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FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1951 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE'FIVE Labor Paper Says Bevin Will Resign London, March op) -- The Labor Party's offic newspaper said today that it "understcod" that Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin had decided to give up his post. An announcement would be is- sued shortly by Prime Minister Att- lee, the Daily Herald reported. It said Mr. Attlee told the King in an audience today that Bevin is re- signing. v Bevin, 70 today, has been ailing for years and his recent prolonged * illness and recuperation after pneu- mo caused demands from mem- bers all parties that the foreign secretary make way for a healthier man. The Herald's report gave no fur- ther details about Bevin's future or that of the foreign secretaryship. Jail Brewers ' (Continued from Page 8) of the human conscience. The liquor trade is a Suse a8d hasn't t to be anywhere. a mgmt vo res Cocktail Lounge He told the convention that the United Nations organization would be much better without a cocktail Jounge in its midst. He maintained that one of the greatest rooms at Lake Success was the cocktail lounge where distinguished people of 60 different nations make it a practice to indulge in alcoholic beverages. or. Brewing, dining x 3 Mo oon address, sai a . grossly misunderstood and misinterpreted, sometimes by his friends, sometimes by his enemies. "Just as the Gospel has been piddared or characterized as a kill joy to life so it has been d to a poverty stricken business, 4 Brewing stated. "The same voices that said it interfered with a man's pleasures also said it cramped a man's ambitions -- generally Tsaning ambition with a capital dollar sign, "Both are equally untrue. This of course has not been a constant or at any time a unanimous con- cept of Christianity. - Ever against it has been the .more dangerous jdea that Christianity is a pros- perity cult -- that it pays good dividends even in dollars and cents in lands and houses to be a Chris- tian." Dr. Brewing said that emphasis came over out of the old testament where it is very prominent. He stated there is no socialist preacher in America or communist orator in Russia who can outdo Amos "and Miceah in denunciation of the ungodly rich. No Easy Problem "There is @ good deal of reason why Christianity has fallen into the category of a prosperity cult because everywhere that Christian. ity has gone, prosperity has fol- lowed in its train, So it is not al- together an easy problem wé have on our hands when we try to dis- cover the mind of the Master and His first followers on the question of the profit motive," Mr. Brewing stated. "We can safely say that he was so profoundly interested in it and his thought of it is so original and so revolutionary that in this 20th century of His religion we are only beginning to sense it and slowly and reluctantly ylelding to It. There is no doubt that He de- clared that it paid to be a Chris- tian but the image that is stamped upon the coin of ,payment merits some careful examination. He of- fered men rewards for their faith", he said. Dr. Brewing said that the con- cern of the Lord was not that men and women were getting too much profit out of life but too little. Temperance Head (Continued from Page 3) right away. That is the kind of subtle propaganda which we must face. We have to alert to meet that kind of opposition," Mr. Moulton stated. He termed the convention a "grand one". Posters Protest Traffic On display in the church were hundreds of pamphlets and posters telling of the evils of the liquor trade. It was agreed that the convention next year be held in Sunderland in order that the northern part of the county might take part with greater facility. It was also de- cided that at the convention next year the possibility of a division of the county into two parts be con- sidered with a view to overcoming travel difficulties. Rev. J. K. Moffat, minister of Simcoe Street United Church, wel- comed the convention members to Oshawa, During the afternoon ses- sion a short worship period was conducted by Rev. George Gorman, of Uxbridge. Soloist, Carman Patton rendered two splendid selections during the evening session. Perhaps the highlight of the convention was a panel discussion by five young people on the evils of liquor drinking. . 'Warren Willson, past president, acted as chairman throughout the convention. Benediction was by Rev. M. C. Fisher, of Brooklin. Record Toronto School Budget Is Approved Toronto, March 9--(CP)--Board of education last night approved the record $21,403,942 school bud- get passed recently by its finance committee. Toronto taxpayers face a $17,802,- ing 691 bill, an increase of $3,650,000-- | or 25 mills--over the 1950 budget. Seventy percent of 'this year's budget will go for salaries of both 4 teaching and non-academic em- ployees, recently raised. COSTLY DISEASE Rheumatic diseases are estimated to cost Canadians the loss of $54,- 000,000 in wages gach year. Red Cross (Continued from Page 1) Society during the year 1950 were *| varied and intensive, it was report ed at the meeting. Mrs. N. C. Millman, recording secretary, stated that seven meet- ings of the executive were held with an average attendance of 11, seven meetings of the Homemaker Service Committee were held with an average attendance of six and meetings of the sundry sub-com- mittees had also been held. . First Aid Course During the year a course of nine lectures in standard First Aid with an enrolment of nine, all members of the Oshawa Ski Club, was held under the direction of Paul Kennedy. Five out of nine passed the examination and re- ceived Red Cross awards. There was also a course of two weeks (with an enrolment of 30 held at the Seventh Day Adventist Col lege, ' Mrs. Millman reported that an Emergency and Disaster Service under the chairmanship of Mr. R. F. Aker had been set up in Osh- awa. Twenty towns in the three land and Ontario, came within the Oshawa District with Cobourg, Port Hope, Bowmanvill® and Osh- awa the main centres. The Dis- aster Committee had accurate lists of doctors and nurses avail- able for an emergency, also lists of shops and warehouses where blankets, sheets, beds, food, trucks and ambulances could be acquired on short notice. The Commission- er in Toronto also had authority to requisition such supplies as tents, field kitchens, cots and mat- tresses. Headquarters in Toronto had at least 200 blankets on hand at all times and were prepared to forward these, or any portion re- quired, at a moment's notice, Winnipeg Flood Aid At the time of the Winnipeg floods, acting on advice from Di- vision, Oshawa Branch sent several lJarge cartons containing hip-wad- ers, heavy work socks, work gloves, rubber gloves and flashlights with bulbs and batteries. Bhe stated that the Emergency and Disaster Committee so far had been purely a peace time body and demands on the service had been small. The Civillan Defence pro- gram in Oshawa was in the process of co-ordination and as the plans developed the Red Cross would have a definite place in the set up. Rotary Cottage The Rotary Red Cross cottage, located at the west end of Lake- view Park, had a been turned over to the Chil 's Aid Soclety for the summer months of 1950. During July and August the resi- dent wards of the Children's Aid enjoyed a good holiday there and Red Cross contributed $100.00 to- wards the expenses incurred. Mrs, C. B. Lee was in charge of the Spt and closing of the cot- Water "Safety Program The Oshawa Branch participated in the National Red Cross Swim- ming and Water Safety program by combined efforts with the CRA. Rotary Club and Board of Educa- tion, Using Ritson Road and Ro- tary pools, the program was super- vised by C.R.A. which provided five instructors holding Red Cross qual- ifications. With three instructors at Rotary Pool and two at Ritson Road, an average of 500 children each day was looked after, 157 children learned to swim from scratch and 112 earned awards as follows: Junior Tests, 64; Inter- mediate, 31; Senior, 17. These Awdrds were an increase of 28 over 1949 and the highest to date. Red Cross paid $600.00 to CR.A. for this highly important service rendered to the children of 'the community. Mrs. Millman stated that the veterans in Oshawa were not over- looked. Any call for help in this connection was referred to the Welfare Department or to Colonel Murray Johnstone. : During the year Red Cross had supplied the local Board of Health with 10,000 casules of cod liver oil for distribution to under- privileged children, mostly at Sim- coe Hall, and the Oshawa Branch also continued to handle enquiries for relatives in mid-Europe. It was also reported that the Junior Red Cross had 80 Junior Red Cross organizations in the Oshawa public schools with over 3,000 children registered. Women's Work In presenting her report for the Women's Work Committee, Mrs. C. 8. Lee stated that with the un- settled conditions of the world at home and abroad the work of the Red Cross was rapidly increasing. The Oshawa Branch in the past sion by ting clothing tor dirs in D.. camp the many So be to an appeal for quilts for Manitoba flood relief, 50 quilts had been made and forwarded. Mrs, Lee expressed thanks to all conveners of Chapters and indi- vidual knitters with a special ac- knowledgment, to the General Mot- ors who had cut out all material; to Murray Johnston for many valu- able and charitable donations and to W. G. Corben for his many acts of kindness to all members of the Red Cross. List of Conveners The following is a list of con- veners of the various departments Stafford Bros. § MONUMENTAL WORKS - counties of Durham, Northumber- | Mrs. year had assisted the Ontario Divi- |. of the Oshawa Red Cross: Loan Cupboard, Mrs. A. W. Smith; Wel- fare Department, Mrs. T. K. Creigh- ton; Homemaker Service, Mrs, A. J. Parkhill; Nutrition, Mrs. Duncan Shipping, Mrs, Howard Luke, Mrs. G. H. Robinson; Assembling of work, Mrs, Norman Hinds, Mrs. J. L. Bea- ton; First Ald Classes, Mr, Paul Kenned, y. The following are the conveners of Chapters who work in the Red Cross rooms: Monday afternoon, Mrs. J. A. Swindells, Mrs. James Cormack; In presenting the report for the Nutrition and Homemaker Service, . A. J. Parkhill, chairman, stated that during the year the Red Cross Homemakers had taken its service into 127 homes and cared for 322 children. They had worked a total of 1,161% days and 34 families had been refused help for lack of staff. The supervisor, Miss Doris Moore, Reg.N., in the course of her duties made 994 visits and 3,017 telephone calls were re- ceived. Twenty-nine calls had been received from local doctors, four from nursing service, 42 from fam- ilies and two from other agencies in the city. The fees collected were as follows: $5.00 bracket--23; $4.00- 5.00--seven; $3.00-4.00--62; $2.00- 3.0057; $1.00-2.00--25. Under $1.00 --one non-pay--2 families. The outstanding accounts as of Decem- ber 31 totalled $367.76. Mr.. Parkill stated that during the year eight .committee meetings had been held with an average attendance of seven members. Miss Nsta Hinton, Director of Home- maker and Nutrition Services, had made one official visit to the Branch at which time she had presented pins to members of the staff who had attended the train- ing course for homemakers held each year in Toronto. Nine Home- maker meetings had beer' held by Miss Doris Moore, supervisor, with her staff with a full attendance at each, Mrs. Parkhill stated that to keep in line with the National policy it had been found necessary to curtail during the year the Nutri- tion program which had been care ried on by Mrs. Duncan McIntyre, nutritionist. The Branch, however, had co-operated with 'the Local Board of Health and the Victorian Order of Nurses in pre-natal classes held at McLaughlin Hall. In each series of eight clasfes Mrs, Mc Intyre gave an introductory short talk on budgetting and full dis- cussion on "Food for the Mother and Baby". Also at each class.she had supervised the serving of light refreshment which was provided by the local Branch of the Red Cross. In the spring classes 47 had registered with an average at- tendance of 37, which was a de- cided increase over previous classes. In conclusion Mrs. Parkhill paid tribute to the members of the committee, Mrs. N. C. Millman, secretary, Miss Doris Moore, super- visor, Mrs, D. McIntyre, nutrition ist, Greater Oshawa Community Chest, the local doctors, the Hos- pital staff, the staff of the Y.W.CA, the Community Registry Service, the Sbvcial Department of The Times-Gazette and to anyone who had assisted in the operation of the Service in any way: Welfare Committee Mrs. T. K. Creighton, convener of the Welfare Committee reported that the work of the Committee had been three-fold; firstly, to give as- sistance, when necessary, to the families of the Service men of the Great Wars, secondly, to look after cases of disaster and emergency and lastly to help, where possible, those who did not appear to be the re- sponsibility of any special group in the community. During the past year the members had found thems selves busy carrying out these ob- jects. In order that there be no "overlapping" with other Welfare Committees in the city careful in- vestigation was made of every case when visits were made and assist- ance provided. The Red Cross Welfare Commit- tee worked closely with the Oshawa Welfare Department, the Women's Welfare League (Family Welfare ANY GOOD PURPOSE = NG) w-wh %0:500-1000 At Household Finance you may borrow extra cash promptly for any good pur. pose. . . to pay doctor or dental bills, repair bills, taxes, or any unexpected money problem. 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When the "Disaster" Committee of the Red Cross had been ap- proached for emergency relief, the Welfare Committee had been able to assist in oviding bedding, , | clothing (new and used), hospital supplies, and in some instances, furniture, cooking 'utensils, ete. « Had Assistance . | * Mrs. Creighton stated that glass- es, or repairs to glasses, layettes, magazines and newspapers had been provided where most needed and when any of the older citizens had found it difficult to purchase the necessary "extras" the Welfare Committee had looked after these requests. At Christmas time those individ- uals or families needing something extra in the form of cash or a grocery order, special baskets of food or clothing, had been looked after through the Christmas Cheer committee. In closing, Mrs. Creighton paid tribute to the "Loan Cupboard," of the Red Cross, Red Cross Home- maker Service, Mrs. A. W. Smith, Mrs. C. 8. Lee and her staff in the Red Cross rooms who had co-op- erated so closely in the work of the Welfare Committee during the past year, Loan Cupboard Service Mrs. A. W. Smith reported that the "Loan Cupboard" Service pro- vided sick room supplies which are available to the homes on request of the attending physician such as rubber goods, consisting of ice caps, air rings, hot water bags and rub- ber sheets, enamel ware of all kinds, back rests, crutches, wheel chairs and hospital beds. So helpful a community service has this proved n that articles had been sup- plied to nearly 50 homes and dona- tions of money in some cases had been recived in appreciation for the of the beds. e following articles were re- quested and purchased for the Winnipeg Flood Relief and paid for from the Citizens Funds adminis- tered by the City Treasurer: 24 pairs men's hip rubber boots, 36 pairs men's work socks, 104 flash lights. Other articles donated by Mr. Murray Johnstone for the Manito- ba flood victims were 10 overcoats, 24 sweaters, 35 caps, 124 pairs boy's i vg s, § sweaters, 4 pairs men's pants. Individual donations were .2 flashlights, 2 pairs men's work socks, 1 box clothing, 3 pairs hip rubber boots and cigarettes, 2 car- tons canned goods and 40 quilts. Mrs. Smith expressed apprecia- tion to the General Motors for its donation of rubber gloves which could not be procured any other place and for supplying a truck to transport the goods to Malton Air Port for shipment to Winnipeg; to John A. Coleman who donated space to store beds and wheelchairs in his warehouse and to A. J. Graves for delivering the goods at the houses. During the year 18 Red Cross Road Conditions At Harmony Are Said Deplorable MRS. K. R. FLETCHER Correspondent Harmony, March 9.--The condi- tion of the roads hereabout, which have degenerated into a multitude of pot-holes, has furnished a con- siderable amount of comment and dissatisfaction. Perhaps the people most concerned should petition the city council, 'to see if something could be done to better them. Sucker Fishing Starts The meN and boys, and some of the fair sex, are already trying their luck at sucker and smelt fishing. Small catches have been reported, but the season is hardly advanced 'enough to suit these fish- ermen, Miss Hilda Bennett of Somerset, Eng., left here on Tuesday after a nine-month visit with her sister and family, Mrs. O. H. Anderson, Harmony Road North. Mrs. Ben- nett will embark at St. John's, New Brunswick, on the Empress of Canada, and her Canadian friends here"wish her a pleasant and safe journey home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arvay vi- sited their old neighbors and friends, the Horn family, in Hampton on Sunday. It is hoped that many from here will attend the social evening at the CR.A. on Gibbs Street this evening, which has been planned for the residents both here and in| V' the northern part of the city. Ladies are asked to take along re- freshments. There will be dancing and a variety program, The sympathy of the community is extended to Ed and Wilfred Wil- son, in the death of their sister Winifred, on Tuesday, March 6. The late Miss Wilson was a member of one of the pioneer families in this district, living here for many years in the Mr. and Mrs, Steve Lucek and family, Last week's teen dance was a huge success, with Norma Hamil-' ton and Ron Collins running the elimination dance. Next dance will be on Friday, March 16. A novel house-party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Rundle lately, when the guests were invited to a "coffee party" in the morning. A prize was given to the lady wearing the oldest, most worn-out housedress. first aid boxes for the C.R.A. were refilled to be used in the play- grounds and swimming pools. Financial Report The financial report as presented by the treasurer, Mr. N. 8. Hill, showed expenditures $11,480.80 as against receipts of $28,962.17. Cash on hand and on deposit $17,462.37. Homemakers receipts totalled $2,- 956.64 and campaign receipts $17,- 500.00. The chief items of expense were Homemakers, $8,428.77 and workroom . supplies and expenses, $1,656.10. WELSH CHURCH The Calvinistic Methodist' Church of Wales is the only church of pure- ly Welsh origin. now acquired by Pp AJAX NEWS Varsity Wives Club Holds Its Annual Meeting FRANCES CONANT Correspondent Ajax, May 8--~The Varsity Wives' Club of Ajax held its annual elec- tion of officers Tuesday evening in the Board Room of the Recrea- tion Hall. Mrs. Hannah McKinley, president, was in the chair. Returns were made of the Fa- shion Show, held last week in aid of arts and craft classes to be held in the Recreation Hall. The show was declared a financial success. Mrs. Pat Lucas, chairman of the committee in charge, thanked the members for their work and effort particularly those that stepped into the breach when sickness overtook the group. Mrs. McKinley. thanked the club for its co-operation in making her year a success and particularly to her executive who worked so hard during the year. Unable to stand for re-election, Mrs. McKinley act- ed as chairman for the election. The following members will com~ pose the executive for the ensuing ear: President, Mrs. Doreen Fenwick; first vice-president, Mrs. Hope Fairley; secretary, Mrs. Doris Rundle; treasurer, Mrs, Dorothy Findlay. Mrs, Barwick on assuming her office, thanked the members for her election and announced that the next meeting would be held in the Board Room of the Recreation Hall, Thursday, March 15 at 8:30 .m, Delicious refreshments were serv- ed by the social committee, Mrs. Jean Devine, Mrs, Estie Foskett and Mrs, Hope Fairley at the close of the meeting. Demonstration Of Craft Work FRANCES CONANT ndent . Ajax, March 8 -- On Thursday, March 22, there will be demonstra~ tions both in the afternoon and evening of different crafts. These activities will take place in the Recreation Hall, The crafts scheduled to he shown are weaving, leatherwork, rug mak- ing, metal work and jewellery mak- ing. Spectators will be allowed to participate in the work. 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