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RIBHMONfljflLL COMMUNITY FRIIAY & SATURDAY BELHAVEN : The local junior softball team won the Lake Sim- coe Junior League championship crown by defeating Keswick 3-0. UXBRIDGE : Thomas R. Ferguson. school inspector for centre area of Ontario and York Counties from 1911 to 1941, died recently in his 75th year. 0 O O 0 AURORA :‘1952 assessment total is $2,399,704, comgaregl .t.° $2.507,- ls 0A.aaa,nvâ€"x, yv-..r......_ .- Y, 233 last year. The latter figure was considerably reduced by many appeals which resulted in mater- ial reduction of assessment. Popâ€" ulation is 3,554. ORILLIA : Annexation of the 100- acre West Park subdivision is ex- pected to be complete by January 1, 1953. his. NEWMARKET : According to the latest figures population is now 5,699. an increase of 469. Assess- ment this year is $4,399,046, 3 net increase of $93,346. CLAREMONT : Claremont Coâ€"op- eratlve during the past fiscal year had total sales of over a quarter of a million. BRADFORD : The local Lions Club has presented six waste paper and trash containers to be placed at strategic points in the business sec- tion Four women and one man were rushed \0 St. Joseph's hospital in Toronto after a two-car collision at Dufierin St. and the Richmond Hill sideroad last Monday. Provincial police reported that an auto driven by Frank Stephen- son. 46, of Mill Brook Ave., Toron- to, collided with another driven by Henry W. Berkowski, 21. of Galley Ave. 5 Injured In Dufferin Crash Stephenson's wife. Beatrice and her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wells were ,admitted to hospital with deep cuts sustained when their heads struck the windshield. Three passengers in Berkowski's car â€" Lorraine Kennedy, 17; Patricia Crawford, 18; and James Russel, 18. all of Galley Ave.. suffered cuts and bruises. The force of the impact threw Miss Kenneth! and Berkowski clear of the car. Markham Township Sept.“ Police Report In his Police Department report for the month of September, Mark- ham Township Police Chief Clar- ence Wideman stated his force in- vestigated 13 accidents and issued 113 court summonses. Two cases of breaking, theft, and entry were reported, one case of malicious damage, and one case of assault and robbery. The police covered one fire call. two funerals and one wedding. Miscellaneous calls and investigations totalled‘ 238. In addition during the month 185 radio license summonses were served for the Federal Government for which the township will receive a reimbursement of $185. 00. Markham Township Plumbing Inspector '1‘. L. Galbraith reports 33 septic tank permits were issued in September at a total. revenue of $198.00. Septic tank permits cost $6.00 per permit. Markham Plumbing Report OCTOBER 22 â€" Bingo will be 'OCTOBER 17 â€" Friday at 8.15 p. m. Euchre at Thornlea School, good prizes, admission 50c, aus- pices Home and School. OCTOBER 18 â€"â€" Saturday. Turkey shoot at Glen Lonely Farm, home of Captain Schuyler Snivley. Lake Wilcox at 1.30 p.m.; shotguns and 22's. Sponsored by Oak Ridges Lions. c1w16 OCTOBER 22 â€" Wednesday. Fash- ion show, sponsored by King City W.I., men's, women‘s and children‘s styles, modelled by your friends. door prizes, candy sale. McDonald and Wells hall'at 8 p.m. Adults 50c, children 25c. \ c1w16 OCTOBER 19 â€"â€" Sunday. Anniver- sary Services at St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, Maple. at 11 am. and 7 pm. Professor Andrews of Knox College guest speaker. c1w16 OCTOBER 20 â€" Monday. Meeting of Markham Township Council at the Municipal Offices, Unionville. at 7 pm. c1w16 OCTOBER 20 â€" Monday. Meeting of Richmond Hill Council at the Municipal office at 7 pm. Delega- tions wishing to appear are re- quested to notify the clerk three days in advance. c1w16 OCTOBER 20 â€"â€" Monday. Euchre and bridge, auspices Buttonville Women's Institute. Buttonville Community Hall, 8.15 pm. Prizes, refreshments. Proceeds for Can- cer Christmas Gift Cupboard. Don- ations for this of jams and jellies appreciated. Admission 50c. Coming Even ts c1w16 VOLUME LXXIV. NUMBER 16. First Annual Community Fair To Feature-Arts And Hobbies Of Local People There is keen interest in the first annual Richmond r1111 Community Fair to be held in the Lions Hall, Centre St. East, Friday and Saturday of this week. Several local groups are co-operating in sponsoring the Fair to display the Arts and Leisure Pastimes of the people of the district. ‘ ,L ,IJ Ant... Thornhill United Church To Celebrate Its 100th Anniversary In connection with the special observance by Thornhill United Church of a century of worship at its present site a congregational supper sponsored by the Woman’s Association will be held in the church hall Wednesday. Friends of the congregation as well as its own members will be welcomed. Following the supper Rev. Fred Smith minister of Toronto’s Oak United Church, will give an illus- trated lecture, at 8.15, about scenes and events and personali- ties in Britain as he saw them while travelling recently about many parts of the country. on bills VALAVVQ The Fair is open to the public Friday 8 pm. to 11 pm and Saturday 1 pm. to 11 pm. Rev. Smith returned from the Old Country a few months ago, after spending a year in the work of the famous London Mission. The pictures, which illustrate his lec- ture, will be in kodachrome color. People who have already seen them say that many of them are of un- usual charm. In addition to the lecture the evening's programme will include several members by the church choir. The church services in the cen- tennial observance will be §eld next Sunday and the follox mg Sunday, October 19 and 26. Rev. E. E. Kent, the minister of the congregation. will preach at the held on Wednesday, October 22, 1952, under the auspices of L.O.L. 2368, in the Orange Hall at 8 pm. General games. Share the wealth. Jack pot $10. General admission 35c. ' c2w16 OCTOBER 22 â€" Wednesday: Jun- ior Square Dancing at Lions Com- munity Hall. Richmond Hill. Chil- dren. ages 10â€"11. 4 to 5.30 p.m.; children 12-13, 7 to 8.30 p.m.; Teen Agers 14 and up, 8.30 to 10.30 pm. Would mothers please not send children unless they are at least 10 years old by December of this year. clw16 OCTOBER 23 â€" Thursday. Annual District Meeting of the Ontario Horticultural Association will be held in the Armour Heights Public School, Toronto. All members of the Richmond Hill Society are ur- ged to attend at 8.00 pm. c1w16 OCTOBER 25 â€" Saturday. Bazaar Thornhill Presbyterian Church Hall. Auspices of the Fortnighters Club. Time 3.00 pm. c3w15 OCTOBER 30 â€" Thursday. Hah lowe'en Buffet Supper at Trinity Church Hall. Thornhill. 5.30â€"8 p. m. Adults $1.25, children 75c. Ad- mission by ticket only. c2w15 NOVEMBER 9 â€" Sunday. Teston United Church will celebrate its 80th anniversary. c1w16 OCTOBER 27 â€"â€" Monday. Square Dance at the Lions Hall. Aurora. at 8.30 pm. Admission 50c. c3w15 OCTOBER 31 â€"â€" Friday. Masquer- ade party. Edgeley Community Hall, under the auspices of the Edgeley Women's Imtitute. Ad- ults 50c, children free. c2w15 in the first annual Richm_ond_Hi!l opening service next Sunday morn- ing and in the evening the preach- er will be Rev. Percy Buck. who re- cently became the pastor of Thorn- hill Baptist Cliurch.kThe rector of Trinity Anglican Church. Rev. S. A. R. Wood and Rev. S. W. Hirtle, minister of Thornhill Presbyterian Church, will also take part in the evening service, which their res- pective congregations have been in- vited to attend. 0n the following Sunday the morning preacher will be Rev. G. E. Trimble .minister of Fairlawn United Church. Toronto. In the evening Rev. D. P. Rowland. M.C., will be in the pulpit. Mr. Rowland is minister of York Presbyterian Church, Toronto, and is also chap- plain of the Irish Regiment of Can- ada and grand chaplain of the 01'- ange Order. At'all four services there will be special music by Thornhill United’s choirs. A visit- ing soloist at the evening service on the coming Sunday will be J. Oliver of Richmond Hill. ' This shot of the Board‘of Trustees of the Edgeley Com- munity Hall, seated left to right Messrs-Laurence Kefâ€" fer, chairman, Percy Puterbaugh, secretary-treasurer, and Albert Mitchell, was taken when these three gentlemen were busy re-deeorating the Hall. They had just finished “putting things into shape” with their axes when the picture was snapped. Official re-opening ceremonies were held last Friday evening. Richmond Hill Scouts and Cubs will be holding their an- nual Apple Day on Saturday. October 18. The money coll- ected will be spent for scout- ing activities in the village. At present there are about 120 boys actively engaged in scouting in the local group., The Scout and Cubr leaders play a large part in guiding these young men towards good Canadian citizenship and since these boys and others like them are the ones who will be running the businesses, estab- lishing homes and governing the country in a very few years. everyone can well af- ford to invest in the security and well-being of his country. Scout Apple Day a,%g "In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty; In all Things, Charity. ” Hall T RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th. 1952 Car Overturns Ken Moore Is Seriously Hurt Kenneth Moore, 21, of Hunt Ave., Richmond Hill, was trapped for more than an hour in his over- turned auto after it went out of control last Saturday morning on No. 27 highway north of the Mal- ton Road. Provincial Police dis- covered the accident as they drove past about 5 am. They reported that the driver was northbound on No. 27 highway when the car went out of control, careened 300 yards in the ditch and then struck a cul- vert and over-turned. Police and ambulance crew worked for forty minutes to free the injured man from the wreckage. He was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Toronto. suffering a pun- ctured lung, broken hip and ribs and severe internal injuries. He underwent an emergency opera- tion on Saturday and has since shown an improvement. Doctors are still treating the lung injury but according to last reports, he is off the critical list and is resting much easier. Cooking School Is Great Success St. Mary’s Anglican Evening Guild sponsored a most successful cooking school put on by the Robin Hood Flour Milling Company on October 7, 8 and 9. The demonstra- tor was Mrs. R. V. Graham, ably assisted by Mrs. Brant. Garage Broken Into At King City ThE platform of the Masonic Hall was smartly decorated by Joe Parisi who loaned the cooking school a Frigidaire refrigerator and stove and gave away numerous measuring cups. Mr. Saunders of Thornhill installed a Petrolane stove for the affair. rustees The masters of ceremony were A1 White and A. J. McLatchy who did a good job handing out the 72 bags of groceries to the lucky tick- et holders. A 12 piece pyrex set, donated by Joe Parisi was won on the first night by Mrs. W. Collier and the second third nights by Mrs. Fred Urbine Jr. and Mrs. W. Tay- lor. Mrs. Berry of Mill Street won a coffee maker donated by the Guild. The demonstrator, Mrs. Graham, presented Mrs. Belinsky with a special prize of Robin Hood Flour which she won at a cooking com- petition at the Canadian National Exhibition. Thieves broke into King City Motors last Monday night. Mr. Peter Glass who operates the garage reports the thieves stole two batteries and the con- tents of the till which amount- ed to about $10.00. Entry was gained by forcing the window in the office. The robbery was discovered by Mr. Jack Arm- strong when he arrived for work at 7.30 am. The police are investigating. ORILLIA : A sewer and storm sew- er project has been given approv- a1. , Mrs. Florette Putnam, 58 Hall street, Richmond Hill, won a consolation prize in the Toronto Star's recently held Hat Contest. Mrs. Putnam called her creation Four Leaf clover, the Glamour Hat. Wins Consolation Prize mm ml The congregation of St. Mary’s Anglican Church was sad- dened to hear last Sunday that their rector, the ReverendAW: F. Wrixon, will retire from the active ministry at the end of this year. Mr. Wrixon said that it was with deep regret and only after careful consideration that he decided to tender his resignation. Both he and Mrs. Wrixon have not been enjoy- ing the best of health during the past few years. Mr. Wrixon’s well earned re- tirement comes only after forty years of devoted service to the church. . He began his church work in Scotland in the missionary field from whence he was urged to come to Canada where there was such a shortage of Church of England clergy. Here he graduated from Wyclifie Gollege. It waS‘during his stay in Scotland that he first met Ester Murray-Watson R.N., who later became Mrs. Wrixon. She was also connectediwith mission- ary work. After his ordination Mr. Wrixon was appointed rector in parishes at Wyebridge, Ontario; Springfield P.E.I.; Trinity Church, Liverpool, Nova Scotia and at Coboconc. In addition to his 17 years service at St. Mary’s. he was also rector for seven years at Maple, King and Oak Ridges, making a total of 24 years in this district in which time he and Mrs. Wrixon have made many friends. He is well known throughout North York since he served as Rural Dean in the area for four years. Fashions were the highlight of the October meeting of Richmond Hill Women’s Institute. Thornhill Furs, Mrs. Lucy Dickie‘ and Jenny's Dress shop combined to present the latest in Fashions for Fall and Win- ter wear. The models, Miss Nancy Paxton, Mrs. Barry Collard, nee Yvonne McMullen, Mrs. Smith- hurst, nee Anna Phipps, Mrs. W. Maudsley and Miss Jacqueline Mabley displayed the very newest in furs, hats, dresses. blouses and skirts, suits, purses and other ac- cessories and lingerie, accompan- ied by appropriate music by Mrs. C. Harding. - Mr. Adam Reiter gave advice on choosing furs, stressing things to avoid, so that a fur coat would suit one's personality. Mrs. Dickie also described the merchandise from her store. From this fash- ion show those present learned that smart things to wear can be pur- chased in their home communities. Fashion Show Highlight Of Richmond Hill WI Meeting Mrs. R. Cooper received a new hat, Mrs. W. Cook. cosmetics by Dorothy Gray and Mrs. A. Cruick- shanks, a fine wool stole, gifts of the three merchants presenting the show. Those taking part were thanked by Mrs. H. Sanderson and present- ed with roses on behalf of the W0- men's Institute. _ Mrs. G. Irwin and Mrs. L. W Mr. A. W. Rogers, Toronto lawyer is the guest speaker at the Richmond Hill Lions Club meeting this evening (Thursâ€" day’. Mr. Rogers prominent in the legal field is Assistant Counsel for the Canadian Bankers Association and also Chairman of the National Hu- man Rights Committee of the United Nations Society. He has been a member of this so- ciety’s Executive Committee for many years. He holds de- grees from two Maritime Uni- versities, Acadia and Dalhous- 1e. Popular Clergyman Retires Guest Speaker At Lions Club Under Mr. Wrixon’s capable guidance, the congregation has cleared all the church debts and many improvements have been made, such as a new roof. new win- dows, a vestry and recently the er- ection of a rectory. He has taken great pleasure in seeing the church grow from a dependent mission to a self supporting parish. Mr. and Mrs. Wrixon have not made any definite plans for the fu- ture but they will probably return to Mr. Wrixon’s home in England to visit his father and other relatives. Wherever they settle, however, they will always cherish the memâ€" ories of the many friends they have made in the district, not orily am- ong their own congregation but among the clergy and members of the other churches. A new appointment to the par- ish will not be made until the end of the year but until then, Canon Woodcock D.D., former rector of Christ Church, Toronto, has kind- ly offered to assist Reverend Wrix- on at the services and in the em- ergency calls. Zuefelt were named delegates to attend the area convention to be held in the Royal York on Novem- ber 5. 6 and 7. Richmond Hill Women's Institute is sponsoring the Women’s Section of the Community Fair and all members were urged to enter at least one exhibit and thus assist in making a_ success of this new venture. The president reported on the sewing and knitting the members have been doing for York Coun- ty Children's Aid. 39 Building Permits Issued Markham Tp. During September In his September report to Mark- hom Township council, Building Inspector Ross Norton stated 39 building permits were issued dur- ing the past month. Total estim- ated cost of this construction is $187,150.00, while total permit fees amounted to $240.00. Permits were taken out for 25 houses, 13 private garages and 1 stable. A $2,500. addition will be built on the Heise Hill church. Permits were also issued for a workshop and a warehouse. In the matter of house co uc- Lion Mr. J. A. Kitchen will ild a $12,000 home on lot 9, concifiion 1, while G. R. Smither will erect a $10,000 home and garage on lot 40. concession 6. Mr. D. Carroll will also build a $10,000 home and garage on lot 35, concession 1. Mr. John McQuarrie took out a permit for an $8,000 house on lot 71, con- cession 1. Mr. D. Lindsay will construct two houses on lots 59 and 168, concession 1. Cook Bro thers will build three houses at a total cost of $8,000 each on lots 194 and 195 concession 1. Mr. John Preston was issued a permit for construction of a $8,000 house on lot 64, concession 1. R. Hill School Bd. Discuss Building Of A New School The Richmond Hill Public School Board gave the matter of their pro- posed new school careful consider- ation at their October meeting held Thursday last. In view of the in- creased potential assessment which will accrue to the municipality through annexation the members felt it was an excellent time to re- examine their building plans. Architect To Attend Meeting To this end the board's architect Mr. J. B. Parkin will be asked to appear before the members as soon as possible and exhibit plans for the construction of a substantial but cheaper school than was orig- inally planned. Mr. Parkin last appeared before the Board at its April meeting and at that time was requested to prepare figures on a possible 10 room school of cheaper construction with all the “frills” eliminated. The board has yet to purchase a site on which to build any proposed school. Asked To Transfer Part of Section A further request by School Ar- ea No. 1 Markham-Vaughan for the local board to once again give fa- vourable consideration to the transfering of an area extending from both sides of Hunt Lane south to the Provincial Hospital Farm into School Area No. 1 was discuss- ed by the Trustees. The Rich- mond Hill Board struck an agree- ment last May with officials of School Area No. 1 under which 35 children from that district were temporarily transferred to the Richvale and Charles Howitt schools. Those present decided that no decision could be reached on the matter until annexation has become an accomplished fact (Jan- uary 1. 1953) and the councils con cerned have been consulte '. Transportation Regarding the board’s reduced transportation facilities as intro- duced this fall (transportation just along Yonge street) Trustee A. ILeMasurier Invited To Next Meeting Deputy-Reeve Alfred James & Councillor Arthur Lennie Guest Speakers At Highand Park Assoc. The regular meeting of the High- land Park Association was held in the Powell Road school on Tues- day, October 14, with Mr. A. Stagg. president in the chair with an at- tendance of about 50 persons. The points made were news on bowling which is covered elsewhere in this week’s edition. The petition for street lights was announced as be- ing successful and 23 lights will be installed in the sub-division but they are not expected until spring. A dance is to be held December 5. Guest Speakers The guest speakers of the even- ing were Markham Township De- puty-Reeve A. James and Councilâ€" lor A. Lennie. Mr. James quoted much from the recent joint meet- ing on the raise in North Yonge bus fares, assisted by Mr. Stagg, and they suggested that all those interested should attend another joint meeting to be held tonight, October 16, at Earl Haig Colleg- iate, Princess Ave., Willowdale, when more, facts and figures will be available. Mr. James asked the people pres- ent if they would point out to him any way they thought Markham Council was wasting their money. This request brought forth many comments and questions. The main question being what was a $50,000 miscellaneous item in the roads budget (Mr. James is chairman of the Road Committee) to be used for. To this question Mr. James gave no definite answer except that the road department is being very capaby handled and it would cover any unexpected develop- ments. Mr. Lennie speaking further on this matter stated it would be used to repair damage done by storms and in sandings. Asked why the road department hadn't been in- cluded in a resolution for month- ly reports, Mr. James stated a com- plete monthly report has always been submitted by his department and so it wasn't necessary to be included. Asked about tax arrears, it was stated Markham Township has less tax arrears than any surrounding area according to recently released provincial statistics. The assoc- iation treasurer is at present work- ing to give a full picture at a fu- ture meeting. The answers to these questions were not received whole heartedly by the audience and further explanations were reâ€" quested. , Mr. Lennie spoke on the general set up of council, the positions and committees covered by the mem- bers. He also.stressed the deplor- able condition of the present fac- ilities and announced the $20,000 garage had been completed and paid for from current funds. He pointed out Markham Twp. assessâ€" ment ran around $8,000.000. of which Highland fark's assessment ADVERTISE IN THE LIBERAL ESTABLISHED 1878 kEAD BY 10,000 PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS EVERY WEEK HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Armstrong and Secretary J. Grain- ger reported on a recent survey they made on the actual mileage; COVered in this year's bus route as compared with the 1951 route. Unc der the old scheme approximately 7.1 miles constituted the route, now 1.1 miles is the mileage covers ed by the school bus. These mileage figures are nec- essary in determining what con- tract price should be agreed upon with Mr. Gordon Mortson who on;- erates the bus service. Mr. Mort- son has already filed a contract with the board but no contract fig!- ure could be established until :3 committee of the Board had con- ferred with Mr. Mortson with re- gard to this year's mileage figure and also the number of pupils he is carrying. Last year the board spent $3,100 on ous transportation alone and it is expected this year's figure will be in the vicinity of $1,600. Chairman J. Pollard and. Trustee L. Clement were delegated to confer with Mr. Mortson on the matter. Mr. Mortson‘s lawyer is presenti- ly endeavouring to have his appli- cation for a license to operate a commercial bus line granted. As a means of assisting Mr. Mortson in this matter Trustee B. ,Barber was instructed to write on behalf of the board a letter for use by the lawyir explaining the urgency of having someone granted a c0mme10 cial franchise in order to assist in the transportation of the school children. The Board unanimously decided against permitting public schoo children to sell subscriptions to four Canadian magazines under‘n plan similar to the one operated at the High School. , The members of the board were all in attendance with exception of Trustee W. Wilson. One ratepayfi er spectator attended the meeting in the person of Mr. S. Tinker. 6{ ran about $900,000, which he hoped would be lightened some in the future, although with new schoo being essential. residents could no expect too much of a drop. He men. tioned the water costs and stated North York will not negotiate on any different basis until 1953. Ask For LeMasurler On Mr. Lennie's completion, the question was asked, “Where is Councillor Alf LeMasurier, the third man Highland Park support- ed last year." After some discussion Mr. W. Berry moved a motion to have Mr. LeMasurier invited to at- tend the next meeting of the as- sociation. The meeting accepted this by majority and Mr. LeMasur- ier will be given an invitation to attend the November meeting. Alv so Dr. Tanner, chairman of the Markham planning board has been invited to the meeting. Boys’ Club Announcement was made on the Boys Club activities and volunteers were asked for to work in this worthwhile project. A request; of financial assistance to give the boyfl a good wiener roast for their splen- did efforts in the baseball league was quickly approved. . Night Classes At High School Begin Oct. 16th. Classes in Sewing, Typing, Shorthand and also in English for New Canadians will begin tonight at 7.30 pm. and continue on eaeh Monday and Thundny evening thereafter. A few vacancies remain in the Shorthand, Typing and English classes. Late registrations will be accepted for these vacancies. , The registration period has been extended to October 23 for the courses in Woodworking and Shop, Leathercraft and Bookkeeping, in the hope that a sufficient number of registrations will be received to proceed with these courses. Original registrants in these lat; ter courses are asked to wait until Thursday, October 23, before re: questing refunds or transfers. 1; enough additional registrations are received the regular classes in these subjects will commence on that date. . The Leathercraft course is broa- dened to include leather carving. Registrations will be accepted at the Principal's Office between 9 a. m. and 4 pm. of each regular school day and on the evening of Thursday October 16 and Monday. October 20.