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Expect Million Pound Durham Tobacco Crop ' More Than $100,000 In-|,.r une bottom leaves have been vested in New - Kilns, Greenhouses and Land in Newcastle District This 3. Yoar--Foresee No Lack "Of Labor pipes newest producing tobacco. belt, lying Just north of No, 2 Highway, be- Newcastle and Port Hope, trung scores of farms,in the sand belt, {During the war years, 300 or 400 acres were planted in tobacco as an tal crop, and this first this year, and returns on that t wil mark a new high for "dollar and cents production" by farms in this district, Growing of to turning belt to the producing side of ledger, but providing summer t to several hundred dis- residents who make their liv- fig in industry governed by a sea- lay-off which provides much re time for employes in the mer months, carpenters race against the of fall preparing kilng In the new crop will be cured, several hundred erstwhile auto butlers, r workers and steel s work side by side across lush green acres, picking and Reraring the leaves for. curing in kilns, Excellent Growth 'Some apprehension was felt in the Kendal district earlier this year as dry weather threatened growth, but rains saved the crop and ex- nt growth is reported. Plans have been made for irrigation by trict streamlets next year on of the farms, ' t rains have retarded the by as much as three days in parts of the district, and extra work "suckering" and Jovhing' has 'been made necessary b full growth into the im- portant middle leaves which bring best price on the tobacco mar- id Ld Primers," ag the pickers are call must nip off the "sucker" leaves ch grow below the picking line Adults, too, really need the good sound food values, the extra pep they receive from a big glass of cold, fresh milk! And what a pleasant way fo get necessary nourishment on a hot summer dayl THE OSHAWA MILK FOUNDATION ¢ | ing systems, and already many of } y y $| The Syndicate ¢ the arms throughout taken off, so as not to sap the growth of the middle leaves, "Top- ping" is necessary when the plants 80 to seed at the top and threaten to rob the growth from leaves which have yet to be picked, building astle district are spece ially designed for oll-burning cur pi has just got nicely un- der way, and will last another three weeks or more until the first frost blackens the plants and writes an end to the picking, " Each day's k must be cured that night and each All for a kiln takes about five days to cure, In this way, a small staff working on a series of kilns fills one a day, and by the time the first fill has cured, another fill is ready. There 1s no great influx of work- ers to the Durham belt, as there is plenty of labor on hand, Workers from General Motors at Oshawa, closed now because of the steel strike, but usually shut down for several weeks in the summer be- cause of the seasonal nature of mo- tor car production provide a ready dg of labor for the tobacco At present the Goodyear plant at Bowmanville, closed by the rubber strike, has provided many workers for the tobacco fields, while other industries in Oshawa and Port H: closed because of shortages brought about by the steel strike, have made available more than enough field workers, 8 T yndicates As in the other tobacco belts of Ontario, most of the farms in Dur ham. are operated by syndicates, with the farmer providing the labor and sharing in the "take" when the crop is in, The costly greenhouses and kilns are built by the syndi- cate, and the business end is hand. led through that organization, The season begins in the green- houses early in the spring when the the plants are set out, they must be" tended carefully, and it is no Job for an amateur to set out to t size for qua. & North Carolina aly each have from 20 to acres in tobacco, with the » end of the belt centering around Kendal, about 12 miles north and east of Newcastle, and the eastern end running north of Port Hope, ------ Stole Raincoat; To Serve Month Theft of & raincoat val $1296 from Earl gl? rate P. 8. Ebb yesterday morn MocOutcheon, an employee of the $ t the coat in the car barns, When he theft, he sald he went to Sam Swarts' store on Bond Street West to buy a new one. "The first coat shown me was the one I had lost," related the wit- ness, "That's an excellent way of as- suring a good fir," commented Crown Attorney A. C, Hall, the pi the and coat was return ed 5 him, rgeant of Detectives Herbert Flintoff read the confession sign- by the accused, which was taken at the time of his arrest, in which MacDonald admitted steal- ing the raincoat from where it was hanging in the car barns and then selling it to Sam Swarts for MacDonald needed Se adhe pay for a summons , C= cord to the statement. M ald told the court he has lived here two months and went to the car barns in search of a job. He has a record of two previous convictions, one in Port Hope, the other in St. Thomas, it was revealed by the Crown, BUILD CANOPY Further protection to the ' mails being received and despatched by the Oshawa Post Offive will be af- forded by the canopy roof just built over the loading platform on the Durham County Expects Bumper Crop my A Builders race against the weather at Kendal to have kilns ready to handle the crop before the first frost. Evelyn Foster, of Courtice, and Charlotte Gault of 'Toronto, sort the leaves while Ruby Parker, (centre background) ties them on the stick ready for hanging in the kiln, ~Courtesy of Evening Telegram Busy Program Arranged For Monty In Toronto Every one connected with one or more events on the program for the visit of Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, GCB, DSO, Chief of the Imperial Gener- al Staff, to Toronto next Saturday --the Army, Province, University of Toronto and the City, as well as the various veteran organizations is de- termined to make his sojourn in the city the best seven hours of his tour of Canada, The Fleld Marshal faces a busy schedule, starting at 11.40 in the morning when he inspects the guard of honor from Camp Borden and the detachment of paratroopers from Camp Shilo, Man, in front of the Royal York Hotel, until he terminates his drive down University Avenue in the early evening, In between these two events--the ones that are under Army supervi- sion--he will receive a civic wel- come from Mayor Robert Saunders at the City Hall, be the guest at a civic luncheon at the King Edward Hotel, drive through a part of the city, receive a degree at a special convocation of the University of Toronto, pay a short visit to Hart 444 House, have tea with the Lieuten- ant Governor and disabled veterans from local military hospitals, and visit the Canadian Officers Club a hat will probably be the h light of the day will be the an down University Avenue, commen- cing at six o'clock, with veterans of the recent and previous war, lining one or other of the sides of Univer- sity Avenue from the West Cres- cent of Queen's Park to Elm Street, a Totonto wits which served in e late war have special ral points allotted to them while ying are also rendezvous for ex-members of the other two services as well as the various corps of the Army. Vet- erans of units of the Army, other than those Toronto ones which are specified, will form up with their respective corps, such as Armoured and Infantry, Algebra Exam Error 8. | Discovered On Papers Toronto, Aug. 27--(CP)--Dr. J. G. Althouse, chief director of educa= tien for the Ontario Department of Education, sald today an "unforun- ate" mechanica] error was made in last June's matriculation algebra papel "but full allowance for it was made by the examiners . , ." The question concerned a cal- culation of interest and the dates for a half year were given as Jan, 1 and June 1, a five-month period. of examination time by students who worked unsuccessfully at the question could not be helped, except by 'generous marking" of east side of the building. the whole paper, Dr, Althouse said. Electrical Club Enjoys Picnic Over a hundred members and their families of the Electrical Maintenance Club gathered at Gen- eva Park, Saturday, August 24, to enjoy the Club's Annual Plenie. Lorne Hastings was in charge of the racing events and assisting in a swell program of fun for the kids and adults too, were Kelly DeGray, Gord Wonnacott and Tom Arm- stead. The ail driving-contest was won by Mrs, Cliff Wilson, Among the many attendance prizes won was an electric iron donated by Bruce King of Crouse-Hinds Co. of Tor- onto and the lucky recipient was Mrs, Dave McCaldon. A special Ladies' attendance prize was donat- ed by Mrs, Percy Davis and was won by Evelyn Clough, The Club plans to hod a Corn Roast at Geneva Park on. Friday September 13 and despite the date a good time is anticipated. FAILURE TO VACATE RESULTS IN FINE Falling to vacate a house at 260 Park Road South, that had been condemned by the local Board of Health, brought Frank Rowden the minimum fine of $5 without costs when he pleaded guilty to the charge before Magistrate F, 8, Ebbs yesterday morning. R. D. Humphreys, K.C., acting for the accused, pointed out that Row- den has moved from the condemned building, but had not done so at the time the charge was laid, BE, F, Bastedo, representing the Board of Health, said he was content with a minimum fine. Backed Auto Into Fish, Chips Wagon Backing into a fish and chips wagon at the corner of King and Centre Streets cost H. L. Willlam- son, 130 Warren Avenue, a fine of $10 and costs when he was convict ed yesterday morning by Magistrate F. 8, Ebbs on a charge of careless driving, In contesting the charge, accuse ed: claimed that he had only "nick- ed" the wagon, causing no damage, and added that he had remained on the scene. Harry Sharlow, 556 Front Street, owner of the wagon, corroborated Williamson's evidence. "I told accused earlier in the evs ening not to drive his car when I noticed that he oouldn't get it started," testified Constable C. H. King. "He had been drinking and agreed with me at that time, Later on I saw him start the car and back up with unnecessary speed in- to the wagon." SECOND LIQUOR OFFENCE Appearing before Magistrate F, 8. Ebbs yesterday morning on the sec- ond charge of intoxication within the year, William Drayton, 202 Vimy Avenue, pleaded guilty and wag given the option of a $50 fine and costs or one month in jail, AMERICAN ANTHRAC (STOVE OR NUT) Now We have just received a large shipment ready f: IMMEDIATE 9a DELIVER a 10 ARMSTRONG FUELS 59 CHURCH PHONES 2727w -- 2726 TWO SHOTS FIRED AT PASSING AUTO Uxbridge Girl Has Narrow Escape, Foundation Gar- * ment Stops Bullet Uxbridge, Aug. 28.--Dora Bus- combe of Uxbridge was saved from possible serious injury Friday when a bullet from a high-powered rifle was stopped by a metal stay in her foundation garment, According to Miss Buscombe, she and a friend, Jack Whitney, also of Uxbridge, were returning from Lake Scugog when "someone with a high-powered rifle took two pot'- shots" at their car, "The first shot entered the rear of the oar, through the back seat, and was stopped by the metal stay," Miss Buscombe stated, "If it hadn't been for that, it might have caused serious injury. As it is, I only have a bruise." "We were trying to beat a storm which was threatening and all of a sudden Dora grabbed her back and sald, 'I've been hit' I stopped the car and found a bullet had en- tered the rear of the car, the seat, and had been stopped by her," sald Whitney, "Just before this I heard two distinct reports of a rifle, The second shot tore through the right side of the car, but didn't come added. Fired At Tires "The person who fired the shots must have been after the tives be- cause he stood out on the road, took careful alm, and did his best to stop us," Whitney said, Miss Buscombe sald she heard the shots fired, heard the pong of one hitting the rear of the car, the thud of it tearing through the seat, and felt the sharp pain as it hit her back, "I heard it drop to the floor, but couldn't find it," she sald, "We searched the car thor. oughly the next day, but still were not successful in finding it." Neither Whitney nor Miss Bus- combe could identity the person who fired the shots, but they sald it was a man and he was not in uniform. close," he 0 THE TIMES-GAZETTE SUSPEND LICENSE FOR TWO MONTHS Accused Also Fined $25 On Failing To Remain Charge Charged with falling to remain at | the scene of an accident, Albert Jos- eph Hickey, 468 Albert Street, plead- ed not guilty before Magistrate P. 8. Ebbs yesterday morning, but was convicted and fined $25 and costs or one month in jail, and his driving license wag ordered suspended for two months, Accused paid the fine A careless driving charge was with- drawn by the Crown, ~/ According to evidence, the accl- dent oocurred August 16th, 5.45 pm, two car lengths north of the Mason- ic Temple on Centre Street, Hickey, coming from the south on Centre Street, hit a parked car belonging to Lloyd Corson, 118 Warren Aven- ue, causing slight damage to the left rear fender and hub cap. The parked car was unoccupied, "1 was driving with a friend when T heard the crash," testified Police Constable Thomas Shields, "When accused continued on I followed and stopped him on Athol Street as he was turning north into Queen St, I noticed that he had been drink- Russell Keeler, 84 Centre Street, who saw the accident from the verandah of his home, was asked by Crown Attorney A, C. Hall to give his version of the car's move- ments, "I saw it come, I saw it hit, I saw it go," stated the witness, and added that he took the auto's re- gistration number, Hickey testified that he had not realized at first that he had hit the parked car, but later decided to return and investigate. "Af you had taken a Cook's tour?" asked His Worship, Both Hickey and his passenger, James Pidgeon, 54 Willlam Street Past, claimed that a car had been "Illegally" parked on the west side of the street, thus forcing him to pull over too far to the east side and hit Corson's machine, Shields, |[ Keeler and Corson all denied that any car was parked on the west |(& side, Hickey and Pigden agreed in their evid that d had decided to return to the scene when they got to Athol Street, but had been stop ped by the officer before it could be accomplished, F, M, Swartz rep- resented the accused, | TREW FAMILY REUNION On Sunday Orono Memorial Park was the scene of the Trew family picnic, one of the largest family picnics ever to be held in the Park, with over 100 present, The visitors were from Oshawa, Edmonton, New Jersey, Acadia, Temple Oity, Cali- fornia, Hollywood, Ida, Millbrook, Somania, Garden Hill, The Orono Citizens' Band played during the Thursday, August 29, 1048 Gets Third Clasp T.Q.M.8, W.0, IT HENRY H. PRICE a veteran of 30 years' service with the Canadian army, who last Friday received the third clasp of the Oa- nadian Efficiency Medal, A veteran of the First Great War, he joined the Ontario Regiment in 1021 and was presented with the Medal it- self in 1934, During World War II he received the first two bars to the medal, and received his discharge in November, 1045, He is now em- ployed at General Motors. His wife and daughters, Helen and Jean, re- side at 13 Maple Street. li pi p CTRICAL i Have That Broken Electric Iron Repaired by Our Ex- perts. We Repair and Service All Makes Phone 4600 MEAGHER'S Electric & Repair Service 92 SIMCOE ST. N. VERRREE at the... "Oshawa's Leading Furniture Store" 78 KING ST. W. PHONE 1030 'TENDER BEEF BLUE BRAND BEEF 'PORTERHOUSE Steak or Roast T-BONE Steak or Roast \ WING Steak or Roast Ib. 37¢ COMMERCIAL SMALL LINK h 29: SERVICE ¢ SATISFACTION ¢ CLEANLINESS ¢ QUALITY 12 King St. E. Phone. 1147 UL HI LIA] 'R