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ivOODBRIDGE: George ‘ Bagg, Woodbridge’s oldest resident, died Saturday, May 1‘2,Ain his 95th year. BARRIE: Pouring of concrete was started at the addition to Royal Victoria Hospital last week after a delay caused by a shortage of reinforcing steel. INNISFIL; This township will celebrate Its centennial on June 23 and 24, With 8- parade and other entertainment. ORILLIA: Another 300-bed hospi- tal unit to. be added to the present Ontario Hospital in Orillia Town- ship is proposed by the Ontayio Minister of Health, Hon. MacKm- non Phillips. BARBIE: The Board of Stewards of Central Church applied for pur- chase of the lower section of Queen’s Park as a site for their proposed new church. The deed of the land sets it aside for park pur- poses forever, unless it is changed by Act of Parliament. However, it was felt the public would not ap- prove of the sale. NEWMARKET: Whitchurch town- ship vwill spend $16,000 on road improvements in the Lake Wilcox area. AURORA: Business men of the town have asked Council' to JUD- sider the installation of parking meters in the main business sec- tion to ease traffic congestion and to prohibit double parkng. WHITCHURCH TWP.: Clifford Wallwork has been chosen presiâ€" dent of the Conservation Club. He succeds Les Harper. UNIONVILLE: It is planned to construct a. reservoir in conjunc- tion with Crosby Arena. The pur- pose of this tank is to allow sedi- ment which has affected pump in- stallations to settle from the creek water. NEWMARKET: Newmarxet’s Trade Fair will be held on August 15-18 inclusive. NORTH GWILLIMBURY TWP.: Truckers of North Gwillimbury who do part of their business at- tending to the hauling needs of the municipality have been given a raise in pay from $2.50 to $3.00 per ‘hour. The condition of Church Street and Benson Avenue was brought up by one of the members who stated some persons had been in. jured due to the very bad condi- tion Of these streets. It was deci- ded to take Up the matter with Council. The meeting called to order by the president, Mrs. Seeley, was op- ened by the singing of “0 Canada." followed 'by the Lord’s Prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the monthly financial re- port was given. Twenty-two mem- bers answered the roll call and a new member, Mrs. Mackey, was added to the growing membership. The president warmly welcomed the guests of the evening. A short business meeting followed. It was decided to [hold over a few topics for discussion next month. Mrs. Seeley reported that the executive of the club had attended a meeting in the Powell Road school, April 24, held by the ladies of the High- land Park Division. The guest speaker, Mr. Walters, gave an in- teresting talk on the many ad- vantages of a community hall. These were briefly outlined to the members by Mrs. Seeley. It was .thought we should have a repre- sentative of the Department of Ag- riculture at a future meeting to talk over this subject with us. At the general meeting of the Langstatf Ratepayers Association held Monday evening, members learned that Markham Council ad- vised that the approximate rate of 4.5 mills on assessed valuation was the estimated cost to the taxpayer of the proposed garbage collection area from Steele's Avenue to No. 7 Highway. After some discussion it was decided to refer the matter to the Joint Executive Meeting of the four associations scheduled for May 27. When the matter has been discussed fully and recom- mendations made to the next meet- ing in June, definite action will be taken in connection with request- ing inclusion or excluson of the garbage area. ‘The Doncaster Community La- dies Club met Tuesday evening, May 1, at the home of Mrs. Mot. tershall, 110 Clarke Ave. There Were eight visitors present. Doncaster Club Hears Community Hall Talk It was decided to send a delegaâ€" tion to the local school board to discuss the possibility of a kinde‘r- garden class in the proposed school. It was felt there was a vital need for a class of this kind in the com- munity. The business concluded, it was mnved that the meeting be adjourn- ed. -he highlight of the evening was the showing of coloured pictures by Mrs. J. Robison. These were much enjoyed by everyone. Meet To Consider Garbage Area The association decided to write News From Next Door \70LUME LXXII. NUMBER 47. vised Monday night in a letter from William H. Stringer, Com- missioner of Ontario Provincial Police that the latter body was pre- pared to terminate its contract for policing the village unless some consideration was given to a pro- posal for adding an additional con- stable to the village force. At the meeting Monday, council decided to defer action until its first session in June. Meanwhile Deputy Reeve Tom Taylor will contact Provincial Police author- ities at Toronto. Recommendations f0 an additionâ€" al constable comes from Inspector E. Hand stationed at Newmarket, the letter from Mr. ‘Springer ad- vised. Recommendations to this end was made at a former meeting of the council, the provincial force advising that because of increased population, it was advisable to se- cure an additional constable here. Accept $500 Grant The Council agreed to accept the offer of the Ontario Hydro El- ectric Commission of $500 to com- pensate the village for any damage that might have been done the ar- ena. or the park during the fre- quency conversion turnover last winter. Councillor Perkins re- ported that such an adjust..1ent would be quite accpetable to his committee. Councillor Kenneth Tomlin re- ported on a recent meeting of five municipalities to discuss a. joint plan for control of dogs running at large. Councillor Tomlin said that members of the York County Humane Society were present at the meeting and outlined the nec- essary steps to assure successful operation of the plan. It was es- timated that it would cost approx- imately $15,000 per year and the suggestion was made that i} car- ried out, it should be on a per cap- ita. Ibasis. Ultimate decision of the joint committee was to arrange for a meeting early in June to study the proposal, he said. Will Open Fair It was decided to forward a. cheque for $196.60 to the York County Health Unit as an interim payment. Council accepted an invitation from the Business Men’s Associa- tion to officially open the Rich- mond Hill Trade Fair on June 15. A request from the Dominion Census Board asking the council to give co-operation to the census which commences on June 1 was given favorable consideration. It was voted to purchase more house numbers from the Municipal Service Co. A big surprise came to 16-year- old Harold Gribble of John St. when he received a telephone call from Woodbridge Sunday an- nouncing; he had won the Senior Elocution Scholarship at the re- cent York Music Festival. There were seven candidates in the class.. Harold took part in Tuesday night’s concert held in Robinson Auditorium, Woodbridge when he gave "Dhe Prologue to Henry V’ by Shakespeare. Mr. H. H. Sawdon presented the scholarship which was donated by Mr. Henderson, reeve of Woodbridge. This is the second scholarship for elocution which has been won by Harold at the York Music Festival since its inauguration four years ago. council requesting it'to contact the Ontario Provincial Police regarding speeding on No. 7 Highway within the 30 mile per hour zone. The matter of municipal taxes was discussed and it was decided to write council requesting the is- suance of bills early enough to leave a reasonable period between the date of receipt by the taxpayer and the date of first payment. 'I‘his suggestion is being made owing to the fact that last year some tax papers were received only three or four days before first payment was due. Four recommendations by the Executive were presented and un- animously passe. These were: 1. Cancellation of meetings during July and August. 2. All members will be notified by letter of June meeting. 3. Nomination of Execu- tive members for the year ‘952 will take place at the September meeting. 4. Election of executive members will be held at the Octo- ber meeting. Richmond Hill council was adâ€" Wins Scholarship rovincial Police Request \n Extra Policeman Here A New Factory Will Open Up Here NextWeek The company specializes in pre- cast concrete products including channel roof slabs, channel floor slabs and HM floor joists used ex- tensively for offices and factories. The company also manufactures a sandwich wall to set up on build- ings and which obviates the nec- essity of interior decorating once it has lbeen set in place. A new industry expected to em- p10y about 50 men is scheduled to open next week just south of Rich- mond Hill. It is the plant of Mur- ray Associates, Ltd., which has been under construction since early in the spring. These pre-fabricated walls feat- ure Foam Glass, a material which is noted for its insulting qualities. It 'h-as been used by the Ontario Hydro Electric Commission for its new garage and store at Islington and also by the Canadian Celanese corporation for a new paper mill in Prince Rupert, B.C. Mr. Lawrence Bruce will be sup- erintendent of the new factory, finishing touches on the construc~ tion of which are now being made. As a temporary measure, the com- pany will use water from Rich- mond Hill, a contract having been signed'with the municipality and the water will be trucked in tank cars to the plant. Township of Markham will hold a court of revision at Unionviin: on June 4 at 4 pm. on assess- ments on three streets in Elm- wood Park ,built by the municipal- ity. The streets are Baker Ave., Elmwood Ave. and Henderson St. The Home and School Associat- ion of School Area No. 1 of Vaugh- an. and Markham Townships held an interesting meeting on May 15 when Jackson Taylor, director of Public Relations for the School Area Board addressed fifteen. rep- resentatives of Home and bcnool Associations in the Area. Since their first meeting on Januay 17 until May 15, the Area Board had held 35 meetings and Mr. Taylor outlined the work which the Board has accomplished and something of what they are planning for the fu- ture. Ten acres on the Scott property have been purchased for the erec- tion of a new school, comprising five rooms and a playroom, to be known as the Charles Howitt School. The Trustees felt that the School Inspector has done so much in. the past and the present that one should offer thanks in a tan- gible way, Mr. Tayor stated. Architects Mr. Murray Brown, Mr. A. Deacon, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Hebert Hoover and Barnett and R‘fider were interviewed and Mr. Deacon was chosen for the Char- les Howitt School because his plans duplicate Powell Road School. The playroom is good for holding con- certs. Barnett and Rieder were chosen to design a new school for Thornlea because their plans are more flexible and construction not so expensive. The teachers’ salary schedule was successfully negotiated after many meetings. The principals’ schedule is still being negotiated. The caretakers" salaries were equalized for the Area: $2,000.00 It has been disclosed that the late C. Aubrey Davis has left a sum of $1,000 to each of two churches in King townâ€" ship. The little stone church, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at Strange is the ben- eficiary of $1,000, the congre- gation has been notified. Mr. Davis was interested in the little church for many years and was generous to them with an annual contribution. His wife, the late Miss Pettit, was a teacher at the Strange school before her marriage. The King City Unitcd Church is the other church mention- ed in Mr. Davis’ will. His father, the late E. J. Davis, was a superintendent of the Sunday school. Three yeurs ago Mr. Davis presented the church with Sallmon’s picture ‘The Head of C'hrist' that now decorates the altar. COURT OF REVISION Wills $2,000 "In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty; in all Things, Charity.” Area School Groups Hear Of Board Activities Mrs. Ivan Specht, Mrs. Roy Hollinshead and Mrs. T. L. Will- iams, as members of the Hospital Aid Group of the Women’s Inst- itute of King are very pleased with the results of their campaign for assistance in making the sitt- ing room of the aged women at the Newmarket Home for the Aged, brighter, more comfortable, and more homelike. Home For Aged Ladies Made Comfortable By King Women “It is wonderful how kind peop- Ie are when you appeal to them, said Mrs. Specht, convenor of the group. It all began last Autumn when these three ladies visited the home dispensing jams and preserves as a friendly gift from King, W. I.‘ They came away with the hope‘ that a little brightness could be added to the lives of the people in the home, and they set about seek- ing ways and means of doing‘ something practical about it. They decided to ask for help in remak- ing the sitting room, which was a clean tidy place, but entirely lack- ing in any colour or cosiness, and feeling very much the drabneSS of institutional life. The committee asked permission if. they could plan to do some brightening up of the place. When the new Cumm- ission was appointed Mr. W. W. Gardhouse gladly gave them the go ahead to do whatever they wished with- the room. First of all, they have addressed every group they could attend tell- ing of this project, and asking for help. Then they have written letters to several members of the community to see how succesful this campaign for financial help might be. So far, this has result- ed_ in cash donatlons amounting The Mutt Show, a popular Ieat- ure of the Richmond Hill Trade Fair will be featured again at this year’s show, E. V. Croth, director of the Fair, announced at a gen- eral meeting of the Business Men's Association on Tuesday night. Mutts of all sizes, shapes and colors will be eligible for compe- tition in the show, Mr. Croth an- nounced. A goodly number of them are expected to compete for the seven prizes put up for this competition. Prizes, all of $2 each are awarded in the following class- es: largest dog, smallest dog, best dressed dog, dog with longest tail, dog with shortest tail, dog. domg best tricks, dogs eating dish of dog food in shortest time. Mr. Croth also announced that display space in the Trade Fair had been oversubcribed and that definite allocations would go forth shortly. It was felt that it would plus $100.00 for the caretaker do- ing guardr'duty on Yonge Street. Home & School Associations may have one night a month free (no caretaker’s :fee). Ratepayers may have one night a month and must pay for the care- taker’s services. ' Boy Scout, Girl Guide and Youth organizations may have the week~ day use of schools free of charge. Insurance coverage on all sch0015 is being checked, adjusting values, etc. .Repairs to Thornhil School have already been started wnich will include decorating exterior and interior, plus the heating. Bus transportation will be in- creased to take in the children from Yongehurst and Mill Roads, as well as other parts of the Area. The Finance Budget took three meetings and resulted in a levy of 19 mills. A future programme was dis- cussed with Mr. Hugh Martin, Mu- ic Supervisor. The pianos have been tuned and repaired. Water Supply With regard to the water sup- ply for the Charles Howitt School, drilling has begun and it is deem- ed necessary to go back to the bush for water. Debentures of $170,000.00 have been issued for this school. Van Rez furnitmc will be put in. Eight new teachers have been ap- pointed to the Area Stafi‘ and one or two more are 1'3quired. A new Caretaker has been ap- pointed to the Powell Road SenoOl and is doing an excellent job. The acquisition of Library books has been spasmodic and it; is plan- RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 24th. 1951 Mutts Again Feature Fair to $40.00, with many heartening assurances that money would be forthcoming if needed. With this money, the ladies have purchased 25 yards of material for drapes and chair coverings. Mr. Craw- ford Wells gave assistance in get- ting these materials, and a ‘ery attractive bright plastic drapery decorated with a country scene was chosen for the windows, with plain maroon chintz for the chairs. Mrs. Specht reports that the aged women were presented with a television set by Mr. J. C. Leitch of Leitchcroft Farms. This .ele- vision set is now placed in the sit- ting room for the exclusive use of the thirty old ladies who are enjoying it thoroughly. The old gentlemen have been remembered too, for Mr. Ball of Bill Ball Mo- tors has kindly presented a similar set for them, and they are overâ€" joyed at their good fortune. There has been a donation f a €hesterfie1d, a day bed and two comfortable chairs. Other chaus ‘have been promised. Lady Eaton has shbwn much in- terest in this venture and has of- ered her home as part of her as- sistance to the committee. It has been planned that a tea will be held at Eaton Hall later in the sea- son. The money realized at the tea will provide a. floor covering for the room and other comforts. In no time at all the aged women will be happy in their new cheery room, and it will all be the result of the work of Mrs. Specht, Mrs. Hollinshead and Mrs. Williams, with the help of Mr. and Mrs. Ar- nold at the home, who believe that w'little. brightness and color is en- joyed by girls of any age. be better to stage the entire affair in the arena rather than use an outside marquee for special eAhib- its. ‘ It was also announced that ar- rangements have been made to have an organ on the premises both Friday and Saturday and Charles Walkem of Toronto has been engaged as organist. He will officiate from 7.30 to 10.30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights and from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. on Sat- urday. Municipal ofiicials will officially open the fair on Friday night, June 15 and it is hoped to have Ontario Premier Leslie Frost in attendance on Saturday evening. The television set given as a grand prize in the draw is on dis- play at Yerex’s Electric while the second prize, a combination radio and record player, will be display- ed at Hilltop Electric. ned to overhaul the whole set-up Arranging accommodation for pupils and movie projectors for Langstafl’ and 'I‘hornhill schools have been discussed, and the Board is considering purchase of more property for the Langstaff school. The Board is providing transpor- tation to swimming classes at Thornhil for the Area children and for ockey teams to Unionville. Teeter-totters have been made for all schools, one set for girls and one for boys, baseball equipment: catchers’ masks, gloves, balls, bats, QUITE AN ARMFUL. But we are referring to the cup. In case you are interested, the young lady in the pictnre is Jeanette Lastowska of Central Commerce School in Toronto and she has been named Miss Ch erleader of 1950 by the Ontario ederation of School Ath- letic Associations. mmlL It was about eight months ago that the congregation of St. Mar- y’s Anglican Church, Richmond Hill,-made final arrangements to proceed with the building of a Rectory. Today a very fine build- ing stands next to the Church and is being admired hy all Who pass up and down Yonge Street. Although a few last minute touches remain to be attended to, the new Rectory will be opened nd dedicated on Sunday next, May 27, at 11 am. The ancient custom of presenting the keys will be per- formed by the Churchwardens, Mr. H. Stanford and Mr. C. J. Hart. The official opening will be performed by the Architect Mr. J. Albert Hewitt, of Richmond Hill. the dedication by the Rector, and it is expected that the Contractor, Mr. M. . Heise, and some of his associate will be present. The Rectory will remain open for the remainder of the (la, for public inspection, and all are in- vited to come 1 The Rectory, which will be one of the finest in the Diocese, is built of brick, with oil forced heating and air conditioning. There are four bedrooms and bath up- stairs, living-room, dining-alcove, study, kitchen and wash room on the ground floor. The front door will have a little bit 01‘ old Eng- land in the form of a bronze Brit- ish Lion door knocker, sent from England through- the kindness of Dedicate New Rectory Here Next Sunday etc. have been purchased, and cup- boards and library shelves etc. are being built for the different schools. map of the Aea in some det- ail has been made and much plan- ning for the allocatifioAn of schools. Domestic Science, Manual Train- ing and Auxiliary classes am be- ing considered A kindergaten re- port was given to the Thornhill Home and School Association, when it was explained that Auxil- iary classes would have priority over kindergarten. Last year’s enrolment in the Ar- ea was 763. This year it is over 950. There is some thought of planning interesting tours for the pupils. Both the Home and School As- sociations and the School Board work for the good of the child, .lot for individuals, and when we 3...: in offices for the good of the com- munity, it is only right that we should co-operate, Mr Taylor said in .his opening- remarks. Mr Si-dney Critfithé, Chairman of the School Area. Board, presided over the meeting. While the Thornhill Home and School group served coffee a ques- tion period was held and several points of interest were brought out during the informal discussions. Mr. Bell, president of the Lang‘- staf’f Home and School Association, spoke of a recent tour taken when they took a picnic lunch and visited the Maple Conservation pr01ect. Mr. Hughes took them into the wooded part and explained the dif- ferent species of trees, and they (Continued on page 3) IN THE THIRD GRADE: Third graders in Richmond Hill public school under the watchful eye of Mrs. Verna Styrmo and all hoping to step up a notch in June are pictured here. Back row, from left: Peter With, Joe Perello, Howard Foster, Donald Stonehouse, Murray Gifien, Roddie Sav- age, Bobby Giles, Howard Pollitt, Bob Sanders, Clayton Harrison, Donald John- son, Mrs. Styrmo. Third row: John Ar- chibald, Harley Bickmore, Bobbie Ross, Teddy Bailey, Bruce Cardwell, Donald (Continued on page 3) jury Advises Profiestion At (NR Crossing Strong recommendation that an electrical signal or other warning device be placed at the Canadian National railway crossing at Gorm- Iey on the Whitchurch-Markham town line road Was made by a cor- oner’s jury which convened in Richmond Hill last Wednesday night to investigate the death of Alonzo Thomas Gooding of Gorm- ley. Mr. Gooding, 66, rural mail car'- rier and retired minister in the United Missionary Church, was killed on May 3 when his car was struck at the crossing by a mu“- bound Canadian National freight train. Testimony of two witnesses,‘Sid- ney Gadsby and Rev. L. K. Sider, both of Gormley, was to the effect that visibility was very bad in both directions at the crossing and a depression in the road had a ten- dency to cause cars to stall. The inquest was conducted by Coroner Dr. J. P. Wilson of Richmond Hill. MAY 29 â€" Tuesday. Richmond Hill Horticultural Society will hold a tulip show in the Public School Auditorium, evening show. c1w47 MAY 29 â€" Tuesday at 2.30 pm. Sharp, 3. Tulip Tea under the aus- pices of Maple United Church W. A. in the Sunday School rooms. Mrs. (D12) Clarence Routley will give her interesting address “Out of This World.” Mrs. A. Clarke, soloist. Silver ‘collection. c1w47 MAY 29 â€" Tuesday. The June meeting of the Evening Group of the United Church W.A. has been advanced to May 29. It will be held at the home of Mrs. J.A. bales, Mill St. There will be a talk on early Ontario textiles. Cars will leave the church at 7.45 p.m. All ladies welcome. c1w47 MAY 30 â€"- Wednesday. The Lem- onville W.A. will present their 3- act play “Miss Chatterbox” in the Temperanceville United Church at Trustees of School Area No. 1 of Markham and Vaughan learned with regret last Thurs- day night that Inspector Chas. Howlett will be leaving Vaughan at the end of the present term. Mr..Howett, after whom the new school in the Richvale area is named, will be involved in a reshuffle of York town- ship inspectorates. At the present time, the local inspec- tor’s territory includes Wes- ton, Swansea, Mimico, New Toronto, Woodbridge, Long Branch, King and Vaughan townships. _The ,latter two will be removed from his jur- isdiction in the new setup. Board members expressed keen regret at the departure of Mr. Howett and stated he had played a big part in set- ting up the school area. Inspector Leaving (Continued on page 3) HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Heise, Edward Vallance, Jack Murphy, Douglas Johnson, Bruce Bridges, Jimmy Rushlow. Second row: Gordon O’Hara, Gary Donald, Barbara Jackman, Anne White, Lily Dawn Agar, Eleanor Bolton, Beverley Lee, Patricia Stone, Karen Kram, Delia Tinker, Marget Sundquist. Front row‘ Roger Harrison, Michael. Burnie, Lawâ€" rie Clarke, Lawrence Butt, Elio Quintile, George Fraser, Richard Hook, Ross Wright, Bobby Attridge, just one big hap- py family. . Coming Events I Refreshments were served by the secretary of the board, Mrs. IN. W. McDermott. I The council agreed to consider putting through streets on Pearson Ave, Fairview Ave, and Powell Road to obviate the necessity of [pupils having to go around by ‘Yonge street to get to Powell Rd. ;and Langstafl.’ schools. The board of School Area N0. 1‘ of Vaughan and Markham townie: ships at a joint meeting with‘ Vaughan council last Thursday night agreed to accept some pupils from the Carrville area in the new. Charles Howett school in the Rich» vale area when it is completed, this fall. W“ - Let Carrvllle‘ Students Use New Building Members of the Vaughan coun- cil requested that some provisi°n e made for pupils in this area to obviate the necessity of building a two or three-room school in the Carrville area. ' The school board declined to take any definite action towards, including part of the Carrville dis- trict in the school area but felt“ would be possible to take can: of surplus pupils for at least one term. It was suggested that the. Carrville school board meet with: the area board to work out detalls. With work on the Richvale school scheduled to get 11nd“ way! the [board is also faced with the problem of providing additional accommodation in the Highland Park area. Negotiations have been under way for some time to purchase the Gamble farm for this purpose but so far no headway hag been made and Stuart Parker Of Richmond Hill has been named to negotiate purchase at $1,000 per: acre. If the purchase is not pass: ible, Mr. Parker has been empow4 ered by the board to start exprop- riation proceedings. ' ~ Deputy Reeve Marshall McMur- chy and Councillors Robson, Ruth- erford and Avar represented Vau- ghan at the meeting. 8.15 13.111. This play is sponsored by the Temperanceville Choir. Ad- mission 35c and 20c. c1w47 MAY 31 â€"- Thursday. The Rich- mond Hill Bowling Club will open the season on May 31. All former members and anyone interested in the game are invited to the open- ing night at 7.30 pm. c1w47 JUNE 2 â€"- Saturday. Opportunity sale of used clothing and articles in the Masonic Hall, Richmond Hill at 2 p.111. Tea will be served. Un- der the auspices of the Richmori Hill Business and Professional Woo men’s Club. clw46 JUNE 27: Wedne:day. A straw- berry festival will take place on the lawn of All Saints Anglican Church, King City, sponsored by the WA. of the church. c1w47 JUNE 28, 29 â€" Thornhill District Lions Club Annual Carnival, Fun and Games, dance and stage show, fireworks. clw47 By making use of the Classified Adver- tising columns when you have something to buy â€"â€" something to sell. It’s so easy to place an ad - just telephone Richmond Hill 9 by noon any Wednesday.