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~ Parade To Officially â€" Open 24th Activities At Recreation Centre |. Motion For Board Of Police Commissioners Rejected For 2nd Time MILL RATE The feature of the afternoon the diamond the Junior Ladies‘ will be an Elementary School Track Softball League will operate: a and Field Meet. The following *¢Rularlyâ€"scheduled game between schools have been contacted and th¢ Girls‘ Nautical Training Asâ€" will be probably sending in entries: S0ciation team and the Independâ€" Memorial, King, St. Johns, Senior ¢nts at 6.30 p.m. Public; Maple Leaf, Hardington,| _ The lMcrosse box will feature a Humberview, Humber Heights and|12 and 13 yearâ€"old boys‘ lacrosse Thistletown, A shield will be of. game, betweén Owen Sound and fered to the school amassing the Brampton at 7 p.m. At the same largest numbem of points and cups time, two of Weston‘s minor baseâ€" will be offered to the schools winâ€" ball teams will play a game on the ning the individual classes; that is, diamond which will be temporarily Midest. Junior and Senior.. The * â€"â€"Continued on page 3 Tuesday, May 24th, will be a Weston Track andâ€"Field Club have large day if all the plans of the offered their services for the day Weston Community Council and ‘as officials of the meet. Thisâ€" will the Weston Lions Club are fulâ€" represent the first official chore filled. The day will get underway performed by this newlyâ€"formed officially at 12.30 with a parade!|group of young men. : to the Recreation Centre a la| The late afternoon will see an Olympia games. The Director of exhibition softball game played beâ€" Recreation has spent a great dealitween the Senior School Senior of time in contacting schools and Softball team of the Weston and athletic ‘groups in the town who‘District Softball Association and will participate as well as superâ€"/the YWCA Senior Girls‘ team of vising the preparations at the Reâ€"‘the Weston Ladies‘ Softball creation Centre to have a desirable League. Following this there wil} spot for the day‘s activities. George ‘be a Pee Wee lacrosse fixture in Bull, Harold Stonehouse and Harry the lacrosse box at 6.00 p.m. beâ€" Worthington hope to have the tween St. Kitts and Hamilton, the centre in shape for the 24th. 10 and 11 yearâ€"old boys. Over at The feature of the afternoon the diamohd the Junior Ladies‘ will be an Elementary School Track Softball League will operate: a Reeve Rowntree read a list to eouncil of municipalities nearby which had a Commission, pointing out that most of them had a much larger force than Weston‘s (nine Councillor James Weir, chairman of the Police Committee, in secondâ€" ing the motion said, "The powers ‘of the Police Committee are inâ€" definite and the procedure is top heavy . . . (this) delays speedy action." Weir stated that this was not a snap decision of his but that he had "considered the matter thoroughly . . . the expansion of Weston necessitates the getting up of a separate body not bothered by other matters than police adminisâ€" tration. . . . A certain amount of eontrol ‘will be sacrificed, but I beâ€" lieve it will be in the best interests of the town." Mr. Seagrave‘s motion for the establishment of a Police Com-! mission came when the matter of applications for Chief Constable was brought up on the agenda. He said that this was the time to create a Police Commission “who] would make a proper selection of personnel, including the new chief." He said, "I would like to feel in reâ€" organizing the department that it be done under the guidance of a | Police Commission . . . who woulq be prepared to run it and run it offlchl?y.", Regarding the reeve‘s | statement that council members were elected to look after guch ‘ matters, Seagrave stated, "From | my observation in the last few | years, the Police Committee hasn‘t the power of action that it should | have." f | The town engineer, Mr. Ernest Barratt, presented to the council his estimates for the completion of the second half of the Main street project. _A delegation from the Lions Club of Weston was told by the finance committee chairman,. R. Beagraye, that the amount of $2,500 had been set aside in the budget as a grant to the Arena Campaign and that a recommendaâ€" tion willâ€"be. made to the next counâ€" cil that another grant of $2,500 be seriously considered for the Lions Club Campaign. the acceptance of a new Chief Constable, was defeated by counâ€" cil, four to two, A later motion by Councilior Jack Holley that formef Constable McClinton be reinstated was approved by council by the same vote, "The police department issues continued to be a live one at this j week‘s council meeting which again | continued well past the 11.30 deadâ€" lirie which councillors had set for | themselves. A motion by Deputy Reeve Seagrave that a Police Com-i mission be set up in the town to administer police . affairs before | Track And Field, Baseball, Softball, And Lacrosse To Highlight, Full Day‘s Sports Program Sponsored By Lions And Community Council ~28 MAIN N. â€" ZONKE 4â€"400 Lions Club Granted $2,500 BX Countil For Arena Projectâ€"Council Approves Reinstatement Of McClinton By 4â€"2 Vote Weston Track andâ€"Field Club have offered their services for the day | as officials of the meet. This will | represent the first official chore | performed by this newlyâ€"formed | | with full force). This list Mchided ;East York, 20 men; Etobicoke, 30 imen; Mimico, nine men; Scarboro, 28 men; York Township, 70 men. The reeve listed the following ‘municipalities of comparable size to Weston as without a Police |Commission: Leaside, 12 men; N. | York, 27 men; Forest Hill, 20 men; Swansea, seven men, and Brampâ€" ‘ton, fivé men. Councillor Thornton stated, "I was opposed to the Commission when the original motion was preâ€" sented because it appeared as if we were ready to throw in the towel and<I like to see things Mr. Holley told the council that a Commission was asking for an unâ€" necessary expense. "In a decade of town growth," he said, "the town has never needed a Commission till now. We‘re supposed to control police departmient and other matters." The reeve said, "There will be a day of reckoning in December and I am willing to take my stand with the voters." M & blaze, ‘had .it extinguished before the brigade‘s Ar{iuuv:{ k $ > c Weston volunteer firemen, under Chief Ernie McGinnis, arrived on the scene almost immediately, but workmgn. by: throwing sand on the ’ The quick action of workmen brought the fire under control }before it had done any damage, but for a while it gave housewives in the vicinity quite a fright.. Ray Northrop, Woodbridge trucker, got the only dangerous vehicle, his truck, out of the way in a hurry. Northrop‘s truck, laden with the highty inflammable road oil, stood in the middle of the road, with the flames licking perilously near the gasoline tank. Northrop climbed into his cab and drove it through the fire and out of danger. _ When Weston council let the tenders for road oiling, they thought they were just going through a routine matterâ€"they had no idea the job would get too hot to handle. However, the little task caused quite a stir in the north end of town, for some careless pedestrian orâ€" motorist, it is thought, flicked a cigarette into a pool of cil on Rectory road which immediately burst into flame. Road Aâ€"Flame "Fag" To Blame So They Claim â€"Continued on page 8 Toeronto,â€" who has been l'ri_l,td Toronto manager of the Bell Teleâ€" phone co-rnny of Canada, effecâ€" tive June 1, following: the retiteâ€" ment of Frank H. Rowe, who has been manager since 1942, Mr. Dochâ€" stader is a graduate of the Uniâ€" versity of Western Ontaric and, at present, is general commercial â€" sonnel s‘l’«vlafl of the Bell C: vany‘s Western Area. Mr. Thompson spoke of the Libâ€" eral program, embracing social seâ€" curity, health and unemployment insurance, a building plan for new post offices and other necessary public works, He denied the alleâ€" gations that ameliorative legislaâ€" tion put in force by the Liberal party were bribes to the electorate. These measures had resulted in imâ€" ~â€"Continued on page 2 These remarks were ably secondâ€" ed and supported by various speakâ€" ers, w ho . declared themseives wholeheartedly with the candidate in his determination to justify the support and confidence of those at the meeting. At a well attended meeting: of the public ~relations committee, held at Liberal headquarters, 3100 Bloor St. W., May 4th, the enâ€" thusiasm displayed augurs well for Ken Thompson‘s candidature: for West York. Those present include Mrs. H. D. Harrison, Mrs. Roy Cook, Mrs.°C. J. Lynch, Mr. Harold lSpence, Mr. Maurice Goddard, Mr. Al. Munday, and Mr. J. J. Lynch. The Liberal candidate was received with applause and expressed confiâ€" dence that the efforts of his supâ€" porters would meet with success. He pointed out that enthugiasm alone would© not spell victory. Everyone interested in the futum, of the country should vote and hel hoped for a record poll. Liberal Meeting is Keynote Of â€" ‘"Record Poll" ’ RODNEY ADAMSON KEN TB Prog. Conservative 4 Liberal â€" These are the three men who will be the candidates for the three parties named in the election on Monâ€" day, the 27th of June. Rodney Adamson is the city member and has carried on a very effective represenâ€" tation to West York in the House. His knowledge of affairs and keen interest in the riding have been a great asset to West York at Parliament Hill Ken Thompson is the Liberal candidate. He is Mayor of DIVISION MANAGER Triplets were born to Mrs. E. Howard â€"of 1 Conron Place, Weston, on Easter Sunday, April 17. Unfortunately, the second baby was stillborn, but the other two babies, weighing 5 lbs. and 3%% lbs., are both making satisfactory progress, according to their doctor,, Dr. J. Alan *Bull. He explained, however, that the babies are still being retained in hospital. Dr. Bull said that this was the first time within his recall that triplets had been born in Weston. se i vfi # 4 s j E. o 3 M > * % A & B â€" p e 4 «2 % h s "ay 6 j i. n h4 & > . tm‘ ty hoak . : > > â€" V * %% t \‘ . Pekk . A o £ * m /. M sike h. > hi * e â€" 4 i 5j LA )‘ i 1X _ & $ hÂ¥ t Easter Triplets! J. A. DOCHSTADER Weston : | ‘Wolrite _ Wesmone _‘ HumberI JUNE 27 WILLâ€" BE RED LETTER DAY IN"LIvEs â€"OF THIs TriG |considering something duwrable made available and.these can |which the boys can keep for many Obtained from Coleman‘s storé Weiston town council will also reward the Westoh AC team for their winning :?l:m, but as yet, their. apecial ~committee has no report to make . on what. the presentation will be. Deputyâ€"Réeve Seagrave, . chairman of . the.comâ€" mittee, stated this week, they wore the association, including Odie / Bridgman, Fred Cousins, Bill Allan | and‘Céte Ella, have made all the | arrangements for the big celebraâ€" | tion and . contacted, businessmen regarding the windbreakers. f ~ Through the generosity of inâ€" dividual businessmen in the town, each player will receive a beautiful leather windbreaker in the green and gold colors of the, Weston AC. The special committee set up by Next Tuesday night, May 17, the Weston Businessmen‘s Association will pay tribute to the Ontario Junior. "C" hockey champs, at a banquet being held at Martindale Lodge.. The Weston team members ’wfll ‘be guests of honour, and will receive‘ just reward for the fine job they did this year, in bringing home the Ontario OHA crown, and carrying the name of Weston to the highest heights. The banquet was previously scheduled for this evening, May 12, but other activâ€" ities in the town forced the postâ€" ponement. Merchant‘s Buy Windbrefikers For Hockey Champsâ€"â€"Banqy@/€May 17 J. HOLLEY. Ed.‘s Noteâ€"For several weeks this paper has been editorially arbitrating for a Police Commission in Weston. The above is the first tommunication we have received in regard to this subject. These columns are open to one and all, to express their viewsâ€"we will welcome amy and all opinions, pro and con, pertaining to a Weston Police Commission. . In future it is hoped that control of our police department will be left in the hands of the rightful controller, "The Chief," with the chairâ€" man of the Police Committee only acting as liaison between this departâ€" ment and council. > There is still a couple of details to be straightened out and then I believe the troubles within the department will be over, and I feel we can look forward to more harmonious relations, not only within the ranks, but also between the citizens and our police department. This being myâ€"first year as a member of council, I have tried to give good, honest consideration to the problems which present themâ€" selves, and this police affair has been no small problem. However, I do feel that this could have been handled without tite prolonged débate on the subject which resulted in such adverse publicity to our town. . Each year the electors select their representatives and if they are not willing to carry out their responsibilities not only in good times but also when the goihg gets tough, then they are not worthy of the trust placed in thent who hold this responsible position. ... Net. ofly: would Q_Cq#.}ou be & considerable expense to the taxpayer "every ’yir,*m would" douBt as to" the "::fi?rol or" the police department, if your mayor served along with two individdals, whose interests are not within the town however honest their opinions and judgment. f f Perhaps my stand on this matter is a little.oldâ€"fashioned, but 1 look back on our â€"police department of the .past, when no thought of lwh;!_‘-cml_aiuion was necessary. 4 > Unfortunstely, the mayor has been accused of instigating this editorial. However, I know that he, along with a couple of members of council, does favor this action and however good its merits, it still does not relieve the mayor of his responsibilities as he would automatically become a member of such a Commission. 5 Being opposed to thi;, I take t\his oppo&un}ty to register my comments as réquested on the situation. In last week‘s issue of The Times and Guide you have again inâ€" serted an editorial in connection with the appointment of a Police Commission to control the police affairs of our town. Editor, Times and Guide. Dear Mr. Editor. Businessmen‘s Association Spon{Aâ€" Banquet In Honor Of Weston Af: Junior Ontario Hockey Champighs KEN THOMPSON Liberal Candidate First Comment Received MPSON $ * â€"MURRAY KERNIGRAN ndidate .CCF Candidate Weston, past warden of the County of York and has been very effective in his leadership in Weston. The third is Murray Kernighan, the CCF candidate. His activities will be publicized and he will become well known ‘before© the campaign is ended. Both Mr. Thompson and Mr. Kernighan are newcomers to the Federal field. â€" MAY 12, Plan Gala 24th Celebration At Gibson Park Sincerely yours, 45.5 T0 T $" 187 ‘Rosemount Ave., May 7, 1949, Humber| Heights Mt. Dennis The amalgamation of Weston Home and School Ass ciations took place at a meeting held in the new Senior Public School last week, when King Street, Memorial and the Senior Public School Associaâ€" tions were joined. Mayor Kenneth Thompson and Mr. C, Conroyâ€"were guests of the â€"Continued on page 3 St. Philip‘s also wishes to take this opportunity of expressing publicly her very sincere and heartâ€" felt thanks to all the people who have helped in any way in the past, and to those who are now helping in this great enterprise. With the difficult first steps behind her, and all preliminary obstacles overcome, this church now stands on the brink of an era which will hold greater possibilities for the happiâ€" ness of all who live in this parish, once the work is completed. Acting in the place or the late Mr. Graeme Gibson Adam, a beâ€" loved member of long standing whose faithful interest, assistance and encouragement meant so much to the advancement of the church, and to the realization of a parish hall, Mrs. Adam has very kindly copsented to perform the ceremony that â€" makes such an important milestone in the progress of this: historic church. . Mrs. T. Glasson President Of New Weston H&S Malton roud and St. Andrew‘s eresâ€" cent, on which a parish hall is to be As St. Philip‘s Church comes within sight of the 121st anniâ€" versary of its founding, it finds much pride and pleasure in invitâ€" ing all members and friends to attend a ceremony on Friday evenâ€" ing of this week, May 13, at 7.30 p.m., when the first sod 21 be turned on the site at the er of First Sod To Be Turned Friday For Parish Hall Too Often, Too Late BOARD CANDIDATE Don‘t be too lateâ€"call us beâ€" fore Tuesday morning at 10.00 a.m.â€"that way you‘ll be sure your ad will be published. .lvut a reminderâ€"watch for notices concerning change in deadline time when holidays fall early in theâ€"week, . There are two ways of avoidâ€" ing disappointment in placing classified ads, One is to get your ad in a little earlier if possible, and the other is to try using our classified line. The number is Zone 4â€"239. This line was put in colely for the convenience of our classified ad customersâ€"so that service may be fast and efficient. Noâ€"one likes to turn away custome:+," but in the newsâ€" paper business we have to be firm, particularly where our deadline is concerned. Many customers > tell us we‘ve been trying to get your line all morning, but it‘s been busy." For over a year now, this. office has had two linesâ€" oneâ€" connected direct to. the classified desk, which inciâ€" dentally is seldom used. 10.30 or .11.00, and although we are sorry, we have to reâ€" fuse ads, because our deadline, or ‘presstime is 10.00 a.m, Too often we have had cusâ€" tomers telephone us on Tuesâ€" day morning â€" to <place. a classified advertisement only to discover they are too late to get their ad in the current and patched befere oiling, start on the streetâ€"oiling project Mflhmdutzm finished by the end of this week. |turned out in full force. Undisputâ€" |able proof that the V orks and Fire 3mflmh work in close h&r« t y, came from the fact that \Councillor Holley, viceâ€"chairman of Works and also a member of the Brigade was working on the ‘streetâ€"washing project. On crew started in front of the police office, and the other just south of Bellevue Crescent. | The whole task took about an hour, Councillior Petrie explained that ml was: unable to r-u â€"washer at this time, but the job “v;-dm- just v:m satisfac torily eourse cost with the brigade‘s assistance, Grading Startedâ€"Prepare To Pour 1st Section Of New Main Street | _ {he Dusiness section of Main the finished product is very coum» Street had its face washed last mendable, 6/ f id |Fn'dly night, and some monthâ€"old | Residents saw the first n \dust and grime was removed much Z‘Zdfil:fl '-:l;t flll“ actual . {to the pleasure of everyone living ect resurfacing . going: ea ‘and working in the vicinity. rw the ~shovel â€"starting d j The cleansing process was novel out the first section of Main Street if nothing else, for the Weston north in preparation > for" ‘cement volunteer fire brigaide, armed with 'pourinc. Grading has already been their rubber boots and niants af |atarpad~ .. <py_â€" 0 °C RIVCeAY been i The cleansing process was novel if nothing else, for the Weston ivohmteer fire brigade, armed with their rubber boots and pienty of hose, did the job in an efficient manner. Councillor Jack Petrig, chairman of the works department, highly commended the brigade for their coâ€"operation with his départâ€" ment, adding that the volunteers [ Although the cadets were withâ€" out official uniforms, they ‘looked very smart in their dark trousers, white shirts, black ties and tams. The Weston Boy Scout Band headed the march past, with the platoon in 1792 dress immediately following. Mr. Goddard explained that the greén and white uniforms were the same as those worn by the Queen‘s Rangers who came to this country with Lieut.â€"Governor Simcoe in 1792. They had been made for the Centennial Exhibition in 1934. Through the courtesy of the Queen‘s York Rangers (1st Ameriâ€" can), two tanks were made availâ€" able for the afternoon. It is believed this is the first Ontario cadet inspection where tanks were used. The Weston cadets, assisted by QYR men, manned the tanks and put them through intricate mianoeuvres on the field. last Friday afternoon, when‘ they nique, aridâ€"a platoon wore uniforms |of the Queen‘s Rangers of 1792. _ 1t was. one of the finest and most complete held at the school in inany years. Tanks rumbled over the school grounds, and the crack of rifles echoed in the neighâ€" borhood as a sham battle was staged. Weston Cadets spanned two cenâ€" turies at their annual inspection last Friday afternoon, when‘ they Contractors have made , Rumbling Army Tanks Highlight â€" WCVS Annual Cadet Inspection _ inb uts hanie snb hovene tidiinatitheiiPilt wl a and also for the acquisition of necessary road equipment from which worthwhile economics will be derived. > In general, Mr. Seagrave exâ€" plained, provision has been made for a greater amount of road maintenance work, pension pian for employees, a contribution toâ€" ward replacement of the old -wing‘ bridge across the Humber, radio system for the police cruiser, grant to Lions Club of $2,500 for the Recreation Centre, Council also allowed for a new truck and air compressor for the Works Departâ€" ment, renovations in the Town Hall building to provide better layâ€" | _ It was pointed out by Deputyâ€" Reeve Seagrave, chairman of the Finance Committee, that this year there were a number of essential expenditures that could not be deâ€" ferred maintenance in the past, _ Public school supporters will pay this year 49.50 mills which is a difference of four mills over the 1948 mill rate. Separate school supporters will pay 48.90 comâ€" pared with a mill rate of 50.74 mills in 1948. Uncontroliabie expenditures such as the debt charges on the Main St. project, the county rate, and the school rate have increased by 5.27 mills in 1949 contributing to the increased mill rate for the town of Weston. "Increase Of 4 Mills _ Moderate Considering Growth" Seagrave _ Anet atdl C eeut started on the east side of Main jStmt.udfiectmontwmbo“ ed from Oak to Pafk Streets y shortly. Counciliorâ€"Petrie said the the street would be 1.‘ ‘ in two e tions from Oak to Park, but from there on down +6 King Street they would pour the full width of the _ Lieut.â€"Colonel J. W, Singleton, commanding: officer of the Queet‘s York Rangers, was the officer of the day. Inéor s Capt. A. Heywood, apt. F.\ Bascombe, Mr. Scott, Mr. M and Mr. Kochler were in charge of the inspection, and Cadet: Lien¢.» Colonel Grant was the .C/Oâ€" of the Cadets. hn The ‘program came to a close with the staging of a sham battlé. A small group took up_their posgiâ€" tions at the Yar end of the field and then the enemy advanced to take over the "nest." As cadets wers wounded the Red Cross hustled out to administer first aid, and Ret their patients back to the medi¢al station. . The lumbering tanks afâ€" forded good protection for . the attacking â€"army, . and . soon ‘ the enemy had been overcome. °.. . Farther down the field, students displayedâ€" Browning. guns, ng them apart, and putting th«m together again in rapid time,. _ ‘Thompson, students of the school displayed â€"tumbling | and physical education: exhibitions. A leanâ€"to was put together in short order by another group showing knots and lashes technique, while other stuâ€" dents : exhibited Red Cross . skill. Demonstrations of physical siill, knots and lashes, and â€" arms. proâ€" _ Separate school ratepayers will pay 15.90 mills, the same as that paid last year. The total rate to separate school taxpayers will be 48.90 compared to 50.74 in 1948. .* the vocational school was strutk at 1.50 as compared with 4.40.in 1948. This méant a total educaz tional rate of 19.05 mills compareg to 17.44‘ mill§ in 1948, i im struck including a relief rate~ of .60, an increase of. 2.39 over the 1948 rate. The public nchool‘q. was struck at 16.50 as compared with 10.66 in 1948 and the colâ€" legiate institute purposes were al= lotted 1.05 mills, a decrease of 1.338 mills from last year. The rate for the vocational sthool was atwnal struck ‘the essential but items of expenditure. The Reeve felt that the plannéd by council will be so thing of which Weston citizens will be entirely in accord. % out and working conditions for Il?.ff and thct;ou&l.. Funds § also pm;lded or sewering" Elm St. Park and expenditures for library, community council, and ‘teâ€" lief allowances all showed im# creases, i Mr. Seagrave said he regarded" Ade