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The deal for part of hase is practically complet the pur ed with one vendor and negotiations whieh will make the deal are under way and are expected to be completed shortly with the other. 1t is in the hands of the solicitors. The purchase price, it is learned, is $7,500. The Board some time ago authorized the taking of an option on the property. HAS COMMANDING VIEW The site has a commanding view and is sufficiently large to provide for a building and grounds that will serve the town for many years to come. It is the general opinion of the trustees that no better site could have been secured. Several other properties were looked over. Announcement of the purchase was made at the Board meeting last night. It was viewed by the trustees as a progressive move and one that should meet with the gen- eral approval of the ratepayers. PRESENT SCHOOL INADEQUATE It was long ago decided that it would not be possible nor advisable to enlarge the present high school building which has served the town for many years, and which today, to say the least, is mot large enough to take care of present day de- mands. This fact became apparent when a cottage in close proximity to the school was purchased for an annex, and in more recent years the situation has become more acute. All available space is being used for class rooms, even the assembly hall, and while the Board spent considerable money in the last year or two in repairs and modernization, it realizes that the school is far from being large or modern enough for a town of Whitby's size and location, and one which may be expected to have to serve a large district as well, The new school, when erected, will most certainly be along the most modern lines, taking. care of a fuller and more complete curricu- lum in keeping with modern edu- cational trends. TRANSACT ROUTINE BUSINESS Last night's session was one of the briefest on record, only routine business, and not too much of it, engaging the attention of Chairman John Dryden and his associates. A few committee reports were presented verbally and adopted. It was brought out that there will be no large expenditure this year for repairs, owing to the amounts spent. last year and in 1949. ADVERTISE REGISTRATION The Board will advertise the dates upon which registration of pupils for the new term starting in will take place. It will be about the middle of August. PRIMITIVE SPORT Wrestling is the most universal and primitive of all sports. T. C. MYGLAND First closs pointing ond decoreti ior finishes o indie Dundes 5t. E WHITBY Phone 488 of the Milligan o New Desks Are Damaged Board Hears New desks purchased for the high school last year, about 40 of them, and mostly in one room, have been badly used by the students, it was reported at the School Board meeting last night, by Chairman Francis J, McIntyre, of the School Property 'Committee. The tops have been carved up in many instances and will have to be refinished. Mr. McIntyre said that he had receiv- ed a price of one dollar per desk for sanding ' and revarnishing. The principal, he said, proposed to take steps to prevent an occurrence of the damage. "It's a shame that the Board should be put to the expense of re- finishing these desks which were purchased last year," the trustee added. "It is certainly unnecessary for the taxpayers to be paying the shot like this, how to overcome it I don't know," he said frankly. Mr. McIntyre said that the prin- cipal at Brooklin had told him that this condition did not prevail at his school. "He would never for a minute permit it" Chairman John Dryden observed. Trustee Douglas Thomson ob- served that it was hard to overcome with pupils moving from room to room for different studies, It was different in the olden days when each pupil kept his or her desk for the term. He wondered if teachers could not gather together some books and go.from class to class in- stead of pupils having to move. It was reported that the walls in both the boys' and girls' toilets were in such a disgraceful condi- tion that the caretaker had to paint them over, This, too, was the work of the pupils. "NOSON LAWEN" FOR LIXWM AND YSCEIFIOG Lixwm and ¥sceifiog, Flintshire, are holding a joint Festival of Brit- ain celebration with a cricket match, Noson Lawen (Merry Night), tea and sports for young and old, a dance and a united open-air service in August. . Weddings The marriage of Eleanor Maria, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Burton Smith, and Charles William, son of Mr. and Mrs, John Clay Kemp of Oshawa, is to take place Saturday afternoon, July 28th, 1051, in Saint George's Anglican Church, Oshawa. Engagements Mr. and Mrs, John 8. Fearon, Whitby, announce the engagement of their daughter, Edith, to George Elsworth Kinnee, son of Mrs. Peter Kinnee, of Oshawa, and the late Mr. Kinnee. The marriage is to take place quietly in All Saints Anglican Church on Saturday, July 28, at 6 pm, BROCK ..ox' PHONE 618 EVENING SHOWS, 7 & 9--SATURDAY MATINEE, 1:30 NOW PLAYING -- (Air Conditioned) STARRING ERROL AND STARDOM'S NEW LOVELY LADY... PATRICE WYMORE Added Treats -- Comedy -- Cartoon -- Sport FROM WARNER Bros. FLYNN Whitby Day By Day news items of local names of visitors are appreciated. PHONE 703 85 YEARS YOUNG William Cook, former chief con- stable of Port Perry, celebrated his 85th birthday on Tuesday when a garden party was held in his honor at the home of his daughter, Mrs. | Thos. Richardson, Byron Street South, Hale and hearty, Mr, Cook is enjoying life. Present also were Mrs. McClintock, Mrs. Richardson's, sister, and Miss Muriel Cook, of Port Perry. TO LIVE IN. VANCOUVER Dr. A. S. Black, a veterinary in Brooklin for the past 17 years, was in town Wednesday saying gbodbye to several of his friends. Dr, Black has sold his practice to Dr. Keith Mountjoy and is going with his family to live in Vancouver. The Blacks have made many warm friends in Brooklin and district over a long period of years. VISITED WHITBY, ENGLAND Mr. J. M. Roblin yesterday re- ceived a card from Mr. T. Kelly Creighton, K.C., well-known Osh- awa barrister and former city soli- citor, stating that he had just stop- ped at Whitby, England, to see the town and enjoy a meal, HIVE OF ACTIVITY The local plant of Stokely Van Camp is in full operation as load after load of peas arrives. The peas are of very good quality but har- vesting them has been held up con- siderably by the wet weather. ORANGEMEN IN PETERBORO Early this morning the streets of Whitby echoed with the sound of the fife and drum as members of Vimy Ridge Lodge, LOL, of Vimy Ridge OBA, assembled at the lodge headquarters in the Bank of Com- merce building to prepare for a trip to Peterboro where the Glorious Twelfth is being celebrated today. In colorful uniforms the members of both lodges were on the streets early today and a goodly number left for Peterboro. News of Balsam And Mount Zion MRS. LORNE JONES i Correspondent Balsam and Mount Zion--Misses Bernice McAvoy and Eileen Carson spent a week at Port Carling. The Jamiesons called on Mr. and Mrs. Alfred PRrrott of Ashburn on Sunday. Around seventy gathered at the home of T. Appleby to honor Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Warden (nee Mar- jory Appleby) with a miscgllaneous shower on Saturday evening. The Mount Zion community pic- nic was held on Thursday after- noon at Geneva Park. All enjoyed baseball and the games. Seventy- five sat down to supper which all enjoyed. Mr, and Mrs, William Irwin of and Mrs. Walter Carson. tored to Belleville on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Jones and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Baker and family, of Woodville. Film Star's Jewels Stolen In Toronto Toronto (CP) -- Gloria De Ha- ven's hotel room was ransacked last night while the actress was performing at a downtown theatre. Miss De Haven said thieves took jewelry worth $20,000. Whitby Classified HAY FOR SALB, PHONE 218 Whitby, after 5 o'clock. Jy1s) ) -- TRANSPORTATION WANTED during the week to Orillia and re- turn anytime in July. Call 2645. (Jy12) COARSE CINDERS, SUITABLE for driveways, etc. Available if taken from factory. Apply Whitby IMalleable Iron and Brass Co. Ltd. JIy12) FOR SALE -- GOOD BUILDING lots, 50 ft. frontage; one-ton panel truck, 1942, also Gardenaid tractor. Phone 2575, after fivp. Jy12) ROOFING, INSUL-BRIC SIDING, installed. Rock wool insulation blown. Fair prices, terms, free es- timates. ial 2469 Whitby. WANTED---BRICK AND BLOCK- work, tile setting, cement work, re- pairs, alterations. Phone 838, Whit- y. (Jy16) ed on Ford motor, good condition. Apply Barl Hopkins, 1215 Dundas East. Phone 425 Iy12) FOR SALE -- PAINT SPRAYER, $450. Complete, 2 h.p. Briggs and Straton air-cooled motor. This outfit is in good condition, has only rum about 200 hours, also one "V' Jot tow plywood boat with 12 h.p, mo- tor, $150, J. W, Walton, phone 263J Pickering. 6 Iy13) WHITBY ELECTRIC Earl "Jake" Bryant WATER HEATERS - FARMS INSTALLATIONS - FIXTURES Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr.| Mr. and Mrs. Rodd Appleby mo- . FOR SALE---BUCK RAKE, MOUNT. | New Salvation LIEUT. NANCY GREEN Army Officers LIEUT. M. A. KNAPP Recently two new officers were appointed to take charge of the Salva- tion Army Corps in Whitby. Lieut. "Ambassador Session" of Cadets at Green is a recent graduate of the the Salvation Army Training Col- lege, Toronto. She is assistant to Lieut. Miriam A. Knapp. Lieut. Knapp was recently appointed to the Salvation Army, Whitby, from the staff of the William Booth Memorial College, Toronto. --Photos by D. Ottaway, Toronto. Tentative Approval To Planning Board Gives New Subdivision Plan Tentative approval has been given by the Town Planning Board to the plan of a new subdivision which H. E. Bell is opening on part of the Jeffrey farm, in the west end of the town, Mr, Bell has subdivided about six acres into 21 good-sized lots; which are well lo- cated, After receiving this tentative ap- proval Mr. Bell appeared before the Public Utilities Commission asking what the chances were for water extension along a new street to be opened which will serve a number of the lots, The front lots are now served as the water mains go past them. Chairman John Strathy held out little hope for any action along this year pointing out that the Commis- sion has asked through an adver- tisement in the press to have ap- plications for water extensions In by the 1st of June. The work for the year had now been decided upon, he added. The chairman took the view that with no houses yet on the property the extension would be a costly one with no revenue from it in sight, He said that while he was not opposed to the opening of new subdivisions he would like to see more houses built on lots in the town now served by water and sewers. There were many of these, he stated. Mr. Bell said that in order to get people to build on the- property, water service was necessary. The chairman said that the problem here was akin to that facing the Commission in connection with ap- plication for sewer extension from Hotel Spruce Villa, The chairman asked Mr. Bell to again present his request at the next meeting of the Commission, when it was hoped all members would be present. Express Appreciation Of Service Rendered By Trustee J ohn Hare Appreciation of the service rend- ered to the Whitby District High School while he was a trustee will be expressed in a letter to John Hare, who recently resigned when JOHN HARE he was appointed city solicitor of Oshawa, At the Board meeting last night Trustee Francis J, McIntyre spoke of the great help Mr. Hare had been to the Board, and suggested that the Board should place its ap- preciation on record. The lefter to be sent by the sec- retary will also express regret that Mr. Hare found it necessary to re- sign. Hydro Break Jums Traffic At Rush Hour Toronto (CP)-- Most of resident- ial Toronto lacked power for three hours Wednesday when fire caused by a short circuit knocked the city's largest hydro sub-station out of commission. Hydro officials said damp wires at the MacPherson avenue station short-circuited and set fire to transformers in the building. Re- pairmen stood by for almost an hour until smoke cleared from the damaged equipment. The break, the second in 24 hours affected city traffic lights and caused record traffic jams during Phone 650 Whitby the five o'clock rush hour. Minister Urges Summer Buying Of Coal Supply The urgent need of maintaining adequate stocks of coal to meet Canadian industrial and domestic requirements during the winter months is stressed in a statement issued today by Honorable George Prudham, finister of Mines and Technical Surveys. "It would be a wise precaution," the Minister states, "for those who have space to commence storing their winter coal now, as it is im- possible to predict what difficulties may arise between now and next winter in getting to consumers all the coal neded." The Minister observes that the growing demand for coal will likely continue and may possibly be ac- celerated. "Expansion of our &éfence efforts, the increased number of houses using coal furnaces and the upward trend in our industrial economy will all contribute to heavier demands on the coal industry and on our transportation- facilities," Mr, Prud- ham points out. "As certain types of . rallway equipment are still in short supply and transportation is taxed to the limit, particularly in the movement of coal and other related materials, it is absolutely necessary to do everything possible to avoid in- creasing their demands during the coming winter months. "There is a natural reluctance on the part of coal consumers to give much thought to the purchase of fuel during fhe summer season. Yet, if everyone would co-operate and nages | each month between now and the autumn season, it would go a long way to eliminate any difficulties next winter." 2 Killed, 10 Injured By Lightning Storm Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., (AP)-- Two soldiers were killed and 10 others sent to hospital yesterday by a lightning storm here. Train- ing area at the fort. At one spot, a bost of lightning resulted in the two deaths and injured eight others and at another spot two men were injured when lightning struck a shack in which they had sought refuge. More hospital beds are occupied in Canada by mentally-ill persons than by patients suffering from all other types of illnesses combined. Ld ke into storage some ton- | Talks Given On Temperance At Maple Grove MRS. C. H. SNOWDEN Correspondent Maple Grove--Church school was held on Sunday with Mr. T. Wil- liamson, Toronto, as guest speaker, Mr, Williamson spoke in the inter- est of the Temperance Federation and gave a very fine temperance talk, also an interesting story to the children. Mrs, Jack Hopps, who is visiting relatives and friends here, sang two solos. Next Sunday there will be a speaker from Toronto who will speak in the interests of the Bible Society. Mrs. Arthur Found and baby, Ebenezer, Mrs. Joe Hornby (Ruth Armstrong) and baby, Toronto, Mrs, Stewart Morton, Miss Susie Laird were recent guests of Mrs. Fred Stevens when she entertained in honor of Mrs. John Hopps of Sacramento, California. Bill Snowden, Toronto, is holiday- ing with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stevens and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Topping and sons, Jim and John, Clifford, have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stevens. Mrs. Stephen Jeffery is spend- ing this week with relatives in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Flintoff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Flintoff and family attended decoration day service at Zion on Sunday. The Couples Club will hold a pic- nic at Orono on Saturday, July 14. Come and bring your basket. Sup- per will be served around 7 p.m. Would Allow Britons To Invest In Canada London (CP) -- Lionel Strede, well-known investment-trust chair- man in London's financial district, wants the government to remove restrictions on Britons investing in Canada. He told the annual meeting of the Industrial and General Trust: "In view of the reduced oppor- tunities of investing in this country, the virtual exclusion of new British capital from the United States and Canada is imost regrettable, par- ticularly with regard to Canada. "Canada is supremely rich in bers of the British Commonwealth are prevented from assisting in Canada's development." Stride said that in December, 1950 alone net sales of Canadian securities to countries other than Britain and the United States reached $5,400,000. He said Euro- pean continentals, particularly in France, Belgium, Germany and Italy, now are investing in Canada at an even greater rate, using Switzerland as the main channel. CAPABLE HELPMATE George Washington's wife, Mar- tha, managed his plantations while the future American president was absent fighting the British. natural resources. But we mem-|P€ Construction By-Laws For Water, Sewers Passed By Council Lawn Bowling Club Having Busy Season While the number of members is smaller this year the activity on the lawn bowling greens is great- er than it has been for some years. There is also more enthusiasm among the members, particularly every Monday night when local club competitions are held. There are several Important events planned for the next few weeks. On Saturday, July 21st there will be a men's doubles tournament, en- tries for which will be received by Mr. C. A. Freeman, Brock Street South. Saturday of this week there will be a mixed inter-club tournament with Oshawa, and it is expected that all greens will be taken. The par- ing will be something of a novelty and will no doubt go over big. Next Monday evening there will be a novelty local club competi- tion, with all bowlers on deck. The Club is always open to re- ceive new members. This year many favorable been heard on the excellence of the greens and the extra activity seen. Chief's Case Just In Time For Hearing Crystal Beach, Ont. (CP)-- Po- {lice finally found out Wednesday why they arrested two men two weeks ago. The men were remanded when they appeared in court last week because policemen couldnt find out what the charges were. Gilbert Robertson, dismissed by town coun- cil as police chief last week, didn't tell anyone where he kept his pa- Is. Wednesday in court, Henry Cor- bett of Brantford was remanded one week on a charge of indecent expesure and Arthur Henry, 20, of Toronto was fined $77 and costs on three charges of committing inde- cent acts against two girls, eight and nine years old and a 10-year- old boy. Police said they received. the missing documents through the mail in an enveloped postmarked Brantford. HEAVY ODDS General Zachary Taylor with 5000 men, defeated 20000 Mexican troops at Buena Vista in 1847. He later became president of the United States. | $30,000. The comments have | Town Council at a special meet ing Tuesday gave first and second readings to two construction bys laws which involve an estimated expenditure of $33,200. Both bye laws must receive the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board be- fore the work can be started. The clerk and treasurer has forwarded the by-laws. One by-law provides for the con- struction of sewers north and west of the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks, at an estimated cost of whole north area, which has been expanding for some | years, will be served by these ex- tensions, and it is expected that Susther building will be encourage ed. Second by-law authorizes the ex- tension of water services in various parts of the town, at an estimated cost of $3,200. These constitute the waterworks extension program for the year, and it is hoped that an gary start can be made by the C. WHERE SEWERS WILL GO For the sewer extensions, which are as follows, debentures of $30,- 000 will be issued. Total estimated cost of the work is $29,000, the bal. ance of $945.47 to be used for the purchase of land, legal and deben- ture expenses. Extensions to be made are as follows: Perry Street, from the existing manhole No. 133 across and under the right-of-way of the Canadian Pacific Railway to the north limit of the said right-of-way, $3,026.19. Perry Street, north of the CPR and across the farm of W. R. Brad. ley and sons to Brock Street at the intersection of Willis Avenue, $4,- 614.06. Brock Street, from a point 350 feet south of Willis Avenue to a point 65 feet north of Palmerston Avenue, $9,445.57, Byron Street, from Willis Avenue to a point 137 feet north of Pale merston Avenue, $6,460.85. Centre Street, from Willis Ave enue to a point 243 feet north, $815.32, Willis Avenue, from Brock St. to Centre St. $2,153.80. Starr Avenue, from Brock St. te Centre St., $1,700.14. Palmerston Avenue, from Byron St. to Centre St., $838.60. The list of water extensions cove ered in the by-law have already been published in The Times-Gaz- ette. SHORT-TERM PRESIDENT William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia 31 days after his inau- guration as president of the United States. Chas. Bradley & Son Decorating Contractors For Efficient Service Call Scarboro 7125 Whitby 559 Thanks and Appreciation... We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many people in Whitby and district who at- tended the grand opening of our new grill on Saturday, July 7th. We were very pleased, indeed, to meet new and old customers and to hear the favorable remarks made regard- ing our new and modern grill. We wish to particularly thank those who sent us congratulatory messages in the form of lovely bouquets and baskets of flowers. These added to our successful opening and we greatly appreciate them. We hope you will continue to eat at our Grill regularly or occasionally. Here you will find good food, served in pleasant surroundings by attentive waiters. be} TOP'S GRILL 106 DUNDAS ST. WEST WH