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The Liberal, 12 Mar 1959, p. 6

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t In the past 10 years the United % Church has given over $1.000,000 "to help the homeless. hungry, the sick. illâ€"clad and exiled in the work of relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction. The documentary movie was filmed in those coun- tries. House Numbering Following the King City Lions dinner at Temperanceville Unit- ed Church last week, the large turn-Out of members viewed slides illustrating the “Health and Welfarg" program. 7 Mr. and Mrs. George McDonald were among the village friends ttten‘ding the golden wedding re- ception on Saturday for former residents. Mr. and Mrs. James Rock, in Harrison’s United Church near Brampton. Clearview Gardens and Heri- tage Park ratepayers’ groups and an; village resident interested in deciding a uniform house-num- bering system are invited by vil- lage trustees "o a discussion next Monday evening, March 16, in the Fire Hall. ' School Exams This week is when King City pupils are busy writing Easter exams. ~ ' Anniverayy Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Archibald quietly marked their 59th wed- ding anniversary last Friday‘ at their King St. home. Sewing Bee At King City United Church, members of the W.M.S. last week completed one quilt and plan to work on more, as a way of rais- ing money for their work. Lions’ Dinner Dr. Quentin Hardy commented on a film from the Canadian Can- cer Society and Mr. Donald Had- wen acted as chairman. School Open House Home and School members ser- ired refreshments provided by the school board at'the successful an- nual “open house” in King City School. Parents had an opportun- ity to meet. the teachers, Princip- al Carson Biee, Miss Eva Dennis, Miss Doris Patton, Miss Helen Nigh, Mr. George Gould and sup- ply teacher Mrs; Mary Scott. Next day 1)! pils of the five classes vis- ited the different rooms to see displays. Golden Wedding The public is invited to King City United Church next Thurs- day evening, March 19. to see the motion picture. “The Long Stride," depicting the work of churches in Korea. Hong Kong, the Near East and Austria. Churcfi Film Mr. Rock was eniployed by the I The abOVe sketch by Vine & Rob- inson, Architects, shows the new elem- entary school of King City, in S. S. No. 2, King Township, located in the Clear- view Gardens and Valentine Acres Sub- divisions in King City. Beige-colored brick is proposed for the modern school, which will contain three classrooms, a teachers’ room, fur- nace room and washrooms. The archi- tects’ plan allows for the later addition of four classrooms and a community hall forming an over-all L-shaped design, if 55 Olds Coach $1175 '56 Chev. Pickup S640 58 Chev- 8 Bel-Air Sedan, automa’fic, 2 tone bronze beige, low mileage, immaculate . . . . . . . . $2495. 57 Olds Super Sedan, full power equipment, silver grey, a beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2245. 56 Chev. Deluxe Sedan, radio, W-W, dark blue, . one owner, excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1445. .. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hmontafio, Thursday” Mmh'g‘nz, 1959 EXTRA VALUE USED CARS (Chev.-01ds. Dealer) King City, Ont. Ph¢ Leslie Motor Products Ltd. King City, Oak Ridges "The Liberal” is always plenaetlto publish items of inter- est regarding people and events in the 01k Ridges-Lake Y . Wilcox and King City districts; Our news correspondent ’ in King City is Mrs. William J. Houston, telephom Kin: 205M; and in Oak Ridges-Lute Wilcox, Mrs. Roth Moâ€" Fadden, Elmyrove Avenue, phone PR. 3-5561. 1% J64? at? puma 5400/ King City Notes Plus More than 20 ladies attended the workshop session last week at the home of Mrs. E. E. Har- rison, Kingsview Subdivision. when the hostess took movies of members in action. Some were cutting, folding and sewing dress- ings, others were making stuffed animals for child cancer patients, and a few were busy cutting out anu sewing soft, flowered mater- ial for children’s nightgowns: ‘ C.N.R. His wife was active in King City W.I. and she was chief librarian for King Memorial Lib- rary. Thank-offering Meet .. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church W.M.S. has invited to its Eastei Thank-offering meeting on March 26 members of All Saints’ Church W.A. branches, the W.A. and W.M.S. of King City United Church, and the Presbyterian W. MS. from Nobleton. Guest speaker will be Mrs. W. J. A'gar from West Toronto Pres- byterial. U.N. Speaker . . MiSs' Kay Clark of King City addressed Monday’s meeting of the United Nations' Association. York County Branch. in Maple. The graduate nurse is chairman of the World Health Organization committee of the branch. Fun Nite Mrs. H. J. Davie, Fourth Con- cession Line, is opening her home for a bingo on Monday evening, April 6, being held by King City and District Cancer unit in aid of its April campaign for funds. Workshop Another Kingsview resident. Mrs. David Clark, a commercial artist, offered to paint posters ad- vertising the Cancer Units April bingo, Daffodil Tea, and district canvass. Drivers volunteered their serv- ices to transport patients to To- ronto for treatment. Aviva] Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Tetley a1" calling their fourth son, born last Friday at Toronto Western Hospital, David Walter Charles. Under the leadership of Mrs. Harold Gilbert, the Junior Choir will provide the music, accompâ€" anied at the piano by Mrs. Adam Davidson. at King City United Church morning service, Sunday, March 15. Book Week Both grandmothers, Mrs. E. Bregg and Mrs. Charles Tetley of Toronto; have been visiting at the Tetley home on the Fourth Conâ€" cession Line. Junior Choir vKing City will have a share in Canada-wide Book Week to be 54 Pontiac Sed. $795 54 Chev. Sed. Del. $645. Phone 50 W. A. Stephenson and Sons of Will- owdale, awarded the building contract for $55,450, has already started the school. Additional costs of architects’ fee, furnishings and'landscaping brings total expenditure for the new school within the $65,000 budget setrby S- S. No. 2 school board. .» , extra accommodation should be needed. No debenture issue is required as the school is being built with money from subdivision lots fees and a reserve created by the School board. It Is expected King Memorial Library will be open daily dur- ing that week and residents will br encouraged by a local commit- tee to visit their library; Displays will feature the work of Township authors. On the local committee; formed at the request of the Library Asâ€" sociation in conjunction with pub- lishers, are Mrs. J. H. MacDonald. Mrs. A. E. Jarvis, Rev. Martin Jenkinson, Rev. Dr. W. Bruce Jennings, Mrs. Gage‘ Love, Mrs. John Belknap, Mrs. Wharton Hood and Miss Blair Burrows. Visit Subdivision A meeting of mothers of King City Brownies and Guides has been called by Guide Commisâ€" sioner Mrs. Ewart Patton for next Wednesday evening, March 18, at 8.30 pm. in King City United Church. ' A’ social. event of next Thurs- day evening, March 19, will be the St. Patrick’s euchre party in the Fire Hall, to beheld by King City Firemen Women’s Associa- tion. Refreshments and prizes will follow the progressive games. Health Centre * The monthly Child Health Cen- tre will be next Tuesday after- noon at King Memorial Library, sponsored by King City Women’s Institute in co-operation with nur- ses and doctor from Aurora Branch, York County Health Unit. - ' _ v- ‘ Home And School While holidaying in California, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gordon call- ed to see Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wellesley in Altadena. Mr. Wel- lesley is a son of Mrs.’Arthur Wellesley of King City. Residents of Valentine Acres are to be visited this evening by Women’s Association members of King City United Church and All Saints’ Anglican Church, who will invite the newcomers 'to attend the churches, Sunday School clas- ses and various church organiza- tions. Members of the W.A. groups are starting out from the Angli- can Church around eight o’clock. Mothers’ Meeting Among the coming activities to be discussed and planned are Cookie Day and a rummage sale, both scheduled for Saturday, May 9, and the annual mother and daughter banquet. St. Patrick’s Euchre Tonight’s meeting of King’City Home and School Association will be an “Arts and Crafts” program arranged by Mrs. James McPhee and Mrs. J. H. Evans“ In California . . observed from April 12 to April 18. . ' School Holiday As“ Main Breaks Regular readings taken at the pumphouse of No. 2 well recorded two to three times as much water as was normally used. Since no unusual demands had been made on the system, it was evident-‘3 main must be broken. The trouble spot in the valley was finaliy found when water startcd coming up through the snow. ‘ After four days of low water pressure last week in King City’s waterworks system, a broken water main was detected in the farm valley ' near King City School. - While repairs were being made and the water 'was turned off briefly last Thursday. the School students were allowed to go home an hour earlier in the afternoon. Members of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their first birthday on Saturday evening with a dance. Before the‘dance, the members werevgiven a sup- per put on by the men’s branch. This was a complete surprise to the ladies as they had,been in-. vited to be at the hall at- six o‘- clock but were not told the rea- son. Each ladyvfound a lovely pair of earrings.“ her plate. Acting as cooks and waiters the men were dressed in chef's aprons and “hats and served a‘ supperof ham, vegetebles and pie to their. guests. Plans are being made by Jack Flicker, director of the Lake Wll‘ cox Crusaders for Christ Group to bring Jimmy Willis, the orig- inal Kingfish of the Amos and‘ Andy radio show back to the lake for a series of talks. It is hoped he will be st the People’s Church from March 31 to April 3, Twen- ty-slx members of this church re- cently went to Stouffville to at- .tenda meeting conducted by the Stoufivflle Youth ' for Ghrist Group. The program was record- ed to be heard later on the radio. Thursday Mternoon Club A meeting of the Oak Ridges Scout and Cub Group. Commit- tee was held last Tuesday at the home of»Mrs. G. Rowe. Elm Grow.- Ave. Discussion wa‘s held on 'the financial campaign,"which ‘is now in progress. The Scouts are sell- ing light, bulbs and‘these may be obtained by getting in touch with a member of the group commit- tee; Legion Auxiliary Birthday Following the supper a short program was held with other aux- iliaries in the zone present. Spec- ial guestsewere Mrs. Dufiield and Zone Commander Mrs. Clark. Mrs. E. 'Collins. the first vice- president welcomed the guests and introduced Mrs. Dufiield and Mrs. Clark. ' Mrs. Dufiicld, who was zone commander when this auxiliary was formed last year. presented Mrs. McFadden with her past president’s pin. In pres- enting the pin Mrs. Dufi’ield con- gratulated the auxiliary on their work and Mrs. McFadden aS'the charter president. Mrs. Clark a1: so spoke‘on the fine job this branch has done in such a short time. Mrs. McFadden presented a bouquet of roses to Mrs. Duf- field and Mrs. Clark and thanked them for the help they, gave to the auxiliary. A beautifully dec- orated birthday cake was cut and everyoneenjoy‘ed a buffet lunch before going into the. dance. A Thursday afternoon "Iub has been formed by St. Paul’s United Church for the senior citizens of the district and shut-ins. Mem- bers play cards,- games or sit and talk. An antique record player .was broughtto the club by Mr. and Mrs. Platt improved to be very popular. They haVe a collec- tion of over 100 cylindrical rec- ords with some numbers by-Har} ry Lauder. Transportation to the meetings is provided, the meet- ings are held the second and fourth Thursday‘ of each month; The Brethren in Christ sewing group met at the home of Mrs. Saunders, Elgin Mills last Fri- day evening. Refreshments were served by Mrs. W. Campbell and M13. Qampbell, v ‘ The boyâ€"s’ and girls’ club,of the Brethren in Christ will 'meet at the_ churc_1_1 pn Erighy fanning: A meeting of the Lake Wilcox Ratepayers’ Association was held last week at Lake Wilcox School. 'The association ,. decided not to 390mm a petition which was be- ing circulated by a group of priv- ate home owners regarding health, building and fire ‘by-law infractions. Membersielt that as the petition had been started by private parties it should be kept out of the hands of the associa- tion. Many ratepayers felt that the survey may bring unusual expenses to the small home ownâ€" ‘er, as nearly every home owner in the district would be affected. Most owners are improving their. property to thebest of their abil- ity and cannot do more, the main grievance was the rental proper- ties which are not being improv- ed. Discussion took place as to the petition being legal, and Mr. J. Gibbs stated that any private citizen could start I petition and circulate it. The petition will be presented to council by the priv- ate parties themselves. A letter has been sent by the secretary of-the Rat’epayers' Ag- sociation to Whitchurch council requesting that guide posts and cables be installed along the ditch and running parallel to the north road. When the ‘ditch is full of water to ‘a depth of six feet it is. a danger ,to motorists and child- ren. Education Week Tuesday and. Wednesday ‘eVen- ings of last week Lake Wilcox Public School welcomed the par- ents of children attending its classes. Each class in the school took part in a program to com- memorate education week. High- light of the program‘wos the pre- sentation of a plo ue by the school board to stu ent George Bell. George has never missed a day of school or been late for three years, and the school board felt that the plaque would en- courage better nttendenee by the pupils. Klnznsh Commtvhook Music' forithe dance was played by Norm Burning and his band from Newmatket. Ratepayers’ Association LIBERAL CLASSIFIEDS 3mm: RESULTS - man: In. 4-11» Oak Ridggs Lake Wilcox Socials . In‘ charge ofAChriStian Citizen- ship, Mrs'. Pearson Smeltzer stressed Education Week. She spoke in ‘appreciation of time al- lowed on radio programsfor pan- els on education. Mrs; Smeltzer showed pictures illustrating unemployment and spoke of the new Fred ‘Victor Mission. She touched upon c‘apâ€" ital “punishment and Women’s prisons» and described the"rehab- ilitation work of organizations. Mrs. Charles Hatley said the aim of "reform" was to return a pris- oner to society as a useful mem- ber;vto cure‘ rather than punish: 1 Christmas cards are being col- lected in a box at. Laskay Church, to be forwarded to dif- ferent centres by the ‘W.M.S. C.G.I.T. Guests At the April 1 meeting of Las- kay W.M.S., Laskay and King City C.G.I.T. will be guests. A film, T‘I. Found a New World”, will be shdwn. - VHKnVintierreéting paper wés read on, “Are Mothers Obsolete.” Quilt For’Bale‘ _ - . Yesterday members of Laskay W.M.S. met in the church base- ment to quilt»two quilts for the June bale. .A pot luck lunch fol- lowed theseWing session. Collect Cards v . . Mrs. Jesse Bryson conducted the business period, when Mrs. Earl Lowe introduced the new catalogue for the sale of miscel- ianeous cards. Proceeds 'provide flowers, cards and fruit for shut- ns. ' Mrs. Marwood gave ‘an analysis of the book, “A Christian Family At Home,” which she said was planned to help families recognize the many ways to grow in Chris- tian life and fellowship and ac- tion. Miss McMurchy was visiting the family of her brqther,, Mr. Marshall McMurchy, in Aurora, at the .time. and. she was taken to York County Hospital to have a cast applied. .She is staying at theLaskay home of her sister, Mrs. Louis Marwood. Lashy W.M.S., ' In the absence, of Miss McMur- chy who .had prepared the pro- gram, Mrs. Louivaarwood pre- sidedfordevotions, based on the World Day, of Prayer theme. at Laskay {United . Chuljch. W.M.S. meeting at, the church. ' “Happy Christian family life is an achievement to be worked for, not an accident.‘ It is the result of_ constant desire» and ef- fort by parents and children to- gether to try to maintain ‘a relig: ions ,atmosphere in the home,” emphasized Mrs. Marwood; Other children and adults in the com- munity were affected by the in- fluence of a Christian home, she concluded. Friends wish a speedy recovery for Miss Marjorie McMurchy; who received; broken shoulder bone when she fell on the ice ,‘a few. days ago.- - Shoulder Tnjured Sixteen members of the immed- iate family greeted thebride and groom at the luncheon reception in an Aurora restaurant, where the tables were decOrated with pink carnation's and white chrys- anthemums. The bride had chosen a lovely blue, dress, accentedv with navy accessories and corsage of pink cal-nations“ Her attendant was dressed in blue_ with pink carna- tion corsage. . Father John O’Neill performed the ceremony in thenpresence of two witnesses, Mr; and Mrs. Wil- liam Flanagan, who~ attended the bridal coupleu. r. v v v In the Roman Catholic Church Rectory, Schomberg, the wedding took place quietly of Patricia Ann Wolfe, daughter of' Mr.’ and Mrs. Edward: Wolfe of King City, and George Gillham, son of Mr. [and Mrs. James Gillham of» Temper- anceville. ‘ = Patricia Ann Wolfe iWeds Geo. Gil‘lham At Schomberg Laskay Socials . . . so both are borrowing from ‘a‘jbank THE‘ CHARTERED ‘BA'N'KS. SnE'RV‘l‘NG‘ YOUR "COMMUNITY Faced with unforeseen Household expenses? Want to make some special » major pur- chase? Need money for taxesâ€"or to meet a family emergency? Personal loans to help people meet just such situations are being made by the chartered banks every day. You’re not asking a favour when you visit a chartered bank to arrange a personal Pall-bearers we're a' neighbour, Mr. Donald McCallum. and rel- atives. Mr. Marshall McMurchy, Mr. Donald Gillies, Mr. Walter Monkman, Mr. Gordon McCallum and Mr. Bert Ross." , ‘ Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Wilbert McCallum of Cooks- town; one grandson, Bruce Mc~ Callum of North Bay: and a sister and three brothers of King City, Mrs. Kate Port, Mr. Charles Ross, Mr. Duncan Ross and Mr. Herbert E. Ross. v ‘ In her eighty-fifth year,‘ Mrs. McCallum died at her Springhill Road home, her heart failing af- ter pneumonia, Mr. Bruce Will of St. Andrew’s PresbyteriahChurch conducted the funeral service in Aurora parlors, where relatives and long-time friends gathered to pay fihgir last respects. A year ago Mrs. Mccallum was among the chartered members honored at the fiftieth anniversé ary of Laskay Women’s Institute. She was made a life member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church W.M.S. at ' Strange and" a few weeks ago became a charter member of the newly-formed St. Andrew’s W .M.S'. in King City. The former May Ross, she was the daughter 'of Mr. and Mrs. James Ross, who farmed at Strange. When she married; she moved‘ to a nearby Laskay farm. Upon her husband’s death, she carpe to King City: ' Mrs. Forrester lived ianhit- church Township until 1933. Since then she and her husband farmed at Strange. Mrs. Forester was a president of the Women’s Institute. Even in her eighties she kept busy with reading, fancy work and gardeningzinterests. A life-long resident of King Township, living at Strange. Las- kay and King City, Mrs. James MacCallu'm was laid to rest Mon- day afternoon in the family plot in King City Cemetery. Mrs. Forester was born at White Rose, before it became known as Moun‘t Pisggh. ’ Her farming parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lloyd, died when she was a young girl. Skilled in sewing, she did it professionally at Eat- on’s before her marriage and al- waysliked needlework Aasra hobby. She is survived by her husband, Percy Forester; their son at home, George, and his-wife and five daughters; and a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Nelson of Toronto, with her three sons and a daugh- ter. There are three great-grand- children. Last November Mr. and Mrs. Forester celebrated their fifty~ seventh wedding anniversary. Acting as pallbearers were Mr. Marshall McMurchy, Mr. La‘wrie Boys, Mr. Fred Boys, Mr. Nor- man McMurchy, Mr. Ross‘ Folliott and Mr. Fergu‘s Lawson._ A funeral service'was held in Aurora parlors for Mrs. John Percival Forester of Strange, the former Lila Lloyd, who died in her 83rd year. Rev. Martin Jenk- inson, minister of Laskay United Church where Mrs. Forester was active in the Women’s Missionary Society, condUcted the' service. Burial was in Aurora Cemetery. Mr. 'and Mrs. Gillham will be living in Aurora, accessible tQ the groom’s work at the Highway 400 At the reception were the bride’s and’ groom's parents, and the couple’s brothers'vand sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gillham of Aurora, Mr’. and Mrs; Robert Gill- ham of Aurora, Kenneth. and Gordon‘ Gillh'am of Temperance- ville, and Gary and John Wolfe of_King Ciitys ‘ MRS. JAMES McCALLUM MRS. J. P. FORESTER @hituarp an¢_l King Sitjeroaqggrage. . Prior to the wedding. a miscel- laneous shower was given.“ by Temperanceville neighbours at Mrs. Gillham’s home. Members of the family attended a shower in Aurora at the home of'Mr, and Mrs. Keith Gillham. .The community of King Township's Fifth Concession gathéred at Mrs. Joe Ball’s hou'Se to? present a toaster and electric mixer to the bride and groom... "“3.0. .0- -0- -0-o-o-u- - - 1.0- ). 1.9. - loan. The manager welcomes ‘opp'o'rtunities to make loans, repayable outlof earnings in convenient instalments. ‘ And at a chartered bank, you can always count on privacy and courteous considera- tion, whether you are arranging 510311 or using other valuable services the bank provides. ‘M r I...,A. (LARRY) Nil“.- , For new 3-roo'm’ ch00! opening in September. salary schedule in effect; starting at $2,900.; With annual increment of $200.00., Allowance f5£>ielx11erh ehce- Send fullrparticulzfilré of yourself to: CKVR-TV win be showing the first R.K.0‘."Mo£ries released .forCanadian Television starting . " WEDNESDAY, Mar..’I8, "30 pm. with) ' “ KING KONG. ' .n _ 1,, ‘Otherâ€"R,K.O. Movies to" be seen ' ‘ -Wednesdays:' ‘ - Adventure Girl, The Ageof Consent, Bodyguard, Bad Company, Fugitives For. 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