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RTA Sr SRR i J AJAX AND DISTRICT NEWS John Mills, Representative Phone Pickering 355-J-3 "CMHC FAMILIES ENJOY CHRISTMAS PARTY Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation of Ajax employees .and children enjoyed a Christmas party at Arbor Lodge, Santa Claus is surrounded by eager children as gifts are presented to each one. Some 50 children participated. Photo by John Mills. Rules Are Established For Ajax Public Library ! AJAX -- For the holiday season the library will be closed Thursday, December 26; Friday, December 27; and Saturday, December 28 and Thursday, January 1, but will be open Monday, December 29, 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. - Rules of the Ajax Public Library are as follows: 1. (a) A resident shall be a per- son whose name appears on the assessment roll of the Improve- ment District of Ajax. (b) If the applicant's name does not appear on the assessment roll, the application must be co-signed by someone listed therein. g (c) A child's application must be signed by his parent, who in doing so, shall assume responsibility for damaged and for lost books. If the parent's name does not appear on the roll, the application must be signed by the child's teacher. (d) A non-resident shall be a per- son residing outside of the Im- but within Whitby or Pickering Townshps. (e) A transient shall be anyone else making application. 2. For purposes of class of serv- ice, a child shall be one who is at- tending elementary school; for pur- poses of library hours, anyone under 16 years is a child. 3. The library is to be open the following hours: Monday, closed all day; Tuesday, 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednes- day, 2.30: p.m. to 5.30 p.m., 7 p.m. day, 230 pm. to 530 p.m.; Friday, 2.30 pm to 550 pm. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children must leave the library by 8 p.m. 4. All original library cards issued to residents shall be free. 5. The non-resident fee shall be $1.00 per annum; applicable to both children and adults. A transient shall pay $2.50 deposit, five cents to be deducted for each book bor- rowed. 6. An adult shall be allowed to borrow two books, one fiction and one non-fiction; a child shall be al- lowed to borrow two books of any class. 7. New fiction books may be re- tained seven days; all others for 14 days. 8. A fine of two cents per day per book shall be charged, the maximum fine for each book $2.50. A reminder will be sent three days after the book is due, a second no- tice on the 15th day and then a let- ter will be sent, No person shall have the use of the library who has outstanding fines. 9. A borrower shall pay 10 cents for a lost card. A reserve card shall be five cents. Pereman"s School Concert Attracts Large Audience KEDRON. -- Pereman's School Christmas Concert was a pleasant event enjoyed by a large attend- ance Friday evening. David Beath capably filled the post of chairman and Mrs. Thos. Scott added much to the programme with piano accompaniments. "0 Canada" was followed by recitations of welcome by Lloyd Burket, songs by Senior Pupils--1 "The Night Before Christmas," 2--"Silver Bells"; violin solo, Brian Lee; play, '"Jimmy's Un- lucky Morning"; the Chairman's address;; carols, sung by all; pianoforte duet, Jeanne Werry and Eleanor Mountjoy; drill, > eight boys; plang solo, Joan Beath; play, ki "Right Presents," Kitchen On Trial"; song by school, "Santa Claus." A collection was taken during the evening. Santa won the confidence of the younger children, who walked to the front to receive gifts gener- ously distributed, and the bags of candy, etc. A vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. W. Spry for the succesful evening. JOINT CONCERT Conlih's Schcool and Kedron School joined in presenting a fine programme of 22 numbers in the basement of Kedron Church on Wednesday evening. An overflow attendance of appreciative listen- ers enjoyed the entertainment, which was varied and well pre- sented. The 'Welcome Recitation" was followed by "O'Grady's Goat," given by Bobby Harlock; "Christ- mas Doll," Marlene Wood; piano solos by Donna Lee Reeves and Diane Nesbitt. Christmas dolls were represented in a skit by Sally James, Donna Reeves and another girl. Choruses, plays and drills filled in the interesting evening. The Rev. R. H, Rickard cheer- fully fulfilled the duties of chair- man, and Mrs. Maurice Jebson efficiently presided at the piano. A vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Phillips for training pupils 'for their various parts, and to Mrs. Jebson, accom- panist. Santa had a busy time distributing the various gifts. PERSONALS Master Eric Brown, who was in Oshawa, Hospital with pneumonia, visited at Mrs. H. . Werry's, enjoy- ing a visit with relatives both there and at Uncle Harold's. The snow, which fell Saturday afternoon and on into the night, gave one a greater feeling of the nearness of Christmas--but we did not like the slippery roads and sidewalks on Sunday! Mrs. Gordon Brown is spending much of her time with her mother, Mrs. J. D. Langmaid,, Oshawa, who had the misfortune to sustain a broken ankle. We are glad Mrs. Langmaid is in her own home and wish for her a good recovery. Happy New Year to all! Last Everest Try Doomed At Start LONDON (AP) -- Eric Shipton, veteran British Himalaya mountain climber, said Monday night a re- cent Swiss attempt to scale un- conquered Mount Everest was fore- doomed to failure but another Swiss team missed a, wonderful op- portunity last spring to reach the 29,002-foot summit. The Swiss mountaineers returned to Katmandu, capital of the Him- ia TeYIi7aY Prudential of England ; Agent for this district: Frank E. Turney, C.L.U. 47 Prince St., Oshawe Dial 5-0832 for®service or infor- mation g your Ov A: JARI \9/ AO) \ 9) [\ 9 \9) alayal kingdom of Nepal Dec. 18, after reaching a reported height of 26,574 feet on their second at- tempt. Members of the expedition themselves have not announced the exact height they attained, how- ever. On the spring attempt, one mem- ber of the expedition was said to have climbed to within 900 feet of the towering, windswept peak. Speaking to the Royal Geogra- phical Society, Shipton said the Swiss retreated from their first try "a good two weeks early and by doing this, they missed a most wonderful opportunity -- perhaps one of the best opportunities one has, hag to climb Mount Ever- The British climber -- who him- self once reached 28,000 feet on Mount Everest -- said the second Swiss attempt was doomed to fail- | ure because of the weather. Un-| eonfirmed reports reaching India when the Swiss gave up that time said the team was defeated by 30- degree-below-zero cold and raging: winds, which hurled stones around like baseballs, Venturing what he called "friendly criticism' of the Swiss group, Shipton said that in the spring the team succeeded in es- tablishing camp at 27,500 feet, "but for some strange reason they did not take sleeping bags or primus stoves and spent the night at this altitude without them." '"That in itself," he said, 'would have killed most men. Then they struggled up to over 28,000 feet and the second party got up to the south col (a part of the mountain) but no further." Shipton said that their d€cision to retreat was one that any reas- onable mountaineer would have reached, however, since the end- of-May weather showed signs of breaking, This usually means the |¢, onset of the monsoons--tropical storms. "Anyone caught in the south col after the first breaking of the mon- soon might easily find himself in a desperately dangerous position," the British climber added. Shipton, himself, made several attempts to scale Mount Everest in the 1930s and once reached the 28,000-level. Discussing the forthcoming Brit- ish attempt, Shipton said, 'the chances of climbing Mount Everest depend very much on the chances of a late or early monsoon." Yule Reunion Cut By Death OTTAWA (CP)--An Eastview husband and wife were killed late Tuesday night and four other per- sons, including a baby, were in- jured when their car collided head- on with a heavy trailer truck on a snow-covered highway near Bells Corners, seven miles west of Ot- wa. Dead are Gerard Marier, 30, and his wife, Anita, 30, Seriously injured are Mrs. Al- bert Cousineau, 60, Windsor, Ont., Laura Cousineau, 32, Orleans, Ont., a niece, and Aileen Marier, 34, Alexandria, Ont., a sister of the dead man. Also injured but not seriously was the Mariers two-year-old baby Pauline. Marier was driving his wife and child and other relatives to Wind- sor for a Christmas family reunion. WEDDINGS SIMMONS - BURROWS A wedding of wide intSest in this district took place in the Unit- ed Church, Willowdale, on Satur- day, December 20. Rev. A. W, Jones, formerly of Ajax, was the officiating minister. In a beautiful setting of Christ- mas pine, holly and tall white tap- ers, Shirley Joan Burrows, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. K. M. Burrows, Newtonbrook, formerly of Ajax, became the bride of Ro- land Wilson Simons, son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Simons, Pickering. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a gown of ivory brocaded satin, with very full skirt over crinoline. Folds of Chantilly lace highlighted the soft- ly rounded neckline. A matching Juliet cap held the full veil of tulle illuston. A cascade of white freesia and lilies with holly comprised her bouquet. Miss Betty Cook, as maid of honor, was gowned, in pine cone brown taffeta, with hat to match, and carried a cascade of pine with cones and yellow roses. Miss Jean Patterson and Miss Patti Williams were bridesmaids, gowned alike in Mardi Gras blue faille taffeta, fas- hioned on the same lines as the bride's dress. Half hats of the same material comprised their cades of poinsettias, holly and pine, Mr. Jack Simons was groomsman for his brother, and Mr. Dennis Vines and AB A. C. Douglas Bur- rows, brother of the bride, acted as ushers, At the reception held at Prince Arthur House, Toronto, the bride's mother received the guests wear- ing a gown of cinnamon brown silk tissue taffeta with turquoise accessories. She was assisted by the groom's mother wearing char- coal grey crepe, with apricot ac- cessories, The happy couple left by plane for New York, and on their return will take up residence in their new home at Pickering. New Guides Enrolled AJAX--Five new guides were enrolled in an impressive candle- light ceremony. District Commis- sioner Mrs. W. Sloan conducted the enrollment. The new members, all in the 1st company under Lieut. I. "Pocock, are Judy McLuhan, Jean Walker, Donna Gibson, Gloria Gar- land, Beverley Bilcox. In the candlelight ceremony three candles are lighted representing 'the threefold guide promise, Duty , Queen and others. The Guides in horseshoe formation ther light ten more candles each re- presenting a Guide law, from the central candles. The ceremony is most impressive as th ide laws are recited by the candle' bearers. The meeting closed with campfire and Taps. Bethlehem Stable Was Dreary Cave The Stable of Bethlehem did not in any way resemble the airy por- ticos -- complete with plaster of paris animals and adoring shep- herds -- so dear to the heart of modern Christendom. With comfort increasing through- out theswestern world, the poverty of the Nativity scene simultan- eously startles and fascinates us -- as perhaps Matthew, the publican, was impressed by the story of the Wise Men; and St. Luke, who Had been a ship's doctor and probably knew very little about shepherds, was charmed by the shepherds abiding in the field. There was no room in the inn that night, so Jesus was born in a stable, a place of shelter hewn into a rocky ledge of the Judean countryside. It was cold and dark and damp, and Judean travellers-- frequently "put up" in such caves-- welcomed rather than disdained joint tenancy with beasts because the breath of the cattle and the heat of their 'bodies provided a little warmth. BIRMINGHAM SNOWED IN BIRMINGHAM, Eng. (Reuters)-- Snowdrifts nine feet deep sealed up roads in this industrial city, Elmer Perry, Kingston, driver of the heavy truck, escaped unhurt. Tuesday following Britain's worst pre-Christmas snowfall in 27 years. We Sreatly Patron, Pp his Sug sin well FLETCHER'S gg Our wish is that yours is a truly wonderful Christ. mas, 9Ppreciq ce we fe. your k e m to 953, Our Qi in 1 . $0 BR WARKEy Wha UH reetings peciing this may be the Merriest Christmas ever- the Happiest, Healthiest and Most Prosperous New Year of all. HURLEY'S FISH AND CHIPS our wish to all our friends--that WHITBY NEWS WHITBY DAY BY DAY Accounts of social ever , and news items of local interest and names of visitors are apprecia< ted. PHONE 703 we and Mrs. R. A, Hutchison, ron Street North, will spend Christmas with their son, Dr. Craig Hutchinson' and family, in Toronto. Rev. E. C. Corbett, of Faith Baptist Church and Mrs. Corbett and family left yesterday 'to spend Christmas at his home in Ottawa. Miss Greig, in charge of the V. 0. N. work here, will spend Christ- mas at her home in Grimsby. Rev. A. C. Hill, wife and daugh- ter are spending Christmas with friends in Brantford. WINS GIANT STOCKING Little Larry Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs, William Hill, 436 Perry Street North, was the fortunate ed with toys, has been on display for some time at Edwards 5 ¢ to $1.00 store, Whitby. The draw was made by J. H. Ormiston, Whitby editor of the Times-Gazette, Monday ev- ening, in the presence of a large number of shoppers. Christmas, therefore. will be a happy day for Larry. FINE DINNERS PLANNED .. As is customary and only proper, inmates of the various institutions in Whitby will have Christmas fare second to none, although they wll not be at home with the fam- ilites, At the Ontario Hospital, it is always customary for the very best of menus to be prepared by the culinary staff; at Fairview Lodge turkey will be on the menu as well as other good things; at the Ontario County Jail, the usual excellent diet will be changed to match that being served in private homes. TOO YOUNG TO DRIVE A fifteen-year-old Toronto boy was fined $10 and costs yesterday from driving in Whitby without a licence. His mother, Mrs. H. L. Bannister, pleaded not guilty to a charge of allowing him to drive without a permit 'and the count against her was dismissed. His er- ratic driving had taken the notice winner of the giant stocking, fill-| games, etc., which | ROTARY SPEAKER Rev. J. E. Harvey, rector of St. John's Anglican Church, Port Whitby, was the speaker at Whit- by Rotary Club yesterday. RECEIVES DEGREE John Thompson, son of Mr, and Mrs. C. 8. Thompson, of Brooklin has received his degree as a Chartered Accountant. For the past three years he has been getting practical experience work- ing with a firm of Chartered Ac- countants. EIYTVIVINE ¢ To you and yours, this Christmas season, we extend our sincere wishes for happiness that will long outlast the tinsel and the tree . . . and live on in your hearts through all the days years to come. and HOLIDAY HOURS Closed Christmas ond New Year's Eves ot 5:30 p.m. Open Christmas and New Year's, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHITBY DAIRY BAR WHITBY On this, our first Christmas in busi- ness, we wish to thank those whom it has been a privilege to serve. That we may continue to do so in 1953 is our sincere wish and desire. For Christmgs, the best ever to all, Whithy Paint and Wallpaper Co. Brock St: North -- Whitby THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Wednesday, December #4, 1952 § Judds' Wed 51 Years Christmas On Christmas Day, Mr. and Mrs. William Judd of Pickering Town- ship (near Cherrywood) celebrate the 51st anniversary of their mar- riage. They are the parents of the wife of Pickering Reeve George Todd (Muriel). Married at the age of 22, the bride will be 73 on Christmas Day while Mr. Judd is 78. For the past t [11 years, Mr. Judd, a farmer all t | his life, as been retired and they live part of the year with each of their two daughters. At present they are with Mrs. Leslie Hollinger (Elizabeth) on the Altona Road. Mr. Judd's other brother is Robert of Toronto and he has two sisters, Mrs. Ena Gray of Locutst Hill and Mrs, Nora Plaxton. Two daughters of Mrs. Judd, Mary and Elizabeth, married brothers, and they are Mrs. Will Hollinger and Mrs. Les- lie Hollinger. To make the family picture more complicated the same close marYiage relation- ships were formed by Mrs. Judd's sisters who also married brothers; they are Mrs. Florence Petty of Cherrywood and Mrs. Frances Petty of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Judd were married at their Cherrywood home on Christmas Day, 1901 by the late Rey. Toy of Scarborough. They are both active members of the United Church at Cherrywood. ABBR ED MERRY CHRISTMAS and The Best of Everything! To Our Friends And Customers COURTICE PHARMACY Don Courtice Christmas Cheer To Be Sent Out To Local Families Over 40 hampers of parcels of Christmas cheer, provided by churches, the Legion, the Town Council, fraternal organizations, the Catholic Womet's League, the Salvation Army and other organ- izations have been packed and will be sent into Whitby homes where they will be very acceptable. Under the chairmanship of Coun- cillor Doris Holliday, chairman of the Committee "on Welfare on the Town Council the various organi- zations met and checked lists to make sure that no family will be overlooked, and that there will be no overlapping. There are some real needy fam- ilies, and others who need a little help to make Christmas a happy time for them. The number of helpers, however, is not as large as last year, it is learned. The present system of distribut- ing cheer at Christmas has been in existence for some years and has been found to work well, ABT RRR nN MERRY CHRISTMAS to one and all Our greeting is an old one, but Christ- mas is a time for old songs, old wishes and old friends. So may we say, Happy Holiday. Automatic Healing Whitby RRR st May Santa from his well filled pack bring you a full share of Christmas joys and blessings! A MERRY CHRISTMAS Special Christmas Dinner will be served. Bring the family. TOPS GRILL WHITBY N A Joyous Christmas fo All AJAX LUMBER CO. 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