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Oshawa Times (1958-), 1 Oct 1964, p. 13

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See Emergency Numbers Hospital 723-2211 Police 725-1183 Fire 725-6574 ' he Oshawa Times OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1964 laa DR. DYMOND GREETS COL. R. S. McLAUGHLIN AT RECEPTION Dr. Matthew B. Dymond, Provincial Health Minister, on left, greets Col. R. S. McLaughlin at a reception in Parkwood Wednesday after- noon following the official opening of the new $1,300,000 Ontario County Courthouse and Administration building. Also shown, left to right, are R. S. McLaughlin. The_ re- It Was Full Day For Premier Here Hon. John P. Robarts de- clared the $1,350,000 Ontario County courthouse and admin- istration building open, took part in the rededication of First and Second World War memorial plaques, quick tour through the edifice and then disappeared for an hour. Where had he gone? "To my place (in Perry) to examine my de- partmental program," ex- plained Health Minister Dr. Matthew B. Dymond, as they arrived at Oshawa's Boys' Club for a quick look. "It is the only time I can see him and I've got to get going for next year," said the Ontario Riding MPP. "He is under tremendous pressure to be everywhere at once." Dr. Dymond's difficulty in getting the Premier alone for a few minutes typified the A LARGE TEAM entire visit yesterday--one of controlled hurry because the Premier can never appear to be in too much of a rush. He was Wednesday, at one and the same time, Ontario's chief administrative officer and a guest of the county and the city of Oshawa HONOR GUARD 4vhe Premier's press officer Port took ay described the schedule as "so tight it's ridiculous." Mr. Robarts inspected .an Ontario Regiment Honor Guard as the Regiment's band played Greensleeves. On the dais he listened to the brief speeches of several county and city officials. Ontario County Judge Alex C. Hall assured the 500 spec- tators all persons, from the highest to the lowest, receive equal treatment in such halls of justice as the néw court- house. The Premier kiddingly re- marked he would endeavor not to be a recipient of the offered "hospitality."" Just after 5 pum., the Prem- fer arrived at the Boys' Club with Dr. Dymond and Oshawa riding MPP Albert V. Walker. They were met by Stewart Alger, a Canadian Director of the Boys' Club and T. L. Wilson, Oshawa Times lisher. : Mr. Robarts paused for photographs at the swimming pool, sat in on a chess game (he moved his rook the wrong way) for another picture and was on his way to Parkwood, Col. R. S. McLaughlin's mid- town estate. Just before he got in one of the two big, black Chrysler pub- Mrs. Dymond, Mrs. Halll, wife of Judge Alex C. Hail, Judge Hall, and Miss Isabel McLaughlin, daughter of Col. Imperials_in his party, the Premier was reminded this is the Motor City, home of Gen- eral Motors of Canada Lim- ited. "Well," he cracked, "I always take the Buick to Windsor. Besides, these are not my cars; they belong to the government." At Parkwood, the Premier and other guests were met by "DEBBIE" Miss "Debbie" Tomalak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. alter Tomalak of 251 Guelph street, had some distinguished visitors late Wednesday al- ception preceded a Civic Din- ner in the Hotel Genosha with the City of Oshawa and On- tario County acting as the hosts. Judge Hall, Col. McLaughlin and his daughter, Miss Isabel McLaughlin. Mr. Robarts took a leisurely stroll through the Italian formal gardens, pronounced them magnificent, posed for more pictures and left for the civic dinner at Hotel Genosha. After the dinner he shook hands with guests and was gone by 10 p.m. ete ternoon as she emerged from the Olympic-sized swimming pool at the Simcoe Hall Boys' Club on Eulake. They are, --G.M. Photo mn MEETS SOME DIS PREMIER JOHN ROBARTS OF- ONTARIO officially opens the new $1,300,000 Ontario County Courthouse and Ad- ministration building Wednes- day afternoon as more than Premier John Robarts official- Second Section City and district features, sports and classified advertis- ing. , 3,000 spectatoms Jook on. Other platform guests, left to right, are Judge Alex C. Hall of the County Court of the County of Ontario; Mr. Justice Gale, ly opened Ontario County's new & $1,300,000 Courthouse and Ad- ministration building on Ross- land road Wednesday afternoon ¥ with a tribute to "dedicated mu-! nicipal officials and elected rep- 4M nesentatives who worked in to make this imposing edifice possible'. Mr. Robarts referred to the : new building as "A symbol of | our progressive, dynamic s0- ciety"'. He officiated at the history- making event as more than 3,000 stood around the new lawns in 60-degree weather and sunshine. 'This ceremony here today ts proof that two municipal bodies, such as the City of Oshawa and the County of Ontario, can work together in a spirit of progress, 'co-operation and harmony," said the premier, after inspect- ing an honor from the Ontario Regiment headed by Lt.- Col. James R. Warnica, officer commanding. The setting was an impressive one, with full pomp and cere- mony as Mr. Robarts officially declared the new building open and added; "You, as citizens of this county can be proud of what you see here today -- this co-opera- tion has resulted from the de- sires of your elected representa- § tives to.carry out the wishes of the péople of this county." The ceremony began promptly at 2 p.m. after Mr. Robarts ar- rived in his limousine. After the inspection party returned to. the reviewing stand, and the honor guard marched off, George Brooks, chairman of the prop-' age erty committee of Ontario County Council spoke. His committee supervised the construction of the new building referned to by him as "the glass| and stone white sentinel". HONOR GUARD PRESENTS given the key by Roland cf) a a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario; Dr. Matthew B. Dymond, Provincial Health Minister; Col, G. A. Welsh, IMPOSING EDIFICE SYMBOL OF PROGRESSIVE, DYNAMIC SOCIETY': PREMIER ROBARTS '- PROGRESS Col. James R. Wamnich, offi- cer commanding of the On- tario Regiment; George Brooks, deputy neeyve of Whit- Ontario County; T. W. Bed- dail, architect for the build- ing; Mayor Lyman Gifford of Oshawa. Sheriff of Ontario County; Lt.- by; Warden Russell Francis of --Oshawa Times Photo w, Robarts Officially Opens ii\|New $1,300,000 Building oer ARMS AT COURTHOUSE OPENING should make it easier to take,Courts of Ontario, expressed his, Giffor@ and Warden i and reminisced) Francis Wi _ | been "Today marks a milestone in| Nicholls, of Milne and Nicholis!from-the point of view of the] congratulations, the history and affairs of the|Itd., the general contractor. County of Ontario and the City of Oshawa," he said. "A large team of men worked Following a joint dedication|two long, hard years for this,"' service by Monsignor Paul/Said Mr. Beddall.- Mr. Gifford Dwyer, pastor of St. Gre; *s;and Mr. Francis praised the Church, Games, and Rev. 8. B. new building and the men who Profitt of Beaverton, both War-| built it. den Russell Francis of Ontario Mr. Justice G. A. Gale, chief acoused, And even a judge is|briefly about his first duties on) keys from T. W. "Bill" likely to do a better job injthe Bench in the old County/the anchitect pleasant surroundings such as/Building on Centre street. this." His Honor Judge Alex C. Halll, | ities, His Lordship continued: 'In|County Court Judge for Ontario} bloc! order for the public to have|County spoke with warm pride complete respect for the way/|of the building and the citizens our laws are applied, a proper|of Ontario County. setting is important. The public} 'I feel that I can speak for County and Mayor Lyman Gif-| justice of the Supreme Court of|is accustomed nde peopl the County," hi ford of Oshawa received the|Ontario added a humorous note aby oly 5 nigh par . 2 "key" from T. W. "Bill" Bed-|in dail. |said- of the new building: left to right, Albert V. Wal- ker, 'MPP, Oshawa riding; Premier John Robarts of On- tario; Dr. Matthew' B. Dy- his brief address when he it y not improve justice, but it TINGUISHED GUESTS mond, Provincial Minister of Health; and Harold McNeil, | Director of Simcoe Hail. | --Oshawa Times Photo | ards, and expects them. Jurors| said, "I have always lived here, and witnesses do not have the/and worked here." same ease that we have come| Wednesday's official opening) The enti tt wing and to have. In this building you|was in contrast to a similar|County Council chamber annex, have fulfilled that need for ac-|ceremony at the same site 10)which juts northward, will be commodation and comfort." months ago -- 'that was when|paid for by the County only. |the cornerstone was laid, on a} Records of the opening of the JUDGE HALL SPEAKS jcold, dark day by J. Shermanjold courthouse on April 4, 1654, His Honor Judge Anthur Will-| Scott, then warden, and Mayor|are "almost non-existent', ac- mott, © dge of the County!Lyman Gifford of Oshawa. Mr.|cording to a county official. Survey To Seek Business Gaps | A sunvey to find the business)ticular firm, the industrial com-|will open shortly. gaps in Oshawa was proposed| missioner, in co-operation with} Hotels and restaurants have by Industrial Commissioner/development agencies, would)undengone facelifting and new James Williams at a meeting,| endeavor to find additional prod-jones are expected to appear. Wednesday, of the industrialjuct lines. berg ge yan changes pat going affairs committee of the Cham- ili id 4) on jowntown area and more ber of Commerce. Mr. Williams said. the -survey are to come. . ; would reveal whether there are Municis hie: dol He said a community survey|products or . supplies . being} "U" pal parking now to find the gaps would prove|shipped into' Oshawa in sufti-{ Dt . 43 bat pe Bi giegg beneficial to the industrial com-| cient quantity to warrant either bi ae Frag be mission, business and industry.|the establishment of a mamufae-|s joy "uatting ve almost The survey would indicate|turing plant or a supply, base yh guar Figo bi soa con- What plants are not working at|here. pandieg permity ward eeted fer 100 per cent capacity and what) 4 listing of products manu-| 725 single-dwelling units and additional lines they could han-/sctured locally which either|673 apartment units. die under a manufacturing at-/ 5. now being exported-to other} Mr, Williams said there was rangement. countries, or the ores are de-|no indication the building boom sirous of entering export}would subside. Over 88 r CONFIDENTIAL BASIS |field, should be made and his|cent of homes are Gacledenk. On a confidential: basis andj office could assist in obtain-)pied and this percentage is on with}; the permission of the par-|ing professional asigjance from'the increase, $ the provincial and federal gov- ermments for such firms. Steg Seen

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