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pe _-- bi. 1 No. 16 ctailers Join Approve wholeheartedly «in an all-out effor a cuts, Oakville < this weelc agreed all day Wednes- {he duration of the power The retailers also selves to effect fur- ollaborating rest b erchant hut up shop for fergency fuged them: Tr 15% ings of current in their R Elshments, particularly 2 NT ays, the day industry xe Fes its peak load of the week. everything possible operate, and in closing all indnesday, we feel that we ring that shut-offs will f ccossary on Thursdays, raser, chairman of a spe- I mmittee appointed by the nil section, Chamber of Come told council Monday night. biihough a few stores remain- pon yesterday, using no lights, big majority of merchants brortca the plan fully by re- ing closed all day. industry Shuffles Hours ; b, Fiday night the executive Dalville Industries Council ented to officials of the power Fission an over-all plan which i, they felt, keep Oakville hin its daily quota of 20,000 batt hours. The plan was the Jt of information provided by be will do bee, iy tries in response to the Te- day = the council at their pre- af is meeting. ; Ie have divided the various nto is into three groupings," HL. Roden, chairman, explained. from Boup 1 will start their regular IIE ec: on sunday; Grown 2] ' start on Tuesday and Group ois by. Thursday. This will mean face [MO ine can work their full day week, full hours." A hg { of the plan, he explained, was changing by the town of the day closing on Wednesday a full-day closing or Thurs- rman. "This will be necessary be- sc Thursday is the only day the week on which all groups be working," he explained. uC. Vi. Hillmer. said -he 1d call a special council meet for Monday night and have changed holiday put into Bot. We have established that in t1y's share of the daily quota 100,000 kilowatts," the chair- said. "If domestic users and binercial users will keep with- 2 n their share of this quota we E get by." He stressed the fact the "council had arrived at plan giving consideration to whole of Oakville and not ds Ef to industry. illmer Lofquist expressed the : ceiation of the commission to Chairs industrialists, and said the mission would back the plan mode per cent. R. L. Barlow, man- airs said the power act provided Ih which could be used if any ns (id not co-operate. He. also med the committee that a 3 cut in allocated quotas to gies chants would be made of 40 cent, and that policing to Pens fe sure this was adhered to ld be done. was decided that offices of Ikers fis remain open during the lar week, if necessary, but ings f only limited power could be the domestic and commer- useds do not live up to their in the plan, then we shall offs to make them save lecessary power," R, L, Bar- told the meeting, yor Hillmer drew slips from ! lo establish which group I start on the various days. d ame out B, Sunday; A, i and C, Thursday. Cut Homes First © Commission plans to pull Switches on domestic users should shut-off become nec- 50 up 95 up $i Mr. Barlow told council The Oakvill Authorized as Second Class Mail - P. 0, Depts, Ottawa: e-Trafalgar Journal Oakville, Ontario, Thursday, October 7, 1948 5 cents a copy. $2.00 Per Year in Advance. Industry In Power Savings Campaign, Wed. Closing As Plants Stagger Hours on Monday night. C i users would be the next hit, he stated. "The commission feels that in- dustry must be kept going to the fullest possible extent, for when production falls off, pay envelopes lighten accordingly," he declared, "We also feel that we must make this plan effective, as the 15.min- ute nuisance cuts threatened by the HEP.C. must be avoided at all costs." y Pointing to the fact that retail- ers felt that a proposal to close all day Thursday would prove too costly, Councillor Jack Milne asked: "Could we ask the indus- trial group to re-stagger their hours to co-ordinate the peak day with this Wednesday closing?" "Industry has already under- gone a considerable upheaval and new schedules have been drawn up. It wouldn't be wise or prac- tical to aggravate the condition," replied. Mr. Barlow. ; "It's too late to reshuffle the hours," agreed Deputy-reeve Howard Litchfield. "Industry has already asked its employees to worle eight days without a break to get the new plan swinging." J. S. Fraser called attention to the fact that merchants felt loss of business time to be a complete monetary loss. "There will be no (Continued on Page 10) Householders Slow To Register For New Street No's. - Manell Ninety per cent of all town ouses and business places must be numbered and equipped with mail slots before postal delivery service can be inaugurated here, postal authorities informed local officials this week, Laurie Manell told The Journal yesterday. Mr. Manell recently completed a, sur- vey which allotted new numbers. "Only "55 per cent of the peo- ple came into the office on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday of last week to ascertain their new num- bers," he stated. "Some 40 per cent of these purchased numbers, the remainder preferring to secure different types." The office, situated in the vac- ant store building opposite the municipal office, will be /open again on Monday and Tuesday evenings next week to accommo- date those who have yet to call, he announced. Numbering has been done on a 25-foot basis, Mr. Manell ex- plained. "Only one number in town remains the same as it was previously," he stated. "It was surprising to find that all residents are not eager for postal delivery," he went on. "Some tenants are reluctant to install slots and numbers, al- though for all it would cost it would seem to be well worth it. "In one district, I'd estimate about 35 per cent of the residents didn't want to bother with num- bering. Some of the older resi- dents, too, seem to be loath to give up that daily jaunt to the post office." He urged that all who have not already done so, check on their new numbers next week. Street Addresses In order that we may pre- pare for postal delivery in town, we would ask our sub- seribers to advise us of their street addresses as soon as they have ascertained them. A convenient coupon will be found in this week's paper for subscribers to use! © lragic fate of John Denka's (laimeq the undivided atten- Of Trafalgar township coun- ! nearly 40 minutes Monday and it would seem that loon, atter 2 tt Yel remains to be dis- rt A began when a township = knocked down a sec- ! fence which separated a i! right-of-way from farm ' Inadvertently setting the bovine suicide. 'quest that the fence "ced, expected a further ages as a result of '8 wandered into the * Ireight train, "ow could just as easily ' onto the road if it BEL hit," commented uncil Concerned As Twp. Official Contemplates Bovine Psychology Victor Hall, road superintendent. "If T was an old cow, though, I'd rather go through the hole in the fence than jump the ditch." "we'll get a claim for that cow for sure, and we still have the fence business to settle," declared Councillor Joseph Wickson. "IIL be an awfully complicated busi- ness beforé it's through." Clerk Sheldon Featherstone will inform the railway that, as the fence was an old one, council feels the repairs should be made on a co-operative basis. bsequent _ investigation by es R.*C. A. Cumberland disclosed Bossy actually met her fate on the roadway, not on the tracks--thus completely refuting Mr. Hall's impromptu conception of bovine psychology. Symphony In Suds That humour can creep into the most serious discussions was once again aptly demon- strated as council met on Monday night to consider the pressing power crisis, Reeve Phil Chanibres was lamenting waste of current on the part of domestic users. "Why, I've passed houses recently where the radio and washing machine were both going at the same time!" he ejaculated. "How a woman can listen to a radio and run her washer at the same time is beyond me." From the back row piped a voice sounding suspiciously like that of Archie Grant, "Maybe it was a soap opera, Phil." G. S. Elliott To Head Local Optomists' Club George G. Elliott was elected first president of the newly form- ed Oakville Optomists' club at an organization meeting held last week. The group is being spon- sored by the Dowtown Optimists' club, of Toronto. A large representation was present from the parent club, in addition to many members from the recently chartered Burlington organization. Charter night for the local group will be held in St. Jude's hall on Friday evening, October 22. Other officers elected were: Vice-presidents, R. J. Jones, John Field, Charles Warrington; Sgt.- at-arms, Alan Berrill; Secretary, Lou Myers; Treasurer, Norman Thacker; Chaplain, Rev. FE. C. Jackson. More Hopeful For Christianity Today Than Ever, Bishop Says Rt. Rev. W. L. Broughall, Bishop of Niagara, was the speak- er at the first Congregational Fel- lowship supper held by St. Jude's Anglican church Tuesday night. The Bishop's subject was the Lambeth conference, and he told the audience about the various features of the conference. "The different between this conference and the one in 1930 was most striking," he said. "Now we had a broken Europe, war clouds loomed, there was un- rest throughout the shattered world. And the people of Eng- land, who had come through the war almost with the sound of! sabres in their ears, were brave enough to say, 'if we're going to have it, let's take it! It was a very great difference." The conference had left him with the impression of the ex- tent of the growth of the Angli- can communion in the last 100 years. He stated this carried a great responsibility toward man- kind. "Despite pessimists, I am more hopeful for Christianity to- day than I have been in my whole life," he said. "The recognition by the Anglican communion of the great part played by all the other communions, was most en- couraging," he said, He felt that it they could all get together to talk things over much goodfwould result. P. J. Cowan, People's Warden, told the audience the results of the previous year's congregation- al project, which had been food parcels for England: "Twenty-five 10-pound food parcels were sent," he said, "These were broken up on amival so that 55 families shared in the parcels." He stated 50 letters had been received ex- pressing thanks and these, if they' could be read by everyone would insure the project even greater success during the coming year. NEW MODERATOR New moderator of the United church in Canada is Rt. Rev. Wil- lard E. Brewing, pastor of St. George's church, Toronto. He as unanimously chosen to suc- ceed Rt. Rev. T. W. Jones, of Montreal. Rotarians Hear Haskell John Haskell, manager of the Toronto Better Business Bureau, was the guest speaker at the regular dinner meeting of the Oakville ~ Rotary club Monday night. Mr. Haskell discussed the work of the bureau in safeguard- ing the interests of the individual retailer, 94th Birthday The Journal joins the many friends of Mrs. H. Blakey, of Bronte, in extending birthday greetings to that gracious lady on the occasion of her 94th birthday on Saturday. Juveniles Play Hosts To Petrolia Monday Town hopes for another Ontario baseball title will rest with the juvenile Oaks today as they jour- ney to Petrolia for the first game of the OBA. final round. But Corbett's capable crew will meet the "strong Petrolia squad in a return encounter at Victoria park on Thanksgiving Day. Given fine weather, packed stands should greet the two clubs when they swing into action at 2.30, and an outstanding brand of ball should result as the battling local nine strives to emulate the 1947 inter- mediates in annexing a provin- cial pennant. Discuss Redraughting Of Proposed Plans For Township Hall Trafalgar township's proposed new community hall, in the tenta- tive planning stage for some time, moved a step closer to ac- tuality during the regular coun- cil session Monday. Discussion of the proposed new community hall led to the decision to meet with William Armstrong, prominent architect, to discuss draughting of new plans for the building. It is proposed that the structure house a council cham- ber, police office and township offices, as well as a meeting hall. "While we already have a ten- tative plan, I feel we should go over it thoroughly to mike sure all our requirements are taken care of" stated Reeve W. H. Biggar. A by-law was passed approv- ing the investment of township trust funds amounting to $10,444 in Dominion of Canada bonds. Expert To Address Bronte Garden Group John D. Hensberger, eminent Toronto floral authority, will be the guest speaker at the October 14 meeting of the Bronte Horti- cultural society. Mr. Hensberger will offer chalk talks on the subjects, "A Garden Question Night" and "Planning for Next | Summer's Results," A special "End of the Season competition for the membe will be held, and door prizes have been provided. Clarkson Organization Stages "Gondoliers" First presentation of the busy dramatic season at Clarkson's model community centre is the gay production of Gilbert and Sullivan's famed comic operetta, "The Gondoliers," being staged each night this week. The oper- etta, which will conclude Satur- day night, is presented by the Clarkson community choir, which has several other successful pro- ductions to its credit. = ative party in Canada. POPULAR CHOICE -- Polling 827 of the 1,242 votes cast by enthusiastic delegates in Ottawa. last week, George Drew recorded an all-time high conven- tion margin of victory over John G. Diefenbaker and Donald M. Fleming as he became the new leader of the Progressive Consery- Suggested for Mr. Drew's place as premier of Ontario was Thomas L. Kennedy, kindly, homespun minister of agriculture from neighbouring Peel County, until such time as a new provincial party leader is chosen. who may carry on Shot By Youthful Thugs, Bronte Druggist Recovering Bronte Behemoth A mechanic's pliers and a length of two-by-four are not accepted as angling equip- ment, but Jim Herbert found these items useful when he landed a mammoth carp in Bronte creek this week. While Jim clamped the carps tail securely with the pliel Five teen-age youths were ques- tioned in Lindsay Monday follow= ing the Saturday midnight shoot- ing of D. A. Allen, prominent. Bronte druggist, during an abor- tive hold-up attempt. Mr. Allen was treated in Toronto Western hospital for 'a .32 calibre ab. dominal bullet wound, suffered when one of the young thugs ap- parently became nervous due to the druggist's tardiness in re- a friend the finny monster into a, submissive state with the improvised club. Scales at the Joyce fish-house showed the catch totalled an incredible 39 pounds. Active In Red Cross, Mrs. T. Peckitt Dies held on Jennie Funeral services were Tuesday Beatty Peckitt, wife of B. Peckitt, Toronto Western hospital last Saturday, following a brief illness. afternoon for Thomas who died in Mrs, Peckitt, who had been a ident of Oakville for the past years, was well known for her Red Cross activities, particularly during the war years. A member of St. John's United church, she was also actively associated with both the Women's Auxiliary and the Women's Missionary Society, In addition to her husband, she is also survived by one son, John H. Peckitt. re 3 were held in the fuher- of McDougall & Brown, interment was in Park Lawn cemetery. Mrs. Noel Eaton Speaks Over CHUM On Sunday The second in the series of spe- cial Sunday broadcasts, originally scheduled to be heard at 12:45 pm., October 3, will be aired this Sunday at that time. The pro- gram is presented in conjunction with the "This Is Our Town' ch Thursday after- series he noon at 2 Speaker this Sunday will be Mrs. Noel Baton, who has long been prominent in town organiza- tional work. Mrs. Eaton will dis- cuss the contributions of Oak- ville women's groups to commum- ity life. Following her address, a brief message dealing with the power shortage, will be presented by John Field, g to their demands to open his cash register, He was discharged from hospital Monday. Mr. Allen, who explained to police he kept open late Saturday evenings because he operates the only Bronte pharmacy, was alone in his store when three youths entered. Looking up from his task of marking merchandise, he was confronted with a revolver and the brusque demand: "Where is your cash register?" As he turned to face the trio, the youth holding the gun fired. The lads then raced for the door, jumped into a maroon sedan, and made their escape. When Mrs. Allen, who heard "what sounded like a pop bottle breaking and then a scuffle," reached the store from the apart- ment above, her husband was al- ready phoning provincial police. He told Corp. Allie Jackson the would-be bandits were 'teen-ngers, Before collapsing, Mr. Allen told his 11-year-old son, Paul, to lock the door. "First I thought there was a fire, then my father called he was shot," Paul stated. Elsie Martin and Connie Lang, Oakyille-Trafalgar high school students who live in Bronte, told police they left the store shortly before the shooting. They sald a car pulled up in front of the store and three or four youths piled out. Another lad, they stated, stayed at the wheel of the car, turned it around as his companions entered, According to Walter Allen, eld- eat son of the proprietor, only $20 wag in the till at the time. Wal- ter is operating the store during his father's stay in hospital, Mr. Allen was treated by Dr. A. G. Bremner, Palermo, and Dr, Campbell McArthur, Oakville, be- e being removed to hospital, Police scoured the area for some time after the shooting. Corp. Ralph Taylor and five other provincial constables made the arrest in a farmhouse 'near Lind- sny just as the five youths in question were going to bed, Physicians state Mr. Allen will suffer no permanent {ll effects due to the wound. The suspected youths, who ap- peared in Milton court yesterday, were remanded for one week,