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2A THE OSHAWA TIMIS, PROGRESS EDITION, Friday, Februery 27, 1959 PROGRESS DIRECTORY R&P Food Stores A & P food stores in Oshawa and district have and are continuing to enjoy tremendous popularity with the food shoppers. The Oshawa stores are lo- cated at 1150 Simcoe St. N. and 1714 Simcoe St. N. Their aim is to give the public value for the dollars that they spend. The A & P slogan is "come see -- come save at A & P". Manager of the downtown store is Don Rich- mond and manager of the north Oshawa store is James Gibbens, . (See Advertisement on Page 6B) Acadian Cleaners The new plant of Acadian cleaners on Bloor St. W. is one of the most modern in Eastern On- tario anc has some of the most up-to-date equip- ment in Oshawa. This includes cleaning machines, pressing equipment and a large-size. wash machine in which men's shirts are laundered. The plant's equipment includes three trucks, in which the gar- ments are picked up and delivered. The plant is open from 7.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Monday through Friday and umil 1.30 p.m. on Saturday. Staff con- sists of 11 personnel. A modern feature of Acad- ian cleaners is that the garments, when cleaned, are wrapped in plastic bags to ensure complete cleanliness, (See Advertisement on Page 12B Alger Press Lid. Alger Press Ltd., printers and lithographers, have been operating in Oshawa for 40 years. When the business was founded by 0. M. Alger it employed 10 people and occupied 2,000 square feet of floor space. S. R. Alger is now president of the firm. There are presently 200 employees and 90,000 square feet of factory space. They buy their paper by the carload instead of small lots as they used to do. They print instruction catalogues, manuals and other books. (See Advertisement on Page 9A) Arthur Murray Studio The Oshawa studio of the Arthur Murray Studio of Dancing, opened early in 1958, is one of more than 450 branches across the continent. The manager and chief instructor is Walter Marks, a veteran of the organization who has served throughout Canada and the United States. He has a staff of seven trained instructors. (See Advertisement on Page 2B) A. W. Rundle Garden Centre The A. W. Rundle "Garden Centre" strives to serve the Oshawa ana district with the best pos- sible service and the ultimate in plants and ma- terial for the modern gardener. Owned by A. W. Rundle, the business was established in 1946. Previous to starting his own business, Mr. Rundle had 14 years landscaping experience. The Garden Centre is designed to help the amateur and the "do-it-yourself" gardener. The company started a nursery section in 1955 it has been expanded. There are also many extras in the garden centre such as this coupled with their trained staff of a house plant and gift department. Mr. Rundle expanded his garden area to meet the necessary demands. (See Advertisement on Page 10B) Bassett Jewellers Limited Bassett Jewellers Limited was founded in 1927 by Mr. R. N. Bassett and his sister, Miss M. Bassett. They are still doing business from their original location which is 1 Simcoe St. South, des- pite the fact that they were completely wiped out by fire in 1944. They rebuilt after the fire with a completely new store. Bassetts jewellers are grow- ing with Oshawa as evidenced by the fact that they have opened up a branch store at the shop- ning centre for the convenience of customers at he plaza. : (See Advertisement on Page 8B) Beaton's Dairy Beaton's Dairy Products Ltd., 247 King St. W., deal in high quality milk, cream, dairy products and Country Club ice cream. They operate a small dairy bar on the premises. The business was started in 1927 by J. L. and Hugh Beaton, who still operate it today. They opened on Nassau St. first, while the King St. location was being readied. The business has undergone steady expansion over the years. (See Advertisement on Page 16A) Brown's Lumber And Supplies Limited Brown's Lumber & Supplies Limited is an old Oshawa firm with a new name. Up until last Aug- ust the firm was known as the Oshawa Box and Lumber Company Limited. They feature every- thing for home improvement and new home bu'ld- ing. The company is featuring the new Interpro- vincial Homes made up in panelized sections which makes it possible to "have your home-under-a-roof 'n a day." (See Advertisement on Page 5A) Bums Credit Jewellers Burns Credit Jewellers Limited, Oshawa's first credit jewellers, was established some 36 vears ago by Emanuel Burns. The firm carries a complete line of jewellery, china, silverware, lug- gage, watches, rings and first quality diamonds. Counting Mr. Burns and his twe sons; Sidney and Irwin there is a total staff of eight trained assist- ants to serve the many customers of this old es- tablished Oshawa firm. (See Advertisement on Page 10) . . . . Canning's Limited Men's Furnishings Canning's Limited Men's Furnishings has been in it's present location since 1924 when P. A. Canning and his brother Mi L. Canning bought the business from A. N. Ellis. They carry a complete line of men's and boys' furnishings. (See Advertisement on Page 14A) |FLEX MUSCLES o* % @ TURNOFF TO HIGHWAY 401 ON SOUTH SIMCO E STREET Moosonee Gets FACTS AND FIGURES Prelim Plan NORTH BAY (CP) -- A pre- i [liminary plan, estimated to cost about $1,500,000 if adopted, has been drawn up for the proposed iowa of Moosonee, near James ay. Destined to hecome an ocean port with a still - water harbor providing safe all year - round anchorage, Moosonee is expected to grow considerably as vast iron ore deposits to the north are opened up. Col. C. BE. Revnolds, chairman of the Ontario Northern Trans- : {portation Commission who ordered the plan, says it is for a town of 4,000 to 5,000. An Ontario Northland Railway drilling program in the Moose River, which will have to be dredged during harbor eonstruc- tion, is ted to be leted this week. Earlier tests indicated much of the material was gravel suitable for a $1,000,000 airstrip. ures on Oshawa anniversary of the incorporatior of Oshawu as a city: Following are some of the iatest facts and fig- red in conjunction with the 85th. Population--54,912, Area--14,000 acres. Number of industries--55. Schools--31. Primary-----26. Secondary--3. Business Colleges--1. Religious--1. : . Location--17 miles from. Metro. Toronto -- 34 from downtown Toronto. . 3 Transportation -- water by Oshawa seaway's harbor; two main line railways; Oshawa air- port for commercial and chartered flights; two main highways, one is four-lane controlled ac- cess; two highways to the north districts, one northwest and one northeast Paved streets--52.84 miles. Total tax assessment--=$90,879,965. Total taxable assessment--$82,604,640, (Photo by Ireland) shawa Growth Since '24 Recalled History was made in Oshawa Saturday, March 8, 1924 -- the day Oshawa became a city. The event was signalled by a salute of 25 guns fired from the turret of the Armories. There were strong signs even at that date that Oshawa was destined to play of major role in the industrial expansion of the Province of Ontario. 0IC Job | Northern. Churchill told the. Commons. They are in addition to the in- itial payment, made on delivery {to country elevators, which was (based on $1.40 a bushel for No, 1 { | ib DREAMING... Progressing with Oshawa, our firm has one of the largest selec. tions of new and old homes in the city. We have the experience ond the sales staff to look after your' real estate needs. John A. 169 SIMCOE STREET SOUTH--OSHAWA--RA 5-6544 SEE US For Buying or Selling A Home J. Bolahood Lid. 'Big One Oshawa already had been cast in the same mold as g a core of other Ontario municipalities -- a mold that b Risponsibic for og, Say. was inexorably transforming Canada from an agri- | nh ito ong o a 3 cultural national into a primarily industrial one. |vear-old Thomas E. McLaughlin. | His job as industrial commis- | sioner is one of the most unen- The JOT. UT flewed M8, be more general viable among any at City Hall. muscles, drew a deep breath and wth. Competition among On- He has to "sell" the city, not| went back to work conscious and {qo cities for new industry is only to enterprises contemplating! confident in nN role of helping keen and Oshawa will have toa move to Oshawa, but to local in-| supply the life blood -- the trans- keep on its toes if it hopes to, dustries thinking of expanding port -- Which was feeding the gtract its share of fresh de-!and which might otherwise move developing new economy. velopment [away Over the years Oshawa added pe problem goes even deep-| po. beef, expanded existing indus-|o; "for a city that does not #0} Sompetiion Sriong Oiatle ve 00k om fresh ones lo en forward goes backward. Most of toe do mor have us| sure a healthy diversification of its strength. At times, it was OBJECT LESSONS much to offer as Oshawa, but bruised and weakened by depres-| Many object lessons are to be many are spending considerably sion, occasionally by inner tur- found in Oshawa's past in help- more on attracting new busi-| !moil, but the fundamental lusti- ing to assure a rich future. They nesses. {ness of the creature saw it/cam best be summed up in three, Some cities, especially in the |emerge always stronger. words -- courage, vision, ingenu-| U.S. -- and they must be regard: | | 'The years 1946 to 1956 saw ity. |ed as competitors where Ameri. its greatest and fastest develop-| It was these three qualities {can industries are concerned -- ment. Its population increased aided, it must be remembered, are going flat out in the race an almost incredible 84 per cent/by a strong nation-wide natural spending large sums of money] while that of the rest of Canada trend towards expansion -- thatland getting largely what they| {grew by only 31 per cent, has brought Oshawa to its current want. | The post-war boom, making up pre-eminent position. Oshawa's budget for promoting {for the six lost years of conflict, The same qualities, stripped its industrial growth is slim by was on. Inevitably, the levelling- largely of the natural forces for comparison. Many would like to| off process began -- was con-/the next few years at any rate,|see it increased to match the ef-| firmed in 1958 and shows every must be employed to a greater fone being put into the job by/| sign of continuing i 1959, ayear degree in the present and fu- {he entire commission. A for which economists have pre- ture. 3 » . | dicted only a two percent busi- This, the 35th anniversary of An user's Tove to Dshava [ness expansion for Canada. Oshawa as a city, is the year of| -- x to anyw ore e.se, jor 1a | | In Oshawa house - building has challenge. Everything that is maj er fai 15 hh be Sinpe wiht] [caught up with and slightly sur- done -- or not done -- in 1959|night affair. It takes time and a | sol tri ; ¥ : i ; vast amount of legwork on the passed industrial growth. There will find its reflection in the part of 'the industrial commis. | can (has to be more industry before years to come. fy --i a sioner even to arouse interest. | a pm stdin ad . | More often than not he is not ! ; to be found at his desk. Every i |lead has to be followed up pains- | | : takingly. Once the interest has] | " | been established, the commis-| he. |sioners work has only just be- o gun, Although a young man, Mr. Mec- Laughlin has already had consid-| erable experience in his field. Hailing from Ottawa. he was educated in the capital and at, Queen's University where he se- * |eured his B.A. For four years he sérved with the National Film Board, first as an information officer, then as re- search analyst, as assistant c!¥~* of the commercial distribution di- vision and finally as senior per- sonnel officer. He then moved to the trade and industry branch of the Ontario Department of Planning and Development where he was in- dustrial consultant. Later he wa~ '\ |appointed chief of the municipal | | industrial development division. Mr. McLaughlin is a membe: of the American Industrial Deve' opment Council and the Onta-i Industrial Development Council Married with two daughters aged three and 10 months respec (tively, he lives at 48 Buckingham street. The family worship 2° Gregory's Chureh. | I I Interim Pavment By Wheat Board OTTAWA (CP) -- An interim | payment of 10 cents a bushel by | the Canadian Wheat Board on the ! 1957-58 wheat pool was announced | Wednesday by Trade Minister | Churchill. The payments--a distribution of $38,800.000--will be made on 376,900.000 bushels delivered to the board during the 1957-38 crop OLD STANDARD BANK AT KING AND SIMCOE |y;, anded last Aug. 1 Me | our "Floral" ford7 Y MORRY REED, manager of green- houses situated on Bloor St. W., Oshawa. ® In 1912, twelve years before Oshawa became a city the late R.B. Reed established his first greenhouse on Bloor Street West. ® Today, 47 years later the sons of the founder are operating one of the largest greenhouses and floral business in Eastern Ontario with over 40,000 sq. ft. of flowers under glass. ® In addition to the floral business, Ted Reed is the manager of the hardware store which is run by the firm, at 48 Simcoe Street North. ® One of their annual events, that draws thousands of people from near and far, is the spring flower show which in recent years has become a mecca for color camera enthusiasts. ® On the occasion of Oshawa's 35th anniversary the firm of R. B. Reed & Sons looks forward with greater confidence to the Oshawa of the future. R. B. REED & SONS HENRY REED -- manager of the florist retail store situated at 10)2 King Street West, Oshawa. amily ARS... TED REED, manager of hordware store located ot 48 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. '