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Oshawa Daily Times, 23 Apr 1931, p. 9

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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1931 PAGE NINg 'The Whitby Advertising, subscriptions Whitly Branch Office at Large Quantity of Stone Available at Gravel Pit But Can. not Used on Streets Chloride to be Used on Streets to Lay the Dust--Ruesi- dents North of C.P.R. Tracks Want Byron Street Open- ed to Third Concession -- Appointment to the Fire and sews will be received Gasette and Chronicle. Telephone 23. After Business Hours--Phone 389. REPRESENTATIVE--JAMES H. ORMISTON Council Will Purchase A Stone Crushing Machine For Work on Streets of The Town Daily Times at the sins, Unless Crushed -- Calcium Company is Approved Purchase of a rock crusher for use on street work, was recommended to the Town Council by the Committee on Streets at the regular meeting on Monday evening. e recommenda- tion was adopted with the stipula- tion that the machine must not cost | dail more than $2,600. The Committee was not prepared to recommend any particular make of a machine, as tenders are being received. One agent addressed the committee but no promise was made to him, It is proposed to have the machine crush the large quantity of stone taken from the town's gravel pit on the Heard farm north of the town, the stone to be used for street building. , The use of this stone, it is believed, will mean a substantial saving an- nually to the town in its street ex- penditures. Buy Calcium Chloride The engineer was instructed to purchase a thirty ton car of calcium chloride to be Paced on the streets covered in the by-law of last year with the addition of Centre and King Streets, There may be other additions from time to time and these will be covered in another by- Jaw. The Council was agreed that complaints regarding dust were well founded, and it was decided to use the calcium chloride as early as pos- sible. The dust this year is more noticeable on account of the long dry spell. Issue Building Permit. The engineer was instructed to issue a building permit to Hugh Jef- frey for the erection of a gasoline service station on Dundas Street "west, Want Street Opened A petition from residents north of the C.P.R. nsking that Byron Street be opened to the third concession to allow the passage of cattle to the township without having to use Brock Street north where there is heavy traffic, was referred to the Streets Committee. All that is ne- cessary in this case is to remove a fence which closes this part of the street. The clerk reported that the etitioners would be satisfied to have Ponte Street opened. The Court of Revision will deal with a petition from Miss McKee, superintendent of Whithy Private Hospital, asking for consideration of a reduction in taxes, in view of the fact that the hospital is now pre- ared to accept indigent patients at .$2.00 per day, The monthly report of Chief H. W. Quantrill for March showel fires and fees collected anwounting to $164.00, There were 23 cases rros- ecuted with 18 convictions, The re- port was filed. A letter from M. Black, of Osh- awa, asking to be appointed traffic officer in Whitby for the summer, was referred to the Applications Committee. Mr. Black soi that he Ya recommended by Chief Quan- trill, The Council spent over two hours considering the gas franchise by-law, full particulars of which appear else- where in this issue. A by-law was passed to enact daylight saving. Council approved of the appoint- ment of Roy Wilkinson as a member of the Fire Company. It was un- derstood that the appointment of drivers by the company must have the approval of the Council. It was almost midnight when the Council adjourned. CITZENS DARY, LOGAL INDUSTRY MAKES PROGRESS Visitors Shown Through Fine Butter Plant This i Week The modern butter making Jian of the Citizens' Dairy on Ash Street was visited by quite a number of citizens on Monday and Tuesday, the management having declared " house" for these days, al- though visitors are always welcome, Since the plant commenced opera- tions in Whithy it bas Wade Hpia rogress, t aily outpu ng al- Tost double of what it was in Brooklin. The daily churn runs any- where from 1500 to 2000 pounds daily, 'and sometimes exceeds that amount. The market is constantly being enlarged, while the quality of the § utter s well in hoering with the slogan "The butter that betters the bread." Visitors were met by Manager Roblin and shown through the plant. saw the modern electric churners, the fine pastuerization plant, electric refrigerators, mod« ern laboratory where tests of the cream and butter are made, and also the fine system of storage. The boiler room is also modern in every detail. The ssibility of an en- Ia of the plant to take care of the increasing business is not a -wemote one, it was intimated, - At present the industry gives em- ployment to eight people, Trucks visit all parts of the district and farmers find the industry a ready market for their cream. The plant sells a large quantity of buttermilk aily, Chief Instructed - To Enforce The Civic Dog Bylaw The Town Council on Monday evening instructed the Chief of Police to enforce the provisions of the dog by-law, passed' last year, which require dogs to be tied up during the months of May, June, July and, August. EJ A letter was read from a rate. payer asking that the by-law be again enforced, stating that the town was now over run with mongrels who were destroying flowers and lawns. An effort will also be made by the Chief to collect a license fee from all dog owners who have not yet purchased tags. Daylight Saving Starts in Whitby Midnight, Sat. El Citizens are reminded that Day- light Saving Time goes into ef- fect in Whitby at 12.01 a.m, on Sunday morning, which means that the hands of all clocks and watches should be moved ahead one hour on Saturday night be- fore retiring. The clock on the Post Office tower will be altered accordingly. The fast time will remain in effect until 12.01 a.m. on September 27th, In connection with Daylight Saving it is well to remember that new summer schedules go into effect on the railways and Gray Coach Lines, announce- ments of which will appear in this issue. The dates for the fast time in Whitby are the same as in To- ronto and Oshawa, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Women's Institute held their annual Grandmother's Day last Friday, and quite a few grand- mothers were present, including two great grandmothers, which is very interesting, The program part of the afternoon was convened by Mrs. Lavis and Mrs. Frank Rob- erts, Those who were on the plate form were Mrs, Kean, Mrs, Perry, Mrs. Agg, Mrs. McClellan, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Lavis, Mrs. Hawes, Mrs. Erskine and Mrs, Sutherland The Grandmothers' Soclety were gathered together, to get the news of the village and during the meet- ing, Mry. Kean gave a recitation, also MN, McClellan, and Mrs. Perry told the way things were done with children today com- pared with what they were in her day. Then Mrs, Erskine had the old family album, and caused quite a little amusement by name ing over the different grandmoth- ers pictured as they Were forty or fifty years ago. A sold was sung by Mrs. Erskine. Refreshments were served and a pleasant afternoon enjoyed by all, The speaker for the afternoon was Mr. H, C. Treneer, of Oshawa, blind organist of King Street United Church, who made an appeal for the Institute to hold a tag day for the blind, His talk was much enjoyed, and his plano- Jorte solo was more than appreci- ated, PRINCIPAL OF WYCLIFFE COLLEGE TO LECTURE ON PALESTINE Those who heard Dr, R. B. McEl- heran on Good Friday will not wish to miss this opportunity of hearing him on the subject of Palestine wit which he is familiar by reason of study and a personal i to the Holy Land. Dr. McElheFan is an in- teresting and engaging speaker, The lecture is sponsored by the Men's Association of All Saints' Church and the Parish Guild are put- ting on a supper preceding the lee- ture. This promises to be a major event in the life of the town. ROYAL, THEATRE IS GIVING GOOD BERVICE TO WHITBY Citizens are patronizing the Royal Theatre, Whithy, which re-opened recently with all new talking equip. ment, in large numbers, hut the theatre will rold many more. The management have spent an thous sands of dollars in new Jjuipment recently, and deserve the loyal sup- port of the citizens, especially local merchants and storekeepers with their families, The programs are new and of the best, and {it is point- ed out that with the theatre open April Meeting. The Public Utility Commission at its April meeting, Hugh Jeffrey and Geo. Fothergill, farmers, asking for a water supply west of Lynde's Creek bridge, and presented a sign- ed letter offering to pay $44.00, or an equally proportionate amount of six per cent. of the cost of the ex- tension. They also stated that they would be satisfied with an inch and one-quarter main service, The Commission indicated an un- willingness to lay a pipe under these conditions, but stated that if Hugh Jeffrey would lay the main at his own expense the Commission would supply the water. The deputation decided to further consider the mat- ter, Seek New Classification The Ontario Ladies' College asked for a change of classification in bill ing from the .commerrial to power rates, and submitted a lengthy written argument to support the same. It was decided to refer the correspondence to the Hydro Elec- tric Power Commission for a ruling Rev, A. Mansell Irwin, of Osh- awa, petitioned for a water exten- Public Utility Commission Asked To Extend Water Mains on Dundas West 'Agreement Between Commission and C.N.R. re Construct. ing Main Under Tracks Ratified--Gift of Hydro Chair- man's Picture for Town Office--Sewer Extension Authorized--Other Business Before the P.U.C. at sion on St. John St. It was Presented Photograp! The Provincial Commission pre-- sented an autographed photogrs h of Mr. C. A. Magrath, retiring chair- man, which was ordered to be framed and hung in the office. C. N. R. Agreements. Two agreements were submitted by the Canadian National Railways for water pipes crossing under their roadbed at Grand Trunk and Centre Streets, These were approved and signatures authorized. The sum of $2,107 was ordered to be paid to the Town Treasurer for application on 1931 light debentures. A by-law to authorize the lay- ing of a sanitary sewer on St. John Street at an estimated cost of $226 was passed. The matter of the amount of money necessary to operate the sani- tary services for 1931 was consider- ed. It was finally decided to set the amount at $2,300 same as last year. The Commission had an overdraft last year of $360.20. There did not seem to be any possible chance of cutting it down. jranted. employed will be published in ing a portion. contemplate any new work. at the present time. . CIVIC RELIEF WORK HAS MEANT MUCH TO WHITBY Taking advantage of the extension of time granted by the Federal government in which money will be paid on civic relief work out of the Unemployment Relief Fund, the Pub- lic Utility Commission has been carrying on , during month, with the result that the large programme of water and sewer main extensions is just about completed. Before long a complete summary of what has actually been accomplished since early last summer to keep Whitby thie these columns. It is worthy of note at this time, however, that the wage bill has been over $40,000, the government, of course, pay- The P.U.C. wilt be through very shortly, and does not The same can be said of the Town Council which has no new civic work projects in view The need for economy urges the town fathers to go easy in the matter of capital expenditures. spend their money here. There has heen a noticeable improvement, tor instance. in the Saturday night bus- iness in town since the theatre open. ed. In Uxbridge, it is stated, the merchants got behind tha theatre owner so that he might he able to give the people a good show and agement regret that a few evenings ago something went wrong with the talking equipment, This has been put in order now and patrons are assured of a good, steady show, The same popular price of 25 cents pre- valls at all shows for adults, and 10 cents for children at Saturday matinees, Two full shows every night. WHITBY HIGH SCHOOL 'esults of Examinations Held Last Term, Form 1V, Term Standing L. Levine 83.4, E. Bird 814, F. Rosettani 74, Z. Gee 73.5, W. Baker 70.4, D. Pringle 68.8, J. McClintock 63.8, W. Gordon 62.5, V. Hall 60.3, M. Merriam 69.6, H, Stein 068.9, P. Price 57.8, M, Westney 57.0, R. Bickle 56.1, P. Levine 63.1, K. Jack- son 53.1, T. Rea 53, O. Dewland 49.5, M. Mantell 45, C. Greenfield 40.8, H. Neal 34.4, B. Lawler, not ranked. Form V, Term Standing M. McArthur 83.3, H, Levine 78.3, B. Odlum 77.8 K. Lomax 75.6, L. Routley 71.8, K. Thompson 71.2, J. Parekr 66, B. Chapman 656.6, J. Bentley 61.5, W, Manning 61.1, C. Webster 59.9, R. White 56., M. Os- borne 56.6, 8. Lawler 65.4, M. Puck- rin 66.3, J. Giroux 64., I. Brawley 650.2, C. Worfolk 48.9, D. Stainton 42.2, J. McConnell 41,, L. Cronk 39., S.Donnelly 29., (W. Jackson, H. Quinn, G. Scott) not ranked. Form III, Term Standin R. Aylesworth 87, M. Smith 5, M. Heard 75, A. Scott 73, M. Holtby 68, F. Brooks 65, D. Rice 65, M. Mac- Connell 58, M, Roberts 57, J. Me- Quay b4, N. Clemence 64, B. Dalb b3, D. Butler 52, D. Smith 52, Cooke 51, F. Every b0, R. Gale 49, M. Niddery 48, W. Ruddy 47, K, Wood 47, M. Barton 45, H. Augustus 44, L. Bandel 23. Form II, Term Standing M. Mihalko 84.7, M, Corbett 81.1, 8. Steffler 81.1, J. McArthur 79.5, B. Barton 73.0, E. Benson 72.2, F. Manderson 704, P. Neal 696, R. Merriam 67.0, C, Maddaford 66.6, S. Yacabosky 61.0, A. Rausseau 59.7, 1. Davey 57.8, M. Bassett 067.1, B. Price 55.8, M. Mowat 564.7, M, Cor nish 53.8, N. Bennett 68.2, E, Clarke 652.0, H. Boynton 51.4, W. Harkness 50.6, R. Blow 50.3, K. McGregor 50.3, E. Mesher 49.7, G. Pollard 48.0, A. Downey 47.7, K, Heard 46.7, C. Gen- tles 46.6, J. Watts 43.6, E. Merriam 42.6, R. Anderson 42,4, M. Smith 41.7, J. Webster 40.5, R, Disney 40.4, C. Key, 40.3, E. Southwell 37.5, L, Wilson™ 86.8, J. Holtby 20.6. Agricultural Class, Term Standing. ond Year--L. McQuay 74, W. Salisbury 68, R. Downey 58, C. Cas- nally 58. irst Year--H., Westney 64, W. Ward 6b, C. Burr 53, J. Howotn 49, L. Bradley 45, D. Gilchrist 43, A. Hopper 89. Commercial B, Term Standing Threadgold 74, M. Little 64.6, KE. Anderson 08, K. McRobinson 62, Mildred 8mith 60.5, H. Burt 58.1, 1. Muir 58, D, Powell 67, E. Thread- gold h4.1,'J. Neskel 54, M. Park 53, Haron 48. B, Bidets, 45.0, i Heard arlow 48, B, , Hear 43, L. Conlin-42.8, 1, Sle A. again people aré kept at home and . ghtholm 40.5, 1. Tucker 39. keep them in the town. The man- | Commercial A, Term Standing M. McRobinson 70.7, J, Wilson 66, R. Annis 63.6 (6), D. Neskel 61.8, D. Gordon 60.4, W..Goldring 57.9, M. Dennis 5h7.7, Walker 57.6, W. Mowat 16.8, H. Rossettani 55.1, E. Southwell 54.3, R. Anderson 49.8, I. | Gordon 47.9, B. Johnson 44.8, E. Da- vidson 44.3, KE. Sheridan 43.8, B. Saunders 40, B. Cameron 37.8, P, Rodd 34.56 (8), D. Hodge 28.3 (4), B. Clarke 26.1 (b), C. Green 22.6 (4). Numbers in brackets indicate ex- aminations missed. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT Of interest to motorists of Whitby and vicinity is the announcement this week of the appointment of F. J. Melntyre Hardware of Whitby as distributors of the well known line of gasoline and motor oils marketed by the Consumers' Ol Ltd, with head offices in Toronto, Harmony and Conoco gasoline and motor oils have enjoyed out-stand- ing success and the approval of the motoring publie both as to passenger car and commercial truck users, The company has been established some seven years, and is strictly Canad- fan inasmuch as its entire financing has been accomplished in Canada, Conoco gasoline, which is disting- uished by its purple color is rea. ly adapted to the new high-compres- sion motors so popular to-day. Har- mony gasoline, white in color, is a genuine 04-66 specific gravity gaso- ine, refined in Canada by methods guaranteed to give easy starting, excellent mileage with smooth pow- er throughout. It affords the management of the Consumer's Oil Ltd, a great deal of pleasure to announce the opening of This district, as the enviable repu- tation for fair dealing enjoyed b the McIntyre Co., would seem suf- ficlent guarantee for the future suc- cess Of this undertaking. Among the older residents of Whitby, some will. remember that the late J. McIntyre, founder of this '| well-known store, made the first in- stallation of gasoline dispensing equipment on the streets of Whitby, A visit to this store in the near fu- ture will be well worth while as the equipment now being installed is of the latest electrically operated type, dispensing gas at the rate of one gallon every four seconds and the many services will include free air to its patrons. GAVE CONCERT AT HOSPITAL Through the generosity of John Ross Robertson Lodge AF. & A. M., Toronto, there was a very fine entertainment for the patients of the Ontario Hospital last Thurs- day evening. The visitors brought with them some outstanding ar- tists, who made every minute of the time enjoyable for the large and attentive audience, GOLF COURSE OPENED The minature golf course at the Ontario Hospital, was official- ly opened last Saturday evening. Mr. W. H, Goodwin, of Montreal, former merchant in that city and prominent United Church layman, asoisted by Mrs. Goodwin, kindly performed the opening ceremonies, There were a number of officials of the Hospital on hand. The couse is a welcome addition to the recreational facilities already in use at the Hospital, CASTLE CHAPTER MEETING ar monthly meeting of the Castle Chapter Alumnae will be "performances held in the College 'drawing room on Monday April 27th, at 4 pm. The following program will be given --Solo, Mrs. J. Perry; Drama Notes, Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Carscallen, A meeting of the executive is called for 8 p.m. Sets New Record For ; Free-Style Swim (Canadian Press Despatch) Montreal, April 23.--Helene Madison, acquatic marvel from Washington, D.C,, set a new Can- adlan record for 220-yard free style swim of 2.39 flat, compared with record of 2.62 § with the Washington team, she helped to lower the Canadiaw relay record from 2.06 1-4 to 1.569 3-6. Their before Montreal sport lovers last night were all the more remarkable as they had just finished a long train journey from Boston, Five Cups of Tea Average Daily Use London, Eug., April 23.--Ex- ceeding 420,000,000 pounds, the consumption of the British Isles averaged five cups of tea a day during last year, the Imperial Economic Committee = reported. The report says the British Em- pire now holds the position of tea garden oi the world. Increased use of the beverage is attributbd to the spreading custom of taking tea in the middle of the morning in addition to the usual afternoon "tea time." GENERAL MOTORS SALES SHOW GAIN and 'Overseas Divisions |: Gained 23,000 in March Over February New York, April 23.--In March General Motors dealers sold 101,- 339 cars to consumers in the Unit- ed States, or an increase of 47. per cent over deliveries to consumers in the United States in Feburary. In March, 1930, General Motors aoa. | ers gold to consumers in the United Jan ee. .e Feb. Mar, Oldsmobile, Viking, Buick, LaSalle and Cadillas |" passenger and commercial cars are | included in the above figures. { States 123,781 cars, oF an increase of 39 percent over February, 19304 Sales by General Motors to d ers In the United States in Mal amounted to 98,943 cars, as coms pared with 118,081 in March, 1930: § Total sales to dealers in March, including Canadian sales and overs Shipments in U.S., Canada |: 195 cars, as compared with 185. i eas shipments, amounted to 119, 30 in March, 1930. Total Sales to Dealers, including Canadian Sales and Overseas shipments 1931 89,349 aR.00 nang cevess 110,195 135,930 Unit sales of Chevrolet, Pontiacs Marquette, 1930 = = the fi carry a basket. They visualize it suggest--to ac- tually shop the LOBLAW way. 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