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‘4 SUTTON : An automobile carrying ‘ seven persons burst into flames from a can of gasoline carried in the trunk. Three passengers were badly injured and all sufiered shock. In addition to the car. $800 worth of cheques, cash and imâ€" Jyortant documfnfs.were lost. 0 KESWICK : Prominent welfare club worker, Clayton Purdy, died of a heart attack last week while en route to a Toronto hospital. AQMARKHAM : Three Toronto nur- ses Mrs. E. Sainthill, Mrs. M. Dix, and Mrs. L. Jackson are in serious condition in Toronto hospitals 1‘ from injjuries received last Sun- day when their car crashed into a cement bridge on a concession road - -- u‘ WOODBRIDGE 3 gerking and no I one much to 3“ congestion on Pi! - . Stoufiville : Harold Breeu, 33. who was involved in a two car crash on the Don Mills Road at Pine Orch- ard sideroad on June 19. passed away on July 23. without ever re- gaining consciousness SUTTON : A group of local busi- ness men and citizens is investi- gating the possible establishment of 3 Lions Club. NEWMARKET :_quinta_§§men are LVu u unnum-.. - 1n the midst bfâ€"tâ€"fié 5th annual trade fair for thr§e_days. ZEPHYR 2 Miss Reta Homer. grad- uate of Victoria College has been awarded the Princess Alice Schol- arship for post graduate study. NEWMARKET : Council is plan- ning a grand re-opening of Main Street on September: 11 and 12. QUEENSVILLE 2 The volunteer fire brigade here has recently built themselves a modern fire truck from odd parts, ete. SUTTON : Weldelfs arg working on , LI.â€" vu;Aun ...,_ seven mil-eévcvrf piiaérto carryithe treezing solution for the new ar- tificial ice system, SCARBORO : The Kiwanis Club has requested land from council tor the establishment of a local museum and scenic gardens. SCARBORO : Bond houses have urchased a $1,445,250 debenture asue. $1,300,000 of this figure is 101' school purposes. Council in- dicates that this is only a start on x“ L_ BOLTON x The new fire truck tor file village has been delivered. I‘l‘ ORTH YORK : Residents will ave to pay $3 to retrieve their dogs from the dog pond. In addi- tion they will have to pay a $4.00 fine for breaking the by-laws, pro- ibitlng dogs running at large. rom April until the present there ave been 350 proaiecptions re dogs. baaavvziQEâ€"‘agvrfioge méney will be| negded for schools before the year an s. AURORA xThe Chief of Police has assured council that the dog by- law will be enforced as closely as possible. After a complaint. the Owner of the animal will be warn- ed and if the offence continues 'the owner will be summonsed. AURORA : Parking has been ban- god qn Yonge St. from the Gospel abernacle to Kennedy St. on the West side from May 1 to October 1. in order to facilitate summer brat- uu: "Hy" . v. cement bridge on a concession road two miles north of Markham vlll- age. All are nurses at the Tor- onto G'eneral Hospital. Police said the car crashed into the bridge af- ter skidding on slippery pavement during a rainstorm. -_- PERTH : A truck from Newmark- et loaded with vegetables for 0t- tawa ended up in a ditch a.half mile north of Ashton on Highway 15 last week. The accident occurred when the outside tire of the right rear duals blew and the wheels were torn from the axle. The truck was owned by Martin De- Jong of Newmarket and driven alone by James Boonstra of the same place. He was uninjured. AL‘GUS 15 â€" Saturday. Thorn- hill an District Horticultural Soc- it‘l)‘ A nual Flower and Vegetable 5 '\« ’l‘homhill United Church t :j-i'iicol Hall, 4-9 p.m. Ev- eryone welcome. c2w6 New Summit Motel Officially Opens At Jefferson people from many distant pc. ints both in Canada U.S.A. have availed s of this latest ser- 9 motoring public. vorka's future plans urther additions to his premises. which will ting on a year round vice to t Mr. Z call for present be oper basis. The latest addition .to the commercialer of Jefferson is now ofiicial‘ly open for bus- iness. Mr. Figank Zavorka. a former resident of Newton- brook opened is new Summit Motel locater‘ on No. 11 Highway, 212 . miles north of Richmond Hill; a week ago. Mr. Zavm ka was connected with the bu' lding trade during his 23 year)? residence in New- tonbrook. This lovely!\ 12 unit Motel featuring modernistic lines and the latest 'methods of con- struction is eicremely pleasing to View. The; spacious rooms are beautiful 3’ furnished with the latest styles and shades. An automobile cagrying DGE : The addition of a no parking signs has to alleviate the trafiic on Pine Street. Lommg Events VOLUME LXXV. NUMBER 1. Church Growth Around Edgeley From Early Times To. The Present Day By Mrs. R. Stuart As the second generation of the settlers began to assertâ€"itself. there was need of churches and Community Hall accommodation, and in order to meet this necessity. on the Fifth Concession and the Townline in 1830 was erected the Old Kaiser Chapel. For many years it served a multitude of pur- poses. It was open to all itiner- ant preachers, and after the erec- tion of the Townline Church. it was used largely as a Temperance Hall until 1870, when it was dis- mantled. - During the late forties, it was the weekly place of assembly of “The Spiritualists,” forerunners of Can- on Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge. Direct contact with departed spirits had been established, and exhibitions of “Spirit Rappings" began to draw the entire neighbor- hood together. Excitement grew monthly. until the crowds could scarcely find entrance to the Chap- el. The faithful sat about the table, a large cloth covered its sur- face and reached the floor. With hands spread upon the “Ouija” board. questions were asked and “raps” could be heard. A language code was established. the mystery enchanted and held the peqole in 1wrapt attention night after night. ‘But ,alas. the hour came, a ques- ; tion was asked for which the "spir- it" had no answer. but to express its disgust. it threw the table about six feet into the air and left no- thing beneath it but an iron rod projecting from the floor. An outraged assembly rushed from the building. and discovered a black suited "spirit" running for the woods at such a rate that he was never overtaken. His identity re- mains unrevealed to this day and the “spirits” never returned. The building of the chapel was soon followed by a succession of buildings in the neighborhood. which grew into a fair sized ham- let. A considerable population grew up in the community without a church, without a preacher. with- out a chance to solemnize the cere- monies of baptism or marriage. except at times when the itinerant preacher happened along. The marriage difficulty seemed to be one of real importance, because all girls over 21 were regarded as “Old Maids" and boys beyond 25 were considered as “Social Discards." At Richmond Hill. ten miles away. a Scottish Presbyterian Missionary. Rev. "Mr. Jenkins. settled in 1819, where he established 3 “Gretna Green" and relieved the situation. Thither for 25 years the young people flocked in pairs, quartettes and sextettes and were generally all married before the party re- turned. His pious services; ren- dered when money was scarcely known were rewarded in produce. ranging from a load of pumpkins to a pail of sausage. The natural growth of popula- ion and the pressing requirements of society demanded the existence With genuine good sportsmanship C. A. “Tiny” Gathers, Progressive Conserva- tive candidate visited the Liberal campaign headquarters in Newmarket Monday night and is shown above congratulating Jack Smith on his election. “I couldn’t have been beaten by a better fellow,” said “Tiny”, and in thanking his Conservative opponent Jack Smith congratulated Mr. Gathers on a vigorous but clean campaign. Following the receipt of final returns Jack Smith thanked his Eupporters and [co/z 5w Re-ZW 9n Mud}: you; of a permanent church, with fixed affiliations. The Evangelican As- sociation with headquarters in Pennsylvania, had, in 1840, fairly well established itself in Markham and in Waterloo. Their preachers had for‘ years been in the habit of visiting the Old Kaiser Chapel and in 1850 at a Conference held in Stong’s school house ,it was de- cided to build a church on the pro- perty adjoining the school prem- ises. From 1870 to 1885 the church was under the ministration of mem- bers of the Episcopal Methodist Church of Canada. From 1850 to 1870 the Associa- tion regularly held services in the Townline Church and associated with it a Sunday School which con- tinued for many years after the building had ceased to function as a branch of any regular church. Meanwhile Edgeley Methodist Church (Wesleyan) had been built in 1877 and the Union of 1885 between the Wesleyan and the Ep- iscopal Methodists brought an end to the Old Townline Church as a unit in any organized denomina- tions. Today. a large and devoted con- gregation of Edgeley United Church is confident of a bright future, mar- ked by further expansion and in- creased opportunity for service. Shortly afterwards the church sold at auction for $150, taken to the Fourth Concession and conver- ted into a private house which is now occupied by George Snider and his family. Although services are no longer held in the Mennonite Log Church this church has for over a century borne its witness for God in this community. Situated on the north half of Lot 7, Concession 4 Vaugh- an Township it was built in 1824 by the pioneers who emigrated from Summerset County. Pennsy1~ vania. Jacob Smith, in 1799‘ gave a grant of land to be used as a cemetery in which the old church stands. The building cost the congrega- tion $220, all furnished complete excepting the large box stove and pipe connections to the chimney. The walls ceilings, benches. and floor including the ministerial table used as a pulpit were all void of paint, exposing to view the good workmanship which had been done by hand. Even the nails used were blacksmith made, also the door handles and door latches. The first roof on it was shingled with shingles two feet or more long. split from pine blocks and shhved with a drawing knife. Good hew- ers of timber who could also handle a broad axe well would get as high as four, five or six shillings a day in New York currency which would equal between 50 and 70 cents a day. In 1848 the logs were sided over, which is its siding today. This little church is the oldest. best preserved and most cherished landmark in the Community today. 3g "In fan-tick, Unity; h Nonvcucnn'ak, liberty,- b 9” Things, Gavin.” workers for their efforts during the cam- paign after which a procession of cars headed by Newmarket Band proceeded through the town and various points in the riding, arriving in Richmond Hill about 11 pm. The victorious candidate was given a rousing welcome by several hun- dred supporters and in expressing thanks for splendid support at the polls the North York Member-elect said, “Now that the campaign is over let us all forget our pol- itical differences and work in an united ef- fort for the good of Canada.” Business Man Suffers Coronary Thrombosis North York Gives Majority 1626 To Liberal Candidate Jack Smith, M.P., for North York since 1945, Wes it elected for a third term in Monday’s election with a majority of 1626 over C. A. Gathers, the Progressive Conservative can- didate. It was a keely fought contest with the Winner polling 10,942 votes to 9,316 for his nearest opponent and 2,061 votes for the OCR candidate. Electors to the number of 22,319 out of a possible 33,506 went to the polls, 3 record of over 66 per cent. The results by municipalities are as follows: i Gathers Aurora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 878 Georgina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 380 E. Gwillimbury . . . . . . . . . . 821 N. Gwillimbury . . . . . . . . . .-, 507 King 457 Markham Village . . . . . . . .3 268 Markham Twp. . . . . . . . . . . 1 667 N ewmarket . . . . . . . . . . . . 1016 Richmond Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 584 Stoufi'ville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 333 Sutton ........ . . . . . . . . i 289 Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1199 Whitchurch Twp. . . . . . . . .~ 917 Scott 120 68 164 92 276 48 138 208 178 57 39 481 192 smith 815 489 1070 562 1539 295 85C 1259 696 482 274 1777 834 Aurora .......... Georgina . . . . . . . . E. Gwillimbury . . . N. Gwillimbury . . .‘ King . . . . . . . . . . . i Markham Village . . Markham Twp. . . . i N ewmarket . . . . . . Richmond Hill . . . . . Stoufi‘ville . . . . . . . Sutton Vaughan . . . . . . . i Whitchurch Twp. . Although Saturday, August 8, was considered, for all intents and purposes, a rainy day, the Lions Club annual Car- nival was a tremendous success. The fact that some of the later outdoor events were somewhat rained out didn't stop the show; by any means. Almost Record I â€":â€"_â€".â€":'.T;â€"" From- indication of the afternoon business, a clear day would have meant a record crowd, but, as a result, the indoor events received added patronage. The earlier pa- rade featuring St. Mary's Band and then the national dancers at~ tracted large crowds and in the evening. the dance was conceded to be the best ever. Mr. E. Durie, proprietor of Durie‘s Variety Store at Richvale sufiered a coronary thrombosis attack on Mon- day, August 3, while holiday- ing at Lake St. George. He was rushed to Orillia Clinic for treatment. Lions Carnival Draws Almost Record Crowd Despite Showers Wasaga. Man Wins Car On release from hospital he was brought to his home in Richvale where he spent two days. Dr. J. P. Wilson then had him moved to the Toronto General Hospital where he will undergo treatment and will convalesce during the month. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO., THURSDAY, AUGUST l3th, 1953 (Continued on page 39 Total . . lltnocoofiouoolto' .limbury Elimbury m Village fibmmflg Richmond Hill Won’t Endorse Markham Res. Richmond Hill Council has re- fused endorsement of the resolu- tion‘of Markham Township coun- cil asking for a survey regarding the need for another High School in the area and the type of school required, it was reported this week. Council felt the resolution was un- necessary, not seeing the need for it. Council has authorized the draw- ing up of several by-laws this week, to prohibit the obstruction of water courses; to authorize ag- reement with the Liquor Control Board thus making the village el- igible to collect 60 per cent of fines which are enforced under the Li- quor Control Act: to authorize the borrowing of $20,000 by debentures for completing the sewerage sys- tem. . Council also passed the motion that in all new subdivisions the subdivider must provide hard sur- face roads at his own expense to the satisfaction of council within 24 hours of commencement of sub- dividing. This motion was moved by Councillor Rice and seconded by Deputy-Reeve Tomlin. Permission was also given to J. Dewsbury to build a two-family dwelling on the westerly 48 feet of his property on the south side of Wright Street. Counicil also decided to call for snow removal tenders for the 1953- 54 season. Operating Profit For June $3600. Profit For Bus Lines Second Quarter, Loss In 1952 The passenger revenue for the second quarter of this year was $89,919.68 compared to the sum of $78,827.31 received in the same period in ’52, an increase of $11,- 092.37. For this year up to June 30 the passenger revenue amount- ed to $176,999.17 compared to $136,832.09 for the same period last Srear, an increase of $40,166.08. ~ The quarterly report of the North Yonge Bus operation for the months of April, May and June shows a profit this year of $3,592.31 compared to an operating loss of $5,186.52 in 1952. This year. up to J une’ 30 showed an operating profit tofy$.7,215.59 compaer to an operating loss for the same per- iod last year of $11,571.98. - Operating expenses showed an increase over the second quarter of $2,244.61 and for this year up to June 30 an increase over 1952 of $21,305.84. The A. E. Walton Trophy for bowling was won by 3 Richmond Hill rink, August 5 at Agincourt. On the rink were Wm. Savage, Morley Hall and A1. White. who competed against 19 other rinks for top honors. 9,316 REhmond Hill Wins Trophy 2,061 Scott 120 68 164 92 276 48 138 208 178 57 39 481 192 sfinth 815 489 1070 562 1539 295 850 1259 696 482 274 1777 834 10,942 There was a mileage decrease from the second quarter of 16.- 998 and an increase over 1952 of 4,305 up to June 30 of this year. Due to the strike of 19 days in June 1952 the figures are not com- parable. The net result to the village for the second quarter of 1953 was a profit of $826.24. This compares with a loss of $1,192.89 for the second quarter of 1952. Report for June Fire completely destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Duncan, Leslie Ave, north of Steeles Ave, Tues- day noon. when sparks from the chimney set 0:? the blaze to the 60-year old 7 room house. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan were not home at the time but Mrs. Albert Craigie whose family rents the upstairs was there with her two small daughters aged three years and two months. Richmond Hill Fire Brigade and North York Fire Brigade answered the call and managed to save the wheat field next to the house and the barn and shed. The statement for the bus serv- ice -for June of this year shows an operating profit of $1,394.24 com- pared to an operating loss of $2,- 709.01 for June of 1952. For the first six mo'nths of this year the operating profit WAS $7,215.59 com- pared with an operating loss of $11,571.98 for the same period last year. Passenger revenue for June 1953 was $80,451.08 compared with $25,835.70 for June. 1952, an in- crease of $4,615.38 or 17.86%. Quiet Session King Twp. Council Operating expenses for June 1953 were $29,063.88 compared with $27,554.08 for June 1952, an increase of $1,509.80 or 5.48%. Neighbours saved some of the Duncan‘s furniture but no insurance was carried on house or belongings. The Craigies who lost everything. carried $3.000 insurance on their fur- iture. The increase in operating costs of $1,509.80 is due generally to higher costs. The Duncans are living with his father, Albert Duncan, Stop 183 Yonge Street for the time being, and the Craig- ies are with Mrs. Craigie's mo- ther. No troubles were brought to the August meeting of King Township Council, and before noon the business session was concluded. Since the Town- ship Planning board has been formed, the interviews with subdividers have not taken the time of the councillors, and they have been able to settle the Township business and ac- counts in shorter time. ‘ 60-Year-01d House Destroyed Seen above are two of the winning fishermen of the Fishing Derby held at the mill pond in conjunction with the Lions Carnival on August 8. At the left is Geo. Pollard of the village seen with his young son Barry. Mr. Pollard caught the larg- Trustee W. Dean Presents Figures On 2 Other Types Of Secondary Schools Markham Township council will shortly call a specie! meeting of council and four members of the Richmond Hill District High School Board in order to further discuss thi Boards proposed construction of a new secondary school'fn' serve the Thornhill area. The council plans to invite Board Chairman M. Kinnee, Markham's two representatives, Trusej tees W. Dean and H. Collard and School Area No. 1’s repre- sentative, Trustee C. Smith, to the joint meeting. - . The decision to call such a meet- ing was made Monday after Trus- tee W. R. Dean reported to the members on recent information gained from the Department of Education. Trustee Dean who has displayed a keen interest in the type of school to be erected, has personally advocated the Board erect a semi-vocational school. The Board has already received De- partmental approval for an 810- pupil school at an estimated cost of $720,000. It will contain 24 classrooms, 3 labs and a double gymnasium. The $180,000 doub- le gymnasium will not be eligible :for provincial grant. Dean Visits Dept. of Educ. Ahmaximum 7 of $540,000 would be eligible for grant purposes. Not Satisfied In his opening remarks Mr.‘ Dean stated he has always endeav- ored to wholeheartedly co-operate with the Board and Markham Council whom he represents. In taking a lone stand on the Board. Mr .Dean reported, “that he had not always been completely satis- fied with all facts and figures given to him.” "I honestly feel that the ratepayers favor a 'school that of- fers practical options”, stated the speaker. Mr. Dean went on rec- ord as favoring, if. necessary dis- ‘pensing with the double gymnas- ium, and instead build special classrooms. - ' Markham Twp. Council Several councillors felt the new school could makertemporary use of the Richmond Hill gym until such- time as - Markham’s financial situation is clarified. Two Different Types Mr. Dean tabled figures secured from the Department for two dif- ferent types of schools which would- feature academic and voca- tional classrooms but no‘gymnas- 1um. The first one would contain ’a total of 31 classrooms â€" 27 acad- emic classrooms, 2 shops, 1 home economics and 1 sewing room. It would provide accommodation for 890 pupils and cost an estimated $675,000. Mr. Dean favored this 'type of school. The second type of school would contain 29 classrooms â€"- 27 aca- demic classrooms, 1 shop and 1 home economics. It would pro- vide accommodation for 850 pupils and cost an estimated $605 000. In both cases, of the total cost, a maximum of $540,000 would be eligiblerfor a7 proyinciql grant. In advocating this first sugges- tion for a school Mr. Dean remark- ed it would save the ratepayers $45,000 in debentures and also proâ€" vide accommodation for an addit- tional 80 pupils. The council had high praise for Mr. Dean‘s unfailing interest in the matter of this new school. Council was unanimous in its feeling that the latest recommen- dations should be discussed with Fast results assure low cost for Liberal Want Ads. So many people read the Liberal Want Ad column every week that they compete for what you have to offer â€" and these readers continue to look until their needs are satist fied. HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 LOW COST RESULTS ., f r , 7. Z v [/1 est fish, a 2 1b. 9 oz. Black Bass, and reâ€" ceived a Shakespeare reel as aprize. 7 The small boy on the right is Gary Cork of Toronto, who caught a. very small fish, the smallest in fact, a $51: oz. Sunfish. He was presented with a fine new fishing rod by the Richmond Hill Lions. representatives from the school school board. Financial Report At the request of council, Treas- urer D. Ryder reported on the state of the township's financial situation as of the end of July. Mr. Ryder remarked, “The municipal- ity is doing fairly well.” The township is living well within its budget and there” has been a drop in such payments as bank charges, relief. and bounty payments. 0! the $117,000 road budget the sum of $82,016 has been spent to date. Of the Health Unit's annual aps propriation of $6,700, the figure of $4,968 has already been spent. The Planning Board has up to the pres- ent expended $987 of its $2500 budget. Additions To Bldg. After a consultation with con- tractor W. A. Stephenson, council has approved the expenditure 0! approximately $6300 for necessary additions to the new township of- fices at Buttonville. The proposed work and estimates must also gain the approval of their consultinfl engineer. It is expected these e14 tras which include such items 8| fire escape. plastering, wian doorway and partitions. will bring the cost of the building up close to its approved debenture figure of $75,000. The original contract price was for $67,595., the town: ship issuing debentures for $68,! 000. These additional expendi- tures will have to be paid out‘of current revenue. Only one item. the $217 to finish the office of the Road Superintendent, will be ei- igible for a provincial subsidy. Presents Shillelah As Reeve W. Timbers has no gavel to assist him in keeping an der in the council chamber Coun- cillor W. Clark has presented him with a real old-fashioned Irish shib lelah. Bob Risebrough. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Risebrough at Centre Street. Richmond Hill, has been awarded the A. R. Brand Scholarship in Ornic thology at Cornell University. The scholarship, which has : cash value of $300. is awarded! for outstanding work in 01'an thology, and is financed through the sale of bird song recordings put out by Cornellg Mr. Risebrough graduated from St. Andrew’s College in 1951 and has received high honors in his work at Cornell in New York and this Fall will enter his second year zoology. Until lectures reopen this Fall. Mr. Risebrough will [19 working in the Bird Dept. of the American Museum' ’0'! Natural History in New York City. Wins Scholarship At Cornell