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The Greek freighter Agios Nicolaos is aground on rocks off Sea Cow Head, near Sum- merside in western Prince Edward Island, but reported in no immediate When the 5,500-ton vessel danger, | grounded, 28 men were aboard. She was to load seed potatoes at Summerside. A tug is enroute to help. The Scott Reeve Acclaimed UXBRIDGE -- Reeve Francis Hockley received an acclama- tion to office at the annual Scott Township nomination meeting. He has served as reeve for the past three years and will now 'begin a two-year term, Also acclaimed were the three a|councillors, Norman Lyons and mishap resulted from the same storm that caused grief to other shipping. --CP Wirephoto IN WHITBY Business Good Despite Strike WHITBY (Staff) -- In spite of the removal of millions in General Motors' wages from the area economy, cash registers in Whitby are still jangling mer- rily in the Christmas rush, and most local merchants feel their sales will remain high. Many of the merchants re- member the last big General Motors' strike in 1955, which they said did not affect their Christmas sales. Charles Mesher, Mesher's Jewellers: '"'During the last big strike at Christmas time we did better business. "T guess it was because they had more time to shop. "T don't think they will be out long, but if they are, I have never seen anyone have a lousy Christmas because they are temporarily out of work. MAKE BEST IF IT "People usually make the best of it, and I think a lot of people heve been preparing for . this strike and many of their Christmas presents have al- ready been purchased." Mack Bassett, Bassett's Jewellers, expressed many of the same feelings but added: 'A lot of people who are on strike intention of paying for them after they return to work." Joseph Ottenbrite, Ottenbrite Men's Wear: "'Of course, it will hurt us. It cannot help but hurt. "T don't think the children will suffer at Christmas, but people will think twice before they buy new clothing. "T feel they will try and make do with what they have." TOO EARLY TO TELL Robert Catton Butt Radio, said that it is a little early to tell what will happen. He added that many different types of business will be affect- ed in different ways. "This is not the time of year for big sales in my _ business anyway, and if people are going to buy a large appliance they will buy it. "The Christmas season is when we sel' a lot of small items for presents and I haven't noticed any drop off in the sale of these items." Strike or no strike it appears that Whitby will have a merry Christmas -- even if dad does get a pait of socks instead of an overcoat The toy stores report a good trade so junior should find a full sock, and the local food will come to a merchant and charge their purchases with the markets are ordering a full sup- ply of turkeys. Instrument Failure May Have Caused Crash MONTREAL (CP) --Instru- ment failure was mentioned Thursday asa possible cause of Canada's worst single plane lisaster, the death of 118 per- sons in the crash of an Air Can- ada DC-8F jet a year ago. The possibility was brought up at a formal inquiry by Ot- tawa pilot Stuart T. Grant, who concluded however that his in- vestigating group found nothing wrong with the loading, dis- patching, takeoff or operation of the plane. The huge airliner plunged into a swamp five minutes after taking off from Montreal for Toronto Nov. 29, 1963. Mr. Grant, 42, employed by the civil aviation branch of the transport department, conceded under questioning that instru- ment failure was investigated only as a possibility and there was "no evidence for or against' any of the theories tested. ' His group examined the ef- fects of a number of possible malfunctions by trying them out on a DC-8 flight simulator used to train pilots. Mr. Grant dealt at some length with the results of ex- periments on the gyro horizon, an instrument that tells the pi- lot whether his wings are hori- zontal in relation to the ground. Air Canada's DC-8s are equipped -with three of these. Alistair Paterson, an Air Can- ada lawyer, suggested simul- taneous failure of all three gyros was unlikely. "Yes, I agree,"' the pilot said. This, and other faults, had been investigated 'only as possibili- ties." Mr, Grant said his group also took. 110 statements from wit- nesses of the crash, and found in comparing testimony that many of them had been '"mis- led"--possibly by such factors as weather conditions or sound echoes. Mr, Grant concluded from witnesses' testimony that near Ste. Rose--a Montreal suburb about six miles south of the crash site--the aircraft had re- duced power, "deviated to the right' and "descended quickly "' Its total time in the air had been five minutes, plus or minus 15 seconds. Whitby District Bowling Results WHITBY LADIES' CANDY BOWLING LEAGUE Points for the day; Allsorts 2, Gumdrops 1; Humbugs 3, Jelly- beans 1; Life Savers 2, Lolipops 1; Maple Buds 3 and. Pepper- mints 3. Triptes over 500: Jean King 634, Hazel Moore 584, Isabel Mothersill 562, Bernice Moase 561, Betty Pascoe 561, Sandra Labanovich 558, Dimple Gough 554, Marg. Farquhar 550, Shir- ley Hicks 528, Goldie Marshall 527, Muriel McKim 524, Lorraine Myers 522 and Marg. Duncan 505. Singles over 200: Isabel Mothersill 292, Betty Pascoe 271, Hazel Moore 232, 205, Jean King 23), 222; Dimple Gough 220, 200; Marg. Duncan 217, Goldie Marshall 215, Sandra Labanovich 214, Florence Moore 214, Katie Loyst 210, Rose Peleshok 209, Dianne Rich- ardson 208, Alice Bradley 205, Muriel McKim 205, Lorraine Myers 203, Tilly Heffering 201 and Bernice Moase 201. FLOWER LEAGUE BOWLING High singles over 175 -- Phyl- lis Jorgenson 183, Eve Curtis 228, Rose Bradley 178, Doris Howes 218, Shirley Gerhart 186, Shirley Batten 179, Nessie Shep- hard 183. Betty Beckley 176. First section over -- winners, Roses with 17 points. WHITBY MONDAY MIXED LEAGUE Triples over 600 -- Millie Peggs 778 (311, 281); Marty Jordan 731 (206, 249, 276); Doug Rowden 725 (262, 201, 262); Merv. Bemis 722 (268, 228, 226); Mickey McMaster 704 (263, 252); Richard Sandford 696 (258, 230, 208); Charlie Gill 694 (221, 225, 248); Isavel Mothersill 679 (245, 226, 208); Des Denyer 675 (240, 247); Jim White 669 (206, 282); Clare Holier 653 (202, 219, 232); Clarence Moore 645 (283); Don Grant 644 (201, 275); Clara Rowden 636 (207, 245); Ron. Childs .678 (224, 210); Earl Cane 608 (226, 209); Ron Adair 603 (272), Games over 200 Keith Laundry: 268, Bill Bonk 262, Lil Peake 260, Allin Hewis 252, Georgina Nimegeers 245, 227; Harvey Roberts 239, Verna Sandford 228, Ward Bick 227, 204, Dan Wilson 223, Bob Red- fern 223, Noel Edey 215, Barry Denyer 214, Don Tripp 214, Perc Ruttan 213, Betty Pascoe 212, John Howland 208, V. Jordan 208, 201, Bill Vaughan 206, Ruth Frank 204, Doug Peggs 203, Cyril Garratt 202, Betty Bonk 200, Paul Frank 200. Team Standings County Bowl 26, Whitby Cleaners 18, Neighbors 18, Headpins 17, Sabre Jéts 17, Echoes 16, G-B Jay's 16, Poker Chips 15, Rock- ets 15, Woodpeckers 15, Crack- pots 12, Ringers 11, Ko Konuts RICHARD BURTON - AVA BROCK ws, EVENING SHOWS AT 7 AND 9 P.M. Wet Sione ae and Soren Pac present thelJohn Huston Ray Stark Production of Tennessee Wiliams GARDNER Adult Entertainment 'WOMEN es: one night wee E : Fi Nig IG JAMES STEWART SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY "TWO RODE TOGETHER" coor -- SHIRLEY JONES WHITBY IN THE NEWS Those interested in submitting news reports, social' items and advertising in Whitby are invited to call the Whitby Office of The Times. Telephone number is 668-3703. CHRIS DENNETT, Whitby Office Manager 8, Bassins _7,' Union City 7, Lucky Thirteens 7. High Average Men -- Charlie Gill 229, Des Denyer 229, Mic- rt McMaster 227, Clare Holter Women -- Isabel Mothersill 219, V. Jordan 217, Clare Row- den 201, Tribute Paid Road Foreman HAMPTON (Staff) -- Deep re- gret was expressed by Reeve A. L. Blanchard at Thursday's Township Council meeting over the passing of Road Depart- ment employee John MacLean. "Mr. MacLean was a valued member of the road department and his loss will be felt. He was also the type of man who when he started a job you knew it would be done and didn't have to worry about it," Reeve Blan- chard said. Darlington Township will ac- cept a service road, from Lot 14 to Lot. 31 below Highway 401 on April 1, from the Department of Highways. The road will be accepted from the department as soon as a ditch problem at Lot 30 is corrected. Ist and 2nd Mortgages erranged and sold W. SCHATZMANN REALTOR 114 Brock St. N., Whitby Call 668-3338 Pink Team Caters For Lodge Supper WHITBY (Staff) Whitby Benevolent Rebekah Lodge en- tertained its members a turkey supper, catered by the Pink Team. The tables were lovely with their Christmas dec- at orations, as well as the srand| display of salads, fruits, turkey and ham. Following supper, Noble Grand Sister Wanda Tizzard took the chair and opened isdge| : assisted by Vice Grand Sister| ; Verna Attwood. It was gratify- ing to see such a good attend- ance in spite of the inclement weather. The sick committee has been busy looking after the members who are still on the sick list. Reports showed a very suc- cessful euchre held last Friday]: when over $70 was taken in from the euchre and sale of aprons. Much credit is due to Sister Isabel Meir for her work in selling the aprons. The report by the CP and T Committee was given. There will be a meeting. of the CP and T, Dec. 7. Members are asked to keep this date in mind. There will be one more euchre before the Christmas holidays. It will be Dec, 11. After lodge closed lunch was served including Christmas cake served by Sister Mabel James and her helpers. Mrs. Roberts took over and acted as Santa Claus to dis- tribute the exchange of gifts as the numbers were drawn. The beautifully decorated Christmas tree and decorated table added much to bring the Christmas spirit to the meeting. Thanks and appreciation were extended to Sister Wanda's hus- band, George Tizzard, who was in charge of decorations. PC's Welcome New Director WHITBY (Staff)--At the Mon- day meeting of the executive of the Whitby Progressive Conser- vative Association, a new direc- tor, D. E.. Williams was wel- comed to his first meeting in that office: The next general meeting of the association will be in the form of.a Discotheque dance, to be held Jan. 22. This form of dancing has been arousing wide comment in Toronto. Robert Timbers on council at present, and Allan Lockie. _ An election will be held on Dec. 7, to elect a deputy-reeve and five members of the school board. i Seeking re-election as deputy- reeve is Chesley Oldham and opposing him is Elwood Walker, present councillor. The meeting was one of the most largely attended in over a decade. An estimated 80 persons including several ladies were present. The number of nominations received by returning officer Ronald Kester was also the largest for years with 28 nomi- nations received for the ten positions. Keen interest was shown in the new area school board set- up with 13 persons nominated for the five seats. nee HONOR GRADUATE At commencement exercises held recently at Cobourg Dis- trict Collegiate Institute, John Bryson received his Second- ary School Honor Graduation diploma, the United Counties Bursary, The Canadian Club of Port Hope and Cobourg Award for highest mark in History, The Cobourg District General Hospital Medical Staff Award and the Dominion- Provincial' Bursary. John is the son of Mrs. Harvey Bry- son, and the late Mr. Bryson, Grafton. He is attending Queen's University, Kingston, enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine. HUMANE SOCIETY HAS FREE SERVICE WHITBY (Staff'--With the co-operation of Dr. D. C. Mackay, the - Whitby branch of the Ontario Humane Socie- ty again makes. the following offer: "If any residents of the area know of stray and homeless eats or kittens, they may bring them to the MacKay Animal Hospital, 421 Dundas street east, on Dec. 5, --be- tween 2 and 3 p.m., where they will be humanely des- troyed without charge. This is a regrettable but humane necessity, since homeless ani- mals may suffer intensely during winter months. Any- one wishing to find a_ pet might visit the hospital at There will be no further meet- ings held in 1964. The 1965 sea- son will open with the dance. | this time." | -|Cameron Thomas chaired the |matics course, so that the par- LINDSAY -- Classified har- ness racing is costing the small- er agricultural fairs too much money, delegates to the annual meeting, District 4 Ontario As- sociation of Agricultural Socie- ties, were told. Several delegates reported they were paying more for the races than they were receiving in gate receipts. William Scott, Kinmount, secretary-manager of the Kin- mount Fair, said smaller fairs should try to attract indepen- dent trotters who are not at- tached to the Canadian Harness Racing Association. "At present, the race horse business is expensive, and I think we will have to turn to the trotters," he said, The meeting of about 60 dele- gates called for further investi- gation of the importance of har- ness races at fall fairs. Walter Beath, chairman of the Oshawa Fair Board suggested the association take steps to im- Skating Rink Gets Approval WHITBY (Staff) -- President Palmerston Avenue Home and School Association meeting. He stated that since the last meet- ing permission had been given by the Whitby school board for Beath Favors Better Midways prove appearances of the mid- way companies. "We're going to have to make lithe midway people pull up their socks if we want people to use them. Their appearances are getting progressively worse," he said. The meeting heard a talk by F. A. Lashley, Toronto, superin- tendent of agricultural societies, department of agriculture. Women's section officials heard Jean Scott, Toronto, jun- jor extension supervisor, home economy branch, ODA, speak on the importance of keeping young people interested in fall fairs. Russell Morrison, Beaverton, was chairman of an open forum of the male delegates on the general problems of fair man- agement and promotion. 176 Visits Paid By VON WHITBY (Staff) -- Miss Pat Leslie, Whitby's VON nurse, THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridey, December 4, 1964 § UCW At Almonds Holds Luncheon WHITBY (Staff) -- Almonds United Church Women held their December meeting in the form of a Christmas luncheon. After a delicious meal, the president, Mrs. F. J. Reed, chaired the meeting. It was announced that Miss Muriel Bamford, Missionary in India ,would be home on fur- lough in 1965 and hoped to meet members of Almonds United Church Women, Mrs. Norman Wood, on be- half of the members presented Rev. and Mrs. Reed with a Christmas gift. Mrs. Percy Pascoe was in charge of the worship period. Her theme was "Keeping Christ in Christmas." The scripture chosen by Mrs. Pascoe was "The Christmas Story" as re- corded by St. Luke. Mrs, William Hewis was guest soloist and rendered two Christ- mas numbers and all joined in 'singing Christmas ¢arols. Miss Maude Cameron gave the Christmas meditation con- cluding with a story entitled "The Midnight Clear." Mrs. Pascoe thanked all who had helped in x ing a success. Rev, F, J. closed with prayer. The next meeting will be Jan. USE MORE INSTRUMENTS The first contmercial aircraft had only two navigational in- struments--altimeter and com- pass--compared with the more than 300 used today. OPEN until 9 p.m. fine traditional HOMES 3 and 4 BEDROOMS TREES on every lot ' built by Robert McEwan Ltd, sold by Olive Howe Realtor ATHOL ST., WHITBY 688-8981 OPEN until 9 p.m. made 176 nursing visits during November. Of these 174 were for nursing care and two for health supervision. The VON Campaign held dur- ing the early part of the month yielded over $1,600. Miss Cath- arine Maddaford, the District Director, visited the town dur- ing November 16 and 17. a skating rink to be built on the school premises. It is now near completion and as soon as weather permitting the official opening will be held with, a barbecue party ar- ranged for the parents and children to enjoy. Principal Douglas Hogg gave a brief outline of the new mathe- ents might know a little bit more what their children are doing in this field. This proved to be most enlightening. The President thanked Mr. Hogg on behalf of all present. 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