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PUC USES 53-PASSENGER DIESELS IN SERVICE Two 53-. passenger Diesel > busés of this type were pur- chased by Oshawa's PUC in 1964 to meet transportation problems brought on by in- creasing population. Last year, 3,165,828 passengers rode city buses, a decrease of 97,394 from the. previous year; but PUC buses in 1964 traveiie1 839,527 miles com- pared with 831,909 miles in 1963. New $221,000 Bus Garage To Be Ready In 2 Months Oshawa's bus départment has, me is, taking on, a -brahd new k. * The last phase 'of the 'new look" is being 'constructed' on Farewell street in the city's Industria! Park. When the new 25,000 square foot $221,850, bus garage is completed, within the next two months, the Public Utilities Commission - operated bus sysiem will have been al- most entirely overhauled. The PUC, at the request of city council, took over the bus department operations in 1960. At that time there was a fleet of. 21-buses and the Hillcroft bus garage was rented from the CNR. Now, four years later, 26 new buses' have replaced the old ones and a new garage is hearing completion. The over- haul has: cost the city money (the bus department has been Operating at a loss each year) in the United States and the strike by the United Auto Work- ers union. in. Oshawa reduced the number of passengers. RETAIL: SALES HIGH STANDARDS Of more than 14,000 homes in the Oshawa area only 17 of these are found to be below standard by the Central Mortgage and Hotising Authority. In. five years, retail sales in the City of Oshawa have claim- ed 28 per cent.and now stand 34 per cent above the national pér capita 'average. PRINTING BUSINESS There are more than 700 per- sons working in the printing plants in Oshawa. The payroll for this business is $3 million. but service and efficiency have improved R. B. Smith, bus superinten- dent, has 21, 3l-passenger gaso- line-driven buses, two, 53-pas- senger and three 35-passenger diesel buses ready to roll into their new home Last year 3,165,828 passengers rode city buses, a decrease of 97,394 from the previous year but buses in 1964 travelled 839,- 527 mites compared to 831,909 miles in 1963. Mr. Smita says the layoff of employe»: in Oshawa resulting from the General Motors strike MODE RNIZE _ Add To Your HOME JAMES O'MALLEY | CONSTRUCTION LTD. 254 CEDAR VALLEY DR. PHONE 723-7122 The Heritage of The Second Generation .. « AT WILSON FURNITURE CO. In July, 1962, we took over ownership and man- agement from well-known Mr, Ed. Wilson. To maintain his long-standing reputation ~ for Quality and value in the Furniture field was endowed to us, We continuously endeavour in every way to fulfill our heritage. FOR BEST FURNITURE "wi CHURCH ST. BUYS MRS. BOB SHERMAN Due to the low overhead location; the gigantic buying power and rapid turnover we can bring you Furniture, bedding, floor LSONS" PARKING PRINCE ST. gour, b r) SIMCOE a on BO: ZS: bE wv g Star. ST. N. '31S. 9NDI eu Saguenay, Sterling. -- also -- @ BABY FURNITURE @ LINOLEUM FLOOR COVERINGS @ OCCASIONAL FURNITURE NFINISHEP FURNITURE coverings and associated Home Furnishings at the Lowest Prices in Town. If you haven't met us yet, drop in soon and see for yourself... we'll be pleased to meet you. CHESTERFIELD SUITES:--by Standard, Exclusive, Diamond Brothers, Troister, Serta and Monarch. BEDROOM SUITES:--by Vic-Art, Victoriaville, Grenier, Kil- DINETTES:--by Liberty, Cooey, Monarch Chrome, Universal, CARRIAGES:--by Thistle, Lloyd, Gendron. @ BABY CRIBS @ LAMPS @ MIRRORS @ CARPETS WILSON'S FURNITURE CO. 20 CHURCH ST. 723-3211 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, February 26,1965 1] A i AT LECOFF'S svrcruncet vice along with the best prices and : values in food buys. Shop where you get the most. The most dynamic, friendly indepen- dent grocery store in Oshawa. Gle- coff's take great pride in offering to Oshawa a friendly personalized ser- ~~ Qntroducing ... THE FINE FRIENDLY STAFF WHO ARE WAITING TO MEET AND DO BUSINESS WITH YOU BILL CALLAN PRODUCE MANAGER FRANK ROORDA GENERAL MANAGER ELSA KNIGHT DRUGETTE & CLOTHING MANAGERESS WALTER PASOWITZ MEAT MANAGER JEAN SCOTT CASHIER JOYCE ASH CASHIER SPARK UP YOUR MENU Wi - Si SPEND LESS, GET MORE. 0 Cool and crisp is the produce which Gle- <F coff's Sell. Only the freshest vegetables are allowed on the shelves, | A must is the meat counter. Fresh meat of the best quality cuts, at prices you can't afford to miss. Watch Glecoff's weekly ad for the best in meat buys in Oshawa. GROCERY DEPT. Come in and browse around and see for yourself that when you shop at Glecoff's Supermarket that it's the customer that counts most. All top brand frozen foods are to be found in the freezers at Glecoff's. The best in na- tionally advertised products, at the best prices. : SHOP WHERE YOU SAVE THE MOST AND GET THE BEST iGLECOFFS 174 RITSON ROAD SOUTH OPEN DAILY TILLIOPM GLECOFF'S CASH BABY BONUSES AND PAY CHEQUES FREE DELIVERY WITH ORDERS OVER 10.00