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10 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Thurs., Mar. 31, 1955 In Richmond Hill and district H arold Matthews TUrner 4-1343 New Work Plumbing 8: Heating Black & McDonald Limited ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS 8: CONTRACTORS Established 35 Years Residential - Commercial industrial - Electrical Construction - Alteration - - Maintenance - - ANDREWS 8 GRAY Fast, Dependable Service March 24, 1955 THEE GRANTS, amounting to $7,250,000 are uncondi- tional and will be paid as soon as possible about April 15, 1955. Estimated amounts payable to each municipality and board are being communicated to the Clerk of the Municipality. In the meantime, enquiries should be directed to the Department of Municipal Afl'airs, Parliament Buildings, Toronto. EACH MUNICIPALITY and board should take these grants into consideration in planning programs and setting tax rates for the year 1955. AND THE GOVERNMENT of the Province of Ontario will pay to each school board in the Prevince a special grant of $4.00 for every child of average daily attendance in the elementary and secondary schools of Ontario. The total amount being paid for this purpose is $3,500,000. THE GOVERNMENT of the Province of Ontario will pay a special unconditional grant equal to one-half of the basic uncon- ditional subsidy payable under the Municipal Unconditional Grants Act, 1953, to every municipality in the Province. While these grants are completely unconditional they are primarily in order to assist municipalities in special welfare matters where required and at the same time to stimulate employment. The total sum being paid for this purpose is $3,750,000. For the’ information of heads of municipalities and school boards, elementary and secondary, it is announced that:â€" Richmond Hill, Box 206 Phone TU. 4-1879 Notice of Special Grants to all Municipalities and School Boards in Ontario Alterations In Toronto EM. 6-2545 Repairs G. H. DUNBAR, Minister of Municipal Aflair: W. J. DUNLOP, Minister of Education The March meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, took the form of a panel .discussion on the timely topic “Report Cards". A very lively discussion took place between members of the panel and the audience, based on questions submitted previously by parents to the panel. In summarizing the. general feel- ing of the group discu5sion, the chairman, Allan Martindale. stated that the ideal combina- tion of parent-teacher inter- views. together with the report card would seem to be best. Rep- esenting teachers on the» panel â€"_Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Walker who have just moved to this community from Toronto. Mrs. R. R. Threlfall and daughters Carol and Pam moved to Toronto last weekend. Every- one who knew the Threlfall family was sorry to see them go. but we all wish them the best of everything in their new home. Mrs. Charles Ratchford receiv- ed a newsy letter from Mrs. George Stockton recently, and Mrs. Stockton‘s former friends and neighbours will be glad to hear she and her husband and daughter Sandra had a pleasant trip to England and are now set- tled in Epsom. Surrey. Mrs. Stockton wrote to say how much she misses her former home in Elgin Mills and that she hopes to make a visit back to Canada sometime in the future. Birthday Wishes Here and There Miss A. S. McAughtrie. has moved from her home on the Elgin Mills sideroad to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Walker are the new owners. erfand Mrs. A. Anderson and family moved to Richmond Hill this week. from Elgin Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Costoff Jr., are the new owners of the True]- fall home in Jefferson and we extend a cordial welcome to our new neighbours. Many happy returns of the day to Edward T. Leary who will celebrate his 82nd birthday to- morrow April 1. Best wishes for a happy day on April 3 for Harold Mann who will be 12 years old. Mothers' Auxiliary There will be a meeting of the 1955 executive members for the lst Jefferson Mothers' Auxiliary GENERAL CONTRACTOR D. E. COOK Domestic & Industrial ELGIN MILLS - JEFFERSON NEWS OAK RIDGES TU. 4-3075 CORRESPONDENT: MRS. WALTER SANDERS 23 Meldowview Rold CORRESPONDENT: MRS. H. G. ROBERTSON , Brookside Ind. Telephone TUrner 4-1396 _ Alterations HIGHLAND PARK NEWS Telephone AV. 5-2116 at the home of Mrs. Jack Passâ€" more, Jefferson, next Tuesday evening. April 5. at 8:30. Several changes took place when the auxiliary held its elec- tion of officers on March 15 at the home of Mrs. Hal Robertson. Mrs. Passmore. who organized the auxiliary in its first year, is continuing as president. along with Mrs. Jack Hall. treasurer; Mrs. Hal Robertson, secretary and press and Mrs. Ross Kerwin, sewing convenor. The school choir, under the direction of Mrs. Helen Burke, entertained the parents with two selections. and a retunn peri- formance is anticipated by all who enjoyed this well trained group. Mrs. D. Buckingham accompanied them on the piano. Monday, March 28th a most interesting evening was held, withrPresident E. Higgs, chair- man. This was a citizenship night at Powell Rd. and it was gratifying to see the number of citizens present. Speaker of the evening was Mr. R. D. McDonald Assistant General Secretary-.of the YMCA. He was introduced by.Mr. W. Hodgins and thanked by Mr. G. McCallum. Mr. Mc- Donald. pointed out that to him citizenship meant responsibility of person, vision to use the reâ€" sponsibility, and the continual growth of persons in community and world affairs. The YMCA means to most of us training of sports, crafts etc.."but we now know that YMCA also tackles any need of a community where it is IOcated. In countries on the continent. they work to better the living conditions, and to establish educational, centres. The)” are the .backbone and or- iginators of many of the pleas- ant and beneficial things we have today which we take as a must. They began night schools, swnmâ€" ming tanks, playgrounds. 'and they work on the person as a whole, body. mind and spirit and train all to be a person who can make decisions and get along in the world with each other. It was also anounced that Mrs. Francis Powell succeeds Mrs. J. Fletcher as vice-presi- dent; Mrs. Ernest Ford is Sun- shihe convenor; Mrs. L, Reid, social convenor and Mrs. M. Readhead is program convenor. When the new executive meets next Tuesday night plans for the year's program will be drawn up. ' At a recent assembly at the school, pins were presented to the graduating class of 1954. the first to leave the school. Those present were Linda Bresnehan. Louise Clow, Janet Efiner, Car- olyn Richan, Peter Kerslake, Al- vin Thompson. Unable to at- tend were Julie Parker, Ray Morrison, Bev. Tanner and Ri- chard Barbour. In presenting the pins the Home and School pesident Mrs. A‘ Lennie, ex- plained that the design of the pin was a combination of sev- eral designs submitted by the pupils themselves, in the school colors of maroon and gold. Baby Clinic The well baby clinic held at Henderson Ave. school on the third Monday of March was let down by the weatherman when he chose to have a high windâ€" storm. However it is hoped that next month the weather will be settled and all the mothers in the area will take advantage of the clinic by bringing along all babies and pre-school child- ren. ‘ l‘owell Road Home and School Mrs. Robertson read her re- port on the year‘s activities and Mrs. Hall gave the treasurer‘s report stating that there is a balance of $45.00 on hand. I There were 18 paid member- ships for the year 1954 and the auxiliary'hopes this number will greatly increase during the pres- ent year as there are more cubs and bownies being enolled from time to time. Four brownie uniforms were made and these have already been sold, for a nominal fee. to brownies. The sewing convenor reported that around 40 scarves have been made and given to the scouts, cubs and brownies. Mrs. Passmore expressed sat- isfaction in the past year‘s activ- ities and expressed the hope that more mothers of the lst Jeffer- son Group would supportv the auxiliary meetings in the coming year. were Peter Kurita and Gordon Crutcher, parents were Mrs. George Jackson and Robert Campbell. It was also anounced that Fow_ell_Rd. hockey teams were victorious in both games played at Richmond Hill on Monday. and the spirit put into these games by our boys was a credit 10 them and Mr. McDonald com- mented on it. and urged all to encourage good team work like this. A successful Parcel Post sale was held andemany thanks to all who gave parcels and those who purchased them. Grade prize was won by Mr. Hares class grades 6 and 7. Meeting closed with The Queen. with Mr. Ted Pollock at the piano. and refreshments were served by Mrs. A. Stagg and committee Mrs. K. Hodgins. viceâ€"president. Powell Rd. -and Citizenship convener for York and Simcoe Home and School council planned this enlighten- ing evening and a vote of thanks to her. Girl Guides and Brownies in our area need leaders. Thornhill packs are strained and it is hop- ed some one will handle a group in this area. There is training available and Mrs. F. Burton. 20 Woodward Ave. AV. 5-1662 would be-pleased to hear from you. Couples‘ Club The regular monthly social meeting of the Couples‘ Club was held on Tuesday evening of last week at the home of Doro- thy and Lloyd Tennyson. Euchre There were 15 tables of play- ers at the euchre held in the Community Hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Prize win- ners were: Ladies, Mrs. Harry Barber, Mrs. Wesley Clark, Mrs. W. Orr. Gents. Roy Glover, Gurâ€" don Chadwick. Harry Barber. Door prizes. Miss Betty Snider and W. J. Muinhead. Freeze-out. Mrs. P. Willows and Miss Mable Sanderson. - Sr. Women's Institute The regular monthly meeting of the Sr. Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday evening, Ap- ril 5, at 8 pm. at the home of Mrs. Douglas Parsons. Roll call is to be answered by “Ideas for improving our community." Mot- to. “You can live without your relatives but you cannot live without your neighbours." will be taken by Mrs. Garnet Francy. Music will be in charge of Mrs. H.'McIntosh and Mrs. N. Boyn- ton. Hostesses will be Mrs. R. Brumwell, Mrs. J. Empringham and Mrs. P. Willows. Church News Birthday greetings to Heber McCague and John Buchanan, April 2, _to Mrs. V. Westbrook April 5. and to Nelson Buchan- an April 6. A speedy recovery is wished for Levi Heise who was taken to St. Michael's Hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Connors and family of Hamilton. visited last week with R. E. Sanderson and Mable. Mr. and Mrs. 'Fred Sanderson who had been visit- ing with Mr. Sanderson return- ed to Hamilton with Mr. and Mrs. Connors. Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Chrrey of Acton. visited recently with Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Huston and Bet- ty'. r 1 Wayne Morison celebrated his 11th birthday last week by entertaining Virginia ‘Webster. Margaret and Joan Pickering, Buster Dale and Mervin Picker- ing, to supper on Friday even- ing. The annual Palm Sunday ser- vice' will be held on Sunday. April 3. at 2:30 pm. The recep- tion of New Members will also be held at this service. Neighbourhomi Notes Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boyn- ton, who on March 30 celebrat- ed their 34th wedding anniver- sary. Miés Karen Chadwick is able to be home from the hospital. 'Russell Boynton of Wood- bridge visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boynton last weekh Sympathy is extended to for- mer residents of the community, Mr. and Mrs. Uno Ounapuu. in the passing of Uno's brother, Manuel. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Harmon m 1-31-53 5167 Wage ’éficet CORRESPONDENT: Mrs. W. Sandie. Victoria Square Telephone Gormley 5321 IGOOD WILL USED CARS 1953 CHEVROLET COACH - Lic. 792-165 1953 FORD COACH - ‘ Lic. 792-664 1952 FORD COACH - Lic. 53702 ~ 1951 BUICK SUPER SEDAN - Lic. 74102 1951 METEORCOACH â€" Lic. 139-504 1951 STUDEBAKER SEDAN â€" Lic. 789-151 1950 CHEVROLET SEDAN â€" Lic. 792-162 1950 FORD COACHc- lic. 199297, _, 1949 MERCURY sEDAN â€" Lic. 791-726 1949 FORD COACH â€" Lic. 792-160 1949 RONTLAC SEDAN â€" Lic. mm- 1943£HEVROLEL COACH â€" Lie. mos 1947 PONTIAC COACH - Lic. E75265 1953 G.M.C. 1/: TON sxmss â€" lic. 776393 1253 METEOR SEDAN DELIVERY â€" ilk. 57953c Tm AUSflN PANEL - lic. 781363. P 1952 ‘euwnout SEDAN mwmf'fuc. 33267A 1951 Penn 1/3 TON EXPRESS â€" lic. 733153 1951:- MCURYle TeN PANEL - Lit. 44276c ETTER VALUE SALE VICTORIA SQUARE NEWS returned home last week after spending the past three weeks in Florida. k Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bracken- bury and Miss Joan Paul of Ag- incourt visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred McRoberts. The Sr. Women‘s institute members would lik; to thank Mrs. H. Collard. Mrs. Carl Wal- ker. Mrs. A. Frisby and the com- mittee for donating the prizes at the euchre held recently at the Community Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Connell held a birthday party on March 25 for Mrs. P. A. Johns of Yongehurst Rd.. and her two sisters. at the home in Stroud. Ont. Seventy- eight persons attended. The group danced to the music of a Barrie Orchestra and enjoyed a birthday supper. Raymond Mayer. Yongehurst Rd, observed his 13th birthday on March 25. He celebrated the occasion on Saturday by taking four friends, Bill Dawson, Grant Fryer, Bob and Skip Blackburn to the Town Inn for dinner and then to the Richmond Theatre. The boys rounded out the even- ing with a game of bowling and refreshments served by Mrs. Mayer. Visit Art Gallery Richvale Grade eights along with Grades 7 and 8 of Charles Howitt School left by bus on Friday afternoon, accompanied by their teachers. to make a tour of the Toronto Art Gallery. On Monday afternoon the children had an unexpected hol- iday due to the fact the school bus was stuck in a snow drift. NORTH YORK : The School Board has asked for $533,200 for school sites. NORTH RICHVALE Correspondent: Mrs. M. Blackburn Telephone TU. 4-2611 Iced Bar Lat 8pm Until 10 “I. Hall’ s Domestic Fuel Oils Our trucks are equipped with Government Inspected Printo-Meters for your protection. RICHMOND. HILL . 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