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Shows Daily at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturdays & holidays continuous from 6 p.m. FREE PARKING AT REAR 0F THEATRE Entrance from Church Street. Walkway on north side of Saturday: Matinee at 2 News News Wednesday & Thursdayâ€"February 14 & 15 Telephone Richmond Hill 500 Fridayr & Saturday â€" February LLWDSLBY PARSONS Production - Direcled by Olen Ioeuiclm Monday & Tuesday â€" February 12 & 13 v Now they’re in"Business"..'. R “wNG A YELL OF A TIME‘. C .1)- nflll â€" Plus â€"- FEARLESS DOG...FIGHTING MOUNTIE LON THE TRAIL 0F MURDER! A THRILLER OF THE ROARING RAILS... Mons SENSATIONAL THAN TODAY’S HEADLINES! The story of me manhu'niing agency older than the G Men of the EM. . . . or Dhe T Men of the Treasury Deparfmgnt! m Amflca'l Champion Scrum Joann! A PRODUCTION 0 Cartoon mwmwmw ' ' ozone: [AURA PAUl Directed by mu. REEVES -_ mm- YALENTINE . WILLIAM c. moms Theatre Building Cartoon Produced bleLUAM H. PINE m WILLIAM C. THOMAS Screehplay by fem; Ii; 33§iév-ih&_Whilf6|n chairith mBaser 7r) material by Milton Raiwn My by C1 val and Path lo" floors open at 1.30 p.15 Directed by “AL WALKER Featurette Featurette 9&10 (Continued from page 1) The committee operates under a general policy laid down by the Community Programmes Branch of the Department of Education, although it is autonomius in the direction of local recreational ac- tivities. Fundamentals in its work are the furthering of the mental and physical development of Canadian citizens; development of Canadian culture, creation of a good citizen- ship attitude, healthy and happy growth of children, and, in gener- al, the raising of the standard of living in communities. First step which is being taken in connection with Vaughan Town- ship activities, says Chairman Jackson, is to organize-populated areas of the township. The work there will be promoted by the for- mation of Area Committees, resâ€" ponsible under the main committee for the development of recreation- alactivities in their district. These local committees will be perfectly free to develop the actvities which appeal most to their residnets. Plan Local Meetings They will be set up thiuugh public meetings which will be call- ed in various parts of the town- ship. The first such meeting is to be held at Thornhill Public School on Tuesday, February 13, at 8 p. m. An official of the Department of Education will be present on that occésion. Richvale will come next. There a. meeting will be held on Febru- ary 16 at the school. Next in line is Maple, where a meeting will be held in the Community Hall on February 20. Langstai‘f is next in line and dqte of the meeting there will be announced later. Other districts will be taken as organization pro- grasses. The main township committee, its chairman emphasizes, is not a “fund-providing” body. Its puxxibse is to co-ordinate and encourage local committees to go out and do something for themselves. As local committees work out their own projects they will be reimbur- sed in part through governmental funds for What they have spent in promoting recreational activities within their own area. ' Activities sponsored under the township recreational committee and its local committees are not restricted to any age group. The wide program which it is proposed to develop will include children, teen-agers and adults in each area according to local desires. (Continued from page 1) into off-street parking, said the inspector. Ontario was one 01 the worst parts of the continent for traffic, he stressed, saying than two-thirds of the highway tmfi‘ic of Canada was to be found within its borders and three-fifths of the commercial traffic. Businsses should go off the main highway where possible, said In- spector Witts. Courtesy Lacking “'Dhis traffic business is a prob- lem throughout the whole contmâ€" ent,” said Inspector W‘itts. He spoke emphatically of the lack of driver education and of the total lack of highway courtesy. Describing trips for inspection purposes which he had made in the 'United States, he said that one saw many less infractions of traffic regulations in that céuntry. He emphasized, too, the success which had attended last year’s experi- ment of placing “detective cars” â€"- police vehicles without the usual signs on them â€" on heavily trav- elled roads. He recommended, too, the estab- lishment of safety courses for digh School pupils if possible and spoke of the success of such courses es- tablished elsewhere. “Sometimes I feel,” he said, “that it is almost hopeless to expect improvement from the older generations oI dri- vers and that our only hope in the long run is the education of those who are about to start their car- eer as motorists.” Recommends “Paint Up” “Create a good atmosphere by painting up and smartening up,’ he stressed. “If people get the idea that they are coming into a smart built-up centre,” he said, “there is a tendency for them to slow down because 01 the impress- ion created. Paint up your signs, have them of such a character that they will command attention and respect and 'the co-operati'on of motorists," he urged. “It’s no use putting up Slgns ‘Speed regulations strictly enforc- ed’ if you don’t do it,” he aven‘eu. MBrking of parking zones on pavement had a good effect, he add- ed, saying that they tended to keep motorists from leaving cars jutting out into traffic lanes. Summing up, the inspector rec- ommended (1) Off street parking: (2) Keeping young children tuned up to highway dangers: (3) The education of High School potential drivers: (4) Freshening up of-signs and painting of lines on the street for parking: (5) The creation of an impression of a busy area. School Board Wants Signs The Public School Board is def- him. initely of the opinion that signs Thei should be erected at northern and ion on southern limits of the village, Taylor James Pollard, Public School chair. the bee man, told the meeting. He pointed was sta out that there were now three of resrpi schools right on Yonge Street and Greene. Recreation Parking School Area System Necessary Oak Ridges Trustees Declare Members of Oak Ridges Public School Board went on rec- ord as favouring-"the setting up of a school area system in Whitchurch Township when they held a special meeting last Tuesday. . a; school area seemed the only sol- ution of the educational problems of the district. Both sections will suffer because of the high opera- ting costs which will affect them and will increase the mill rate considerably. Trustee Bob Woolley said that he considered the new section would find the distribution of grants very fair but that the Board of Trustees of section No. 13 should realize that the erection of a school containing less than six rooms would be entirely inad- ‘equate. With the loss of $230,000 assess- ment due to the establishment of section No. 13, members said that At present thirteen classes are being operated at Oak Ridges in a school originally intended to contain six. This is only possible because several of the larger rooms in the annex have been par-j titioned into two rooms. Three classes of grades 1 and 2 have been staggered into double ‘shifts of half days with two additlonal classrooms being conducted in the large hallway of the annex and in the basement of the old school. “If'the new section builds a six room school and we get back to normal classes, even then uoth schools will be full” said Trustee Woolley. There are only twenty or twenty-five possible graduates this year and an expected enroll- ment of one hundred next fall. The survey which was taken two years ago has already 'been proven out of date. “We will only level off when there are as many pupils going out as are coming in. This may take place in about three years,” commented Mr. Woolley. With Mr. A. Martindale, prin- cipal, in the chair and Mis§ A. Wells acting as secretary for the evenirlg, an organization meeting for a Home and School Association was held in the Thornhill Public School. Home, School Asscn. Formed At Thornhill Mr. Martindale explained the purpose of the meeting and then called on Mrs. G. W. Tennant, or- ganizer for the Ontario Federation of Home and School Incorporated, who spoke of its development and value. its aims and policies. Mrs. Tennant in an impressive cere- mony, installed officers, following the elections. They are: President, Mr. P. D. McTaggart-Cowan; Vice- president, Mrs. R. Byford; Vice- “president, Mr. W. Hansen; 'lreas- urer, Mr. G. Crutchér; Recording secretary, Mrs. R. Jeffery; Corres- ponding secretary, Mrs. W. Han- sen; Executive members, Mrs. P. D. McTaggart-Cowan, Mrs. G. Crutcher, Mrs. W. Anstey,‘ Mrs. Barker, and Mrs. K. Robertson. Mrs. H. LeMasurier, vice-presi- dent of the North Area, York Coun- ty Home and School Council, spoke of the work being done in this area. ' x Regular meetings of 'the newly formed association will begin in March and will take place on the first Thursday of each month. suggested that signs were necess- ary in order to drive home to mo- torists that they were running through a school area practically all the time they were in the mun- icipality. In a question period which foll- owed Inspector Witts’ address the value of flashing signals to be used by school crossing guards was dis- cussed and their use endorsed by him. The meeting was the first occas- ion on which Deputy Reeve Tom. Taylor [had occupied the chair of the head of the municipality and was started by a standing tribute of respect to the late Reeve J. A. ARENA ADMISSION - RICHMOND HILL Richmond Hill vs. Stouffville 0 M H A JUVENILE F R I D AY FEBRUARY 9 HOCKEY 25c Should a. school area be estab- lished, which only the township councils of King and Whitchurch request, the need for the new school at Lake Wilcox would not be affected it was pointed out. Name Canvassers For Scout Drive Ladies To Assist The list of canvassers for the Boy Scout financial} campaign and the districts theyl‘will cover has been released by the committee in charge. Some of them have al- ready started work. The com- plete list follows: H. Butt, Yonge Street between Richmond and Markham Side Road; W. E. Butlin, Yonge Street north of Richmond east side; W. S. Thomson, Vaughan; K. C. Ruff- man, Highland Lane; Duncan Smith, Arnold Crescent and St.; Jack Rice, Richmond St; Lorie Roy, Baker St.; Alan Bales, Mill Street; Norman Bradshaw, ROSe- view, north side; W. C. Wilson, Roseview, south side and Mark- ham Side Road; A. Blackburn, Bénson; A. Wright, Elgin Mills area. The Ladies Auxiliary is can- vassing Centre St. and Church St. Other areas will be assigned as canvassers finish or other help is received. May Double Police Force In Markham The Canadian Bank of Com- merce and the Bank of Nova Sco- tia will accept donations. Markham Township police force} may 'be increased, it was indicated at the meeting of the Township Council held this week by Coun- cillor Charles Hooper, chairman of the police committee. Basis of the proposal is a suggestion that township constables handle the pol- icing of Markham Village and Stouffville, at present responsible for their own police arrangements. The project is being considered by the councils (of the two plaCes and full arrangements and cost would be worked out later if it is decid- ed to go ahead. Electors of Richmmcl Hill 1 MAKE SURE OF AN EXPERIENCED MUNICIPAL LEGISLATOR Five years as Councillor - four years as Reeve - are your guarantee of continuance of sound administration. Telephone Richmond Hill no for can. WILLIAM NEAL R.H.H.S. Student Goes With Group To United Nations David Hogg, son of the late Dr. Frank Hogg‘, director of the Dun- lap Observatory and former chau- man of the High School Board will be Richmond Hill’s representative in New York this week. One of a. group of boys chosen under a scheme originated at North York and District Headmasters’ Association meeting in Uxbridge last Fall, David left with ten other boys from Malton airport on Wed- nesday. ' At the Uxbridge meeting it was decided to approach boards and ser- vice clubs of the various High School areas, proposing that one pupil be sent from each school to United Headquarters in New York, the event to be an annual afi'air. A group of boys has gone this yea]: â€" girls will have their turn next, and so on. Eleven school districts responded to the proposition. In this area the Lions Clubs of Richmond Hill, Ma- ple and Thornhill have combined to send David Hogg. ' In Richmond Hill High School selection of a pupil will be made from Grade 12 each year. It will be based on high academic stand- ing plus highest marks in history and the assurance that the pupil chosen will select the history op- tion in Grade 13. In this way two grades will benefit from the exper~ iences of the pupil chOSen. The selected students will ad- dress their sponsoring clubs and also their own student bodies on their return. While in New" York they will attend United Nations sessions, will spend a day sight- seeing, and are also expecteu to make a tour of the Queen Mary in dock. They will attend church ser- vice in New York Sunday, return- ing to Canada that day. 7I‘he party is in charge of Prin- cipal Bert Newell of Markham High School and include the 1’01- lowing: â€" Aurora High School, Donald Rawlings; Agincourt Continuation School, Eric Shone; Bradford High School, Arthur Harrison; Clare- mont Continuation School, Jogeph Pegg; Markham High, Lorne Timbers; Newmarket High, Lowell Kefier; Port Perry High, Howard Garvey; Richmond Hill District High School, David Hogg; Stouff- ville High School, Willard Moyer; Sutton High School, Fred Shaw; Uxbridge High School. Rae Linton. The Red Cross Home Nursing Manual is being transcribed into Braille for use by the blind in spe- cial Home Nursing classes. Red Cross assisted in more than 500 disasters, both great and small across Canada. in 1950. As REEVE BY ELECTING THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Thurs., Februgry 8, 1951 A? wfl WW; /¢’ M // W” ///// W ,2 9/2 2,. ITH the country-wide lamentations over the loss of Canada's “old-fashioned" winters still ringing in our ears, I'm happy to note the frantic planning and actual construction of artificial ice rinks, now going on in several of our cities. Changing seasons, resulting in milder weather, have caused a major crisis for the game of hockey, due to the lack of natural ice. Facilities for practice and play have been generally limited, resulting in a serious drop in hockey interest, thereby endangering the game. ‘\' Following the ex- . ample set by several ' American cities. Toronto presently plans four artificial rinks. the first (Alexandra) due to open in two weeks time. According to Alder- man William Davidson, Chairman of the Parks Board, the four rinks (each consisting of a skating surface and hockey-cushion) will cost nearly $400,000. Ultimately, the plans call for direct revenue from the users of the rinks. to enable the Toronto Parks Board to broaden their scope of operations. All in all, a worthy pro- jectâ€"the most cheerful news in years for hockey lovers with an eye to the future. Racing’s Slot-Machine Bill Currently. the .. United States Senate is deciding if the “johnson Bill”, calling for sweeping prohibi- tions against the trans- mission (across State . lines) of any kind of racing news. will turn out to be a worthy weapon to help eliminate the syndicate bookmakers and their i1- legal betting. If the “Slot-Machine Bill" goes through. the repercussions will affect Canada simultaneously. According to Frank Armstrong. editor of the Daily Racing Form (Toronto). the Bill would strike a heavy blow to his publication and to the other racing mediums (radio, etc.) transmitting legitimate racing facts and figures. Mr. Armstrong states: “It is my opinion there is no syndicate book- making in Toronto. Anyway. where could a man bet a thousand dollars around here and be sure of a pay off?" If the Bill becomes law. Canadian racing enthusiasts may have to drop all interest in American tracks. and even rating classics such an the W W” W 9/ New Rinks the Answer Specially prepared by a premium! Canadian :porh auihorily for CANADIAN SPORTS PARADE In many Eastern and Western cities. youngsters have turned their loyalties and energy elsewhere, with the result that basket- ball and other games have benefited. Frank Clair will \ coach. AI Dekdebrun will return as Quarter. back and the Double Blue will parade with Krol. Curtis. Whaley. Toogood. Westlake and the rest. The Argonauts are seeklng just three American im- ports for next seasonâ€"two linemen and a backfielder. If the imports are good enough to supplant the regulars. they'll play. If not, the Oansmen will carry on in the victorious 1950 pattern. Kentucky Derby will sufl'er accord- ingly. The Sport of Kings may aufiex. for the sins of the few! Nowadays we are all so much on the go that most of us are apt to give too little attention to the finest asset we possessâ€"our good health. We don't eat properly, we don't take the right amount of rest and fresh air. and in many other ways we fail to look afta' that delicate mechanism. our body. That's why National Health Week right now is a timely reminder of just how important health is, not just this week but all year round. Below are some valuable health rules suggested by the Health League of Canada. Let's follow them closely. Remember . . 3 "The First Wealth is Health." 0 Eat right for healthâ€"follow a balanced diet. 0 Get at least eight hours sleep daily. 0 Exercise moderately in the open airâ€"unless your physician advises otherwise. 0 Avoid becoming over weight, but if dieting is necessary, diet .only under the instruction of your physician. 0 See your physician and dentist regularly for complete examinations. National Health Wegk Argo Plansâ€"1951 President Bob Moran of the Domin- ion Champions tells me that most of the 1950 players will be back in the line~up when the gridiron calls again.