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their 0f the The HOLLAND MARSH : Some 30 ac- res out of a lot of 370 in the newly opened area on the Gwillimbury townine will grow vegetables for the first time this year. It is ex- pected that over 100 families will eventually settle on this virgin land. which is gradually being re- claimed. face injuries and Joan Yardley, Walker Road, Willowdale, leg in- juries, in a three-car accident caus- ed by two south-bound cars travel- ling over a hill on the wrong side .1‘ .. â€" an accident at 10.30 p.m. on numâ€" ber 12 highway. 1% miles north of Queensville. Mr. Ross Heaton re- ceived cuts on his forehead. his wife Mrs. Mary Heaton head and NEWMARKET : Three people were treated at York County Hospital. Ngwmqr‘ket. Satyrfidray night. after UXBRIDGE : Two walls were all that are left standing of the three- story Beaver Lamb Sheariing Com< pany‘s factory which was destroyed by a fire which broke out shortly after 4 a.m. last Sunday morning. Twelve hours after the fire was discovered by OPP Constable Win- ton and town Constable Jim Swin- son. volunteer firemen from Ux- bridge and Port Perry were still I'pouring water on the smoking ruin. Cause of the fire was not known and no estimate of the damage was available. Officials of the company said the loss was partly covered by insurance. 1 ALINDSAY : Council has decided on the building of a half million gallon water reservoir at a cost of 3about $210,000. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clif- ford King. 9th concession, Mark- ham. Lois was a graduate of S. S. 19, Markham. and attended Stouff- ville United Church. Besides her parents. she leaves a brother, Win- ston. 12. - STOUFFVILLE : Hundreds of friends and former school mates attended funeral services last Fri~ day for Lois King. 21 year old nurse‘s aide stricken with pneu- monia two weeks ago. Lois was cited for heroism last year when she led the rescue of 20 old persons trapped‘by 3 dan- gerous fire in the Brier Bush Hos- pital here. . SUTTON : Council has set a build- ing fee of $1 for each $1000 con- struction value up to a $5 maxi- mum. \‘dNEWMARKET : The rebuilding of Main St.. is almost completed and ‘JOCBI citizens have called it the ismoothest Main Street ~in North York. LAKEFIELD : The community has ost one of its notable citizens with the passing of Mr. James Ridpath. who was editor of the.“News" from 1892-1942. SUTTON : Volunteer effort comâ€" pleted the laying of the 170' x 70‘ concrete floor of the local arena in two days. This is one of the big items in; the installation of artific- ial ice in the arena. AURORA : Town residents for the past quarter century, Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Quinn are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. NEWMARKET : Several motorists have been charged with removing road barriers and driving on the pewly laid concrete on Main St. AURORA : A series of wrestling matches have been arranged, the proceeds of which will go towards the defense fund for Walter Fines. local hockey player who faces a manslaughter charge. {NEWMARKET : Last week saw the loss of one of the town's prom- inent citizens and pioneer mer- chants ,with the death of Thomas Doyle. With his passing there are no longer any men still in busi- ness on Main Street who were there previo s to 1907. Mr. Doyle was born an raised in Newmarket and spent his entire life there. BRADFORD : Six Toronto resi- dents were. fined in magistrates’ court recently for ignoring No Trespassing signs on the railway bridge here. In June three people were killed when trapped on the bridge while fishing. accident at 10.30 STOUFFVILLE : Levi Mustard suffered multiple leg injuries af- ter being run over by a paving roller near Sutton last Tuesday. 'ALTONA : After carrying on busi- ness in the Altona General Store for the past 32 years, Mr. O. M. Madill has disposed of the busiâ€" ness to Mr. Hilker Brown of Tiver~ ton. STOUFFVILLE : A Sunday School teacher for the past 46 years at the United Missionary Church here and prominent farmer. Malcolm Ramel' passed away last week In his 77th year. ETOBICOKE : The assessment department reports that over 5.000 names are to be added to the mun- icipal voters list. PALGRAVE : At a recent meeting here of the Plenning Board, it was announced t1" building in Albion township h hit a new record. During 1' ,, permits valued at $125,000 ie been issued. While Toronto was ong of the first. to pass on the increase to "consumers. North York waited for a complete financial check, he said. WILLOWDALE : One of the last municipalities in the Greater Tor- onto area to increase Hydro rates after the provincial system in- creased its rate to municipalities last year, North York township has decided on a 11.5 per cent raise in rates, Benjamin Thackery, muni- cipal Hydro manager, announced. road drive n‘lh News from N€Xt DOOI‘ s of the three cars go- 'ere forced to apply quickly, skidding into I. were in charge from 4'to 6 o’clock, with Mrs. W. Monk- man, Mrs. L. Boys. Miss W. Boys. and Mrs. E‘ Bath, pres- ent. During the evening. the King City W. I. was represent.- ed by Mrs. A. Camgbell, Mrs. L. Shropshire, Mrs. John Of course the crowd was anxious to find out the winner of the car and other valuable prizes. so when Jack Smith, Richmond Hill, drew St. Luke's Catholic Church’s ly the highlight of this week’s ev well attended by local and distri realized on the sale of the 4,069 bile as well as the proceeds from fish pond, home baking booth, rel ing, which were featured. .-._.. uvzlvul. I feet”: ovohe can honestly dis- agree k“? the premise that ad- ditional accommodation is required "0... av... u, I am making the following report concerning the proposed erection by the Board of a new high school to serve the Thornhill' area. In this report I shall attempt to logically develop the past and present thinking associated with the planning for this school. As requested by‘you, and as your representative on the Richmond Hill District llighi School Board, y___A, . Mr. Dean was critical of the school board’s action in deciding to erect a purely academic school without first attempting'to ascer‘ tain the people’s wishes on the sub- ‘ject. The speaker stated that ac- cording to present indications a majority of the residents favoured the erection of an academic school with practical options. Dean Tables Report In a prepared-siéiement to coun- cil: Mr. Dean stated: _..-_ uvrvylo u; but Lun- s' )tion of this school. Dean Advocates Public Meeting Formal discussion was opened by High School trustee W. Dean who. at the request of council. tab- led a comprehensive report on the Board’s plans for the new school. Mr. Dean, one of Markham Town- ship’s two representatives on the High School Board, strongly ad- vocated the holding of a public meeting at which the ratepayers concerned would have ample opâ€" portunity to express their opinions as to the type of school they pre- ferred. Markham Township’s decision to call a joint meeting of the four councils and the Board was the outcome of Monday‘s regular coun- ci‘ meeting at which members re- v’ v‘ed various aspects of the con- The High School Board has al- ready secured departmental ap- proval for the construction of an 810 pupil purely academic school at an estimated cost of $720,000 The new school would contain 24 clasSrooms, 3 labs, and a double gym. The $180,000 double gym"- nasium would not be eligible for a provincial grant. As the 13% acre school site is located in Markham Township, the Board has requested Markham to float the necessary debenture isâ€" sue. Dept. Approves New School Tentative plans have been made for the calling of a joint .meeting of the four councils which constitute the Richmond Hill High School district and the High School Board for the purpose of discussing in detail the Board’s proposed erection of a new secondary school to serve the Thornhill area. Markham Calls Meeting 4 Councils & School Bd. Consider New High Sch. VOLUME LXXV. NUMBER 4 Trustee W, Dean Reports ,_ ___ “nun; v' this week’s events in Thornhill? Deal and district people. Over 9 of the 4,069 tickets on the 19 proceeds from the manv tramp: rom the many games of chance, , refreshments, and fortune tell- thank all those who hard to make this am success, either by the prizes, or by patroniz bazaar. This evening getting to be an event aucu uy lur. Bryson, won by P. Ward of Langstafi‘. Man's “Tist watch donated by Fred Britton was .won by Mr. Neil of Thornhill. Ice skates. donated by Miss J. Edwards, won by Mrs. Davies of Thornhil}. Pair of rabbits donated by Chas. Madden Jr. were won by Mrs. M. Powell of Colborn Street. Thornhill. - Father Cirevello Awould like to “nun. kl! Other lucky prizes at the event were won by the following: Model areoplane donated by Paul Har- rison, was won by John Gillies of Thornhill. Lady’s wrist watch. don- ated by Mr. Bryson, won by P. Ward of Langstafi‘ Alan's .wm was won by Joe K. Yaworski, 41 Spencer Ave., Toronto. His lucky tick'et was No. 4926 and was sold by Mr. Ostrom, 251 Havelock St., Toronto. The fourth prize of an electric 'steam iron was won by Mary Crost, 185 Cameron Ave. York wp., and was sold to her by Ingri Resentera. Stop 24A, Yonge Street. Richmond Hill. The table lamp was won by Mr. Spearman of 1525 Avondale Ave., Willmvdale. and was sold by Stan Woolsley of Thornhill. uie Winning ticket, 8 large group gathered to hear the and news. The lucky ticket number was 1225 belonging to E. J. Fowler, P. O. Box 113, Markham, Ont. The winning ticket was sold by J. B, Flannigan of 108 Woodward Ave. It was only about half an hour after he was called on the telephone that Mr. Fowler came to the bazaar from this home and was presented with the keys to this beautiful new 1953 Oldsmobile, by Father Cirivello. Mrs. P. McTaggart-Cowan‘ Col- borne St., was the holder of ticket No. 4399, drawn by Mr. Thompson‘ Her prize was the electric floor polisher, and this ticket was sold by Grace Clement. Colborne St., Thornhill. The automatic toaster was won by Joe K. Yaworski, 41 gum.“ . m Mrs. P. McTagg borne St., was the No. 4399, drawn by Her prize was th‘ Polisher. and this by Grace olnmnnt tth winning ticket Now, gentlemen, as to the type of school. The Department has stated that the Board can build two different types of schools, both of which would be eligible for grant purposes. By a majority decision, I cast the only dissenting (Continued on page 3) v- y...» uuc, auu we have taken the necessary lega steps through the Solicitor to guar- antee that the property will still be available for purchase once the debentures are issued. n Regarding the site for the pro- posed school. Since early last year the Property Committee has been considering various proper- ties throughout the southern part of the schooldistrict as possible sites for the school. In February the Board decided on a suitable site for the erection of a second high school. The site consists of a rectangular shaped parcel con- taining approximately 13% acres, being parts of Lots 28 and 29, Con- cession 1, in the Township of Markham, and lies immediately easfof the boundary of the Village of Thornhill. The Department has} recommended that the school site should contain at least 10 acres. The Board has secured Depart- mental approval of this site, and "VA L n . . A A 7 I " The Board discussed the use of portables and possible additions to the present building, but both of these alternatives proved un- satisfactory because of their limitâ€" ed capacity. A quick glance at the attendance figures. both present and antici- pated, for the high school in Rich- mond Hill will confirm the fact that added classroom space is of prime importance. The Board must prepare this coming fall term to accommodate an additional 200 pupils. plus any additional immi- gration in the area, in the present higlk school and in order to do so has requested the Principal to in- troduce a staggered system of‘clas- ses requiring an additional 5 teach- ers. The Board does not feeLthat it is over-estimating to say that it will be called upon within five years to accommodate from 800 to 1,000 more pupils, bearing in mind the fact that the figures issued by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics show that for the short period alone from June to December 1952. 194,000 persons immigraed to Canada. t Annual Bazaallyas certain _.-Lr ‘ r" Thornhint‘béifi}; Q3133; le_. Over $5,000 was DSt‘ who worked so this annual event a ' by the donation of patronization of the evening of fun is n event much looked H WEWJL ‘In Essentials, Unity,- In Non-essentials, Liberty,- In a” Things, Charity,” 53 Oldsmo- lucky : sold k St., of an -_. r--- a. ~ washed four: times in revolving baskets. passing from one division to another on conveyor belts. The The processing is a very rapid one to insure fresh vegetables for freezing and follows much the lsame plan as home canning except on a huge scale. The entire pea plants are harvested in the fields and are hauled to the factory where they are threshed and weighed. The peas are then trucked to the processing building where they are washed and graded into four differ- ent sizes. Following this comes the blanching and chilling. Convey- or belts carry the peas to the sort- ing room where pickers remove all the culls. Boxing follows and the peas are taken by truck to the Tor- onto terminal \\'arehouse to be frozen for later distribution to can- ning factories and stores. During the entire process the peas are: Manned by a staff of 60 to 70 men and women, the pea factory offers employment not only for 01- der adults but to many local High SchoOl students for a period up to two months beginning late in June. Rapid Process \ One of Richmond Hill's more recent industries, the processing plant, better known as the pea fac- tory, is in the midst of its tenth year of operation. The plant is op- erated by Mr. W. G .Seales of Whit- by, a veteran of 40 yea'rs in the vegetable processing business. Al- though a resident of Whitby, Mr. Seales spends about two-thirds of every year here in the village. Early in March, he begins to con- tact local farmers and to make the necessary preparations for the op- ening, things are finally closed up in October. Local Employment Two other tenders were re- ceived, one for $11,500, the other for 311.900, Richmond Hill‘s share of the $12,000 af- ter expenses have been paid will be 23 per cent. It is not known as yet what use will be Reeve W. J. Taylor of Rich- mond Hill reported at Monday night’s meeting of council the sale of the radial station prop- erty at the corner of Yonge and Lorne in the village, to John A. Davidson, of Toronto, for $12,000. "New potatoes and green peas,” one of Canada’s favourite dishes, have become items of particular interest to visitors and residents of York County as the area has been acclaimed as the growing centre for both these important staples. But although the entire County shares in the potato industry, ‘Rich- mond Hill claims the only prdcess- ing plant for peas within a large radius. 40 _Years Experience Only One In County Station Lot sax; Board Asks Council For Vote OF Local Public Sch‘ocl Supporters About a dozen women and young girls sit on each side of the conveyor belt which carries the peas from the processing room where the peas are washed, graded, blan- Mr. W. G. Seales, of Whitby, who op- erates the food packing plant on Centre St. East in Richmond Hill is seen above sup- ervising one of the final processes before the peas are boxed for shipment from the local plant. ' “age Rents Lot To Hydro RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO., THURSDAY, JULY 93rd Lions in Richmond Hill these days are busy preparing for the annual carnival, Saturday, August 8, which from all signs and efforts of various committee chairmen and their assistants is going to be one of the biggest and best if not the best ever held. All Day Feature Mrs. Folliott is the former Mary Wellesley. daughter of Mrs. Wellesley and the late Arthur Wellesley of King. She is a sister of Councillor D. Wellesley of King Twp. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Folliott left Temperanceville Monday Through the progress of this summer industry, Richmond Hill has become known as ’he pea pro- cessing centre of Yorlg County. Variety of Events to Feature Lions All-day Carnival, Aug. 8 The peas which form the source of supply come from farms in Markham, Vaughan, Whitchurch and King townships. In an inter- view this week, Mr. Seales told a Liberal reporter that he had chosen Richmond Hill as a location be- cause of the excellent farming land which lends itself to pea growing, in the area. He ad ed that since the opening of his pro- cessing plant, an increasing num- ber of farmers have begun to grow peas to a point now where he is unable to handle all the peas grown in the area. car 20 feet and crushed ii: against a verandah demolish- ing both the car and the ver- andah. The head-on collision oc- curred when the Folliot’s small sedan and a gravel truck driv- en by George South of Al- monte both entered an inter- section in the centre of the town. The truck carried the pea-straw which is left after the threshing forms an excellent qual- ity silage for winter feeding. Peas Grown Locally on July 20 at Carleton Place near Ottawa, while travelling in a car with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Folliott of Chateauguay, Que. At last report both Mr. and Mrs. Folliot were unconscious in an Ottawa hospital.» Cheryl Ann Folliott, six year old granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Folliott of Temperanceville, was instant- ly killed in a motor accident Layout of the carnival has been Girl Killed Parents Injured In Head-0n Crash ched and drained and at the above point in the operation,. the cull peas are being re- moved before the final packing and label]- ing after which the peas will be transport- ed to the Toronto Warehouse to be quick- frozen. A full account of the interesting op- erations of this local industry which is in the midst of its tenth season may be found on this page. ' All in all. the committee is very confident this will be a very suc- cessful carnival and one all at- corner of week end it is hoped the Candy Floss ma- :hine will be ready for operation to sell Candy Floss as an added attraction to ticket selling at the corner of Yonge and Lorne on the ‘ Arrangements have been com- pleted for the modern dancing in the evening to the music of Russ Creighton and his orchestra. The parade, an ever popular event, will have an interesting fea- ture in a coronation float and one of the best bands to lead. in St. Mary's Boys’ Trumpet Band of Toronto about which there will be more information at a later date. Lucky Draw Ticket sales on the new car are starting to move along faster now tha_t t_he day is drawing close and An attraction becoming more and more popular and one not to be missed is the Square Dance Competition with classes for ad- ults, teeners and juniors. Tommy Thompson will be calling. Some very excellent prizes have been ob- tained for this event through the courtesy of three large Canadian firms. Games of skill. games of chance, rides and entertainment for the kiddies, and the ever popular Bingo have all been planned for well in advance. Dancing planned to facilitate free move- ment of the large crowd which will be in attendance and there will be features to attract young and old alike from early morning until shortly before midnite. Games Announces Changes In Old Established Medical Practice Langstaflr and his gr Dr. James Langstaff. Dr. Smith took his Arts de- gree at University of Toronto and served for a year and a half in the Canadian Navy be- fore taking the course in med- icine from which he graduated this year. Dr. Wynne is a son of Dr. Charles Wynne of North Toronto and resides on Centre Street East. The Langstaff medical prac- tice was established in Rich- mond Hill more than one hundred- years ago in 1849. Dr. James Langstaff who com- menced practice here seven- teen years ago was preceded by his father, Dr. Ralph Lang- staff, his 'mother, Dr. Lillian Langstaff and his grandfather Dr. Jas. R. Langstaff, Rich- mond Hill, has announced that Dr. John B. Wynne and Dr. Allen J. Smith are now assoc~ iated with him in general practice here. Dr. Wynne and Dr. Smith both are grad- uates of Toronto University and have taken up residence in the village. 1953 is every indication thatit was a happy choice. Even in the tem‘ porary quarters producers report business has been excellent, and customers have followed the mar- ket to the Thornhill location in large numbers. In addition many new customers are seen each week and are appreciative of the oppor- tunity of securing all kinds of pro- duce fresh from the producers Last Saturday as usual the Mar- ket stands were well laden down with choice produce. Garden fresh vegetables. chickens, ducks, fresh meats, eggs, cheese, rich farm cream, home baking, cut flowers, and in fact everything in the line of farm and garden produce, was attractively displayed for sale. Customers were numerous through- out the day and everyone reported business was good. The market is a friendly pluceIAve. and Yonge to shop. Quality produce, fresh sharp, stopping from the farm is an inducement in points to Bayview itself, but added to this is the soft drinks and s friendly touch of personal service, children. Bring 1 Formerly located at the North Yonge city limits the market was forced to find a new location and after careful investigation the Thornhill site was chosen. There Building is progressing rapidly on the new Fa Market at Thornhill and it is planned to have the new ters open early in October. Right now the popular 11 is operating in spacious tents and doing a thriving bu every Saturday. Farmers’ Market Popular In New Thornhill Stand “The School Board doesn’t care whether Vaughan or Richmond Hill issues the debentures, just as long as they get the money,” said Deputy-Reeve Tomlin, “but we’re the ones who get the blame for high taxes. After all we do have the financial responsibility of the town. I can’t see why our children can't be educated without all these frills. I can honestly say I am perfectly satisfied with the way “If the people say its alright to build this school and the Munici- pal Board gives its approval then the people can’t hold it against council for their high taxes,” said councillor Rice . When the vote was taken council voted three to one, councillor Per- kins issuing the dissenting vote, against the floating of the debent- ures. It was then moved by Dep- uty-Reeve Tomlin and seconded'by councillor Perkins that council consult the village solicitor to find out the next step to take. All council voted in favour of this move. “Our solicitor told us even if the people voted in favour of the school and counc‘il still said no, and even if a writ was issued against council, when the matter came before the Municipal Board, the Board would still refuse to let council float the debentures." said councillor Middleton. Every Saturday "We don’t Want any of this last minute business,”'said Reeve Tay~ lot, “we’ll consult with our solic- itor first before we make another move." "We’re going 1 School Act,” continued lard. “Eighty-one per cent of the pupils at the school are from Rich- mond Hill,” said councillor Per- kins. “Then the Board issues a writ on council,” said Mr. Pollard. “Why not issue it on Vaughan?" replied Mr. Tomlin. When Chairman Pollard asked for the issuing of a plebiscite Dep- uty-Reeve Tomlin asked “What if we don't call for a vote of the people on the matter?” “Our solicitor said it would be useless to ask the Municipal Board for permission to float the debentures,” said councillor Rice, “because they would refuse to let us do it.” Mr. Pollard added “We have been informed that the Municipal Board will not refuse any request until it has come be- fore the Board as a whole and a written decision is issued on the matter." Richmond Hill council at its meeting Mondayâ€"night turn- ed down a second request of Richmond Hill Public School Board to issue debentures to the amount of $200,000 for the erection of a new 10-room school. Representing the Board were Chairman James Pollard and Inspector Maynard Hall; man. When Mr. Pollard heard council’s decision he stated it was then the wish of the Board to ask council to issue a} plebiscite, calling for a vote of the Public School electors on the matter. Council decided before it made any further move to consult with the village solicitor. r St. Mary’s Separate School Erecting Portable $6,500 [013m iRt’tbmunh Healthfully Air Conditioned for your comfort ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 the Public ! Mr. Pol- JULY 24 â€" Friday, 8.30 pm Soap Box Derby and Bicycle Races to be held at Pinecrest Speedway (No. 7 highway). Prizes for all entrants. Also Bingo. dancing and games. Sponsored by Maple Lions Club. ' ° ' ‘ 03w2 JULY 25 â€" Saturday. Doncaster Community Picnic, Greenwood Park (No. 7 highway east of Brouâ€" rghamr. Free bus leaVes Morgan If you haven’t yet visited the new Farmers Market at Thornhiu.’ an interesting. enjoyable and sat- isfying experience awaits you. You can be assured of a ready and warm welcome from friendly pro- ducers who have established this popular market-place. JULY 25 _ ‘ Community I Park (No. 7 hi nauucu LU nave the new quar- Light now the popular market and doing a thriving business Market Council received word from the' Don Valley Conservation Author- ity on its recommendation for im- provements to the pond area on Mills St., to make it suitable for a picnic park. One recommendation mentioned was to set up a diving board and use the pond for swimf ming. Councillor Middleton com- mented that swimming is not al- lowed in any reservoir and since the pond is the village's auxiliary water supply swimming should not be permitted there. The letter from the Authority was filed for further discussion. ‘__--.. v- uvu more than five years. If the basé is to be cancelled council asked for a six months advance notice. A letter was received from the Hydro asking to buy the lot but council refused the first offer. “We don't expect to use the school more than two years and after this period we are reasonab- ly certain of being able to dispose of it at that time." said Mr. Beta tles. “One hundred and twenty- five pupils attended school'last term with an additional 30 expect- ed this Fall." Rent Lot To Hydro Council agreed to rent the one- acre lot on the east side of Pugsley Avenue in the village to the Hydro for storage purposes at a cost of $50. a year for a period of not Asxeu me cost of the one-storey portable school Chairman Bettles reported it as $6,500, the class room holding as many as 45 desks. Mr; Bettles continued that the Board was told the! average number of pupils for this classroom was be: tween 40-45, the capacity numb’er being 52. _- v... Avu uuv so the portable would not block one of the doorways of the pres‘ ent school. Since, as it was point- ed out to them, the portable school was not a permanent one, council felt it was not necessary to break the by-law when there was suf- ficient room to get lp and onto! the said doorway. " Council pointed out if they did it for one they would have to do it for others who requested the same adjustment. A_sl§ed the cost of the one-storev v- “any Chairman Clive Bettles and Treasurer Theo Van Wieringen of St Mary's Separate School in the village appeared before council and asked permission to place their new portable school over the speci‘ fied limit of 25 feet from lot line -- LL, my children are bei now and can't see any these extravagances.” Seggrqte School Buys Coming E vents the new Farmers w. Free ice cram swimming form your own lunch. see any purpose for bEing educated a Portable Bettles and _W‘ieringen of h