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AJAX & DISTRICT NEWS John Mills, Representative -- Phone Ajax 426 KIDDIES TRY TO BEAT HEAT A group of happy Ajax young- sters demonstrate 'how to beat the heat". Shown left to right: Bobby Lovell, Wayne Gibson; in pool, Donna Jones, Geraldine Patterson, Claus Neighbor and Roy Patterson. The temperature was 94 degrees in the shade. --Photo by John Mills Award Contract Finish Hospital AJAX (Times-Gazette Staff Re- porter) -- The general contract to complete the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital has been award- ed to the Hercules Construction Company of Pickering. Hitherto the work of moving and rebuilding the structure has been accomplished in a series of stages, which have allowed the board of directors, to draw sizable percent- es of the government grants otted them. ¢ Furthermore, following this method the beard has managed te follow a pay-as-you-go policy. CO-ORDINATE WORK The final stages, which inelude all electrical installations, heating, | the plumbing, interior partitions and painting, were such that in the interests of speed the comple- tion date it was desirable that the work of all sub-trades should be co-ordinated. will be done by the general contractor. 8 fue oc, Re in tl tal pro; n Yulckaved by the JSHbodneeinant in newspaper, hospital be completed this year. The project has been underw: now for a long time, and there has existed, in some minds, doubt that the project would be complet- ed. The board of directors has, however, proceeded with the ut- most caution, making full sure that each stage could be financed, and that when the hospital is com- _ plete that no large debt exists. There can be no doubt that when opening day arrives the hospital be as f equipped and able patient except care any whose condition requires jalized treatment or surgery. Y ADEQUATE -Ray equipment, formerly a large Toronto hospital ate for years $o come pital. public health unit, which will be located in one wing of the nurses'. residence, will be of in- estimable value to the district in the field of preventive medicine. maternity wing is located at the south end and complete segregation from the rest the hospital is possible. service wing, containing the oil fired heating unit is centrally located on the west side. The main operating room is at the north end another room for HH aud main entrance extend #o the e The plans, which have been drawn, revised, altered, in some cases completely redrawn are the work of Architect Stanley Kent who has been faced with the task of an existing building which at best was only an emerg- ency hospital, to form a modern hospital which will contain all those facilities which present day conditions require. VALUABLE SERVICE The services rendered by Miss Helen Hughes, Reg. N, Hospital Superintendent, have been of in- estimable value to the Board of Directors this past year. Her ex- perience and advice have saved Board many thousands of dol- lars and prevented mistakes which otherwise could have been made. Miss Hughes is currently engag- ed in the staff for the new hospital, besides assisting the purchasing committee in selecting and ordering all the multiplicity small and large which uire. withough men- * Auxiliary, the contingent of ladies over 00 strong have proved themselves , they have bent every funds for the project. Their major contribution is an undertaking #0 furnish the nurses' residence. PLAN MONEY DRIVES As the fall season approaciges , the A ; will action to raise more add to the considerable have already raised. a liags Eo: have . One such group the of Ajax have operat- booth at the their profits will be Justin, a, room. te g day approaches a campaign for funds wi fo secure operating conduct the affairs of the until revenue starts to . At that time old friends will have an opportunity their appreciation in a yay to the Board of all those who have to make a iy j HIER minor surgery is close by. The administration wing, ce, Restore Wandering Baby To Parents AJAX -- (Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) -- Taxi driver Lloyd Morrison of Oshawa discovered a 1% year old youngster wandering on an Ajax street at 2.45 am. Saturday. Clad only in pyjamas the youngster did not appear to be in any distress. Mr. Morrison, thinking the cir- cumstances were rather unusual, took the little lad to the Ajax Police station and gave him into the of Constable Albert Kitchen. The constable, a family man himself made his captive com- fortable and proceeded to try and locate the parents. Meanwhil th little fellow was quite happy to have company. After several fruitless ph calls Constable Kitchen Tr certain facial resemblance of the Courtesy Of Bus Driver Appreciated Not a word of complaint came from a busload of weary Gray Coach Lines patrons late the other night when the driver of Coach 1270 performed an act of kindness which kept the passengers late in getting home. The big coach, Hamilton-bound, had pulled away from the terminal at Dundas and Bay Sts. and was well along Queen St. W. near Bath- urst St. when the driver cocked vision mirror at two little lads .|who were standing in the aisle, One of them had commented to the other about how the folks in Ajax at such an hour. The driver called the lads for ward and talked with them, They nearly dissolved into tears wher he explaoined they were en route to Hamilton, the opposite direction from Toronto to Ajax. The chances Wire at he lade would miss the went bac the terminal by gi Be ¥ a Kio ble ock whirled the Hamilton coach and away it went for the terminal with the passen- ors as anxious as the two boys. as a gasp relief an some laughter as the bus ty up to the terminal and the driver loaded the youngsters aboard the right coach. Then, 15 minutes later, the journey for Hamilton resumed. car --even Ancient Warship Raised From Bay PENETANGUISHENE (CP) -- The United States gunboat :Scor- pon, once regarded as the dead: t ship under canvas on th Great Lakes, was raised Saturda from the bottom of Penetangu shene Bay in which it was sunk 135 Joars ago as a result of a warshi- i Biitation treaty. e salvage operation was or- ganized by lived « Jury of the Uni ® ud fired the first versity of Western Ontario at Lon- don as part of his project of sal- vaging regional historical relics. obi vid he was of 1812, in which vainly tried to an- nex Canada, the Scorpion with her ister and Niagara cleared Lake Erie of British ships 1e Battle of Pati Ba a p x wi fave the U.S. control of the lower . Later, however, *aptured by the British and used ggainst the Americans. The Scor- she was bo; LIBRARIAN Introducing Miss Doreen How- ard, who has ben engaged as Librarian in the Ajax Public Library. Miss Howard comes to Ajax with high recommendation from the Library Branch, Aueen's Park, and was for seven years librarian in London, Eng- lowed the same occupation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In an interview today with The Times-Gazette, Miss Howard re- and expressed her pleasure at coming to Ajax. Miss Howard confessed. that her love of books prompted her to b a librar- ian and she is keenly interested in authors and spends much time on reviews. She likes dahcing, drama, music of all kinds, class- ical and even be-bop. She much prefers Canada to the U.S. and likes to travel and enjoys meeting ople. Pe --Photo by John Mills THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Monday, August 31, 088 § THE DISTRICT PAGE A Business Directory of Whitby, Port Perry. Brooklin, Ajax and Pickering WHITBY TRANSPORT WHITBY PORT PERRY Telephones 5 373 613 rae WE SERVICE PORT PERRY - PRINCE ALBERT MYRTLE - BROOKLIN - WHITBY MANCHESTER - PICKERING AJAX - PT. UNION - TORONTO land. She has more recently fol- | STAFFORD BROS. MONUMENTAL WORKS Member of CANADIAN SSS0e1ATION MEMORIAL CRAFTSMEN Phone 552 318 Dundas St. E. WHITBY, ONTARIO The merchants throughout this district will give you better ser- vice than you'll get if you go elsewhere. In the first place they have to live here, too, and it is in their interests to please their customers. In the second place, they realize that by giving value received, they are helping to make this community a better place in which to live. And they have shown in the past by their gener- ous support of all projects that would benefit the community that it is one of their aims. / Want to make a good resolution? Just decide to shop at home in the future. In this way you will be helping your community stay busy and prosperous while giving yourself a better break on the services that you receive when shopping ot home and being a better citizen, PATRONIZE THEM AND MAKE YOUR DOLLARS GO FURTHER WHITBY DEVERELL MOTORS FORD & MONARCH CARS FORD TRACTORS SALES ond SERVICE IMPERIAL Oj. PRODUCTS Phone 429 301 Dundas St. W. HILLGREST DAIRY A LOCAL ENTERPRISE Authorized Distributor of GOLDEN GUERNSEY MiLR Phone 301 WHITBY, ONTARIO TIMKEN OIL HEAT ST $9.60 From Cash Drawer AJAX (Times-Gazette Staff Re- porter) -- Gaining entry through a rear window of the Ajax Garage, on Saturday night, thieves stole $9.60 from the cash drawer. Noth- ng else in the garage was touched. n leaving the premises the win- dow was carefully replaced and the break-in was not discovered until the proprietor arrived next morning. Ajax Police are investigating and have several good clues. Thieves Take | Bike Parade Is Feature Of Carnival FRENCHMAN'S BAY -- (Timee- Gazette Staff Reporter) -- The Frenchmap's Bay Ratepayers' As- sociation held a carnival on Satur- a children's bicycle parade, bin- 0 booth, fish pond and other usual un of the fair prevailed. Proceeds will be used to estab- lish a building fund for a com- munity. Heat Wave i Raises Water Consumption AJAX -- (Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) -- The current heat wave is creating another water shortage in Ajax. Eac! day au- thorities check the daily usage with some concern. They are hesitant to renew the restrictions, and the co-operation of residents in restricting their lawn watering until late evening or early morning may remove the ne- cessity for clamping down again. Daily - gallonage used has been hovering near the 900,000 gallon mark these past hot days. Rector's Wife Is Removed * By Death PICKERING -- Laura Margaret Pelling, beloved wife of Rev. E. G. Robinson of St. George's 'Angli- can Church entered into rest at the Lockwood Clinic, Toronto, on Saturday last. The late Mrs. Robinson was daughter of Charles and Catherine Pelling. She married Mr. Robinson in 1917. Vip Robinson wae a very talent- ed woman. speaker, she devoted her life to her husband and family and to the church which she loved. Badly injured in an accident 25 years ago, her physical activities were severely curtailed. Nevertheless her interest in horticulture continued. Fond of literature, she was extremely well- read and proved an able helpmeet to her husband in his parochial work. Mrs. Robinson leaves to mourn her passing besides her husband, two sons, Fred Elora, and Carey of St. Catharines; a daugh- ter, Joyce, at home, and three grandchildren. The funeral will take place Tuesday, September 1, at 2.30 p.m. at St. George's Church, Pickering. Interment at St Georges. late Mrs. Robinson is rest- ing at McEachnie's Funeral Home, Pickering, until Tuesday. PROUD FATHER AT 82 HUGO, Okla. (AP)--An 82-year- old pensioner announced proudly Saturday his 27-year-old wife has given birth to a "fine-looking baby y."" G. J. Jackson said the birth of the child "makes me feel 20 years younger." A widower, he i pion carried a 24-pound gun and a erow of 33. married his wife six years ago. This is the couple's fisst child. munity hall for the growing com-} Famous Wali-Flame Oil Burners, ready for immedicte installation in your present boiler or furnace, com- sistently save 5 per cont or mere on wo tel oh som ALBERT RANDALL & SON 412 CHESTNUT STREET WHITBY PHONE 2991 _C. F. MESHER BLUEBIRD. DIAMONDS © ond BULOYA WATCHES Phone 2872 128 DUNDAS ST. W. . Larry Heffering's SERVICE STATION 88 -- B.A. -- 98 PRODUCTS FISK TIRES - ACCESSORIES LUBRICATION - WASHING PICK-UP end DELIVERY Phone 2830 1009 Brock St. S. GEORGE HAMERS PLUMBING and HEATING INSTALLATIONS, ALTERATIONS AIR-CONDITIONING Tinsmithing - Eavestroughi Stokers - Furnaces " Oil Burners Phone 963 210 Brock St. S$. JAMES SAWDON 'AND SONS AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT TAKE DELIVERY NOW ON THOSE HARD-TO-GET BUILDING MATERIALS Phone 524 244 Brock St. S. WHITBY, ONTARIO WHITBY CLEANERS AND DYERS Featuring STA-NU PROCESS BERLOU MOTHPROOFING WATERPROOFING Free Pick-up end Delivery Phone 2345 150 Colborne St. W. WHITBY, ONTARIO AJAX LUMBER COMPANY LIMITED EVERYTHING IN BUILDING SUPPLIES Phones -- Whitby 2197 Oshawa 3-4513 W. L. HESS GENERAL CONTRACTOR EVERYTHING IN CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR WORK Phone 994 208 Palace St. WHITBY, ONTARIO Brock Sireet Moiors (Everett Bryant, Prop.) IT IS STILL SPRING CHANGEOVER TIME IMPERIAL OIL PRODUCTS SPECIALIZED LUBRICATION GENERAL REPAIRS USED CARS Phone 335 1003 Brock St. S. SHOP AND SAVE AT YOUR COMMUNITY STORES Rousseau Upholstery CUSTOM-BUILT LIVING-ROOM FURNITURE DRAPERIES Phone 483 216 Mary St. EK. (One Block from Brock St. Nv) o FREE THEATRE TICKETS o LOOK FOR YOUR NAME THIS PAGE IS A WEEKLY FEATURE OF THE TIMES-GAZETTE, AND EACH WEEK THERE WILL APPEAR AMONG THE ADVERTISEMENTS NAMES AND ADDRESS- ES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITIES REPRESENTED ON THE PAGE. READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS CAREFULLY, AND IF YOU FIND YOUR NAME AMONG THEM, CLIP OUT THE ADVERTISEMENT AND PRESENT IT TO THE ADVERTISER IN WHOSE ADVERTISEMENT YOU FOUND YOUR NAME AND HE WILL GIVE YOU ABSOLUTELY FREE TWO THEATRE TICKETS TO EITHER THE BROCK THEATRE IN WHITBY OR THE LAKEVIEW THEATRE, PORT PERRY. L. C. RACHER CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATING "Equipment for the Heavy Construction Jobs™ FREE ESTIMATES Mrs. Reeson, John St, Whithy Phone 731 WHITBY, ONTARIO K. and M. CLEANERS AND DYERS ALTERATIONS - REPAIRING TRY OUR NEW "GLEAN-CHARGE"" SYSTEM WHITBY OSHAWA 2831 PHONES 5-0181 112 Colborne W. 115 Simeoce 8. SHOP AND SAVE AT YOUR COMMUNITY STORES IRIS BEAUTY SALON 129 Brock St. S. (UPSTAIRS) WHITBY, ONTARIO SPECIALISTS IN GOLD WAVING AND HAIR CUTTING Phone 321 POR APPOINTMENT WHITBY DAIRY BAR TASTY SNACKS GOOD COFFEE Phone 770 ACROSS FROM THE BUS STATION STROWGER'S ~ FURNITURE CO. LIMITED (8. J. Strowger, Pres. & Gen. Mgr., GENERAL ELECTRIC DEALER ELECTRIC APPLIANCES AND REFRIGRATION SALES ond SERVICE Phone 611 123-125 Brock St. N. WHITBY, ONTARIO North-End Motors (Peter Spilchen, Prop.) WILLYS-OVERLAND SALES ond SERVICE SHELL OIL PRODUCTS GOODRICH TIRES 24-HOUR TOWING SERVIOR Phone 2267 616 Brock St. N. WHITBY, ONTARIO BROOKLIN AND TAXI (8. €. Harding, Prop.) REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF CARS AND TRUCKS "Accessories - Tires - Gas & Oil TOWING SERVICE Phone 37 day or night BROOKLIN, ONTARIO A. GC. HOOKER AND SONS JOHN DEERE FARM EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE PHONE BROOKLIN 145-W Kinsale, 32 Miles West of Brooklin, No. 7 Highway BROOKLIN GONCRETE PRODUCTS Specializing in PRE-CAST SEPTIC TANKS AND SIDEWALKS FREE ESTIMATES Tanks from 300 gallons and up Phone 155 BROOKLIN, ONTARIO LORNE McCOY'S MASSEY-HARRIS SALES AND SERVICE PEDLAR EQUIPMENT NEW AND USED TRACTORS AND MACHINERY NORGE REFRIGERATORS Phone 23-W BROOKLIN, ONTARIO PORT PERRY Manchester Garage (D. McKinzey, Prop.) FORD and MONARCH CARS Ford Tractors and Implements SALES and SERVICE Phone 171-21 Manchester, Ont. SHOP AND SAVE AT YOUR COMMUNITY STORES FOR TELEVISION RADIO SALES end SERVICE Phone 234 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO Authorized Dealer for R.C.A. VICTOR - ADMIRAL MOTOROLA SETS McLEAN RADIO SERVICE - Carnegie Hardware BUILDERS' SUPPLIES PLUMBING and HEATING PHILCO Radios and Television SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS Phone 61 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO BRYDEN MOTORS Chevrole, Oldsmopile Care CHEVROLET TRUCKS J. I. CASE FARM MACHINERY SALES - SERVICE - PARTS SHELL GAS & OIL PRODUCTS Phone 74 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO R.R. 4, PORT PERRY ARCHER MOTOR SALES PONTIAC & BUICK CARS G.M.C. TRUCKS SALES - SERVICE - PARTS Phone 57 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO Robertson Electric CONTRACTING & APPLIANCES CONNOR WASHERS SERVEL REFRIGERATORS HOOVER VACUUM CLEANERS WOODS FARM EQUIPMENT Phone 179 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO Shop And Save at Your Community Stores | Lake Scugog Lumber AND COAL COMPANY LTD. (Sam N. Griffen, Pres.) GENERAL BUILDERS' SUPPLIES GLIDDEN PAINTS Phone 240-W PORT PERRY, ONTARIO SHOP AND SAVE AT YOUR COMMUNITY STORES PICKERING AJAX WHITBY A. W. MITCHELL FUELS BUILDING MATERIALS Our Trucks Pass Your Way Every Day Phones PICKERING, ONTARIO 74 75 UPHOLSTERING Cell HARPELL'S CHESTERFIELDS RECOVERED * REMODELLED & REPAIRED FREE ESTIMATES WHERE BETTER FURNITURE IS MAI Custom-Built Work o Specialty Phone Pickering 85 AJAX, ONTARIO BEN STRINGER MOTORS Formerly of Toronto Now operating next to North End Motors 610 Brock N., Whithy Phone 2555 QUALITY USED CARS AT FAIR PRICES! MINERAL WOOL HOME INSULATION Cool in Summer Warm in Winter Free Estimates WALTER WARD Insulation Contractor Phone 2563, Whitby Beare Motors Lid. SALES and SERVICE Dodge - DeSoto Cars Allis-Chalmers Equipment « Westinghouse Appliances Sunoco Gas and Oils 2 Phone: 332 & 333, Pt. Perry