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Mr. S. A. Cooke. Kingsview Subdivision left with six friends of the Paint Club>May 3 for a week-end at Muskoka River. trout fishing. The water was too high for trout fishing and the seven men landed home with on- ly one trout among them. Conservation Following the reception a christening tea was held at which 22 members of the Walker fam- ily were present. Mrs. Sldney Crouch, the paternal grandmoth- er was _also present. Mrs. Bob McLeod of King City had made the lovely pink and blue christ- ening cake. Returns Home V lst‘kffigfirScout Barry Wallace has been carrying out the chpt Z Two grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Walker of King Street. King City Were baptized in Pick- ering on Sunday, April 29. They were the children of Mr. and Mrsteorge H. Billings, James Street. King City and Rev. and Mrs. Jack S. Crouch of Picker- ing. Mrs. Walker’s son-in-law Rev. Crouch baptized the three- month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billings. Sarah Gayle. and his_own son three months old, Timothy John Crouch. Rev. Mr. Crouch is . minister of St. George's Anglican Church, Pick- ering where the children were b’a’fitized. After the baptismal service a christening reception was held at the rectory for the parishioners of St. George’s Church. ‘ Mrs. Harry Edwards. King St, .was brought home Friday, May 4. from St. Michael's Hospital. where she underwent an opera- tion six weeks ago. ConsweRgtian Broiects. Recently he planted trees at the home of Mrs. W. H .Denton. R. R. 3 King. Talent Night at Oak Ridge: publlc school on Tuesday, May 1, was a huge success with $37.00 being collected from this enjoy- able evening of entertainment. Henry Knckey emceed the pro- gram with a panel of judges from the Board of Trade, consist- ing of Alex Gallagher, William Hannapaq and‘ Willlam ‘Cfalg. The Judges found it difficult to make a final decision between the-Fuller Musicals and the 4 Teen entered by the Tops in Teen! Club. This group includes Brian Scott, Robert Woolley Jr.. Ernie Rule and Danny Geary. However after some deliberation the judges awarded the Mary E. Patcheii trophy as first prize to Pat Fuller and her three talent- ed brothers. Paul. David and John. Honourable mention went to Bonny Vigis and Douglas Bar- raclough. Talent Night Biq Success The Presbyterian Church in Canada is holding a Presbyter- ian Preaching Missibn in Wells Hail, King City from Sunday to Sunday, May 13 to 20, each ev- eni_ng (except Saturday) at eight. Rev. J. E. C. Shepherd of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church- as at Eversley and Strange and St. Paul's church, 2 miles north of Nobleton, _wlll be'the preachâ€" er at the seven services of rich spiritual profit. Rev. Shepherd's messages dur- ing the mission will be from the lives and experiences of several enemies of Jesus. Special Muslc Preaching Mission Planned At King A Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker will provide a program of rich spiritual music; Mrs. Baker will flay the piano and the marimba. r. Baker. a graduate of Em- manuel Bible College. will sing inspirational solo selections. Mr. and Mrs. Baker will sing duet se- lections. These ministers in sac~ red song have travelled exten- sively throughout Canada and the United States, directing mus- ic and singing in evangelistic campaigns. Mr. Baker will direct the singing during the mission. Oak Ridges Ontario TU. 4-3181 EM. 8-9559 SAME DAY SERVICE Victor Draper Agencies Open 7 am. - 12 Midnight DAILY RELIANCE SERVICE STATION THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thugsfl, May 10. 1956 TELEVISION Radio â€" Washa- Repair Servicc King City Notes .‘ Conversion To 60 Cycle King City, Oak Ridges The leeral ls always pleased to publish Items of In- . urea! regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges- Laho Wilcox and King Clty dlnrlots. Our news corres- pondent ln King Clty ls Mrs. Donald MeCallnm. telephone Kin: 132M, and in Oak Rldzes and Lake Wllcox, Mn. 3. Armstrong. telephone TU. 4-3312. Mr. Joseph Gelieny and Mr. Norman McEachren representing Kingscross Estates and Mr. Leo Valentine. representing Valen- tine Contracting Company pre- sented proposed plans for the subdivisions to King City village trustees on Tuesday evening. May 1, in Wells Hall. The proposed subdivision by the Valentine Contracting Com- pany is a site of vacant land on the properties owned by John Dew and Ross Walker. It is south of King Street and east of Patton Street in direct line with the Clearview Subdivision. Mr. Valentine stated that Gor- don Culham, townshlp planning consultant had seen the plan and it was okay as far as he. Mr. Cul ham. was concerned. 110 Home Subdivision Proposed For King City Keeping this in mind a mot- ion was made accepting thé sub- division in principle subject to a monetary subdivision levy for contribution to water service and schools and a letter was sent to the council of the Township of King in this regard. Propose Park a desirable location bordering Clearview Subdivision. If a poss- ible school was erected on the 35 acres allotted for that pur pose .it would be on a street that would be safe for children. commented Mr. Vallentine. 4-5 Room School Chairman of Trustees Ernest R. Smith could see nothing wrong with the proposed plan. but pointed out to Mr. Vallen- tine that a subdivision of approx- imately 110 houses would mean a four to five room school. Nowa days a school can’t be built for less than $40,000 a room. Increase Levy The trustees agreed that the $300 a lot levy would have to be increased to cover the cost of water and schooling. The filan showed the 5% of the land to be given to the vill- ageifor school or parks. to_be. in Messrs Gelleny and McEachren presented proposed plans for Kingcross Estates showing the proposed 25 acre park area in the Humber Valley which would leave approximately 68 acres of good land to he developed in the former Barrie farm. The plans also showed the lot slzes on the east half of the farm changed to half an acre from three acres. Mr. McEachern stated three ac- res would make too much grass for the person bulldlng a $20,- 000 to $30,000 home to cut. Per sons who can afford to build a home in that bracket are no longer very young. Lot Size Trustees Tentative Approval Trustee Barker reminded the men of the increased cost of schooling. Mr. McEachren replied that Kingcross Estates was interest- ed in seeing the area properly financed in regard to both school- ing and water service. Mr. Gelleny agreed to discuss with King City school trustees the problem in regard to schools on the following evening. At that meeting no decision was reached. Chairman of. the trus- tees and trustee Bill Barker were also present at the school trustee meeting. It was pointed out to Mr. Gelleny that even now 56% of the village taxes go towards supporting the public and high schools. If there were 130 houses built in Kin scross Estates it would mean 18 child- Trustee Barker moved that lot sizes be changed to those request ed, from three acres to half an acre. A recommendation will also be sent to township council to re-zone lots 8, 9, 10 from RR: to RS. and that portion of lot 7. concession 4 from RS. to R.U. outside the village limits. iKngs- cross Estates were also given permission to develop from 120 to 25 urban lots the first year. Chairman of trustees E. R. Smith informed the representa- tives of Kingscross Estates thllt the increase of the levy from $300 to a possible $600 would apâ€" ply to them as well as the Vall- entine Construction Co. meet sohool Trustees ren. A new school of four or five rooms would have to be built and after it is built the taxpay~ el‘s would have to carry it. Vill- age Trustee chairman Smith said the levy might have to be ralsed to $700 with $400 going for schools. The monthly meeting of Everâ€" sley W. A. was held at the home of Mrs. Aubrey Wade. R. R. 3 King on Tuesday evening. May 1. Miss Lily Anderson, the presi- dent presided. Mrs. Charles Gor- don led in prayer and Mrs. Art Bovair read the scripture. Mrs. John Larkin gave a reading on the background of the well- known hymn “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross." Miss Jessie Gellatly and Mrs. Howard Neill conducted two con~ tests. Plans were made for the tea and bake sale to be held at the home of Miss Jessie Gellatly. King St, King City on May 18. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Curtis, Heritage Park. Eversley Socials C.N.R. Letter A letter from CNR Super- intendent W. B. Eddy dated April 17 was read requesting the vill- age restrict parking at least 50‘ from the crossing on North Keele St. near the Bell Tele- phone ofllce. > Mr. Frank Egan who lives on North Keele St. was present to protest the erec- tion of “no parking” signs near his property}! motor repair shop. It was felt there was excess- ive parking in the area and trus- tees Bill marker and Harry Ed- wards agreed to meet with Mr. Egan to look over the situation. Drainage from Clearvlew Sub- division Which was still doing damage to Mr. James Armstrong's property on Keele Street again come up for discussion. A mo- tion was made by trustee Bark- er that a letter be sent to Alfred McBride informing him the vill- age will not be responsible for water entering the 4th from the subdivision. The village will not take over any roads in said sub- division until the water situa- tion is put in a position to sat- isfy the trustees of the village. Water Service Tenders for village plumbers were read. It was decided to ac- cept the tender of Mr. Willy Ram of Toronto who intends to build in King City. Mr. Ram ag- reed to do the water service for $80 including materials, $75 for each service in event of frost. Charge for a servlce wlll be $62 ($2 goes to village with a further $25 from Nov. 1 to Mar. 31). Mr. Ram’s contract will run from May 1, 1958 to May 1, 1957. Trustee Barker informed Mr. Ram there were 10 services to be put in immediately. Delinquent Accounts The matter of delinquent wat- er accounts came up for discus- sion. Mr. Barker moved that they adhere to the original mo- tion and the water he cut off im- mediately. Offenders will be charged $2 for having the water shut off and $2 to have it turned on plus their arrears. stated Chairman Smith. At the April meeting a motion was made to close East St. im- mediately back of Langdon’s Bus Depot. B. J. Langdon was pres- ent at last week's meeting to ask trustees to name a reasonable price and he might purchase the street. Mr. Langdon was in- formed the price would be $500, but decided it was too high. He intended to pave the road used only by Langdon Bus lines at a cost of $2,000.‘Another street in the village which was closed was purchase dfor only $1.00, he in- formed the trustees. Mr. Smith stated the road in question was not sold according to the Mun- icipal Act. In regard to new residents or where homes had been sold and the new owners had not receiv- ed a bill, Mr. Smith said the reg- istered owner is responsible and will be billed for water usage. THERE ARE GOOD BARGAINS. GOOD SERVICE... IN KING! frigidaire Because so many people have found our deals on new cars so attractive, we have acquired a remarkably good stock of fine used cars. Knowing the importance of a car to any country driver we put these used models in excell‘ eTit condition . . . and we can offer not onlv excellent value but excellent service on any used car with our name on it. We sincerely believe it will pay you to come and see the good bargains at our place in King. cars There’s nothing we need tell you about Frigidaire products themselves! They’re world famous for their quality and beauty. What will interest you are the values we are able to offer in Frigidaire products. We have the full line of 1956 models now on display . . . and we still have a few 1955 models we intend to clear. regardless of cost. There are good bargains in Frigidaire products awaiting you in King. Make it a point to drop in and see them soon! An article on racial brother- hood. given by Mrs. Pearson smeltzer, Christian stewardship convenor, crepted much interest it"the m'onthly meeting of Las- kay United Church W.M.S. on Wednesday. afternoon, May 2, The article pointed out that there is an increasing negro pop- ulation in Canada. 0f the 18.000 negro citizens in Canada there are 7.000 in Ontario. 5.000 be- ing in the City of Toronto. Neg- roes are being welcomed in the business world. They are being allowed to enter professions. There are now negro nurses in training at Mount Sinai Hospital. Mrs. Sm‘eltzer also read an ar- ticle on the Senior Citizen and Fellowship by Isabel McFadden. Miss Winnie Boys conductedathe worship service taking as her theme, “Christign Stewardship." The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. M. R. Jenâ€" kinson. 52nd Anniversary The meeting of the 'lst Oak Ridges Brownie Pack on Satur- day. May 5, was of special inter- est to the Brownies. District Commissioner Mrs. J. D. Smith visited the pack and presented Mrs. A. Gibeault, Tawny Owl, with her warrant. Mrs. Smith also enrolled Sheila Heintzman as a Brownie and presented Gold- en Hand badges to Dale McKen- zie and Margaret Dufiield and a Golden Bar badge to Joan Mc- Connell. Brown Owl Mrs. Wm. Mrs; Aubrey Glass who was’in charge of the program, gave two poems and conducted two con- tests. The 52nd anniversary services of Laskay United Church are be- ing held on May 27. Rev. How- ard Parr of Glebe United Church Toronto. will be the preacher at the evening service. Rev. M. R. Jenkinson will conduct the morn- ing service. Music at the morning service will be provided by the Ladies' choir of Kettleby United Church The McGillvray male choir of Knox Presbyterian Church, Vaughan. will provide the music at the evening service. Campbell has been busy prepar- ing the Brownie Phck for partic- ipation in the coming Division Rally being held at Markham Fair Grounds on Saturday, May 12. All Brownies will meet at the Oak Ridges school at 12.15 pm. to board a bus to take them to the rally. > SEPTIC TANKS INSTALLED ATTENTION VAUGHAN RESIDENTS STAN MAXEY Brownie News Phone 434 Woodbridgo Laskay News WATER LINES TRENCH IN G Members of the Oak Ridges Lions Club bowling league held their annual banquet at the Highland Golf Club on Friday, May 4. with 50 present. A Chick- en dinner was served and follow- Oak Ridges Lions‘ Ladies held a meeting May 9 at the home of Mrs. Ken Farquharson to draft plans and also appoint a com- mittee and convenor for the an- nual festival which ls being held in June. ' Willing Workers Oak Ridges Lions Enjoy Annual Bowling Dinner A tea was held May 9 by the Oak Ridges Willing Workers group of St. Paul's United church W.A. at the home of Mrs. Charles Strang, South Rd., who was also co-convenor with Mrs. Ronald Strang‘. This tea was to raise funds for the church and was quite successful. Attend Rally Two thousand Scouts and Cubs from York Central Dlstrict held their annual seerces and church parade on Sunday at the Dom- inlon Store parking lot. Oak Rid- ges was well represented by Scoutmaster Jeff Cook, Donald Mills. assistant cubmaster and Cubmaster Leonard Hopkins. Open House Open house of York Centre Ox Trail Camp at Hockley Vall- ‘ey, Orangeville is being held on May 12 and 13. Parents of Scouts and Cubs have been cordially in- vited for a picnic. Free hot water and coffee is being supplied. Any- one attendlng who has room for an extra cub or scout please con- tact Ernie Clark at TU. 4-2286. Social News Friends and neighbours wish a speedy recovery to Ross Far- quharson. Lakeland Ave., Lake Wilcox, who has injured his back and will be laid up for a month. Cubs and Scofits are rémindlng residents of Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox to Save their 6 qt. baskets and paper for their monthly drive. Birthday wishes by their many little playmates were extended to Stewart Clar‘k in his sixth year and Lee Farquharson on his fifth biythday on May 2. A. J. BARRACLOUGB King Sidemd ' NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS ‘ OF WHITCHURCH TOWNSHIP Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Socials Store Fixtures Please be advised that the building inspector will be at the Township Office, Vandorf, each Monday from 9 3.111. to 12 noon, and each Friday from 1 pm. to 5 pm. to issue building permits. IF Signed : YOU LIVE IN THE COUNTRY YOUR CAR IS VITALLY IMPORTANT! Kitchen Cabinet: OPEN TILL 9 P.M. MONDAY T0 FRIDAY - SATURDAY TO 6 P.M. Genera] Woodwoltlu on 31nst 'ru. oâ€"uu ing dinner the new executive was installed as follows: Donald Hod- gins, Chester Butt and Ronald Laing. Ron McIntosh was then called up to present the trophy to the winning ‘team. President Robth Woolley’s teani. the Blowers. were the winners with each player receiving individual trophies. Trophies were also pre- sented to the Crackpots who were in second place with the two 105- ing teams Hilltops and Handi- cappers receiving rose bushes for each player. High Scores Ladies high single scores were Clare Robinson 326 and Dot Brown for the high three and high average Rita Golden. In the men’s Charles Strang with a 328 took the high single, high three Ron Laing an dhigh aver- age Harry Stewart. High triple on the losing teams was given to Brian Scott. Dot Stewart and Don Hodgson were winners of the consolation prizes. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. A..Coates, Aurora. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Butt, Oak Ridges, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Merser of Toronto. Dancing was enjoyed. The and-4 lence also enjoyed the appear- ance of the Great Nixon with his mental telepathy. He is well known in England and is a mem- ber of the hat and rabbit club. He will soon be seen on the Ar- thur Godfrey and Ed Sullivan shows on TV. Lucky Draws Lucky draws were won by Pat Benton, Mary Hill, Jean Mar- challe, Dot Stewart and Ron Laing. All trophies presented were supplied by Alf. Patchell, Lake Wilcox, who also donated the two consolation prizes and one lucky draw prize. The finest in floral designs and bedding plants. B. W. MILLER Phone Maple 2 Keele Street , Maple, Ont. John Crawford GROWER â€" FLORIST ' ‘Biff OW Mom. Clerk-Treasurer 1954 1954 1954 1953 1953 1953 1952 1949 1949 1949 1949 1952 1955 Chevrolet Convertible KING.0NTARIO.TELEPHONE50 Since 1880 Chevrolet Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevrolet Sedan .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevrolet Coach . . . . . . A . . . . . . . t Pontiac Sedan . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . l Chevrolet Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Studebaker Sedan . . . . . . . . . . . l Cadillac Coupe de Ville . . . . . . . . Mercury Sedan . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . l Chevrolet Sedan . . . . . . . . . . . . . l Chevrolet Coupe . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevrolet Half Ton Panel Truck Chevrolet One Ton Pick-up . . . . .. GHEVROLETo OLDSMOBILE o FRIGIDAIRE TU. 4-2550 CLLIUAU onto-noblvtluu DCOCOIIopuoouocllunll noun-..-----....,.... 1n .................. ,e Ville Tori fiériél 'frhéic 'nPiCk‘up .nIOIOIIIIII 3"”, Registration for Grade I pupils for the 1956-57 year at Jefferson Public School ENJOYABLE SINGING EFFECTIVE PREACHINE Each Evening (except Saturday) at 8 o’clock Hear: Rev. J. E. C. Shepherd, Minister of the Word Mr. & Mrs. Howard Baker, Ministers of Sacred Song KING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL On Guitar, Violin or Piano Accordion The‘Presbyterian Church in Canada is sponsoring a FREE TRIAL LESSON NOTICE TO RESIDENTS 0F WHITCHURCH TOWNSHIP SERVICES OF RICH SPIRITUAL PROFIT Please be advised that the Township dumps, situated on CFRB sid‘eroad, Lot 71, Con. 1 and Lot 16, Con. 7 at Jacob Groves farm will be open to the public on Saturday, May 19 and May 26. Signed : for further information contact MRS. R. CARTIER PREACHING MISSION Local Registrar Phone King 204M Peel Conservatory of Music (Over 30 Years of Satisactory Results) Wells Hall, King City Sunday to Sunday MAY 13 to 20 will be held in the school on Tuesday, May 15 (Instruments supplied) $2,399.00 1,499.00 1,399.00 1,399.00 1,399.00 1,299.00 1,099.00 1,999.00 299.00 199.00 199.00 199.00 799.00 John Crawford Clerk-Treasurer