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_ A ------ PACE FOUR THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1946 LATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Business Office, Miss G. Macpherson Phone 703, All Departments Speeches To Follow Township Nominations At Brooklin Monday Whitby Township electors win 'gather at the Township Hall in Brooklin at noon on Monday to nominate candidates for the 1947 township council. 'The nominations will be received by the clerk, Murray Robinson, from i2 noon to 1 pan, an nour earlier than in previous years. As is Ahe custom after the close of nomi- nations the retiring council and any new candidates will be given an opportunity to address the gath- Nominations 'will be. for' reeve, deputy-reeve and three councillors as well as for one place on the Brooklin Fire Board. Indications are that Reeve Wil- liam Manning and the members of the 1946 council will stand for re- election, with the possibility of at least one or two others seeking a place on the council. Candidates will have until 9:30 Tuesday night to file their qualifi- cations, and if an election is neces. sary it will be held Monday, Janu- ary 6. { Last year, William Manning and | N. J. Anderson were given acclama- tions for the offices of reeve and deputy-reeve while Heber Down, william Heron and J. R.° Bonnetta won out in a five-candidate contest for council, Carol Singing Marks Rotary Luncheon Tue. Carol singing led by Mrs. Vernon Rowe, was a feature of the Rotary "lu luncheon on Tuesday. Mrs. ju was intro... .d by Rotarian 'BE. H. Graham, principal of the « Whitby High School, who spoke of 'her contribution to the musical life of the community as director of smusic in the schools, { Also guests at the meeting were Milton Mowbray, winner of the ifirst Carter Scholarship for Ontario ;County, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mowbray of Brooklin. + Congratulating Milton on his sachievement, Mr. Graham said he fwas an outstanding student, not on- tly in his academic 'work, but in the school's activities as a whole. ~ & . Prisident A. A. Archibald pre- {sided at the luncheon, by » Reader's Views 'ro the Editor, {The Daily Times-Gazette, fDear Sir: - ¢, I had the opportunity of visiting ithe County Home on Christmas Day sand I feel that the people of Whit- .by and Ontario County should be 'informed as to the excellent ar- irangements that were made for our fold folks who are being taken care tof by the County, Those who are responsible for the icare and maintenance of our old "folk should receive | our heartfelt ;thanks for their work. The dinner was a work of art, and many days of preparation must have been spent in order that everything should be a pleasure to those who dwell within. The dinner was enjoyed by all and many words of appreciation were 'expressed. To Mr, and Mrs. Read we should 'say thanks for that loving work. It ! could not have been done unless the . spirit of Christmas prevailed to per- {fection amongst all the staff. The 'menu was as follows: Roast chicken, dressing, potatoes, peas, Christmas pudding and sauce, jellies, candies, oranges, apples, tea or milk. Nothing was left out and it was certainly a dinner fit for those folk who made Ontario County as it is today. I was also pleased to hear durthg the dinner the Boys' Band of whithy playing carols. It just put e finishing touch to a very Merry irieiy The very old lady informed me that many have been so good to them all this Christmas at the home with entertainments and choral singing which has made them very happy indeed. ' AN ONT. COUNTY OLD BOY. Effects of breathing benzol-lade- nair causes the patient to become 'uncle, | 'dizzy, breathless or excited. Retiring A. R. HOOD, who has announced his retire- ment as reeve of Scugog Town- ship after six consecutive years in that office. Mr. Hood has served for some 15 years in al on the council, being elected as councillor first in 1925. He was reeve also for ene term in , 1930. As a member of the Coun- ty Council he has been chairman of County Roads for the past - two years and before that was chairman of the Board of Com- missioners for the County Home, HOLIDAY SEES NO SERIOUS MISHAPS HERE In spite of heavy highway traffic, the Christmas-Boxing Day holiday here brought only one motor acci- dent and this was not of a serious nature. The only mishap reported to po- |° lice was a collision shortly before |: noon: on Christmas Day between cars driven by two Oshawa men on as Street West near the Spruce Villa, There was considerable damage to both vehicles as a car driven by F. J. Skinner, 212 King Street East, Oshawa, collided with the rear of & second car behind a transport which had storped. As a result of the only other ac- cident this week, also on Dundas Street West near the town limits, Lucian Gagne, 14 Queen Street, Ajax, was fined $10 and costs by Magistrate F. S. Ebbs on Tuesday, on a charge of careless driving. The accident took place between six and seven o'clock on Monday evening and involved two cars and a transport. No one was injured. Police said the accused, driving an auto west, had sideswi an east- |' a= and bound Motorways transport had then come into collision with an automobile which was following the transport. The collision, they said, took place about three feet south of the centre of the road and after the impact his car: had tra- velled some 30 feet west and turned completely around facing south+ east. : The left front wheel of the car Gagne was driving was driven in about five feet and there was slight damage to the and the other auto. Trip To Nassau Follows Wedding Of Whitby Girl Park Road Baptist Church was the scene, at. noon on Saturday, December 21, of 'a quiet wedding when Marguerite, elder daughter of Mrs. Reginald E. McArthur of Whitby, was united in marriage to Douglas A. Ampleford, son of Mrs. Douglas Ampleford, Toronto. Rev. Charles * G. Stone officiated, and Miss Muriel Gidley played the wedding music. The bride, wearing a dressmaker suit of. wool, trimmed with gray lamb, matching hat and black ac- cessories, a bouquet of 'mums, carnations and rose petals centered with a gardenia. She enter- ed the 'c h on' the arm of her J: B. McArthur and was attended by her sister, Jean, who wore a Wool suit of soft blue with matching Mr, G. Harold Craig was the groomsman, Following the ceremony, a recep- tion for the immediate families was held at the home of the - bride's uncle and aunt. Aftet. the reception the bride and groom' left for an 'extended trip to | Miami and Nassau. King Bros. Staff Has Annual Party The employees of King Bros. Co. gathered in the recreation room of the plant on Tuesday afternoon for their annual Christmas get- together. The manager, P, K. Draiman, ex- pressed the firm's gratitude for the splendid co-operation shown by the employees during the year and Nick Strynotko, replied on behalf of the employees, stating that this had been the result of the efforts of the management as well as of the staff. In keeping with the - holiday spirit' of "the occasion, Cecil Whit ney entertained "during the after. noon with guitar and harmonica selections, SECOND TO BRAZIL Argentine is the second largest South American country in both area and population, The Dominican Republic founded in 1844. was NOW PLAYING Two Shows at 7:00 -- 9:00. Saturday Matinee at 1:30 Prince Albert Pupils Present Annual Concert Mrs. F. BE. SMITH Correspondent Prince Albert, Dec. 21.--On Tues- day last a large number of friends were entertained at a chicken din- ner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Heayn. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Wm. Perry is improving since her recent sudden operation in a Toronto hospital. Sorry to hear that Mrs. Les. Bea- cock has been confined to bed. We hope for better health soon. A very successful concert was the result of much time snd patience spent on the part of the teacher, Mrs. Hunter, and pupils of the Pub- School, when on Thursday evening the school house was filled with ifi- terested parents and friends. A lovely Christmas setting was 'the background for a well-render- ed Drogram, which was finally brought to a close by the arrival of Santa, who gave the gifts from the well-laden tree, assisted by We senior. 'pupils, It would.be hard to:mention the best number on the program, as each in itself was well given, but a word of praise is due the singing, which was greatly enjoyed by all. A word of thanks also goes to! Mrs. J. Munro, who was soloist dur- ing a Pantomime put on by six sen- ior girls, The proceeds of the evening will 80, we understand, toward the pur- chase of a radio for the school, Jim Doupe, whi is one of the School Board, acted as chairman, and welcomed all to the concert and announced the following program, Recitation, Beth Taylor, "Why?"; Chorus by the entire school, "See Amid the Winter's Snow"; recita- tion, Jimmy Bailey; Community singing, led by the Senior choir; Recitation, "Long, Long Ago," Grade II boys; Carol, by 4 girls; dialogue, "The Christmas Visitor; Chorus, by the school, "There's a Song in the Air"; Recitation, Jerry Bonnell; Senior Girls' Drill and song, "Deck the Halls"; Recitation, Mary Hodgins; Carol, "O Little Town of Bethlehem"; Recitation, Everett! Doupe; Dialogue, "Pop 'Goes the Corn"; Recitation, Rosy Bailey, Carol, "We Three Kings," by Senior Boys; "Under the Christmas Tree", by seven scholars; Pantomime and Carol, "The Holy City," soloist, Mrs, John Munro; , Recitation, ; Song by fon a olly Old 24 "J Oi St. Nicholas; Original play, "Christ- mas Confusion at the Mugginses." In his closing remarks the chair< man announced the Ratepayers' meeting to be held in the school on December 26, this Thursday. A good Dumont is hoped for, as considerab- le expenses are to be discussed. Boy Scouts Plan Paper Drive A waste paper drive to raise funds for their work is being planned for January by the Whitby Boy Scouts. Collections will he made each this in mind and save their waste paper, of any kind, for the boys to pick up. SIREN AS S FIRE ALARM Callington, 'England--(OP)--This {| Cornish town had no siren during the war but has just uired one as & fire alarm, ney More than half the world's supply of asbestos comes from Thetford Mines, on the Quebec Central Railway, in Quebec's Eastern Townships. Production in 1945 was 250,000 tons compared with the first 50-ton shipment Mining 'Wooly' Rock made just 70 years ago. Recovery of asbestos fibres from crushed ore is a ford area. Both open pit and underground mining methods are used to take out the ore. At left a miner drills in an underground ore body preparatory to blasting. At right ore is loaded into a truck to Be hauled to the mill from a open pit. 3 i loped by mi in Thet- --C.P.R. Photo A A) Wet, Muddy Wedding Day Doesn't Hinder Happiness Of Couple 58 Years Wed AT 10:00 p.m. UNTIL? Hats - Horns - Novelties = Special Prizes ' . Featuring "Moonlight Skating" Gentlemen: Ladies' "ate TAYLOR'S ARENA DECEMBER 31, 1946 OTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHER big the Estate of John Sleep, IAL All persons having claims or demands against the Figg or JOHN SLEEP, Re- s a the Town Whitby, who died on or about 'the 50h day of 'October, 1946, are hereby notifi- ed to send particulars of the same to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of January, 1947, after which date the estate will be distributed. havi regard only to th 28, claims 'of Which e undersigned shall then have notice, DATED Shy this 17th day of etiber, 194 CAN B., MCINTYRE, Brock Street South, Whitby, Solicitor Lil the Estate of John Slee Py (Dec.19-26,Jan2.) WORK GUARANTEED Complete check-up. Wringer grease and Whitby News In Brief Accounts of social events and of tors to amd from the wh are appreciated by this department TELEPHONE 703 Mr, and Mrs. C. A. Sinclair spent Christmas in Toronto with rela-- tives. * PP Mr. and Mrs. S. Peake and family spent Christmas with Mrs. Peake's parents, near Barrie, Ontario. > > 5 Miss Doris Smith, of Toronto, was with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Smith, for the Christmas. LE Mr. and Mrs. William Kruse spent the week-end at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. William Kruse, Kingston. Mr, and Mrs, £ Barber and son Paul, of Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Ross Vernon, Brock Street North, ' Lan ' Mr. and Mrs. James Sibley, of London, Ontario, spent Christmas and over the New 'Year with their daughter, Mrs, Albert Stinson and Mr. Stinson. * Pb Rev. Charles Malcolm and Mrs, Malcolm, were in Cleveland, Ohio, to spend Christmas with their daughter and son-in-law and their three young children. Mr. Malcolm will return and conduct the services in the United Church on Sunday. Fine Concert At Myrtle M. V. LUERY Correspondent Myrtle Station, Dec. 24. -- The Christmas tree entertainment on Friday evening was carried through very successfully, The boys and girls presented their program to a capacity crowd, which showed ap- preciation by hearty applause. Jim Hamilton welcomed the audience in verse and the school sang 'Praise My Soul," as the op- ening chorus. The junior girls act- ed a letter drill which spelled, "His star," at the beginning and ended with "Christmas." Kenneth Her- gear oil changed. Wringer rolls in stock. Special price on complete overhauls. 130 Brock St. N. Whitby, Tel. 707 { { 75¢ 50¢c {was "just before Christmas." {of Grade I was nicely acted. {ing her sister's beau while he was supposedly waiting, for big sister. (a sceme in a court room with Jim on, in a recitation, told how good and thoughtful and kind he always The "Christmas stars" by the children Carol Lunney, in a monologue, amused the audience by entertain- A play, "The favorite season," was Hamilton as Judge, Kenneth Heron as Clerk of the court and Lila Cry- derman as "Spring," Margaret Johnson as "Summer," Eddie Col- lier as "Autumn" and Charles Ash "Winter," who were standing on bral The jury was composed of fix or seven children 'whd, in song, fumed down Spring, Summer and Whitby Classified NEAT ig on Janles. Byron 8 1 pm) Brock Hest south, 3 oe or 992, Whitby, EARING GIRLS a. Apply Club A TO BUY, PO ESTATE FOR BSALE--NEW 5. om modern bungalow. 1022 Brock St. uth, John Dennis, Town Line Sout - c VANTED TO BUY -- ALL KINDS OF Joultry, also new and old feathers. hest Jakes prices. Apply J. Parker, Brock St. N. Phone 486. APARTMENT WANTED! Our newly appointed Whitby . (an; ex-service man) is desirous of obtaining an apart- ment for his wife and self about January 1st. If anyone can help this desirable young couple get established in Whitby we would very much appreciate it. Please phone Times-Gazette office, 703, or G. M. Goodfellow, Boys' Bands, Christmas Cheer through music was brought to various sections of 'the community this year by child- ren and young people as between 100 and 150 school children took part in carol singing about the town on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day the newly-formed Kinsmen Boys' Band made its first public ap- pearance by playing at the County Home, the Ontario Hospital and on the street at Port Whitby and at the main corners, There was a full turn-out of youthful musicians as the Boys' Band, under the direction of Rag- nar Steen, set out on its rounds Christmas morning. They went first to the Ontario Hospital where they played in several of the build- ings, delighting the patients. After playing on the street at Port Whit- by they proceeded to the County Home for the Christmas activities there and then concluded their tour by playing in front of the Post Office shortly before noon., Composed of 30-odd boys "ranging Bring Christmas Cheer Carollers between 11 and 16 years of age, the band was organized only two months ago and its conductor was full of praise for the boys' efforts at thelr first public appearance Christmas. Mr, Steen said prac tices will now begin for a concert to be given in May. A traditional note was added to Christmas Eve in Whitby as three groups of children from the three public schools went about the town singing carols. . As a special visit, the group of carollers from King Street School sang at the County Home and those from Dundas Street School sang at the homes of a number of shut-ins, including Mrs, E. Harper and Miss N-"ie Harper, Mrs. W. A, Lawson, Miss M. Allin. an' Dr. G. L. Mac- dougall, Joined by the group from Brock Street School, all sang carols in Iront of the Post Office until about 8:15 pm. A group later visited Rev. David Marshall, who is con- fined to his home. Autumn, but chose Winter as the favorite season of the year. Follow- ing this, a chorus by the school, "Ding, dong, merrily onehigh," was heartily sung. 'There were good recitations by Kathryn Hamilton, Bernice Harhron and Doreen Cry- derman. A sing-song of Christmas carols, led by the teacher, Mr. Gray, was enjoyed, in which everyone was invited to take a part, Indian club swinging by Margaret Johnson was well done, Art Cryder- man played some mouth organ selec- tions; Kathryn Hamilton, in a monologue, talked to her doll about the coming visit of Santa Claus; Earl Paynter, in a recitation, told in a humorous way how the neck !| of the Christmas fowl always fell to him, A second playlet, "Dinner for one," ended with dinner for sever- al poor creatures, who otherwise would not have enjoyed a Christ- mas dinner. A star drill by the senior and intermediate girls in costume, was attractively acted. As the last notes of the National Anthem were sung, Santa Claus en- tered the door. Making his way to the prettily decorated tree, he com- menced to pass out the mound of gally wrapped parcels and pande- monijum reigned for the next fifteen or more minutes. But it was all interesting and lovely. The Christmas service on Sunday morning was very well attended. S. G. Saywell brought the message of the Christ Child with its appeal of peace on earth, good will toward men, A nice feature at the close of the service, was the presentation to Mrs. Leury on behalf of the con- gregation, of a lovely umbrella and a pin of gold filigree. These were in recognition of her faithful ser- vices as organist. It was a com- pletea but very pleasant surprise to Mrs. Leury, who accepted the gifts with a few words of thanks, Personals Mr, and Mrs. Wilbur Denison and little grandson, Gary Mitchell, vis- ited in Toronto on Friday. Miss Beaturice Denison accompanied her parents home for the week-end. The Elwood Masters visited on Sunday afternoon at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Billy Lynd and FINE CONCERT (Continued on Page 2) RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED - IMMEDIATE 130 Brock St. N., Whitby Tel. 707 GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY WHITBY SERVICES DEC. 29 BAPTIST F. DARNELL -- Always At Your Service CHURCH == Phone 453 so 11 a.m.--SUBJECT 7 pm.-- Special 10 a.m.--BIBLE SCHOOL FOR ALL "It's All Over For Another Year" The Story ol Christmas In Kodachrome Pictures Musie St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church REV. DAVID MARSHALL \ 11:00 a.m.--WILLIAM ADAMSON (Knox College, Toronto) 12:15 p.m.--SUNDAY SCHOOL 7:00 p.m.--Union Service at United Church All Saints' Bnglican Church REV, GORDON CHANNEN FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS COMMUNION, 3 TCHNIGHT COMMUNION AT 11.30 P.M. SERVICE AND HOLY Full Gospel Meetings (Pentecostal) 3.00 PM.--Sunday School Bible Class 7.00 P.M.--Evangelistic Service. ALL WELOOME RING OUT THE OLD A Candle Light Service -- Whitby United Church Rev. Charles Malcolm, M.A., B.D. Mis. Vernon Rowe, Music Director -- 11:00 a.m, -- "SACRED TO THE ETERNAL" Story "Presentation at the Temple" 2:15 pm.--THE CHURCH SCHOOL -- 7:00 pm. -- Union Service with St. Andrew's in United Church "EVIL, BEGONE" \ Special Choral Service RING IN THE NEW 658. tn | £.