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14 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesdey, November 3, 19359 Ajax Varsity Chapter IODE Raises Funds From Fashion Show After the Second World War many of the University of Tor- onto Engineering students (Ajax Division) were married veterans and their wives formed the Var- sity Wives Club. This, however became rather a misnomer when the students graduated and the wives who remained in Ajax formed the nucleus of the Ajax Varsity Chapter IODE. They re- ceived their Charter at a Bes- towal ceremony in Toronto in May 1951. Present membership of 4 includes 4 charter members. With the growth of the town came a natural increase in the membership of the Chapter and the consequent widening of its activities. M p drives are kept constantly under review. Mrs. J. Allan of Forest Road, Ajax is a life member and an Honorary Regent of the Chapter. Nine regular monthly meetings take place throughout each year and the location of these meet- ings has varied as new buildings have become available in the town, -- the recently completed Legion Hall, Ajax is the present venue. A very efficient hospital- ity committee proyides refresh- ments at each meeting. Very early in its career it was seen an amnual Fashion show found favour with the ladies of the surrounding ditstrict and this project has become one of the main sources of revenue. A successful Mile of Pennies is a familiar June sight in the Ajax Shopping Centre, and annual can- vass is undertaken for the T. B. fund. Each season has its own particular project, the summer sees a Garden Tea and the fes- tive season a Christmas Candy Sale. Dutch Auctions and film presentations prove popular at meetings when guests and mem- bers enjoy an evening of fun and fund raising. A commendable list pf dona- tions from the Ajax Chapter can be quoted: Under the Educational Pro- gramme, a General Proficiency prize is presented to the outstand- ing student of the year at St. Andrews School and Union Jacks and pictures of the Queen. are placed in every school. The Ajax Public Library benefits from an annual donation towards its book fund to provide increased asSis- tance to young students in their search for knowledge. A large scale canvass is undertaken to swell the funds of the Retarded Childrens Association. Quite re- cently, it was agreed by mem- bers to set aside the proceeds of the annual Fashion Show to inaugurate a Bursary fund for needy Ajax High School students proceeding to Teachers' College and University. The local High School is this year, for the first time, offering a Grade XIII course and it was felt that this was an excellent opportunity to expand the Chapter's educational interests. A substantial contribu- tion to the Lucy Morrison Memor- jal Fund for Provincial scholar ships is forwarded annually. A hospital room is maintained at the Ajax and Pickering Gen- eral Hospital and furnishing re- quirements are replaced as re- quired. This month the Eskimo Fund appeal has found favor with members. At home, excellent welfare work is done in relieving needy families and no genuine appeal is turned down. Christ mas hampers are also distri- buted. Presentation flags and pictures of the Queen now grace the halls and walls of the main public buildings in Ajax The Empire and World Affairs convenor koeps the Chapter well informed of international affairs and relations with the press con- tinue to be excellent. LIST OF OFFICERS Regent, Marnie Parish; Ist vice regent, Joan Walsh; 2nd vice regent, Pat Stratford; secre- tary, Pat Sanders; treasurer, Joyce Hornsburger; assistant secty, Morag White; education secty. Veronica Dunn; standard bearer, June Webster; Echoes secty. Joan Hodges; services at home and abroad, Wynne Scarf; Empire and world affairs, Norma Slater; film convener, Enid Rob- erts; hospitality convenor, Ele- anor Armstrong; immigration and Canadianization convenor Vera Ablack; publicity convenor, Ella Vickers; Membership con- venor, Elizabeth Boyes; Hospital convenor, - Betty McGillivray; Fashion Show convenor, Mary Campkin; Telephone Committee, Mare Parker, Bid Thompson, Lil- lian Staples; Programme conve: nor, Betty Colm; Mile of Pennies, Brenda Gove; Civil Defence con- venor, Jean Mountford. N. SIMCOE MEMORIES By JOE DELL Thirty and five long years ago, North Simcoe Home and School Association came to be. And this scholastic jewel Was formed for reason little known, We're sure you ne'er could tell, For it was all the fault of one Alexander Graham Bell. Yes, Mr. Bell decided this, Along with faithful spouse-- To bring together occupants Of Children's school and house. North Simcoe was a school, so In 1924 It smiled on all its parents, and To them held wide the door. Oh, five and thirty faces came, While teachers said hello. They got to see each other more, And little did they know That soon more members still would come, Until today we stand wo hundred people gathered ere To shake a teacher's hand. We work to give the children books ('Those extra ones, you see), While UNICEF is our concern, And grade eight trips for free. We meet with other parents, and ° DARK WINTER OSLO (AP) -- This capital of Norway is facing a dark, cold winter because of the hot, dry summer. Drought cut the water level of hydro-electric plants so much that their output will be curtailed, and Mayor Roi Stran- ger asked that citizens cut power consumption and requested shops wn drop window lighting. = With teachers we do talk. We show our children that a school Is not a place to balk. But while we work, 'tis Mr. Bell Whose name stands out alone, For who could manage Home and School Without a telephone? Officers for North Simcoe 195960 are: President Home and School Association for D. K. Stiles; past president, Mrs. William Fitches; vice-presidents, Mrs. Geoffrey Andrews and Mrs. Malcolm Adam; recording secre- tary, Mrs. D. H. Rice; corre- sponding secretary, Mrs. George Slocombe; treasurer, Mrs. C. H. Vipond; executive members, Mrs. Harold Cornish, Mrs. R. J. Ross, Mrs. R. W. Pinder and Mrs. H. G. Cheseborough. 'were purchased by the Associa- Cannon H&S Presents Banner Sports Outfits The Dr. C. F. Cannon Home and School Association was or- ganized on January 23, 1958, with Mr. Thomas Huzar as first president. During the first year it sponsored a trip to the Parlia- ment Buildings, Toronto, for the graduating class. A school banner, designed by Mr. Kennedy Skuce, a former teacher at the school, and 50 uni- forms for the annual field day tion. The Hoii. Michael Starr and Mrs. Starr donated a Track and Field trophy and also visited the school te. make the formal pre- sentation. Interesting speakers, enjoyable musical programs and panel discussions highlighted the regular monthly meetings. The school winners of the Red Fea- ther Oratorical contest also pre- sented iheir winning speeches at one meeting and received public speaking trophies donated by the Association. A tea for the mothers of Grade 1 pupils last year as well as this was sponsored by the Association. Meetings are held the first Tues- day of each month. There are 36 charter members and in its first year there was a membership of 71. The area is growing rapidly and with an additional six rooms now in use it is hoped that the coming. years will see the associa- tion membership grow. The 1959-60 officers and execu- tive are as followw: President, Mrs. George Peters; vice-presi- dents, Mrs. Gordon Tryon; Mr. Gerald Craigie; recording sec- retary, Mrs. Roy Haber; corre- sponding secretary, Mrs, Victor Hulatt; treasurer, Mrs. Peter Bremner; executive, Mrs. George Hester, Mrs. Harry Hut- cheon, Mrs. Frank Aubrey, Mr. Roy Godfrey, Mr. Bert VanHooft; principal, Mr. G. A. Korry; teachers' representative, Mr. Swain VanCamp. Friendship Flowers In Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi a non-acade- mic, non-sectarian, Social Cul- tural and Civic organization was formed by Walter W. Ross in Abilene, Kansas, U.S.A., in 1931 with only seven members. Since then it has expanded to over 4500 chapters with more than 130,000 members around the world. A member may transfer from chapter to chapter as she lives and travels about. The first Oshawa chapter was formed in the fall of 1954 with 12 members. ) Beta Sigma Phis do things to- gether. They work, play and learn together, And because of this many close friendships are formed among members, friend- ships that are among the most cherished treasures 2 yun wo- man can possess, fri ips that are hers in time of joy and in time of sorrow. A member of Beta Sigma Phi meets with her chapter sisters twice a month for a short busi ness meeting and a cultural meet- ing which everyone present par- ticipates. She enjoys their come pany at social events through- out the year--at rush parties, banquets, picnics, dances. And she works with them on service projects. . In the spring and fall she has the opportunity to attend conven: OPEN FRIDAY EVENING TIL 9 P.M. - tions where she meets other sor- 0 5 King St. East HATS FOR EVERY OCCASION our selection of Velours, Melusine, Soleil, ond "Evening SUITS, DRESSES end ACCESSORIES A Tat person's lot is not a happy one . . . but chin's up, and be of good cheer, because this is one time at least when a shroud has a silver lining--if you remain true to the highly suc- cessful TOPS movemcnt. 'Oshawa's local TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club is wel- coming new and old members to its organization, which is dedi- cated to sensible reducing and weight eontrol, through group therapy. ; hy Each Tuesday evening, the Oshawa chapter meets at 8:00 o'clcok in the C.R.A. building, to talk over their weight problems and temptations and triumphs. The TOPS Club is a non-profit organization whose principle ob- jective is to help overweight members to reduce and stay re- January, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by Mrs. Esther Manz --a housewife who suffered from overweight the same as thousands of 'others. It was started as a bers, and as a result of iis effectiveness, and sane and sen- sible approach to the problem, it has won the whole-hearted approval of the medical profes- sion and the obese for whose benefit # was begun. TOPS chapters have been organized all ority sister from her state or province. The young women who dream of true friendship will find it in Beta .Sigma Phi. President, Mrs. Douglas Wil- son; vice-president, Mrs. Arthur Bilton; recording secretary, Miss Betty Leak; corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. Brian Cole; treas- duced. The club was founded in| ing the TOPS Organizes Will Power To Take Off Pounds Sensibly Lover the continent and are also help themselves. The club serves as a clearing house good ideas, makes available all members. through of a few weeks or month' tion. It is a well-planned contine uing program dedicated to help overweight, recognition and awards for a well done, and utilizing that cess and know-how to help others who will put themselves in a position where the club cam em. local club, with only four mem-| aid th Actually, what i amounts fo is The Oshawa chapter enjoyed a successful season of group meet- This years' elected officers are: leader--Dorothy Parfitt; co-leader --Laurene Marcotte; _-- Kay . Mitchell; secretary--Ethel Sutton; weight recorder--Florence Russell; assistant weight recordes urer, Mrs. J. K. Young. 28 KING ST. EAST Du BARRY [RON Laumily RO RICHARD HUDNUT DIAL RA 3-4621