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J. H. ORMISTON Editor and Manager PHONE 703 HITBY AND DISTRICT NEWS 4 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Tuesday, May 13, 195 IN EGYPTIAN "BABY BRIDE" Pictured in a Cairo courtroom (top) are two little Egyptian girls-- one nine (left) and the other seven years old. They figured in a tangl- ed "baby bride" case involving their mother (bottom left), who planned to marry them off so she might re- wed. The mother reportedly told | the man in centre she had a beau- CASE tiful and marriageable daughter of 20. But when nuptial time came around, the groom found himself with the nine-year-old. Believing the child to be an orphan, he mar- ried her. Two court officials at right seem a little baffled by the scrambled testimony. --Central Press Canadian. Citizenship Day In Ajax Will Be Happy. Memorable 'A mass demonstration to give graphic impressive meaning to the imponderable concept of citizenship --of bearing "true allegiance to Her Majesty, Queen Eizabeth II"--will be staged at Ajax on the night of May 22. All local groups will par- ticipate. In a community which has a high percentage of foreign-born, the ceremony will take on unusual significance. The idea for such community- wide observance of Citizenship Day was conceived by an Ajax woman, Mrs. E. O'Hare, 15 Edward Avenue after contacting many groups in the community -- service clubs, school organizations, the Board of Trustees and many others -- a com- pleted program has now been work- ed out. It will be presented in the Recreation Hall at eight o'clock on May 23. Everyone is invited. There will be music, folk songs, | dances, short talks and the even- | ing will wind up with & dance. Charles Jolliffe and William Par- rish of the High School staff will speak, while a welcome to the audi- ence will be extended by Trustee John Mills. A number of new Cana- dians will take part--a new voter and a new Canadian will give short addresses. Boy Scouts and Girl Guides will be present in uniform. National costumes will be represent- ed on school children. Across the stage will hang a large banner with the theme of the gathering "Cana- dians All" Literature from the gov: ernments of each of the 10 Cana- dian provinces will be available for the purpose of acquainting the audi- ence with the vast and diversified resources of their country. Peter Kaiser of Pickering will be soloist. Ajax churches plan to conduct special services on this day, prior to the meeting. The way arrange- ments are now shaping up, Citizen- ship Day in Ajax will be a most unique event and memorable for all those who participate. Lakeside Ladies' Schedule Following is the first schedule of games for the Lakeside Ladies' Minor Softball League: Monday, May 12, 6.30--Whitby Motorettes at Oshawa Cedardales; 6.30--Whitby County Bowl at Brooklin. Wednesday, May 14, 6.30--Osh- awa CKLB Wildcats at Whitby Motorettes; 8.30--Oshawa Cedar- dales at Whitby County Bowl. Monday, May 19, 6.30--Oshawa CKLB Wildcats at Brooklin. Wednesday, May 21, 8.30--Whit- by Motorettes at Whitby County Bowl. Thursday, May 22, 6.30--Oshawa Cedardales at Oshawa CKLB Wild- cats. Monday, May 26, 6.30--Oshawa CKLB Wildcats at Oshawa Cedar- dales; 6.30--Whitby Motorettes at Brooklin, Wednesday, May 28, 6.30--Osh- awa Cedardales at Whitby Motor- | 8.30--Brooklin at Whitby | ettes; County Bowl, Monday, June 2, 6.30--Brooklin at Oshawa Cedardales. Wednesday, June .4, 6.30--Osh- awa Cedardales at Whitby County Bowl; 8.30--Young Colts (Sunny- side) at Whitby Motorettes. Thursday, June 5, 6.30--Whitby County Bowl at Oshawa CKLB Wildcats. : Monday, June 9, 6.30--Whitby County Bowl at Oshawa Cedar- dales. Tuesday, June 10, 6.30--Whitby Motorettes at Oshawa Cedardales. Wednesday, June 11, 6.30 Brooklin at Whitby Motorettes; 8.30--Dafris (Sunnyside) at Whit- by County Bowl. Tuesday, June 17, 6.30--Brook- lin at Oshawa CKLB Wildcats. Wednesday, June 18. 8.30 Whitby County Bowl a t whitby Motorettes. Thursday, June 19, 6.30--Oshawa Cedardales at Brooklin, BROC NOW PLAYING THEY expedition into spoce ever conceived! gn) COLOR BY, A PICTURE shoring EVENING SHOWS AT 7 P.M. LAST COMPLETE SHOW 8:20 FIND ON MARS? MONOGRAM WHITBY HONE 618 K. B ARTHUR RANK ORGANISATION prasents Yvonne De CARLD Peter USTINDY David TOMLINSON ao FOX NEWS 46H, WHITBY DAY BY DAY Accounts of social events, any news items of local interest and of visit are lated PHONE 708 PP AC1 Robert Bradley, of the RC- AF, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bradley, Byron South, left on Sun- day evening for London, England. Walter Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bradley, was taken to the Oshawa General Hospital Sun- day evening where he underwent an appendix operation. His friends are glad to hear that he is progres- sing nicely. WINS TELEVISION SET Mrs. George C. Roddis, Brock Street South is the happy winner of a television set. On a CKEY radio program she heard a tune and sent in the answer on a slip of paper in a letter, Her answer, which was correct, was drawn, and she was immediately notified by the radio 'station of her good fortune. The set is worth $209.95 and has a twenty-inch screen. First time I ever won anything in my life," she told The Times-Gazette yesterday. SPONSOR BIRD HOUSE CONTEST Whitby Chamber of Commerce, interested in youth, is sponsoring a bird house _ building contest for school child®en, and already much enthusiasm has been displayed. Several entries have already been received. TO SHOW FILM Dr. 8. L. Osborne at the noon luncheon of the Whitby Rotary Club today showed an education film from the National Film Board. WITH WHITBY LEGIONNAIRES By J. H. O. Frank Mclean, recently engaged as steward to replace the late Vic- tor W. Johnston, is now on the job. At the annual spring rally of the Tri Phi Gospel Group of Whitby to be held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening, May 16, a special attraction will be the visit of the King's Radio Quartette, of the RADIO GROUP TO BE HEARD HERE Youth for Christ group, Toronto, with John Anbrise, tenor. Guest speaker will be the Youth for Christ director, Gus Ambrose, with Tiny Tommy Ambrose. Business Girls Sang At Service Those who attended the Mothers' on Sunday evening enjoyed a treat in the form cf the Toronto Chris- tian Business Girls Choir, under the able direction of Miss Nan Allin, The girls were attractively gowned alike in daytime dresses of royal blue with white accessories and shell hats to match. Their singing was excellent and thrilling beyond des- cription. The choral selections in- cluded the following: Theme Song, Christian Business Girls Are We; "The Lord Is My Light; Seek Ye the Lord (soloist Ruth Goulding); The Ninety and Nine, (soloist Verna Stacey); This oly Hour; Hold Thou My Hand; Come To Me; Bless This House. Rev. E. Corbett's message follow- ed the theme of Mother's Day and was taken from Matthew 15:21-28 in which the despised Cananite woman endured scorn and insult in order that her daughter might be made whole by the Master. So great Renovation of the hall has been | completed and many have com- | mented on the fine appearance. T. G. Mygland was the contractor | and the work was paid for by the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. | The regular meeting of wel branch, held last Wednesday even- | ing, was well attended and a heavy agenda of business was transacted. | As previously noted, the meeting accepted with regret the resignation owing to ill health of its president, Russell Johnston, and named James Fraser, who was first vice-president, to fill the post until the end of the year. The date of May 21st has now been confirmed for the presenta tion of cash awards to the winners of the educational essay contest conducted by the branch in the high, public and separate schools. Members of the school board, the mayor and council and parents of the winners are being invited. It is planned to make it a memorable night for the youthful essayists, The branch will be represented at the district meeting in Cobourg on Sunday, May 25th, and also at the Dominion convention in Montreal. | The next ladies night will be held on Friday evening, May 30th. | Reception At Faith Baptist | On Friday evening, the Council { Chambers was the setting for a formal reception of the newly in- stalled pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Rev, Ellard Corbett. The room was decorated in a color scheme of mauve and yellow, against a background of the green woodwork and the flowers consisted of pink carnations, daffodils and iris, the gift of Gunnar Knudsen of Toronto. While the guests were arriving, the Musical Messengers offered sev- eral orchestral numbers consisting of favorite hymns of the church. Frank Lumb was chairman for the evening. He introduced William Wilde, Superintendent of the Sun- day School, and Donald Manning, President of Tri Phi Gospel Group, who gave words of welcome from these departments of the church, and Stanley Mann offered a formal welcome from the congregation as a whole, Rev. R. W. Wighton, Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa, also of- fered a welcome and led in the opening prayer. Rev. G. W. Searle, Lindsay, brought greetings from the Association of Regular Baptist Churches of which he is Moderator. The guest speaker, Rev. Gordon Brown, Runnymede Baptist Church, Toronto, and Dean of Central Bap- tist Seminary, gave a short dis- course on the passage in Hebrews, chapter 12, in which Paul gives many instructions and much valu- able advice to the newly established churches of his day. Rev. and Mrs. Corbett were ex- tended the hand of fellowship by Mr. Mann, and Mis. Mervyn Ander- son presented Mrs. Corbett with a corsage of red roses. Mr. Corbett, formerly of Briscoe St. Baptist Church, London, and a graduate of Central Baptist Sem- inary, Toronto, replied that he felt there was a great deal of work to do in Whitby, and he knew that God would bless the work if we seek His will in doing it. A delightful luncheon was served following the reception at which Mrs, 'G. McGill, Mrs. A. Townson and Mrs, Hartfora poured tea. SOUTHERN TIP | Kingsville, Ontario, Canada's most southerly town, observes iis centennial in 1952. was her faith that Jesus granted her desire without even going to see her daughter. This is a picture of mothers the world over and is a good reason for honoring our belov- ed parent, not only on Mother's Day, but she whole year through. Village Items From Brooklin By MRS. M. A. DYER The monthly meeting of the Lend a Hand Group of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held in the Sunday school room of the church on Wednesday afternoon and they had as their guests members of the Faithful Workers Group. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. Walter Stevenson with Mrs, E. Hamer and Miss Doris Batty assisting her by reading portions Scripture and her theme was appropriate for Mother's Day. Mrs. Clarence Richardson gave a reading on "Mothers" and Mrs. N.J. White, leader of the group, gave a solo. Picture of the United Church Training School were shown by Mrs. J.H. McKinney. The group appointed a committee of Mrs. N.J. White, Mrs. L. Stan- ton and Mrs. H. Mowbray .to take care of the exhibit of the group for the Brooklin $pring Fair. A contest was arranged by Miss Doris Batty. A dainty lunch was served by the committee and a friendly social hour was enjoyed by all. The regular monthly meeting of the Sunshine group of the Women's Association was held Tuesday evening, May 6th at the home of Mrs. Ken. Holliday with sixteen members present. Mrs. M. Richardson, Mrs. C Elliott, and Mrs. K. Vickery had charge of the meeting and took as their theme "Spring sewing". The scripture was read by Mrs. Alfred Wilson and was the Parable of the Sower. Mrs. Elliott read the poem "Harken, those who have ears, let him hear." Mrs. E. Nesbitt gave as a reading "In the cool of the Glad Spring Morning. After the business session Mrs, Richard- son, as program convenor gave a reading '"The girl bird, who wish- ed she had more feathers and prettier ones in her tail." The members made 22 calls. The quilt committee reported that one large quilt and on crib quilt also one wool scarf had been sent in the bale for Korea from the Sun- shine Group. The hostesses of the evening served a dainty lunch and a social hour was enjoyed by all. The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Group of the Woman's Association was held at the home of Mrs. John Hamer, Myrtle, on Tuesday evening, May 6, with 15 members and two visitors present and with Mrs. Ross Smith, Leader, presiding. Mrs. Hamer opened the meeting with a reading, and following the hymn she read a portion of the scriptures. . Mrs. Booth led in prayer and then gave a reading. Roll call was answered by naming your favourite pastime. Mrs. A. Blair gave a reading. Mrs. Ross Smith received reports from all the committees, and a number of Thank-you cards were read. It was moved by Mrs. Wilson, seconded by Mrs. De Jonge that ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Percy R. MacLeod announce the engagement of their daughter, Marne Elizabeth, Peter -Caswell Cook, son" of Mrs. L. M. Cook and the late Dr. David D. Cook. The marriage will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 1952, at three-thirty o'clock, in All Saints' Church, Whitby. Day Service at Faith Baptist Church. to| the June meeting be held at the home of Mrs. Blake De Hart and the committee named to look after this meeting were Mrs. J.H. Mec- Kinney, Mrs. Wm. Dryden and Mrs. C. De Jonge. Mrs. Booth gave as a recitation the selection "Building a bridge." The meet- ing closed in the regular manner. Mrs. McKinney showed slides of the United Church Training school. The hostesses served tea and a dainty lunch and all enjoyd the social hour that followed. SAW PARADE Through the kindly efforts of the local order of Odd Fellows Mrs. Robert Simpson, beloved shut-in of the village, was able to enjoy the Church' service Sunday afternoon, and she enjoyed every minute of it. Her bed was plac- ed near one of the front win- dows and she was atle to see the band, in its Scarlet and blue uni- fcrms, the Cantons in their suits and the mere than two hundred marching Odd Fellows before they disbanded at the Township Hall. Visiting Brothers and Sisiters of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah | Lodges from Orillia included: Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. L. Airriss, Mr. gad Mrs. W. Hanbury, Mr. and Mrs. N. Askitt; Mr. and Mrs. F. Moore; Mr. and Mrs. Cooke; Mr. and Mrs. A. Boadway; and Messrs Tom Hipwill, J, Lowday, W. Hopkins, A. Sykes, W. Van- Valkinburg, E. Heels, T. McAug- hey, and H. Dudenhoffer. Other visitors were Sister Parry of Toronto, Major Sine, Canton and Mrs. Sine of Peterborough, and from Cobourg Brothers L. Lovett D.D. N. HIC V.G.; C. Bol- ster P.D.D. ahd Ken Wannan, Brig. Cen. Canton. Brothers and Sister Galbraith of Beatrice Lodge, Guelph also fook part in the parade. A bazaar will be held by the ABC. Group of the Woman's Association of the United Church in the Sunday-School roem on Saturday aiternoon, May 17, at 3 p.m. Afternoon tea will be served from 3 till 5 p.m. and there will be a sale of Home Ceoking, an Old curiosity shop and many other useful articles will be offered. MEETINGS ANNOUNCED The Young Adults Class of the Brooklin United Church are hav- ing a get together meeting in the Sunday school rocm of the Church, | Thursday evening at 8:45 p.m. | You are requested to come early as Rev. Mellow, of Northminster United Chufch, Oshawa is to give an illustrated lecture and will be showing coloured pictures of his trip across Canada. The usial social hour will follow. The regular monthly meeting of the Weman"s Association will be held in the Sunday school room of the church on Wednesday after- noon. The monthly meeting of the Brooklin Home and School Associa- tion will be held at the school, Tuesday evening, May 20th. There will be a public speaking com- petition by three pupils from each of the grades 6, 7 and 8. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hodgins and son John of Newtonbrook, were weekend visitors at her mother's home, Mrs. R, Simpson. Mrs. Roy Walls and children visited Mrs. Walls Mother, Mrs. W. Jewell, in Woodville on Sunday. Miss Olive Alves has returned to her home in Nobel after spending a week visiting with her brother VILLAGE ITEMS (Continued: on Page 5) Whitby Classified POULTRY, JAKE PARKER WILL PAY the highest prices for poultry of all kinds, also new feathers. Phone 486 Whitby, or Oshawa 3-7333. (May20) FOR INSULATION ROCKWOOL, BLOW- ing, batts, call your local dealer. Walter ard, 204 Chestnut Street. Phone 2563. (May19) GARDENS PLOUGHED, CULTIVATED, disked and harrowed. Apply Pete Methe- rel, 944 Dundas East. Phone 2643. (May15) PLOUGHING AND CULTIVATING GAR- dens, etc. Ernest Bryant, 922 Byron S. Phone 2128. (May20) SISMAN SCAMEPRS, DRESS SHOES and work boots. Mercantile Dept. Store, Whitby. (May23) LAWNMOWERS, SAWS, SHEARS SHARP- ened and repaired. Pick up and delivered. Whitby, phone 708. . (Jun10) LOST--GENT'S RING INITIALLED "R". Finder return to 116 Brock North, Reward. (113b) APARTMENT FOR RENT--3 ROOMS & bath, modern kitchen equipped with stove. Small garage, business couple preferred. $75 per month. Phone 2529. (113a) WANTED TO RENT--1 OR 2 UNFUR- nished- rooms, ground floor preferred. Write Box 916, Times-Gazette, Whitby, (112b) LAWN MOWERS REPAIRED, SHARPEN- ed and exchanged; also keys, locks, bi- cycles 'and' general. repairs. Victor's, Dundas Street West, 2 doors west of Whitby Post Office. Phone 2386. (Jun3) FOR SALE--1 TOLEDO COMPUTZA- gram Scales, suitable for grocery or butcher store. 5100. Apply 204 Chestnut West. Phone 2563. (May17) WANTED--RELIABLE TYPIST WILL DO work at home. Phone 2838, Whitby (Mayld) 107+ | Mi, and Mrs. S. Myles; Mr. and | their parts so well. Also Billy As- Mrs. Frank Hodgkinson, Mr, and |ling for taking care of the lights. Mrs. A. Bertram; Mr. and Mrs, W, | Mrs. Fisher then closed the meet- H. | (this was greatly Brooklin Groups Meet MRS. M. A. DYER Correspondent The April meeting of the Brook- lin United Church Mission Band was held on Wednesday evening, April 23 and was the Easter Thanks offering meeting to which the par- ents and friends were invited. Di- anne Wilson, president was in the chair. The meeting opened with the hymn "Saviour, Teach Me" and wes followed by the Mission Band Pur- pose and prayer. The Easter Wor- ship Service was then conducted by thirteen members led by Elaine Spencer. All joined in the singing of the Mission Band Hymn. The Thank offering was taken by®Wendel Fisher and Dorothy Mc- Brien, This offering amounted to $18.53 and will be given to Mission- ary work. Dorothy McBrien gave the dedicatory prayer and Mission- ary Bells was sung. Minutes of the meeting were read by Billy Batty, secretary. A boys chorus "We Would Be Building" was sung by Jimmie Johnston, Billy Delaney, Kenny Ross, Billy Asling, Wendel Fisher and Louis Phillip. The Daffodil Song was sung by a group of small girls including Sus- an Gulliver, Joanne Phillips, Gale Agar, Lois Delaney, and Eleanor Wescott. A piano duet: was given by Diane Nesbitt and Dianne Wilson. A skit, "The Garden" was given by Mrs. Jackson and her pupils from Spen- cer's School. Mrs. J. H. McKinney then delighted all by showing slides, many local ones being included and appreciated as many recognized their own pictures taken at different local events, Ruth Reaxn, on behalf of the Mission Band Members, thanked Mrs. McKinney for her kindness. Mrs. Fisher thanked Mrs. Gulli- ver and Mrs, Kivell, leaders, Mrs. McBrien, pianist, and Mrs, O. Jack- son for their help in preparing the program and the children for doing ing with prayer. » After the program was comple- ted a dainty lunch was served to all, ' The final meeting of the Young People's Union of the Brooklin Uni- ted Church for the season was held May 6th, and took the form of a bowling party, Twenty-three mem- bers attended and after assembling at the church they proceeded to the County Bowl at Whitby. The prizes were won by: High average, men--Jack Lee, 247; Wo- men--Normsa Harris, 154; Lucky number average (100), men--Irwin Gibson, 103; Women,-- Lois Harris, 98, Members playing and their aver- ages: Jack Lee 247, Bill McAndless 173, John Medland 163, Norma Har- ris 154, Pat Cordy 149, Jean Gimb- lett 143, Mr. M. C. Fisher 137, Ray Hosdcn. 132, Leona Smith 130, Don Patterson 128, Helen Alves 126, Jeff Holt 121, Marion Reazin 116, Loreen Stanton 110, Anne Goodwin 107, Merle Ormiston, 108, Irwin Gibson 103, Lois Harris, 98, Helen Hamer, 94, Melveen Fisher 93, Shirley Blight 91, Lyle Stevenson 86, Verna Sonley 84. Bowling completed, all the mem- bers returned to the Sunday School room of the church where a brief business meeting was held and it was decided to give $80.00 to Mis- sions and $20.00 to the United Church Training school, out of the Young Peoples Union funds. A lunch was served by the lunch committee aided by Mrs, M. C. Fisher. The meeting was closed with the Friendship Oircle.. The Ladies of the Reliable Group of the Woman's Association of the Brooklin United Church held their May meeting on Tuesday afternoon, at the home of their leader, Mrs. Harold Jones with a good attend- ance of eighteen. The meeting opened with a call to worship and the Woman's Association Theme song. Mrs. W. O. Ormiston conduct- ed the devotional exercises, read- ing the scripture lesson, also, "The Pageantry of Spring." Mrs. F. Holliday read "Spring Beauty Reflects the Glory of God," which was followed by a prayer of- fered by Mrs. T. Dowling. Spring boems were given by Mrs. O. Wells, and Mrs. L. Bird. The hymns were in keeping with the changing sea- son. Mrs. S. Lockyer and Mrs. Harold Jones favored all with a vocal duet, "Back of the Clouds, the Sun is Al- ways Shining." The Peace Secretary, Mrs. Wil- liam Parish, read an article "I Saw God At Work." Items of business were transacted, reports read and a social hour fol- lowed. Mrs. L. Bird, Mrs. L. Prouse, and the hostess, Mrs. Harold Jones served refreshments. The regular monthly meeting of the Faithful Workers Group of the | Woman's Association of the Brook- lin United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Groat, Tues- day evening, May 6th, with twelve members and three visitors present. Mrs. W, Lamb led the Devotional and took as her theme "The parable of the Talents." Mrs. H. McCool as program convener, held an interest- ing quiz contest and for prizes awarded slips of plants which were won by Mrs. N. Alves and Mrs. J. Thompson. The annual sale of plants was held and it was found that more than $7 was raised in this manner for the group funds. Mrs. W. Peel proved to be a real auctioneer in disposing of the plants, ROBT. CORBETT News Editor PHONE 703 Hows Pitch! ON WHITBY PORTS SCENE ATTENTION -- All visiting soft ball teams! You will no longer be by already dressed in your uni- forms, or forced to change in, your car! In the very near future, there will be a combination dressing room and refreshment booth at the south end of the Town Park. That is good news, and big news around here. The work is being done by a few fellows who are particularly interested in the sport, and the materials have been donated by sports-minded firms and indivi- duals. Alex Scott contributed the cement for the foundation, and was out Saturday morning in full working regalia, mixing his cement with Lee Bradley's gravel, and supervising the volunteer softball lads in the actual pour- ing of the foundation. Once again Price Yards have come to the res- cue with a donation of the neces- sary lumber, and when the build- ing is up, Jack Vickery has vol- unteered to do the wiring. Won't the ladies be happy, now that they won't have to look for parts of their refreshment booth all over the park. The building won't be finished to-day, or even to-morrow, but soon -- very soon. Now if the town fathers will agree to lay on water, Sid Correll and Stan Martin will see to the plumbing. That seems little enough to ask of the town. Apart from that, it won't cost them a nickle! Some very persistent rumors are coming from out Dunbarton way. They say Susie Turner is now living in or near the village, and will be pitching ball for them this summer. For those who don't know, Turner, despite the name, is not a girl. He is one of the top- flight somtball pitchers in Ontario, a huge hunk of man, and a power- ful hurler. Turner is well-known in Toronto, and, indeed, through- out the province, but has lately done his pitching in North Bay. Jf this rumor is actually true, and dwe get it on very god authority, then the Dunbarton squad will be very tough to beat. asked to come to a game in Whit the Plans are well under way for the men's softball opening here on May 24, with fireworks and all trimmings. Whitby Cleaners gals will not be available for the first game of a' doubleheader that night, as they are committed to a game in Oshawa. Brock Street Motorettes will be playing in Agincourt that day, so they are out. However, a Toronto Sunnyside team would like to visit our County Bowl Juniors that day, so a double- header is possible after all. For the feature game, we would like to boldly suggest that a Stokers- Royals fixture would pack the park that night. Bill Hurley, Jack MacDonald, Jake Bryant are all excited over their baseball club, this year, and predict a better year all around for the Whitby Merchants. Their first game will be in Port Hope next Saturday afternoon. May 24 will be the date of their home opener, with Peterborough Juniors as the visitors. Oshawa Transport. ers dowred our lads 7-0 Saturday, but the: boys don't feel too badly about that, as it all happened in one inning, the eighth, and the Merchants were putting all comers in the lineup to see how they might g> in a game. Jack MacDonald, manager ow the Whitby Merchants, figures the Oshawa Juniors to be somewhat stronger than last year. That should be good news to the Motor City fans, Girls' softball starts at the Town Park to-morrow night. with the first of their weekly double- hedders. Oshawa CKLB Wildcats will tangle with the Brock Street Motorettes in the opening game at 6.45, ard for the floodlight en: counter, County Bowl Juniors will entertain Oshawa Cedardales starting at 8.45. Those of you who are free on Wednesday afternoons (or -any afternoon for that matter) could do a lot worse than to drop in at the Town Park, and take in some of the schoolboys softball games: You can expect a lot of fun. Game time every day is four o'clock. Pickering Beach S.S. Marks Mother's Day The annual observance of Moth- er's Day at Pickering Beach Sunday School was agajn celebrated by the giving of beautiful hydrangea plants to the oldest and youngest mother in attendance. After an open ses- sion, of joyful singing and praise unto God, the plants were given to Mrs. Redmond, the oldest mother, and Mrs. D. Manning, youngest mcther, both of Pickering Beach. Daniel Cairns, well known Scot- tish evangelist, was on hand to. give the boys and girls a rousing game of Bible Baseball, and a thought provoking message to the adults in which he reminded them of Christ's promises that He would go away and prepare a place for us, that He would send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, and that He would Come again and receive us unto Himself, that where He is we might be also (John 14:1-4), with the Woman's Association theme song, and prayer. Mrs. J. H. McKinney showed slides of the United Church Train- ing schcol in conjunction with, the drive for funds now on. Mrs. MacPhearson expressed thanks on behalf of the members to Mrs. McKinney. Mrs. W. A, Heron was in charge of the Devotional and opened with the hymn "The King of Love, My Saviour Is" and the scripture les- son "the 23rd Psalm was read in unison, and taking this as her theme, Mrs. Heron gave an inter- pretation of the 23rd Psalm. This portion of the meeting was closed with the singing of Hymn "Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" Final arrangements were made for the bazaar to be held Saturday afternoon, May 17th, in the Sunday School room of the church at 3 p.m. Arrangements were made for ar- ticles to be shown by the group at the Brooklin Spring Fair and com- mittee appointed to care for same. The A:B.C. Group are the nomin- ating committee. for 1952 'and are responsible for the placing of flow- ers in the Church for all special occasions. The Secretary then displayed sev- eral articles that had been made for the bazaar from print that had been donated to the group for this purpose by the T. Eaton Co. of To- ronto. Through the generosity of the Robert Simpson Co. of Toronto, who donated several pieces of flannel- ette, more useful articles are being made up by the members. Mrs. Jeanette Montgomery was in charge of the program and favored with several vocal selections while playing her own accompaniment on the piano. These selections were greatly appreciated. The meeting closed with a dainty lunch served by the hostesses. DEATHS CHARLES LESLIE MORCOMBE. A former well known farmer in the Pickering district, Charles Less lie Morcombe, passed away suddens ly at Omemee on Saturday last. » The late Mr. Morcombe was thé son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilp liam Morcombe, early settlers im Pickering township. He was married 36 years ago to the late Leta May Balsdon, member of a well known family in this district, and he had lived at Omemee since that time, His wife predeceased him two years ago. He was in charge of the hydre business at Omemee and also opers ated a private business. In religiof he was United Church. » Deceased is survived by two daughters. He was a brother-in= law of Mrs. Walter MacCarl and Mrs. Loyal Pogue, of Whitby and Lloyd Morcombe is a nephew. CHARLES VAN VALKENBURGH Dr. Charles Van Valkenburgh, died at his home in Utica, N.Y., on May 6. He was born in Brighton, Ontario, and spent his early life there, later going to Kendall, N.¥. In 1901 he married Martha Nichdl of Hamlin, N.Y. i For the Past 35 years he hag practiced chiropractic and physio= therapy methods in Utica, N.Y, holding diplomas from natural methods of healing, schools in New York, Davenport (Ohio), St. Louis, Glendale (Cal) and Chicago. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow and a number of nieces and nephews, Mrs. Norman White of Brooklin is a niece, Mr. and Mrs. White attended the funeral which was held in Utica, N.Y., with inters ment in Crown Hill Memorial Gars dens, Utica. MRS. E. CHUMBLEY Mrs. E. Chumbley, daughter of Mrs. James E. Martin, of Whitby, passed away in Belleville General Hospital on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was a resident of Whitby for several years and made her home with her daughter and son- in-law on King Street. She was an ardent member of the Baptist Church. Eight children, four sons and four daughters, one of them Mrs. Martin, survive. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Baptist Church at Belleville, WINS TV SET Winner on a radio contest yes- terday, Mrs. George Roddis, Brock Street South, will be presented with a television set. Sirst class painting and decorating. Interior finishes o specialty Phone 488 Dundas St. &. WHITBY ; Electric Motors SALES AND SERVICE Port Whitby Electric and Repairs 1600 BROCK STREET SOUTH Mrs. Groat and her daughter Mrs. Laciolette, served a dainty lunch and all enjoyed a social half hour. The regular monthly meeting of the A.B.C. Group of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. C. Davies, on Tuesday evening, May | 6th with twenty-five members and | one visitor present. Mrs. H. 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