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The Liberal, 10 Nov 1955, p. 8

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FROM â€" THE BASEMENT TO THE ROOF ' House Repairs & Alteratiops Oxford St., Richmond Hill Miss Patricia Appleyard. who was a welcome visitor at the King Girl Guide Hallowe'en party will be assisting Captain Mrs. Don- ald Laing and Lieutenant Mrs. Art Ross with Guiding. Miss Appleyard has the Gold Cord. the highest honor in Girl Guiding and numerous proficiency bad- ges. She hwme first. a Brownie and later fiex’v up to Guides while living at Leaside. She is a fifth form student at Aurora High School. The Kinfi1 Girl Guide Associa- tion will eel at the home of Mrs. Hank Davie. R. R. 1 King, Monday evening. The executive and Commissioner Mrs. Ewart Patton hope for a large attend- ance as there are important mat- ters to be discussed. ‘ Twenty-eight children attend- ed the Mission Band meeting on Friday afternoon in the United Church. President Douglas Par- sons conducted the worship ser- vice. A chapter from the Study Book “The Boy with the Busy Walk," was read. For handiwork the children colored a Canadian Indian. AV. 5-2149 BA. 1-1384 Service Call 8 THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill, Ont, Thursday, November 10, 1955 SERVICE Richmond Hill BITUMINOUS WILLOWDALE 6186 Yonge St. TU. 4-1810 King City Notes King City, Oak Ridges The Liberal Lg always pleased to publish Items of [n- . teresc regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges- Lako Wilcox and King City districts. Our news corres- 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. 01' made in $3.50 Dated at Maple this 2nd day of November, 1955. All parties wishing to appear should telephone Assessors at Maple 113 and arrange appoint- ment. Due to number of ap- peals only parties with appoint- ments will be heard. Notice is hereby given that a Court of Revision of the Assess- ment Roll of the Township will be held in the council chambers at Maple on Thursday, Novem- ber 17th. for the 'purpose of hearing appeals against the assessment roll'for the Munici- pality of the Township of Vaugh- an for the year 1956. Judging the children; in their costumes were Mrs. H. G. Rat- cliff, Mrs. I. L, Scott and Mrs. Ted Wallas. Some of the many prize winners were Lois McCop- pen. David Drinkwater, Ron Crooks. Jimmy Dixon. Ed Mill- ard, Douglas McKenzie. Marie Minton, Karen Bice. Ellen Rich- ardson. Ann Pearce and Shane Belknap. E. C 0 O K GENERAL CONTRACTOR Four hundred bags of candies, apples and peanuts were served to the children along with hot dogs and milk by the association. A ventriloquist and his dum- my delighted old and young alike. The dummy brought to the attention of the audience that it was George Harvey’s birthday. Mr. Harvey, who is president of King City Lions and Cubmaster had been watching proceedings. Everyone joined in singing Hap- .... n:_u_ .1, -,__°...D -u... py Birthdéy to this popular Kin City resident. There were 125 children in costume at the community Hall- o'we‘en party sponsored by the Lake Marie and King Athletic Association in co-operation with the trustee board and teachers of King City School at the Langdon bus depot October 31. After rounding up help for the family, Stan Rule, past-president of the Oak Ridges Lions club. de- clared the house, like several others inxthe area. was a firetrap. “ml - 125 Children At Hallowe’en Party Fire broke out in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Nickells. Capell Ave.. Lake Wilcox on Thursday, November 3, causing total des- truction of the building. Mrs. Nickells led four of her seven children to safety. The other three were attending school at the time. Two representatives of the Oak Ridges Lions. Stan Rule and Ross Davies visited the Nickeli family later andlwith the Red Cross, provided nearly $500 worth of bedding, clothes, etc. "These places Ishould all-“1;. condemned.” he said. “They are only winterized with cardboard, and the owners are charging ex- horbitant rents." Mr. and MrsT'Nickeus' "a'nd family are staying with relatives untii new quarters are found. In County Court at Newmarket last Monday. four young men were sentenced in connection with break-ins at King City Mo- tors, Pottageville and Nobleton. Marcel LeClerc was given two years less one day in reformatory while Alvin Gunn and A. Meag- her were each sentenced to two years in the penitnliary. Vincent Lake was given suspended sen- tence. Family Of 9 Burned Out Rev. M. R. Jenkinson conduct- ed the funeral servipe on Thurs- day at the Thompson Funeral Home, Aurora. Interment was in King City cemetery. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Arthur Wellesley and family of Keele St.. whose granddaughter. Trudy Ann Wellesley, age six years passed away at the Hospi- tal for Sick Children, Toronto, on October 31. Trudy Ann was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Earl Wellesley of Fort Erie. Mr. and Mrs. Wellesley have two boys, Terry 7 and Ar- thur 2. Mr. Wellesley is a mem- ber of the Provincial Police. Court of Revision TOWNSHIP OF VAUGHAN Domestic & Industrial Alterations J. M. MCDONALD. Clerk, Township of Vaughan OAK RIDGES TU. 4-3075 We Meet All City Prices EASY TERMS The basket containing one doz- en red roses on the communion table in Teston United Church was a gift to Mrs. David Murray of Teston from her 12 grand- children. Mrs. Murray celebrated her 70th birthday November 5. . -.,_, u- .. -.. at Teston on Nov. 2. Mrs. Fred Curtis presided. Scripture was read by Mrs. Ross BOvair and the prayer was given by Mrs. T. L. Williams. Teston United Church choir will provide music for the 11 a. m. anniversary service on Nov- ember 13. It will be the 83rd an- niversary service of the church. Rev. M. R. Jenkinson is the prea- cher at the morning service. The Baker Hill octette will provide the music for the evening service at which Rev. A. C. Huston of Victoria Square will be guest speaker. Plans or the Christmas Ba- zarr later this month were dis- cussed. Gifts were brought to the meeting for the bazaar. Mrs. Watson Ferguson and Miss Lily Anderson gave read- ings. A contest was conducted by Mrs. Howard Cairns. Donna Bowen and Shirley Bowen ren- dered piano solos. Mrs. Jack Downing and Mrs. Charles Rob- son gave a vocal duet selection. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Chas. Gordon, King City. The monthly meeting of Ever- sley Presbyterian W.A. was held at we home of Mrs. Roy Bowen Lion Eric Abrahams won the convention fund draw. A dance to be held in December was discussed by the Lions. The proceeds from the dance will be used for the activities fund. Lion Eric Abrahams is chairman of the dance committee. A ladies' night is being planned for Dec. 20. s Chairman pf the boys and girls committee, Lion Geo. Bennett, reported that Peewee hockey would start this Friday night at Nobleton Arena. . Lions for their own good, but for the good of all. District- Governor Casky mentioned that Lions International had given 100 million dollars for benevolâ€" ent work during the past year. “Lionism”. He stressed in his talk the fact that the Lions club is a welfare club serving the community, adding Lions are not '_ Harry Noakes who looks after the water service for the village presented bills to be paid. He also consulted with the trustees on problems relating to water service in the village. District-Governor Casky in discussing the progress made by King City Lions during the, past year said he was well satisfied with the work being done by the Lions in the community. The District Governor spoke on If more than three are nom- inated. elctions will be on Mon- day. December 5, at King City Masonic Hall. In the event that there will not be a King township election ,then the poll for the King City election will be open from noon to 8 pm. Dr. John Barrie was present at the meeting when the easement on the Barrie Farm was again discussed The day following the meeting the trustees again visit- ed the Barrie farm and a minor boundary change was made on the rough plan which would not affect, the village water reserVe. District Governor Carl Casky of Weston Lions Club was the special speaker at the regular dinner meeting of King City Lions on Nov. 2. Following the token meeting on October 31 by King City vill- age trustees in the Masonic Hall it was decided that the Nominaâ€" tions for King City trustees will be 'held Tuesday evening, Nov. 22. between 8 and 9 pm. 'at the Ma- sonic, Hall. Local Lions Hear District Governor School teachers from King City and District motored to Buffalo to spend a day observing teach- ing methods in public schools in that city, Nov. 4. Teachers who attended from King City were Miss Eva Denis, school principa’l. Miss Doris Pat- ton. Mr. Hemphill, Miss Den- is and M1 S Patton motored with King Nomination Planned Nov. 22 King And District Teachers Visit Buffalo Pub. Schools TESTON NEWS E versley Socials Following the service the Young People invited everyone to a Fireside Hour in the Parish Hall. There will be a guest spea- ker and a program by the young people. followed by light re- freshments. There will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at St. John's Anglican Church, Oak Ridges on Sunday evening next November 13 at‘7.30 p.m. Mrs. L. F. Harnden conducted the devotional period. A social hour and refreshments brought the evening to a close. x J. Day is spending a few days in the north, deer hunting. Bill Haanpa has returned after a successful week of hunting. The Lamplighters Group of St. Paul’s United Church ¢Lake Wil- cox branch of the WA.) met last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Stanley Lloyd, Lake W11- cox. The ladies 'spent the evening wrapping candy boxes and sort- ing articles for their forthcom- ing bazaar and sale. Grab bags were also prepared for the child- ren. Mr. and Mrs. R. Woolley Jr.. sbent a few days holiday in North Bay recently visiting friends and former Oak Ridges residents, Flight Sgt. and Mrs. Murray Kempp Mrs. Betty Fitzsimmonsten- dy Hay spent a- pleasant week- end visiting friends in Whitby, Ont . J. D. Smith, Souther.. is spending a few days in Louis- ville. Kentucky. Friends and neighbors are plea,sed that Mrs. Tim Woolley is now feeling much better and is up and around again after being on the sick list for the last four weeks. . A program of singing followed. An interesting talk on camping was given by Guider Karen Da- vidson and Guider Karen Kirst spoke on her visit to the Rich- mond Hill Ranger Company. The evening closed with a camp fire. Twelve Oak Ridges Scouts re- presented the Troop at the Re- membrance Day church parade at St. John’s Anglican Church on Sunday, November 6. Birthday Party Mrs. J. Pope, Guide Leader, will be hostess to district groups on Friday. November 11, at her home. This will be the first Guiders meeting of the season and plans for the Spring Rally will be discussed. ‘ A sunprise birthday party in honor of Capt. Mrs. Helen Clarke of the Oak Ridges Guides, was held in her honor by the Guides in her company in place of the regular meeting on Nov. 7. Re- freshments including a birthday cake were provided by Guides and many gifts were presented. The Square dancing for young- sters at Lake Wilcox public school has proved to be a sue- cessful recreation with the chil- dren between 11 'and 16 years. Each Tuesday evening between 6.30:8 is the evening of fun and instruction for this group. Guides The King teachers found the Buffalo teachers busy with prep- arations for Education Week be- ing held this week in Buffalo. They discovered that pupils in Grade 7 and 8 try standard ex- aminations 'set by the city school board. at the end of the year. The schools are not fur- nished with grants as they are in Ontario, but all educational needs come out of the City of Buffalo taxes. The city has not enough money this year to pay the teachers' salaries, so offic- ials are considering issuing a special excise tax to cover the educational expenditures.‘ Oak Ridges Lions Ladies held their weekly meeting on Nov. 3 at the home of Mrs. Chas. Con- ner. Yonge St. Mrs. W. Geary was co-hostess. The lst Oak Ridges Ladies Auxiliary for Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Brownies. held their election of officers recently at the home of Mrs. Gord. Rowe. The executive for 1956 is: Pres» ident, Mrs. G. .Rowe; vice pres, Mrs. C. Cassidy; secretary. Mrs. E. Clarke, and treasurer Mrs. S. Cook. Jr.__Squ}re Dances in the classrooms in Ontario schools. The Union Jack was dis- played in honor of the visiting teachers. Also on the trip were Mrs. Whatley Finch, New Scotland teacher, Miss Carol Muir. Strange teacher, and Mrs. Lorne Scott, Temperanceville teacher. The teachers found teaching methods and text books similar to those in use in the Province of Ontario. However they thought there was a happier atmosphere the Eversley teacher. Miss Helen Thompson, her mother. Mrs. Ed- gar Thompson and a friend. They remained in Buffalo until Satur- day. Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Socials Mrs. L. Marwood, Mrs. Les Glass, Miss Linda McMahon won the ladies‘ prizes at the Laskay W. I. euchre on Friday evening. Mrs. L. Marwood won the ladies’ travelling prize and Mr. Clyde Cairns won the men’s. Winners of men's prizes were Jesse Rich- ards, James Davidson and Ross Bryson. Convenors for the 'euchre were Mrs. Laurie Boys and Mrs. Charles Black. Between 350 and 400 people sat down to a delicious turkey supper in Laskay United Church Sunday school rooms on Nov. 2. Members of the W.M.S. and their husbands prepared and served the meal. Mr. and Mrs. Frank King and family are newcomers to King- horn District. They are living in a house owned by Art Walker, 5th line, King. Six children in the family will be attending the Kinghorn school. Mr. Klng is working with his brother-in-law, Harold Millard of King City. The pupils of Kinghorn school accompanied by their teacher, Miss Evelyn Courtney. took an educational tour of Watson Food Products, King City on Nov. 1. Miss Ann Ryrie and Miss Eliz- abeth Norman, students at the Teachers’ College, Toronto, will be practice teaching at Kinghorn school next week. Mrs. Gordon Rowe, Elmgrove Ave.. suffered severe and pain- ful burns to the face and arms when the gas stove exploded in her home (in Friday evening. Mrs. A. Gibeault, a neighbor. assisted Mrs. Rowe in treating the bums until medical attention was secured. Trophies'were also presented to Cubs Donald Smith and Jerry Hopkins, by Cubmaster Len Hopkins. Chairman T. Hill was called on to present wallets to all Scout and Cub Masters for their fine efforts. Guest speaker Doug Wright, Dis- trict Commissioner for York Central Division was greatly en- joyed by those present. Enter- tainment included Jack Blyth with his bag of magic tricks and an interesting film of his vacation in Quebec. ~ - Mrs. Rowe is reported to be progressing favourably. After dinner. Scoutmaster Jeff Cook presented Queen Scout tro- phies to Ross Gunn and Earl Newhall. and a trophy for the best scout of the year to Patrol Leader Jim McRither The Ist Oak Ridges Scouts and Cubs held a very successful Fa- ther & Son Banquet at St. John's Anglican Church November 4 with 91 present. Rev. D.C.H. Michell said grace and T. HillI chairman, proposed a toast to the Queen. Oak Ridges Ontario TU. 4-3181 EM. 8-9559 Victor Draper Agencies Open 7 am. - 12 Midnight DAILY Officials of Whitchurch Council have received word from Trustees of Gofmley public school that the tender of Forfar Bros, Stoufl'ville for $35,801, has been accept- ed for an addition to the school. Final approval has yet to be sought from the Ontario Municipal Board. SAME DAY SERVICE Roofing, Eavestroughlng Chimney Brick & Cement Work, Caulking, Painting. Drain, General Repairs of all kinds HOME REPAIR RELIANCE SERVICE STATION Father and Son Banquet Award School Tender Gas Stove “ Explodes SPECIALISTS In all kinds of leaks. Laskay News Work Done Immediately TELEVISION Radio â€" Washer Repair Servicc Conversion To 60 Cycle Cantractor Written Guarantee TU. 4-3344 K inghorn NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO DISPENSE WITH THE VOTE 0!“ MUNICIPAL ELECTORS TAKE NOTICE that at the ab- ove public hearing the Board will be asked to issue an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the respective munici- pal electors to the passing of the respective By-Laws is not nec- essary. DATED at Toronto this day of November, 1955. ' ONTARIO FUEL BOARD Copies of each Application, By- Law and Franchise Agreement may be inspected and further particulars obtained at the of- fices of the Clerks of the respec- tive municipalities. the Appli- cant. the Solicitors for the Ap- plicant, Messrs. Zimmerman. Haywood and Turville. 111 Rich- mond Street West. Toronto, On- tario, or this Board. The Corporation of the VILLAGE OF RICHMOND HILL The Corporation of the TOWNSHIP OF MARKHAM The Corporation of the TOWNSHIP OF VAUGHAN NOTICE OF HEARING Ontario Fuel Board hereby ap- points Thursday, the 17th day of November, 1955, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the offices of the Board. third floor. 600 Univer- sity Avenue, Toronto. Ontario, for the hearing of the above ap- plications and all persons inter- ested therein. tions by The Consumers' Gas Company of Toronto for orders declaring and directing that the assent of the respective munici- pal electors of the said munici- palities is not necessary to such by-laws. tions by The Consumers' Gas Company of Toronto for approv- al of-by-laws of the municipali- ties listed below authorizing in each case the execution of an agreement between the munici- pality and the applicant granting to the applicant a franchise for the distribution of natural gas in the municipality concerned and. ' IN THE MATTER of The Mun- icipal Franchises Act, Chapter 249. R.S.O. 1950, Section 9, as amended, and Newcomers to Strange district are Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hana and two daughters. 3-year-old Norma and 1-year old Patricia. They are living in the home of Norman MacMurchy, 6th line, King. Mr. Hana works for the Warren Paving Construction Co. A group of young people from Strange Presbyterian Church at- tended a reception and service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Tor- onto. with Rev. and Mrs. Shep- herd Nov. 2. The reception and service were to welcome those who had gone forward during the Billy Graham campaign from the East and West Presbyterials. Rev. J. E. C. Shepherd. M.M., is attending the Memorial Service for the Irish Regiment at York Memorial Presbytrian Church. Toronto on Sunuay aftrnoon. Rev. J. E. C. Shepherd served with the Irish Regiment during the last war. Rev. D. P. Rowland, M.C., C.D., of York Memorial Presbyterian Church is the pad- re of the regiment. A supply minister will conduct the service at Strange. Malcolm Prier, 23, of Lansing, was involved in an accident on the King sideroad on November 7, when he struck a Liquid- Flame Oil Truck. The Prier car was travelling eastward behind the truck at the time of the crash. Prier attempted to pass the truck but had to pull in to the line again to avoid an on- coming westbound car. The road was wet and slippery and as the Prier car pulled back into line it went out of control and struck the rear of the truck. Loses Control On Slippery Pavement Both drivers were uninjured and little damage was done to the truck. The car. however. suf- fered about $400. damage. E IN THE MATTER OF applica- IN THE MATTER OF applica- Mrs. Knowles, previous to last year assisted Mrs. G. A. Hines with the Nursery School in Aurora for three years. She is the mother or four children. one daughter Sandra, 15, and three sons. the youngest of whom is sev- en year old Roger. ‘ Twelve children, ranging in age from four years to the one five-year-old. were .en- rolled at the Springhill Nurs- ery School on Keele St., King City. on Nov. 7. Mrs. Geo. Harvey assisted with regis- tering the chiliren who spent the morning getting acquain- ted withvtheir teacher. Mrs. Paul Knowles of Aurora. ONTARIO FUEL BOARD Nursery School Opens News Notes From Strange “A.' R. Crozier” Chairman “W. R. Howard" Commissioner ONTAmo this 4th 161 Main St, NfiVMARKET FREE DELEVER .4 Children make up nearly half the 906,000 Arab refugees under the care of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. All of them can now get elementary educa- tion in the 304 schools run by the Agency or in those aided by It. 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