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Ee ete TI CAI ESA YEE FT EER ATES ME ARE SSE AE ne _-- Ee Saf i et rst at a ni i 2 © OS BE ERE BE EE es hl ss DR 4 She AE TE SE) } wae Tr rae Eh le ded a PAGE FOUR THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1948 LATEST NEWS OF THE COUNTY TOWN OF WHITBY Rusiness Office: Miss G. Macpherson. Editor: Robert Corbett, phone 2589 0 Phone 703, All Departments Excavation Work For Swim Pool 'Now In Progress D Fifteen tons of caterpillar tractor hauled a huge earth- moving machine in the Kinsman Park yesterday while a beginning was made on the community swimming pool. Contractor Len Racher will complete the digging with his mechanical shovel and then voluntary labor under. the direc- tion of Harry Jermyn will get tog work on the forms and cement work. ; "1 view with pride the beginning +.of work on this pool and look for- ward to the day when the fathers and mothers of Whitby will see their children demonstrate the art of swimming which. they have been taught here," said Mayor William Davidson, making a formal address to mark the occasion as the scraper bit into the first sod. "This is a miiestone in the de- velopment of recreation in Whitby," his worship said. He reviewed the history of the project recalling a former attempt to arrange for build- ing of a pool which had to be abandoned when the cost seemed prohibitive. Then there came the idea of providing a small swimming pool for children developed by Don- ald Gaine and Gordon McMahon. Under the direction of the finance chairman, Gordon Osborne, the fin- ancial success was so promising that now a full-scale pool can be built. "In 1946 the Town Council ap- proved the appointment of a recrea- tion director," said the mayor, "and since then citizens have watched his work with interest and approval. Also great credit is due to Mr. Gaine and his very active commit- tee. I extend my personal thanks and that of all citizens to them and I trust that this good beginning will further be supported by the public so that when further funds are asked to complete the project, they will be genefously supplied." After this address, Mr. Racher and Fred Girling got their ponder- ous equipment rolling and the dust began to fly as the first actual work on a long-needed community asset began. 120 At Trenton Return To Jobs At Silver Plant Trenton, Aug. 27--(CP)--Some 120 employees of the Benedict Proctor plant here returned to work Thursday after voting Wednesday night to accept a five per cent wage cut for one month, to elimi- nate piece work rates for the same period and to reduce the number of paid statutory holidays from three to two. : The employees, members of the International Jewelry Workers (AFL) lost their jobs last Friday when owner J. H. Craddock said he was forced to close the plant be- cause employees "were not produc- ing enough for what we pay them." He said the firm lost $25,000 last year, : Harold Blakely, I. J. W. Vice- President, said a new wage agree- ment will be negotiated during the trial period. He said he had learned the plant is to be sold. Russell Harvey, an AFL. organ- izer, said Thursday he will nego- tiate for purchase of the plant as a private individual. WIDELY DISTRIBUTED The 10 or more species of walnut are widely distributed throughout North and South America, south- ern Europe, northern Africa and Asia. Whitby News In Brief Accounts of social events, any news item of local interest and names of visitors are appreciated. PHONE 703 INVITE HALL HERE It is hoped to have John Hall, radio and newspaper garden com- r.entator, come to Whitby soon to address the Garden Club. : * HOME FROM TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilson and family arrived home today after a two-month motor trip during which they spent considerable time in British Columbia. dob ADVANCE IN SERIES As a result of their 7-6 victory against Westmount yesterday eve- ning, Whitby Legion team advances in the softball playdowns fo meet Cobourg there Saturday in a two- out-of-three series. Last night, Dave Hare and Jim Ross walloped homers to win in the top of the ninth. LE BE OFF TO ALASKA Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Martin, Brock Street South, left on Thurs- day by motor for North Bay, where they will join Mrs. Martin's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Murray J. Mills and will go on to Winnipeg, Vancouver and other principal centres and wil] go by the S.S. Prince George to Alaska and White Horse. Mr. and Mrs. Martin will be away several weeks. LE MANY ENTRIES Total number of entries in the Garden Club Flower and Vegetable Show indicate the widespread in- terest in this new local activity. According to figures compiled by the president, Mrs. Joyce Burns, in the junior section there were 53 entries of vegetables, 30 of flowers. In the senior section there were 137 entries of flowers and 73 vege- tables. LE FIRE ADDS TO HEAT As if it were not hot enough al- ready, the fire siren sounded at 4 p.m. yesterday and the men made a 60-second run to the Dundas Street School. In the vacant lots behind it a grass fire was burning rather fiercely. By their quick re- sponse no material damage was done. Said one youthful onlooker regretfully: "Oh, pshaw, it isn't the school after all!" TOO FRIENDLY, IE SAYS Victoria, B. C.--(CP) -- Victoria people are too friendly, says Rob- ert Dickson, blind operator of a news kiosk beside the public library. Victorians give his guide dog too much attention when she is lead- ing him along the streets, be com- plains, Everyone, it seems, wants {2 pet her. POPULAR POLKA The polka originated in Bohemia and in the 19th century became the most popular dance in Europe. AIR-CONDITIONED NOW PLAYING Shows at 7:00 and 9:00; Sat. Matinee at 1:30 Sat. Evening orcs Show Starts at 5:30 Sterring JUNE HAVER § MARK STEVENS "Directed by LLOYD BACON Produess by GEORGE JESSEL Group Sees First Sod Turned for Pool With Mayor William Davidson busy at tne controls of the big caterpillar tractor, this group of men who have done much to "put the swimming pool over" saw excavation work begun yesterday. Standing, left to right, they are: Gordon McMahon, Director of Recreation; Jack Kahn, publicity; Girling, Len Racher and Donald Gaine, chairman of the committee. Walter Ward, Harry Jermyn, Fred --Photo by Marjorie G. Ruddy Greenwood Bride And Groom Given Community Gift MAY E. BROWN Correspondent Greenwocd, August 26.--Owing to the illness of Rev. A. C. Luffman the church Service was cancelled on Sunday last. His friends will be glad to know he is quickly re- covering. Honor Newlyweds On Tuesday evening over forty friends and neighbors met at the home of Gordon and Mrs. Hodson to 'honor A, and Mrs. Robinson (nee Miss Helen Hodson), who were married recently. A decorated basket full of useful and beautiful gifts were showered on the young cople. After the gifts were un- wrapped, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson thanked everybody for them. A sing song follewed with lunch and a social hour together. Persenals Over thirty of the Andrew Pegg family visited Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Pegg of Hartman on Sunday after- noon. Glynn and Mrs. Eastwood spent the week-end with riends at Bonar~ law. Mrs. W. G. Perkin and Irvine and Mrs. McLean were at Beamsville on Saturday attending the Kimberly- Perkin wedding . in the United Church. Mrs. Wesley Sadler visited with Toronto - friends a few days last week. John Brooks is suffering from over-infected finger. He is under- going treatment in a Toronto hos- pital. Presentation On Thursday evening members of the community met at the home of Wm. and Mrs. Brown. During the evening Glynn and Mrs. East- wood (nee Miss Mildred Brown) were asked to take special seats. Miss Eileen Sadler read the fol- lowing address and Miss Marjorie Byers presented the gifts, a Queen Anne chair in krocaded wine velour, a large round wall mirror and a satin cushion. "To Glynn and Mildred: "Once again we find it our pleas- ure to meete-with you and enjoy a friendly evening, this time with- out the help of cowbells, plough- shares and hayrides. We come now to spend an hour with you in a manner to show the esteem in which you are held in this neigh- borhood,; to express our thanks and appreciation for all your help and kindness, not only in the church, but also. to us, as individuals. Will you please accept these gifts from us, and with them our sincere hopes that you will con- tinue to dwell amongst us, and en< joy good health and prosperity. SPUSLIy INOX Glynn and Mildred in a few words thanked everybody for their gifts and kind thought of them. At Whitevale Several were at Whitevale on Wednesday evening assisting with a program at a social at the White- dale United Church. Mrs. E. C. Pegg and son, Hal, returned on Sunday after spending a week with the former's parents at their summer cottage in Mus- koka Some of the tomato growers are starting to ship, Mrs. Palmer of Ottawa is visit- ing with her brother, Godfrey Willis. Andrew and Mrs, Pegg and son, Milton, called on relatives near Newmarket on Sunday afternoon. WELL NAMED The booby bird is so-called be- cause it allows hunters to approach it and club it to death. Wife Preservers M Sl buying honeless meats, like ham- burg, stew, liver, etc., count 0p fous serve ings to We pags 1% ud Editorial Comment Someone May Be Killed We wish to sound a particular warning against the hazards of bicycle riding on this is perfectly legal, the traffic hazard is so great that it is only by good luck that a serious accident has not occurred since the opening of Highway 2A. who ride there are only inviting trouble and issue this warn- ing in the sincere hope that accident. In this connection, the Town Council has been consider- ing ways and means of widening this road as a partial solution for the traffic hazard but there has been no word of Pending some action on this street, cyclists would The town is on record as being not willing to incur the expense of widening Brock South. At the same time an offer from the department of highways to "take over" the road has been refused. progress. be well advised to keep off. positive can be adduced from would be the first to offer congratulations. Brock Street South. While We feel that persons someone will be saved from If something these two negative moves we Berlin Is Defeated City Like Tokyo Back In 1945 As War's Ghost Lingers (The following dispatch, a look at the post-war scene in Berlin by a man just arrived, was written by Associated Press Correspondent Richard K. O'Malley, who compares the war-battered German capital with Tokyo, which he saw short- ly after Japan's surrender.) By RICHARD K. O'MALLEY Berlin, Aug. 27--(AP)--The pat- tern of military defeat has a dead- ly monotony the world over. Berlin, 1948, could well be Tokyo, 1945, For, here as in Tokyo, rising from the terrific jolt of war and stun- ning defeat is a slow and painful process. A simple walk through the sireets is a journey through a graveyard of battle, just as it was in Tokyo. At night the moon shines dully through skeletons of once-great buildings which housed the Nazi regime. : Where the swift black Mercedes sedans of the Nazi party chiefs once rolled before cheering = throngs, weary Berliners now pedal bicycles or drag tin carts. Everywhere war still taps the passer-by on the shoulder. The harsh lines of defeat are clearly etched on the faces of the people. Everywhere they carry the mysterious small bundles which seem to be the badge of a defeated people, In Japan they usually contained a battered can filled with rice or seaweed. Sometimes they held a ragged shirt or a pair of shoes. In Germany they are most likely to hold a precious pair of patched pants, a hunk of dark bread or a down-at-the-heel extra pair of shoes, To both the Germans and the Japanese, however, they represent ownership. And with possession a man is a man again. The same formless old women who combed the fields for edible weeds along the road to Tokyo's Atsugi Airfield can be found in Berlin's suburbs grubbing painful- ly in the shrubbery. The same old men haul their little carts laden with a handful of fuel to store against the winter. They don't look up as cars pass. That, too, is a mark of the defeat- ed. The beaten are not curious. They have had the big answer. The big, and .practically only, topic of conversation in Berlin right now is the Soviet blockade of the city. Just mention the word "blockade" to a German and then sit back and soak up fact, fancy, information and theory. Try to turn on a light late at night. It doesn't work. "It's the blockade," says the German house- keeper, id Three little German boys play- ing ball. An American transport plane drones overhead. They drop the game. "More food," they cry. An older man says: "I hear the Russians are giving 4 big butter and cheese rations in their sector of Berlin." "Propaganda," says a former luftwaffe man. "How do you know a thing like that? Have you been there?" The older man grins. "I won't go there, don't fear." It is not reassuring to live in a city where a usual warning to a newcomer is: "Don't wander into the Russian zone, They probably will throw you in jail for a day or two and you'll have trouble getting out." That warning, coupled with the grostly, bombed-out buildings, the apathetic Berliners trudging through the rubble, the drone of military aircraft overhead and the dark streets at night, all make the war seem near again. Two Valuable Pickering Farms Change Hands The sale of two valuable Picker- ing Township farms is reported by The Stouffville Tribune, The 150-acre farm on con. 7, belonging to F. C. Rowbotham has been sold to Morgan Degeer of con. 2, Uxbridge, This farm with its almost new brick house and large bank barn is considered to be one of the choice farms of Pick- ering Township. Mr. Degeer and his son with their tractors and other up-to-date equipment should be able to pro- duce some wonderful crops on this fine acreage. The place was originally known as the John Patterson homestead, and has been owned by Mr. Row- botham for about fifteen years. The sale was arranged by Mr. Geo, Allison, Stouffville, Real Es- tate Broker. The Evans Ward farm of 150 acres just west of Claremont on the 9th concession was sold last week to Mr. Robert Torrance of Cherrywood, young and enthusi- astic farmer. The property is in a high state of cultivation with excel- lent buildings and conveniences, The place has been in the Ward family for 47 years, and was owned by Evans Ward since 1931. The sale price was $12,000. Mr. and Mrs. Ward plan to move to Claremont in April where they own a house. ZOO GETS LIONESS Moose Jaw, Sask.--(CP)--Donat- ed by the Calgary Zoological Soci- ety, the Moose Jaw city wild ani- mal park hds added a lioness to its inventory with a mate scheduled for later. HAS 2,000 ISLANDS The British colony of the Baha- More Money Received For Pool A further list of contributions for the Whitby Swimming Pool Fund is acknowledged today. Donors from now on will have something mate- rial to see for their money for actual work has begun on what will be a fine pool ready to operate by next summer. The public's one regret is that it was not full of cooling water for use during the current record heat wave. S. Colby: ..covireven seven dd 3.00 G. Fawcett an Mrs. W. Winter ... R. McNee Mrs. Harper ... Mrs. Huyck ... Mrs. Dilling Mrs. Smith Sale fo Vegetables . Anonymous T. R. Scott G. A. Anderson .... Total to date Business Spotlight By The Canadian Press Developments are proving un- founded the view that nature slighted. Manitoba in distributing mineral largess. . Reports of discoveries of uranium have come from British Columbia. Millions are to be spent in Quebec in developing titanium deposits; the production of iron ore is to be stepped up in Northwestern On- tario. Extensive development is going forward in Northern Manitoba, but, an appraisal shows, little is heard about it. Flin Flon and Sherridon have established producers, and 150 miles north of Sherridon is Lynn Lake, one of the largest potential copper- nickel fields in the world. There, are as yet few operating mines in the north. But they rep- resent large expenditures and years of labor. Several properties are nearing the stage of operation; this fall, Manitoba will begin to reap the benefits accruing from the activities of newcomers in the field. Known deposits of copper, chrom- fum and lithium are large and await future development. Two gold properties are operating in Central Manitoba; several marginal pro- ducers in the north closed after the Canadian dollar was brought to parity with the American in 1046, redueing the value of gold to the mines from $38.50 to $35 an ounce. Markets Thursday In New York, the stock market closed generally firm on small trading volume, with railway issues erratic. Oats and barley prices eased on the Winnipeg market. There was considerable hedging in rye and light trade in flax. The Chicago grain market was firm. NEWS DIRECTORY READY Edmonton -- (CP) -- Edmonton's newest and largest telephone direc- tory is about ready for distributien, the City Telephone System annpunc- ed. There now are 15,162 residential and 13,059 business telephones be- ing used in the city. HOTEL WHITBY WE INVITE YOU TO TRY OUR SPECIAL Sunday Dinner 12 NOON TO 2 P.M. AND 5-8 P.M. Brooklin Hold Bee Folks To Strip 2nd Ajax Shed "NVhile soaring temperatures left thousands gasping with little inclination for strenuous activity yesterday, a group of more than 40 Brooklin residents were hard at work---- and liking it. The hardy labourers, all volun- teers, were busy demolishing a fore ~----& mer wareh 'Keep Cool' Ideas Fizzle In Torrid Heat Number of swimmers at Whitby Beach was greater yesterday than any day since the famed heat wave of July, 1936. Seeking re- Ket from uptown temperatures, men, women, children and their pets all took a dip. Traffic en Brock Street yesterday was heav- jer than at any holiday week- end this summer. Everyone who had an automobile went for a ride in the evening. Just as everyone has his own idea on how to get rid of a head cold, so did the suggestions pour in on how to keep cool yesterday. The old standby of lying prone and unclothed in front of an electric fan seemed to be most effective. News Items From Manchester Manchester, Aug. 25.--John Moore had a very successful sale of house- hold effects on Saturday. Grant Christie and W. F. Cros- ier are in Peterborough this week with the Yorkshire exhibits. Mrs, Earl Innes and Judith have been at their cottage on Big Bob Lake, Haliburton, for. two weeks. Miss Loretta Sonley, Whitby, has been spending her vacation with her brother, Clifford Sonley and family. Donald Scott has sold his farm on the 6th concession. Mrs. Scotf will join her husband in Oshawa where he is a building contractor. We will miss Mrs. Scott very much but our best wishes go with her to her new home. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Scarlett; Toronto, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Grant Christie. belonging to War Assets at Ajax yesterday and though the heat outside was stifling, a breeze played through the half- stripped building and kept the toil« ing Brooklinites relatively cool. Lumber from the warehouse will be used to erect a memorial skating arena in Brooklin. The buildings, two 'of which were purchased re- cently from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, hac been used to store shells during the war, and later housed war surplus materials, One of the warehouses was torn down last week and the lumber stored at the fair grounds in Brook- lin. -- Yesterday the sides had been torn from the second warehouse and men were in the process of stripping the lumber from the floor which Stretched over half an acre. "We "expect to get about 75,000 feet of board lumber out of these build- ings," said Dr. J. H. McKinney, chairman of the rini- committee, "but that's only a rough estimate." The huge building, 325 feet long and 56 feet wide, is expected to be entirely demolished in about two weeks, explained the doctor. Plans for the skating rink have not yet been completed because building materials such as cement, are still in short supply. Although Brooklin residents would like to have the rink built this winter, no definite date could be estimated for erection of the project, which had been in the planning stages for the past two years. 748 VETS GRADUATE Saskatoon -- (CP) -- Since May, 1044, 748 veterans have graduated from the University of Saskatchean, the college of arts and science hold« ing an edge with 313 of them. RADIO SERVICE GUARANTEED IMMEDIATE BUTT RADIO & APPLIANCE 130 Broek St. N.. Whitby, Tel 707 Try a Times-Gazette. ad today -- You can be sure it will pay. Whitby Classified WANTED APARTMENT OR DUPLEX wanted, 3-4 rooms, unfurnished, youn couple, no children. Write Box 36, Times-Gagette, Whitby. (Aug30) WANTED--ANYONE HAVING AN OLD plane that is not being used and would sell or Jonni? it, please call Rev. A. KIBBY'S WELDING OPENING MON, AUG. 30 --- Al -- 230 BROCK ST. S. Chote, e s y for the work of St. John's Anglican Church, Port Whitby. (Aug30) WANTED -- THREE DOZEN RANGE- reared Teadly roles, hybrid Pullets. Telephone 724 Whitby. (Aug28) FOR RENT----THREE ROOMS, UN- furnished or partly furnished. Tele= phone 2587 Whitby. FOR SALE--'28 DODGE COUPE, EX- ceptional running condition, new tires, ya paint, $150. Apply 3 Pine Street, ax. Check Your RADIO and REFRIGERATOR Needs by Calling ... WHITBY HOME APPLIANCE "There's Always a Leader" Phone 383 124 Dundas St. W. FOR SALE--D! AND FOX HOUND, two years old; also 38-55 Rifle. Apply Thos, Dwyer, Church Street, Pickering, (Aug. 27) HIGHEST POULTRY WANTED -- prices paid for all kinds of poultry: also new and used feathers. N. Le berg, Whitby. Phone 644, Whitby, 605), Oshawa. WANTED--FIRST CLASS JOURNEY- man plumber, good wages, excellent working conditions. ply George Hamers, 212 Brock Street th, P y. hone 963 Whitb; Aug28) FOR SALE--TWO WALL CASES, ALSO show cases, suitable for any type of business. Apply Burnside Home Bak- ery, Brock street south, Whitby. (Aug2?) WANTED TO BUY--ALL KINDS OF 'ou! try, d4lso new and old feathers. Highest market a rices. Apply J. Par- ker, 321 Brock ny N. Phote 488 for Oshawa 1839. m- or DONALD'S GENERAL MOTORS SALES and SERVICE FOR WHITBY and DISTRICT CAR and TRUCK PAINTING UIPPED SHOP OVED MECHANICS 304 FULLY E FACTORY APP PHONE mas consisis of 38,000 islands and covers 'an area 800 miles in length. Will Re-Open Business As Usual WHITBY DAIRY BAR | SATURDAY MORNING Due to' the splendid co-operation from our workmen and suppliers we have been able to repair the recent fire damage in record time. This excellént co-operation is much appreciated by the management. WHITBY DAIRY BAR -