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The Liberal, 17 Jun 1954, p. 8

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THE LIBERAL, Richmond mm, Thurs., June @7, 1954 As a public spirited ges- ture recently. Mr. John Ka- ponen donated a 5-acre piece of property to the Oak Rid- ges Community Centre Com- mittee, which is under the chairmanship of J. D. Smith. Other committee members are Mrs. J. Parker, finance; Mrs. D. Gunn, publicity; R. Gemmill, grounds and G. L. Rowe. building. The site which is located on the‘South Lake Road has hen deeded to the township which in turn has author- ized the committee to pro- ceed with plans for the de- velopment. The community is indebt- ed to Mr. Kaponen for his generosity and interest in the community. HIGHEST VALUE was $2995.00 1952 DeSOTO FIREDOME SEDAN ‘ fully equipped 1952 STUDEBAKER COACH Was $1495.00 Cut to was $1495.00 1952 CHEVROLET SEDAN 1951 PLYMOUTH SEDAN TU-TONE was $1295.00 Cut to $1095.00 1951 PONTIAC COACH was $1295.00 C 1950 OLDSMOBILE SEDAN was $1395.00 Cut to 1949 DeSOTO SEDAN was $1295.00 1949 METEOR SEDAN was $1095.00 1946 CADILLAC SEDAN was $1195.00 was $795.00 1947 OLDSMOBILE SEDAN 6167 Yonge St. Willowdale BA. 1-9388 BA. 1-6133 Used Car Lot Open Nightly Til'l 10 pm. 1951 WHITE CHASSIS & CAB New motor installed in February 1954 was $1095.00 . Cut to $895.00 PRICES SLASHED! Five Acres For Park LOWEST PRICES fully equipped fully equipped rebuilt motor ‘WHA'I' SHALL WE GET DAD OR FATHERS’ Y ? radio, etc. EASIES T TERMS J. A. Pollard, Harold Mills. Ken Bennett, Alex Peters, Ted Row- don, Tim Murphy, of Richmond Hill‘ volunteer observers of ’the Ground Observers Corps, RCAF, for the district received their wings recently at the home of Mr. Harold Mills, Assistant Chief Ob- narmu “1111a, nomaunn v“.-- v", server of the Ground Observer Corps, observation post for this area. These volunteers are part of the Defence Team which, together with trained volunteers throughâ€" out the country is playing an act- ive part in the defence of Can- ada by “Keeping their eyes on the Skies." Local Volunteer Observers Presented With G.Ob.C. Wings In~presénting the GObC Wings to the Richmond Hill volunteers F/O A. K. Shephegl.‘ Officer _C'ox:nmanding Barfie Filter ICut To $2795.00 Cut to $1295.00 Cut to $1195.00 Cut to $1395.00 Cut to $1195.00 Cut to $1295.00 Cut to $995.00 Cut to $995.00 Cut to $695.00 Cent- re, personally thanked each vol- unteer for his time and efforts and in his remarks to those Who were present stated “Many more volunteers are still required, both in the field and in the Filter Centre." were F/O W. Longley, Operations Officer at Barrie and Mr. George Shoults, Regional Supervisor for GObC, Op's at Schomberg, Bolt- on. Palgrave, King, Malton. Nash: ville, and Bond Head. in addition to the Observation Post in Rich- mond Hill. Both paid tribute to the work done by the volunteers of GObC and stressed the part they play not only in defence of our country but also in aiding aircraft in distress. “A visual Sighting by GObC volunteers,” F/O Shepherd said “could save thousands of dollars and many hours of time by not having' to search areas when it is known from reports received that the ‘missing aircraft could not possib- lly be in that area." Personnel of the Richmond Hill district who are interested in assisting Mr. Pollard in his work as Chief Observer of the Ground Observer Corps are requested to contact Mr. Pollard or write to the GObC Filter Centre 129 Dun- lop Street, Barrie, Ont. Lovely Galdens Of Eaton Hall Opened For Hospital Benefit Lady Eaton loaned the grounds of her beautiful home, Eaton Hall, at King, for a large garden party under the auspices of the North York Hospital Women’s Auxiliary today. The current building campaign for a $600,000 extension at the North York Hospital has been un- derway since May 1, and this is the second large project under- taken by the Women‘s Auxiliary to aid the fund. A few weeks ago the Auxiliary, under its presi- dent ,Mrs. W. O. Noble, sponsor- ed a barn dance at Harold Cang's Glendale Farms. Mrs. Cora Specht, Newmarket, was general convener of the gar- den party at Lady Eaton's and assisting her were several com- mittees, including a flower com- mittee convened by Mrs. Thos. Dann of Aurora. The flower com- mittee was in charge of a well stocked flower booth where local blooms were offered for sale. The Women‘s Institutes of Cen- tre York, with Mrs. Edward Red- dick as president, assisted the hospital auxi(1iary in serving guests at the tea. Mr. C. A. Cathers, chairman of the hospital campaign, assisted in providing a display of hospital equipment, pictures and informa- tion explaining the hospital’s needs. Grounds at Eaton Hall opened} to the public at 3 pm. and tea will be served,until 6 pm. by the Auxiliary and the Women's Institute. Lady Eaton has an- nounced that this will be the only occasion this season that Eaton Hall will be open to the public and on her behalf Mr. and‘ Mrs. O. D. Vaughan, and members of Lady Eaton’s family, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Eaton and Mr and Mrs. Frank F. McEachren, will be present. Guests will include Hon. Paul Martin, national min- ister of health, Dr. Mackinnon Phillips. the provincial minister of health. Hon. George Drew Music Supervisors Witness Music Schedule Area Schools Supervisors of Music from neighbouring points visited the schools in Township School Area No. 1 Markham and Vaughan on June 9, and under the guidance of Hugh Martin, supervisor of music for the Area schools, wit- nessed the program of music es- tablished there. The group spent the day at the schools and heard Grade 1 uni- son singing, round singing in Grades 3 and 4, three-part har- mony in Gr'ades 6 and 7 and four- part. harmony in Grade 8. .un- gâ€"Gragick in 3.5. No.4 Markham Holds Parents Night A most commendable display of students’ work was viewed by parents of S. S. No. 4 Markham, on Wednesday evening, June 9. The well-planned program of entertainment included some beautiful Stephen Foster choral numbers by the students, under the able direction of Mr. Wrigler, district music teacher, assisted by Mrs. Britnell at the piano. The lovely flower costumes worn by the junior students were the cle- ver handiwork of the teacher, Mrs. J. Johnston. Inspector’s Address Mr. Maynard Hallman, Inspec- tor of Public Schools for York 9, delivered an interesting address on the advantages of the School Area Proposal, leaving many per- tinent facts in the minds of the parents for serious consideration. Farewell Presentation A farewell presentation of a leather-encased desk clock was graciously received by Mrs. Johnston, who is leaving the school to take up teaching duties elsewhere. Homemade candy was sold by the students, proceeds to go to the purchase of additional sport- ing equipment. mg 0} refreshments has sent greetings. Lady Eaton will be unable to be on the grounds owing to a recent eye operation from which she is still recuperating. The‘ delightful evening was brought to a close with the serv- cheon for the teachers was ar- ranged at The Richmond Theatre dining-room for the group which included Mrs. Elsie Dobson, Ux- bridge; Mrs. F. Sandison, Port Perry; Mrs. M. Williams, Whit- by; Mrs. K. Rowe, Whitby; Mrs. G. Hastings, Port Perry; Mr. Wallace Young. Oshawa; Mr. I. M. Gay, Bethany; Mr. Ross Met- calfe, Bowmanville; Miss Nan Allin, Bowmanville; Miss Mona Armstrong. Zephyr and Mr. N. S. Stewart, Kendall. Fishermen apparently are enjoying excellent success this summer according to re- ports reaching the Lands Forests District Office at Maple. The consistent protection of spawning pike by Conser- vation Officers in the H011- and Marsh and Cook’s Bay area is definitely showing re- sults, stated Fish and Wild- life Inspector J. S .Ellis. Boat livery operators claim busi- ness has never been better, estimating an average of 500 boats and up to 1200 anglers on the water each week-end. Largest pike caught so far this year at Cook’s Bay weighed 151/2 pounds. The Toronto Telegram Also encouraging is the increase in smallmouth black bass populations in the fish sanctuary at Pefierlaw and Beach Rivers, which flow in- to Lake Simcoe. Five years ago these areas were closed to fishing during the period May 15 to July 1 and results have been very satisfactory. The rivers are a natural spawning grounds and more bass are being observed on the beds each-year since the restrictions were made. Lake trout are responding Well in Lake Simcoe with many “limit” catches report- ed. A 20-pounder taken re- cently by an Atherley fish- erman, Mel Hawke. when trolling off Strawberry Is- land, was only a few ounces under the record trout caught in the same area last year. Anglers Report Good Catches Hits Wide Area Electrical Storm Causes Power Breaks & Flash Floods In District Shortly after 7.15 Saturday evening a heavy electrical storm passed over the village and sur- rounding territory. What is be- lieved to have been a direct stroke at the Richmond Hill Sub- station on Yonge St, punctured an insulator on the 27,000 volt steel structure of the station. This caused sufficient damage to interrupt power to all customers from Newmarket south to Steeles. 3000 Insulators To Check Since the 3,000 insulators be- tWeen Steeles and Newmarket all look alike in the dark. the‘ problem of finding the one with the hole in it becomes a very dif- ficult one. However by opening switches which are located in the power line approximately every five miles and working south from the main station near New- market it was determined that the trouble lay somewhere be- tween Bond Lake and Carrville Road. While making these tests and watching for flashes when the power is applied to the sec- tion under test it was finally de- termined that the damaged equipment was in the Richmond ‘Hill station. By operating switch- es it was possible to isolate this ‘station from the main line and restore power past Richmond Hill to Thornhill and areas to the south. Temporary Repairs _ The linemen, who by this time were drenched to the skin, were then faced with the task of mak- ing temporary repairs to restore power to the Village and immed- iate areas until such time as an interruption could be arranged with a minimum of inconvenience to customers, when permanent repairs can be made. _ Final restoration of power to the general area left many cus- tomers to be restored who had suffered individual damage to their equipment. Answer Many Trouble Colls The crews worked all night and well into Sunday before the trouble calls subsided. Monday presented the problem of making permanent repairs to these individual pieces of equip- ment, and many tired linemen went home to supper that night Introduce New Zone System For North Yonge St. Bus Line At a joint meeting of represent- atives from the three municipal- ities which control the North Yonge Bus Line and the T.T.C held last Thursday certain changes were made in the lines zone and fare structure. Municipal officials present in- cluded Reeve W. J. Taylor and Clerk R. Lynett of Richmond Hill, Reeve A. LeMasurier of Mark- ham township, and Deputy- Reeve A. Rutherford of Vaughan township. The T.T.C. was rep- resented by Mr. W. F Irvin. New Zones A new zone system effective July lst is as follows, Zone 1â€" From the City Limits to Shep- pard Ave. Zone 2â€"From Shep- pard Ave.. to Steeles Ave. Zone 3â€"From Steeles Ave., to Uplands Road. Zone 4â€"From Uplands Road to Carrville Road. Zone 5â€"From Carrville Road to Rich- mond Hill. Fare Structure The new fare structure is de- signed to eliminate any necessity to purchase both city and country tickets, and thus bring the opera- tion of both the Metropolitan and North York lines into unison. It is expected that in some instan- ces there will be a slight increase in the actual cost of fares. This new fare structure will also come into force on July lst. Suggested Changes Suggestions put forward to the T.T.C. by those present included one by Markham township that they consider the introduction of an express service for the people residing north of Steeles Ave. At the present time there is an ex- press service from the Subway terminal to Finch Ave. Richmond Hill questioned the facilities available at the Eglin- ton terminal, with special em- phasis on a_lack of seating. A suggestion that the T.T.C. consider extending the bus serv- ice north to Elgin Mills was held over for further study. Evidence of the interest and cooperation between Provincial Police and the De- partment's Fish and Wildlife staff was shown recently near Orangeville. Travelling on a highway patrol‘Constble Stanley Dick noticed a fresh- ly killed he npartridge 1y- ing along the road. Making a search nearby, he found two tiny chicks now left to their own resources and promptly turned them over to Conservation Officer E. W. Smith. The little orphans were later brought to Maple and apparently are doing well under skilful hands in the Research Division, until such time as they can fend for themselves. We have them on hand in our How’s Your Supply 0f Counter Check Books? Police Constable Saves Baby Partridge JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT The Liberal Saturday’s storm was severe and its results were felt also in the Woodbridge, Sutton and Markham areas. Damage In Simcoe Region thunder in the west about 6 p. m. The storm did not material- ize, however and it may well be assumed that no one missed it from customer. through the Hy- dro staff to the linemen. Saturday’s storm struck Sut- ton shortly after 6 pm. The power was off in the district ser- ved by Sutton Hydro for periods of time up to 4 am. caused by large trees falling on the wires and in one place near Lake Sim- coe eight poles were torn out in a row. Three bad holes on the 8th concession between Mount Albert and the Vivian sideroad were caused by the heavy rain. At Vandorf power was off from 7.30 pm. till 1 am. Newmarket suffered from heavy rain. culverts overflowed and new sewers sunk a foot in some places. Two resi- dents on Eagle St. with garages built on filled ground had to have their cars towed out in the height of the storm due to a washout caused by overflowing culverts. King Barn Burned A small barn in King City was burned. It belonged to Louis Shat- ka who was milking his cow when the fire started. the owner was able to save two cows and a horse but lost a quantity of grain. Aurora firemen answered the call. The barn was on the next lot to the Anglican church, ‘ but at no time was the church en- dangered. Loss estimated by an Aurora fireman was $4,000. Whitchurch Home Burned On Con. 5 of Whitchurch a house owned by George Sprocâ€" ton and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Sheridan and théir family of three children, who were all spending the day at the Aurora horse show was noticed burning by a passerby during the storm. Stopping at the next house occupied by Ralph Baker he reported the fire and the Aur- ora and Newmarket reels were called. Five rooms of the seven roomed house of poured cement were gutted. Two rooms w re saved but the Sheridans s ent the night with relatives in Aur- ora. No cause other than light- ning could be found for the fire. 6n Monday evening the Stouff- ville district suffered a second storm which tore down wires and uprooted trees. Baker’s Sales & Service STOP 22, YONG}: ST. - TU. 4-1114 - RICHVALE Your Studebaker Dealer Let Us Give You An Estimate 0n Body And Fender Repairs 0r Repainting Collision And Body Work To All Makes (It Cars And Trucks By Experts R.Hi|| PublicSch. Bd. (Continued from page 1) suitable and refuted the rumour that 100 children would be accom- modated in the new room. Trustee Cecil Mabley pointed out that regardless of where the Kindergarten was located. the people at the other side of town would feel inconvenienced. Both Trustees Tinker and Clement ex- pressed the view that it was nec- essary to concentrate all efforts in getting the school up, then. no doubt. a suitable transportation system could be arranged. “I don't think you can get away with transporting five-year-olds" cau- tioned Trustee Robert Ross. Mrs. James Langstaff said that at the time she was a School Trustee. it was agreed that the new school should have a large Kindergarten but at that time the Park was a possible school site and transportation did not enter into the situation? She asked the Board if it would not be pos- sible now, in view of the chosen location, to partition the large room in the new school and use half for a Kindergarten and also retain a small Kindergarten in the present school. The Board 'felt that half the proposed room would not be up to size standard ifor the purpose. Tenders on construction of the new School have been referred back to the architect for construc- tion details. George Gordon, Weed Inspector for the Township of Vaughan requests land- owners in the Township of Vaughan to comply with the provisions & regula- tions of the Weed Control Act. Enforcement of the Act will begin on June 30, where the provisions have not been complied with. Marshall McMurchy J. M. McDonald Reeve Clerk THE WEED CONTROL ACT Provides For The Destruction of Noxious Weeds MALTBY’S SERVICE STATION Richmond Hill TUrner 4-0001 5: £3er 1% galoE! North Bay . . . $12.90 Parry Sound .. . 9.75 Huntsville . . . . . 8.20 (Round Trip By Bus) Phone Maple 51-r-31 WILLIAM WILCOX Asphalt Roofing Lube lob That's Right For Your Car Hunt 8: Cook Motors Reliable Eavestroughing GENERAL REPAIRS 178 Yonge St. N. Richmond Hill TU. 4-3151 Free Estimates Our service experts, with long experience in the automotive field, know the chasis layout of every car _ of your car! That’s why you’re assured of a better lube job when you drive up here.

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