clean up. Your co-operation is requested in having all garbage out early on your reguler collection day. Disposal Area, Hopkins Street will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TUESDAY to SATURDAY. Please place all material beside your regular garbage. COUNCILLOR T. EDWARDS, CHAIRMAN, SANITATION COMMITTEE. proach to mathematics. The rooms will be opened for in- spection starting at 7.30 p.m. MOODIES RESTAURANT Hwy, 2 at Duffin's Creek E 942-1012 aaa | HON SUNDAY 4-8 P.M. MON. to FRI, -- 12 NOON fo 8 P.M. @ Various Salads @ Many Different Selections @ HotDishes ~ All You Can Eai Only 1.75 os rt Special Thanksgiving Smorgasbord Mon., Oct, 12th, 4 te 8 P.M, ¢ Sewing (Beginners) WHITBY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL BOARD Evening Classes for Adult Education ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL Commences - Tuesday, October 13th COURSE TIME NIGHT $t. John Ambulance Course 7:30 - 9:30 P.M, Tues. Art 7:30 - 10 P.M. Tues. Business Machines 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Tues. & Thurs. 8:00 - 9:00 P.M, Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 - 10 P.M. Tues, & Thurs. 7:30 - 9:30 P.M, Tues. 7:30 - 10 P.M, 7:30 - 10 P.M. Typewriting Shorthand Conversational French Tues. Sewing (Intermediate) Thurs. Persons who registered for courses for which there hos not been sufficient registration to form a closs moy register with the Oshowa Board of Education, fees can be transferred or refunds made ot the school office on presentation of their receipt. Further registration will be din the listed above. There wos elmost igh istrati to form cl In Physical Fitness, Machine Shep, Welding, Electronics end Millinery. Other persons interested in registering for any of these courses are urged to contact this school. Ph. 668-5809. SAVE $ $ ON AUTO INSURANCE If you are an Abstainer you save up to $16.00 on your auto insurance. See... RIEGER & OSBORNE 218 DUNDAS ST. E., WHITBY DIAL 668-8831 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 421 BROCK STREET, NORTH REV, DeLOSS M. SCOTT, Minister THANKSGIVING SUNDAY 9:15 A.M.--'Faith Tidings" Broadcast, C.K.L.B., 1350 on Your Dial 9:45 A.M.--Bible School: Teaching the Bible As God's Holy, Inspired Wor. 11:00 A.M.--Morning Worship and Praise This We Believe: -- "THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST" 7:00 P.M.--Evening Gospel Service of Sermon and Song. Wednesday Eve., 8:00 p.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study "Come Ye Thankful People, Come" | UNITED CHURCH Pt: 00 A.M.--Morning Worship ST. MARK'S EMMANUEL REFORMED REV. GERRIT REZELMAN. 403 ROSSLAND ROAD WEST Rev. J. M. Smith, B.A., 8.0, Miss tla Newton, Deaconess Mrs, J. L. Beaton, A. R. C, T. A.M, ENGLISH seevick AND SUNDAY SCHOOL "Praise and Thanksgiving' 9:30 A.M.--Junior, Intermediote, Senior 11;00 A.M.--Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, Infant Care, while Parents worship, WHITBY BAPTIST (Colborne Street West at Centre) Minister: REV, JOHN McLEOD Organist Mrs, W. E. Summers, A.T.C.M, TS 11:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M, THANKSGIVING SERVICES 9:45--BIBLE SCHOOL ; P.M. DUTCH SERVICE 7 P.M. ENGLISH SERVICE EVERYONE HEARTILY WELCOMED ST, ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN Corner Byron at St. John Rev. W. J. S, McClure, B.A, Minister Mrs, P. N. Spratt, Organist 9:45 A.M.--Sunday School 11:00 A.M, _ THANKSGIVING SERVICE Nursery core and Junior tion during Divine W Ip . N '