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] 4 CADW a PET EEES EFT 0 ~ BJAX AND DISTRICT NEWS John Mills, Representative Phone Pickering 355-J-3 ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY GROWING IN AJAX CALIBRATING A METER at Starks Electronics, Ltd., Leo Hansburger, the operator, is a THE ABOVE PHOTO shows 2 Talbot of Stark's Electron- , Ltd., calibrating a signal new Canadian who is putting his talents to work in a new country and is grateful for the opportun- generator used in 'radio repair work. his is but one of the pieces of test equipment built by this ity provided him by the Stark Company. Photo by John Mills, industry in its modern electronics plant at Ajax. Photo by John Mills. . Stark Electronics Limited Has Had Fascinating History AJAX -- (Times-Gazette Staff Reporter) -- The industrial devel- ent of Ajax during the past ears has been remarkable and it is apparent to the most casual observer that what is hap- pening, is the result of sound plan- ning and is not just mere accident. » What is not so apparent, is the jon which is taking place wi certain industries that have n to locate their factories ere. The diversification of industry in Ajax is well known, No two fac- tories are alike in their products, or compete with each other to any appreciable extent except for un- skilled, or at best semi-skilled la- week, this Times-Gazette rter had the pleasure of an terview with Milton Stark, Presi- dent of Stark Electronic Instru- ments, Ltd. The history of the Stark Com- pany is a fascinating story, told simply by a genial gentleman, without any bombast, not seeking Fiiichty, rather the reverse, but lleving an example set, will arouse in others a desire to go and do likewise. The Stark Electronic Instrument Company Ltd., produces many types of electrical test equipment. Theirs is a highly specialized field in which few have ventured to par- ticipate. BEGAN IN 1932 In 1932 Mr. Stark, an employee of De Forest Crossley, realized the need for an efficient means of test- ing radio tubes. He started on his own and designed a piece of equip- ment which would meet this need. The cabinet which housed this job ALUMINUM has a habit of turning wp almost everywhere. But "far- thest north" was reached recently, when a U.S. Air Force pilot set down his aircraft at the geo- graphic North Pole --on a pair of aluminum skis. Aluminum's lightness - with = strength has made it the basic material of the aircraft industry. And because aluminum is only 1; to 14 as heavy as other base metals, a pound of it goes a lot further. Which is one more reason why so many manufacturers of so many products have turned to aluminum to help keep their prices down. Aluminum Com- pany of Canada, Ltd. (Alcan) ne irfra4d Mrs. Stark said with a chuckle, "was as big as a piano." Today a similar tester can be carried in one hand. , A former workmate interested and convinced that the new en- deavour would be successful left a $65.00 a week job and went to work with Mr. Stark without sal- ary, only carfare was provided. Later a brother, Alan Stark made up a trio, the company was launched with a borrowed capital of $150.00, which incidently was the only money ever put into the com- pany from outside. MANY TYPES DEVELOPED The company's first tube tester was the forerunner of many types of test equipment which were de- signed and built as the demand increased. Today test equipment of all kinds is used by almost every industry. The company's product is known in forty six countries, is used in aircraft, naval and military instal- lations and by the Department of National Research at Chalk Riv- er. A list of test equipment produc- ed include, tube testers, electrical analyzers vacuum tube volt met- ers, signal generators, electrical indicating meters, and specialized electronic instruments. The company's development from 1932 to 1939 was compartive- Mrs. Jean Alexander, an em- ployee of Stark Electronics, Ltd., is here seen wiring an intricate radio tube tester nearing final stage. Femine hands do this work very efficiently and much more speedily than the average male. Photo by John Mills ment for war purposes accelerat- ed production and expansion fol- lowed to meet this rising demand | and an invaluable contribution was | made to the war effort. Both in| producing equipment and in train-| ing personnel to use and service installations. Starks Electronic Instruments' Ltd. was one of the first com- panies to recognize Ajax as a de- sirable location for their expansion. HAPPY CHOICE FOR AJAX Their choice was a happy one for Ajax. The first building had a floor space of 16,000 square feet, which was assumed to be ade- quate for a long time to come. Soon another 14,000 square feet were added, and now two addition- al buildings are being prepared for occupancy to bring the total fac- | tory space to 50,000 square feet. | The company at present has 150 | factory employees, 15 graduate en- | gineers, besides an efficient office | staff and executives. | With the increase of factory | space it is not peyond the present | ability to expand the factory staff | to 300 employees, which would make the company one of the larg- est in Ajax, and the payroll thus circulating here, besides the in- of taxes to the municipality, is to | be by no means despised. ADDED OPPORTUNITIES The expansion of the company also means added opportunities to young men to enter this specializ- ed field. Mr. Stark stressed this point most emphatically, that right here in Ajax there was a splendid opportunity for employment and advancement that would only be restricted by failure to find the right men. So much for the industry itself, but what of the man behind it all? We found Mr. Stark an exceeding- ly modest man, unassuming, in- clined to give his associates the credit for his success, but there is no doubt that his consideration for his employees has exacted a loyal- ty unassessable in value. KEEN ON BENEVOLENCE Many are the instances of his kindly benevolence, apart from his keen business mind he has always found time to take a personal in- terest in the underprivileged, par- ticularly children. Mr. Stark is one of the founders of the School for retarded children on Wilcock St., Toronto, in company with Jim Crothers of Crothers Engineering of Toronto each underwrote the expansion cost of this project to the extent of $30,000. The news this week that the Provincial Government will make grants of 50 per cent to such schools is good news to Mr. Stark, ly slow, but the demand for cara | | capacity crowd, despite Ajax-Varsity IODE Held Fashion Show AJAX -- The third annual fashion | show to be presented by the Ajax-| Varsity Chapter, IODE, Ajax in Rotary Hall last evening, drew a the incle- ment weather. - The stage setting, depicting sunny Bermuda, with its graceful palms, and flower borders, gay lawn chairs and huge umbrellas (and the warm room) all tended to put the audience in a receptive mood for the lovely spring and summer ensembles, so ably model- ed by the charming members of the group. Mrs. F. H. Rundle, regent, wel- comed those present and extended thanks to all who had worked so hard to present the show and in- troduced Mrs. Estie Foskett who acted as commentator. ' Greys of all shades, and mater- ials strike a predominant note in| the new styles for spring and sum- | mer wear. Also, navy, teamed up | with pastels, will be very popular. | The coronation motif in jewellery | is favored with "dress up" wear. | Another popular choice is beat- | en copper and aluminium in her- aldic medallian style linked with chains of the same, with resort wear. Suits for the most part depend on the plain cut for style, rather than trimming. Two rows of but- tons, or a pocket flap graced with a contrasting color, makes a plain jacket a conversation piece. Stoles '"'around the clock' were seen here, even with beach play suits, either matching or a striking contrast. One intriguing outfit consisted of four pieces, not only interchange- able, but reversible too. Each sep- ate garment, skirt, top, shorts and bolero were nade of gold color- ed cotton, lined with navy, white and gold printed cotton. Denims, Picolay and Waffle pique were very much in evidence, not only in play clothes but for date wear too. One, very smart in black and white waffle pigue, had a black circular skirt, halter top, with a tiny Peter Pan collar stud- ded with rhinestones, and rhine- stone jewellery. All weather coats and matching hats come in a variety of mater- ials, gabardines, velveteens and plastic finishes. One such was in navy, red, and white fine check, with navy accessories. Patent leather accessories are | popular this season, especially in |the brighter reds and greens for handbags and purses with navy suits. Brother and sister outfits in tar- tan with white blouses, and wee tams were most attractive. For older sister, a confirmation dress of white nylon, with puffed sleeves and tiny frills of lace, was eom- plete with veil of embroidered net. No fashion show would be complete without a frothy evening gown. or two. The ever popular nylon net! in pole green over taffeta, with the whole front of the skirt alone in tiny accordian pleats and matching stole brought forth delighted com- ment from all corners of the room, and was followed by a model in palest embroide 7 aet over taffeta, very, very full with tiny matching bolero and elbow length mittens. A dream of a gown for a bridesmaid or that "Coronation Ball". It would take an expert on styles and design to do justice to the wonderful show that was enjo$- ed to the full. The clothes were 'modeled by the following, Mrs. Helen Balanger, Mrs. Mary Baldwin, Mrs. Ruth Benson, Mrs. Anne Clarke, Mrs. Lois McLauren, Mrs. Bea Ruddy, Misses Simone Foskett, Barbara Cloutier, Margo Hamer and Master Larry Seens, The models were di- dected by Mrs. Norma Slater. Among the out-of-town visitors to the fashion show were Mrs. R. Barwick, past regent, JODE and a party of friends from Downs- view. and he takes personal pride in that the work he and others have start- | ed has gained government recog- nition, and financial support. Mr. Stark is a happy family man and has two sons Marvin and Claude and a daughter Judy. They reside in Toronto. HELPED HOME CHILDREN Mr. Stark came to Canada at the age of three with his parents from Liverpool, England. Only re- cently he visited England and made a point of visiting the street and house where he was born, number 50 Bengel Street. What Mr. Stark found there made him want to do something for the children of the street. Several plans were discussed and finally it was ar- ranged that the 45 children of Bengel Steet would spend a week THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTZ, Tuesday, March 3, 1953 § TORONTO (CP)--Margarine and edible oils, subject of much dis- cussion in members' rooms but little legislative action, came be- fore the Ontario House Monday. Albert Wren, (Lib.-Lab.--Kenora) submitted a bill to repeal the ban on colored margarine. Mr. Wren said the ban on yellow margarine was and "useless." He thought the dairy industry over-emphasized the possible effect of colored margar- ine on the sale of dairy products. The Liberal member spoke only briefly in the house, but he issued a prepared statement which said the ban served only to "deny a large section of the population the right to make use of foods in a manner most pleasing to them." Observers said Mr. Wren's bill has considerable unofficial support from the government members, but was not likely to gain appro- val unless the government submit- ted amendments of its qwn which woule make it government legisla- on. Another bill on edible oils, which would empower the government to forbid the manufacture and sale of all edible olls except margarine, is still awaiting second reading al- though it was introduced &lmost a month ago. The bill was protested by wo- men's groups who paraded in front of the Parliament Buildings last week. Agriculture Minister Thomas has been ill two weeks and was not present when the protest was staged. Other cabinet ministers, including Premier Frost, have de- clined comment. Health Minister Phillips intro- | duced an amendment to the Ceme- |teries Act aimed at tighter con- {trol of cemsteries operated for profit. During the throne speech debate, members on both sides of the House said profiteers were buying land cheaply and re-sélling it for ceme- | tery lots at enormous profits. The bill would require cemetery companies to keep records, and {make them available for govern- each summer at Phyl, North Wales and Mr. Stark would pay the ex- penses. A finanacial director of the Par- ents' Council for Retarded Chil- dren for the past five years, Mr. Stark said that "Underpriviledged children need all the help they can get." Mr, Stark has been generous in supporting local projects. Both the new library and the soon to be eompleted hospital received hand- some financial support and indica- tions are that further aid will be given the hospital when the need arises. This then, briefly, is the story of yet another Ajax industry. By no means complete, it is sufficient argument if such be needed in favour of the opportunities in a democratic country to found and expand a business and to contrib- ute to the economy of a nation and yet retain its own identity, and contribute also to the hum- anities in such a manner possibly unheard of in countries which favour a communistic form of government. In closing this. story mention must be mage of Alan Stark who left his br r to join the National Film Board. Alan was closely as- sociated with the production of the film "Royal Tour" which was the story on film of the visit of the then Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Canada. Alan Stark will be in England to assist with the filming of the Cor- onation. Margarine, Oil Battle Moving Into Open Jent inspection at regular inter- vals. It would also give the govern- ment power to decide what per- centage of profits should be devo- ted to the perpetual care of ceme- tery plots. Members said cemetery promoters channeled little of their profits into the improvement of nd. . > "discriminatory" | jand Municipal Affairs Minister Dun- bar said he was Jooking for an- other man to add to the eight- man Ontario municipal board. Mr, Dunbar said the board is over- loaded with work, and a competent lawyer with municipal law experi- ence was badly needed. He made the statement in answer to a question by William Houck, (L--Niagara Falls) who said he knew a good lawyer but that he was a Liberal. "It doesn't make any difference," Mr. Dunbar said, "the chairman, Lorne Cumming, was an' outstand- ing Liberal although I don't think he has any politics now." A bill which would give Labor Minister Daley discretionary pow- ers in hours of work for women was debated by CCF members and J. B. Salsberg, Labor-Progressive member for Toronto St. Andrew. The bill would permit the labor minister to grant permission for employment of women beyond 11 p.m, in cases where necessity for continued production was proven. CCF House Leader W. J. Grum- met said it was "a backward step." Visitors Can Smile At Fire Log Entry TILLSONBURG (CP)--With just a trace of a smile, Tillsonburg firemen entered this item in the occurence sheet Monday: Rescued --One pair of rubber boots. It was an anti-climax to a report that nine-year-old David Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Davis, had ventured out into deep mud on Foundry street and had started to sink. His brother, Edwin, 10, notified firemen. They arrived on the scene to find David had freed himself by climbing out of his boots and scrambling to firm ground. A fireman rescued the boots. 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