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Oshawa Naturalist! Children Read Science Books | As Result Of TV Viewing 'Teacher Resents Wins High Praise At Detroit Meeting Mrs. F. R. MacDonald, Oshawa boulevard south, returned on Monday from Detroit, Michigan, where she was the of Mrs. Harriet B. Woolfenden, chairman of the Detroit Audubon Society. Over the weekend Mrs. MacDon- ald, who was invited to display her frames of conservation and wild life depicted on the world's postage stamps, attended the meeting and dinner honoring Dr. |Alexander W. Blain, Dr. Karl Christofferson, both 83 years old, and Dr. George M. Sutton who hd just returned from a nature study of Iceland. Dr. K. W. Buckheister, senior vice-president of the National Au- dubon Society, New York City, presented a color film of bird sanctuaries following the dinner. Dr. G. M. Sutton spoke on Ice- land at the Sunday breakfast _ | get-together and later Mrs. Mac- Donald went bird-watching with a 7 |party in Kensington National ? |Park. Here she saw hundreds of Canada Geese, tit-mice and jun- cos and although she did not see ' lone, the quail answered | whistle. Mrs. MacDonald was highly complimented on her display. |She presented eight frames of -|comes to reading, children are | STEADY INCREASE Spicer said. "It would appea that TV satisfies the need for tertai but i thirst for information." doing fine and it's perhaps the| OLD FAVORITES adults who don't do enough, says| Librarians here have found that a Canadian librarian. children generally are reading Erik Spicer, deputy librarian|the old favorites their parents for the Diiawa Public | Library) read. system, a home sc But a great many good books association Testing Dore: have been written since the pre- and more children are reading. gentday I werd children, Our children are doing haps we should worry about adult reading--so few of us find time." By CAROLYN WILLETT Canadian Press Staff Writer OTTAWA (CP) When r it "The child's environment is quite different today, and® he needs different, newer books to Mr. Spicer took a look at the HOP Wim understand and enjoy children's reading in the capital a found that the percentage of Ottawa's juvenile populafion us-|pook is closer to the needs and ing the library has showa "aljnterests of a Canadian child than steady jand most gratifying in-| British book, and books are se. v The average number of books "The 'best books for children borrowed by each young reader are the ones they enjoy. If they has increased so much, he said,|4o not enjoy reading, they are that the adult reading supremacy jiely to become voluntary illiter- is being challenged. ates when adult." "Perhaps we should stop : worrying about our children's reading and pay more attention STUDENT STUDY GRANT to our own." NEW YORK (CP)--The Carne- Children's librarians had found gie Corporation of New York an- young readers are using more nounced Tuesday a grant of $90,- 'He suggested that, generally speaking, "a North American en.) the| Mr, Spicer emphasized. | THE OSHAWA TIMES, Wednesday, November 26, 1958 9 Constant Sniping By Parents Canada's sch chers pupils only to have these same values negated by outside events. hooltea continually t to unj criticism from parents, a Winni- peg teache contends in a current magazine article. | Worst of all, writes Sybil Shack, {the parents are critical for the wrong reasons, Rather than: at- tacking teachers for so-called "progressive" methods of teach- ing, they should upbraid the sys- tem for its ultra-conservatism -- "next to the church, the school is |the most conservative institution lin our society". Miss Shack says that while she likes teaching she is tired of being Res public conscience". % she feels, a teacher instills cer- tain values in the minds of her \ | CARPETS | From the Four Corners of | THE WORLD All shapes an "sizes \ she's a dream! } 4 5. Give her the diamond-set BuLova PRISCILLA Hos a rich choco- late-cream filling. 8 OZ. PACKETS 29¢ So Rich In Flavour! ADE BY PEEK FREAN'S GARDEN CREAM Has a distinctly pleasing creom "so nics to serve on se mony occasions. Keep thems on your paniry shelf. PEEK FREAN'S FOR OVER 100 YEARS non-fiction -- especially science|000 to the University of Toronto. book%-as a result of televisici The money wil! be used for a viewing. large-scale program to identify There are indications that tele- (talented high school pupils and er [nine sheets each of collectors' | stamps and two frames of wild- life photographs. kos of JomosB I SCU ITS % GIVE Peek Freon's Colorful Presentation TINS NU-WAY RUG look for thot BULOVA differenss AND CARPET SALES : at S 7 CELEBRATE 45th ANNIVERSARY A surprise party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Tonkin, 123 Ritson road south, who were celebrating their 45th wed- ding anniversary, was held on Saturday evening at the home of their nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wotten, Switzer avenue, Mrs. Tonkin, the for- mer Allie Wotten, was married to William Tonkin in the par- sonage of King Street United Church on November 28, 1913, Lk During the ev: present from Toronto, Sea- | grave, Detroit, Myrtle and Osh- | awa. Mr. and Mrs, Tonkin also | received telephone calls from their son in Cleveland, Ohio, | and daughter in Detroit who were unable to be present. The bride of 45 years ago wore aqua blue with a corsage of pink roses. The couple were -also presented with an elec- tric chrome percolator, of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Majcher of Oshawa, was united in mar- ening guests were [riage with Joseph James McDon- |a |ald of Toronto and the late Mr. McDonald, last Saturday morn- {Our Lady {Roman Catholic Church, Toronto, with Coughlin officiating. {McDonald, the bridegroom's sis- ter, was the soloist. vision is influencing reading by changing slightly the emphasis from fiction to non-fiction, Mr, Alice E.'Majcher Wed In Toronto discover what happens to them during their secondary school and college years. 174 Mary St. RA 5-0433 Better Jewellers Everywhere for Chirstmas Presents--99¢ to 3.39. To J. McDonald Alice Emily Majcher, daughter Id, son of Mrs. Joseph McDon- ing. The ceremony took place in of the Assumption WITH EXTRA (Hmm Reverend Timothy Miss Anna the The bride was given in mar- SANTA ALWAYS (OMES mnie AHO SPECIAL by the Reverend S. C. Moore. |--Photo by The Oshawa Times |riage by her father. She wore a | floor - length gown of pure silk GROUPS, CLUBS, AUXILIARIES OSHAWA LIONETTES The regular meeting of the Oshawa Lionettes Club was held at Simcoe Hall on Monday, No-| vember 24. Mrs. Helen Ander-| son, vice-president, and there were 15. members pres- party. The Brownies will their party on December 9, Helen Anderson, the Guides on December 16. unable to attend, of the Local Association. Plans were made for ent. Lionette Mrs. chairman of the ways and means| committee, reported that cor-|business meeting sages would again be available but to have a get-together ani club members this Christ-|pot luck lunch and an exhcange as. Donations were sent to the [of gifts. Retarded Children's building fund| Mrs. Isabel Tilling and Mrs. and the Muscular Dystrophy As-|Helen Ayres will look after enter- sociation tainment for this evening. The It was announced that the next regular business meeting i party would be held will be on January 21, 1959. port for Mrs. C. Tooley who was from the yok concerning chapel train. Guiding, memberships and duties the and gold oak leaves. presided Brownie and Guide Christmas| have, and |Miss Janet Puhky was the flower It was decided not to have a ned. in December, peacock blue satin with matching] d a/headdresses and carrying gar- {fashioned on the trapeze line |with a yoke of embroidered Alencon lace. Caught by a fab- ric rose and bow, back panels e extended into a A crown of seed pearls held her fingertip veil of illusion and she carried gardenias A terrific to choose sonably pri WHISKEY DECANTERS FROM Mrs. John Puhky, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and |girl. | v They were gowned similarly in| |denias and golden ivy. | Mr. Alex McDonald was best {man and Mr. Frank Bolger and Mr. John Puhky ushered. A reception was held at the Noshery Penthouse on Eglinton avenue, Toronto, where the bride's mother received in cham- pagne lace with matching feath- OIL AND BOTTLES 4.95 2. THE DISCRIMINATING CHRISTMAS GIFT ! A HUGE SPECIAL PURCHASE OF ENGLISH "wATFORD" HAND-cUT CRYSTAL Many shapes and designs idea! -- give Crystal, from by this famous English maker, ced ! HONEY AND MARMALADE POT! EA. 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The bridegroom's mother of the ered hat and a corsage of yellow a class taught by Lucille Me- wag in navy blue chiffon with Clure. matching hat and yellow roses. 8-Cup Size COFFEE Albert ENGLISH BONE Loreen Randall, of Myra Lesnick, Noreen Dawn Abramoff, and Lynn Shaw, Whitby, Harvey, CDTA. There were about 50 students|a at the meeting held in Toronto corsage. by the Canadian Dance Teachers' Association. In September a delightful class] was taught by Celia Franca (ar- tistic director of the National] Ballet), Louise Goldsmith, RAD, | gave a lecture class in October. This club is open to all inter- mediate and advanced students of CDTA members, who are 13| years of age and over and gives| students the opportunity of study-| Arnold, are motoring in the Laurentians. |As they left the bride was wear- fon, Mrs. Betty Gazdik, Mrs. of Oshawa, attended with Irenie ing a pale blue wool dress, black feather cloche, black accessories, return to reside at 20 Tara bou- For their honeymoon the couple CARAFE wil 395 nd Mrs. McDonald will| | HAMMERED ALUMINUM Chafing Dishes THE IDEAL GIFT FOR EVERY WOMAN throughout the 6. : 5 Favorite wtih every woman ! COMPLETE broadtail stole and a gardenia Mr. a evard, Scarborough. Mother of 20 With Plenty To Say Seeks Reeveship SUDBURY (CP)--A 220-pound The enjoyed year ! gift that will be Many styles a shapes. Floral gift! equalled quality at the price! CHINA nd patterns. 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White, White, pink, blue Bathe, 78 Harmony road south 1ST GROUP COMMITTEE The first group committee of the Girl Guide Association held its regular meeting at Guide House. Mrs. W. A. Sargant, pre ident, presided. There were 19 members pre Geissberger, presided. The min- utes of the last meeting were read and Mrs. B. de F, Bayly presented the treasurer's report. The guest speaker was Mrs. Florence Belson from Scarboro. Mrs. Belson spoke about weaving 5. and explained some drafting tech- §- ""Thev use ligh*, dusty sand in the culverts," Mrs, Labine said in an interview. "I built my own with my own two hands and I used muck--it costs more than sand but it stays where you put baby pink, baby blue. 4.98 Pullover Cardi A leader of township women, A wide variety of styles in nylon and dacron 2.98 - 3.98 FLUFFY AND PRETTY INFANTS' DRESSES Dainty embroidery and lace trims. CANADIAN MADE CERAMICS 'Blue Mountain' Pottery Made in Collingwood, Ontario! Over 100 pieces High turtle, boat or square necklines. 5 95 12 95 Ll to » Smart colors. S-M-L ..... .. For Grand Christmas Entertaining -- relox in asgay Paisley print corduroy Slim Jim. Two lovely shades. 10 to 18 .... Fairweather has a tremendous selection of the blouses worth ent. The minutes of the last hiques to the members. : i \ ai he sees no reason why she can't to choose from; and three colors. Designs for giving. Nylons, Dacrons, drip-dry Cottons, full skirts, meeting were read by the secre- tary, Mrs. James Doble. The treasurer's report was given by Mrs. George Cuthbert Mrs. Norman Gower gave a re- A Dark Fruitcake Made Now Will Be Just Right For Xmas Tall, dark and handsome, and like those "his mother made", make this fruitcake sometime along about now, so it will be moist and aged when you serve it The December meeting of the lead the men. Ribbons, streamers, puffy sleeves, full, White, pink, blue, maize. 9, every taste. 3.98 .. 1.95 10 to 20 Guild will be held on December 5 at the home of Miss Mary Mac- a Lean, 123 Elgin Street East, Osh-| awa. "They'll find they can't kick me round where I don't want to go. | I'm too heavy for that. I've never been on the school board--I had to quit school myself when I was| :13--but I think I know something| about kids. In 27 years I had 20 kidsd' BUSY WOMAN | While rearing her children Mrs. | Labise Operaisd a farm and mar- et garden, kept a dairy herd, (sugar gradually. Beat eggs well | worded at ry as a el lo on jand add to butter mixture. Sift township roads and as a caterer |dry ingredients together and add 'cooked sit-down meals for 300 at |alternately with fruit juice mixed|a slap." {with honey. Stir in fruit and| when her husband died 18 12 and 18 months; size 1 and 2 2.98 and 3.98 Diaper Sets Crisp dry cottons' and dacrons -- coyly trimmed. Plastic: lined pants. 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