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,3 o I News From Next Door SUTTON : Nomination meetings which have been held in the Town Hall for the past 47 years will be changed this year to the Public School auditorium. s w t n- N. GWILLIMBURY 2 Ross A. Mc- Millan, well known farmer, passed away last week. He served as Reeve for North Gw1llim- bury and was a member of the Farm Advisory Board of the D.V. A. 0 O O O '1 AURORA : Subject to Milnicipal Board approval, council accepted the $9,528.50 tender entered by the Marino Construction covering trunk and other sewers in the town. ' a s s t ORILLIA : A low-cost housing pro- ject is proposed by Dominion Hous- ing. The thirty 3-bedroom houses will rent for $50 to $60 a month each. I O ‘ O SCARBORO : A GOO-acre subdivis- ion is to be opened here. The pro- ject which is to include homes, stores, sewage, water etc. is expect- ed to cost nearly $25,000,000. O 6 PICKERING 2 Township residents along with those of Scarboro are experiencing the worst drought in 100 years. K. Richan & J. Taylor Up For Re-election In School Area No.1 Of the three Trustees in School Area No. 1 Markham-Vaughan who are up for re-election this year two have signified their intention to stand for re-election while the third plans to retire. Both veteran mem- bers Chairman Keith Richan and Vice-Chairman Jackson Taylor who have been on the Area Board since its inception two years ago will run for another term. Mr. Nat. Hicks, Langstafi' merchant, is step- ping down due to personal reasons. Mr. Richan, a property owner in Thornlea for the past five years is married with a family of 4 child- ren. Employed in industrial rela- tions work with the Canadian Rad- io Manufacturers Association, Mr. Richa‘ served on the old Thornlea School Board for 1% years prior to the establishment of the new Area Board. Mr. Jackson Taylor, a property owner and resident in Richvale for the past 12 years is employed as a photo-engraver with Rapid Grip and Batten. Mr. Taylor, married and with a family of three children, also has previous Trustee experi- ence having served on the old Rich- vale School Board for four years. Mr. Taylor, prominent in the Boy cout movement for the last six ars has since 1949 been chairman of York-Central District of Scouts. "O“ak Ridges Lions Sponsor Euchres The first euchre of the season sponsored by Oak Ridges Lions Club at the Ridge Inn was held last Monday night with the crowd not as large as last year. ‘ These euchres are held at the Ridge Inn every second Monday night the next one to be on Dec- ember 1. The proceeds are used to defray expenses for the hockey ractlce on Saturday mornings in urora town league. This is a worthwhile project and the Lions' euchres have to pay the expenses. All proceeds of the euchre go to this cause. "In Essentials, Unity} liberal. In Non -essentials, liberty,- In a” Things, Clarity.” Christmas Cards There is still time to order your personal Christmas Greeting Cards. moderately priced at our office. Call in today. THE LIBERAL PHONE TU. 4-1261 Fine selection, VOLUME LXXlV. NUMBER 21. RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th. 1952 HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Village Assessor Has Resigned W. S. Pocknell, assessor for Rich- mond Hill Village for the past eight years tendered his resignation to council Monday night. Owing to pressure of business Mr. Pocknell resigned a year ago, but continued this year at the special request of council. The resignation was accepted with regret and the Clerk was in- structed to write Mr. Pocknell ex- pressing appreciation for his effi- cient service to the village. . Council decided to advertise for a successor in this important office. Mr. William Anstey, Thornhill, Candidate Vaughan Tp. Council Mr. William Anstey succesful Thornhill businessman and mem- ber of the Vaughan Township Planning Board this week stated his definite intention to stand as a candidate for the 1953 Vaughan Township council. Mr. Anstey, a 41-year-old resi- dent of the village, has operated his own firm under the trade name of Answell Limited since 1946. Mr. Anstey has accumulated a wealth of practical experience through his keen interest in community affairs. At present a member of the Plan- ning Board, he previously served on the Board of Trustees of Thorn- hill police village for three years. He is also active in Vaughan town- ship Recreational Committee and the Thornhill and District Lions Club. Married and with a family of two children he is a member of the Thornhill United Church. “I am", stated Mr. Anstey, “vi- tally interested in the future wel- fare of Vaughan township. Natur- ally the matter of our Municipal tax structure and of an overall bal- anced economy is of paramount im- portance to everyone. Industrial development should be encouraged in order to offset our rapid resi- dential growth. I feel that in all fairness to the expanding popula- tion and increasing assessment lo- cated throughout the concessions bordering Yonge Street there should the council representation from this important area of our township." SCHOOL BUS LOSES WHEEL A school bus carrying a load of high school students lost a rear wheel while making the curve at Bond Lake Tuesday. The wheel broke loose, travelling along the highway for nearly 175 a mile until it crashed into a restaurant at Stunden’s Garage at the cor- ner of the Lake Wilcox side road. The wheel smashed through the plate-glass window knocking down two tables and breaking two stools from their mountings at the coun- ter where -it stopped. The driver managed to halt the vehicle without any injury to the passengers or to other motorists. ___â€"â€"____â€"â€"_â€" ORILLIA : Summonses have been sent to 80 young men for non-pay- ment of the town’s new poll tax. _.___â€"â€"â€"_â€".â€"__â€"â€".â€".â€"_â€"â€"-â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" Coming Even ts OVEMBER 21 â€"â€" Friday. A pres- entation dance for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Agar in Laskay Hall will be postponed until later date due to unfortunate circumstances in the community. clw21 O O O 0 NOVEMBER 21 â€" Friday. Weekly euchre party, St. ll ry’s Catholic Church Hall. Cards .30 pm. Good prizes. Delightful lunch. A pleas- ant evening. Admission 50c. Con- venors Mrs. Walter Paxton and Mrs. Basil Paxton. clw21 I! =k # it NOVEMBER 22 â€" Saturday. Trin- ity Anglican Parish Guild, Thorn- hill, Bazaar at 3 pm. Church hall, Thornhill. Admission 25c. Door prizes. clw21 0 O O 0 NOVEMBER 22 â€"- Saturday, 8 p. m. Euchre at Community Hall. Willowdale, auspices Willowcrest Rebekah Lodge. Good prizes. c2w20 O C 0 0 NOVEMBER 22 â€" Oak Ridges Home and School Bazaar and conâ€" cert, 2.30-8:30 at the school. The Perkins children, elocution and singing, Mr. Rabinowitch. cellist Beth Harwood, pianist, are among the artists. clw21 # :0: s s NOVEMBER 24 â€" Monday. Don't miss the meeting of Charles Howitt Home and School which will be at- tended by the trustees, the meeting to start at 8 o'clock. This should prove to be a pleasant evening. Charles Howitt. himself. will make a presentation to the school and the Glee Club consisting of ten pretty girls. sparked by Mrs. J. C. Wickett, will present a play entit- led, “To Beat or Not To Beat." clw21 U I I 0 NOVEMBER 25 â€" Tuesday. Spec- ial meeting of Thornlea Associa tion at the school at 8 pm. All welcome. Theatre tickets for Dec- ember 2 and 3 available from the executive members. *lw2l O O 0 0 NOVEMBER 26 Wednesday. Harmony Club of Brown’s Corners United Church is holding its ba- zaar in Buttonville Hall from 2.30 pm. Do your Christmas shopping earlyi 'l‘ca Scrvccl. clw21 O O 0 0 NOVEMBER 26 â€" Wednesday. The monthly meeting of Kingcrafts will be held at Drynoch Farms, North Yonge St. at 2.15 pm. Mrs. Norm- an Brown, Richmond Hill amateur naturalist will be the speaker. Top- ic “Nature Crafts.” clw21 ar: e t a NOVEMBER 26 â€" North York Un- iversity Women’s Club, Hollywood Ave. Public School, Willowdale, last Wednesday of each month, at 8.15 pm. November meeting speak- er Mr. A. Edmison, Canadian Pen- al Ass’n. All prospective members welcome. Enquiry AV. 5-1397. clw21 0 O O 0 NOVEMBER 28 â€" Friday. Home cooking and bake sale to be held by the Highland Park W.A. at the Ar- my and Navy hall, two blocks south of Steeles Ave. on Yonge St. from 1.30 pm. to 4.30 pm. clw21 O O O U CURLING CLUB â€" The annual meeting of the Richmond Hill Cur- ling Club will be held in the Club room Friday. November 28, 9 pm. m. It is important that all those interested in Curling be present. clw21 NOVEMBER 29 â€" Saturday, 2.30 pm. Bazaar, home baking sale and tea in Edgeley Community Hall, sponsored by Edgeley W. A. clw21 O I O I NOVEMBER 29 â€" Saturday. Brow- nie Bazaar. dolls’ clothes. fancy goods. white elephant, candy and home baking. Richvale School 2 p. m. clw21 O O O O NOVEMBER 29 â€" The Vaughan and Richmond Hill Auxilary of Veterans are having their annual Bazaar and Tea on Saturday. Nov. 29. in Richmond Hill Public School from 3 to 5 pm. You are cordially invited to attend. c2\v2l I t t # DECEMBER 11 â€" Thursday. Due to local interest in the Royal Ag- ricultural Winter Fair and the Chi- cago Fair the next meeting of the Patterson Community Club will be held in the school at 8.30 pm. Mrs. E. Redelmeier is in charge of the Ladies Night activities. clw21 O 0 t 0 DECEMBER 18 â€"\\'e would like to reserve the date of Thursday. De- cember 18 for the school concert at Charles Howitt School. clw21 Seeks Re - Election ln Marlch REEVE WIN TIMBERS Who this week made a very clear declaration that he will seek re-election as Reeve of Markham Township. “For one long and unhappy year I have remained silent” said the Reeve, “but many times I have been on the point of making a statement in reply to whatin my opinion were half- truths, and slanderous remarks concerning the operations of the Council over which I preside. I have remained silent because I thought that most of the disparaging remarks con- cerning my efforts were nonsense and would be interpret- ed as such. However, just in case some people take the cur- rent agitation seriously, I would like to make a statement now. not, then some fantastic, some credence. My only reason for making a. statement is that if I do nonsensical assertions may gain For example, I do not doctor up auditors reports. Mr. Len- nie moved that I make a statement regarding finances be- cause some of our own citizens were discrediting our Town- ship in the Metropolitan dailies at the very moment when we were concerned with marketing debentures for necessary schools. Naturally I hoped that we could save the Taxpay: ers money'by getting par or better than par for the issue. I made my statement, and I stick to it, because I know it to be true. I would like to point out that I have never questioned the motives of Councillor Lennie or Deputy-Reeve James. Both of these men have been loyal to myself and to Council and have been more interested in helping along the Town- ship business and. the Township employees than hindering same. Neither has tried to boost his own political stock at the expense of others. At all times I have striven to be hon- est and fair and to work for the good of the township. I believe that we need a cause our present premises are inadequate. municipal office building be- I believe that the great majority of cool-headed citizens realize that you cannot house the offices of the clerk, treasurer, police, build- lng inspector, plumbing inspector, road superintendent, as- sessor, planning board, Council and vault in a four-roomed house. When we can raise $20,000 in one year, as we did last year for a garage, I believe our growing township can afford to pay for a proper office over the next five or ten years â€"â€" espec1ally when we already possess a property which we can put up for sale. I‘ can assure the citizens of Markham township that glaring inefficiencies do not exist at the Township offices. Our employees are loyal and industrious and have served you well â€" not perfectly â€"- but well. Our employees reâ€" quire .help an dguidance throughout the entire year, and cen-- sure if necessary â€" but not a vicious blast in January and February as in the current year. I believe that “Man does not live by bread alone” â€" that a pay cheque alone is not sufficient. A man must have a happy atmosphere in which to work. He requires spiritual reward, also, if he is to give of his best. . Because I have been portrayed unfairly â€" I am deter- mined to run again for reeve to prove that I do not run away, and because I belleve that I should continue to work for an- other year in the Township’s interest. harmony the rural and urban sectors of our township. I intend to bring into In any case I want the ratepayers to know this important truth â€" that our Township compares very favourably with neigh- bouring townships financially sh1p is well managed.” and otherwise, and our town- Fares Down After Jan. I HOpeNorthYongeBus Line Will Show Profit For Year Reeve W. J. Taylor reported to council Monday evening that at a recent meeting of North Yonge Transportation Commission it was agreed to continue present North Ionge bus fares schedule until December 31. By doing so he said it was hoped the line would show a small profit on the year‘s opera- tions. Commencing January 1. 1953. Reeve Taylor said a revised sched- ule of bus fares will be introduced which will be considerably lower than existing schedule. He pointed out that the cash fare would re- main as at present 10 cents per zone. but there would be a substan- tial reduction on the books of tickâ€" ets. Books of tickets which now sell at 35 tickets for 52.00 will sell for $1.75 which will make the fare for book ticket buyers just 5 ccnt> per zone. The Reew reported that in fu- ture all North Yonge busses will enter Toronto via Hogg's Hollow. and that an auxiliary service will serve the Armour Heights area. This he said is estimated to result in an annual saving of 810.000. Service North of Steele‘s will con- tinue as at present but it is hoped surveys now under way may result in some savings in the service south from Steele's. Consideration is being given to a downward re- vision in rates for students. On motion of Deputy-reeve Tomlin and councillor Middleton council unanimously endorsed the Reeves action in dealing with the :ransportation problem. Tuesday. December 2. has been set as the date of the public hear- ing of the appeal of North York township against the increased fares schedule on the North Yonge bus llnc. Rceyc \l'. .1 Taylor and Deputy- reeve hen. Tomlin will represent Richmond Hill at the hearing. am . Acclamation For Reeve Lilcely / Richmond Hill Nominations. Masonic Hall, Friday Night Harmonious Get-together Council And School Board Members Agree New Sch. ls Urgent Necessity Now Chairman James Pollard of Richmond Hill Public Schoool Board with trustees Mrs. Barbara Langstaff, L. H. Clement, A. Arm- strong and A. S. Barber sat in with Reeve W. J. Taylor and mem- bers of the Municipal Council Monday night for a round table dis cussion of local school accommoda- tion problem. Reeve Taylor welcomed the dele- gation and deputy-reeve Tomlin commented that it was a healthy sign when members of both bodies sat down together to consider a common problem. Chairman Pollard and members of the board outlined the serious lack of accommodation for public school students and pointed out that next year the situation will be even more serious. Chairman Pollard said there is at present accommodation for 350 pupils and 700 must be accommo- dated. At present pupils are trans- ported to Richvale and the Orange Home but next year this accommo- dation may not be available. He reviewed the Board’s efforts to build the needed new school rooms and the serious efforts made to adopt a plan which would not place too heavy a burden on the ratepay- ers. “We have submitted plans for a type of construction which will about cut our costs in half but the Ontario Department of Education Snow Contract Let has not approved them and we would lose a 46 per cent provincial grant" said Mr. Pollard. In a spirit of harmony and co- operation council and school board members discussed the issue at length and came to the inevitable conclusion that new accommodaâ€" tion must be provided. It was pointed out the Board now pays $5300. in annual rental for outside accommodation. This it was con- tended would go a long way in pay- ing carrying charges on a new building and that it is poor busin- ess and impossible to carry on as at present. It was agreed that the School trustees continue with the study of plans for economic construction and endeavour to decide on one which will be government approved and then make application to the council for the necessary funds. As soon as this is done and a site sel- ected council members gave assur- ance of co-operation in securing Ontario Municipal Board approval of the necessary debenture issue. Members were hopeful with the added assessment of the newly an- nexed area such permission would be forthcoming early next year and that the new school could be ready for next September. The suggestion that the school might be built in the park did not seem to find much favor with mem- bers of council. Fire Truck Tenders To Be Handled-VaughanComm. A Committee in Council has been set up in Vaughan Twp. to make recommendations to the Council on the matter of the tenders received for a new township fire-truck. The committee is composed of the De- puty-Reeve Albert Rutherford, Councillor John Perry and Clerk J. McDonald along with Fire Chief, Don Allen and Deputyâ€"Chief Char- lie Cooper. These men have been given the authority to call in any advisors they deem necessary and to call for demonstrations if they wish. There were three tenders for complete units submitted by three companies specializing in fire-fight- ing euipment and the tenders rang- ed in price from $14,620 to $16,,850. Each of these companies sent a representative to the meeting to point out the special features of their equipment. In discussing the tenders, Depu- ty-Reeve Rutherford said, “I think it is only fair to let the firemen have a voice in the matter for after all they know much more than we do about the actual fire-fighting job and they will be working with the machine.” Council backed his statement unanimously. There was a further tender for a chassis submitted. It is possible for the municipality to provide a chassis on which the company will place the superstructure. Snow Tenders Council received four tenders for the township snow ploughing at this meeting. The tendered pri- ces ranged from $4.50 to $7.50 for ploughing and from $6 to $10 for stand-by time. Council agreed to award the contracts to Armstrong Bros. of Brampton and Paul Street of North York. In considering the tenders, Council was of the opinion that trucks with a “V" plow and wing were the most efficient for the needs of the township. Coun- cillor Robson pointed out that while the bullâ€"dozer type of plow was very powerful, it was slow and rather hard on the roads. Roads Reeve Marshall )IcMurchy in- troduced the matter of government Parking In Park Safe, Convenient Daily checks during the past week showed that there has been a steady increase in the use of Richmond Hill Park for parking by shoppers and peop- le doing business in the vill- age. Richmond Hill is very for- tunate in having such spacious parking accommodation 50 close to the business section. Local shoppers in daily grow- ing numbers are using the park for convenient. safe parking. reparations for damage caused to township roads during the construc- tion of the Toronto-Barrie High- way. "There has been considerable damage done to our roads and if other townships can be recompens- ed, so can we”, said Councillor Ag- ar. The Reeve said he would meet with Reeve McLaughlin of Whit- church Twp. to see what action they took to obtain a settlement. In his report to Council, Road Superintendent Nelson Kerr stated that the roads in North Holt subdi- vision were now in good condition and would be assumed by the town- ship. He also reported that the ditching programme for Crestwood Rd. has been carried out. A letter from the Department of Municipal Affairs advised Coun- cil that their rebate on the assess- ment on government property in the township amounted to $11,500. On the matter of the coming North York Twp. hearing on T.T.C. fares, Reeve McMurchy suggested that the township consult their 501- icitor Melville Grant on the stand to be taken. He further recommen- ded that Vaughan Twp. might work with Richmond Hill Council on the matter. Election Contest For The f School Boards Probable i The annual nomination meeting for the Village of Richi mond Hill will be held Friday evening, November 21, in the Masonic Hall, Yonge Street. At this meeting nominations will be received for Reeve, deputy-reeve, three councillors, three public school trustees and two separate school trustees. The annual tbwn meeting, always an event of interest and importance, has new interest this year in that for the first t1me the ratepaylers of the newly annexed area will take part as ratepayers of Richmond Hill. Proceedings presided over by clerk Russell Lynett get under way at 7.30 pm. and nominations may be made until 8.30. At the closing hour the clerk will] declare nomin- ations closed, and if more are nom- inated for the various offices than are required, the electors will be called upon to vote on Monday, De- cember lst. The municipal council has had a busy and eventful year, but busin- ess has been transacted with des- patch and in a business-like man- ner. Members of council have not always agreed but it has been evi~ dent that a fine spirt of co-opera- tion has prevailed. The year has presented many problems and it has been a notable year in the history of the village. The annnexation proceedings start- ed last year have been completed and effective January 1 the_greater Richmond Hill with greatly extend- ed borders becames a reality. The annexation proceedings have been conducted with a minimum of con- troversy and council has made pre- parations for assuming the increas- ed responsibilities of the enlarged municipality. The installation of sanitary sew- ers and modern disposal plant has been a major undertaking and it is expected the system will shortly be in operation. Yonge Street has been treated to a new paving job which is one more of the items of the year’s business which entitles the 1952 council to look back on a year of accomplishment. Reeve W. J. Taylor is completing his first year as Reeve after having served as deputy-reeve and mem- ber of council. Deputy-Reeve Ken Tomlin will seek reâ€"election and, as yet, no present council member has announced any intention of seeking promotion. All members of the 1952 council Brakes Lock Causing Accident A serious accident took place on Keele St. about two miles south of the Richmond Hill sideroad last Thursday after- noon. An automobile driven by Wm. Hiltz of King was pro- ceeding north on Keele St. A small truck ahead applied the brakcs but when Hiltz applied his the left front wheel lock- ed pulling him into the south lane of traffic where he struck a gravel truck. A second truck swerved to miss the car which ricocheted from the first truck but was unsuccessful, smash- ing it further. There were no serious in- juries in the accident but the car was totally wrecked. The two gravel trucks each receiv- ed about 325 damage. Constable Maybury of Vau- ghan township investigated the accident. are likely to stand for re-election. Councillor Wes Middleton, veteran member of council, with a record of eighteen years' experience, at one time had thoughts of retiring, but his many friends have been ur- ging him to stand at least for an- other year when the village is fac- ing so many problems in this era of expansion. Councillor Floy Perkins completing his third yea on council, and councillor Jack Rice first elected a year ago are expected to stand for re-elec tion. To date one new candidate has announced intention of run‘ ning for a council seat and that is George Harte, a resident of the Elmwood district. School Board School Board members whoa terms expire this year are Trustee James Pdilard who for severa years has served as chairman" o the Board, Trustee Mrs. Barbar- Langstaff and Trustee A. S. Barb er.» One new candidate is definite ly in the field and there is a pass lbility of others. Stan Tinker, Rich mond St., has announced he seek a seat on the Board. The School Board during the has year has faced some difficult pro‘ . lems and is still grappling with th need for increased accommodation Several building proposals hav been made from time totime bit the matter of a new school is at! very much in the planning stag and on just what should be don there is undoubtedly considerabl- difference of opinion. '» School problems being so muc to the fore at the moment are duit likely to get major attention at th ratepayers meeting Friday evening Nominations for Separate Schoo Board also take place at the mee ing. Trustees whose terms expir are: Mrs. Russell Fox and Theo VanWieringen. ‘ ‘ Mel. Roy, Langstafl Candidate School Bd Mr. Melvin J. Roy, a 30-yearâ€"ol resident of Sussex Ave., in Lang staff has thrown his hat into th election’ring for School Area No. Markham-Vaughan. Mr. Roy i the third Public School supporte in this area to signify his intentio to stand for election. Two citizen of Highland Park have also offere- themselves for public office. Mr Roy, married with a family of tw- children, has resided in the Lang staff district since March 1947. Em ployed with the C.N.R. since 1940 he gained four years of valuabl administrateive experience whil serving ’on the executive of th Langstaff ratepayers. “Being a family man I know th value of education, and also a war king man I realize the full value 0 economy”, stated Mr. Roy. Here Is The. First One - Modern factory building of the United Flexible Metallic Tubing.r Canada Ltrl.. now on Centre St. East, Construction of this fine building is in charge of R. R. Gatehouse. Richmond Hill. whose interest in bringingr this new inclus- try to the village was recognized by a spe- cial resolution of illlln't‘tldilllll by the muna icipal council this week. it is hoped to have nearing completion Richmond Hill. Church St. contractor, rla today. the new plant in operation early in 1953 and it is expected to employ from forty to fifty people. The Company manufactures a special type of metallic tubing for which there is a keen demand throughout Cana- ln welcoming the new industry Reeve W. .l. ’l'aylor said it is just the first of ma- ny which he hopes will be starting here in the near future.