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lub consisting of 14 local boys re- NEWMARKET: The Busy Beaver odels old toys for the use of the ions Club Christmas basket fund, also for the children at the Ontar- io Hospital south of Aurora. They meet every week. BOWMANVILLE: Northumber- land-Durham Health Unit nurses paid 10,470 visits to almost 3,000 United Counties families last year. WOODBRIDGE: The opening of the Memorial Arena last Thurs- day night marked the completion of an enterprise which had its in- ception more than five years ago. NEWlMA-RKET: Guild Industries of Canada has opened a plant here at the former International Wood Plant. NEWMARKET: A new fire ban to replace the one on the corner of Main Street and Millard Avenue has been proposed by council. AURORA: Chalmer Black was el- ected president of the Aurora. Ag- ricultural Society for the commg year. LINDSAY: Membership in the Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce has reached 60% of all businesses. NEWMARKET: Before long the town is going to be asked to set up its own civil defence mechaulsm, says Reeve Arthur D. Evans. All civic personnel will have to be trained to go to work as a co-op- crating team in case of any disas- ter or emergency. WILLOWDALE: An ultramodern 36-room vocational school to eaSe pressure on. Earl Haig Collegiate and to prepare for North York Township’s growth is now under construction on Lawrence Awnue. It: completion date is set for Feb- ruary 1952. ’ " ' ORILLIA: Users of domestic elec- tric power in Midland enjoy the lowest rates Elm Simcoe County. The first 120 kilowatts are charged at the rate oi 2.3 cents, a. total of $2.76. Remainder or 360 kilowatts at 8 cent: would cost $3.88. The bill at the end of two months therefore would be $5.64, it the reansumer uses 240 kilowatts per h . :onth. BOWMANVILLE: More reglstra- ions were made at the Registry )fiice here during 1950 than in any sther previous year. They totall- ad 1,604 compared with 1,585 in 111-: previous year and 1,504 in .948.Discharge of mortgages show. 3d a, marked increase over previous years as did the number of wills :egistered. MARK‘HAM: Earl Graham has been elected president of Markham and East York Agricultural Soc- BOWMANVLLLE: Northumiber- land and Durham Counties Council has approved a road‘appropriation for 1951 of $349,600., about the same as last year. FEBRUARY 9 -â€" Friday. Meeting of Doncaster Ratepayers Associa- tion at Powell Road School, Thorn- hill. c1w32 An open invitation to residents of Richmond Hill to attend the Valentine Dance scheduled for Fri- day, February 16th, in the Public School Auditorium is being ex- tended by members of Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club. Round and square dancing is planned, with Earl Empringham calling off. Dancing will be froni 9p.m to 1am. FEBRUARY 13 â€" Tuesday. The Richmond Hill Branch 375 Canad- ian Legion B.E.S.L. will hold its next regular meeting at the home of Mr. F. Titshall, May Avenue, Stop 24A Yonge St. Richmond Hill. Veterans and members please note. .‘1w32 FEBRUARY 9 â€" Friday, 8.15 p. m. Elmwood Park Rateayers’ As- sociation “Social Night" at the Public School Auditorium. Strip film on T.T.C. Rapid Transit, dan- cing and refreshments. c1w32 FEBRUARY 10 â€" Saturday. Bak- ing and apron sale under the aus- pices of Maple Community and School Club at 3 o’clock in Mc- Cowan’s Store. c1w32 FEBRUARY 15 â€" Thursday. Eu- chre sponsored by the Canadian Legion in the Public School audi- torium at 8.30 pm. Admission 35c. Good Prizes, refreshments. c1w32 Lawn Bowlers Plan Valentine’s Dance FEBRUARY .12 â€"â€" Monday. Meet- ing of Langstaff Ratepayers’ As- sociation at Lan‘gstafi Card Co. plant on No. 7 Highway. c1w32 FEBRUARY 12 â€" Monday. Gen- eral meeting and election of offi- cers of Highland Park Ratepayers Association at Paweil Road Pub- lic School at 8.15 pm. c1w32 'NCWS From Next Dodr Coming Events VOLUME LXXH. NUMBER 32. Vaughan Building Permits Triple In Last 24 Months Quring the normally quiet month of January building permits issued in Vaughan Township have amounted to $38,480, states Build- ing Inspector H. C. H. Miller. While the figure is small compared to what can be expected in the more active months in the later part of the year, it is still more than twice as much as in January a year ago and over three times the amount of the permits issued in January, 1949. Council Knocks County Council System “House Of Nonsense” Says Middleton The County Council system came in for a thorough “panning” when Richmond Hill Council held its regular meeting last Monday. “A house of nonsense,” said Coun- cillor Wes. Middleton, with other members agreeing in principle with his description. “County Council is an unnec- essary expenditure,” said Uoun- cillor Ken Tomlin, stressing the fact that it was time to look into taxation reform. “It's high time the electors got around to electing people who have the courage of their convictions and will go down there and say what they think.” said Councillor Middleton. Deciding to join the Association of Rural Municipalities, councill- ors gave unanimous endorsement to a resolution adopted by the village of Chesterville which read “That, whereas the cost of under- ground sewers, disposal plants and waterworks in towns and villages not separated from coun- ties has become an excessive bur- den to the ratepayers, and where- as the public health is endanger- ed without a satisfactory system, be it resolved that this council pe- tition the Provincial Government, through the Association of Rural Municipalities, to pay a subsidy of thirty-three and one-third per cent on the cost of construction of sewers, disposal plants and waterworks systems.” FEBRUARY 14 â€" Wednesday. Mafiie Lions Club invites you to its Valentine Dance again featuring Chas. Hannigan and his Mountain- eers. Modern and old-time danc- ing. Admission 75c. Refreshment booth. c1w32 FEBRUARY 16 -â€"- Wednesday. The W.A. of Maple United Church will meet at the home of Mrs. E. Hemp- hill at 2.30 p.m. A good attend- ance 1's requested. c1w32 FEBRUARY 16 â€"- Friday. Valen- tine’s party, 8 p.m., in Headford United Church. Everyone is asked to bring sandwiches or cookies for lunch. You are also asked to bring one valentine. Crokinole will be played for one hour. Silver col- lection. *2w32 Forecast that spring is on the way -â€" that Boy Scouts and Cubs will soon be engaged in their favour- ite occupations of camping and learning outdoor lore, The Liberal’s office Window is devoted this week to a life-size display of 8. Scout camp. Back of it all‘ is a re- minder that the Scout an- nual financial campaign is under way â€" that the boys, their leaders, and the group committee is putting on a special drive this year for funds to erect a badly needed Scout and Cub head- quarters in Richmond Hill. FEBRUARY 23 â€"â€" Friday. Dance, old time and modern, Kit Carson’s Trail Blazers and a gala. stage show, sponsored by the Canadian Legion Branch 375 at the Rich- mond Hill Public School auditor- ium at 8 pm. Admission 75c per person. e3w32 FEBRUARY 16 â€"â€"- Friday. Have you enjoyed a game of euchre late- ly_or is bridge your game? Then join the Patterson Community Club at the Masonic Hall, Maple, on the above date, at 8 o’clock. Re- freshments will be served and there will be prizes. Admission 40¢ per person. Proceeds to pur- chase recreational equipment for Patterson Public School. Tickets available at the door. c1w32 Boy Scout Campaign Neal, Parker, In Race Thornhill - Richmond Hill Toll Charges Are Feared Council, BMA, To Study Fears that the transference of the Thornhill exchange to the Willowdale exchange, announced by the Bell Telephone Company some time ago and expected to take place some time in. 1952, may result in an additional charge to users have been expressed by both the Village Council and the nich- mond Hill Business Men's Assoc- iation. mond Hill Business Men's Assoc- iation. “It would be a distinct hardship to both business men‘ and other residents if we were forced to pay a. charge on all calls between the two communities," said Deputy Reeve Tom Taylor, introducing The same subject was discussed at a =meeting of the Business Men’s Association executive last week, with views similar to those of the Deputy Reeve’s being ex- pressed. The association’s direc- tor of public relations was auth- orized to discuss the matter with the subject at the last meeting of the telephone company. A wide range of subjects Was dealt with at the meeting at which Deputy Reeve Tom Taylor occu- pied the chair. Councillor Ken Tomlin was re-appointed as the village’s representative on York County Health -~Unit. Councillor Floyd Perkins was named to Don ,Valley Conservation Authority. Handle Variety of Subjects 23 persons had been summoned during January for exceeding the thirty mile speed limit, the report of P. C. Frank Moore indiCuued. Twenty convictions were secured, with resulting fines totalling $225. Approximately 50% of that am- ount reverts to the village. Boy Scout Site The situation was reversed on local ice on Tuesday when Union- ville licked the locals 6 to 3. How- ever, the game does not affect league standing as Unionville is Class A. Playing Port [Perry in the big; gest scoring game of the season, Richmond Hill's Business Men’s Association juvenile team beat Port Perry last Friday night, at Port Perry, with an 8 to 7 score. Discussing the site for a pro- posed Boy Scout headquarters, councillors expressed themselves Confusion which existed last week with regard to playoffs and standings has been cleared up. Richmond Hill plays Stoufl’ville in the local arena on Friday. It the Hockey Play-offs Results To “Be Decided Fri. Night Organizing Recreational Activities For Vaughan Tp. Committee Plan Meetings Appointed by Vaughan Town- ship Council under the Department of Education Act, the committee consists of Mr. Jackson, Charles F. Sowdon of Thornhill, Dougal McGowan of Maple, Jackson Tay- lor of Richvale, Fred Morris of Langstafl‘. Councillors William Agar and Albert Rutherford of Vaughan Township are also mem- bers. Programming of recreational ac- tivities throughout the township is the committee’s chief concern. In- cluded under that word “recreat- ion” come many varied activities. Sports and games form one sec- tion. Included in that section are outdoor enterprises such as loc- “Helping others to help themselves”, is, according to Chairman Tom Jackson of Thornhill, leader of Vaughan Township’s Recreational Committee, the basic formula on which the committee’s operations will be extended through- out the township. ermer Reeve, New Aspirant Contenders “or Reeveship-Election ToBe On Friday "I: Essentials, Unity,- In Non-essentials, Liberty,- In all Things, Charity.” the council. He pointed out that there was a close connection be- tween the two points and that the imposition of a charge would‘ have a bad effect on both business and social life. Councillors instructed the village clerk to write to the Bell Telephone Company and ex- press its views on the subject. a building with 60,000 square feet of floor space. None being avail- able no action was taken. Ploughing of sidewalks after snowfalls was considered at Length, with criticism directed ag- ainst citizens who failed to com- ply with the covering by-Iaw. It was agreed to try clearing side- walks with a small tractor if it could be arranged. 7 Asking to bevadvised if a loca- tion was available, a commercial institution indicated its desire for 128 properties in the viHage had changed hands during the last year, Village Clerk Russell Lynett reported. 'as in favour. Matter of the exact location was held over for consid- eration as to which would be the most suitable. ' Hill wins then the team plays Sunderland on Saturday night, at Sunderland in the first of the play- off games. But if Stouffville wins both teams are tied for second place. Likely clarification of the situation, officials say, is that a twenty minute special period will be played following the regular game: If Richmond Hill defeatsé-Stouff- ville and so enters the playofis the second game, following the Sunder-land tilt, will be played on Richmond Hill ice next Tuesday, with Sunderland again in oppos- ition. cer, swimming, lawn bowling, track and field activities, to name only a. few. In another section come social activities such as glee clubs, Hal- iowe'en programs, public speaking, discussion groups, public speaking groups. Arts And Crafts Too Still another section embraces arts and crafts such as Wood car- ving, designing, photography, rug making, folk dancing. Leadership training is included in this section which, with the others, embraces practically every field of human entertainment. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8th 1951 (Continued on page 3) filhrmmflo The decision followed a presen- tation from a Business Men’s Asâ€" sociation delegation which pointed out that a number of projects of questionable worth had been sub- mitted to local businesses in recent months. The legitimate undertak- ing, it was pointed out, would have nothing to fear. “‘Rlacketeers” would be deterred by the neCe-ssity of having a license and, in cases where it was necessary to make an investigation, would not be like- ly to stay around while this was being carried out. Richmond Hill council will take up with its solicitor the matter of preparing an adequate by-law under which itiner- ant salesmen Will be required to obtain a permit from the police before being allowed to sell in the municipality. Council Grants Approval To "Racket-Busting” Plan The shock of finding her Lake Wilcox home in flames after re- turning from a brief trip outside her combined store and living quarters on the South Road, caus- ed Mrs. Reuben Long‘ to collapse after she phoned the alarm to the Aurora fire department. Chief cause of distress to Mrs. Long was the fact that she had placed the receipts from the previous uays sales in her purse on a. shelf in the blazing bedroom. The interior of the building was gutted and most of the stock dam- aged beyond salvage. Mrs. Long was taken to the home of a neigh- $4,000 Damage Caused In L. Wilcox Fire Firemen recovered the purse which was burned to a crisp but with the wallet and money intact. Traffic Problem Studied Off-street parking, plus education of car owners, were said by Inspector A. Witts of the Ontario Provincial Police to be a large part of the solution of traffic problems when he addressed members of the Richmond Hill Village Coun< cil, representatives of the Business Men’s Association and Chairman James Pollard of the Public School Board at a special council meeting called for the purpose of examining .the local traffic situation. Off Street Parking, Education Of Drivers, Stressed As Expert Meets Council, Business Men, School Head “No, 11 is now an internamonal highway,” said the inspector, rec- ognized expert on trafiic problems, after his introduction by Constable Frank Moore. Referring to the Successful farmer, long-term public servant, and now County Commissioner, is JOHN HOSTRAWSER, Reeve of Vaughan Township, pictured above. The story is told on page 2 â€" the Editorial Page â€" of this issue, under the heading “Know Your Neighbour." "Know Your Neighbourn While the issuance of a. permit would not constitute a guarantee that the proposition offered was bona. fide, the delegation stated, the licensing system would at least act as some sort of a check. Num- erous methods of investigating sales activities existed, it was pointed out. It was also stated that some safeguard would be sup- plied ‘to local businesses, which would be placed on their guard if canvassers were not carrying the necessary authorization issued by the police. bour where she was placed under the care of a doctor. Richmond Hill fire brigade res- ponded to the call for precaution- ary reasons when it was realized that the high wind might whip the flames out of control, endangering the many frame cottages in the immediate vicinity. Damage to building and contents was estim- ated at approximately $4,000. Want a good attendance at that concert or bazaar or whatever it may be? Then try an insertion in the “Coming Events" column of The Liberal. It does the job for you at low cost. Telephone Rich- mond Hill 9. heavy all-year volun‘te of traffic, reaching a peak in summer months, he said “You are suffer- ing because of this. It is a prob- lem to be met but at the same time Unexpectedly Big Crowd Attends Nomination Night Deputy Reeve Not To Run Explaining his decision not to contest the office, the Deputy Reeve pointed out that he had only a few weeks’ service on County Council and that he felt. he should have broader experience, especially un- der present conditions, before he attempted to become the munici- pality’s stanior representative on that body. “I feel that it would be an injustice to taxpayers for me to run,” said Deputy Reeve W. J. (Tom) Taylor at the meeting last Friday night which saw three candldates nom- inated for the office of Reeve left vacant by the death of; Reeve J. A. Greene two weeks ago. The principal surprise of the‘ meeting, of which Municipal As- sessor W. S. Pocknell made a cap- able chairman through the ab- sence on account of illness of Village Clerk Russell Lynett, was the large attendance, especially considering the fact that many business men were unable to be present on account of its ueing Friday evening. Originally sched- uled for the municipal clerk’s of- fice, attendance forced the holding of it in one of the larger moms “One of the main- things that was done while I was a member of council," he said, was to bring in a water system. Garbage collec- tion, he stated, was brought into} existence while he was reevel That system, he asserted, is not yet perfect and will not be until we have a proper incinerator ar- rangement. Explaining the dif- ficulties in connection with the present plan, Mr. Neal said it was not always possible to do just whit one would like to. It was necessary, he asserted, to find a contractor who had necessary dumping facilities. The former reeve expressed his objections to ‘the dumping arrangement, sa’ying ithat it was unsanitary. William Neal His record as a municipal ad- minstrator was the principal theme developed by Mr. Neal. He mentioned a number of improve- ments which had been made loc- ally while he was either reeve or a member of council. Stop lights, said Mr. Neal, had been installed while he was In council and he pointed to the fact that they had been improveu un- til now they were working satis- factorily. Ash collection, he stat- ed, had :been brought in while he was a member of council. One of the principal things which he had been able to accom- plish on behalf of the village was the recovery of half of the cost of snow removal from the provincial government. Giving his reasons for running for office again Mr. Neal said that he was a large taxpayer engaged in business in the village. He pointed out too that his family of five boys were brought up in the village and had attended or were attending local schools. That, he said, was a strong reason why he was interested in the munici- pality and its progress. the treasury must be safeguarded.” Transient traffic, he stated, 'could be handled by by-passing it but “Where are you going to get the funds?” he asked. Citing instances of similar prob- lems in other municipalities located on main highways, he said that the .parking meter solution does not al- ways work out well although in some instances a combination of parking meters and parking lots off the main streets results had been satisfactory. Candidates Explain Platform HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 upstairs now being used as u schoolroom. It began with a. standing tribute in memory of the late Reéve. Nominated besides Deputy Reeve Taylor were William Neal, reeve of Richmond Hill in 1944.130 1947 inclusive and member of thq village council in 1934, 1935, 1940. 1941 and 1942, and Stuart Parker; barrister and solicitor of 85 Gem tre Street West, making- his first attempt at municipal office. 150th qualified. i The necessary election will BU held on Friday, February 9, in the Masonic Hall, voting hours being from 9 am. to 7 p.m. Mr. Neal was nominated by Frank Schissler and Arthur Eden. Mr. Parker’s nominators were W. A. Smith and A. C. Rollinson, while James Pollard and H. San- derson nominated Deputy Reeve Tom. Taylor. Stuart Parker “I do not wish to.decry experb ience,” said {Stuart Parker, in pre. senting his case to the meeting. “There is a. place for younger people. The growth of the lill~ age is largely due to the influx of younger residents, and much of its progress is due to them.” Those who have built homes in the municipality have a great stake in it, said Mr. Parker. Paw ing tribute to those who had car lied on through the years, he said “However capable those older men are it is time for younger men to share their load.” He had not been able to enter municipal life before, Mr. Parker told his audience, explaining that since his return from .over- seas he had been busily engaged in regaining his place in civil life. His experience as a lawyer, said the speaker, had given him broad governmental, municipal and bus< iness contacts. They, he thought. would be of great value to the municipality, especially during coming years when population would show still greater growth and when the problems of local government would increase great- ‘ 1y. “We all know,” The said, "that amalgamation of Toronto and number of the municipalities sur. rounding it is a major subjetc at the present time.” He asserted that if amalgamation went through it would greatly increase the importance and population of Richmond Hill. “We should be one of the lug est municipalities in a new coun- ty set-up,” said Mr. Parker, say- ing that he believed that it was of the utmost importance that the corporation should be adequately represented on any new body that came into being, both from financ cial and other considerations. He again stressed thafi‘the value of his legal and administrative exper- ience would be of great value to the village under such consider- ations. ‘ " Education Needed Stressing the vital part played by education of car owners thzuugh adequate publicity, Inspector Witts said “If we can educate our people to park off the streets we have done something." He emphasized, however, that before this could be done there must be a place for them to park. Smaller towns as municipalities were 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) Well as large being drawn