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. A Growing | Newspaper in a | Growing City | The Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer "All The News While It Is : VOL. 8--NO. 140 Published at Oshawa, Out., Canads, Every Day Except Sundave snd Publie Holidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy EIGHT PAGES COUNCIL WANTS SUBWAY JOB HURRIED UP I ------------ | FIREMEN Oshawa Is To Be Scene of Important Gathering -- Executive Committee of Provincial Federation of Firefighters Meets Today IMPORTANT MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED Visiting Delegates To Be Welcomed by Mayor Marks, Col. McCormick and Fire Chief Elliott-- Big Banquet To Be Held Thursday Night The annual convention of the Provincial Federation of Ontario Firefighters commences its three- day session in the Genosha Hotel at 10 a.m. to-morrow, when about a hundred delegates from all over Ontario will be in atendance at the business meeting. The execu- tive Committee of the Association is in session at the Genosha Hotel today for the discussion of im- portant business to be brought be- fore the convention, and is ar- ranging final details regarding the agenda. At the opening session on Wed- nesday morning addresses of wel- come to the delegates will he de- livered by Mayor Ernie Marks, Col. B. J. McCornick secretary of the Ofhawa Chamber of Com- merce, Chief W, R. Elliott of the Oshawa Fire Department, and W. H., Moore, M.P. At this session committees for the convention will also be appointed from among the delegates on the floor. During the afternoon session on Wednesday, when resolutions and recommendations of the several committees will be tabled for dis- cussion, one of the main items of business will be the discussion of a recommendation made by the Executive Committee regarding the proposded superannuation scheme for members of permanent fire departments. It will be recalled that at the instigation of the Ontario Federa_ tion a statute was recently intro- duced into the Provincial Legisla- ture which would have the effect of making a system of superannu- ation compulsory throughout the province. This scheme met with considerable opposition from many municipalities, and the Executive Committee will now bring in some recommendation to the effect that each fire department of the pro- vince take up this matter with its own eity or town council with a view to arriving at some plan for superannuation which will meet with local favor. Business sessions will continue all day on Thursday, while in the evening at seven o'clock a compli- mentary banquet is being given by the Federation at which it is ex- pect &bout 300 persons will sit down. Labor Leader to Speak At this banquet the principal speaker will be Tom Moore, Pre- sident of the Trfades and Labor Congress of Canada, who will speak on "A Decade of Progress." Mr. Moore will be introduced on this occasion by Mayor Ernie Marks. The members of the Osh- awa City Council, together with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and other public men, (Continued on page ¢) WEATHER Lower Lake Region and Bay == Moderate northeasterly winds, fair to- day i Wednesday, cool to- Deputation Left For Toronto Toda Mayor Ernie Marks, Ald. P. A. Macdonald and Ald. W. Boddy, comprising the deputation from the City Council which is to wait on the Ontario Government with a view to obtaining some fi- nancial assistance towards relieving the unemployment situation, left for Toronto this morning. This deputation had an ap- pointment with Premier George S. Henry at eleven o'clock and is expected back in Oshawa this afternoon. JURY FINDS TWO DRIVERS CAUSE OF AUTO SMASH Interesting "Action Heard in County Court by Judge Ruddy (By Whitby Staff Writer) Whitby, June 16.--A very in- teresting civil action was heard by His Honor. Judge' Ruddy and a jury in the County Court Friday and Saturday, was that of Alex G. McDonald, of Toronto, Rose Ann McDonald, his wife, Mary McGrath and Joseph McGrath, plaintiffs, vs. William Adams, of the Township of Mara, defend- ant, The action was the aftermath of an automobile accident which took place a year ago, in the Township of Mara at a point known as the intersection of 'Fair Valley road and the 11th conces- sion, a dangerous crossing lo- cated on a hillside. Several were injured in the collision., The plaintiffs sued for the fol- lowing ameunts: A. G. McDonald, $650; Rose Ann McDonald, $700; Mary McGrath $500; Joseph Mec- Grath, 250. The defendant Adams counterclaimed for $150 for damages to his car. The hearing of the evidence by Judge Ruddy and the jury took up all day Friday and most of Saturday and the jury took about two hours to return their ver- diet. The jury were given ten ques- tions to answer by Judge Ruddy and in their verdict they found that defendant was guilty of 60 per cent. of the blame, and the plaintiff,, driver of the other car, for 40 per cent..« It developed that plaintiff had ten passengers in his car, four of whom were in the front seat. The questions asked by Judge (Continued on page 8) INTERESTED IN CANADA On his return to Ottawa from the British Empire Trade Fair at Buenos Aires, E. Nash, Poultry Inspector of the Dominion Depart. ment of Agriculture, states that while Canadians are essentially a new quantity in that part of South American the Canadian Exhibit proved the big attraction of the show. Interest in Canada has been stirred as never before and the contracts made may be expected to bring much of benefit to Can- ada. He sees an interesting future in the development of exports of poultry breeding stock and at tim- es of low prices in Canada of egg exports for the poultry industry in Canada. Egg grading in Canada gives Dominion exporters a real advantage in respect to depend-' able quality in a market where quality as yet is to put it mildly, largely a matter of indifference. Rotary Club ing heart and soul for ' - Makes Plea tor Support "The many offers we have Fair shows the high place the hearts of the people of Oshawa," said Frank Johnston, presi- dent of the Club, at the weekly luncheon yesterday, "One girl who was formerly-a hopeless cripple, and who was cured as a result of the efforts of the club, is out selling tickets for the crippled children's club draw. In another case, the father of a girl who was given treatment for three years by the club, and is now able to walk for the' first time, is work- success of the Fair. This shows ~~-the kind of support we"are receiving from those who know best what the club is doing, and with that spirit, coupled with the enthusiasm of the members, and the support of the thousands of friends of the club in the city, we are assureed of success. I trust that the 1931 Rotary Fair will be the best yet, and that we will have the whole-hearted support of the people of Oshawa," said President Johnston in conclusi President had for help with our Rotary Rotary Club has won in the FARMER'S ACTION | T0 SET ASIDE WILL OF MOTHER FALLS Mr. Justice Wright Dis- misses Suit of North Oshawa Man (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, June 15th.--At the Non-Jury sessions of the Supreme Court of the County of Ontario, here yesterday, His Lordship Justice Wright, 'dismissed with- out costs the suit brought by Al- bert Parker, a farmer of North Oshawa, to have the last will and testament of his late mother, Mrs. Mary Parker set aside on the grounds of testamentary in- capacity and that she was under the influence of Mrs. Emma Jane Lott, the defendent in the suit, at the time the will was made in May 1930. In passing judgment, His Lord- ship commented that the evid- ence, which had been adduced by T. K. Creighton, counsel for the plaintiff, had entirely failed to support any of the allegations made in the statement of suit and that he believed on the evid- ence that she was of proper and sufficient testamentary capacity and at the time of the execution of the will had sufficient mental capacity to know its contents, and recall the names of those who had claims upon her. His Lordship also commented that there was no evidence to show that the mind of the deceased lady was impired or that undue influence had been brought to bear upon her in the making of her will, Various members of the fam- tiff, in which they stated that Mrs. Parker had been frail in health for some time before her death, and that she could not re- member the names of members of their families or continue a conversation for any length of time on any one theme, while her actions at times lead them to think that she was unfit to take care of herself. Mrs. Saunders, who lived across the street from Mrs. Ostle, a daughter of the deceased, told the court she was called in to be a witness to the signing of the will. While her mind was not too clear about the events of the day. Mrs. Saunders stated that she did not consider Mrs. Parker (Continuéd on page 8) T0 PROVIDE GAP FOR MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN Kiwanis Club and Wo- men's Welfare League to Co-operate in Great 'Work Through the kindness of the Ki- wanis Club a summer camp for mothers and children is to be pro- vided during the period from Au- gust 22nd to September 'Sth. The Family Welfare Board and the ex- ecutive of the Associated Welfare Societies have accepted an offer from the Kiwanis Club to place their camp at the disposal of the welfare organzations for the period mentioned, and these organizatiohs together with the Women's Wel- fare League and the public health nurses will co-operate in arranging details and supervising the camp op- eration and activities. It is likely that arrangements will be made to have an experienced di- rector of recreational activities take charge of this work, and, of course, there will be a matron in charge of the household requirements of the camp. Possibly also the services of a trained nurse will be obtained to care for the health of the camp family. It is expected that accom- modation will be available for about 40 mothers and children, and these will be selected by Miss Jackson, the social worker of the Welfare Societies in consultation with the Chub have undertaken to look after the transportation of the families to aad from the camp, and it is hop- ed that some special donations will come in for groceries, fruit and veg- etables to stock the camp larder. Any who desire to help along this line are asked to get in touch with Miss Jackson, Times Building, tele- phone 1206, Everything possible will be done to give the mothers and children an enjoyable and heal- th-giving holiday, and the Welfare Societies greatly appreciate the kindness of the Kiwanis Club in g the camp at their dsposal for the period mentioned. \ % ily gave evidence for the plain-{. was a wagon maker by trade. member of the original Temperance was a Liberal in politics. D. F. JOHNSTON READY FOR ROTARY FAIR A. F, AN! COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL WILL MEET CHAMBER To Discuss Local Unem- ployment Problem With C. of C. Representatives A committee including the chair- men of the four standing commit- tees and himself was appointed by Mayor Marks at last night's meet- ing for the purpose of meeting with a committee of three from the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the local unemployment situation. Action to have a joint conference on the unemployment situation was initiated recently by Mayor Marks and last night a communication was President of the Rotary (lub who Secretary of the Rotay Chub who is working enthusiastically so that the annual Rotary alg, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, may be a completo success, W. M. GILBERT Chairman in charge of the ar- I Treasurer of the Rotary | the Gilbert rangements for Fair. Rotarian is I chock-full of new ideas for the | success of the fair this year, | and needless to say he will see | to it that there is not a dull moment at any time. is keenly interested in the suc- cess of the Rotary Fair so that the organization may carry on its work of aiding crippled children, Rr. MORPHY Rotary Club. Rotarian Morphy keeps =a watchful eye on the shekhels and knows that the assistance of the generous public of Osh- awa is needed if the Rotarians are to be aided in their work for crippled children, Township Satisfied to Be Without Fire Protection City Council Advised That East Whitby Will Not Pay More for Services of Local Fire Department-- Caretaker's Resignation Accepted The township of East Whitby will not offer to pay higher rates for fire protection in spite of the city's action in refusing to allow any fire equipment to go to fires in the township unlees a higher fee is paid, the city council was ad- vised by a letter last night from the township. Recently the council decided to ask the tdwnship to pay a larger fee each time city fire equipment answered calls to fires in the township. The township was ad- vised of this action and informed that no future fire protection would be given unless 't acceded to the city's request. Last night's communication indicated that rather than pay a larger sum, East Whitby is content to bs without the services of the city's fire de- partment. The matter of installing a new floor and making other improve- ments of a minor. nature to the fire hall and police station was in- troduced last night by Ald. Geo. Morris, chairman of the city pro- perty and fire protection commit- tee. The cost was estimated at over $600 he said. The council did vot deal with the question but re- ferred it to the property com- mittee. Resignation Accepted Upon recommendation of the fire protection and city property committee, the council accepted the resignation of E. Towns, care- taker of the municipal buildings. The resignation will be effective as from July 1, with one month's additional pay, and the council will advertise for a new caretaker. Upon the advise of this com- mittee also decided to place Memorial Park under the supervision of the Park Commis- sion. Other clauses in the report of the committee, all of which were adopted, are as follows: "That M. Sharpe's account for work at Memorial Park amount- ing to $20 be paid. "That the supervision of Mem- orial Park be placed in the hands of the Park Commission. "That the request of the Greek Orthodox Church to hold a picnic on City lands on Bloor Street East, on July 1, 1931, be granted. That 'a letter be sent to the Township of East Whitby stating the dttitude of this Council on their use of the Court House and Gaol and that an invitation be (Continued on page 8) OLD RESIDENT OF ORONO DIES E. T. Allen Passed Away Sunday--Baseball Game - . Tomorrow (Special to The Times) Orono, June 16 -- Orono lost a well known and highly respected citizen, Sunday morning, in the death of E. T. Allen, aged 78, The late Mr. Allen had resided in the village practically all his life aud staunch temperance: man, he was a Sons of lodge in Orono and His death was predeceased by that of his wife two years ago. Sut- viving are three sons, Harold, of Newcastle; Clarence, of Orono; Rev. Cecil Allen, of Toronto; two daughters, Miss Laura, at home; and Miss I. Allen,. who teaches school in Oshawa; one sister, Mrs. R. J. Rowe, of Hope Township; and one brother, Dr. Allen, of Cleveland The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon from Park Street United Church, Orono, at 2.30 o'- clock, to the Orono Cemetery, where interment is to take place. Cobourg vs, All roads will lead to Orono to- row for the game between Cobourg, leaders of the Lakeshore Baseball League, and Orme Gamsby's Ram- blers, Although Cobourg has lost but one game this season, the Ram- blers have been doing some stiff training and are determined to take a fall out of the visitors, The game will be called sharp at 3.30 o'clock standard time, received from the Chamber of Com- merce stating that the Chamber {of Commerce would be glad to ap- [point a committee to discuss the | matter with th&coupcil | The city donhciV/ then left the | matter in the hynds of His Wor- ship. 3 / A feature of last night's meeting indicating the wide spread preval- ence of unemployment in the prov- | ince, was the receipt of letters from Sarnia, Niagara Falls and Welland pointing out the difficulties which are facing the municipalities and urging that the provincial and fed- eral governments be petitioned for assistance, GARDEN SCHEME MEETING WITH GREAT SUCCESS 48 Lots Have Been Alloted to Applicants While Over 100 Lots Are in Use Great success has attended the gardening scheme sponsored by the Women's Welfare League and the Associated Welfare Societies In response ton the invitation published in The Times, 90 ap- plications for assistance in ob- taining and planting garden plots were received. Forty-eight lots have heen alloted to applicants and the ground ploughed for them. Sixty-two other lots have been obtained by applicants themselves and seeds or plants have been supplied to practically all these applicants and the 100 or more lots are now planted with fine gardens that give prom- ise of a splendid crop of vege- tables that will greatly help out with winter provisions in the case of these industrious families that are helping themselves in this splendid way. The committee in charge under the chairmanship of Mrs. Thos. Caldwell consists of J. A. Bickel, T. H. Everson, D. Haverson, Rob- ert Brooks, Wesley Weldon, Mrs. Arthur Williams, Mrs. E. V, Lan- der Miss D. Farncomb and Miss Grace Jackson, The committee would like to make arrangements to give price at the end of the season for the best gardens and the best crop obtained from same, and would be pleased to hear from citizens who would like to make dona- tions for this purpose. In this connection practical gifts such as sugar, flour, fuel, ete.,, that will further help the families who are engaging in this worthy activity would be considered very suitable as prizes. Children of Shelter Enjoyed Outing fda a Seventeen children the Children's Shelter enjoyed an other outing with members oi Luc Kinsmen Club on Sunday morn- ing. Three cars, driven by Club members, took the kiddies to the Cream of Barley Camp, east 'of Bowmanville where they amused themselves watching the caged an- imals and playing on the swings and merry-go-rounds. When every one of the 17 youngsters had de- voured at least two ice cream cones they were packed into the cars again and driven on to Bow- manville Beach--a delightful spot--where they played on the sand for an hour or so. Then all returned back home again very much ready for their noon-day meal. 'It was rather too bad that all the Shelter children have enjoyed the drive but the 14 who are quarantined for chicken- pox are promised another such outing very soon. The MacDonald Government may go down to defeat on the land tax amendment, says a Brit- ish despatch. Not. however, i its luck still holds good, . " y & > A | Annual Convention of Firefighters Opens Here Tomorrow FROM ALL PARTS OF ONTARIO TO ATTEND SESSIONS could not, DELEGATION WILL CALL ON RAILWAY OFFICIALS IN TORONTO TODAY What the City Council Did Empowered the delegation, which is to call on Premier Henry at Toronto today, to also interview C. N. R. officials at Toronto re the completion of the subway as soon as possible. Passed a bylaw to borrow money temporarily to pay for the city's share of the subway cost. Authorized Mayor Marks to appoint a committee to meet re- presentatives of the Chamber of commerce to discuss the unem- ployment situation. Received and passed the re- ports of four standing commit- tees. ROTARY FAIR TO GET INTO FULL SWING TOMORROW Scene of Gaiety and Frolic Will Be Presented at Rotary Park Tomorrow night Rotary Park will be a scene of galety and frolic, as the 1931 Rotary Fair gets into full swing, and thous- ands of citizens crowd into the park to join in making the Fair the most successful in Rotary his- tory. Under the chairmanship of W. M. Gilbert, the organization work has been most effective, and this afternoon the booths and piatforms had all been erected, the lights, in varied colors, strung arcund the grounds, folodlights placed in position to turn night into day so far as the lighting of the Park is concerned. Tomorrow the work of decoration will be completed in ample time for the opening of the fair at seven o'- clock, about which time the par- ade will reach Rotary Park. The parade, which has been ar- renged under the chairmanship of Dave Tod is expected to he the biggest and best ever held under Rotary Clab auspices. The list ot prizes has attracted a large list of entries, and at yesterday's Ro- tary Club luncheon it was arrang- ed that three members of the City Council of Oshawa will act' as judges for the various classes. ~ Another feature, which is ex- pected to draw the crowd to the park, is the vaudeville perform- ance which has been organized by Mayor Ernie Marks, a past master in this field. This per- fcrmance, it shonld be noted, is entirely free, and will be given on a large platform which has been erected at the Rotary Park on the northwest corner of "the grounds, Two performance will he given each evening at eight and nine o'clock and these should heln to make the fair a success. The Rotarians are now ready for their big annual effort. They are hoping, too. for a monster crowd of citienzs. not only from Oshawa, but from far beyond the confines of the city, to crowd their effort with success which fs merited by the worthy cause for which it is being made. A number of women are engag- ed in business in Southern Cali- fornta, successfully managing such establishments as garages, gas and oil service stations, apart. ment houses, high-class cafes, in- Council Not Satisfied That Railway Company Has Given Valid Excuse for Holdup--Resumption of Work Would Provide Employment for Several BORROW MONEY TO PAY CITY'S SHARE Petition For Sidewalk on Stacey Ave. Received -- Council Does Not Sup- port Plan to Increase Assessment on Chain Stores uh Keen annoyance that the work on the C.N.R. subway has been delayed for so long was expressed by the city council at its meeting last night. The council is anxious to learn what is causing the delay and May- or Marks went as far as to state that in his opinion the railroad com- pany's excuse, that the work was d up on acount of the fail- ure oi a contracting company to fill a contract in regulation time, was hardly the real reason. In order to urge the railway to complete the job as soon as pos- sible, the delegation which is to wait on Premier Geo. S. Henry in connection with the unemployment question tomorrow, was given pow- er by the council to interview Mr. Kingsland, general manager of the central division of the CN.R. The question of the subway was brought up by Ald. Boddy while Ald. FE. Jackson also referred to the matter, stating that as soon as the work was resumed employment would be provided for several men. To Borrow Money A bylaw authorizing the borrow- ing of money temporarily in order to pay for the city's share of the subway was introduced by Ald. P. A. Macdonald, chairman of the fin- ance committee, and given its three readings Petition for Sidewalk A petition for a sidewalk on the north side of Stacey Ave. from Lot 221, Plan 145, to James Street, was received by the council and re- ferred to the board of works. The report of the board of works was quite brief last night and re- commended that certain accounts be paid and that 30 barrels of tarvia X. C. be purchased, Both clauses were carried without discussion. Although the report of the spee- ial purchasing committee appeared on the agenda, it was not presented to the council. Ald. P. A. Macdon- ;ald, the chairman, explained that there were certain changes which might be made in the report and the committee therefore wished to meet before it presented its final Tecojmeddations to the city coun- cil. Upon recommendation of the gene eral purpose committee, the "city - council decided to take no action concerning the communication from the city of London re increasing the business assessment on chain stores, Council also accepted the recom- mendation of the same committee that the resolution from the city of East Windsor, re the handling of . tubercular cases by the Government, be endorsed and that the city of Windsor be notified accordingly. There was very little business be- fore the council last night and eve eryone was surprised when the mo- tion for adjournment came shortly before nine o'clock. Those present at the meeting in- cluded Mayor E. Marks, Ald S. Jackson, J. B. Wi Puckett, F. Kirby, J, H. Thos. Knox, Wm. Boddy, J. Caunt, L. Hyman, EB Jackson, be come tax bureaus, dressmaking concerns, etc. : Geo. Morris and P. A. Macdonald and City Clerk F. E. Hare. This week's issue of tio. men of Oshawa. A special distribution SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Chronicle includes a rather unusual edition, taking the form of an Ontario County Trade Revival Edi- This edition in two extra sections, not only gives a review of the outstading businesses of Whit- by, but also tells, in a comprehensive way, the story of many of the successful business and prof The purpose of the edition is to stimulate business throughout Ontario County, and it makes a specal appeal to the people of Oshawa, Whitby and the County as a whole, to help revive trade by patronizing the merchants and business and professional people of their own commuities. made of this issue, which appears Thursday, which is being sent into over 2,000 of the in Oshawa, as well as being sent to Chambers of Commerce, libraries and other institutions likely to be interested in an edition of this kind. Oshawa citizens who are interested in seeing this editioi can secure copies at the office of The Times. ' the Whitby Gazette and 'essional of 5,000 copies is being