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Since August 12, when the exâ€" cursion was opened, a total of 5,448 harvesters were dispatched from Ontario; from Quebec 1,022 harvâ€" esters were supplied. Of the 6,470 total, 1,143 were interfded for Maniâ€" Latest figures show that 6,470 eastern farm workersâ€"an increase of almost 75 per cent over the numâ€" ber who took ‘part in 1943â€"have travelled to the Prairie Provinces to help harvest the 1944 crops, it was announced by Hon. Humphrey Mitchell, Minister of Labour. Increase Of 75 Per Cent Over, The Number Who Took Part In 1943 TORONTOâ€"LY. 9911 Time lost through strikes and | lockâ€"outs was 41.8 per cent less in | the first eight months of this year |than for the same period in 1943, \the Department of Labour anâ€" | nounced. Harvesters were allowed to go west only if their absence did not handicap farm work in their home districts. Further, quotas were set up for local offices in the recruitâ€" ing of harvesters. More than 2,300 farm workers who reported being available for western harvest work were not sent on the excursion. Many of these men were directed to fruit picking in the Niagara disâ€" trict and grain handling at the head of the Lakes. toba, 3,624 for Saskatchewan and 1,103 for Alberta. Included among the harvesters were 1,025 industrial workers from Ontario and Quebec, who were mostly returning to their former homes in the west. In all cases, approval had to be secured from "The response to our appeal for western harvesters was most satisâ€" factory and measured up well beâ€" yond our expectations," stated Mr. Mitchell. "In addition to the splenâ€" did contributions of eastern farmâ€" ers and urban workers, much credit is also due to the several hundred members of the Armed Forces who were permitted to return to their homes to help out, as well as those who harvested during their leaves." their present mtil:ym. it being understood that they would be reâ€" turning to their jobs after the harvest. * * The 538 women who took the exâ€" cursion were required to be exâ€" perienced farm workers and in most cases they returned to their homes in the Prairie Provinces where they were required to reâ€" main for a period of at least six weeks. Ninetyâ€"two women from the Civil Service in Ottawa were supâ€" plied for prairie farm jobs. A total of 478,189 manâ€"working days were lost up to August 31, 1944, in 151 strikes involving 69,â€" 200 workers, During the first eight months of last year, 822,045 days were lost in 287 strikes involving 149,977 workers. â€" In August, 1944, 12,771 workers took part in 25 strikes which caused a loss of 121,343 manâ€"workâ€" ing days. Fifty strikes in August 1943, involved 35,645 workers and caused a time loss of 240,493 days: Approximately 87 per cent of the total time lost during August of this year was due to two work stoppages the Montreal Tramways strike and a strike of shipyard workers at Halifax and Dartmouth, N.S.â€"which involved 54 per cent of all the workers who took part in strikes during the month. Strikes And Lockâ€" Outs During Aug. The police force in Weston as the "onlooker" says may be doing very ood work, but I personally have failed to see it. Amongst my ‘friends I know of many who have had their homes broken into in the last few years, but never have I heard them say that the g:rty or parties responsible have been apâ€" prehended. As for the E.W.R.A., I know that they have officially complained about the excessive speeding in the residential areas and the parking conditions on Main Street to the Town Council. Directly after their complaint was made I read in your paper about the constant stream of motorists to the Town Hall to pay for infracâ€" tions of the parking byâ€"law. As for speeding on residential streets it is Tite obvious that little if anyâ€" thing has been done by them in this 1 regard. And many close calls with |childrén, bicycles, other cars, etc., |can be observed practically any day | by speedsters. Editor, Times & Guide, Weston, Ont. Dear Sir: Many times I have heard deâ€" gradatory _ remarks _ concerning Weston from outâ€"ofâ€"town peopleâ€" such asâ€"I wouldn‘t be found dead there, or the old folks‘ home, well remarks like that are unfortunate. No town is perfect, and Weston is far from perfect in many ways. I feel that as a citizen of Weston I should do everything I can to imâ€" prove its condition and its reputaâ€" tion by helping to point out its faults and offering suggestions for improvement. As a ratepayer and as a member of a very fine associâ€" ation recently formed, the East Weston Ratepayers‘ Association, I resent the remarks made in your paper in the Letters to the Editor column and signed by "Onlooker". I have also personaly seen the police cruiser about town although rarely on my own street, but when I did see it, it had three. policemen in it burning up gasoline which we are all trying to save. I presume they were patrolling the street but to my mind a much more satisfacâ€" LETTERS TO THE EDITOR only when the name of the writer is enclosed. This name will not necessarily appear in print. is Letters to the Editor can be printed Speci:'alizing in facials, fingerâ€"waving maâ€" chineless or machine permanents. _ â€" . Open Evenings 240 Main St. South (upstairs) S.W. Cor. St. John‘s Rd. Phone 372 Helen‘s Beauty Saion ISNT IT THE TRUTH 2 TIMES AND GUIDE, WESTON tory method would be to purchase a few bicycles for them or better still let them walk. Now I do not think any member of the E.W.R.A. professes to be a detective arm chair or otherwise, but they do like to see results for the taxes they pay at least protection that we know is protection. As for Critickshanks Park, I think it is a beautiful place but undeveloped. This year our Counâ€" cil has made an effort to improve it, although it must be discouragâ€" ing to have to constantly rebuild equipment that is destroyed by fire or wanton destruction. I would not like to take it on my shoulders to widicule anything that looks like an improvement to a park or playâ€" ground as the "onlooker" has done, because we have too few parks and too little money spent on them. It is to be hoped that there will be an improvement in this situation. I understand from listening in at Council meetings that the Councilâ€" lors themselves were .very much displeased with vandalism in the park, especially so when it was noted that the police station and park are practically next door to each other. The "onlooker" also mentioned that the E.W.R.A. were more or less political ralliesâ€"that should have been a compliment ex« cept for the veiled sarcasm. The E.W.R.A. should be interested in town politics because in this demoâ€" cratic country it is the soâ€"called politicians who govern us. They pass laws, good and bad that we have to abide by. The E.W.R.A. is politically minded and as nomina; tion day and election time apâ€" proaches it is to be hoped they inâ€" crease their interest in political ‘matters and take an active interest in getting a good wideâ€"awake Counâ€" eil and promote that slogan amongst the other residents "To get out and Vote". I know the E.W.R.A. has been in contact with other organizations on this very matter but action on these problems requires funds and that the E.W.R.A. sadly lacks. They, I am sure, would like to see some of that sticky money referâ€" red to by "Onlooker" so they could put it to good use. The "Onlooker" feels that the E.W.R.A. should .attach the quesâ€" tion of juvenile delinquency as that is not a police proposition. At least the "onlooker" has one suggestion in his article, but let me say that Finally, 1 would like to see "Onâ€" looker" _ who professes to know that such a problem exists, get in touch with an official of the E.W. R.A., or better still, come out to one of their general monthly meetâ€" ings and give voice to his or her views. I am sure they would be appreciated. The majority of E.W. R.A. members are young people with young children and they want to see them get the best education ndmbutunhhchrdcfip zenship thatâ€"it is possible to get. zenship that it is possible to Let us ‘hear a constructive fi from "Onlooker". "Onlooker" does not look around much or he would see the real problem of Weston and the‘yono the "!‘:WtR.A u:t d‘:ope.r- atel ing get suppoi r« rect (g that is the m:upon&on about it? Nobody, until the E.W. R.A. came along. fiy latest exnriâ€" ence with it (and they have been ence with it (and they have been many and varied) was Saturday night; October 28th, when returnâ€" ing to Weston about 1 a.m., of course I realize that the Weston Transportation Committee and the T.T.C. don‘t expect you to be out that late but to get on with the story. At Keele and St. Clair after a fiveâ€"minute push about half the waiting people were able to get on the car, the rest had to wait another 20 minutes for the next Weston car. And so it was along the route until we got to Dufferin Street in Weston, by that time you could move around without stepping on some one‘s toes or jabâ€". bing somebody in the stomach with your elbow every time the car started. All through the trip I heard comments about the disâ€" graceful condition or w}w doesn‘t Weston do something. Well, why don‘t they? The main grouch has been that the Mt. Dennis car. which provides excellent service to Mt. lDennis residents stop at St. John‘s Road. Why couldn‘t it continue to say Dufferin Street and then reâ€" turn and still not interfere with the regular schedule. Why can‘t we have the equivolent of rush hour service all day and the biggest part of the night and esPecially so on weekâ€"ends when people are free to get around. problem. _ We all know the system is & painâ€"inâ€"theâ€"neck and has been np%" rnntly for the 20 years the town as had the contract with the T.T.C., but who does Well, let us get out and support E.W.R.A., who seem to be the only association trying to get results for their tax money. > May I answer the letter by ‘Onâ€" looker® aplpenring last week in your popular sheet, simply as a member of the E.W.R.A. who is intensely interested> in its activâ€" ity? I am much surprised at your corespondent‘s knowledge of the Ratepayers‘ Association. I have yet to miss one of their meetings and I know many of the Executive personally. May I put your ‘little Upon reading the last isste of the Weston Times and Guide, Ocâ€" tober 26th, I was more than surâ€" prised to read that someone whom has signed (him or herself "Onâ€" looker" has gone to some length to uphold the vandalism which is goâ€" ing on in our public parks. Now it has always been an uphill struggle to keep the park and equipment in a tenagle condition, and which may be said with pardonable pride that the park has been more extensiveâ€" ly used this past summer than ever before, having accommodated over 40 fine picnics this year alone, with some gatherings bringing over 300 in attendance. In order to accomâ€" modate these gatherings it was necessary to increase the facilities, such as additional picnic tables and also two fireplaces which have been used very extensively. These "primitive" fireplaces were built by a very competent workman and will stand comparison with any to be found. Weston, Ont., Oct. 30, 1944 The Times & Guide, Weston, Ont. Dear Sit: The picnic tables and benches, which are built in one piece, are made of heavy lumber. Despite the sturdiness of this equipment, it is not nearly strong enough to withâ€" stand the treatment it receives by the vandals who have taken a great delight in wrecking same. This is no "world disaster" as mentioned by our _ yery "public spirited" friend "On[ooker", but it does seem a shame that the taxpayers‘ money can‘t be trea in a more respectâ€" ful way than by having public property destroyed by those who hold same in light regard. I also realize‘that probably there are a few who are fortunate enough to be able to go to a more elaborate park such as "Onlooker" in their ears on holidays and Sundays, but there are a vast majority who have to depend on local parks for their leisure hours. In conclusion here‘s hoping that we may have a park in the very near future where the residents of Weston may enjoy themselves. A Member of the Parks Committee. Editor, Times & Guide. Dear Sir: Weston, October 27/44. OWEN EATON: man who wasn‘t there‘ straight? (a) There is no controversy beâ€" tween E.W.R.A. and Council. In conuqluonco, the Police are not the football. (b) There has been housebreakâ€" ing on -xlmncc Avenue, Wright Avenue, illiam Street and Jane Street within the last yearâ€"not once on a street either (there were four to my knowledre on Lawâ€" rence Avenue alone). Th= culprits have not been found. Police proâ€" tection costs taxpayers $17,000 annually. (c) E.W.R.A. are not arm chair detectives else, they would clean this mess u}). They have been very successful in other things, however, as recorded from time to time in this paper. 2 (d) E.W.R.A. has no funds exâ€" cept the dollar a year membership which reys only stamps and rent at Memorial School for meetings. They have not been politically minded. â€" (e) E.W.R.A. up until time of writing had no design on Council seats nor had a political slate ever been _ discussed. They _ worked with the existing legislative body. (f) Far from being selfâ€"imâ€" portant, many of them including the Executive, and the writer for that matter. may be seen prior to any meeting, doing their own bill posting, delivering their own posters, door to door, and talking to many hundreds of ratepayers who like themselves want only }the very best civic government for Weston. â€" (g) . E.W.R.A. were worried about juvenilé delinquency but beâ€" fore barging in, began a survey to find out what was already being done. (Times & Guide, Septemâ€" ber 8). They discovered that the ‘Lions‘ who are a fine service club had already begun what will be an outstanding work in the Comâ€" munity. They also learned that in the meantime, the Y.W.C.A., under their new secretary, Mrs. Class, are doing real work for teen age girls and are going in for mixed jam sessions soon. The ‘Y‘ is handicapped only by scarcity of suitable halls. _ E.W.R.A. knows something of these young ladies for they invited some of them to usher at their Victory Loan Rally ;n}:l the kids certainly did a swell ob. What a grand party. We all had a good time. Those pictures really were super. It helped us in our education as well as enterâ€" tained us. Our thanks go out to our mothers: again for the lovely surprise . they â€" brought _ along. ‘When they come, it always means something nice. We‘ll always welâ€" come them, eh Gang? Say you boys are very good artists too. Its just a little too bad the horses couldn‘t eat the oats though. The costumes you adorned were exquiâ€" site. Some of the ladies we enterâ€" tained were exceptionally beautiâ€" ful. It will be a change to get back to being Cubs again tomorâ€" row night. I‘ve ap sneaking susâ€" picion there‘ll be inspection, so clean those boots Gang,â€"and watch your paws. It‘s just a hunch but it‘s most likely to happen. . Cub Scouts deserve a special mention~ Their essays were very good on our Camp. Keep it up Cubs. Is thaht heâ€"noo; is thaht he? Uh, no. Is that he?â€"No. Has anyone seen George? Sure, there he is. Goodness! George, Bby that costume you look like you iust came up from down under. This problem of picking out familiar faces was certainly m sticker last Friday night when the Weston Cubs and Scouts held their annual Hallowe‘en party. It was diffiâ€" Bi)_y §goqtl Buying Bonds is so éasy a way to do our share, even when it does mean fempoâ€" rary selfâ€"sacrifice. When we do without that new dress or new suit NOW we are only securing for ourselves a better one when the war is over. Use the money to buy an extra Bond this time. PHONE 193 ‘Be PFrepared‘ JOHN LABATT LIMITED F. L. MERTENS, Phm.B. LARRY STEVENSON SCoOUT and WoOLF CUB 1 MAIN ST. NORTH, WESTON * THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, |cult to pick out the best costumé, (but I think the Troop kind of fell |for ‘Miss‘ T. Pimm. Zoot Suiter iKemp Taylor was a sight in himâ€" self, _ with his broad _ padded \shoulders and his official full (length chain. Kemp showed an |eleventh use for the Troop Colours in his getâ€"up. Many Scouts chose the attire of the other sex, and appeared as anything from Gravel Gurttic to a Red Cross nurse. All the other costumes, excépt f9r a certain six, were very good. The evening‘s programme was spanned with three movies: A nature picture; a newsreel; and a long coloured cartoon, "Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp". I trust that the Troop noted in the first picture how the foxes were kept in abeyance by the piercing glint from the wise owl. Please note, Foxes. The S.M. says that tomorrow night will see all the Scouts out again. I expect that inspection will be quite strict, so Kemp, be sure that that lipstick imprint is off your cheeks. Many of you have been stumped lately by tenâ€" second flash questions on the Tenderfoot, during inspection. 1 believe that this well of questions is just about drained, so I think it will be a safe bet to warn Second Class Scouts to brush up on this badge. Remember, when you are dressing . for_ Scouts _ tomorrow night, that "There is no smarter outfit than your ‘official‘ uniform when worn correctly. Mom was bent over a hot stove, last Friday night, cooking a tasty little party to conclude the evenâ€" ing‘s fun. You can always count on Mom being there. Q.Y.R. Two new items on the syllabus last week created additional i terest. In the first place we hla our first opportunity to use the miniature range for firing in the school basement and about twenty of us whose scores at our lastâ€"visit to the Armoury were_not so good, were given some additional coachâ€" ing. It is expected there will now be an unprecedented colume of 5th, we will join the other reserve ditional practice in shooting may be indulged in. Talking of scores, the following "A" Coy. men made 25 out of a possible 25 points at Fort York a few weeks ago: S/M Irons, Sgt. Overgard, Cpl. Gunn and L/Cpl. Button. _ â€" QY.R. _ â€" The other item of interest last week was the Sten gun, or as it is more properly known, the Sten submachine carbide. This handy little weapon for the use of secâ€" tion leaders is very effective at short range they tell us. We hope to learn more about it within tge next few weeks, although it does ifot appear to be as complicated as the Brenâ€"but then it shouldn‘t be if our understanding of the reâ€" spective costs of manufacture are correct. 4 i "A" Company > News and Views Attendance was pretty fair last week. Among those absent reâ€" cently was Cpl. Misner who has been kept away for two parades by an attack of the flu. We are glad to be able to report that Frank is back to normal again now. We are also happy to report that we have two new recruits, for which we have Sgt. Whitman to thank. QY.R. Just in case you are intcrested, the regiment is now | officially "The Queen‘s York Rangers (Ist American â€" Regiment) .. (Reserve)". Since the first battalion (Active) has been broken up for overseas duty, the reference to the #econd baitalion as reserve is unnecesâ€" sary. Last the da the day at Long Branch Ranges, "A" Coy, was well represented, but at the risk of appeating to pick on the Sergeants, we must report they were only half there, or rather, there were only half oi them there. t was a grand day; the weather man certainly favâ€" oured us although we were glad of our great coats. For dinner there was stew, what stew, the kind your mother used to make and then some, and topped_ off with apple pie and coffee. There were grize: for battalion and com« pany high scorés by corporals nr: privates, but at the moment preparing this report, figures are not available. We did hear, how= ever, that Capt. Mitchell did as usual, which is not bad, _ .. Weston Furniture Exchange 647 MT. PLEASANT RD. MAYFAIR 4197 WANTED! All kinds of good, clean furniture and pianos wanted for THE QUEEN‘S YORK RANGERS (1st American Regiment) â€" Teronto, . Ont. QY.R. Sunday the Regiment spent 14; 14.