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PHONE 10 4 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thursday, Feb. 1, 1951 The same is true of Mr. Wagar and Mrs. Styrmo on Tues- day and Mrs. Unger and Mr. Bilson on Wednesday. We trust that all the parents who are able to accept this invitation will find the.period spent with us both profitable and interesting. Teachers have been instructed by me not to dec- orate the rooms etc. or make any special preparations for this occasion. Our aim is to enable the parents to see the regular routine of the school as it is carried on from day to day. Signed on behalf of the Richmond Hill Public School Stalf. Also please take note of the following schedule:â€" Mr. Nighswander and Mrs. Lee will be supervising in the play yard for the full day on Monday. I am sure our guests will find that all the teachers will be glad to be able to establish closer relations with the parents and will also be pleased to discuSS any problems relating to the progress of any individual student. .. These discussions should take place at any time when the pupils are dismissed. It is likely that variosu parents will find it convenient to visit. the school at different times and for this reason we would ask you to enter the class room without knocking and take any seat available without greeting the teacher or observing the usual amenities. It has been intimated to your stat? that a number of the parents of children attending he school are desirous of having an opportunity to see the school in session. This being so an invitation’is extended to those interested, to visit the classes in session at any time on February 5th, 6th, and 7th. 78 YONGE STREET SOUTH RICHMOND HILL BOND AVENUE OAK RlDGES For prompt pick-up and delivery anywhere in the district PHONE RICHMOND HILL 625 Phone â€" evenings -â€" King 94R34' For Your Cleaning Needs Be Sure and Try Reids Richmond Hill Public School INVITATION TO PARENTS ‘nfiffifl FITTING RATION YUNGE ST; Model SM 60 MM_ 7.6 MM 9.2 DM 90 . OAK RIDGES - ONTARIO PHONE - KING 94-R-24 Cleaners and Dyers PARIS AUTO SUPPLY - 0 R D E R‘ YOUR FREGIDAERE REFRIGERATOR NOW! ! CANADA’S ND.“ REFRIGERATOR I. D. RAMER & SON REIDS THREE DAY SERVICE A special feed for conditioning dry cows, growing out heifers, fitting animals for show, and for the herd sire. Order this outstanding feed today. FUL-O-PEP Enjoy modern oil 11891399; 719mb"?- WALTER SCOTT Principal Two Locations Price $299.75 $349.7 5 $379.75 $429.75 RICHMOND HILL RICHMOND HILL Down Monthly Payment ,PaYment $59.75 $14.94 $69.75 $17.42 $79.75 $18.67 $129.75 $18.67 Report of Mr. A. F. Martindale, treasurer of the Missionary and Maintenance Fund showed an in- crease of 22% over 1949. That of Mrs. M. Heron, Jr., superintendent of the Sunday School, showed that enrollment at Christmas in 1948 was less than 100, in 1949 141 and in 1950 was 231, the ages being up to 14. With the addition of 45 in the Nursery Department as given by Mrs. A. Morton, superintendent, the total enrollment in 1950, in- cluding 15 teachers and officers, was 291. Appreciation was express- ed to various individuals including Mr. I. Ford, to the WA. and to the Ladies Guild for donations tu the Sunday School, and to the Junior Church leaders, including Mrs. D. Law, Mrs. R. Tamblyn and Mrs. S. Kent who joined the staff in the, Mr. G. H. Craig, chairman of the Board of Stewards, submitted the financial statement for the year 1950 and a proposed budget for 1951. He [briefly reviewed the General, Special, Building and Fur- nace Funds and concluded by ad- vising that suggested ways for providing additional space for Children’s Work had been worked out and would be submitted to this Annual Congregational Meeting for consideration. ‘Because of the urgency of the accommodation situation, a “Build- ing Campaign” was launched last June. The total amount raised by the church and organizations was $14,427.00 including $6,507.00 on the Building Fund, $586.00 to Miss- ionary and Maintenance Fund and $241.00 for benevolences. The to- tal amount received in cash or pledged for the Building Fund was $12,470.00. Mr. Lew H. Hicks, Clerk of the Board of Session, reported that whereas attendance during the first quarter of the year averaged 187 for each service, during the last quarter the average including Jun- ‘ior Church and Nursery, was 242. He stated that the Minister has an- der his pastoral direction 301 known families and that during the past year h had made over 700 visits. He noted that 57 persons had been received into membersnip, 28 on Profession of Faith and 29 by certificate.~ There had been 33 baptisms and 17 weddings. He mentioned the loss by death of Miss Bertha Chapman and Mrs. J. S. Duncan, wife of the late Dr. Duncan whose faithful ministry lasted from 19-42-47. The Minister recorded apprecia- tion to Mr. M. Heron, Mr, K. Rob- ertson, Miss R. Lacheur, and Mr. E. B. Sharpless for donations of special gifts to the Church; to the Ladies Guild for wedding pew markers and to the Junior Choir for primary chairs, also to Mr. G. H. Craig’s unstinting‘ leadership .n the Building Campaign, Mr. E. B. Sharpless on the Building Commit- tee and all who assisted in the campaign. He concluded his re- port by adding his own personal appreciation for the interest and ‘devotion of the Congregation.” “A survey of the community unâ€" dertaken by the members or the Woman’s Association and Ladies Guild showed that 42% of Thornâ€" hill and community are United Church. The attendance 3» the services continues to increase; the membership of the charge is 349, including 41 non-resident. The Young Peoples Union is growing in interest and numbers and the Adult Fireside Group meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings are proving stim- uating. The work of other organ- izations is greatly encouraging. A word of appreciation is due the members of the Junior and Senior choirs for their faithful service. A Garden Party to celebrate the 25th Year of Union was held at the Parsonage and all organizations took part. The Annual Congregational Meeting of Thornhill Un- ited Church which was held on January 26, 1951, was well attended. The minister, Rev. E. E. Kent, presided and in his report said “All departments of the Church showed great activity again during the past year.” Annual Reports Indicate Major Progress Made By, Thornhill United Church" LTD. Those who visited the plum. were: Wayne Koning, Gordon Bradshaw, Barry Smith, Billy Bun- ker, Bobby Whalley, John Thom- son, Alastair Grant, Gerry Phipps, Doug. Ramer, Billy Rice, Bob Cun- ningham. Many questions were asked by the students and were answered by members of The Liberal’s staff as the tour of the plant was car- ried out. Pupils from Grade 4 at Rich- mond Hill Public School, under the leadership of their teacher, Mr. Paul Wagar, visited The Liberal office last Tuesday afternoon and were given a demonstration of the proceSSes in" which a. modern news- paper is produced. Grade4 Pupils See Plnnt A veteran of ‘World War II C. H. Fagan of Oak Avenue, Richvale has returned home after having undergone a major operation at the Toronto General Hospital. For the information of our members, the second Tuesday of each month is the date set aside for the regular business meeting of the branch. Veterans and mem- bers are welcome whether the re- ceive notification or not. Please watch for date and place in “Com- ing Events Column.” Members of the Branch, Ladies Auxiliary, and their friends held a very enjoyable social evening and euchre at the home of R. Lit< tleford, Avenue Road, on Thurs- day, January 25. Stewards for'3 years: K. Dunâ€" can, G. Lunau, re-elected; M. Sloan and F. Richardson; 101' 2 year period, C. Jones. Committee of Ushers: P. For- ster, chairman; M. J. Johnston, W. S. Davis, '0 Turner, C. G. Glbson and L. G. Riley. The following were elected to fill the vacancies on the Boards: Elders, elected to the Session for 3 years, Messrs. A. F. Martindale, E. Shulver and E. Francis, all re- elected; and Mr. H. Gent. ‘ There was a lengthy discussion on relieving the congestion and the congregation voted to accept the offer of Asbury West Church of a prefab building, 26’ x 60’. ' It will be brought to the site of the Thornhill United Church and will be completely renovated and sided to conform with the present church building. The overall plan is to make it permanent, placing it alongside the present storage room at the side of the church. The star- age room will be transformed intq a kitchen and the present kitchen will be fixed up for the Nursery. To the east of the present storage room it is planned to excavate and put in the heating and plumbing. The committee appointed to take care of this project will consist of Mr. G. Crutcher, chairman and Mesqs. D. Davidson, F. Richard- son, L. Hicks, H. Rogers and Dr. E. M. Honey. In her brief summary of the work of the Woman’s Association, Mrs. N. L. Morton, president, mentioned that the W.A. had sponsored the Annual Anniversary Supper, to 'which over 200 sat down, as well as other catering. Slhe referred to Miss Marguerite Boyle’s part in the concert promoted in November. The Ladies Guild, with Mrs. R. Wesley as president, and a mem- bership of 54, worked in. three groups and gave $1,000 to the building fund. The report of me Afternoon Auxiliary of the W0- man’s Missionary Society showed that its Presbyterial allocation had been exceeded; the Evening Auxil- iary met its allocation in full and assisted the Afternoon group in providing for the “Mother and Daughter” banquet for the C.G.I. T. in March. A busy year was in- dicated by the president of the Af- ternoon Auxiliary, Mrs. J. Michell, and by Miss G. Wesley, president of the Evening group. Member- ship in Canadian Girls in Train- ing was reported as 19 with many projects of interest and service ac- complished. The Mission Band re- port showed that the Presbyterial allocation was exceeded; superin- tendent is Miss F. Clubine and for the Baby Band, Mrs. A. Morton. The Choir report included an ap- peal from its president, Mrs. E. E.‘ Kent for volunteers for the Sen- ior Choir, especially male voices. Mrs. W. Heath announced that on Palm Sunday evening Staiers “Cru-, “Crucifixion” will be given by an augmented Senior Choir. Fall of 1950, as reported by Mrs. G. Wesley, its president. The re- port of the Young Peoples Unlon was provided by Ernest Kent, pres- ident, and of the Adult Fireside Group by the president, Mr. A. Morton. THE LEGIONNAIRES Branch 375 Canadian Legion, B.E.L.S. Richmond Hill Aware of the acute problem Bob Woolley approached Miss Marion Ferguson at the Toronto Head- quarters of the Victorian Order of Nurses, who referred him to the Aurora Society. Part of the services of the V.O. N. Nurse in Aurora are under con- The fact that Whitchurch and King Townships do not belong to the County Health Unit has cre- ated the necessity in the fast grow- ing community of Lake Wilcox and Oak Ridges for the services of a public health nurse. ture. Many events were staged dur- ing the, evening. A skating race for boys under ten was won by Donald Gibson and one for the girls under ten proved Linda L’- Aventure the speediest girl of her age on the ice. A ten minute game of broom hockey, with brooms used in place ofsticks, saw Thornhill Public School Senior .boys hockey team and Langstafi’ Public School senior team battle to a one all tie. A fast comedy solo by Foss Mallory of Richmond That “the female of the species is more deadly than the male” was proved when a team of Lion- esses ran. up an overwhelming Hill Public Health Nurse Service At Oak Ridges, Lake, Is Discussed Those who felt the cold were able to- warm themSelves at sala- manders placed around the .ink. Even if the weather was cold the salamanders were hot â€" as a Thornhill youngster found to his sorrow when his trousers were burned off from the knees down. Hot cofl'ee and chocolate and cof- fee, together with eatables dis- pensed by Mesdames William Len- nox, Tom Jackson and John Mac- Neil found a ready sale. Canadian winter weather of the best type was in evidence when Thornhill residents of all ages, sizes and shapes enjoyed them- selves at the Ice Frolic staged at the swimming pool by the local Lions Club last Friday night. 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Lion President Bill Pocklington, accompanied by Lion Bill Lennox, delivered the coat to Mrs. Woods a. few minutes later. The coat, manufactured by Adam Reiter of Thorn-hill Furs, fitted as if it had been made to order. Tal- bot Winlay won the $50 prize for selling the winning ticket. The carnival ended in a gmnd march during which judges Tom Jackson and F. J. Picking made what turned out to be a popular choice of the best costume â€" that of Steven Crutcher. Skating to music separated the various ev- ents on a program which drew a lot of appreciation from Thorn- hill residents, who attended in large numbers. score over 3 Lions team. Lioness- es Bill Anstey and Dennis Moore were stars of the tilt. The Lion- esses' mascot, a large raccoon which turned out to be Nels Find- lay, was said to have a lot to do with the success of the ladies. Two teen-age teams, one from Vaughan and one from Markham, played a ten-minute broom-ball game. 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