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4 1 ¢ A This last August he took part in the Canadian Champion Tournaâ€" ment held in Vancouver, and although he did not place high, this being primarily due to the exceptionally strong field competâ€" ing, he did gain a victory over the Then he went to Kitchener to live and held the championship of that city from 1947 to 1949, then off to Regina and is the present champion of the Province of Saskatchewan. In 1936 he became champion of the University of Toronto. Rea was champion of Kingston, Ont., in 1940, and again in 1942 until 1946. He missed out in 1941 due to the fact he got married and naturally a "honeymoon" came first. Rea B. Hayes, born in Weston in 1915, and now residing in Regina, Sask., is one of the few Canadian Chess players to be promoted to Canadian Expert. At the age of 11 years Rea took a serious interest in chess, and soon became the top player for the Oakwood Chess Club, Toronto. Born In Weston, Rea B. Hayes ~ Made A Canadian Chess Expert "The new dial equipment now being installed in the recently comâ€" pleted extension to the company‘s exchange â€" building â€" on _ Bellvue Crescent and a widespread expanâ€" sion of the area‘s network of wire and cable will enable service to be given to almost all those at presâ€" ent waiting for service," Mr. Lavis said. Beli employees recently began the job of installing telephone inâ€" Some 2,800 families now waiting for telephone service in the Wesâ€" ton exchange area will receive serâ€" vice within a short time after the conversion of the Weston exchange to dial operation early next spring, J. F. Lavis, Bell Telephone manâ€" ager, said this week. Phones For 2,800 More Families Dial Service Due Next Spring Who is past president of the Board of Governors of Humber Memorial Hospital, will be interâ€" viewed toâ€"morrow evening on radio station CKFH on the occasion of the hospital‘s first birthday, The interview will take place on the regular Friday evening hockey broadcast. YOLUME 60, NUMBER 48 11 IN RACE FOR 6 WESTON COUNCIL SEAT RadioBroadcastMarks Hospital‘s girthday TO BE INTERVIEWED J. W. Pink, Past Presideni#t, Board Of Governors Of Humber Memoria! Hospital To Be Interviewed During Hockey Broadcast Toâ€"morrow Night 28 MAIN N. " ZONE 4400 Acclamation for Reeve; 2 Fight for Deputyâ€"Reeveship; 5 Men, 2 Women Seek Council Seats J. W. PINK AUSIC O ty this promotion. h;CanadunCheu Expert. . This paper se;\'d;i{i-lvv;'its conâ€" gratulations and feels that Weston shares the honours with him in Rea is a hard worker for Chess wherever he goes, and no Chess organization can afford to be withâ€" out his organizing ability. His father and mother still live in Weston, and "Mac" Hayes his brother is in partnership with Clare Coléman of "Coleman the Tailor," Main St. S., Weston. Naturally Rea‘s parents are proud of his success in Chess. Rea has been president of the Ontario Chess Association, and represented the province on the Chess Federation of Canada execuâ€" tive. As the present time he is Governor on the Board for the Province of Saskatchewan. Rea‘s present address is 2058 Elphonâ€" stone St., Regina, Sask. obtained draws from such ;;per;.s as Yerhoff and Taylor. only Werld Master of Canada, D A. Yanofsky, and also won a;yfi' sj Holowach and Miller. He Turther Skilled Northern Electric workâ€" ers are currently engaged in inâ€" stalling the complex dial equipâ€" ment in the new wing of the exâ€" change building. This project inâ€" volves the soldering of thousands of â€" individual ~connections â€" and thorough testing of the apparatus, and takes several months to comâ€" plete. The equipment will be sufâ€" ficient to provide service to all the struments in the premises of 2,800 families who will get service as a result of the conversion and the outside plant expansion. This work is Being done in advance so that there will be no delay in providing service once the facilities are available. The hospital in its~ finely equipped surgical suite has had performed 286 major operations and 646 minor. In the adjacent Already in 1951, 2,784 patients have been admitted to the hospital and 682 babies brought into the world. 12,303 patients‘ days care has been given and 3,632 days‘ care given infants. ‘The service rendered since the opening of the hospital clearly jusâ€" tifies the effort and money exâ€" pended in building what has beâ€" come the finest 55 bed general community hospital in the country. It was in November, 1947, that the first building fund campaign was launched, and in November, 1948, the sod was turned for the new «hospital, Again, one year later, in 1949, the cornerstone was laid and this week marks the end of the first year of operation. pat, â€"Continued on page 5 â€"Continued on page 2 He is at present a checkâ€"pilot for TCA. For the past 20 years he "I am campaigning for the betâ€" terment of the town as a whole and the improvement of sidewalks and roads," he stated. ‘It is also my aim that more direction should be given to the department heads from council. "I have been approached to run again," "and I feel that I owe it to the town to do what I can." Mr. Holley, who has always taken an active interest in the affairs of the town is again conâ€" testing the mayorality. He does not feel that the present adminisâ€" tration is efficient and conseâ€" quently that there are some changes necessary. ’ Born and educated in Weston and his forefathers lifelong resiâ€" dents of the town, Jack L. Holley made his initial entry into public life in 1949 when he was a sucâ€" cessful candidate for the office of councillor in Weston. The following year he opposed Deputy Reeve "Dick" Seagrave for the post of Mayor but lost out. Jack L, Holley Mayoralty Candidates Council, Ward one (two to be elected), V. P. Dunn, Fred Howard, F. W. Lockett, J, A. Perna, C. A. Milner, S. R. Morrison, Lance Beyâ€" non, Walter Saunders; Ward two Deputy Reeve, Ward one, Wilâ€" liam Graham, V. J. Flowers; Ward two, Christopherâ€"â€"Fonks "{rect); Ward three, Bruce W. Clarke, Eric W. Baker. Board of Education (two to be elected from each of four wards) â€"Ward one, Mrs. Jean Gludish, M. H. Johnston, J. D. Parker; Ward two, Ray Silver, Mrs. Helen Spence, Freeman Stewart; Ward three, J. P. McBeth, E. E. Spratt, B. R. Milâ€" gram; Ward four, A. A. Clark, Reeve, Fred W. Hall, C. J. Mc Master, C. H. Spencer, C. O Moffatt. Mrs. C. I. Shaw (aécl.). York Township Council, (three to be elected)â€" William B. Cameron, Mrs. Irene Beattie, William Hodgson, Waiter Smith, Charles Devlin. Weston Votersâ€"â€"These Are Your Candidates! Etobicoke Township Reeve, Bev Lewis (accl.). Deputy Reeve, Clarke Wardlaw, W, V. Muir. Qualifications In Nearby Centres Power was cut off in W about 25 minutes on T last week at the reque Ontario Hydro Electri Commission, Alan Peirs ton PUC superintendent, Times & Guide. He said t carrying 26,000 volts we ling in midâ€"air as the rei accident on Jane Street making the emergency tion in power, Apparently,the pole on at Church had been hit for the "pin" was knc and the wires conseque dangling. Mr. Peirson said that he was only given about ten minutes notice in which to inform all the larger power users in the district. Emergency Cuts Power Tuesday: Wires Dangling dimes and Guile [‘ was cut off _ minutes 0 k at the r Hydro El â€"Continued on page 13 : pole on Jane een hit by a was knocked consequently request Electric Peirson ident, told said that 1 in were result Weston Tuesday told The hat wires re dangâ€" ult of an Weston, interrupâ€" of the Power â€" Wesâ€" St. car out left for of the When questioned as to his reaâ€" sons for seeking reâ€"lection, he said ‘"There are many local and area problems involving our town which will come up next year and as no other member of council has signiâ€" fied a desite to become Mayor I am again offering my services, It would be my continued obective to ‘practice economy consistent with proper maintenance and provide the citizens with essential services at the least possible cost,. We may well be proud of the efficient manâ€" ner in which our warious departâ€" ments are functioning although I am aware our Works and Enâ€" gineering _ Department _ requires some form of reorganization. This has already given me much conâ€" cern and it would be my objective to see what could be done to imâ€" prove it." the past eight years, Mayor Seaâ€" grave has chaired all the standing committees of council and in addiâ€" tion to the Special Committee apâ€" pointed to supervise and expedite the construction of our new Main St. In his opinion, this experience together with his business trainâ€" ing fits him for the important position of Mayor in our Town. During his term of office in council extending over a period of has been a member of the We-h‘m Volunteer Fire Brigade. R. C. Seagrave Both .the band an@ the choir presentations were greeted appreâ€" ciatively by the audience. The band shows noted improvement at each performance, Highlights of Program Featuring‘ the Weston Silver Band and the choir of the Weston Presbyterian church, this second in the series of Sunday Evening Musicales sponsored by the Times and Guide proved beyond a doubt the need for such a program. Judgâ€" ing by the response of the audiâ€" ences of the two concerts held so far, many citizens are glad of the opportunity to hear this excellent monthly concert presented by loall talent. > C TOR t mc 2fi un It is expected that more chairs will have to be provided at the next concert to be presented on December 16th because of the great growth in the popularity of the feature, Guest talent at the December concert will be the Glee Club from Weston Senior Public School. Band and Choir Excel &â€"_________________ Attendance Doubles At Sunday Musicales Growipg interest and appreciation of the new Sunday Evening Musicale series was evident last Sunday when attendance at the second concert in the series doubled that of the first. Approximately 300 people turned out and enjoyed a varied program and greeted it with enthusiasâ€" tic applause. CR 00 w 9 # Cae ho s i¥¥>. | se â€" j 4 Â¥% h P i ind ie f C3 It is difficult to pick out any Woodbridge R. C. SEAGRAVE TWO CANDIDATES FOR MAYORALTY ARTHUR L. BOYD "WEST YORK‘S NEWVSY WEEKLY* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1961 D MRS. T. ®. pOUGHERTY H. POSTRR ROWNTREE > Beven Seeking Election to Four Council Seats. Pictures unavailable A builder and lifelong resident of Weston, Councillor Ernest Lunâ€" mon is seekingihis third term on council in the office of Deputy Reeve. During the past two years, he has been chairman of the parks committee and it is his hope that he will have another opportunity to continue the improvement and expansion of our park facilities. He expressed his appreciation to this newspaper for the help of the service clubs, the school children For four years, he was council‘s representative «on the Library Board. He states that he has adeâ€" quate time at his disposal to look after the taxpayers‘ affairs. Ernest Lunnon â€" "Bob" Huson served for four years as a councillor on the Wesâ€" ton municipal council and has been a resident taxpayer for about 28 years. He has served on all comâ€" mittees with the exception of finâ€" ance. He is a candidate for the office of deputy reeve. "Bob" is a member of the Wesâ€" ton Baptist church. Robert C. Huson Deputy Reeve Candidates "Recollections of Beethoven was one of the highlights of the band selections. This number gave opâ€" portunity for some fine solo work by the cornet, euphonium, tromâ€" bone, »harn.\ This number is reall¢ serious music and the audiâ€" ence showed in no uncertain manâ€" ner that they enjoy the better class of music. i number by the choir which was betâ€" ter than the others. Possibly the opening anthem, "Hear our Prayer" sung to a well known melody of Rubenstein was the most outstanding number by the choir. However, the final number accomâ€" panied by a brass sextette from the band was equally well received. ~ â€"Continued on page 7 J. L HOLLEY Humber Heights Mt. Dennis "In my opinion, we are facing the tough years," he stated," and spending must be done with ecoâ€" nomy in view but at the same time weâ€" must not impede proâ€" gress,." * "I do not propose to make any promises but one," he continued. "I promise to do my utmost on beâ€" half of the electors of Weston to hold the mill rate at the lowest possible figure, and at the same â€"Continued on page 7 Arthur L. Boyd "After two years on council, I feel I have attained considerable experience," said Councillor A. L. Boyd in an interview," and am now capable of handling the town‘s business more efficiently, having served a term of apprenticeship, as it were." Councillor Candidates "I am strongly in favour of one way traffic on Little Avenue," he stated, and added that concurred with the idea of the orderly planâ€" ning of traffic, including one way streets to alleviate congestion, and the Horticultural Society in his work with the town parks. | _Mr. Rice has seen the township grow and feels that he knows its problems. Six members of the family including himself all own separate residences in North York. He is a member of the«+Lions Club and a director of the Toronto Metropolitanâ€"Metropolitan Home Owners‘ Association and is operatâ€" ing a family business, namely Rice Construction Company, as well as the W. L. Rice and Sons furniture and hardware appliances store, both of which are located in W#rd Three, | Mr. Rice‘s hobbv is #ardanine Candidate for the office of Dupty Reeve in Ward 3, North York is Mr. Louis A. Rice, 31, an RCAF veteran. Louis A. Rice Ward 3 Nominee Funeral services were to be held yesterday, Nov. 28, for Weston PS James McClinton, who died Sunâ€" day after suffering a severe heart attack while on duty a week ago Monday. He underwent an operaâ€" tion during the week but little hope had been held out for his recovery. Pallbearers at the funeral were all fellow members of the Weston Police Force. They were PS W. Rombough, PS L. Cowling, PC W. Manuel, PC D. Wilson, PC L. Everist, PC J. Oliver. Funeral service was held in the Chapel of‘ Ward‘s Funeral Home. 9 Men, 2 Women in Election Race; All Seats Contested But Reeve‘s; . Acclamation ForTrustees, Utilities Police Officer Dies Following Heart Seizure . Rice‘s hobby is gardening. ts sns nl" AhoreiiensitsbettontiBichabile Aisiindilwa Township school, Area One, three to be elected, Curly S. Posen, 89 Brookdale Dr., office manager; Frank Douglas, 63 Glendora Ave., production manager; ?l Craig, 58 De Quincy Ave., Hydro superintenâ€" Nominated were: Reeve Nelson Boylen, 1879 Jane St., transport owner; Peter N. Byberg, 216 Moore Park, contractor; deputy reeve Ward One, Norman G. S. Ingram, 39 Plynbridge Cres., publisher (accl.); deputy reeve, Ward Two, Campbell C. Holmes, 35 McGlashan Rd., builder (accl.); deputy reeve, Ward Three, V. F. J. Martin, 15 Glen Belle Cres., research; M. T. Hook, 40 Pelmo. Cres., builder; George M. Orr, 23 Rothsay Ave., insurance agent; Lou A. Rice, 349 Spring Garden Ave., contractor; H. C. Gay, 11 Malcolm, broker, and John A. Quigley, 1098 Wilson, postmaster, Councillor, Ward Two, A. H. Hollingworth, 283 Hollywood Ave., barrister (accl.); Hydro comâ€" missioner, Roderick G. Brown, 60 Pleasant Ave., ticket agent; J. A. Orr, 12 Harlandale Ave., clerk. Two of North York‘s three deputy reeves received acclamaâ€" tions as did the municipality‘s lone councillor, Six aspirants were nomâ€" inated to contest the deputy reeveâ€" ship of Ward Three left vacant by retiring Deputy Reeve Fred J. Mcâ€" Mahon. The chairman of North York‘s sprawling township school Arena One, Peter N. Byberg, was nominâ€" ated to oppose Nelson A. Boylen, who is seeking reâ€"election as reeve of North York in the Dec. 3 muniâ€" cipal elections. Present Mnyo; E' a“é;a}nve, seeking his third term. in . thai office will be opposed by former Big Contest Looms In Ward 3 For Office Of Deputy Reeve As a public service, The Times and Guide is printing in this issue the background of the candidates and the platforms of many of them. Look for these articles. By nomination day, it was known that an election was probâ€" able but just what seats would be contested, by whom, and by how many remained a question until the nominations and qualifications were final. Those Qualifying When Reeve James Weir anâ€" nounced his retirement earlier this month, speculation arose as to who would seek to take his place. While this continued, news of other canâ€" didates entering the field began slowly to come in. Five candidates, three of them for the Weston Board of Education and two for the Weston Public Utilities Commission were elected to office by acclamation. They were the present chairman, Dr. Clarke Mills, Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, and W. B. Deans for the Board of Education; C. E. Richardson and B. Pollard for the Utilities. No other candidates were mnominated for these offices. Interest in Election \ _ As the result of the fact that all seats but one on the Weston counâ€" cil will be contested this year, it is expected that a fairly heavy vote will be registered in Weston on Monday, December 3. Deputyâ€" Reeve Jack Petrie who was nominâ€" ated for the post of reeve was the only candidate for council to reâ€" ceive an acclamation. School Board and PUC will be opposed . ;yvfor;;; SAINSBURY May Clarkson, Mrs. E. Peacock J Mrs. E. Stonehouse, y Among the many guests were â€"Continued on page 2 40 MAIN N. > On Sunday, Nov. 25, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, A. Wardlaw marked & very unique chapter in their lives as their diamond weddingâ€"anniver< sary was celebrated at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ross Anfi of Main St. N. The bride and groom, assisted by their M maid, Mrs. Robert Wardiaw, ‘reâ€" ceived in the spacious living room‘ which was tastily decorated with floral tributes of roses and baskets of mums received from their many friends. olA The tea table was centered by a beautiful wedding cake t by candles and assisting at table were Mrs, C. Hoover, Mrs. L. Weston Couple Celebrate 60th Anniversary dent; F. H. Cannon, 155 Empress Ave., builder; S. C. Stinson, 17 Haddington Ave., barrister; J. H. Gregg, 496 Glen Park Ave., printer, Township school, Area Two, two to be elected, Robert M. Watson, 104 Ernest Ave., buyer; Hugh Wright, 45 Pleasant View Dr., sup= erintendent; Gordon A. Milne, RR 1, Todmorden, contractor, and J Knox, 69 Old Colony Rd., brokers Candidates : for the various offices can be heard, h?h, Thursday, Nov. 29, at the "Jaye Polling subâ€"divisions are to be located in the I0OOF Hall, 28 Church, King Street Public School, Legion Hall, 140 Main St. South, Memorial Public School, and Senior Public School. 1O PR CY eV nBe <LMg . cees‘".Hall, lu.zf W“ beginning at 8.30 p. & Cards will be sent â€"out to all voters previously to the election which is to take place next Monâ€" day. The polls will be open from 12 noon until 9 p.m., standard time. The cards will notify at which of the 15 polls the elector is allowed to vote. Former Councillor ,Llioyd Saing» bury and a newcomer to municipal politics both hope to attain one of the four seats on Weston council Vote, December 3 s t Reâ€"election to council is sought by Councilior Foster Rowntres, fm'melis reeve, Councilior A. A. Stevenson, and Councilior Arthur Boyd. C Two women are among the seven candidates seeking the office of councillor in the 1952 council, They are Mrs. L. M. Dougherty and Mrs, May Wood. This is the first time in the town‘s history that the town has had even one woman candidate in municipal elections. Opposing candidates for the office of Deputyâ€"Reeve are Coun» cillor Ernest Lunnon and former Councillor Robert Huson. w Council Candidates C Councillor Jack L. Holley who also: contested the mayoralty in M but was defeated in an election im which 52 per cent of the electors . cast their ballot. s For Deputyâ€"Reeve Ara the "Jay»