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Always a Cartoon and News Q , 0 .0...OQWOOOOOO.OOOOQ”QONOQQOOOOOQQ”QQQOM99999.I. 0004 § Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17 2090"9.000.000.90900009600909000OOOOOONOOOOOO”O.1 $.00 othe fronI been H. Bowie Markham ‘ Twp. Road Supt. Harold Cowie has been appointed Road Superintendent of Markham Township, succeeding W. L. Clark who recently resigned. He has been in the employ of the municipallty for the past eight yearsas engineer and grader operator. His salay will be $.00 per month. There were two othe applications for the position from Wm. Grove, Ringwood, who has been with Toronto and York Roads (,"ommiss'on for five years, and Mr. Gordon Ogden of Unionville. VOL I XX l dam my saw J’Meu‘r AND pAYflaom’r FENCE ME IN [My HEART BELONGS Va MOD" 1 )« 4 l f a 2 I 39 £3?" . 5 ‘ (VE 607 YOU U .1 , v LETS no 17 Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19 Sflunalu u Imam Hun-- - rumba m. GEORGE SHERMAN - mum-d D1 EUGENE B. RODNEY v7 mflflwvmuwmumsnmgygjegw Mlélfifiilikw “'11:;1: 2:12;; - THE HOME PAPER OF TH E DISTRICT 3mm” saws! 303mm um SINCE 1878 ,_ BIIPV l’ll nnmr DEDICATION The Choir of the Presbytm‘an (‘hul'ch ented by the Board with new v stments dedicated a the 81 next Sunday mornin WW l). LITTLE HORTICLTLTL'RAL VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ONT )l(‘;\TlON SERVICE Oll' of the Richmond Hill an Church have been pres- the Board of Management v stments. These will be a the Service of P1‘ai_se MAHYMAHHN MIHURSCHWW m e m at 11 ers of the Assoc-nation Pralse o’c10ck Public School Children Hold Ice Carnival At Local Arena Dog Sled Race â€" lst: Leader, Myrna Risebroug'h, driver Barbara P715011, sleigh Margaret Lynett, Laurie Weaver. dogs Catherine Evans. Shir- ‘oy Hudson, Denise Stapley, Dorothy Harding. ' Stong‘, Wayne Koning'. 9 and 10 years â€"â€" Neil Risebrough Jam-es Pollard. Peter Hart. 1-] and 12 years â€" David Hart Pam] Atkinson, Ol'lin Horwood. 13 and over â€" Fred Mihorean Lloyd Grainger. Ronnie Millen. At the Skating Carnival held Tues- day, March lst, at Richmond Hill Ar- ena, the following prizes were won: Junior Costumes: Jerry Phipps, Indian; Roy Marinofi', Mexican; Joyce Fleming, Pirate. Senior Cesiumes â€" Mary Lee Latâ€" imei', iC’hiinaman; Carol Ried and Primrose Craigie, Maggie and Jigg‘s: Michael Butt and George Styan, Cowboy and Negro. Girls’ Junior Couples â€"â€" Doris Jef- ferson and Carol JManSIbridge; B011- nie Cottrill and Mary Lou Mason; Barbara Corner and Janis Butler. Junior 'Girls ‘Sing‘les â€"â€" Doris Jef- ferson; Anne Keith; Janis Butlin, Senior Girls Couples â€" Joan Mar- inoff and Helen Miller; Jacqueline Marbley and Margaret Horwood; Primrose Cnarigie and Carol Reid. Senior Girls Singles -â€" Margaret Horwood; Joan Marinofi, Jacqueline Mabley. ‘S and under â€" Mary Lou Mason; Bonnie 'Cottrill; Nancy Dean. 9 and 10 years â€" Jocelyn Lewis; Juan Hull; Alverna Montgomery. 11 and 12 years â€" Anne Steven- Dr. J. P. Wilson, Richmmid Hill, was in the chair, addresses being g'i- ven by Rrv. R. A Whattam. Rev son; Joan Mafinofi'; Janet Tomlinsbn. 13 and over â€" Bevgerley Leech; Joye Cpropelj; Carol REld. zed. A series of Temperance rallies throughout the North York Riding was recommended, as well as the use of, temperance films in schools and groups of young people. force. The Ontario Temperance Fed- eration is asked'to petition the On- tario Legislature to grant a Provin- cial County or Legislative Riding Loâ€" cal Option Law, which would have the same effect as the Municipal Lo- cal Option Law now in operation. Another resolution protested ag- ainst the issuing of Banquet Permits and urged all not to participate in the drinking of toasts with intoxica- \V \ Dr. J. P. Wilson Again Heads N. York Temperance Federation The inci'eaae. however, is only tem- porary and is caused by the fact that this year two years’ educational :osts have to be taken care of in one year. 7 y Tablets Now Ready Many routine matters were dealt with at the meeting at which all council members were present, with Reeve John Hostrawser in the chair. 'Mecting in Wesley United Church at Vandorf. the North York Temper- ance Federation in a resolution de- plored the action of the overnment of Ontario, for passing legislation at the last sessionvof Parliament, which virtually withdrew the Government’s support of law in areas where the Canada” Temperance Act was in In former years the High Schom .evies were not payable un ii the end if the year and were included in the following year’s taxes. This year, ’0 instance, costs for 19418 High School education will be included in 1949 tax bills but, due to a new sys- .em, 1949 High School costs will also be levied during; the current year. The effect is that this year Vaughan l‘ownship taxpayers will be paying 'heir proportion of High School costs ’0" the two years at one time. This year Vaughan Township High School levy will be $118,841. Last ear it was $14,399» The increased nnount is due to the inclusion of :ranspoi-tation costs which last year rere included in the Public School evy. Dfie to a change in system Vaugh- 1n Township taxpayers may get an unpleasant shock when they receive leeir 1949 tax bills, it was disclosed at the regular meeting of the Vaugh- an Township Council held at Maple on March 7th. > I It was reported that the tablets which carry the names of the over fcur hundred Vaughan Township men who served in the Second Great War were ready. These are to be placed in the Township Memorial Hall at 'v'ellore and an official dedication cer- Vaughan Taxpayers To Pay Two Years School Bills In ’49 um] Atkinson, Ol'lin Horwood. 13 and over â€" Fred Mihorean, ‘loyd Gi'ainger, Ronnie Millen. I'uck Carrying Contest 5) and 10 years Jimmie Neal. i’atsmi Cot-trill, Neil Risebrouzh. 11~12 years â€" Ribei-t Keith. Rich- i-d Soderberg. Orlin Horwood. 8 and under TABLETS RECORDING NAMES OF TOWNSHIP MEN READY TO BE PLACED IN MEMORIAL HALL “In ' ‘ssentiaIS. Unity; In Non-Essentials, Liberty Boys Races . ' 21' : Winn Butlln, Lows Girls Races RICHMOND HILL. ONT; THURSDAY, MARCH 10. 1949 The children enjoyed carnival skat- ing from 3 to 4 "and a “hockey game with Lan‘gstafi’ Seniors from 4 to 5. The score was a tie. . IMr. Ard was the announcer and In charge of the music department. At 4 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, February 26, St. Mary’s Anglican Church was the sceme of a very prot- ty wedding, when Bertha Elaine Canâ€" non, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Cannon of Scarboro became the bride of Brian Wilbert Houldcroft of Qansing. Rev. Mr. Wrixon ot’ficiated' Peter Bradshaw, nephew of the groom played the wedding: music and accompanied the soloist, Mrs. Bradshaw, sister of .the groom. The ‘iride, escorted- to the altar by her father, was beautifully gowned in white taffeta, with lace bertha. Her veil fell guacefully from a tulle headpiece. She carried a lovely bouquet of pure white roses and snapdrag'on. The maid of honour, Miss Elizabeth Scott, the brides- maids, Miss Margaret Cannon and Miss Bessie Cannon. were lovely, graceful figures in powder blue moire gowns. with matching headdressesj kind fingertip Veils. They carried charming; bouuuets of daffodils and blue )‘llleOI’l. The l‘shers were Mr. Andrew Mann and Mr. Wm. Cannon. 13 and over â€"â€" Bob Moore, Fred Mihorean, R0nnie_Mi11¢n. The flowers 9n each side of the chance] were pmk snapdragon and daffodils. * The" illegal dumping: of garbage at unauthorized spots was discussed and Township Constable Sam Ireland re- quested to take' action to prevent this. Endeavours are .being' made to secure a site f91' another dump. A request for a grant was received from the Humber Valley District Boy Scouts Associatlon and was laid over for investigation. The Scouts are planning the establishment of a camp site which will serve all troops in the district. ' The reception was held at Pony Crest Lodge, where the bride‘s mo- ther received, dressed in dove gray with hat to match. The groom’s sister assisted. The happy couple left early :being‘ sent on their way with the hearty wishes of many friends. After 2i motor trip through the US. They will reSide in Lansing. Officers elected were: Dr. S. J. Boyd, Newmarliet. Hon, President; Dr. J. P. Wilson, Richmond Hill, pres- :dent; Harry . West, Newmarket, R. R 2, viceâ€"president; eonveners of 'hildren and Youth. Rev. Leonard Coupland and Mrs. Elma M. Starr. Newmarket; convenor of Law and Legislation, Rev. E. C. Moddle, Aur- n-a; convener of Education and Pubâ€" licity, Mr. P. F Winch, Keswick; Ionvener 0 Membership and Finance, Rev. Harvey Howey, Aurora; secret- aryâ€"treasurer. Rev. H. E. Wellwood, Richmond Hill. Unpaid Taxes A return of unpaid taxes was sub- mitted by Clerk and Treasurer J. M. McDonald. Out of a total tax roll amounting to $149,138. the sum of $16,716. remained unpaid, it was re- ported. The amount is about nor- mal. In unpaid taxes over one year $2.544. is outstanding. The severe infestation of golden bed straw on the Town Line between Vaughan and ng' was the cause of considerable debate. Arrangements are to be made fer the two townships to get together in planning its erad- ication. John A. Linton and Rev. D. C. Mc- Lelland. - In the oratorical contest, Miss Bet- ty Thomas. Central United Church. Nashville, was awarded the DI‘. J. P. Wilson silver cup‘; Howard Barker being the only other contestant in this group. Loretta Curry, Victoria Square‘ won the .I. M. Walton silver trophy; John Angus, Downsview, and Robert Draperiifieswick, being the other contestants'=in the group. In the junior group with seven contest- ants, Michael Murphy, Newmarket, won the Dr. J. S. Boyd silver cup, the others in this group being: Peggy Carr, Keswick; Marilyn Barkey, Gmmley; Marion King, Keswick; Dona Watson, Victoria Square; Elsie Crawford, Wesley United Church, and Dennis Winch, Ksewiek. Rev. W. W Wallace, Miss N. Martin and Mr. J Luck were the judges for the contest. emony will be arranged at a later date. The request of the village of Woodbridge for annexation of the Robinson Cotton Mills property to the village is to be heard bv the On- tario Municipal Board on Friday of this week. The townshippf Vaughan will be represented at the hearing. It was reported that the Ontario government will provide yOung pheasants for distribution again this year if the township will make ar- rangements for their distribution and care, and this will be done. (‘.\NNON-HUL LDCROF'I WEDDING L‘shers were Mr. M1". Wm. Cannon. each side of the mm In All I‘hings. Charity The mansion was unoccupied at the time of the ruibbery, which was dis- covered by a caretaker sometime during the same day. Police say the thieves used a truck far the robbery and stolen among other things were our Oriental rugs valued at $700 each, antique chair, jewels and a washing machine. Chief Constable Richmond Hill Lions Club will have as its guest speaker on March 17, St Patrick’s Day, that great and honor- ed lrishman, Rev. Ray McCleary, Rev. MoCleary was born in the North of Ireland, came with his family to Saskatoon as a small boy and later went to Edmonton, where he attendâ€" ed High School. He came to Toron- to in 1922 as Assistant Boys’ Worker of the West End YJM.’C.A. He entered McMaster University for the Class of 1938 and as an un- dergraduate was associated with St.. Ch1.stopher‘s House as a volunteer. In 1928, 1929 and 1930 he was Direc- tor of the Rotary Camp for Boys at Bolton, with the Neighborhood Wor- kers’ Association, and did Post Gfad- uate Work at Princeton. ‘D” Day and remaining- with. them through Normandy, France, Belgium, Holland. He left them in January, 12145 from Nijmegcn. On realese from the Army in 11145. he spent three months doing graduate work at Union Theology College, New York, majoring in Commonity Aspects and Industrial Relationships. Returned to Woodgreen Community in July 1945. During the summers since graduation he has spent con- siderable time in making surVeys and studying: down-town Community proâ€" jects of most of the leading cities of the continent. He is a member of the Ontario Rehabilitation Commit- tees under the Chairmanship of Gen- eral Bruce Matthews. - It is looked forward with great in- terest to his visit here on the 17th and extend a very sincere welcome. Thieves entered the Lady Eaton estate at King recently and stole antique furniture, family heirlooms and jewelry valued at “several thou- sand dollars.” It is reported that some of the articles stolen had been in the Eaton family for at least three generations. associate minister of the Metropoli- tan Church, Toronto, and Director of Community Program with its em- phasis on unemployed men during 1931 to 1936. Rev. Mr. McCleary spent six months in the summer of 1.85 studying the social conditions of Great Britain. living for a time in the east end of London in Whitechapel and studied at Toynbe all. He re- turned to Woodgrecn United Church in 11136. taking~ up residence in the neighborhood where he now resides at 37 Bolton Ave., just north of Queen Street East. In 1939 he joined the Canadian Chaplaincy Service and was attached to the Exhibitoin Barracks, Toronto with the 53rd Battery, R.C.A. In the Spring of 1940‘ he became regiment- ed to the 4th Field Regiment, R.C.A.. at Pettawawa and proceeded overseas with the 2nd Division Artillery in the early summer o£~19~40.~ M1‘.“MCCleéry_ remained as Chaplain to the 4th Field Regiment for 3%: years, and was At about 5.15 am. Friday mornâ€" ing, thieves entered the new Suin- mit View Lunch building just north of Richmond Hill and stole about $85.00 worth of cigarettes, 3. Ron- son Lighter and $15 in small change. Hearing" a noise in the dining room, Mr. Folliott, owner of Summit View Lunch made his way upstairs and frightened the robbers who made their exit out the front door which they lad jimmied in order to get posse ion of the merchandise. Mr. Fo-lliott reports the thieves used a garbage can which was nearby as a container for their loot. An at- tempt was also made to steal a small radio which was on the counter but was left when the two men made their getaway. Mr. Folliott was unâ€" able to get a distinct description of the men but judged them to be youths of about 20 years old. He graduated from Victoria Em- manuel College in 193'1 and became our Oriental rugs valued at $700 each, antique chair, jewels and a washing machine. Chief Constable George Stuart and Detective Willâ€" iam Myres, York County police are investigating. Lady Eaton is at ‘iresent vacationing in the United Mates. decgorated by His Majesty the King, July 13, 1943, with the Order of the British Empire. In September 1943, he was appoin ted Senior Chaplain to the 3rd Cana dian Division, and, as such, organ ized some eighteen Chaplains unde. command for the Invasion . . going to Normandy with the Division ‘01 'l‘HllL‘Vlt‘S ROB EATON HALL ESTATE 01" HEIRLUOMS [HIEVES ENTER Rev. Ray Mc(‘leary, B.A., M.B.E NEW LUNCH ROOM and, as such, organ- teen Chaplains under he Invasion . . going with the Division ‘on remaining- with- them ndy, France, Belgium, anaâ€" Education Costs May Raise Richmond Hill’s 1949 Taxes The cost of education will play a IllaJOI' part in settling the fate of this year's tax rate, it was revealed at the regular meeting of Richmond Hill Council, with Reeve P. C. Hill pre- siding, held on March 7th. Ordinary expenditures, with provis- ion for a reasonable surplus, will not exceed those of last year. As a matter of fact there is a possibility that the Council may even be able to reduce the proportion of taxes reâ€" quired under this heading by two and a half mills.. The budget submitted to Council by the Public School Board, how- ever, calls for the expenidture of 543,892, of which approximately $27,- 000 would have to be paid directly by taxpayers, the balance being supplied 3y the provincial government.‘ This sum represents an increase of $12,- 000 over the amount required by the Board last year and, if it stands, is likely to cause a sharp upturn in the tax rate. Actually there is such a set in Richmond Hill, in the possessmn of the Hill family. They differ from today’s blue and white metal affairs Just as much as today’s shlny deliv- ery truck (litters from the vehicle in which the first member of that fam- ily arrived in the village. But, to- uay, they remain a valued lint; With the past â€"â€" a symbol of the progress which has been made, a remlndei- of the part which the Hill family has played in the rapid evolution of mo- dern transportation. That bakery, which served a wide district around Richmond Hill, was operated by him until 1918 and pros- pered. its motive power increased 1mm the solitary horse and waggon ol' the early days to ten horses, three “agons and a couple of sleigha‘. it wow almost seem that a grow- ing business of that kind would be enough to keep a man occupied. But not so with Irish David Hill, whose family came to Canada from Ireland in It 71. Gradually, during those )cars when his bakery business was increasing, he was laying the found- ation of today’s prosperous wholesale concern of David Hill and Company, Ltd., one of Richmond Hill’s leading bushesses. Even that wasn't enough for his ambitionus energy and, in 1916, he took a hand in the rapidly expanding automotive nidustry. From then until 1945 he and his sons whom he taught to work as hard as he did were continually active in the bus- iness. Included in the amount are items such as $3,500 for the decoration of the school, and $11,600 for bus trans- port for children from outside mun- icipalities, 70% of the latter sum be- ing paid by Richmond Hill. Members of the Council will attend the Public School Board meeting on Thursday evening and discuss the es- timates in an endeavour to prevent an increased tax rate. ’1‘. T: C. Report “The sooner we have a vote the better," said Councillor Tomlin, when the T.T.C. report covering the opera- tion of busses was presented. His opinion seemed to be generally held by the Councillors. Touching off the discussion on an early vote was the revelation in the T.T.'C. report that in. January $1,656 had been spent on a “dead horse.” $168 had been laid out to keep the unused rails of the old trolley line in condition and $1,- 488 had been spent to pay salaries and other expenses to maintain the Willowdalé sub-station which is of no direct use while busses are operating. It was back in 1892, when the vis- ion of Sunday night’s Yonge Street torrent of traffic would have seemed like an Orson Wefles nightmare, that twenty-nine year old David Hill ar- rived in Richmond Hill, there to op- erate a bakery which he had bought. He came from Hillsdale and 11.5 “orldly possessrons were carried by one horse and waggon. Profits of the bus system in Jan- uary, 1949, amounted to $528.18 as compared to $1,437.94 in January of last year. If the outlay of $1,656 had been eliminated, councillors ‘figureo profits for January this year would have shown a material improvement over the correspondinrr month in 1948 Pasenger revenues continued to shqw, Vanfl‘impl‘ovemgnt. the report in- dicated“ although rising- costs had‘ played an important part in keeping profits down. Did you ever see a set of autOmO- bile license plates â€" real honest-t0- goodnes ones that once identified some now long-Iorgotten vehicle â€" made out of suit runner? Ever hear of a “Petrolia” truck? That was one of the earlier lines handled by David Hill and was the first commercial vehicle in this dis- trict. Those ruvbber plates may have adorned it once on a time. Many Interests Somewhere or other he found time, yeside running his bakery business, :elling' cars and trucks, and onerating his wholesale concern, to build a car ‘Pel'haps up to this point the story sounds like that of a man whose only interest in life was chasing the “al- mighty dollar.” Bpt the story of David Hill, one of the men who play- A In 1948 passenger revenue. which covered trolleys for approximately of his own and, as Well, to ham grocery busmess for a couple years. COUNCIL TO DISCUSS INCREASED REQUISI'I‘ION FOR FUNDS WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD From The Hilltop A COLUMN 0F VIEWS AND OBSERVATIONS well, to handle a ADVERTISING IN (By F. J. Picking) GETS RESULTS THE LIBERAL three quarters of the year, amounted 1to $229,523 as compared to $11,841 for the preceding year. January of 1949 illustrated the up- ‘ward trend, bringing in 820,610 in fares as compared to $18,052 for the same month in 1948. In spite of increased revenues pro- fits showed a decline, amounting to $19,855) in 1948 as compared to $26,654 for 19-17. Additional costs such as those illustrated for January, 1948, in maintenance of a dual sys- tem, accounted for a considerable. part of the decrease. It was decided by council to take up the matter of a vote with other interested municipalities. ' New Trafl‘ic Lights A decision to install new traffic lights at Yonge and Centre Streets as soon as possible, in readiness for the heavy traffic season, was reach- ed. The lights, which are expected to be delivered in about ten weeks, will be of the same type as the new highway lights being; instaleld by the Department of Highways and can be manually operated if desirable. The report on the policing of the village, presented by Provincial Con- stable Frank Moore, was well receiv- ed by Council and indicated that law enforcement was being handled ef- ficiently and in an up-to-date man- ner. . Discusion of Community Hall af- fairs occupied the attention of coun- cil for a considerable time. It Was generally felt that the objective should be a community 'centre rather than one or two meeting rooms and that no steps should be taken until sufficient funds to finish the job pl‘opelly were in hand. Consideration of the site showed councillors to be generally agreed on the park as a suitable location. Good Water Flow It was reported that the flow or water from the new town well was developing- at an exceedingly satis- f'actory rate and had, at times, risen as high as 800 gallons 3 minute. While the water was not as clear as could be desired it is fully expected that it will improve. ed a major part in bringng this com- munity to its present posdtlon, is also the tale of a man who gave to his district in the way of public service a full return for the opportunities which it gave to him. From 1598 to 1902, again from 1919 to 1923, and twice again, in 1923 and 1932, he served on the Richmond Hill council. He served also on the Board of Education and was chairman of the building com- mittee when \the present public school was built. Active in frater- nal affairs, he had the distinction of seeing his four sons initiated in the 1.0.U.F., an organization in which he held most important executive positions, both local and provincial. Those sons, too, came to hold im- portant positions, three of them be- coming masters of the lodge of which their father was a member. In an event which is probably unparalleled in lodge functions a “Hill Night” once saw father and sOns filling all the key chairs in their lodge. Passing Tradition So goes the story of a successful business man who, before he passed to his reward in 1935, had travelled a long and useful road and, in pass- ing, handed over to his sons more than the prosperous businesses hé had built fiomngthing. For of him his sons say: â€" “He taught us the dignity of work.” He taught them his conception of public service also, as is evident by their records. David Hill’s four sons and one daughter have all contributed something to their community and to the lives and well-being of others. The purchaselof a filing 'cabinet for the police office and the expend- iture of $520 for doors for new vaults were also approved. Authorization for the installation of water mains on Ruggles Avenue was given, on application to the Council by R. H. Kane, who stated that a considerable number of lots, meaning the erection of more new homes, would follow the move. Cost of the new main )villbe taken care of in ‘the fmthcdnfing‘_ debenture isspe.. Two of them â€" Carl, now Medical Officer of Health for North York, and Lloyd, saw long service over- seas in the First Great War. Percy, now president of the David Hill Co- mpany, is Richmond Hill’s Reeve to- day. Lloyd served on the School Board at one time and was also a charter member of the Lions Club. Albert. now secretary-treasurer of the company, also served on. the School Board. What with their bus- iness and the Canadian Tire Corpor- ution, plus their other activities, the brothers seem to keep as busy as their father did. Possibly the Hill business isn’t quite the oldest in Richmond Hill. In any event. it certainly is number- ed among the oldâ€"timers. It has come a long way since the horse and waggon of fiftyâ€"seven years ago, from the days when cars and trucks were classified by rubber plates. The hard work and long: hours which have gone into its making have paid 011'. Materially, it has been successful. And, fortunately for Richmond Hill. the spirit of true servxce does not seem to have been dimmed, as hap- pens so often, by good fortune in business affairs. No. 37