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Labor Council ew Asks More Rigid Inspection Of -- Basu ERnE THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE OSHAWA Combining The Oshawa Times and Whi tby Gazette and Chronicle WHITRY VGCL, 9--No. 290 OSHAWA-WHITBY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1950 PAGE THREE Christmas Seals Sales 'By Local Kiwanians 'Establish New Record Bdward O'Brien, Secretary of the Ontario Tuberculosis Association, was the guest speaker at the week- Jy luncheon meeting of the Osh- 'awa Kiwanis Club yesterday. Prior to the guest speaker tak- ing over the major portion of the program Kiwanian Fred Bartlett, treasurer of the Kiwanis Club's Christmas Seals Committee, an- nounced that already the 1950 sale of seals, on behalf of the club's TB. survey and other phases of this work, had reached the $4,000 mark, establishing a new record since Oshawa Kiwanians took over the T.B. project six years ago. . Kiwanian Ted Johnson, Chair- man of the Christmas Seals Com- mittee, introduced the guest speak- er to the club members and guests and at the conclusion of the pro- gram, President-elect Don Storie voiced the thanks and appreciation of the members. Mr. O'Brien in a brief introduc- tion of a splendid motion picture, issued by the Ontario Department of Health, praised the Oshawa Ki- wanis Club for the splendid suc- cess they have achieved since tak- taking over T.B. work. He urged the members to give serious thought to the problem of re- habilitation of those patients of tubeculosis hospitals, who are re- leased either as cured or who are released far definite periods and must adjust themselves to daily living in their community and among their fellow citizens. The education of the medical profession and of the layman was also stressed as one of the chief objectives of the Ontario Tuber- culosis Association, The film shown told in vivid de- tail the life-story of a patient, commencing with his symptoms and ill health, the discovery of she disease through a free T.B. " x-ray clinic and his subsequent treatment, from the time he was interviewed by his own family doc- tor until he returned from the hospital, cured and ready to take his place in society again, as a . full-time working man. The picture also showed treat- ment methods adopted in this specific case and the patient's sin- cere account of his experience to two of his fellow workers, on his return to his job, made a realistic setting for an excellent piece of educational material. - Auxiliary At Storie Park Plan Christmas Party Plans for several social events were announced at the regular meeting of the Storie Park Neigh- borhood Association, held in the club house at Storie Park, on Monday, December 11. Clark presided. Mrs. Clark stated that the ladies' auxiliary is having a Christmas party at the Cadillac Hotel on December 27. .The bowling league is holding a chicken roll on Sat- urday, December 16. R. Baillie of the sports com- mittee is anxious to get in touch with boys, over 16 years of age, who are interested in refereeing hockey games. Those interested are asked to contact him before December 15. The next meeting of the Associa- tion will be held in the club house at the park on January 16, 1951. Following the business meeting lunch was served by Mrs. Clark and Mrs, Barrow. Steel Shortage Hits Industry In The City P. R. Clark, president of Local 2784 United Steelworkers of Amer- ica, informed the regular monthly meeting of the Oshawa and Dis- trict Labor Council last might that there is still a slight shortage of steel in some departments at the Pedlar People of Canada plant here in Oshawa, He also reported that the steel situation is a "graver problem" at George | the R. D. Werner Company Limit- Simcoe S.S. Christmas Tree Success Sixteen little toddlers--all under four years of age--made their stage debut in the main auditorium of Simcoe Street United Church last night, singing and doing finger exercises before a near-capacity audience. The occasion was the Sunday school, nursery, primary and beginners' departments annual Christmas concert which was term- ed by many as "really a knock-out." The toddlers' presentation was one of several presented during the evening. " Santa Claus was in Oshawa last night and he did not forget to pay his annual visit to the church. He handed out candies and apples to all the kiddies and made a presen- tation to J. D. Boddy, former church caretaker, on behalf of the Sunday school children. The concert program got under. way with a welcome speech by Jacqueline Moody, of the begin- ner's department, assisted by Joanne Cox, who in turn presented Fred Britten with a red carnation for his button hole. Mr. Britten acted as chairman of the program. The primary department girls presented a drill "Christmas Roses," which was followed by a recitation by Marilyn Laingmaid. "Santa Lost His List," a play pre- sented by the primary department Fine Film Is was enjoyed by .the audience. Heather Wilson offered a fine reci- | tation, while an exercise, "Now I am Six," was performed by Lynda | Boddy, Donald Anderson, Gail Con- | way, Teddy Gow and Kerry-Lyn | Smith of the beginner's depart- | ment. Next in line was the presenta- | tion of an exercise, "Ten Little | Dolls," by the primary department. Then the entire beginners depart- ment sang the chorus of "Away in a Manger" and "Merry Christ- mas." Barbara Weyrich offered a splen- did recitation which was followed by a play entitled "Mother Hub-= bard's Christmas Surprise" by the children of the primary depart- ment, Kathleen Franklin, Gail Penhale, { Barbara Weyrich and Joan An- | thony presented their version of an | exercise, "Star in the Heaven." | Two other plays were presented | during the evening. "A Real { Christmas Tree," by the primary | department and "What is Christ mas," by Shirley Ann Hill, Linda Higgins, Teddy Clark, Richard Wil- liams and Larry Smith of the be- ginners department. The entire primary department then sang the chorus of "When Santa Comes." A farewell recitation, "A Christe mas Thank You," was delivered by David Hanna of the Primary De- partment, It was truly a fine evening of entertainment both for the children and the many adults who attended. Sheepmen Happy But N.Z. Upset Auckland, N.Z., Dec. 13 -- Reu- ters) -- While sheep gaisers are jubilant over the 'dazzling prices paid for their wool at the first two sales of the season, many other New Zealanders ar eperturbed by the raising cost of living. Prices paid at the sales have av- eraged almost three times those paid last season. Probably the most elated group at the Auckland sales are veterans of the Second World War who started sheep raising with the help of public or pri- vate loans. They will be able to bank large cheques, reducing loans and mortgages on their farms and ranches, But citizens living on fixed in- ONLY © SHOPPING DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS LET THE CLASSIFIED GIFT GUIDE HELP YOU WITH YOUR SHOPPING PROBLEMS feel they are being left be- hidn, They see increasing signs of inflation and deplore the ease which retailers mark up the prices of es- sential commodities. In less than 20 years wool prices have ranged from depressing depths to dazzling heights; New Zealand has been lifted from poverty to wealth, 'In the early 1930's many sheep farmers faced bankruptcy. Today, they have bulging bank bal- ances, New Zealand's National Party government, in its first year of of- fice, has been steadily reducing controls imposed by its Labor pre- decessor. Government subsidies to stabilize industry and prices now have been reduced by two-thirds. It would therefore. seem that, however fantastic prices for export commodities such as wool may be, the government economic factor in New Zealand is most likely to be the well-tried la wof supply and demand. Feature Of Y.F.C. Rally Youth for Christ news is better all the time! Hundreds of young people made their way to the spacious auditorium of Central Col- legiate for another excellent rally last Saturday evening. The Forwardaires quartet of To- ronto had much attention focused upon them as they their way into the hearts of the people. Their numbers 'were entitled "Jesus is Mine," "Tho' Your Sins Be As Scarlet," and "My Sins Are Blot- ted Out." Mrs. Lorraine Morrison gained an abundant share of ap- plause as she sang "For I Have Been Born Again" and "Jesus is All I Need" in her fascinating con- tralto voice. The program was not without local talent, for Diane and Olga Wolosewich played two fine ac- cordion and ukelele duet selections. Although Bob Pierce, who was scheduled to be the speaker, was called back to Korea, he very generously sent his film, "38th Parallel," which was presented by Evon Hedley, Youth for Christ di- rector of Ontario. The film was indeed interesting as it revealed the home life and customs of Kor- ean people. It told the story of thousands of people being convert- ed under the dynamic 'preaching of Bob Pierce, who said, "Little did we know how final was our Gospel message before the outbreak of the war." "38th Parallel" showed much of the war scene as it is in Korea y. The next rally will be held De- cember 23, at 7.30 p.m. when an- other outstanding film will be shown, and the program will take up the Christmas theme in music. You can't afford to miss this rally, $e | Thursday night, December 14, is | election night and out of some- | thing over 750 paid-up members there should be an attendance of at least 650. A full attendance cannot be expected on account of so many having to work, but those who do not work at nights should | make every effort to get out and | have a majority of the paid up | membership vote instead of a min- | ority vote. This is the only way | members can expect to support | their officers, and they will work that much better if they see that | the membership is interested in what they are trying to do. La TE The many cheques for the Christmas Cheer for needy vet- erans have gone out and the com- mittee in charge is keeping its | fingers crossed in the hope that they have not missed anyone. They have made every effort to | get all the names in, but, if some | one has been missed and whoever knows of it should get in touch with Comrade Ben Jacklin at the Legion Hall and the oversight will be taken care of. * + * The committee in charge of the | Christmas entertainment has been swamped with names of children to such an extent that they have had to change their plans and hold the party in the O.C.V.I. auditor- ium where there will be plenty of room for them all. Our Legion auditorium has not grown as fast as the children of the membership, The committee is making every preparation that can possibly be made for the children to have a good time, and receive something pleasant from old Santa. Be sure you go to the O.C.VI. party and not to the Legion Hall. The party will commence at 1 p.m. sharp, so it is up to you to see that your child or children are not dis- appointed. Auto Racing Trophy Found At Auction A short time ago, A. L. "Mike" Bouckley, well-known Oshawa citi- zen, attended an auction sale and took a fancy to a copper vase put up for auction. "Mike" bid suc- cessfully and was more than sur- prised to find his purchase was nota vase, but a trophy which had about 1908-9, been awarded to the winner of a 10-mile: car rac- ing handicap race at Blue Bonnets Track in Mon e The driver a young fellow by the name of Robert Burman, who, under the McLaughlin colors, was making himself quite-a repu- tation by driving a 'stripped down' McLaughlin-Buich to victory. Few persons would have, gen- erally speaking, ever have connect- ed the name McLaughlin with any her racing other than horse- i But history has unfolded itself. PANEL SELECTED The Oshawa and District Labor Council last night named a panel of five delegates to be presented to the Board of Education for possible appointment of the 1951 Advisory Vocational Committee. The panel is comprised of: Lloyd MacInally, P. R. Clark, Roy Fleming, Gordon Crawford and Ed. Cline. 'when every member of the Unit Rev. H. D. Cleverdon Tells Lebanon Lodge Meaning of Christmas & b 4 At the regular meeting of the Lebanon Lodge, AF. and AM, in the Masonic Lodge last t, the past masters of the lodge took over the functions of the executive of the lodge, for the annual Past Masters' night. At the banquet | preceding the meeting, Rev. H. D. Cleverdon, rector of Christ Memo- rial Anglican Church, addressed the members of the lodge .on the mean- ing of Christmas, Stating that he believed that the real meaning of life was found not in giving presents but in the Christmas message, Peace on Earth, Goodwill Towards Men," Mr. Clever- don told how Henry Van Dyke when in the throes of a serious illness turned his thoughts to the meaning of life and found this in the same message. While reviewing the Christmas story, Van Dyke wondered why there were only three men and thinking of this, he wrote the magnificent story of "The Other Wise Man." In a clear, simple fashion, Mr. Cleverdon then gave a brief resume of this story. : He told of Arte- ban, the fourth wise man who lived far from the others, but had made | 4 arrangements to go with them to find the King when the star ap- peared again. When he did see the star, however, he was pre- vented from reaching the rendez- vous with the other Magi because he came across an old Hebrew on | the road who had been beaten and | left to die. He followed the others but Joseph and Mary and the baby had gone to Egypt before he ar- rived at Bethlehem. He told how Arteban wandered, always seeking but never finding the King. How he gradually gave away the jewels which he had in- tended as a gift for the King to needy people along the route. How finally he was in Jerusalem on the day of the crucifixiowr when the Lord spoke to him and told him | that he was the greatest of the wise men in that his gifts-had done the most good. 29th Technical Squadron, RCEME., News Notes is one time of the year This makes a special effort to attend all parades and functions. The training season for 1950 has concluded and the parade on Thursday night is a pay parade. The Unit Regimental Banquet is being held at the Unit on Friday evening, 15, Dec., '50, at 1830 hrs, The initial preparations have been completed and the successful com- pletion 'of the evening now rests in the able hands of our unit chef, Cpl. J. Coros. The decision to have a Unit so- cial evening on New Year's Eve has been approved and a suitable entertainment is being arranged. The Unit Barbershop Quartet is developing well. The New Year training program will see the re-organizatiof of the Rifle Club which is scheduled to have its first practice on Monday 8, Jan, 51. The first Unit training parade for 1951 will be on Thursday eve- ning, 11, Jan, 51. SPOKE AT AJAX Lew. W. McConkey was the guest speaker last evening at the regular meeting o fthe Ajax Kinsmen club, The topic of the address was "Canadian Citizenship." Mr, Mec- Conkey's address was very timely, ue to the fact that Ajax has been declared a clearing house for Dis- placed Persons arriving in Canada. ELEPHANT FORGETS Montreal -- (CP) -- Major C. Claud Wilson,- here. on a lecture tour after 30 years in India, told an interviewer that an elephant does sometimes forget, He said the elephant is a remarkable ani- mal, But not because of his mem- ory, which is no better than that of a horse, cat or dog. The Republic of "Chile has a coastline of 2,900 miles on the west Ask Council To Establish Ward System City Council will be asked by the Oshawa and District Labor Council to enact a by-law provid- ing for the election of Aldermen and Board of Education repre- sentatives by wards. At the labor council's regular monthly meeting last night it was also suggested that City Council hold a Plebiscite in 1951 "to test public opinion to see if the return of the ward sys- tem of voting is desirable." M. J. Fenwick, secretary-treas- urer, asserted that some sections of the city have three or four al- dermen living in one district -and none in others. : "I am prepared to agree with statements by elected aldermen that they will serve all parts of the city at all times--but that is hu- manly impossible," Fenwick charg- He maintained that the ward system of voting "leads to better representation." Ratepayers voted in favor of city-wide voting in January, 1942. | Prior to that voting was by wards. Court Alpha C.O.F. Entertains District, Initiation Ceremony District Canadian Foresters were entertained at Glen Eagles Hall, Highland Creek, by officers and members of the newly formed Court Alpha of the West Hill Dis- trict, Highlight of the evening was the exemplification of the Initiation Ceremony by the brilliant Bow- manville Degree Team under the direction of Brothers T. Masterton CR, and Blackie Blackburn, The evening opened by an offi- cial welcome to the D.IDHCR. Bro. Charles Ferguson of Oshawa. In his address Bro. Ferguson con- gratulated the new charter mem- bers of Court Alpha on the step they had taken, pointing out to them the great opportunities for the establishmen of Canadian Forestry principles in the West Hill District, principles that were greatly needed if our Democratic way of life was to survive. Other Past Chiefs introduced to the assembly were Brothers C. Henderson, C. R. Lockwood, W. Boon, L. Haynes, and H, Hamm. Brother F. M. Darmer, a mem- ber of the Order for over fifty years was also welcomed to the dias and a badge of Honor wag presented to Brother C. Baker for services rendered. Committee in charge of the evening were Brothers Ed. Smith A, Meiers, and B. Kimmerly. Court Alpha will obtain their Charter in January and will then be in a. position to assist in any worthwhile community project in the district, with special emphasis on youth work. The Organization of this new Lodge was under the direction of Brother Cal Braun of Oshawa. OIL BURNER EXPLODED Firemen were called to 13 John Street this morning when an oil- burner exploded in the basement. Only minor damage was done to the burner and furnace. The build- ing is owned by James Szikszay. DOUBLE FRACTURE Seven-year-old Irene Mudle, 154 Simcoe South, suffered a double fracture to her left leg yesterday afternoon when she darted .from behind a parked truik on Simcoe Street South into the side of a car driven by N. H. Howey of Prince Albert. She was just coming from school when the accident oc- curred. She was taken to the Oshawa General Hospital where she was treated by Dr. W. H. Stanley. A national research council to be established in Brazil will stimu- late research in all scientific fields. {awa Planning Board, probably the To Ask Oliver ToLead Party In The House Toronto, Dec. 13--(CP)--Walter Thomson, Ontario Liberal leader, said Tuesday he will recommend to Liberal members of the legisla- ture that Farquhar Oliver be asked to continue as party leader in the House. Mr. Thomson was elected at a recent Liberal convention arranged when Mr. Oliver resigned as the party's provincial chief. "I have had assurances from both Mr. Oliver and Harry Nixon, another past leader of our party, that they will co-operate with me," Mr. Thomson told the Toronto Liberal Business Men's Associa- tion. He said he has not yet discussed with Prime Minister St. Laurent the question of whether he will resign his House of Commons seat and seek election to the Ontario Legislature, Mr. Thomson, member of parlia- ment for Ontario Riding, said there is precedent for him remain- ing in the Commons while provin- cial leader of a political party. Premier Douglas of Saskatchewan, he said, retained his federal seat for three years after being cho- son Saskatchewan C.C.F. leader in Rossland Road Paving Still Long Way Off A routine meeting of the Osh- last this year, was held last night. Most of the business transacted was still in the transition stage and not yet ready for the Board's | final action. Chairman Norman C. Millman said that he would like to correct a misapprehension. People in the Rossland Road area were under the impression that he recently | stated that that road would soon be paved to the airport. They were, therefore, worried about costs which would accrue to them. ! What he said, Mr, Millman | states, was that Rossland Road | would, under plans contemplated, | one day be a main road. When | that would be brought about was, | however, a matter conjecture. It | was, in any event, a matter beyond | jurisdiction of the Planning | Board. The meeting last night was | completed in short order. It was | one of the shortest held during the year. Request C.C.L. To Represent Dairy Drivers The Oshawa and District Labor Council last night decided to ask the Canadian 'Congress of Labor "to act on our behalf before the umpire of the Unemployment In- surance (mmission who is to hear | an appeal by Beaton's Dairy Pro- | ducts, which wishes. to upset a | previous ruling that its driver- | salesmen should be covered by the Unemployment Insurance Com- | mission Act despite the dairy's con- | tention that they are independent | milk peddlers." | "This matter is of vital interest | a8 far as labor in concerned," presi- dent Ed Cline stated. Council agreed that if a Cana- dian Congress of Labor representa- tive was not available to appear at | the hearing, that M. J. Fenwick should represent Beaton's em- ployees. Labor Council Is Opposed To Salary Boost The Oshawa and District Labor Council last night decided to recommend to City Council that it turn down the City Solicitor's re- quest that his 1950 stipend be in- creased to $5000--an increase of $1,500. and that a permanent in- crease be considered. "I don't think that job calls for that kind of money," P. R. Clark commented. "For a part time job that is pretty good." HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (Church of England in Canada) One Block East of Albert St. -- On Barrie Ave. coast of South America. CONFIRMATION will be administered Tonight at 8:00 p.m. by RT. REV. BEVERLEY, M.A.,"D.D. Bishop of Toronto A short reception and Tea will follow in the Parish Hall afterwards REV. E. H. McLELLAN, B.A, Housing Claim Many Homes In the District Are Fire-Traps The Oshawa and District Labor Council last night de- cided to ask City Council to make provision for a more rigid inspection of homes in the city which are considered to be fire-traps by the Fire Department so that such tragedies as occurred recently at 209 Annis Street will be averted. "If we press the issue and get the people out of these kind of | Santa Claus Pays houses and onto the street the public will put on heat for housing and bring pressure on City Council and something will have to be done," M. J, Fenwick, secretary-treasurer, said, He maintained that conditions of houses like the one on Annis Street are well-known throughout the district as being over-crowded and potential fire-traps. Can't Justify. Overcrowding "It seems to me that the Fire Department should be given eith- er more men or assign a man, per- haps two or several, to inspect these homes so that the occupants will at least have some assurance they are living in safe premises," Fenwick stated. "Nobody can truly justify 21 people living in a home, known to be overcrowded. It seems to me that someone, somewhere, has been lax. We should not dis- regard this matter because the children were someone elses." He asked: "Is there any reason why the Fire Department should | not be given power to go ahead and make inspections of homes where they are obsolete and liable to burn?" Fenwick recounted that at a re- cent Canadian Congress of Labor Convention in Winnipeg it was stated that 600,000 homes are need- ed in Canada. He said he reported the matter to the Ontario Regional Advisory Board of the Dominion Depart- ment of Labor in October "and some members of the board disput- FIRE-TRAPS (Continued on page 5) Annual Visit To N. Oshawa S.S. Santa Claus--jolly, white whisk= ered and red nosed--pranced inte the main auditorium of North Osh- awa United Church last night with a bag full of candies, oranges and gifts for children of 'the Sunday school. "Old Nick" was making his an- nual visit, which was the \ of an evening jammed packed with fun and entertainment. Children of the Sunday School .were in a joyful mood as they pre- sented several Christmas skits. The children were suitably garbed te act their individual parts, and all did splendidly. Several Christmas songs were sung by the children, Perhaps the highlight of the eve- ning was the showing of a film entitled "The Night Before Christe mas." The accommodation of the audi- torium was taxed to capacity and the evening was one which will long be remembered. FATALLY HURT BY TRUCK Brantford, Dec. 13--(CP)--Jos~ eph Terejko, 48, of Brantford was fatally injured today when struck by a truck. He died a few minutes after being admitted to hospital. -- Especially from 1MA.M.to 12 noon and 4 to 6 P.M. At Home -- At Work AVOID WASTING ELECTRICITY THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO