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2 4 LAT PAGE FOUR THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1947 7 EST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Police Department Business Office, Miss G. Macpherson; Wm. T. Williams, Editor. Phone 703, All Departments Crime Decreases In Whitby Says Police Report & °o- Police Chief J. W. Elliott pre- sented the annual report of the Whitby Police Department to Coun- cil at Monday night's initial meet- ing of the 1947 Whitby Town Coun- | cil, The report showed a satisfac- tory decrease in the number of major crimes but an increase in the number of traffic violations. Chief Elliott told council that during 1946 only two Whitby juven- {les had appeared in court. Mayor Davidson, after acknow- ledging the report, stated that it was a very fine record and one of which Chief Elliott and the Whitby could well be , Council were unanimous in ir agreement with the Mayor's remarks. : The full report was as follows: 2 Attempted shopbreaking, 2; ar- rests 2 Houses entered, 12. I am certain the party responsible is now serving sentence. ; Autos reported stolen, 7; recover- ed 6. Out of town autos recovered, 3. Bicycles reported stolen, 1; recov- 0 v ered 0. Sudden deaths reported, 3. Killed in auto accidents, 3. Auto accidents investigated, 107. Value of property reported stolen, $4,324; recovered $3,355, Mileage on police cruiser since March 27, 1946 -- 12,370 miles, Prosecuted gi ey and disorderly conduct, Intoxicated in a public place, 43. Having liquor in a public place, 37. Obstructing police, 1. Perjury, 1. Criminal Robbery, 1. Keeping a gaming house, 3. A Leaving the scene. of an accident, "Drunk driving, 2. light, parking, speeding etc., Reckless driving, 7. Careless driving, 34. Jgsvent assault, 1. . Malicious damage to property, 1. Aggravated assault, 3. ! Total cases prosecuted, 436. Arrests, '112, summons issued to remainder, / Doors and windows found un- fastened, lo AIDED BY SWISS London--(CP)--One hundred young British veterans of the Second World War suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, are to have six months convalescence in the Swiss Alps at the expense of the Swiss people. Through the "Don Suisse," the Britons, all from the ranks, will be kept at sanatoria at Laysin and have ex- pert care, Legionnaires To Meet Here In Big Rally The Zone Commander of the Canadian Legion, Frank Threadgold stated today that plans are being rushed to completion for the large zone rally of the Canadian Legion to be held in Whitby on Friday, January 17th. A gathering of be- tween two and three hundred legionnaires is expected to attend representing Legion branches from Bowmanville, Oshawag Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. ee It is expected that the Provincial president of the Legion, Mr. Erle Burgess, St. Thomas, and the Dis- trict Commander, George Gimblett, Peterborough, will attend the rally and. speak on matters pertaining to the Legion and its work. Following the business meeting the Legionnaires will be entertained by a unit of the Ken Soble Amateur Show which is to be followed by a buffet supper in the basement of the Legion Hall, Mr, Threadgold said that he ex- pects a good turnout to the affair which will be the first zone rally held by the Legion since the late summer of 1946 when the Legion branches met in Bowmanville, Whitby Jrs. Port Perry Meet Tonight Whitby Jrs. will make their sec- ond appearance of the current sea- son tonight when they tangle with Port Perry. Whitby defeated the Port Perry team in their previous engagement but the Port club have been practicing every night and are in much better condition than in + their first game. This is the third game of the cur- rent. season for the local team so Union Asks Recognition From P.U.C. The superintendent of the Whitby Public Utilitles Commission, H. L. Pringle, is in Toronto today con- ferring with representatives of the Ontario Labour Relations Board and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, (AFL.) The conference was called by D. W. Mather, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Labour Relations Board following an application by the AF. of L. affiliate to be as the official bargaining represent- atives of the union members em- ployed with the local P.U.C. Seven members of the 17 man P.UC. staff in Whitby joined the union last summer and since thea have been attempting to secure a bargaining agent. The meeting which is being held in Queen's Park is expected to clarify the situation to some degree but it is understood from Mr. Pringle that the Whitby P.U.C. is not in favour of the AF, of L. Brotherhood application. Candlelight Service Held In Whitevale EDITH PARKS Correspondent Whitevale, Jan. 6--The Women's Missionary Society of Whitevale United Church held a Candlelight Service during their December meeting, held at the home of Mrs. J. McLachlan. The election of offi- cers for 1947 took place and the following are the officers: President, Mrs, L. Hagerman; vice-president, Mrs, Van Blaricom; secretary, Mrs. J. Tweedie; treasurer, Mrs. Ewart Anthony; Christian stewardship secretary, Mrs. John' McLachlan,; literature and temperance secretary, Mrs. J. Pugh; community friendship , Mrs, Randall; mite box secretary, Mrs. Metcalfe; missionary Monthly secretary, Mrs. J. Pugh; press secretary, Mrs, Teeples; pian- ist, Mrs, Van Blaricom. There was an excellent programme in which Mrs. George Hamlin was soloist. The la- dies presented a pageant which por- trayed the Indians receiving the light from the Canadians, Then fol- lowed an interesting talk by Christian stewardship secretary. they will naturally be out to stretch | to their winning string to three in a row. Whitby will ice several of last year's Jr. team, also many new faces. Most of the new members are from the town league of last sea- son which is fast tuning out good hockey players. So be on hand to- night at 8.30 and support the boys. London (CP).--With recruiting for London's Metropolitan Police now averaging 80 a week, 1,467 men have joined the force since the beginning of the year. Two are Canadians. NOW PLAYING ' LAST COMPLETE SHOW AT 8:20 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT IGILLE BAL WILLIAM BEN 0x "Get out of my life be- fore it's too late... for both of us!" CLIFTON ERD MARK STEVENS. « 1JARK CORNER oueana vy HENRY HATHAWAY proses by FRED NOHLWAR PLUS AN ADDED ATTRACTION { i re, oun ou ew "AfAN ALIVE" wa RUDY VALLEE - FORTUNIO BONANOVA had as their New Year's guests, Rev, A. J. and Mrs. Heal and Master Bobbie and Miss Bonnie Heal. Rev. Harry Wilson and family of King City visited Whitevale friends recently. It looks nice to see lights in the Beaton home once again. The Buck- les family are living there now, since they sold their home across the way. The ratepayers on the side streets of Whitevale are very much con- cerned about the condition of their roads; and it is only reasonable that those streets should see the snow plough since these folk pay taxes too. Let's see the plough on those side streets! Mrs, William Hilts visited in To- ronto last week. Mr. Harry Herbert of st. Cath- arines was at his home here for the week-end. . Mrs, R. Parks and Miss Pamela Parks were the Sunday dinner Suess of Mr, and Mrs, James Grif- Progressive Supper Held At Whitevale EDITH PARKS Correspondent Whitevale, Jan, 6 -- Monday evening last was an evening for all the young people of Whitevale both of the United Church, and of the first Baptist Church, Green River Baptist Church, Whitevale United Church circuit Young People's society went to the Stan- ley Theatre in Stouffville for a theatre evening of entertainment, while the folks of first Baptist Church held.a progressive supper party. Fifty young people attend- ed and from Whitevale, the first stop was at the home of Merv. and Mrs. Ernie Crossland for to- mato juice; from Crossland's the next stop was at the home of Miss June Shanks where the most de- licious soup was served, For the main course the crowd journeyed to the parsonage, then oui to Markham to the home of Mr, and Mrs, James Sinclair, where ple, and coffee were partaken of; and Christmas carols were sung. From Markham they moved back to Whitevale to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Melrose for cake, At tLe Melrose home a period of de- votion was held, Rev, Mr, J. A. Heal gave a fine New Year's mes- sage, and one of the guests, Rev. Mr, Eric Larsen, pastor of St. An. drew's Presbyterian Church, Markham, pronounced the bene- diction, Cardiff, Wales (CP). --Glamorgan County Council hag donated £10,000 ($40,000) to the fund for establish- ment of a Welsh folk-museum at St. Fagan's Castle. ; The Times-Gazette classified ads. bring quick results, ; Magistrate Hears Six F.S. Ebbs Cases In Whitby Police Court James Lazler of Ajax, was bound over to keep the peace for one year in Whitby Police Court yesterday by Magistrate ¥, 8, Ebbs, when he appeared to answer a charge of in- timidating his wife by threats. Bond was set 'at $200. The alleged offence took place in Ajax on the night of December 27th when it was charged that Lazier returned home under the influence o liquor and began beating his e. Crown Attorney Alex Hall told the court that Mrs. Lazier did not prefer any more publicity than was absolutely necessary but that she only wanted to secure an assurance that the offence would not be re- peated. Mr, Hall sald that it was apparently a quarrel between husband and wife and because Mrs. Lazier was in a pregnant and high- ly nervous state she did not want to air the case in court any more than was necessary under the | circumstances, Mr. Hall stated that he believed the Magistrate should point out strongly the oblig- ations the husband has toward his wife and to assure that the offence would not be repeated. Magistrate Ebbs warned the ace cused to conduct himself in a pro- per manner in the future, A charge for a traffic infraction against Mr. J. B. Highfield, Oshawa') was remanded for one week, Accus- ed did not appear in court. Fined For Speeding A fine of five dollars and costs was levied against W. F., Bowden when a charge of speeding was air- ed in court. Police Chief J. W. El- liott stated that the accused had driven his car at a speed of 54 miles per hour along Dundas St. W., near the Spruce Villa on the night of Dec. 4th. Accused did not appear in court, Vagrant Remanded A charge of vagrancy against William H. Carling, aged 67, no fix- ed address, was remanded for one week when it was learned that the accused is at present in hospital. Charge Withdrawn A charge of doing willful damage to property was withdrawn against William Elliott after Crown Coun- sel Alex Hall told the court that El- liott's father-in-law, James Green- law, Walnut St, Whitby, who had preferred charges was agreeable to have the charge withdrawn, Counsel for the defence M. F. Swartz explained to court that the incident had occurred when Elliott had gone to the Greenlaw house in an effort to get his wife to come back to his home. Mr. Swartz said that at the time the accused had been drinking and was refused ad- mittance to the home. He added that since that time a reconciliation had been effected between husband and wife and that Elliott had not done any drinking since the in- cident. Magistrate Ebbs said that in view of the request of Counsel for the charge to be withdrawn he would allow it. 'Bail Set at $1,000 A charge of intimidation by threat of violence was remanded for one week at the request of Po- lice Chief Elliott when Donald Brown of Centre St. 8, appeared in court yesterday afternoon. Brown is alleged to have taken a sum of money from Edward Ma- honey, an Ajax taxi cab operator on the night of Dec. 24th, after threatening him at the conclusion of a trip. Magistrate BEbbs remanded the accused to custody and set the bail at $1,000, Brooklin Briefs Mr. Frank Mowbray, of Hamilton, Ontario spent the week end with his sister Miss Luella Mowbray. * » 'The Friendship Group of the Wo- man's Association of the United Church at their recent meeting welcomed Mrs, Eugene Balley, a new Brooklin bride to their group and presented her with an electric Toaster, as a wedding gift, The Bi Department wish to thank all those who attend- ed the New Year Dance, thus help- ing to make the event such an out- standing success. METHANE GAS PLENTIFUL Methane, the most plentiful of all gases, is in marshes, sew- ers and the human intestines, add to smart appearance? appearance. EYESIGHT 102 DUNDAS W. PLEASINGLY! May we show you how inconspicuous bifocal glasses spirits, also--for, in addition to providing definitely improved eye comfort, they smarten up personal M. HOLLENBERG, R.O. - WHITBY «= (over Allin's Drug Store) They contribute to better SPECIALIST PHONE 671 In Brief LE a, Ye ire town are this department TELEPBONE 703 Miss Florence Southwell, of To- ronto, accompanied by Miss Emma Bell, of Winnipeg, who has been a guest of Miss Southwell in Toronto, both former Whitby residents, were in town on Tuesday and called on many old friends, Miss Bell and her sister conducted a dressmaking business in Whitby during their residence here and moved to the west some forty years ago. Miss Belt naturally saw many changes re. * PP The regular monthly meeting of the V.O.N, was held in the Library on January 6th. The nurses report showed 37 new cases admitted which brings the total number of cases for the year 1946 to 671. A total of 152 visits were made, five of these were on behalf of patients. Three diphtheria Immunization clinics were held at the schools. 50 received the required 3 doses and 218 re- ceived a booster dose. Public Health authorities claim that diphtheria toxoid keeps ome immune for 4 years, The Rotary Club very kindly sponsored tonsillectomy operations on three school children during the Christmas holidays, BAND Ee NOTES by BILL BRADLEY Band practice began at seven o'clock Monday evening in the Town Hall with all thirty members of the Whitby Boys' band attending. Everyone immediately settled down and began to practice in earnest for the May concert. Following the rehearsal of two band marches that are included in the agenda for the concert, the band took time out to listen to a letter from Dr. Fletcher, Superifi- tendent of the Ontario Hospital, expressing thanks to Bandmaster Steen and all personnel of the band for playing carols at the hospital on Christmas morning. Several new regulations and rules were drawn up and will become effective next Thursday and it was reported that new uniforms will be delivered in time to be worn at the May concert, After considerable discussiom it was decided that the band would hold its sleigh riding party on Mon- day, January 13th at 7.30 pm. The next band practice will be held on Thursday and personnel are urged to be present ready to start at 6.55 p.m, without fail, Whitby Classified WANTED TO BUY - ALL KINDS Poultry, also new and old feathers, hest market prices. Apply J. Parker, 321 Brock 8t. N. Phone 486. FOR SALE Six Roomed House on Main Highway. Early possession. $3,200. Seven Roomed House in Whit- by, corner lot, hardwood floors, electric fixtures, new furnace. Possession Soon, $5,000. WwW. A. LAWSON Green Street Whitby Phone 767 RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED - IMMEDIATE Rotarians Hear Talk On Private Schools Welcome New Members Dr. C. R. Carscallen, principal of the Ontario Ladies College, Whitby, was guest speaker at yesterday's Whitby Rotary Club luncheon held in the Royal Hotel, Dr. Carscal- len, who has been principal of the College since 1020, spoke on the subject the Private School, and div- ided his address into three parts consisting of, the aims of the pri- vate school, whether a private school could be considered democra~ tic and the Ontario Ladies College here. Dr. Carscallen's address followed a ceremony which saw three new members enrolled in the club here. The new members were Gordon Bateman, Charles King and David Cuddy. President Archie Archibald welcomed the new mem- bers and expressed the hope that they would receive something of value from the club by attending the meetings and being members. Dr. Carscallen commenced his ad. dress by a definition of the word education, He sald that according to one man education was the sub- stance left over after everything learned in school has been forgot- ten. Explaining the remark, he said that what he meant was the ingredient that makes men the men they are and gives them their outlook, sense of values, standards and principles, He stated that these things are not learned in any school but only in our everyday life in the community, Dr, Carscallen said that if a boy or girl is taken at the impressionable age of life and immersed in community life he or she soon learns the impond« erables which are so desirable to our way of life. Some Not Adaptable He remarked that some studen who attend the College here are nob always able to adapt themselves to the way of life found" there. "On the whole," he said, "we are fairly successful and those students un< able to adapt themselves are nob kept at the College for any length of time. Dr, Carscallen quoted Sir James Livingstone, Ex-Chancellor of Ox- ford University, who once said that England had made two great con= tributions to education, one being the private or boarding school and the other being the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements, Referring to the democratic at titude of a , Juivate. schol he said that the students mingle with chile dren from all walks of life in most everything they do. He sald they eat together, study together, play together and worship together and that this alone was a splendid training in democracy. Can't Teach Democracy Dr. Oarscallen sald that it is es sentially 'impossible to teach deme ocracy, saying that it had to be: lived before anyone could grasp it properly. "However," he added, "it is possible for a private school to ROTARIANS HEAR (Continued on Page 12) "Listen In" -- To... "THE OLD RANGH HOUSE" An All-Request Program Every Saturday Night (8:00 to 8:15 p.m.) OVER Tr : CKDO « 1240 Your Dial! 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