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ORTH GWILLIMBURY '1'VVP.: rwin Winch, Keswick, has been amed the new clerk of the town- ship. Mr. Winch replaces r‘red Keswick, who» ha; been clerk for the past 12 years. AURORA: The town turned uown the recommendation of the police committee that dogs should be confined or kept on leash 12 months of the year. Numerous complaints have been made of dogs knocking over garbage cans and distributing refuse. UTTON: Teachers at Newman-â€" et-Sutbon District High School ave had a raise in salary. Pre- iously, the teacher’s salary in- eased $100 each year to a max- um of $3,500. Now the in- e is $200 up to a maximum 1 The starting salary as raised from $2,000 to $2,200, ith non-specialist teachers al- wed $100 additional salary for aoh year of experience, up to five 1' six years. A similar $100 sal- ry allowance is in order for rade IX teachers who have had revious experience when teach- g at a Public School. 0 w u: H. fi .5; N O P NEWMARKET: The Public School Board ‘here is considering raising the non-resident pupil fee from $5 to $10. as been elected president of the EEWMARKET: Fred Garuiner ewmarket branch of the Cana- ORILLIA: It has been suggested that people outside the town be taxed for fire service on the same basis as townspeople. The cost would ‘be offset partially by lower insurance rates. For years now the Fire Brigade “has been respon- ding‘to calls in the nearby area for the flat rate of $35 per call as a. good-will gesture. AURORA: Mr. Wm. Large, Sec- retary-Treasurer of the Hydro Commission and Assistant Town Clerk here, has tendered h‘is res- ignation. ' NOR'DH YORK TWP.: Building permits issued in the Township during 1950 reached the $52,250,- 187.00 mark. 4,911 permits for dwellings were issued, 97 for com- mercial projects, 65 for stores and apartments, 23 for industries and 10 for 'schools. ' ‘EWMA’RK‘ET: $420,000 worth of uilding was done here during 1950. STOUFFVILLE. Robert L. Dales, formerly of Stoufiville, supervisor of the_ Bank of Nova. Scotia branâ€" ches in Western Canada, has been named as assistant general man- ager of the bank. SUTTON: The Curling Club here is holding official opening of the new rink on Monday, January 29. It 7.30 pm. Six outstanding rinks of curlers from Ontario will glay that evening. NEWMARIQET: Council discussed a method of standardizing day- light saving time among commun- ities last week. NEWMARKET: Council is con- sidering a solution to the smoke problem in the town. Many com« plaints have been received Irom residents about factory smoke leaving a 'black smudge on houses and people’s clothes and causing a general nuisance. Driving .north on No. 11 High. way last Friday night Jack Mc- Carnan of 26 Joseph Street, New- market received cuts on his head when his car skidded and hit a hydro pole on the east side of the road just north of Elgin Mills. Alice Greenhead of May Avenue, Richmond Hill riding with him had her face bruised. The car was badly wrecked. )RILLIA: Application has been lent to the Ontario Municipal Board for permission to raise $25,- l00 by debentures to give to the mew arena board to meet the cost )f an artificial ice plant for the ian Legion AURORA: The Arena here has one of the most up-to-date First Aid Rooms to be found in any arena in Ontario. The equipment includes cot complete with blank» ets, table, two chairs, stretcher, basins of all kinds and a complete kit for cuts, burns breaks, etc. STOUFFVILLE: The Business and Professional Women’s Club here received its charter from the Can- adian Federation last week UNIONVILLE: A lifelong resi- dent of this district, Frank Frisby, 80, died suddenly at his home on Main Street, Saturday night, fol- lowing a heart attack. Mr. Frisby,' associated with the construction trade before his retirement many years ago, is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Clement. J-EWMARKET: Council passed. .t its last meeting, a by-law to u-ovide $35,000 to cover cos: of .lterations to the town hall. Skid, Car Wreck, Cut Head Feature Elgin Mills Crash News From Next Door VOLUME LXX!I. NUMBER 30. Rev. C. B. Brethen, who will have been at Richmond Hill Un- ited Church for ten years at the end of June, has advised church officials that he is retiring from the ministry at that time on,ac- count of ill health. Mr. Brethcn is confined to bed at the present time and has advised his officials in order to give them plenty of time to deal with the question of his replacement.\ He will announce his own plans later. Nominations for the election of a new reeve will be held on Fri- day, February 2, Village Clerk Russell Lynett announced on Wed- nesday. Rev. C. Brethen Plans To Retire Acting on a warrant issued by Deputy Reeve Tom Taylor, in compliance with the terms of the Municipal Act, Mr. Lynett has stated that the nomination meet- ing will be held at the Municipal Hall at 7.30 pm. on that, date. Warrant Issued For Nomination In the‘ event that more than one nomination is made and an elec- tion is required, it will take place on Friday, February 9. On Job To The Finish - Paying an outstanding tribute through one of the lar- gest funemls ever seen in Richmond Hill, residents said their farewell to Reeve J. A. Greene when he was borne to his last resting place after a service in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church to which many were unable to obtain entry. With every shade of society represented, men and w0men all the way from members of Domin- ion and Provincial parliaments to the lowly, humble individual whom “Johnnie” had helped when need arose came to pay their last respects to the first head of the municipality to die while holding office. Old freinds who had crack- ed many a joke with him, newer resdents who in their short time in the communityâ€" had learned to respeit Reeve Greene’s vital in- terest in their town, their welfare, gahtered on the foggy morning of last Saturday, in an atmosphere that fitted the gloom of the town, to say “goodbye.” Long And Useful Career Of Reeve Ends Many Pay Last Tribute To J. A. Greene Waiting reverently through the long and impressive Solemn digh Mass, many of them accompanied the funeral car as it bore the reeve to St. Luke’s Cemeteu at Trhornhill, where he lies beside his soldier son. The Celebrant at St. Mary’s Church was Rev. W. H. Murray of St. Basil’s Novitiate, Richmond Hill. Dearon was Rev. S. Cirl- vello of Thorn-hill and Sub-Deacon Rev. T. J. McGuire, of St. Basil's Novitiate. ‘Cool, Clear Water’ Honorary pallbearers were Dr. J. P. Wilson, J. E. Smith, M.P., Mel. Maltby, Art. White, Major Lex MacKenzie, M.C., M.P.l.. William Neal, Col. F. J. Picking. The mixture of‘ melodies coming from Richvale last week was finally identified as “Cool, Clear Water,” be- ing sung by Jackson Tay- lor, former chairman 0f the Riehvale Public School Board and now a member of the No. 1 School Area Board. Interwoven with it were snatches from “Happy Days Are Here Again.” Reason for the trustee’s jubilation was the striking of water,by International Water Supply Company in sufficient volume to ensure an adequate supply for the local school. Using a four inch casing, the drillers hit water at 69 feet, with a supply of thirty gallons per minute resulting. Good water is being secured and it is expected that the flow will be considerably in- creased. ' Activg pallbearers were Coun- cillors Wes. Middleton, Floyd Per- kins, Ken Tomlin,‘ Tom Taylor and Village Clerk and Treasurer Russell Lynett, with Gunnar Soder- berg. Many From Other Points Reeves W'in. Timbers of Mark- ham nnd John Hostrawser of Vau- Strike At Thornhill Choosing homes in which the owners were away, they broke in- to the residences of A. G. Craw- ford and A. F. Webster, Arnold Avenue, and that of Charles Smith on Yonge Street. Homes Were thoroughly ransacked in each case. Showing distinct evidence of being the work of thef same gang which robbed two homes in Aurora and six in? Newmarket last Saturday night, ’ghieves struck at Thorn; hill on Tuesday. Expropriation Proceedings Begun By Board Cover New Sahool Site At Northern Limits A diamond ring and two gold watches were stolen from the Crawford home, where entry was made through a front window. $26 was taken from the Webster resi- dence but a $100 bond, which the thieves had evidently found, was left. The residence of Charles Smith, who is absent in Florida was entered by jimmying the front door but nothing was taken, the robbers evidently preferring cash only. Members of Vaughan Township police force had a hectic two days. On the night preceding the Thorn- hill robberies Constables Adams and Bone had spent the night out of bed searching for an Oak Ave. resident for whom they held a warrant on a charge of assault and causing bodily harm. They kept... p. the lhunfh until noon. The wante man surrendered to Con- stable Adams‘ later in the'day. Trying to get a few hours sleep, they were called out again to in- vestigate the Thornhill break-ins and with Chief Constable Skidmore spent more sleepless hours. Con- stable Adams then had to proceed to Toronto with the assault case prisoner, wihil‘e~ Constable Bone in- vestigated a trfick crash on Duf- ferin Street, where thirty cans of milk flowed down the ditch. Weries, Crash, Search KeepVaughan Police Busy Involved in the accident w Te a truck driven by W. H. HiLz of King, which was passing a truck owned by R. H. McDonald of Con- ghan were present with many members of their councils. Limer Brandon of Swansea, recently cl- ected Warden of York County, was also present. J. G. Barren, Training Officer from Toronto Post Office was present to represent the Postal Department. Thornihill was represented by many of its residents and by Village Trustee Wilfred Dean. On Job To Last Death came to Richmond Hill’s reeve as the papers carrying the account of the last council meet- ing which he was to attend were rolling on‘their way to readers. It was on the Monday evening, prior to his death late on Wednesday, that he took his seat at the head of the council table for the last time, conducted the municipality's business in the same incisive way that he had fer so many years. Even after this long illness last year he had refused to give up and, in his last election, was x)aid the tribute of an acclamation. Taken ill on Tuesday, he was removed to hospital on Wednesday evening, dying shortly after ad- mission. It was thirty-seven years ago that John A. Greene came to Rich- mond Hill. Born nearly seven- tyâ€"two years ago at St. Theodore, Quebec, he entered a college at St. Charles, intending to enter an Order of Brothers and become a teacher. He gave this up on ac- count of his health. He then went into the tailoring business working with firms in Montreal and Philadelphia until he joined the Hobberlin concern in Toronto. After working there for twenty years he went into business for rustees Reach Decisfliflrogq ME IWEWIL “In Ftconh'als. Unitv; In Non-essentials, LiG‘erty; . In a” Things, Charity." Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Lih'ertx cord and driven ‘by Kjild Chrisfi tiandam. The latter is said tot. have made a. left turn and in bheé resulting crash the milk truck? went head-on into a tree, causing: damage estimated at $1,000 and: losing its load of milk. Damage to the other vehicles was estim- ated at $100. Juveniles Win Initial Victory At Stouffville Netting a goal a period, REE- mond Hill’s new OMHA Juvenile team returned from its trip to Stoufl’ville on Monday night with its first win, leaving the home team scoreless. In a game which showed botn teams suffering from lack of pracz tice Morty Charles with Jack Blake. getting an assist; scored the Hill’s first goal. Wuhite, unassist- ed, put in the second tally in the middle period and Blake, also un- assisted, made the third counter in the last period. Goalkeeper Johnnie Atkinson, playing a steady game, deserved his shut-out. Greatest improve- ment of the local boys was evi- denced by Don Campbell. ‘ The game was a “scrambly” one said Manager Grant Nighswander. Elated over the initial victory of .his team, he still felt that there was room for improvement in the local boys. Lacking of scoring finish, he said, was evident. himself, forming the Richmond Hill Tailoring Company, which his abounding eneregy brought to a successful concern. He after- wards sold this to its present own- er, Gun‘har Sodetberg in 1945. In 1942 he took over a job which was always a particular SOUI‘Cc of' pride to him, manufacturing mail bags or the government under contract. This business he con-- tinued until last October. ' Long A Civic Father During his long term of office he was intimately concerned with many civic projects. What ne liked to think of as the greatest was his part. in finally securing the approval of the ratepayers for the installation of a sewerage sys- tem, given a sweeping endorsation at the last civic election. Many Activities He was a member of the Rich- mond Hill Bowling Club, the Cur- ling Club, the Business Men‘s As- sociation. He was a past presi- the Richmond Hill Agricultural Society, the Lions Club and the King and Vaughan Plowmen’s As- sociation. He was a past presi- dent of the latter and also of the Lions Club. Even in a municipality where councillors and reeves are noted for long terms in office, Reeve Greene’s contribution to civic gov- ernment was an outstanding one. He served as reeve from 1933 to 1939, and again in 1948 and 1950, in addition to his part term in 1951. He was a member of vill- age council in 1919, 1920, 192], 1925, 1926, 1931 and 1932. Reeve Greene is survived by his widow, the former Lillian Stonge; a daughter, Mrs. Burton Kaiser (May) of Toronto and six grand- children. His son Fred was kill- ed in action in the ast war while serving with American Army Ski Troops in Italy. His daughter- in-law lives in Columbus, Ohio. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO., THURSDAY, JANUARY 25th 1951 The first head of the municipality to die while homing office, Reeve J. A. GREENE passed away on Wednesday, January 17. Paying tribute to his long and faithful ser- vice, leaders in _various fields haVe issued statements which will be found on the "Editorial Page-of this issue. ' â€" Friday night, January 26, is to be “Parents’ Night” at Richmond Hill Arena -â€" that is, weather per- mitting. The Richmond Hill Hockey Club is extending an in- vitation to all parents to be pres- ent on that evening and watch their boys â€" or the neighbours’ lads -â€" play three games in the “All Star” bantam league which the club is running. "Parents’ Night" Planned For Local Rink On Friday Ofi’icials of the club point out that they are‘trying‘ to do a job in not only teaching the lads to play hockey but also to be “good sports.” Their work, they feel will be made easier and the lads will be “bucked up” if parents will get out and show their interest too. Because a game in the OMHA Juvenile League, with Richmond Hill and Port Perry participating, is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. the first bantam game will start at 6 p.m. Second game will be at 7, and the last at 8. Members of the Public School Board demonstrated their interest in what the boys are doing and what is being done for them last Tuesday, when they attended the Arena 100%. Several members of the village council were also on hand. Councillor Floyd Perkins, chairman of the Arena and Parks committee, dropped the puck for the first game, with School Trus- tee Mrs. I/angstafl' starting the JANUARY 26 â€" Friday. A fam- ily nite party marking the o'8‘dh anniversary of the Edgeley Wo- men’s Institute will be held in the Edgeley Community Hall at 8.15 p.m. A veryvspecial evening of fun and entertainment is being ar- ranged. Come and have a. good time. Admission 50c. Proeeeds for community betterment. c2w29 JANUARY 28 .â€"- Sunday. Miss Jean Rowe, Toronto, sooist, will sing five sacred solos, the choir assisting with anthems. Come everybody. Do not miss this won- derful singing in the United Church. ‘ *1w30 FEBRUARY 2 â€" Friday. Euchre and social evening at 8 pm. Thornlea School, auspices of Home and School Association.Admission 50c. c1w30 Coming Events second game and School Board Chairman Jim Pollard officiating at the third. Officials of the club have decid- ed that the goal tenders award this year will :be given on the basis of goals scored against them. The “best players” award will be given to the player with the smallest number of penalties. plus general ability. A new playing rule has also been instituted. It prohibits body checking within ten feet of the boards and will, officials say, be strictly enforced. Due to the fact; that another team has been added to the league a revised schedule of games has 'been published. It appears else- where in this issue. Incidentally, at Friday’s games a couple of team captains will be seen passing through the crowd with small 'boxes. Funds of the club have reached a low ebb on. account of the necessity of buy- ing sweaters, etc., for the new team, and donations will be wel- corned. Salaries of Public School tea- chers and other employees were discussed at length at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees held last week, with the result that increases at the rate of $300 yearly were granted to all full time teachers for the balance of the present school year which ends in June, and $150 for part- time teachers. Rates of pay for caretakers were also dealt with. The meeting commenced with the observance of two minutes silence in memory of Reeve J. A. Greene, with Chairman James Pol- lard and other board members paying tribute to the late Reeves love of children and the work which he had done for them. “He was always the first there if any- one was sick or in trouble,” said Mr. Pollard. ‘ Public School Staff Receives Pay Increase The increase in rates of pay given to teachers would, it; was stated, amount to $2,175 for the half year. 55.97; of this is payable by the provincial government. Growing Pupil Potential Forces Upward Revision Of Accommodation Plan Long drawn out negotiations and surveys in connection with a site for the proposed new public school for Richmond Hill reached a climax at a special meeting of the board last Thursday night, when a resolution authorizing the board’s solicitor to proceed with expropriation proceedings covering eight acres on the northern edge of the village was unané imously adopted by the members present, who included: Chairman James Pollard, Trustees Langstaf‘f, Armstrong, Barber and Butlin. The decision finalized long months of study during which the board examined many proposed sites including locations in and near the village park. Attempts to buy the property finally decided on by the board as being the best, in view of the ex- pected spread of population failed because of inability of the trustees and the owner to get together on a mutually satisfactory price. The value of the land will now 'be set by a County judge who will hear the expropriation proceedings. The location finally settled On by the Public School trustees Is on the first property north of the village limits on the west side of Yonge Street. Known as the Haus- man property, it was formerly the ’Paxton farm, comprising 8 ac- res,- it would beon the'west side of Lucas Street, which would be ex- tended to serve the new school. Plan Larger School At the same meeting trustees de- cided to ask the provincial Depart- ment of Education to approxle the building of .a larger school than was originally planned. Earlier estimates had led to “the belief that a six room school would serve the village’s needs but the increase of population in recent months, both His visit it is hoped, will be_a long one. Whether it is or not depends very largely on the chil- dren of Richmond Hill and, 'w1th them, the motorists of the com- munity. ' “Elmer, The Safety Elephant,” is coming to Richmond Hill. His sponsors are members of the Lions Club, now engaged in a safety compaign designed to lessen~ the toll of death and accident which accompanies the ever-growing flood of traffic. The club has received full coâ€"operation and encouragement from the trustees of both Public and Separ- ate Schools in arranging for Elmer’s visit. Elmer will be accompanied by an imposing array of those inter- ested in public safety when he Elmer Is HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 in Richmond Hill itself and in the area outside the municipality which is served by the {Richmond Hill school, caused a revision of opin- ion on the accommodation needed. In addition, trustees agreed unan- imously, it would be cheaper to build an eight room school all at one time rather than to erect a six. room school first and be forced to add two rooms in a comparatively short time. It was stated that the cost of the new school would ape proximate $176,000. Need Fifteen Rooms At least fifteen rooms would be needed in flhe fall, trustees com sidered when studying potential school population figures. 530 pu- pils are now attending classes held. in the present public school and in two auxiliary rooms in the Munich pal Hall, in addition to 69 kinder- garten pupils. Attendance would be decreased by forty children leaving senior grade in the fall 'but would be more than ofi‘set'by children coming into school age. Reference was made to the anti. cipated large increase of township pupils and to the increased assess- ment which was being created by the construction ’of industrial e30 tablishments to the south of Riclh mond Hill, which are in the local school district. makes his first appearance, which will be in front of Richmond Hill. Public School at 10 a.m. on Wed- nesday, January 31. His escort will include Constable Frank Moore, other police officials, mem- bers of thee ouncil and school boards and the Lions Club, Bus- ommg From a post-card to ‘a poster â€" whatever your needs may be in printing â€" The Liber- al’s job printing de- partment can take care of them. Call Richmond Hill 9 and we’ll gladly discuss your problems. (Continued on page 3)