The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

The Convention Fund draw prize of a basket of groceries donated by Rigwood Red and White, King City was won' by Lion Eric Abrahams. King W.I. cater- ed for the dinner meeting which was held in King City United Church. Lion Jock Thompson is to head the committee for the Lions Ska- ting Carnival on Friday, March 29, at Nobleton Arena. Assisting on the committee are Lions Jack Loughran, George Bennett. Jack Parsons, Bruc‘e Hail and Stan Roots. Marshall McMurchy, former reeve of Vaughan was the guest speaker at King City Lions Health and Welfare Night on March r. Mr. McMurchy gave an account of the work and organization of the Children's Aid Society. He :vas introduced by Lion Ken Sut- on. Former Reeve Addresses Lions Over 130 persons attended the pancake supper at All Saints Anâ€" glican Church parish hall March 5. Convening the supgpr were Mrs. J. L. Grew and Mes. A. E. Jarvis, assisted by the members of the afternoon branch of the WA. Miss Lily Anderson and Miss May Judd cooked the pan- cakes. A delicious first course of escalioped potatoes. ham and salads preceded the ample ser- vings of pancakes with syrup. Over $80 was raised from the Pancake Supper STARTING MARCH 17th 6 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, March 14, 1957 TELEPHONE NUMBERS when m the new numbers UNTIL SUNDAY MARCH 11"! DO NOT USE or your call will not be completed. m 3%; n3”: King City Notes King City, Oak Ridges The Liberal is elven pleased to publish items of in- terest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridge.- I Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our new: oorreo. pendent in King City in Mrs. Donald,McCailum. :eiephone King 132M; and in Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox. Mrs. C. M. Butt, telephone Pn.’ 3-5575. TORONTO 73THERE WILL BE 40.000 new 2-5 Mrs Sarah Jane Gillham, for- mer resident of the 6th line of King passed away at Aurora on March 8, in her 815t year. Mrs. Gillham, the former Sarah Jane Ash, settled with her husband, the late Lewis Gillham on the home place on the 6th line of King following their marriage 52 years ago. Mr. Gillham passed away on March 19 last year. With the exception of four or five years spent on a farm at Evers- ley, Mr. and Mrs. Gillham lived on the old homestead until they moved to Aurora four years ago. Until they moved to Aurora. Mrs. Gillham attended All Saints Anglican Church, King City and was a member of the W.A. Dur- ing her lifetime she was also an active member of the W.I. While living in Aurora she has been a member of Trinity Anglican Church. The working committee for community betterment and pro. gramming held another meeting in Lake Wilcox school on Mon- day, March 11. It was hoped that all representatives would be pre- sent from the different organiza- tions asked to attend. There were 13 groups represented but not a sufficient amount to ~lay concrete plans for a permanent committee to_be set up. Mr. J. McLernon distributed maps of the Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox district to all present at the meeting. These maps are cop- led from the maps in the Whit- church Council chambers and show all the streets, schools and churches now in use. Mr. Mc~ Lemon explained the difference between the workings of 3 Com- munity Centre Group and a Re~ creation Centre. the first being administered by the Department of Agriculture and the second by the Department of Education. A tentative list of ways in which this working committee could assist the community ‘was drawn up, and copies are to be sent to all active groups who will have an opportunity to express their views at the next meeting. Mr. Smith Introduced Jack Patterson from the Department of Education’s Programme Branch. Mr. Patterson showed a film of a community where a luxury com- munity centre was built, but‘with improper leadership.. Mrs. L. Gillham Passes March 8 Miss Marjorie McMurchy sang a solo selection “The Prayer of a Child." She was accompanied by Mrs. Norman Bryson. The scrlpture was read by Mrs. Will- iam Willoughby. The readers were Mrs. Charles Black, Mrs. Jesse Bryson and Mrs. J. E. C. Shepherd took up the offering. McCallum, Mrs. William Bryson, Mrs. James Hunter and Mrs. Clyde Cgirns led in prayer. Mrs. Willoughby . and Mrs. Shepherd took up the ocering. The organist for the service was Mrs. Black. Community Group Meets On March 11 The service of communion will be held at St. Andrew‘s Presby- terian Church, Strange, on March 17. ‘ She is survived by her child- ren. James of King, William of Sharon. Annie (Mrs. E. Faier51. and Hazel (Mrs. F. Robertson) of Aurora. Mrs. Gillham also leaves 13 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Rev. E. H. McLellan of Trin- ity Anglican Church. Aurora. conducted the funeral service at the Thompson funeral home, Aurora, on Monday. March 11. The interment was in King City cemetery, / ~ Mrs. Marshall McMurchy. president of Laskay United Church W.M.S. and Mrs. What- ley Finch first vice-president of Strange Presbyterian W.M.S. were the leaders for the service. The theme of the World Day of Prayer Service “Who Shall Separate Us". from the 8th chap- ter of Romans was the topic of Rev. J. E. C. Shepherd’s address at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Strange on Friday after- noon, March 8. The women of Laskay United Church joined with the members of St. Andrew's Strange for the service. The time of the service was changed to allow members of both congregations to attend the fun- eral service of Mrs. William Boys at Laskay United Church. Mr. E. Wallas was re-e1ected chairman of King Memorial Lib- rary board at the meeting held in the Library on Monday even- ing, March 4.nMrs. A. E. Jarvis was appointed Chief Librarian. Mrs. W. Ratcliff secretary, and Mrs. George Berry treasurer. It‘ was decided to pay $300. on the principal reducing the mort- gage to’be paid on the-Library to $1350. It was noted that the Library is now open (We afternoons a week. Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to ’6 pm. and on Wednesday ev- henings. supper. which will be used for mission work. Library Board News Notes From Strange [Meaning of Pray‘ Mrs. Fred Curtis, A challenge to the women of today was presented by Mrs. Glenn Sawyer of King in her ad- dress entitled “Dauntless Wom- en" at the monthly meeting of Laskay United Church W.M.S. on March 6. Miss Helen Hunter in- troduced the speaker. Mrs. Mar- vin 'Hunter was the hostess for the meeting. Mrs. M. R. Jenkin- son conducted the worship ser- vice taking as her theme. Friend- ship around the World. The study book chapter on Indo-China was read by Mrs. Earl LOWe. Mrs. Glen Dook gave a report on the inaugural meeting of the Presby- térial at Newmarket. Mrs. William Bryson and Mrs. Norman Bryson gave a piano duet. Mrs. Norman Etheridge for Sigristian Citizenship gave a rea- g. Pouring tea were Mrs. Duncan McDonald, sister-in-law,‘and Mrs. Clayton Beynon, niece of the couple. Assisting were Miss Joan Harmon, their only grandchild, Mrs. L. Lewaska, Mrs. Ross Kirby Mrs. Gordon McCallum, of Sch- omberg and Miss Ruth Beynon, of Temperanceille.>_ Mrs. George Teasdale, the for- mer Maggie Rease passed away at Aurora in her 95th year on Fri? day. March 8. Mrs. Teasdale and her husband, the late George Teasdale oper- ated the general store and post office in Laskay over 60 years ago. One hundr’ed and ten guests visited Mr. and Mrs. Arwood Har- mon at their home, Spruce Hill Farm, Temperanceville on Sat- urday, March 9th, when they cel- ebrated their golden wedding an- niversary. On March 6th, 1907. Miss Janett M. McDonald and Mr. Arwood Harmon were united in marriage at the United Church parsonage. A'urora. by Rev. James H. Stonehouse. In their youth they both lived withir. one ha;f mile on their present home on the second concession 11/4 miles north of Temperanceville. Mr. Harmon brought his bride to this lovely homestead where he has lived for over sixty years. They‘ have two children, Miss Mae Ha:- mon, in the Central Y.W.C.A. secretarial office and Mr. Leon- ard Harmon, who with his wife and daughter Joan, live in Tor- onto. For the golden wedding celebration Mrs. Harmon wore a pretty grey figured silk dress and wore a lovely. corsage of tiny golden mums and daffodils. The tea table was most attract- ive with its bouquet of golden mums and bronze daisies with golden candles in silver holders The large white Wedding cake was decorated with gold coloured roses and leaves. Mrs. Harmon is the only chart- er member of Temperanceille W.A.- and W..M.S. She is very interested in Church work and in the past has acted as vice- president and secretary of the W.A. Mr. Harmon is the oldest resident of Temperanceville who attended the Temperanceville Mrs. E. Lenhardt. Springhill Rd., King City, was the hostess for the monthly meeting of St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian Church, Eversley on March 5. Mrs. Aubrey Wade read the scripture. Mrs. Charles Gordon led in prayer. Plans were made for quilting bees. A reading entitled The Meaning of Prayer was given by Throughout the rooms were bouquets,of golden Chrysanthe- mums and daffodils, all of which were gifts. A lovely nest of walnut tables were a gift from the near neighbours, while the WA. presented themwith a beau- tiful cup and saucer. Other gifts were cake and sandwich plates with gold trimming, tea pots, vases, potted Chrysanthe- mums and innumerable congrat- ulation cards. 'Miss Bonnie McCachen, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Mc- Cachen, Oak Ridges, was one of the cast of the “Seven Minute Itch", a short comedy skit. Bonnie played her role of a little girl very well and her costume help- ed oreate many laughs. Misses Betty and Beulah Ein- arson of Ba,.iew Ave., Lake Wilcox. combined their singing. talent with Miss Ella Mae Hanâ€" nan. formerly of Lake Wilcox. now residing in Aurora. The trio was accompanied by Kip Mr. & Mrs. Arwood Harmon Celebrate Golden Wedding The presentation of the Aur- ora and District High School Talent Night was well attended and it was most gratifying to see slx district students taking an active part. Miss Ginny Sheératt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. . D. Sherratt of the’King Sideroad. Oak Ridges, played the guitar and sang a medley of popular songs. She gave a fine performance and received much merited applause. 11:-.. nahAx, u.,n, J Local People Join In Aurora Talent Night Eversley Socials Laskay Mrs, C. H. Bowman. wife 0f Rev. C. H. Bowman of Maple Presbyterian Church spoke on the theme “Who Shall Separate Us” at the World Day of Prayer service at King City United church on March 8. The leaders were Mrs. Fred Curtis of Ever- sley Presbyterian church, Mrs. H. C. Harris of All Saints Angli- can church, Mrs. G. A. Hart, Be- thel Baptist church, Mrs. M. Bey- non of St. John’s Anglican church Oak Ridges, and Mrs. Ratclifi of King City United. Mrs. Jack Clift gave a violin selection “The Holy City". The scripture was read by Mrs. Viendham. Prayers were given by Mrs. Watson Ferguson of St. Andrew’s Eversley; by Mrs. G. Hart of Bethel Baptist church; by Mrs. R. Burt of All Saints Angli- can church; and by Mrs. Nelson Thompson of St. John’s Angli- can church. Readings were given by Mrs. Ted Wallas, Mrs. Austin Rumble and Mrs. EmerSOn Wallace of King City United Church. The Lions general meeting of Monday, March 11,'was well at- tended. All enjoyed a hearty din- ner and very little business was on the agenda. A large part of the Lions group left for Aurora to attend the Barbershop Quar- tette entertainnment where Lion Jack Blyth is taking part. GROWER â€" FLORIST sum 1880 The finest in floral designs and bedding plants. Friends wished the couple many more years of happiness to- gether. Visitors who came to congratulate them were from Elmvale, Cannington, Mount Den-_ nis, Toronto. , Mrs. Harmon’s three brothers were present and an Aunt Mrs. Albert Ireland, of Teston. The Rev. Mr. Garnet Lynd, of Port Credit had tea with the family and Rev. Victor Wood, of Temp- eranceville United Church also called. Mrs.C. H. Bowman Gives Address B. W. MILLER School in his youth. For the same school he served in the capacity of Trustee for a num- ber of years. 7 _ Miss Ruth Tolman daughter of Mr. S. Tolman, Oak Ridgegs, play- ed “Nola” and “The Norwegian Concerto" , on the piano and her talent is indeed outstanding. Miss Talman appeared on the TV tal- ent show “Pick the Stars’” last year. Many saw her then when playing. Mr. Steve Crisp of Aur- ora played with Miss Tolman on a second piano, forming a delight- ful duo. Congratulations to our brilliant young residents for their contribution to the ‘Talent Night.’ Mr. Earl Newhall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Newhall of Lake- land Ave., Lake Wilcox, was one of the guitar boys in‘the C_ountry Rhythm Band The music was molst enjoyable and Earl played we 1 Davis and His County Rhythm Boys, sang a medley of popular western hits. The girls were dressed alike and sang weli. re- ceiving loud applause. Keele Street ‘, Maple, Ont. Roofing. Envemoughmg Chimney Brick 8 Cement Work. Caulking, Painting, Drain, General Replln of all kinds HOME REPAIR Phone Maple 2 SPECIALISTS ' In all kinds of Ian. Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Socials Work Done Immediately: PR. 3-5312 Contractor Written Guarantee The Grade 1 rhythm band. un- der the direction of Mrs. Daboll presented two short numbers. They looked quite authentic in their drum hats and capes. The group of youngsters nearly stole the show, the ovation was so great. The Grade 5 pupils, dir- ected by Msr. Burnside presented a piay “The Obstructive Hat.’ This was a comedy and was weil presented by the pupils. Miss Sharp. Grade 1 teacher, directed a dramatization of “The Wedding of the Painted Doll”. The main characters were the bride, Jacqueline Peers, the groom Wayne Hamilton, the min- ister Lanny Hilts, several brides- maids and other “dolls". This was a pantomime to the music of the familiar song sung by Miss Thompson. Grade 8, Mrs. Young’s room presented a choral reading There are a number of teach- ers on the staff who are wel trained in music, and these lad- ies did a splendid job in both the training an dconducting of the Junior and Intermediate choirs. Sandra Carey, a grade '7 stud- ent gave a recitation in the French Canadian dialect, of an episode at the ball game, the tifle was “De Stop Heem Short.” The pupils and staff of the Lake Wilcox public school pre- sented a most enjoyable “activ- ity Night” on March '7. The parents crowded into the audi- torium and even filled the halls to capacity. An estimated 250 were present to see the well- planned and directed program. The teachers had only a few weeks to plan the project and did it well. Activity Night Marks Local Observation Education Week Over 150 parents visited King City School March 6 to view the childrens' work and interview the teachers in regard to their progress. In the five classrooms there were interesting murals and art displays. Of special in- terest was a mural in the Grade 1 and 2 classroom of winter sports. The artists were Peter Cook, Jimmy Heaslip and Donâ€" ald Orr. Miss Doris Patton teach- es” Grades 1 and 2. In Grades 4 and 5 where Mr. George Gould ls the teacher. the “Death of James Cook at Hawaii" had been cleverly portrayed by In the Grades 2 and 3 class- room where Miss Phyliss Ander- son teaches. there was a display of soap sculpture. windmills made of woodefi sticks and posters on China an Holland. The parents had an opportunity to see the class pet rabbit "Nellie". Parents Spend Interesting Evening At King City School THESE CARS ARE NOT IN THE BEST OF CONDITION- SO WE ARE FORCED TO ACCEPT- ANY REASONABLE OFFER ‘ Here Is The "MAKE OFFER “ Sale You’ve Been Waiting For! R. D. LITTLE & SON LTD. AV. 5-1105 RICHMOND HILL AV. 54105 30 YEARS WITH FORD 1951 1951 1953 .1952 $10.00 DOWN and a small AMOUNT m wnnx - can give you TRANSPORTATION FORD CUSTOM FORDOR Lic. 880213 STUDEBAKER COUPE Lic. 814407 MONARCH SEDAN License Bâ€"61128 M ETEOR CUSTOM FORDOR Lic. 866052 Among thése present were for- mer teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don McLeod and Mr. W. J. Mc- ..eod, district school inspector and Mrs. McLeod. After the enter- tainment the board members' wives served light refreshments to the staff members and school board. The boys of Grades 6 and 7, Mr. Graham and Mr. Walters in- structing. presented a fine show of calisthenics. This was a most interesting presentaion and won- derful training and.exercise for thgr boys. The Intermediate choir under the direction of Miss Barrager closed the program with two numbers “A Gavotte" and “The Vesper Hymn" and “0 Canada.” Grades 4 & 5 gave a folk dance directed and accompanied by Mrs. Crowder and Miss Prinzen. These pupils did well considering the small space for dancing. A group of girls in Grade 8 did a fine job in harmonizing in “Santa Lucia” and “The Bell Doth Toll." Grade 2 directed by Miss Thompson and Mrs. Vine, drama- tized the song of “The Three Bears. The bears wore fur coats and masks and had a hard job keeping cool. It was most unfor- tunate that so many in the au- dience were unable to see the smaller ones perform. There was no raised stage, and the room being crowded a number of par- ents were unable to see the per- formers. It has been suggested that for similar presentations in the future a more suitable stage be erected. Doug Mackenzie and Jim Chalk. There was also a display of art depicting springtime accidents. a timely project. In Grades 5 and 6 where Miss E. Dennis. the school principal, teaches, there were several so- cial study projects depicting Cook, Columbus and Champlain. of “Sea all, girls. In Grades 7 and 8 where Mr. Carson Bice is the teacher, there was a project showing various kinds of machinery and blackâ€" board murals on lumbering. King City school has an enroll- ment of 190 pupils with 42 in Miss Patton’s class and an aver- age of 38 each in the remaining classes. Mr. Ray Burt. the sec- retary-treasurer of the school and Mrs. Colin Stewart, assistant to Miss Dennis were in charge of registering the visitors. Members of King W.I. served refreshments. Fever‘ the group WES "“5 '5 tb'ue coup. 5° You 901’ 1951 1950 1949 1947 Just before noon on Fri- day. March 8. a would-be bank robber was foiled in an attempt to rob the King City Branch of the Canad- ian Bank of Commerce when the quick thinking teller. Maureen Wellesley, passed her hand over her forehead and pretended to faint. The youth lost his nerve and fled from the bank. There were no customers in the bank when the youth entered with a shoe box un- der his arm. Approaching the teller’s cage, he asked for a counter check. On it he demanded $15,000 from the teller. The police were able to obtain a good description ofithe youth. The 'King City bank has been robbed six times in the past “blue %& coal” Finish out the season with ‘blue coal’. Feel how much more heat ‘blue coal’ delivers for your money. You’ll discover why more people insist on this famous deep-mined coal than any other hard coal. I. D. BAMBI! 8: SON Teller Foils Bank Robber Richmond Hill, Ont. PHONE - TUrner 4-1313 CHEVROLET SEDAN Lic. 90702 DESOTO COUPE Lic. A 74454 PLYMOUTH SEDAN Lie. 396547 PLYMOUTH .SEDAI Rev. George Hart will preach his final sermons in the Baptist charge in King on Sunday. March 24. Rev. Mr. Hart has ministered to the three churches in King Bethel Baptist Church, King City. 2nd Baptist Church, Pottageville. and Emmanuel' Church. Kettle- by. since his call to the charge in October 1954. ”Rev. Mr. Hart had ministered in the Central Alberta church be. fore coming to King City. He has accepted a call to Westmount Trinity Church in Regina. Sask. Rev. Mr. Hart was born in Ed- monton, Alberta. his wife in Calâ€" gary. During his stay in the East he completed a special Arts course at _McMaster University. . ___ -_ _-., . Rev. and Mrs. Hart naive Ehree children, Douglas 8, L015 6 and David 4. Rev. George Hart Preaches Farewell much more hoof ur money!