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18 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Tuesday, February 26, 1963 PUC Record Is Impressive The life lines of the city, pro- Buses clocked a total of viding water, electricity, and)811,504 operating miles, with an transportation, have continued|average revenue per mile of to grow over the past year. report forjexpense of nearly 49 cents, leav- The pi about 44 cents and an operating reliminary 1962 of the Oshawa. Public Utili-|ing a loss of 4.32 cents per mile. ties Commission reveals citi- Providing the city with water zens and industries have con-|is the oldest function of the PUC, sumed. more water and elec-|formerly the Oshawa Board of tricity than ever before, and|Water Commissioners. The more people are taking bus|total 'pumpage over 1962 was rides, although ment still has a deficit. the bus depart-|2,826,670,000 imperial gallons. This represents an average The numvwer of revenue pas-|daily pumpage per capita of 122 sengers carried by the buses in-|gallons, (These figures include creased by five per cent since|water for industrial purposes.) 1961, a reversal of the down- A relatively dry, hot. summer ward trend in the previous|and a heavy industrial produc- year. The increase of passen-|tion schedule pushed the maxi- ger revenue helped to down keep|mum daily pumpage to a rec- the amount of the deficit ord high, nearly 15 per cent increase due to rising operat-|over the previous high of 1959. ing expenses. The 1962 deficit was about $35,500. Many miles of new pipe were laid during the year, The in- (Financial figures for 1962|siallation of a 24-inch and 16- are estimates, not confirmed by|inch extension to the easterly the 1962 auditors' report, which feeder main undertaken was not yet available.) late last year will provide for a The deficit in 1962 was about|more adequate supply to the hod more than the deficit in)area east of Grandview street. The number of passengers|¢d Distribution mains were install- in new developments in carried during 1962 was|Many parts of the city. 3,135.986, which is an increase There was a surplus of near- of 151,055 over the previous|ly $192,000 on the water de- year. The factors responsible|partment's books, an increase for the increase in passengers|of $170,000 over the previous are believed overtime at to be Saturday|year. This was mainly the re- many industrial|sult of a 12 per cent rate in- plants in the city and increased|crease. This surplus, as well as service to schools. a surplus. in the electric depart- jincreased by more than 12 per leent, compared with an in- crease of about five per cent from 1960 to 1961, The cost of electric power is : expected to rise by $75,000 dur- ing the coming year. Despite an additional increase in ordi- nary operating costs, however, the PUC believes there is no reason for au increase in rates during the immediate future and expects increasing sales of power. Mercury Taxi Popular Name A familiar sight on downtown King street is the Mercury Taxi. stand, on the corner of Albert street, This is head- quarters for owner George B. Rutherford, who manages a fleet of 30 vehicles "half of which are cabs and the other haw' 'drive-yourself" cars, Not a common sight in many places, Mercury cabs are the only ones in Oshawa that may have a woman driver behind the wheel. They do just as well as their male colleagues, said Mr. Rutherford. Mercury Taxi keeps a 24-hour- day, seven-day week vigil at the main switchboard, with 13 telephone lines. Any of the cars cn the road can be reached im- mediately by radio. The switch- board has direct lines to. the Hotel Genosha, the hospital, several main grocery stores, the bus terminal, and a rent-a- car line to the CNR and'CPR stations, The PUC now has a total of|ment, will be used to finance 21 GMC buses, five of which|"ndebentured plant extensions. demand for were acquired last October. All| The In addition Mercury Taxi has electric|a downtown parking lot for the of these vehicles are in service|power increased almost seven|convenience of shoppers. And at peak hours, In addition,|per cent over the previous year.|for those who do not trust an three of the old Fitzjohn buses|High industrial activity wasjalarm clock, the Mercury are kept in operating condition|partly responsible for this in-|switchboard provides a wake- for emergencies, crease. Consumption of power!up service, for free. Murdoch Name Has Magic Insurance by Murdoch is a family tradition. For the past 37 years, Mur- doch 'General Insurance Serv- ice has provided Oshawa people with fire, automobile and life and casualty insurance, The agency was founded in yon ¥ th A. E, Murdoch and is po tae owned by Meg A, E, Murdoch joined his father's firm in 1947 and since the death of his father in 1056 he has managed the firm. Alderman, deputy mayor and city council representative, Mr. Murdoch is a familiar figure in Oshawa and since he started in municipal activities in 1949 he has contributed greatly to the growth and expansion of Osh- awa, He is also a prominent member of several clubs within the city, : Insurance is a personal mat- ter and the many years of ex- perience Mr, Murdoch has in this field enables him to counsel a client wisely. He expresses optimism for Oshawa and its citizens for the future. Bad Boy Keeps Busy Bad Boy (Heather Hill) Ap- pliances, King street east just outside the city limits, has in- creased their business by 60 per cent during the past year. Manager A. MeDougall at- tributes the increase to the expanding of the furniture de- partment, The store has a full selection of all types and styles of furniture and bedroom suites. "We have the largest display in Oshawa on our main floor," he said. He said some of his best sellers were bedding, tele- materials. 200,000 cars. 449 RITSON RD. SOUTH The 1963 Volvo ;.. Will be made right here in Canada. It will be Canada's 5th automobile industry, and the only European automobile to be made in Canada, by Canadians, for Canadians, using enormous amounts of Canadian Already many Canadian technicians are being trained in Sweden to form the nucleus for the Canadian a under construction. We, at Jake and Bill's garage, are proud to be the ex- clusive dealer for Oshawa and district for this amazing economy car, combining sportscar performance with gance and quality. Why don't you drop in and have a spin. You'll like the Volvo...... nt, GARAGE The history of Volvo reaches back to 1924, when ten hand tooled Volvos were made by two enterprizing young -- men. In 1929 the young company produced 1,4 In 1963, after completion of the new Canadian plant and a new plant in Sweden, the com cars. pany hopes to manufacture now L's fast ... efficient . . . reliable . . . reasonable . : , satisfactory EXPERT REPAIR ON AMERICAN AND IMPORT CARS. TELEPHONE: 728-0921 vision and stereo high fidelity. He claims Bad Boy's protec-|staffed with 20 employees and tion policy cannot be equalled anywhere, "If within 90 days,|day's modern comforts to its you find a lower price any-|patrons. All services are done where, 'the Bad Boy' guaran-|in tees to rebate you the differ-|cient manner, ence plus 10 per cent. Bad Boy will not be undersold." The store is open every eve-|'?, closing at midnight, ning of the week until 9.30 p.m. for the convenience of Oshawa McDougall his appreciation to The Oshawa Times, which he feels has been t a factor in the increase of busi- COAiNG hae Seen Semmron. 8 old English manor, it is fully equipped to provide all of to- a courteous, swift and effi- The main beverage room fea- tures organ music from 9 p.m. The hotel also supplies facili- ties for various social and busi- ness asa which include bowl- ing banquets, staff parties, expressed, meeting and receptions. For the past 18 years, the one of Oshawa's finest hotels. Harold Arbus is its owner Bad Boy is a member of a 16- : store organization with its head ade or thn las office in Toronto, Volume buy-|: - age omer for ~ low prices of top quality merchandise. R Ids Oshawa's store is a new- eyno comer which has been in oper- ation here for the past two by Albert Bolter. Big Name Cadillac Has 'New Look The Cadillac Hotel, 394 Sim-|the plant has continued in the coe street south, has -redeco-|Same line: aluminum. rated and refurnished all 23 guest rooms during the past|to provide industry with alumi- year, The hotel's two beverage/num in a convenient shape and rooms and dining room have|size. Rough alumini also been redecorated, Designed on the style of anjed otherwise into any variety Reynolds Extrusion Company is a new name in a long- established Oshawa industry the former R, D. Werner Com- pany, Taken over by Reynolds International last November, The main object of the plant is um is ex- truded, drawn, rolled or form- of shapes desired. Products are} shipped out to many industries in Ontario, other provinces and even abroad, 5 Managed by John C. Dorsay, the company employs an aver- age of 150 workers, The plant is south, WALTER BRANCH Alderman Walter Branch,| {ts years, Agents Have Fine Program Oshawa. District located at 1155 Simcoe street|Agents Association for inde-|Walter Famme pendent a; existence iated with the Ontario Insur- ance Agents tion, over 50 years, purpose -- strengthen . chairman of Finance, was chair-|the independent insurance man of the: Board of Works/agents in education and ethics.| A committee for five consecutive|Some of the members havejwill drink Meetings are held on the'water every day. at Adelaide House. Qua speakers insurance problems. The association has access over 200 insurance Insurance is vice-p nts has been in|dent and Lawrence McMurtry is 1939 and is affil-|secretary-treasurer. update members 6a Eeagt * 2 Harold. Roughley i pede, a been established in Oshawa for waa's f m4 n E OVER 35 YEARS SERVING OSHAWA Insurance by Murdoch... -++@ family tradition... MURDOCH GENERAL INSURANCE SERVICE 37 KING ST, E. -- 2nd Floor -- 723-3843 A. HAYWARD MURDOCH Oshawa & District Real Estate Board Growing With Our Community We're proud to be part of this prospering community, and proud that we have grown with it, while being able in some measure to contribute toward local progress. "Realtor" is a professional title guaranteeing you integrity, ability and high ethical con- duct and may be used only by those real estate brokers whose qualifications and adher- ence to a well-enforced Code of Ethics permits them membership in the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board. » One phone call . . . to your choice of more than 35 "Realtor" offices in Oshawa and District will bring a well qualified reliable salesman to appraise your property at market value and list it for sale through Photo M.L.S. on the standard Listing Agreement. While the complete description of your prope offices . . . a photographer is taking a salesmen in the area to be viewed by thousands of prospective purchasers, atmosphere of their home or thejr Realtor's office. WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING... MIeays| MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE LIST WITH OSHAWA John A. J. Bolahood Ltd. 167 Simcoe Street, S. 725-6544-5-6 Paul J. Bolahood 20 Bond St. W. 728-4171 Joseph Bosco 31 King Street, E. E. L. Disney 82 Simcoe Street, S. Guide Realty Limited 16 Simcoe Street, S. Guaranty Trust Co. of Canada 32 King St. E. 728-1653 Howe & Peters Ltd. 67 King Street, E. S$. D. Hyman Ltd. 323 King St. W. Uriah Jones 6Y Prince Street 725-6412 Lloyd Realty (Oshawa) Ltd. 101 Simcoe Street, N. 728-5123 Lloyd Metcalf Real Estate Ltd. 40 King treet, E. 728-4678 Harry Millen 11 Ontario Street Wilfred McAuley 28 Prince Street Robert S$. McCallum 521 Rossland Rd. W. Carl B. Olsen 299 King Street, W. Paul Ristow 52V4 Simcoe Street, N. 728-7377 723-2333 723-1121 725-4701 728-6286 728-1679 723-2512 725-6402 723-1133 728-9474 OSHAWA Schofield-Aker Real Estate 360 King Street, W. 723-2268 J. A. Sheriff Real Estate 25 Ontario Street 728-1673 L. S. Snelgrove Co. Ltd. 43 Park Road, S. 723-9810 Melvin O. Tindall 75 Pontide Avenue J. J. VanHerwerden 741 King Street, E. 723-4471 Ralph H. Vickery Real Estate 46 King Street, W. 728-9571 D. W. Wilson Ltd. Oshawa Shopping Centre 725-0429 725-6588 'DISTRICT Bowman & Gibson 145 Brock Street, S. Whitby 668-5823 Geo. Blyleven R, R. No, 3, Bowmanville John DeWith Newcastle 3341 DeWith & Mountjoy 58 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville Peter Feddema R. R. No. 4, Bowmanville Walter Frank 177 Church St., Bowmanville 623-5300 Newcastle 623-3950 623-3644 623-3393 Olive Howe 218 Dundas St, E., Whitby 668-5853 rty is being processed at the Real Estate Board picture of your property to be distributed to 125 in the relaxed 1 AM A | REALTOR | Pledge Myself: To protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to widen the opportunity to enjoy it! To be honorable and honest in all dealings; To seek better to represent my clients by building my knowledge and competence; To act fairly towards all in the spirit of the Golden Rule; To serve my community well, and through it my country; To observe the Realtor's Code of Ethies | and conform my conduct to its lofty ; ideals; } DISTRICT P. Kowal. Jr. 99 King St, E., Bowmanville Cyril E. Morley 623-5868 Pickering WH 2-6212 D. W. McQuay 313 Brock St. S., Whitby Gladys Newell 668-5868 Pickering WH 2-5770 W. J. Norris- Harwood N., Ajax WH 2-3364 William Schatzmann 101 Dundas St. W., Whitby Howe & Peters Ltd. 16 Temperance, Bowmanville 668-3338 623-5212 #1; - oi Od $4 VPA SLIT GA Ge. cor ad . first Wednesday of each month $ + na ee =e : ce oe gg ot | ae ee Te ee oe te be Yoh eet