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The Oshawa Times, 20 Jun 1961, p. 11

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4 foot of the IOOF monument, HARBOR COMMISSION GETS CITY LANDS Approximately 50 acres of city-owned, harbor-area land ~was placed under the admini- stration of the Oshawa Harbor Commission by council Mon- day night. Most of the land lies south of Harbor road be- tween Simcoe and Farewell streets. Of the two sections above Harbor road, the long, | narrow piece on the right will extend 300 feet farther back than is shown by the Roken line on the map. Conditions imposed by council: *'That the land shall not be sold, alienated, mortgaged, or oth- erwise disposed of or leased for a period of more than five years without the written | consent of the city council." Broken lines indicate extent of city-owned land turned over | to Oshawa Harbor Commis- | sion by council, The harbor is | in bottom right hand corner. Government lands surround the harbor. --Oshawa Times Photo Sporis Feature Church Picnic St. Andrew's Sunday School held its picnic Saturday after- Primary girls, peanut race --| noon, June 17, at Cedar Park. | Kim Switker , David Rudniski. Beverly McMurtry, Barbara There was a large turnout and |Lenaerts. a good time was had by all. The races were supervised by Mrs. Mr. Carson and Mr. Siksay with Jack Rudniski. the help of the Doubles Club] which also helped in prepar- under -- David Britton, Geoffrey Stapleton. ing the refreshments. Following are the races to- gether with the winners: Inspector Is Honored By Teachers BETHANY -- Manvers Town- Held Sunday i last year. i Eastern Star Lodge, No. 72, The Asha Times SECOND SECTION TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1961 PAGE ELEVEN Decoration Day Service More than 150 attended the Civic Decoration Day Service Sunday afternoon at the Osh- awa Union Cemetery. The serv- ice was sponsored by the Osh- awa and Whitby Lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows and Rebekahs. Wreaths were placed at the which is immediately north of where the service took place. This was done by members of the various IOOF and Rebekah lodges to honor those members who had passed on within the The service was conducted by Brother Harvey Attwood, of the Whitby. Harmony United Church, offered prayers, gave the ad- dress and read the scriptures. Selections he chose to read from The Book were The Beatitudes, | from Matthew 5 and a few| verses, from 1 Peter 1, He said] that he was glad to see a serv-| ice such as this carried out so| faithfully year after year. The Harmony United Church choir, directed by Ross Met-| calfe, sang the anthem, "Souls {of the Righteous," and assisted | those congregated, in singing! two hymns. The "Last Post' and "Reveille" were sounded by| Frank Heaton, a member of |{the Ontario Regimental Band. Sisters Ann Holt and Lucille | Gibb, Oshawa Rebekah Lois No. 3, in remembrance of the late Sister Florence Wally; Sis | ters Greta Drinkel and Margaret Gray, of of the late Sister Ina French; | Rebekah Lodge No. 132, Whit- Ethel Martin; Lady Dorothy | Ladies toothpick -- Ladies, chin pyblic School Teachers Holdsworth, of LAPM No. 11, in Bruce Annand; Soda biscuit race, boys 11 and | Soda biscuit race, girls Barbara Lenaerts, Paula Kit-|zg Carolfchen Twaites, Alexander Welle 8, | Shoe race, girls 12 and under Debbie Kitchen. -- Brenda Black, Judith Ann|ADDRESS READ Nursery Boys -- David Dowl- Warren. ant near Orono. Inspector T. R. McEwen of Bowmanville, who is retiring at the end of the month, and Mrs. the honored Mrs. Ernestine Robinson of cEwen were guests. in remembrance of the late Chevelier Charles Lord; Broth- ers James Freeman and Mer- vyn Bobier, of Ontario Encamp- ment No. 11, in remembrance of the late Brother Charles Lord; Brothers Percy Cleveland and Charles Lee, of Phoenix MEMBERSHIP UP Little Theatre Year Success Reports presented by the vari- ous chairmen, at the recent annual meeting of the Oshawa Little Theatre, revealed the organization enjoyed an active and successful year. Mr. W, G. Rapley presided at the meeting held at the McLaughlin Public Library. The membership, which totalled 617 ticket holders, was up over last year. BALLET WAS SELLOUT In November of last year Osh- awa Little Theatre sponsored a one-night appearance of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. From the report of Dr. C, H. Vipond, chairman of the ballet commit- tee, it was revealed that this had been a most successful event, being received with en- thusiasm by the citizens of Osh- awa and performing to a sold- out house. P. Monaghan, chairman of publicity, reported on his activi- ties for the three productions-- "You Touched Me," directed by Mrs. W. G. Rapley; '"'Moni- que," directed by Mr. A. Elliott and *"The House of Ber- narda Alba" directed by Russ Waller of Toronto. Mr. Monaghan mentioned the excel- lent coverage given him by the local newspaper. In conjunction with the publi- city campaign, Miss D. Van Luven gave a brief report on the posters prepared by students in the special arts R [course at the O'Neill Collegiate | Those placing wreaths were: |Institute. Designs are submitted | Miss Davenport expressed to | the |Mr. and Mrs. Rapley, on behalf successful ones being executed of Oshawa Little Theatre, sin- for two of the plays; by the silk-screen method. In reports covering make-up| { and properties, special thanks organization.. Mrs. Rapley has Sunshine Rebekah were expressed by Mrs. A. G.|been president for the past nine Lodge No. 222, in remembrance yiit; and Miss D. Birchill to|vears, as well as directing one : ; 4 |Fred Bryant, who had assisted major production in a season, Sisters Dorothy Wickett and | ith make-up at all three pro-|and sometimes two, for the past Stella McLean, of Benevolent g,ctions, and to Holden Broth-|six years, Mr. Rapley has taken : who a leading role in productions for (by, in remembrance of the late have been helpful in loaning as many years. Mr. and Mrs. | [Nellie Wilson, Ada Jubb and|fyrniture to mount the produc-|Rapley are leaving Oshawa the ers Furniture Company, tions. ' 3 The treasurer's report further nent residence in White Rock, Men's, | Association enjoyed a dinner|remembrance of the late Sister confirmed a successful season, B.C., where, we are informed, [party at "The Acres" restaur- Eva Michael; Lt.-Col. William | ith production costs remaining there is an active Little The- |Frost, of Canton Lodge No. 11,|5¢ the same level. Kevin McManus presented the slate of officers chosen by the nominating committee and these were voted in as the 1961- 62 board, with power to add to their number. The new executive is as fol- lows: treasurer and house- manager, K. McManus; publi- city, P. Monaghan; correspond- ing secretary, Mrs. W. L. Rich- ards; recording secretary, Miss M. Davenport; directors, Mrs. A. G. Hiltz, Mrs. J. Victor, R. Lancaster, W, Paynter, E. Dick, G. K. Drynan and Dr. 8. Mec- Grail, SEASON HIGHLIGHTS CITED Mrs, Rapley touched briefly on the highlights of the past season not covered by commit* tee reports. She mentioned that Oshawa Little Theatre had pre- sented an excellent production of "The Valiant" at the Orono One-Act Play Festival held last September, and had placed sec- lond. John Vickers had won the best actor award. Miss Pam [Vickers received an honorable |mention, as did the director, |A. T. Elliott. The Lyceum Club land Women's Art Association |had again presented the Osh- awa Little Theatre with the {Agnes Corben Memorial Award. | It was announced Mrs. A. {Heath would direct the entry |for the Orono One-Act Play Fes- itival to be held Sept. 28 to 30. At the close of the business, cere appreciation for the loyalty and service they have given the lend of June to take up perma- {tre movement. To Discuss Bus Service ing, Brian Black, Joddie Rock-| Boys, wheelbarrow, 12 and|Yelverton read an address of|1odge No. 22, in remembrance | burn. under -- John Black, Dale Cool-| appreciation to Mr. McEwen for| of the late Brothers George Council was informed Monday Beginners, girls -- Judy Mar-|idge. his supervision during a term of parsons and George Gummow; night that June 21 is the dead- tin, Anna Marie Deminchuik, | Men and women, over 20 --|22 years in Durham County, for prothers Stan Swain and Lorne line for the city to reopen argu- Beginners, boys -- Billy Sik-|Mr. and Mrs. Dowling, Vic his encouragement and praise DeNure | Shell Thursday, us 'Band Planning MINESWEEPERS SAFE- ly tucked in Oshawa Harbor, Lieutenant Commander Nor- man Jackson and. Lieutenant Gerald Garrad paid an offi- Two coastal minesweepers knifed out of the afternoon lake- mist and sailed into Oshawa Harbor at 1 p.m. Monday, to pay a two-day goodwill visit to Oshawa. More than 100 people gather- ed on the dock to watch the prompt arrival of two later- type warships, HMCS Thunder and HMCS Resolute. The craft, here until 8 a.m. Wednesday, will be open to the public from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. The light grey 'sweepers' of thg 500 ton Bay Class, are 152 feet long and carry a com- Varied Program The band of the Ontario Regi- ment will present the second in its series of summer concerts from the McLaughlin Band June 22, at 8.30 | | plement of four officers and 36 men. HMCS Thunder was {launched in October, 1956, a |Port Arthur. HMCS Resolute was launched at Kingston, in June, 1954. HAVE WOOD HULLS | In the construction of the t| cial call on Mayor Christine Thomas in her office Monday. Here, Skipper Jackson is shown signing the city's Guest Book. The ships were thrown aluminum have been used ex- tensively, They have wooden hull planking on aluminum al- loy framing. The superstructure is also of aluminum alloy, With the advantage of the light non- magnetic construction the ships can attain a speed of 16 knots under full power of it's diesel motors. 'The latest minesweep- ing and navigational equip- ment is fitted. Shortly after tying up, Lieu- tenant Commander Norman §. Jackson, CD, RCN, captain of "Fhunder" and Lieut t Ger- ald Garrad, the skipper of "Re- solute", were driven off by De- puty Police Chief Duncan Fre- guson to pay an official call on Mayor Christine Thomas. The city will entertain the ships' of- ficers at a luncheon Tuesday ai iit open to the public today from 3 to 5 p.m. Both HMCS Thun- der and HMCS Resolute were built and launched in On tario. --Oshawa Times Phot( Minesweeper Carries GM Made Cannon Minesweeper Squadron based in Halifax. Broadly, the squad ron's duty is to ensure a mine. free east coast. The "sweepers" sailed here from Hamilton, Ont, where they were refitted by a main. tenance staff stationed there. Other ports of call made re- cently were Quebec, Montreal, Port Arthur and Windsor, Scheduled after Osh is a two-day visit to Kingston. None of the crew-members are from Oshawa, but the sharp-eyed observer will ob. serve one interesting link with the past. Both 22 mm Twin Can nons, mounted aft on the ships, bear a manufacturer's plate in- dicating -- General Motors of Canada, Oshawa, 1943, Perhaps |noon, Both ships are serving with one of the exworkers of naval anti-aircraft gun line in Oshawa during the war would like to single-funneled craft wood and'the operational First Canadian'renew an acquaintanceship? say, Brian Elliott, David Carson. Kitchen and Lynn Twentyman, and friendly advice; and for in-| xo "79 in remembrance of the Lines extending service to East Primary, boys 67 -- Kim| Girls, peanut race, 12 and 13|terest in better education, add-,.:c Brother Lou Northan; and|Whitby residents living on the Switker, David Low, Norman|years -- Arlene Brown, Joan ing prestige to his profession. Mackie. Primary, girls 6.7 -- Barbara | Lenaerts, Elizabeth James, Judy Martin. Girls, 8 years -- Paula Kit-| chen, Kathy Low. | Boys, 8 years -- Geoff Staple-| ton, David Rudniski. { Primary girls, Balloon race -- Pamela Dowling, Susan An- nand. Primary boys, peanut race -- Stapleton. M Boys peanut race, 12 and 13 years -- John Clements, Donald mahogany ship mantel clock of tp {from the teachers in the town- g. cLeod. Water in Cup, boys over 17 --| Gilbert Switker. 150 yard dash, boys 15 and under -- John Black, Norman Mackie. 100 yard dash, girls 15 and under -- Judith Ann Warren, have always enjoyed working co ice Joan Black. Curb Type Will Stand | | Hillsdale Manor Has Waiting List Oshawa residents, on a wait- ing list for entry into Hillsdale | Mrs. Grace Miller, Pontypool, pert Freeman, of Corinthian presented Mr. McEwen with a ship. Mrs. Yvonne Fallis, Pontypool, presented Mrs. Me- Ewen with a basket of flowers. TEACHERS DEDICATED Inspector McEwen said "I in the rural areas and have found country school teachers dedicated in their work." He discussed some of the changes in the curriculum dur- ing the past years and said he hoped to see an increase in the use of visual aids and film strips. "An inspector is supposed to Council agreed Monday night Manor, this city's modern home be an advisor to the teachers with a Board of Works recom-!for the aged, may be tempor-/and the trustee boards in his mendation that "no change be made in the type of curb and [odge, the county home at Whit- and gutter constructed in sub- divisions." F. R. Jones, secretary of the Oshawa Builders' Association, had appeared before the board with the proposal that sub- dividers be allowed to roll type curbs rather than the upright kind Cost for the roll top type was estimated at $2.10 per foot ver- sus $3.03 per foot for the stand ard type required here. Esti. mates were given by local con- tractors A subdivider must pay for curb and gutter in his sub- division so naturally he is con- cerned with the cost "1 feel the curb and gutter we are installing is too elabor- ate." said Ald. Walter Lane. "It is too good for residential streets. We are spending much money here. It is pletely impractical. . "We are going more and more into debt and doing less and less streets. We now have more than $0 miles of unfinished roads." The Board of Works contacted seven other municipalities: only one was the roll type curb used. This type had been tried in Guildwood Village, said Works Chairman Walter Branch, and the Works Commissioner there had said he would not use them again 4 "The roll type would only en courage people to drive right over them onto their boule * claimed AM. Branch. com- SPECIAL GUESTS LONDON (CP) -- Thirty vet erans of the French Resistance who helped Allied airmen es cape after ¢rashes in enemy rin the Sec the Roval Air Force Es Society. in < (Toronto Township) | S& arily admitted to Fairview by. Discussion between the man- agement committees of both homes are certain. Ald. R. Cecil Bint, chairman management, told council Mon- day night there are three spe- cial care and 13 bed care resi dents waiting to be admitted. Ald. Bint reported that: There are six male normal care residents now sleeping in special care areas. There are seven female normal care resi- dents in the married couples' quarters. There are also four male normal care residents in staff quarters. Easter Seal Drive Realizes $12,016 For the third successive year the Rotary Club of Oshawa showed an increase in its Eas- ter Seal Campaign returns. Re- 1 ub this week rman of the : ¢ v sults. He stated total receipts am- ounted to $1201637. Of this amount half, or $6033 forwarded to the O for Crippled Chi amount retained after the deduct n of $943 ex- penses, was $5,109. 44. This latter [0 amount was about $0 higher than Rotarian Lovell woic appreciation of his com to the people of the dist contributed and also bers of the club ns whose ass ing of letters resulted in a con the ittee whe th, ie siderable saving. area. This I have tried to do I can retire with many happy memories of our pleas- ant association together," he (said. Mrs. Marjory Edmunds, Beth- ! Manvers | nship Teachers' Association' | insta of Hillsdale Manor's board of Pet . SSotigtion | ny, a president of To Industrial Land Price Still Not Set ._|siotherapy treat Kemp, of Eastern Star Lodge ments against Brothers Gordon Burton and Gil- boundaries of Oshawa. Lodge No. 61, .m. The band, under the direction | of Lieut. F. J. Francis, has pre- T E . 1 E "Unless the PUC is prepared gram which will include two | 0 Xamine De egates Relate in remembrance , provide service," wrote City marches, 'Spirit of Pageantry" | . George Redman, Robert yi. Chairman John G. Brady, two overtures, "Don Giovani" | PUC Bid For | Ht : . y, ' | | Gilson and A. Drew. {my opinion is that the Ontario and "Light Cavalry." | onven 1011 Trip in the Union Cemetery. A few no seriously consider an argu- also be heard, "Trumpet Tune families were placing flowers on|pent by the city that a licence land Air" played by Musician | | ' ! 3 Oshawa's Public Utilities club, Maurice Hart, Everett|16,107 registered at the conven ones, during and after the ,ayce the city at some future|ful trombone solo "Nirvana" commission has again asked -0v¢ll and Dr. D- E. Sturgis, tion. date might wish to serve those 1 e Cooper. 1962) to finance eight more new ROtary Club Monday of their ex-/of the convention were carried HOSPITAL REPORT "It seems to me that it is part| Guest artists for the concert buses and 'give the transit sys. PETiences and impressions "of on the national television and : i ibility the PUC : : Following is the report of the|of the responsiblity of the bershop Chorus and Quartettes tenance costs vehicles. Rotary International which they also a closed television circuit the week ending June 17: ad- applications which may affect under the direction of "Dewey" | Two weeks ago, council up- 2itended recently in Tokyo, Ja-iof the proceedings. Another issi 266: 1 the present or future transporta- Z : missions, 266; births (male), 31, The master of ceremonies will tee recommendation refusing a| The three delegates wore red| emperor of Japan, for the first newborn. (male). 18, (female), to take appropriate action or to be Major W. C. Paynter of the $110,000 debenture issue request. Japanese kimonos to lend a time in history, addressed a y i a ea. minas make recommendations to city ; : 20; major surgery, 59; minor {mitted new figures showing | Lining one wall of the dining when he opened the convention. throat, 54; treatments and ex- This matter was referred to Had Li or maintenance costs for the elght|room were display panels cov-| {reported. The commission again Rotary clubs they received in| D i i . : D 3 y r. Sturgis outlined the "ex. ments, 480. imittee, with power to act. {pointed out that the money exchange for Oshawa club ban-|tra-mural" activities the group pr " » In Parked Car your oR yas os that Nie els also contained clippings and Orient. He said in making ob- we fyi ' pictures from newspapers tell- servations about Tokyo, there is 17-vear-old girls pleaded guilty! The finance committee report | y : Monday to oad pg wd had said that the Foster "8% beauty, side by side- y Rotarian Hart told of the par-! Another observation Rotarian ed car in the Darlington Pro. ing only four new buses this vincial Park on te aight of vear. four next year and three Buffalo where 108 Rotarians westernization of the younger in 1963. and their wives boarded a char-| Japanese." He described the The girls were each given a The PUC now argues that 18 year suspended sentence and Months of ereration, in which Japan via Anchorage, Alaska being "100 per cent western r : eful- The trip took 48 hours. He also ized." holic beverages. They had each !¥ tabulated is a more realistic hare ith ming basis than th 5 . been charged with consuming basis e 1959 Foster Re Budde, and b the Oshawa ine hundreds of school children They were: Marlene Gladys SO finance committee will Le rport. {--2ll being taken' on bus trips te Dalby. 17, of 378 Verdun road examine this latest request. pared another outstanding pro- e late Brothers E. Clarke ggjicitor E. G. McNeely to Traf- and "Voice of the Guns" and Many graves were decorated giohway Transport Board would Two instrumental solos will] N B : ew uses Three past presidents of the of 420 clubs in Japan. Of these the graves of their past loved ¢houid be refused simply be-|Russ Entwistle and the beauti-| played by Musician Allan council to issue debentures (in i0/d members of the Oshawa He said also the proceedings areas. will be the Sweet Adeline Bar-|tem an entire fleet of low main- the International Convention of radio networks while there was Oshawa General Hospital for tO make themselves aware of all Tutton. held, 8 to 4, a finance commit. Pan. |first for Rotary was that the (female), 14; discharges, 266; tion system of Oshawa -- and Ontario Regiment. The PUC Monday night sub-|touch of color to the head table. |non - governmental audience surgery, 77; eye, ear, nose and council." aminations, 148; casts, 24; psy- the PUC and the traffic com- {old buses even higher than first ered with the banners of many| GREAT CONTRAST would not be needed until next|ners uring their trip. The pan- enjoyed during its visit in the led average h iles. !: : Two Oshawa youths and two led an average of 405,723 miles ing of the convention proceed-'a great contrast of ugliness and after they were found in a park- (transit) Report suggested buy.| (otarian i : ty's air trip from Oshawa to Sturgis made was the "complete June 15 : tered plane for the flight to younger Japanese generation as warned to stay away from alco- Maintenance costs were careful- described the return trip, via. Qpservation number three was alcohol while being a minor, Port. LIVING ROTARY | various points of interest as | | | part of their studies. He said Sale prices for city-owned in- | dustrial lands have not yet been {set for this year, The Oshawa Industrial Com- asked Monday that "prime" industrial land be set at $2.500 per acre, plus outstand- ing improvement costs applic- able to the site. Less than "prime" sites, sug- gested the commission, would be priced according to "circum- stances", but would include the nding improvement costs able to the site. Said Ald. John Brady: "The property committee should have a chance to examine the im- plications. I feel we are moving to a new sphere here which may or may not work to the city's benefit." Property Committee Chair man Albert Walker seconded this, g he would like to see a "definite minimum price." A request that council adopt 2 resolution that it is prepared to accept offers for the purchase of industrial land which provide for ment (by the city) of a jon to the ging the sale was t to the property |mitten for study. mission com- FINE GERMAN BROWN TROUT to a stream area of North- Ss During 2 trip n the Ca e ( m Co ast Sun | day James Whit ted this fine Ger- , TH Rowena | ° and Elvira Patricia Lingen, 17, of 1024 Cear street. William George Bolan, 22, of Taunton road east, also a pas- senger in the car, was fined §150 and costs or 30 days I jail for having liquor in a place other than his home. It was his third liquor offence. Admits Theft Rotarian Lovell told the gath- ering that the Rotarians of Ja. pan are living Rotary in every {sense of the word. There are Display Tire {now 18,000 Rotarians, members An Oshawa man, who said he took a tire from a service sta-{ Verhon Douglas Sedore, 18, of tion just as a joke, was fined 7 Lloyd street, the driver of $50 and costs or 10 days by the car, was fined $100 and Magistrate C. W. Guest, Mon- costs or 30 days liquor to minor lice De- said he found three s of ale in the glove box car when he checked 0 p.m., Thursday, June 1 le t rom the right for supplying day. William Gerald Doiron, 28, of of a d t of Don Ri s the theft 23, of 136 d a Mm Crow! WAGE INCREASE FOR CITY STAFF hall staff, Local National Union of Service Employes, i 1961 wage agree it The NUPSE lo- contract had expired had to £0 to arbitration the children were the most well mannered and healthy children he has ever seen. His final observation was the mass of humanity and the tre. mendous friendliness and hon. esty of the Japanese. Rotarian Hart said about the return trip, "Honolulu, at this (time of year, is for the birds." He blamed the heat for the par. tv's not enjoying its stop-over e According to Rotarian Hart, Oshawa delegates wa Airport never looked so as it did when we ar of Neighbor. iations President has urged recon. oid Rotary pool } : this year for Il usage next year." Mr. Ma. west and "

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