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i i 4 L 4 Testimon J ¢ v ial To AVA . ( 'e -- 21 Years Sere o -- ice ' Board of Education Cleans Up Business At Year's Last Meeting Members of the Board of Edu- cation had a portable radio in their meeting room last night so they could listen to the results of the municipal election as they came through. Messengers kept running in and out throughout the meeting with tabulated lists of the votes but the four Trustees up for re-election had no need to worry-- they were all re-elected. Bsides the radio there was an- other innovation in the pannelled board room at the OCVI. Board Chairman Stephen G. Saywell and Business Administrator Gordon Bunker had an electric fire in- stalled in the great stone fireplace. It was the first time in 28 years that the hearth had ever been used. The Board is going to discuss whether or not to buy the electric fire. Real wooden legs are fastened outside the elements in the fire and heat waves rotate a fan which gives the impression of flickering flames Yet another improvement to the meeting was the importaton of two huge bowls of fruit -- left-over from the annual dinner held an hour previously. During the meet- ing members munched at grapes and apples and when a visiting delegation was admitted it had to be hurriedly explained by Chair- man Saywell that the Board did not usually meet in such opulence -- unfortunately! Cheered by the -election results and in extreme good humor the board romped through its final business of the year. Just to speed things along Trustee Dr. R. E, McMullen announced that at the next meeting he would propose that the board have a time limit on its meetings. Other boards cal- led a halt at 11 p.m. and he felt sure the Board of Education could do the same. As that will be a matter affecting 1952 the trustees (who will all be serving next year) decided to leave a decision to 1952's Board of Education. Trustees were equally adroit at taking up Chairman Saywell's sug- gestion that the cumbersome named External Relations Com- mittee--a unique title in education circles in Ontario -- should be changed to Pubjic Relations Com- mitte. The last has been heard of the External Relations Committee. Inspector T. R. McEwen was authorized to apply to the Depart- ment of Education for the erection, in 1952, of two separate units, each consisting of six classrooms and a kindergarten. As soon as permis- sion is granted by the department the Board will make application to the City Council for the issuing of the necessary debentures. EDUCATION BRIEFS The question of a new school site on Stephenson's Road North has been held over for further consideration. PF. H. Wetmore, on behalf of evening class teachers, asked for a revision in the pay rate from $7 for the regular evening session up to $8 at the beginning of the new year. The Board decided to offer the evening class teachers $7.50 'per night session, which last two hours. A request from . teachers for a salary adjustment has been re- ceived by the Board's Finance Committee. Oshawa Planning Board wrote requesting the Board to assist in the alleviation of the parking prob- lem by providing off-street park- ing at as many schools as possible for the cars of the school staffs. The Planning Board realized that some school grounds were too small but there were others that might have surplus capacity. J. L. Beaton, chairman of the Property Committee, and the Business Ad- ministrator were asked to make a survey of parking facilities, if any. A delegation from the Board is to appear before the Ontario Gov- ernment to request further relief by way of provincial grants from the education problems arising out of annexation. The City Council wants to add two members to the delegation. Teacher of Home Economics for 1951-1952 will be Miss Rose Gill- ham. Temporary vocational teach- ers will be Donald Levitte, Elgin Mundy and George Roberts. A heavy duty welder, costing $621, is to be bought for the weld- ing shop. Necessary accessories will cost $45 extra. z M. PF. Fenwick, secretary-treas- urer of the Oshawa and District Labor Council, was provided with the attendance record of all mem- bers of the Board for the past year. The Labor Council asked the Board for the list at the same time that it asked for City Council attendance figures to be made public. The Board approved expenditure of $729 on physical training equip- ment and supplies for the OCVI and $10.40 for two goal nets for the CCI. Trustees Mrs. B. C. Colpus and Mrs, W. R, Elliott, and Miss V. Lidkea, head of the Home Ecorom- ics Centre at the CCI, were author- ized to -- visit home = economics centres in Toronto for information regarding layout. ' Following a recommendation from Inspector Miss §.0.M. Brown- lee, who visited the home econom- fos department at the CCI, the Board approved the purchase of Coming Events THE NATIVITY SERVICE, ST. George's Ohureh;, -- Thursday, - De- cember 13--8 p.m. (D611), Thanks For Co-operation In Election The job of compiling last night's election returns and making the in- formation available to the public was splendidly handled by the co- operative efforts of the deputy- re- turning officers, the news and office staffs of The Times-Gazette and the staff of Radio Station CKLB. A remarkably fast job of compiling returns was done, under all the cir- cumstances, and the results were known at a comparatively early hour for all offices except the twelfth place on the City Council, which was in doubt until the last polling station reported at 1.30 am. In addition to the radio broad- cast service over CKLB, a, service by loud speaker was provided to the jarge gathering of people in The Times-Gazette office through the co-operation of the Williams War- ner Radio and Electric Service, which installed the necessary equip- ment for the public address sys- tem. To the Williams. Warner Com- pany, to the deputy-returning offi- cers, to The Times-Gazette stafl members under the direction of W. Ford Lindsay, news editor, and the staff of Radio Station CKLB, sin- cere thanks are extended for a splendid job of service to the people of Oshawa. Teachers Ask Changes In Salary Plan Some tales out of school were told last night about the inner workings of Oshawa's Teachers' Federation. Representing a break- away, or minority group, two wo- men teachers appeared before the Board of Education to plead the case of 25 public school teachers. These teachers have all given 25 years service or more and they were the ones 'who accepted sal- ary cuts during the depression days. Speaking to the Board, Miss Langmaid said it took her 10 years after accepting the reduc- tion to get back to her maximum pay scale. Superannuation rates for these teachers were based on their last 15 years salary and the 25 teach- ers wanted to point out to the board how unfairly any imposition of an overall category system of pay would affect them. They wanted equal pay for doing equal work and asked that if, and when, the Board decided upon any in- crease it could be done across the board in an equitable man- ner and not under the category system, Expressing surprise, education trustees commented that it was the first news that they had re- ceived that there were teachers opposing 'the introduction of the category scheme, Miss Langmaid said that the situation had 'been misrepresented" by the Teachers' Federation. y "We thought the whole Federa- tion wanted this category system and this is the first we have heard of a dissenting voice," said Mr. Saywell. He assured the teachers that people who had given 25 years and more of good and faithful service to the city would not be discriminated against in any way. additional sewing machines. The new machines, costing $224.50, are to be bought for the OCVI and the Board also decided to buy two table models costing $620 each less educational discount. Miss Eleanor Petre, Mrs. Anne Reid (pee Hayes) and Miss Lois B. Wray tendered their resigna- tion from the teaching staff of the public schools. The resignations take effect on December 31 and | three other teachers have accepted appointments on the public school staff. They are Mrs. Lila M. Wil- son, Mrs. Alma G. Widemeyer and Mrs. Dorothy Harrison. They will start their duties on January 3rd. Memories of the recent failure of a conference held at Ritson Road School of members of the Central Zone of Ontario Trustees Association were recalled when the Board decided to reimburse the Ritson Home and School As-| sociation for any loss it suffered due to low attendance. Of hundreds of board members invited, only 13 were present when the conference opened. ; Kelvin James will be acting prin- cipal of Ritson Road School dur- ing two coming winter months when the principal, J. C. Fetterley, is travelling in the warm south on his doctor's orders. City Council is to be asked to give details on sewage plans pre- pared for a proposed school site the Board intends to buy in the College Hill area. The Board wants to put a school on the site within a year but difficulties regarding sewerage-schemes have arisen in negotiations. John D. Parkin, the man who designed the CCI, is to design a name plate or sign for the C77, With 26 letters in the Central Col- legiate Institute title it would cost $260-to-have-the name put-on-the outside in 16 inch higi*letters, @ A THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETT OSHAWA Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle WHITB VOL. 10--No, 289 OSHAWA-WHITBY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1951 PAGE THREE Elected to Service on the City Council for 1952 J. WESLEY POWERS FRANK N. McCALLUM JOHN W. DYER ' CEPHAS B. GAY HERB ROBINSON JOSEPH VICTOR W. "JACK" NAYLOR RAE HALLIDAY GORDON ATTERSLEY Canadians Urged To Take Responsibility Of Selling Democracy "We as Canadians have a selling job to do which has never been tackled before. We must do it by peaceful means and show by our acts, deeds and thinking that democracy is worthwhile. Indeed, I believe we have the will and de- termination to accept the respon- sibility which is ours', declared Paul S. Peak, advertising and pub- lic relations manager of the Im- perial Bank of Canada, in his ad- dress at the Oshawa Rotary. Club luncheon in Hotel Genosha yester- day. Mr. Peak, who spoke on the theme '"'A New Canadian Takes A Look at Canada," was introduced by Rotarian Robert Argo while the appreciation of the members and their guests was ably voiced by President Everett Lovell. DISTANCES GOVERN OUTLOOK It was pointed out that a new Canadian's first impression of Canada is of its vastness and one soon gains the feeling that it is the nation's vast distances which gov- ern the whole outlook of her peo- ple. The distances Canada possess- es has also given her great min- eral and farm wealth, Canadians were friendly, have a good sense of humor and always willing to extend a helping hand. Her people are virile and strong in their determination to do things. Mr. Peak was also much impress- ed with the home life of Canada from which stems her cultural and national life. He had been most happy, 'the speaker said, to see so many churches and to note the large con- gregations attending them. From such a background might well stem a re-vivified thinking along religious lines from which lasting results on a world-wide scale could come. SEE PROSPERITY CONTINUED The opinion was voiced that business 'was never better, wages were high and people were buying more. Indications were that the present scale of prosperity would continue although there may be slight recessions. At the same time with the development of iron ore in Tahrador and oil in the west, the big need in Canada today is \ for skilled labor, In the export field, Canada is in a remarkable situation. Al- though her exports were never bet- ter, 70 per cent of her exports are farm products and 70 per cent go to the United States. Although practically all her eggs are in one basket, Mr. Peak did not feel there is any need for alarm as the nation is in a position to stand on her own feet. As a member of the United Nations, Canada has assumed tre- mendous responsibilities. She must not only maintain forces in Korea and Europe but she must also lend a hand in the rehabilitation of Europe. Rundle Park Group Plans Annual | Party Rundle Park Neighborhood As- sociation is planning a Christmas Party for the kiddies of the Neigh- borhood, Wednesday night, at CRA. Mrs, Hanna, Chairman of the Ladies' Auxiliary has planned an evening of fun with movies, candy and the appearane® of Santa Claus. Last year, Rundle Park held a similar Christmas Party for the kiddies and had a large turnout. This year will be no exception and the executive is looking for a good attendance. Movies have been secured for the evening and the kiddies will be able to see Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as well as being able to talk to Santa who is making a special trip to see the kiddies that evening. An invitation is extended to all parents and children of Rundle Park Area to atten the annual Christmas party at CRA on Wed- nesday night at 7.30 pm. Tailoring did not become an im- portant trade until form-fitting clothes were introduced about the 10th century, ; - - COF. Elects O cers New 'DDHCR Installed Election of officers for the year | 1952, installation of a new Dis- trict Deputy High Chief Ranger and presentation of the DDHCR's jewel tothe retiring incumbent of that high office featured a largely-at- tended meeting of Court Oshawa, Canadian Order of Foresters, held in the Foresters Hall last night. Bro. W. J. Bourke, High Vice-Chief Ranger, was in attendance at the meeting, and took part in the in- stallation and presentation cere- monies, The officers elected for the year 1952 were as follows: Junior Past Chief Ranger, George Matthews; Chief Ranger, William Kent; Vice Chief Ranger, Douglas Trivett; Chaplain, B. Anderson; Recording Secretary, Len Bowman; Financial Secretary, Ed Henderson; Senior Woodward, James Hervitt; Junior Woodward, Gordon Craw- ford; Senior Beadle, Jack Randall; Junior Beadle, Mel Mc abe. Bro. Charles A. Ferguson, retir- ing DDHCR, was presented with his jewel by Bro. Bourke, who paid tri- bute to his great zeal and his de- votion to Forestry during his two years of office. Bro. Bourke then installed Bro. M, McIntyre Hood as the new Dis- trict Deputy High Chief Ranger for the next two year period. Addressing" the members, Bro. Bourke complimented Court Osh- awa on its progressive growth over the last ten year period, during which it-has achieved the outstand- ing record of having enrolled at least 20 new members in each of these years, This progress had made Court Oshawa one of the outstanding courts of the order. Plans were announced for a joint installation of the officers of Courts Oshawa and Bowmanville at the next meeting of Court Oshawa on Monday, January 14. ' The annual Christmas Party of the court is to be held in the CRA building on Thursday evening of this week, when some 175 children of members will be guests. DON'T USE CANDLES More concerned with safety than with tradition, firemen urge that candles should not be used on Christmas trees. Their fire hazard is extremely high and in their place ap- proved lighting sets should be used. Inspect every socket and wire to see it is in good condition, advises the Domin- ion Fire Prevention Associa- tion. According to the Asso- ciation a colored spotlight focused on the tree is highly effective and is the safest lighting medium of all. MORE ARMOR Three hundred and forty-one ad- ditional armored personnel-.car- riers have been ordered for Malay- an. police. combatting fresh out- breaks of terrorism by Communist bandits, Classified ads are sure to pay. Phone The Times with yours today. VIGOR OIL Co. Lid. FOR THE VERY BEST NO. 1 STOVE OIL At The Most Reasonable Price! Dial 3-9242 78 Bond St. West : ; ye i Aa . - 1 4 4 4 : 4 4 a Recognition Of Service (xiven School Trustee * Mrs. B.C. Colpus last night completed 21 years' service as a member of Oshawa's Board of Education. During that entire time she has never missed one meeting and she has never been late to a meeting. Her nnique record was recogniz- ed by fellow Trustees on the Board last night when they honored Mrs. Colpus by presenting her with a beautifully illuminated scroll and a gold wrist watch--so she can keep up her punctual habits. Over the years the Board has® built up a tradition of holding a gay dinner party before its final meeting of the year. For some members the dinner has been the last connection with the Board-- their Trusteeship ending with the dessert and defeat at the polls. Last night even the election went perfectly for the Trustees. They enjoyed a superb and almost lim- itless turkey supper served by the cafetéria staff at the OCVI, listen- ed to sparkling speeches, gave each other the right amount of praise for a hard year's work and then, to cap it all, heard that the elec- torate had put them back in office. A little apprehensive during the dinner about the election were Trustees E. A. Lovell--the doyen of the Board with more than quar- ter-of-a-century's service behind him--Stephen G. Saywell, chair- man during the past year, J. L. Beaton and C. A. Sadler. Men and women who have head- ed the city's education program for years were present at the din- ner over which Steve Saywell pre- sided. FAMILY PARTY After Trustee the Rev. Father P. Coffey had said grace, Mr. Saywell sald "This is a happy family party affair which precedes our last meeting of the 'year. It brings us all together in an affable hour of fel- lowship." On behalf of the elected mem- bers of the Board he paid warm | tribute to the work of the Advisory and - Vocational Committee dele- gates for the work they put in, "And now a work of apprecia- tion to the Press. This year we have had from The Times-Gazette as fair a coverage as we have ever had and far more lineage because we have had more meetings. The Press does not always agree to the closed committee meetings of the Board but this year has seen re- porters called in to more special meetings than ever before and in a sense that appears to be sceme- what of a relaxing of the old re- gulations", Mr, Saywell praised the diligent coverage given by the reporter as- signed by The Times-Gazette to the Board and he complimented the news editors on the placing of education copy. A. Granik, chairman of the Ad- visory and Vocational Committee, sald it had been a pleasuge to feel that he was part of the community MRS. B. C. COLPUS and that he was contributing to Oshawa's system of education. SCHOOL EXERCISES Collegiate principals M. F. Kirke land and H. E. Murphy made short | speeches and invited Board mem- bers and guests to the collegiate commencement exercises. At the CCI the exercises will be on Fri« day night and at the OCVI they will be on Monday evening. Both are due to start at 8 p.m. PRESENTATION Then came the highlight of the evening. Mr. Saywell turned to Mrs, B. C. Colpus, who was sitting at his side, and on behalf of the Board and the city complimented her on 21 years of magnificent service. During that time shé had twice been chairman of the Board and had once served a.year as chairman to fill another Trustee's unexpired term of office. She had held the chairmanship of every majcr committee with the excep- tion of the Property Committee which she felt to be a man's work, He then produced the framed scroll, embossed and signed by all the members, and presented it to Mrs. Colpus. 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