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May Include Modern Auditorium In New Collegiate Pla 'OSHAWA DAILY TIMES-GAZ Combining The Oshawa Times and Whitby Gazette and Chronicle WHITBY VOL. 8--No. 97 OSHAWA-WHITBY, TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1949 PAGE THREE County Stands Second In Sheep, Lambs In Central Ontario Area Ontario and Durham County farmers can well be proud of their achievement last year, It was re- vealed today that a survey con- ducted with the assistance of rural school teachers and farmers last December showed that Ontario County boasts a total of 11,158 sheep and lambs, The figure rated sec- ond out of 11 counties in Central Ontario. Durham County rated 5th with 8522. A total of 70,844 com- prised the total in Central Ontario. The survey disclosed 8,867 sheep (1 year and over) in Ontario County on June 1, 1948 and 8,158 on December 1, 1948. There were 8,250 lambs (under 1 year) in the county on June 1, 1948 and 3,000 on Dec. 1, 1948. In Durham County the number was less than Ontario County. There were 7,474 sheep (1 year and over) in the county on June 1, 1948 and 6,362 on Dec. 1, 1948. There were 7,345 lambs (under 1 year) in: the county on June 1, 1948 and 2,160 on Dec. 1, 1948. The survey also revealed there was a total of 73,000 cattle in On- tario County on Dec. 1, 1948 and 77,189 on June 1, 1948. In Durham county the figures were: Dec. 1, 1948, 53,000; June 1, '1948, 52,333. The total includes Bulls, 1 year and over, Cows and. Heifers, 2 years old and over, mainly for milk purposes. Cows and Heifers, 2 years old and over, kept mainly for beef purposes. Year- ling Heifers for milk purposes. Year- ling Heifers for beef purposes. Steers, 1 year old and over and calves, under 1 year. Total for Central Ontario was 501,670 on Dec. 1, 1948 and 535,938 on June 1, 1948, In the swine column, Ontario County boasted a total of 48,600 on Dec. 1948 and 50613 on June 1, 1948. ham County had 39,300 swine on Dec. 1, 1948 and 34,088 on June 1, 1948. The total comprises , number of swine over 6 months old, including sows and swine under 6 months old. On Dec. 1, 1948 there were 10,560 horses, including stallions, in On- tario Countywhile there were 11,270 on June 1, 1948. Durham county had 7,330 on Dec. 1, 1948 and 7,588 on June 1, 1948. The totals include mares, 2 years old and over. Geld- ings, 2 years old and over. Colts and Fillies, under 2 years. All classess of live stock in On- tario showed decreases in popula- tion at December 1, 1948( as com- pared with December 1, 1947. To- tal cattle dropped from 2,847,000 head to 2,723,600, a reduction of 43 percent. This 'was due principally to the opening of the United States Market to beef cattle in August last year, and to the continued heavy demand for Ontario milk cows and heifers by American buy- ers, Milch cows, two years old and over, declined from 1,256,400 to 1,219,400; yearling heifers, kept for both milk and beef purposes de- clined from 425,000 head to 407,100; calves from 687,300 to 646,100; and steers, one year old and over, from 309,700 to 291,600. Total .sheep and lambs on On- tario farms showed a reduction from 386,600 to 341,000, a decrease of 11.8 per cent; while total swine show- ed a reduction from 2,179,400 to 2,021,400, a decrease of 7.7 percent. Poultry numbers showed the same downward trend for this compari- son, when hens and chickens de- clined from 20,473,000 to 13,338,000; turkeys from 548900 to 372,000; geese 'from 217,700 to 169,000; and ducks from 242,400 to 168,000. France In Line For U.S. Arms Washington, April 26 -- (AP) -- France was reported in line today for the biggest share of the pro- posed United States military ald program for Western Europe. Diplomatic officials who reported this said France would get top pri- ority because of its strategic loca- tion and because its 10 divisions of troops are in sore need of equip- ment. The administration plans to ask congress for $1,130,000,000 to rearm 11 Atlantic-pact allies during the next year. An additional $320,000,- 000 will be requested to bolster the defences of other "friendly coun- tries." Britain stands second and Italy third, officials indicated, among the countries tentatively due to get American = arms, equipment and raw materials under the program. + The allied strategic plan is to build up the French Army and Air Force as rapidly as possible because it would be the major obstacle to any Russian invasion of Western Europe, Coming Events RUMMAGE SALE, KING STREET Church basement, Thursday, 2% (97v) RUMMAGE SALE, KING STREET . United Church basement, Tuesday, 32 pm. (97a) CENTRE ST. UNITED CHURCH SALE of Home-Cooking, aprons, fancy work, children's wear. A pm. Thursday, April 28. (97) OSHAWA CHADBURN SQUADRON By CPL. DOUGLAS ROSS April 26, 1940. -- Last Tuesday night Air Cadets had drill by Art Griffith, and on Wednesday night a large number of Cadets were taken to see "Fighter Squatron" at the Marks THeatre, There was no parade on Thursday, but starting this week there will be compulsory parades on Tuesday and Thursday to prepare for the inspection. We've got the sun with us now. Marching on grass is a great deal harder than marching on a wooden floor. You can hear your feet pounding out the rhythm on a wood floor but you can't on grass, therefore you have to make your actions look good. It is a lot harder to keep in line on the grass and our inspection will definitely be held on grass. So don't forget the compulsory parades on Tuesday and Thursday. A list is being made consisting of those Cadets who want to go to summer camp. The Cadet must be not less than 14%; years of age. There are many things to interest the Cadet at camp. There is flying time, which alone is worth the time you spend. There is the fact that you meet new friends at camp, and if you happen to be an AC2 you learn to wash dishes, etc, when you 'are' "joed." The "many" members of the band should get in uch with either Al or Glenn Shortt for a future meeting. The band needs more trumpeters, otherwise we will have no band for inspection. Those who have trumpets could turn out for the next four or five weeks and show that there is a band in exist- ence. I have never seen more than four members of the band practis- at one time. It is better to have a small band than no band at all, but this is too small. Square Table Discussion: Pardon me, it should be Dision because there is no cussin' allowed, and since it was brought to my atten- tion I will henceforth leave the "cuss" out of discussion. Are we ready for baseball? See L.A.C. Doug French and Cpl. Bob Ross to hand in your name. If we can play hockey, we can play base- ball Did Doug French get to Lindsay? Dave Noakes was going the wrong way, and I saw him trying to sell his car to a reputable junk dealer. Someone should introduce him to Joan. I don't know Joan from the junk dealer, but anyone interested should see Al Shortt, After reading this column, it's a wonder that anyone remains sane. Read next week's column to find out whether Bob wasn't introduced to Joan, and whether Alan Fulton gave back the wallet. Any N.C.O. with com- ments of any kind should see me about Square Table D----. Have you any good names for a baseball team of two? I'll be suing you. Attendance At Local Schools Is Improved A. L. W. Smith, School Attend- ance Officer, informed the Board of Education last night that during the month of March there were ap- proximately 18 cases of irregular and illegal absence reported to him. The figure represents a decrease of eight from the month of Febru- ary. The total was made of 10 public school students and eight 0.C.V.1. pupils. There were eight exemptions from school attendance issued dur- ing the month of March. Five girls were granted Home Permits while one girl and two boys were given employment certificates. Dur- ing the month of February there was only three exemptions from school attendance issued. - Collegiate Principal in his month- ly report stated the enrolment at the O.C.V.1. during last month was 1,288 students as compared with 1,303 during the month of Febru- ary. Average attendance in March was 94.15 per cent as compared with an average attendance of 93.99 per cent during February. T. R.' McEwan, Inspector of Public Schools, reported to the board there was a total enrolment of 3,107 pupils in Oshawa's eight public schools during the month of March, Average attendance was 95 per cent. During the month of February the total enrolment was 3,115. Average attendance was 94 per cent. NEW ROTARY PRESIDENT Cobourg, April 26.--Russell Man- ning was elected president of the Rotary Club of Cobourg at the weekly meeting of the club, suc- ceeding Douglas Tait. Mel Earl is vice president; Harold Gummer, secretary and W. N. Bradley, treas- urer. Three new 'directors were ap- pointed, Hubert Cooey, Eldon Mc- Fayden and W. Rawcliffe, Convention Registration Desk Busy Busiest persons at the Progressive Conservative leader were the officials at the registration desk on the convention floor of the Royal York. some of the activity as delegates registered to obtain credentials, ship convention yesterday, outside of the candidates, This picture shows --Globe and Mail Photo. What to Do o To-Night w This is a Community Chest as- sisted service. FOR CHILDREN Tuesday, April 26 2-4 p.m,--High School Table Ten- nis, Shopping Service for Mothers, 2-hour programme of Gym, Games, Dancing for Toddlers ages 3-7. 4-5:30 p.m.--For Mary Street and King Street Schools, Leathercraft, Woodworking, Shellcraft, Boys' Gym and Boxing, Girls' Gym and Dancing, Table Tennis and Or- ganized Games. Wednesday, April 27 2-4 p.m.--High School Table Ten- nis, Woodworking. 4-5:30 p.m.--For Cedar Dale and Simcoe North Schools, Leathercraft, Woodworking, Shellcraft, Boys' Gym and Boxing, Girls' Gym and Dancing, Table Tennis and Organ- ized Games. Thursday, April 28 2-4 p.m.--High School Table Ten- nis, Shopping Service for Mothers, 2-hour Programme of Gym, Games and Dancing for Toddlers, 3-7. 4-5:30 p.m.--For Albert and Rit- son Road Schools, Leathercraft, Woodworking, Shellcraft, Boys' Gym and Boxing, Girls' Gym and Danc- ing, Table Tennis and Organized Games. : Friday, April 29 3-4 p.m.--High School, Tennis. 4-5:30 pm--For St. Gregory's and Holy Cross Schools, Leather- craft, Woodworking, - Shellcraft, Boys' Gym and Boxing, Girls' Gym and Dancing, Table Tennis and Or- ganized Games. 7-9 .p.m.--Family Night--Leather- craft, Woodworking, Table Tennis and Movie Show for children ac- companied by an adult. Saturday, April 30 8:45 am--CR.A, Schools' liament. 9:30-11.30--Archery, - Leathercraft, 'Woodworking, Boys' Gym and Box- ing, Girls' Gym and Dancing, Table Tennis . and - Organized Games, CR.A. Junior Drama Club, Boys' and Girls' Junior Art (under grade 4), Boys' and Girls' Senior Art (grade 4 and over). 11:00 am--C.R. A, Children's Theatre of the Air--"Goldilocks and the Three Bears," CKDO, 1340 on your dial. FOR ADULTS Tuesday, April 26 2-4 p.rn--Leathercraft. 7-9 p.m.-- Leathercraft, working, Table Tennis. i 7 p.m.--Get-Together Club Meet- ng. 7:30 pm.~--CR.A. Board of Di- rectors' Meeting. 8 pm--Radio Drama League, Wednesday, April 27 2-4 pm.-- Leathercraft, Wood- working, Weaving. i 7-9 * pm.--Leathercraft, Wood- working, Weaving, Table = Tennis, Men's Body Building. Table Par- 'Wood- N VS EEA A Feels Reduction Due In Taxation Levies On Canadian Motorists Disappointment' that the federal government in its recent budget had not seen its way clear to less- en the burden of taxation upon ! Canadian motorists was expressed | by A. E. McGilvray of the Customs Drawback Department of General Motors of Canada, Limited, in his address at the luncheon meeting of the Oshawa Rotary Club in Hotel Genosha yesterday. "We believe it is high time that motorists as a class should protest. There is no reason why they should be singled out. We hope the day will soon come when they will be recognized they have a place and will be taxed accordingly," com- mented Mr. McGilvray, He pointed out that motorists seem to be the target for all taxes. At one time motor cars were a lux- ury but today they have become a necessity for the carrying on °h business. Attention was drawn to the fact that when a motorist purchases one of General Motors lowest price vehicles a tax of 9 per cent., or over $92 must -be paid. In addition there is an excess levy of 10 per cent., or $115.54 which must be paid as compared with a straight 7 per cent tax in the United States. In addition the motorist after he gets his vehicle must pay an 8 per cent. sales tax on gasoline, ofl, grease, tires and repairs and.a pro- vincial tax on gasoline varying from 8 to 11 cents per gallon. In addi- tion the driver must pay a registra- tion fee and a driver's license. Attention was called to the fact that in 1946 there were 2,377,525 Canadians who paid income tax. The average tax paid was $274. In 1047 there were 1,366,055 passenger automobiles registered in Canada and it was safe to say, Mr. McGilv- ray commented, that all owners of motor vehicles were also income tax payers which meant there was du- plication of taxation. In his address Mr. McGilvray outlined for his audience the man- ner in which the budget for the fiscal year is presented by the Min- ister of Finance in the House of Commons. He recalled a number of humorous incidents which occur- red during the debate some years ago and cited some of the changes made in taxation by the recent bud- get. William W. Wecker, president of General Motors of Canada, Limited, and an honorary member of the club, introduced the speaker. The thanks of the members was ably expressed by Douglas M. Storie, 7:30 pm. -- Art Study - Group, CR.A. Games Room Sub-Commit- tee. 8:00 pm --CR.A. ple's Glee Club. Thursday, April 28 Special Art Exhibition "Arctic Watercolours," loaned through the courtesy of the London Art Mu- seum. 2-4 p.m.--Leathercraft, Weaving, Woodworking. 7-9 p.m.--Leathercraft, Weaving, Woodworking. 7 pm --Get-Together Club Table Tennis, Teen-Valley Club Commit- tee Meeting, C.R.A. Young People's Orchestra, 7:30 pm--Fly-Tying. - Friday, April 29 Special Art Exhibition ~*Arctic Watercolours," loaned through the courtesy of the London Art Mu- seum. 2-4 p.m.--Leathercraft. Young Peo- 7-9 p.m.--Men's Body Building, CR.A. Family Night, Leathercraft, Woodworking, Table Tennis (for adults and accompanied children), Saturday, April 30 3:30-5:30 p.m.--Last of the cur- rent series of High Tide Dances, sponsorgd by CR.A. and Radio Station CKDO. 8:30 p.m.--Neighborhood Associ- ations' Square Dance, Woodview Hosts. FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS Monday, April 25, 8 p.m.--Wood- view Neighborhood Association Meeting. Tuesday, April 26, 8 p.m.--Rundle Park Neighborhood Association Sports' Committee Meeting. Wednesday, April 27, 8 pm.-- Rundle Park Neighborhood 'Associ ation Meeting. Friday, April 29, 8 p.m.--North- west - Neighborhood Association - So- cial 'Evening. Saturday, April 30, 8:30 - pm.-- Neighborhood Associations' Square Dance, Woodview Hosts. LEARN TO DRIVE SAFELY Don't Be a Monday Morning Headliner Howard's SCHOOL OF SAFE DRIVING (Teaching Safe Driving Since 1931) For further information or to make appointments PHONE 4827) OSHAWA Survey Seeks CAD IW Opinions On City's Needs The Oshawa Chamber of Come. merce, through a special committee is making a complete survey of the opinions of its. members as to the needs of the city, and particularly those which can be met by action of the Chamber of Commerce. All members have received copies of a questionnaire-on the subject, with a covering letter asking them to reply to the- questions submitted thereon as soon as possible. The questionnaire provides the following two questions, with -ex- planatory notes: (1) What should we do? I sug- gest that the following activities are in the best interests of the: com- munity of Oshawa and should be undertaken by the Oshawa Cham- ber of Commerce. (2) How should we do it? Fur- ther, I believe that our Chamber of Commerce will get better results and would do a more effective job by adopting the following sugges- tions, The Chamber of Commerce di- rectors. are hopeful that they will have a ready response to the ques- tionnaire, which should give a re- presentative cross-section of public opinion as to the needs of the city. Janitors Get Wage Boosts Seventeen Oshawa school jani- tors were granted wage boosts rang- ing from $100 to $400, it was re- vealed at a Board of Education meeting held in the O.C.V.I. board room last night. The adjustments of salaries will be retroactive to April 1, 1949. Contract rates for the janitors are to continue until June 1, 1950 and will include all cleaning and caretaking expenses in connection with the respective schools. Business Administrator W. Gor- don Bunker informed The Times- Gazette that janitors at the Col- legiate and Vocational Institute, seven in number, were granted rais- es of $100 each. Public school jani- tors were given similar wage boosts with only one receiving a $400 increase. One received a $300 boost. Three married teachers had been granted a $20 per month salary in- $rcase, retroactive to January 1, 049, 'E. A. Lovell "and Representative ------------ Name Committee To Investigate This Possibility 1 A special committee of t tion was selected at a regular he Oshawa Board of 'Edy board meeting last night investigate the possibility of including a modern auditos in the structure of the new South. The school is already.under construction on the op Bethune Property. collegiate on Simcoe Appointed to act on the com-® mittee and to consult with the architect relative to cost of such a move ang with the city council next Monday were: Chairman of the Board, George A. Fletcher and trustees, J. L. Beaton, L. M. Souch, Coffey. Much Public Feeling Two trustees pointed out there was plenty -of public reaction. re- garding the failure 'of including a modern auditorium in. the collegi- ate. Chairman George A. Fletcher, sald one city alderman had discus- sed the matter with him "unoffici- ally." Representative Rev. P. Cof- fey explained nearly every person that visits the school site asks where the auditorium is to be situ- ated. Under present plans the inclus- ion of a combined gymnasium and assembly room is contemplated, and is similar to the one now in Ritson Road School. Trustees who were on the board meeting last year stressed that if was their wish at the outset of dis- cussions regarding the. building of the new collegiate that a modern auditorium should be included in the structure. They pointed out that the Department of Education and the Municipal Board turned down the request as there would not be sufficient students enrolled at the school ang further that the Department was not spending mo- ney for "public use." It is expect- ed that 600 or more pupils will at« tend the collegiate when it is com- pleted. Chairman Fletcher explained that it may be possible for the city to pay for the inclusion by issuing debentures. He doubted there was a collegiate in Toronto without an auditorium with a slop- ing floor. "Apparently we are in the stage when the Department is not build- ing auditoriums. They have been built in other centres and I for one think we should have one here in Oshawa," he said. : To Cost Lot of Money Trustee Lovell judged that ap- proximately $50,000 would cover the project while Trustee Souch believed it would cost twice that figure. "It's going to cost a lot of mon- ey. We have passed a by-law end I don't know if we can do any- thing about it," Trustee Lovell ob- served. Chairman Fletcher explained to the board that if such an al lum was erected it would neGes tate the lowering of the .f tion, i "In a democracy it is vile have young children learn h attend meetings in a sul ditorilum with a sloping Fletcher said, "pupils in will learn valuable lessor suitable auditorium." ! He pointed out that thie p "auditorium" in the O.C.V.I, not an auditorium "in of the word but an He added that acoustics in the ditorium was poor. + Thinks Project Futile Although she consented to 3 iy in motion to have the committee ©0 sult the architect, . Trustee Colpus said, "I think :it is. futil cannot see the possibility of ¢h ging the present plans for new collegiate." Dr. R. E. McMullen and- oth trustees suggested that 'the 0.0. auditorium be altered so that hit would be more suitable. One fry tee suggested raising the stage. "I think a:lot can be done Ww the present O.C.V.I. auditorium Trustee Lovell asserted, "I think the auditorium which would build in the new collegl would be big enough for the of Oshawa." Two Teachers Accepts Posts ( Teaching Staff | Colin M. Lawrence of Tore has been appointed to the OC! Probationary Staff and Arthur Winter of Courtice has. been' pointed to the Public School bationary Staff, it was annous at - the regular meeting of Board of Education held in O.C.V.I, board room last night. two have confirmed their ance of their respective positid and - will commence their September 6, 1949. . The board also accepted resignation of Miss Gwen Mih OC.VI, staff and Mrs. Do Pilkey, Public School staff, resignations will take effect 30, 1949. Hoping for something or saving for it? Many of your fondpst dreumy are centred in your children; You want them to have a good education, to develop their special talents, to have a good start in life; _ 'And so-you: plan + The things you-hope for so often depend on how well you save. Now is the time to set up a savings plan which will help you achieve the things you want most, Today is a good time: to start a Royal Bank savings account. 'THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA You'll find a friendly welcome at the "Royal" - . OSHAWA BRANCH A, R. HUESTIS, MANAGER n wv