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MEMBERS OF THE West- mount Kiwanis Club, at their Tuesday meeting in Hotel Genosha had the privilege of listening to the three Ontario Party Platforms Given By Riding Candidates Oshawa's Westmount Kiwanis Club played host to Oshawa Riding candidates at lunch Tues- day in Hotel Genosha. Thirty members heard incum- bent T. D. Thomas, New Demo- crat, Frances Jones, Liberal, and Albert Walker, Conserva- tive, speak for five minutes each, Later, written questions were answered. Each candidate got a certifi- cate of appreciation from the club. Blaine Boswell, chairman of the club's public and business affairs committee, said this is the second time Westmount Ki- wanis members have hosted politicians at election time. In the second last Dominion- Riding election candidates present the platforms of their respective parties. Caught by the camera during the meet- ing, from left, are Albert V. of a plan before 'the people," Mr. Thomas said. "The NDP program is the most positive in the election; it is in print," he said. GROWTH RATE UP Since Premier Robarts took over two years ago, Ontario's economic growth rate has jump- ed from two to six per cent and personal income in the province has hit a new high of $12,250,- 000,000 -- an increase of over $800,000,000 since 1961 -- Albert Walker told Westmount mem- bers. "Ontario had in 1962 its larg- est year-to-year drop in unem- ployment since the end of the Second World War -- 3.7 per cent of the labor force last year as compared to five per cent in 1961," said Mr. Walker. Walker, Progressive Conserv- ative candidate; Bob Branch, president of the service club; Mrs. Frances Jones, Liberal candidate and T. D. Thomas, New Democratic Party candi- date. Mr. Thomas has repre- sented the riding in the legio- lature since 1948. --Oshawa Times Photo "Premier Robarts has led his government in producing some of the finest legislation in the history of this province," claim- ed Mr. Walker. He listed financial aid to municipalities, free text books for Grade 9 and 10 students with' all high school pupils getting free books within three years. Progress is being made on the farm front, in many forms of social welfare, in providing recreational facilities and in Labor legislation, said Mr. Walker. "The Conservative govern- ment is experienced in the re- sponsibility of government. We do not offer expansive promises which can not be implemented; we simply guarantee a continua- tion of good government," fin- ished Mr. Walker. wide election, the two Oshawa Kiwanis clubs* heard federal candidates speak. HAVE ANSWERS Frances Jones said the Lib-| eral Party has the answers for Canada's fastest-growing prov- ince. "The Conservative govern- ment is not two years old as its supporters would have you be- Heve. It is 20 years old and eral Hos Hospital 1544 Patients Members of the Oshawa Gen- pital Board, at their meeting, learned that tired, and it is time for a change," she said. t "Being a woman, and a moth- @r, I am most interested in edu- cation and legislation pertaining to family life." The federal Liberal pension lan would be put into opera- on faster than the Ontario plan and would cover everyone, Mrs. Jones said, and added: "Premier Robarts will go only 80 far; he has charzed his mind several times. He has said he is going ahead with his own plan anyway. This appears to be his kind of co-operation." DISCRIMINATION CHARGED Portable pensions and a min- imum wage have been advo- cated for many years by the New Democratic party, T. D. "Tommy" Thomas told the group. He criticized the minimum wage as "discriminatory" be- cause "over the boundary in Durham county an employer doesn't have to pay it". Mr. Thomas described the Conservative medicare plan as "half-baked". He said it has had two readings and will go to a committee after the elec- tion. 'They hope this will bring them votes by having some kind 4 Tuesday 73; here were 1,544 i A The number of patient days during August totalled 14,213 compared with 165,833 in July. There was a daily average of patients in the hospital of 458.4 compared with 510.7 in July. In addition 2,102 out patients were treated. The average bed occupancy during the month was 75 per cent, The average for the var- ious departments were: c cal and surgical 82; obstetrical etric 56.9; bassinettes 54.1; and chronic 95.8. The average number of days stay in hospital cases was 62.7 while in other departments it was 8.5. 1,606 DISCHARGES The board learned 1,606 pa- tients were discharged during the. month, There were 29 deaths in hospital. Of the patients admitted in August, 931 were from Oshawa and of these six were chronic cases, There were 134 admis- sions from Whitby and one of for admissions . This compared chronic Admits these was a chronic case. Ad- missions from other county mu- nicipalities were: East Whitby, 40; Whitby Township,54; Ajax, 11; Pickering Township, 3; Reach Township, 14. There were 19 admissions from Dur- ham County and 52 from' Dar- lington Township. In addition, one was admitted from New Brunswick, one from Nova Scotia, two from Quebec and two from the United States. Thirteen of the patients were admitted to private wards, 613 were placed in semi-private wards and 699 in public wards.|i The number of newborn babies 74 LAB TESTS During August 718 out pa- tients had X-rays. Seventy-four lab tests were made and 1,310 received treatment in the emer- gency department. There were 905 operations in the main op- erating room and 1,310 opera- tions and treatments given in the emergecy department. It was also reported there were 139 in patients in the phy- siotherapy department. There were 1,453 treatments in this department and 1,152 in patient visits. The physiotherapy department also had 179 out patients, gave 1,750 treatments to the patients and made 917 out-patient visits. REV. R. PANCZENKO New Priest Welcomed At St. John's The congregation of St. John's Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church, Bloor street east, re- cently welcomed priest, Rev. Rostyslaw Panc- their new For Election She Ostyawe Siames a a ss Now Ready George C. Martin, returning officer for Oshawa Riding, re-| ported y afternoon that eve: is now in readiness for the holding of the provincial "élection next Wednesday. Three advance polls will be held in the riding for the con- venience of those voters who would otherwise be unable to cast their ballots on election . These polls will be held in Oshawa, Ajax and Pickering on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. ( Counting the advance polls there are 198 polls in the rid- ing. Of these 131 are in Osh- awa, two in Port Whitby, 12 in Ajax and 36 in Pickering Town- _|ship. There are 14 split polls in the riding. Mr. Martin revealed there are 49,300 electors in riding eligible to cast their ballots next Wednesday. Since the enumeration approximately 400 names were added to the voter's list of whom 200 were in Osh- awa and 200 in Pickering. The breakdown of voters by muni- cipalities follows: Oshawa, 36,- $21; Port Whitby, 470; Ajax, 3,785 and Pickering, 8,733. On election day, Sept. 25, the polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daylight saving time. Thomas Speaks To Pensioners Nearly 300 retired General Motors workers heard New Democrat Tommy Thomas speak on pensions in the UAW Hall Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Thomas, Oshawa Riding's Queen's Park representative for 15 years, underlined his party's belief that pensions should be paid at age 65 without a means test, If this policy were in effect, young family breadwinners who are unemployed could get jobs faster, Mr. Thomas said. As it is now, men cannot afford to re- tire early. This talk was preceded by a morning tea in Oshawa and a short address to the members of the Westmount Kiwanis club at noon, Mr. Thomas also spoke to the Junior Chamber of Commerce on highway safety and talked to about 75 members of the Up- holsterers' union last night. zenko. Father Panczenko came to Oshawa from Grimsby, Ont., re-| | placing Rev. Dmitri Luchak. Father Luchak served in Osh- awa for six years ard has left to take up the position of assis- tant priest at St. John's Cathe- dral in Edmonton. The new priest at St. John's was born in Luck, Western Uk- raine, and was educated there and in Germany after the sec- ond world war. After-his studies in Munich were completed Rev. Panczenko went to England in placed in the nursery was 209./1947. He returned to Germany fn 1952 for his ordination into the priesthood and returned to Eng- land as priest of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Hali- fax, Yorkshire. In Eng!and Rev.| | Panczenko quently married a girl he had known in the Ukraine. met and In April, 1959, Rev. and Mis. Panczenko came to Canada with their two sons and made their home in Ituna, Saskatchewan. The family Grimsby and finally to Oshawa. later moved. to Rev. and Mrs. Panczenko now have a third child, seven-month- old Ihor, a brother for Bhodan, 11 and 10-year-old George. subse-| § REV. G. W. C. Brett Knox Church To Induct New Pastor The congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church, Simcoe street north, will gather Thurs- day evening for the induction of its new minister, Rev. Gor- don W. C. Brett, BA. A native of Madoc, Ont., Mr. Brett is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Western Ontario and Knox College, Toronto. Follow- ing his ordination to the minis- try in 1947, he served in con- gregations in Tabusintac, N.B.; McDonald's Corners in Eastern Ontario, and in Oakridge Pres- byterian Church, London, Ont. It was under his ministry that this latter congregation was first organized and has devel- oped to the status of a self- sustaining congregation, hav- ing built two church buildings and purchased a manse. Mr. Brett is married to the former Hilda Wahlberg of Chau- vin, Alberta. They have three children, Mark, 16; Linda, 13; and Elizabeth, 10. He succeeds Rev. R. B. Milroy, MA, who is now minister of Riverdale Presbyterian Church, Toronto. The induction service in Knox Church will be conducted by the Presbytery of East Toronto. The public is welcome to attend. KEEN INTEREST DISPLAYED IN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM A large crowd attended the press preview of the Cana- dian Automotive Museum on Quesday afternoon. The mem- bers of the press, Civic and Chamber officials toured the building and viewed the many exhibits. In the top photo look- ing at°an early model Mc- Laughlin-Buick, left to right, are Charlie World, president of the Oshawe Chamber of Commerce; Gordon Riehl, past president and Herbert Robertson, chairman of the museum committee. --Oshawa Times Photo | CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS Congratulations and best wishes to the following resi- dents of Oshawa and district who ate celebrating their birthdays today: - Archickins Anderson, 143 Colborne street east; Don- ald French, 422 Nevis ave- nue. Phone 723-3474. SECOND SECTION University department of exten- sion today announced times and dates for three tutorial classes that will be offered this winter to Oshawa and area residents. full credit towards a Bachelor of Arts degree and prospective students are urged by the Uni- versity to register immediately with the extensfon department. and women from across Canada and around the world register- ed for extramural credit courses at Queen's, Again this year, the majority of these courses are dence. six Eastern Ontario Centres Peterborough, Belleville, Brock- vill, Kingston and Port Hope. |Collegiate and Vocational Insti- 8, an educational psychology course requiring psychology 1 as a prerequisite, will be held 7 to 9 p.m, The well-known Ca- nadian psychologist, Professor Hilde Laird will be the instruc- or. . It will be given by Professor John Baxter beginning Satur-' a.m. and requires the introduc- THERE WAS A large at- tendance of members and guests when the Oshawa Jun- jor Chamber of Commerce Tutorial Announced KINGSTON -- The Queen's Each of the courses carries J b held its second annual Jaycee Week Dinner Tuesday night at Hotel Genosha. Showing chatting prior to the dinner OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1963 are Ernie Checkeris, presi- dent of the Ontario Junior Chamber of Commerce who was the speaker; Vic Brooks, PAGE THIRTEEN president of the Oshawa or ganization and Bill Tynkaluk. --Oshawa Times Photo Oshawa Jaycees Present Classes Are (Certificates Of Merit A highlight of the Oshawa unior Chamber of Commerce anquet held at Hotel Genosha Tuesday was the presentation of certificates of merit. The banquet marked the sec- ond annual Jaycee Week which is currently being celebrated. The guest speaker was Jaycee Checkeris of Sudbury. PRESENT CERTIFICATES President} Fred Ball presented the cer- tificates for co-operation with Immediate Past the junior chamber to Charles World, president of the Osh- awa Chamber of Commerce; Ross Gibson, representative of Co., CKLB, Oshawa and to Jack Oshawa Times news Lakeland Broadcasting Gearin, editor. Past President Ball said that the efforts of the junior cham- ber would not be successful without the co-operation of the news media and the senior chamber. In his address President Last year a total of 2,234 men being offered by correspon- However, Oshawa is one of where tutorial classes taught by Queen's professors will be made available. The other centres are} All the tutorial classes. will be held at the R. S. McLaughlin tute. The first class in psychology Friday evening, Sept. 20, from A second tutorial will be En- glish 4, a course in Shakespeare. day, Sept. 21, from 9.30 to 11.30 tory English course, English 2 as a prerequisite. Professor J. F. Chant will give the third tutorial, Eco- nomics 1, with the opening class scheduled for Friday evening, Sept. 27, from 7.30 to 9.30. There is no prerequisite for this course. campaign, Pension Plan Said Inadequate Mrs. Frances Jones, Liberal candidate in Oshawa Riding, charged, at a meeting Tuesday night in Bay Ridges, that the Robarts pension plan will be juseless to a large number of residents of the riding as they will be unable to qualify. She said the Liberal government elected Sept. 25 will co-operate to the full in the proposed federal pension plan. Mrs. Jones is continuing her campaigning in the central Osh- awa business section today with time out to attend a press con- ference in.Toronto. A group of Liberal women candidates will be interviewed by and television. It is understood parts of the conference will be televised. "It infuriates me," Mrs Jones continued, "to hear the Tories claiming any credit at all for the portable pension, even for their own poor imita- tion of the All-Canada Plan. have discussed this with the Liberal candidate in the 1959 provincial election, and have been shown the clippings from the press I party policy." "In the 1963 campaign, Liberals have been ers. years. worker, you, in the Liberal Plan, no We. mean what we say." of the party atmosphere, di. The Oshawa Times for the 1959 which was Joha' of her speech), attentive hearing. Wintermeyer's first campaign as leader of the Liberal Party. In this, the 1963 campaign, the Tories are telling some pretty tall tales, but none are so false|ber has as the claim that they first urg- ed the portable pension as a we studying this problem for many years; without having enough support to put the plan into effect. So far as the portable pension plan is concerned, the NDP is just a band wagon hitch-hiker, and the Tories are idea snatch- We Liberals have been working on this plan all these We know what can be done for you, the unorganized the organized worker, and you, the self em- ployed. There is no guesswork 'ifs', 'buts' or similar Robarts 'outs'. Mrs. Jones also spoke on the Liberal education policies and other Liberal proposals, In spite her, (about 60 at the height gave her an Checkeris emphasized the ef- forts of the organization's ex- tension and membership com- mittee and it's efforts to re cruit new members. He said that there should be no difficul- ty in finding suitable people to join the Jaycees as any man between the ages of 18 and 40 could join. AIMS CITED President Checkeris stated that the aims of the organiza- tion were the promotion of edu- cation and social and cultural facilities. He pointed out that the junior chamber can impart responsibility to new members through the leadership training program. The aid given to education was. stressed | by the speaker who said that the junior cham- its Community Service z the Department of" ion, Mr. Cheekeris -explained that the new section set up by the Department of Education was formed to teach self, reliance and responsibility to youngsters in a fast changing world. _ He cited the civic responsibil. ity shown by past and present members of the junior cham- ber by their participation in civic affairs. President Checker- is said that this must continue with new members,, not only for the organization but also for the future. Head table guests at the din- ner included Michael Starr, MP; T. D. Thomas, MLA, and Mayor Lyman A, Gifford who all brought greetings to the junior chamber. Representa- tives of the provincial and na- tional junior chamber were also present as were representa- tives of Oshawa service clubs. Oshawa Paving Company Limited signed a joint agree- ment, a first contract, with three unions Monday: labor- ers, teamsters and operating engineers. Seen here at the signing are (seated) Fred Beckstead, secretary - treas- urer of Local 597, Internation- al Hod Carriers Building and Common Laborers Union; Bruce James, Oshawa Paw ing's business manager. Standing are: Local 793, Internatoinal Union of Operating Engineers and Robert James, company fore- man, The one year contract A. Larocque, , peta! (9 IGNS FIRST CONTRACT covering about 30 men was "« described as "a _ standard building contract' by Mr. Beckstead. He said it is "a big step forward in the or- ganization of local paving contractors" and' described negotiations as "very, friend- ly". Other firms with similar agreements are W, B. Bennett Paving Limited and Alnor Earthmoving Limited, who, said Mr, Beckstead, do most of ty e of work (paving, sewer work and excavating) in Oshawa and district. --Oshawa Times Photo SSAC I (ie A Oe to J '