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AURORA: The Rotary Club was presented its charter on Wednes- day evening at a meeting Conduct- ed by the Rotary Club of Barrie, held at the Graystones. NEWMARKET: H. Lorne Steph- ens from Midland has purchased the George Lee paint, wallpaper and floor covering store situated on the main street here. LINDSAY: Members .of counCil Upped their per diem allowance for attending conventions friom $10 to $15 3 day, and accomlmg to all figures were quite justlfied in doing 50. AURORA: First regent newly formed Wing Corr Lloyd Chadburn Chapter I.O.D.E. is Mrs. Thos. Dan AURORA: First regent of the neW13! formed Wing Commander Lloyd Chadburn Chapter of the I.O.D.E. is Mrs. Thos. Dann, elect- ed at the organization’s first meet- ing last week. 4...... NEWMARKET: Consolidated net profits of Davis Leather Company for 1950 are reported at $271,081, equal to $2.71 per Class A and 77 cents per Class B share, compared with $315,202 or $3.15 and $1.05 per share respectively in 1949. milk a new re-registration of property plans in Keswick. Mt. Albert, Shah on, Queensville' and to a lesser de- gree, all the Lake Simcoe areas. was started at this month’s coun- cil meeting of North Gwillimbury Township. SUTTON: Co-operation between North Gwillimbury and East Gwil- limbury for a request to the At- torney General for help in cost of AURORA: Public School costs lhave_risen from $24,000 last year to $30,500 this year, a difference of five mills. Rising teacher costs and lower grants were main reasons for the increase. LINDSAY: Elections were held last week at the Canadian Arsen- 2115 to form the new Labour-Man- agement Executive Council. The newlyâ€"formed body is made up of two groups, one from labour, one from management. A representa- tive was selected from ach of the eight departments in the plant. Two were elected from the ahell Department. As the management committee, five men were appoint- ed by Col. E. M. Shields. AU‘RORA: Councillor Harold Pringlc, chairman of the finance committee, 'included in his Ichl‘t to council the recommendation that Mayor Bell receive the same re- muneration of $5. for a council meeting, that the rest of the coun- cil receives, in addition to his an- nual payment of $210., which is all the payment he receives at present. "‘ " * " 4_._____ -.-. ‘ q 1 , 1‘ STOUFFVILLE: Backed by the South Ontario Federation of Agri- culture farms between Stouffville and Goodwood will protest the price being allowed by the Dept. of Highways for land being ex- propriated along Highway 47 for the widening which is to take place this summer. WOODBRIDGE: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hollingshead celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 3, at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Alvin Wokod, 8th Avenue. STOUFFVILLE: A quartette of local curlers, Ace Davis, Ray Fleury, Walter Brillinger and M. E. Watts competed in the. 5â€"day bonspiel at Welland recently and came home with third prize. Six- ty-four rinks competed. SCARBORO: With a. total of $100,000 of stock in the Scarboro Arena Gardns now subscribed the campaign for funds has reach- ed two-thirds of its $150,000 ob‘ jective, Scarboro Lions announced last week. At the regular meeting of tin Vaughan township council last week, a grant was made to the Richmond Hill Agricultural Soc- iety for its annual fair on May 24. Request for a grant was mode by George Agar. Vaughan township council last week voted to engage George Kerr to assist with the road work in the township. News ' From Next Door Lions Club Purchase Lot To Build Community Hall In view of the Council’s decision deeming it inadvisable to build the Lions Community Hall in the Richmond Hill Park, the Lions Club have purchased the lot on the South- west corner of Pugsley Avenue and Centre Street East. This lot has a 250 foot frontage on Centre St. E. and is over 300 feet deep. The deal covering its purchase has been completed and plans are under way to begin construction at an early date on the Lions Community Hall. The Crippled Children Easter Seal Campaign conducted by the Lions Club during the past few weeks has realized $344.00 to date. This is somewhat less than last year. If any district residents still desire to contribute, they may do so by sending their contribu- tion directly to Lion Edward But- lin, Chairman 01 the Crippled The Lions Club have also pur- chased a wheel chair which will be available to unfortunates in the district from time to time. At the present it is being used by a crip- pled lady who is unable to get around without it. DONATE $25 VOLUME LXXII. NUMBER 41. Wells Provide Best System ., Budget Brought Down Eve‘s-i-Valigiian Ratepayers Strongly in Favour OF Wafer Service - - Petition Will e Circuiateci Schoo! Area Needs 19.3 Mills To Operate During This Year, Board Decides Operation of schools in School Area No. 1 of Markham & Vaughâ€" an Townships will require a tax levy of 19.3 mills, it was decided at a recent meeting of the school board. Growing pains and con- sequent straining'wf school facil- ities has forced the board to build a new school in the Richvale area, contract for which was let laSt week and another one is projected for the Thornlea district Jackson Taylor, public relations director for the board, has issued the following statement showing how the board arrived at this tax figure : The Trustees of School Area No. 1 of Vaughan and Markham, in asking the Township Councils for $51,500 to be levied on the Area for School purposes. wish to inform the Ratepayers what has been taken into consideration. The Trustees feel that the sit- uation and the rapid development of North York to the south of us will spread to this area and in the very near future. The rapid deâ€" velopment of Highland Park .is a case in point. Also in the Don- caster and Thornlea Area there are plans afoot for more building and development of property. In and around Langstaff we find in several sub-divisions homes are in varying stages of‘ construction, with plans for many more. The t'rustees have made a careful survey of the school pop- ulation, have had the advice of your School Inspector, and after consulting with the Township Councils, have decided to build two new schools. One of the schools'to :be built will take care of the school population of Thorn- lea. Doncaster and Highland Pk. It has been difficult to find a suit-‘ able site for a school because of the haphazard building progâ€" rammes in the past and because of the nature of the terrain. We are negotiating for school prop. erty in that area and have. ob- tained the services of Architects Barnett and Reider. The north- eastern part of the Area will be served by bus transportation to Laifgstaff School. Needs Attention. In the Thornlea Area, we have a situation which calls for imm- ediate attention. There are three school buildings, two on the west and one on the east side of Bay- view Avenue. The two buildings on the west side of Bayview Ave” are of little value as far as school accomodation goes, for the build- ings in question are not adaptâ€" able for additions or remodelling. The trustees realize that schools must be designed to provide good accomodation, and must be of such a nature that there may be additions as the population in- creases, with sufficient grounds for playgrounds as well as allow- ing for building expansion. The Trustees will consult with the Children Committee. These dona- tions are deductable for income tax purposes. The Civic Improvement Commit- tee will erect a public drinking fountain in the Park in the immed- iate future. This will fill a long- felt need of the peeople who use the Park for recreational purposes during the summer months. At their next meeting on April 19' the Lions Club will be host to the Public, High School and Separ- ate School teachers on their Edu- cation night. The speaker will be Dr. Althouse, Director of Education in the Province of Ontario Ratepayers of Thornlea, in the near future and announce further plans for this part of the Area. Expect 160 More The increase in the school popu- lation in School Area No. 1 is ex- pected to be 160 pupils, approxiâ€" mately. The new school to be built on the Scott sub-divisiOn will alleviate the over-crowded situa- tion at the Langstaff and Richvale schools. The Trustees feel that with the proper planning and co- operation we should be able to keep a reasonable tax rate com- mensurate with the buying power of the dollar. The building pro- gramme must be spaced to obtain the maximum efficiency from all schools and give suitable accommo- dation ‘for the children to receive their education. Thornhill School is due for a thorough overhauling including the heating system and some in- terior decoration and will be done this year. Generally speaking, the other schools are in good repair, with the exception of the afore- mentioned Thornlea schools. In presenting the compamble figures of last year, it must be pointed out that the rate for Rich- vale was abnormally high. for these reasons: to meet the payâ€" ment for equipment for two class- rooms, for the interior painting of these two rooms and the building of cupboards, the payment of debâ€" entures, and last but not least, the drilling for water. Had these it- ems been deducted, the mill rate would have been 17 mills. In asking for $51,500, the Board feels that the mill rate of 19.3 is one which compares favorably with those of the surrounding dis- tricts. Taking into consideration Langstaff Area Wants Garbage To Be Collected The Langstafi Ratepayers As- sociation held its regular month- ly meeting on Monday eVening when a large number of residents heard an informative talk on School Area given by Mr. C. How- itt, School Inspector, who also an- swered questions on the subject. Mr. M. Roy, president of the association, gave a report of the brief presented to Council at the last Council meeting by a dele- gation vrepresenting Doncaster, Highland Park, Elmwood Park and Langstaff Ratepayers Associations. The brief concerned Council meet- ings, law enforcement, industrial, residential and park planning, e1- ections, efficiency of municipal employees and lastly, dogs. A proposed municipal garbage collection area was discussed and it was decided to request from Council an estimated cost for this service, were this district to be included in the area. A committee of two members was formed to work with similar committees from the other assoc- iations with a View to bettering the bus service during rush hours. New Correspondent The Liberal is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. M. Johnston as cor- respondent for King City and district. Mrs. Johnston has had previous newspaper exper- ience having for some time been women’s page editor of the Sault Ste. Marie Daily Star. In making this appoint~ ment, the Liberal is con- tinuing its policy of pro- viding as thorough news coverage as possible of the territory it serves. News items may be phoned to Mrs. Johnston, King 55r14. Continued on page 6 "In Essentials, Unity; 3/, Mrs. Elsie Croft was elected president of the Elmwood Park (West Section) Ratepayers’ Assoc- iation at the regular meeting last Thursday. Mrs. Croft will fiu out the term of the late W-m. Apperley, Sr. Mrs. Croft New President Of Elmwood Park Group Unique in the history of such as- sociations is Mrs. Croft’s election since the Elmwood Park association will now have a husbandoand-wife team. Mrs. Croft as president and her husband, Ernie Croft, contin- uing, as secretary. George Harte was named treas- urer to replace Don W. Murray, who has rejoined the RCAF and is now on his way to Gimli, Man., to take a refresher course in flying. Mrs. John Munroe was unaniâ€" mously elected to fill the vacancy on the executiveior a lady mem- ber. Pays Tribute APRIL 13 â€" Friday. Opening night new Aurora Armouryl modern, old time and novelty dances, 50c per person. Sponsored by C Squad- ron, Queen’s York Rangers. " Know YOur Neighbour" The meeting was opened with the vice-president in the chair, Harry Sayers. Before proceeding APRIL 14 â€"- St, Mary’s Evening Guild Spring Fair, Masonic Hall, Richmond Hill, 2.30 to 6 pm. Your finest hour will be spent here. Don’t miss it. c1w41 APRIL 16 â€"â€" Monday. Meeting of Markham Twp. Council at the Municipal Offices, Unionville’ at 7 him. c1w4l APRIL 16 â€"- Monday. Meeting of Richmond Hill Council, at Munici- pal Hall at 7 pm. Delegations wishing to appear are requested to advise Village Clerk three days in advance. c1w41 APRIL 18 -â€" Wednesday. Pictures and lecture by Dr. Archer Wallace, sponsored by Maple School and Community Club in Masonic Hall at dusk. Admission 35c and 150. c1w41 APRIL 19 â€" Thursday. Spring tea at fihe United Church parsonage in About 70 friends from Richmond Hill and Toronto were guests at a very pleasant party held Wednesday at the Royal York Hotel in honour of the eightieth birthday of William Davies pictured above in familiar pose. Stan Francis and Cy Mack, well-known radio personalities and personal friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dav-g ies acted as master 0f ceremohi'es following: a sumptuous dinner and presented an enjoyable evening of enter- tainment. ‘ The honoured guest was the recipient of many warm messages of congratulations and good wishes from his friends. More about this week’s “Know Your Neighbour” will be found on Page 2. In Non-essentials, Liberty; In all Things, Charity.” RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 12th 1951 Coming Events EWEWL c3w39 with the business Mr. Sayers paid tribute to the memory of the late Mr. Apperley, Six, who had worked long and hard for the assoeiation since its inception. Members were informed that apparently Markham Township Council was unable to help them to obtain trees for roadside planting in the subdivision. It was sug- gested that advice and perhaps as- sistance could be obtained from the Richmond Hill Horticultural Soc- iety and the Men of Trees organi- zation in Toronto. The meeting’s attention was} drawn to the story in The Liberal regarding the letting of the water main contract to the Malvern uon- struction Co. of Markham. Hope was expressed that Markham Coun- oil would soon set up its adminis- tration for the water system so that users would know what the service and consumption costs will be and how billing and reading of Continued on page 3 King, under the auspices of the W. A. from 2.30 to 5.30. Silver collec- tion. c1w41 APRIL 20 â€" Friday. Old Time Dance in Vandorf Community Hall. Good music. Admission 50c. Dan- cing 9 to 1. c1w41 APRIL 20 â€" Friday. Hot Turkey Supper sponsored by Trinity Church W.A., Thornhill. Sitting at 5, 6 and '7 pm. Adults $1.25; childrn under 12, 75c. c1w40 APRIL 25 â€" Wednesday. Thmuhill Y.P.U. presents three oneâ€"act plays and assisting artists at Riphmond Hill United Church Hall at 8.15 p. MAY 5 â€" Saturday. Aftexnoon Tea, Baking Sale, Apron Sale, aus- pices Evening Auxiliary Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church School room at 3 pm. c1w41 MAY 8, 9 â€"- Don’t forget the Mich- mond Hill Girl Guides Theatre Night at “The Richmond”. May 8 “Toast of NW Orleans;” May 9. “The Heiress.” Tickets good on either night. c1w41 Adults 50c, children 35c. c2w41 Charter Night Observed By Ladies Group Mrs. Charles Hicks of Bethesda, District President of East York Women’s Institute, Mrs. G. Fran‘ cy of Gormley, with Mrs. W. Say- ers, president of Richmond Hill Branch, accompanied by eleven members, attended the Charter Night of Markâ€"vaun Branch Wo- men’s Institute last Thursday, Ap- ril 5, 1951. The Richmond Hill 1a- dies included Mrs. H. H. MacKay, Mrs. L. W. Zuefelt, Mrs. G. hwm, Mrs W. Middleton, Mrs. J. H. Poll- ard, Mrs. G. E. Clubine, Mrs. A. Chapman, Mrs. R. Fox, Mrs. J. iDewsbury, Mrs. D. Clark and Mrs. 1A. A. Eden. It Was formerly the ‘Langstafi’ Hom'emakiiig'"Club.‘ While building in Rich- mond Hill has not attained the proportions it has rea- ched in Vaughan and Markâ€" ham towns-hips, builders are far from being idle. They’re Abuild_i_n_g According to Town Clerk Russell Lynett, permits for seven new houses have been issued here since the first of the year at a valuation of $47,000. There have been three remodelling permits valued at $1,700. Mrs. Arthur Mathews, preSIdent of the Club, conducted the meeting, and following many amusing ans- wers to the roll call question, “What was your worst cooking fail- ure?” there was a short business session. A letter was read invit- ing the members and their neigh- hours to St. Mary’s Evening Guild Fair in Richmond Hill Masonic Hall next Saturday. Mrs. Mary Holmes donated a gavel to the new branch and a wallet was presented as a donation'from Mark-vaun to the girls of Langstafi‘ Atmetic Club to be used as a euchre prize. Clerk Lynett also states that a number of additional building permits are sched- uled to be issued shortly. Mrs. W. Sayers introduced Mrs. C. Hicks who expressed pleasure at the way the Langstalf ladies had been carrying on since last August as a Homemaking Club. She con- ducted the elections and installa- tions of officers and conveners and briefly explained the objectives of the Women’s Institutes which are to help women acquire sound and approved practices for greater home efficiency, to discover, stim- ulate and train leadership, tu de- velop a more abundant life in our rural communities and a deeper appreciation of the things near at ‘hand and to develop better, hap- ‘pier and more useful citizens “Every member should be proud to wear the‘badge of this wonder- ful and world-wide organizauon” she said “and members should not be afraid to take office.” Mrs. Hicks complimented the group on starting with a membership of 31. After discussing a number. of in- teresting Institute matters, she in- troduced Mrs. Francy who also spoke to the ladies. Mrs. Sayers invited the Langstafl’ group to the next meeting of the Richmond Hill .Branch. A lively and entertaining umcial programme was enjoyed by all the ladies with amusing games and contests led by Mrs. MacKay and Mrs. Zuefelt. The following is the list of of. ficers and conveners for th Mark- vaun Branch for the forthcoming year: President, Mrs. A. T. Mathews; lst vice-president, Mrs. H. Morriâ€" son; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. C. Thirgood; recording secretary, Mrs. W. Kirby; corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. M. Roy; treasurer, Mrs. M. Holt; district director, Mrs. F. Stotts; branch directors, Mrs. N. Hicks, Mrs. C. Vanhorn’ Mrs. D. Robeson and Mrs. H. B. White. The conveners are: Agriculture and Canadian Indutries, Mrs. R. Hamblyn; citizenship and educa- tion, Mrs. R. McArthur; commun- ity activities, Mrs. L. Campbell; historical research and current ev- entsA Mrs. W. Blackburn and Mrs. S Worsdale; home economics and health, Mrs. J. Reid; resolutions, Mrs. G. Clark; pianist, Mrs. H. Morrison; auditors, Mrs. W. Black- burn and Mrs. G. Tutt; publicity, Mrs. S. Worsdale. Some 90% Of Residents Anxious To Get Service Expert Explains Project Business relating to the question of water at last week’s meeting of the East Vaughan Ratepayers’ Association show- ed that an estimated 90 % of the property owners approach. ed were in favour of signing a petition authorizing the Township Council to investigate the cost of obtaining- water and installing a water system in the proposed area. Mr. Jackson Taylor, of the] School Area Board, introduced Mr.» John Kirk, of International Water} Supply, guest speaker. Eighty per, cent of municipalities in North America obtain their water Irom wells. he stated. The farm well ordinarily had a four inch pipe whereas the municipal well has an outer casing of at least 18 inches with an inner casing of 8’" screen embedded in ocean gravel to elim- inate sand, etc. For an urban population of 2,000 in residential areas, the general estimate of requirements is for 50 gallons per capita per day, need- ing about 70 gallons per mluute, and adequate storage facilities to carry the municipality over peak periods. For instance, Monday wash days required 250 per cent of normal needs, and emergencies, such as fires, required larger am- ounts. Wells Very Flexible Wells Very Flexible ‘ With wells, the speaker remark- ed_ the municipality could add to its supply (if the water was avail- able) as its population and its need grew. Mr. Kirk also pointed out that with a properly constructed well chlorination of the water was not necessary. Mr. Percy Williams and Mr. Plummer, of the Johns Mansville Company were intrduced by Mr. C. G. Baker, and they gave a colour- ed' film showing the adaptability and the speed with which Transite Pipe, with its patented connectors, could be laid and used in place 01 iron pipe for water mains. Trans- ite pipe was shown which was re- moved in Winnipeg- and was jn years’ use. Mr. C. G. Baker’s nomination was approved as Chairman of the Building Committee to carry on with- the hall. Master Bert Archibald and Mas- ter Rickey Belknap are unfortun- ate King boys who met with sim- ilar accidents recently. Both boys were hurt by stones thrown care- lessly in play. Two King Boys Are Injured When Hit By Flying Stones Master Bert, who is 12 years, is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Archibald. He was hit by a stone thrown in the schoolyard last Thursday. He was taken to the Sick Children’s Hospital, where he underwent a critical cranial operation. His condition is lim- proving, but he is still serously ill. Master Rickey Belknap is 7 years old and is the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. John Belknap. His nose was fractured when hit by a stone near- his home during the Easter holidays. He has recover- ed and is attending school again. By 2.30 o’clock on Saturday af- ternoon, April 14, the work of some six weeks for forty women of Richmond Hill will come to a cli- max when Lady Flavelle opens the Spring Fair of St. Mary’s Angli- can Evening Guild in the Masonic Hall. Everything All Set For Annual Spring Fair At Masonic HaII Here Saturday Convening the Fair, Miss Marionl Scrivener Ihas contacted many well- known artists in order that the hobby show might be all that was promised. And indeed, all mem- bers of the Guild have been sew- ing and stitching (for the Miscell- anous Booth), measuring flour and .breaking eggs (for the Baking table) and stirring sugar and chocolate (for the Candy Stall) and getting out their best pre- serves (for the Pantry Shelf) so that every last thing would be in order for the dot of 2.30 on the fourteenth of April! Entering the door, Fair visitors will think it Spring itself in front of them as they see on. the plat- HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 VERN GRIFFIN was named first president of the Thornhill and District Business Men’s As- sociation at a dipner meeting“: New Uplands Golf and Country Club last week. Next meeting of the group is scheduled for April 23. A small unoccupied house on Oxford Road, Vaughan Township, was completely destroyed by fire at 2 am. Saturday. It was own- ed by H. Ross of Oxford Road and was to have been occupied witlhin a few days. Unoccupied Vaughan Home Is Wholly Destroyed By Fire Wihen Richmond Hill firemen gained such headway that it was impossible to save the building. Cause of the fire was unknown. It was a busy week-end for the fire laddies with two other grass fire calls on Friday, one at Thorn- hill on the property of Mrs. John Sumner and the other at Elgin Mills. The firemen were also called~out to a pair of grass fires on Satur. day, one on the property of C. B; Byford, Arnold St. Thornhill and anOther on property of Mr. Price on Crosby Avenue. There was no damage in either instance. WILL USE BASEMENT Use of the Richvale school base- ment was granted three organiza- tions who waited on the trustees of School Area No. 1 at their meet- ing in Thornhill Tuesday night. Or. ganizations requesting the base.‘ ment were the East Vaughan Rate- payers’ Association, Vaughan Woâ€" men Workers and the Richvale branch of St. Mary’s Anglican Church W. A. form the colorful exhibit of J. Sears who is famous for his work in making artificial flowers. While the snow was still on the ground Mr. Sears had brought Spring to the gay displays in big department store windows in Toronto with his exquisite work on spring blossoms and shrubs. To keep up with the constant demand both Mr. and Mrs. Sears work on the final sta- ges of the flowers while nine other workers twist and turn and cut the preliminary petals and stems. His magic fingers working at the Spring Fair will fascinate many spectators. It’s Blossom Time Blossom time is on the platform and the ground floor of the Mas- onic Hall will be gay with decor. ated booths displaying the crafts represented and the work of the ladies of the Evening Guild. In one corner, the ardnt garden- er will spy the dainty flowers of Continued on page 7_ They provide the answer to many problemsâ€"those inexpensive insertions which help you find the lostâ€"put you in touch with buyers and sellers, as Occasion requires. 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