Daily Times-Gazette, 9 May 1955, p. 4

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\ grandchildren and six great- 'MR. AND MRS, E. R. BAKER 60 YEARS MARRIED Receive Greetings From Queen on Anniversary PICKERING (Times - Gazette, Staff Reportgr) -- Congratulatory telegrams re received by Mr, and Mrs. Edward Robert Baker, of Valley Farm Road, Pickering Township, on Saturday, from Her | Majesty, the Queen; the Prime] Minister, Hon. Louis St. Laurent, and the Provincial Secretary, on | behalf of the Provincial Govern- ment, it was the Baker's sixtieth wedding anniversary. Over 75 guests and relatives at- tended the celebrations. The couple good wish on this occasion. With Kind Regards, Louis St. Laurent From the Provincial Secretary, May I extend to you on behalf | of the Province of Ontario, heart- iest congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary and the wish that you may both enjoy further anniversaries in good health and happiness. Bouquets of flowers were placed in every conceivable place in the home evidence of the love and af- were married in foronto, in 1895, at the Christian Workers Mission, | Borden and College Streets, by Rev. P. W. Philpott. Both Mr. and fection in this happy home, The happy couple were presented with a purse of mongy that will be used to purchase a tele-vision set. A modern luxury that hitherto | porter) | | | | United Church in Ajax. BATTLE SHAPING UP PICTON -- A real battle for the | Progressive Conservative nomina- | | tion in Prince Edward-Lennox is | shaping up. Norris Whitney and Jack K. Welsh, of Demorestville, | |are both in the field. Mr. Whitney has represented four years. the riding for AJAX & DISTRICT NEWS John Mills, Representative -- Phone Ajax 426 AJAX (Times-Gazette Staff Re- During the regular service of worship held at St. Paul's United Church on Sunday morning the nfinister, Rev. oie Tg gave a special wel- come to members of the CGIT who were worshipping in a body. It was a great occasion for two of its members, the Misses Clar- issa Edwards and Faye Gibson, who were graduating into young womanhood. They received their dipolmas from Leader Mrs. Marie Humphreys and their gold 'pins from the vice - president, Miss Lynda Smyth, prior to which Leader Mrs. Marguerite McLach- lan expr her personal pride in Fy and told the con Igregation that the standards for CGIT girls are very high and these two girls far exceeded these standards. They are doing good work as lead- ers of the Explorer Group and are each teaching a Sunday School class. Miss Edwards gave the valedic- tory and expressed her thanks for | the pleasure of her seven years with the group, the fellowship of the girls and the companionsip of the leaders. This is the first graduation to | take place in the history of the By spe- cial request the junior choir, ac: companied by the organist, Mr. CGIT Members Attend St. Paul's United Church hymn, "Softly and Tender s. which was so much enjoyed when they sang it at the Good Friday service of worship. Miss Ruth Gleeson, herself a member of the choir and the CGIT sang, very beautifully the sacred song, "My Mother." The minister, Rev. A. H. Mc- Lachlan, spoke on these words from the Bible "and Jesus increas- ed in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man." '""We cannot progress," he said, "without knowledge and the error we so often make is .to stop at knowledge; but knowledge without wisdom is as nothing. We. have learned how to make the atom bomb and must use our wisdom in the use of it to avoid complete annihilation of civilization, To in- crease in favour with God and man we must at all times follow His will and purpose. It is im- portant to be, not only wise, but in close companionship with God and with our-fellowmen, Christian- ity should be a part of our daly living," The service closed wit the Benediction being pronounced by the minister. The Rev. Mr, Butler of Mill- brook will be occupying the pulpit at the regular service of worship in St. Paul's United Church on Sunday morning next, May 15. Every member and adherent Jack 'Cassan, sang the well loyed'is urged to attend. BIG RAFT DONDON (CP) -- The Admiralty has produced a new-type raft ca- .pable of carrying 20 men, with food supplies for 45 days, a radio and a tent shelter. FUR STORAGE TIME Bonded Pickup FASHION VILLAGE Phone RA. 5-2722 Take a_keen look at | | Mrs. Baker came to Canada from | has been unknown in the Baker 1 Englana as children. For a num- ber of years Me Baker wags em- by the Dairy. ago and built alley Farm Road on a tw site. For many years Mr. Baker Hew vegetables and berries for La his stréngth does not mit him to-do mu wit outside Work: household. Two of Mr. Baker's sisters pour- | tea as refreshments were serv- cake cut, Florence dng, Battleford, Saskatchewan, from Hamilton: over Both are well Both Mr. and Mrs. Baker celebrat- ed their eightieth birthday this year. ! In spite of the years, both have! ehjoyed excellent health until last | October when Mrs. Baker fell and | broke her hip and knee. She is well on the road to recovery now and is able to get around again with the aid of crutches. i Five children blessed their union, grandchildren. There has been no break in the family circle. Mr, | Baker attributes his good health | to plenty of fresh air. When he was | younger and on the milk route he | was out in the small hours of the morning. Later in his garden in | Pickering he enjoyed life in the | great out doors. The Baker's home | and garden give plenty of evidence of the love and care that has been bestowed upon it. The five children's names are: Blanche, Mrs. E. H. Thompson, St. | Petersburg, Florida; Beatrice, | T. J. Anderson, Mt. Forest; May, Mrs. H. J. Bertelson, Toron- | to; Florence, Mrs. B. M. Smith, | Brantford, and Albert, Toronto. The mesage from Her Majesty, the Queen, dated from Bucking- ham Palace, reads, The Queen sends you warm congratulations and good wishes on your Diamond Wedding Day. Elizabeth R. From the Prime Minister, I have learned that you are to-| day celebrating your Diamond Wedding Anniversary. I send my LOVELY HOME FOR SALE This lovely brick house has 9- rooms. 3-stories, finished attic, oil heat, hardwood floors throughout. Garage and paved driveway. Located at 323 Leslie St. Phone RA. 3-712 & warm congratulations and every and Emily came |* To celebrate our Special Spring Showing, we're emph Ply th's superb extra values--in style, performance, big size and roomiiness at a price that will please you. Come in and see the beautiful new Plymouths at our Special Spring Showing --right now!" ( The buy of the year! CEE EE EE LEI EL TL) See Our Special AT YOUR CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-FARGO DEALER'S WORRING WITH CANADIANS Ask for your copy of our folder . . . free at any branch NY BANK 10 2 MILLION CANADIANS Bowmonville Braneht Whitby Braneht Ajox Branch: in BV MN «s.then SEE THE BOFM Fix up your home with a low-cost B of M Home Improvemeht Loan -- less than % of 1% interest per month -- repayable in 4 * / 3 s rt ERY WALK OF BANK OF MONTREAL LIFE Spring Showing! easy instalments. SINNER 1817 PLAN NEW PLANT ALEXANDRIA -- Contract for construction 'of a new factory building for the Josef Augustein (Canada) Ltd. clothing manufac- turing concern has been let to tract is 'subject to the approval of the parent firm at New York City. Wiseman and Thompson Construc- | tion Co., of Chesterville. The con- | BOWMANVILLE AND DISTRICT RepteSeutue -- Alan Richards, 209 High St. Darts League Acclaimed At BOWMANVILLE The team and individual champions of the Dart League of Canadi Legion | di Champions Banquet among individual winners. He re- ceived prizes for scores of a0, - out," '33, doubles - in", Branch 178 were presented with their awards and trophies at a banquet .and social evening in the gion Hall Saturday evening.. This league was organized last year when the local branch broke away from the Zone F1 dart league because of the entry of teams from outside the Legion. The results proved to the branch members that their move was a wise ohe. A total of 42 members of the Legion branch are members of the Dart League, und the executive this year consisted of president, Jack Knight, treasurer Ab Mavin, and secretary Jim Woodward. Bill Bates, branch and zone sports offi- cer, announced that a new elec- tion wil be held at a later date. The league championship team, which won both the league and final playoff series, was presented with a trophy, for annual compe- tition, engraved lighters, and en- graved fountain pens. This team is mfde up Jim Fair, Perc Greenfield, B avies, Dick Pat- field an minis Tierney. H Jim Fair took several honors and "baseball, 9 for 3 - 6's." Jim Firth received a prize, and received special comment for a8 score of 30 in baseball darts. This is a very high, very rarely ac- complished score for this game. Jim Firth also shared Os championship honors with 11 Bates, who was given a singles champion as well, Jim Nickerson was award for a high score of darts, Com. J awa, which branch has also broken away from the Zone Dart League, mentioned that a friendly tourna- ment between the two branches might be a good idea, although ther scores he heard mentioned seemed to indicate that the » manville players were better "dart players. Andy Anderson's "D"" team, con- sisting of J. Woodward, G, Per- fect, M. Etcher, and C. Beard, THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Monday, May §, 198% 5 Car Topplé} Bridge, Driver Is Uninjured \BOWMANVILLE - Donald Mec- Donald, of 128 Agnes Street, Os awa, escaped injury early Sund morning when his car plu ugh a guard rail 50 - foot bank at the t the sharp turn. It ended on its side about halfway down the bank. per- .| sons finger their way thr books. y Hrvugt Blind himself for Ral a 5 Selitury the 56-year-old man is lil at the Canadian National J rian for the Blind here. He is also chairman of the American Association of Worl for ae Bl Blind, jargest Sr anuizally of its kind in the world The original system was worked out by a world-wide conference 1982, but since then there has a démand 'for revision on 1 und that some of the rules over- " we did was to sim the codification." he said. we made some slight changes awe Hie betters and writing a easier." a NJ wn ------ won. the team awards for high score in 9 inni of baseball, and also the consolation prize: Following the banquet, catered by the Ladies' Auxiliary, and the presentation of awards, dancing was enjoyed. Estimated costs of building and | A contracts is set at $135,000 to | 000, according to Mayor | i e Simon. Original Plans had | envisioned a cost of $110 NAMED. JAIL GOVERNOR LINDSAY -- W. G. 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