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WESTON SPORTS ARENA TOTAL PASS ‘Covered ‘by a sheet of ice the i lack tunnel" of Trethewey Drive Astill stretches from Jane St. and ;A Dennison Rd. through North York k sate in en‘ n 1 es n alike tg cmorlnd t:ke l‘\)ies chance f with death. â€" â€" University coâ€"eds on the whole are immaturé, difficult to talk ~with, and ignorant of the seriousâ€" ness and life. That is the general opinion that exâ€"service men, now ‘anending university, have of the 4 "anadian school girls. In comfi.ri- " in with the women our laddies _ ive encountered on their travels ... far off lands, the Canadian coâ€" /< is, to use an airforce term, ' 1eless." ‘% tween lectures these girls are r * aked over the coals," for everyâ€" Ain%]from their umprroncha.bility, «.0 their alleged unfriendly attiâ€" _‘ #00D USED FURNITURE â€" .3‘~~A Compléte Line of It is a death trapâ€"of that there is no doubt. No pavement borders the road in spite of the fact that for some 500 persons living in the ‘Trethewey Wartimeâ€"Housing proâ€" ject it serves as there only conâ€" necting road between the ncighâ€" boring districts; andâ€"also in spite of the fact that it serves as a main artery between Weston, York and the cil?, not one light illuminates its surface. L 0 0sR o The excuse offered of material shortages was nullified recently by the action of York Township in installing lights along the section that runs throt}fh that township. It is now up to North York to take some action. . â€" M Any motorist who has driven along Trethewey Drive in the dead of night knows the story well. It fives an uneasy feeling to plunge rom a well lighted thoroughfare into pitch darkness along an ics road where pedestrians are boun to travel. y â€" Luckily, so far, a serious tragedy has not occurred and it is probably just such a tragedy that will be needed to galvanize the officials into action. " 80_ i. But let us hope that before that happens the realization of the comfitionu that exist are brought home. â€" Dds Weston Vets Enter The Battle Train Sights Onâ€"‘Objective Coâ€"Ed‘ o their alleged unfriendly attiâ€" ude toward overseas war bridesâ€" » say nothing of their immaturity nd scruffy dress. One of the biggest "beefs" the boys have is the difficulty they have in talking to the girls. The{ seem to think that the Englis girls were far more broadâ€"minded, and had more common sense. They have enjoyed dates with the coâ€" eds, but as one lad put it, "one night was enough, I couldn‘t seem to get interested enough to take her out a second time." Weston‘s Exâ€"Servicemen Get In Fray ¢ s Weston vets have also entered into the debate, and out of six men interviewed, three were most emghutic on the subject. However, although some of their stateâ€" ments differ, they are all agreed on two poings, that the coâ€"eds are both.immature and difficult to talk to. VOLUME 58, NUMBER 52. Drinking driversâ€"one of the‘ st hazards for pedestfMans d motoristsâ€"will get no symâ€" from police, civic and proâ€" al leaders have warned in askâ€" the million Ontario drivers to ake this a "White Christmas." No matter how often the warnâ€" Ing of "If you drink don‘t drive, and if you drive don‘t drink" is reâ€" k‘ted. there are still a few people seems, who think it does not apâ€" ly to them. The law of common e proves that people cannot trol their cars properly while T the influence of alcohol, and outcome can only be one thing =Geath or injury to innocent peoâ€" plé. If you want your Christmas and New Year‘s holiday to be white, 6r green, depending on the weather, put your keys in a corner, taxi fare in your pocket, and then go out and have your fun. If you‘re oing to drive tgen leave the fireâ€" ruico alone, or your Christmas will be very black. Jail is not a nice place to l&end Christmas morning, so just think it over. â€" Chief Holley has stated that "drinkifi drivers" will be severely dealt th, "for," he said, "we want this Christmas to be a happy one for all céncerned, and we will not permit one to interfere or spoil this ho?l'zy season." _ Drinking Drivers Bewareâ€" You Will Get No Sympathy _So there are a few simple rules to think of before you take that "gasoline cocktail": _(1) That in the past 16 years a total of 886 persons have been killâ€" It is time to take actionâ€"NOW! 28 MAIN N. â€" , ZONE 4400 retheway Dr. Threat o Safety â€" Unlighted ow Covered With Ice WESTON MUSIC & RADIO _ "Well there‘s a shortage of materials, and all that, but they‘ll be putting them in all right." _ â€" "What‘s those things out there on the Main street," he queried, "hitching posts?" _ _ "No, those are posts for parking meters." "For what2?" "For parking meters." "What in heck are they ?" "Well, they‘re like a gas meter or hydro meter. Before you can Lmrk your car on the street you ave to put a coin in the meter." "When are they going to put them in? Those posts have been in there for over a month?" = "They will ehâ€"hmmmp," stridâ€" ing towards the door, "Oh well, they can always use them for hitching posts." $ tree ever seen in Britain was one which the Duke of Norfolk had cut from his own estate, It stood 7â€" feet high, weighed nearly four tons, and bore on its branches preâ€" sents to the value of $22,500. __The posts for the parking meters on Main and the adjoining streets have been the subject_of veâ€"ous remarks during the past few weeks but the cream of them all was voiced by an elderly gentlemanâ€" aboutâ€"town last week. Exâ€"army man, Jimmy Cole, who spent a year in England, thinks campus flrla are much smarter looking, better dressed, and have a finer personality, "However, it is easier _ to hold a conversation with an English girl because she seems to show a little common sense," he said. Although he does not think the coâ€"ed conceited, he was un-imtpressed ‘with them,. and would prefer to take out an Engâ€" lish girl. One exception he mnse to his statement was, that the exâ€" service women now attending uniâ€" versity are "swell." , What Are Those : Pipes On Main St., Hitching Posts?: John Lepingwell;~ Queen ‘Drive, thinks the campus coâ€"eds are superâ€" ficial and immature. "The Austraâ€" lian girls," he said, "are frank, talk more freely and have broader minds. In his opinion the exâ€" serviceman would sooner go out with a Canadian "working girl" because they are far more sensible. Insofar as the coâ€"eds‘ dress is conâ€" cerned, John thinks it‘s L‘OK.” Me Aaim mt e George Wallace, veteran of the Queen‘s Own Rifles, thinks the reâ€" ports in the daily papers are slightâ€" ly exaggernte(i "However," he said, "the students do show a deâ€" finite lack of maturity, not to menâ€" tion the fact they are too selfâ€" centred." "One thing I don‘t apâ€" preciate are the first year "bobbyâ€" soxers," he said. When queried about the English girls, he replied that they were "pretty good types," and far more mature. "Of course," he said, the yar over there made them grow up fast." ed and 14,287 injured in the last month of each year. _ N (2) Police all over Toronto and districts will have their eye on you, and if they think you‘ve been drinkâ€" ing, you‘ve had it. (3) If you don‘t value your own life, think of your neighbors and friends. At least let them have a "White Christmas". > (4) And if the first three reaâ€" sons haven‘t any effect on youâ€" remember that cars are hard to get, and that the price of them has gone up ten per cent. s _ All those notyinated for muniâ€" cipal posts in rk township had qualified before the deadline was reached. There were only four acâ€" clamations on Tuesdl{."l"o deputy reeves and two members of board of education. Those qualifying to contest the election om Jan. 1 are: The police mean business this year, and they are going to do all in their Kower to prevent another "Black Christmas". 23 Contest In York Elections For reeveâ€"William Beech, Fredâ€" erick W. Hall, Charles J. Meâ€" Master. Ward 1â€"For council (one to be elected): Oscar D. Brooks, James Hogarth, _ William M. Graham. Samue! Morrison. _ e The biggest private Christmas Don Redford was elected mayor of the Weston Junior Town Counâ€" cil, last Friday in a mayoralty gontest involving the three eleâ€" mentary schools. _ _ The final results were as folâ€" lows: Don Redford 149, Maryâ€"Jean Kennedy 141, Francis Harris 74. _ Don Redford, a student of grade 8 of King St. school, was returned to office with a scant seven vote majority over Maryâ€"Jean Kennedy of Memoria| school. Francis Harris of St. JohnԤ Separate school was the other coftestant and, while he was able to"sweep the polls at his own school, he was unable to apâ€" proach the greater voting powers of ‘the other two schools. 0_ Don Redford Is First Jr. Teenâ€" Town Mayor By virtue of the election, the runnerâ€"up takes the office of reeve while the third placed contestant is the deputyâ€"reeve. . L The objectives of the council are fourâ€"fold: 1. Respect of private groperty;‘Z. Personal safety; 3.‘ raining in civics; 4, Community gervice. a =. ayem uts The council in addition to the above includes: John Redmond, works; Kathryn Coulter, police; Jack Parish, parks and recreation; Craig Cribar, relief; Gay Nadon, transportation; Yvonne Atkinson, finance. â€" ce i It is planned to have â€"some of the members of the Weston town council talk to the boys and girls on town administration and the newlyâ€"elected junior council will sit in on one of the council meetâ€" ings to get an inside knowledge of the duties of the council. Registered Sow To Be Sold As White Elephant elected): Leo Hurst, Maleoim Murâ€" dock, Charles O‘Brien, Charles Spencer. _ 0_ 0000 _ Memorial H & $ Aid Maiton ‘Vets‘ Christmas Party The Memorial Home and School club, following the recent suggesâ€" tion at a community council meetâ€" ing, have undertaken the task of brightening the Christmas season for the veterans located at Malton hospital. h The suggestion was made that contributions be made to purchase gifts to be distributed to the Malton vets, and the Memorial Home and School club has, through a collection, purchased candy and nuts which were distributed at the hospital last Sunday. _ Ward 3â€"For deputy reeve: Robert Gray, Eric Baker. Fot council (one to be elected): Charles A registered sow is the. latest item to be added to the Lions Club of Weston White Elephant sale to be held in the new year it was announced this week. Contributed by Sure Gain farms on Lawrence Ave., the sow will be part and parcel of the sale to contain everyâ€" thing from livestock to furniture. You may not have any eXxtra livestock housed in your attic or cellar _but it‘s a cinch you have plenty of White Elephants grazing in the dusty corners. You may not know it, but you‘re on the list. Wtihin the next few days you are to receive a call regarding those bleached pachyderms, so best you start rooting now. . . ‘The White Elephant sale to be conducted by the Lions Club will be in the interest of the youth of the community for following . their usual custom the club will employ all the proceeds in the furtherment of community work. P.\Cashman, Jol:sh Gurney. ‘or board of educationâ€"Ward 1 (three to be elect‘ed&: Mra. Bnlgfi Bepttie, Mrs. Alice Bickerton, John . Burman, Rev. Harvey Howey, alter Saunders. Ward 3 (two to be elected). Harry Durrant, Joseph H. Hartley, George Harvey. "THE WAIT IS OVER" Weston Cimes and Buiie "WEST YORK‘S NEWSY WEEKLY" Woodbridge W estmount . Humber Heights fiUB&DAY. DEC. 26, 1946 Normâ€" Frost left his bus outside the Roseland garage last Tuesday afternoon at 3.00 p.m. with the emergency brake on, /ewming a minute later to find the bus rollâ€" ing merrily down Black Creek hill. Water and pail went over the office floor while Norm lit out after the bus as fast as he could go, but it was too late. _ Crashing a pole at the bottom of the hill, the bus came to" rest with a 3,200 transformer smashed through its roof and completely ensnared in hydro high tension wires. Failure of the emergency brake due to the cold weather was given as the reason for the unscheduled trip of the 27 passenger bus which luckily was empty at the time. Hydrd repairmen stated that if there had been any passengers in the bus at the time it is likely they would all have‘been electroâ€" cuted. â€" The transformer on the pole ripped a hole in the top of the bus mbout five feet wide and 12 feet long. When the bus came to a stop, most of the glass windows were shattered, the seats in the rear were a mass of twisted wreckâ€" age, and the pole rested across the top of the vehicle, half supâ€" ported by the dangling wires. John Malysa and Bert Skrypetz, who were tleaning \windows in a building on the opposl%e side of the street, said the bus had "rolled straight down the road "at about 10 miles an hour." en Untended Bus Rolls Downhil Stopped By 1% Ton Transformer "I saw it coming and called to my friend. The bus ran up over the curb and slammed into the pole. Tt wasn‘t much of a smack, but the tinent. As stated b{ the Regina Leaderâ€"Post, "She brings youth, grace and charm to her programs, and for all numbers seemed to show a depth of fnlhgiunl sheer :l‘bligmdh;i lin&nc.” ngln;ufor roops during war , Miss Hamilton . was 1.*3";; the "Maple Leaf" as Cznafi'- noted operatic contraito. "Miss Hamilâ€" ton‘s beautiful voice," it said, "which has already earned her an audition _ at _ the _ Metropolitan Opera, New York, was heard in songs which ranged from operatic excerpts to H:Suhr "blues," and she was recal when singing for the personnel of 126 Wing, for so Miss Hamilton, at present residâ€" ing in Weston, is a well known Canadian artiste, whose accomâ€" plishments have been noted all over the North American conâ€" Famous Artists To Feature Weston Lions Club Concert ARTIST‘S CONCEPTION OF WESTON SPORTS ARENA transformer cut through the roof like cheese. It would have snapped 10 poles had it been going‘ fast." Brakes on the bus ‘were holding to some degree, they thought, as the hill, approximately a 15â€"degree slope, would allow a vehicle to gain much more momentum in a threeâ€" block run, unretarded. No J. McCaughon, foreman of Roseâ€" land Bus Lines, owners of the bus, said, "The cold weather‘ affected the emergency ‘brake." | Weston, York Will Meet To Discuss Transportation In a letter recently received from York township council, the request was made to Weston municipal council that the two municipalities call a meeting early in the new year to discuss transportatien probâ€" lems on Weston Rd. The discussion arises from the recent proposals put forth by the TTC as a solution to the present inadequate system of service. The installation of trolley buses was the recommendation made by the TTC, but in view of the fact that such a service would not be ready before late 1947, Councillor Seaâ€" grave, transportation | chairman, has asked the TTC about the feasiâ€" bility of the installation of a bus service. Council is reply. many encores, they had to tush out the reserve to get on with the show." â€" s _ As usual, all procéeds will be donated to Westor welfare work. FAMOUS CONTRALTO DOROTHY HAMILTON now awaiting the Chief McGinnis also warned us of the danger of placini the trees too close to stoves, radiators and other sources of heat. "The tree should be placed so that should it fall, it qyfll not block doofways Yvhich _mlght be needed to escape In _ respect to _ fireâ€"proofing Christmas trees, the chief advises â€"‘"The tree should be set up in a an of water. Cutâ€"off the base of he tree at an angle at least one ch above the original cut, and eep it standing in the water the proofing chemicals," he added Unless incombustible materials are used, elaborately decorated Christmas trees present one of the worst fire hazards in the home, Fire Chief Ernie McGinnis has warned. In his armual plea for a safe and fireâ€"free Christmas, the chief draws attention to the fact that every year‘a p]ague of fires rage, from a few days before Christmas to a few days after Pfew Year‘s. from the room: ole period the tree is in the use." The chief also reminded that water will have to be added m time to time to account for &?ntion. hen used with fresh trees, this method reduces the flamâ€" York Electors Asked To Vote Warning Of Yule Fire Hazards By Chief McGinnis $s800,000 School On New Year‘s Day, 1947, the voters of York Township who are entitled to vote on money byâ€"laws will be asked to vote on the folâ€" lowing question. ‘‘The Department of Education for the Province of Ontario will p‘:y 50 per rent:. of the cost_' of the erection and equipment of a vmltml school in our municiâ€" pality and will also pl{ about 75 per cent. of the cost of operation of this ut({pe of school when it is comple! and instruction is being c-nged on. This would mean that the additinal cost to the nttpudven\ of York Township for the building, e%\'lipment and ’Wntion of this school would be ,000.00 per year, or less than 1%; mills increase in our present secondar{nlchool rates. This cost would further be offset, however, to some axtent by certain reductions in our present costs beâ€" cause of the elimination of the present overcrowded conditions in our collegiates and '.N'dbconfim- ance of gmcut to Weston and Toronto rds for about 400 : :Il now taking vocational train schools in t!en mnldp-mh;. _ The proposed location of the "Are you in favor of the erecâ€" tion, by the Board of Education for the Tgwnship of York, of a Vocational School on a site at Keele St. and Westbury Cres. (near the Hydro: Building) for â€" occupancy September, 1948, at an estimated cost of $800,000.00 to be raised by the issue of debentures, oneâ€"half the cost of which, under present regulations, will be contributed by the Optario Department of Educaâ€" tion "For a long time past it has been felt that there should be located in our municipality, a voc:éonal school which would provide trainâ€" ing for the girls amf boys of our community," _ stated _ Chairman Frank Oke, of York Township Board of Education. "For the girls, instruction would be provided in home economics, such as sewing, cooking and homeâ€"making, and for boys, training in technical trades, such as machine shop practice, moâ€" tor mechanics, woodâ€"working, elecâ€" trical work, sheet metal work, and other trides for which they may show adaptability and which are not now available in our secondary schools. The Township of York is the only municipality in the Provâ€" ince of Ontario with a poJ)ulntion of 80,000 or more which does not afford its youth training .of this type," he explained. _ _ _ _ h Voeational School is mr:mnl in the centre of the town .,3 is within 100 yards of street car Mt. Dennis "TOTAL NOW OVERâ€" SUBSCRIBED" â€"Continued on page 6 While Weston awaits‘ the instalâ€" lgtion of parking meters on Main and a few of the adjacent streets, other towns throughout Ontario, who have meters already installed, are now voicing complaints and in some municipalities are contemâ€" plating their removal. | _ â€" Sauerkraut originated in China more than 2,200 years ago. Apples play a great role in Christmas customs, In parts of England they are pared and the peeling, taken off in one :Eiral, is thrown over the left oulder. Tradition has it that the peeling will form the initial of the person whom the parer is destined to marry. Main complaint is the fact that the clocks on the meters are conâ€" tinually going out of order and, as stated by Alderman J. Edwin Wilâ€" son of Barrie, "they are now an annoyance to the public and. a worry to the police." _ _ _ The statement caused little re» action in Weston in that the type of meter at present the subject of complaint, was the one rejected in favour of another with a less comâ€" plicated mechanism which it has been anticipated will cause little or no trouble. . New Year‘s Issue On l)ecembel_' 31 Get Copy In Early Barrie Meters Termed ‘A Worry‘ Weston Anticipatesâ€"Noâ€"Troubleâ€"> The Miâ€"Co meter as installed in Barrie, Guelph and various other municipalities work on a much more complicated | system _ than those anticipated for installation in Weston, manufactured by M. H. Rhodes Inc. The suggestion made in Barrie that the meters be taken out, was followed by instructions to the town clerk, A. W. Smith, to teleâ€" phone the company, express the opinions of council and give them one more chance to put the meters in action. $ : Members of the council were quite pleased with the operation of the machines and their effect during the summer but they now feel the town would be better off to have meters removed than have the majority of them out of operaâ€" tion. 1?1(1,9 situation has become so bad that the police have been obliged to abandon enforcement of the parking regulations. _ _ + The biggest collection to date covering two. days of ?nrkin‘. Friâ€" day and Saturday of last week, At Brantford the staff of Treasâ€" urer E. A. Danby has taken on added duties since meters were installed. They have to count the nickels and pennies that come out of the meters and it‘s a job that takes three or four persons two or three hours or better to comâ€" plete. _ Mc Claim Total Amount : Weston Sports Arena _ Now Oversubscribed Nips ‘"Flash Fire" In Thte Bud Prompt Action By Neighbours m t; the _ the KirBy brothers ran m and e t hss The umt o the fire, deacrined Next week‘s paper will be The Times and Guide‘s last issue of 1946, and we take this opportunity to wish our many friends and business associates best wishes of the season. Readers, _ advertisers, _ and correspondents are asked to take note that next week‘s issue of The Times and Guide will be distributed on Tuesâ€" gny. Dec. 31, instead of Thursâ€" ay. ; News items and correspondâ€" encfire required as soon as possible. News budgets should reach this office on Saturday morning, and if possible on Friday, to insure publication. Saturday noon, Dec. 28, is the deadline for all di{phy advertising, news, and classiâ€" fied ads. First issue of 1947 will be Thursday, January 9. SAM WILSON, Publisher _ SINGLE COPIES 38 Main N. Since that date negotiations havé progressed rapidly to a g:,,i:‘lt where not only has the se e been enlarged but now only routine legal negotiations are necessary to complete final plans. "Although‘ full plans cannot be disclosed at the present time," Lorne Lenehan, director of the club, stated, "we can say that the total r:fl‘flmd has been overâ€" subscribed by half, and you may rest assured that full details will be disclosed as soon as the occasion warrants. William Thompson, 163 Main street north, Weston, who saw service in Brest and Sable, France, Sicily and Italy, died in his 45th year at Christie stréet hospital, Monday, Dec. 16, after several months‘ illness. Sound Last Post For Weston Vet. W. Thompson The Xouth of Weston this week received a $25,000 Christmas presâ€" ent in btheLl!oT h;)fnln nt:intmw- ment, by Lloy iller and Lorne Lenehan, that the sum required for the construction of the , proâ€" posed Weston sports arena is now oversubscribed. 4 In an interview with The Times and Guide this week, flms were disclosed that show definite proof of the statement that the sports arena will be standing ready for the youth of Weston early néext summer, This is not a story of propaganda nor of fiction, it is a story ogfnct. Legal transactions underwafr at the preesnt time prevent full disâ€" closure of plans dbut reports show that negotiations are proceeding ahead of schedule. "The youth of Weston have been waiting a long, long time," stated. Lloyd Miller, president of the Miller Athletic club, "but that wait is now over." > First plans disclosed two weeks ago called for an arena with .& capacity of 3,500, to serve a mulâ€" tiple purpose for the use of the youth of Weston. Lo o. en Born in King township in 1902, Bill attended the 10th concession King public school, and came to live in Weston in 1919. Fouratus later he married Evelyn Greer, June 14, 1923. He was employed by the Canada Cycle and Motor Company from 1920 until he ;Sg;ted from there September 13, CQMS Thompson went overseas as a private with the 48th HK:\- landers, arrivi‘ndg on the first ip bearing _ Canadian trooBs. who landed in England on December 16, 1939, exactly seven years before his death, On arrival overâ€" seas he was transferred to H&lst Canadian Infantry Brigatle, ere promotion came rapidly and he returned to Canada on February 7, 1945, as a company quartermaster sergeant. _ _ m brought 13,200 pennies and about 8,220 nickels, a total of $298. The treasurer‘s staff has borrowâ€" ed the: use of the public utilities commission‘s equipment to assist in the counting of the pennies. But there is still plenty of counting, hanfling and wrapping to be, done by Rand. _A semiâ€"military funeral was conâ€" ducted from the W. J. Ward â€"Continued on page 2 hby Chief McGinnis to be almost of the "flash" type, had little time to take hold and by the na brigado arrived, litte was «but smoke. . ; [x%4 p5: Located in a block another store and two & 3 Cars lives, Overseas Six Yearsâ€" Served U.K., France, Sicily And Italy