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PAGE EIGHT THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE . SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1950 In The Home Snoups, Clubs Bie COMMINGLE GROUP The Commingle Group of Simcoe Street United Church met for its April meeting in the church parlor with 26 present. Mrs. H. Chapman played the piano for the singing of the theme] song, followed by prayer by Mrs. Charles Belfry. Mrs, Chapman read the report of the March meeting. Mrs. Oswald wilson read several letters of thanks for flow- ers sent to sick and bereaved. The treasurer's report was read by Miss Kemp. A Rex Harper announced that pictures would be taken by Meyers Studio next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17, 18 and 19 for nts. if ses sale will be held by the group on Tuesday afternoon at J .m. : ily Harper introduced the guest speaker Mrs. Harry Smith of the Woman's Association of Simcoe Street United Church. Mrs. Smith has just returned from Florida and told of her trip along the mountain road to Miami and on to St. Petersburg." She told in detail of a play entitled a "Tom Thumb Wedding," enacted by 40 Negro children, all under the age of. five years. There was & choir of 20 children who delighted the audience with singing hymns. There was an audience of 2,500 people. These children were from an orphanage financed entirely by the church, She also told about a church service at Passadena com- munity church, seven miles from St. Petersburg, Florida, where a huge - congregation listened to Rev. J. Wallace Hamilton. Over 2,400 cars listened to the service over loud speakers outside the church while 900 were seated in the church, The enthusiasm and spirit of the service was remarkable. Several pictures were shown of scenes in and around Florida. Mrs. J. H. Long and her group served refreshments. 1ST GUIDES-BROWNIES AUX. Despite the chilly weather Guide House was the setting of a success- ful Spring Tea and Sale of Home Baking on Thursday afternoon. The auditorium was decorated in pastel colours and spring flowers. Mis. Frank' Higganbottom presid- ed at the opening and welcomed the guests on behalf of the 1st Mothers' Auxiliary. During the afternoon Mrs. J. F. N. Kinder and Mrs. Higginbottom poured tea and some of the 1st Company Guides and Brownies served, Mrs. G. M. McGregor was the winner .of the lufky door prize. The members of the Auxiliary wish to thank all those who helped make this event a success. The next meeting of the Auxil- jary will be held on Wednesday evening, April 19 at 8 p.m. All moth- ers and friends are invited to at- tend. Doctors Puzzled By Dirt Eating Among Negresses New Orleans, La., April 14--(AP) --A doctor and a nutritionist today reported that dirt eating by preg- nant women in rural Mississippi is quite common, Dr. James Ferguson of New Orleans and nutritionist Alice Glenn Keaten of Jackson, Miss. said the actice is so widespread and "so ttle known that it merits a report." Besides dirt, the two wrote in the New Orleans Medical and Surgical Journal, some of the women have an unaccountable craving for plain laundry starch. All of those who admitted dirt and starch eating, the specialists observed, "were from an economical- ly and medically under-privileged group and 92 per 'cent were negroes." Just why the women eat the dirt and starch, said the medical team, is unknown. Their article, based on a 1948 dietary study of 361 pregnant women in 11 rural counties, said "25 per cent included clay in the dirt and 39 per cent starch." Many of the women interviewed, the two concluded, were reluctant to admit the practice and "hence we feel that the true incidence is much higher." Th: interviews contained many direct. quotes from the women on why they followed the dietary prac- tice. These included: "I' craves it." "I koow it is not good for me, but I Likes the taste." "I eat dirt just the same way you smcke a cigarette." "It seems to settle on my stom- ach." "Some people say it has a lot of germs in it, so if it does I try to kill it and bake it in my oven." "It sure is good." ' Norwich, England --(CP)-- In a roall-safety quiz organized by Nor- with council, children beat parents 31% points to 20%. Classified ads are sure to pay, Phone 35 with yours today. * TAILORING Ladies, have your suits, shorties, long coats made to measure. We also have bar- gains on our ready made stock. All sizes and styles $1950 and up. We have our 7 3d materials, gabardine, waeck, bamboo, twill Phone 4377) MR. AND MRS. ALAN Church. Married Last Saturday THEODORE DUNCAN whose marriage took place recently in the chapel of St. George's Anglican The bride, formerly Miss Barbara Mary Reid, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reid and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Duncan, all of Oshawa. --Photo by Campbell's Studio. Quietly observing their golden wedding anniversary today are Mr. and Mrs. T. L. W. Jeyes of Gliddon Avenue, who have been residents of Oshawa for nearly 44 years. The celebration will take the form of a dinner party at which every member of the family will be pres- ent except their daughter, Quennie, Mrs. Harry Bullock of Toronto, who is compelled by ill health to stay at home. Mrs. Jeyes herself, suffered a heart attack two years ago, and al- though much recovered, must still avoid over-exertion and too much excitement. Mr. Jeyes is in very good health and between the two of them the couple keep their home shining as a new pin. He does all the shopping and the heavy jobs and she cooks and does "the fiddly things" and this happy co-operation has enviable results. Mrs. Jeyes recalled her wedding day which fell on Easter Saturday, fifty years ago. "It was a beautiful day," she said. "We wore white dresses with- out coats, because the weather was so warm, and as usual the daffo- dils were so plentiful, we had about five dozen in the centre of the table at the reception." All this took place at St. John's Anglican Church, Woolwich, Eng- land. Mr. Jeeves' home was in Wool- wich, famous for its arsenal and garrison. His father was a "Sold- ier of the Queen" and Mr. Jeyes grew up in a military atmosphere and as a young man joined the 18th Hussars. At his father's death he left the army and became a mould- er, which stood him in good stead when, years later, he came to Canada, and found work at the On- tario Malleable Iron Company, here in Oshawa. Hard times in England following the Boer War led the people to sell up their home and try a new coun- try. It wasn't easy for a young couple with two children to make their way, but looking back the Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Jeyes Celebrating Golden Wedding Anniversary Today Jeyes think it was well worth the effort. "Oshawa was just a mudhole, with little lighting and board sidewalks," Mrs. Jeyes said. "The walks were rough and uneven and if you trip- ped you fell into wet mud. Friends who came to visit us after being away for 40 years said Oshawa had grown up faster than any city in Canada. They were absolutely amazed at the transformation." The former Miss Anne Elizabeth Ludlow, Mrs. Jeyes has never been back to her native Birmingham, but Mr. Jeyes fought with the 18th Battalion in France and as the re- sult of a severe wound at Vimy Ridge spent many months in Eng- land recuperating. He has been a member of the Canadian Legion in Oshawa since its inception, and as an old soldier he takes a dim view of the state of the world today. "A German is always a German to me," he replied when asked what he thought of the proposal to re- arm Germany. "I wouldn't say that we have never quarrelled," Mrs. Jeyes ans- wered when asked for a recipe for a happy married life. "We have quarrelled and made up again, and at least we knew each other for a long time before we were married. We walked out for seven years and I think young people of today might be happier if they knew each other better before marrying. The couple have three children, two sons, Phillip and Robert, both of Oshawa, and a daughter, Queenie, Mrs. Harry Bullock of Toronto. There are five grandchildren, Phil- lip, Tommy, Doreen, Donald and Roberta. Mr. and Mrs. Jeyes are members of St." George's Anglican Church, Mrs. Jeyes being an honorary mem- ber of the South East Group of the Evening Guild. Flowers and greeting cards have been arriving since yesterday, also a telegram from Vancouver and a cable from England. Theatre Talk By PAT USSHER Canadian Press Staff Writer New York (CP).--Canada's con- tribution to the realm of acting has been ably proved on the Broadway stage during this now-waning sea- son of 1949-50. Several top-flight Canadian-born actors appeared in leading roles. One of them, Gene Lockhart, is still going strong as the central character in "Death of a Sales- man." * Lockhart, a versatile stage and screen performer who was born in London, Ont., took over last autumn the part of Willy Loman, the baf- fled and unhappy salesman who turns to suicide when personal problems overwhelm him. He suc- ceeded Lee J. Cobb, who created the role. A glance at the records show some of the others who were in the spotlight -- some briefly, some at length. Raymond Massey, originally from Toronto, figured in a double capac- ity in a revival of Strindberg's "The Father." He directed the produc- tion and played thc title part--that of a man driven to insanity by a malevolent wife in a battle for control over their only daughter. Ballet Triumph In the field of ballet, too, there was acclaim for a Canadian. To- ronto-born Melissa Hayden was warmly saluted by New York cri- tics for her work as-one of the leading dancers of the New York City ballet. Alexander Knox, whose birth- place is Strathroy, Ont., played the leading rolé in a melodrama of which he also was the author, Th play, "The Closing Door," had its chilling moments in unfold ig the experiences of a mentally deranged man, but failed to catch on with the public and closed after a brief run. The sprightly revue, "Touch and Go," served as a vehicle for the talents of Toronto-born George Hall. Hall was onc of the featured performers in a cast of young and Social Notices An $1.00 Marriage Announcements $1.00 ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, F. P. Palmer an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Helen, to Wil- liam J. Robb, of Kingston. The marriage will take place on May 1st in St. George's Roman Catholic Church. Fight Tired Feeling With Forced Effort Winnipeg, April 15--(CP)--If you have that tired feeling, just ignore it, says Mildred McMurray, legal consultant of Provincial Welfare Service--and "graciously and grace- fully sail on." "You needn't coddle or give in to fatique," she told a women's meeting. "You not only have a second wind, but a third, fourth and fifth wind." Most of the tiredness in the world was caused by a desire to escape from unpleasant tasks and situations, not by overwork, New- est question of psychologists was "who is the matter with you," not "What is the matter with you." enthusiastic play- s. Allyn McLerie, a graceful young dancer and a native of Grand'Mere, Que., has. just Ibft the New York scene after being around since last summer in the musical, "Miss Lib- erty." - The popular production closed its Manhattan run last Sat- urday after 308 performances. Goodbye To "Sleep" "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" closed last Saturday after a run of 44 performances at the Broadhurst Theatre. The comedy-drama, stag- ed by Hume Crony-°, was a victim of falling receipts. Adapted from the book by Ludwig Bemelmans and ce-starring Fredric March and his wife, Florence Eldridge, "Sleep" had its premier Ja 3. in London, Ont., Cronyn's birthplace, their wedding last Saturday. home in Oshawa ever since. Silver Wedding Anniversary MR. AND MRS. C. H. BABCOCK seen cutting the anniversary cake to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The couple, who live on Park Road North, were married in Simcoe Street United Church and have made their =--Photo by Hornsby Studie. Stayner, Ontario. Portrait of Ralph Douglas RALPH DOUGLAS HARMAN son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Harman, Highland Avenue. is two-and-a-half years old, is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Harman, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Dusenbury, Ralph, who --Photo by Meyers Studio. Chemistry today can look at the growing infant and say: "That's cur baby," and meant it. For mod- ern babies, from the minute they are born, have a hundred and one products of chemistry to help them make the rough-and-tumble busi- ness of growing up, a happy and healthy process. The modern generation has been provided with new fibres and fab- rics, new medicines and foid pre- servatives, new cleaners, plastics and wrappings, that spell comfort and cleanliness. When baby wakes up at an un- earthly hour and cries for his bot- tle, the plastic night light, perhaps in the shape of a clown or penguin, guides mother or daddy to the bas- sinette. Chances are the bassinette is covered in plastic, easy to keep clean. Baby's formula has been pre- pared with the aid of plastic uten- sils, and put into bottles cleaned with a nylon bristled brush. When bath time rolls around, out comes the chemically-treated rub- ber cloth bathinette, floating tiys made .of plastic, and a cellulose sponge that is clean and sterile. because it can be boiled--treatment a natural sponge could never take. Baby's own hair brush has nylon brustles which remain like new after countless washings, and a sparkling back of "lucite" or Pers- pex, an unbreakable plastic. And if baby is really up-to-date, some of his clothes will be nylon. Unusually strong, no amount of laundering will alter the fabric. . and because it is quick-drying it's a boon for frequently washed baby things. Plastics take over when it comes ti "toydie seats", or, more digni- fied, "training seats." When baby is ents find carriages lighter, easier to handle, sturdier and simple to fold away, thanks to materials such Lillian Mae Marsh SCHOOL OF DANCING BALLET. TAP, TOE. CHARACTER SATURDAYS at Masonic Temple, Centre St. taken out into the fresh air, par-/ Chemistry Provides Modern Baby With Needs for Health, Happiness as "Fabrikoid," a plastic treated cotton fabric. Science even has a hand in what baby gets to eat. Specially-prepar- ed baby foods come in cans. that have been lined with enamel to prevent any flavor change or dis coloration, When baby is old enough to tra- vel, chemistry provides him with water-repellent wraps and practi- cal, easy-to-clean luggage. Mother can carry everything for his im- mediate needs in specially-designed, over-the-shoulder bags that keep hot bottles hot and cool ones cool, clean diapers fresh and the used cries out of the way. In addition, chemistry provides such necessities as water purifiers, disinfectants, pest and insect ex- terminators and even the X-ray film which helps safeguard health. A little ammonia in the dish water will remove fish and onion odors from cutlery and dishes. Will Live in Pittsburgh MR. AND MRS. PHILIP LAWRENCE SAMIS whose marriage was solemnized recently in Whitby. Formerly Miss Gwendolyn Agnes Colvin, the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E: Colvin of Oshawa, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Samis of Edmonton, Alberta. ~--Photo by Campbell's Studio. Women Started Consumers' League Indignant Over Sweatshop Labor By ADELAIDE KERR New York (AP).--The National Consumers League, founded by women 50 years ago .to awaken shoppers to their power for reform, is looking forward to another half century of accomplishment. The United States organization has achieved much in its battle for higher wages, shorter working hours, sanitary working conditicns and the banishment of child labor. Early results were won largely by influencing the consumer not to buy goods produced under sweatshop conditions. "There is still a big job to be done," said Elizabeth Magee, gen- eral secretary of the league, which makes its headquarters .in Cleve- land. "Twenty-two states have no minimum wage law, and 36 have no legislation giving women equal pay for equal work. Many states still do not prohibit night work for boys and girls of 16 or 17." In its second half-century the league plans to continue the fight for minimum wages, maximum working hours and equal pay for women. First it will seek to widen the coverage of federal social laws, such as those on social security, to benefit people now left out. Second it will try to close gaps in state legislation which permits some local businesses to pay low wages. It also will seek better pay, housing and working conditions for migrant workers. Miss Magee noted that the joint Congressional : committee on the economic report recently received a report that 10,000,000 American families and 6,000,000 individuals-- a total of 38,000,000 people--have an annual income of less than $2,000. "The public has a great stake in these people," she said. "Poorly paid workers are not a good mar- ket. But with better pay they constitute a great expansible mar- ket for industry." Indignation over sweatshop labor spurred women to found the league. More than 50 years ago thousands of men and women worked long hours in dirty, ill-lighted factories, often for starvation wages. De- partment store clerks toiled so long and hard in the Christmas rush that some fell ill and died. Tuber- cular sufferers and syphilitics worked for manufacturers of clothers and candy. Underfed children pulled bastings all day. Florence Kelley, chief factory in- spector of Illinois and Hull House worker, and other women became convinced such conditions would exist as long as the consumer bought their products. So the Consumers' League of New York city was founded by Mrs. Charles Russell Lowell to hammer home to the consumer the idea that he had responsibility and power to influ- ence working conditions through the way he spent his dollar, 394 PINE AVE. * Permanent Wave We are discontinuing these lines of supplies .'. . so while they last take advantage MACHINE PERMANENTS Regularly $4.50. -- Now Only $2.75 MACHINELESS PERMANENT Regularly $6.50 -- Now Only $4.50 Cold Wave - Regularly $8.50 -- Now $5.50 So don't be disappointed make your appointment now, the supplies are limited, so hurry. Page Hairdressing & Barber Shop (cor. Westmount) Special | of these savings. PHONE 5049) a ----_--. a. El a El N AVS EEL A Four state leagues were founded in New York, Pennsylvania, Massa- chusetts and Illinois and in. 1899 they formed the National Consum- ers' League. Florence Kelley served as general secretary and prime .mover for years. Eventually the national league had 64 branches in 20 states. Today it works in eight states: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Michi- gan, Ohio and Kentucky. The lea- gue also took root overseas with groups in Holland, Belgium, Ger- many, Switzerland and France. The league used many methods to awaken consumers. But time convinced the league workers that public opinion could influence con- ditions only so far, and that lasting results required legislation. So they switched their attack to lawmak- ing bodies. "Today 23 states have an eight hour day or a 48 hour week," says Miss Magee. "Twenty- six states have minimum wage laws, 12 states grant women equal pay for equal work and about half prohibit night work for boys and girls of 16 and 17." RUKARUK--CAREY The marriage of Eleanor Isabel- la Carey, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Theodore D. Carey and Jack Ru- karuk, son of Mr. R. Rukaruk and the late Mrs. Rukaruk, all of Osh- ama, was solemnized recently in the chapel of St. George's Anglican Church with the Rev. D, M. Rose officiating. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a navy blue suit with white accessories and a cor- sage of red roses. Her attendant, Miss Carmetta Morrison, was in pale blue with black accessories. Pink carnations comprised her corsage. The best man was Mr. 'John Hrehoruk. For the reception held at the home of the bride's parents at which 75 guests were present, the bride's mother received wearing a pale blue dress with black accessor- ies. She was assisted by Mrs. Cecil Hewitt and Mrs. Steven Remego, sisters of the bridegroom. White and pink streamers decorated the brides' table which was centered with a two tier wedding cake. For the wedding trip to points west, the bride donned a white shortie coat. Mr, and Mrs. Rukaruk will re- side in Oshawa. Try an ordinary pencil eraser to remove pencil marks from wall- paper. On The Ads ~ OF INTEREST TO WOMEN -~ 5, | Personals A:counts of social events and of visitors to and trom the city are appreciated by the Social Department TELEPHONE 38 Mrs. H. A. Sweetman, of %./n- ton, Ontario, was an Easter guest of her sister, Mrs. G. R. Dulmage and Mr. Dulmage, Elgin Street East. * ob Mrs. Uriah Jones was elected as one of the vice-presidents at the recent meeting of the Ontario Home and School Federation held at the Royal York Hotel, LA BE Mr. and Mrs. Archie Black Sr., Cedar Street, have left for New York City to attend the wedding of their niece in St. Albans, Long Island, A OR Among those entertaining for Mrs. John Henry Cole, the former Miss Dorothy Ileen McMillan, was Mrs. George Sanders, Simcoe Street South. * + » Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Harding have returned from a month in the Southern States. While there Dr. Harding attended a specialized course at Roanoke, Virginia, LEE ER Mrs. M. Spry, of Springbrook, and Mrs. 8. A, McCarey, of Tweed, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Ruth- erford, Nassau Street, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nicolson, Kenneth Ave- nue, \ * % » «/ Mr. Harold Barnhart and Miss Lillian Barnhart, Division Street, were in Brockville recently attende ing the funeral of Mr. Ernest Barn hart, Also attending were Mr. and Mrs, Edward Fisher of Peterbor- ough. +» Out-of-town guests at the Ruk- aruk-Carey wedding were Mr. and Mrs. H. Charbarnea, Mr. and Mrs, C. Hewitt and son, Mr. Al Lee, all of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, Robert Greenfield, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Morrison, Miss Marie Moore, all of Newmarket; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Carey, Myrtle Station. LE IRR Mr. W. J. Easthaugh, superine tendent of Bowmanville Boys' Traine ing School will speak on Boys in Training at the meeting of Centre Street Home and School Associa= tion on Monday evening. Mrs. Har- old Brownlee wlil be the guest solo= ist, and Grade VI pupils will take part in the program. This will be Fathers' Night, and all parents are invited to attend. Lodges and Societies J REBECCA LODGE No. 8 The regular meeting was held on Wednesday. Sister Luella Bagshaw presided in Noble Grand"s chair as- sisted by Sister Helen Kinsmen in Vice-Grand's chair. Sick 'report was given and a speedy recovery wished for all, Business of the Lodge was dealt with in the usual manner, A vis- itor from Barrie was welcomed. Members were reminded that the birthday supper would be held on April 26 and anyone wishing tickets for same could obtain them by con- tacting Sister Flintoff, telephone 3335W. Members were also reminded of the CP. & T. fund hamper draw and to have all donations of grocer= ies and ticket stubs turned in by April 26 when it is to be drawn for. A full degree practise for April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Lodge Hall was called for by Brother Frost to pre= pare for the visit to Queen Esther Lodge of Toronto. Any other mems bers wishing to go to Toronto please contact Brother Frost or Noble Grand. Lodge closed in the usual mane ner and a ten cent tea was he'd\in the banquet hall. 2) ; Members are also reminded of the Bingo to be held Monday, April 17 at the Orange Temple at 2.30 p.m, ROMANCE MADE DANGEROUS London --(CP)-- The National Rifle Association is closing some of its shooting ranges. Reason: Court- ing couples have complained to police about bullets flying over their heads in nearby fields. OLD GOLD BUYING CONTINUES ALL NEXT WEEK BETWEEN NOW AND APRIL 29th, 1950, we will pay the new high price as follows for gold coin:-- $ 4.25 for $ 8.50 for $17.00 for $34.00 for $ 4.10 for $ 8.20 for a $ 5.00 a a a$ 243 a ALL GOLD COINS must be in good condition. a $ 2.50 gold coin gold coin $10.00 gold coin $20.00 gold coin half sovereign $ 4.86 sovereign Battered or drilled coins will be bought as old gold. We buy Old Gold in any form, Silver Articles. also Gold Filled and Sterling It makes no difference how badly broken or worn the article is, as QUALITY and WEIGHT govern the VALUE. BRING YOUR OLD UNWANTED ARTICLES IN BASSETT'S OSHAWA CAD IW ONTARIO ERE