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Thomhill Pharmacy 0. E. STONEBIJRG, Chemist & Druggist AV. 5-2503 ' ‘ 'Yor‘uze St. He married théowformer Eliza- beth Smellie of Thornhill in 1947 ‘and has two sons, John and Ste- phen. er. Alfred Ecclestone, Thorn- bank Rd., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ecclestone, also of Thorn- hlll was appointed _ a Queen’s Council on the New Year’s Day Hc'mour List. Mr. Ecclestone is a graduate of Oakwood Colleg- tote, Toronto University and Os- gogglefiall. He became a junior partner in the law firm of Shulyer and Ec- clestone in 1940 and is also sol- iciggr'for the _village of Thornhill. Repairs“, â€" - Repairs ‘5 BEAVERTON. RD. TU. 4-3614 E If no answer at TU. 4-3614 during daytime, call TU. 4-1105 5 41ll‘lllllllllllllllllll\llllllllll“Mulll\l\ll\l\“\“Nlt‘\l\\\\\\\\\\“\\\“\ll\l1“\\l“\ll\l\\n\\\\l\\\lllll\l\\l\\m\\\\\\1\“\“\\\\“\m\\\“\l\lllllllmllllllmmllu :lllllllllllulluull“WNW“mmmy“lllllllllllllllllmllIlIll“lllllllllllllllll\l\l\\\\l\\l\\\\\\\\l\l“l\\\l\\l\\\\\llll\l“\l\\\\\l\'|l\\l\l\ill\\l\l\l\llklfiifi iihornhill and District ' News Man/e4an Mllllnery a; Accessories 8319 YONGE ST. (:9 Fall-lama) BU. 8-5406 2 bill stops below my limits 9 a.m.-6 pan. Fri. to 9 13.111. THE STROBOSCOPE IS AN ELECTRONIé MACHINE FOR, COUNTING THE BEATS OF NOTE. ,GUESSWORK IS ELIMINATED. ,4lfred Ecclestone Appointed Q.C. Max Faétor Cosmetics The undersigned will receive tenders until 5:00 pan. January 22nd, 1959, for the following: Beverley Acres School -â€" 13,000 gallons. Light Industrial Oil MacKillop School - 23,000 gallons Light/ Indus trial Oil ' Beverley Acres School has approximate pump load of 2,500 “gallons which. must be pumped; Mac- Killop Schoolvhas approximate pump load of 4,000- 5,000 gallons. ~ {way/clilnc 3 Nearly New Clothes for the entire family TU. 4-3910‘ TU. 4-3341 New scientific ,method “che'cked’.’ electronically wilhflrthe Stroboscope. Prescription Service I Expert, Drug Service View-Master Reels I'-'IIEI. OII. TENDERS MRS. DOROTHY J. STREET, Secretary-Treasurer, - Richmond Hill Public School Board, 316 Kerswell Drive, 55A Yonge St. S. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, January 8, 1959 M, HAT PIANO TUNING ENCORE Thornhill Vitamins TELEPHONE AV. 5-3555 Yonge St. RICHMOND HILL, Ontario Following'the naming of the chairman and vice-chairman, the board went on to the important business of committees and held a somewhat lengthy discussion following the suggestion of Chair.- man Sayers that‘the following changes be_ made In 1958 there Were seven com- mittees when'as many as three committee meetings a week were held. Chairman Sayers said this was~ too much to expect of any one member and that his pro- posed plan would alleviate the situation. Under the suggested plan committees would meet one night a month, (the week prev- ious to the regular board meet- ing on the second Monday of the month). ' Committees In 1958: Personnel 5, Building 4, Budget 5, Transportation 5, Planning 4, Education 4, Proper- ty 2, 2, 2. Suggested ’59: Management 5, Property 5, Planning 2 plus 3, Finance 13 (full board). ,The chairman serves ex officio on all committees. - Trustee Eric Axelson‘ said the proposal for the first three com- mittees had merit but ‘that he didn’t think there should be 2: Finance Committee since all members were required to up prove proposals for the budget and that such proposals would have to be passed in the regular board meetings, to which Trustee Honsberger remarked, “I agree.” Committees Formed â€"u_-v. Chairman Sayers then pointed out it was merely a suggestion, not a motion and any modifica- tion was in order. Members then asked what each committee would cover and the _._v..-_-D ..---. “-cu uvuuv; AJLDJAIADDD- The board 5156 voted Stewart Rumble as" its unani- mous choice for viceâ€"chairman. Mr. John C. Wilson, Separate School representative, from Richmond Hill, who replaces Mr. Ross Tierney on the board for 1959 was introduced to the members, who also acknowledged with satisfaction that Mr. John Honsberger will be the board’s 1959 representative from School Area No. 1 Markham-Vaughan. , York County aha Vaughan Township have each yet to make an appointment to the ’59 board. It is expected Morley Kinnee will serve another term for Vaughan. The inaugural meeting of theYork Central District High School Board was held in the Thornhill High School Library on Monday night. Despite invocations and invitations extended to the public through the press not one visitor attended. Mrs_ J. R. McAlister, secretaryâ€"treasurer for the board, opened the meeting and called for the appointment of a chairman for 1959. Members acclaimed Mr. Harry Sayers for this office for a second term after which the chairman reiterated his resolution of last year that “meet- ings will get under way right on time and finish as early as possible”. Last year late meetings were kept to a mini- mum with Chairman Sayers keeping the board methodi- cally and determinedly on its toes as they stepped from one gfiuestion to another dealing with high school business. finer Commiflees In '59 District High School Board Returns H. Sayers Chairman Basement, recreation rooms, Free estimates. Complete job on one contract. Guaranteed workmanship. WINTER SPECIAL General Contractor: Phone AV. 5-3244 MEDLAND & ENDICOTT The Liberal is always pleased to publish items of interest eontributed by its readers in the Thornhill area . . . . Our representative in Thornliill is Mrs. Donald Smellie. who may be'reached by phoning Av. 5-3555. The meeting was adjourned af- ter the board as a whole noted that their regular monthly meet- ings would be held as usual on the second Monday of each month _ in the library \of the Thornhill High School. Property: Transportation, Sup- plies, Maintenance. - - Planning: 2 plus 3 called for two members of the board plus the -three chairmen of the other committees. > Chairman Sayers pointed out that when he came on the board five years ago there was no edu- cation committee, it has been ap- pointed since. Trustee Axelson: “With three committees (the Finance Com- mittee to‘ be absorbed by Man- agement), I think things will be more consolidated. Trustee Honsberger, seconded by Trustee Ralph Wood, moved the setting up of the four com- mittees as suggested by MmSay- ers. , Trustee Axelson said, “I move an amendment to the motion, that the finance committee be stricken off." Trustee Honsberger said “I second this." Trustee Run’ibie said he thought “this question should not be dealt with in full tonight” since it needed a great deal of thought. Referring to the education com- mittee he said “this is a very im- portant committee and I wonder if it would be submerged if in- cluded with management.” 7 Finance: Approvals for ,expen- (figures over the budget. ‘An amendment to the amend- ment came from Trustee Rumble who asked for three committees with 5, 5 and 4 members on each. Trustee Wilson was the seconder. Trustee Ralph‘ Wood asked that the chairman and vice-chairman appoint the members for the var- ious committees, but Chairman Sayers pointed out that when this was tried two years ago it did net meet with 100 per cent ap- proval. Mr. Woods withdrew his motion and the chairman called for volunteers or’n’ominations, the following were named to stand: Management Following the voting the first motion (now reduced to the three committees) was carried. Committee Chairmen fgllowing list was chalked up: Management: Salaries, Person- nel, Education. 'Trustees Axelson. Wainwright, Wilson, Honsberger, Endean. Property {Trijstees Howes, Snider, Mid- dleton, the York County repre- sentative, and Trustee Woods. Planni-ng‘ Trusteé Rumble, the Vaughan Township appointee, plus Chair- men Axelson and Howes of the other respective committees. The winter series of.the weekly classes for expectant mothers starts the week of gJanuary 12th in twentyufive ‘ centres throughout the Met- ropolitan area. Three of these centres are in North York Township and are conducted by the Township Department of Health. The classes deal with the hygiene of pregnanâ€" cy and the preparation for and care of the baby. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TWP. OF NORTH YORK Registrants in the regular prenatal classes are eligible upon, their doctor’s written approval, to attend by refer- ral the special classes in Physical Preparation for Childbearing. They may also register their husbands for a Series of four fathers’ classes. Further information 'may be obtained from the Social Planning Council of Metro- politan Toronto, EM. 3-4971 or the North York Health De- partment. CARL E. HILL, M.D., M.O.H. Classes, for Expectant Mothers Birthday congratulations are extended to Janet Clow, 47 Clarke Ave., who was 17 years old on M‘mday, Jan. 75‘. A 7 Kg, Friefids and neighbours “bf Mr. Stromberg, Henderson Ave, are sorry to learn that he is in the hospital. Friends and neighbours of Mrs. Peck, Morgan Ave.. are happy to hear that she is home from the hospital as of Saturday, January 3, follpvying an operayiop. On Tuesday, December 30, fire severely damaged all the interior of their new brick home, at 75 Morgan Ave., which Mr. Bonnici had built himself. He has been offered help from men in the community to make the repairs. Meanwhile the family are residing at 52 Dudley Ave., in Lansing. This place was made available to them by the North York Town- ship, by whieh he is employed, rent free. - _Birthday greetings are in order 1for Paula Wenger, Proctor Ave., who celebrated her birthday on January 4th. She was nine years old. The Doncaster ‘community Laâ€" dies Club’s next euchre marathon- proce'eds have been promised to the _Bonnici family. 7 If anyone has a iadio to donate to the Bonnicis, it would be much appreciated. ' The sympathy of the commun- ity is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Frazer on the passing away of their infant daughter recently, also to Mr. and Mrs. Shearer, 3rd poncession, whose infant son passed away a‘».\few days _a_go. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Watson, Master Feeds Farm, on becoming grandparents of a baby girl last we'ek. Mrs. Guy Frazer is convalescing at home after spending two weeks in Torontq Western Hospital. Her many friends wish-her a speedy recovery. The January meeting of the Thornlea Home and School Assoc- iation will be held on Wednes- day, January 14th. Speaker for the evening will be Mr. Joe-Lan- thier, Master Feeds Farm. Please plan to attend and bring a friend with you. n Gordon. Morley of Newmarket spent New Years‘ Eve visiting friends in Thornlea and Thornhill to celebrate his seventeenth birthday. In a quiet ceremony at Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday, December 30, Irene Vennard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Vennard, No. 7 Highway, was united in marriage to Frank McCully, son. of Mr. and Mrs. McCully of New Brunswick. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. N. Hepburn. For her wedding, the bride chose a ballerina length gown of blue lace over taffeta, with pink accessories and a cor- sage of pink roses. Sister-in-law of the bride, Mrs. Joan Vennard, was matron of honour.'She wore navy blue with red accessories and a corsage of pink Carnations. The residents of the community and their friends and relatives from abroad along with many church and service organizations have joined forces to undo .what fire did to the Bonnicis, their home and belongings. Guest speaker for the evening was Mrs. J. Robinson, Bayview Ave. Mrs. Robinson gave a very interesting talk on citizenship. Anyone wishing to play in the Marathon Euchre, please call Mrs. Barbour, AV. 5-5205. Euchre will run from'January 29 to Feb- ruary 23. All proceeds for the Bonnici family. Groomsman was Mr. Robt. Jor- dan. After a short honeymoon trip to New York City, Mr. and Mrs. McCully will reside in Lan- sing. It was decided to sponsor a Marathon euchre in aid of the Bonnici family.’ Euchre will run from Jan. 19 to February 23. The Doncaster Community La- dies’ Club held their regular January meeting at the home of Mrs. J . Peacock, Proctor Ave'. We Deliver Toronto and Surrounding District PHONE TU. 4-1812 AT ALL HOURS DONCASTER THORNLEA RICE’S . FLOWERS RICHMOND HILL McCULLYâ€"VENNARD Correspondent: Mrs. J. C. Donnelly Phone AV. 5-1777 “Flowers For All Occasions” Correspondent: David Barbour Henderson Ave. Phone VAV. 5-5205 The annual election of the Thornhill and District Association for Retarded Children was held at the December monthly meeting. Re-elected for a second 2-year term as directors ,were Mr. 'D. Marritt, Willowdale, Mr. W. A. Stewart, Agincourt, Mr. A. R. Mi- chell, Richmond Hill. Also elected were Mrs. H. E. LeMasurier, Langstaff, and Mr. R. Fisher, 'flhornhill. Serving the second year of their term are Mr. A. Ke- tola, Thornhill, Mr. D. Hodgson, Oak Ridges, Mrs. G. Gamble, Unionville, Mrs. P. Irwin, Downs- view and Mr. G. Harmon, Gorm- ley. Mrs. W. Bloss, Thornhill, as past President continues to act as the 11th Director: A full auditorium heard reports given by the chairman of various committees. One of the most in- teresting was the school report by Miss Ketola, principal of the school. ' Her report included a list of social outings that the children will enjoy during the coming year as well as their regular curricu- lum. The children will bq taken H old A n n u a I Week 0f Pra‘yer At Baptist Church Rev. Dr. E. B. Eddy of the United Church spoke Monday evening; Rev. Percy Buck of the Baptist Church Tuesday evening; Rev. Wm. Askew of the Anglican Church Wednesday evening; and Rev. James Smith, secretary of the Ontario Church Educational Council will speak Thursday ev- ening; and Rev. C. Chambers of the Presbyterian Church Friday evening. The Annual Week of Prayer, sponsored by the Thornhill Min- isterial under the auspices of the Canadian Council of Churches is being held this week in Thorn- hill Baptist Church. This is a lo- cal endeavor with music being provided by the various chur- ches participating. The theme this year is “An Every Day Faith” based on Psalm 27. The Couples Club held a New Years Eve party at the home of their presidents, Mr. and Mrs. John MacKay with 30 present. Games and entertainment were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Patton. Rev. Chambers led in de- votions. Refreshments were ser- ved by the ladies Communion } was observed on Sunday morning, the last one in The Vcollections will go to the Canadian Council of Churches for the Department of Evangel- ism. On Tuesday, December 16, the annual Christmas party of the Parish Guild was held in the church hall. An evening of fun and .games was provided by the following committee: Grace Mc- Caw, Mary Ross, Veronica Bloss, Sue Robson, Ira Trant, Ruth El- gie. After a delic'ous lunch of ham salad, desse and coffee. gifts were distributed to each member. A special gift of appre- ciation was presented to the re- tiring president, Mrs. Betty Ball. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20, in the church hall. All members are re- minded that the annual opportun- ity sale will be held on Febru- ary 7, and are requested to save good used clothing and other ar- ticles for this event. Presbyterian Church News Annual Election Thornhill Association Report On Retarded Children's Work Mr. and Mrs. R. Tanner visit- ed with tfieir parents in Mont- real during the holiday season. Holy Trinity‘ Parish Guild Mr.‘and Mrs. James Jarrell spent several days over the holi- days with the Douglas Cramms in Muskoka. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richard- son and family have moved to Nobleton, their former home on Arnold Ave. has been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis of Rich- vale. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maw and family have returned from a mo- tor trip to St. PetersburggMiami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. _ Mr. and Mrs. E. McKibbon and children have returned from a three week vacation to Florida. John Lambert spent the holiday with Ian MacMillan in Sudbury. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas cramin and family spent the holidays at Muskoka. s Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson and family spent several ‘days last week at Royal Oakes Lodge, Huntsville. Brian Wilcox entertained Mrs. Eschanlor‘s class of Thornhill High School at a skating party and afterwards at,his home on Tuesday evening of last week. _ Mr. and Mrs. William Scully and family have moved to Que- _ Mr. and Mrs: and family have bee City. Miss Kathleen McMurrich spent the holiday at Gananoque. T hornhill Notes bowling and will aso have square dancing taught at the school twice a month: During the early part of the year it is hoped the children will be able to go swim- ming once a week in the thera- peutic pool- in North York. All these activities are very import- ant to help develop co-ordination end muscle control in the retard- ed child its well as providing enjoyment. - » Mr. Michell also said that al- thoughfihe campaign goal had not been reached, plans to build the school will go forward on the as- sumption that the remaining money would be raised. Miss Ketola also said that al- though the children were pro- gressing favourably with their school work they were handicap- ped at the present time through lack of space. Mr. Michell stated he hoped this situation would be remedied in September by the opening of the new school to be built in Richmond Hill. ,It is hoped when the final count has been made the campaign will have raised $45,000; although this total has not been reached as yet. Rev. C. Higginson of Richmond Hill United Church installed the Directors after the election and all pledged to give their utmost effort to the running 'of this worthwhile organization. The meeting concluded with a tribute being paid to Mrs. R. Locke who served as correspond- ing secretary for the past two years and who did an outstand- ing job for the Association dur- ing the term she held office. On Sunday afternoon at 5.00 pm. the Epiphany Pageant entit- led “A Star in the East” will be presented in Holy Trinity Angli- can Church. Mrs. Roger Priest- man, assisted by members of the Footlights ‘Club will produce the Pageant. The cast is made up of members of the church, school and congregation. ‘ The evening‘ close& with re- freshments served by Helen Honsberger and Geraldyne Wes- ley: ' r The Evening Auxiliary of the W.M.S. met Tuesday evening, January 6 in the narthex. The devotional period was conducted by Mina Tamblyn, the. retiring president. A formal installation of the new 1959-1960 executive took place in the church' with Dr. Eddy officiating and are as follows: Past president, Mina Tamblyn; president, Marian Craig; lst vice-president, Marian Martindale; 2nd vice president, Kathleen Elliot; recording sec- retary, Vi Johnson; treasurer, Nancy Smith; corresponding sec- retary, Margaret Whalen; press secretary, Audrey Gmellie; pian- ist, Marian Duncan; literary sec- retary, Margaret Mendoza; Mis- sionary Monthly secretary, Vi Blackett; friendship secretary, Barbara Everist; supply secretary, Beth Hansen; associate member secretary, Elizabeth Ecclestone; and Christian stewardship sec- retary, Lorraine Denby. The new ofiicers for 1959 were installed by Rev. Chambers and are as‘ follows: Past president, Mrs. Hugh Anderson; president, Mrs. Gordon Patterson; lst vice- president, Mrs. Gerald Cully; re- cording secretary, Mrs. E. Me- harg; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Owen Wilson; treasurer, Mrs. A. Loverock; study book convenor, Mrs.\ Hugh Anderson; sewing convenors, Mrs. Hugh Boyle and Mrs. H. Stoddart; so- cial convenors, Mrs. R. Simmons and Mrs. Bruce Henderson; we]- come and welfare convenor, Mrs. Wm. Sharpe and music convenor, Mrs. James Boyd. ‘ United Church News the old Presbyterian Church, with a reception of new members who were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. R. Peat, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jamieson, Mr. Don Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Warnock, Mr. and Mrs. D. Robinson, ~Mrs. E. McHardy, Mrs. M. Marnuck, Mrs. P. Riordan and Mr. Peter Willison. The Fortnighters held their evening at the home of‘Mrs. Alex Brown, Elgin Ave. Mrs. Hugh Anderson presided. Stop 24 Yonge St., Richmond Hill “Make an; offer_" 5% 'o/ ‘USed Cars We will be accepting low down payments, so don’t worry about the money, let us do that. Prices reduced so drastically‘we don’t know ourselves what we will take. Rich Hill Motors EVERY CAR MUST BE SOLD Come in -â€" look them over -â€" pick one out and make 'an offer. IF IT'IS REASONABLE AT ALL, WE WILL TAKE IT. They’ve got to go - - So HURRY TO THIS WEEK ONLY! ARNOLD RINDlESS‘. SIDE BACON FRESH :- N01 mosz SPARE RIBS FRESH EGGS GRADE ‘A' lARGEy ARNOLD FARMS " WIENERS FRESH - MUSHROOMS Open Thurs. 8 Ffi.Night Till 9 Blade or Shart RIB ROAST lEAN tom \, PORK CHOPs'” 49 No. 7 HighWay And Don Mills RED 0R BLUE BRAND Licensed Mechanic- Repairs To All Makes Of Car: Specializing In En’ lish Automobiios ~ Tune-ups fiv- Texaco, Pro ucts wk Towing Service ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-1773 Sunday, January Ilth, 5.00 pm. If it’s Low Prices You Want If It’s Better Quality You Want Then Shop at Arnold Farms â€" e and BE-SURE - Fill up your home freezer at these low prices “Star in} Hue East" Epiphany ' Pageant! HOLY TRINITY CHURCH I THORNHILL FARMS OUR . GARAGE ' All Centre Slices AV. 5-4351 do: lb 39 lb 29 lb 49 “:59