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the Credit Members of Committee are elected to gerve the wants and needs ef the membership of the Auto Workers (Oshawa) Credit Union Limited. These Selection Of Key Job For The members of the Credit Union responsible for the erec- tion of the beautiful building are unsung heroes. Their title is the Trustee Committee, made wp of elected Board and Com- mittee members. They spent dedicated men have a deli- cate and responsible job to perform and their sound judgment is essential to the successful operation of the organization. Members of New Site Committee | many hours in leg work, en- quiring here, there and every- where about property, previous to making their choice. Selection of the lot at 322 |King street west was only the 'beginning of their work. It was CU President Belfast-Born The profile of the Auto Work- ers Credit Union President George M. Thompson is not un- like that of thousands of the membership. Mr. Thompson was born and raised in Belfast, Ireland, in 1895. He apprenticed as a boiler- maker and joined the British Army in 1913. In 1928, he immigrated to Can-} ada, and commenced employ- ment in the Stamping Plant and Tool and Die department. of General Motors. Mr. Thompson retired from GM in 1964, with 36 years service. His only interuption of serv- ice in the 36 years was from 1939 to 1946, when he was in the Canadian Army. He was a gun- nery Sergeant with the 2nd Divi- sion and a quartermaster ser- geant while with the 4th Divi- sion. George joined the Credit Union in 1948, when he heard 'about it from a friend. He soon became interested in its affairs and was elected to the Board of Direc- tors in 1951. He has been a di- rector ever since, and is pres- ently in his second term as pres- ident. He has also been vice- president and chairman of the property committee. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Easter Star and Cedar 2 Persons Killed As Plane Crashes TOKYO (AP)--A U.S, F-105F jet fighter plane crashed to- might into an American housing area about 20 miles southwest ef Tokyo, killing two persons and injuring eight others, two seriously, a U.S. military apokesman said. | Lodges, the Royal Canadian Le- the committee are, left to right, seated: Chairman Lorne Johnson, and Michael Black; standing, left to right, are Harvey Skinner, the vice-chairman; Sidney Evelyn and Don Lovelock. necessary to spend many more hours in consultation with archi- tect Frank Stalmach, a_ spe- cialist in designing Credit Union buildings, before they came up with the plans they wanted. After selecting the general contractor, H. M. Brooks Ltd., of Oshawa, more "burning of midnight oil'? was required in choosing exterior materials, such as brick, stone, steel, in- terior lighting, decorating, floor- ing, etc. It was necessary for dedicated group to travel often, making furniture selections. Their many hours of hard work resulted in a financial building second to none in the city of Oshawa. The devoted Trustee Commit- tee is composed of E. Sim- kins, Chairman C. Pearson, and gion and the executive of the|M. Black, R. McNeil ,D. Love- JAW, Loeal 222 Retirees Club. _|lock and T. Simkins. this THE OSHAWA TIMES, Thursdoy, Moy 6, 1965 15A $1,000,000 Lent Monthly To Credit Union Members The Auto Workers Credit Union lends approximately $1,000,000 monthly to its mem- bers. Loan purposes range from car purchase and repairs, to home improvements, travel or any provident and productive purpose. The default of Auto Workers gible, Presently, there are 3% accounts totaling $42,759.00 rep- resenting doubtful collection. This represents less than one- half of 1 per cent of the total amount on loan. ' The Cuna Mutual Insurance Society paid off the loans of 19 deceased members, and four members who became' perma- nently disabled; a total of Credit Union borrowers is negli-| $10,107.09 during 1964. Congratulations Members of the AUTO WORKERS (OSHAWA LTD.) CREDIT UNION On the occasion of the opening of your new build- ing. We are pleased to have assisted in the selection of the site. PAUL ISTOW LTD. EALTOR 014) 728-9474 FINANCIAL TRADE BUILDING 187 KING ST. E., OSHAWA @ AUTOMOBILE CIA. 286 King Street West @ URBAN FIRE @ BOAT @ CREDIT UNI | Congratulations to Auto Workers (Oshawa) Credit Union Ltd. On The Opening Of The New Office Building! In addition, we are providing liability insurance as well as a group accident policy to cover credit union directors and other voluntary workers. We're proud that we've been asked to provide the fire insurance on the building and on the contents of the credit union office. Our company specializes in coverages tailor-made to fit the needs of the credit unions themselves as well as coverages which meet the personal insurance needs of credit union members and their , families. The Ontario Credit Union League is a shareholder and sponsor of CIA. o-Operators Insurance Association Oshawa District Office @ ACCIDENT ond SICKNESS ON COVERAGES 723-1185