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JO'S JOURNAL BY JO ALDWINCKLE Women's Editor of The Times What a comfort to be back in the land of hot water *and flush toilets, In the past month I have travelled by rsuper-jet planes, by express trains, slow trains, big ships, ferry boats, buses, trams, "dolmus" taxis and Shank's mare and the quiet' orderliness and cleanliness of Can- ada's airports are sweet havens to the weary traveller. Of course, if all we wanted was comfort we could just stay put, like cabbages, and remain as green. Now, having travelled thousands #f miles through 'France, Switzerland, Italy, the Yugoslavian countries of Croatia and Serbia, Bulgaria and Turkey, observing the people and talking to them, | am more convinced than ever that people everywhere are much the same, I have discovered, too, that it is possible to live a month without world news and to feel none the worse. The Unknown Country Only two people asked me about Canada. One was a Turkish Army Captain, who spoke English and asked if it was easy to get employment here. When I asked him if India and Pakistan were still fighting he said he didn't know, he was only a captain. ; The other was a young Bulgarian gymnast who "spoke a little French. We got into conversation by asking him for directions and he immediately offered to conduct 'us to a monument we wanted to see. On the way through «the beautiful park, he volunteered that he was not a com- 'munist and begged us to go with him to his village and meet his parents. This, we explained was impossible as we were travelling through to Turkey. He was so eager to know about Canada that he asked us to wait while he "went for his friend who spoke fluent French. Over tiny .cups of cafe Turque, black and syrupy, 'we learned that 'they worked a forty-hour week at two leva, about one . dollar, a day. They could live on that, they said because 'many activities such as sports, gymnastics, technical ' classes, medical services were all free, but they could not 'afford expensive restaurants. j Even if one had the money to buy an 'automobile, it - would take at least three years to get one and about six 'months to obtain a licence and the cost and complications 'of getting out of the country for a holiday made it ' prohibitive. Learning all these things we were deeply touched when 'one of our new-found friends disappeared and returned shortly to present us with a large bottle of the finest Bulgarian liqueur as a parting gift. It was the last thing in the world we wanted. It was awkward to carry and we were still Canadian enough to feel conspicuous carrying a bottle on the street (we later tried to disguise it in a string bag) but we accepted it in the spirit in which it was given, realizing all the while that the cost would de- prive the donor of some necessities, Everywhere we went we met the utmost kindness and courtesy except in Paris -- here the tourist is regarded as fair bait and the once renowned French politesse is no more. Prices are sky high and on top of that there is always a service charge plus an.expected tip. No Room At The Inn Due to the Canadian mail strike we had been unable to make hotel reservations in Zagreb. We had been ad- vised to contact Putnik. Arriving about seven in the eve- ning at the station, milling with people, we elbowed our way toward a sign that looked as if it spelled '"Informa- tion" in a foreign language. It did. We asked for Putnik but Putnik had left. Instead we found Mr. Cip, to be for- ever remembered as Mr. Chips. Mr. Chips, uniformed and armed, with merry blue eyes and some German at his command, explained that there was absolutely no room anywhere as Marshal Tito was paying a state visit and for a moment I saw myself sitting on a railway bench all night. "Come with me," said Mr. Chips, setting his red- starred cap at a fresh angle and grabbing my suitcase ' Women 10 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturday, October 2, 1965 Summary of reports of ST. ANDREW'S UCWA ST. ANDREW'S UCW 4 The regular meeting of the Laurel Group .Unit 4 of St. Andrew's United Church Women was held Monday in the parlors at the St. Andrew's Church. The president, Mrs. A. J. Parkhill welcomed every one back from their summer vaca- tion. During the business meeting the members were reminded of the fall rummage sale and of presbyterial meeting of the United Church Women in Orono, October 26 where Miss Muriel Stevens will speak of her work in the Congo. Mrs. Parkhill spoke of the 4 /UCW bazaar being held October 29 and hopes that the unit mem- bers would rally around. and support this project. DISTAFF DIARY Oshawa women's organiaztions as compiled from reports submitted by their secretaries. DELIGHTFUL NEEDLEWORK READY of FOR BAZAAR Mrs, Alex Stec and Mrs. Stephen Gonta, convener, add finishing touches to a crochet lace tablecloth she has made for a door prize at the Canadian-Ukrainian Women's bazaar to be held next Wednesday evening in St. John's hall. Also on the committee are Mrs. Morley Parfeniuk and Mrs. Rosty-- slaw Panczenko, Other at- tractive items in the picture are a cross-stitch table mat and cushion in Ukrainian de- sign and a doll in national costume. --Oshawa Times Photo The September meeting of Golden Jubilee Chapter, IODE was held recently at the home of Mrs. D. A. Brown, Masson Street. The Regent, Mrs. J. A. Vivash welcomed the members to the first meeting of the Fall season and thanked Mrs. Brown for opening her home for this occasion. In the absence of the treasurer Mrs. R. M. Morrison her report was read by Mrs. C. J, Higgs. It was announced that $200.00 of the Bursary Fund had been sent to a theology student the Chapter is assisting in his studies. The IODE Provincial semi- 1 meeting will be held in as if it were lighter than air. Wonderingly we followed him along the platform where the pressing crowds fell aside, out on to the street, across the square and down a tree-lined avenue. We followed him through .a heavy carved, double door, across a murky courtyard and up four flights of wide stone stairs. He rapped sharply on a door and a little peephole shot open. There was an animated conversation and finally the bolts were drawn and we were introduced to Mrs. Chips, a plump, merry woman who talked to us at great length and laughed merrily at our blank faces. She bustled us into a handsomely furnished bed-sitting room and here we spent several comfortable nights. The occasional tables and chairs were in a con- temporary Scandinavian style, the paintings and orna- ments were artistic and good quality and two cabinets contained pieces and sets of fine china. There was a tele- vision set in one corner, several lamps and a branching light fixture in the centre of the ceiling which was painted like the rays of the sun in alternate pale pink and green. We felt quite at home. We were given the key to the flat and the key to the big door on the street and the morning we left, Mrs. Chips filled our thermos flasks with coffee and hot milk and even if it was ersatz and lacked the full flavor to which we were accustomed, we blessed Mrs, Chips before we got to Belgrade. Parley With Putnik It wasn't Marshal Tito that kept us out of a hotel this time. It was the World Population Congress. Again we sought Putnik who said they had been advised of our coming but couldn't do anything about us. We had learned by this time that it was much better to smile than to show annoyance, and tired and hungry as we were we said we were sorry to bother them, we had just hoped that their organization might suggest something. It worked. An officious young man wrote an address on a piece of paper for us to give to a taxi driver. We couldn't say it and we couldn't read it because Serbians use the Cyrillic alphabet, but it turned out to be another fourth floor flat on George Washington avenue. Our land- lord proved to be a Macedonian and at first he wasn't exactly pleased to see us. We interrupted his favorite TV program but when it finished he sent for his niece, a school teacher who spoke English. She relayed a significant fact, that we were Canadians, not Americans. We were in a poor section of the city and the flat was not in the same class as that of Mr. Chips in Zagreb, but it was comfortable. The armchairs were elaborately. carved and the pillow cases and comforter covers were lavishly trimmed with crochet insertion. We never did learn our landlord's name and we couldn't make much progress without the English-speaking niece, but he warmed up to us. We had to go through his kitchen to get out of the flat and whenever we returned it was filled with neighbors or relations as if he had called them in to await our return. The men were often playing cards or chess while women sat around talking quietly. Smiles Speak Volumes A ring of smiles greeted us and an indication to be seated and someone would suggest "Kava" and we would exchange cigarettes, neither party really liking the ex- change but using the gesture as a sign of friendship, It was here that I had the strangest breakfast I have ever had. One morning there was a rap on the door and without pause in came the landlord with a cloth-covered brass tray on which stood tall slender glasses of cold water, long handled spoons and a dish of thin strawberry jam. He set it down, then' stood back, beaming We beamed back but we hadn't a clue as to what to do so we indicated for him to join us and it turned out that the idea was to swallow a spoonful of jam then take a good gulp of water. An old Macedonian custom; 1 won- der if that was how Dr. Fowler discovered his extract of wild strawberry? As privileged visitors we were acutely aware of our responsibilities and downed the cold water as if it were the best drink imaginable. When our host had left we each took a disinfectant pill. Space is running out. Let me know if you'd like to hear about Turkey next week. Niagara Falls October 20-21 and will be attended by the Regent accompanied by Mrs. D. A. Brown. Educational Secretary Mrs. E. R. Snow read a letter from the adopted school at Georgina Island thanking the Chapter the set of Junior Encyclopedia. Also a letter was received from a former bursary winner thank- Golden Jubilee Chapter Boost Financial Aid To Student ing the Chapter for the assis- tance he had received. Mrs. Snow read a copy of a letter she had sent to the High School principals regarding the monies available through the Chapter's Bursary Fund. Services at Home and Abroad iconvenor Mrs. R. W. Heagle informed the members that during the summer she had sent one parcel of jeans and shirts, one parcel of knitting and one parcel of good used winter clothing to Provincial Head- quarters. An interesting letter iwas received and read from \the Chapters adopted Greek boy, Joseph. Mrs. Vivash reported -- that National headquarters had mailed 26 cases of clothing con- taining 5,000 articles to the Save the Children Fund and approxi- mately $900.00 worth of articles to the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Relief Fund. An ap- peal was made to everyone to gather up old comic books and children's small books for mail- Celebrating their silver wedding anniversary are Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bylsma, Harris street, Whitby, who came to Canada from Hol- land in 1956. They became Canadian citizens in October last year. They have two SILVER ANNIVERSARY SMILES daughters and one son and a grandchild, Michael T. Slot, also in Whitby. To celebrate the anniversary they held a reunion with friends from Whitby, Ajax, Port Hope, Stoney Creek and Montreal. to Build St. Luke's Presbyterian Women AUTUMN TEA WED:, OCT. 6--2:30-6:00 P.M, CRAIGSTONE 1070 Rossland Roed West Tea and Bake Sale Proceeds ing Fund ling to Eskimo children in the S| Artic. Membership Chairman, Mrs. J. M. Souch read a .letter of resignation received from Mrs. A. H. Murdoch which was re- gretfully accepted. Citizenship: and Immigration Chairman Mrs. W. H. Faint gave her report on the July 1 parade and thanked the mem- bers who had assisted in deco- rating the Chapter's float. Since this was the first time such a project had been undertaken many suggestions and ideas for future use were received and noted. Mrs. S. A. Willson gave a brief report on the Members Dance to be held October 23 at the Hotel Genosha. Mrs. L. R. Sawyer, ticket convenor dis- tributed tickets to those present land from all indications this event will again be a sellout. Mrs. Vivash reported that she was delighted and honored to have attended the luncheon for His Excellency, General, The Right Honorable Georges P. Vanier, Governor-General of Canada and Madame Vanier. Madame Vanier is the Honorary President of the National Chap- ter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. A recent questionaire from Headquarters resulted in a lively discussion by the mem- bers and provided an interesting program for the evening. Prior to the close of the business, Mrs. E. R. Snow, Pickering, offered her home for the October meet- ing. A social hour followed and the hostess was assisted by Mrs. L. V. Walker and Mrs. E. R.'Snow. BEGAN AS DANCER The first job of Nancy Ray, blonde singer discovered by The Jackie Gleason Show, was Refreshments were served by Mrs. Neil Felt and Miss Vera Moyse. | UAW AUXILIARY The regular meeting of the UAW Women's Auxiliary No. 27 was held recently in the Union Hall, Mrs. Clifford Pilkey pre- siding. The roll call of officers and tommittees was taken and the reports read: Mrs. Jock Turner, Sargeant at Arms in- stalled three new members, Mrs. Lloyd Parker, Mrs, An- drew Elrich and Mrs. Alec Elrich. It was decided to have a Hallowe'en party, October 19, instead of the regular meeting. Mrs. Joseph McCloskey gave the Oshawa and District Labor Council report and the Council requested support both morally and financially for the Local 1817 strike at Fittings and that the auxiliary had donated very generously. It was announced that there would be an election of officers at the O.D.L.C. October meeting and that two delegates would be elected to attend the O.F.L. Convention in Windsor in November. Mrs. Lloyd Clarke reported on the first teen-age dance and the membership the first day was 400. The correspondence was read and the auxiliary received 25 books of tickets from Aux. 270 Brantford, proceeds of which will furnish their new kitchen. Two more members volun- teered to help on the Red Feather Campaign and it was announced that there would be a dinner on October 14 for the canvassers. A list of films avail- able was reviewed and the secretary is writing for 'Union Dues" or the alternative '"Griev- ance Procedure." The members were still in- interested in the O'Keefe Centre trip and it was suggested they go in the afternoon and have dinner, community projects and the following were suggested: spon-) sora children's team in. sport; | make layettes and turn over to) Salvation Army or other or- ganization; donate small bur-) saries to high schools; sponsor a foster child; more retiree participation; and donate gifts or money to bowling or to Christmas Party; and entertain school patrol. Members were asked to bring more suggestions at next meeting. Omitted from the last report teaching ballroom dancing in Cleveland. STUDIED WITH MIMIC Adrienne Clarkson, new host of CBC-TV's Take 30, attended Lisgar Collegiate in Ottawa with Rich Little. PIANO CLASSICAL and POPULAR For further information PATRICIA TUCK 74 BURK ST. OSHAWA 725-4587 CLEANING In Your Home. . RUG & UPHOLSTE PHONE 725-9961 Perv, ei LLEANERS ; RY rik . DIVISION OF OSHAWA CLEANING CONTRACTORS | Botty INTERIOR DECORATOR FURNITURE DRAPERIES BROADLOOM 15 King Street East CUSTOM MADE DRAPES Phone 725-2686 There was a discussion on} meetings and activities of was a vote of thanks given to Mrs. Elwood Bradley for con- vening the Auxiliary picnic. It was decided to. purchase past- president's pins and present them. Mrs. William Werry gave the report of the UAW Auxiliaries Conference at Port Elgin. Mrs. Clifford Pilkey advised that, as president of the Auxiliary, she had received an invitation to the luncheon for the Governor- General and Madame Vanier. It was announced that Miss Beryl Bassingthwaight of the Mental Health Clinic will be the guest speaker at the next meet- ing and refreshments will be served, SA HOME LEAGUE Mrs. William Saunders open- ed the Salvation' Army Home League meeting with a hearty sing-song. Mrs. William James wel- comed all the visitors, especial- ly one visitor from England. The birthday list was read and one member present was celebrating her 94th birthday. The announce ments were given and it was mentioned that the Home League would like to take a bus load of women to the Salvation Army Congress at Belleville, October 23 for a spe- cial women's meeting in the afternoon. All members: inter- ested were asked to contact Mrs. William James. It was announced that the annual Christmas bazaar would be held on November 19, at 1.45 p.m. in the Citadel. Mrs. George Hester, Sr., and/ the fellowship group were in charge of the devotional period with the theme taken from "Shoes." It announced that thanksgiving meeting would be| held next week with Mrs. Major Gordon Holmes in charge. Tea was served by the fellowship group. | FRIENDLY DOUBLES CLUB | | The first meeting of the fall! jof Albert Street United Church} Friendly Doubles Club was held| recently in the Christian Educa-| tion Hall. | The Reverend and Mrs. Hel-| muth Dyck conducted the wor-| ship service assisted at the| piano by Mrs. Bruce Searle. The presidents, Mr. and Mrs.| Barden Slack, began the busi- ness meeting by welcoming members back after summer vacation, and introducing a new couple, Mr. and Mrs. Harry/ 'owns. | Plans for activities for the} ensuing season, formulated at the executive meeting, were dis-| cussed and approved. These in-| KAYE"S | LARGE SIZE SHOPPE Reg. 38 to 52. LOVELY LARGE SIZE FALL AND NEW WINTER COATS, DRESSES AND SPORTSWEAR KAYE' LARGE SIZES SHOP OSHAWA 68 Simcoe St. N. BOWMANVILLE 4@ King St. E. 725-5451 623-5102 At neh St CAMUCU & tapes ber, a turkey supper in Febru- ary, and the presentation of the film, "A Day of Triumph," dur- ing the Easter season as fund raising projects by which the club can assist the Church Mortgage Fund. Entertainment for the eve- ning was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sullivan showing slides and movies taken at some of the club gatherings during the past year. ' Refreshments were served by of casas tn Nota. Mr. and Mrs. Barden Slack, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Creamer and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wicks. SIMCOE STREET UCW (Astra Unit) The regular meeting of the Astra Unit of Simcoe Street United Church Women met re cently with 17 members pres- ent. In the absence of the presi- dent, Mrs. Howard Toaze, the meeting was led by Mrs. Robert Currie, who opened the meet- the devotional period. It was announced that there would be an Oshawa Presby- tevens, a nurse on furlough, would speak on 'Missions in the Congo." She would also be speaking in Port Perry, Octo- ber 28, It was-announced that there is need for an "Explorer" or CGIT leader; the Astra Unit would be in charge of "Baby Care" fdr the month of October. The nominating committee for the new 'yéar was set up tery meeting in Orono, October 26, The speaker, Miss Muriel nacters will be looked afier BF Mrs. Norman Eddy and Mrs, Steven Salmess. The remainder of the meet- ing took the form of a work, for the Refreshments were served by Mrs. David Weldon's group. FIRST BAPTIST WA Mrs, John Barber opened her home for the monthly of the First Baptist Women's Auxiliary. The president, 'Mrs. Ralph Hopson, presided. Mrs. Edgar Anderson took charge of the devotional period taking as her topic "The Five Loaves and Two Small Fishes." Roll call was answered by 22 members. Final were made for a re ception, October 9. Four mem- bers offered to assist in the Tuck Shop at Hillsdale Manor October 23, The members decided to take charge of serving refreshments for the after church fellowship hour, October 17,. A former min- ister will preach for the annivet- sary service, ger Birthday greetings were sung to Mrs. Sydney Canfield. The hostess served refreshments. 6 O'CLOCK RELAXER ~ consisting of Mrs. Robert Cur-| rie, Mrs. Kenneth Cowan and! Mrs. Murray Davidson. Plans for the bazaar were| made. The date will be Novem- ber 17. Mrs. Jack Peeling is to) convene the tea room. Mrs. Ken! Cowan will convene the hake table. In charge of decorations are Mrs. Norman Eddy and Mrs.. Murray Davidson. The TOOTHACHE | Don't suffer agony. In seconds get re- | lief that lasts with ORA-JEL. Speed- release formula puts medications to work instantly to stop throbbing pain. by many as | "first-aid" for toothaches yet so safe | | i or? 4 sasaer & 60. 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A day-time program, including ager tare Key Punch and Business Machines, Industrial Sewing and other ining for Skill De Clerk-Typist. Commercial-Stenographie (Secretarial). Machine Shop. Welding Operster. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICE &. A. Bassett, Chairman W. G. Fowcett, Co-ordinator, Program 5 APPLY AT YOUR LOCAL A t to Guede 11, Duration from 3 to 10 months, d shortly. Watch for the advertisements REMEMBER -- 90% of our graduates find jobs -- why nat joel Oshawa Board of Education