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Times & Guide (1909), 12 Feb 1942, p. 1

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â€" NOSEWORTHY WINS FEDERAL BYâ€"FLE( Candidate of C.C.F. [ Carries 93 of Total _ 117 South York Polls r” ' WASHER SERVICE 4 Weston Music & Radio ir 28 MAIN N., WESTON ‘"<~" â€" Uimes and Guile | In ‘one of the most surprisinfi upsets in South York‘s politic history, Joseph Noaeworthfi and the C.C.F. carried 93 polls and tied two of the 117 subâ€"divisions Monday in the Federal byâ€"election. Noseworthy, it is worthy of note, was unable to win one wlling subâ€" Division in the 19 general election, and this time he leaves the Conservatives a majority in only 22. surprise in Weston than in almost any other part of the riding. Meighen supporters here expected a majme{ of at least 2000. Ofâ€" ficial results for the whole riding iave Mr. Noseworthy 16,310 and t. Hon. Arthur Meighen 11,938â€" a" Noseworthy majority of 4,372. The _ Conservatives rolled 3,309 less than in 1940 while the C.C.F. increased its vote by 10,919. Total wgbe was 28,248, compared with 33,454 in 1940 when a Liberal candidate was also in the field. In York township the~ C.C.F. made its greatest gain, winning 85 of 94 subâ€"divisions, which inâ€" creased its vote from 4,753 to 13,467. Mr. Noseworthy also took two subâ€"divisions ad tied in another in Forest Hill village, Conservative stronghold. Surveying results, it is noted that Meighen dropped from 1,172 York Holstein Annual Meeting At Richmond Hill Well Attended The annual meefing ‘of the York County Holstein Club held in the January 28th brought out the largest attendance of members for the morning session in the history of the club. The morning_proâ€" sramme. presided over by Presiâ€" lent Roy Baker, of Woodbridge, included registration and preâ€" sentation of . reports by . the Secretary Treasurer, and county salesman with the appointment of a nominating committee. Treasurer, Frank â€"Ramsey, of Sharon, reporâ€" ted a .slight increase in the balance in spite of a small drop in memberships. Jos. Darlington, club, with a large part of these going for export.. . s °_ aits . _ Following the lunch hour the nominating committee presented its With lunch provided by the club, the members enjoyed a social hour at noon when the‘directors did the honours with the coffee pots and lunch baskets. _ _ â€" ug:rt and invited further noâ€" minations from the floor. Followâ€" ing the blllofirg for directors, C. D. Graham, of Brantford, Director of th! Ontario Field Services for parent association discussed the .ndwork of th:eganadt:r‘: .iks?ocinftj]on & micolor film lhovrnr:“;.lolutein herds in the various provinces and some of the prize winners at the C.N.E. _ Directors Include Number from Downsview, Weston, Woodbridge, Stouffville and Kingâ€" > Archie Cameron of Woodbridge as President Yorl.( Holstein Annual Meeting : Ramse;', Sharon; Earl Risebrough, The annual meeting ‘of the York| Woodbridge; Russell Snider, N:!fie- County Holstein Club held in the|ton; Lioyd Turner, Stouffville; J. January 28th brought out the|S. Watson, Weo&brldgé- 8. B. largest attendance of members for| Watson, Agincourt; Ed. Whituker, the morning session in the history| Downsview; Geo. C. <Jackson, of the club. The morning proâ€"| Downsview; Roy: Barker, Woodâ€" ramme, presided over by Presiâ€"|bridge; and unless otherwise adâ€" _sen‘t _Roy Baker, of Woodbridge,|vised also Jos. Darlington, Todâ€" Prof. Geo. E, Rlithléy of the Ontario Agricultural ollege, Guelph in a very practical manner discussed some of the disease problems of the d‘iryrv!ln pointing out that he is particularly interesâ€" ted in herd hj/;lem as treatment lies in the field of the veterinarian. The members asked the speaker many and varied questions which he answered in a very pleasing manner. _ A W \Jos. Darlington, having withâ€" drawn his nomination on account of being Salesman for the Club, the following directors were elecâ€" ted: Cameron Boake, Downview; Ray ‘ Clarkson, Weston: Archie wllmp TT Umd-“lw' wl‘l‘ lfi Oriole; David McKie, King; Tied In Two‘ Others, Leaving Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen Majority In Only 22â€"Huge Turnover In Greatest Political Upset in History Of Riding J. W. NOSEWORTHY upset came as a greater 56, NUMBER 13 aleL MA hndAE â€"cache i w Woodbridge:‘ Rankin o t n 4 Yop: to 1,051 votes which his predecesâ€" sor, Major Alan Cockeram, polled, while the C.C.F. vote jumpefirom 280 to 1,162 and won six of the 11 subâ€"divisions. In Weston, it was said that if the town had voted as however, more than matched this gain by stepping up its vote from 258 to 1,681. 7 York Township, working class section of the riding, lost the election for the Conservatives and won for the C.C.F, Conservatives dropped from 12,067 to 7,669, a decrease nothing in any other w of the riding could offset. e C.C.F. polled 13,467 votes in York Township. _ _ _ _ expected, it would not have affecâ€" ted the outcome. In Forest Hill Village Conservatives made their only increase, that ‘being from 2,008 in 1940 to 3,218. The C.C.F. The remarkable_turnover from Conservative to C.C.F. was evident when the first polling subâ€"division results wereâ€"known. They came from No. 9, which in 1940 gave Cockeram 218 and the C.C.F. 42. Monday‘s vote was 112 for Meifil}:n and 141 for Noseworthy. is advantage was held throughout. The voting poll by poll in those Service Club members w e re urged to assume their proper reâ€" sponsibility b> taking an active part in Sunday School work of the wespective churches of the town, during]the course of an address by Sam Wilson, Past President of the West Toronto Kiwanis Club, ;geak- ing before the Westonâ€"Mount Dennis Rotary Club on Thursday Spiritual Things Should Be First Declares Speaker * Material _Provigion Not Enough Says Sam Wilson night. Speaking of his e?eriences in youth develggment and welfare work in the West Toronto Club during his year of office, Mr. Wilson pointed out the club had spent $2,200 last year in this class morden. * In addition to these, Geo. °C. Jackson as Viceâ€"President of the Canadian _ Association and past president Ro!y Barker are by virtue o]f bf.heir offices directors of the club. At the Directors‘ meeting which followed, the following officers were . elected Hon. Pres., Roy Barker; Prel{dent. Archie Camerâ€" on; Vice President, Roy Livingston; Sec. Treas., E. F. Ramsay; Auditor, W._M. Cockburn; Salesman, Jos, The Weston Navy Knitting Club are holding a euchre in the Town Hall, Friday, Feb. 13, at 8.15 p.m. gooJ prizes. Draw will be made Darlington. for a quilt during the evening. Everybo%“y wclcomof xâ€"13â€"1w Memorial Horw and School are holding a Gala Night, Wednesday, Feb. 18th, at 8 p.m. in H_-noglli [ COMING EVENTS l games and fortune telling. Admisâ€" sion 25 cents. Befreshments ghl-n. xâ€"13â€"1w Showing of Evening Telegram film, "First Aid for Front Liners," at Humber flll‘h$ School â€" audiâ€" torium, Tuesday, Feb. 17th, at 7A5 pm, au?ieu Hamber Heights Home and School Associâ€" ation. Silver collection in aid of B.W.V.F. and Club‘s War, Fund. xâ€"13â€"1w o‘clock, in 8St. John‘s Parish Hall, Afternoon Tea and Home Baki Sale, Friday, February 13th, at â€"Continued on page 3 â€"Continued on page 2 s of the Evening W.A. xâ€"18â€"1w Victory Loan Drive Begins Monday, February Who last Wednesday night was reâ€" turned as Chairman of Weston Board of Education for another year. * Baseball Bat Is Believed Weapon As Mother Dies baseball bat beside her body. An unele, Edward Redmond, 69, Main St. N., told. police Norman Redâ€" mond, 32, son of the dead woman, attacked . him : with a hardwood board, striking him several times over the head. Gladys Redmond, 24, returning from work, made he discovery of her mother‘s body. She attempted to revive her by bathing her face before going to the home of a neighbor for assistance. She said later she had met her brother on theway home and he had said "There‘s something wrong with motherâ€"I am going down to the police." After Redmond had allegedly attacked his uncle in his Main Street North home, the older man bathed the wounds on his head, then went to the police station to report the attack. There he learnâ€" ed: of Mrs. Redmond‘s death. Norman is said to have run out of his uncle‘s home, iumped the fence, and disappeared from view. The late Mrs. Redmond has two sons and four daughtersâ€"she lived at home with Norman and Gladys. The accused man was said to be a good worker when employed and kind to his mother and other memâ€" bers of the family. He was taken into custod{oby police in the home of a neighbor and put up such a fight that it was necessary for four_menâ€" to â€"exertâ€"theirâ€"strength Norman Redmond, charged with the murder of hisâ€"mother at Wesâ€" ton, Saturday, Feb. 7,; was reâ€" manded in custody until Feb. 17 in . county . police court Monday morning. _ He <appeared without counsel. â€" Police say Redmond put up a savage fight in the home of a neighbor before he was taken into custody. to subdue him. instructive devotional period was provided with a scripture reading, Mrs. Terrill, rnnr by Mrs. Wilson and a »vocal solo, Mrs. George Hancock. Following this, Mrs. Jeffrey gave a resume of the third chapter of the Study Book, her eoncise review of the facts bringâ€" ing to her audience a clear picture and outline of China in the rerlod Thons, Anceburil worshigh greed aind nB wo! P, superstition all waged war against wThe ’monthly meetirgdog fi;; oman‘s â€" Missionary ety Central United Church was held last Thursday . Gowland, vruziem last â€" Thursda: Gowland, president, conducting the routine bnninmk d.llghtfnf and each otherâ€" and the missionary found himself or herself having to act as mediator and goâ€"between in matters of society, state: and naâ€" tional affairs as well as the reâ€" iigious and .educational life of their community. China has mx&wn ‘onr‘ gc y e rule_of e m fid&'&.«r a Republic patterned after merican sysâ€" tem with the result the and foreign customs in popularity, the slogan of the day Central W.M.S. Monthly Meeting Hears Reports vidow, of Quéen‘s Drive, was ound ‘dead in the kitchen of her Uncle Also Said to be Attack Victimâ€" N. Redmond Arreste{ Mrs. Elizabeth Redmond, 55, Weston Woodbridge â€" © Westmount _ â€"Humber Heights Mt. Dennis C. R. MARCHANT RETURNED «â€"â€"Continued on page 3 C. R. Marchant Named Chairman Second Year By Board of Education C. R. Marchant was returned as Chairman of the Weston Board of Education for 1942 at the inaugurâ€" al meeting of that body on Wedâ€" nesday nifiht of last week. Trustee J. 0. Wilhelm paid tribute to the splendid work of Mr. Marchant during the year and felt that hy deserved honourable succession in being returned to his office for another year. Mr. Marchant, in a brief talk, expressed appreciation for his reâ€"election and said "The foremost problem during 1942 is the war. I would suggest a war budgetâ€"by that I mean that, while we will not stint money for education purposes, we must put the prosecution of the war first in our thoughts and actions." . * Mr. Marchant told Board memâ€" bere that Trustee R. J. Flynn was absent due to a slight injury, also that H. J. Alexander had sustained injury through a fall on the ice. _ A happy and enjoyable evening was spent by the members of the executive of the Men‘s Club when they gathered at the home of W. C. RidQeTl Tuesda& evening, January 27th. The gathering was in the nature of a surprise for W. C. For a number of years he has been the "kingâ€"pin" in the activities of the Men‘s Club. His counsel and adâ€" vice have always been de}{;endnble and his quiet, efficient help has always been most cheerfully given. Jack Arthur, the new president, addressed Mr. Riddell in a few wellâ€"chosen words eitfifea’iihg the appreciation. of the club for the inâ€" terest he has taken and for ‘the valuable services rendered since the inception of the orflnlntlon. Indeed it was the keen, farâ€"sighted vision of Mr. Riddell that was reâ€" l?ofilible’fo‘l‘ the club making its Mrs. C. L. Aitchison was . unâ€" animously chosen as Vice Chairâ€" man for the year 1942. It was announced that J. O. Wilkelm is York County appointee to the Board for the years 1942â€"43 and TA0GeM, with the sincerity charâ€" acteristic of the man flunied the club on his own and Mrs. Riddell‘s sds on Sight 2t mevogniies and it or 0 on a rnid a tribute to the executive for ts team work and especially menâ€" tioned the former presidents, Dick Seagrave and H Clark. A soâ€" cial time was mt in playing bridge and euchre. It a; that "Doc" Roos and "Viv‘ mt are “fl-nomh.“" while B-n{ Clark and Geo. Baldock are weeping and lows: Management Commiteeâ€"Dr. J. M. Thomson, Chairman; Mrs. C. L. Aitchison, Dr. F. D. Cruickâ€" shank, Trustee R. J. Flynn; Proâ€" %ertg Committee; Chairman, Dr. . C. Roos, Prof. J. 0. Wilhelm, Alex Pearson; Finance, Chairman, Dr. A. C. C. Mills, Oliver Master, Separate_School appointee, and Dr. H. C. Roos. Adhsory Vocational Committee, 1942â€"Employers, J. M. Moffat, Clifford Griffin, Frank Lawrence; Employees, C. E. Tilston, C. I. Scott; Board Membersâ€"C. R. Marâ€" chant, Separate School appointee, start snd he more than anyone else has been responsible for its continued success. On behalf of the club a brace of beautiful fiim in a case were presented to Mr. Ridâ€" dell and a lovely bouquet of flowâ€" ers was given to Mrs. Riddell. Mr. Riddell, with the sincerity charâ€" wamnf and gnashing their teeth. A dainty, exquisite lunch was served and the. happy ?flm-ln‘ dlm'to their v-lson omes. evening, February 3rd. Tuesday evening, February 3rd, the Men‘s club (l:xnrul around «'f; festive board in the schoolroom of :-ho c%:nh at their regular meetâ€" . The good supper was â€" ai and served by the Women‘s Wat mrl‘n the chair. and H"i“? # se was sprung w % 'lflmfip ‘mo-nhd"\:o wldnt with a gavel and striker, the design and W. C. Riddell Honored By Presbyterian Men The report of the â€" Striki Mrs. C. L. Aitchison is Vice Chairmamâ€"J. 0. Wilhelm, County Appointee for Board for Three Yearsâ€"Students Sell $5,800 in War Savings Club Pays Tribute To Valuable Member For His Help And Counselâ€"Presentations To Mr. and Mrs. Riddell * ort of the Striking «wasâ€"adopted 4s »folâ€" â€"Continued on page 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1942 _ Received a letter of appreciation from J. S. D. Tory, thanking counâ€" cil for coâ€"operation in regard to, several matters pertaining to the Masseyâ€"Harris plant at the north end of town. Received report of the building inspector, which showed a decrease of $13,687 for January, 1942, over the same month zast year. Appointed George W. Gardhouse as chairman of the special councilâ€" citizen committee for the Second Victory Loan. One of the main functions of this committee will be lighting of a beacon light in the municipality with suitable cereâ€" troduced by Rev. McLeod. One could scarcely regard what was said as an address but rather a series of talks between the showâ€" ing of several excellent rnovines gctm. As Ma{or Ney continu show the films and to talk about the war, one was overwhelmâ€" ed with the magnitude and _scope of it. Beginning with the British Isles and tracing it across the conâ€" tinents of the world until finally the Far East was reached, the Tisight Into "the rmupepdons ‘snd ns in 8 urrfblo conflict. It is nothing short of marvellous that Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations have been able to hold out this long, and one realizes that every possible effort must yet be put forward, notwithstanding the entry gi Al‘n‘oriu ‘“t:r::'t: cogflict. As is bein n ‘Singapore, some pictur'u of _ which were shown, is making her last ditch stand. Can she hold out? Perhaps not, but even so those pictures and those talks give us courage to beâ€" lieve that if each of us do our part the lost ":.hfill b:m.umnlmd and fl;: enem n in in omapdannpity comm in i Ney to Wes + G, iofi on patn ud nll: to '*rfi:. + &mm‘h:d’:: jector and sctwen !:r"n showinp feoting Will be Heid the Fiest Fome tey of meadh: Which for the im Filed the communication of the Ontario Municipal Association re membership. Received a communication from the department of salvage and deâ€" partment of munitions and supply, regarding Weston‘s action on war trophies â€"two guns formerly mounted in front of the library will find their way into the meltâ€" ing> pot for Canada‘s war effort. Appointed "John P. Allan as council representative on the local V.O.N. Association. § Decided to authorize the sending of letters to all citizens regarding Second Victory Loan. Tripp. Both are beautiful to say the least and in the words of the president "will be a muchâ€"prized possession of.the club in the days to come". Dick Seagrave sang two solos, "Hats Off to the Stoker" and "A Chip Off the Old Block". They were very well given and much appreciated as evidenced by the prolonged applause. Mrs. H. 0. Dixon accompanied at the piano. The meeting then adjournkd to the main a'llxfiiborium wher)gtst_ speaker of the evening, Major F. J; Council Did W hat ey, M.C., LL.D., F.R.GS., was inâ€" Talk On Music Will Feature Next Meeting ern Canada pofi r;;:-el;{l'y The regular meeting of Memorâ€" i"lnu&'"i and Sc!t&oomssoci-fi” wil . held onâ€" Monday. evening, February IBfl!:nat 8 p.m., in the school auditorium. 3 The theme of this meeting will ed man. Dr. Fenwick‘s subject will wick, provincial supervisor of music for public schools, will be guest speaker. It should be considered a privilege to hear such a renownâ€" ed man. Dr. Fenwick‘s subpect will naturally be "Music in the schools and its value to children." He will also give a demonstration of sound films on music. Son of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Dunn Main St. S., who left for an East. The school choir, under the diâ€" rection of Mr. Bruce Metcalfe, sufierviaor of music in the Weston schools, will sing. Dr. W. E. Henry, M.O.H., has reâ€" S‘lested a short period of time at is meeting to report on the reâ€" cent medical examination of the children in the school. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting. A very cordial invitation is extended to all parents, friends and music lovers to come out for this enjoyâ€" able evening. . York county reforestation comâ€" mittee last week reported to county council that 20,000,000 trees are available for 1942 spring planting in York county. for <planting ‘will be partially nolvuf ?;h:oliveflu b\mdludg ‘hhou to mqldlehool 'e::ldm v&t value of conservation, the comâ€" Some _ interesting fitgurea on Penny Bank uvings in the schools of Toronto suburbs are g:'ven in the report of the Penny Bank for November and December just issued. In Weston and vicinity Memorial school comes first with 28 per cent, King: Street, 25 per cent, No. 31, North York, 17 per cent, and No. 21, North York, 10 per cent. Other g...ools listed are: Brampton, 53 per cent; Humber Heights 538; &omberg 44; Mimico 36; No. 14, bicoke 31; New Toronto 29; Fairbank 27; ;Ieaho’n and vicinity 26; Lansing 24; Port Credit 23; Long Branch 17; Lambton Mills 14; Birch Cliff 13. On deposit in Weston and vicinity at the end of 1941 was the sum of $3,309.33 as compared with $3,507.70 a year end of December 506 schools had $1,010,453.83 on deposit, as comâ€" pared with 528 schools and $1,203,â€" 259.84 at the same time a year A. H. Richardson, provincial forester, suggested that a system of bonusing for proper: care | of trees might create more hfim in a reforestation C county gmmczo“h l‘i’s,:d 1986 gave a bonus cent every »anted tree alive after three years. in York emx.‘ approximate exâ€" »enditure at the present rate of Penny Bank Deposits In Toronto Suburhs 20 Million Trees Ready For Planting wlanting would not exceed $1,250," SGT. OBSERVER SID DUNN The problem of securing labor In the whole of Ontario at the Memorial H & S To Hear Dr. G. Roy Fenwick LEAVES FOR EAST Local Objective Set at $230,000â€"Some _ ow Questions And Answersâ€"Weston‘s Unit 21 Sales Committee To Make Local Canvass Next Monday, Feb 16th,| public with the fact thatâ€" each the egeoondonVic);ot*y eLo“:x‘-ywill be l::d everyone, will be flfl-' c offered to the Canadian people. g‘: specially appointed fi The campaign will continue until suggestion is made tha z Saturday, March 7th, with the Doâ€"|to the vital inx;mad 100. Westne‘s qurtg af thke aimoun‘t | tad ‘Tap tds s f s & f ol cam; hubo:n. pmu:t s%so,ooofmou give fan and ldm ;m A Victory Bond is a document issued by the Government of the Dominion of Canada in exchange for loansâ€"made by her people in this Sat emerpency. a8s Questions and Answers The questions: "Why. are the geop]e of Canada beinfiuuked to uy Victory Bonds at this time?" "In what form and in what amounts are they available?" "How is the interest and principle paig?" and "What is the securâ€" ity ?" When the answers to these quesâ€" tions are firmly in your mind, you will realize that it is in your interâ€" est, and furthermore, it is your obligation to buy bonds to the limit of your resources. As to the securia behind Vicâ€" tory Bonds! All the wealth of Canada and its reopl- is the seâ€" curityâ€"it is a direct and binding government obligation. Complete Organization _ One of the allâ€"important aspects in such a campaign is a complete and active (:ign:liutipn. The Doâ€" minion organization is essentially the same in character as in the first Victory Loan which terminatâ€" !od so successfully that the objecâ€" tive was oversubscribed â€"by upâ€" wards of $200,000,000. In this plan of organization â€"the provinces are divided into district units covering extended areas so as.to make for a concentrated and centralized effort. The district in which Weston is listed embraces Weston, North York Township and the town of Leaside. This district has â€"been divided into 35 areas, one of which will be lum to anâ€" individual salesman. These salesmen will call on every householder and business man in their respective area. The idea of going into this detail of Weston Organization . Completed As Second: Victory Loan Nears Thé need of this vast amount of mofiey is imperative in order that odr troops may be trained, cared be purchased in amounts of $50, $100, $500, $1,000 and . upward. They may be purchased in f*e form of "Coupon gemr Bonds," "Couf g:n Registered Bonds," or "Fully gistered Bonds." In the case of the firstâ€"two classes, dated couâ€" pons are attached which the owner of the bond clips. off at the a& pointed time and they may cashed at any bank. In the case of Fully Registered Bonds, you reâ€" ceive your interest in cheque form from | Ottawa â€" half {ur'lf It should be understood by all purâ€" chasers that they can realize on their bonds at any time if the money is required for an.fi other purpose. The Hrinciple on all bonids when due, will be paid by cheque direct from Ottawa. In purchasing bonds most people pay for them as soon as they are ready for delivery. Specia{ arâ€" rangements, however, may be made for those who find it more conâ€" venient to pay for them in instalâ€" ments as their money becomes available. for and may be. Ships,. â€"gumm;;n';iah;;. tanks, rifles, clothing and food are eV O 310000 RICMINUE ANC 1008 â€"are needed by ous sailors, soldiers and airmen, so that they may be equipâ€" ped to carry on the war until vieâ€" Interest on these bonds will be paid half yearly at the rate of three cents per annum. Bonds may County General Rate 4.3 Mills _ 9th Consecutive Balanced Budget of 15.81 per cent since net debenture debt in wherever they | 28 MAIN N. ation as to the -mun:u::y can ghurchwulfi. z that wléom upon ey ready give a more or less definite reply. Furtherâ€" more, it should be remembered that citizens of Weston should purchase their bonds from their local sales> man. Every citizen may be sure that they will be called upon soon« er or.later during the three weeks of the campaignâ€"they won‘ overlooked. H::vver. if for reason you make your purc through the bank or any « source, make sure you give your home address in Weston, so that credit may be placed as against Weston‘s %oh. The members of Weston‘s Unit Sales Committee, whose duty it will be to make the canvass in Weston; are as follows: AJL. (Aloullgterécchfimg; % A. Gra«~ IL)ell, Geo. W. Evans and M. L. Gra« Loan. n.luhn nbers of the c ne onday _ begin a which will continue until f the campaignâ€"they won‘t be _ rlooked.. However, if for any son you make your purchase _ ough the bank or any other _ rce, make sure you give your s 1e address in Weston, so that j lit may be placed as against 4 ston‘s %ot:. The members of f ston‘s Unit Sales Committee, . se duty it will be to make the _ CHAIRMAN â€" ~

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