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LAR ae - late news flashes By CANADIAN PRESS THE TIMES-GAZETT Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle TBY WHI io U.N. Considers Afghanistan's Application NEW YORK -- United Nutions membership cornmittee turned today from the unsettled controversies arising over applications of Soviet-supported Albania and Outer Mongolia p the first six other bids for admission which are less likely o cause widesprend friction. First up for consideration at closed meetings today and tomorrow was the Kingdom of Afghanistan which stands as Russia arid commands the lofty Fhyber Pass. The committee or. to the General Assembly in awarded by two thirds vote of a buffer between India and interior beyond the celebrated wii pass its recommendations September. Membership is the Assembly, but only after the applicants are sPproved in the Security Council, where the veto works as a black-ball, opposition to the applications land and Sweden was expected t plication is'received, There were no indications of of Ireland, Portugal and Ice- to pass muster when her ap- Struggle Over Trieste Forecast PARIS--A bitter struggle in the Paris Peace Conference over the writing of a statute for the proposed international zone of Trieste was forecast t oday following the disclosure that a special Big Four commission had written fcur separate drafts for submission tomorrow to the 21 conferring powers. A highly placed authority who asked to remain anonymous said the commission was unable of consultation. to agree after nearly a month The principal disagreement, this source said, lay in the Russian insistence that the governor of the oroposed international zone and representative of the United ations Security Council must be a Jugoslav and that his powers should be as broad as possible. that the American, The informant added British and French maintained that the governor should be neither Jugoslav, Italian nor an inhabit- . ant of the three zones. All three suggested varying degrees of authority to be furnished the legislati elected by direct universal lire Fig ative sssembly Yo.he OSHAWA VOL. 5--No. 93 OSHAWA - WHITBY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1946 Price 4 Cents + SIXTEEN PAGES URGE GREATER POISON CARE IMPROVEMENTS AT 0.6.1. CAFETERIA 10 0ST $2,300 Two-Shift System Necessi- tates Purchase of Addi- tional Equipment To make provision for the anti cipated increase in enrolment and the two-shift system at the O.C.V.I, this fall, alterations will be made to the cafeteria and additional equipment installed, costing in all approximately $2,500, At a special meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday night it was decided to purchase a dishwashing SAY LITTLE HEADWAY OTTAWA -- Negotiations aimed at settling the 24-day-old steel strike continues today under the sponsorship of government media- tor L, 'W. Brockington, Unconfirm- ed reports from Capital Hill say very little headway is being made. The Commons' Industrial Commit- tee meanwhile is going to question C.C.L. official Pat Conroy again to- day. Conroy was on the stand yes- terday. He would not make any de- finite commitment of O.C.L. poli- cles on wages, The chairman of the COL. wage committee did say, however, that he was sure Oanad- fan industry could meet a 15-cents an hour wage increase and still have enough 9 a left to get 55. Oop. roy eo edie on made by Prices Board airman Donald Gordori that increases much over 10 cents would make it impossible to control prices, 'Later the state- ment was supported by Acting Fi- nance Minister Abbott. According . to the OOL's Conroy, however, neither Gordon nor Abbott had duced a single figure to back their opinions, He said they were just going on hunches. Conroy sald too the idea of ine iH s [3 g LJ oS ~ serious. Dr. Adelard Groulx, health director, said the a etn b was soon determine whether an epidemic devel Complete figures some provinces but dicated treal prob- more cases of polio than Canada combined. Can- red to have escaped the outbreak in the United the worst since 1016, In Canadian communities near United States border officials sald a close watch was being kept prevent the transfer of the disease to Canada' by visitors. COULD HAVE SURVIVED PHILADELPHIA--Human beings Roustnly could have survived the t atomic blast at Bikini sald Congressman Michael J. Bradley (Dem, Pa.). Tr 4 E : BEE iy 2 i: SEE o- hd Council Approves Debentures For Repair of School East Whitby Township Council last night gave its approval to the issuing of debentures by Union School Section No. 6 to repair damage to the school caused by the storm of a few weeks ago. The matter was turned over to the town. ship solicitor for action. W. J. Drinkle and R. J. Wannop, trustees of U.88. 6, explained that the ratepayers had expressed their approval of issuing debentures for $3,000 over a 10-year period. While further expenditure might be re- quired later, it was felt that this was all that could be undertaken at the present time, The council also received a letter from USS. No. 4, in the Bloor Street West area, pointing out that the trustees had been informed by the Oshawa Board of Education that from January 1, 1947, the non- resident rate for pupils attending Oshawa lic schools would be in- crease: per annum to d $48 pi ove Ty was stated that an average of 32 pupils from the area attended public schoal. in the jg moved that Deputy- Reeve T. D. Thomas and Township Clerk D. F. Wilson be a delegation to discuss the matter with W. G. Bunker, business administrator of the Board of Education. Arrange Payment Architect's Fees For New School The Board of Education at a special meeting Tuesday night ag- reed to payment of architect's fees amounting to $17,488 for proposed public construction with the ar- rangement that the resulting over- draft in the Board's budget will be taken care of at the end of the calendar year, The item of architect's fees, charged by J. B. Parkin in connec tion with the preparation of plans and specifications for the proposed Roxborough Avenue public school and the addition tf Ritson School, the school. had an enrolment of 31 and of had not been included in this year's TREATY TALKS SOON PARIS---The Paris Peace Confer ence, stalled for nine days by a se- ries of bitter controversies over rules ure, got down to business ay with the indication that treaty talks with five former enemy states might begin within 48 hours, Georges Bidault, temporary president of the Conference, sum- moned the delegates of the 21 par ticipating countries into a plenary NEWS FLASHES (Continued on Page 2) Polite Burglar Greets Owner A polite burglar who said good- night to his victim as he made his exit from a house at the same time the owner was about to enter it was reported to the police Wednesday morning at 3.30 o'clock. Meyer Evenstein told police he Was approaching his house at 110 Alma Street when the thief came out of the house, bade him a cheery farewell, then ran into the bushes near the Oshawa Oreck and disap peared, After making a check, Eve nstein found that $35 had been Raken from a purse and $35 from a bureau drawer, , police made an immediate investigation but reported they could find no trace of the burglar, THE WEATHER Clear, cloudy fo- night, overcast with sly seule tered showers Friday, in the late afternoon or evening, Cocler tomorrow evening, Low tonight and high tomorrow, 64 and 80, tax levy and since the City Coun- ell's decision not to issue debentures for the erection of the school, cone siderable controversy had taken place as to the payment of the architect's fees, At a meeting of representatives of the Department of Municipal Affairs, the City Council and the Board of Education last week, it was suggested that the Board should pay the amount, leaving an overdraft in its budget at the end of 1946. This procedure was agreed to by the Board Tuesday night and the business adminstrator was in structed to notify the city treasurer to this effect. The amount charged by the ar- chiteet consists of $15928 for the preparalioh of working drawings and specifications for the Roxbor- ough Avenue school and $15.60 for the preparation of preliminary drawings for alterations and addi- tions to the Ritson Public School. MONTH'S BUILDING PERMITS TOTAL 32 IN TOWNSHIP A total of 32 building permits were issued in East Whitby Town. ship during the past month, it was reported last night by A. J, Pierce. | Mr, Pierce also | made 50 police | bullding inspector, repoited having calls and 10 sanitary calls during the month, Mrs, Frieda Hollman, relief ad- ministrator, stated that there were 10 families on relief, comprising 28 individuals. Cost of relief for the month was $378, Deputy-Reeve T, D. Thomas pre- sided over the meeting which was held at the Township Hall in Col- umbus, Reeve A. E, Grass being ab- sent owing to illness. It was decid- ed to hold a special meeting next Wednesday night at the township | machine, dish racks, dishwashing tables and an additional steam table which will amount to more than $1,200 while further expendi ture will be incurred in the pur- chase of additional tables and chairs for the dining room, alterations to the room and plumbing and elec trical installation, The major items of equipment, to be purchased from the 8. H. New- man Co, Ltd, will be the new dish- washing machine and steam table, costing approximately $600 and $300 respectively, For the dining room 20 to 25 tables will be purchased, each to seat about 10 persons, and there will be a change in the ar- rangement of the tables. Count- ers for serving food will remain on either side of the kitchen and in addition a wicket for turning in soiled dishes will be made in the middle of the east wall of the kit- chen, The additional equipment and alterations are made necessary by the greatly increased number of pupils who will have to be accom modated in the cafeteria at one time, It is estimated that there will be approximately 800 pupils present morning and afternoon and it is the Intention to have 400 ob- tain refreshments at the cafeteria' --one time, -- Hall+hour - refresh- ment periods will be arranged dur- ing each shift, with the second of 400 coming to the cafeteria as soon as the first group leaves, It is because of the rapidity with which dishes will have to be washed that it is necessary to purchase the new dishwashing machine, During the 1045-46 term a total of 15418 full course meals were served at the cafeterla in addi- tion to 10,482 light lunches. While it is expected that the two-shift system will to a large extent eli- minate the meed for serving full- course meals, the number of light lunches will be greatly increased as all pupils will have a refresh- ment period during the morning or afternoon and it will require a con- siderablé speeding up in the rate at which food will have to be served. Inter-Playground Athletic Meet Friday, Aug. 16 Through the kind permission of F, D. Maundrell, chairman of the Parks Board, Alexandra Park is re- served for boys and girls of the 'teen years and under, for their big athletic meet, all Friday afternoon, August 16. There will be sprints, jumps, baseball throw, relay races, and bicycle races for 4 age divi- slons--Pee Wee, under 12 years on May 1st, 1946; Bantams, under 14; Midgets, under 16; and the oldest group is composed of Juvenile and Juniors who are 16 years and over, May 1st, 1046. Entries must be made at once with the directors and directresses of the Public Playgrounds at Rotary Park and Ritson School, which are conducted for the Board of Edu- cation by H. Lincoln Brace, super- visor, The Public Playground staff met Tuesday night, August 6 and care- fully planned 32 events. Suggests Rural, Urban Division Township Assessor Stewart Sparl- ing last night put forth a sugges tion that with regard to road main- tenance, assessment would be on a more equitable basis if the town- ship were divided into two areas, a rural area and an urban area. Explaining that under such a sys- tem those in the rural section would be assessed for "road" maine tenance and those in the urban section for "street" maintenance, he expressed the view that a 'lot of farmrs feel they are paying for the upkeep of "streets" while the others feel they are paying for '"roads". He urged also that there should be a regulation prohibiting the sale of property which does not front on a street, The assessor wps authorized to contact Municipal Affairs and Plan- ing and Development Departmnet offices on Park Road North if the | officials concerning the possibility reeve has recovered by that time. | of such an arrangement, Former Teacher Dies WILLIAM A, GLASS A member of the teaching staff of the Oshawa Collegiate and Voca- tional Institute from 1925 to 1944, who passed away at the Oshawa General Hospital yesterday. One of the most beloved = teachers to teach here, Mr. Glass was a teacher for 42 years before his retirement, East Whitby Township Road Appropriation Is Nearly Exhausted Road Superintendent How- ard Hoskin Reports Near- ly $19,000 of $21,000 Set Aside For Road and Bridge Work Already Spent--Hear Complaints Regarding Cordova Rd. Area, With numerous projects yet to be undertaken, Road Superintend- ent Howard Hoskin last night re- ported to the East Whitby Town- ship Council that nearly $10,000 of the $21,000 budgeted for road and bridge work in the township this year had already been spent, Reporting on work underway at the present time, the road super- intendent said that grading of El- gin Street West and Howard Avenue would be completed within a short time and work should be commenced immediately on the digging of an open ditch on the south side of the fourth concession between Lots and 10. The cul- vert here would also be lowered, he said, He reported further that the new bridge on the road running north and south in the sixth con- cession between Lots 6 and 7, about a mile and a half west of the Osh~ awa suburban road, had now been BELOVED TEACHER WILLIAM A, GLASS CALLED BY DEATH Of Classics For 19 Years At O.C.V.L A teacher at the Oshawa Collegl- ate and Vocational Institute for 19 years and one of the most popular members of the staff, William A. Glass passed away yesterday, fol- lowing an illness of six months, at the Oshawa General Hospital, in his 70th year, A teacher for 438 years, Mr. Glass was born at Richmond Hill, Ont- ario, on February 24, 1877, He served as Driusipal of the High School at Midland for 18 years and held » similar position at Paris for a num- ber of years prior to joining the local teaching staff in 1925. During his 10 years service to the youth of Oshawa, he specialized in the teach. ing of the classics, English and His- tory, His love of English in prose and poetry was instilled in the hearts and minds of many of his pupils through his lucid and inter- esting manner of teaching. It was with regret that the Board of Bdu- cation accepted his resignation at the end of the 1044 teaching year. Known to his many former pupils as "Wag", derived from his initials and his ready wit, Mr. Glass had the faculty of holding the attention of his classes and of gaining their respect and confidence, As a young man he was promin- ent in sports, being a member of the famous Markham lacrosse team which won the World Champion- ship. He excelled in other sports in addition to being a crack sprinter. A devoted member of Simcoe Street United Church, Mr, Glass served his church as secretary of the Board of Stewards for many years, resigning a few months ago due to his health, Predeceased by his wife, the fore mer Lily May McGorman, to whom he was married at Brighton, on August 26, 1811, in December, 1083. Mr, Glass leaves to mowrn his pass- ing a daughter, Mary, of Oshawa and a son, Albert J, of Orillia, Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. An- nie Stoddart and Mrs, BE, Harold Toye of Toronto and a brother, R. W. Glass, of Cookstown, Ontario The funeral will be held from the Armstrong Funeral Home, Street Fast, at 2 pm. on Friday, August' 9, followed by interment in the Oshawa Union Cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. J. 8. I. Wilson of Simcoe Street United Church, assisted by the brother-in-law of the deceased, Rev. E. Harold Toye, of Toronto, 'Local Man Gets Cobourg Post Cobourg, Aug. 7.~The appoint- ment of Delbert C. Bogk as chief of plant and maintenance staff, 'succeeding William Welbourn who this week retired on pension after 44 years service, is announced by Ray N. &millie, district manager of the Bell Telephone Co. here. A veteran employee of the com- pany, Mr, Book has a record of 33 years service. For the past 16 years he has been in the Oshawa office af the company completed at a cost of approxi- mately $1,500, Of concrete con- struction, the bridge has an 18-foot span and a 26-foot floor. Particularly as a result of the bridge project, he sald that the mixer and pump purchased this year, had already "paid for them- selves." Complaints From Cordova Rd. Deputations were present come plaining of the drainage Situation 4 i a} the condition of the road at Park Road South and Malaga Road, "We've been swamped down there for 17 years," Fred Johns declared, heading a delegation of five from Cordova Road. Councillor W. E, Noble pointed out that County Engineer D. J. Kean had been ask- ed for a further report as to how this situation could be dealt with and the council was not in a posi- tion to take action until the report. had been received. "I have done everything I could to help you people solve your prob- lems," Councillor Noble said, ex- plaining that the owner of the pro- perty over which it was recom= mended that the drain should be laid was unwilling to grant per- mission for this. The county en- gineer, he said, had been asked to report on the possibility of an al- ternative solution which would eli- minate the need for expropriation. Explaining that they were prepared to go ahead with the work just as soon as a satisfactory solution had been found, council sent the delega- tion away with the problem that action would be taken by the next meeting. J. oe abort, Park Road South, asked that a culvert be installed in the vicinity of Malaga Road and Mike Tremble, 73 Malaga Road, asked that his street be gravelled. Both were assured that this work would be carried out in the near future, On complaint by Tremble that traffic was held up for as long as "an hour and a quarter" at the railway crossing on Park Road South, council instructed that the railway be notified of this situation and be asked for an explanation. 4905 Feet o Malm i Regarding the installation oO water mains in the township, the road superintendent reported that so far this year 4,905 feet of mains had been laid and covered while an additional 200 feet had been dug out ready for mains to be laid. He said that work was at present in progress on Gibbon Street and the main on Simcoe Street North to North Oshawa School would be commenced as soon as eight-inch tile was available. He added that he had heard no further word from the county engineer on the cone struction of a sidewalk in this are... The question of watermains for the area on Bloor Street West in the vicinity of Park Road, a dis- tance of some 900 feet, was brought up by Councillor Noble and coun- cil passed a motion that this water- main, a part of the 1942 College Hill project, be proceeded with, the costs to be assessed as in the rest of the 1942 project with the provision that any funds accruing to the township from the taking over of the ~Park Road South main be , to reduce the excess costs on main, INTERVIEW ENGINEERS The city council last night inter- viewed six applicants for the posi- tion of city engineer. It was decid- ed to secure additional information on certain of the applicants and make a decision at a special meet ing to be held probably this week. WAR EFFORT OF NEW ZEALAND IS HIGHLY PRAISED Canadian Trade Commis- sion Pays Visit to Cham- ber of Commerce C. B. Birkett, former Canadian Trade Commissioner to Auckland, 'New Zealand, paused on his way through the city yesterday after- noon to call upon George Garner, Secretary to the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Birkett is mak- ing a brief tour of Canada before being transferred to Guatemala City where he will be on an assign- ment similar to the one in Auck- land, Business between Canada and New Zealand was extensive during the war and at this time compares favorably with conditions exist ing before 1939, Mr, Birkett told The Times-Gazette. He sald New Zealand imports mainly spare parts from Canada rather than a com- plete manufactured commodity, Mr, Birkett explained that he has been away from Canada over six years and was mildly surprised to find shortages in so many con- sumer goods here, : The Trade Commissioner was en- thusiastic in his praise of the New Zealand war effort and pointed out that -although thelr fighting quali- ties were generally known and ad- mired they also had greatly increas- ed their manufacturing capacity after the outbreak of hostilities; contributing a full share to the flow of munitions, Relations between Canada and New Zealand are mutually cordial, asserted Mr, Birkett, and added that he would always have a warm spot in his heart for the sister domin- PLAYGROUND BALL FINALSNOW ON. 'Courtice "Crystals" Down- ed Rotary "Red Sox" Girls Last Night Ritson Pee Wee "Zippers" lost their first of home and home games to Rotary "White Sox" yesterday afternoon. Today "Zippers" visit Rotary Park for the return, final game amongst girls, "Little Giants" of Rotary were at home and defeated Ritson "Omarks" Tuesday afternoon. This Pee Wee boys final will be played this Wed- nesday afternoon at Ritson campus. Soccer football training come menced with competent coaches in charge last Tuesday evening, A Great War veteran who got his "Association" training in Bonny Scotland initiated the tyros into the mysteries of "Feet Ball" at Rotary Park, while Scout Master Ronald Nicholson was mentor at Ritson, Courtice "Crystals" continued their winning ways last evening again defeating Rotary "Red Sox" Midget girls. This evening at 6:15 sharp "Rinky Dinks" are at home on Ritson campus to Albert U.C, of C. "Excelsiors", Bantam boys of Ritson are have ing dally work-outs in preparation for the second crucial game in Northminster "Nailers" own back year--North Simcoe School dia- mond next Monday, August 13th, at 6:15. The "Ramblers" are con- fident of victory--they must win or bow gracefully out of the picture, "Dodgers"--Northminster midget boys lost last night to "Live Wires" of Rotary, . That ties St. George's "Dragons" with Northminster "Dod- gers" with 4 wins and 2 losses each. '| So their play-downs will be on North Simcoe campus Friday, Aug- ust 9, at 6:15 sharp, and Rotary Park, Monday, August 12, Whitby Man Hurt As Motorcycle And Auto Collide Gene McLean, 125 Hickory Street, Whitby, was taken to Oshawa Gen- eral Hospital Tuesday evening with leg and back injuries suffered when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Ruth Stonehouse, R. R. 2, Whitby, on No, 2 Highway at Thornton's Corners, According to Provincial Constable Gilbert Robertson who investigated the accident, McLean was proceed- ing east on No. 2 Highway when the Stonehouse car which was travel ling north pulled out of a stop stregt in the path of the motorcycle, cays- ing the latter to collide with fhe ieft front fender of the automobile. Constable Robertson is continuing the investigation of the case. TO INSTALL METERS An agreement with the Dual Au- tomatic Parking Meter Company for the placing of its meters on Pe- terborough streets was supported by a by-law passed by the council last night, The number of these meters was indefinitely specified at 525 more or less, : ™ Barrister Objects Suicide Suggestion From The Coroner Jury Investigating Death of Doris Pearl Guscott| Strongly Recommends "Practice of Leaving Poi- sons Within Reach of Patients In Hospitals Be Discontinued." Drinking a self administered pol- son commonly as oll of wintergreen was the cause of death of Doris Pearl Guscott in Oshawa General Hospital on July 31st at approximately 3 pm, was the ver- dict returned last night by a core oner's jury presided over by Coron- er Dr, H, M. MacDonald, The verdict attached no direct blame to anyone, but strongly re- commended that the 'apparently common practice of leaving such poisons within reach of patients in hospitals be discontinued." The verdict further stated that Doris Pearl Guscott "Did not realize the seriousness of her act." Very Strong Poison Dr, H. G. Pritzker, of Toronto, the pathologist who performed the autopsy, testified he found no evi- dence of any organic condition, but detected a strong odor of oil of wintergreen poisoning. He said there was no specific antidote for this poison but to give a stomach wash then treat as indicated by symptoms. He said it was a "very strong poison" and effective between 10 to 23 hours after taken, He agreed that the treatment given Doris Guscott was "standard" for such cases, In emphasizing the danger of the poison he Jeciared that 95 drops was sufficien cause death when taken internally. He answered in the affirmative when Crown Attor- ney Hall asked him if it could be obtained in a drug store without a doctor's prescription, "It is unforunate that it is so easily obtained," he added. According to the evidence, Doris Guscott was admitted to the hospi- tal on July 20th as a patient of Dr, H, C, Hall for tests to aid in furth er diagnosis of stomach pains. She was placed in a room with one other patient, Mrs. Cleo R. 'Junkin, the GREATER CARE (Continued on Page 2) TOWNSHIP WOULD LIMIT SPEEDING Recommend Speed Limit of 30 M.P.H. Ross' Cor- nerg to Fifth Con. On complaints by Township Constable A. J. Pierce of excessive speeding particularly in the North Oshawa area, East Whitby council last night took steps to have a speed limit of 30 miles per hour set for the Oshawa-Port Perry road as far north as the fifth concession. "Something will have to be done about the way cars are driving through North. Oshawa--they are Just sailing up here" Constable Pierce declared, referring in par- ticular to the danger to pedestri- ans, Less than a week ago, he said, an accident took place in which two were taken to hospital. Council agreed that the situa- tion was hasardous and passed a motion recommending to the Osh- awa Suburban Road Commission that a speed limit of 30 miles per hour be established for the subur- ban road from Ross' Corners north to the fifth concession road. Accidents Friday The accident referred to by Con- stable Pierce took place last Fri- day night just north of the tracks in North Oshawa when a car driven by John Alexander, 84 Buckingham Avenue, Oshawa, struck three North Oshawa girls, Elsie McNally, Marie McNally and Lorene Brooks, who were walking north 'on the road. Two of the girls were taken to hospital suffering from bruises, The same night Norma Burrow, 14, and June Blewett, 13, of North Oshawa, the former suffering from severe head injuries, were taken to the Oshawa General Hospital after jumping from an Oshawa Fruit and Produce Co, truck driven by Robert Sykes. The girls had been given a ride by Sykes and jumped when he failed to let them out at the place they signified. This accident took place on the fourth conces- sion road west of the Oshawa-Port Perry road. Licensing Bylaw Council also instructed the town- ship solicitor last night to investi- gate the possibility of drawing up a bylaw to license public vehicles such as taxis operating in the township. Pu > New Librarian MISS JEAN FETTERLY Who has assumed her duties as chief librarian of the Oshawa Pub- lio Library, Miss Fetterly, who hss been chief librarian at the Orillim Public Library for the past three years, succeeds Miss Mildred Web- ber who resigned this spring aftér three years in the position of chief librarian and 14 years on the Li brary staff, A graduate of the Pratt Library School, New York. Miss Fetterly was assistant librarian in Oshawa for five years prior to going to Orillia, NAMED DOMINION FIELD HUSBANDMAN Dr. P. O. Ripley Will Direct Field Husbandry Throughout Service The Dominion Department of Agriculture has announced the ape pointment of Dr, P, O, Ripley, Cene tral Experimental Farm, Ottawa, as Dominion Field Husbandman, Dr, Ripley is the son of Mr, and Mrs, P. J. Ripley, 262 Haig Street, Oshe awa. In this position he will be ree sponsible for coordinating and give ing general guidance and direction to all field husbandry and research and investigational work, including soils' surveys and investigations throughout the Experimental Farms Service. Dr. Ripley joined the Departe ment's Experimental Farms Service in Ottawa in 1922 as a member of the staff of the, Division of Field Husbandry, In 1926, he was ape pointed assistant to the Superine tendent of the Dominion Experie mental Station, Lennoxville, P.Q., and remained there until the spring of 1931 when he returned to the Sentral Experimental Farm, Ote wa. The following year he was ape pointed chief assistant in the Divie sion of Field Husbandry, He is now taking charge of this division in succession to Dr. E. 8. Hopkins whose .duties as associate director of BExperimental Farms Service, have increased to such an extent as to require his full attention, » Dr. Ripley graduated from One tarlo Agricultural College in 1922 and subsequently took his master's degreee and Doctorate of Philosos phy from Michigan State College, DISTRIBUTE NEW TELEPHONE BOOKS More Than 7,300 Listings New And Changed-- Mostly In Oshawa Nearly 23,000 copies of the new telephone directory for Oshawa, Whitby and vicinity are now being distributed, some 12,500 of them be= ing assigned for subscribers in these two communities, Among the names with the most listings in the Oshawa section, the leaders are still Smith, Wilson, Brown and Taylor, In the Whitby section, it is Brown, Wilson and Smith, According to T, R. Traynor, Bell Telephone manager here, the new book contains more than 7,300 liste ings new and changed since the last issue, most of them in the Oshe awa section, "It is important to consult the new directory carefully before place ing calls, and to bring desk lists and memo pads up to 'date," Mr, Traynor sald, "Avoiding unnecese sary calls to wrong numbers helps { us to serve you better."