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PREMIER DREW IS PC CANDID A TE Jol]owimr a communication reâ€" ceived by the Weston municipal council from Mayor McCalium of ‘Toronto, the local body delved into the matter of supporting a borough systeim in Greater Toronto, at last Mondays councilâ€"meeting, The comâ€" munication explained that the aim of the borough system was to. coâ€" ordinate all services, and a study of the surrounding districts would be raade <by. the Civic Advisory Committee. Reeve Thompson in speaking of the subject stated that he felt the survey was a job for the Toronto Planning Board, who have had a great deal more experience in suth work. He pointed out that the Board consists of five men from the city of Toronto and four from York county, all of who.have had experâ€" ience in municipal affairs, and who could more readily understand the problems which will arise, Councilâ€" lor Seagrave felt that the borough system was an excellent idea and thought that with coâ€"ordination, and the subsequentâ€" elimination of some overheads, costs would come down considerable. He stated that with the rising costs the situation where the taxpayer is concerned is getting serious, and if the borough system would make the load a little easier, he thought Weston should support the idea. However he did agrce with the Reeve, in the :}nteer of having the Planning Board look after the actual survey. A resoluâ€" tion was passed, which will be forwarded to Mayor McCallum suggesting that the Toronto Planâ€" ning Board be approached regardâ€" ing this problem, _ Water Improvement.. _ _ _ _ . have approved the exmendiiure â€"of $175,000 for the improvement of Weston water, it was revealed in a communication réceived this week by the municipal council. The Deâ€" partment of Healthâ€"also submitted their certificate of approval for the improvements, so that now work may begin whenever it is deemed possible by the Weston Public Utilities Commission, TTC Report s The Marchâ€"report from the TTC‘ shows that once again Weston has suffered a loss for the two serviceu‘ due to the crossâ€"town bus which continuas to operate at a large deficit. The bus shows a loss of $467.52 for March 1948 as against $399.87 for the same period last year. Passenger revenue decreased $6.63 or 1.58% for the month while operating expenses showed a $61.00 increase over 1947. The street railâ€" way realized a profit less than that of 1947 but still continues to operâ€" ate at a good profit. For March 1948, the streetâ€"car profit was $3,189.03 as compared_ with a $3,856.67 profit for 1947. Passenger revenue for the streetâ€"cars showed m decrease of $140.90 while operatâ€" ing expenses were $535.00 more than in 1947 due to increased wages and materials, The loss for the two services was $516.30. Bridge Repairs North York Liberals named Ross Linton, former Aurota mayor and president of their riding associaâ€" tion, as their candidate in the June 7 provincial election at a convenâ€" tion in the Newmarket town hall Saturday. Three names went before the convention: Linton, Mrs. N. L. Matthews of Newmarket, presumed to be the first xd K woman suggest« C e ed as a candiâ€" [ s% xÂ¥A date in the ridâ€" a OR ing, and Leslie 4 se B Parker, Willowâ€" 4 te. .. 9 dale. Linton reâ€" f gi. (glg) ceived a majorâ€" Td .‘ ity of votes on the first ballot. f wl mME UMECCT PMCT vincial leader of d the party, laid w few of â€" the planks in the platform he will ROSS IINTON offer the provâ€" ince. He promâ€" Ised the Liberals would, if elected: A communication received from the Westmount Property Owners, regarding the repair of the footâ€" bridge between Westmount and Weston at the Weston Fairgrounds, was under discussion for some time, and it was finally decided that West}t‘m was in no way responsible for the maintenance of this bridge. It was suggested that the matter be referred to the Weston Busiâ€" ness Men‘s Association who may wish to take some action in the situation. Oiling of Roads Theâ€"contract for oiling all gravel roads in Weston was awarded to the Miller Paving Co., and it is Ross Linton Is Named Liberal Candidate In North York Riding CC sA F 4 ." The Ontario Municipal Board, 28 MAJIN N. ZONE 4400 â€"Continued on page 8 har Oliver, proâ€" Jimâ€" Blayney, ~wellsknown and popular Weston lad, is at present with the International Petroleum Co., in Barranca, Columbia, South America, where he is the chief maintenance engineer. His friends here in Weston will be glad to know, that following the tecent upâ€" risings in Columbia, Jim‘s mother, Mrs. L. A. Blayney, has received word that he is safe and well. Jim has been in Barranca for about two months now, and alâ€" though members of his firm or "Gringos" as they are called by the natives, are not involved in the current rebellions, the upheavals usually halt all operations. He stated in his letter to Mrs: Blayâ€" ney, that the refinery was attackâ€" ed during the night by rebels, who ransacked their club rooms, desâ€" troying everything in their path, and continued to wander around the grounds, firing guns and brandishing hatchets. At the time of writing the letter he had just returned to work after a 10 day layâ€"off. _ s W ‘Mrs. Blayney stated in an interâ€" view, that usually Jim‘s letters, which are always sent by air mail, take about three days to arrive, but _ the mcsit recent, although mailed. on March 18th did not :rr;ve at her home until March 29th. Jim related in ‘his letter that the "whites" are not in any danger, but that the rebels just make "general hnuisances of themselves." BB Guns To Be Confiscated If Seen On Street Fiv juveniles, who were arrested and charged with breaking and enâ€" tering a local store, were given suspended sentence and released on & year‘s probation this week. Chief Gordon Grant pointed out to this paper, that the five lads, are some of the few children who are not in . the Weston Community Council setâ€"up, and felt that if they had been participating in some of the organized programmes, they would not have got into trouble. He commended Mr. Alcott, for pleading the boys‘ case, and ‘for taking an interest in trying to divert their minds in a more eduâ€" cational train of thought. Chief Grant has warned all chilâ€" dren who are in the possession of BB guns and air rifles that same will be ‘confiscated if the owners are seen on the street with them. He stated that numerous guns have been confiscated already by the Weston Police and that they will continue to carry out this practise. He pointed out that one child was accidentally hurt last Saturday, and although it was not serious, such accidents could and have resulted in serious injuries. These guns are only to be used for target practise .and must be so used on the children‘s own proâ€" perty. es Discovery of & breakâ€"in at the Armstrong Sash and Door on Main street south, was made by the officer on patrol early Monday morning. Nothing was stolen. 1. Ease the financial burden on ownerâ€"builders of new homes costâ€" ing $8,000 or less by assuming municipal taxes other than those on the land or local improvement. The assumption of taxes would be continued fgr five years in the case of veterans; four years for\citizens without military service. This asâ€" sistance woul?' be _ offered on houses commenced within two years after his government took office. tions on rural Hydro service which stipulates there must be two conâ€" sumers to the mile in the area to be served. 2. At once eliminate the three centâ€"perâ€"gallon tax on gasoline. 3. Provide for the appointment of a nrresenutive of consumer muniâ€" ciru ities to the provincial Hydroâ€" Electric Power ComTinion, and "take Hydro out of politics." 4. Remove the present crestricâ€" 5. Increase workmen‘s comrnn- tion from 66% per cent to 75 per cent, and reduce the period before â€"Continued on page 3‘ the Pictured above are the men who may sit in the Legislature of Ontario when the next session rolls around. On the right, Jack Allan, MPP, is presently representing West York riding in the Ontario Government. Robert S. Joy, Toronto lawyer, was Begin Work On Trolley Coach Overhead Wiring Call for Equipment 2 Local Rep‘s, On CCF Committee A special call is sent out to any men who may have baseball, softâ€" ball or lacrosse equipment around to get in touch Wi%l â€"Gordon Alcott The regular meeting of the CCF election campaign committee for the ridmg of West York was held on May 1 in the New Toronto CCF hall. At this meeting, Eiléen and Palmer Barton represented the Westonâ€"Westmount unit. Chas. Millard, the CCF candidate for West _ York, announced his choice of Ernest Evans as official agent. Elected to the post of fullâ€"time organizer was> Arthur Hesketh. Under Mr. Hesketh, a literature committee was formed. Weston members of this body are Eileen Barton and W#n. Anderson. at Zone 4â€"222 as there are hunâ€" dreds of boyawlaying these sports this year in Weston and they do need equipment. i _A committee for handling %ub- licity _ was _set up with ert Franklin, of Islington, as chairman. Plan Extensive Program For Weston Children The Summer Program executive has been meeting regularly for the past month and a wonderful proâ€" gram for the Weston boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 15 years. It is planned to have a more extenâ€" sive program this year and it is exâ€" pected that the program will appeal very much to the older boys and girls. L The younger group of 4 and 5 years old will met at Westminster Church under Mrs. Moffatt and will make use of the Merry Court wyélflwnd equirmergt now at the orkingmen‘s Club. Also at Westâ€" minster will be the boys and girls from 6 to 9 years of. age who reâ€" from 6 to 9 X“" of. ng: whe gularly attend King St. School. * The boys and girls in the Memoâ€" rial School area of the ages 6 to 9 will meet as last year at Memorial School and will have use of one of the parkéttes for their playground activities. Mrs. Alf. Hall and Mrs. W. Hall will again be in charge. The Y.W.C.A. will look after the program for the girls from 10 to 15 years of age in cooperation with the Community Council and their program is planned for Pelmo Park and will be an outdoors program. Miss Win Karrys will be in charge. The program for the older bo 10 to 'lg years of m& i8 pl-nn’a to have at Cruickshank Park and will take the form of an Indian Village with woodcraft, nature The rmmm will start on Monâ€" day y 5th and will continue for the méonth of July. study, and everything else that makes up a camping program. Mr.°H. Taté, assistant genâ€" eral manager of the Toronto Transportation Commission, announced this week thit the contract for the installation of overhead wiring and feeder lines for the Trolley Coaches, has been awarded to Ainsâ€" worth Etectrical Co. The work has already.begum, and as far as is known at present will only be completed in York Township, on Weston Rd. Mr. Tate explained that until such time â€" as .: Weston completes their plans for the, reâ€"paving of Mainstreet, and the Comâ€" mision learn just where the proposed street‘lines are going to be, work cannot be. done in a Weston C. H. â€"MILLARD Local Rotary Club Elect New Officers Memorial H & S To Install Officers At Final Meeting At the usually well atfended meeting of the Westonâ€"Mt. Dennis Rotary Club, held last Thursday at Westminster church, President Bill Douglas announced the names of the new officers and board of directors. The following members will take office in July. President Alex Stenhouse,. Secretary Keith Rapâ€" sey, Treasurer, Cece Grosskurth, board of directors, Jack Pink, Murâ€" ray Brady, Chuck Conroy, Laurie Wells, Bill Hales, Bill Douglas:? kented a thost ‘entightening address on the engineering feats of that profession, particularly in regards to hydro development. â€" Tomâ€" Mediand,â€" memberâ€"ofâ€" To» ronto Rotary Club, was .guest By the kind permission of Mr. William S. Gibson, the memorial has been erected at the corner ‘of Weston road and Clouston road gI.St. John‘s road), Mount Dennis. The ceremon{ will take place at 3 p.m. The whole affair is bcihg ;Rnlored by the York Pioneer an storical Society, and the g‘mident of that o;'fmiution, Mr. T. P. Grubbe, has informed thi# paper that everyone is invited to atterd this function and bring their friends. R. S. Joy is Candidate Liberals Of West York The installation of officers of the Memorial Home and School Assooiation for the coming year, will take nlace at the regular monthly meeting to be held in the school auditorium on Tuesday, May l1th. This will be the final meeting of the season, and followâ€" ing the brief business meeting, will take the form of a Parent‘s Night. Weston Lad.Wins Hon. Mention In Poster Contest Miss McCutcheon‘s class will present a short skit, while Mr. Hampton‘s class will put on a marionette show. «The class have spent considerable time making the marionettes, under the instruction On Saturday next, May 8, an event of history willâ€"take place at Gibson Park. This event, while making history, will also be dedicated to history. Carrying Place," which ran from the mouth of the Humber River to the Holland river, thence by water to Lake Huron, will take place. Dr. Robinson will read a story at the nnveninfi that deals with the history of this district ending about 1800. Mr. J. C. Boylen will also give a short histor{ of Weston road from 1800°|:1p to the present time. Dr. H. J. Cody will do the unveiling. Dr. H. J. Cody To Unveil Monument Marks Historical Spot At Weston On Saturday the unveiling of a monument and p]:flue marking the Indian Trail called "The Toronto We are sure that any interested persons attending this mflr?nny will find the event miost interesting. Jack McClelland won honourable mention in a recent poster contest, sponsored by the Canadian V.O.N. it was announced this week, by Miss Allison Dilts, the local nurse. Individual contests were laid by the separate VON: hnnehr all acâ€" ross Canada and the winning posâ€" ters were submitted to the Nation« al Office for final . judging. The ...." WEST YORK‘S. NEWSY WEEKLY" ____ .. n Woodbridge â€" . Westmoun_ _ Hunbe Hags: : Mt»/Dennits ROBERT the West York Liberal‘s choice last Saturday,‘ while C. H. Millard was nomifiuted by the CCF party to represent them in the forthcoming provincial election. 8. 3OY AY, MAYâ€"6, 1948 A Toronto solicitor, Mr. Joy has been a resident of Etobicoke at 64 Jackson ave., Kingsway, since 1937. He served for some time as preâ€" sident of Kingswayâ€"Lambton Rateâ€" payers‘ Association and is married and has two sons. Mr. Joy was noâ€" rminated by Charles McGregor and Mrs. John Reid, while Mr. Edwards "The Liberal party can do more to bring social security to the workâ€" er and has done more in the past," Mr. Joy said: "Election of a Liberal government would end the dissenâ€" tion now existing between the proâ€" vincial and dominion governments and bring Canada back into the realm of democtacy." Streight, former ‘MPP for West York and Mrs. Wililam Noble, Mount Dennis. John J. Robinette, KC,; Forest Hill Village; William Noble, Mount Dennis; and Mrs. John Reid, Islingâ€" &on, wete also nominated, but withâ€" rew. In his campaign speech, Mr. Joy said the Liberal party in Ontario has "more to offer the labor vote than any other party." â€" With the local canvass of the Reâ€" creation Centre Appeal Fund alâ€" most at an end, it appears, that enough monies will be collected to dismantie the large drill hall that has been purchased, and move it to the Weston Fairgrounds where it will be rebuilt with a fifty foot addition. â€" Robert S. Joy, president of West York Liberal Association since 1945 and secretary of the Toronto Liberal . Businessmen‘s Club, was selected Saturday by a narrow marâ€" gin over W. A. (Gus) Edwards, former Mimico mayor, as Liberal candidate for West York in the June 7 provincial election. Plan To Move Arena Building In Near Future Dr..J. Allan +Bull, chairman of the campaign stated on ‘Mofday, that numerous contributions are still expected to be received from local and outâ€"ofâ€"town indystries and with the receipts of these the fund will‘total between forty and fifty thousand dollars. While the result of the vote by 135 delegates was not released offiâ€" cially, severgl delegates indicated that the mal%n‘(y was less than 10. _ The class rooms will be open for an inspection of the children‘s work. of Mr, Hampton, and there is no doubt that the parents will be pleased with the presentation. At present the fund totals approâ€" ximately $33,000, and a cheque for iC&l&tl‘ib\lth uvj-:t&ill be sub« mitted at campai _ rters im the post ogfleo hlfi“ding. a* prize in the Weston contest receiv« gm honourable mention in. the minion wide competition. ‘The other prize ‘winner in Weston was Pat Stevenson. ' winners selected at the National office were then forwarded for *~JACK ALLAN, MPP ack McClelland who took first tion in the International com« Campaign Opened Friday The 30 Hon. Geo. Drew Given Nominatio! is Given Unanimous Endorsation "To make < Ontario â€" strong we must improve and strengthen our positton. That is the reason for the election," he claimed, "We do not propose to be dictated to, or pushed around by a bureaucratic governâ€" ment &t Ottawa who would like to cut us up." Mr. Gibson, newly elécted candiâ€" date, declared that whether the Doâ€" minion government ever got down to a sensible basis for the distribuâ€" tion of federal and provincial powers and sources of taxation or not, Ontarie could and would preâ€" serve and improve its present posiâ€" Mr. Gibson was president of the York South Progressive Conservaâ€" tive Association from 1945 to 1947, was educated at Parkdale Collegiâ€" ate Institute, received his BASc at the University of Toronto, and is a Baptist. He has six children. _ Gibson Replaces Sale As South York Candidate "The only criticism I have heard of Col. Drew is the story that he is ioing to Ottawa to take Bracken‘s place. There is not a bit of truth in it," he declared. "We have a .leader and we are going to stick with him 100 per cent, When the time comes to make a change, George Drew will get his chance, but at the moment we are satisfied." "I think Georg; Drew is one of the most honorable men in public life today and he..has given this province good government." Sees Ontario Progress â€" M He at present heads the National Cellulose of Canada Ltd., and Doâ€" minion Cellulose Ltd. Talented Artists Featured At *¥‘ Variety Show Mr. Cockeram told the meeting there was not going to be any "double cross" over the national leadership of the Progressive Conâ€" servative party. _ _ __ e â€" Predicting a Federal election in the fall, Alan Cockeram (PC, York South) told a nomination couvenâ€" tion at Vaughan Rd. Collegiate last week that "the Liberals are falling to pieces and we should have a good chance of winning the counâ€" try." h The meeting %leeted William S. Gibson, wellâ€"known York Township business man, as Progressive Conâ€" servative candidate for ° York South. The convention‘turned down Howard J. Sale, sitting member of the legislature, who défeated CCF leader E. B.. Jolliffe in ‘the 1945 elections. ' No Leadership Change . C On‘Friday evening, May l4th, a variety â€" show, â€" entitled _ "Spring Daze," will be presented by the Acwys Club of the Weston YWCA. This teenage show promises to be ouuhnding, with a wide \-arietÂ¥(of talent included in it. Mr. Ken Watts, wellâ€"known to all teenn%en, through his work with the T.D.Y. C.C., as weil as in his radio work, is to be the master of ccremonies for the evening. A special feature Cockeram Denies Story Drew. Replaces Bracken For Federal Election â€"Continued on page 2 Radio Personalities And Hockey Stars At Honour Night & Dance With a wide selection of popular radio personalities and the promise of an evening packed full of excitâ€" ing entertainment, plans for the Weston Athletic Honour l;i‘fht and Dance are almost completed. Stew Kenney, wellâ€"known radio star of the CKEY "Double or Nothing" broadcast will be on hand to act as Master of Ceremonies, and will also introduce the guests, and award winners. . Accompanyâ€" ing him will be Ketih Sandy and a group of his assistants, who will add to the hilarity of the evening, by threading theit way through the crowd taking candid camera shots. The committee also anâ€" nounced that they may do spot broadcasts right from the floor of the Sea Cadet Building. . _ _ The first guns were fired in the auditorium of _‘\p b School for the High Park Riding, June 7th election. The Hon. G ec Drew, before over 600 refrelenut.ivu of the ndlns.nlmfi‘“ old, wh packed the auditorium, filling the halls outside, faced stal warts and received the unanimous, hearty endorsation of his §OW ment‘s policy and was nominated to carry the banner of the,Progress Conservative party for High Park Riding. This certainly s ovation and an indication of the trend. High Park Mlg as is wel known, is very stronfi on the liquor question and it was intim 9 opnonenh that Hon. Mr. Drew was afraid to seek election in this rit ing. With the courage that has been characteristic throughout his who career, shown in the first great war, shown as a mlmicrl cant date and mayor in Guelph, shown in law records where consi ion, aym» (éathy and sternness were required, shown as |éader of the Progressive onservative party in Ontario in 1943 and again in 1945, shown in legish:i:nd' \}w"here }&e be‘?d hti.l.\ cabinet .;ngm :ia:;nb:hr: l:‘rgntm hm acquie e stoo ore this great y history of the riding, at a nominat;non me‘eting and there pmwa record, ‘his lelfillat.ion and won the approval of all presert. his quiet, carefully selected p!u-ueok:fy and excellent delivery, he m into the whole of the liquor situation and explained theâ€"gor action.‘ He showed that the problems of liquor control were nm but had been a bone of contention for the last 2,400 years. ~He that the present liquor legislation was passed after a thorough disâ€" cussion by the party membeérs in caucus, by the cabinet and .by consultation with the officials of the tempeme:'rrty. He A& stated that nearly six hundred gallons less of hi liquor had bee consumed since the sale of liquor by the J,l:“ had been introduced in Ontario last April. This has driven away bed room drinking largely and improved conditions. He emphasized that it is necessary to alz on a systematic educational policy for the individuais control. This being done through the text books introduced in the ool8.~~\. arguments presented were sound, logical and showed that thought, investigation and analysis had been carefully prepared before the liquor control legislation had been presented. . 6 L4z He told of the great hydro development from the 'c%m to the eastern boundaries of the province, of the change to the cycle in Southern Ontario, which involved an expenditure of six hundred million dollars. This great progressive movement, he felt should have the endorsation of the ]fieople. because of its L‘w magnitude â€" this is true democracy. When completed this will give an additional amount of current, equal to that, that is generated today. ~ â€" _ €isl He spoke on the progressive educational policy by his {l:emment which ensured education for all the children of Ontario, and govern« ment is bearing the large percentage for the construction of schools and administration. He paid a great tribute to the ability of his colleagues in the cabinet, naming each one and showing how each in his own line is a specialized and we!l qualified to handle the situation. These men, working together as a great team are responsible for the administration of the government and the financial position of the provinces 'l\ro:{h this he showed that he is not a dictator, that the government is not a one man government, but is aâ€"united was in complete harmony for the hgpe@%x,of the_igggh of O ® ;, Thowed that éach measure is thoroughly discu and amended â€" caucuses of the party before presentation. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . > : \_ ___ It was & great meeting and should be the‘ key note" to" & g_pb election set off in the High Park Riding and a general stimulus fo all the other ridings. It would seem that this is enough entertainment for one evening, but to round out the night in fine style, and to give all those attending the dance a real bangâ€"up night they will never forget, the committee has arnngiled a 25â€"minute Floor Show which.will be presented by the girls of Arthur Murray‘s Dancâ€" ing Studio. Their numbers will include all the modern dances gl‘us the tantalizing tangos, rumbas, and sambas of the South American countries. â€" e The Honour Night and Dance has been arranged by the Weston AC to make it possible for everyâ€" one ‘in Weston to attend. Previousâ€" x banquets were held to honour ie trophy winners, but these were @onfined mostly. â€"to the flm their rnlu and. friends. . H @ver this night is open to anyone 'hold"it.hwl“thto attend, and who wouldn & such as Tos. dpserioed whitige,. |* _ .‘ _ For the next three weeks, the night ::.:oinx to be announced and ppor ; «on erous gom, on stations EKEY. Cfim and CFRB. Mention of the gaia t:a will be heard on stie‘s Â¥ax Works," "Make Ballâ€" room," on the Les Ha: n and Special guests of the evening will be those two great hockey stars, Turk Broda, popular net minder with the Maple Leafs, and 1947â€"48 winner of the Vezina Trophy, and Bug Poile, currertly starring with the Chicago Black Hawks. M ,t.hi".ffié’..'.f"i?::l()ufline Campaign _ o p . $ @4 'm. P]ang n‘ns t Lof;‘e:flt:mom TL Atnge y S ar on & 38 Main N. Robert Crumm? and Sfi Fordiams uh ‘of Mom@iDemig Fordham, 0 , + were tied for third prigé in the: piano duet under 12 years with 78. In the violinâ€"solo under 12 â€"yeéars, Weston children were more or n competing against each other, and. the first three prizes all went to. the Weston entries; ‘Dean lw son, first prize, €2; Stinley +. west, second prize, 80, and. 4 Forrest, third prize 78. John e bury won sécond prize in mm solo under 17 years and first } in the cornet solo under 23 years of Win Honors At Peel Festival last Saturday. In the vocal solos, trios, piano and other musical im« strument classes, children entered from Weston and the surrounding district came away with top honâ€" ours, and in the violin solo under 12. years, three Weston children took all three prisess > _ $ Second prize in the ladies trio, wenthfo‘z‘:idsgm Barbarg Mfl:-l } wort 1 guna-t Mount Dennis Whfle etb‘rtogllud. of Maiton won first prize in the, vocal solo for boys under m’w; of age.. In the afternoon l‘At the shome ol‘Wn‘u. Aln wrence avenue, 4 w.b.gi;.'-w-mn“cpr-u siness . ‘Geo. . :vu“eleced to fl oftices electoral: and â€"financial :cony yV y EME s .. ymede Public Hen. George : and old, w is party stal+ 8 m‘ > Progressive» rinly was an age ntl in this ;ut his fl\ofi l candidate _ eration, sym>