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t WESTON“ TIMES-ADVERTISEHf k 1964 BUSY YEAR (little. AREA " ttMtl'iif m spirit ot elm-m- M is sometimes difrteult to "all Christmu when mounts thou Chimn- shopping and ml- mions for the turkey dinner Ire um in people‘s minds. However, the Times-Advertiser has looked through paper: of I few past yen in order to help revive that: memories. ' The new: around Christmas- time " other years was " vs- ied a: it is this year. However, there were some years 2- such " the depression and war years M when the news was far from pleasant and reflected con- ditions til-t were vastly differ- The Spirit Of Christmas Past " " Memories Of Other Years Revived ent from those to-day. These memories should help us to “count our blessings" at a time when international tensions are beginning to ease a little and when prosperity is common to mtrnr. Fifty-tive years ago in Dee- ember 1908. the Department of Health was concerned about Weston's water supply. of 21 samples of water tested, 19 showed pollution. Of these samples, 13 contained typhoid b2cteria. Moreover, during that year. 33 cases of typhoid were recorded id Wenon. During that rest a Mr. Chip- rr-an recommended that .the Humber River be used to sruprtl.w water to Weston "During the most extreme droughts." he said. "the flow in the river would be sufficient for the re- ouiretnents of a city bigger than that of Toronto to-dar" He Agnes that the river is polluted y ll times, but says that such p ion is less dangerous than s" e contamination "and can er' be removed." SN, Chipman recommends that a pg ping station be built on the e bank of the river above St. “bans school and that a water tower be built “north of the northerly end of the North Strtion Street." Also during December 1908. there was some concern ghoul the lack of aspirants for Town Council. The' Times & Guide records that "Reeve Bull seems certain to be unopposed." The paper also reports that three school trustees were to be elect- ed in place of Trustees Barker, Hill and Simpson. but that no one seemed anxious to fill the jobs. A Council meeting was held just before Christmas in 1908 at which Reeve Burl and Coun. cillors Bull, Pearson and Griff. eth “(tended Also during that year, the annual Christmas comm was given at the high school. Four scenes from "The Merchant of Venice" were performed "with great success." The star parts were lined by H. Wanilaw as Shylock. Mary McClellan as Por- tia, I. Gram as Antonio and DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL John G. Flesh» Accepts two wheel churn don- ated to Humber Memorinl Hospital, Weston. by the Landon Runyon Branch Don thrbtync u Jeane-.2111!- old building which “a Miaor m were played by W. may, P. Milton, P. Bundle, Roy Lindsay, Beet Mart end R. Coulis. , At the armories during Dee. ember at me. Nelson Boyle: running under the colors of the Govermr-Genenl’s Body Guide won the military mile championship of Canada. The" were 26 Martem picked tmm the best regiments of Canada. ‘ Also in 1908, the when of (the Bowling Club gave a fare- ;well dinner " the Central Hotel doe John Harlem. ere-surel- ot the club Mr. Hamlin was leaving Weston. The presidertt of the club, J. M. Guardhouse, gave the toast of the evening land in a speed: "pointed out the excellent qualities of head and heart possessed by Mr. Ham- om local new: items in 1908 were that Charlotte and Celia Charttoaneau had been awarded eertifieates by the Pres, byterian General Assembly for memorizing scripture Another item was that Peter Farr had rented a store in the Eagle Block where he would establish an implement and car- In December 1928. 35 years ago. Mayor Sainsbury reired and was presented with "a beautiful gold mounted walking- stick" at a closed meéting of the Council. "He declared that the gift would always be om of his most prized of personal acquisitions." There was concern in 1928 about who would succeed Mayor Sainsbury. The Times & Guide said. "for years Weston has had a strong administration. There have been men of vision and: ability who have carefully dir: ected her affairs. A survey wiill, show that the town is in a good position in every respect. This is due to the excellent work of the past councillors, Reeves and Mayors." "If this work is to be eotttim ued. the same types of men with ideals and vision mast be selected. Mayor Sainsbury is re- tiring Councillors Sam Totten, 1Retens and Banting are all u- piring for the Mayor's chair. Councillor Walter Murray is go- ing to try for the position of Deputy-Reeve. Lorne Coulter is 7ii'o'. an aspirant for the Mayor's chair. Hermved the towri on the Board of Education with considerable succes." An article about renovations to the old Eagle House appear- ed in December 1928. In it the writer said, "one of the town's oldest landmarks is gradually passing away with the renova- tion work which was commenced For Pictures of other years See Page 11 218. Alex Down bunch President ex- treme right tnahe. the presentation. Ptrzt Vice-President Rick Collins loch on with Nurse Betty Ann MacDonald. l “Before the day at paved moods and mete-r tracks, the ‘we-ry traveller would tie his 1horse to the old hiteltisipoat pad bee-take himself into the inn Not nil-mm helm starting 'oot gain on his road to his farm home, perhaps miles din- built by the In; John mic. Senior, who died,lome 89 yet: no, is neatly three-quartets d aoettturyoidartdhmahmys, even up to the punch! day, ttemttoedatattotelargdhmrmt as the “Eula Hum". "Built a: brick, with a ftont street xerandatt, the building is typical of the country hotel ot the last century. It has seen sop: changes during the past years, and with the removal of the Post OHiee some months ago, the lower floor at the cor- ner of the building was left vacant, and now renovatim are underway to convert this into an up-to-date and modern tttore-front with large More. space at the rear." The writer continues: "the old verandah cowering has been torn down and when completed this old land-mark will have completely passed and there will stand in its place another new store building to add to the greater business section which Also in the news in December 1928 was a report of I stag party given in the Fire Hall. "A special time was enjoyed by. artumberofthemenatthe Fire Hall on Tuesday evening last when Mr. Oldham and Wal, ter Webster held a stag party." "Cigars and apples were has ed around and prizes were given to the lanky winners at audits. ya?,,',',:, Firemen" which was re- sponded to by Mr. Panel: and IV. R. Ide. A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Webster for the enjoy- able evening given.", was Miss Margaret Leslie. of lhe Toronto Conservatory of Music. Weston Branch. who gave a piano recital at Stratford. thtt. The Times & Guide reports thet "she had a very apprec- iative and attentive audience that enthusiatitai1y applauded the rendition of the various numbers on her programme." The paper further report: mot "The Stratford Beacon Hamid paid I warm tribute to Miss Leslie's Interesting performance" war was that Mr. Ind Mrs. A, W. Charles moved from West- mount into their new residence at 289 King Street. A banquet for the local fire. men was also held in December " 1928. At the banquet R.H. Tier called for the toast of A woman in the news in 1928 fast springing up in our (Continued on page 11) SANTA HOLDS a small child on his knee at the Christmas party held for A review of the new: in Wes- ton in 1963. Councillor Irving A. Paisley, Chairman of the York General Hospital, charged that big name hospitals in downtown Toronto are getting donations and expan. sions while suburban institutions have to be content with "the crumbs from the Captain's table. JANUARY The Weston Council unmi- mously refused permission for the construction of a drive-in restaurant at 1698 Weston Road on the grounds that the location had already become af‘bang. out" for teenage mobs and mot- orcycle types." Work renovation to South Sta- tion Street was announced. The Bell Telephone Company Innounced a plan whereby the local calling area for Weston would be enlarged in 1965 to in- clude Scarborough, Port Credit, Cooksville, Agincourt and West Hill. By this plan, 130,000 tele- phones would be added to Wes- toes telHree calling are: for a grand total of 990,000 teie. phones. FEBRUARY co. BICK of the. Metropoli- tan Toronto Police told the Times-Advertiser that there was “no substance in the rumor" that the " Division of the Met- ropolitan Police Department ah- tioned in Weston would be mov- Over 500 pastors, Sunday School Superintendents. tuchers Ind youth leaders from all our the province attended the Youth Rally " the New People's on February I and 9. Weston Council dettnitely squ- elched the plen- of I testament to build I new drive-in raun- rant in Weston win: the vehem- ent approval M 15 redder“; of the are- where the drive-in would have been located. "mm" . m“ P. Otto Kestrel d Weston won wow], Council dettnitely squ- "rrttPrrab1e Mention" with his elched the plen- of I restaurant entry " tht 'Cattadiatt Resum- to build . new drive-in remu- nu Annotation in Tm. Mr. rant in Weston with the vebem- Keml prepared" swim-re of ent approval M 15 redder“: of I lady bowler out of edible fats. the nu w h e r e the drive-in Wench residents hid down the would have been located. plum a! Conservative Govern~ The vie-m Brunch at the ', .'re,Tt,',,,tt'rl', t: 'au': BInl of Montreal served the nth l Cm Innivern of its establishment (trr I‘Vht I." B, lel P... ”I? in the In! Pub-Qt. he ttet Petrmars a. 1mm h "It! mm. TheWestmtNavrLe-Ca-; BenNqeBetaeattttrteq-rl. dd Corps No. S rude I clen‘cdhmlormemuIeI- - at New, “um [calm b2: milk. I”: For In “W third , " Minted 10,000 were one the in the put ttee "In. he I, PP" " a. I“ hurt-Ire com not Metraeertitatt We: ad 0mm Divisio- Nuy [gm manni- IndMCn-dn new oral Mien" we. and 1m mmwummum. tt "TN it In: nun may A Revi’ew Of The News In Weston In 1963 The Times-Advertiser reported that the campaign (or the Fed. eral riding of Yitrk-Humber, Weston} district, was “lacklus- tre" and "dull." Coach Ken Aurel] and the Weston Dodgers were presented with the Gary Archer Memorial Trophy for finishing in first place in the Metro Junior B. Hockey League oven the 1962-63 season. The "Vote No" Committee be- gan their campaign to keep North York dry for the liquor vote that was to be taken on March let. MARCH ’MV :AHOMdVC- Jam-poua-b'w 1,tenth-eitagaimt.etmeee 1td'Ntttstt,te" 'est-a-atm. It was announced that the 350 bed addition to the Humber Memorial Hospital would be completed in a few months. The Fund taking Committee of the hospital presented Humber Mem- orial with a cheque for $8,000. APRIL The CNR announced that Wes. ton commuters would be getting anoma- train from Toronto - - one that was scheduled to leave Toronto " 6:06 pm and would stop " Parkdale, West Toromo and Weston. the Weston Dodgers last Friday even- ing. The Canadian Kodak Co. an- nounced a multi-million dollar expansion program. Planned Iran the coastrttctiot, of a new build- ing on the company] 4Sotre site. Metro Council's approval of 82,500.000 subsidy to the Toronto Transit Commission would have raised the tax rates in Weston omrhaif mill to 2.905 mills from Weston Council decided not to oppose the Spadina Expressway, and voted four to three not to send a representative to an 0n- tario Municipal Board meeting to complain about the road. the 1962 level. However, the town rather than send out supplemen- tary tax bills agreed to pay its share of $15,000 from the towes current funds and to levy the sum of $15,000 in 1364 with the regular taxes. Etobicoke demlnded I fifty. fifty share from Weston of the cost on the St. Philip's Road bridge, or no dell. - The idea of establishing a Customs Outport in Weston's old Post Omee was turned down by the Minister of National Revel: ue. LR. Garland, in I letter to Weston Council. was ts The Federal Building was of- ficillly opened on June 10 by two cabinet ministers. the Hom Axellus Dennis, Postmaster-Gen. eral and Hon. Jean Paul beach- ateleu. Minister at Public Works. Reeve Norman Goodhend Ill‘ munced whit amounted to a complete reversal at his policy at “no andumation " the pre- not time" The Wm Busineumen‘l " gottiatiott voted too, per cent in favor of taking the question-cl liquor to the voter: at the m. JULY Roller sum; proved I Inc- ceu at the In? Domini" Arena n 163 Wilson Av“. Yets.t_mrf.s.Nan. -dt.amlhth.-ttredi-ee duo-nu madam-Ion Univerattrotm-t-ris-e.d Mmb-udamdlnl hhmdlmm. "menu-hm 'rrtthe'reqtgWqe,&eetsdet 'tis,dtrmRrme%aetNMb 99e1fittdsh,atmiet'ttrtt" A3oeelgtrktm.$hratthq_ THI nun mum" --'usv_r"t0i-rt." The Toronto Tnmit Commis- sion annonuced extended routes to begin in the West Metro area in September. AUGUST Five Grade 13 students at the Weston Collegiate and Vocational School became eligible for On- tario Scholarships by achieving an average of over so per cenL Those attaining the yeholarships were Laurie Garred, Miriam Mortimer, Lorraine Tedford, Karen Bower and Sharon How- an. 17, became Mia Toronto for SEPTEMBER the Town of Weston, handed in resignation to Town count“. Douglas Chamler. Treasurer ot “The Moving Finger Writes & Having Writ Moves On To Ken Johns Men’s Wear, . ." "15 Someone could have received $1 for this Ridiculous QQ From Ken Johns Men's Wear 4 John St., Weston 1lilli,,i?,i,,, c1i!jl,1lllis All Fittings Guam-ed own,“ Shoes Rum-Hy Prim Petey-No-BA-S-t , aestionablt uotutions mm CHRISTMAS A' A MOST HAPPY m m * " Omar Kyham . wrote in "The Ruhiynt" mite won the Liberal homin- tion Arr Etobieoke riding. Etobicoke‘s Local 185 o! the National Public Employees Un. ion sent a telegram to Ontario Premier John Roberts asking for an inquiry into the eirtnuttatatF ces around the contracting out of garbage in the township The employees voted by secret bab let not to to on strike. Saturday, November " was the date set for the Weston lir _ nor Vote. (Continued on page IO 953‘