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' Sympathy is extended to Mrs. W. Carson, King City, whose mo- ther Mrs. Robert Graves passed away at Sharon on April 23, in her 98th year. Mrs. Graves had celebrated her 97th birthday on April 18: Pupils in King City and Dis- trict received their first dose of polio vaccine on April 21. King- horn and Strange schools went to Nobleton and King City and Eversley went to Oak Ridges school. Social Notes Mrs. H. C. Krug of Kitchener. viceâ€"president of the Women’s Service Committee of the On- tario Cancer Society will be re- ceiving with Mrs. Henry Borden and Mrs. J. P. Crysdale. presi- dent of Aurora and District Can- cer Unit at the Trend Tea in aid of the Canadian Cancer Society :18: Tannery Hill Farm on April Mrs. J. Ball played two piano selections. Mrs. Fred Curtis gave an Easter reading. Mrs. Donald McCallum conducted a contest. Members from Strange Presby- terian W.M.S. were among the 20 present Aatflthg meeting. King Girl Guides and Brown- ies will be having their annual sale of cookies Saturday morn- ing. The girls did not take orders this year. but will be selling the cookies in King City and within a mile and a quarter of the vill- age. J The Easter Thankofiering of Eversley Presbyterian W.M.S. was held at the home of the president, Mrs. Robt. Farren, in King City. The worship service wns taken from the Glad Tidings Easter program. Taking part in the worship service were Mrs. T. L. Wilkins, Mrs. Fred Curtis and Mrs. John Phillips. Mrs. John McFarlane, one of the district vice-presidents for Toronto West Presbyterial was the guest speaker. The tonic of her mes§age Awas_ “Worry?” _ B THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, W1 - The monthly meeting of All Saints Anglican W.A. was held at the home of Mrs. W. Breckell on April 21. Mrs. E. B. Johnson took the devotional period. Mrs. Ross Walker read the study book chapter on Thirst' of India. Dele- gates to the annual meeting to be held on May 2,3,4, in Toronto, were appointed. They were Mrs. A. Gilham, Mrs. C. F. Harris, Mrs. R. Burt and Mrs. H. Mit- chell. The meetings will begin with a communion service at St James Cathedral on May 2. Ap- pointed to take reports at the Deanery meeting at Newmarket on May 18 were Mrs. Gordon Wells and Mrs. N. Tuck. A.Y.P.A. Miss Claire Campbell. R.N., who lives at Kinghorn, was the guest of the A.Y.P.A. of All Saints Anglican Church, King City on April 12. The meeting was held at the home of Jack Hambly, Springhill Rd. Miss Campbell spoke on "Child Psyâ€" chology”. A general discussion period followed her address. Jack Hambly then showed color- ed movies of the European tour he took last summer. Anniversary services will be held in King City United Church on Sunday, May 1. Rev. M. R. Jenkinson will be the preacher at the morning service at 11 am. Rev. A. C. Donald of Maple United Church will be the guest preacher at the evening ser- vice at 7 pm. The choir of King City United Church will provide the special music at both services. This will be the 84th anniver- sary of the founding of the church. There will be no church services in Laskay and Teston United Church- es on Sunday, May 1. HU. 9-1126 City & S A hydro pole on Bond Ave., caught fire between 5 and 6 a.m., Monday, April 25, caused by a broken in- sulator. The top of the pole glowed red in the early morning, but due to the rain the pole was damp and the flame died out. The Aur- ora Fire Department arriv- ed and waited until the hy- dro cut off. The'hydro dept. repaired the pole and tem~ porary power was resumed in the district. 84th Anniversary Services See Its Quality! SAFE SOLID FUEL m wwssr ‘ FIRES \WST/ COALGLWOOD LTD DOMINION No Colour Added It’s Natural Black Hydro Pole Catches Fire King City Notes King City, Oak Ridges The Liberal is always pleased to publish items of in- . terest regarding people and events in‘ the Oak Ridges- Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news con-es- e l pondent in King City is Mrs. Donald McCallum, telephone King 132M. and in Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox, Mrs. J. Armstrong, telephone TU. 4-3312. Suburban Delivery TU. 4-2775 The Oak Ridges Community Centre has been sponsoring func- tions of various types during the past year to assist in raising funds for a much-needed com- munity centre in Oak Ridges. Recently the association receiv- ed an encouraging note from a local resident who at the time was away on vacation. In her note, Mrs. Jennie Wilkins. a resident ofithe community for the past 36 years. enclosed an encouraging donation towards the work of the Community Cen- tre. The service was opened with the congregation singing hymns, “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord," followed by “The Church’s One Foundation." Rev. Roy Nigh, pastor of the new church acted as chairman and introduced the speakers. Community Centre Receives First Private Donation On Sunday, April 24, the new Brethren in Christ Church on Aubrey Ave., Oak Ridges, open- ed its doors to an estimated 250 people. First speaker was Rev. Henry Heise. organizer of the Sunshine Sunday School 30 years ago. Devotions were taken by Rev. J. R. Steckley followed by the Treasurer’s Report, given by At the dinner meeting of King City Lions Club held in King City United Church on April 19, the nominating committee pres- ented the slate of officers for 1955-56, which was accepted by the Lion members without fur- ther nominations. The officers for 1955-56 are Past president Jack Walkington, president Geo. Harvey, lst vice president Gordon Orr, 2nd vice president, Wilbert Jennings. 3rd vice president Mervin Wilson, secretary Ted Wallas, treasurer Don Hadwen, tail twisters Geo. Bennett, Fergus Lawson, Lion tamers Keith Cambden, James McDonald, directors (2 years) B. J. Langdon. Eric Abrahams, dir- ectors (1 year) Jack Parsons, Jock Thompson. John Addison, Grade 13 stud- ent at Aurora High School, who was winner in the Lions Speak- ing Contest held recently was the guest speaker for the evening. He spoke on Television, the topic George Harvey Elected President King City Lions Over 250 Attend Dedication Of Brethren In Christ Church Mary Ann Riddell, a pupil at King City Public School watches intently as Dr. A. G. Chunn of Aurora administers an injection of the Salk Anti-Polio Vaccine. Mary Ann was among the approximately 400 grade 1 and 2 pup- ils from King, Oak Ridges, and Lake Wilcox Public Schools' who received their initial shots at the clinic set up at Ne Meet All City Prices EASY TERMS Students Get Palio Protection munity and is Known as a citizen vitally in- terested in her community and its activities, Mrs. Wilkins 'was active in the formation of the lo- cal Home and School Associa- tion and now holds an honorary membership. She' has work- ed with the young people of St. John's Sunday School and has enjoyed work with the Brethren in Christ Church. She was the first woman Trustee on the Oak Ridges School Board and has given her time generously to the local Women's Institute and Missionary Society. Only recent- ly, Mrs. Wilkins was presented with a 20 year jewel from the Rebekah Lodge in Aurora. Mrs. Wilkins has seen the com- munity grow in the past ayears and is interested in its future growth. The Community Centre is proud to have one of Oak Rid- ges most esteemed citizens as a supporter. Allan Heise. who stated that up to date the cost had been $27,000 with some further work to be done. The offering was receiv- ediand totalled $1,150. The Henderson Sisters sang two selections followed by the sermon of dedication by Bishop C. N. Hostetter Jr., president of Messiah College. The_Rite of Dedication was taken by Bishop Alvin L. Winger of Markham District. The prayer of dedication was given by Bishop E. J. Swalm of Stayner. The closing hymn “All Hail the power of Jesus' Name,” was followed by the Benediction pronounced by Bishop Winger. A report was given by the committee in charge of Spring Thaw. On this committee are Lions Arnold Peter, John Nim- mo and George Bodi. Spring Thaw is a Minstrel Variety show planned for next month. Taking part in the show are children ranging from pre-school age to teenâ€"agers from King City and District. There will also be sev- eral piano solos and recitations. which brought him the honors in the contest. He was introduced by Past President John Dew. The Lions made plans to or- ganize a dinner in honor of King City Midgets, O.M.H.A. winners under the chairmanship of Lion Gord. Orr. The dinner will be held at Nobleton on April 28. Lion John Dew won the capon in the regular draw for the Con- vention Fund. There was a draw for three small articles in the Chinese auction. - -» - 28, 1955 the Oak Ridges school last week. Assisting Dr. Chunn are nurses from the York County Health Unit. Reading left to right are Miss Riddell, Nurse Miss Elizabeth Petrie, Dr. Chunn, Nurse Miss Ann Quigley, pupil Judy Wells, Nurse Mrs. Betty Abram, and Nurse Miss Kay Nelson. â€" photo by lagerquist King City Firemen were call- ed to a fire at the home of Mr. William Flynn. 3rd line King on Sunday evening, April 24. Fire in the fireplace had set fire to the inside partition of the wall behind the fireplace. Firemen had to remove bricks in the wall behind the fireplace to put out the fire. Damage was confined to the area around the fireplace. A new chimney will have to .Je Sharon Baker, 3-year-old dau- ghter of Mr .and Mrs. Bob Baker, Teston Sideroad, returned home last week after undergoing two serious eye operations in the Sick Children’s Hospital, Tor- onto. Sharon accidencauy pierc- ed her eye with a sharp stick she was carrying while walking a1- ong the ‘road. This unfortunate accident has cost Sharon the sight of her eye. . Remove Bricks To Stop Fire Oak Ridges Community Cen- tre Bingo on April 19, was a big success with 101 in attendance. There were many winners from Oak Ridges, Newmarket, Aurora and King. The special prize, a lawn chair, was won by Mrs. Trent of Aurora and the door prize by Mr. Wearing of Oak Ridges. The jackpot did not go so will continue until May 10. 101 Attend O'- R Bingo The committee decided tfiat if the jackpot goes, the bingos will end until next season. The last bingo will be a jam- boree bingo on May 17, with the jackpot being split up into priz- es with many additional prizes given to end the successful binâ€" go year. Loses Eye In Accident The Reason Why, by Wyndham Smith; Flamingo Feather by Laurens van der Post; Peoples, Places and Things by Gilbert Highet; White Desert by John Glaser; Period Piece by Roverat; Isle of Man by Mais. Humor, mystery and adventure are to be found in the new fic- tion novels. They are Soldier of Fortune by Gann; Pray for a Brave Heart by Helen MacInnes; No Time for Sergeants by Mac Haymen; A World of Love, by Elizabeth Bowen; Dutch by The- odore Bonnet; Breaking Wave, by Nevil Shute; Whisper in the Gloom by Nicholson Blake and a “Key to Death”, by Locker- idge New books, to comply with ‘interest of all readers have rived in the King Memorial brary. Among the non-fie books are: New Books In King Library >ks, to comply with the E all readers have at- he King Memorial Li- Among the non-fiction FURNITURE King City Village trustees and fire chief David Glass met with King Township Council on April 19 to consider a fire area for King City Fire Department. The proposed area would be within the King Telephone exchange, exclusive of Noblcton villa'w. and would cover over 40 square miles. This proposal is subject to the approval of Schomberg and Aurora fire departments. Council agreed King City would receive an agreement similar to other existing fire departments. Rev. G. Johnston Leaves Local Charge For Mission Field Rev. George Johnston, B.A., B.D.. preached his farewell ser- mon at the Presbyterian church- es of Eversley, Strange and West King. on Sunday. April 24. Rev. Johnston had served as a stated supply in the Presbyterian charge since last October, while he was taking a post-graduate course at Knox College. On Thursday, April 28, he will re- ceive his Bachelor of Divinity de- gree at the 111th Convocat,ion of Knox College in Convocation Hall. University of Toronto. Rev. Johnston graduated from Knox College in 1948. Conflder Fire Area Miss Margaret Donnelly, Elm Grove Ave., was rushed to St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, by ambulance Friday evening, Ap- ril 22. - Margaret has been ill since February. She attends ’Aurora High School, played ball for the Oak Ridges Girls Soft- ball team and helped her team mates to win the K.V.W. Trophy last year.‘ She was also a con- testant in the Winter Carnival Queen Contest. All her friends are anxious to see her up and taking part in activities again, and hope she will not have to spend too much time in hospital. Three sets of the Square Dance Club of Oak Ridges char- tered a bus to attend the Square Dance Festival at the Mutual Ar- ena, Toronto. on April 19. They were very pleased to hear Wal- ter Thompson of Richmond Hill among the 18 callers from dif- ferent parts of Ontario. Oak Ridges Lion dinner meeting on ril 25, at the Ridge their new slate of 1955-6. Len Smart, former Scoutmas- ter is now off the critical list and is on the recovery list, but will‘ remain in hospital for six Rev. Johnston took for his sermon in the three churches, The Final Triumph, the Ascen- sion into Heaven, the translation of Jesus Christ. the sinless One. Enter Mission Field Oak Ridges Community Cen- tre held a Spring Frolic on Ap- ril 22 at the public school. The evening was enjoyed by a large crowd. Among those taking part in the program were A. Mullins, of Station CHUM. The girls’ trio of Oak Ridges, made up of Runi Findeison, Ella May Hall- am and Jackie Reimer. John Parker and Ron Stephany, play- ing ukeleles with Eric Findeison on the piano accordion. Jack Blyth entertained those present with some magic tricks. Jim Egan was the caller for the evening. The door prize was won by Mrs. C. Marshall. Mr. W. A. Young of Biz-ks Falls visited his brother-in-law and sister. Capt. and Mrs. E. C. Haw- man, Yonge St. over the week- end. weeks more On Sunday in Strange church. Rev. Mr. Johnston gave a short address to the young people con- cerning Christian Service in the church. He explained the edu- cational requirements to be a minister or a deaconess in the church. Whatever work you may may choose to do as a domm. nurse, teacher. farmer. Rev. Johnston said in conclusion, ask yourelf this question, .Can I do that work unto God. Rev. Johnston, in his farewell words to the congregation thanked them for giving him a Mr. and Mrs. C. Swan, Aub- rey Ave” attended the funeral of Mrs. Swan’s aunt, Mrs. Alma Lena Barnett in Toronto April 22. Mr. F. Mathews, Aubrey Ave., has been seriously ill for the past weeks, and is convalescing in Toronto. On her recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Mathews will return to Aubrey Ave. Birthdays Attending the Minstrel Show in Newmarket, Saturday, were Mr. and Mrs. R. Woolley. Mr. and Mrs. J. Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. E. Clarke of Oak Ridges. Mrs. Eric Smith attended the wedding of her friend, W. Red- dick of Rhinelander, Wis., on April 23, in Syracuse, N.Y. Spring Frolic Dance Birthday wishes go to three neighbours on Aubrey Ave., B. McKenzie, A. Kennedy, F. Bar- on. Miss Jackie Woods, Bond Ave., celebrated her fourth birthday on April 23. Twelve little play- mates helped Jackie eat her birthday cake. Bob Woolley, Lake Road, cele- brated a birthday on April 23. In Hospital Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Socials Lions .5 held their Monday, Ap- Inn to name officers for call but he felt his work was in the mission field in the west where he was born. raised and educated. Rev. Johnston leaves for his home in Saskatoon on Friday, April 28, where he will await his call to the mission field in British Columbia. Miss Marion Baron. his fian- cee attended the services at the three churches. Miss Baron graduated as a deaconess on Ap- ril 20. She leaves April 29 en route to Northern Saskatchewan after a short visit to her home in Carberry, Man.“ Miss Baron will be doing van work in the mission field with Miss Fern Birtch of Huntsville for the sum- mer months. Dr. J. B. Skene. B.A., will be the preacher at the three chur- ches for the month of May. 25-». 50-". 2.29 4.19 HOSE NOZZLEâ€"Brass; fully adjustable 79¢ 7 Power Lawn Mowers in the Canadian Tire line-up this yearâ€"both Rotary and Reel Type. 18 to 21-inch cut. 2-cycle and 4-cy cle models. Save Safely! 50-FT. WITH COUPLINGS Handsome solid - lone black, high-quallfy plas- Ilc hose, complete wiIh couplings. 5-year guar- anteed performance. RED OR GREEN PLAS- _'!'|C HOSEâ€"WIN: coup- IT’S A CANADIAN TIRE GIGANTIC PRE-SEASON SAVINGSl Take it easy this summer with this full- size, full-powered Rotary Power Lawn Mower . . . 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