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|. A Growing 'Newspaper in a Growing City a v dhe sly ik | Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer "VOL. 11--NO. ). 75 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, ), THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1932 PROBS. Fair and Cooler Weather Tonight and on Friday. by EN PAGES DURHAM COUNTY FAIR HELD YESTERDAY WAS OUTSTANDING SUCCESS Federal Minister of Agri] culture Predicted Greater Measure of Prosperity for Agriculture for On- tario FINE EXHIBITS IN ALL CLASSES Fine Fair Under Amalga- mated Management Was Held Yesterday at the Fair Grounds in Orono The first Durham Central Fair to be held under the amalgamat- ed interests of the West Durham Agricultural Society and the Clark Township Society, perpetu. ating the District Fair which has been held continuously every year since 1869, held in Orono on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, proved one of the most successful events of its kind ever held in this district. The gate receipts, according to information based on an in- terim accounting, exceeded any previous year by over $100, while it was computed that yes- terday afternoon over 3,000 per- sons were in attendance. Minister Spoke The formal opening ceremonies took place yesterday afternoon when Major the Hon. Robert Weir, Minister of Agriculture in the Dominion Government, de. clared the fair open speaking before a "huge crowd which thronged the grounds. Mr. Weir complimented the fair directors on the success at- _ tained, and predicted a greater measure of prosperity for the ag- rieultural industry all over this province in the very near future. Splendid Exhibit Exhibits in every class .were Jarger numerically and of a higher standard than in previous vears, this being especially not- ably in the livestock classes the animals éxhibited in the many classes for horses being outstand- ing. Considerable disappointment was shown owing to the fact that owing to unfavorable weather conditions it was deemed inadvis- able to stage the exhibition of hunters and jumpers from Park- wood Stables, owned by Col. R. 8. McLaughlin. Fine Program Horseshoe pitching contests, a musical program by the Band of The Durham Regiment under Bandmaster Milton Tamblyn, W. 0.1, an excellent midway with most attractive shows and rides, all went to make up one of the most successful fair« in the his- tory of Durham County, the Board of Directors under the chairmanship of W, F. Rickard, and with Adolph Henry as sec- NEW MODERATOR REV. T. ALBERT MOORE, D.D. Whose distinguished career in a wide field of activities in the Methodist Church and the United Church was still further advanced by his election last night as Moderator of the Gen. eral Council of the United Church of Canada. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK DECLARED Will Be Observed During Week of October 9t 15 A royal proclamation has been is- sued, setting aside the week of Oc- tober 9 to October 15 as fire pre- vention week through Canada. This week has now become established as one of the means whereby intensive fire prevention 'education can be carried on, and with Oshawa as one of the outstanding cities in Canada in this regard, it is likely that spe- cial steps will be taken to have the week observed here, In the proclamation, attention Is called to the fact that statistics show that the amount of he average fire loss in Canada exceeds $45,000,000 annually, and that more than three hundred persons annually lose their lives as a result of fire. Several suggestions are given as to how the week should be observed, and, as mn the past, it is likely that most of these will be carried out by Fire Chief Elliott during the week. Shungking, in the interior of China, is installing a waterworks, widening {ts streets and starting many other civic improvements. retary, being warmly congratu- lated on the success § their ef- forts to this end. Rev. T. Albert Moore, Moderator of United Church of Canada Hamilton, Sept. 29.--Rev, Dr. T. Albert Moore of Toronto, wus elected Moderator of the United Church of Canada at the opening business session of the General Council held last night in First United Church. Rev. Dr. Moore was el:ct:d on the first ballot, defeating Rev. Dr, Richard Roberts and Rev. D:. W, L. Armstrong, both of Toron- to, The vote was not an nounced. For several] years Rev. Dr. Moore has held the office of General Secretary of the church in Canada, and a special' com- mittee was named to consider the advisability of the new mod- Toronto, Elected erator continuing in both posi- tions. It is not necessary fer him to resign as secretary, it was stated. The committee wil} submit its report today, when a decision will be made. Joth the defeated nomiaces were the first to congratulate the moderator-elect, and they assur- ed him of their loyal support. At Disadvantage The retiring moderator refer- red to the many years of faith- ful service given by Rev. Dr. Moore, and informed him that he would be at a disadvantage be- cause previous Moderators haa had Rev. T. Albert Moore, the efficient secretary, to assist them, MAYOR HAWKES WANTS RUBBER SHOES PLACED ON HORSES OF MILK WAGONS If Mayor Hawkes has his way and he does more often than no* horses drawing milk wagons dur- ing the wee smal; hours of the morning, when the majority of good citizens are in bed trying to sleep, will be compelled to wear rubber shoes. The Mayor voiced a very bitt~r complaint the other day regard ing the noise made by the mi.k wagons delivering milk in res! dential portions of the city, anc is seriously considering the pre paration of some bylaw for si-. mission to the City Counc', which will correct this state of A affairs. Mayor Hawkes states that tae town of Collingwood has a by- law which compels horses to Le shod with rubber as they trave' the streets during the night and WELFARE BOARD NOW READY FOR SHELTER PLANS Government's Order-in- Council Clears Air for Local Action According to information given to this paper this morning by George W.McLaughlin, chairman of the Public Welfare Board, it is not now likely that the Board will be called together for 'another meeting until early next week. ""The most urgent matter for the Board to deal with appc . 40 be that of putting some 1 mews-.y 1n motion for the payment shelter relief," said Mr. McLaughlin. "With the terms of the Order-in-Council now before us the urgency of this matter seems to have been dispell- ed. The Order-in-Council makes the new policy regarding shelter applicable from October 1. We can- not, therefore, make any payments retroactive and this gives us a brie! breathing spell. "The Board still has much pre- liminary organization work to com- plete and wily If: carly next week," man, At the next mecting It is expect- ed that definite lists and informa- tion, obtainable from the Depart- ment of Public Welfare, will be be: fore the Board relative to methods of purchasing cloth ho ng. boots and shoes which are recor mended by the Government, as the result of which the Women's Wel- fare League will be enabled to en large the scope of their activi'ic under the Board. said the Chalr- Noted Canadian Poet ae Preacher Passes Away Suddenly (By Canadian Press) New York, Sept, 29.--Rev, Dr. Robert Norweod, famous Cana- dian poet and rector of St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church here, dled suddenly at his home last night as the result of a cere- bral hemmorhage. Dr. Norwood had returned last Tuesday from his summer home near Halifax, N.S., the province of his birth, Yesterday he went ahout his work and gave no indigation of feeling badly although he left health, The stroke came last night without warning. Dr. Norwood was 58 years of age,. He was regarded as one of Nova Scotia's most prominent sons. Mrs. Norwood, who sur vives, i8 motoring here from Halifax. "Two daurhters., Mrs Plerce Ferguson, of Fairfield, Conn., and Mrs, Malcolm K, Me. Master of Greenwich, Conn., algo survive, WELFARE LEAGUE TO REOPEN DEPOT Will Continue Work of Clothing Needed---Dona- tions Are Needed The Women's Ww clfare League of Oshawa, will continue to carry on the splendid work which it has done for the last two winters in provid- ing clothing for ncedy families, and te new rooms of'the League, at 99 Simcoe Street South, over the city food store, will be opened on Mon- day, October 3. The clothing de- pot of the ledgue, which will oper- ate in co-operation with the Public Weltare Board, will in future be conducted there. In order to carry on the work, donations of clothing are urgently required, Clothing fo school child- ren are espccially necessary, and donations of either old or new clothing will be greatly appreciated. Persons having any articles to be collected are asked to telephone No. 3459, or, if possible, to deliver them at 99 Simcoe Street South. TWO HURT IN EXPLOSION Toronto, Sept. 29. -- Two men were seriously hurt today in an explosion at the John Street pumping station of the Toronto he can see no reason why a sim- ilar by-law should not be ac- ceptable in Oshawa, The hestion of expense to the horse owner would not, it is thought, be a serious one, wh.le according to information given to the Mayor, horseshoes made en- tirely of compressed paper are now in the market, and proviag serviceable, cheap and silent. water works department, They were 'rushed to the hospital where they were semi-conscionus on admittance. Their identity was not learned immedia'ely. Colombia will give a 25 - per cent discount on income taxes if paid Immediately on demand. Times' Classified Ads Get Results Where Tropical Hurricane Struck in Porto Rico GULF OF MEXICO Jar "vg Tersag An SEM ; New York in June in rather poor | i | | in the Gulf of St, of | ! riding behind, | cently REY. DR. NORWOOD DIES IN NEW YORK | The hurricane that struck San Juan, Porto Rico, | pictured in this airplane view of part of the city. called together buildings visible here were damaged or wrecked and | injured. The map inset at lower right shows the course of the destructive storm. SCENE OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION left death and widespread destruction at the scene Outlying villages suffered most, 200 hundreds of persons were killed and 1000 {AADE INTERESTING TRIP WHILE ATTENDING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENTIOI HOLD RALLY HERE Mr. and Mrs, Alex G. Storie re- returned from a most en- foyable trip to Halifax and New- foundland during which M-, Storle was in attendance at the annual meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Halifax as a delegate from the Oshawa Chamber. Salling from Montrea) on Sep- tember 3, the delegates had (he experience of seeing a whale hlowing at quite close quarters Lawrence, this being a most interesting sight, The first stop was at Gaspe, then Charlottetown, Prince EI- ward Island, where a stay of a few hours was vellers enjoved luncheon at the C.N.R. Hotel. Covernment House was visited in Charloite. town, Mr, Storie seeing the sig: nature of 'John A. Macdonald, Cabinet Maker," onreserved ther: as a historical relic. While in this district of t'.e Maritimes, Mr, Storie was stru'k by the fact that the predominat- ing nature of the ground is rea clay, with an entire absence o! gravel. In Sydney, N.S., the delegates (Continued on page 3) FOUND GUILTY OF RECKLESS DRIVING ron Sentence Given Oshawa Girl in Court at Pickering ( Special to The Times) Plckering, Sept. 29--Miss Mural! Culley, 88 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, appeared in police court, here yesterday, on a charge of recks less driving, and was allowed sus- pended sentence son payment costs of the case amounting to $21. I'he ar out of an ac:ident which occurred on the Audley road on July 12. On that occasion, Miss Culley, driving a car owned by a Mr. Pearlstein, of Toronto, turned sharply on to the Audley road mn front of a car driven bv Mr. TF. Smallmman, Toronto. Te avoid striking he ? car, Ms Smali- man swerved sharply to the left and then to the right, striking a motor- cycle ridden by H. Orton, of Lin d- who, along with a passenge was injured so seve erely that the two men had to be taken to the Oshawa General Hos pital. All three vehicles landed i the ditches, Mr. Smallman's car breaking off a hydro po'e. Mr. Smallman and Mr. Orton save evidence at the hearing vester- day, the former stating t that Miss 'Culdey gave no warning that she was going to turn the coraer. Nliss Culley appeared in court previously in conncction with the sama acci- dent, being charged with Iriving a car without a permit, aad having paid a fine of ten dollars and costs. Double Shooting at Sault Ste. Marie (By -Canadian Press) Sault Ste, Marie, Sept. 29. -- Stanley Porter, 29, was found shot dead today in the home of Bert Ross, while Mrs, Ross, wounded by a bullet in the head was rushed to the hospital. The full extent of Mrs. Ross' injuries was not immediately de- termined. She and Porter, the police said, were alone in the house at the time of the shoot- ing. Porter's body was foun! lying in the parlor with a pistol clutched in one hand. He had been shot in the throat several times. Porter, whose wife was killed in an automobile accident a few years ago, lived across the sireet from the Ross home, case se say, MANGHULI SEIZED BY CHINESE FORGE New State Helpless Beforz | Uprising in Man- churia Mukden, Manchuria, Sept, 29. The newly created state of Manchukuo apparently was heip less today againgt an uprising in far northwestern Manchuria, af- ter the insurgent Chinese gen- cral, Su Ping-Wen, had seized the key town of Manchuli, on the Manchucian-Russian barder. An undetermined number of Manchukuo troops, described here as many, were killea on Tuesday when General Su's ar- tillery destroyed four barracks. and apparently seized the town together with other nearby vil. lages, The uprising created a deli- cate situation on the border in- volving four elements, the Jap- enese, the Soviets, Manchukuo and the insurgents, The Manchukuo apparently were unable to take any definite while the nearest Japanese troops were at Tgitsthar, 250 miles south-east- ward, Judue Riddell Operated Upon Toronto, Sept. 29.--Mr, Jus. tice William Renwick Riddell, member of the Royal Commission at present conducting the inter- rupted probe: into certain phases of Ontario Hydro administration, yesterday underwent a critical operation at Wellesley Hospital, Late last night the report from hospital attendants was "very satisfactory progress." Third in the line of commis. sioners to be stricken during the course of their inquiries into the Hvdro, Mr, Justice Riddell ran. idly hecame worse in his condi- tion in the past few days, and he entered the hospital where Dr. Herbert A. Bruce, senior surgeon, performed the operation yesterday. His Lordship was said to be sufferinz from a serious abdominal condition, authorities steps, Kwanesi Province, China, is now practically free from bandit- ry. but many of the made and the tra- | UNITED CHURGH PRESBYTERIAL TO ' Women of Whole District to Meet in St. Andrew's Church On Wednesday of next week, Octhber 5, representatives of the United Church Women's Mission- ary Societies from all over the Oshawa Presbytery will assem- ble at St. Andrew's United Church, Oshawa, for the fall Presbyterial rally. Groups from various churches will take part in the interesting program which hag been arranged, and fit is ex- pected that several hundred wo- men church workers will be in attendance at the event, The la- dies of St, Andrew's United Church are making ambitious preparations for the occasioh, and will serve lunch for the esby- erial exccutive and tea the delegates, The outstanding events on the program which has been arrang- ed are as follows: Afternoon Session Worship service: Auxillary. Welcome from Auxillary. Brief Reports: Mrs. Mrs. Stinson, Mrs, Bascom, R. Bird. Music: Trio: Mrs, Alger, Miss Keddie. Introduction to Book: Mrs. W. P. castle. Address: "The Women Children of Japan"---Mliss Scott. Solo: Mrs, W. Davidson. Address: "W.M.S, Home Mis- sions"--Mrs. Alexander Hamil- ton, 2.15- Brook- lin St. Andrew's Chapman, Mrs. Hare, Mrs. the Rogers, Study New- and Mary Evening Session Worship service: Auxiliary. St. Paul's Bowmanville. Address: "What the Whitby Summer School Meant to Me'-- Miss O. M, Barton. Address: "What the Whitby Summer School Meant to Me" '-- Miss Doris Gee. C.G.I.T. Pictures: Ww. H. Tait. Shlo: Mrs, Herbert Foster. Address: "West China" Miss Cora Kilborn. Announcements Proshyterial Executive {Continved on page 3) OSHAWA YOUTHS WIN AT ORONO Harvey Ricketts and Keith Carter Were First in Horseshoe Contest Two Oshawa young men, Har- vey Ricketts and Keith Carter, won first place for "doubles" 'n the big horseshoe pitching con- test held at the Orono Fair yes- terday These young men have been practising pitching on the coart of Robert Brooks, Ritson Road north, and have attained a high standard of efficiency in this line of sport, Their win at Orono qualifies them for entry in the Royal Win- ter Fair at Toronto this year ard their many friends are trying to convince them that they should compete in the Ontario-wide cou Y.w Church, 7.20 Mrs. will WINDOW CONTEST FOR BOOSTING OF FARM PRODUCTS Department of Agriculture Offers Prizes to Oshawa Merchants Mayor Hawkes is in receipt of a communication from the Deputy Minister, Ontario Department of Agriculture, in connection with the Department's proposal to hold a window dressing contest for the re- tail merchants of each Ontario city in conjunction with Ontario Farm Products Week in Octobe. The Department has set aside a grant of $60. to be expended in pro- viding prizes for retail merchants of Oshawa entering such a con- test, while the letter received hy tne Mayor reads in part 'the foraring of a committee, or the selection of an organization to sponsor t.e pro- ject, is left entirely to you.' W. M. Croskery, Agricultural Llepresentative in Ontario C unty, has been instructed by the Depart- jment tp» co-opeate with whatever organization may handle this matter in Oshawa, The displays In the window dress- ing contest, open to all retail mer- chants, must consist of produce of Ontario origin only, Fruit aid vegz- etzbles, dairy products, eggs honey, meat and poultry will be exhibited while tinned goods may also be shown but must not predominate in anv display. Mayor Hawkes believes that such a proposal is of considerable value, and is giving the whole matter very serious consideration as to low it should be handled, the probability being that he will ask the Chamber and arrange detalls, Neighbors' Row Aired in Court Magistrate Creighton in police court this morning heard the evidence in an action brought by Frank Pietryka, Olive Avenue, who charged that John Lesnik, a neighbour had used grossly in- sulting language in addressing him on the evening of September 22. His 'Worship warned the ac- cused that he should follow a more peaceable way and remand- ed him for sentence, sine die. It was adduced that Pietryka had retired on the evening in question but was aroused by a disturbance in the next house made by the accused. Going out to see what the trouble was he was met by the accused who. said a number of things which were not in the least complimentary and a fight threatened. Lesnik admitted making the disturbance, saying he was having a quarrel with his wife; and resented the of Commerce to act in the matter B TORONTO FIRM MAY OPERATE PLANT Hon. Robert Weir Opened Successful Fair at Orono |COUNCIL 1S DEALING WITH PROPOSALS TO USE GLASS FACTORY Toronto Company Is Seek- ing Concessions in Order to Enable It to Start Op- erations in Feldspar Glass Company Plant OLD OBLIGATIONS ARE INVOLVED Finance Committee, It Is Understood, Is Having Bylaw Prepared for Sub- mission to City Council at Meeting Monday The Finance Committee of "ho City Council, at a meeting heid last night at which a majority of the council was present, confer- red with the Public Utilities Commission and representatives of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, in con- nection with certain proposals which have been made by the Glasg Art Cut China Co., 400 Car- law Avenue, Toronto manufac- turing firm, relative-to this firm taking over the old ' Feldspar Glass Company's plant, No official information is ob- tainable regarding the outcome of this conference but it is under. stood that a by-law is being pre- pared for submission to the City Council on Monday night which will accede to the requests and proposals of the Toronto firm and thus permit the establish- ment of another industry in Osh- awa. It is stated that the Toronto firm has no connection whatso- ever with the old Feldspar Glass Co.. and is also not connected with the National Glass Company which was recently incorporated with a view to taking over the Oshawa plant and continue the manufacture of glass. The Tofofito Company, if it takes over the old plant, wun has been standing idle for the last two years, must assume Lhe obligations towards the city which have become a lien on the property. The Toronto Company it Is stated, with a view to as- suming these obligations, have made certain offers and propos- als towards a settlement to both the Utilities Commission and also the Finance Committees of the City Couneil It is these pro- posals which were under discus- sion at last night's meeting and upon which a br-law is to be sub- mitted to City Couneil. The Toronto Company accord= ing to information available to The Times, would employ about thirty men in the manufacture of glassware as soon as active oper- ations are commenced in the Il) cal plant. FERRY IS PRESIDENT Sault Ste. Marie, Sept, 29. == Capt. Jules Ferry, Sudbury, today was elected President of the One tario Command of the Canadian Legion at its anual convention intrusion of his neighbour. He sald he had had a hottle of home brew beer a short time before. here. Times' Classified Ads. Get Results Premier Ramsay MacDonald Acts at Once to Preserve His National Government (By Canadian Press) London, Sept. 29.--Prime Min. ister Ramsay MacDonald and his closest cabinet colleagues in the National Government worked busily behind the closed door of No, 10 Downing Street today in an effort to repairs the gaps in the National ministry left by the mass resignations of free trade ministers. Nine vacancies (remained to- day, and prime minister was an- xious to complete the necessary changes in time for submission to His Majesty who leaves for Balmoral Castle at 5 p.m, If the cabinet negotiations proved suc- cessful, it was expected the ranks would be filled py tonight. London, Sept. 29. -- Premier Ramsay MacDonald ached promptly yesterday afternoon to preserve the national character of his governmeat following the (Continued on page 38) ° MAY DIVIDE CITY FARM INTO SMALL LOTS TO BE RENTED AS GARDENS With the present tenants having received six months notice to vacate the City Farm, and with little like- lihood of any fall ploughing being done on the farm this year as a result, it is understood that a sug- gestion to divide up the farm into small lots will be put forward to the City Council in the near future. The actual area of the City Farm, according to the records and plans in the possession of the Assessment Commissioner, is approximately 154 acres. Some portion of: this land is unsuitable for use as a garden plot and the growing of vegetables or other marketable produce, but it is computed that at least twentv ex- cellent five-acre plots, most suitable for the small produce grower, could be made available under such a di- test. vision, suggestion to divide up the farm are of the opinion that twenty such plots of five acres could be readily let to reyutable citizens at a reas sonable rental, $2.00 per month bee ants could expect a very fair pro= fit from their investment. It is also argued that such a scheme, in addition to'tcreating a greater revenue to the city than un- der existing conditions, would do at least something to relievé the uns employment situation, As regards 'the house which stands on the farm this could be let separately to a desirable tenant, while the outbuildings could be used as a storage place by all the small plot tenants as a kind of commun: ity warchouse, Those who are sponsoring the] ing mentioned, and that such ten-