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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City \ . (7 a 1 Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer aily Tin "All The News While It Is News" VOL. 8--NO. 115 Oshawa, E Day yh dP itis Hslideys. OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TEN PAGES COUNCIL APPROVES BUILDING PLANS OF P.U.C. I ---------------- United States Steel Corporation May Use Oshawa Harbor Member of Kinsmen's Club PLAN TO SHIP LARGE QUANTITIES OF STEEL TO OSHAWA BY WATER Jellicoe To Set Representative of Large Cor- poration Makes Survey of Water Transportation Fac- ilities PLEASED WITH ACCOMMODATION Captain Brown, of Oswego, Commends Oshawa's Pro- gressive Spirit in Planning Harbor ; The United States Steel Corpora- tion, who are shippers of large quantities of steel to Oshawa's{ manufacturing plants, are planning; to make such shipments in the fu-, ture by water instead of by rail} following the creation of extensive shipping facilities at the local har- | bour. A representative of this large cor. poration, Captain Brown of of Os- wego, N.Y., shore captain for this company and a man of wide experi- ence in navigation and the handling of freight, made a personal survey of conditions as they exist at the Oshawa Harbour on Friday after- noon while he also examined the plans for further construction work. On concluding his survey he ex- pressed himself to Col. B. J. Me¢- Cormick, who accompanied him, as "surprised and pleased at the ac- commodation for shipping which already exists,"' while he was most sanguine regarding the future of the harbour as a shipping centre when the: 1 which are planned have been completed. He offered his congratulations to the city on the progressive spirit shown in planning for a modern harbour, and stated that he would made most emphatic recommenda- tions that the Corporation which he represented take the fullest advan- tage of shipping facilities. : Police Station Hears Wedding Bells' Echo The distant echo of wedding bells was heard in the police sta- tion last night. The station, which every day witnesses so much of the sordid things of life, was the scene of an entirely pleasant and cheerful event when in honor of his approaching marriage, Chief of Police Friend and fellow of- * ficers presented P.C. Geo. McCam- mond with a beantiful electric mantle clock. Chief Friend made an appropriate speech, while the surprised constable sufficiently re- covered himself to make a neat reply, in which he expressed his sincere appreciation fo: the honor which had been conferred upon him, Men's Association To Meet Wednesday The second * meeting of the newly formed St. George's Men's, Association will be held in the parish hall on Wednesday even- ing next, when it is expected that a prominent speaker will { A address. the gathering. It is expected that the gathering will be a record one as the enthusiasm which was mani- fested at the last meeting was quite marked and it is confidently hoped that the newly formed or- ganization will - be one - of the largest male organizations in the city in the very mear future. The meeting next Wednesday evening is called for '8.30 sharp. "A' busi- ness meeting will be held follow- ing the address of the evening. | Ontario Sail on Aug.'15 Admiral Earl Jellicoe, who is coming to Canada to attend a convention of the Canadian Legion in this city, next Au- gust, and to open the Cana- dian National _ Exhibition at Toronto, will sail on August 15 by Canadian Pacific liner, Duchess of York, from Liver- pool. Lord Jellicoe will be ac- companied by Lady Jellicoe, their two daughters and Brigadier-General A, FP. Home, it is learned. WEATHERMAN 1S SOTMAJ. TODAY Regiment Man- ouvres Subject to Weather Conditions This After- noon The success of the afternoon's program arranged for the Ontario Regiment today depended to a groat extent upon the idiosyncrasies of the Weatherman, last minute plans being made for drills and exercises to be carried out in the Armouries should conditions made it impos- sible for tactical exercises in the fleld. : di "gC" and "D" Companies of the Ontario Regiment arrived in the city at about two o'clock this after- noon from Whitby and Port Perry in order to take their proper place with the other two companies of the Battalion for the annual in- spection by the Brigade Command- er and in the fleld tactical exer cises on the Hillis and Dales. Both the rural companies, that from Whithy commanded my Capt. G. Whitfield and "D" Company com- manded by Capt. J. R. Hanning, were practically up to full strength and arrived in Oshawa with all ar- rangements made to stay over the Church Parade on Sunday morning. Blank ammunition was issued to each of the companies prior to the parade this afternoon, with the unit planning to move off for the field exercise promptly at 2.45 p.m. from the Armouries. During the tactical scheme the attacking force was to be comman- ded by Capt. J. R. Hanning with the defence force under the command of Capt. E. Pearson, The Brigade Commander was Chief Umpire be- ing assisted by the officer command. ing the regiment, Lt.-Col. E. C. Hodgins and Major R. B. Smith. Regiment Will Go Under Canvas With the complete battalion of the Ontario Regiment in Oshawa over the week-end for inspection by the Brigade Commander and church parade, arrangements are now be- ing made for this most efficient unit to go under canvas for two or three days during the summeér ' under purely regimental arrangements. With the estimates for the De- partment of National Defence cut to a minimum, plans for the unit to go under canvas for any period of regular training, however short, have had to be abandoned for this year but arrangements for a week- end at some suitable location, and within easy transportation distance from Oshawa, are materializing, and some definite announcement as to the date and location for this 'brief outing may be expected in the near future. The personnel of the battalion look upon such a week-end camp more as a "picnic" than any phase Claim Illustration In Publicity Booklet Slights Highway No. 2 Because the decorative illustration across the bottom of one page in On- tario's publicity booklet entitled "This Come to Ontario," shows No. 3 Higl way as a route from Windsor to Nia- gara Falls, the Ontario publicity bur- eau has been the recipient of many ' complaints. Merchants in towns along Highway No. 2, automobile associations and other organizations have complained to the bureau that there has been a 10 per cent decrease in the amount of traffic along No. 2 highway and a corresponding increase in the trafic handled by No.3. They claim that gasoline stations, restaurants, mer- chants, hotels and other public insti- tutions have suffered. Officials - of the burern announged that steps have tak- - ' rday en to overcome the condition. They point out that the small decorative map at the Soot of the page which has caused all the trouble was never intended as an indication that it shéuld be taken as a"definite route one of a series of nine small sketches of routes, chosen at random by the artist from 35 to 40 highway routes through the province. The nine were of different areas, no two being dup- Jicates as No. 2 and No, 3 weuld have been if drawn by the' artist. To remedy the situation, a map will be inserted in thie middle or the book showing ail routes through the prov- ince. Such'a map was not included in the original booklet, The map, it is hoped will overcome any com- plaints and readjust traffic on the two highways alleged to be affected. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SHOWS STEADY DECREASE Number of Cases in 1930] Compared With Pre- vious Years With the Board of Directors of the Oshawa General Hospital hav- ing under consideration the neces- sity of establishing an isolation hos- pital, or wing, for accommodation of communicable disease patients, the following figures obtained from the annual reports of the Medical Officer of, Health of the city are of interest. During the year 1930 the total number of cases of communicable diseases reported to the Health De- partment were 642. Cases of chickinpox unmbered 211 with whooping cough, another childish ailment, numbering 118. The numbér of tuberculosis cases amounted to 117. In 1929 there were 1,559 cases of communicable disease, 1,011 of these being measles owing to an epidemic of fairly serious propor- tions, In 1928 the total number of cases was 1562 mumps being very prevalent amnong the children and providing 968 cases. It is algo interesting to note that as a result of immunization cam- paigns carried out by the Board of Healih great improvements have been made during the last ten years 80 far as the prevalence of commun- icable diseases is concerned. In 1922, when Oshawa had a population of just about half the present figure, there were 84 cases of scarlet fever; 53 cases of active diptheria and 23 cases of inactive diptheria. In 1030, with a popula- tion of about 24,000 there were only 13 cases of diphtheria and 11 cases of scarlet {ever. TRAGEDY BLAMED ON CHILD'S PRANK Youngster Thought To Have Derailed Train Which Kill- ed Aged Woman Cincinnati, May 16--A child's prank was believed by Big Four railroad of- ficials, today, to have caused the de- railment of a locomotive, vesterday, killing an aged woman and injuring five persons, none' of them passen- gers, Investigators said the engine of the passenger train leit the track when it struck a spike, probably placed on the rails by some thoughtless child- ren. The speeding Jocomotive crash- ed into a home at Lockland, killing Mrs. Rose- Earhart, 76, as she sat eating her evening meal. Her hus- band and four of the train crew were hurt. PLANE IS WRECKED NEAR VINELAND Pilot and Passenger Escape With Minor In- juries Hamilton, Ont., May 16.--Forced down by a broken feed pipe, a huge Lockeed-Vega plane, flying from Cleveland to Hamilton was badly cracked up on landing in a field two miles east of Vineland, between this city and Niagara Falls shortly before 11 o'clock - this morning. (Eastern Standard Time), Pilot C. W. Myers was in charge of the powerful craft and in the plane with him were James L. Hub- bell, Mrs. Hubbell and Carl Brook- ins, all of Cleveland. Although the plane was a complete wreck Mrs. Hubbell, who suffered an abrasion to her nose, was the only casualty, the others escaping even a serious shaking up. NO PEERAGE FOR ' PHILIP SNOWDEN (Canadian Press Despatch) London, May 16,--Reports that Rt. Hon. Philip Snowden, chancel- lor of the Exchequer, would be giv. en a peerage were termed "Pure Fabrications" today by Mrs. Snow- den. He is not contemplating re- signing, the chancellor's wife de- .clared. The chancellor has regained practically all his ground lost through ill health and "I am glad to tell you he has got back usc of his leg," she added. : of training although its value trom a military point of view is very high, i Makes Generous Offer to Aid Children at Shelter Dr. Grant Berry Would Pro- vide Medical Treatment for Youngsters Free of Charge -- Children's Aid Appreciates Offer The Kinsmen's Club, of Oshawa, which has taken active interest in social welfare work in the city has taken as its objective and aim, the improvement and beautification of the ply ground of the Cildren's Shel- ter, In line with this worthy work the club is also taking an interest in the children who make their honic at the shelter. One of the members of the Club, Dr. Grant Berrv, has writ- ten offering his services to the club free of charge as medical officer, to the shelter. The Kinsmen's Club is turning the letter over to O.M. Alger, secretary of the board of manage- ment of the shelter, and it will be dealt with by the shelter board. O .M. Alger stated this morning that Dr. Berry's offer was a splendid ide 1 "It is typical of the spirit that the Kinsmen's Club has in in the w Sf ork oi the shelter. The medical men of Osh- awa have always been most gracious in their co-operatien with me and my work." Mr. Alger stated further, that while he is not in a position to speak for the management of the shelter, he felt that the spirit which prompted the offer was one to be admired. H. P. Schell, chairman of the board, when approached this morn- ing, seemed delighted with the sug- gestion. "Dr. Berry's offer reflects great credit on the medical men of the city, who have in the past given so unstintingly of their services to the shelter," said David Haverson, who is a member of the board of manage- ment of the Children's Shelter. "The themselves in any regard and have always been at the beck and call of the underprivileged children at the doctors of the city have not spared shelter, and have at all times given of their very best talents in this most worthy work," The Kinsmen's Club is anxious to promote the good work of the Child- ren's. Shelter, an » put whole- hearted effort t and offer vice whenever it is necessary. Mayor Marks to Officially Mayor Ernie Marks will officially open the Oshawa Tennis Club for the season this afternoon, weather per- mitting, The. opening should be a colorful one and attract a large crowd of tennis enthusiasts. Good games are to be played with several of the leading players in the province taking part in the play. The courts of the club are in the best of condition and will be at their best for the occasion. Messrs. Leroy Rennie and John Proctor of Toronto, two of the lead- ing players in the province will be present and will play in singles and doubles matches in which it is ex- pected Oshawa players will also take" part. Rennie is among the players in the front rank and was the former Canadian Singles Champion. Proc- tor is also a player of note, being at present the holder of the Central Ou- Doubles Championship Ontario's Men's and Mixed Doubles Championships. Both Rennie and Proctor are capable of putting up a clean cut game and are hard: men to defeat. Last year in the finals of the Men's Doubles ev- ent in the Ontario Chamvionship these two players deteated Gilbert Nunns 'and Walter Martin the latter being one of those selected this year to represent the Dominion in the sec- tional Davis Cup eliminations. It is expected that a number of players from the tennis clubs in the district will be on hand and all play- ers will be given a chance to play on the courts if they so desire. A hearty invitation is extended by the club to all interested tennis fans to be pre- sent at the opening, The ladies of the club will serve team and. light refreshments during the afternoon. tario Men's and also or the FIRE DEPARTMENT ANSWERED THREE CALLS YESTERDAY All Fires Were Quickly Ex- tinguished and Little Damage Was Done / Three calls were received and an- swered by the local Fire Department yesterday, the last two trips coming within the space of five minutes but to different sections of the city, The first call came yesterday after- noon to a vacant house at 138 Sum- mer Street. The house, a frame building, is owned by Alfred Robin- son, 41 Queen Street of this city. The fire consisted of a bonfire in the yard and no great damage was done. The second call came a few min- utes before midnight to another emp- ty house, owned by Nick. Popadyn. This home, situated on Drew St., suf- fered an approximate damage of $35. Jere was no aparent cause for the re. While part of the equipment were still working on the fire on Drew St., the third alarm was phoned in to the station. This time a car had become ignited, on McLaughlin Blvd,, belong- ing to J. Wright of Toronto. Prac- tically no damage was done to the car. "A ROTTEN TRICK" SAYS HIS WORSHIP It is quite evident, from an in- cident which occurred on King St., shortly before 1 o'clock today, that there are still many automibile drivers who do not comply with either the spirit or letter of the Highway Traffic Act. A car, parked opposite the New Martin Theatre, in manoeuvring to move out into the traffic, backed over the front wheel of a bicycle parked at the curb, the driver of the automobile driving off in a wes- terly direction without even look- ing back to see what damage he had done. 'This incident was witnessed by Mayor'Ernie Marks and several other citizens, the Mayor obtaining the number of the car. O 9390, and classifying the action of the driver as "a rotten trick." } +The owner of the bicycle report- ed the occurrence to the police, NO GREAT DEMAND FOR LABOR HERE AT PRESENT TIME Harbor Improvement Work Expected to Provide Jobs For a Few Enquiry at the local office of the Government Employment Ser- vice elicits the information from the superintendent, Major G, Ham- ilton, that while measures taken for the relief of unemployment in the city are quite adequate there has been no great recent demand for 'labor to further relievy the situation. The work to be undertaken in connection with harbor improve- ments will create a certain amount of employment for local labor, while building activities are slight- ly on the increase, Major Hamilton stressed the fact, however, that transients and men from out of town have absolutely no opportun- ity of work in Oshawa and would be well advised to seek elsewhere. BARBER WANTED IN STOCK SWINDLE One Time Tonsorial Artist Alleged To Have Shear: ed British Investors (By Canadian Press) Chicago, May 16.--A former tonsorial artist was sought today by United States agents and de- tectives for the British Govern- 'ment in connection with an alleged stock swindle in Great Britain, which may involve a total close to five million dollars. John Factor, known as Jake the Barber, when he conducted a cut rate barber shop 'in Halstead street, was the man, -, His companion, Harry Green, is also sought, while the New York police have a man believed to be the third member of the trio, LTTE | i : sure for us to co-operate with Major Open 1 ennis Season Here THANK PAPERS FOR ASSISTANCE AIDING JOBLESS Resolution Passed by Gov. ernment Employment Ser- vice Superintendents At the recent conference held by the superintendents in the Govern- ment Employment Service through- out Ontario a resolution was passed unanimously in which the conference placed on record their "sincere ap- preciation of the courtesies extended to us by the newspapers of the prov= ince throughout the trying period through which he have, passed." This resolution also expressed grateful thanks for the generous con- tributions made by the press in giv- ing such whole-hearted support and publicity to the needs of the uncmi- ployed citizen." The Times is in receipt of a copy ot this resolution forwarded by H. C. Hudson, General Superintendent oi the Employment Service in Ontario, Mr. Hudson also adding a kind ex- pression of appreciation for the co- operation given by this paper to ili Oshawa office. In acknowledging the communica- tion A. R. Alloway, managing direc- tor of The Times Publishing Co, has COMMISSION MET COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS PROPOSAL LAST NIGHT TO AID SHELTER DR. GRANT BERRY Who, as a member of the Kinsmen's Club, has offered to be the "family doctor" for the children at the lo- cal Children's Aid Society Shelter, free of any charge. | written Mr. Hudson, thanking him and saying, "It has alwavs been a great plea-| Hamilton andwe shall be very glad to continue to do so. The branch office here has rendered a very valuable service to employers and employees | alike and is very highly regarded bv | the people of Oshawa GENERAL MOTORS QUARTET SINGS AT COBOURG CONCERT Assisted St. Andrew's Church Choir, Which Gave Cantata St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church choir of Cobourg, was assisted in a concert given in Cobourg Friday evening by the General Motors' Male Quartet of this city. The choir rendered the contata, 'The Ancient Mariner' and two numbers were contributed by the Quartette from Oshawa, composed of J. H. Ballan- tyne, first tenor, C. A. Toaze, second tenor, C. W. Lambert. first base and A. W. Bell, second base. "When the Bees are in the Hive' and "Corn- field Melodies" were the selections by the quarette and after both they responded with encoires. The artists of the evening, in- cluding all the choir members, were entertained after the concert, A buffet supper was served by candle light and orchestra music was fur- nished for dancing. This evening, the General Motors' Quartette will go to Norwood when the Oshawa cast of 'Pollyanna' will give its last presentation of the play. FAMILY LOSES TEN TONSILS IN A DAY Lindsay, May 16.--The five chil dren of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackett of Janetville--Olive, Jack, Edna, Evelyn and Ross--had their tonsils removed at their home on the same day. Doctors Buchanan of Peter- boro, White of Lindsay and Hamil- ton of Bethany were in attendance, as well as a nurse. All the patients are progressing splendidly. Found Hanged Brockville, May 18 -- Samuel J. Poole, a well-known farmer living ai Felbank, a few miles west of here, took his life early yesterday by hang- ing himself in a barn, Poole had been in ill-health for some time. The provincial police are investigating, Vow They'll Bring . Home Some Trout A quartette of Oshawa angling enthusiasts, including Harry Lan- der, Frank Tait, F. L. Mason and C. M. Mundy are leaving for the north country this afternoon on a Week- end fishing trip. The destination of these devout fishermen is Hollow Lake, nedr the borderland of Mus- koka and Algonquin Park. They 'vow that they won't return unless they bring home some big trout. WEATHER Lower Lakes--Strong south. west,. shifting. to northerly winds, partly cloudy with local thunder squalls cooler tonight and Sunday. * 'Georgian Bay--Strong south- west shifting to northerly winds, partly cloudy with local thundersq ) ENJOYED TRIPTO PENNSYLVANIA Oshawa Men Surprised by Mushroom Industry of the Quaker State D. M. Tod and John :Burns of this city returned recently from a most interesting trip to the State of Pennsylvania. Mr. Burns :went with the intention of inspecting some of the many M+vshroom Growing Plants in that district. The city which they found .most noted for the industry was the city of West Chester, about one' hun- dred miles from ,Washington. The population is 16,000 and 1600 of the people in the city earn their living either growing or canning mushrooms. There are four hun- dred plants for the growing of the mushrooms and numerous large concerns. All white labour is employed in these places and there is the most up-to-date equipment and facilities for the growing of the plants. Thirty-five ton trucks carry the daily supply from West Chester to New York and Pennsylvania and the mushrooms are on the New York market at exactly one minute after twelve o'clock at night, the earliést possible tigge for the market to open. Both Mr. Tod and Mr. Burns say that the quality of the mushrooms is no better than that of thos grown here in the plant run by himself. While on their trip, the Oshawa men travelled through some very picturesque country. - The peach and cherry blossoms were at their very best. On their way home, Mr. Tod and Mr. Burns stopped off at Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Storm Does More Good Than Harm The electric storm during the forenoon, accompanied as jt was by comparatively heavy. rain, while successful in holding up the ser- vice of the Oshawa Street Railway for ten or fifteen minutes, did more good than damage accord- ing to reports received by this Dap. Members of the Oshawa Golf Club, who were looking forward to.the annual President and Vice- President's match during the af- ternoon, were rather critical in their statements regarding the Weatherman. Officers and men. of the Ontario Regiment were rather anxious regarding the success of their parade; while other people who looked forward to an after- noon's recreation were far from optimistic during the storm; but { with Plans for New Office Build. = ing To Be Given Formal ° Approval at Meeting of Council Monday Night HAVE FRANK TALK OVER PROBLEM} Both Public Bodies Sho Desire to Co-operate With Each Other--Street Light« ing Question to be Brought Up Later EF ! The city council, in committee, re- ceived the members of the public util- ities commission at a special meeting on Friday evening when plans for the new Utilities commission building were submitted and tentativelv ap- proved by council, The plans, as outlined, will come. before the City Council for formal ratification and -approval at the next ™ general meeting. 3 While the plans were fully discus= sed very few amendments were sug« gested the whole scheme meeting practically the unanimous ap= proval of Council. At the meeting last night, there was evidence on the part of both the city council and the «public utilities commission to co-operate with each other and to work in harmony. Prob= lems affecting the relationsship of the two bodies weer frankly discussed and there was no animosity. The question of the increase in the amount which the commission will charge the city for fire protection next year was not broached last night but will probably be discussed at a later date. «The 'question of improved street lighting will also be "tgaats in the near future, it is expected Previous ta the joint: meeting, thes finance committee of the council wag" in session, TAGSSODIN AID OF ARMY, a . - » . Ry Citizens Assist Salvationistg A * ' in Work of Helping | ak 5 *N "To help others' is the motto om the tags that are being sold in the streets today by . the Salwatio Army. The money that is made i the tag-day, will be used. by & Army in carrying on its great Chr tian and social work. In their % forms of navy blue and the t tional red trimmilngs, ladies of § Army betook themselves to diffs ent parts of the town this morn armed with little boxes and a Sj ply of tags, each bent on enough of these-tags to make substantial contribution to worthy cause. During the shower a few taggers were fore to seek shelter in door ways houses, but as soon as thas down pour had subsided, they back in their places again, ace ing each passerby or going on their house to house canvass. _. : > - Fails to Beat Record * Gardone, Italy, May 16--Kaye British holder of the world 0! boat speed boat record, reached sp of 99.639 miles per hour on run in his Miss England II, but je failed to break his own cord of 103.73. On the seco tempt he tell to 86.71 and ab: any further attempt until tome Tdday's averace speed was 93.18 farmers in the district were phatie that the rain which fel: "just what was needed'. he small army of workers selling tags in aid of the Salv Army in the majority of stuck to their posts, rain oF rain, there being no let up in on the other hand gardeners and efforts. 3 Much improved in health and ableto walk 'almost as well as any other child, little Martha Jane, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bye, returned to her parents' home at 295 Bloor street east, Thursday, after. spending 16 months in the Sick Children's Hospital at Toronto, This little girl, who was form- ul cooler tonight and Sunday, ha '(erly badly crippled, owes "the Child's Limbs Are Straightened 1 hrough Rotarians Generosi straightening of her limbs and general improvement of her he to the generosity of the local' tary Club. Her hospital treatmen was made available by the eli and she underwent five serious op erations. She jis but one of crippled children cared for by this splendid organization . of Oshaw men and: they feel well repaid B the happiness of the child and deep gratitude of her parents iy 5