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The Liberal, 6 Oct 1949, p. 10

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SAND, GRAVEL, CRUSHED STONE, LOAM & FILL Everything Electrical House and Farm Wiring 3 Specialty Work done by Licensed Electricians, Thornhill For Cook Stoves For combined heating and cooking We now have a new type of Silent-G10 Burner in StOCk Farm Implements ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR OIL IS NOW MORE PLENTIFUL THAN ‘ IN RECENT YEARS YOU CAN ECONOMIZE BY USING 4890 Yonge Street, Willowdale TELEPHONE WILLOWDALE 5106 SILENT-GLO OIL BURNERS JACK BALE Used quiipment THORNHILL, ONT. School time is shoe repair time, our fine repairs should save each person at least one pair‘of shoes a year. WALK; RITE SHOE STORE RESIDENCE 296W RICHMOND HILL Thornhill, Ont. Phone 263 GEO. LARA Telephone Thornhill 13 The church was decorated by the Altar Guild and placed on the Altar was a huge loaf of bread made by Mrs. Little of Lang" staff. This loaf of bread is three feet long and about eighteen in- ches high, a braiding design dec- orating the top of the bread. On each side of this loaf were placed sheaves of wheat around which bunches of grapes were clustered. Flowers, fruit and vegetables decorated the church for the specâ€" ial Harvest Festival services held on Thursday evening, September 29, and on the following Sunday. A special Harvest Anthem was sung by the choir and the Rev. T. R. Beatty of St. George’s Ang- lican Church of St. Catharines whs guest preacher at the Thurs-I day evening service. A short business meeting will take place followed by an inter- esting discussion on the work of the W.A. with Mrs. Chatterley Deanery Officer from Richmond Hill, as guest speaker. Any member of the church in- terested in joining the W.A. Will be welcomed. The Women’s Auxiliary of Trinity Church will hold its first meeting Qf the Fall season on Thurs., October 13, at the home 9f Mrs. Wilfred Ball, Y-onge St., at 2.30 p.m. D.D., of King United church as guest preacher at the morning service and the Rev. D. E. Brad- ford, B.A., of Lawrence Park Community Church of Toronto as guest preacher at the evening service. An announcement was made at the morning service on Sunday of the 97th anniversary services to be held on Sunday, October 16, with the Rev. M. R. Jenkinson, Anglican Church News Comments following the ser- vice were very favourable. The Nursery, Beginners and Primary Departments have their own pro- gram and classes in the Sunday School hall, all other classes are held in the Church auditorium. The success of the new plan of having the Sunday School classes following the morning services seems assured. The attendance at Sunday School on Sunday was 134, including an adult class of 30 members. Next Sunday at 11 am. there will be a special Thanksgiving service with the church approp. riately decorated for the occasion. The church was well filled for the world-wide communion ser- vice which was held last Sunday morning. Eight‘ new members were received into the Fellowship of the church. The W.M.S. “Thankoffering” ervice will be held in the Sunday gehool on Tuesday, October 11, at 8 pm. Over one hundred young people with their minister, Rev. Crossley Hunter from Trinity United Church of Toronto, made a tour of the Dunlop Observatory on Saturday evening. After the tour the group assembled in the Sunday School Hall of the Thorn- hill United Church where they were served refreshments by the Women’s Auxiliary. The W.M.S. “Thankofl’ering” The president, Mrs. N. L. Mort- on, presided over the business meeting at which time arrange- ments were made for the making of gowns for the Junior Choir. It was also decided to haxe anniversary supper in connect with the church anniversary Tuesday, October 18. The Women's Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Talbot Findlay last Thursday afternoon. Devo- tions were taken by Mrs. W. Wes- ley assisted by Mrs. J. Michell. United Church News THORN’HILL NEWS CORRESPONDENT â€" MRS. C. H. BOLTON Telephone Thornhill 239.1 Soft Wood Slabs . $12.00 cord Hardwood Slabs $17.00 cord A11 wood is dry and clean. 25 Cards from $2.25 See Samples at Our Office Order early to avoid disappointment In the estate of FRANK ROSS PUTERBAUGH late of the Township of Vaughan, in the County of York, Gardener. CREDITORS and others having claims against the above estate are required to send full partic- ulars of such claims to the under signed Executor on or before the 30th day of November) 1949, after which date the Vstate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have then been re- ceived. tor,.by JOSEPH RABINOWITCH, Solicitor, Richmond Hill, Ont. THE CANADA TRUST COM- PANY, :Ijoironto, Ontario, Execu- Phone Richmond Hill 441J Then we welcome Mr. and Mrs. Moses and their two children from Elgin Mills to our community. The Moses family moved to Mrs. Haig’s former home on Monday. Notice To Creditors We are sorry to lose Mrs. M. Haig from our community. Mrs. Haig moved last Thursday to the new Bennett home in Stoufi'ville. Mrs. Geo. Leary and her uncle from Regina just returned from a. visit to Windsor, Miss Eva Schlichter, who is at- tending Fort Erie Bible School, spent last week end with Miss Ruth Hunt. Also to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doner congratulations on the birth of their son on Monday, Oc- tober 3. Correspondent: Mrs. Allan Doner, Phone Stoufl‘ville 67104 Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. J. Kennedy (nee Hazel Steckley) on the birth of a son last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Garnett who have been visiting with Mr. Gar- nett‘s mother on Morgan Avenue for the past two months have now returned to their home in Springfield, Ill. Mrs. J. McGrath of Montreal is spending a few days with her sis- ter, Mrs. Garnett of Morgan Ave. Your name and address printed on each card Some of the new books will be on the shelves this next Tuesday, October 11, both adult and juvâ€" enile. For the benefit of all new- comers to the district, we would be pleased to welcome any new members. The library hours are Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 3 until 4.30 p.m. The suo- scription is $1.00 a year for adults and 50c 21 year for children. Each adult is allowed to take out two fiction and one non-fiction book. The Library has a splendid selec- tion of books to suit every taste. At both services the church was filled to capacity and the beautiful decorations and the lovely old hymns sung by the choir and congregation gave a cheerful and thanksgiving spirit to one and all at this Harvest Season. ’ Library News ’Bhere were also flowers on the altar, placed there by the choir in memory of the late Mrs. Wil- cocks. WILSON ’S WOOD SUPPLY THE LIBERAL PERSONAL Christmas Cards Thornhill Social and Personal IF IT’S HARDWARE WE SELL IT RICHMdND HILL HARDWARE Phone 426 ATTENTION 9 â€"â€" Richond Hill GORMLEY Telephone 239J c3w14 Mrs. Mabel Weld! to is a. visitor with dinning. On Sunday evening, Thanksgiv- ing Day a fine Technicolor motion picture film, “God is My Land- lord" will be shown. This is the amazing and inside story of the astounding growth of one cubic inch of wheat to 72,150 bus. in world-famous Biblical wileat tith- ing experiment during a six-year period. At 7.30 pm. Victoria Square church. Lunch was served by tfie host- esses, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Allan' and Mrs. Brown. The October meeting is at the home of Mrs. Art Newson on 0c- tober 25. Miss Constance Anderson, sup- ervisor of libraries for the North York Twp. School Area gave a most interesting account of their library system which started four years ago. At first it included the five schools of the area but has grown to include twenty schools. She explained that the new course of study called for plenty of research by the pupils themselves and that a supply of many books was vital. Miss An- derson illustrated her tall: by showing several new library books. An invitation was received from Richmond Hill Scout Mothers Auxiliary t0' attend their October meeting to be held on October 13 in the Municipal Hall, when Mrs. Standing, Field Commissioner will be the speaker. We hope that a number from our group will be able to accept this invitation. The “Father and Son” banquet i§ set for Monday, November 14, in Victoria Square Church. The sacialcommittee under the con~ venorship of Mrs. H. Collari are in charge of arrangements for this. Mrs. G. Whitworth was pianist for the opening “0 Canada” and Mrs. McWhirter, secretary, read the Ifiinutes and called the roll. Miss Dorothy Hood favoured with two fine piano solos. ed. The meeting was atvthéfiycgrge of Mrs. Wfalfier Craig, president. Correspondent: Mrs. Walter Craig Phone: Agincourt 358J1 Attendance at Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary on Tuesday, September 27, was rather spoiled by the downpour of rain, but sixteen members answered the roll call and several visitors were welccm~ "Miss Wellwood having resigned her position in the Headford School to attend the Normal, the “A despatch from Marseilles says that ex-President Kruger of the Transvaal landed here Thurs- day morning from the steamer Gelderland.” “Mrs. Annie Scheel of this vill- age has spent many an anxious day during the past year. Her son George left Richmond Hill on New Year’s Night to go with the artillery, second contingent, to South Africa. The anxious mother afterwards learned through the newspapers that he was in hos- pital in Quebec, suffering from tonsilitis. Although she wrote many letters and made enquiries from every person likely to give any information she heard not a word from him or about him until Monday last. On that day a let- ter came from George saying that he was well and hoped soon to return frOm the war, as he was anxious to again test his mother’s pie.” “Reeve Savage was an invited guest at Warden Reesor's ban- quet given at the Clyde Hotel last Friday evening." “Mr. Christopher Topper of El- gin Mills had an accident a few evenings ago by coming in con- tact with an electric car a short distance from his home. He had evidently been driving too near the track as the south bound car struck (the waggon, making an al- most tbtal wreck of it. Mr. Top- per was thrown out of the wag- gon but fortunately escaped ser- ious injury. Drivers of horses along Yonge Street should be ev- er vigilant of the cars, as they invariably come out second best when a collision takes place.” “During one of the sessions of the County Council last week it was suggested by one of the councillors that the Metropolitan Railway management be request- ed to cushion the seats in the cars. If the above suggestion be acted upon it will add greatly to the comfort of those passengers who are fortunate enough to se- cure a seat.” “Mr. Vanhorne, who for many years drove the mail from Thorn- hill to Toronto, died in the Home for Incurables on Sunday.” Messrs. D. Hill and Co. sold twp acetylene machines in Maple during the past week.” “Toronto's ‘Big Ben’ was on Monday placed in a position in the City Hall tower, 225 feet from the ground. The bell weighs six tons.” BUTTON VILLE (Excerpts from the LIBERAL files of Nov. 29 ’WAY BACK WHEN hM ofT versar Mr. Tom Jerrott was overcome by gas while digging a. well on the premises of Mr. Bassing- thwaiythe. He was revived by Dr. Roy Bigford, who worked for over an hour on him. FOR THAT CHURCH SUPPER Narrow Escape A Turkey Supper will follow October 19. Anniversary services of Maple United Church will be held on Sunday, October 23. The anniversary of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will be held Sunday, October 16. Rev. Ross of Woodbridge, will conduct the ser- vices, asisted by a Toronto choir. A fireside hour will be held Sunday after the evening se: of Maple United Church, in Sunday School room. Fireside Hour Young People’s Union met at the home of Margaret Ramsay on Wednesday. Young people and young married couples are invited to attend. R.N., of Guelph,\ Ontario, and and Mrs. C. J. Robeson of Ganan- oque former residents of Maple. Young People’s Union Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Forrest_a_1fe rMiss Jean Anderson, ' Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Manning and Laurine visited with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Manning of Guelph, on Sunday, Anniversaries Mrs. S. M. Levering 0 bridge, A1ta., is visiting v sister, Mrs. Alex Forrest. Mr. Wilfred Manning of Hamill ton visited with his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Manning last week. Mr. Archie McIntyre of the Es- sotane Staff was married in Tor- onto on W'ednesday, September 28, to Mrs. Adelaide Parson, of Lindsay, Ont. Married The hostess served _a sumptu- ous lunch, and a very pleasant af- ternoon was spent. A large congregation attended the anniversary service of Hope United Church. Rev. C. H. Fock- ler, former minister, delivered the message for the day, ably assisted by the men’s choir of Knox Pres- byterian Church. The offering for the day was very generous. A luncheon was given by Mrs. Les. Laver at her home in honor of Miss Ina Forrest, September 23 at which 9 ladies were present. Luncheon Anniversary “Some of the villagers of Map- le have proposed organizing a ten perance society and a meeting for that purpose will be held in the vestry of the ‘Methodist Church on Friday evening.” “The Metropolitan Railway Company have placed five electric lights opposite the waiting room. The lights answer a. good pur- pose at this particular place and quite outshine our ordinary street lamps.” From a report of the Board of Education meeting: â€" “Mr. San- derson, in accordance with a not- ice of motion, moved that the board makeprovision for engag- ing a third teacher for the High School at the beginning of- the year. Mr. Switzer seconded the motion on condition that the prin- cipal’s salary be $800., 1st assist- ant $600., and 2nd assistant $450. The mover and seconder gave several reasons for the stand tak- en and thought that with the like- ly increase in attendance which would follow a third teacher the tax would be little more than at present . L. . When the resolution was put only the movein and sec- onder held up their hands in fav- our of it.” “The annual meeting of the Curling Club was held in the Council Chamber on Saturday evening. The auditor’s report of the secretary’s and treasurer’s books showed that last year there were 31 members and that‘the treasurer had on hand a balance of $3.93.” . “Messrs. W. H. Pugsley, T. Lud- ford, J. Tyndall and J. Dean re- turned Saturday after a four days’ rabbit hunt along the lake shore between Roach’s Point and Jack- son’s Point. The hunters got ov- er fifty rabbits and several brace of partridge. The hunters occupied the Pugsley farm residence and did their own cooking.” Correspondent: Mrs. D. Allen Phone Maple 19R trustees advertised fr 8. teacher and had.106 applications." MAPLE the price ephone th Lovering‘ of Leth- is visiting with her 1111 be held next evening service the Liberal 9. , 1900 the WE. JERNINGS i YONGE STREET Manufacturers of all types of cabinets, show cases and kitchen cupboards. All types of rough and dressed lumber, mill work, doors, trim, plywood, mason- ite, ten test, sash and- frames. 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