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All of the girls now the proved owners of a certificate are: Margaret and Florence Beynon, Ed- na and Mary Christianson and Ir- ene Mashinter. Isabel Mashinter completed her course on “Working with Wool.” The girls are now working on the course on “The Garden Brigade.” Ten ladies from this community accepted the kind invitation of King WA. to join with them and neighboring auxiliaries to hear Mrs. Clode, President of Centre Presbytery, address the meeting and left one with a beautiful mess- age as she compared a fashion model to being a Christian Model. A Christian niodel is beautiful be. cause it radiates the love of (Jurist. to all with whom it comes in cox:- tact. Mrs. Phillips has spent many hours in yraining these girls and is to be highly commended for her fine work. The support given her by Mrs. Davis and Mrs Baldwin was very much appreciated. Temperanceville contributeo to the musical part of the program by Mrs. F. Boys and Mrs. Shop- shire singing a duet. We wish to express ladies. _ After the meeting a lovely lunch was served by the King W.A. dur- ing which social period the ladies thoroughly enjoyed renewing ac- quaintances with members of the neighbouring Woman’s Associa- tions. ' The play “The Chatterbox” by Lemonville W.A. proved to be well worth seeing. Those taking part are to be highly congratulated on their fine work. Sunday School is at 10 am. We miss you when you are not there. Please try to attend. Having the classes in the morning is for your convenience for the summer months, therefore we would great- ly appreciate your co-operation. Evening service is at 7.30 pm. Rev. Mr. Moddle always has a Wonder- ful message for his congregauon. _ Those who represented the Tem- peranceville W.I. at the Centre York District Annual were enthus- iastic in their reports regarding our Institute. Temperanceville’s Standing Committee reports were all very highly commended in the district’s reports. Our table cloth designed with fihe Canadian emblem was spoken of with great admira~ tion. W.I. NeWS Temperanceville W.I. again won the highest number of points at the Women’s Section of the Aurora Horse Show thus receiving the $5. awarded. Tuhose taking part in the exhibits were: Mrs. M. Mc- Clure winning a first for chocolate cake and first for a floral display. She received the special prize of a beautiful vase donated by Lester Berreach. . Congratulations to Mr. and l/lrs. Johnston of 86 Mill Road, on the birth of a daughter at Newmarket Hospital, June 5. Mother and ba- by doing nicely. Mrs. N. Thompson won five nrsts and three seconds also through a draw with Mrs. Hately and Mrs. Marret. Litlte Linda Chalk chose Mrs. Thompson’s name and thus she received ‘ the St. Lawrence Starch Co. special prize. Sorry to hear of the deafih of Rita Wilson’s father. Mr. Wilson passed away Wedneéday morning, June 6. Rita is a member of the Sugar and Spice Club. Sugar and Spice Club met at the Blackburn’s for a pot luck supper on Thursday evening. Mrs. E. Lam- bert and Mrs. W. Schurman were presented with gifts for the lew babies. Winners of the euchre were: Mrs. G. Fenwick, Mrs. W. Schurman, Mrs. E. Lambert. Mrs. E. Phillips received two firsts and eight seconds. Miss Mar- Mrs M. Holmes was very pleas- ed to entertain the MacLachlan family from Toronto, on Sunday last. Herbie McLeod of Yongehurst Road was amongst the thirteen boys chosen from Richvale Cubs to spend a week-end at Camp Su- mac, Oshawa. Our deepest sympathy is extend- ed to the Stapley family in the loss of a loving husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Fred Stapley. The late Mr. Stapley will long be remembered in Richvale for ‘his kind and understanding manner. APPLY HILLTOP ELECTRIC RICHMOND HILL RADIO-PHONOGRAPH STANDARD 78 R.P.M. plus 33 and a third attachment RCA VICTROLA CORRESPONDENT â€" MRS. M. BLACKBURN. Yongehurst Rd. (Surf appreciation to these TEMPERANCEVILLE NEWS NORTH RICHVALE NEWS Telephone Richmond Hill 137R13 garet Beynon one first and one second. Mrs. C. Beynon two filgts; Mrs. Dibb one first and one second; Mrs. J. Lenson one second. We greatly appreciate the efforts of these ladies who made it possible for Temperanceville W.I. to win the award. Mr. John Umehara won first prize for his wool rug. These rugs are beautiful and are for sale. The money received Will be donated to the church for its needed reydirs. A congregational meeting was held in the church Tuesday even- ing to discuss necessary repairs to the church. With Mr. Moddle act- ing as chairman, Mr Dickey was asked to give a report on his find- ings. The cost on repairs of the north wall and eavestroughing is estimated at approximately $600. A new oil furnace installed is giv- en an estimate of $1,350.00. It Was decided these repairs be undertaken and commenced at the earliest pos- sible date. The decorating of the church interior and any necessary repairs will cost in the neighbour- hood of another $1,000. The church is badly in need of these repairs and an appeal is being made for funds for the work. Mrs. Palmer and Sharon, Mrs. N. Thompson and Billy, Mrs. E. Pax- ton, Judith and Wayne, Mrs. E. Jenning and Diane were all guests at the birthday party of Murray Robinson, Newmarket on June 7. A miscellaneous shower given by the Oak Ridges St. John Church was held in honour of Miss Doris Beynon on June 7, at the home of Mrs. Colin Crawford. The W.A. will hold its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. M. McClure on Thursday, June 21 at 2.30 pm. The topic will be uken by the W.M.S. The roll call is “Favourite Missionary Hymn.” The lunch committee: Mrs. Harman and Mrs W. Lloyd. Members please bring your mite box. Mrs. M. Beynon and Doris atten- ded the trousseau tea of Miss Lil- ian Iris Farren, Kettleby this week. Mrs. Marjorie McClure is to be congratulated on her successful en- tries at the Horticulture Show held in the United Church basement, at Aurora. Mrs. McClure had the Grand Champion Iris, so won the Sweepstakes; also four first, three seconds and a third. David McClure won first prizel for his model Indian and second for his radio shelf. We are justly proud of all those who were successful in our com- munity at the Aqrqrg Horse Show. Little Miss Donna Jennings has returned home from the Sick Child- ren’s Hospital where she receivea treatment for her eye injury. _ George Gilham is recelving treatment at the Toronto General Hospital. George fell while play- hg' at school. We sincerely hope this condition is vastly improved. Mr. Nelson Thompson and Mr. George Wilson attended the York Couny Weed Control Demonstra- tion. The group made a tour of farms where the experiments had been made. They also saw hte ma- chinery used. We hope little Wayne Canning is feeling better after his recent illness. Mr. Joseph Levison recelved first prize for his team at the Aur- ora Horse Show in light draught class. Mrs. G. Frankland and Mr... W. MacArthur from Toronto went Thursday with Mrs. M. Holmes of Yongehurst Rd. Mrs. G. Frank- land sails for England, June 25. Mrs. S. Styan sails for England July 11 and was presented with three going away gifts on Thurs- day from the Sugar and Spice Club. many loyal customers our thanks to our for their patronage. BUSINESS AS A MAPLE VILLA WILL SUSPEND We wish to extend RESTAURANT ON JUNE 24 Excitement and keen competition was evident among the many girls and boys taking part in the an- nual field day for the school child- ren. The day was started with flhe one mile cross-country run which started at Bathurst Street and continued along No. 7 High- way to Old Yonge Street over to the track and ending at the swim- ming‘ pool. Fifteen boys were en- tered and the winner of this event was David Herd of’German Mills. A P.A. system kept the partici- pants informed of what event was taking place next and of the win- ners in each competition. This was opertaed by a committee head- ed by Mrs. J. McNeil and situated in the swimming pool pavilion. Mrs. McNeil was assisted by the following ladies: Mrs. H. Frye, W. Anstey, D. Carruthers anu T. Jackson. This committee was in charge of receiving and tabulatrng the results of each event. Points were given for each win as follows: first 5 points; second 3 points; third 2 points; fourth 1 point. In each event two heats were run with the first three in each heat qualifying for the finals. 'Ilhe results of the finals being as follows: 1 mile cross-country run, 9 min. 12 seconds: David Herd, German Mills; Cliff Garnett, Thornhill; Jack Underhill, Richvale; Robert Lovell Langstafl’. Primary Boys 60 yard dash 8% seconds (new record), Bert Valcourt, Richvale; Wm. Berin, Carrville; Jim McGhee, Joncord; John Moorehead, Ridhvale 3 Legged Race â€" 13 seconds: Dav- id Jolmey and R. Higginson, Con- cord; R. Smith & Jim McTaggart- Cowan, Thornhill; Jim McGhee & B. Snyder, Concord; Art Chomiak & J. Lefler, Powell Road. Junior Boys 60 yard dash, 8 seconds (new record): John Cooke, Thornlea; Pe- ter Donkersley, ’Dhornhill; Barry Hansem, Powell Road; Paul Don- kersley, Thornhill. Standing Broad: Bobby Lyon, 5’ 71 ”, Powell Road; Barrie Hansom, Powell Road; J. Bentham, Thorn- hill; T. Clapp, Concord. 3-Legged Race, 12 seconds: Herb McLeod & Ron Durham, Richvale; George Good & B. Downey, Rich- vale; Nelson Edwards 87, J. Bent- ham, Thornlhill; E. Garner & D. Beits, Langstafi’. Thornhill District Lions 3rd Inter-School Field Day Relay Race â€"- 31 seconds: John Cooke, Bill Ball, N. Newns, H. Curtis, Thornlea; Barry Hansom, R. Allen, H. Tefier, B. Lyon, Pm" ell Road; David Walker, S. Bent- ham, P. Donkersley, Paul Donker- sley, Thornhill. Sack Race â€" 20 seconds: iom Clapp, Concord; Bobby Lyon, Pow- ell Road; Philip Taylor,- Com 0rd; Bill Ball, Thornlea. Primary Girls 60 yard dash â€" 11 seconds: Pat- sy Barton, Riahvale; Jane Redman, Concord; D. Ziegler, Langstafi; Lynn Edwards, Thornhill. 3-Legged Race â€"â€" 12 seconds: Lynn Edwards & D. Kelson, Thorn- hill; J. Gibson & K. Anderson, Thornlea; L. Stephenson & J. For- Thornlhill; J. Angel & M.‘Law, rester, Powell Road. Junior Girls 60 Yard Dash, 9% seconds: Mar- ilyn Page, Langstafl‘; Catharine Carruthers, Thornhill; Jane Chad- wick, Thornhill; Marilyn Taylor, Ridhvale. 3-Legged Race, 92 seconds: C. Carruthers and J. Chadwick, Thorn- hill; Taylor & C. Jarman, Rich- vale; B. Vautier & B. Richan, Thornlea; P. Paul & N. Underhil], Richvale. Relay Race, 31% seconds: D. Hopson, M. Adlam, N. Dams, J. Smith, Powell Road; S. Chadwick, C. Carruthers, N. Fugler, B. Rob- ertson, Thormhill; K. Hunt, B‘ Vauâ€" tier, C. Lewis, V. Rohacs, Thornlea. Intermediate Boys Sack Race, 18 seconds (new rec- ord): C. Carruthers, Thornhill; M. Page, Langstafl“; J. Chadwick, Thornhill; B. Vautier, Thornlea. Standing Broad, 5’ 81/2”: Jane Chadwick, ’Dhornhill; M. Page, Langstafi; Shirley Dean, Thorn- hill, B. Vautier, Thornlea. '75 yard dash, 10 seconds: J. Barton, Richvale; P. Nuttall, Con- cord; A. Pudhorodoski, POWell Rd.; R. Duncan, German Mills. Standing Broad, 6’ 8” (new rec- ord): Joe Barton, Richvale; PeLe Nuttall, Concord; Doug Sutel‘, Langstaff; T. Nagel, Powell Road. Running Broad, 11’ 101/2”; Joe Barton, RichVale; A. Pudhorodoski, Powell Road; R. Valcourt, Rion- vale; P. Medcalfe, Powell Road. Sack Race, 22% seconds: P. Nut- tall, Concord; D. Braburn, Powell Road; B. McGhee, Concord; P. Johnson, Thornhill. Relay, 301/4 seconds: D. Raeburn, P. Medcalfe, D. Yurchis, A. Pud- horodoski, Powell Rd.; J. Stephen, B. McGhee, P. Parker, P. Nuntall, Concord. A. Oharles,G. Essex, E. Smith, D. Suter, Langstafl'. Eleven leaders from York Cen- tral district spent a pleasant week- end at Glencross Camp in Hockley Valley. A.D.C. John Snow Was present and Sunday Commission- er Frank Worth and Mrs. Worth visited the camp. .One of the main features was the hike up the Not- tawasag‘a River to view the falls. The birthday of the assistant cub- master from Willowdale was fit- tingly observed with the traditional birthday cake and candles. 75 yard dash, 10 seconds: San- dra Gibson, Powell Road; Lorraine Wood, Richvale; Anne Redman, Concord; Yvonne Gillespie, Con- cord. High Jump, 3’ 9%” (new record) Eric Smith, Langstafl‘; Joe Barton, Richvale; Russell Petrie, Thorn- hill, Pete Nuttall, Concord. Intermediate Girls Running Broad, 11’ 9”: J. Knight German Mills; S. Gibson, Powell Road; Joyce Green, Langstaff; L. Wood, Richvale. Standing Broad, 6’ 3” (new rec- ord): S. Gibson, Powell; Jackie Knight, German Mills; Anne Red- man, Concord; Barbara. Wickell, Langstafl’. 3-Légged Race, 101/4 seconds: C. Jennings & C. Smith, Thornhill; 1. Duncan & J. Knight, German MiilAIE; S. Reid & C. Car}uthers, Thornhill; S. Gibson & N. Medcalfe, Powell Road. Relay Race, 33 seconds: S. Gib- son, H. Medcalfe, P. Harris, M. Wain, Powell Road; S. Bates, J. Camp, D. Palmer, J. Green, Lang- stafi"; A. Redman, B. Redley, N. Watt, Y. Gillespie, Concord. High Jump, 3’ 7”: Carol Smiflh‘, Thornhill; Louvaine Wood, Rich- vale; Carol Hirtz, Richvale; Yvon~ ne Gillespie, Concord. Senior Boys 100 yard dash, 10 4|5 seconds: Ed Nuttall, Concord; 1R. Lovell, Langstafi‘; D, Herd, Geri’aan Mills; V. Solmon, Concord. 220 Yard Dash, 26% seconds: Ed Nuttall, Concord; Bob Powell, Langstafi‘; Dave Herd, German Mills; Carl Beeston, Langstafil Standing Broad 7’ 3”: G. Coshlll, Richvale; J. Coghill, Richvale; D. Snyder, Thornhill; B. Petrie, Thornhill. High Jump 4’ 2%”: B. Petrie, Thornhill; J. Coghill, Richvale; J. Robinson, Langstafi’; P. Zinkan, Thornhill. Running Broad, 13’ 9%”: E. Nuttall, Concord; D. Herd, German Mills; Bob Petrie, Thornhiu; J. Coghill, Richvale. Relay Race, 28 4[5 seconds: E. Nuttall, G. Peterson, R. Master, D. Salmon, Concord; C. Beeston, J. Robeson, R. White, B. Lowell, Langstafl’; B. Petrie, D. Snyder, P. Zinkan, R. Griffin, Thornhill. Senior Girls 100 yard dash, 11% seconds (new record): G. Nuttall, Concord; C. Burnes, Richvale; B. Garner, Lang- staff; G. L’Aventure, Concord. 3-Legged Race, 1014 seconds: C. Jennings & C. Smith, Thornhill; C. Burns & L. Wood, Richvale; B. Nuttall & B. Stephens, Cormord; D. Guthrie & P. Davenport, Rich- vale. Running Broad 12’ 7”: Clare Burnes, Richvale; B. Nuttall, Con- cord; Coral Croutch, Thornhill; B. Garner, Langstafl'. Standing Broad, 6’ 7V2" (new record): Ann Watts, Thorn-hill; C. McArthur, Langstaff'; B. Garner, Concord; B. Nuttall, Concord. High Jump, 3’ 9%”: Carol Smit‘h‘,‘ Thornhill; B. Nuttall, Concord. M. McArthur, aLngstaff; B. Galver, Langstaff. Relay Race, 281/4 seconds (new record): B. Nuttall, B. Lane, D. Gillespie, B. Stephen, Concord; C. Croutch, E. Burke, C..Smith, C. L’Aventure, Thornhill; B. Garner, H. Boyes, J. Roberts, J. Sarabura, Langstafi'. District Scout and Cub News Blue ribbons were presented to the first three in each group. Official Judge for the competi- tions was Charles-Clifford assisted by Fred Morris, Mrs. P. McTag- gart-Cowan, Mrs; J. Bentham and Mrs. W. Lennox. The Rev. E. E. Kent, chairman of the boys and girls activities for the Lions Club, was the official starter for all ev- ents and was also in charge of the field day. Rev. S.A.R. Wood was in charge of the jumps assisted by Morgan Boyle and some of the tea- chers. Senior Boys: Ed. Nuttall, Con- cord; David Hord, German Mills. Senior Girls: Beverley Nuttall, Concord; Carol Smith, Thornhill. Intermediate Boys: Joe Barton, Richvale; Pete Nuttall, Concord. Intermediate Girls: Sandra. Gib- son, Powell Road; Jackie Knight, German Mills. Gold medals were presented to the boy and girl in each group with the highest points; the runner-up receiving a silver niedal. Junior Boys: Bobby Lyon, Pow- ell Road; John Cooke, Thornlea. Junior Girls: Jane Chadwick, 'Ilhornhill; Catherine Carruthers, Thornhill. - The Anstey Cup was retained by Thornhill for the third consecutive year; school standings: Thormhill 103 pts.; Concord 88 pts; Richvale 84 pts.; Powell Road, 71; Langstaff 49; German Mills, 24; Thornlea 19; Carrville 3.- The track was made ready for the field day by the men of the Lions Club on Monday, their reg- ular meeting night. On Saturday, June 16, the Scout Rally will be held in Thornhill Park commencing at 2 p.m., and to which all parents and friends are cordially invited. There is a good programme and competitive games tral district. Cub leaders are asked to bear in mind the Akela picnic in Hockley Valley on July 8. Look for notices. Congratulations are due .JIrs. Richard Smurthwaite of Baldwin Ave. who will celebrate her 82nd birthday on June 19. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bailie and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Whaley, Karen and Lorne were guests at a party in Laurel on Saturday af- ternoon in honour .of Grandpa Whaley who reached his 93rd birthday. is much better after her illness. Mrs. Lean wishes to thank all her kind friends and neighbors who have been so thoughtful of her with their many acts of kindness during her recent illness. Some of the older residents will remember her as the former Carrie Troyer who was born at Fisherville and attended Concord school. Her parents owned a farm which is part of “Fraserdale” now, her father having built “the round barn” gm old landmark of this dis- trict. She has two sons and a daugh-i ter, Frank of Lockport, N .Y., Ern- est of Concord and Ruth Thompson of Toronto. She is at present spending a holiday with her son Frank. Monday June 4 Concord at Hope. Concord 13, Hope 11; Thursday, June 7, Concord at Vellore, Vellore 10, Concord 10; Concord and Elia on Monday, June 18. On June 21 the Hope team will play at \Jon- cord. The many friends of Mrs. Ed- ward Lean are glad to know she Marks 82nd Birthday Mrs Smurthwaite enjoys good health and is very active. Her nob- bies are rug-making and crochet- ing. “Happy birthday." The regular meeting of the Elia Woman’s Association was held on June 5 at the home of Mrs. Arthur Jackson wibh 20 ladies present. Mrs. Hill read the scripture and Mrs. C. H. Snider was guest speak- er. During the business part 01 the meeting it was decided to have a strawberry supper later in the month. The truth of the saying that one picture is worth a thousand words is evidenced by the greatsr inter- est shown and the broader ,com- prehension gained by those who view these excellent Bible study pictures in the Sunday School ev- ery second Sunday afternoon. The pictures explaining the ‘1 nird Commandment will be shown on Sunday afternoon, June 24. Lunch was served by the host- ess, assisted by her three daugh- ters, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Hollowood. Many were in attendance in the Sunday School on Sunday when the film strip on “’Dhe Second Com- mandment” was shown. SHERWOOD Zion Lutheran Church, Sunday, June 17, 1951. Sunday School at 1'0 a.m. Sunday services at 11 am. . The Women of the Lutheran Church will meet at 17h parsonage 1 ELECRIC DRILL WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS, value $27.65 1 EMERY WHEEL, 1 CLOTH BUFFER, 6 SANDING. 4; DISCS, 1 LAMBS WOOL POLISHING CLOTH, 7 ‘ DRILLS 1/16 to 1/4, 1 PAINT MIXER, 1 STAND FOR HOLDING DRILL, 1 WIRE WHEEL BUFFER, IN- ’ CLUDING CARRYING CASE AT BOOTH NO 35 AT THE ARENA DURING THE TRADE FAIR, FRIDAY, JUNE 15,1SATURDAY, JUNE 16 I OR CALL IN THE STORE, 24 YONGE ST. SOUTH AND GET YOUR FREE TICKET. No. 1 Japanese Silver Hull Buckwheat $2.50 per bushel GIVEN AWAY FREE - LUCKY DRAW Phone 426 CORRESPONDENT: Mrs. Raymond Stuart, R. R. Telephone Maple 110R3 Rats with Wariarin Flies with Methoxychlor‘ If you need a cash crop 1 Capital and Flambeau Soy Beans $5 per bushel. Richmond Hill Hardware DeKalb and Wisconsin Hybrid Seed Corn 26 2 Deliveries Daily Goods satisfactory or money refunded No. 1 Red Wing Flax $7.50 per bushel ELIA MAPLE SEED MILL CONCORD NEWS NO OBLIGATION TO BUY LOOK!!! 24 Yonge Street South Weeds with 2-4-D FARMERS! Phone Maple 75 KILL ' On June 5, Vellore Senior We: men’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. R. Ball. The topic was Agri- culture; the motto "Farmers are the founders of civilization and prosperity (Daniel Webster) and the roll call was answered by each member present naming I. pncnic spot she had enjoyed. The layman’s banquet was held at 8 o’clock in the evening at Edge- wood Park. On Sunday Ewart Stiver of Un- ionville brought greee’cings from the Synod and gave a very inter- esting account of the meeting at Preston to the congregation. The Sunday School picnic is to be on June 29 at the church. Mrs. G. Burbidge read about the value of wood chips for Soil con- servation and also as a. material for bedding for animals. Another article which stated that blacn dfi‘t had been offered for sale at fifty cents per bushel, showed that this black dirt was worth in real- ity infinitely more. It was decided 'to have a. picnic at Midland on July 10, plans for which will be made at the regular July meeting. Appreciation was expressed to Mrs. R. Peelar for again typing the programs. Mrs. ‘N. Kerr read an article on Agriculture which was written by Horace Greeley. It dealt with. means to stop the rush of our youth to the cities, that which tends to make goodgfdrming and the best investment a farmer can make for his children. This was followed by a. poem entitled “The Farmer’s Hay Day.” Mrs. E. Witherspoon gave a very interesting demonstration on the making of carnatiqns from facelle tissue. Each lady made a carnation as instructed. in Unionville on Tuesday evenifig June 19, at 8 o’clock. Those who attended the Synod meeting in Preston on Thursday were Al'bert Foster, Ron Percival, Elmer McKinnon, Dave Julian and Roly Keffer. Mrs. J. Snider conducted a veg- etable contest. for Mrs. A. Bish- op who could not be present. 7At the close of i‘b’he meeting lunch was served by hostess and committee in charge. The July meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Wilson. The topic will be Home Economics, and the roll call â€" the handiest gadget in the kitchen. Mary McNair is the new proprietor of Davies Hair- dressing Parlour Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday. Saturday 9-6 Tuesday 9-9 Wednesday 9-12 Phone Richmond Hill 119 for appointments ANNOUNCING VELLORE NEWS r. 1, Maple

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