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OCTOBER 17 â€" Bazaar sponsor- ed by the Thornhill Women's In- stitute. to be held in the Masonic Hall, on Saturday, October H at OCTOBER 16 â€" Friday, 8 pm. First square-dance of this season at Jefferson School, sponsored by the Jefferson School Community Club. All adults and High School students in the Elgin Mills-Jeff- erson district welcome. Admiss- ion 35c. Door prize. c2w15 OCTOBER 16 â€"- Friday 1-4.30 p.m.. Bake Sale, North York Vet- erans‘ Hal], Stop 12B Yonge St., under auspices of 2nd Thornhill Cub and Scout Mothers’ Auxil- iary. 7 c1w15 OCTOBER 16 â€" Friday Vellore Jr. Farmers will hold a dance at Vellore Hall. San Antone Orches- tra. Admission 75¢ per person. Dancing 9-1. c2w15 OCT. 13, 14, 15 â€" The Robin Hood - Inglis Cooking School sponsored by St. Mary‘s Anglican Church Evening Guild in the Masonig‘Hall, Richmond Hill at 8 pm. Tickets 35c or 8 for $1 OCTOBER 11 â€" “Forty Hours and Mission" conducted by n Passionist Father at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Thornhill, for week commencing at the 11 o'- clock Mass on October 11. Mass- es during Mission at 6 and 8 am. Evening devotions at 8 o'clock. Catholics and non-catholics wel- come. c1w15 OCTOBER 12 â€" Monday. Meet- ing of Thornhill L.O.L. No. 91 in the Masonic Hall. Thornhill. OCTOBER 10 â€" A. M. Scout paper collection west of Yonge St. in Richmond Hill OCTOBER 24 â€" A. M. Scout paper collection east of Yonge St. in Richmond Hill. c1w14 EVERY THURSDAY â€" Bingo sponsored by L.O.L. 2368 in the Orange Hall, Richmond Hill, at 8 pm. sharp. Lucky draw night. BRAMPTON : The C.B.C. Board of Governors has issued approval for a radio station here. Station CFJB will probably begin oper- ating in mid-November. BOLTON : The Post Office Dept. is requesting new mail tenders for this area. It will mean that morning mail will arrive about 7.30 am. instead of at noon. SCARBORO : Township council unanimously approved sending a brief to the Provincial Govern- ment protesting the action of the Dept. of Planning and Dovelop- ment in expropri ing 1,400 ac- res of choice far land in the Malvem area. NORTH YORK : Flouridation of the township water supply is un- der investigation, € SUTTON : Former Reeve Les Cockburn sufiered severe burns and was rushed to hospital in Toronto after an unextinguished pipe set fire to_hi§ clothing. PORT PERRY : Residents are be- ing canvassed to raise the necess- ary $25,000 to install artificial ice in the local arena. STOUFFVILLE : Qver 8,000 people attended the recent trade fair. 1* * * " STOUFFVILLE : The town was plunged into darkness recently when a light airplane crashed in- to high tension wires near Agin- court. in g: y t OSHAWA : Talks among service clubs have begun on the subject of rebuilding the recently des- troyed arena: MOUNT ALBERT : Within the next two weeks the Mount Albert Telephone Co. hopes to have tel- ephone service restored in the Zephyr and Brown Hill areas af- ter the recent semi-tornado. STOUFFVILLE : Harriet E. Le- mon Dales widow of the late Dr. F. A .Dales who practised medi- cine in the area for over 30 years was laid to rest here last week. AURORA : A census will be tak- en at the same time as proper- ties in the town are reassessed. NEWMARKET : Separate School supporters have requested that their school trustegs be elected. NEWMARKET 2 Council is in- vestigating the possibility of combining the police and fire de- partment to insure a 24-hour fire protection thus lowering insur- ance rates in the town. NEWMARKIQT : Mayor Joseph Vale has announced that he will not stand for re-electlon another year because of pressure of his own legal prpfgsilon. He is well known as a druggist in both Maple and King areas. Councillor Perry has serv- ed for 2 terms on Vaughan Council and earlier was a member for one year on Woodbrldge Council. In last year’s election, he led the P0,”?- e _ _ _ Councillor John Perry of Vaughan Township Council and a resident’of Maple has announced that he will not be a candidate in the forth- coming municipai election in Vaughan Twp. Mr. Perry indicated that personal matters made it necessary for him to step out of public life for the prgsenfig. News From Next Door Will Not Be Candidate In Coming Election Coming Events c1w15 tfc13 ’ticl 1 NOVEMBER 7 â€" Saturday from 2 to 5 pm. The Jefierson School Community Club’s annual bazaar. Baking, sewing. vegetables, no- velties, Christmas articles. etc. Afternon tea. c5w15 OCTOBER 31 -â€" Saturday. Ba- zaar. Thornhill Presbyterian Church Hall 3 to 5 pm. held by the W.A. and Fortnighters. Bak- ing, needlework, candy, fish pond for children, afternoon tea. Come and enjoy yourself. A warm wel- come is extended to all. *1w15 OCTOBER 31 â€" Saturday. Ba- zaar. Vellore Memorial Hall, 3 to 5 pm. held by Vellore Sr. Wom- en's Institute, baking, sewing, candy, knitted articles, lucky draw and other attractions. Af- ternoon tea will be served. c5w14 NOVEMBER 26 â€"â€" Thursday. Cooking School under the aus- pices of the Women’s Institute to be held in Richmond Hill. OCTOBER 21 â€" Wednesday. Rummage Sale, under auspices of Powell Rd. Home and School, at North York Veterans' Hall, Stop 12B Yonge St. at 2 pm. c1w15 OCTOBER 19 â€" Monday, 8 pm. sharp. Regular meeting of High- land Park W.A., followed by a Court-Whist party at 8.30 sharp. Everyone welcome to card party. Ladies and gents. Admission 35c. Refreshments and prizes. c1w15 OCTOBER 19 -â€" James Butler, J.P.. Magistrate York County Court will be the special speak- er at the Richvale Home and School. Meeting starts at 8 pm. sharp. c1w15 OCTOBER 18 â€"- Sunday. Rev. Donald Wade of Knox College will be the guest speaker at St. Andrew‘s] Presbyterian Church, Maple. Special music by the church choir. Services 11 am. & 7 pm. *2w15 2.30. Featured will be white e1: ephants, home baking, aprons and afternoon tea. ' c2w15 Their probable fate of playing valet to High School Seniors doesn’t seem too favourable to Public School children as is evident by the looks of dismay on their faces while watching initiation of first formers. This, however, is the ac- cepted procedure for gaining admittance into the “seat of higher learning”, stu- dents enduring the process with stifled pride. - King for a day is Senior Gordon Lak and hovering over the group with whip in hand is Senior Peter Large. Seated at left is “Bootblack” Janis But- lin, “Cigarette Girl” Gwen Pillage, and VOLUME LXXV. NUMBER 15 - Working Their Way Through High School clw15 Council has approved several revisions in the plan of Mr. George Arnold, Unionville, who is intending to erect a million dollar subdivision on a 37 acre plot of land situated at the north- east corner of the 4th Concesâ€" sion and No. 7 Highway. This subdivision which will contain 21-sbores and50 houseswas tent.- On the strength of a resolu- tion moved and seconded by Dep- uty:Reeve A. LeMasurier and Councillor A. Lennie and carried by Council the members have given the Rev. Alfred G. Bar- rett of the Glad Tidings Taber- nacle in Toronto permission to hold religious rallys within the municipality providing he doesn’t contravene the noise by-law. Arnold Subdivision. Reeve W. Timbers reported to Markham Township Council Mon- day that he is still awaiting word from Vaughan Township Council as to the date of a proposed meeting between the two councils to discuss the new High School to be built in the Thornhill area. Of the four municipalities which constitute the Richmond Hill High School District, Markham township and the villages of Rich- mond Hill and Woodbridge have already Signified their prefer- ences as to which of four differ- ent school types should be built. Only Vaughan township has yet to Â¥voice its opinion. In an effort to finalize plans as to the type of school to be built Markham has been anxious to discuss the whole matter with Vaughan. A large number of Markham’s ratepayers are vitally concerned with the type of school to be built in Thornhill. Mark- ham Council is hopeful that an early meeting may be arranged with Vaughan. Evangelist Can Preach Markham Twp. Is Still AttemptingTo Arrange Meeting With Vaughan To Discuss High School '1» Essentials, Unity,- In Non-esgentialx, liberty; In 0’! Things, Charity. Initiation was carried out in order- ly fashion during lunch hour periods Friday with first formers marched down Yonge Street to eat lunch in front of the Public School and on the Post Office steps. Quoting the old adage “a pic- ture is worth a thousand words”, we leave it to the photograph to describe the dress of initiates. We find it im- possible. _ â€" Photo by Stefaniuk “Manlcurist” Lawrence Sturdy, first form students at Richmond Hill District High School who probably think there are easier ways of passing time. Mr. W. Masters President of the Elgin Street Ratepayers ap- peared before Council to request investigation of an alleged mul- tiple dwelling being erected on the south side of Elgin Street. According to the provisions of Plan 8 only single dwelling Continued on page 1 Mr. H. Tandy on behalf of the Markham Township Property Owners Association asked if Council was intending to put the question of a ward system to a vote of the people at this years Municipal elections. Do to sev- eral conflicting views on the sub- ject it is expected Council will leave the final decision to the people. The introduction of a ward system has been under dis- cussion at several council meet- ings and one joint meeting of Council and ratepayer groups; however Council has refrained from making a clear cut decision. Protest Multiple Dwelling atively approved by Council last August subject to certain con- ditions. The main provisions centred around the proportion of residential and commercial de- velopment, and also assistance from the subdivider towards the cost of any new schools. These latest conditions which have been approved by Council, the Plan. ning Board. and Mr. Arnold pro- vide that no topsoil shall be re- moved from the residential lots, and also a reduction in the num- ber of residential lots All lots facing the 4th concession and No. 7 Highway must be used for com- mercial purposes. Township So- licitor J. D. Lucas will now draw up an agreement between the municipality and the subdivider in which these provisions will be embodied. Ward System RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th 1953 Mrs. L. Ballantyne of the Home Service Department of Robin Hood Flour Mills, assisted by Mrs. Richardson will demon- strate with the skill and artistry that makes the task of a cook the delightful one it can be. Acting as M. of C.’s will be A1 White and S. Tinker. Robin Hood-Ing- lis has assured the Guild of a galaxy of prizes, featuring three $40.00 sets of knives comprised of 8 knives on a magnetic board, Thirty different recipes “cooked-inâ€"front~of-your- eyes” are to be given away to lucky ladies attending the Robin Hood-Inglis Cooking School to be held in Richmond Hill Masonic Hall on October 13, 14, 15 and sponsored by the St. Mary’s Anglican Evening Guild. On consulting with Chief Con- stable Ernest Bone, Council learned that if the guards were sworn in as special constables, they would have to receive train- ing to bring them to police stand- The Council had no ofiicial confirmation of the proposal un- til Miss Orr met with them early in September. At the subsequent council meeting, a delegation presented a petition to Council objecting to the plan. Along with investigation, this bylaw is a step to protect the ratepayers’ inter- ests, however, the final effect- iveness of the by-law in relation to the existing situation will not be known until a Municipal Board hearing is held. School .Area Board ea Board requesting that the School Crossing Guards be made special constables, that they re- ceive training from the police and be vested with the authority to apprehend Speeders. At the out- set, council expressed a general disapproval of the idea. Council- lor John Perry questioned how the guards could check Speeders without a speed trap. St. Mary’s Guild Sponsors Three Day Cooking School 25 Bagsigf Groceries Each Night Council received a letter at this imeeting from the School Ar- A by-law banning airports, landing strips, flying schools or any business requiring the flying of aircraft in the entire Township of Vaughan received its final reading at a meeting of Vaughan Township Council last Monday. In View of the strenuous objections raised by ratepayers regarding the proposed flying school near Maple, the town- ship solicitor, Melville Grant recommended the passing of such a by-law. When the train crew raced back they found McPherson stan- ding beside the wreckage. Police took him to the office of Dr. Jas. Langstaff, where the gash in his thumb was bandaged. Council Passes By-Law Banning Airfields In WholeOi Vaughan TWp. The car was reduced to a col- lection of steel and tin. The tow truck which removed it wrapped a cable around the wreckage and lifted it clear of the ground. John McPherson, 21, of Wood- bridge, walked away from his de- molished car with a cut thumb late last Friday after the vehicle skidded 79 feet into the side of a northbound CNR freight train and was dragged 30 feet. Parts of the car were strewn one quar- ter of a mile along the track. The car derailed a loaded freight car which weighed more than 80 tons. “Pieces of the car were whizzing all over the place as the train dragged it along," McPherson said. “I'm lucky to be alive." ‘ Walks Away From Train Crash With Only A Cut Thumb Wants Nomination Time Changed At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Richmond Hill Lib- rary BOard it was announced that a Children’s Story Hour is being planned to com- mence on Saturday, Octob- er 17, from 9.30 to 11.30 each week. Watch this paper for further notice. The board decided to pur- chase 52 new adults books and 52 children’s books. Council Stands By Policy NoResidentiaISub-division Until Industrial Sites Sold Story Hour Planned For R. H. Library Mrs. Norman Todd and Miss Gladys McLatchy are convening the venture while Mrs. William Banks is in charge of the home- made candy. A group of girls will be on hand to give each guest a book of tested recipes which Robin Hood provides. to pay off the mortgage on St. Mary’s Rectory and the proceeds of the Cooking School will be used for that purpose. For the past two years the members of the Evening Guild have been__d¢_voting their energies 'meat carver fork, sharpening steel and bread board, one to be given each evening as a door prize. Gift wrapped and glitter- ing on the platform will be do- nated prizes which will include an Orrefors Scent bottle. a cas- serole set, money vouchers from Bloor Street stores, spice sets, cosmetics. cups and saucers and 25 bags of groceries to be handed out each evening. On the last night there will be given away a grand prize of a Sunbeam Mix Master. Commenting that the township dump was up for discussion at al- most every meeting of council, Councillor John Perry said that he would like to see a full time attendant at the dump. “They'll (Continued on page 2) \ Earlier in the year, the School Area Board advised the Council that a water main was being laid from the Avenue Rd. well to the Richvale School and stated that it was found necessary to lay the main on the township road allow- ance. In the event that the town- ship wished to lay sidewalks, do ditching, etc.. the Board prom- ised to absolve the Council of all responsibility of the main. Council instructed the clerk to request the Board for this state- ment in writing. Council received approval from the Dept. of Highways for the extension of Pearson Ave. Dump ards and would become employ- ees of and the responsibility of the township. The School Board was advised that the police would assist ‘the guards in any way but the mat- ter of appointing them special gonstables was impossible. North Yonge Bus Line Shows Small Profit For the first eight months of this year the operating profit was $7,893.26 compar- ed to a loss in the same per- iod last year of $17,187.13. The small operating profit of $35.40 for the month how- ever was a big improvement over last year. In August 1952 the bus operation showâ€" ed a loss of $2,831.33. Volume of traffic is on the increase. Passenger rev- enue for August was $28,- 033.68 and increase of more than 12 per cent over Aug- ust 1952. North Yonge busses show- ed an operating profit of $35.40 for the month of August. “That‘s hitting it pretty close and shows our fares schedule is just about right" commented Council- lor Floyd Perkins when the report was presented to Rich mond Hill council at the reg- ular meeting Monday night. Reporting for the programme committee. Lion Andy Armstrong promised a very interesting spea- ker to: the meeting of October It was announced at last Thurs- day's regular meeting that the project is subsidized by the De- partment of Education and fea- tures top name professional Can- adian artists. The Lions stand behind the project wholehearted- ly and hope that it will be well received by the citizens of the area. Reports The main theme of the two- day exhibition is a glance at the past, Richmond Hill’s present ac- tivities and a hint of what's to come in the future. The past is to be taken care of by the Lions Club with a display of “Canad- ian” antiques while the present will include art displays, an ex- hibit of domestic arts by the Women’s Institute, the Rotary Club models and workshop pro- jects, the Horticultural show and a number of handicraft displays. The future possibilitie; of Rich- mond Hill will be portrayed in an exhibit sponsored by the Lions Plan Concert As Part Of Theme, Canadian Culture Following this year's theme of “Canadian Culture” the Rich- mond Hill Lions Club is plan- ning to sponsor a concert of good music at the Lions Hall in the near future. If the response to the first concert is sufficient, the club will probably sponsor an en'- tire winter series. Seven local organizations have put their heads togeth- er this year in preparation for the 2nd annual Community Fair to be held in the Lions Hall on October 16 and 17. With added attractive exhibits, the community can anticipate a fair to top even last year’s great success, which drew a large crowd and established itself as a yearly feature. Community Fair To Feature Aspects Of Richmond Hill Life "Present, Past And Future" Councillor Middleton felt there was a definite element of unfair- ness in the policy inasmuch as building was going ahead in the village in established subâ€"divis- ions! while those with land avail- able were prevented from taking Council policy of restricting housing developments at this time linked with the problem of school accommodation which is a very live issue now in the school sec- tion where more school rooms are urgently needed. To ease up on the established council policy on housing at this time would only further aggravate the school problem argued councillor Rice. A suggestion that permission for limited residential develop- ment on the F. S. Tyndall proper- ty in the westerly section of the village received strong support from councillor Wesley Middle- ton. He pointed out that the owner was willing to meet all village requirements of hard sur- face roads, water and sewer .‘in- stallation and as well agreed to install a pumping system to serve that section of the village at a cost of some $40,000.. Deputy-reeve Tomlin said he felt to agree to even a limited new housing development would not be consistent with the vil- lage policy of insisting on a bal- anced assessment. Councillor Jack Rice said many housing development at this time would be premature and not in the general village interest and to allow a concession in the case of the Tyndall property would be shqwing favoritism. / The plan was not accepted at this time because of the established village policy that residential development can take place only in proportion to industrial development. Other reasons were that no reservation was made on the plan for industrial area, and no provision was made for the necessary widening of the roadway at the north side of the property. ’ Council unanimously endorsed the Planning Board action in refusing to approve the Allancourt development plan for the sub-division of the Mrs. Allan farm in the east- erly section of the village. The plan called for the erection of more than 250 houses, with a commercial section at the corner of Bayview and Markham Road. The Council of Richmond Hill in regular session Mon- day evening reaffirmed its determination to insist that lo- cal development maintain a sound and balanced economy with an equal proportion of industrial and residential growth. - Rental Control Decision Left To The 1954 Council HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Canada’s Most Modern Bowling Alley 69 YONGE ST. - RICHMOND HILL Opening Soon THE RICHMOND BOWL During the meeting, Deputy District Governor Frank Scho- field of Rouge Hills Club pres- ented Lion President H. H. Mac- Kay with a trophy for high stand- ing in the intervisitation system. After the presentation, the Dis- trict Deputy complimented the club on their activities and gave a few timely suggestions of aims ing “applied Christianity". Of wide interest to young/ and old alike, will be the display and judging of the Coronation scrap books by the Lions Club. A showing of antique and moo dern guns and a collection of In- dian relics gathered in this area are just two of the many inter- esting items to be shown at the fair which is striving to give an overall picture of activity in the village. “Size Richmond Hill in all its various aspects, Come to the Community Fair! 18, in the person of Arthur Dun- can of Trenton. In November, Lion Rand Phipps will speak to the Lions on his trip to the Cor- onation. Lion Allan Hill reported that the Board of Directors had ac- cepted the safety project and the village Council would be con- tacted for their approval. Presents Trophy and duties of Lions in their work. He commented on Lionism as be- Chamber of Commerce. Reeve W. J. Taylor suggested that the objections of the Ontario department be referred to the Planning Board. He expressed regret at the delay in approving the plan which was holding up (Continued on page 3) The Ontario Department of Planning'and Development is still withholding final approval of Richmond Hill’s official plan. A letter read Monday night stated that the Ontario Department thought the village had set aside too large an area for industrial purposes. Deputy-reeve Tomlin expres- sed the opinion that he did not think many municipalities would accept the responsibility of rent control when provincial regufa- tions expire next March. He agreed it should be left for the 1954 council. Plan Pending The Ontario government a‘d~ vised council that rent control by the province would be discontinu- ed March lst 1954, but that it was for council to decide whether or not it would be continued after that dat_e__by the municipality. Councillor Jack Rice said he thought it was a matter which should be decided by the'1954 council. Councillor Perkins while not opposing the present policy said unfortunately it was contributing to excessively high prices for serviced land where building is possible. Rent Control advantage of current keen de- mand for housing.