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Previous to the turn of the cenâ€" tury, the Canada Cycle and Motor Company was formed by the amalâ€" gamation of five leading Canadian bicycle manufacturers and estabâ€" lished itsel? in the town of Weston in 1916. This industry rapidly became one of the largest of its kind in the world. Many other After a second disastrous flood in the year 1850, in which the whole village was destroyed, but from which there was no loss of life, a petition was circulated among the refugees, and a meeting at St. Philip‘s Church on the hill, decided to forsake the original site and to rebuild on the east side of the river along the Plank Road, the present site of the town of Weston. In 1882, the firm of T. L. Moffat and Sons was established at Markâ€" dale, and established a reputation as makers of one of the finest wood stoves in Canada. Later outgrowâ€" ing the small frame building, the company built a larger and more modern plant at Weston, which Toronto market In the earliest days of settleâ€" ment, the village was mainly situâ€" ated on the westerly or Etobicoke side df the Humber River and was located in the valley on a strip of land three acres in size, bounded in the east by the river and on the west by the Farr mill. Being in constant danger from floods, the villagers built a breakwater along the river with huge boulders from the fields. At that time, the hamlet was known as "The Humber" and conâ€" tained about twelve houses, a general store operated by Gibsons, a . blacksmith shop, a Warbrick Brothers‘ tannery and saddlery shop, and John Paul‘s cooper shop, a workshop where barrels, tubs, etc., were made. In addition to these industries or businesses, in 1839, there were in the village a carpenter, a millâ€" wright, a stane mason, a tailor, and a doctor who had just joined the community. $ From a grist mill village to a large industrial and commercial center is the history in brief of the busy town of Weston. It might also be said that Weston was advancing from a oneâ€"horse town to a trolley bug town. The latest in modern industry,. commerce, and transâ€" portation is now becoming the byâ€"word in Weston, The developâ€" ment of commerce includes the faceâ€"lifting of many stores on Main street, and new business on both Main St. and Jane St. Brief Weston History Shows Development THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1948 Industry And Commerce Have.Established And Expanded In This Thriving Townâ€"New Modern Stores Symbol Of Gradual Modernization the center of the large _ _A newspaperman has a real satisfaction and joy when he knows each week that his paper is a welâ€" come visitor in the home of his community and that almost all of his readers appreciate his efforts to give the news in a readable and clean way. When the pa{per is reâ€" ceived in a kindly way in the big homes and in the little homes where often are his most sincere friends he has joy in his heart and is glad. He forgets the odd one who shows annoyance and makes demands. â€" Orillia Packet and Times. This brief review of the indusâ€" trial and commercial development of the town of Weston will, it is hoped, give an idea of the great amount of expansion and modernizâ€" ation taking place in Weston, especially during recent years, and the realization that t*nis town offers great opportunities. Community Service New stores and old stores with new faces and interiors are freâ€" quently making their appearance in the business section of the town. For example, a new department store, a new sports store, and a new variety store are among some of the recent additions to Main St., while a large groceteria, a barber shop, and a drug store have just opened on Jane St. Because of the elections being held just last week, perhaps it would be of interest to note that the first reeve of the town, before the position of mayor was estabâ€" lished, was Wm. Tyrrell who was first elected in 1882 and remained in office until 1887. Dr. W. J. Chalton became the first mayor of the town of Weston when he was elected to office in 1915. $6,395,048, and: the population is now 7,219, according to the‘ last official census. Time was when the horse and buggy provided the only means of travel other than shank‘s mare, but now after many years of developâ€" ment in transportation described in detail elsewhere in this newspaper, a trolley bus system, fast, modern, and comfortable is in operation.. 1881, and at that time had a totkl population of 965, and an assedkâ€" ment of $250,000 was even then & thriving mgnufacturing center. Th December of 1935, the population was 5,040 and the assessment was $3,982,183. 'I‘b;l year, 1948, the total assessment has risen to industrieg, both new and old, have been established in Weston. The town ‘was incorporated in PA The improvement in these prodâ€" ucts is due in large part to the application of the Acts of the Dominion Department of Agriculâ€" ture respecting feeding stuffs, fertilizers and pesticides. The standards of ‘quality under these Acts, subject to which the trade The same applies to fertilizers which are now supplied for differâ€" ent crops and soils. These contain the plant foods which plant nutriâ€" tionists have found are necessary for these varied crops and soil types. As to pesticides now sold, they are formulated to meet the findâ€" ings of a generation or more of scientific study in the entomoâ€" logical services of the,. Dominion Department of Agticulture and Provincial Departments. Each lind of insecticide, fungicide, bacteriâ€" cide is intended for specific uses and within its own field of use may be expected to give satisfactory results. The better feeding stuffs reflect thb development of the science of animal nutrition, It is now possible for farmers to purchase wellâ€" balanced feeds for each kind of livestock and poultry as required for the different purposes, Such was not possibleâ€"even fifteen years ago. The quality and quantity of Canadian livestock and poultry and their products have improved accordingly. ¢ ® n We w y mwhw' rb s € cadp Tw . matte " secrviary " ane Jn was . . T h oan Allen, Mfl: treagurer, Mrs. Charles Watson, Woodbridge !dddrund the group on the values to be gained ;lnn taking: partâ€"in a Young . People‘s group. John Julian, Donald Fieldhouse, Bruce Fieldhouse, _ Terry Todd, * and Dorothy Morning, all from tle Ebenezer society, took part ‘in a service of worship. Reereation was conducted by Allan Jackson and: Douglas Anderson ~of the Elia society. A box lunch brought the: rally to a happy conclusion. ‘ There has been much improveâ€" ment in the quality of feeding stuffs, fertilizers and pesticides supplied to ‘Canadian farmers in the last few years, the result of increased knowledge of feeding plants and animals, and in conâ€" trolling insects and other pests. West Presbytery Elect R. Wardlaw in Downsview United church, Robert«Wandlaw, YEhistletown was FarmersSupplies Closely Guarded At a rally of the Young People‘s Unions of the Noyth York section â€"< COLEMAN:â€" THE TAILOR Serving Weston and District for over 44 years with (,/ Quality Merchandise ~. and Tailoring ' must sell, are kept up to date with the findings of the sciences conâ€" cerned. The administration and enforcement of the Acts and the standards under them, is the resâ€" ponsibility of the Plant Products Division which prior to 1985 was known as The Seed Branch. _ After our opening ceremonies on Saturday, we spent the time pracâ€" tising for a play to be presented at the Christmas party. Names were also drawn for getting a gift for each other. 16 MAIN ST. south â€"â€" PHONE WESTON 2 Anne Vandewater found her way through a magic gate into Brownieland and so became a Brownie after making her promise at the toadstool, We hope Judy Park and Naney Sue Horne are able to attend another pack near where they now live. The best wishes of the pack are extended to Carol Bolton and Bernice Park who are on our sick 166th Brownie Pack Lenore Bolton was presented with another service star thus comâ€" pleting three years in Brownies. Weston Silver Band Arrested mffglls' Audience If you are an experienced player of a brass instrument we have vacancies in some sections. Uniforms and instruments are provided. Will those interested please phone â€" Murray Coombs Winner Of Twoâ€"Week Fun%m Contest = Almost WESTON 163 OR WESTON 1794â€"J Girl "Guides "QVUALITY IS REMEMBERED LONG AFTER THE PRICE is FORGOTTEN® TIMES AND> GUIDE, WESTON This paper extends congratulaâ€" tions to Murray on his good fortune, and feels that he hadâ€"to ion â€" a is ds folder w“*'e‘r: Murray Coombs, Parade of two weeks . was entered in eompotiflu.fifi & Toronto lad to determine who could It was interesting to note that Roy Ward Dixon, had on hand, the little publicity item which appeared in the Times and Guide two weeks ago. He read parts of it over the air, and the poetry in particular received a big laugh from the studio audience. collect the most match folders, empty or full in a twoâ€"week period. had been totalled, it was "ound that Murray Coombs was the winner by a wide margin of some 600 folders. Because of this little contest, Murray almost spent his ; twoâ€" weeks in jail. He told Mr. Dixon that he had been picked up by the police, and had some tall talking to do, to explain why he was wanderâ€" ing around in his underwear, Howâ€" ever, the police telephoned Mr. Dixon, it was revealed, and the entire matter was smoothed over. After being adjudged the winâ€" ner, Murray was presented with an overcoat, tailored suit, hat, three shirts and two or three pairs of socksâ€"what, no underwear? that each man had to do his colâ€" lecting,in his underwear, l‘l(‘ Tuesday evening, Murray and his opponent made their apâ€" pearance on the Fun Parade to make a report on their collections, and to relate any. interesting hapâ€" penings throughout their camâ€" paigns. 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