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TUESDAY, NOWEMBER 28, 1950 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE 2 PAGE FIVE Serious Problems Shadow British Joy at >-- By FRANK H. KING London, Nov. 27 -- (CP)--Christ- mas, even in the late fall, was in the misty air of England. The best Christnias for many a year. One more good one, perhaps, and then a big question mark. Britain's problems are piling high, The year ahead will be critical. But this year, with Christ- mas weeks away. London's teeming shopping streets could hardly hold the people. Side- walk artists, pavement musi- clans and the tail-end of the tourist horde are jostled in the crush while the big red double-deck buses run almost bumper to bumper ferrying more humanity to the stores. Oxford street, long and straight, funnels its crowds through the great curve of Regent street to smart Piccadilly. The most ap- petizing sign in London is in Picca~ dilly, a hugh' steaming Christmas pudding with real steam. The gentlemen clerks in a grocery there. have survived bombs and social revolution. They still wear formal morning dress and have courtly manners. ! Hear the conversation before a shop window packed with goods as amy a London window can be ed: "I must buy all my little gifts today, my dear, before everything is -sold." "But it isn't like last year. There's plenty for all, my. dear. Isn't it wonderfull" It's wonderful on the sur- face. And after what the Brit- ish have been through the last 10 years, whp would have the heart to tell an eager, early Christmas shopper to go home and look" below the sur- face of her welfare state economy. . "Look below the surface of your own economy in the U.S.A," said one Eng] Consumer goods are piled high, for export amd home use. British export goods have increased from 18 percent of total production in 1938 to 70 percent in 1950. Food is "good, plentiful and varied. A delegation of European travel ex- perts recently sald so, as do Americans who can get along without beefsteak and fresh eggs. Meat, sugar and some other items continue to be strictly rationed. Everybody in the Isles seems to come to London to see the sights. Hotels, theatres and trains are' packed. Luxury still exists, but not conspicuously. The statistics show fewer than 100 persons left with incomes after taxes between £5,000 ($15,000) and £6,700 ($20,000) yearly, The majority of the nation's 20,- 000,000 workers have weekly take- home pay of less than $30. This is more than the equiva- lent in the current American economy. A London worker who may make only eight pounds ster- ling weekly is better off paying only a pound a week rent than an American wage earner in simi- lar income group. But he lives austerely, eats plain food and must watch his pennies. Whether this English worker living in a tight, austere economy will continue to stand harness through rising prices, inflationary trends, strikes-and the impact of world problems is the great con- cern of his Labor Government, Nominations For Trustees At Claremount EDWARD J. LEWIS Correspondent Claremont, Nov. 27--The annual meeting and also nomination meet- ing of the Claremont Police Village was held in the Community Hall on Friday evening last, A fair per- centage of the citizens turned out for the past year, Just about every- body in the meeting was nominat- ed for the year 1951 but after the smoke had cleared away the fol- lowing qualified as prospective a Kenneth Morley, of Mr, Morley met death by some- what tragic circumstances on Wed- nesday of last week when he drove C Uxbridge Township and ended his life by attaching a flexible hose to the and there was a full choir in at- tendance, Pallbearers were Dick and Bob Interment was in the Union cem- etery. . Mr. and Mrs, Ed Lewis and Mr. hristmas C.G.LT. Girls Hostesses To Ebenezer W.M.S. MRS. B. OKE Correspondent Ebenezer-Courtice, Nov. 27----The No: 4 Mission Band ope:ed their November meeting with the presi- dent in the chair. Business items | of were dealt with and one birthday observed. The worship service open- ed with quiet music, played by Mrs. Lloyd Down. Scripture reading was given py Milton Arnold. -A story "Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me" was told by Mrs, Coverley. The Japanese song "Plum Blossdm Song", was sung. Program included a chorus by the Senior Girls "A Secret"; poem by Billie Rocko; solo, Grant Down; poem, Brian Ormiston; story, Myrna Pet- erson; poem by Elsie Down. The Study Book was given by Mrs. Lloyd Down. Meeting closed with repeat- ing the Mission Band Purpose. With tables prettily decorated and a really inviting scene, despite the wintry atmosphere outside, the C.G.- LT, girls of Ebenezer were hostesses to the ladies of the Woman's Mis- sionary Society in the Sunday School at Ebenezer on Saturday afternoon when, a delightful time was enjoyed by the many present. Grace being offered, all enjoyed the delicious menu, provided by the girls and served in a happy mood. After all had done justice to this part, these toasts were proposed: Toast to. the King, with the re- sponse, singing of "God Save The King," To the Church, by Lorraine Tink and responded fo by Mrs. (Rev.) Sommerville; to the Guests by Miss Arnold, responded to by Mrs. Coverley; to the C.G.I.T, girls, by Mrs. G. F. Annis, and responded to by Jean Down. Mrs. Lloyd Down contributed a vocal solo and a reading was given by Mrs. Ross Pearce. The affiliation service of the C.G.I.T, girls with the Woman's Missionary Society with Mrs, Ross Pearce and Miss Alice Arnold conducting assisted by C.G.- LT. girls taking part was very \im- pressive. ~The guest speakey was Mrs. Stephen Saywell who, as always delighted her audience. Mrs. Glen Pickell favored with a piano solo and Joyce Vancamp very nicely thanked the speaxer, and others who assisted in making the event such a success. The December meeting of the No. 4. Mission Band will be held on the th at 3 o'clock. Due to weather conditions, a light plane was forced to land on the Hart farm just north of the Varcoe road on Sunday afternoon. Soon there was quite a large gathering of pecple as spectators. However, the pilot was soon able to take off, with Oshawa Airport as his destination, The Courtice Country Couples Club held a dance at Bowmanville recreation hall on Saturday night when a good crowd was in attend- ance and a jolly time spent, Sympathy from their many friends here is extended to the relatives and family of the late Mr. Bert Gay, Oshawa. who passed away suddenly at Oshawa Hospital on Friday. WhaleCatch Down In Newfoundland St. John's, Nfld.--(CP)--A harv- est of 485 whales was reaped in the waters off Newfoundland and La- brador this season, the two whal- ing companies here report. At Williamsport, the Olsen Whal- ing and Sealing Co. accounted for 155 whales, while the Polar Whal- ing Co., operating out of Hawke's Harbor, had a catch of 330. Both findings are slightly below those of last year when the total catch was 544. Although it is seldom in the spot- light, whaling is an important Newfoundland industry. 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Dutton, Connie Crossman, (left) ard Sylvia Crossman, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Rae Crossman, R.R, 1, Oshawa, were thrilled when they had an op- portunity of talking with Santa Claus at the Armouries yesterday after- noon, when thousands of children clamored for a chance of shaking the ~--Photo by Don Dutton. Whitby Township (Continued from page 4) ed in this capacity for four years, taking over as reeve on the resig- nation of William Manning late in 1947, W. Heber Down, also a farmer from near Brooklin, has served as deputy-reeve for the last three years, He spent four and a half years on the council prior to tak- ing that position. He only moved into the township ten years ago but has taken a vital interest in town- ship affairs since he came. Morléy M. Ross has served for two years on the council. On his first nomination, two years ago, he led the polls. Willlam A. Heron has served several years on the council. Howard Mackey has been nomin- ated for the position twice before but has declined on both former occasions. He stated last night that he understood that "on the third strike, you either run or get out," and would be a candidate for elec- tion. He promised not to "jam anything down the throats" of the ratepayers without consulting them. He also criticized the fact that no financial reports of Myrtle Com- munity Hall, Brooklin Community Park, or Groveside Cemetery, all of which receive township grants and are managed by boards appointed by the council, appeared on the financial report for the township. Sidney Lockyer declined his nom- ination stating that he believed that more representation should be given to the south end of the township. Lick To Run Harold Lick stated that since Mr. Lockyer had declined in favor of more representation from the south end, he would be a candidate for council, "I won't be around slap~ ping your back and kissing your babies, but, if elected, I am willing to do an honest day's work for the good of the township," he said. He believed that an earnest effort should be made by the incoming council to insure fire protection for the south end of the township which is at present not covered. Prince Albert Couple Observe Silver Wedding F. E. SMITH Correspondent Prince Albert, Nov. 27--Thoughts were turned back on Saturday eve- ning about twenty or twenty-five years, when, the severe storm that raged throughout the day caused hydro and, telephone service to be severed for several hours. At the school, several friends and neighbours of the newly weds Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, had gather- ed, and as there was no power, each window held a coal oil lamp or lan- tern, shedding a dim yellow light over all. With a few words of introduction by Miss Ruby Fralick the couple were asked to take the seat of hon- our which was daintily decorated with an arch of pink and white. Across the blackboard directly be- hind the bride and groom was printed "Best Wishes to Reta and Harry--Congratulations." Two little girls, Carol Fralick and Carol Skerratt carried basket after basket of gifts to the recipients. Re- ta unwrapping and Harry reading the enclosures. Many and varied || were the gifts they received. They both in turn thanked all in a very appropriate manner and all joined in singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." Messrs, Hap. Bentley at the piano and Bill Day with violin provided music for dancing till lunch was served at midnight. In spite of the wind and snow on the outside a warm and friendly feeling was en- joyed during the evening. Miss Viola McCrea was presented with a lovely gift from the Com- munity prior to her marriage on Saturday afternoon. The gift con- sisted of a beautiful white and flowered chenille bedspread, a pair of sheets and a pair of pillow cases, Viola expects to reside in the USA. The teacher, Miss G. Gillie is planning the Christmas concert and it is hoped to be able to an- nounce the date shortly. . Sam Oyler, a well known farmer of this community, left by plane from Montreal last Monday, Nov- © Be between 17 and 29 To join the Navy you must: SH ® Haye a Grade 8 education --or better © Be a Canadian citizen or other British subject. SEE THE RECRUITING OFFICER AT H.M.C.S. YORK, 57 Lokeshore Blvd., Toronto, Ont. A SAILOR'S LIFE IS A MAN'S LIF World News _In Brief \ Baghdad, Iraq, Nov. 28-- (Reuters) --Emir Abdul Illah, regent of Iraq, announced last night that he has divorced his wife, Egyptian Princess Faiza, whom «ae married in 1948. She is the daughter of a former governor of Beheira province in lower Egypt. Mexico : City, Nov. 28--(AP) ~--Police reported five persons froze to death "in the streets yesterday as the mercury drop- ped to 27.8 degrees. Singapore, Nov. 28--(Reuters)-- Twenty Chinese Communists held up the headmaster of a Chinese night school in the middle of Singa- pore last night and forced the 500 students and teachers to listen to Communist lectures. Thirty more Communists stood guard outside. Charleston, S.C, Nov. 27-- (AP)~--An "A" street resident charged with stabbing a "C" street resident at a spot marked "X" on "D" stret was ordered ember 20, and a cable to his wife sald he arrived in England in just ten hours, He will spend a short visit with relatives and friends in the old country. Mrs. G. K. Robertson and Mrs. Frank Vickery have both been not so well lately, but Mrs. S. Lampkin and Miss Lampkin are much im- proved. Mrs. Wm. Dickenson of Toronto underwent a serious operation at St. Joseph's Hospital last Monday, November 20. Mrs. Ross Murphy has spent the past, week in Toronto, with her mother and caring for "Judy" Dickinson. held in magistrate's court here yesterday. Bond was set at one "G"--$1,000. Malden, Mass, Nov. 28--(AP)-- John C. Straker, Jr. 78, former world champion rifle shot, died yes- terday. During a 45-year shooting career, he held the individual world championship for the 609-, 800- and 1,000-yard ranges. He was a mem- be of the 1913 United States rifle team which won the world cham- pionship against teams from Can- ada, Germany, Sweden, Britain, Russia, and Argentina. Marblehead, Mass, Nov. 28-- (AP) -- A 47-year-old school- teacher was found slashed to death yesterday in what District Attorney Hugh A. Cregg called an "apparently motiveless mur- der." The victim was Miss Be- ryle Atherton. Cregg said her throat was "slashed crossways, crisscross and up and down." He said she bled to death from wounds in her neck. Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 28--(AP)-- Eight prisoners smashed out of the county penal farm last night, over- powering two guards, stealing a truck and ramming through an iron enirance gate. Farm Office Manager H. R. Campbell said the convicts with a stolen gun ex- changed shots with guards as the men ducked into the truck and slammed full speed into the gate. Middle Rasen, Lincolnshire, Eng- land -- (CP) -- Gardener G. Clake had to break 17 blooms off a five- foot chrysanthemum to get it out of his greenhouse, and another five to get it into the showroom. But he won first prize. Wembley, Middlesex, England -- (CP)--An essay writing competi- tion here on "How Can Nations Learn to be Unselfish" drew only two entries. Ship Lookout; Is Lonely Job Montreal -- (CP) -- The world is full of lonely professions' but ship- ping men will tell you the loneliest at sea is the lookout who swings and sways in the crow's nest of a bouncing liner in the teeth of a stiff Atlantic gale. Typical of the men who are the "eyes" of the ship during the lon| Atlantic voyage is Gerard Wid- dows, who holds down one of the lofty watches on the'Cunard liner Ascania. A veteran of 14 years' service with the Royal Navy, Gerard says there are few lonelier jobs than that of the lookout whose only con- tact with the ship below is the telephone connection with . the bridge. 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