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6C THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seturdey, June 24, 1967 T. B. MITCHELL T. B. Mitchell succeeded R. D. Preston as mayor in 1929 and served for three years as the Chief magis- trate of The Motor City. He was owner of Mitchell Drugs which still operates in the city. JUDGE ALEX HALL Judge Alex Hall was mayor of Oshawa in the tur- bulent year of 1937 when un- employment was high and strikes were frequent. He was 30 at the time, the youngest mayor to ever hold the chief magistrate's post here. JUDGE J. C. ANDERSON Judge J. C, Anderson of the County Court of the County of Hastings was mayor of Oshawa in 1940-41. He is son of the late T. H. P. Anderson, pastor of Centre Street United Church. DR. W. H. GIFFORD The late Dr. W. H. Gif- ford was mayor of Oshawa for three years -- from 1942 to 1943 and in 1945. He was one of Oshawa's more color- ful and foreeceful speakers. He was a brother of Lyman Gifford, also a former mayor. Itinerant Preacher Held Church In Log Cabin Here What may be termed the Mother of Wesleyan Methodism in the district is now the pres- ent Simcoe Street United Church. The story of the church car- ries back to the pioneer days when the sparsely settled coun- try along the north shore of Lake Ontario was visited by ' the first itinerant preacher. Following the blazed trails, riding on horseback, his sad- dle bags carrying most of his earthly gear, the welcome mes- seng@ br™.ght the Bread of Life to the hungry colonists. Among the earliest -- if not the earliest -- of these devoted men was Rev. William Jack- son who visited the area in 1818. In the log homes and open spaces, he gathered the people and: eventually formed a class, nine in number. From that small beginning as a nu- cleus has grown the present church. FIRST SUNDAY SCHOOL In 1835 the Union School House was built and in this building was organized the first Sunday School. It was interdenominational. John Rit- son was the first superinten- dent. He was followed by Hon. T. N. Gibbs. The little society steadily growing was embod- ied into a circuit which em- braced nine townships, reach- FRAME CHURCH The call for a church home resulted in the erection of a frame church on 'what was then "Protestant Hiil,"' now West- mount. The land was donated by Squire Warren. The build- ing was commenced, but was delayed by the rebellion of 1837. It was not until 1841 that the church was completed and dedicated. NEW. CHURCH The town of Oshawa was growing eastward from "Prot- estant Hill." Moreover the ever enlarging congregation de- manded another and more commodious church. On land donated by the Ladies' Aid Society of the church, situated at the corner of Simcoe and Bagot Streets, was erected the present white brick edifice with its dominating spire and music hall. The cornerstone was laid in June, 1867, by the Hon. T. N. Gibbs, assisted by Mrs. James Luke and W. H. Gibbs. The church was officially dedicated in May, 1868. The Oshawa _ Methodist Church, up to this time, had been connected with the Whit- by circuit; but about a year after the opening of the new church, it was set apart as a station with Dr. Wellington Jef- ing from Port Hope to Yonge fers in charge. church and Sunday School building were destroyed by fire; but under the leadership of Capt. the Rev. John Gar- butt, the church and Sunday School were rebuilt, enlarged and a new pipe organ installed at a cost totalling $75,000. Simcoe Street Church was long noted for its excellent music, John Ritson, a choir- master from England, was the leader of the first choir. After him came James Luke, Wil- liam Dingle, Percy Punshon, , M. Stevenson and Leslie V. nitt. The ministers of the church have been: 1869-70, Rev. W. Jef- fers; 1871-73, Rev. William Scott; 1874-76, Rev. W. H. Laird; 1877-79, Rev. J. § Aorthe; 1880-82, Rev. John Learoid; 1883-84, Rev. S. J. Shorey; 1885-87, Rev. Thomas Manning; 1888-90, Rev. N. Mc- Dirmid; 1891-93, Rev. W. J. Jolliffe; 1894-95, Rev. James Kines; 1896-99, Rev. J. P. Wil- son; 1900-03, Rev. J. J. Rae; 1904-06, Rev. S. J. Shorey; 1907- 10, Rev. H. T. Lewis; 1911-15, Rev. H. J. Greatrix; 1916-21, Rev. Capt. John Garbutt; . 1922- 25, Rev. J. H. McBain; 1925-28, Rev. Dr. H. F. Dougall; 1928- 33, Rev. Ernest Harston; 1933- 40, Rev. W. R. Tanton; 1940-48, Rev. A: D. Cornett and the present incumbent, Rev. John Anglican Parish Started FRANK McCALLUM Controller Frank McCal- lum was mayor of Oshawa from 1946 to 1948. He was later defeated for the mayoralty by John Naylor on the controversial Sunday Sports issue, He headed the Board of Control election race last Dec. 4 MAYORS OF OSHAWA FROM LATE TWENTIES TO SIXTIES NORMAN DOWN Norman Down was mayor of Oshawa in 1955 and turned the first sod for the Oshawa Shopping Centre in that year. He is the dean of City Council in point of ser- vice and was re-elected to LYMAN A. GIFFORD Lyman A. Gifford served as mayor of Oshawa from 1958 to 1960 and from 1963 to 1966, He was defeated last Dec, by Mayor Ernest Marks, QC. Mr. Gifford, a brother of the late Dr. W. H. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A PART OF CANADA'S CENTENNIAL Keuloch ¢ OSHAWA'S SMART MEN'S SHOP 10 KING STREET WEST The Most Carefully Tailored Clothes You Could Wear Sif lar : Gifford, resides on_ his QUALITY TatLORED his aldermanic post last Sydenham Harbor farm to- ec. day. Pr eats cat -- More Than 100 Years Ago . George's Memorial Angli-| ia "Church, the oldest of the|enhanced \late Mrs. Fred W. Cowan which the beauty of the Church of England parishes injstructure. Her memory is per- the community, has a_ history dating back more than 100 years. The church has been an important factor in the social, cultural and religious develop- ment of the community. The founders of the parish were composed of such fam- ilies as the Hylands, Carswells, Warrens, Griersons and Ark- lands. The church was original- ly located at the corner of King Street and Park Road, but was later enlarged and the struc- ture moved to the south west corner of what is now Memorial Park. The location of the altar of this church is today marked by a cairn, Many of the early members of the parish are buried in St. George's Cemetery, located on the east side of Park Road, north of Adelaide Avenue His Excellency the Duke of Devonshire, Governor General of Canada, turned the sod for the present church Jan. 12, 1919. W. J. Holland and R. Pye were the wardens at that time. The cornerstone was laid Oct. 7, 1922 by Major General J. H. McBrien, CB, CMG, DSO, and the last stone of the tower was laid Dec. 29, 1923. Constructed of Credit Valley white stone, the church is of old English architecture. The in- terior woodwork is of exquisite- ly carved, solid oak. The parish received many .|Church, St. petuated by Cowan House, the) former rectory, located in Athol | Street West. In recent years, with the| jgrowth of the parish, a large |modern parish hall was erected on Centre Street to replace a former structure. building provides accommoda- | tion for many parish activities, | NAMES OF RECTORS parish include: 1841, Rev. 1865, Rev. John B. Worrell, MA; 1869, Rev. 1875, Rev. H. B. Owen; 1878, Rev. J. W. Rolf; 1878, Rev. C. C. Johnston; 1879, Rev. J. Middleton; 1890, Rev. J. H. Talbot; 1910, Rev. Canon C. R. dePencier; Rev. David M. Rose, Rev. Canon Clinton D. Cross and Rev. Canon F. G. Other parishes of the Church | of England in Oshawa, estab- | lished in recent years, include | Christ Memorial Anglican| St. Mark's Peter's Church, Barrie Avenue, also! for some years. The rectors in charge of the| various Oshawa parishes are: Christ Memorial, the Venerable| Archdeacon Harold D. Clever-| don; St. Matthew's, Rev. R. A.} Sharp; St. Mark's, Rev. A.! Woolcock and St. Peter's, Street, Toronto. | In November, 1919, the K. Moffat, since 1948. 'gifts and donations from the!L. M. Ware. For over 25 years Lofthouse Pattern Co. Limited has been interpreting designs and blueprints, and building patterns and models to be used In the process of producing industrial parts and dies. Alsa an important facet of Lofthouse's business is th development of proto-type parts from original designs. outomobile to aircraft or appliance parts. These may be anything from Congratulations to Canada on her Ist century, and ever greater success for her 2nd. LOFTHOUSE PATTERN CO. LTD. Serving Canadian Industry Rev. | | Today this | Rectors who have served the | John Pentland; | William Belt, MA; | Ongley. | Matthew's Church, | Church and St.) Church. Holy 'Trinity | served that section of the city | | INDUSTRIAL RUBBER AND PLASTIC CO. LIMITED We Are Proud To Be A Part of A Growing Young Canada Established in 1960 Snowden Rubber Company are proud to be a part of a growing Canada. From a small beginning of a handful of employees we have outgrown three plants and now are about to move into a much larger plant in August of this year. Our new plant will cover 22,000 square feet and a staff of 25 and contain some of the most modern equip- ment in Canada which will make us one of the leaders in our field. It gives us much pleasure to say... "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA" 1867 - MANUFACTURING A COMPLETE LINE OF: @ ALL TYPES of SHEET RUBBER @ BELTING-FLANGED EDGED-CLEATS @ MOLDED PRODUCTS and ROLL COVERING @ ALL TYPES of HOSE and "V" BELTS 365 FRENCH ST, - OSHAWA - - 1967 INDUSTRIAL RUBBER and PLASTICS CO. LTD. 728-1658 BENEVO RACES OAL TT ( For its size, 0 well be the most ized city in Onta all the church grot the parent commil Troops and Guide the Home and Sct ent-Teacher Asso the social, service clubs there must mately five hund tions. Earliest of all | was the Ontario W tiaw Temperance | ized in 1877 in Ow the Oshawa Union after, Its. continu been to educate an and old to the dar indulgence accor aims of the founde ces Willard. Pres Oshawa Union is Williams and of Union, Mrs. Howa Also active befor the century were t societies such as t of England, the Blue and the La Benevolent Asso Empress of In Daughters of F started by a grt women in 1893, No what was then k Sons of England H blyn's Drug Store. Like most of tl societies it was « only as a social k co-operative club protection for ne Canada who had turn for help sh strike. There was a do to members; a we and funeral benefi still available to fi bers, except the s doctor which was Educ Elect Continued fron by tasks beyond h by work in which cessful. Why shou! pupil who is ready work at Easter t wait until June fe sary examination?' Last fall both O systems entered w come the electri teaching. A total vision. sets were a cost of $245 ea used for the rece cational programs the Metropolitan 11 thority. The MTA is con school boards of M who sponsor a vé grams directl courses of study in schools. At lez grams per week | as seven from cha nine are viewed. Sound projecto1 dreds of films, opaque projectors corders have nec in almost every c COMMUNITY CO! Another major in education facilit tario - Durham C plied Arts and " be opened in Se north of Oshawa. It will be desig modate 10,000 stu fit into the same