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| ] | | | PAGE FOUR THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1946 ATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Whitby Editor, W. J. Duthie, Business Office, Miss G. Macpherson Phone 703, All Departments Few Changes Are Made | By Court Of Revision * In Assessment Appeals The Court of Revision, sitting in Council Chambers last night, found few instances where it was necessary to reduce the assessed value placed on Whitby properties by Asséssor Fred O'Dell. F. T. Rowe, Centre Street, ob-® tained the umly large reduction when his assessment was reduc- ed from $5,807, to $4,260, to bring it in line wita the valuation cf similar houses in the town. The E. L. Ruddy Co. asked for, and obtained a reduction on the assessment on the signboards on Byron street and on C.P.R, property when it was found that they had removed some of the panels after the assessment had been made. For additional depreciation, Douglas J. Reid ot Athol Street received a reduction of $200 on his assessment of $2,000. The building assessment on tk > home of R. Rinta, Palmerston Ave., was reduce. $25.00, Tax Tourist Homes On an appeal by W., Maw, auctioneer, for the removal of a biisiness tax on his home, Fred O'- Dell told the court that the busi- ness tax was not on the auction business, but was for the tourist business carried on by Mr. Maw. Mr. O'Dell said that this tax had been removed during the war when .the gpsoline rationing had reduced tourist traffic, but that it had been re-applied to all tou- rist businesses within the town limits this year. The town benefitted in a num- ber of cases where "ors had suid property off their depth and the purchasers were charged with frontage. The adjustments oa these sales increased the assessed value of the property sold. Two appeals for the removal of business ta: on the home uv. In- surance salesmen were refused, and the court confirmed the as- serz.aent. djust Fire Ix J. Roblin requested a revision on his building which was parti- ally destroyed by fire last April, with a resulting loss of revenue. He received a remission of one- third of the taxes pald. The Court of Revision review- ed all appeals at the one sifting. Their decisions may be appealed before Judge D. B. Coleman at a later date. Assessment To Go Up Next Year Property owners, appearing be- fore the Court of Revision held in the council chambers last night, learned that their tax bills for next year will show an even higher assessment. In line with adjustments being made to equalize taxes all over the county, valuations will be changed to agree with those be- ing placed on properties in. other municipalities and townships within the county. It the town council maintains the low level of operating costs now applied within the town it is possible that taxes will be lower because the town's portion of taxes by the county will be re- duced when the county absorbs a more equitable portion of county expenses. Baby Arrives 4 Ahead of Schedule The first baby to be born with- in the limits of the town in some time arrived yesterday, somewhat ahead of schedule, The baby girl was born while her mother was on a stretcher, but before the stretcher could be placed in the ambulance and taken to the Osh- awa Hospital,' Dr. J, 0. Ruddy was in attend- ance however and both mother and daughter are now in the hos. pital and are reported to be do- i ing well. Mr, and Mrs. A. G. Mar- * are the lucky parents of the Whitby News In Brief Accounts of social events and ot visitors to and from the town are appreciated by this department TELEPHONE 703 St John's Anglican Church Sale and Tea to be held in the Sunday School Hall, on November 27th, promises to be the usual successful affair, Mrs. R. D. Fletcher will open the sale at 2.30 p.m. * PP The United Church Young Peo- ple's Union held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, November 19th, After the business had been attended to, an interesting program on Christ jan Missions followed. Phyllis David who was in charge of the meeting discussed the ways and customs of the people #f India, and Rev. C. Malcolm gave a talk on the differ- ences between the Hindus and the Mohammedans. Games were plajéd and the sing- ing of "Taps" closed the meeting. A 4 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Can- adian Legion held their meeting on Friday, November 8th, with Presi- dent Ashton presiding. Thirty- three members were present, Many items of business were discussed and planned. Two applications for membership were read. The next meeting will be held November 22, when a shower for the forthcoming bazaar will be held. The invitation to visit Cobourg on November 26th has been accepted and all members wishing to go are asked to meet at Legion Hall, where bus will leave at 6.45 sharp. Be on time. Obituary SUSAN GERTRUDE KEMP A lifelong resident of this district, Miss Susan Gertrude Kemp died suddenly yesterday at the home of her nephew, Lome Xemp, 208 Green Street, Whitby, after an ill- ness of some years. Well known as an active church worker, Miss Kemp is also remembered as an ac- complished horsewoman. For sever- al years in a row she won prizes at the Christmas Fairs here, for her driving and for the smart turnout. She was in her 69th year. Born on the family farm on the Base Line, she was the daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. William Kemp. She was educated in Whit- by, and since the death of her par- ents had lived with her nephew, Kemp. . An active member of Whitby United Church, Miss Kemp sang in the choir for many years, taught in the Sunday School and was also in the Women's Association. One of a family of seven, Miss Kemp was predeceased by three brothers and one sister, and is sur- vived by two sisters, Mrs. F'. T, Rowe and Mrs. John Draper, both of Whitby, and by eight nieces and nephews. . The funeral services will be hel from the home of her nephew on Friday afternoon at 2.30 pm. with Rev, Charles Malcolm conducting, and interment will be in the family plot at Union Cemetery. School Board Meets To Open Tenders « A special meeting of the Board of Education has been called for tonight to open the tenders re- ceived for the construction of the new Cedar Street Public School, JOURNEYS END Chatham, Nov. 21 (OP)--Edward Hess, 72, of no ixed abode, was giv- en a five-month sentence for at- tempting to steal 15 cents. from a milk bottle. Police charged Hess had a long criminal record. NOW PLAYING Two Shows, at 7.00 and 9.00 This Building To House Whitby's Public Utility The architect's drawing shows the appearance of the new P.U.C. build. | desi A ing, to be erected at the corner of Brock and Colborne Streets. The build- ing will include display space for electrical equipment, offices, workrooms and storeroom for the P.U.C., offices upstairs and an apartment. It was block. C ommission gned by John B. Parkin, the architect who drew up the nlans for the new school, and tenders for its construction will be called soon. Readers will not: that the tree at the left remains to be planted, but they will also note the improved appearance this building will give to the business IODE Holds Birthday The eighth anniversary of tijeir organization in Whitby was cele- brated at the annual birthday tea by the members of Viscount Green- wood Chapter, 1.O.D.E, with many guests in attendance for the tea and for the musical program pre- sented. This tea at the Legion Hall was reported the most successful in the chapter's history. Three new members were admit- ted to the chapter, Mrs. R. Butt, Mrs, 8. F. Murdoch and Mrs. B. Donnelly. The musical entertain- ment was given by-Mrs. Douglas Holliday, Miss E. R. Weller and Miss Marion Whitfield who sang solos, and by Miss Barbara Thomson and Miss Janet Spratt who played plano solos. The guests were received by the regent and vice-regent, Mrs. F. W. Marsh and Mrs. C. A. Freeman, and presiding at the tea table were Mrs, D. B. Coleman, Mrs, Joseph King, Mrs. W. H. Curtis and Mrs. A. Sturgess, They were assisted by Mrs. J. M, Roblin, Mrs. F. Erskine, Mrs. Russell Hatch, Mrs. D. A. Wil- son, Mrs. George Fothergill, Mrs. J. O. Ruddy, Mrs. B. Igglesden, Mrs. M. Davis, Mrs, E. H. Graham, Miss Jane Davis, Miss Nathalie Erskine, Miss Mary Elizabeth Coleman and Miss Carol Curtis. The proceeds from the tea will be used for the general and educa- tional work of the chapter, and will help to pay for the Honor Roll which is to be presented to the Whitby High School at the com- mencement exercises on December 13, More Wolves Shot In Mara Township Than Others When one township pays a wolf bounty of $25 and the neighboring townships pay smaller bounties, more woives seem to be killed in the higher-paying township than in the others, according to Reeve P. W. Duffy of Mara Township, in the northern section of Ontario County. He asked the County Council to recommend that the province pay the bounty and make it uniform throughout. He reported that because so many sheep were being killed by wolves in his township the Council had raised the bounty for a wolf pelt to $25, along with the county bounty of a similar sum. At the last meet- ing of the Mara Township Council, 21 pelts were presented for payment and were honored, but the Council thought that some of these ex- wolves might have been killed in other municipalities. "We must get rid of these wolves or sheep-raising will die out in the township," he sald. Up there, he added, sheep were being kept in the yards but were still falling prey to raiding wolves. Reeve F. H. Clayton of Thorah Township agreed with Mr. Duffy, and sald that Beaverton too had suffered from loss of sheep, but more due to dogs than wolves. He suggested that the dog tax be paid to the province in return for pro- vincial payments for sheep lost. "I agree that the wolf bounty should come from the provincial government," said Deputy Reeve Cook Ashenhurst, of Reach Town- ship. The question was turned over to the Legislation Committee for a recommendation. BRAVERY Two German prisoners who went into a burning house at Inkberrow, Worcestershire, . to save furniture, have been commended. WASHER REPAIRS WORK GUARANTEED Complete check-up, Wringer grease and gear "oil changed. Wringer rolls In stock, Special price on complete overhauls. BUTT RADIO & APPLIANCE 130 Brock St, N. Whitby, Tel. 707 Mt. Zion Shocked By Sudden Death Of George Hill MRS. LORNE JONES Correspondent Balsam & Mt. Zion, Nov. 21: While Mr. George Hill, Douglas and Beth were turning out of their gate- way at Greenwood the truck started to sway on the road, and then over- turned in the ditch. Mr, George Hill was killed, Douglas and Beth were unhurt. The Hills were just moving to their new farm at Greenwood. They have lived at Mt. Zion for a aumber of years. The community extend Jere deepest sympathy to the fam- ly. The W.A, met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Oscar Shaw. The meeting was on Remembrance. Mrs. Richard Day rendered a solo, a reading was given by Mrs. Allan Manderson, and Mrs, B, Jamieson, a recitation was given by Mrs. James Wilson, and Mrs, Huffman played a piano solo, The program was much enjoyed by all and a lovely tea was then served. A large number from here took in the Royal Fair. Some of the George Wilson fam- ily were home on Sunday as y Wilson isn't feeling as' well as he might, We wish him a speedy pick up. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parrott of the Balsam district on the gift of a wee daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Morrish and family, Mrs. Sadler of Highland Creek called on Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Jones on Sunday. Greenwood Man Sells Furniture Buys Trailers 2 ht By MAY E. BROWN "%% Correspondent : Nov. 21:--The C.G.I.T. and Mis- sion Band held an open meeting on Friday evening of last week. Inter- esting slides were shown on India and a good program given by mem- bers from both groups. All present Sppreciaiaq and enjoyed the even- g. : Ken Elson had a very successful sale of his household furniture on Saturday last. Ken has beaten the housing situation by purchasing a traller and 1s moving to Brantford where he has been working with the Massey-Harris Co. for some time. The best wishes of everyone go with Ken and his wife and little son in their new home. The community was shocked on Monday to learn that George Hill had been instantly killed when the truck he was in went out of con- trol and turned over only a few rods from his home, . The sympathy of all goes out to his wife and fam- ily in their deep bereavement, Hunters Successful : The hunters returned last week and each brought home a deer. They were Messrs, Milton, Lloyd and Wm. Pegg, Frank Hayward, Fred Brown and Jack Stone, Wm, Heron of Brooklin, and James Wat- son of Whitby were in their party. On Saturday evening, Nov. 23rd, in the Greenwood Church Mrs. Cook of Green River and formerly of ina, will give an illustrated talk gn China. Mrs. Cook was born in China and has first-hand knowledge of the country. This evening is being sponsored by the Missionary Department of the Sun- day School, Everybody will be wel- come, Mr, Medland of Saskatchewan called on his aunt, Mrs. Wm. Crum- | RR mer, one day last week, Mrs. John Johnson of Manches- ter spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. W. G. Perkin. Miss Elva McLean and friend of Toronto were home over the week- end. Miss Edna Green spent last week with Walter and Mrs. Green in Buffalo, Miss May Brown attended the Central Area convention of Wom- en's Institutes at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto last week. Forum The Farm Forum met at the par- sonage on Monday evening ' with || twenty-four present, This was re- view night which brought out these findings. Most farmers prefer to farm rather than take the average wage given industrial workers. One- fifth of farm homes have electricity and the other four-fifths want and need it. Rural beautification as in- dicated by a paint-fip and clean-up campaign wou helpful; run- ning water in the homes and farm buildings should be available to farm families. Next week the Fo- rum meets at Milton Pegg's home. Miss Mildred Brown and friend visited with Miss Muriel Chambers at Caledon East on Sunday. 'Wr. and Mrs. Walker of Toronto have purchased Mr. Midgeley's house and took possession on Mon- day. Greenbank Farm Forum Meeting Discusses Strikes Greenbank, Nov. 20 -- We are pleased to hear that Mrs. Cameron Blakeley is improving and expects to leave the Oshawa Hospital any day now to visit for a time with her daughter there. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wood on the birth of a son, Michael John, in Ottawa Hospital recently, On Monday evening Greenbank Federation of Agriculture held its monthly meeting in the Commun- ity Hall. After slides by Mr, Ritchie, the Rodd twins sang two duets. Mrs. McLean of Greenwood spoke on Farm Forums and after discussion groups of the audience had as their topic "Are Strikes Ever Justified?" The whole assembly planned to form several neighborhood farm forum groups for weekly discussion meet- ing as a whole. The evening closed with refreshments. With deep regret this village heard today that an old-time and well-esteemed resident, Charles Gordon, had passed away in Ux- bridge this morning. Our heartfelt Spiny is extended to Mrs, Gor- on. In Greenbank United Church on Saturday afternoon last, the mar- riage of Mavis Gwendolyn Waller, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waller and Ryerson La- verne Beare, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ryerson Beare, was sol- emnized Rev. T. Wallace of Green- bank, officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of plum transparent silk velvet. She carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. The bridal attendant, Miss Joyce Beare, only sister of the groom, wore a gown of dark green transparent silk velvet and carried gold 'mums, Mr. A. Waller was the A Neil Heron and 8. Waller were Announcements LADIES OF ST. JOHN'S ANGLI. rch will hold a sale of ork and other articles at ephant sale in the Sunday on Wednesday, November 27th. Afternoon Tea will b from 3-5, 25 cents. Mrs. R. cher will open the sale at 2:30 p.m. Whitby Classified DDE a. EE , any v or qual of e best price. Daves Produce, 205 pet 4 ton Ave. Toronto. (Nov.22) WANTED TO BUY -- ALL KINDS OF Poultry, also mew and old feathers. Highest market prices. Apply J. Parker, 321 Brock St. N. Phone 486. : D. Flet-- ushers. Mrs. Ernest Phair played the wedding music. During the signing of the register Mr. and Mrs George Beare sang "I Love You Truly". 2 After the reception at the bride's home where around fifty guests were present, the bride and groom left on a motor trip to Niagara dis- trict. Upon return they will reside in Greenbank. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ward spent the week-end in Toronto. Several from Greenbank and dis- trict attended the Royal Winter Fair during the past week, Doris Foskett Wed To John Lambert A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the United Church Parson- age, on Saturday, November 16th, when Doris Foskett, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Alfred Foskett, 604 Dundas Street East, Whitby, be- came the bride of John Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lam- bert, Brooklin. Rev, Charles Mal- colm officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of peach satin, a long veil and carried a bou- quet of red roses and white 'mums. She was attended by her sister, Misg Violet Foskett, who wore a gown of pink satin and carried a bouquet of yellow 'mums. Mr. hs id Foskett, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Following the ceremony a recep- tion was held at the home of the bride, where the guests were re- ceived by Mrs Foskett who wore mauve crepe, black accessories and corsage of yellow roses. The young couple left later for a two weeks' trip to the States, the bride travel- ling in a blue suit with brown ac- cessories. They will reside in Whit- by. TOUR Battleship Vanguard, which is to be used for the royal tour to South Africa, starts a preliminary cruise on December 4. 'Larger High Schools Allow Varied Courses For Rural Students' "Larger high schools and larger high school distriéts will give rural pupils a chance they are not getting now," Gordon L. Duffin, of the provincial Department of. Education, told the Ontario County Council yesterday, in outlining the program of his department. He pointed out for the members® that in a small school no variety of courses can be offered, and that all students alike must study the aca- demic course, whether they are in- clined that way or not. His statistics were that a school with less than 150 pupils could of- fer only the academic course, with possibly a few. hours of shop train- ing. In a school of 150-300 pupils shop work and home economics can be taught along with the academic course. With 300-600 pupils courses can be widened to include agricul ture, more courses in shopwork, home economics and commercial work. In a school of 1,000 pupils tradesmen can teach 'the various trades to students, and in schools with over 1,000 a vocational school can be combined with the high school. Three Per Cent. Attend The aim of the department, he said, was to have all schools large enough to have both vocational and academic courses. To do this school areas would have to be larger as es- timates show that only three per cent, of the population of a district are high school students. He point- ed out that there was no use in building a larger school unless it was going to serve a population large enough to fill it. The county is the unit which is divided into school areas, according to him, and last year eight counties set up schools under this new plan, and 36 of the 38 counties in Ontar- io have committees working orf the question, In the province, he said, there are 197 continuation schools and 152 of these have fewer than. 100 pupils. There are 200 high schools, 55 of them with fewer than 100 pupils. These small schools can not offer the choice of courses given in urban schools and so the rural students are at a disadvantage. Average 200 Square Miles The average area of the new dis- tricts set up is 200 square miles, (in this county the townships of Whit- by, East Whitby and Pickering com- prise about 200 square miles) and rural students are brought to the schools by transport organized by the school boards, In some areas the cost of this transport has amounted to $50,000 per year but the provincial government repays 75 per cent. of this cost. The aver- age .per pupil was 45 cents per day. He outlined for the Council the procedure to follow in adopting these larger areas and schools. He suggested that the committee pre- pare a report to be conveyed to the various districts, and that joint meetings of the various ' school boards in a new area be held to decide boundaries for districts, after which the plans can be sub- mitted for approval to the depart- ment. He pointed out, in answer to questions by members of the Coun- sil, that in many cases present con- tinuation schools were kept open by the new district boards until facili- ties were made available for one large school at the centre of the new district. One good reason for this, particularly at present, was the inflated cost of building, Assessment, Is Factor He answered several questions about representation on such school boards and about the transportation system used for such schools, He stated that a plan is now. under consideration which would give municipalities representation on' a board according to total assess- ment. Asked how such areas should be set up, Mr. Duffin said that plan. hers should, for the good of the pue pils, work towards the biggest pose sible school in the smallest practi cable area. : Reeve W, G. Manning moved a vote of thanks to the speaker for his clear presentation of the facts about the larger school areas. For the last part of yesterday's session Reeve James Blanchard of Can- nington, last year's Warden, took the chair in place of Warden John M. Rae, RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED - IMMEDIATE BUTT RADIO & APPLIANCE 130 Brock St. N.,, Whitby Tel 707 305 Dundas St. W. Phone 650 WHITBY ELECTRIC EARLE J. BRYANT Domestic, Commercial, Farm and Pole Line Installations Castle Chapter BRIDGE 'Mon. Nov. 25th 2.30 pm. ONTARIO LADIES' COLLEGE Those wishing te make up Tables Telephone 643 MRS. RICHARDSON (Bring your own Oards) D'J'EVER? IM GETTING ALONG SWELL, DAD! ....... & LISTENTO THIS _ pg n Thy WT W TO READ Nhe | 2 , = { DJEVER MUMBLE TO YOURSELF WHEN THE SON BEGINS U2 PIANO PRACTICE JOT AS YOU START. NEWSPAPER ---- i OF THE HOUSE, THE DAUGHTER DECIDES AD ART% OU ET SET SDN ANY ER { FOR HER VIOLIN LESSON == ~~ i FOR BSALE---ONE HEAVY DRAFT horse for farm work. Apply Ontario Ladies' College, Whitby, FOR SALE-TWO MEN'S WINTER Overcoats, size 40, also ladles' coat, size 20. Phone 657, Whitby. _ (Noval) FOR- SALE---PURE 'BRED COCKER Spantels, one red male puppy, one year old, black and white dog. Apply 29 Beatty St., Ajax. FOR BSALE--A NUMBER OF TEN weeks old Pigs for sale, Apply W. Cox, . 1, Pickering, Ont. or lot 9, con. 3, Pickering, near F, M, Chapman's. BOUT size 14, good condition, $50.00. Apply 111 Dundas street west, or phone 2256, Whitby. FOR BSALE--CABIN TRAILER, WIN- terized, Apply 620 Dundas street east, 'Whitby. Phone 613. (Nov.23) ROOM. AND BOARD--ROOM AND Board In private home, conveniences, central. "Apply 202 Byron street north, Whitby. ~~ FOR SALE-TWO PEDIGREED BOS- ton Terrier Pupples. Write or call at J. W. Heade, 510 Palace street, ypu. Phone 729. (Nov.23) FOR SALE-MEDIUM SIZE QUEBEC Heater, good condition, coal oll heater, coal oil stove, 2 used mattresses, fair condition, olden style baby carriage, reasonable price. Mrs. G, E, pking, 133 Mary street east. Phone 424. (Nov.23) FOR SALE BOY'S THREE-PIECE suit, coat leggings, helmet, sand blank- et cloth, size 4 years, Apply 218 Dundas street east, Whitby. AS PROUD AS PUNCH........ re So BUT SOME MONTHS LATER WHEN THEY BOTH TAKE | * FIRST PRIZE AT THE SCHOOL CONCERT, YOU FEEL , | | | IN YOUR YOUNGSTERS STUDIES 15 A BIG EN= COURAGEMENT TO THEM ? IVE ALWAYS SAID THAT THERES NOTHING LIKE ¥ DEVER REALIZE THAT TAKING AN INTEREST aves BLACK HORSE BREWERY GW