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AJAX & DISTRICT NEWS John Mills, Representative -- Phone Ajox 426 CHARTER PRESENTED TO LIONS The above photo shows Ajax Lions Club president Paul Cor- bett receiving the charter of the new club from District Governor Vie. Frederick. --Photo by John Mills. AJAX -- The weather was per- fect and a large congregation as- sembled in the Ajax United Church on Sunday morning to hear and participate in Stainer's *Crucifix- jon". The choir, under the direc- tion of the organist Mrs. Jean Mills presented this well-known cantata, whose melodies and harmonious chorales are always enjoyed, by listener and singer alike. This was no exception. choir and soliists are to be congratulated on the fine rformance given; for the many hi of practice which is requir- ed of everyone taking part. A spe- cial word must go out to the organ- ist and choir director for the hard work and time given to tra and leading the choir in the special- "Crucifixion" Presented By United Church Choir ised singing which works of this kind require. The Ajax United Church is a young church and like all healthy youngsters is growing rapidly and it is the pleasure at this time for the minister, Rev. A. H. McLach- lan and members of the buiding committee to extend a hearty in- vitation to all members and friends of the congregation to attend the sod turning ceremony which is to be held on Saturday, May 1, at 2.30 p.m. on the site of the new church which will be the first permanent church building to be erected in this community. It is being built by the efforts of the congregation, who have been worshipping in a temporary building and if only for this, will be an historical event in the life of Ajax. evening was spent dancing to the music of Harold Godfrey's Orch- estra. Entertainers were Mrs. Jeanette Montgomery with songs and piano and Miss Sharon Duro- cher, a budding tap dancer of con- siderable talent. At intervals Suing the evening drawg were made for the many valuable prizes donated by the merchants of Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. » Officers and charter members of the new club are: President, Paul Corbett; 1st vice-president, Joe Durocher: 2nd vice - president, Charlie Reed; 3rd vice - secretary, Jerry Finnigan; treas - Charter Presentation For Ajax Lions' Club AJAX (Times-Gazette Staff Re- porter) -- The Ajax Lions Club was successfully launched on its career on Friday evening in an atmosphere of cordiality and good fellowship, with presentation of its charter the chief feature of the program. Jack Motley, President of Osh- awa Lions, sponsoring club, was the t cer sumptuous banquet, a sing-song, and good entertainment got the proceedings off to a good start. In his introducto! remarks Jack Motley said, is a proud and ha) moment for me and every awa Lions Club mem- ber, in the formation of the Ajax Lions Club. Every club dreams of fo another new club. Oshawa is solidly behind Jou asd will give you every support your new endeavor." speaker recalled the enthusiasm of the new execu- tive officers and said he had mo fear but that Ajax would go for- ward and become one of the most enterprising clubs in this area. Executie Bruce Mal- colm of Toronto said he had won- dered in the past why a thriving like Ajax lacked a Lions ub and felt considerable satis- - faction when he awa was §| He said, "We take pride in nor mal and healthy growth and that each new club be a good club, not just another name." DISTRICT GOVERNOR Prior to Jresenting charter, District Governor Vic. Frederick of Peterborough spoke briefly on Lionism. He said, "Lionism is a practical and sensible avenue for united civic effort and enterprise. It is a means to an end in the Blommotion of good will and friend- ; it is a useful vehicle for the broadening of vision and in better forming ourselves upon matters of I provincial and national imp ® :e. Lionism is a big and helpfu: brother to every worthy shdeaver, and a valuable assistant in the growth and proper development of towns and cities, It helps to make better men, and it makes us more active in the duties of citizenship. Lionism brings friendliness and joy amd work and play into the lives of thousands of men, and the world is better for its efforts." On acceptance of the charter on behalf of the Ajax club, president Paul Corbett said, "This moment represents three months of hard work in organizing". He thanked the sponsoring club for all their help and for the expressions of goodwill and offers of assistance from all the other clubs in the district. At this stage in the proceedings visiting clubs presented the Ajax club with the following gifts: jew- elled president's button, Peterbor- ough Lions; engraved bell and ga- vel, Oshawa Lions; fine box, Port Perry Lions; framed portrait of Her Majesty, The Queen, Bow manville; Union Jack, Newcastle Lions; American flag, Port Hope Lions; framed objects of Lionism, STOPS NEURITIC-NEURALGIC ° PAIN! ASPIRI N MILD--COOL--EVEN BURNING ethics, Millbrook Lions; tarys Jewelled button, Hill Lions; secre Lion: Chairman Herbert (Deac.) God dard of Bowmanville, bett, Ajax, Mrs. Motley, Oshawa. Cobourg Lions; framed code of Rouge treasurer's jewelled button, West Hill - Highland Creek Ss. Head table cuests were District Governor Vic. Frederick of Peter- borough, and Mrs. Frederick, Dep- uty District Governor Larry and Mrs. MeCarthy of Cobourg; Zone Executive Secretary Bruce and Mrs. Mal- colm, Toronto, Distriet Treasurer John and Mrs. Borrowdale of Osh- awa, President Paul and Mrs. Cor- President Jack and urer, Jack McKay. CHARTER MEMBERS Paul Corbett, Charlie Reed, Wal- ter Critchley, Bob Gordon, Dave McKeag, Ross Jackman Howard Traves, Jerry Finnigan, George Blake, Pat Sheehan, Dr. Gib. Mc- Ilveen Wallace McKeag, Fred Wright, Monty. Jewell, * Jack Mec- Kay Cyril King, Jack Jennings, Tom Laricks, Len Hockley Ian -|Clark, John Blair, Joe: Durocher, Jim Hosinee, Lloyd Landry, fon Hall, Dr. Dave Gove, Jack Me- Anneney, Harvey Linders. JAPAN'S MARKET FOR GRAIN Canadian government reports show that 'consumption of wheat Products in Japan has increased y almost 50 percent as between -|1952 and 1953. Japan, states the re- ports, offers a continuing market for both wheat and barley, the de- mand for processed barley having risen steadily. The locks on the Panama Canal are uniform in size, 1,000 feet long The balance of a very enjoyable and 110 feet wide. Jiesident, Jim Hosinec: | tools WEAK EXCUSE Burglars Just "Out Sparking" \CHICAGO (AP)--Police found Carl Mannelli and John Thomas, oth 25, standing on the roof of the Wisconsin Packing Company Sun- day night. Beside them was an assortment of wrenches, hacksaws and other But both men denied they had anything like a burglary in mind. "Honest, officers," said Mannelli as police led him away. "We were just looking for girls." HAIL BREAKS WINDSHIELDS TULIA, Tex. (AP)--A violent hailstorm near Tulia in the Texas panhandle Sunday night severely injured one man, nocked out countless car windshields, and sent a six-inch flood across a highway. Witnesses reported seeing hail- stones up to 11 inches in circum- ference covering a highway three to four inches deep. ESCAPE IN PLANE CRASH BALTIMORE (AP) --A small private airplane crash-landed in the infield of Pimlico Race Track Sunday after its engine went dead at about 2,500 feet. Benjamin Wood, 21, the pilot, and his pas- senger, Michael Scholnick, 41, both of Baltimore escaped injury. Except for a crumpled landing gear, the plane escaped serious damage. BOWMANVILLE AND DISTRICT Representative--Donald Hendry, 20 Jane Street, Phone 881 Start Campaign In Aid Of New Blind BOWMANVILLE -- Today marks the beginning of the Bowmanville- West Durham Advisory Commit- tee's local drive for funds to assist the blind in this district. For the next two weeks volunteer canvas- sers will make a complete survey in the community for this worthy cause with the local objective set at $3,200. The Advisory committee, working in conjunction with the Canadian National institute for the blind have assisted some 72 citi- zens of West Durham in the past. Of these, 26 are registered blind, six are receiving treatment to pre- serve their present vision and 40 more are undergoing periodic ex- amination to determine whether or not their eye condition is deteriorat- ing. This remaining group receives treatment as it is required. The 72 constitute the largest group to which the Institute has provided service in West Durham. Centre Those on the advisory committee are Miss Helen W. Cryderman, chairman; Mr. Paul Chant, vice- chairman; Mrs. Ron Hawthorne, secretary; Mrs. Byron Cryderman, treasurer; Miss Florence Werry. convener of the welfare and visit- ing committees; Miss Isabel Davis, convener of the educational com- mittee; Mrs. J. E. Hobbs, convener of the recreation committee; Mr. Russell Oke, property committee: Mrs. W. Ross Strike, special events; and Mr. Howard Jeffery, convener of the finance committee. Others on the committee are Dr. W. H. Birks, Mr. J. O'Neill. Mrs. M. J. Hutchinson, Mrs. Cliff Tre- win, Mr. Rance Dilling, Mrs. Frank Gilbert, Dr. V. H. Storey, Miss Lena Taylor Mr. Per Hare, Mrs. George Johnson, * #5 Dora Purdon, Mr. Don Williams, Miss Mary Vinckle and Mr. R. P. Allin. Car Mishap Injures Two BOWMANVILLE -- Two persons received serious lacerations late Sunday afternoon when the late model car in which they were travelling skidded out of control on the 5th Concession of Darling- ton one mile southeast of Hamp- ton, overturned and tore off a tele- phone pole. Injured are Mr. Eelke Oostinga of 84 Elgin St., Bowmanville, and Miss Greta Liessers of Kingston Rd. E. in Oshawa, who were freed from the wreckage by passers by. The two received severe lacera- tions to both arms, and Miss Lles- sers is believed to have suffered a broken finger. They were remov- ed to Bowmanville Memorial .Hos- pital by Morris ambulance and treated by Dr. V. H. Storey. Police stated that skid marks showed where the vehicle had left the road and slithered some 45 feet through @ deep muddy ditch before turning over and shearing off the pole. The car, its left side completely smashed, was impaled on the shattered end of the pole. it is believed that Miss Liessers Enniskillen Drama Enjoyed BOWMANVILLE -- The Ennis- killen Drama Group enjoyed an- other spectacular showing of their musical comedy, Happiness Ahead, which has played to pack- ed houses throughout the district for some time. Friday evening at the Bowman- ville Town Hall was the most re- cent scene of triumph, with the proceeds going to the Women's Hospital Auxiliary of Bowman - L yille Memorial Hospital. The show provided plenty of romance, music and mirth with splendid perform- ances by the entire cast, and some expert lighting magic pre- pared by Lawrence Wearn. The cast was introduced by Mrs. R. Seymour, who also - directs the production. Always ace performers, the cast present the play on an average of twice weekly, and is solidly booked till the end of June. A previous production enjoyed 27 perform- ances. was driving the car at the time of the accident. THE DAILY TIMES.GAZETTE, Monday, April 26, 19% § Uranium Producer Canada Will Lead MONTREAL (CP)--Canada will hold her position in the atomic age as a leading producer of uranium, Mines Minister Prudham said today. : Both in uranium sources and in scientific research- for peaceful a lications of ic energy Canada in the forefront, Mr. Prudham said in a speech prepared for de- livery at the convention of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He noted that the crown-owned Eldorado company's Beaverlodge mine in northern Saskatchewan be- came Canada's second producing uranium mine last April and sai that a third probably will start production by the fall of next year. "Meantime, on spectin and em ploratory activities in ot! parts of Saskatchewan, in Ontario and in Quebec are revealing potential inew sources of supply. . . SEES NO DANGER - "Even making due allowance for the fact that few uranium discov- eries prove to be successful mines, it does appear that Canada is in no danger of losing its forefront position." be Mr. Prudham said the develop- ment of peacetime atomic power plants will depend largely on the ability of the metallurgist to de- velop new alloys that can be used in atomic piles. "In effect, he is the man whe will set the pace toward power development by atomic energy." Presented Prizes In Bridge Event BOWMANVILLE -- A feature of the Enniskillen Drama Group's presentation of their musical com- edy, 'Happiness Ahead" in aid of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary was the presentation of the prizes to the winners of the recently com- pleted Marathon Bridge. Mrs. Roy W. Nichols and Mrs: William Quick were the grand win- ners of the event, and received lovely hand made wallets fashioned and donated by Mrs. Aubrey Smith. Presentations were made by bridge Mrs. L. W. Dippell, Mrs. J. O'Neill and Mrs. Lorne McLaughlin, mem- bers of the bridgde committee which also included Mrs. E. V. Hoar, Mrs. A. Smith, Mrs. G. Young, Mrs. B, Mutton and Mrs. .. Ayre, In addition to the grand finalists, prizes donated by local merchants were awarded to group finalists Mrs. Alan Strike and Mrs. Rex Walters; Mrs. Wes. Cawker and Miss Hink; Mrs. S. R, James and Mrs. M. Vanstone. The bridge has been played since October 26, and was completed earlier this month. It is expected that the proceeds of the event will realize some $300 for the work of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. VANCOUVER (CP)--Robert W. Fiddes, 78, president of Coast Breweries Ltd., of Vancouver and chairman of the Portland Pacific | Coast baseball club, died Sunday. New Battery Runs On Sun And Sand BY ALTON L. BLAKESLEE NEW YORK (AP)--Just sunshine and sand can give useful electrie power through an amazing inven- tion announced today. It is a battery made merely of razor-thin strips of silicon, the stuff that makes sand. Sunlight striking tric current in atoms in the strips. The "fuel" is free and the strips can last forever. The sunshine battery was de- veloped by Bell Telephone Labora- tories. It already can create enough power to carry your voice for a short distance over telephone wires broadcast from a miniature port able radio transmitter, run a toy ferris wheel or do other work. With further development, sun shine batteries each a foot square, promise to supply all the power ng ua teepone ine, efoo Baono for long rural telephone lines, Bell officials said. The batteries would supply power by day, even cloudy days, and charge up storage units to permit night operations. 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