The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

4 mother with two children who was C--O a A te "LATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY . Whitby Editor, Ww. J. Duthie, Business (Office, Miss G. Macpherson THE TIMES-GAZETTE, SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1946 Phone 103, All 'Departments ONE KILLED, THREE INJURED IN BUS ACCIDCNT LAST NIGHT "Air Force Veteran Hit And Instantly Killed-- Three In Hospital Former Tail fl Gunner Is) Thrown 40 Feet by Im- pact--Passengers Injured As Bus Leaves Pavement And Lands in Ditch Leonard Robinson, 23, of 305 Ceri~ tre Street North, Whitby, was in stantly killed last night when he was hit by a west bound bus on |¥ Dundas Street West, directly in front of the Spruce Villa Hotel, and three passengers were injured when the bus ploughed into the ditch af- ter the collision. The accident occurred at about 9:30 p.m., when the Kingston-Tor~ onto Collacutt Coach Lines bus, with 16 passengers aboard, struck Robinson, who was said by witnesses to have been standing in the middle of the road waving his arms at the oncoming bus,' The impact threw his body 40 feet through the air into the ditch. The driver, in trying to miss the man, swerved off the pavement and his bus went out of control, crashed along the ditch and ended up on its side. Born at Bernard, Sask. he was a veteran of this war, having served two years as a tail gunner with RCAF overseas. Back from Europe only a few months, he has been liv- ing for the past two months with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farndale, on Centre St. North, He is the son of Mr. David Robinson and the late Mrs, Robinson of Bernard, Sask. and nephew of Mrs. Harold Boys, of Whitby. : "Driver Did His Best" According to R. G. Ward, of Montreal, who was & passenger on the bus, "the driver did his very best to avoid the man, but hadn't a chance. There was a large truck coming the other way just when this man showed up. The driver swerved, but couldn't miss him. Then the bus hit the edge of the pavement and went into the ditch. And I ducked when I saw the tele- phone pole coming at me." " Mr, Ward, who was sitting on the right side of the bus, said that the passengers were thrown out of their seats, especially those on the left. He particularly remembered a sitting at the front, and was thrown against the exit door by the impact. Three In Hospital . Passengers were removed by means of the emergency door on the top side, as the other doors could not be opened, and were ex- amined for injuries by Dr. F. A. Cuddy. Three of them were taken by ambulance to the Oshawa Gen- eral Hospital, where their injuries are reported as not serious. The injured treated at the Oshawa Hos- pital are--Mrs. Rosalind Robertson, R.R. No. 2, Belleville, Mrs. Bernice Bolender, River Road, Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Mrs. Francis Long- hurst, 763 Bathurst St, Toronto. Shaken up but able to Proceed C their homes were Mrs, John Fraser, of "Toronto, and her two children and a Mr. and Mrs. Lambert of Toronto, Another bus was sent out to take them on to the city. The driver of the bus, Kenneth Down, 9 Jenkins Avenue, Kingston, told police that he was going about thirty miles an hour, when he saw & man waving his hands in the air sanding about the middle of the pavement. "I swerved to the right to avoid him. He moved to the right. I swerved again and he turned again." The bus hit him INGE Whitby News In Brief Accounts of { social events and of visitors to and from the town are appreciated by this department TELEPHONE 703 Mrs. Harold Tucker and daugh- ter, Joyce, have returned home after spending the past two weeks with | relatives in Belleville; Owing to so many members being | on holidays, the Boy Scout and Cub Mothers Auxiliary meeting has been postponed until Thursday, August | 8th, and will take the form of a social, to be held 'at the home of Mrs. H, D. Bowlers Syn Street South, The Whitby Public Library will be closed for holidays from August 4 to August 18, inclusive. Patrons are requested to return all books due before the date of closing. * eb In the obituary notice of the late Francis G. Rogers, published on Tucsday, the name of one son, Frank Rogers of Hampton, was omitted from the list of surviving members of the family. a bP The Mercantile Department Store will be closed for staff holidays from Monday, July 29, to August 5, In- clusive. 'The ladies" section of Whitby Lawn Bowling Club held a very successful mixed trebles tourna- ment, on Thursday evening. The first prize went to a. team composed of Mr. J. Annan, skip, Mrs. Annan and Mr, Jas. Sleightholm. The sec- ond prize went to a team with Rev. D. Marshall, skip; Mrs. Donnelly and Mr Jas. Ross. The third prize was won by Mr, W. E. McBride, Mrs, McBride and Mrs. F. Roberts. Lunch was served between games. ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs, J, Smith, Whitby, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean Grace, to Melville R. McPherson, son of Mrs. Chris. McDonough, Brock street south, Whitby. The marriage to take place August 17th, in Whitby, Sport Calendar Saturday, July 27, Town Park, 6:15 p.m. Junior baseball, Cobourg Kiwanis at Whitby Rotary. Tuesday, July 30, Town Park, 7:00 p.m. Juvenile baseball (exhibi- tion) Coca-Colas at Whitby, Wednesday, July 31, Town Park, 6:15 p.m. Junior bas¢ball, Oshawa Hunt Club at Whitby Rotary. Friday, August 2, Town Park, 7:00 p.m. Juvenile baseball (exhibi- tion Beaton's Dairy at Whitby. dead centre, and then went into Thrown 40 Feet According to police, the accident happened just between the two driveways of the hotel. The body landed in the ditch about 40 feet away, and the bus came to rest an- other forty feet past that. Both 'Whitby and Provincial Police were at the scene within a few minutes, and the pasesngers were removed and traffic directed. Flares were 2 the lit at the spot to aid in the rescue. work and to help with the traffic control. An inquest will be held. Refreshingly Air Conditioned MONDAY" - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY Monday Two Shows at 6.00 & 9.00 Tues. & Wed. Last Complete Show at 8.20 Sy MUCH Fe Zia yant 10 see as you Nl v it twice: WONDERFUL ADVSNTURES [TOWN IS THANKED! BY EX-SERVICEMEN Extracts From Letters' Thanking Citizens For Civic Reception messages of thanks numerous letters of appreciation have been received torces. The following are extracts from letters received: "I wish to acknowledge receipt of the lovely ring and would be pleased if you will convey my thanks and appreciation to those who so kindly thought of us. I will say it is as | nice a gift as any community could give to their service personnel." LR SS | "I am sorry I couldn't personally | thank you for the lovely ladies' ring I received by mail yesterday. It is | something we can kesp and as the | years roll on I'm sure those rings {will be one of our most prized pos- sessions. Thank Jou Sincerely, " "I wish to Ok the people in the Town of Whitby for the lovely gift I received. It sure is a grand feeling to know that someone did appreciate the services of the boys and girls and I thank you very much." LB BE J "I wish to thank .you for the handsome ring with the Corpora- tion of the Town of Whitby crest. I value it now and I know with the passage of years such mementos as- sume increasing sentimental! value. It is unlikely that I shall again have the privilege of living in Whitby but I shall always remember the pleas- ant town and its friendly is doy »" > %*H "Recently I had the pleasure of receiving the gift of the handsome ring from the Town of Whitby. It is with much appreciation I receive the gift and it is with pride I will wear the emblem of the C: ra- tion of the Town of Whitby." > "My wife and myself wish to thank you most sincerély for the bedutiful engraved tray you present- ed in memory of our son. We assure you your lovely gift will be a con- stant reminder of your thoughtful- ness to us. The c ommittee who made the selection are to be com- mended for their choice in the gifts presented to the returned boys and next-of-kin." Workers at at Work On Old Buildings Soon to disappear from view, af- ter almost a century on Brock Street South, are the old "Flatiron BuiMing" and the Women's Coop- erative Hall. They are at present being torn down to make room for the projected Public Utility. Com- mission building, plans for which are nearing completion. According to the assessor's files, the Flatiron, named after a large and famous building in lower New York City, is at least a century old, and by the soundness of the wood found in it by the wreckers, it could have gone on standing for another century. George Moodie, of Ajax, who was awarded the job of Jemoval, found four by four scant- lings along the walls. According to him, these haven't been used in building for many years. 'The building served as a store for many years, and was at least once severely damaged by fire. It also served as the unofficial Town Hall for some time, according to local report. : The "Co-op Hall" is said to be 75 years old, and is being torn down by Deputy Reeve Andrew Muir, who is spending his holidays on the Job. Church Brevities This will be the last Sunday for the union services in the Whitby United Church this year. During August the two congregations (Presbyterian and ' United), will worship in St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church, Reverend Mr, Marshall in charge. St. Andrew's choir will lead in praise. Tomorrow morning Mr. Malcolm will take for his theme, "The Body of Christ", (I believe in the Holy Catholic Church). his story for the children he will tell about the ik fishes that were caught in a NOTICE TO CREDITORS n THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ND, of deceased. NOTICE is 18 nereny.& Section 51 fuk. ARB oO pter 165, that pis creditors and others roi claims' or ainst the estate of the sal ( 3 the Town of Whitby, in the County of Ontario, are required on or about the 23rd day of August, A.D. 1046, to send aid, or deliver to the , Solicitors for the Executor last Will i" nair Chi of Sih HE e nature ¢ security ii Bn¥e held by them. ND' TAKE NOTICE that after such oy meptioned date the said Executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the said' deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having 4rd only to the claims. of which he shall then have notice, and that the sald Executor will not be ltable for the sald assets or any PRhh ereof to any person or per- Dave EC oo b; ponies 2a not receiv y a of such Sistributio n, DAY & RANKIN, 69 Clarence Street, Sonor so the icitor Tor 8 xecutor. DATED Pro) RR Cson, this wens s [ In addition to the many verbal third (23rd) July, A.D, hd ra Wer Principals In Recent Wedding MR. AND MRS. RALPH RODGER DEHART who are shown afier their wedding in All Saints' Anglican Church, The bride, the former Kathleen Alice Hodgkinson, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hodgkinson of Carleton Place. son of Mr. Elmer DeHart and tae late Mrs. DeHart of Brooklin, The bridegroom is the --Photo by Campbell's Studio Stories of Old Whitby Contained in Booklets Discovered Recently Give Many Sidelights on| Histcry of Town--Pub- lished to Celebrate Fif- tieth Anniversary of Keystone County in 1904 A mine of local lore and history is found in two booklets about Whitby uncovered recently in the Town vault. One is a pamphlet celebrat- ing the Fiftieth Anniversary of On- tario County, printed in 1904, and the other is a smaller booklet, pri- vately printed by a resident, extol- ling the virtues of Whitby as a resi- dential town. The date of the latter is not definite, but it is believed from interior evidence that it was published in 1914, prior to the first world war. The photographs and the texts of these two books throw a clear light on the life, and activities of Whit- byites nearly a half century ago. They also show the growth of the town and of its industries, the change from horse and buggy to automobile and the improved pub- lic services. They are also evidence of the solid residences which were built in those days, many of which are still standing and in good con- dition, With the coming expansion of the town to be caused by the estab- lishment of so many new industries here, these booklets are contrasts of an older and quieter state. Then the streets were gravel, as cars were a very recent invention, but the train service was called the best in the province, Celebrated County's Jubilee An "Historical Souvenir of On- tario County, issued on the occasion of the Jubilee celebration, July 1-4, 1904", as the older one is titled, contains also, a centre leaflet with a message from the mayor of that time, A. Ww. Jackson, entitled, Wiutny Invites You." The claims made in that message are in many cases as true today as they were 40 years ago. The then mayor calls Whitby "one of the most desirable places to be found in Ontario for a permanent resi- dence," which still holds good. But among the statements are a few which show the changes that time has wrought in Whitby. For example, "the town has a municipal water and light service, with light- ing available all night. The 'Bell Telephone Company gives a 24 hour a day service." From this one might OLD STORIES (Continued on Page 8) , -- PIANO TUNER PHONE. 484 214 Colborne St., Whitby P|: ELECTRICAL 'number of out of town bowlers are Cannington Meet Draws Local Men On Wednesday afternoon, Whitby was represented by four rinks in a men's doubles tournament 'at Can- nington, and Hilliard Millard and Dick Adams were the only members of the Whitby contingent to place in the money. Other members of the local club who participated were G.. Humphries, Wm. Cook, Wm. Correll, J. M. Hicks, Rev. D. Marshall, and N, Thomas. The third largest 'tournament of the home season will be held at the club greens on Wednesday after- noon beginning at 2.00 pm. A large | FOR expected to be on hand as well as a good supply of local members who will bs out to keep the prizes at home. During the past 'several weeks members of the Whithy club have journeyed to Peterboro, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Can- nington, Lindsay, Balmy Beach and other points to participate in tournaments, and & number of en- tries from these clubs is expected, to return the challenge, You may depend on us to arrange every detail efficiently and assist you in every way possible. / When death occurs, come to us and be as- sured your every re- quest will be fulfilled. STROWGER'S Funeral Service 215 DUNDAS ST, EAST PHONE WHITBY 581 DAY OR NIGHT CALL... [| APPLIANCES (KE RADIO SERVICE by (G74 REPAIRED 115 Baock ST. SOUTH FOR ® TOASTER © IRON ® RADIO *. WASHER SERVICE! " wil Bf SERVICE ® REASONABLE PRICE ® FASTSERVICE | PH. 470 PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE J | Apply 115 | fAicers, Kinsmen Have Plans of New Pool Thanks to Toronto Whitby Kinsmen ar aré making a grateful bow in the direction of the City of Toronto. For some e the club has been held up in its pro- ject to place a wading pool in the Memorial Park for lack of a proper plan. Architects, though willing, were unable to find the necessary time to turn out the desired blue print, and it seemed as if the pool ! would not be made. Kinsmen Bill Sala made a flying | trip to Toronto yesterday and told his tale of woe to W. J. Love of the Parks Department. He had a sympathetic audience, and very shortly left the City Hall with the necessary drawings. The only obstacle left to prevent the Kinsmen from completing the poo} is the shortage of material, but 'it is hoped that the work will be finished and the pool ready for use in the near futures Kinsman Sala stated that tenders for the construction of the pool would be called for shortly, but if any con- tractor wanted preliminary infor- mation he could obtain it by call- ing at his office. The pool when finished will cost considerably more than anticipated, but the Kinsmen feel that the ad- ditional money spent will permit the construction of a more attract. ive and permanent play spot for the children of Whitby. Bill Sala, Harry Curtis and Gord. Hawes were guests of the Oshawa Kinsman Club recently. The meet- ing was held at the Yacht Club and the guests pointed up their appe- tites with a sail on Lake Ontario. Card of Thanks G. Rogers and family wish? rs. P. to express their sincere thanks appreciation, 'to their many BER os friends and neighbors, for their kind stpressiona of sympathy loral tributes extended, dur ng recent gad bereavement and Dr. Mac- dougal) Sa Rebekah Lodge and Daughters Whitby Classified WANTED--WANTED TO BUY, POUL- try. highest market prices paid also feathers and horse hair. ly N. Lemberg, Brock street Et toy. Phone _or_992, Whitby. FOR | ABIN TRAILER FOR sale, Apply Pascoe's Barber Shop, Dun- das street, Whitby. FOR SALE BOILING HENS FOR sale, Yearlings, Phone your order to 804 Whitby. FOR SALE--1930 CHEV. SEDAN, SER- ial 495078, two new tires, good motor, good appearance. Apply 10 Pine street, An. Pardon, RR. Whitby. (yz complete FOR SALE--MASSEY-HARRIS an 6 ft. Phone 877, Whitby. __ _ LOST--A PINK KID, TOY IN front of Post Office. Finder please leave at _Herb Wilson & Sons store. -HARRIS BINDER with tractor hisen and sheat FOR SALE -- TWELVE PIGS, SIX weeks old. Apply Lev, Arksey, Brookjin, Ontario. Phone 15r Ne LOST--BY WORKING "MAN, WALLET, containing mone, and 'valuable pa- rs, including ar License, registra- fon card, etc. Ld pets leave or mail to Mr. Corn Byron street north. Reward. REPAIRS--SEWING MACHINE RE- anrs made to all kinds of machines. Rly Ed, ian, 1208 Dundas street east, Whitb: FOR BALE_--A 40 BARRED ROCK Bull, vernging FL pounds each. ny Pr ly east town une; on - gston (J1yaT] 7) Ro aa OR THREE ROOMS, furnished or unfurnished, two adults, by Sept. 1st. Phone 2249, Voivahy FOR SALE_PINTO HORSE, BLACK and white with good saddle, bridle and winter blanket, or will sell separately. St. John street, Whivels Jl; ANTED TO BUY---ALL KINDS OF Poultry, also new and old feathers. Highest market prices, Apply J. Parker, 321 Brock St_N. Phone 486. WANTED TO RENT--MOST URGENT, refined couple, both ex-R.CAF. of- desperately need apt. flat, ished or unfurnished, by Box 85, Times-Gasette, A ROA Radio, any make. Ap] oy! n, Jensen Paving Co., Rnitoy, $2. A TAT hom Be RARIABLE active caretakdr, Apply Bruck Theatre, Whitby. TA 2 weeks' bg Snelgrove's = i ly $1; a weeks he Store, Bat) Deputation Content That Harbor Repairs Will Receive Approval On the eve of setting out for ot tawa to ask federal assistance in repairing Whitby's harbor, William Davidson, President of the Chamber of Commerce, was optimistic about results. "I feel satisfied that the request, when properly presented, to the | Minister, will have gratifying re- sults, The amount of money we are po 0 is not of large proportions from a government standpoint if we are able to show a reasonable return on the investment." In a letter written in reply to Mr. Davidson's telegram, W.EN. Sinclair, K.C., Member of Parliament for this riding, said, "Your request wil! be a large one but I am hopeful that we can make headway." At the same time it was announc. ed that Fred G. Hoblitzel, head of the Associated Manufacturers of Canada, who plans to erect a large marine terminal and oil storage plant at the harbor, will be a mem- ber of the deputation, Town Dump Almost Sold Regarding the proposed sale of the town dump, a feat which has caused considerable interest in Whitby, Mr. Davidson said that the deed has not as yet been prepared, but he expects it to be completed soon. He quoted Mr, Hoblitzel, who visi- ted the town on Thursday, as say- ing, "I am highly appreciative of what Whitby has to offer and will work hand in hand with the muni- cipality in endeavoring to accomp- lish what we have set out to do. Our activities in Whitby will devel- op into an enterprise of some con- siderable proportions." Mr. Hoblitzel also expressed appre- ciation for the courtesy shown him by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce and by the Town officials. He told Mr. Davidson that he has already got the materials for some storage tanks, and can go ahead with their construction even before the dredg- ing is completed. A Sound Proposition In discussing the improvement of the harbor and the money that will DEPUTATION (Continued on Page 11) GUARANTEED - IMMEDIATE "¥. St. N, LIAL cE. Just As Lovely After A Swim Our permanents are so hair-do . . . styled by us. 129 BROCK ST. S. + swimming they set back into your favorite summer | Ghia Beauty Salon Asks Information Whitby Editor, Times-Gazette.. Dear Sir: Major John Barnett of Clarkson, Ontario, is compiling a history of the brickmaking business in Ontario and has appealed. for | assistance through the Ontario Hise torical Society, Could any of your readers give information about the brick yard that was in operation about 70 years ago on the S. Fuller property on 3rd concession just north of the town of Whitby? . Any data on the above firm will be greatly appreciated. C. G. CROUSE, 95 Queen St., Oshawa. RATEPAYERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAST WHITBY are hereby notified that tax bills for the MUNICIPALITY have been mailed, nd those who have not received same are requested to apply at the office of the undersigned im- mediately. Discount on the 2nd installment for 1946 Las beer. extended to July 31st snd penalties on the 1st in- stallment will 10t he enforced until August 1, D. F. WILSON, Tax Collector, Oshawa, Ontario. 110 Park Road North, For Free Pickup Telephone Toronto ...... Ad.3636 Pickering ,... Brooklin =) [ WANTED! Claremont . "orld We Pay Phone 'Charges. i DEAD HORSES o ° 0 | i : 7 GORDON YOUNG LTD. © and CATTLE | TORONTO J LIOR OESTERESSIORX0) excellent that even after PHONE 821 PLUMBING TROUBLE? -* PHONE 963 WHITBY 212 BROCK ST. SOUTH eo KITCHEN SINKS o¢ WASH URS eo WATER TAPS eo TOILET BOWLS, and Other Appliances Also Agents For CLA" FURNACES STOKERS AIR CONDITIONERS "If It Can Be Done -- We Can Do It"