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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1946 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE FIVE WHITBY NEWS Remembrance Day Service On Sunday . By M. V, LUERY Correspondent "" Myrtle Station, Nov. 7--On Sun- . morning at the regular hour, 11 o'clock, Mr. 8. Saywell will oc- . eupy the pulpit and will bring a message in keeping with Armistice Day observance. This service should be of interest to ex-service= men as well as to the usual con- gregation., Miss Hazel Toronto will be the soloist, Every- one is welcome, Sunday School at the usual hour, 10 am. ,..A few from here attended the , Birthday supper held in Ashburn church basement on Tuesday even- Ang of last week, under the aus- Mrs, Robert Brown (nee Cryder- man) left on Monday morning to her husband in Toronto where has been fortunate in finding living quarters, Mr, and Mrs, Lorne Steel of To- ronto were dinner guests of Albert and Mrs, Eyers on Saturday. On «Sunday Albert's brother, Jack his wife, also of Toronto, spent the day with them. On Thursday of last week Mr, and Mrs. Harry Stacey, Mrs. H, Hamilton, Mrs, R, Percy and Mrs, Oliver Lane were visitors in Tor- onto, Mrs, Lane and Mrs, Stacey remained until Saturday evening, © A number from Myrtle congre. gation attended Thank Offering services in Raglan church on Sun- was a blackout on Sunday from 5 pm: to 630 pm. One minute we were enjoying the electricity and in a flash we were sitting in the dark. After waiting a reasonable time for the return of light, with ' out its appearance, there was much groping about for matches, a flashlight, candles and coal ofl ' lamps and finally there was light as it was, We of today who enjoy the al- most daylight brilliance of electri city, wonder how our forbears got told that when material "for can- dle making ran short, many a time & saucer with grease in it and a bit of rag for a wick, was commis sioned for a substitute! When we think of the amount of work accomplished by those plo- neer women we are amazed and al- most incredulous. There was the spinning, the weaving of homespun th for garments for the whole . |afternoon, A, L. Pascoe, were abroad. This no doubt helped to start the superstition that gath- ered around Hallowe'en. 80 on Thursday night of last week the annual invasion of the village was made by the strange people who are never seen abroad on any other night of the year-- Indians of horrible visages; two- gun cowboys who looked the "I mean business" kind; ragged ur- chins; ghosts with their weird gar ments. floating about as they emit- ted frightening hollow groans; skeleton faced creatures; little men and women and many others that we couldn't begin to name. These all made their visits from house to house, silently offering their sacks --they ranged from small paper bags to grain sacks--for the "shell out." The display of costumes and the amusement they created com- pensated for the candy, pop-corn,|' cookies and apples given to these little people from "Punnyland." Mr, and Mrs. Willlam Lantz of Toronto were weekend guests of the Oliver Lane's, Mrs. Russl Spinks of Purple Hill visited with Mrs, Clarence Harri- son on Tuesday. Miss Mary Martin and her bro- ther of Brooklin, were Sunday guests of Myrtle friends. A family gathering was held at the Harold Hamilton home on Sunday to honor Mrs. Hamilton's brother and his wifea, Mr, and Mrs. Aubrey Moore, on the eve of their departure for their home in Long Beach, California. Bradley School Hallowe'en Is Great Success GLADYS YELLOWLEES Correspondent Solina, Nov, 7 -- B.. ey's School teacher and pupils entertained their families and friends at a jolly Hal- lowe'en party at the school on Wed- nesday night. From start to finish the evening was a very lively one. Mrs, E, Cryderman was at the piano for the parade and judges were Mr. O. Vice, Mrs, Harry Beau- champ and Gladys Yellowlees. Fol-' lowing unmasking of those in cos- tume the teacher and pupils led in a program of games and stunts which ended in several guests being blindfolded and taken through the Hall of Horrors, Also included on the program were these numbers -- reading by Mrs. W. J. Leask; plano solos by Jean Montgomery, Donna Vice, Mrs, E, Cryderman; violin selections by Alex Stackaruk; several plays by the pupils, and Marilyn Leask's prize essay on "Abraham Lincoln", Lunch, consisting of pcora, peanuts, cake, cookies and apples was served by teacher and pupils, Tells of General Council In place of the regular sermon at the church service, last Sunday commis~ sioner to the General Council of the United Church in Montreal, | gave an interesting and informative re- port of the eight days he attended the meetings. Miss Sadie Malcolm, Toronto, and girl friend of Audley, spent the week-end at John Knox's, Congratulations to Marilyn Leask of Bradley's School on winning first place in the Public speaking be | at Orono. Her subject was "Abra- 2 HH 2 ER i iE § : EeEEF, he EL » : { 5d E is gf : i i iol ham Lincoln." Marilyn, who is the daughter of Mr. Mrs, W. J. Leask, will enter the next competi- tion at Brighton, Y.P.U. Meeting There was a splendid attendance at the first Y.P.U. meeting of the fall and winter months, on Monday evening. Harvey Yellowlees, presi- dent, opened the meeting with the hymn "Stand Up For Jesus". Rev, Linstead led in prayer. During the business discussed several young people were appointed to replace those who have left since spring. The meeting next Monday, Nov- ember 11, will be in charge of Ray Pascoe and Harold Clendenen, Fel- lowship Conveners. . The program of the evening, as prepared by the president included & fine talk by Rev. Linstead on his work among the Indians a Man cey, near London; readings by Pear! Leach, Gladys Yellowlees, and Betty Smales; plano solo by Jean Montgomery, and musical selections by Mary, Hazell and Jean Cryder- man, Recreation including lively | tune games and contests was led by Harvey, Mr. and Mrs, J. Kivell and Pearl Leach visited at Bailieboro on Sun- day. Mrs. Don Yonson visited her bro- Sher in Windsor, who is critically Russell Thompson, Mr, and Mrs, Harry Grooms, Toronto; Mrs, 8. oa Thowaa Baker was with . and Mrs, Charles A Johnson, Peterboro, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bontillier, Mrs. A. Blewett, Mr. L. Blewett, New Toronto were at A. J. Balson's, Congratulations Canadian Naval Training It will be for training such as this that the crews of the Aircraft Carrier Warrior and the Tribal Destroyer cal waters. The craft were scheduled to leave today at noon, from 'Halifax. Gunnery training in the Navy exemplifies the team work and precision which form the basis of naval efficiency in peace or war. In the accompanying picture a class receives instructions before springing into action, Every man has a job to do with split second. timing and with complete Nootka leave to meet the Cruiser Uganda in tropi 24 exactness, 83 Year-Old Woman X-rayed Oshawa residents anxious to reg- ister for a free chest x-ray for tue berculosis when the mass survey begins here at the Armouries on Nov. 13 will be interested in the results of similar surveys in other Ontario centres, as announced by the. Ontario Tuberculosis Associa- tion, Canvassers in some Pembroke districts, where a survey was con- ducted last September, reported 100 per cent co-operation among the citizens they interviewed. Only a few persons were unwilling to have an x-ray taken, One 83-year-old Pembroke woman told a canvasser she was perfectly healthy, But she added: "I'm not the kind to be taking chances, Put me down for it." In the Porcupine mining ares, in- cluding Timmins, Schumacher and South Porcupine, where in 1944 the first mass survey was conducted, 90 per cent of those canvassed were x-rayed. Of the 8924 x-rayed, nineteen or 2.1 per thousand were proved to have active tuberculosis, In the same area, 6,504 school students, whose parents had grant- ed the necessary permission, were tuberculin tested. Ten per cent showed a reaction and were given an x-ray of the lungs. Examinations revealed that three students had active pulmonary tuberculosis, two being public school pupils and the third a high school student, The town of Waterloo completed a survey, free of charge to its 10,- 000 citizens, in December of last year, Those not wishing to be x- rayed represented only a small frace tion of the total population, Ninety- five per cent of the collegiate pu. pils in the same centre were also x-rayed. Complete endorsation of the Oshawa survey has been given by Dr. A. F, MacKay and Dr, F, J. Rundle. "The public have much to gain by the carrying out of this survey," Dr, H, B. James, chairman of the Board of Health, commented, "A very valuable contribution to the health of our entire commun- ity," said Dr. G. L. Bird, Hallowe'en School Party By Mrs. LORNE JONES Correspondent Balsam and Mount Zion, Nov. 1 --Going into Mount Zion school last Thursday afternoon you were met by a ghost and the room was decorated with owls, witches, cats and many ghosts. You could tell it was Hallowe'en, The pupils put on a lovely pro- gram, after which they all dressed in costume, representing Indians, Japanese, bride and groom, gypsies, tramps, scrub women and many others. Ladies were the judges, and Bar- bara Good, Joey Pegg and Bobby Hotner won prizes. All enjoyed a lovely lunch. Lewis Jones has left for the north to hunt deer. We welcome Mr. and Mrs, Jack Brown and family from Brougham to our neighborhood, They have moved into White's house across from Jamieson's. Melvin Appleby had the misfor- to turn his car over in the ditch, i Jack Prest has been laid up for a time and we wish him a speedy recovery. Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd Wilson, Mr, and Mrs. Elmér Wilson, Mr, and Mrs. Bus Empringham and Mr, and Mrs. Joe Empringham enjoyed a ridge and renewing acquaintances with former frienas. Mrs. E. V. Dyer has returned home to Battle Creek, Mich., after visiting her sister, Mrs. A. L. Pascoe. Hallowe'en Party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Gauslin on Thursday night, Miss Myrna Jones spent the week end in Toronto with Miss Jean Linton, The Kahn's are sporting a new car. Mr, and Mrs. Charlie Fiss enter- tained on Sunday for Mr, and Mrs. Joe Forsythe of Siloam, Don't forget W.A. next Wednes- day 13, at the home of Mrs, Os- car Shaw. Roll Call is to be ans- wered with a remembrance verse. Mr, and Mrs, Paul Wilson, Mr, and Mrs, Norman Wilson and Dav- id of Brooklin spent Sunday at George Wilson's, Active Service Class The Active Service Class meet= Ing met last Wednesday, October 30, at the home of Mrs. Reg. Hoskins for a Hallowe'en Party. N NCEMENT on Thursday» A Representative otf The Singer Sewing Machine Co. will be in Whitby te service all makes of sewing machines, Expert Workmanship Guaranteed If in need of service write or phone before the above days. SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. PHONE 696 -- OSEAN WE WANT YOUR o POULTRY and EGGS We Sell Direct to the Consumer, You Can be Assured of the Highest Market Price for These Products. EGGS Get Our Prices CHICKENS Phone FOWL DUCKS CALVES Whithy 336 HOGS PICKERING FARMS LIMITED WHITBY -- ONTARIO ! The evening was spent in Hallow- e'en games. A token of remem- brance was given to Mrs, Roy Hill. All enjoyed a dainty lunch, Mr, and Mrs. Burnett Jamieson and family, Mr, and Mrs, Lewis Jones and family were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Ro bert Parrott at a reception held in honour of Mr, and Mrs. John Briggs (nee G@Gertrude Parrott) whose recent marriage took place out west. They honeymooned down BOR ho os, make 4 a best wishes, oe. 305 Dundas St. W. Phone 650 WHITBY ELECTRIC EARLE J, BRYANT Domestic, Commercial, Farm and Pole Line Installations Good Attendance At Masquerade M. HORN . Hampton, Oct, 31--The usual Hal. lowe'en Hasquerade was held on Wednesday evening with a good ate tendance. Many came in various characteristic costume, the judges | having a busy time in deciding on, the winners. Harold Quarry acted as chairman for the first part of the procedure, The usua] parade creat '| ed much amusement, After this was over and prizes awarded, an interesting event took place. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ad- cock, a recent bride from Holland, and Mr and Mrs, Donald Robin- son were caled to the platform and Mrs, Harold Salter read a few ap- propriate lines to the young cou- ples, after which Mrs. Gordon Wil- bur, and Mrs. Lewis Trull present- ed Mr, and Mrs. Adcock with a cofee table and Mr, and , Rob- inson an accosional chdir on be- half of the community, for which they thanked their friends. Rev. E. 8. Linstead acted as chairman or the program which consisted o a reading by Mr, Mark Blackburn, and vocal solos by Miss Arlene Northcutt, Bowmanille, ac- companied by Madlyn Wilcox, A number of young ladies sang a group of songs, accompanied by Jean Balson, Ars. Albert Cole, Bowmanville, with Norah Horn at the piano, conducted a lively sing- THE MARK OF DEPENDABILITY CANADIAN (13117: 188 1010 | °{ [oe Hobo--Crace Kersey. Best Advertisement (Jr)-- Ross 1lliams. Best Advertisement (Sr.)--Bertha Armour Best National Costume Sr.--Mrs, Harold Ashton, (Enniskillen), Best Clown--John Reynolds, Best Bride and Groom--Ted and Marjory Rundle, German silver is an old name for the ancient Chinese alloy of nickel, copper and zine, 10.30 a.m. to Noon Recess Urged Chatham, Nov. 7. = (CP) -- The Chatham Board of Trade has pass~ ed a resolution suggesting to sll merchants that their staffs be give #4 4 reoeas Tro 1020-43. to HO0h A permit them attend as rt at the Oeno- 102 Dundas St. West - " : Glum Fella? Bad marks, crankiness or headaches often stem from poor vision. Many a naturally bright child fails to get good marks in school -- simply because his eyes are not what they should be, He doesn't do well because he doesn't see well. Make sure that faulty vision will not handicap your child, Do the sensible thing NOW ,. Have Your Child's Eyes Examined MARVIN HOLLENBERG R.O. EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Ld - "» wv - : - b » i "Why So | | Phone, Whitby 671 (Above Allin's Drug Store) . MECHANICAL pared For: BATTERY CHARGING TIRE REPAIRS ELECTRIC WELDING RADIATOR REPAIRS Budget Terms AS LOW AS $5.00 PER MONTH * REPAIRS AND ACCESSORIES! BROCK ST. N. oo|3 pine Yes!' At last we're open invite YOU, the motorists of Whitby and district, to visit us for your winter changeover. We are prepared to handle all phases of automobile work. mechanics are trained on all makes of cars! Wint ubrication « Anti-Freeze, Etc. NS Garage Y PHONE 2267 for business, and we Our expert el