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200 PARLIAMENTARIANS VISIT OSHAWA... _...TOUR GENERAL MOTORS, AUTO MUSEUM Tobago Senator Says Commonwealth Not Disintegrating Africans, | Asians, Australians ang ower delegates w ne ist Commonwealth Parliamentar- fan Conference, hosted this year by Canada, visited Osh- awa Friday. ' While here the 200 Common- wealth representatives toured General Motors' auto assembly plant and visited the Canadian Automotive Museum, At noon they were guests of General Motors at a luncheon in the Genosha Hotel. The parliamentarians were welcomed by W, E. Austin, as- sistant to the president of Gen- eral Motors of Canada Ltd., who explained he was filling-in for Mr. E. H. Walker, presi- dent, who is in Vancouver, B.C. for the unveiling of 1967 model cars, FASCINATING Senator Saheed Mohamed of Trinidad and Tobago thanked GM on behalf of the delegates, saying the tour 6: infaracting and fi He said the conference of parliamentarians was an "open indication the Commonwealth is here to stay" and '"'there is no sign of disintegration'. . The Trinidad delegate said General Motors of Canada was undoubtedly adding to the po- tential wealth of this country. With her natural resources Can- ada will be challenging the eco- nomic supremacy of the world, he said, "Canada will not only be a great leader in the Common- wealth and the Western Hemis- phere but in the world,"' he ae. Mr, Mohamed added he would have indelible memories of this country when he leaves. IMPRESSIONS After the luncheon several of the parliamentarians were in- terviewed about impressions of Hon, Art Dison, MLA, sneak. er of the Alberta legislature, said: "It's a wonderful idea to bring together different parlia- mentarians from the Common- wealth. We get to know each other and obtain a better under+ standing of our different. prob- lems." The Alberta speaker said it © gives delegates an opportunity to compare different ways of life. "All the delegates are very much impressed with Canada," he added. FRIENDSHIP . Hon. Frank Myers, MLA Queen's. riding, Prince Edward Island, said: "T can't help but wonder... why the good relations which we have now among the dele- gates could not exist throughout the world." Canada and the conference: The representative from Prince Edward inland said the conference affords an oppor- | tunity for 'all hands" to get to- gether regardless of race, color or creed. " "I'm looking forward to the Ottawa meeting where we will be discussing world problems," he added. Hon, J. C. Nivison, MLC for the Isle of Man, U.K.: "The conference is a splendid idea -- the delegates can get together and discuss social and economic problems afflicting their particular countries," he said, The Isle of Man representa- tive said he was keenly inter- ested in the -Automotive Mu- seum visit. The Isle of Man is the home of motorcycle racing, he added. UNDERSTANDING Senator T. T. Bleasdell of Trinidad and Tobago: "These conferences have brought a about a better under- sianding for tie Vaisous mauone in We Commonweann, Se said, The senator said when he first started on the cross-Can- ada tour the delegates regard- ed each other with some suspicion. "However we've now become -very friendly and we've found our problems are very similar," he said, "Tt is quite visible now that some of the 'rough edges' have disappeared, especially among the African and Asian dele- gates," he added. Mr, Bleasdell said he came from a small country -- popula- tion one million -- and there was a lot that Canada could do to help the economy of his country. MUTUAL CONCERN Hon. Alf Hales, MP for Well- mentary secretary to Michael Starr when the latter was Min- ister af Tahar: "This is one of the most prof- itable ways in which members of the Commonwealth can come together and discuss matters of mutual concern," he said, As chairman of the public accounts committee in Ottawa Mr. Hales said the economic value of having delegates visit here must not be underesti- mated. "These men will go back to their respective countries and act as goodwill trade commis- sioners for Canada," he added. PROVIDES BRIDGE Bernard Braine, conservative MP in the U.K,: "Tt brings together people of many races from different parts of the world and encour ages a better understanding of world problems," he said. said the Componenti. Con- ference nrovides across the gulf which an vides people of the world by race, culture and economic standards," i He added that he was im- mensely impressed with Can- ada and General Motors, VIET NAM Hon, Donald Minogue, MP West Sidney, Australia: "The Viet Nam crisis will probably be a main issue at the' Ottawa conference as well as Lao Rhodesian question," he said, When he goes back to Sidney' he will be faced with a national election (Nov. 6) in which con- sciiption will be the main issue, he said. The department of lands and forestry handles the logistics problem and provides trans- portation while the delegates ington South and former parlia- The British parliamentarian are in Ontario. CITY POLISH CLUB'S ORIGIN DATES BACK TO 1925 PAINTING FEATURED AT HEADQUARTERS ... Joseph Gajda, Joseph Czajowski MISS POLONIA ---- ZOSIA TASS - +. Grade 13 Student At OCVI First Member Canadian-Bom | Heads Society "Ted" Glista, the 33-year-old president of the Polish Friendly Alliance Society of Canada, has the distinction of being the first Canadian-born member to head the organization, the largest Polish mutual benefit society in Canada. Mr, Glista, due in Oshawa tonight to attend the 25-year membership ceremony of Branch 21, was elected at the 1965 convention. The Alliance is composed of 44 branches in Ontario and was first organized in 1907. Mr. Glista has been active in the organization for the past 16 years. For five years he was president of the Polish-Canadian Alliance Youth Central Execu- tive, which expanded rapidly under his leadership. He has held positions on the head executive board of the Polish Alliance of Canada for the past 12 years. One of his pet projects for the organization is a Centennial one under which the organiza- tion is a Centennial one under which the organization would build a picnic and park area on a Lake Ontario site. This would be a 10-year project. He was born in Prince Albert, Sask., but his family moved to Toronto when he-was a child. He attended Bloor Collegiate, Toronto and the Ryerson Poly- technic Institute. He holds a Chartered Life Underwriter's degree and is employed by the Great-West Life Assurance Co., Toronto. He is married and has three children. He is also an active member of the Knights of Columbus, vice-president of the Polish-Canadian Congress. Oshawa Branch 21, the Polish Friendly Alliance Society of Canada, will honor 35 long- service members tonight at a Ispecial banquet in their club- jhouse at 219 Olive Ave. Branch 21, the first' and old- jest Polish organization in the |City of Oshawa, has been meet- ling in the clubhouse since 1925, when it had but 33 members as compared with 153 today. All long-service members to be honored tonight have a min- imum of 25 years with the or- ganization. Each will receive a diploma in recognition of his service, Head-table guests will include Mayor Lyman Gifford of Osh- awa; "Ted" Glista, of Toronto, 33 - year - old president of the Polish Friendly Alliance Society of Canada, which has 44 branches in Ontario alone; and |Miss Zosia Tass of 85 McMillan idrive, Oshawa, who is Miss Polonia for 1966. Civic, church and business - leaders have been invited to the banquet which will be followed by a dance and socia] evening. President Harry Jordan of Branch 21 recalled today that years in private homes after the organization was started in 1922, many years before he moved to Oshawa from Poland. Each member contributed $10 for the purchase of the Olive Avenue lot. The co-chairmen of the build- ing committee were John Smu- gala and Thomas Starzykowski. It was known as The United Polish Branch of Oshawa. CHARTER One of the first big turning points in the history of the club came in November of 1926 when Joseph Halik, then president, received a charter for the or- ganization from the Province of Ontario. The membership also jumped considerably that year with the arrival in Oshawa of many Po- lish people from the homeland. The early elub's amalgama- tion with The Polish Friendly Alliance Society of Canada took place in 1944 when Vincent Kolodziej was. president. The membership, ranks were in- creased fu@her in 1947 when) several Polish veterans from MEMBERS HAVE HOME AWAY FROM HOME «+. Spacious Auditorium At Olive Avenue Clubhouse the Italian campaign in the Sec- ond World War settled in the Motor City. The club executive decided in|Gronke, sick committee; 1951 to enlarge the Olive Ave-|B. Borkowski, troller; S. Rosiek, organizer; J. Gajda, sick committee: Mrs. G.jcore of veteran members, but -Mrs.|there has also been a strong in- sick committee; |flux of younger members into J. Debicki, nue hall. The Polish school was|2"d J. Moskalik, organizer. transferred from Holy Cross} Church on Simcoe Street South to-the-hall soon after that date. The official opening of the new) hall was held in jin attendance. Mr. Jordan said that all Po-} lish organizations in Oshawa} Olive Avenue hall. The present committee composed of: president; J. Czajkowski, vice-president; 2nd vice-president; J. Gorycki, recording secretary; H. Gierucki, = secretary; P. Granr, iicasur S. Firka, controller; Z. Pauorak, con- the club members met for two 3 1966 PRESIDENT Harry Jordan is president of Oshawa Branch 21, Po- lish Friendly Alliance So- ciety of Canada. The first and oldest Polish organiza- tion in Oshawa, it was founded in 1922. The origin- al Polish Society amalga- mated with the Friendly Alliance Society in 1924, December, | this policy,' \1951, with many city dignitaries|"Dyring the depression years, our aim was to try those in need. During the war we organized a Red Cross com- originally got their start in the| mittee to help overseas fighting hich th {men and also the victims of| Ch, "ey is| Nazi oppression. All of this was}" Harry Jordan,|@ccomplished by donations ist|from Oshawa citizens." K. Kedazierski,| Friendly was made in organization more The club was organized to! help preserve Polish culture, language and traditions. "We have always maintained " said a club official. The decision to join, the Polish) ects of benefit to the country" Canada 1944 when the/sored by Branch 21 annually i club executive decided that the|the Mive Patnais prorroosr "the _ Operate!i9gg winner of which is Miss within thelpacs. Alliance of could effectively OLDEST MEMBER Joseph Halik, who came to Oshawa from Poland in 1912, is the oldest active member of the Oshawa Branch 21, Polish Friendly Alliance Society of Canada. The original group, known as the Polish Society of Osh- awa, obtained a club char- ter from the Province of Ontario when he was presi- dent in 1924. to help Oshawa Times OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 1966 Motors, General Motors of Canada has agreed to consider aid for laid off, longtime auto workers following meetings in Windsor, ; |with auto union officials. '|said they would let the union 'iknow its decision concerning Polish Friendly Alliance Honors 35 Senior Members controller; | framework of the national body. Branch 21 still has a hard- the ranks. Said Mr. Jordan: e| "Over the years the Polish Friendly Alliance Society of Canada has proved to be a guiding hand for many people unacquainted with the language in their new country. These peo- ple have banded together, not just to be Polish, but also to preserve the nation's heritage, treasure and re- spect."" He said the membership takes an active part in promoting and supporting "worthwhile proj- One of the key projects spon- "Tonight's banquet and cele- § bration is not for the Polish ' community alone, but for the public at large,"' said Mr. Jor- | dan. LONG SERVICE Long - service members of Branch 21 (date of membership start in brackets) are: Josef Cebula (March 27, 1937); Brukek Katarzyna (Jan. 7, 1934); Jan Dyl (Feb., 1929); Anna Dyl (July, 1938); Stefan Czrnomas Stefan (Jan. 3, 1932); Antoni Golebiowski (1932); Paulina Golebiowska (March, 1927); Ignacy Filipowicz } (March 31, 1938); Franciszek Hrynowski (Dec., 1929); Win- centy Kolodziej (Jan. 7, 1934); Wladyslaw Kocoj (Feb. 14, 1934); Rudolf Marcinek (Jan. 15, 1938); Ludwig Meringer (May 4, 1938); Nellie Marchut (March 31, 1941); Jan Przytula (July 17, 1937); Anna Piontek (Jan, 3, 1937); Jan Sledzinski (Feb, 14, 1937); Walenty Sciuk (Jan, 3, 1937); Jan Sciuk (Jan. 1, 1929); Anna Saramach (Jan. 21, 1938); Jan Rospond (March 6, 1932); Bernice Rajca (Aug. 15, 1923); Mikolaj Stroz (Feb. 3, 1935); Zofia Stroz. (Jan. 29, 1940); Tomasz Sobanski (March 3,: 1935); Michalina Sobanska (Oct. 2, 1938); Julia Smigala (Nov. 1937); Amdrzej Tutak (July 18, 1937); Jozefa Tomalak |{Jan. 5, 1938); Stanislawa 'Terech (Feb. 14, 1937); Fran- jeiszek Zak (July 29, 1938). Representatives of the United Auto Workers Union from Osh- awa, Toronto, St. Catherines, London and Windsor, said they discussed the plight of UAW members of "advanced age' who now find themselves with- out work as a result of dislo- Canada - United States auto agreemerst. A union spokesman said the UAW is seeking full retirement rates for workers with long ser- vice with the company who may be laid off at 50 or 55 years of age. GM officials, it is understood the older workers, No time lim- it was stated At a special council meeting .Jawa to have a shed on Farewell 100 Queen Scouts At Reunion Today The Seventh Oshawa Boy Scout troop will welcome more than 100 Queen Scouts at a reunion today at St. George's parish. The 107 scouts, from across Canada, are former members of the Seventh troop in Osh- awa. Four of an original five persons who became Queen scouts in 1940 will be on hand for the. meeting. Only the Seventh troop is involved in this reunion. Scouts will receive a special pin, 'The Seventh Order of the Crown" at the one-day reunion tomorrow. Satan's Choice Bid Rejected An application by the Satan's Choice Motorcycle Club of Osh- Avenue moved to Browning Street has been rejected. rejected. Ald. Cecil Bint, chairman of council's public works com- mittee, said today the applica- tion was turned down because the structure would not be compatible with surrounding Browning Street homes. He said the shed was an old building in dilapidated condi- cations brought about by the|ed Union Discuss Plight Of Older Men in Oshawa, sept. 12, unanimous support was given to a local 222 UAW brief urging the city to back its program of obtain- ing jobs for 260 recently laid off GM employees. Chairman of the GM bargain- ing committee, William Harding, told council that one of the proposals the UAW. has propos- ed is to allow pérsons from */55 to 62 to retire early without actuarial reductions. "The company has not offers to do so yet," said Mr, Harding, "Dut In similar situs Suchs im ti iu Sok ene Former Pickering Priest, Kyte, Dies A former Roman Catholie priest at Pickering, Rt. Rev, Bernard T, Kyte, died Thurs- day in Buenos Aires. The rector of St, Michael's Roman Catholic Church, To ronto, he was on an educati tour with a group of To university students. Msgr. Kyte was born in To ronto, ordaimed in 1932 and. served in parishes in.Port Col- borne, Welland and Pickering, before he was called to the Te- ronto parish. Hand Grenade Found In Town BOWMANVILLE (Staff) -- Police have asked parents to warn their children. not to handle hand grenades if they are -foun A rusted pineapple shaped hand grenade, of the sharpnell variety, was discovered Wed- nsday afternoon by school children while playing in a vucant field in the west-end of town. The grenade was found to be in an highly explosive condition when later examined by ex- perts. The youngsters, who brought the device home to _ their parents, were not injured. The grenade has been iden- tified as the type used by the Canadian Army. Constable Donald Anderson the Bowmanville Town police said the grenade appeared to have been in the field for a long time. A full investigation is being made into the dis- tion. covery. For 60 Acres Canadian National Railways' purchase of 60 acres of'land on Thornton Road for $240,000 was announced Friday by George Nymeyer, sales manager for Guide Realty Ltd. The sale was made in con- nection with the CNR's propo- sed $2.5 million passenger and freight complex in the south- west area of the city, said Mr. Nymeyer. "CNR officials notified me to-| day that they had decided to purchase the M, Greenburg and| Sons Ltd. 60-acre parcel,'" said) thé sales manager. The boundaries of the prop- erty extend east of Thornton Road South to the Canadian Pa- cific Railway line and south from the CNR line on the north. Mr. Nymeyer'said he was informed that the CNR expects Railway Pays $240,000 Of Land to complete the complex and have it operational by April 1, 1967. Roy Flintoff, sale represent- ative, was responsible for con- summating the sale. Peterborough MP Speaks To Grits Hugh Faulkner, MP for Peter- borough, will be guest speaker at a Young Liberal meeting Oct. 3. "His subject will be the Lib- eral Convention," said Tom Haar, president of the Young Liberal Association of Ontario County. The group of 35-50 membe; is expected to meet at YWCA,