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The Windsor Star from Windsor, Ontario, Canada • 5

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The Windsor Stari
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Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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THE WINDSOR STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 19625 Poison Bean Hnnt Pressed. Bail Set At $5,000 In Holdup Pushed From Car, Man Copies Down Licence IS umber Department Checks Out a I I Is I' i Mf i I 1 1 CLKJ -'7 1 i A- a -rJ Jewelry Govenment Asked To Ban Beads From Haiti SMgW'gJW I S.G 1 $.: Lx- i i -f 5 i. isi ivy -I iA'h i Lw Tf I ft I J-- It I ir -1 i iw. '( Eail was set at $5,000 each for two men who appeared in court this morning, charged with robbing a Windsor man of his wallet and $23. Robert Allan Beneteau.

20, of 249 Pillette and Anthony Wilfred Monforton, 21, of LaSalle, were remanded to Sept. 17 on the joint charge. Robert Carrier, 19, of 1127 Campbell told Windsor detectives he accepted a ride in a tar with two men at 3:50 a.m., today. MEET OPENS Laboratory technologists from all parts of Ontario are in Windsor today, attending the 10th annual convention of the Ontario Branch, Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists at the Prince Edward Hotel and Assumption University. Here, delegates examine laboratory equip ment in the exhibit area at the hotel.

From left. Miss Patricia Kovack. Grace Hospital, entertainment chairman: Ronald Phythian. of Niagara Falls, a guest speaker, and Miss Sandra Norton. Grace Hospital, registration chairman.

(Star Staff Photo) The hunt for poisonous je-quirity beans being sold in Ontario in ornamental necklaces and bracelets is being intensified by the attorney-general's department. Officials of the food and drug directorate of the Department of National Health and Welfare report the matter is now out of their hands and the investigation is being handled by the legal laboratory. Since first publication of the report on this bean in Thursday's Star, several persons have come to the newspaper office with beans resembling those described. One man brought in a string of beads made of beans resembling the jequirity and said he purchased the necklace in a Sarnia souvenir shop. A Boston woman died recently after chewing on her bean necklace.

The federal government has been asked to ban these beans which are imported from Haiti. They are about the size of a small pea and are orange or red with a black spot. Reports from Toronto indicate these beans in costume jewelry have been selling well in shops in the Midland area. Provincial police are following up leads and are trying to locate importers and distributors. Project For Blind ence to be held in Windsor in February.

From left, Dr. W. A. Head, Laton A. Smith, Mrs.

E. G. Whitney, Clare Vinnels and Albert Baker. PLAN CONFERENCE Members of the Community Funds and Councils of Canada met Friday at the Jewish Community Centre to discuss plans for their midwinter confer Scientific Discussions Lab Technicians Meet The Prince Edward Hotel series of scientific papers werc.cr at the closing banquet at 8 was convention headquarters 1 to be presented at afternoon p.m. today for more than 200 labora-; sessions.

The two-day meet opened Fri- tory technicians from all parts Dr. John H. L. Watson of day with a scries of workshop of Ontario, attending the lOtti Windsor, a member of the staff sessions on technical subjects, annual convention of the On- of Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, at the hotel and Assumption tario Branch, Canadian Society was scheduled to be guest speak-: University. Enrollment Up By 75 VV.O.I.T.Leiijrthens School Hours I 1LU Carrier said he was picked up on Wyandotte St.

near Argyle St. He said the car; went west on Riverside Dr. to Martin St. At that point, Carrier said one of the men grabbed him by the neck and told him to hand over his wallet. Carrier said he was warned that "the driver had a knife." After he was relieved of his wallet, Carrier was pushed out of the car.

He said he U's down the licence number as iLi car sped off. Two suspects were arrested shortly after in a car in Sandwich West Twp. Canadian Car Output Up 2,955 TORONTO (CP) Canadian automobile production this week is estimated at 7,125 units compared with 4,370 last week, says The Canadian Automobile Chamber of Commerce. Production consisted of 5,692 cars compared with 3,563 last week and 1,433 trucks compared with 807. Production to date this year is estimated at 33 6,099 units compared with 261,147 in the corresponding period last year made up of 281,709 cars compared with 214,569 and 54,390 trucks compared with 46,578.

Car production by companies inib weeK ana wis year to oate wun ngures lor last week and; the corresponding period last year in brackets was: American Motors 86 (95); 13,087 Chrysler 1,199 (861); 27,053 Ford 1,620 83,913 General Motors 2,727 152,874 Studebaker 60 ((nil); 4,782 Truck production by companies was: Chrysler 160 ((125); 3,942 (4.689). Ford 507 (357); 17,392 (12.420). General Motors 515 (131); 25,136 International Harvester 251 (194); 7,920 Weather Nice For Weekend Skies will be partially cloudy but there will be little change in temperature in the Windsor region during the -weekend. i nc ueuuii tauiti cuicdu predicts a high and low of 78 and 53 today while the comparable readings expected Sunday are 80 and 59. The high and low Friday were 73 and 63.

i I Jayeees to Open New Garden Official opening of the Garden for the Blind, a project undertaken by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, will take place Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Alexander Hall. Representatives of the city, federal and provincial governments, Alexander Hall and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind will be present for the opening. On Monday the Jayeees ill inaugurate the start of their "We Believe" program at a dinner meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Elmwood.

Theme of the program is discussion and' examination of the six tenets of the Junior Chamber's creed. Rabbi Sher-win T. Wine of Temple Beth El, Rev. William Lawson of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and a member of the Roman Catholic clergy will lead discussion on the first tenet: "That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life." Appropriate representatives from various walks of life will be invited to subsequent meetings twice a month for discus- Crowded conditions at West- ern Ontario Institute of Technology have made it necessary to lengthen school hours this year and schedule two classes in the evening.

Enrollment figures released show a total of 325 students registered. 75 more than last 'year. The freshman class total has jumped from 145 in 1961 to1; 165. 1 Charles M. Jackson, prin-i cipal, said the school day has been extended from 4 to 5 I p.m.

and two chemistry labor-i atories, involving about 40 students, are being held from i 6 to 9 p.m. Mr. Jackson attributed the in-' crease to the success graduates have had in finding employment. High school students have become aware there is a (demand for the technologists Western Tech graduates. Three additional teachers are on the staff this year, bringing the total to 18.

Mr. Jackson said that with the longer day the school is able to accommodate the extra stu- dents, lie aaaea, nowever, mai enrollment continues to rise "we may be ln trouble next iyear At present no plans have been made for any additions to the school. Centre Plans Open Home Windsor's new Senior Citizens Centre is holding open house Sunday on the eve of its porch- campaign Monday night. The building, which now has p60 registered users, with many more unregistered as yet, has ibeen visited 7,500 times by re- uTea ciuiens oi mis area since its opening last February. One man, 94 years of age, makes the iirom 10 P-m- Larly Monday evening, citiz-ens who wish to help the centre with its work, are asked to leave their porchlights on while the volunteer callers make their rounds.

These are women's groups from various parts of the city who volunteer to cover a block. ALEXANDER SAMUEL dies at 66 Insurance Chief Dies Funeral Tuesday For Alex Samuel Alexander (Alex) Samuel, 66, 3557 TeCumseh Rd died early thls in 1 Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Scotland, he had lived in Windsor since 1941, Mr. Samuel was well know in this city and was chief agent for Canada of the Maccabees Insurance Company. He had been with the company for 17 years.

He served with the Gordon Highlanders in the British Army during World War I and held the rank of first lieutenant. He attended Trinity United Church. Surviving are his widow, Frances: one son, John at home; two daughters, Mrs. Rob ert (Patricia) Collin of Van-i couver, and Mother Mary iard. of the Redemptoristine Convent.

Legouri, Mo. Funeral will be held Tuesday frfim AWriK Flln pral Hnmp r.ilps u. Goyeau with Rev. S. Smith officiating.

The body will I I I not been aware of V.O.N, nursing service. Also, in many cases when V.O.N, nurses have been called in to the home there has been no contact between the hospital nursing staff which has beert looking after the patient or with the doctor who has been treating the ailment. By establishing a regular visiting program at Metropolitan See V.O.N. PLAN Page fi flx.w TECHNICIANS Checking microscopes in one of the1 exhibits from left. Miss Joyce Tofflemire of Harrow, presP dent of the Windsor academy of lab technologists; James; Bryant of Hamilton.

Ontario president, and Miss Gwendolyn" (Wendy) Grey of Belle River, convention chairman. of Laboratory Technologists. Registration preceded opening ceremonies, which were i highlighted by remarks by fc. c. LeBel, C.5.U., vice-chancellor and president of Assumption University; and Dr.

M. F. McGavin, president of the Essex County Medical Association. A business session, for the reading of committee and executive reports and plans for the coming year, was also held. New officers were scheduled to be elected today, one of the major items of business.

A Seek OI aiv For Roads May Iedue 1 in ip i roiirani Tenders for Sandwich East Township's 1962 road construction, which are about 20 percent over the engineering estimates have been submitted to the Ontario Department of Highways for consideration. The original estimate for the work was and was made in April, but when the tenders were opened this week they were above this estimate due to the increased cost of cement and stone since last spring. A decision from the Department of Highways is expected to be presented to the Monday night meeting of township council. Reeve Carl Trudell said today that council Monday night will these will be eliminated to enable the township to slay within its estimates which have been approved by both the Depart lent of Highways and the On- I tario Municipal Board. In order to add the extra cost involved as the result of the tenders, the township would have to apply to both govern ment agencies for an amendment to the construction bylaw and this would require considerable time.

Reeve Trudell said because fall is fast approaching, the one street may have to be eliminat-j ed from the prouram. 1 i legists Ocl. 2 V.O.N, lo Establish Operation at Mel The Victorian Order of Nurses serving he Windsor area is extending its home nursing care program to the Metropolitan General Hospital, where a V.O.N, nurse will now be on duty two mornings a week, commencing Oct. 2 to discuss home nursing problems with patients who are being discharged. sion of the other tenets.

A final a decision on the future meeting will summarize the the road program, earlier discussions. Five streets were included in Purpose of the program is to the original program but there orientate new members to! is a strong possibility one of LEO FINNIGAN -former club operator Funeral Monday Leo Fiimigaii Dies at 54 Leo Finnigan, 54, of 1690 Albert died suddenly today at his home. He was born in Chelsea, and moved to Windsor 25 years ago. Mr. Finnigan was a partner in National Auto Radiator Manufacturing Company, 2575 Airport Sandwich East Twp.

He was one of the operators of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veteran's Club on Walker Rd. in Sandwich South, which was closed by provincial police anti-gambling squads in 1957. He was also a member of Most Precious Blood Church. Surviving are his widow, Helen; his mother, Mrs. Marie Louise Finnigan of the United States; two sons, Leo of Edmonton, Victor of Windsor; three brothers, Arthur, Clarence and Alfred, all in the U.S.; three sisters, Betty, Alice and Helen, all in the U.S., and one grandchild.

Funeral service will be conducted Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Windsor Funeral Home, 411 Riverside Dr. then to Most Precious Blood Church for requiem mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

Prayers will be conducted today and Sunday at 8 p.m. 10,790 Altend Playgrounds RIDGETOWN The recreation director, Doug Smith, said Friday the summer recreation program drew a record attendance this year, "that was outstanding." Mr. Smith said almost 1,900 more children took part in the program than last year, for a record attendance of 10,790 for the playgrounds, ball and swimming program. I'oliee Seek Three Wallet Thieves Windsor detectives are seeking three men reported to have robbed a man of his wallet on Drouillard Rd. early today.

Waiter Mudrak, of 1040 Cadillac told police he was walk- jmg home when three men jumped him at Charles St. He isaid they took his wallet con taining a small sum of money. After taking the wallet, Mr. Mudrak said the men fled. Book vworjii The old saying about bookworms came true for two Windsor girls when they visited Wil-listead Library.

Delia Dion of 647 Hall and Cathy Mc-Isaac of 965 Moy were looking through the books when in one of them they found a live green worm. They couldn't recall the name of the volume, however. be at the funeral home after adUy irom aoaue. p.m. Sunday.

Sunday's open house will be v-iwuie wuius di "Memorial Cemeterv. miles an hour, prevalent today, should become mainly easterly tonight and Sunday. ORANGE LODGE A year ago today the high I The Earl of Erne, Burial will be in Victoria Loyal Orange Lodge No. 584 will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at .8 p.m. at the I.O.O.F.

Hall at Campbell and College Aves. xt i i i. -to, and low were 65 and 50. Record high logged on this date was 100 in 1933 and the lowest, 40 in .1873. I This aspect of V.O.N, nursing bas been initiated by the organ- i.ation with a view to providing for continuity of nursing care after a patient is discharged from hospital.

The V.O.N, nurses will not be providing any care for patients in hospital. Their role has traditionally been one associated with home nursing care. Frequently, however, in the past persons who have come home from hospital have 1 i Junior Chamber precepts and to revitalize older members. Essco Pickets Still Marching Picket lines are still up at the Essco Stamping Products 444 Hanna St. but everything is quiet after Friday's brief misunderstanding Police were called to the plant Friday to open up the picket lines to permit supervisory staff to enter and leave the plant parking lot.

The line was opened without incident, and a car, driven by Raymond Blakemore. vice-president and plant manager, passed through the strikers. The plant employs about 30 workers, members of Local 195, United Auto Workers. They called a strike Thursday to enforce demands for a new contract. School, Home Hit by Thieves Jewelry and a mantel radio were taken from a breakin at a Windsor liome, and a separate school was entered in another breakin reported during the night.

The radio and jewelry were taken from the home of John Reiss, at 1570 George by intruders who entered through an unlocked bedroom window. A window was broken to gain entry to St. Edward's Separate School, 3755 King St. Several inside doors were forced open but nothing was reported missing from the building. jt-' 4.

i-nirri faithful navigator; Msgr. C. W. Carrigan, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, new chaplain, and Wilfred St. Pierre, Belle River, incoming faithful navigator.

OFFICIALS INSTALLED The new officials of the Dean Wagner General Assembly of the Knights of Columbus were officially installed at a banquet at Mario's Tavern From' left, James Rudling, Windsor, past Staff-Sergeant Robert Duncan, first low gross; Constable Ralph Sexton, second low gross, and Constable William A. Jackson, third low gross GIVEN TROPHIES The Windsor Police Association presented its annual golf tournament and banquet for staff and their guests it the Dominion Golf Course, om left, (Star Staff Photo).

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