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W 1 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, May 26,;lfié r.-: you orncl (nus! nun cunu) r-----â€"--â€"â€"â€"---------1 Oak. Ridges Girl Guides held their Saturday morning meeting at the home of their Capt. Jean Clarke, Blue Spruce. With the arrival of nice weather. they have decided to gather at Blue Spruce instead of at the school for the remainder of the season. A motor trip was planned for the holiday by‘ Mr. and Mrs. H. Knuckey, but had to be cancell- ed as their daughter Karen con- tracted the measles. On Sunday, May 29, a Guiders’ meeting of Blues and Browns will take place with a picnic sup- per between 5 and 9 pm. at Don Head Farms. Mrs. Donald Young, Wildwood Ave., Lake Wilcox, is resting well after being admitted to the New- market Hospital for an operation on Friday, May 20. _ Mrs. Ken Farquharson. Mrs. Owen Newhall and children with guests, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Woolley spent the holiday week- end at Minden. Ont, visiting Ken Farquharson and Owen Newhall. Mrs. W. K. Standish is visiting her brother, Stan Beamish at Blue Spruce. 7 How much do Ontario fainilies value and enjoy the rich vacation Treasures of their own Banner Province? The lure of Ontario‘s lake, river and forest. areas, boating, ‘ fishing and touring delights, draws thousands of visitors each year from all parts of the continent. And all these inviting opportunities are spread forth for Ontario families to enjoyâ€"perhaps only a few miles from home. Here's an exciting idea for holidays this year . . . “Know Ontario Better”. An hour or so in bus. train or motor car can bring you face to face with new tingling discoveries or rewarding experiences. $cnd in the coupon bslow and see the wealth of I opportunities awaiting you. "Freedom from Care” Pete McGillcn, leading authority on Ontario's out- doors writcs: . “Here in Ontario is the answer to your fifth freedomâ€"freedom from care. You’ll find it in a vacation spent in (his banner province of Canada, the province that has the greatest appeal to holiday-makers. Get to know yogr own Ontarioâ€"you’ll love it. ONTARIO TRAVEL. ROOM I12. I1 COLLEGE ST. TORONTO. ONTARIO. PLEASE SEND ME A FREE ROAD MAP AND TRAVEL INFORMATION ABOUT ONTARIO. BETTER Caloric Dcpcflmgnl of have! & Publicity "on. Led: F. Codio, QC. Minlsvnr. Mr. and Mrs. D. Nash, Yonge Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Socials W0 ‘f'755 King City, Lake WilcoxJ «l: Ridges The Liberal is always pleased to publish items of in- terest regarding people and‘events tn the Oak Ridges- Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news corres- pondent in King City is Mrs. Donald McCallnm, telephone King 132M. and in Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox, Mrs. . Armstrong, telephone TU. 4-3312. 7‘3 KNOW nun Mr. and Mrs. David McKee, Toronto, are spending a week's holiday with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. Man- och. Eimgrove Ave., Oak Ridges. The Oak Ridges Community Centre Committee held a meet- ing on May 19. to discuss the op- erating of their summer carni- val and decided to hold a final dance of the season on May 27, eniabling them to name the girl tr 0. St.. returned home May 20 from Atlantic City where they attend- ed the Great West Life Assur- ance convention. ‘While in the US. they visited Washington and Baltimore. Miss Susan Nash celebrated her 11th birthday on May 22, with a little school chum Mar- garet Carruthers and her two aunts who are visiting Misses Daisy and Aileen Bowden, 'Tor- onto. Mrs. A. Wilkinson. Toronto and Mrs. H; Hawman. Mrs. R. Woolley J5.._M!js: VJ. Blyth. Mrs. S. Rule, Oak Ridges entertain- ed at a household and linen shower. Marilyn is the daugh- ter of Capt. and Mrs. E. C. Haw- ngi, Yonge St., Oak Ridges. The Oak Ridges Girls softball team will get under way this Wednesday May 25 at King City with a double header starting the season. Community Centre Miss Dianne Manoch. Elm- grave Ave.. celebrated her 14th birthday~on May 22. Dianne with Cam] Hind, Judy Bond, Ellen May Hallam, Jackie Reimer and Runi Findeson spent the even- ing at the theatre, returning home for birthday refreshments. Miss Patsy Laurie. Terriview Heights, held a presentation shower at the Eglinton Hunt Club. ‘ Mr. F. Mathews. Aubrey Ave., who has been ill for some time underwent an operation on May 20. which was successful. If there is no complication, he will be up and around again soon and will return to his home in Oak Ridges. Mr. and Mrs. Bonar McKenzie, Aubrey Ave., spent a pléasant holiday week-end at their cot- tage at Wood Lake. Muskoka, preparing it for the summer season. The members of York Manor were entertained May 19 by a school choir from Oak Ridges under the direction of Mr. Grylls. Sunday next May 29 Whitsun- day. there will be a celebration of the Holy 'Communion at St. John‘s Anglican Church, Oak Ridges at 11:15 am. Bridal Showers Bridal showers for Miss Mari- lyn Hawman have been held by many of her friends, in the city and Oak Ridges. Miss Hawman is well. known in the district, as she operated a riding school, and still l‘emains an ardent .horse- woman. The groom-to-be is G. McVichold. Mr. and Mrs. F. Baron enter- tained many guests over me holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Wright, Ajax, Ont.. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Payne, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Weller, Toronto, and; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hind, Mimico, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rob- inson, Toronto Bouquets of white and mauve lilacs, red and yellow tulips and white narcissi decorated the al- tar of Laskay United Church for the Slst anniversary services. Both services were well attend- ed. Laskay United 51 Anniversary Rev. M. R. Jenkinson took as the topic for his sermon at the morning service, “Castles In Spaih."‘ All of us .he said, in any walk of life, need castles in Spain to help us overcome some of the dull dreary moments in our lives. Teston United Church choir sang two selections during the service. “0 Give Thanks Un- to the Lord." and “How Pleas- ant Are Thy Dwellings.” Miss Marilyn Panke. a recent grad- uate of the Toronto Bible Coll- ege and member of the choir sang a solo selection “The 23rd Psalm.” She was accompanied by Les Robson ill the piano. .‘.l'.s. J. Downing is the choir leader and Mrs. W. Williamson, the or- ganist of Teston United Church choir. At the evening service. Rev. Victor Wood of Temperanceville United Church took as his topic “Evangelism”. King City United Church choir sang three selec- tions “Open the Gates of the Temple," ‘Heavenly Love Abid- ing.” and ‘Lead Me Lord.’ The ;‘anist is Mrs. Ewart Patton. Rev. Jenkinson complimented the ladies of Laskay United Church on the renovations they. had made to the Sunday School rooms in the church.The ladies had spent a day and a half paint- ing the woodwork ivory to com- plement the green walls which had been painted last year. Gray and green scenic drapes had been hung on the windows. The drapes. blinds and accessories had been donated by members of the W.M.S. We Meet All City Prices EASY TERMS The Girl Guides and Brownies in King will hold a mother and daughter banquet on May 31, in King City United Church. The Girl Guides and Brownies will parade with King Cubs and Scouts on Sunday morning. June 5, in King City United Church. They will attend the 10 am. church service. Cemetery Board Seven members of King City Fire Department had their first practice drill since last autumn on the school grounds of S. S. 2 King on Monday night, May 16. They spent two- hours working with the equipment. Six hundred feet of 21A,,” hose, and 750 feet of 11,5 inch hose were laid out in the school yard. A new ‘Siamese coupling to allow three 11/5” hose to be fed from a 21/2" hose was tried. The hydrant on Dew St. was also tested for pressure. The firemen found that the hydrant had been dismantled and was rusty and had to be assembled. This would have taken up valu- able time and would have been serious if there had been a fire. Robertson Lodge Guides 8; Brownies Guy Ramsay, D.D.G.M. Toron- to District D made his official visit to Robertson Lodga A.F. & A.M., King City, May 16. Thir- teen ruling masters from Toronto District D were among visitors at this special occasion. After in- spection supper was served by the wives of the present officers. W.M.S. Six directors of the King City cemetery board held the regular spring meeting May 20 with the caretakers, Bud and Bill Ham, at King City cemetery. The dam- age created by Hurricane Hazel to the graves and roads was dis- cussed. It was also decided to have the sign at the gate re- painted. ; The secretary-treasurer re- ported the purchase of a new power mower for the cemetery. Mention was made that the cost of perpetual care on future sales of plots in the old part of the cemetery will have to meet with the new revisions of the ceme- tery act. Fire Brigade A bale of over $113 was packed at the monthly meeting of Ever- sley Presbyterian Church W.M.S. on May 18. at the home of Mrs. Fred Curtis. In the bale were five quilts, towels, pillow slips, balls of wool, socks and mitts among other things. Three boxes of good used clothing were also packed. Mrs. Robert Farren, the president, presided for the worship service. Mrs. Art Bo- vair read the scripture. Mrs. John Phillips and Mrs. Watson Ferguson led in prayer. Mrs. Ferguson gave' the study book chapter on ‘Health". Mrs. Curtis gave a reading. Members of the W.M.S. have been invited by Aurora Presbyterian W.M.S. to their meeting on June 15, at the home of Mrs. Wilfred McDowell, Yonge St. Mission Band The monthly meeting of King City United Church Mission Band was held May 19. President Douglas Parsons led the worship service. Mrs. Vic Doner read two chapters in the study book. For handiwork. the older child- ren made plaster plaques with birds and pictures. The young- er chlldren made cork boats. As an extra treat the 'children were given‘home made candy by their leaders. Members of Teston United Church W.A. had a quilting bee at their regular meeting, May 18. For the worship service, Mrs. W. Schneider read the scripture. Mrs. W. Maginn read the lesson thoughts. Mrs. Frank Piercey gave the topie which was entitled “The comforter.” Rev. M. R. Jenkinson and Mr. Allan Gellatly of King City Un- ited Church attended the Toronto Centre Presbytery supper meetâ€" ing at Newmarket United Church on May 17. The monthly meeting of All Saints Anglican W.A. was held at the home of Mrs. C. F. Harris on May 19. Mrs. R. Burt took the devotional period: Mrs. Harris introduced the special speaker, Mrs. E. Dennison, Dor- cas secretary of the Toronto Dio- cese. Mrs. Dennison spoke on the importance of the mission and school bales. She also spoke of the value of the bales to the northwestern churches and the clergy on the mission fields. Mrs. Gordon Wells thanked the spea- ker for her interesting and en- lightening talk. Miss E. Can- non, Miss E. McCann and Mrs. M. Smith of Toronto were visi- tors at the W.A. meeting. Summer Celia Jackson. the nine month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burwell Jackson, of Springfield Rd., was baptized at her home May 20 by Rev. M. R. Jenkinsoa. Rev. J. C. Sheppard who is interested in coming to the Pres- byterian charge of Eversley, Strange and West King. will be the pfieacher at the three chur- ches, May 29. On May 30, Dr. .105. McLelland. interim modera- tor .will meet members oflthe three congregations at Strange Church to discuss plans for the future. All Saints King City Notes King City resident, Herb Ross. of Keele Street, has planted two century plants which he brought back from Florida this year, in his front garden. A beautiful ar- ray of red and yellow tulips and two ornamental flamingos, add a‘ decorative touch Ato his garden. Glen Love, son of Mr. and MrS. Raymond Love, 5th concession of King celebrated his first birth- day on May 25. At his birthday party were his great-grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gam- ,brill and his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Campbell. Miss Evelyn Courtney at King- horn and Miss Helen Thompson at Eversley have consented to remain at their schools another year. 'Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cooper and children, Ronald and. Lee. spent the holiday weekâ€"end in Buffalo, New York. Mr. and Mrs. John Dew and family attended a party in Tor- onto on May 21. to celebrate the 50th Golden Wedding Anniver- sary of Mrs. Dew's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Walters of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Walters were mar- ried on May 23, 50 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Arbuckle of Las- kay also attended the anniver- sary celebration. Mrs. Alfred Gilham, Mrs. R. Burt, Mrs. Gordon Wells and Mrs. D. Rawlings attended the Second Annual Women’s Auxil- iary Conference, St. P ul’s Dea- nery of York North at ewmark- et. May 18. Mrs. E. R. Bagley, former secretary-treasurer of the Girls‘ Department of the Dio- cesan Board, gave the address on the importance of encouraging girls in their work. The new deanery officer is Mrs. J. Hall of Sharon. Aircraftsman Jack Stearne, great nephew of Mrs. Robert Farren, King City and his wife, visited his aunt, on May 15, prior to his leaving for Germany where he will spend at least a year with the RCAF. Mrs. Whatley Finch. townline King, who assumed the teaching duties at New Scotland school after Easter ' has consented to continue teaching in the school next September. Miss Elizabeth Climpson, tea- cher at Strange School will be teaching in a Leaside public school next September. Toronto and York Roads Com- mission put in the culvert at the corner of King and Fisher Sts. last week-end. Mrs. James McCallum return- ed to her home on Springhill Rd., on May 17, after spending the winter with her ,daughter, Mrs. Wib McCallum of Cooks- town. Over 85 friends, neighbors and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Curtis gathered at their farm home on Con. 4 King, to give them a surprise farewell party. Their loo-acre farm was recent- ly purchased by Mr. McEachren, who is going to divide the farm into building lots. The house and five acres were recently pur- chased from Mr. McEachren by Bill Drinkwater of_ King City. Farewell Party For Mr. & Mrs. F. Curtis Friends and relatives of Mr. Curtis had a pleasant evening on May 20, playing euchre and bin- go. Mrs. Robert Farren won the ladies’ euchre prize while Mrs. Bob Ball won the consola- tion prize., Verdun Gordon took the men's first prize while Jim Wells won the consolation. Miss Helen Thompson gave the presentation address honoring Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. Frank Morrison, Ted Thompson, and Aubrey Campbell, presented them with a lovely walnut coffee table, picture and_table lamp. The party ended with a com- munity sing-song with everyone choosing-favorite selections. Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Thompson were convenors of the surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. Surviving aie his Rife, Louise Reppen and one son, Philip Hen- ry of Toronto. Attending from Toronto were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wells, Mr. and Mrs. William Tarrent, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lloyd of Thornhill, Mr .and Mrs. Fred Gray, Rich- mond Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ball of Aurora were also pres- ent. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Curtis will be moving to gheir home in Her- itage Park soon. They thanked those present for the unexpect- ed party and lovely gifts. Philip Edward Hyde, South Road. Lake Wilcox, passed away on Friday, May 20. after a leng- thy illness. He was in his 74th year. Mr. Hyde was a familiar figure at many local auction 'sales and had been in the an- tique business since his retire- ment several years ago. V Interment was in Aurora cem- etery on Monday, May 23. Philip E. Hyde PassesAwayAfter Lengthy Hlness It was election night for King City Lions at the regular din- ner meeting in King City United Church May 17. All officers for the coming year were elected by acclamation and are: Past Pres. Jack Walkington; president, George Harvey; lst vice-presi- dent, Gordon Orr; 2nd vice-pres.. Wilbert Jennings, 3rd vice-pres, Mervin Wilson; secretary, Ted Wallas; treasurer, Don Hadwen; tail twisters, Geo. Bennett and Fergus Lawson; Lion Tamers, Keith Cambden and James Mc- Donald; directors 2 years, B. J. Langdon, Eric Abrahams; Direc- tors, 1 year, Jack Parsons and Jock Thompson. King City Lions Officers Receive Acclamation Guests of the Lions for the evening were‘ five boys of the Ground Observer Corps, under the leadership of John Langdon. Lion John Langdongave an out- Line of the activities of the Corps. He stated they were one of the smartest groups in the section. Recently they obtained the highest score for planes ob- Community Centre Bingos Finished Oak Ridges Community CenJ tre held the final bingo of the season on May 17 with 117 in at- tendance. During the time it took to set up equipment, a trio made up of John Parker, ukelele and mouth organ, Eric Findeson. pi- ano accordion, and Ron Stephany banjotenterteined the crowd. A show of puppets by Eric Saunders, Bruce Armstrong, Robt. Sempler and Don Docherâ€" ty was very much enjoyed. Mr. Jeans, principal of Oak Ridges Public school and Roy Robson, teacher. were present. AIDED BY GOOD GOVERNMENT More than a billion dollars worth of farm products have been sold by Ontario farmers in each of the last three yearsâ€"nearly double the output of ten years ago. Development of new crop varieties and thorough extension work under the present administration has expanded cash crop acreage in Ontario by more than 400 per cent. - Departmental herd improvement policies have UNDER THE FROST ADMINISTRATION 0 HIGH YIELDING crop varieties, introduced through Department of Agriculturc support of research, has meant millions more in cash crop returns for Ontario farmers. The Department aids 250 field crop competitions. Q WEED CONTROL on 134,000 acres of crop and 28,000 miles of roadways received cash assistance from provincial Department of Agriculture. o CONSERVATION was carried out in nearly 1,000 farm drainage and farm pond surveys slast year. Sixty-three special field days demonstrated modem farm practice. Q ENDLESS SEARCH for better crop varieties at Ontario Agricultural College and Western Ontario Agricultural School is made possible by the Department of Agriculture. o FUTURE FARMERS already have received a million and a quarter dollars in cash loans from the provincial government under the Ontario JuEi'or Farmer Establishment Loan Corporation. SOUND LEGISLATION HAS BROUGHT BENEFITS TO ALL ONTARIO. FARMERS: served in this district. The boys of the Observer Corps 'entertain- ed the Lions with two song sel- ections. One hundred percent attendance pins were presented to Lions Eric Abrahams, Clark Archibald, Adam Davidson, John Dew, Bruce Hall. Geo. Harvey, Stan Kerr, B. J. Langdon, John Lang- don, Fergus Lawson, John Nim- mo, John Norris, Gord Orr. Jack Parsons, Jack Walkington, Don Hadwen, Ken Sutton, Jock Thompson and Ted Wallas.. The committee for the Lions Spring Thaw held recently at Langdon’s Bus terminal, report- ed a profit of approximately $75. Lion George Harvey won a dozen gladioli bulbs, donated by Lion Gord Orr, in the Chinese Auc- tion. Proceeds of $5.75 will go towards welfare work. Lion John Dew and Mrs. Dew. Lion George Harvey and Mrs. Harvey left Monday, May 23 to motor to Quebec City to attend the District A annual convention which began on May 25. The Coadjutor Bishop of Toronto, the Rt. Rev. F. H. Wilkinson, M.A., D.D., will confirm candidates from the Anglican parishes of King, Oak Ridges and Maple, on Thursday evening next, May 26 at 8 p.m., at St. John’s Church, Oak Ridges (Yonge Street at Jefferson).- Refreshmentmwill be ser- ved in the Parish Hall after the service. A general invitation is ex- tended to the public to atâ€" tend. St. John’s Confirmation Service WWONTARIO $10,000 Fire Kélls Pigs Chickens At Gray Farm A $10,000 fire destroyed two buildings on the farm of C. L. Gray on the Eversley sideroad on Friday afternoon, May 20. killing 54 small pigs, many of them born that morning. five Kenneth Wood, 26. of the 8th Concession King Township, was driving home, after working late at King City Cold Storage, May 20, when his car was struck by a car driven by John Pitre, 36. of Humber Trail. The accident happened on the King-Nobleton Road, near Kinghaven Farms, owned by J: S. D. Tory. Driver Thrown ToRoadInCrash Ken Wood is in York County Hospital. Newmarket. with back iniuries and a badly lacerated leg. He will be in the hospital for at least two weeks. A witness told police the crash impact roll- ed Woods car over, the door op- ened on the passenger side and threw Wood to the road. The other driver, he said. stopped. walked back to the scene, took a look at the injured man, and then drove off. John Pitre, the other driver, was taken to Newmarket jail when apprehended by police, and charged with driving while his license was under suspension. careless driving and 'failing to remain at the scene of the acci- dent. ened on the passenger side and threw Wood to the road. The other driver, he said, stopped. walked back to the scene, took a look at the injured man, and then drove off. John Pitre, the other driver. was taken to Newmarkct jail when apprehended by police, and charged with driving while his license was under suspension. careless driving and -failing to remain at the scene of the acci- dent. Ken Wood who is an employ- ee of King City Cold Storage is married and has a small daughâ€" ter. He is a member of St. Paul‘s, Ninth Line. Presbyterian Church. freshments. The gala display of fireworks and bingo sponsored by the Com- munity Centre was a huge suc- cess on May 23, at the Oak Rid- ges Public School. The fire- works started at 9 pm. with nearly 650 spectators enjoying the display. Many parents ac- companied their children to watch the show. Art Manoch and Dick Duf‘field looked after light- ing the fireworks with Dave Grounds being on the look-out for any resulting grass fires. Jerry McNeil, Jim Smith, Stan Rule, Fern Bain looked after the Bingo game, and Richard Duffield took care of the re- at“ maintained livestock output at 70 'per cent of Ontario farm income. The Frost administration has introduced the most advanced marketing legislation of 'any Canadian pfovince. Community living in rural areas has been bettered through Frost government grants. Last year these amounted to a quarter of a million dollars for 108 community centres. 161 Main St., NEWMARKET FREE DELIVER I sows and 700 chickens Ten volunteer firemen of the King City Fire brigade, using water from a small lake near the fire were able to keep the flames from spreading to the main barn where Holsteins valued at $15,- 000 were housed. The fire spread from the pig- gery to the hen house before it was brought under control. Six of the Volunteer Firemenu re- turned to the scene at night to put out I smouldering fire in the haystack. Mr Gray gave a generous con- tribuiiop to the King City Fire- men to help defray the cost of the siren which they are pur- chasing. The'pigs and chickens which were killed were to have been gem by .guction on Wednesday of this Week. Gala Fireworks! At PubiicSchooi