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JANUARY 18 â€"- Scarboro Chap- ter Barber Shop Chorus spon- sored by the Fellowship Group of Richmond Hill United Church. c6w24 EVERY THURSDAY - fi'lhgo, sponsored by L.O.L. 2368 in the Orange Hall. er-hmond Hill, at 8 pm. sharp. Lucky :lrah night. tfc28 JANUARY 7 â€"â€" At Buttonville Women's Institute Community Hall. Don Mills Rd.. a mammoth Bridge and Euchre. Proceeds to help cover cost of Christmas Gifts sem yearly by Buttonvillc W.I. to the Canadian Cancer So- ciety for patients in outlying arâ€" eas. . clw25 DECEMBER 24 â€"- Monday. Reg- ular monthly meeting of Victoria L.O.L. 2368 in Masonic Hall, Richmond Hill. at 8 pm. All members urged to attend. cw25 DECEMBER 28 â€"- Friday. Come and enjoy an Old Time dance at Buttonville Hall. Proceeds golo Lunch prbvid- 2d. Admission Ladies 500. Gen- tlemen 75c. *1w25 DECEMBER 25 â€"â€" Tuesday. Christmas Dance sponsored by Vellore Junior Farmers to be held at Vellox'c Hall. Dancing 9 Lo 1. Hollinghcads’ Orchestra. Ev- erybody welcome. c2w24 Association“ including chairman, Mrs. G. Gibb; treasurer, Mrs. Len. Jones, Vern Thompson and Mr. Leavens., 'Master of Ceremonies for the evening was well known Tabloid personality, Dick MacDougal. 'who with his usual easy style in- sured that everyone present had it, '~ Mayorâ€"elect William Neal of Richmond Hill is seen above saying a few words at the recent very sm-cesfi’ul social evening and dance held in the Lions Hall by the Glenbrae Ratepayers’ Association. With Mr. Neal, on the left, is television personality Dick MacDougal, who intro- duced him to the large crowd attending. The reSidents of Glenbrae Heights subdivision held a very successful dance on Saturday. December 14. at the Lions Hall, Richmond Hill. The event was organized by the social commit- tee of the Glenbrac Ratepayers' n pleasant eveuir During the ow ect William “Bill appearance mm by the Emâ€"Ccc. people present a! meeting their fir As Christmaé falls on Tues- day next week. your issue 9f "th6 Libex~a1"'{vill be availâ€" able Friday morning instead of Thursday morning as us- ual. We thank readers, contrib- utors, and advertisers for their co-ofieration in this change of publication day which ‘will allow our staff to enjoy the Christmas holiday with their families. Next W eek’s Paper L'ommg Events C'cc It offered the nt an opportunity of I first mayor. 1 made an VCLUNE LXXVIII, NUMBER 25 BRADFORD; Thieves stole more than $900 from the Cousins Creamery here recently. Two Toronto men were arrested with- in two hours and thermoney was recovered. SUTTON : When voters re-elect- ed Reeve William Sellers, they accorded him a total exceeding .the combined votes of his op- ponents. Twelve Homes Robbed In Richvale As George Gourlay, president of the Association, was unable to attend, vice-president Len Jones thanked the Social Committe on behalf of the Association for all their efforts in making the even- ing a success. ' A surprise ceremony was per- formed when the first residents of Gienbrae Heights, Mr. and Mrs. R. Sweinbeck 0E Conestoga Ave. were invited to cut a dec- orated cake to commemorate this first social venture of the Assoc- iation. Refreshments were pre- pared by several of the lauies from the subdivision who had a special vote of thanks from the chairman of the social commit- tee. Twelve homes in south Richvalc were broken into over the week-end. From Roosvelt Drive to Edgar Ave., within a three-quar- ters of a mile area, the homes were entered when the occupants were away for the evening. The intruder or intruders did comparatively little damage, aside from one broken window and a dam- aged door jamb, and seemed intent on locating petty cash lying around. According to the Deputy Chief of Vaughan Township Police, Ernest Bone, there were no finger prints as the thief evidently wore gloves, but tracks leading to four homes were the same, lead- ing police to believe it is the work of one person. 0n previous week-ends homes in Weston and North York have been entered under similiar circumstances, and indica- tions are that someone is operating from area to area. Photé by Geofl’. Dearling veral of the lames )division who had a of thanks from the the social commit- In a detailed report from the engineering firm of Procâ€" tor, Redfern and Loughlin, Richmond Hill Village Council learned last Monday night that the proposed storm sewer project in the north-west side of the village Will cost $191,250. The project would drain the following streets: Bridgeford St., Bridgeport St., Evahill Cres., Libby Blvd., Powell St., Wright St., Reaman Ave., Hall St., Elizabeth St.. Centre St., Lucas St., Richmond St., and part of Mill St. The scheme would be paid for with debentures over a 20 year period and there would be a special sewer levy over the area affected. It has been estimated that at pres~ ent the rate to directly benefitting properties would be approximately 50c per foot frontage. The rate would be subject to adjustment depending on the number of bene- fitting properties. It was recommended by the engineers that the first half of the project, the trunk sewers, be ‘installed first and the balance 0f the lateral mains put in at a later date. It has been estimated that the primary installation would be at least 75% effective. The proj- ect was proposed and the esti- mates called for because of the undue flooding of the land in the area and seepage of water into the sanitary sewer. Council Says Can’fiL Alford It Storm Sewer Project Would Cost Richmond Hill $191,250 Council felt that the project was needed but concern over the financing was expressed. Deputy Reeve Ken Tomlin felt that the municipality would be handicap- ped for the next two years, at Trustee Robert Ross served as Chairman of the regular meeting of the Richmond Hill Public School Board held at McCon- aghy School on Thursday. Past Chairman S. F. Tinker resigned from the Board at a previous meeting in order to run, success- fully, for the 1957 Richmond Hill Town Council. Handle Routine Business At Final Board Meeting Supervising Principal Duard Rose was present at the meeting and was complimented by the‘ Trustees on the new, comprehen-sive report cards, issued this month in the public schools. “Wei want the parents to really know what the child is doing,” said‘ Principal Rose. "We have in- structed the teachers to‘ spend more time in assessing the work of each child so that parents can know exactly how he is progress- ing, rather than the parent just receiving a “general” idea. We feel, too, the teachers once they have initiated the system, will get a personal satisfaction from this type of report to the parent, which can be a real help to the child with the parent’s co-opera- tion," stated Mr. Rose. The Supervising Principal told the Board the privilege of child- ren remaining at school during the lunch hour in severe weather had been abused at MacKillop School. Neither the Supervising Principal nor the Trustees felt the weather had been sufficiently inclement to warrant children within three-quarters of a mile iarea remaining at school for the lunch hour. Henceforth the principal will have the authority to send the.children home at noon if they are within walking distance and the weather is not deemed severe. Trustee J. Rab- inowitch, seconded by Trustee A. Spence. moved a letter be sent In view of the present tight money situation Markham Township Council Monday decided to approach the On- tario Municipal Improve- ment Corporation which is an agency of the Provincial Government in the hope of borrowing some $81,000 to finance the sale of deben- tures for the proposed ex- tension of the Doncaster Water Area. The members opened three tenders for the Doncaster system but decid~ ed not to accept any as it was felt the prices quoted were too high. It is expected a new set of tenders will be called'for in the spring. On 'advice of Solicitor J. D. Lucas. Council set up a committee to seek Provincial legislation to extend the pow- er of the municipality‘ to prohibit and license gravel pits. Committee members will be Deputy-Reeve W. Clark and Councillor D. Deacon with a further ap- pointment to be made by the 1957 Council. The official inaugural meeting for the 1957 Coun- cil will be held on Monday. January 7. at 11 am. in the morning at the township of- fices. Buttonville. To Seek Provincial Aid "In Essentials, Unity,- In Non-essentials, Liberty,- In all “wings, Charity." RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 least, in handling such an exten- sive project as this. It was final- ly agreed to table the report for the time being. ‘ Further to the matter of drain- age, Council received notice of an alternate proposal by Mark- ham Township engineers for a proposed drainage scheme for Beverley Acres. The new pro- posal involves more and larger culverts and would cost an esti- mated $321,000, approximately $100,000 above the first esti- mates. As this was the final meeting of the year the matter was deferred for Consideration by next year's council. to the parents of the children at MacKillop School informing them of this matter. Need Space at McCogaghy School Trustee Ross, Chairman of the Building Committee, inform- ed the. Board the McConaghy School was badly in need of ex- tra space. The principal’s office serves as Board, health, and re- medial room. There is no teach- ers‘ room. Trustee Ross thought some space could be found by shutting off the front entrance and making use of the large hallway as an additional room. The Trustees on motion of Trus- tee L. Clement, seconded by Trustee A. Spence, authorized Mr. Ross to consult with the archi- tects, Jackson and Ypes, and the Ontario Fire Marshall as to the advisability of utilizing this space. Former Chairman Tinker was present and stated he hoped in the coming year “there will be more ‘liaison between Council, Planning Board, and the School Board.” Mr. Tinker also said, "I am wondering if a partial solu- tion. to the need for recreation facilities especially in the sum- mer would be possible by setting up temporary play areas in the school grounds.” The Trustees agreed such a suggestion should be entertained at the proper time. The Board learned the store rented in the Beverley Acres Bayview Plaza was now operatâ€" ing as a classroom for 35 child- ren. ' W. Middleton Appointed High School Board By a majority decision Township Council Monday agreed to appoint Mr. Wes- ley Middleton of Headford as their representative on on the Richmond Hill Dis- trict High School Board. Mr. Middleton was appointed to a three year term. A veter- an of municipal politics Mr. Middleton had a long and distinguished record of pub- lic service as a member of Richmond Hill Council. The new appointee compiled an unparalleled record of ser- vice as a member of munici- pal council extending from 1929 to his retirement in 1955. An advocate of strict econ- omy in public affairs. Mr. Middleton never hesitated to speak his mind on pressing issues of the day. Mr. Middleton will replace Mr. Wilfred Dean. present Chairman of the Board of Trustees. A resident of Thornhill Mr. Dean has rep- resented Markham Township since the formation of the present High School District in January 1949. During his seven years of service he has played an increasingly ac- tive part in the affairs of the Board. He is complet- ing his first term as Board Chairman. Markham’s other two rep- resentatives on the District High School Board are Trusâ€" tees Harvey Collard and Stewart Rumble. School Area Highest Enrollment Markham and Vaughan School Area No. 1 Board of Trustees have the authority to appoint a member of the Richmond Hill District High School Board for the coming year, as it has the largest public school enrollment in the high school district. According to figures released by Public School Inspector for York 3, Maynard Hallman, the aggregate attendance for 1956 in R. Tamblyn Reappointed High School Board Appointments to the Dis- trict High School boards \yere made by York County Council at its session on Tuesday, December 11. They include for a one-year term: Dr. G. Williams, Aurora; William Spears. Markham; and H. H. Williams, Stouffâ€" ville. The appointment to the Richmond Hill District High School board was deferred until the January session. Mrs. Lloyd Kay of Belhaven. was appointed for a three- yea-r term to the Newma et~Sutton board. Appointments To High School Bds. The Publisher, Editors (3" Staff 0f ‘THE LIBERAL’ Earlier this month, Mr. Robert Tamblyn of Thornhill was re- appointed by the Board of Trus- tees of the School Area to be their representative on the Rich- mond Hill District High School Board. however, announcement was held up pending the release of official attendance figures by the ofiice of the inspector. Until several years ago Richmond Hill Union School Section had the largest enrollment in the district. Served For Past Two Years School Area No. 1 was 14,842. For Richmond Hill Union School Section, the second largest, the total attendance was 12,267 for the same period. Mr. Tamblyn has served as a Trustee on the high school Board for the past two years. During the past year he has served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Building and Planning Commit- tee. In the latter capacity, Mr. Tamblyn has been responsible for reporting the progress of the building of the addition to the Thornhill High School, and for planning for the building needs for the increasing high school population in this area. ms you celebrate the Birthday of Him, who was born in Bethlehem upon the Holy Night of long ago, may the true spirit of Christmas surround you and your loved ones, lifting your hearts anew with its glorious promise of “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878. Sponsored Beverley Acres Ratepayers Santa Claus To Visit Bayview Shopping Centre On Saturday Saturday, December 22, will see the new Bayview Shopping Centre crowded with excited children and parents awaiting the arriva’I of Santa to distribute packages of candies, nuts, ball- oons, and candy canes. The party has been arranged, organized and directed by the Beverley Acres Ratepayers‘ As- sociation in an effort to provide the children of the development, and Richmond Hill with their own Christmas Party and Santa Claus. Solicitor Chairman W. Ladell of School Area No. 1 Markham~ Vaughan announced this week the appointment of Mrs. Ralph Edwards, Thorn~ bank Road, Thornhill as the Trustees representative on the Thornhill Library Board. Mrs. Edwards was appoint- ed for a tyvo year term. The other- School Area representative on the Board is Mr. R. H. Neil, Thornhill Appoint Library Representative @mmmxxxmmmmummamnammmmmammary»? Mayor-elect William Neal will officially open the party at 2.40 pm. and will be followed by President Frank Murphy of Bev- erley Acres Ratepayers. who will briefly thank the many generous sponsors of the party. Music will be provided by an accordion group and recordings under the supervision of Mr. S. Cameron. The afternoon program will continue till 5 pm. and the ev- ening party will start at 7 pm. and continue till 9 pm. Mr. Murphy will then turn the party over to Mr. D, Dingwall, who will M.C. till the arrival of Santa sharp at 3 pm. Upon the arrival of Santa, he will lead a parade of the children, prior to distributing parcels to all child- ren under 12 years of age. Anyone desiring additional in- formation should contact any of the following people: Mrs. Cowlâ€" 31g. Mrs. Derrick, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Hanna. Mr. Whittaker, Mr. Dingwall or Mr. Owen. On Sunday, Dec'ember 23, a program of Christmas carol sing- ing will 3156 be held from 7 pm. to 9 pm. for all those interested at fhe Bayvjevy Shopping Centre. SINGLE COPY 10c