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Thornhill E TU. 4-0001 this group; Gordon Crutcher won 3rd prize in the 13-15 group. Stev- en Crutcher won 6th in the 9-12 group and Terry Townsend won 3rd prize in the under 8 group. The children grew flowers and veg- etables which were judged in their own gardens. In addition to the cash awards they were taken on a tour through the James Estate in Islington viewing many beautiful gardens. From there they visited the Holland Marsh gardens at Bradford where Gordon Crutcher spoke to the other childrn about his grandfather, Mr. B. B. Collings who is a pioneer at the Marsh, ex- plaining how his 1000 acres were developed. The children were shown how the pumps for irriga- tion worked, the cold storage where the produce is sprayed for quick chilling, then crated and marked with the grower's name. A Domin- ion man then explained about the different diseases that attack veg- etables and also the insects that do so much destruction. Each child chose a sample of produce to take home. At Riverviewlnn everyone enjoyed a delightful dinner and the prizes were then awarded. Gor- don Crutcher gave a vote of thanks to Mr. O’Malley who has taken so much interest in the children, en- couraging them to be first class gardeners in the future. Mr. and Mrs. John MacNeil and family of Yonge St. and Mr. and Mrs. David Carruthers and family of John Street have just returned from a holiday at Restule Lake near North Bay. The second week of their stay they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carruthers and family of Long Island NY. Correction It was Mrs. John Street arms recently Robinson a: ported. Mrs. S gether a pleasant Quebec, an stay in Ot‘ Parliament tawa Fair. Congratulations to the following Thornhill children who won prizes for their gardens recently in a con- test sponsored by Veterans’ Land Act for this district, under the su- pervision of Mr. V. J. O’Malley of Richmond Hill. Miss Jackie Dunâ€" can of Arnold Ave. won first prize of $10 in the 9â€"12 age group, Miss Dawn Wilson also won a prize in this group; Gordon Crutcher won 3rd prize in the 13-15 group. Stev- en Crutcher won 6th in the 9-12 Mrs. Jan Meendering was guest of honour at a tea held at the home of Mrs. L. W. Wood of Johnson Avenue last Wednesday evening. August 20. Mr. and Mrs. Meender- ing who have been living at the Heintzman farm on Yonge Street will be leaving on Friday for their new home in Stratford. Following a pleasant evening tea was served and Mrs. Meendering was present- ed with a parting gift consisting of a hammered aluminum entree dish and a glazed pottery bowl. Mrs. Meendering has been very active in the Parish Guild of the Angli- can Church and her many friends wish her and her family luck and happiness in their new home. Friends and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Crawford of Arnold Avenue send congratula- tions on the birth of their 8 pound 4 ounce baby boy born Sunday, August 24, at the York County Hos- pital in Newmarket. The first 11 of the W.A. 4 will be held September 4 United Church The first me Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Garland and family of Arnold Ave. have just returned from a three-week holi- day visiting Mrs. Garland's mother and family in Regina and district. The Liberal is always pleaseu to publish items of interest 11: the Thornhil] area contributed by its readers. Ou: representative in TELEPHONE: AVENUE 5-1513 Thornhill is Mrs. Betty Ball, 14 Helen Street, Thornhlll. Mr. Tharnhi" And District News . Ness, Mrs. Leusby, Mr. and Sinclair all of Yonge St. to- r with Mrs. John Baker spent asant week touring Northern ac, and Ottawa. During their in Ottawa they visited the mm TRAVEL RELAXED AND CAREFREE Buildings rch News meeting ‘ TO ‘THE neeting of the season of the United Church . Thursday afternoon, at 2:30. who 5 andn s was suffered not Mrs. previously and Robinson ‘, Mr. and ge St. to- lker spent Northern the Qt nson of broken Vase of Cosmos, Audrey Thomp- son ,Mary Harrison, Gordon Crut- cher. Collection of Vegetables. Ernie Gribble. Gordon Crutcher, Potatoes. 6 Irish Cobblers, L. G. Riley, E. Nicholson, Mrs. Crutcher. Potatoes, A.O.V., 6, A. Martindale, R. Whatley. Cabbage. 1, any var- iety, 2nd Mrs. A. Winter and R. Whatley. Tomatoes, five large red. 3rd R. Healey. Tomatoes. 5 reg sunrise, R. Healey. L. G. Riley. Mrs. P. Bone. Peppers, 3 large, Mrs. Crutcher. Mrs. Gribble, F. J. Maw. Vegetable Marrow, L. G. Riley, F. J. Maw. Pears. any var- iety, 5, Mrs R. Simpson. Plums, 5, any variety, L. G. Riley, Mrs. R. Simpson. Juniors Spanish Onions 6, 2nd Mrs Mi- zen Onions, A...,OV 6, L G. Ril- ey. Mrs. Crutcher. Lilies, 2 spikes, any variety, Mrs. G. Crutcher, Mrs. Heslop. Del- phinium (annual 1arkspur) 3 spikes, Mrs. Martindale, Mrs. T. Pherrill. Delphinium (perennial larkspur) 3 spikes, 3rd Mrs. Crutcher. Mari- golds, French, 12 blooms. Mrs. Marâ€" tindale, Mrs. Poulter, Mrs. Riley. Berwick-Ellacott Wednesday, August 20. at 7.30 p. m., Trinity Anglican Church, Thornhill. was the setting of a pretty wedding when Leona Maude Ellacott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ellacott of Yonge Street, be- came the bride of William Berwick, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ber- wick of Toronto. Rev. S. A. R. Wood officiated as the bride's fa- ther gave her in marriage. She wore a delphinium-blue lace suit with yellow accessories and a mat- ching corsage of gladioli and roses. Margaret Ellacott. maid of honour. chose a beige Swiss-hand-embroid- ered suit with navyâ€"blue accessor- ies and a red gladioli and roses cor- sage. Mr. Robert Berwick was the groomsman. To receive at the iome of Mrs. Stewart Bell, sister )f the bride. Mrs. Ellacott wore a trey suit with navy-blue accessor- es and a corsage of pink roses and ’ladioli. She was assisted by Mrs. I.Villiam Berwick Sr. who chose a navy-blue ensemble with navy ac- cessories and a corsage of pink ro- ses and gladioli. Following a wed- ding trip through the States, Mr. and Mrs. Be‘rwick will reside in Toronto. 6 table. R. Healey, A. Martindale. F. J. Maw. Corn,’ 6, ears, stripped, yellowtable. L. G. Riley, Mrs. Crutcher. Cucumbers. 2, R. Heal- ey. Mrs. Crutcher, Mrs. Gribble. 8. Gladiolus, 1 spike, any variety, Mrs. A. F. Martindale, Mrs. Naylor, Mrs. Gribble. 9. Gladioli, 3 spikes, long stem with foliage, Mrs. Mar- tindale, Mrs. P. Bone, Mrs. Naylor. 10. Gladioli, 6 spikes, long stem with foliage, Mrs. Naylor, Mrs. Bone. Nasturtiums, bowl, 2nd Miss C. Shaw. Phlox, perennial, 3 stems, Miss Clubine, Mrs. R. Whatley, Mrs. Crutcher. Petunias, basket of single, Mrs. Heslop. Mrs. F. Har- rison, Mrs. Martindale. Petunias, basket of double, Mrs. Heslop lst, Mrs. F. Harrison 3rd. Rose, 1 best, Mrs. Crush, R. Whatley, Mrs. R. Healey. Scabiosa, 12 blooms, Mrs. L. G. Riley. Snapdragons, 6 stems, Mrs. Crush, Mrs. Heslop, R. What- ley. Sweet Peas, collection, 2nd F. J. Maw. Verbenas, 6 stems, Mrs. Crutcher, Mrs/Bone. Zinnias, mafnmoth. 6 blooms, Mrs. Crush, Miss Clubine. Mrs. Mi- zen. Zinnias. pom-pom, 12 blooms. Mrs. L. G. Riley, Mrs. W. Thomp- son. Zinnias,’fantasy, 6 blooms, W. A. Curtis, Miss C. Shaw, F. Maw. Any other flower not on above list. Mrs. Crutcher, Mrs. R. Simpson, Mrs. R. Healey. Cleome (spiderâ€"flower! 3 spikes. Mrs. R. C. Poulter, Mrs. Crutcher, Mrs. A. Winter. Vegetables & Fruits Beets, 6 tablefMiss Clubine; R flaky. Mrs. Crutcher. Carrots Shower Miss Kathleen Collins of Crest- wood Drive was guest of honour at a community shower held Monday Mr. And Mrs. Doug. Boyd Judge The Thornhill Horticultural Show Thornhill and District Horticul- tural Society held a successful Flower and Vegetable Show at the United Church hall on Tuesday, August 19. Exhibits began arrivâ€" ing the evening before and again during the afternoon of the 19th, and the public and members were admitted to see the final results at 7 pm. There were over 230 enâ€" tries and the judges Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Boyd of Richmond Hill spent a busy time selecting the best exhibits. Mr. Boyd gave his comments on the quality of the various exhibits and gave many re- commendations for future guidance which were beneficial to members and visitors alike. Mr. Delf. the president, presented ’each of the judges with a token gift expressing the society's thanks for their ser- vices. The meeting closed with the auction of many of the exhibits which were donated by members and other gifts of flowers and fruit brought for sale. The awards were: 1. Asters, 6 blooms single, 2. Mrs. G. Crutcher. 2 Asters, 6 blooms, double, F. J. Maw, Miss C Shaw, Mrs. B. Heslop. 3 Calendulas, 12 blooms, Mrs. J. Gribble, Mrs. L. G. Riley, Mrs. R. Healey 4. Carna- tions, 6 stems, no awards. 5. Cos- mos, 12 stems, Mrs. L. G. Riley, Miss F. Clubine, Mrs. W. Thomp - son. 6 Dahlias, collection, 2nd Miss F. Clubine. 7 Gaillardia, annual 6 blooms, Miss C. Shaw. Beans, 12 yellow wax, Mrs. J. Gribble, Mrs. L. Pherrill, F. J: Maw. Beans. 12 green, R. What- ley, Mrs. Gribble, E. Nicholson. The Library will resume winter hours on Tuesday. September‘Z. The Library will be open Monday and Friday 7.30 to 9 p.m.', Tuesday and Friday 3 to 5 pm. and Satur- day 9.30 to 11.30 am. Library News Webbing Bob and Phyllis Watterson of Clarke Ave. have spent the last week in Rochester U.S.A. attend- ing the North American Manx Convention. * * * " Another son was born to Mr and Mrs. R. Evans of Clarke Ave on Monday morning. August 25 Mother and baby doing well. Sorry to hear that Dr. Steele suf- fered a very painful accident when a car ran into him on Morgan Ave. and Yonge St. About a dozen stitiches were required to close the wound in his head. Mrs. F. Rowe of Toronto spent ten days with the Mizen family and Mrs. Adams the week-end. Best specimen entry in show, Mrs. W. Dean for corsage and man’s boutonniene. Barbara and Brian Dale of Proc- tor Ave. were seven years old last Tuesday. The twins with 21 friends had a wonderful time. Mr. and Mrs. Bottomley and Billy of Clarke Ave. spent a week’s holiday in the Peterboro District. evening, August 25, in the Mason- ic Hall in Thornhill. The hostesses of the evening were Misses Marg- aret Ellacott, June Carter, Bever- ley Charles and Mrs. Leona Be:- wick. Many beautiful gifts were received by the bride-to-be whose wedding to Mr. George Woods of Richvale takes place Friday. Aug- ust 29, at Trinity Anglican Church, Thornhill. A very pleasant even- ing was concluded with the serving of a dainty lunch. Residents of Thornhill were very saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Mabel Jaeger of Yonge Street last Wednesday. August 20. Mrs. Jaeger, wife of the late Clayton E. Jaeger was born in Winnipeg, Man.. Mabel Kate Dougall, and has lived in Thornhill for the past 15 years. Mrs. Jaeger who has been ill since Spring is perhaps best known for her large and beautiful collection of antiques. This line of endeav- our started as a hobby with Mrs. Jaeger eventually turning it into a business of considerable size. Miss June Jaeger, who has inherited her mother’s love for antiques plans to continue the business. During the war Mrs. Jaeger was very active' in the Red Cross and Women’s Insti- tute, holding various offices in these organizations. She is survived by two daughters, June and Belle and a son Terry. Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Steele will be at home to home to friends and re- lations at their residence. 13 Mar- gan Ave. on Monday afternoon and evening. September 1. on the oc- casion of their 50th anniversary. Recent visitors of Dr. and Mrs. Steele were Dr. and‘ Mrs. Bruce Sanderson from Santiago; also Miss Ruth Nisbet. The Doncaster Ladies’ Club will meet at the home of Mrs. E. A. Watts on Tuesday, September 6, instead of Miss Wakeley’s. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smock and daughter Valarie have returned from a three-week vacation in Ma- theson. Ontario and Winnipeg. Manitoba. ‘ Flower arrangement for lunch- eon table, Percy Bone Rose Bowl Trophy, Miss Carl Shaw, Mrs. A. F. Martindale. Flower arrange- ment, dinner table, Mrs. Crutcher, Miss Clubine. Front view arrange- ment for living-room table, using 3 flowers and any other materials, Mrs. Martindale, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. F. Harrison. Vase of flowers ar- ranged for effect, Mrs/ Martindale, Mrs. R. Healey; Mrs. Crutcher. Miss Wakeley's sister is staying with her for a few weeks. 6 Qt. basket Tomatoes. L. 'G. Ri- ley, Mrs. Gribble. 6 Qt. basket po- tatoes, L. G. Riley, E. Nicholson. Modernistic arrgt. using Gladioli, Mrs. Martindale. Tube'rous begon- ia in flower pot Mrs Heslop, R. Whatley, Miss C. Shaw. Collection of Tuberous Begonias in bowl, Mrs. B. Heslop, R. Whatley, Miss Shaw. Miniature Pool arrangement. Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Thorneycroft Miss C Shaw. Arrangement in original container. Mrs. Mizen Mrs. Bone, Mrs. Riley. Show basket gladioli, 3rd Mrs. W. Thompson. Show bas- ket of flowers (arrgt. to count) Mrs Martindale. Basket of large Zin- nias, Mrs. F. Harrison, Mrs Mizen, Mrs. Crutcher. Mr. and Mrs. A. Couper and fam- ily spent a very enjoyable holiday at Beaumaris last week. The Mackay family of Clarke Ave. went sightâ€"seeing last week at points north. Modernistic flower arrangement, colour harmony to count, Mrs. Do- lan, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Martindale. Miniature bouquet, not over 4 ins.. Mrs. Bone, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Riley. Corsage and man’s boutonniere, Mrs. W. Dean. Mrs. Pherrill, Mrs. F. Harrison. Old fashioned nosegay, 4-6 ins. high, , Mrs. F. Harrison, Mrs. W. Dean, Mrs. Thorneycroft. Mary Harrison. Collection of flow- :rs, Mary Harrison ,Ernie Gri ble‘, Audrey Thompson. Vase of ari- golds, Audrey Thompson, Mary Harrison. , Specials Correspondént: 27 Seccomoe Ave. Phone: AVenue 5-1570 @hituarp Doncaster MRS. H. MIZEN Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Lahonen en- tertained at a miscellaneous show- er for Miss Virginia Riggs Satur- day night. The surprised bride-to- be was conducted to a tastefully decorated wishing well in pink. blue and white which was over- flowing with gifts. Miss Marion Frazer, Markham Rd. had the honor of representing Richmond Hill District High School at the C. NE on Saturday. Marion was one of the High School stud- ents chosen to be a guest of Mrs. Kate Aitken for the day. At noon they were served box lunches, at tended fashion shows, dinner with the Directors and were guests at the evening performance on the Grandstand. Mrs. Passien, the bride-to-be's sister, helped to pass the gifts ar- ound to be admired. The ladies who attended were Mrs. Best, Mrs. Bruce Duncan. Mrs. Harper. Mrs. E. Fox. Mrs. M. Fox, Mrs. K. Fox, Mrs. Riggs. Mrs. Wm. Riggs. Mrs. J. Robinson and Mrs. John Robin- son. Mrs. Coxx Mrs. Hook, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ness, Mrs. J. Curtis, Mrs. Stephenson. Marilyn Curtis. Mrs. G. Carr, Mrs. Morrison. Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Wagle, Mrs. Eric Dun- can and Mrs. J. Gribble. Mrha’nd Mrs. Ward and family, Green Lane, enjoyed a few days holiday at Willow Beach, Lake Simâ€" coe. Mr. Jack Curtis was taken sud- denly ill last Tuesday night and had to enter the East General Hos- pital on Wednesday for the remov- al of his appendix. Lunch was served by the host- esses Miss Riggs will become the bride of Mr. Wm. Ness early in September. Miss Dorothy and Harold Gribâ€" ble entertained Woodbridge Zion’s League at a corn roast at their home Wednesday night. Friends and neighbours of Mr. George Elmes, Green Lane, will be glad to know that he is getting ar- ound again after a long siege of illness. Mr. John Weeks and son Ralph from Pennsylvania are newcomers to the district. They have bought Mrs. Drew Smith's house at 63 John St‘ Thornlea gives them a welcome to the district and to Can- ada. mul\ln\\lulnnumummummmmuuuumuumnmuuumuummnmu Eleanor Taylor. Green Lane. re- cently had the misfortune to fall and cut her forehead. Two stitch- es were rquired to close the wound. Miss Dorothy Gribble, John St., and Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey, Col- borne St. motored to Detroit re- cently, to visit relatives and friends there. CUT FLOWERS, FUNERALS, WEDDINGS RIBE’S 'FLOWER SHOP lllll\l\ll\\l\\m\“““1““l““Illll“ll“lll\\llll\l\\\lll\\ll\l\l\\mulnllllnlllllll All Hours TUrner 4-1812 The C 44 Yonge Street South Richmond Hill THORNLEA NEWS Correspondent : Mrs. J. Gribble Telephone AV. 5-1468 FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION Howl This handy purse size booklet gives you tips on how to endorse your cheques . ; ; exchange on cheques, current and joint bank accounts, what to do if you lose a cheque or bank book, and tips on travelling funds. All / this informationand more is ready / for quick and easy reference in if "It's Simple When You Know How.” And that's the title of the Commerce booklet telling you the facts you need to know about handling your own money. vuu. ow \lv an IV.- Avuv .. wu-‘luv v.- uuun took, and tips on travelling funds. All his information and more is ready or quick and easy reference in {I {It’s Simple When You Know low.” anadian Bank of Commerce Ask for your copy at your local branch, or write to Frances Terry, Head Office, The Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto. On Saturday last. the task of re- decorating the church was com- pleted and during the time the work was in progress. it was dis- covered that the belfry was in ad- vanced stages of decay and 3 ha- zard to the congregation. To el- iminate this dangerous condition. the decorating committee removed the belfry and constructed a small gallery with a louvre window to house the bell. Redecorate Church There is still considerable exter- ior work to be done, but it is exâ€" pected that all will be in readiness for the Re-opening Servlces on Sunday. September '7. At the morning service, the choir will lead the praise and will be assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Steventon Maple Birthday For the evening worship we wel- come Rev. E. E. Kent, D. Th.. of Thornhill to the pulpit. The Kins- men so well-known for their Gosâ€" pel singing ,will lead the praise. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bagg were in Ottawa last week, Mr. Bagg jud- ging Jersey cattle at the fair. The public is invited to these services. .Many happy returns of August 28 is wished for Miss Helen Spencer who will be six years old on that day. Mrs. John Young Jr. has a birthday on August 29 and her fa- ther 1n -Iaw, John Young Sr. on August 30 Happy birthday to you both. Mrs. Alf Bagg will préslde at the organ for both services. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Witty of Con- cord were Thursday dinner and ev- ening guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Spencer and family. However, the W.I. is undertak- ing the task of salvaging whatever historical material it can and in so doing, is seeking the co-operation of the residents of the community. To succeed in this work the W.I. must have the help of everyone. Anyone who can supply informa- tion under the following headings is asked to get in touch with Mrs. Ed. Phillips, Historical Research Convenor. (1) Origin of name of community. 12) Pioneer families and pioneer settlements. (3) Chur- ches and schools. (4) Achieve- ments of early settlers. (5) Nat- ural resources and industries. (6) Tweedsmuir History The Edgeley Women’s Institute is endeavoring to complete the village history and bring it upâ€"to- date, but their task is not an easy one as much valuable historical data is lost, due to improperly kept records or to the fact that in many instances no records at all were kept of the past. Mr. H. Bow, 20 Grandview Ave., underwent an operation on August 19 at Sunnybrook hospital. He is coming along nicely. but will be there for several weeks. Visiting hours are 7 to 9 pm. each evening. Mrs. J. Hugill of Sault Ste. Mar- ie, is visiting the next two weeks Thornhil], Ont. CORRESPONDENT: Mrs. Raymond Stuart, R. R. 1, Maple John C. Love Lumber Company, Ltd. HIGHLAND PARK NEWS Yonge Street At Woodward Avenue (Just North of Stce'e’a Corners) See Love For Lovely Lumber EDGELEY NEWS MRS. WALTER SANDERS 23 Drury Ave. Telephone: AV. 5-2116 Telephone Maple 110R3 Craftwork and needlecraft includ- ing old fashioned patterns and de< signs of all kinds. (7) Old letters. newspapers, documents, war rec- ords. and parts played by residents during hostilities. and. above all, pictures, both family and scenic. old maps. farm histories or any other information which you think should be included in the village history. It is thought that perhaps some residents may have tucked away in their attics, old family albums or tin-types depicting village or farm scenes. family groups and other pictures of historic significance that would be of inestimable value in compiling the history book. It was on the suggestion of Lady Tweedsmuir a few years ago that the Institutes across Canada began compiling and keeping village his- tories in their own communities. Hence the name “Tweedsmuir His- tory." Mr. and Mrs. Percy Puterbaugh and their daughter. Ruby, motored to Meaford on Sunday where they had dinner with their cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jenkins. Com- ing home they called on the Rev. P. J. Lambert and his family at Brock's Beach. At Keswick they spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. Morley Kinnee and their daughter Agnes and the Rev. and Mrs. Fock- ler and their daughter, Margaret. The project may well be worthy of the deep consideration and thought of all as it is by this means that we hope to inspire succeeding generations to add to the book and preserve for posterity the events of their day just as we are endeav- oring to record the circumstances of our time as well as those of by- gone days. Personals with her sister, Mrs. Cole Sr. and Mrs. Faye, her niece. 25 Drury Ave. David DeClerq. Stephen Scarfie. Douglas Thomson and Harold San- ders had a big day on Saturday. August 23. when they ventured to the Exhibition on their own. Miss Margaret Broadbelt was 10 years old on Saturday. August 16. and was hostess to 15 little friends who enjoyed a delightful after- ‘noon of games and entertainment followed by a delicious birthday supper to which the little folk did ample justice. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hendry and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ba- ker and family of Concord enjoyed a happy day picnicking at Jack- son’s Point on Sunday. On Monu day morning Miss Margaret Hen- dry was off to Seabright to visit her cousins. Joyce and Jance Mc- Nabb for the week. Mr. Gordon Mortson and his two sons, Wayne and Bruce and Mrs. Winnlfred Mortson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clar‘ ence Stong. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. E. Stong of Lansing were their supper guests. AVenue 5-1143