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r TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1948 vd 'Quake In Jap THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE THREE an Takes Toll Of 2,500 Dead And Injured Davidson Hanged For Cafe Slaying Of Mrs. Meredith Toronto, June 29---(CP)--Leslie'R. Davidson, 29, was hanged at 8 a.m. EDT today for the fatal shooting last March 1 of his sweetheart, 25-year-old Mrs. Margaret (Mickey) Meredith. J Jail officials reported that the Montreal-born pianist and entertainer was calm and resigned during his last hours in the death cell. One of his final acts was to write his estranged wife, Mrs. Freda Davidson, a farewell note. The gallows was built in a small® room off one of the main cell blocks in the Don jail. Prisoners who had occupied nearby cells were moved to another part of the building. Police said Davidson, wild with Jealousy, fired several shots into'the head of Mrs. Meredith as she work- ed in a Queen Street West restaur- ant near the city hall in Toronto. The girl died 10 days later in hospi- tal. Immediately after the shooting, Davidson dashed through the back door of the restaurant and down a lane. Police who aryéted him a few hours later in a west-end club said they found' him/playing = "Pretty Mickey" on. a pigno. The haunting | refrain of that love song of the early '20's, recently revived, apparen symbolized for Davidson the bittersweet memories of his romance with the pretty bru- nette who left her husband and small son in Vancouver to join the Army Show in 1942. She met David- son overseas and after the war they decided to seek fame s partners. The partnership {failed ons'age and off. Quarrels flared and David- son came to believe that his girl friend was sharing her affections with other men. Their relationship ended forever with the burst of gunfire from the restaurant booth. Davidson's lawyer at the trial sought to show that his client act ed under the stress of temporary in- sanity but Davidson was convictel of murder. He lost an appeal and his application for a reprieve was denied. During his last days Davidson was a model prisoner. He spent part of his time composing a hymn. His spiritual adviser, Maj. A. B. Mac- Millan of the Salvation Army, said he found comfort in the Scriptures, Fannie E. Hislop ; Scholarships Are Announced Approval of the granting of the Fannie E. Hislop Entrance Schol- arships to eleven Oshawa pupils was given by the Board of Educa- tion last night. The eleven pupils are: Barbara Boyd, John Hruska, Jacqueline Wright, Margaret Moore, Ruth Haughton, Joan Barr, Jean Brown, Anne Melay, Evelyn Lawr- ence, Dorothy Jacenty and Patric- ia Logeman. On recommendation of Miss Do- rothy VanLuven the board award- ed the Squire Prize for Art in the public schools to James Gummow of Mary Street School. Board Seeking Protection For School Areas Mrs. B. C. Colpus, chairman of the board of education and Trustee J. L. Beaton were appointed by the board last might to interview the acting mayor and the chairman of the police commission in an at- tempt to have signs painted on the pavements to warn motorists ta slow down when they approach school areas. This move came following receipt of a letter from city council recom- mending that the board employ dis~ abled veterans for police duty at school 'crossings. "They're handing it right back to us," Mrs. Colpus said. "We've been trying to have something done about this situation for some time now but now it seems as though nothing will be done until a child is killed." Trustees Beaton and E. A. Lovell contended that the hiring of veter- ans for police duty was not up to the Board of Education. They argued that the matter was one of traffic and the responsibility rest- ed either with city council or the Department of Highways, Trustees 8S. . Saywed and George Fletcher/asked that inquir- ies be made in other cities employ- ing school guards and an estimated cost can be obtained so that the board will have all the facts. Mrs, Colpus declared that signs painted on the pavement would be sufficient to slow down "a large majority" of motorists. These signs should be painted right away, she sald, since children will be using the playgrounds all summer, The board finally decided to in- terview the acting mayor and the police board chairman to get some immediate action. Coming Events BQUARE DANCE AND STRAWBERRY Social, Wednesday, June 30, 8 o'clock, 554 Oxford St. Auspices Storie Park Ladies' Auxiliary, ission ~ 50c; children under 15 years, 15¢c. , (152b) VARCOE"S REFRESHMENT STAND IS now open; 3 miles east of Oshawa, on No. 2 Highway, ( Field Day At South Simcoe School Success Last Wednesday afternoon, June 23,- the staff and pupils of South Simcoe Public School ran off the following events, the prizes for which were furnished by the Home and School Association of the school. 'The ladies of the associa- tion also served treats to every pu- pil in the school after they reas- sembled in their classrooms. Girls' Events 30-yd. race, 6 yr.: 1, Emily Orach; 2, Dolores Brant; 3, Delphine Har- mer, 30-yd. race, 6 yrs. 1, Emily Orach; lor; 2, Marlene Opychany; 3, Fran- ces French. 30-yd. race, 8 yr.: 1, Janet Carr; 2, Lorraine Butler; 3, Deanna Johrg. 35-yd. race, 9 & 10 yr.: 1, Vera Karpinski; 2, Iris Shestowsky; 3, Annie Blasko. 40-yd. race 11 and 12 yrs, 1, Carole Remego; 2, Joy Hardsand; 3, Joan 45-yd. race, 13 yr. & over: 1, Shir- Down. ley Westlake; 2, Patricia Logeman; 3, Marianna Hercia. Junior sack race, 6-7-8 yr.: 1, Patsy O'Reilly; 2, Georgina Martin; 3, Ruth McKnight. Sr, sack race, 10 yr. and over: 1, Carole Remego; 2, Carroll Kemp; 3, Joy Hardsand. Jr. three-legged race: 1, Geral- dine Foley and Janet Stire; 2, Eliza- beth Diskey and Georgina Martin; 3, Jacqueline McConkey and Muriel Gibbs. Sr. three-legged race: 1, Patricia Logeman and Yvonne Logeman; 2, Stella Diachuk and Betty Smith; 3, Yvonne Scott and Betty Wilkins. Jr. boot & shoe race: 1, Deanna Buldyke; 2, Evelyn Marcinew; 3, Irene Crosmos. Sr, boot & shoe race: 1, Doris Kapeluk; 2 Marjorie Oke; 3, Anna Anonichuk, Slow motion race: 1, Olga Shes- towsky; 2, Vera Karpinski; 3, Betty Smith. Marathon race teams of 6 Clothespin - waste basket race: 1, Shirley Westlake; 2, Patricia Loge- man; 3, Jane Arnold. Boys' Events (25-yd. race): 1, Eugene 3, Grade Zrhebelny; 2, Richard Craig; Ronnie Laughlin. Grade 2 (30-yd. race): 1, Bobby Clark; 2, Stephen Remego; 3, Eric Litz. Grade 3 (35-yd. race): 1, Kenny Suddard; 2, Billy Dzikewich; 3, Donald Tureski. Ages 9 and 10 (40-yd. race): 1, Don Garrow; 2, Garry Vaughan; 3, Bob- by Hercia. Ages 11 & 12 (40-yd. dash): 1, Jim Garrow; 2, Kenneth Harvey; 3, Lloyd Stire. Ages 13 & over (45-yd. dash): 1, Anthony Kuney; 2, Donald Wilson; 3, Robert Gale, Back race: 1, Allen Stire; 2, Bill Short; 3, Alfred Kemp. Shoe race: 1, Ronnie Potter; 2, Arthur Foley; 3, Mickey Quinn. Tossing clothespins in bottle: 1, Ken Nichols; 2, Bob Kitchen; 3, Newell Quinn, Slow motion race: 1, Bob Arnold; 2, Bill Barta; 3, Don Hennings. Ages 11 & 12 (another straight race): 1, Allen Stire; 2, Jimmy Gar- row; 3, Fred Richardson, Marathon: Team of 7 captained by J. Hardy. Tug of war: Donald Tureski, Ron Keith, Fred Newman, Ronald Dra- pac, David Powlenzuk, Harold Ellis. Slow bicycle race: 1, Lawrence Durno; 2, Robert Arnold. Weeley, Essex, England--(CP)-- For the third year running a pair of partridges is nesting in a road island on the main Clacton road. A Rotarians Review Fair At Luncheon With Rotarian Walter R. Branch, chairman of 'the fair committee, presiding members of the Oshawa Rotary Club, at their luncheon meeting in Hotel Genosha yesterday, reviewed the success of Rotary Fair and put forward suggestions for the betterment of the fair next year. Commenting on the parade, Ro- tarian Branch expressed the opinion that the combining of the parade hz4 made the parade the best ever. One of the highlights in the opinion of the membership were the palo- mino horses. While all accounts have not been received as yet it is expected that net receipts from the fair will amount to between $6,000 and $7,000. Tribute was paid to seven members of the club, four of whom sold over $200 worth of tickets and three who sold over $100. Appreciation was voiced of the assistance given by Rotarian How- ard Sparkes, chairman of the booths and grounds; Rotarian Jim Flem- ing, chairman of the auto draw; Leon E. Osier, who handled the par- ade; Robert Argo, treasurer; S. R. Alger, chairman of advertising; and Rotarians John Meagher and John Biddulph who handled the draw for a mixmaster and radio. It was announced that the fruit booth, operated by Rotarian Eric Henry had been judged the best de- corated booth with the booth oper- ated by Rotarian Everett Lovell sec- ond. . It was unanimously agreed that Rotary Fair should be held in Ro- tary Park next year. 16th Oshawa Cub Pack Holds Family Picnic With ideal weather the 16th Osh- awa Cub Pack had a wonderful time at a family picnic held at Camp Samac on Saturday afternoon. Under the watchful eyes of the camp gJife guards, the boys started the afternoon off with a refreshing dip. Promptly at four, the boys dressed and assembled for the races, results as follows: Flat race (cubs only), 7 yr.: Allan Jackson. Flat race (cubs only), 8 yr.: Don- ald Jackson. Flat race (cubs only), 9 yr.: Ken- neth Hutcheson. Flat race (cubs only), 10.yr.: Glen Arnold. Three-legged race--Ken. Hutche- son and Glen "Skea. Wheelbarrow race cheson and Glen Skea. Shoe: race--Larry Norton. Children's Races 5 yr. & under--Billy Jackson. 6 & 7 yr.: Sandy Davidson. Cubs' and Children's Races Wheelbarrow race (mixed): Glen Skea and Ken Hutcheson. Ball throwing (girls only): Janet Davidson. Ball throwing (boys only): Glen Arnold, Ken Hut- Adults' Races Needle & Thread: Mrs. Jontgem- ery and Ian Montgomery Straw and Bean (ladies); Montgomery Balloon race (men): Mr, George Jackson Luck spot race (all): Mr, IL. Luke By this time was heard the cry, "I'm hungry, let's eat." The mounds of sandwiches, cake, pie, tarts, cookies, salads, with fruit punch for the children and tea for the adults soon disappeared. After a suitable time had elapsed and while the mothers washed up the boys had another dip. When all were assem- bled again a treat was handed out to all the children, after which we reluctantly left for home. The party is looking forward to a repeat next year. Mrs. - \ Alexanders Arrive Home After Tour Ottawa, June 29 (CP).--The Gov- ernor-General arrived at nearby Rockeliffe Airport at 1:52 p.m. EDT Monday after a 23-day tour of the West Indies and Brazil. Accompanied by Lady Alexander and their family, he arrived in an R.C.AF. Liberator which flew non- stop from Bermuda. v 454 SIMCOE ST. S. | ot THE ARCAD FRANK SIMMONS, Prop. WE DELIVER PHONE 1062 Kitchen Towels .... Tea Towels Tea Towelling vise White Flannelette, 36" wid Sep Tp rasa y Special, yd. 39¢ excellent quality Men's Lastex Swimming Trunks, sizes 30 to 38, wine or blue ...... ta ennines Boys' Wool Swimming Trunks, sizes 26 to 34, wine or blue ........ avast varia rah res bea Special $2.98 ives.... Special, pr. 98¢c vies .00es Special, ea. 39¢ Special, yd. 42¢ EEE YR Dy Special $1.59 J GIRLS' COTTON CREPE PYJAMAS sizes 8 to 14, reg. $2.59, special As198 Women's Sockees, sizes 9 to 10% THIS WEDNESDAY ONLY--OPEN UNTIL 9 P.M. 150c) Women's crinkle crepe Bathing Suits, 1 and 2 pieces, clearance of odd sizes, reg. to $3.98 ....... s.... Special $1.98 Children's cotton print Sun Dresses, sizes 3 to 10 ... Girls' printed voile Dresses, sizes 8 to 14 Women's Sun Dresses, sizes 1210 18 .... §| Nylon Hose, sub-standard, sizes 9% to 1014 .... . Special $1.98 Special ea. 79¢ .. Special, pr, 10¢ .++ Special, ea. $2.79 .... Special, pr. $1.09 seas Tuition Toward Better Living lt Built in 1926, the agricultural block of Ridgetown High School has brought 1,500 young people to secondary educational courses. But for the school program, they would have been content with public school educations. Instead, they were given practical tuition toward better livelihoods. Co The annual family picnic was held of the descendants of Edward and Mary Pascoe, who came to this country from Devon, England, with a young family over 100 years ago and who helped pioneer this town- ship, suffering privations at that time by clearing the land, cutting down the timber, logging, etc. to clear a few acres for wheat, and potatoes for the sustenance of their family. They helped build roads, churches and schools which were necessary in a new country. One hundred and fifty-seven of these descendants gathered at Hampton Park on Saturday after- noon, June 19, for a real. get- together as this reunion has been held for 60 years and many were the hearty handclasps as many had not met since a year ago. The weather was perfect and they gathered early. The family are real sports and the younger set entered heartily into a softball game, while the older ones looked on and told them how they used to do it playing hardball. A sumptuous supper was served by the ladies to which all did jlstice after which Frank Pas- coe, the president, called on the secretary-treasurer, Wilfrid Pascoe, Jr, to read the minutes and finan- cial report of last year, which showed a balance on the right side of the ledger. : The following officers were elect- ed: President, Percy Pascoe, Whit- by; secretary-treasurer, Wilfrid Pascoe, Jr., Oshawa; sports com- mittee, Gordon Pierson and Dean McLaughlin. The oldest gentleman present was John Pascoe, and the oldest lady, Mrs. Richard Pascoe. The young- est child present was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean McLaughlin. The largest family tied with Frank Pascoe and Douglas Mc- Laughlin. Those coming the long- est distance, Miss Ada Pascoe and Mrs. Bruce Baker of Toronto. Press representative, A. L. Pascoe. ° Some of the older generation made short speeches. Races were indulged in by the children and young men and girls and the older men in the time race and a peanut scramble for the children. Pascoe Family Holds Picnic at Hampton After the races a real game. of football was participated in and many were the stiff joints and aching muscles the next day. Farewells and goodbyes were said and the third Saturday of June, 1949, was set for the next picnic in Hampton Park. Postal Picnic Happy Affair Over 500 men, women and child ren gathered at Lakeview Park here Saturday for the annua] picnic of the Toronto Branch of the Cana- dian Postal Employees Union. The program was packed with races and games for those of all ages and a magician and clown with favors for the kiddies were highlighted The sports program was climaxed with a ball game between the visitors and Oshawa postman, which the former won by a score of 5-4. The visitors were welcomed by Oshawa Postmaster Norman J. Mor- an, who also conducted the draw for the lucky number for a radio. In other draws a dozen baskets of groceries were given away as prizes. During the afternoon Tuomas Turner, president of the Toronto branch, presented a case of silver to William Wellman, also of Toronto, wlio has been elected national pre- sident of the association and is re- tiring from the Toronto executive. Harold Crook, retiring secretary of the branch, was presented with a desk and Frank Booth, retiring vice-president, was given a wood lathe. ' The visitors arrived in a 10-car special train, It is the third year that the branch has held its picnic in this city and those who attended voted this year's the best yet. TRUCK DRIVER KILLED Picton, June 29--(CP) -- Howard Valyer, 31-year-old truck driver for a Belleville cleaning firm, was killed Monday night when his truck went out of control on the outskirts of Picton and veered into a ditch. No inquest will be held. Making Connections with DeNURE BUS LINE Daily Service OSHAWA-PORT PERRY (Via RAGLAN and COLUMBUS) Colonial Coach Lines at Port Perry for ® CAESAREA AND POINTS EAST to ® PERTH and OTTAWA (Via No. 7--7a Highways) For Information Regarding Thesé Connections TELEPHONE OSHAWA 2825 CHARTERED COACHES For Atl Occasions at Reasonable Rates Prices and Information, Phone Port Perry 251 NN (9. ' LJ Ld SHAD FLY PLAGUE Keswick, June 29--(CP)--On the prairies it's locusts; here it's shad flies. Sunday night a plague of them blotted out street lights, neon signs and storewindows, and sent spoon- ing couples to cover. BUSH FIRE TANKS * Toronto, June 29 -- (CP)-- Ontario bush fires of the future may be fought with tractor-wa- ter tanks small enough to be carried by plane. Development of such tanks is under study of the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests, ASKS LETTER DELIVERY Newmarket, June 29--(CP)--New- market is having growing pains. With an increase in population the town council feels that postal de- livery service should be inaugurat- ed, instead of the present office box system. A request to this effect has been directed to Ottaka. NEW CSU CONTRACT Toronto, June 29-- (CP)--The Canadian Seamen's Union (T.Ia C.) Monday night announced signing of a contract covering the Canadian National Steam- ships' vessels Dalhousie City and Northumberland, Lake Ontario excursion ships. The agreement provides for a general increase of $25 a month and a reduction in the work week from 56 to 48 hours with time-and-a-half for Sunday work. The C.S.U. has held contracts with the company for several years. New Tremors Hit Northwest Areas Adding to Damage] By FRANK L. WHITE Fukui, Japan, June 29-- (AP) --Allied sources said today the number of dead and injured here would total 2,500 after Monday's violent earthquake. Fifteen hundred of these were injured seriously but the number of dead was in doubt. All are Japanese. (A Reuters report from Tokyo quoted police figures as 2,860 dead and 7,113 injured in the disaster. The report added that 12 more quakes rocked Northwest Japan today, but gave no details.) 'quake here said it was almost as | if Gukui was hit by an atom bomb. | The city of 85,000 is heavily dam- | aged, { The first tremors burst water | mains, Fires flashed but authorities were helpless before the flames without water. Half the city, mostly wooden houses and structures, went down in the first tremor or so. Ninety-five per cent of. what was left was burned and We and turned into rubble. Governor Harukiazn Obata of Fu- Pkui Province estimated throughout tho area that 3,155 Japanese were killed and 7,752 were injured severe- ly. These totals include Fukui city, rebuflt from the ruins of a wartime B-29 raid. It is 200 miles west of Tokyo. '. Throughout the prefecture, governor added, 30,721 dwellings of all types were wholly or partially destroyed. During the first hours, 1,000 in- jured Japanese moved through an American first aid station here. | Brig.-Gen. Eugene L. Harrison, in | charge of the station, said about 10 | per cent of the first thousand pa- | tients were hurt seiously. Harrison said 39 bodies had been | recovered. Sixteen of them were | under a collapsed theatre and the balance under a meeting house, VISITOR FROM MISSOURI Rotarian R. Curnett, of Missouri, | was a visitor at the luncheon meet- | irig of the Oshawa Rotary Club yes- terday. { 1 'Those who went through the® the | Three Orchestras Stage Dance For 'Stadium Fund The Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium Fund will receive a decided boost as the result of plans ane nounced today by Oshawa Musi« cians Local 149 to hold a stadium fund benefit dance on Tuesday, Ju= ly 6th, with the total proceeds to be donated to the civic project. No less than three of Oshawa's outstanding orchestras have donate ed their services for the evening while Jubilee Pavilion has also been donated for the event by Mr. Owen McCrohan. The three orchestras, Boyd Vale leau, Bernard Tierney and Van Walker are all Oshawa favorites) and the musicians and vocalists of each organisition are contributing their time and talent to help make the dance one of the outstanding features of the season for dance lovers of Oshawa and district. Tickets for the dance are' now on sale by all Kinsmen Club members and it is expected that a large crowd will be in attendance to not only enjoy something extra in the way of dancing music but to help the Stadium Fund towards its obe jective. The lungfish of Africa can sleep mud from one to five years. in CITY OF perty is Tenant occupied, also by 9 P.M. OSHAWA TAXES THIRD INSTALMENT DUE FRIDAY, JULY 2 Pay Taxes by Mail if convenient. FAILURE to pay any one Instalment on due @-te empowers Tax Collector to collect by several statutory methods including' "attornment of rents" where pro- Division Court action, etc. OFFICE HOURS: July 2nd--9 AM. to 5 P.M. and 7 P.M. to C. L. COX, Tax Collector. HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS SMOKED MEATS THE BUY OF THE WEEK 7 Wg GRADE "A" FOWL v.30 BAKED MACARONI and CHEESE LOAF PICNIC HAMS 5 n 43: MINGED BEEF = 39 © LEAN COCKED HAM Ih. 85: | FRESH GRADE "A" ROASTING | CHICKENS | w. GQ. LEAN LEG. ROAST 'PORK Ib. 53. | CLEANLINESS SERVICE eo. SATISFACTION I. I LE a, 0. QUALITY 12 King St. East BUEHLER'S Phone 1147 ~~