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Mrs. B. L. Anderson has offer~ ed her charming garden at 136 Centre Street West. Richmond Hill, for 3 Tea on Tuesday, June 17th. and the WA. Afternoon Branch of the Richmond Hill United Church is providing the refreshments. The members of the senior citizens‘ club are hop- in: to make this a real get-to- gether of all older people in the Richmond Hill area. They are making a speclal ef- fort to bring out to the party, residents whose health does not allow them to get out very often. It is hoped that pleasant weather and the kind offer of the "Inner Wheel" (Rotarian's wives) to pick up any who need a drive to the party, wlll make li possible for many to come and enjoy meeting friends, old and new. If you need transportation â€"â€" please call Mr. and Mrs. Tilley at TU. 4-1024 -â€" or the friends af the library, TU. 4~3563. Invl. tatlons are being sent out to all people whose names have been suggested to the committee. If you would like to add your name. or to ensure that someone else has not been overlooked, please call the llbrary, as it would be loyalty Soiree For St. Gabriel Toronto Bishops Send Greetings 250 members of the recently formed St. Gabriel Anglican Church of Richmond Hill East were present at the Loyalty Soi~ ree held in Wrixon Hall on June 4. Following the dinner. plans were outlined for Richmond 3111’: newest Anglican church. Bishop F. H. Wilkinson, Bishop of Toronto, and Bishop Snell. Sufi'ragan Bishop of l‘oronto had written messages of congraula- tions in the brochure. Chairman of the evening was Mr. James Haggart, ReCtor's Warden and General Chairman of the Can- vass, who introduced Aréhbiéhop Walter Gillings, and the Rev. J. F .O'Neil. In recognition of their efforts In organizing and conducting this dinner event. the chairman pres- ented Mrs. Audrey O'Neil and Mrs. Jean Whitman each with a plaque engraved “The World's Greatest PaL" Of the speakers or the even- ing, Mr. George Taylor outlined the history of the church. Mr. Les Smith discussed the needs R. Hill Senior Citizens Plan Tea For June 17 Files of “The Liberal" record that liquor was first sold 'in Richmond Hill in 1806 when the first hotel opened for business. The files reveal that by 1856 there were here six hotels and six groc- ery stores all» legally selling liquor. One hundred years after the opening of the first hotel, in the year 1906, citizéhs of Richmond Hill voted 99 to 78 for local option and the village became dry. Unsuccessful attempts to repeal local Option were made in 1909 and 1912. The last unsuccessful attempt was in November 1935 when Richmond Hill citizens voted 538 to 175 against a proposal to grant a license to beverage rooms. ' There have been many changes in Richmond Hill since Local Option was first carried in 1906, and since it was last confirmed in 1935. This now is a town with a population of more than 11,000 and as most centres in the prov- ince of comparable size have legal out- lets for liquor we think council was quite justified in granting the request of a Ratepayers’ Association that peop- le be given an opportunity of express- ing en opinion on the question. Now that arrangements have been completed and the question will be sub- mitted to the people; the decision rests with the voters. - --v-y -.â€"--r.__, - , Government sale of liquor through outlets authorized by the Liquor Con- trol Board of Ontario has been legal in Ontario for some twenty-five years, but recognition of the Local Option principle gives municipalities the right to decide whether or not such outlets are. to be opened within their limits. All persons residents of the Muni- cipality prior to April 21st, Canadian citizens, over the age of twenty-one years; are entitled to vote. Citizens of Richmond Hill on Sat- urday, June let, will have the oppor- tunity of voting for, or against the es- tablishment here of retail stores for the sale of beer and liquor. The vote was requested by the Municipal Coun- cil of the Town of Richmond Hill after receiving a request from the Beverley Acres Ratepayers’ Assooiation.” Town Clerk Russell Lynett will act as Returning Officer, and the town has been divided into seventeen sub- divisions, and polling places have been established in convenient places. Vot- ing mum-s are f_rom 9_a.m._to 8 pm. 2 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Optario, Thursday. June The procedure of voting is; simple. fig An Independent Weeky: Established 1878 ‘\â€"â€"â€"/ Subscription Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.00; 10c single copy Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, Publisher W. S. COOK, Managing Editor Telephone TUrner 4-1105 “Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa" local Option Vote Q1513: ifzeral a pity to miss this delightful par- ty in such a lovely garden! If the weather is bad, the party will be held the next day. but it is expected that the weatherman will co-operate as everyone else ls, to make this a memorable fete. At their May let meeting, the' seniors decided to continue their monthly meetings in the Lions Hall during July and August. While many will be away on va- cation, those remaining in town can continue to enjoy meeting together and can get on with the planning of interesting activities for their fall program. Mr. A. E. Plewman, a valued member of the local committee and at pres- ent travelling in Europe. has al- ready forwarded some interest- ing ideas from the British clubs that he has visited, and will dogbtless bring back many more. The club welcomes all sugges- tions and hopes to select a new executive, a club name, and a varied continuing program of ac- tivitie_s by_ early Autumn. Mr. A. J. McLatchy is planning the pro- gram, and will be happy to have your ideas. Meanwhile â€" come along to the party on June 17! of the‘parish. Chairman of the Building Committee. Mr. Lou Reid. outlined the first steps in the building program which is to erect a Parish Hall. \xith seat- ing capacity for 300 peopln, a permanent chapel, study and of- fice for the Rector. “cm 0.. mks projects is expected to start on August 1, 1958. Mr. Robert Fountain discussed the present canvass. and Mr. Jack Hedman spoke on making the pledge. The Rev. J Newton~Smith stated in his closing remarks that in the building of the Parish Hall, parts from St. James Cath- edral were being utilized, tiles from the fireplaces. some of the etched glass from the doors, and stone frescoes which will be used as a font. A pulpit Bible was donated by; Archbishop Gillingsi The Rector extended his person- al thanks to the Rector of St Mary's, Rev. J. F. O'Neill, mem- bers of the clergy, ladies of St. Gabriel WA. and all those who contributed to making this Loy- alty Soiree such a success. Are you in favour of the estab- lishment of government stores for the sale of liquor?” . "Are you in favour of the estab- ishment of government stores for the sale of beer only for residence con- sumption '2” The voter will indicate with an X. whether he votes “yes” or “no” to the questions. For the convenience of those who may be out of town on June let an Advance Poll will be open today. 7 7 _ The questions are ones on which there is and always has been a differ- ence of opinions. We hope our readers will give calm and reasoned considera- tion to the questions, and go to the polls on June let to register their votes. There are many good people who will vote “no” and they are entitled to their views and opinions without being called narrow-minded and cranks. There are many good people who will vote “yes” and they are entitled to their views and opinions without being labelled as public enemies or tools of the liquor interests. There is no need for bitterness or hard-feelings. We should be tolerant of the views of others who may differ from us, and we should credit others with the same sincerity we claim for ourselves. ‘ 'Each qualified voter on application to the deputy-returning officer will be given two ballots. The questions on the ballots are as follows: We believe the people of Richmond Hill are reliable and responsible people and that all are capable of making their own decisions. Our policy is to pres- ent the information to the people and leave the decision to them. We discour- aged a lengthy discussion of the issue in our “Letters to the Editor” column because‘in our experience such discus- sions tend to contribute more heat than light to a campaign. As Mayor Tomlin sa-id at a recent meeting of council, “the issue is one for the people of Richmond Hill to decide in the gecepted democratic manner”. We are content to leave the decision to the good judgment of the people and what- ever the result; we are confident Rich- mond Hill will continue to be a law- abiding town and a good place in which to live. The members of York Manor Home Auxiliary, Yonge St., New- market were greatly encouraged by the interest of those who at- tended the tea and bake sale on May 9th, at which time over $150 was cleared. Need Teachers For Handicrafts M125. M. Smith, supervisor of Homes for the Aged Branch, will conduct classes this month (see Coming Events for dates), for those who would like to_teach suitable handicrafts to the resi- dnts of York Manor. 1 Co-convenors of the Handicraft Group are Mrs. H. H. Proctor, Kettleby and Mrs. Max Smith, Newmarket. Those interested, please bring sewing accessories. Other convenors are Mrs. Fred Armstrong .Home Requirements; Mrs. George Calver, Cutting; Mrs. E. Robson. Library. Mrs. J. L. Smith. Lunch and Mrs. W. G. Turner, Ways and Means. The next meeting is Thursday, June 26th, 1.30 at York Manor. and we will welcome any resi- dent of York County who is inâ€" terested in the work of the Home Auxiliary. 800 Players At Lions Club Bingo The Richmond Hill Lions Club held its final bingo of the season at the Arena on Monday evening. with an attendance of over 800 players. Of major interest was the draw for the fine fibre-glass boat. trailer, and 35 HP. out~ board motor, which was won by Janet Mills. year old daughter of Dick Mills of the local plumb- ing and heating firm. The "Jackpot" of $600 was split between two wmners. Miss Betty Duncan of Newmarket tak- ing home 3300. and Mrs. Levell- er of Doncaster the same amount. Other fortunate winners were: Top Line, $100, Mrs. Al Brown of Newmarket; Silx er Dollar Special, $50.00, Victor Sutton of Richmond Hill. The Lions report that finan- cially both the boat draw and the evening’s bingo were very successful. and they are grate- ful to the people of the sur- rounding communities and Rich- mond Hill, who, with their pat- ronage. have enabled them to carry on their extensive welfare work. This sentiment was ex- pressed hy Lion President Bill Brown at the close of the even- ing as the chairman of the Boat Draw Committee. Lion Doug Bo‘d, presided at the draw 12, 1958 ,IRCULATIQNS Our childr n‘s pet dog Jeff died almost instantly this morn- ing under the wheel of a heavily loaded gravel truck. Jeff was a beagle. two years of age, the most loving and gentle animal friend a child could have. His devotion led to his death because the accident occurred while he waited for the school bus with two young masters. He died before their eyes. Nobody wants to kill a dog. Nobody wants to kill a child. A confused little child or a confus- ed little dog could not help but suffer Jeff‘s fate. Actually. driv- ing conditions this morning seemed perfect. The driver had a hard. dry road. a bright. clear day with the sun behind him, the green fields of May on his left scattered homes with children waiting at their gates along the right. He was not driving fast for he had just crossed a railway track and was only beginning to accelerate on the slight down- 'grade. Why did it happen? Prob- ably, after all, it was only a dog. The thing is. next time when it is a child will conditions be dif- ferent or will the load and the pressure to get there fast prove too heavy again? If you do not live on the route to a gravel pit you do not realize the perpetual menace such a business foists on a community. Heavily loaded trucks pass out door constantly, often two or more a minute day & night. They rattle back empty at the same rate. Speed and weight of load are of the essence to the truckers whu operate from every point of the compaSS and employ what- ever drivers they eat find to do this work. “Dear Mr. Editor” Dear Mr. Editor Some way must be found to bring home to the owners of gravel pits their moral responsi- bility for the manifold nuisances and dangers they create. Among other remedies n heavily fenced private road direct to a high- way must be made a perequisite to a permit to operate a gravel pit. As a newcomer to the com- munity 1 want to tell you how much we appreciate your week- ly newspaper. We formerly liv- ed in a large centre and did not have the advantages of a good community newspaper. Dear Mr. Editor We appreciate and enjoy the community news and have found your advertising columns very informative and helpful. We have used the classified section on several ocoasions with very grat- ifying results. There were more than twenty answers to one small advertisement. We find Richmond Hill a de- lightful community in which to live and among the many advan- tages we are pleased to list an excellent weekly newspaper. Dear Mr. Editor Richmond Hill now covers a very considerable area and the distances between the various areas and the main centres of business are such as require some kind of public transporta~ tion. Not many of us are in the two-car class, and when the bread winner has the family car away the housewife is left rath~ er isolated. I was delighted to read in your last issue that the municipal council has arranged for a local transportation service to com- mence July 1.st. I hope all your readers noted that the future continuance of the line after the trial period de~ pends on patronage. Let us show our appreciation of a needed public service as much as poss- ible. Remember this will be ,our second try at a local bus service ahd it might be the last. Car Hits Truck 6 Go To Hospital An accident at the corner of Don Mills Road and the town- line, Gormley on Sunday night, involving a car and truck sent six people to; hospital_. Driver of the car, Louis Mid- dlebrook of Schomberg and his wife Carolyne were travelling west on the townline in their 1954 model car. Mr. Middlebrook stopped at the stop sign before entering the throughway, then proceeded on his way driving right into the path of the truck proceeding south. The Middle- brook car was whirled complete- ly around and landed on its roof but the driver and passenger were only shaken up The car is a total wreck. 7,, Occupants of the two ton stake truck however. which was driven by Joseph Rinella of Toronto, went by ambulance to St. Mich. ael‘s Hospital. Toronto. follow ing the accident. Damage to the truck was in the neighbourhood of $1,000. Mrs. Lucy La‘Rocca, 71, and Lucy Rinella. sister of the driv- er and riding in the cab, were badly shaken up and Lucy re- ceived lacerations to the right side of her face. Riding in the back of the truck. Joseph Can- cilla received concussion and was admitted to hospital overnight: Josephina Rinella and her son Gus were also treated for shock but later released to their homes P. C. John McCague of thie Markham Police investigated. Charges are pending. Correction A communication from N. Roy Clifton in our last is- sue quoted the final report of the Select Committee on Air Pollution as follows: “Mr. Average Citizen should buy a home incinerator." The report says the op- the opposite, “Mr. Average Citizen should NOT buy a home incinerator." Gravel Trucks Menace To Community Urges Patronage For New Bu‘s Line Yours truly, Mrs. A. E. F. Wright. John Street, Thornhill Appreciates Home Paper New Reéident Clvis Mr. Charles Clifford, of Don- caster, \one of Markham Town- ship's two representatives on the Metropolitan and Region Conservation Authority waited on Markham Township Council Monday in order to describe the work of the conservation author- ity since its inception just over a year ago. Markham‘s other rep- resentative on the authority is Mr. E. Harper of Unionville. The authority’s 1958 budget has been set at $987,198.00. Markham’s share will be $3,987.- 60 or 31.23 cents per capita. The authority has grown greatly since its inception. In April 1957 it employed five people, today it has a staff of 67, including two full time car-equipped patrol of- ficers. Last year it planted 41,000 trees and this year plans call for the planting of 358,000 trees. Its program includes a flood control warning system, educational pro- jects in the schools and plans designed to encourage farmers in reforestation ahd the Construc- tion of farm ponds. This year the authority will carry out a $24,000.00 program of surveying and spraying of Dutch Elm Dis- ease. Markham Wants More Co‘nsidEration In The Conservaton Projects As to the area of responsibil- ity, the authority covers all of the County of York and parts of the Counties of Sxmcoe, Peel and Ontario. Says Markham Neglected Council was critica‘ that noth- ing was being done to develop conservation projects in Mark- ham: Referring to two projects in Vaughan Township totalling 200 acres plus a 40 acre project in Woodbridge Village Deputy- reeve W. Dean maintained Mark- ham was being neglected by the authority. “We are certainly hop- ing our area is given some con- sideration", stated Deputy-reeve Dean. Mr. Clifford agreed that the east part of the authority by Cicely Thomson June is a misnamed month. The very sound of the word makes us think of lazy days and romantic weddings. It rhymes with moon. ' June is a month of so many things. It is the month for mowing the lawn more often than any other month of the year. At the same time it is the month of de- mothing all the woolen clothes that daren’t be put away until after the “last frost". In June we fight the dan- delions, with one type of spray, we fight the bugs on the roses with another, we strew bone meal and fertil- izerdon the garden, we hoe tthe vegetables, we hoe the wee s . June is the time for Sunday School picnics where the first real honest to goodness sunburn of the year is inevitably acquired, and the first real swim of the year is enjoyed by the children, small sized, middle sized and large under water swimming size. Sometimes it feels as if these annual events were like spontaneous combustion or'measles or something . . . . they just seem to happen every year. If you’re still a school child once the year has reached the point of the Sunday School Picnic Day, summer holidays are almost within grasp, To those of us who go as parents it is a day for relaxation and chatting with other parents and looking for Billy who was just on that rock a few minutes ago and you told him not to go into the deep water. Just as you’re beginning to be really worried because no- body has seen Billy, except those who saidothey saw him wading out towards the raft, up he turns and asks for money to buy, an we cream cone! _ NORTH YORK : Three sites, each large enough to contain 3 25,000,000 to 30.000.000-gallon water reservoir have been auth- orized to be bought by the Met- ro works committee. The sites will be within a five mile dis- tance of the Metro boundary. For the teachers who organize them these annual picnics are by no means a relaxation. The children that have been overflowing their indoor Sunday morn- ing accommodation seem to have doubled in number with the attraction of the picnic ,with its sandwiches, races and swimming. The teahers have the refresh- ments, the buses, the prizes, and the races and games to organize. And though I’ve never asked them, I have a feeling that as the last bus pulls away from the picnic grounds with its loads of happy fire-red faces, the Supervisor must have that gnawing sensation that one child somehow has been LEFT BEHIND and no one will realize it for hours. In June we,tidy all our clubs and committees up for the summer. We have annual meetings to prepare for with their tedious reports to compile and make bearable for the listeners. Our clubs have‘extra special get-togethers to celebrate the end of the season. The schools have sports events and closing parties too that involve parents. And for the teachers there are exam papers, pile upon pile to be marked and considered be- fore the holidays begin. In June we feel we must rush up and get the cot- tage ready for the summer . . . known as opening it up. Then we rush down again to mow ‘the grass again and tie up the tomato plants. June has the longest days of the year . . . but sometimes it feels as if they’re the shortest. If you expect to be away on Saturday, June 21 (the regular voting day) you may vote at the ADVANCE POLL. LOCATION â€"â€" DATE â€" HOURS -â€" If you are going to the cottage- the weekend of the let. make sure you and others in your family of voting age attend the Advance Poll. RICHMOND HILL LEGAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Over Over $a’é ADVANCE POLL At the Town Hall Tonight, June 12 8 pm. to 11 p._m. should receive more study. “The main difficulty has been that there have been no properties available”, said Mr. Clifford. “We feel that Vaughan is getting the elephant’s share”, remarked Councillor L. Mumberson. Mr. Clifford said that although there were no projects underway in Markham Township, there was the Greenwood project in Pick- ering Township in the eastern area. Both Deputy-reeve Dean and Councillor J. MacNeil sug- gested that the authority seek a project in the first concession of Markham. Council was also critical of the rapid rise in Markham’s an- nual share of the total budget. “Our costs have increased ten times over the past three years", stated Deputyâ€"reeve Dean. “Is your budget going to continue to spiral upwards," asked Council- lor MaeNeil. Mr. Clifford re- plied that this year had been a particularly bad one from the standpoint of initial expenditures in getting the authority opera- tive. Turning to future budgets Mr. Clifford remarked, “I can't forecast the future.” Highland Park Property Mr. G. A. Scarletr. owner of 4% acres of property in High- land Park has informed council he would want the sum of $25.â€" 000.00 for the property. Council had hoped to secure the proper ty for use as a public park. The lnembers were unable to take an;/ action on a letter from the W0- men‘s Association of Highland Park regarding a community hall in the proposed park area as they have yet to secure a park Site. Council has agreed to a recom- mendation by the Board of Tran~ sport Commissioners that Mark- ham participate in the erection of an automatic warning device at the railway crossing on Steeles Avenue East. Others participat- ing will be the C.N.R , the board and the Township of North York. Markham’s share of the installa- tion costs will be $753.00 and of the annual maintenance costs, $180.00. Mr. W. Middleton nas congrat- ulated council on the fine job they did in cleaning up the rub- bish on 17th Avenue between Bayview Avenue and the third concession. Ir. Risbmnnd Tom. TUE-ct Hm I I” ' FREE PARKING REAR 0F NEAT“ Show Times 7 ad 9 p... Catinuou- from 6 pm. Saturdays md Bofldm Please note: The True and Wonderful Story of cm. DEAN HESS CLERGYMAN TURNED FIGHTER PILOT!‘ *‘F Wednesday, Thursday, June 18, 19 ROD ' ' " ‘ SIEIGE shi’MINEo JOHN SAXON -lUANA PATTEN also Monday, Tuesday, June 16, 17 Friday, Saturday, June 13, 14 Matinee Saturday 2 pm. ,4 mafia ' ROCK HUpSN CO-SYARRING M ADTLI A llVl Mam, Tues., last complete Show 8.30 pm. MARTHA HYER DAN DURYEA DUN DeFORE ANNA KASHFI lflCK MAHUNEY Carl Benton Reid'