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'The 13th {5 considered amoqg the most valuable m the EOWI'lShlg as it fronts on No. 7 H1ghwa3 an] Yonge Street and also offers r31 - way facilities. Three of the five escapees have already been captured and re- turned to the Hospital. Still at large is Victor Roberts 19. who is considered dangerous and Wil- liam Elsie 20. a mentally retard- ed. Roberts was transferred to hospital from Guelph Reforma- tory where he was serving a term for car theft. Elsie has no crim- inal record. “An institution of this nature shouldn't be located in a built up area”, stated Reeve A. LeMa- surier of Markham township Tuesday as the aftermath of Mon- day's escape of five inmates from the Ontario Hospital situated at Langstaffs The Township Planning Board have already zoned the 800 acre farm area for Industrial purposes. “We are presently making efforts to enter in negotiations with To- ronto and the Province as a pre- lude to having the land turned over for industrial purposes”, ob- Served Reeve LeMasu-rier. The stone was almost perfectly preserved. It was found under two feet of earth. The Robson family which orig- lnalrly engaged the store were liv- ing m dsay at that time. The excavation is on the form- er site of Robson’s store. LINDSAY : Work being done at fihe site of the New McBrien Ser- vice Station at the corner of Kent and Sussex Streets last week uncovered a link with Lin- dsa-y's past of almost 100 years ago, in the form of an old tomb- stone dated 1867. It commemor- ates Annie Elizabeth Robson, ag- efl two years, 6 months. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robson. Reeve LeMasurier Wants Hospital Site For Industry NORTH YORK : Up to 100 sum- monses are being sent to North York residents who have violated regulations on watering lawns. The area has experienced a gen- eral water shortage and the res- triction are to be enforced until new mains are installed. NOBLETON : The community Centre has recently held a “mort- gage burning ceremony for their $150,000 Artificial Ice Arena. Taking six years to complete, the Community Association now has a treasury of $2,800 to its credit. have been approved by East Gwillimbury township for a $2,- 000,000 subdivision of 133 homes, northeast of NewmarketiThe de- veloper. Richard Person Realty Co.. said the plan calls for homes that would sell for around $13,- 000. NORTH YORK : Residents have become angered at the issuance of a liquor license to a new hotel being buflt in the township 200 ft. from a church and a short distance from the new Lawrence Ave Public School The matter threatens to become an election issue. EAST GWILLIMBURY : Plans STOUFFVILLE : The iax rate has taken the biggest mep of its history with a 27 mlll Jump to 82 mills. MARKHAM : The first test hole Du} down in search of water have faxled to produce a flow. NEWMARKET : After 40 years of service. fire alarm boxes have been removed from town streets. BELHAVEN : North Gwillimbury township has accepted a tengie; for $29,350 for the new mummâ€" pal building. County. BRAMPTON : A retired hard- ware merchant, R. 1. Blair, has been appointed to succeed T. H- Mom‘ehead as Magistrate of Peel AURORA : It is rumoured that the Aurora Horse Show may have to cease or be held elsewhere due to lack of sufiicient accommoda- tion. “I don’t think the seasons count, she said. “Buyer and seller will come together as a result of classified ads on any product that may be used now or later in the year 11'- respective of seasons." AURORA : Council has turned down the proposal to purchase a lO-acre park site for $10,000. Classifieds Always In Season We asked a lady who does quite a bit of advertising whether she could explain it. “We have noticed it,‘ ‘we replied, “but we have made no special analysis of it. It does not seem to be a definâ€" ite trend advertisers follow. For example, in one recent week we learned about class- fled advertisements we pub- lished selling an ice box. a baby carriage and a set of garden tools â€" all undoubt- edly quite reasonable â€" but in that same week an oil heater ,a coal bin and a snow shovel also found a ready market, and although we have no definite data on the transactions we did hear of the sale of several bicycles back when the thermometer registered zero weather.” “H-ave you noticed how the Liberal’s Classified columns hold the milsror up to changes in the supply and demand of many varieties of commodi- ties‘with each recurring sea- News From Next Door , W _°°._. George Moore, 17, was captur- ed early in the hunt by OPP Con- stables Walter Farmer and Roy Charlton of the Thornhill detach- ment‘ He was hiding in a field of the farm of Thomas Cutting aid surrendered after warning photo was fired aver his head. The 5 patients fled the hospital in a stolen truck after slugging attendant Alex Sills 56, with a Qibbage board. Youngest of the escapers Donald Avano 16, was captured after the truck over- turned on a concession road near Snowball. a mile west of Aurora. Believed to be the ringleader of the escape plot. Lauzon was picked up by OP}; Constables William Mason and*‘Harry Spar- ling as he walked along No. 27 Highway near Schomberg. He surrendered without a struggle. taxes from the area but in lieu of taxes the Province pays an annual $3,000 grant. Reeve Le- Masurier contends that the grant doesn‘t begin to pay for the municipal services that the prop- erty requires. “I feel”, added the Reeve, “that once the Ontario Government realizes the undue burden created by the farm they will allow us to utilize the land." A communication was read be- fore the council of Whitchurch Twp. on Friday evening in which Robt. Carney stated that while he was enclosing tax cheque for his cottage at Musselmin‘s Lake, he was doing so under protest. The protest cohcerned the Musselman’s Lake Bowling Alley which has been a contentious sub- ject in the municipality for some months. Mr. Carney stated in his letter that he had been a par- ty last year to a signed petition protesting the erection of a bowl- ing alley and the signees had been assured by council that the establishment should not pro- ceed. However, he states it is now up and operating. “Owners of the establishment have been allowed to depreciate the value of my property." Mr. Carney went on to state that trees had been pulled out and the bowling alley roadway was cut across his prop- erty. Recently, he says, a car plunged down the embankment on his beach tearing out trees. Clerk Crawford stated that he had replied to Mr. Carney’s let- Objects To Musseflman’s Lake Bowiin‘g Alley When H. J. Mills Ltd, Richmond Hill rose growers, like something, they show their appreciation in a big way. This week, Can- adian National Telegraphs operators in Tor- onto were surprised and pleased _when two huge boxes containing 800 roses arrived ad- dressed to them. The accompanying letter VOLUME LXXVI. NUMBER 3 @Jlllm mmmu Local Firm Donates Roses To C. N.T. Operators Manner Ffinceschjrii ‘ 15M: Although the number of build- ing permits is slightly under the 1953 figure Vaughan township building values for the first six months of 1954 are up over the two million mark. Until June 1953. 245 permits were issued including 171 houses while in the first 6 months of this year 232 permits were issued ingiuding 160 houses. Value of permits for the half year period in ’53 were $1,911,944 while in the same period in 54 gfimit values jumped to $2,109,- One of the largest building projects in the township is for a drive in Theatre being erected on the 6th Concession near Steeles. Another large under- taking in the ‘efes area is a Ijoblaw store I ~ ~ erected on the A communication from the York County Health Unit stated that a community well at Joyce’s Pt.. Wilcox Lake, was contamin- ated and had been placarded. Residents had been advised that the water was not fit for human consumption unless boiled or chlorinated. The Health Unit stated that the well was on town- ship road right-ofâ€"way but on consultation with the road supt. it was revealed that the roads in this area were all private roads having never been taken over by the township. County equalized assessment figure for Whitchurch Twp. has been set bringing a tax of $38,- 494.40 which is slightly below the estimate the township had made. Council accepted the figures al- though it was rumoured that Aur- ora would appeal their assess- ment. Last year’s county tax in the township was $14,000. Well Not On Township Building Values Up In Vaughan Twp. For First 6 Months ter advising him that the bowling alley was operating without perâ€" mit of any kind â€" that no hydro contract had been signed and power was being obtained from a cottage nearby. He also told council that the operators had denied receiving the annual assessment notice on the property, a cottage, and the bowling alley. Council took no action although it was revealed that the matter was before their solicitor. Accept County Assessment 1:: Essentials, Unity,- In Non-essentials, Liberty; In a” Things, Charity. said that the telegraph service, since C.N.T. installed direct, free phone lines to the Tor- onto switchboard, was so good, andxthe girls Such swell operators that roses, in profusion, were a richly deserved token of appreciation. The photo, taken shortly aftér the flow- ers arrived, shows Frank Prior, local manag- FRIDAY â€" Every Friday Bingo Army, Navy and Air Force Club, Stop 12C Yonge St., at 8 pm. Ad- mission 35c. tfc49 EVERY MONDAY â€"â€" $100 Jack- pot Bingo at Commu ity Hall, Spruce Ave., Stop 22A wonge St. at 8.15 pm. tfc51 JULY 21 â€" Wednesday. North York Veterans Social Club Lad- ies’ Auxiliary is sponsoring a Garden Party and Bake Sale at 37 Crestwood Road (first street north of Steeles. west side of Yonge) from 1.30 to 4 pm. 50c adults, 25c children. 02w2 a 32.000.000. 65-acré subdivision between the 2nd and 3rd conces- sions .two miles from Newmarket. LAKE WILCOX Community Hall Jamboree â€" Every Sunday Night 830 pm. Refreshment tickets. Adults 50c, children 25c. Enter- tainment free. tfc44 N. Gwillimbury : Plans have been apggoxeflrby township council for EVERY THRUSDAY â€" Bingo sponsored by L.O.L. 2368 in the Orange Hall, Richmond Hill at 8 pm. sharp. Lucky draw night. tfé 2 The Reverend Dr. E. E. Kent of Thornhill, Grand Chaplain of Ontario West was the principal speaker at the Windsor celebra- tion and on Sunday, July 4, was guest preacher at the LOL Coun- ty Lodge of Toronto annual church service held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Bloor Street. The Richmond Hill Lodge 2368 was well representefl as were the ladies of the LOBA and the mem- bers of the LOL 91 from Thorn- hill. The members travelled by car and bus to take part in the Oshawa celebrations. A signal honour was accorded to Richmond Hill LOBA when the Right Worshipful Mrs. Amy Johnson, Grand Mistress of On- tario West marched with the 10- cal ladies. The children from the LTB and Orange Home mar- ched in the parade in Toronto. Orangemen from the Richmond Hill and Thornhill Lodges joined with a large number of the breth- ren from other communities at Oshawa to celebrate the Glorious Twelfth in true Orange fashion. Local Lodges At Oshawa (eiebrate GlorioUs Twelfth RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY JULY 15,1954 Coming Even ts During the last few years. how- ever, the Directors and the Trust- ees could see the need for a larg- er centre to look after the needs of the growing district and with this in mind, they began to visit other Community Centres to sel- ect the best features of other sim- ilar structures and at the same time avoid the pitfalls experienc- ed by other municipalities. It was only then that the plans for the Maple Centre were started. The Community Centre idea had its beginning in Maple over 30 years ago when a group of pro- gressive citizens clubbed togeth- er, sold shares and purchased an airplane hangar from the Toron- to area. The building was moved to Maple to a site just south of the new location. It was then of- fered to the village of Maple and was accepted by the Trustees who then proceeded to set up a Board of Directors to manage its activ- ities. At this time the building was composed of an auditorium only. Forsee Larger Needs I‘here is no doubt about it! people in ‘the Maple area will have every right to be proud when an Open House is held at the nearly completed Maple Community Memorial Hall on Friday evening, July 16. The new centre which will be opening soon, is a community centre which may well be envied by communities twice the size of Maple. It is this very fact, that a small and widespread area such as Maple should be able to carry such a project that has earn- ed them the name of a hardworking group that has really put the project over the top. Open House Pianned For MapleCommuntyCemre Building Nears Completion Jack Hollowell. building inspector for Richmond Hill, reports a drop in building for the first six months of this year, the drop attribut- ed to the scarcity of building lots in the village. When building starts this month on the new subdivisions, .how- ever, the percentage will be raised considerably. At the end of June. per- mits for 51 new homes had been issued, as well as one permit for a commercial building, and 10 permits for accessory buildings, totalling $419,685. Of this amount $20,000 was for the commer- cial building, and $4.500 for accessory building. There is a decrease of 20 in the num- ber of permits issued for the building 0! homes. for the mepefiodlastym Drop In Building In Village er, handing the first bunch to one of the girls. Left to right: Mr. Prior, Barbara Smith, Dorotthonafd, Lillian Scott, super- visor, Elsie Burford, Phyllis Gavard, Lor- raine Mostyn, Beverley Burgin, and Pauline Casselman. Oné of the most outstanding features of the building and one that will add to its overall use- fulness is the fact that it lends itself to as many as four or five activities all at once. The plan is so arranged that the auditorium, the banquet room, the bowling alleys or the dressing rooms may all be used independently with- out opening the whole building or may be used simultaneously without one group disturbing the other. Large Auditorium The nucleus of the building is the auditorium which is in fact the old hall moved to the new site. With a seating capacity a about 500 people, it will have a good hardwood floor for dancing and a stage which will lend itself well to various types of musical and dramatic productions. The stage will be equipped with dressing rooms and suitable light- ing is being integrated into its construction. At the rear of the auditorium, there is a large kitchen and check room. Funds to start the project were obtained through government grants and by a canvas of the dis- trict along with the issuance of debentures by the police village. The local service organizations of the area came in for their share in the project at this time by as- sisting in the raising of funds. The Maple Lions Club along with the local Women’s Institute, the Maple RecreationAssociation and the Maple School and Commun- ity ‘Association clubbed their ef- forts to make valuable contribu- tions to the project. L‘pstairs. there is a large ban- quet room approximately 309146 Wed on page {Z With the building well on the way to completion, the Open House on Friday evening will give the district residents a good idea of the good use the funds collected have been put to and they will be able to realize the tremendous contribution such a centre will make to the life of the community. Versatile Construction Raise Funds Operate 0n Deputy-Reeve Clark For his address to the regular meeting, District Governor Tip- pett chose the inspiration of Rotary's fourth avenue of serv- ice -â€" International Service. He related largely the experiences which he and Mrs. Tippett enjoy- ed several months ago when they visited Rotary Clubs in Egypt, India, Ceylon, Israel, and Jordan. As momentoes of a number of the visits. Mr. Tlppett displayed flags, pennants and curios. Includ- ed were pennants from Agra. Am- ritsai. Cochin, and Allepey in In- dia, Colombo and Kandy in Cey- lon, and a souvenir metal plate from Nazareth, Israel. Mr. Tippett is one of 292 Dis- trict Governors appointed by Ro- tary International to spearhead the world of this service move- ment in 89 countries and geogra- phical regions across the world. Fresh from an intensive training course at Lake Placid, New York. and the inspiration of an Interna- tional Convention -at Seattle, Washington, Mr. Tippett proved a stimulating and helpful visitor to the local club which is just beâ€" ginning its third year of opera- tion. Travelled Widely Basil Tippett, Toronto business man and Rotarian, and Governor of International Rotary’s 247th District, paid his official visit to the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill this week. He addressed the reg- ular dinner meeting on Monday evening at Bettle’s Coffee Shop, after which he conducted a club assembly for the Directors and Officers of the club. Previous to the meeting the District Govern- or conferred with President Jack Rice and Secretary Walt Deigh- ton on matters of Club adminis- tration. Back From Training Course Rotary Club Hears Talk on International Service In congratulating the Water Committee for its untiring ef- forts, Reeve A. LeMasurier re- marked, “I trust this new ar- raJ‘gement will be the forerun- ner of a substantial reduction in water rates for the residents of Highland Park.” Parking By-laws To Remain In Force B. Tippett, District Governor Markham’s second request for a water supply for the Thornhill High School was turned down by North York. Reeve F. McMahon of North York stated that any plan to supply water to the High School would involve the con- struction of a rather long pipeâ€" line, and would likely lead to further pressure for the supply- ing of Thornhill Village with a complete municipal water sys- tem. The Water Committee will now enter into negotiations with North York for a wholesale price. Since the establishment of a Highland Park water area approx- imately five years ago, North York has been selling the water to residents at $1.00 a thousand, while at the same time their own ratepayers were only paying 50¢ a thousand. As of January of this year, both the Highland Park and North York residents bene- fitted from a 12 per cent drop in the price of water, but even so the Highland Park ratepayers were still paying double the price of their North York neighbours. As well as supplying the water, North York also handled the bill- ing and servicing for the approx- imately 400 homes served in Highland Park. What is hoped to be a further step in the programme to obtain an adequate municipal water system, Markham Township‘s Plumbing and Sanitation Committee (Council- lors Mrs. K. James and A. Little) announced Monday that North York Township has agreed to sell water wholesale to the present Markham water area existing in the High- land Park district. Committee Chairman Mrs. James reported that this is the first definite concession that the Committee has obtained after five months of intensive negotiation with officials of North York and Scarboro Townships and the Metropolitan Council. In its let- ter North York stated that it is willing to begin selling water wholesale to the original water area, namely, Highland Park, but that it is not in a position to ac- cept any further commitments until Metropolitan Toronto aug- ments its water supply. High School Once the wholesale pnice has been decided by negotiation, Markham will then set the retail price at which the waterlwill be sold to the consumer. North York To Whoesale Water To Highland Park Markham Twp. Council Deputy-Reeve William L. Clark of Markham township expects to be home wibhin the next day or two after undergoing an appendectomy at the East General Hospital in Toronto. He was removed to the hospital suddenly lasfc Self-Brigg. His On the strefigth of a motion There is something in Rotary HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Yonge St. A Good Place To Eat RICHMOND THEATRE GRILL Delicious Food Reasonably Priced At the conclusion of a most up ‘tgrestdng and profi-t‘able session. Bist-Fict Governor Tippetâ€"t was provided with a bouquet of Rich- mond H'irlrl's famous roses for Mrs. Tippett as a slight gesture of the M15 , 939M011 for his inspir- 11$ Following the adjournment of the regular meeting, a Club As- sembly reviewed the accomplish- ments of the past year and laid plans for the future. In his role as counsellor and adviser, Mr. Tippett gave many constructive suggestions gleaned from his 36 years in Rotary, and the pain- staking preparation for his Job which Rotary International‘pro- vides. In the matter of commun- ity projects the Club Officers learned that Rotary‘s job is re- garded as that of initiating need- ed activities only when some com- munity agency exists or can be created to carry on the project. Rotary’s youth program is dedi- cated to developing- leadership qualities in youth. Fund-raising activities should provide a ser- vice to the community as well as Sui-ids for club projects. “An energetic and slightly im- aginative approach is all that is necessary for any Rotary Club to experience the values and obliga- tions of international service. Mr. Tippett gave the club members many valuable suggestions on how to widen their international associations in the movement. 36 Years A Rotarian which appeals to the highest in every man", said Mr. Tippett, “re- gardless of colour, race. creed, or religion. Rotary seems to pro- vide the organization necessary to fan the divine spark which is deep down in all mankind.’ Am- ong personal experiences which bore out the truth of these words, Mr. Tippett told of the handsome Sikh who. in response to his ex- pressed disappointment at being unable to take pictures of the great Sikh Temple, arranged for a special dispensation. The great bitterness between Arab and Jew disappears when Arab and Jew gather about the Rotary table in Israel and Jordan. Fourteen nat- ional groups meet weekly in Cai- ro's Rotary Club of 120 members and dedicate themselves anew to the principles of coâ€"operative ser- vice. moved and seconded by Council- lors A. Lennie and A. Little, and carried unanimously by Council, members will leave in efiect their recently passed by-law restrict- ing parking on Yonge Street be- tween Steele’s Avenue and Mea- dowview Road to one hour limit. This action of Council was the result of another petition pres- ented last week requesting that members consider rescinding this new bylaw. Last February on sug- gestion of the merchants, Council took action to have the parking by-law drawn up. Subsequently the finalized by-law was approv- ed by the Provincial Department of Highways. As there was some question as to whether the peti- tion represented the wishes of a majority of property-owners in the area afl‘ected. Council decid- ed to stand by its original by-law. License All Public Garages A three-man delegatian under the direction of Mr. E. Shel- (Continued on page 3) Award $185,784. Contract For New Public School The last hurdle to be clear- ed before construction can actually be started is the fin- al approval of the tender price by the Municipal Board. and the Trustees are hoping to have an early re- ply. ' The contract was awarded after Architect Jt B. Parxin had made a $10,816 reduction in his proposed plans in or- der to keep within the Board‘s $200,000 debenture application. The difference between the contract price and the debenture issue will be made up of approximately $10000, to cover the archi- tect’s and solicitor’s fees, and $4,000 to cover fencing of the property. At a special meeting of the Richmond Hill Public School Board held Wednesday of last week the Trustees awar- ded the contract for the erec- tion of their new 10-room school. to be located at the north-west limits of the vill- age. to Varamae Construc- tion Company of Toronto at a price of $185,784.00. The successful bidder was select- ed from among 9 tenders: ' Richmond Hill