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JOWO”OOOOOOOOOOOOOQ§OOO0.900009009009000900000099 The inaugural meeting; of Richmond Hill High School District Board will be held Thursday. Januray 6, at 8:30 at the High School. Members of the new board include Harry Charles representing the County of York, Dr. Frank Hogg representing Richmond Hill counc;l, Dr. Walter Mason ap- pointed by Richmond Hill Public School Board, Paul Fox the Richmond Hill Separate School board. Harvey Collard, Victoria Square and Wilfred Dean Thornhill representing Markâ€" ham Township, Morley Kinnee, Map- le, James Maw, Nashville, and Rob- ert Watson,'Woodbridge R. R. repâ€" resenting Vaughan twp. and Wm. Campbell French appointed by the village of Woodbride‘e. District. High School Boarci Meets Tonight 0 :09.women»900999oooooooooooooooooooo00999009009 VUL LXX il‘ love, is onfy : . and a lot of OI" THE DISTRICT little foolish curiosity. SINCE 1878 HOME S l'Al’b' RC To prevent water marks on a new eather handbag cover it with a coat of good quality floor 01' furniture wax. Let dry, then polish thorough- Ly. Repeat the process 24 hours lat- For the present he is si office of clerk R. Lynett, Richmond Hill 29. An experienced ofl’icei' With fine appearance and. pleasing personality Constable Moole has made a fine im- pression, and The Liberal foins with the people of Richmond Hillin-nex- tending to him, his wife and family a warm welcome and every good wish in his new duties. Police Officer Assumes Duties Provincial Police Constable Frank Moore entered upon his new duties 21.: police officer for Richmond Hill ur- J‘anuary lst. Formerly stat'uneJ at Port Credit the new officer has taken up residence in the village. He is married with two children, a girl and a boy, aged one and five years. xv: epnone the As the session marked the begin- ning of the term, the reeve asked Rev. C. H. Bowman, Maple Presby- terian Church, and Rev. W. A. -West- :ott of the United Church to attend. When the oath 01' allegiance had DEen taken Rev. Westcott delivered a New Year's message suggesting that the world sought happiness, but that. the greatest happiness was in Serving. As fathers of the township they were in a position to serve with a job well done. Rev. Bowman followed reading verses from the Psalms and Romans on the same theme. Reeve Hostrawser “thanked the stafi‘ for their coâ€"operation, and wel- comed the two new membrs to counâ€" cil, Albert Rutherford and James Robson and warned that there had been a steady increase of work throvghout the last year, with the prospect that it would become heavâ€" ier still. This fact was repeated by Deputy Reeve Marshall McMurchy. Councillor Carl Shaw expressed the hope that all would bring their hon- est opinions to the council table and thrash them out candidly. This policy should be followed by municipalities as well as by nations. Councillor Rutherford stated that he realized he had much to learn but wished to feel ‘his way gradually. Councillor James Robsony former reeVe, and veteran on the Council for many years remarked that he himself had convictions and i was interested in hearing the others’ opinions. Clerk James McDonald re- called that all in Council had accepted a challenge. and that if they heeded the messsge of Rev. Westcott, a hap- py year wofi‘ld be assured. Nelson _1)Le}‘i;.g2ARoad . Superintendent, considâ€" ere'd that frankness was one of the essentials of satisfactory relations, and said that he would always be ready to‘assist whenever he could. It was unanimously decided to con- tinue the system of sending out a type-written copy of the previous minutes in advance of the next meet- ing, in order that members might di- gest them at leisure, and also to out down on the time required for the Township Clerk to read them at the meeting. Councillor Robson questioned the appointment of one full time Game Warden, Ernie Bone, in place of the others formerly engaged. It was ex- plained that previoust the wardens had held othei’jobs, being- able to at- tend to their game duties only on Week ends. Having the one man worâ€" king full time had proved much more satis-iactory during the hunting sea-1 son. i When the Planning Board was dis: cussed Marshall McMurchy express- ed himself strongly in favour of ev- erything they had done. Council ap. proved re-appointment of A. O. Thorne, Leonard Patterson and Thos. lieffer. Carl Shaw was appointed to represent Council, but Reeve HOS- trawser urged new members to sit in unofficially to become familiar with what was being done. Marshall Mc- Murchy withdrew from the board 0w- ing to heavy duties. .The question of ordering culverts preparatory for spring floods was brought up by Nelson Kerr, and upon Mr. Robson's assel'tiofi that large Poundâ€"Keepers: Lewis Hicks, Elâ€" mer Orr, Robert Julian, Fletcher Bl'os., and Art Train. Livestock Valuer: Donald Allen. Weed Inspector: Sam Ireland. Sanitary Inspector: Sam Ireland. School Truant Officer: Sam Ireland. It was decided that more snow fences were essential, and Nelson Kerr ordered 500 feet. He urged the necessity of heated buildings to house the machinery. ' Fence-Viewers: Warren Reaman, Roy Barker, Frank Teasdale, E. Corâ€" son. Frank Wray, Mortimer Wardâ€" law, Frank .Rumble, and George Brownlee. After expenses connected with the Police Force were approved the fol- lowing appointments were ratified: Board of Health: Medical Officer, Dr. R. A. Big-ford, Reeve John Hes- trawsei’, member John Kellain, sec- iretary, J. McDonald. Vaughan Township Council Holds Inaugural Meeting The first counch meeting of Vaugh- :11. Township for 1949 was held Jan- uary 3rd, in the Clerk’s office, Maple, Ont. All members were present, and Nelson Kerr, Road Superintendent with Samuel Ireland, Chief Constable were also present during the proceedh ll] ssentials, Unity; In Nun-Essenti'il RICHMOND HILL; ONT., THURSDAYv JANUARY 6, 1949 Certain radio and newspaper re- ports rather irked a few Snowball residents. Miss Grace Blackford and Jack Cunning- .spent New Year’s Eve men. While five King township plows and all county machinery were at work day and night battling con- tinued and cars and trucks buried in snow halted progress of snow remov- al machinery. At Kettleby 16-foot snow drifts closed the highway be- tween the sixth and fifth concessions while the community lying between the sixth and third concessions, were blocked off for several days. How- ever access could be gained via the fourth concession and Aurora sideâ€" road. (By L. Rolling) ‘ Top week end news has been ~the errant snow storm with its high vel- ocity jgales plugging main highways and principally east and west roads to a point where one of the worst storm-fe<l holiday week ends gener- ally prevailed. By six-'Lhirty New Year’s Eve roads were already heavy, reducing motor traffic to a standstill late that night. Kling village was isolated until New Year’s night. Schomberg was snowed under for two days and a half, breaking out of hibernation about 7 p.m. Sunday evening, Robert Moody drove the first Schomberg-Toronto bus in two days. King-Maple-Toronto bus remained at King all day Saturday. A huge drift eovel‘ing several stalled cars choked ofi" traffic at King and Vaughan town- line. King sideroad to Yonge street remained closed until Sunday even- ing. Probably the greatest depth of snow lay at Eddie Paxton’s where between there and George Bracken’s several ears were abandoned. Ap- parently the highway from Yonge Street in for half a mile or so was comparatively good when huge drifts unexpectedly confronted motorists travelling west. Mrs. Eddie Paxton housed eight persons Friday night and answered the door for 20 more during that evening and Saturday. Mrs. Bracken housed two Elmer Taxi New Year Blizzard Blocks All Roads In King District Regarding the proposed Race Track between Yonge and Bathurst Sts. at Jackes Ave., it was pointed out by Reeve Hostlawsel‘ that, the people immediately concerned. living on the adjacnt property were strongly in favour of having the by-law restrict- ing the area raised -â€" owing to the fact that a water main would be laid from Yonge to Bat‘hurst St. Council hadvvoted last November to raise the by-law, but it was unaiimously de- cided that gu-ovisimwtrzmiid be made to build two through roads from one concession to the other in order that the district would no be blocked dur- ing the racing season in the future. Reeve Hostrawser strongly urged all members to be present at the meeting of the Municipal Board con- cerning the Race Track to be held on January 7th. . Reeve Hostrawser then considered the matter of raise in salary for council. It was decided last year that the matter should be taken up at the first of the year. Councillor Robson suggestzd that salary should be ac- corded for each meeting attended, and believed this would be the rateâ€" payers’ wish. For responsibility 0f large sums of money handled an eq- ual pay to that earned by a labour- ing man should be granted. It was discussed whether allowance should be made for mileage in attending meet- ings or whether a flat rate shOuld be included in the salary pei; meeting. As there was dou-bt concerning the in- terpretation of the Township Act re- garding pay for Councillors attendâ€" ing meetings outside the Township, it was decided to carry the matter over until the point was cleared up. leerty In All Things, Charity at P. Weathenby’s farm house at Snowball enroute from Toronto to Kettleby. Her father, Mr. Ern Blach- ford appeared at the Weatherby house about 7:30 New Year’s morning equipped with skis, [and carrying others for Grace and Jack. In two hours they made the ski return trip to Kettleby in time for New Year’s dinner at the Blac'hford home. At the end of 1948 Reeve P.C. Hill and members of council visited at the home of J.’A. Mabley and presented him on behalf of the municipality with a beautiful easy chair. The presentation was made by Reeve Hill who paid tribute to the faithful ser- vice rendered by Mr. Mabley as police ofiicer and in many other official capâ€" acities over a long term of years. In a letter to council read Monday even- dug: Mr. Mabley expressed his thanks to council for the presentation and thanking them too along with their predecessors for many courtesies and fine treatment accorded him during his many years as an ofl‘icial of the municipality. King telephone operators went through a difficult twoâ€"day period. Two operators were required for the board, and chief, Mrs. Bruce Hall, did without supper New Year’s evening, working until nearly elev'en o’clock. Inquiries about roads, and cancella- tions of New Year’s festivities crowd- ed the board beyond the limit. ‘The service rendered by operators should be greatly appreciated. RETIRING POLICE OFFICER CHA'IRED BY COUNCIL The annual (Christmas Party in connection with St. Mary’s Anglican Church Sunday School, Richmond Hill, will be held in the Parish Hall on Saturday next, January 8th, at 3 p.m. There will be a short program, gifts from Santa Claus and refresh- ments. Richmond Theatre Official Opening Greetings and congratulations were extended by Kenneth Thompson, the Warden of York County and Major atrn. “This is the realization of a dream," he said “like many of you I have long felt that a great need of the district was a good movie theatâ€" A fine movie program was present- ed which delighted the capacity aud- iences and visitors were loud in their praise not only of the beauty and comfort of the theatre but also of the fine projection and sound equipment. re." Mr. Smith called on Hill who extended words ulations and declared the ficially opened. Richmond Hill district‘s new nioV‘le theatre, "The Richmond" was offic- ially opened last Thursday evening, and has been accorded a warm ano favorable welcome by all who have visited York County’s newest and most modern playhouse. Opening ceremonies which were brief were presided over by “Al” Savage well known radio personality who congratulated the people of the district on now having such a fine movie house. “In all my travels vis- iting many hundreds of theatres I never have seen one so well appoint- ed and beautiful” he said. Co. Ltd. and J. W. Bowser for a fine building, to the architects, Messrs. Gibson and Pikorny for planning a decorative scheme which was so beautiful and attractive. He express- ed thanks to all workmen and to neigifbours and people of the village generally for their fine spirit Qf co- operation. I A. A. McKenzie, M.P.P. J. E. Smith MP. joined in welcoming the people to Richmond Hill’s first movie the- For the opening the lobby and the stage were banked with many beauti- fu] flowers from wellâ€"wishers and friends who sent greetings and good wishes. A business man was upset becauSe his new typist was late. Fuming, he said, as she finally came in: “You should have been here a: nine!" “Why?” she asked. “What happen; ed"? Manager Ned Hi1] welcomed the audience and said he wanted the people of Richomnd Hill and district to! take pride in the theatre and feel it was their show. He paid tribute to the contracors, aurora Building ANGLICAN SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS TREE Reeve P. C. of congrat- Theatre of- Bus Operation 0n Yonge St.’ Shows Profit $1085 For Nov. Reeve P. C. Hill stated at Morda) night’s meeting of the Village Coun- cil that he didn’t agree with the pres- ent operating schedule of the Norti' Yonge busses which are routed ovel the Hogg’s Hollow bridge and a spec. ial bus operated in the York Mill: area. “I don’t see why the busses can‘t travel on Y'onge Street” .1e sail“. “and I have protested the practice to the T.T.C." Members of council con- curred in the view expressed by the Reeve. The usual appointments by-law was passed making the following appointments: Allan Walker, auditor at a salary of $250 per annum, W. S. Pocknell assessor at. a salary of $400, member of Library Board James D. McLean, member of Board of Health Councillor Middleton, weed inspector Leslie iBaker, building inspector Councillor Middleton, sanitary in- spector Councillor Middleton, fence viewers F. A. Clark and Nell Malloy, sheep valuer L. H. Clement, stable inspector William Cook, relief officer J. A. Mabley. Councillor Tom Taylor waterworks chairman said the new deep well at the east limits of the village was still in the experimental stage. Ample water had been obtained but it had been impossible to pump the supply free from sand. If this condition continues the site will have to he ab- andoned but engineers are hopeful the situation may clear up when ex- perimental operations are resumed this week after a two week lay-ofi“. The Women’s Institute was granted permission to use the room formerly occupied as a library whenever needed for the meetings, and the Girl Guides Were granted permission for contin- ued use of the council chamber which they have been using for some months. The report from the T.T.C. on the operation of the buses for the month of November showed an operating profit of $1085.99 compared with an operating profit of $23 .29 for the operation of radials KNovember 1947. PASSENGER REVENUE FO‘R' MONTH UP MORE THAN 21 PER CENT â€" EXPENSES UP TOO SO PROFITS LESS â€"â€" REEVE HILL OBJECTS T0 YORK MILLS SPECIAL SERVICE Passenger revenue for November. 1948 was $20,375.18 compared with $16,781.82 for November 1947, an in- crease of $3,593.36 or 21.41 per cent. Operating expenses for the month of November 1948, the first full month of diesel bus operation were approximately $4,700 more than for rail operation in November 1947. This was due mainly to an increase in mile' age operated, to higher charges for rental of equipment, and to a cost of some $500 for gravel for bus stops. The operation of the special York Mills bus was also a factor in reduc- ing profit for this operation. The T.T.C. report was presented to the inaugural meeting of council and members were .more optimistic than a month ago when the first re- port was received. “If we can suc- ceed in getting rid of tha; York Mills special bus, and take into. ac- count the $500 spent for gravel ‘thé busses might turn out nearly as well as the radials" a member of council remarked. The inaugural meeting- was marked by the usual formalities as members took the oath of office. Rev. SJW. Hirtle, minister of Richmond Hill Presbyterian church was present, read a portion of scripture, and gave an appropriate message to the members. -Councillor Tom Taylor sdggested the village should do somethng about providing a parking lot. It would be an inducement for people to one Passenger revenue for the first 11 months of 1948 showed an increase of $14,139.53 or more than 7 per cent when compared with the first eleven months of the previous year. In order to repair storm damage in the village of Rich- mond Hill, the power will be interrupted WITHIN THE VILLAGE 0n the west side of Yonge Street on ’ Hydro Electric Power Commission RE HYDRO INTERRUPTION From 1 to 4 pm. (Weather Permitting) NOTICE MONDAY, JANUARY 10th ,XDVERTISING IN GETS RESULTS THE LIBERAL here and would relieve the parking situation on Yong‘e Street, he said. It was pointed out that the park was available for parking-{and councillor Middleton said the lot at the rear of the United Church also was available. Council committees were named the same as last year. Chairmen are as follows: Finance, Reeve P. C, Hill, Roads, councillor Middleton, Water- works, Councillor Taylor, Parks and Buildings Councillor Mabley, Electric Light Councillor Ken Tomlin. Councillor Middleton Contestant For Crown Town’s Most Busy Man Fire Chief Bert Cook was granted permisison to purchase 1'00 feet of new hose and a half dozen rubber coats and boots for the fire depart- ment. The estimated cost is about “work horse" of the council is shown by the official positions he now ocâ€" cupies. They include in addition to member of council, building inspec- tor, member of board of health, mem] her community hall commission; chairman of the roads commission, sanitary inspector, a member of the water and' electric light and finance committees. In addition he sings in the United Church choir, works in the Sunday School and many other or- ganizations, is vice-president of the Richmond Hill Fair, and besides op- erate 521 very successful business. Fellow councillors tried to pry him 1005e from some of his jobs Monday night. “I don’t iltink it’s fair, "in fact I think it’s an imposition to ask councillor Middleton to act as build- ing inspector without any remunera- tion" said councillor Tom Taylor. “Expenses are going up fast enough” said willing worker councillor Wes, “I’m quite willing to carry on for another year at least.” $300 Councillor “Wes” Middleton, pop: ular senior member of Richmond Hill municipal council is well known as a. willing worker. That he is the Going skiing"? Skiing is fine ex- ercise but young people who like to show their'daring on the slopes may wind up with broken bones if they try foolhardy tricks. An arm in a sling may look exciting at school, but it won’t do the arm any good and it will do dad’s bank account a lot of harm. Many local citizens have expressed a desire to help those who suffered severe loss in the dayâ€"after- Christms fire in Richmond Hill. In order that an organ- ized effort may be made all interested in such a com- munity undertaking are invited to attend a meetâ€" ing in the Municipal Hall, Friday evening, January 7th, at 8 pm. PUBLIC MEETING J. E. SMITH. MJ’. SANE SKIING