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Maple, Concord 8: Edgeley Districts One of Vaughan Township's most prominent residents, Mr. Thomas A. Kefi'er of Concord, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, July 31, at St.,Mich- ael’s Hospital. Mr. Kefi'er was in his 86th year. The funeral ser~ vice will be held at 2 pm. Fri- day, August 3, from the Wright and Taylor Funeral Home In Richmond Hill. Mr. Kei‘fer was born in Maple, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kefler. He attended Maple Pub lie School, where one of his classmath was Lord Beaverbrook, and later Richmond Hill High School. Playing the violin was one of his great pleasures, and he also played a comet with the Vellore Band in his younger days. Mr. Kefier farmed until 25 years ago. then developed one of his farms into the Keffer sub- division at Keele St. and No. 7 Highway. fie w_as an ardent Church wor- ker and a lifetime member of Prominent Resident, Thomas Keffer, Funeral on Friday Mr. Morley Kinnee who has faithfully served the young people of Maple United Church for the past 25 years as Superintendent of the Sunday School is shown as he turns the first sod for the new Church Hall. This new addition which is to be erected at the rear of the present church building will meet growing attendance in the Sunday School and the need for more adequate facilities for mid-week religious education activities. Assisting Mr. Kinnee'on' this historic occasion were church and lay officials (left to right) Rev. T. R. Robin- son of St. Stephens Anglican Church, Maple, Rev. M. R. 8:30 p.m- Olde Tyme Dancing Competition at the Grandstand Entries Welcome â€" no entry fee . Bradings Square Dancers Exhibition. AUGUST 10 â€" 1 pm. Hunters and Jumpers, Light Horse Judging Speed Trials and Pony Races 7-8 pm. Entertainment and Free Draws in Arena 8:30 Variety Show at the Grandstand AUGUST 11 â€"- l p.111. Official opening ceremony Hunters & Jumpers, Trials of Speed, Pony Races, Light & Heavy Horses, Cattle, Sheep & Swine Judging. \, 7-8 pm. Entertainment and Free Draws in the Arena AUGUST 9 Monster Midway of Fun COME & BRING THE FAMILY THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hi1!L Ontario, Thursday, August 1, 1956 HORSE SHOW Sutton Agricultural Society lfltst FAIR 8.30 pm. Variety Show at the Grandstand. Grandstand Ladies’ Exhibits in the Arena , 7 -8 pm. Entertainment and Free Draw 8:30 p.m- Olde Tyme Dancing Comne‘ The Liberal is than willing to publish interesting items regarding people and events contributed by its readers in Maple. Concord & Edgeley districts. Our representative in Maple in Mrs. R. Thompson Maple 126J; Edgeley, Mrs. Raymond Stuart. AV. 5-1934. AND Children’s Athletics at the Maple United Church. Always keenly interested in local and‘ national affairs. he ‘and Mr. F. Morrison organized the Edgeley Farmers Club. He was the first chairman of the Vaughan Town- ship Planning Board, and pion- eered the extension of hydro and telephone in the district. Predeceased by his wife, ~Am- elia Shunk, 11 years ago, he is survived by his twin sons, Roy and Ellsworth; daughter. Mrs. W. H. (Mary) Hoiles; and sons Joseph and Stanley; his twin sister, Mrs. W. P. Campbell; 16 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. A. G. Donald of Maple United Church and the pallbearers will be his six grandsons, Donald Keffer, Bruce Hoiles, Kenneth Hoiles, Douglas Kefl'er, Ronald Kefl'er and Carl Kefl‘er. Interment will be at the Maple United Church Cemetery. Sod Turning C cremon y Jenkinson of King City who represented the Presbytery of Tor-onto Centre, Rev'. C. H. Bowman of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Maple, Mr. Kinnee, Mr. John Neu- feld Chairman of the Building Committee, Rev. A. G. Donald, Dr. Archer Wallace, and Mr. William Oliver, senior member of the Church Session. The Consecration service followed a stirring ser- mon before a large congregation in which Mr. Donald made a strong plea for a greater interest in the worth- while program of reh‘gious education among the youth of the congregation and the community. A Union Summer Service for the Maple Charge of The United Church of Canada has been ar- ranged for each Sunday of the month of August. On Sunday. August 5, Rev. C. H. Dickinson, D.D., Book Steward of The Unâ€" ited Church will be the guest preacher. Dr. Dickinson before taking over his present duties occupied some of the most im- portant pulpits in Canada and is a preacher of great poWer. On Sundays, August 12 and 19. Rev. E. S. Leaker, B.D., of the Per- iodicals Department of the Ry- erson Press will occupy the pul- Union Summer Service In Maple United Church Charge Mr. Ivan Beatty Musselman, station agent at Maple for 32 years, passed away on Friday, July 27, in the Orillia Hospital. He suffered a stroke while on a vacation. For the past five years, Mr. Musselma'n has lived in Will- owdale. Mr. Musselman, Former Maple Resident, Passes Suddenly While in Maple he always took an active part in village affairs. He was an elder in the Maple United Church, a member of the Board of Stewards, and secret- ary of Maple United Church Cem- etery Board. A Mason, he was a Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Man- wearing of East Toronto visited Mrs. E. Witney and son John on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Hallawell have returned home from over- seas. Mr. Gordon Poole léft on Monday for California with Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Witney and family, Master Andrew Bay of Toronto and Mr. Bolen Hen- derson visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Stenson of Flesherton on Sunday on the occasion of the arrival of their brother and sis- ter~in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Henderson and family from Ro- cky Mountain House. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clapp celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary August 3. Mrs. Ailan i’oole celebrated her birthday last Sunday. J. Bogg officiated and the bride’s brother-in-law, Mr. Donald Mc- Crieraryh gave her in marriage. The bride chose a cocktail length gown of white embroider~ ed nylon over tafl’eta fashioned with a full, double tier skirt. tight fitting bodice. a square neckline and cap sleeves. She wore a shoulder-length tulle veil In a setting of colorful summer flowers at Central United Church. Weston, Arlene Joan Archer, daughter of Mrs. Robert Archer of Weston, became the bride of Edgar Ernest Bowes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lap- ping of Concord, Ont. Rev. B. Bowes - Archer NUptials At Central United Church, Weston Concord Socials pit. Mr. Leaker was called to his present position after an extend- ed ministry in Saskatchewan and this will be his first visit to Maple. On Sunday, August 26, Rev. M. R. Jenkinson of King City will be the guest of the Maple Congregation, where he has a host of friends. Rev. A. G. Donald will resume regular services on the charge on Sunday, September 2. During the month of August Sunday Sch001 will continue its regular sessions in the Maple Church at 10.15 am. member of the Vaughan Lodge at Maple and was a Grand Lodge officer. He is survived by his son, 05- car Musselman of Willowdale, his niece, Mrs. J. Watson of Map- le, and two brothers, Alvin of British Columbia, and Oscar of Hamilton. The funeral took place on Mon- day, July 30, from the Maple United Church. Rev. A. G. Donald and Dr. Archer Wallace officiated. Interment was in the Maple United Church Cemetery. held by a small cap studded with pearls and she carried a cascade bouquet of reg! roses. Mrs. Donald McCreary was matron of honor for her sister. She wore a cocktail length pale blue silk frock with draped bod- ice and full skirt and she carried a cascade of pink roses. . Ronald Clapham of Concord was best man and ushers were William Wilson and Gordon Mac- Millan. #- At the reception in Central United Church. the bride‘s mo- ther received wearing a pale pink silk dress with gold tracings, and white accessories. The groom's mother assisted wearing a pale blue silk sheath dress and white accessories. The bride's grand- mother. Mrs. A. Archer, and the groom's grandfather, Mr. Mur- ray assisted in greeting the guests. After the reception the bride and groom left on a wedding trip through the southern United States, the bride travelling in a navy blue linen suit with white accessories. On their return they will reside on William St., Wes- ton. Mrs. Meal Wilson, a sister, 40 nieces and nephews and a few friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson on Thursday evening to celebrate his 80th birthday and spent a very enâ€" joyable evening. On the week-end Mr. and Mrs. McCaIIum,of New Westminster, B.C. also visited. Recent showers were given in honour of Betty Edgell, who was married to Lawrence Grahlman of Maple on July 28, 1956. in Zion Lutheran Church, Sherwood. Mrs. Earl Boeckner of Maple was hostess at a kitchen shower at her home; a miscellaneous show- er was held at Zion Lutheran Church, where many lovely gifts were received; last week a mis~ cellaneous shower was held by the community in the Commun- ity Hall in Maple, where the bride-to-be was again honoured with many lovely gifts. Mr. E. Brice, Maple Postmas- ter, has returned from his vaca- tion, which was spent around the house and at the cottage. Mr. and Mrs. E. Harris left for a three weeks' vacation this week, which they will spend at their cottage at Triple Bay Park. John Cleworth returned last week from a two weeks camp holiday spent at the camp of the Grace Church. Toronto Choir Boys at MacTier. He was able to attend this camp with one of his friends, who" is a member of the Grace Church Boys Choir. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. James have left for a camping holiday last week-end with Dougy and Brian. They loaded their tents, sleep- ing bags, etc. on top of their car and plan to stop at various Pro- vincial Parks. A sister, 40 nieces and neph- ews and a few friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Meal Wilson on Thursday even- ing to celebrate his 80th birth- day and spent a very enjoyable evening. Over the week-end Mr. and Mrs. McCallum of New West- minster, B.C., also visited the Wilsons. Recent showers were given in honor of Miss Betty Edgell who is to be married to Lawrence Grahlman’ of Maple on July 28 Zion Lutheran Church, Sher- wood. Mrs. Earl Boeckner of Maple was hostess at a kitchen shower at her home. A miscell- aneous shower was held at Zion Lutheran Church where many lovely gifts were received. Last week a miscellaneous shower was held by the Community in the Community Hall, Maple, where the bride-to-be was again hon- ored with many lovely gifts. Terry Dament, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Da- ment entered the Hospital for Sick Children last week and un- derwent surgery on Thursday for the correction of a cleft palate. He is now recovering satisfac- torin and it is expected that he will be able to return to his home in about two weeks time. Among those who are cele- brating their birthday this week are Alf Bagg, July 30, John Stu- art, August 1; and Mr. Edgar Pu- terbaugh, who will reach his 88th year on August 3. When the barn was built in 1808, the shingles used were two feet or more long split from blocks and shaved with a draw- ing knife. The roof on the Dalziel Pion- eer Barn was renewed last week. On Saturday the north side was replaced and work was nearing completion on the south side. It was re-shingled again in Mr. Dalziel's father time, and Mr. Dalziel, in his time, has re- newed part of the roof. Several years ago the roof was surfaced with tin and given a coat of red paint. Last Week, workmen for the Humber Valley Conservation Authority removed all the old roofing, replacing it with ply- wood, building paper and Brit- ish Columbia Fir shingles. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ash and their uncle, Mr. Jack Bonner are planning to return home from the west this coming week-end. Mrs. Ash will have been away eight weeks and Charlie, five weeks, and during that time have seen a great deal of West- ern Canada. Mr. Bonner has ex- pressed his wish to stay in Can- ada a while longer in order to view the beautiful spectacle of the changing color of the leaves in the Fall before he returns to England. ~ of ’the milk producing‘ bu§ineSS. He is.holding a cattle sale at his farm on August 11. Mrs. Charles Agnew “and Mrs. W. Maginn spent a holiday at Guelph rgcently. Miss Linda Dament spent the past week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Drew- ry and her cousin Debbie in Mount Albert. This week Linda is spending a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon of Barrie. We are informed that Elmer Stong, of Bradford. a former Edgeley resident: is going out Mr. and Mrs. Syd. Broadbelt and family and Mr. Harrison Broadbelt of Mt. Albert attend- ed the Lachowski sale on Satur- day and afterwards visited Mr. and Mrs. Dalziel and Mr. and Mrs. Agnew and family. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Whitmore were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Bagg and Mr. and Mrs. George Bagg in Tavistock. chased a farm near Alliston and will be able to take possession of it this Fall. Her many Edgeley friends are sorry to learn that Mrs. Clarence Stung of Weston has been ill for Alla‘n B'agg has re_c_e_ptly pur- Edgeley Socials Maple Notes EDGELEY SOCIALS Continued several weeks with a condition resembling rheumatic fever. Mrs. Stong has been bed-ridden for the past three weeks and has been advised by her doctor to remain in bed several weeks long- er: _ > a“ p34! It was pleasant to see the friendly reunion at the Lachow- ski sale on Saturday as several families who had moved away re- turned to the community for the day. Renewing acquaintances were Elmer Stong of Bradford. Bill Glass of Malton, Ernie Stong of Langstafl', Harry Broadbelt and Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Broadbelt of Mount Albert and Don Storey of Toronto. Mr. Storey. we were interested to hear, has been in the employ of the T. Eaton Co. as an interior decorator for the past 12 years. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Barton. of Carrville, celebllte their first wedding anniversary July 30. Mrs. Barton is the former Jean Ash of Edgeley. Frank'and Eddie Young and John Stuart are holidaying this week in Northern Ontario. Crowd Small but Bidding Brisk At Lachowski Auction Prices ranging from $142 to $199 for several head of regis- tered Holstein Cattle was the highlight of the dispersal sale on the farm of Mrs. Sophie La- chowski at Edegeley last Satur: day afternoon. The crowd was small but bidding was brisk. A W-C tractor brought $1500. It was purchased by Eldon Fier~ heller, Edgeley. Other imple- ments and a few household eff- ects brought a fair price. The farm was sold recently for a cemetery site. The Lachowski’s plan to remain on the farm un- til December, and by then hope to have another location in Edge- ley to which they can move. oil â€" phone Ramer’s for prompt service from a metered truck. It’s high heat fuel