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PAGE FOUR - . THE DAILY TIMES-GCAZETTE FRIDAY, jo LY 30, 1948 LAT EST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Rusiness Office: Miss G. Macpherson. Editor: Robert Corbett, phone 2589 Phone 703, All Departments Legion To Attend Huge Drumhead Service Sunday On Sunday, Whitby members of the Canadian Legion will be in Cobourg for one of the most colorful anc impor- tant ceremonies in the life of the Legion since war's end. Branches from some 20 other points will also attend the huge drumhead service at which Premier George. Drew is the chief speaker and will take the®- salute at the march-past of a mili- tary parade. Local members will travel there by bus and take a pic- nic lunch. (Restaurants and 'hotels of the town are expected to be un- able to serve the large crowd which will attend.) The service is a feature of Co- bourg's three-day second annual civic holiday celebration, of spec- ial importance this year since it is the 150th anniversary of founding of the town of Cobourg (first called Hardscrapple.) The parade will be in charge of Colonel Gordon King. It will move off at 2.30 from the west end of the Collegiate grounds and as the parade proceeds east on King Street past the park the color party will right wheel and march through the new memorial gates to formally open them. The gates are being donated to the municipal park by the Business and Profes- sional Women's Club, At the beautiful bandshell, the religious service will be in charge of Major Rev. John Foote, V.C, MP. and he will deliver the ser-|P mon, Music will be supplied by the Cobourg Kiltie Band and solo- ist 'will be Mrs. Bertha Wright Knapp of Detroit. Col. George Drew will bring a message; Major Joseph Smith will speak on behalf of the town. Also on the platform will be Captain Charless Ruther- ford, V.C., Major Earl Drope, MP. Hon, W, A. Goodfellow, T. Hulse of the provincial command of the Le- gion and District Commander Frank Threadgold of Whitby. The beautiful ceremony of initi- ation of a massed class of new members will be staged for the first time at an open air public service, by special permission from the Do- minion Command. This ceremony will be under direction of a special team from the East Hamilton Branch. At the conclusion of this ceremony the parade will march back to the school grounds for dis- missal. The salute will be taken at the town hall by Colonel Drew flanked by Major Foote and Cap- tain Rutherford, and accompani- ed by Commander Treadgold, vice- president Hulse, Mayor Smith and colors with guard. On Civic Holiday, a monster car- nival, airshow, calithumpian var- ade and band shell entertainment will attract some 10,000 people to Victoria Park. Engagements Mr, and Mrs. W. C. Town wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Leah Ruth, to George Edward Gouldburn, son of Mr. and Mrs, Martin Gouldburn, of Port Whitby. The wedding will take place in All Saints' Anglican Church, on Saturday afternoon, August 28th, at three o'clock. Bokar Farm Picnic Site Tomorrow A community picnic of interest to everybody in the Whitby district is to be held at Bokar Farm on Highway No. 2, tomorrow. Spon- sored by the Pickering parish of St. Francis de Sales, the event has been expanded into an all-day en- tertainment with games, bingo and features of unusual interest for all. Among a list of prizes being of- fered, the major award is a pure- bred Jersey heifer donated by Mr. and Mrs. F. V. von Pilis, who, are hosts for the day. If the winner is not able to take the animal home, it will be auctioned off and the cash proceeds given as the rize. A cattle-judging competition will take place. E. A. Summers, Nor- thumberland- Durham Agricultnral Representative and Professor Geo. Raithby of O.A.C., Guelph, will be present in this connection. Sports and games are under the direction of Harry Kaiser of Pick- ering and dancing is arranged for the evening. RUSS FLAG FLIES Regina, July 30 ----- (CP)--City of- ficials Thursday rejected a private request that a Russian flag be re- moved from a group being used in street decorations during the cur- rent exhibition. The flag is in front of the federal building in downtown Regina. HEAT WAVE KILLS 3 London, July 30 --(CP)--Three 'more persons died Thursday, bring- ing the toll to eight since Wednes- day in London's heat wave. About 500 persons collapsed from the heat 300 of them in the vast crowd at the Wembley Olympic Stadium. Card of Thanks Y Mrs. F. G. Erskine who has been confined to her home for some weeks the result of an accident, is now able to be about again and wishes to thank all friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown her while indisposed, including all organizations of All Saint's Church, the I1.0O.D.E., Women's Institute, Scout and Cub Mothers Auxl- liary, Dr. F. A. Cuddy, and others. Announcements KEEP DATE IN MIND, NOVEMBER Sth, for All Saint's Parish Guild « Bazaar. Further particulars 'later. Softball Tournament, Junior Exhibition Game Booked Monday Civie. holiday Monday in Whitby will be a day of ball games at the park according to an announce- ment last night by the Director of Recreation Gordon McMahon. A softball tournament starts at one o'clock in the afternoon with financial proceeds to be given to the Swimming Pool Fund. Entries are the crack teams from Brooklin, Ajax, Whitby Baptist and the Legion. Each of these games will be a show in itself with the winners of each round playing off. It is believed some kind of trophy may be offered winners of the day. At 6:30 in the evening, Whitby Juniors play the Oshawa Hunters at the town park. This is an ex- hibition game. It will be one of greai interest to those who have followed the fortunes of these two excellent teams all summer. Whitby sports enthusiasts who arranged this ball show for the holi- day are to be congratulated in ar- ranging entertainment for what might otherwise have been 'a "dead" day in town. Whitby News In Brief Accounts of social events, any news item of local interest and names of visitors are appreciated PHONE 703 AIR-CONDITIONED cHickhael REDGRAVE JEAN KENT JOAN GREENWOOD RICHARD ATTENBOROVGH FRANCIS L. SULLIVAN AW EAGLE . Shows at 7:00 and 9:00; Sat. Matinee at 1:30 Sat. Evening Show Starts at 5:30 LION in TECHNICOLOR RELEASE NOT A DROP TO DRINK Hot summer aight last night -- hottest of the season. Parched cie tizens thronging to the water foun- tain at the four corners found only a tantalizing bit of moisture" oozing from the pipe--not enough to get a drink. * + + VISITING HERE Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McBride and son Bobbie, of Hamilton, have veen visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McBride, King Street. * bb QUALIFIED J. R. Town, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Town, who has been in ousi- ness with his father since return- ing from overseas, has been suc- cessful in passing his final embaim- ing examinations and is now a qualified undertaker. L BR SR HOLIDAYING W. E. McBride is holidaying with his son, G. E. McBride and Mrs. McBride at Baysville, Muskoka. * pb IS BETTER NOW Friends of Mrs, F. G. Erskine will be glad to learn that she has re- covered from the injuries received in 'an accident some weeks ago and is able to be about again. * op INTERESTING DONATION Noted in the recent donatioms to the Swimming Pool fund is $50.00 which was voted by Whitby Lecal 2548, United Steclworkers of Amer- ica. President Frank O'Connor an- nounced the donation yesterday. * +b OBJECTIONABLE TACTICS A crew of female magazine sales- men operating their racket in town yesterday tried a new tactic that didn't stomach well in a com- munity that is at least partially out of the sticks. Procedure was to enter an office with a very confi- dential and appealing air; request that other members of the staff absent themselves in order that some information could be impart- ed in absolute confidence. There is no data on how successful the young ladies were flaunting heir secret weapon, They represented themselves as "students." 19TH CENTURY DEVELOPMENT 'Women's education, and adult ed- ucation generally, was hardly de- veloped at all until the latter half of the 19th century. Whitby Classified FRAME HOUSE, rooms, 3, acres of land, garage, Shen house 50x15, Hy- dro, telephone. Immediate ssion. Apply Ray Whitaker, Lynbrook Park, 4th Concession. Phone 2151, Whitby, ( (176b) FOR BALE--'35 MASTER CHEV COACH, g90d tires and motor; reasonable. 401 11bert Street | East, "Whit thy. (178a) FOR SALE--TWO-BURNER COAL OIL stove, also Coleman Lamp, both prac- tically new. W. G. James, General Del- ivery, Whitby, FOR SALE--PURE BRED COCKER Spaniel Puppies, six weeks old. Apply 502 Dundas street west, Whitby. Phone FOR SALE---FAMILY COW FOR SALE. Apply Mrs. Rose Crumb, Ashburn, Ont. SAE a eres oR PRY. avirstowsky, 1st house Station, Whitby. POULTRY WA FOR pullets, north of (Jul 131) ANTED HIGHES] prices paid for all kinds of poultry, also new and used feathers. N. Lem her oh Whitby, phone 644, Whitby, or , Oshawa. NOTICE--FOR CUSTOM COMBINING see Joe Stell, or Art Gromley, Kinsale, Ont. Phone 18r22 Brooklin. (J1y31) FOR SALE--RASPBERRIES FOR SALE. Come and pick your own. R. W. Mc- Quay. Phone 414 Whitby. (1731) CARS FOR SALE--'36 PLYMOUTH FOR sale. Mel Burgess, Brock St. 8. Phone 859. (171d) WANTED TO BUY--ALL KINDS OF Poultry, also new and old feathers Highest market Dices, Al ply J. Par- ker, 321 Brock St. N. Oshawa 1859. NOTICE TO TR EDIIORIA AND OTHERS the Es MARGARET CLAYBURN Widow, Deee All persons having ny aeainst tt ie estate of the above-named decease late of the Town of Whitby in +] County of who died on or about the 5th day of May, 1948, are hereby notified to signed Administrator on or before the 31st day of August, 1948, their names and full pazticy ars of their claims, Im- mediately afte e sald day the estate will be distribu Tt having regard only to the claims of which notice has been received. Dated the 28th So 0 July 1948. EPHRIAM D. STROWGER, one 486 or . Cuddy, Dundas Street West, Whitby, Ontario. (J1y30,Aug 6,13) NOTICE TO_CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of MAGGIE ALICE FISHER (otherwise known 12 Margaret Alice Spinster, Deceas All persons having aed against the estate of the above-named deceas late of the Village of 'Ashburn in the County of Ontario, who died on or about the 28th day of May 1048, are hereby notified to send to the under- signed Administratices on or before the 31st day of August, 1948, their names and full particulars of their claims. Immediately after the said day the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which notice has been received. Dated the 28th day of July 1948. DAISY JEAN PARRINDER, Myrtle Station, Ontario, and MAY LEASK, Uxbridge, Ontario, by thelr Slicner, David Cudd 109 Dundas Street West, Whitby, Ontarl (J1y30, Aug.6,13) New Sewage Tanks Might Make Good Swimming Pools as i 4 : fo 23 a. po > Designed to replace existing facilities, the new sewage disposal plant will be able to handle a population twice the present size of Whitby's. Construction is proceeding rapidly with the two "clarifiers" shown above, each of which has a diameter of 55 feet and a height of 10 feet, 6 inches. The old plant, built in 1914 to handle a population of 4,000, is inadequate for existing requirements and will be torn down to make way for the more modern disposal unit. Photo by Marjorie G. Ruddy Prospect S. S. Holds Picnic At Lynbrook Park B. W. HOLLIDAY On Sunday August 1st, Sunday School at the usual hour, 10.30 a.m. Church Service at 7.30 pm. Mr: Denton, Scugog, will conduct the Service. On Wednesday, July 21st, the W. A. met at the home of Mrs. Jack Holtby with an attendance of 17 members and 2 guests. Mrs. Durham, the president, presiding, opened the meeting. Mrs. H. Mar- tin offered prayer--Scripture read- ing "The Law of Love;" minutes of meeting and the roll called by the secretary. Also a letter read from Rev. Mr. Telford, Oshawa, offered suggestions regarding the Layette outfit. After other items were discussed a short program followed the clos- ing hymn and Mizpah Benediction, T | consisting of a reading by Mrs. G. Webster: "Your Part", "The Sil- ver Living" by Mrs. E. Holthy, "Peggy the Pig", by Mrs. Kilpat- rick, Phil Osifers, of "Lazy Mead- ows", Mrs. Howard Martyn and a contest "Spring Winds", directed by Mrs. G. Smith. A lovely lunch served by the committee and the hostess, Mrs. J. Holtby. Mrs. Harold Holtby offered her home for the August meeting. Personal Items Mrs. Hymers and Mrs. Knight, Toronto, are visiting friends in the community for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Webster and sons, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Parson and daughter, Whit- by, were Sunday guests with Mr, and Mrs. Paul Martin and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Diamond and Barbara, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Grills, Columbus. Miss Mabel Niddery with friends from Oshawa are taking a trip to the East coast, spending a day or two last week at Charletown, P.EI, en route. Mrs. J. Wadge, Winnipeg, with Mr. and Mrs, Irwin Ormiston, Co- lumbus, were guests at Mrs. Nid- dery's d:ring the week. Mr. and Mrs. M. Roberts, Toronto, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. Durham during the week. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Tennyson of Rio de Janiero, S. A, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holtby and Brian, while making their head- quarters at Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Little, To- ronto, are spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Martyn. Donald Campbell, Regina, Mr. Verdun Johnson and friend, Port Hope, spent the week-end and Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Holtby and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Holtby. W. F. Thompson spent a few days last week-end with his daughter, MOTOR SALES General Siotors Sales & Service For Whitby and District COMPLETE STOCK OF PARTS A FOR. ALL MODELS « PHONE 304 RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED IMMEDIATE 130 Brook St. N., Whitby, Tel. 707 Ernie | |Back Yards Need Cleaning The marsh at the foot of Brock Street has been the cause of much unfavourable comment recently, from residents of the area. not always so. especially It is a large, stagnant mess of vegetation which has grown from year to year. But it was Maps of the area which circulated about 80 years ago indicate that the marsh was much smaller then and existed only on the eastern side of the road leading down to the lake, while the harbour itself extended to the western side of the road. Over a period of years the water has apparently receded, leaving a sodden, muddy mass, a fertile area for the growth of rushes, weeds and soggy underbrush. The accompanying odour is abominable and with a slight wind the stench is carried further uptown. Not only is the area an unsightly blight but it represents a dangerous health hazard, breeding as it does all manner of flies and insects. It is fortunate that it has not yet been the cause of spread- ing disease to any extent, but that is no guarantee that such a situation could not arise in the future. In addition, it has contributed in no small measure to the general decline of the harbour area, once a thriving port and the pride of local citizens. The present apathy regarding the marsh is deplorable. It stems in part from the development of the marsh, a devel- opment that is slow and almost unobtrusive, passing un- noticed from year to year. In addition, the cost of draining and restoring the area is so great that it would represent an impossible financial burden on the town. But there is no reason why help should not be sought elsewhere. We would suggest that the Town Council approach the provincial and federal authorities and seek their aid. With the dominion government currently spending more than a hundred thousand dollars in the harbour area to build a new breakwater there should be increased support for fur- ther development and restoration of the adjacent land. Such a move would not only remove an ugly and dangerous eye- sore but would lend impetus to the industrialization of the area. With favourable lake and rail transportation facilities at hand, new industries would be encouraged to locate in the vicinity. Whitby might then once again enjoy the thriv- ing development that marked its progress in the latter half of the last century but which remains today only as a dim nostalgic memory. Mrs. J. Ward and Mr. Ward and family, in Whitby. Marion and Helen Conlin, To- ronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Conlin, . Marion staying the week spending her holidays at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, Toronto, holi- daying at their summer home here, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Walker, and Edna Greenbank, Mr. and Mrs. James Beaton, Wick, recent guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Holtby. Miss Edith Cochrane, Brooklin, spent the day with with = her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cochrane, prior to her spending a week at Oak Lake, Mr. auw Mrs. Jack Holliday and family, Toronto, called on relatives in the community on Sunday en route from their holiday at Hali- burton. Paul Martin, Centralia, spent the week-end with Mrs. Martin and family. Mr. Hitchins 8r., is spending a few days wit]: Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mitchell, prior to her return trip to Englari in August. All who attended the Sunday School picnic on Thursday last at Lynbrook park report a good time. After the usual fun in the water all did justice to a well provided lunch, later taking part in the sports. Children under 6--(1) Douglas Webster, (2) Margaret Dearborn, Donald Beacock and George Smith; 6 to 7--June Painter. 8 to 12--Barbara Diamond, Joan Graham. Wheel-barrow race--Frank Dia- mond, Ray Dearborn, Three-legged race--Doris Dear- born, June Painter. Shoe-kick race--Faye Painter. Shoe scramble--Fay Painter. Married Ladies' race--Mrs. Leo. Smith. y . Married Men's race--Lcs Smith, Says Mayor The mayor and reeve, two mem- bers *of the police department and representatives of cpuncil have conducted an investigation on the sources of bad odors at Port Whit- by following appearance of an article in The Times-Gazette. Next day Mayor Davidson said: "I can definitely say that we found no carcasses of dead animals in the creek or marsh as was implied in the article. The statement was untrue and is very bad publicity for Whitby. If there were dead ani- mals there we would prosecute the persons who left them there." The gtatement of The Times- Gazette had been that "disintegrat- ing carcasses of a cow and dog had been seen in the marsh." This in- formation was obtained from what was believed to be a reliable source. The origin of the.bad smells at the lake is agreed to be the stag- nant marsh water polluted by de- caying vegetable material. Added No Carcasses At Port But Agrees Marsh Odor Very Foul to this is the presence of seepage from the absolete sewage disposal plant. Bubbles of odoriferous gas es constantly rise from the marsh, The entirely foul character of 'nis marsh-mess was confirmed by a citizen - who was unfortunate enough to fall into it. The nause- ating mess which clung to his clothing provided ample evidence of the real source of the stench for those within nose-shot. Opening of the sewage disposal plant next year will only partly solve the problem and there is a month of hot weather remaining this year. "We intend to see if something cannot be done to remove this nuisance," Mayor Davidson said, admitting that it is a big problem. "The Medical Officer of Health is not prepared to say how such a large area should be treated. It would cost a lot of money." A committee made a further study of the problem yesterday. To Whitby Posthumous award of the Ch de Guerre with palm has made to warrant officer II Class, Whitby. Word has been received from Ottawa by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Urban Phillips, 1437 Byron Street South. This decoration from the grateful Belgian government was granted in recognition of his outstanding contribution towards the. liberation of that country in the Second World War. W.O. Second Class (Battery Ser- geant Major) G. R. Phillips; was reported killed in action in Bel- glum on October 6, 1944. He had enlisted in the Spring of 1940 and | went overseas in August of the same year. He received promotion | to Sergeant in January, 1943, in bis | unit, the 4th Canadian Field Regi- | ment, Second Field Battery, R.C.A. | . This popular young Whitby man | who gave his' life for. his country | had become 'very well known in| town, having taken his schooling | here and being active in the young | people's work of the United Church. Employed for a time with General Motors, he played baseball in Osh- awa. He was active in Whitby hoc- key circles, notably as a memter of the Whitby Intermediate team been : the late George Robert Phillips of § Croix de Guerre Given Soldier For Service To Belgium GEORGE ROBERT PHILLIPS which won the provincial Intere mediate championship in 1939, 48 Rinks Bowl To Three Draws Wed. At Cannington Forty-eight entries at a bowling tournament in Cannington Wed- nesday provided one of the most interesting competitions local bowl- ers have ever seen. Play ended | about 2.30 the mext morning with three draws--something local bowl- ers have never before recorded. Two rinks from Whitby wers skipped by W. K, Cook 'and H. Mil- lard. They won three games. Charlie Peacock's Oshawa rink placed first and Mr. Allan of Port Perry second, For Complete RADIO APPLIANCE and REFRIGERATOR SERVICE CALL . WHITBY HOME APPLIANGE Phone 383 124 Dundas St. CLO enjoyable MERCANTILE TO OUR CUSTOMERS = = = In order that our staff may enjoy a second week of well-deserved holidays, we will be MONDAY, AUGUST 2nd RE-OPENING MONDAY, AUGUST 9m Thanking you and hoping that you may have an vacation. DEPT. STORE recreation room. All these in one house at Another in this price range, a red should attract with 3 nice roomy $5700 nn" $400 $350 $880 5 rooms. --Six room stucco pi No investment but sections of town. Some good buys. GORDON 109 DUNDAS ST. WHITBY REAL ESTATE VALUES A gleaming white clapboard bungalow, owner built, leaving town, must be sold. Has many features including open fireplace, hot water heating, modern cheery kitchen, a small cosy den and a large 45007; room stucco on brick. Presently rented. $ about 10% on investment. --Immediate possession, Newly decorated. --3 apartments, one vacant for new owner. Oil heated and a real investment, Building lots galore--50x150, also 75 ft. to 150 ft. frontage in all BROKER WHITBY $7500 $7800 Good for brick, at bedrooms. only fair, needs repairs. Average ted resently ri Very r a good future home cheap. OSBORNE PHONE 522 a --------------.----