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WOODBRIDGE: Toronto Milk Producers held their banquet at, Robinson’s auditorium here, last, week, with president Roly Kefi'er of Maple presiding. MARKHAM: Village clerk and wife, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Graham, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday March 4. Mr. and Mrs. Graham have resid- ed in Markham for the past forty years. Mrs. Helen Pipher, a daughter, resides in Richmond Hill. ORILLIA: An interim increase in electric and poWer rates amount- ing to five per cent looms for con- sumers buying from the Orillia municipal system. The increase is due to the new wage scale plus other cost increases. ' WOODBRIDGE: Misses Anna Orr Aileen Easton, Margaret Wood, Andy McClure and Carl Boynton from this district attended the four-day area leadership course in folk and square dancing held in Aurora recently. BOWMANVILLE: Sheppard and Gill Lumber Company drivers were entertained by their head of- fice at the Ontario Safety League banquet for safe drivers at the Royal York Hotel. The Bowman- ville men had a 100 per cent ac- cident free record for the four trucks for 1950. STOUFFVILLE: The Municipal Council is considering the erection of a cenotaph to commemorate those who died in World Wars I and II. LINDSAY: After battling with figures Council arrived at a tax rate of 39.5 mills, 8 mills lower than last year. SCARBORO JCT.: Listed as a victim of a battle accident was Pte.'R. C. Robinson. The nature of 'his injury is not as yet known by his father. STOUFFVILLE: Champion Noble Lady’s Mona, a Great Dane, prop- erty of Mrs. Malcolm, won the Canadian Championship and needs only six more points to capoure the United States Championship at the Blue Ribbon Show, Madison Sguare Gardens, New York. LINDSAY: Alexander Wyhe of Toronto was named Fire Chief at the recent council meeting. local 19-year-old pianist, is at present giving cancer-ts in Long Beach, California, and has appear- ed on a. television programme. BOWIMANVILLE: Ray Duuley, The report covering January op- erations submitted by the Toronto Transportation Commission shows a profit of $3,161.87, compared with an operating profit; of $2,- 705.03 in January, 1950. ORILLIA: About half the work in the erecting of seating aceom- modation at the new civic arena has been done. ‘ ’ " ” “ Passenger revenue for January, 1951, amounted to $25,481.68 as against $23,703.60 8. twelve-month ago. Operation costs, as in prev- ious months, showed an increase, being $22,345.20 as compared to $121,036.76 in January, 1950. For the first time in many months profits of the North Yonge bus line have shown an increase over those obtained in the comparable month last year. Tuhe feport showed a large in- crease in the number of passengers carried. 26,626 additional were Bus Profits Indicate Increase For First TimelnManyMonths News From Next Ddor Sap started running in Maple a week ago â€"- the earliest date at which he has ever known it, says Henry Winger, on whose farm the picture above was tak‘ Sap’s A-running In Maple VOLUME LXXII. NUMBER 37. Supervision of the Bell Tele- phone Company’s office at Thorn- hill has been transferred from V. H. Storey, acting Bell manager at Newmarket, to E. G. Vernon, north district manager, with headquar~ ters in Toronto. The change was effective March 1. This transfer has been done in advance of the conversion of the Thornhill office from magneto to dial telephone service, scheduled for 1952, When the Thornhill office will be incorporated in the new Willow- dale exchange building now under construction on Finch Avenue East. ' ' Rlcl'lfiiorid" Hill firémen respond- ed to two grass fires last Monday â€" earliest known date, firemen said, that they can remember re- ceiving such calls. One was at Elgin Mills and the other at Clark Avenue, Doncaster. transported, the total for the month being 312,278 as opposed to 285,- 652 in January a year ago. Thornhill Exchange Control Transferred To Toronto Manager H. Harley, druggist, on Yonge Street in Thornhill, will continue to act in the capacity of local rep- resentative for the company. All enquiries about telephone service, payment of bills, and other matters Should be directed to him. The tele- phone number is Thornhill 130. Grass Fire Calls Earliest On Recmd, Firemen Say The buses ran 4,772 passenger revenue miles more than a year ago, rolling up a total mileage or 54,013. 86% Of Vaughan Taxes Paid 86.1% of Vaughan Township’s 1950 taxes have been collected, it was revealed at the council meet- ing held last week. Total amount of the tax roll was $186,427.99 with $160,499.75 paid. Pay Honour ' To Local Fan Local talent is going to be given the premier spot when officials and players of the Richmond Hill Hock- ey Club hold their annual banquet at the United Church at 6 pm. on Fri- day, March 16. Instead of importing a speaker the club has asked Jack Hart, manager of the Richmond Hill branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, to address the gathering. The invitation extended to him, club of- ficials say, is in tribute to the great interest which he has taken in local hockey activities. en. Ruth Winger and dog Joe watch as sap runs into evaporating trays. A plentiful supply in the Maple area this year is forecast. , Submit New Proposal, They heard reports that, with the exception of ditching, Elmwood Avenue was regarded by Markham Township authorities as finished. This, it was said, was in conflict with statements made last fall that the road required further grading and surfacing which would be done this spring. Elmwood Roads DyawFire From District’s Ratepayers Some members termed its pres- ent condition as being almost on a par with conditions which exist- ed before the work was started last fall. The road was graded and surfaced then, it was said, and then it was found that certain rises had to be removed, which meant that extra work had to be done. At that time and again last week, members stated, they heard of conflict between the township engineer and the contractor. ed the belief that it was a fair one. It was decided to ask that the laterals on north and south streets should be extended to thu street lines of Markham Road and Palmer Avenue, to enable residents on those streets to obtain hater more cheaply than under the pres- ent plan. Lennox Avenue,‘ it was stated, would be an exception to this as property. owners there did not feel such an extension would be necessary. Dissatisfaction with the condition and prospects of Elm- wood Avenue were expressed by members of the Elmwood Park Subdivision (West Section) Ratepayers Association at the regular meeting held last week. or the right type of it was used for surfacing and pointed to the present mud as proof of these con- tentions. A summary of the Water agree- ment between Markham Township and Richmond Hill was presented by Wm. McKie. Members express- They reported flooding at Elm- wood and Lawrence Avenue, as well as at the foot of Baker Ave. and Palmer Avenue. It was de- decided that efforts should be made to obtain definite specifica- tions regarding Elmwood Avenue and also Baker Avenue and that the association should have a def- inite opportunity of studying them. Question Gravelling ‘ It was reported that Baker Ave. is to be widened three feet in the spring. This road was also grad- ed and gravel spread last fall. Members doubted if enough gravelr Members expressed regret over the lack of progress in connection with Palmer Avenue. Doubt was expressed that there was a 33-foot allowance for this road on the Harding Park subdivision plan. It was pointed out that last year members of the association were _shown what was said to be the plan of this subdivision showing this allowance. Later information, igns Club Asks Council For Site In Park 0 Erect Community Hall -Suggest Lease ME mm “In Essentials, Unity; The Commissioner reported that money was changing hands in dice- shooting games of several varie- ties in Etobicoke, North York and Vaughan Townships and that most of the participants were from Tor- onto. “Both township council and our police force are willing to co-operate with any other police force,” said Reeve John Hostrawser of Vaughan Township, replying to statements made by Commissioner W. H. Stringer of the Ontario Pro- vincial Police in a report tabled in the Ontario Legislature on MOnday. “Why,” asked Reeve Hostrawser of Vaughan Township, when asked for comment by The Liberal, “haven’t the Provincial Police mo- ved in and taken action if they knew this was going on?” it was said, came from a member of council to the effect that the plans did not allow the Clearance. Mr. D. Paget, chairman of the Roads Committee, was asked to ob- tain all available details regarding Baker, Elmwood and Palmer Aves, Ask For Commission A resolution calling on Mark- Township Council to set; up a water commission immediately to 100k after installation, repairs 1and maintenance of the water system and attend to meter reading- and billing was adopted. Some mem. bers said that they hoped that the township will bill users at the rate of 25c per thousand ga.llon‘s’.â€"T the rat- Richmond Hill is to’charge the township -â€" plus a' service charge to cover costs rather than increasing the rate per thousand gallons to cover this expense, “If they drop a bomb on Toronto we might as well forget it any- way.” said Councillor Middleton. “I can’t see why they would (1: ‘p a bomb on Richmond Hill anyway,” the added. “If we don’t act and the need arises it will be too bad,” said Councillor Tomlin. “I’m all for action,’ said Deputy Reeve Taylor. “We should certainly act," said Reeve Neal, with Councillor P er- kins agreeing. “Or,” he added, “if they knew of this then why did they not get into touch either with our council or our police force? We would have co-operdted with them or with any police force at all.” He added that he was surprised to hear the report attributed to Com- missioner Stringer and said that he was quite satisfied with the way in which his township’s police force was being run. With Reeve Neal, Deputy Reeve Taylor and Councillors Tomlin and Perkins urging action in view of .the seriousness of the international situation and Councillor Middleton inclined to treat the matter lightly, village council again discussec the appointment of a civil defence co- ordinator at Monday night meet- ing. Final decision was to make an appointment at the next meetâ€" mg. His statement was backed by Vaughan’s Chief of Police, William Skidmore, former member of the Ontario Provincial Police. “We have not had to conduct a gamb- ling raid in'the township since May, 1950,” said the chief, who as- serted that nothing had come to his attention regarding gambling games in the municipality. “Ottawa should do it," was Councillor Middleton’s final shot. Bomb Risk Little States Councilldr Others Disagree Charges Of Gameing n Vaughan Twp. Challenged By Reeve 8: Chief Of Police Say “N 0 Dice” RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO” THURSDAY, MARCH 15th 1951 In Non-essentials, Liberty,- In all Things, Charity.” The financial campaign for the new hall for Richmond Hill Boy Scouts and Cubs is exceeding ex- pectations, members of the Group Committee have reported. Purpose of the campaign is to provide funds for the acquisition of the Sheardown property on Centre Street West which, as previously reported, has been op- tioned by the committee. Like Reeve Hostrawser he asked why, if the Provincial Police Com- missioner knew of gamblng games going on in Vaughany did he not get into touch with township pol- ice immediately instead of wait- ing to deal with it through a re- port to the Ontaro Legislature? He would have found that we would have acted immediately.” His force, said Chief Skidiuore, had always worked in co-opera- tion with the Provincial force and A general campaign is being con- ducted at the present time and, in addition, members of the Mothers Breaking into the residenCe of Thomas Lamb, 19 Church Street North, Richmond Hill, on‘Tuesday evening, a thief took a diamond ring valued at $500 and a small amount of cash. The break-in occurred while the house was empty. Entry was gain- ed through smashing a cellar win- dow and a door between cellar and kitchen. The thief put the chain on the front door while at his job. Following the pattern of recent break-ins in the district, the rob- ber took only cash and the best jewellery. Scout Hail Fund Growing Fast Thomas Lamb Residence Broken Into On Tuesday From the. rough waters of the Great Lakes,__ on which he'first embarked when he was seventeen tothe dry land of Oak Ridges where he now lives surrounded by prize-Winning horses and riders, has been quite a transition for CAPTAIN E. C. HAWMAN, pictured above, whose .story is told on the Editorial Page under the usual “Know Your Neighbour” heading. The picture of Captain Hawman, like others in the “Know Your Neighbour” seriesxwas taken by Edmund Soame, The Studio, 1720 Avenue Road. hdw Your Neighéour" Township officials and police in Etobicoke and North York ex~ pressed views similar to tho“: of Reeve Hostrawser and Chief Skid- more. Reeve Clive Sinclair of Etobicoke said that he would en- deavour to have the Attorney Gen- eral of Ontario order an investi- gation of the Stringer charges. Auxiliary are working hard to raise necessary funds. Donations which are deductible for income tax purposes, may also be lext at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Rich- mond Hill. Scouts and Cubs are planning a paper collection for' Saturday, March 24. Growth of the munici- pality has forced division of the area into two sections. The sq:- tion west of Yonge Street will be covered on the date mentioned, the eastern section at a later date. would continue to do so. MARCH 16. Friday. St. Patrick’s dance sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary for Scouts and Cubs at the Richmond Hill Public School Auditorium. Dancing 9-1. Harold Ferrier and his Orchestra. Tickets, $1.50 per couple. Dress optional. c1w37 MARCH 19 â€" Monday. St. Mary’s Anglican W.A.’s Travel Night, in the Parish Hall at 8 p.m. Speak- ers: Miss E. Izzard, Trip to Moos- onee; Harry Hill, pictures of Alas- ka and the Alaskan Highway. MARCH 19 â€"- Monday. General meeting of the West Langtafi“ Ratepayers in Langstatf Public School at 8 pm. sharp. c1w37 MARCH 19 -â€" Monday. Regular meeting of Markham Township Council at Municipal Ofiice, Un- ionville, at 7 pm. c1w37 Coming Events c1w37 Asking Council to lease the Lions Club a site in the vilI. age park on the west side of the Arena a deputation from the club interviewed the village council on Monday night. In- cluded in the group were Lions Paul Angle, Ralph Paris, R. D. Little, A. Armstrong, D. Boyd, T. Lamb and P. G. Hill. Speaking for the group Mr. Ang- le said that the Lions had been ready to go ahead with building of a community hall a year ago, at the time when the village coun- cil had withdrawn its support of the project. Since that time it had been found impossible to se- cure a suitable site, he said, ex- pressing the belief that the park was the only logical place. for the hall. The Lions Club, said Mr. Angle, was ready to go ahead with its plans at the present time if the village council would lease the site in the park. It would be possible to build a basement now with the rest of the building being construe- ted later. The steel shortage, he stated, would. not affect the work being planned at the. present time. Asked by Reeve Neal what the position would be with regard to the Agricultural Society, wnich has the right to use all buildings in the park on May 24, Mr. Angle said that the hall could 'be used then. In this hewas supportedfiby ’P; Clfiill, member of the delega- tion, who also suggested that if the hall was put up the club would be ready to back other projects such as artificial ice. {an Stan Work At Qme Deputation Tes Councii Pam Buiidng Basemant No responsibility would be in- curred by the municipality, Mr. Angle told council. Speaking of the proposed hall for Scouts and Cubs, he said that it was felt ae- sirable that all activities of this sort should be, if possible, under one roof. “If other property were bought and a hall put up,” said Doug. Boyd, member of the deputation, “the Lions might ask for a tax re- bate.” Why not, he asked, use non-revenue producing proPerty for the building of the hall. MARCH 20 â€" Tuesday, 8.30 p.111. “.From Ancient Egypt to Modern England,” a. talk by Mrs. S. C. Snively at'St. Mary’s Anglican Parish Hall. All welcome. Re- freshments. Silver collection. MARCH 21 â€" Wednesday Young Adult Group presents sound pic- tures, “Life of Christ” and “The First Easter” at United Church, 8.15 pm. Admission: Adults J5c; children 25c. *2w36 APRIL 3 â€"â€" Tuesday. Bingo to be held in Richmond Hill Public School Auditorium, sponsored y Richmond Hill Lions Club. c1w37 AURIL 6 â€" Friday “Gala. Night” sponsored by Carrville Home and School at 8 pm. at Carrville School euchre, bingo, dancing. Ad- mission 500. Lucky draw on quilt. 02w37 To Discuss War Memorial The committee wnich had been appointed to stu- dy the question of the ex- tension of Richmond Hill’s War Memorial to include Second World War men and women is to be asked to meet council at its second meeting in April, it was de- cided on Monday. Discussing the subject briefly, Councillor Middle- ton said that he felt the plan which had previously been proposed by the com- mittee was altogethed too costly. Only the names of the fallen, he asserted, should be included â€" a statement which was ag- reed to by Reeve Neal. HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 c1w37 Asked about the size of the pro; posed basement, Mr. Angle aid that it would be large enough to accommodate any reasonable gs up- A request from the same assoc‘ iation that a stop light over bus stop 13A was also considered and Mr. McDonald is to discuss this with Hydro-Electric authorities. Considering the request after the deputation had left, Council decid- ed to defer action until the first regular meeting of the council in April. Enthusiastic OVer the success of their last Amateur Night held at the beginning of the year members of Loyal Orange Lodge 2368, Rich- mond Hill, are planning'a repeat event to be held at the Public School Auditorium on Wednesday, April 11. Orangemen Plan Repetition Of Amateur Night In April Drainage of Jackes Avenue was considered at a recent meeting of Vaughan V, Township Council, foll- owing a request from members 01 the Southeast Vaughan Ratepayers Association for action. Tow..ship Clerk J.‘M. McDonald was directed to consult with engineers to see what could be done to relieve the situation. The last event was held in the Masonic Hall, which proved totally inadequate to handle the large crowd which attended â€" hence the move to the pubiic school. Jackes Avenue Drainage Considered By Council R. D. Little, pictured above, was elected president of the thirty thousand member Ontario Horticul- tural Association when that body held its 45th annual convention in Hamilton last week. ‘ ‘ He has been a member for nine. teen years, and five years ago was elected director representing York, Peel and Ontario Counties. He set. ved in that office for two years, was then elected second vice-presi- dent and promoted to first vice‘ president for 1950. The Ontario association whieh Mr. Little heads is coordinating body for all horticultural societies in the province ’and is the connect- ing link between the Department of Agriculture and those societies and their members. Five delegates from the local association attended the Hamilton meeting -â€" Miss Gladys McLatchy’ secretary of the local society; Al. Rice, president; C. E. Little, past president; Mrs. Ruth Banks and Jim Rice. Mrs. R. D. Little also accompanied the party. Next year’s convention is to be held 11 Toronto. Following the resignaton of William Noble as weed inspector for the township, Vaughan Town- ship council has appointed Fred Cooper of Maple. ,' Name Twp. Weed lnspectOr They provide the answer to many problemsâ€"those inexpensive insertions which help you find the lostâ€"put 30L in touch with buyers and sellers, as occasion requires. I‘hey’re easy to place. Just telephone Richmond ONTARIO PRESIDENT Hill 9.