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Wednesday eVening’s meeting coincided with Education Week and so it was Open House at the new eight roomed School. There was an excellent attendance and parents enjoyed touring the class rooms which had been most artistically arranged . with the achievements of the pupils’ work and art. The latter included some very‘impressive exhibits of “three «y? ‘nsional” projects, murals, ‘to m’boles and plants. Mrs; Bigford Shows Slides It is also a club whose roster is never complete -â€"- for there is always a new first grade com- ing along with fresh mothers to onlist, or newcomers to the vill- age whose interest is eagerly sought, or perhaps there is still a mother or two hereabouts who just haven't joined. All are need- ed and all are welcomed. Open House at School In the basement room Mrs. Big~ ford showed the beautiful colour- ed slides she and Dr. Bigford had taken during their trip to the Bri- tish Isles and Europe last year. « We have all been reading and hearing a great deal about Boy Scout and Cub activities during the past few weeks. This has us pretty well convinced that Scouting offers our boys every opportunity to become better cit- izens. The Cub and Scout leaders in our community are giving a good deal of time and energy to make this possible. The Ladies’ Auxiliary of First Concord Cub and Scout groups is holding its annual euchre and crockinole night in Concord Public School on Monday, March 23 at 8.00 pm. to help the boys along. Byp attend- ing this affair you can do your partvto help and have an enjoy- able =evening with your neigh- bours as well Tickets for the event may be purchased from any mother of a Cub or Scout or by calling Mrs. Jose:ph Boron, AV. 5-2329. ’ School News .. ‘ There was a touch of nostalgia at the March 4 meeting of Maple School and Community Club at George Bailey Public School â€" for it was the 10th anniversary of its founding, and in these ten years the club has become a hub from which many projects and ac- tivities for the betterment of both the school and the commun- ity have _branch_eq out. Among the interesting events being held to raise money for the Junior Red Cross was a home baking sale held by the pupils of Mi‘ss Janet Dalgleish’s class. You will remember that earlier in February the fort senior grades held' a box social. Mrs. Waring’s grade one class plans a fish pond to raise their‘share of the money. Flooding “Water, water everywhere!” Such was the case last Friday in Concord as well as in many other areas. Many people had water seeping into their basements for the first time, and the culvert unâ€" der Garden Avenue was blocked, causing the road to be flooded for about a hundred yards be- tween W. Thomson’s and Ron Miller’s. Lawns in this area were also partly submerged. A road crew worked almost all‘ day Fri- day clearing the culvert and a ditch between Thomson’s and Donnelly’s to enable the water to take its natural course through the fields to Southview Drive and beyond. The members of the Maple Community and School Club are seen above at the club’s 10th anniversary cele- brations held last week at the George Bailey Public School. Enjoying the happy event are the club members glrouped around a birthday cake topped with ten can- es. Proper maiintenance of the cul- vert could have at least lessened the e'xtent of‘ the flooding One resident of the subdivision felt that the signs at Baldwin and No. 7 Highway, reading, ‘Half load restrictions,” might possibly read “Half roads, restrictions.” There’s more truth than humor in that statement. - . “"Mliiie' serious than road condi-' tions is the fact that in both sub- divisions and along the highway the‘re are many small'children, deep-ditches, large culverts and, soon; much water. Each spring this combination brings sadness and tragedy to some communities. Keep this kind of news out of Concord by watching for small children playing near puddles and ditches. Don’t feel that, just because it isn't your child, you' don’t héve to be responsible for awn. afternoon to discuss flooding ditions in the Keffer subdiv particularly Garden Avenue, Keele St, where at least basement is completely flo Another meeting will be he Concord Public School, on F March 13, the purpose of V will be to organize an : ratepayers’ association for subdivision. Everyone in area is urged to attend meeting for the good of on' An active association him. Better to‘speak a few cau- ] mean a better community. Maple, Concord & Edgeley Districts LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday,, March ,12, 1959 Concord Socials “The Liberal” is always willing to publish interesting items regarding people and events contributed by its readers in Maple, Concord & Edgeley districts. Our representative in Maple is Mrs. R. Manning. Maple 62R24: in Concord, Mrs. Ruth Keffer. AV. 5-2375: and in Edgeley and Sherwood, Mrs. Raymond Stuart, AV. 5-1934. Mrs. Crook introduced the char- ter members and past presidents, the latter each lighting candles arranged around the birthday cakes donated by Mrs. G. Mc- Gowan. Mrs. Norman Lund had baked the cakes in, the form of a 10 with softly glowing candles, and vari-colored flowers formed a beautiful setting for the ritual. tious words now than sympathetic ones later. Socials President Mrs. Margaret Crook gave a report on the excellent accomplishments of the club dur- ing the past ten years. She thankâ€" ed the retiring executive for the great help they had given her in the past year and welcomed the new officers who are: President, Mrs. Shirley Cleworth; 1st vice- president, Mrs. Jane Pufi‘er; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Ilse Thomp- son; secretary, Mrs. Marion Hol- mes; treasurer, Mrs. Ruth Rol- ands; programme convenors, Mrs. Margaret Brock, Mrs. Toby Shore, Mrs. Margaret Crook; press con- venor, Mrs. Bettina Jackson; membership convenor, Mrs. Mar- garet Thacker. ‘ Candle-Lighting Ceremony The Cancer Society represenâ€" tative, Mrs. Toby Shore, reported on the great work and capabilities of the Princess Margaret Hospital which members had recently visâ€" ited. She requested that anyone who could volunteer to drive 10- This was accompanied by a most interesting and humorous talk, and the audience felt that history had come alive for them. Mrs. J. Edwards, Willowdale, and Mrs. D. ‘Keffer, Concord, en- joyed a concert at Massey Hall last Friday night. The concert was given by Mr. George Feyer, Hungarian pianist, and was his first in Canada. Welcome home also to Mrs. Ed Hay and her new son, a brother for Gordy and Ricky. Group Committee . . The Group Committee of First Concord Cubs and Scouts held its election of officers on Friday, March 6, at the home of Mr. Fred Orr, Garden Ave. Reâ€"elected to their offices were Harry Kentner, chairman; Fred Orr, vice-chair- man; Gordon Wood, treasurer. Newly elected were: Mr. Kenneth secretary; Joe Boron, badge ex- aminer; Mr. Witty, transporta- tion; Mr. Saunders and Mr. Shakespeare, publicity; Mr. Dice- man, camping and equipment. Boys must pass their badge tests with people who are qualified in the subject and Mr. Fred Orr was appointed as contact man for lin- ing up testers for this work. Bowling Mrs. Glen Ward, Southview Drive, arrived home from hospitâ€" al last Thursday with her new son. This is the Wards’ first child. High scores for last week were: Carol Reid 270. 230; Eve Ash, 264, 265; Betty McKay 254, 272; Jim Adams, 254, 271; June Young, 310; Jean Waller, 2'77; Kathleen Keffer, 263; Jack Witney, 262; Bill Hawksworth, 260; Charlie Mannell 259; Bill Lth 255, Ce~ cil Smith, 251; Ella Whitmore, 250. Team standings are as fol- lows â€"â€" Hornets 100, Wildcats 87, Bruins 82, Tigers 78, Bearcats 78, Indians '77, Lions 72, Cubs 70. Socials .. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderlinder and baby, and Mr. Richard McLaugh- lin, all of Toronto, had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Stoddart and family, Concord. An emergency meeting was held at the home of Mr. Ted Faw- bert, Garden Avenue, last Sunday afternoon to discuss flooding con- ditions in the Keffer subdivision, particularly Garden Avenue, near Keele St., where at least one basement is completely flooded. Another meeting will be held at Concord Public School, on Friday March 13, the purpose of which will be to organize an active ratepayers’ association for the subdivision. Everyone in this area is urged to attend this meeting for the good of on~ and all. An active association will Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mitchell, formerly of Edgeley, on the arrival of their daughter. Ratepayers St. Stephen’s Anglican Women's Auxiliary will meet this Friday evening, March 13, at eight o’- clock in the Parish Hall. Follow- ing a short business session, mem- bers will complete arrangements for their rummage sale at 1:30 pm. in the Parish Hall on Satâ€" urday, March 14. Personals Mr. and Mrs .Herbert Constable had as house guests Rev. and Mrs. Frank Gillespie of Cornerbrook, Newfoundland this past week-end. On Sunday, Rev. Mr. Gillespie preached at St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, Maple and St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Vau ghan. ' Rev. J. Greig of Beaches Pres-' byterian Church. Toronto, is preaching at the Presbyterian Churches next/Sunday. Rummage Sale President Mrs. Shirley Clew- orth announced the new list ‘of convenorsi for the Lions dinners, who are Mrs. Pat Johnson. Mrs. Marion Holmes, Mrs. Toby Shore, Mrs. Norina Baker and Mrs. Mar- garet Crook. This is the main method the community and school club has of raising the. money necessary for its various projects. Any additional volunteers for helping with the dinners or bak- ing would be greatly appreciated. It is also convening this year for the Lions sponsored Maple Jun- ior bowling league .dinner to be held in the Maple Community Hall at noon on April 11. This consists of 90 members organiz- ed by Mr. Jim Hodgson and Mr. The club members are '(left to right): Mrs. Zelma. Lund, Mrs. R. A. Bigford, Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton, Mrs. Frances Reid, Mrs. Margaret_ Crook, Mrs. Joan White, Mrs. Det Palmer, Mr. Eric Brice, Mrs. Betty Rumble, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Dahl, Mrs. Jean Jackson, Mrs, Eileen Brice, and Mr. Herb Joslin. â€" Photo by Lagerquist cal out-patients down to the hos- Bob Jackson. pital for periodic treatments Speeding A Problem would be very welcome, and to The speeding of vehicles on please notify her at Maple 223-W. Keele Street in the school area Mr. Wills Maclachlan of Maple conducted a very informative meeting on “First Aid” on Mon- day evening, February 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Kefâ€" fer when the farm forums held their fourth night series. Each member was asked to describe three things to do and three things not to do in certain emer- gencies. Mr. Maclachlan then distributed a Red Cross book on “Home Nursing” to each member who appreciated very much re- ceiving them. The mission band held its reg- ular work meeting Saturday, March 7, at the home of Mrs. E. Keffer, with the president, Jane Mrs. Ewart Burns celebrated her birthday March 3. Miss Judy Bodker celebrated her 14th birthday on March 9, and her sister, Greta, her 2nd, birthday on March 171. ‘ Also belebrating a birthday this week is Charles Summerfeldt on March 13 and Mrs. C. H. Boake on March 14. Happy birthday to you all. His many friends are pleased to learn that Alf Bagg is now making steady progress in the Orthopedic Hospital in Toronto. Although he expects it will be some time before the fracture in his leg is healed, Mrs. Bagg said that all tests indicated that his condition is satisfactory and that he should enjoy a steady improve- ment in health. Mrs. Bert Cook attended the district meeting for W.I. presi- dents and secretaries recently at the home of the district president, Mrs. J._ _Bod_\dy. A short While before Alf met with his unfortunate mishap, he was presented with a certificate as a winner of constructive breeder awards, which is the most coveted prize of Canadian Jersey men, The presentation took place at the annual meeting of the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club in Toronto. 'Mr. Lloyd Boehm returned re- cently from visiting his folks in western Canada. Mr. and Mrs. John Stuart at- tended “The Villa” staff dinner and dance at the Town and Coun- try Club on Thursday night of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stuart called on their niece, Miss Alice Stuart, of Elgin Mills, last week to offer her and her fian‘ce, Mr. Ron White of. Maple their best Edgeley Socials Maple Notes Morris in the‘chair. The devot- ional period in remembrance of the Rev. C. H. Bowman opened withthe hymn, “The Lord is My Shepherd” and the mission band prayer, following which‘fhe 23rd Psalm was read by Elizabeth Walker. The collection was taken up by Dorothy Davies and after the treasurer’s report by Sheena McDonald and the secretarys re- port by Lynda Ingram the roll call was answered by 12 members with the name of a spring bird. A letter by the W.M.S. was read thanking the mission band for their support of the Valentione Sale. Following the closing hymn “Faith of Our Fathers, and the benediction, the girls worked at blanket stitching felt slippers for the bale after which lunch was served. The next meeting will be March 21 at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. J. R. Morris when the roll call will be answered by a verse from the Bible containing the ‘word go. The speeding of vehicles on Keele Street in the school area was brought up, and according to information received from Reeve John Perry, the trustees of the village can apply for a speed limit of 25 miles per hour to the township council, which in turn passes the request on to the prov- incial Department of Transport. If the many people interested in making the road safer for the children would notify the village trustees, Jack Yorke, John Neu- feld or Andy Snider, it would help to bring this about. The next meetinglof the com- munity and school club will be on May 6, when Vice-Principal W. Ellis of the Richmond Hill High School will speak on “Student Guidance”. Mrs. Bert Peelar will convene the regular meeting of the Edge- ley W.A. on Thursday afternoon, March 19, at the home of Mrs. C. H. Boake. 'Mrs. Garnet Keffer and Mrs. R. J. Darlington will be the social committee. wishes on their forthcoming marâ€" riage. Miss Stuart is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. (Dick) Stuart. Mrs. C. H. Boake was the‘host- ess for a regular meeting of the Edgeley Women’s Institute on Thursday afternoon, March 5. Plant slips were exchanged as the members answered the roll call. Mrs. Charles Agnew provided a very interesting program based or. the Tweedsrnuir History Book when she showed some pictures that she had collected for the book and reported on the Tweeds- muir workshop which was held last fall in Woodbridge. Mrs. Ag- new displayed two sketches of designs for the Edgeley Tweeds- muir History Book cover and spoke on “family! tyees.” Mrs. Garnet Keffer and Mrs. Charles Summerteldt were named the nominating committee to bring a slate of officers to the next meeting which is the annual meeting. Convenors of standing committees are requested to pre- pare a report on their committee activities for presentation at this meeting. MrsuvBert Cook won the door prize which was donated by Mrs. Summerfeldt. . Mrs. E. Phillips, Mrs. Summer- feldt and Mrs. Agnew were the social committee. GROWER -â€" FLORIST . Show 1880 The finest In floral design! and bedding plants. Phone Maple 2 I v Keele Street, Maple. Ont. Born in Aurora in 1889, the late Mr. Gray was a well-known farm implement dealer at Teston and a one time blacksmith at Maple and Teston. He had lived. in Teston, on_R.R_. 1, Maple for 48 years. Following a lengthy illness, John Edward Gray of Teston, died at Branson Hospital, Willow- dale, on February 21, 1959, as the result qf a coronary thrombqsls. Surviving are his wife, the ‘for- mer Ella McLaughlin and three brothers and two sisters, James and Norman of Teston and Robert Mrs. Cooper greeted her guests in a dress of blue lace and wore a corsage of yellow and white carnations, a gift from he'r grand- children. Mr. Cooper also wore a carnation boutonniere. Many bouquets of flowers “from friends were dispersed throughout the house. In the dining room, the table was centred With a cake iced in gold and white which wa_s_ made in the_shape of 50. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper were mar- ried in Kent, England, in 1909. In 1911 they came to Teston, then Mr. Cooper enlisted in the army in 191.6, and the family moved to Maple. Later Mr. Cooper opened Late John E. Gray Laid To Rest Former Implement Dealer, Teston The faintly of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cooper of Maple gathered on Sunday,’March 1 to celebrate an auspicious occasion; the 50th anniversary. of the wedding ‘of M157 andA Mrs. Cooper: A ‘ "auntie 50M Mala/mg flnmn In any weather clothes dry indoors, automatically . . . fiufl'y and sweet smelling . . . or, with just the right amount of dampness for ironing. With the wonderful convenience of a modern electric dryer there’s no more need to lug heavy loads of wet wash out to the line. No more watching for “drying days.” Laundry is Only one of the many tasks you can do quickly, easily and economically with electricity. You get more out of life when you get the most out of electricity. ’“We don’t need one, son. We have an automatic electric clothes dryer.” “Why don’t we have a clothes line?” is yoursjgfiiuve BETTER ELECTRICALLY STOUFFVILLE -â€" By popular vote among the student body the public school located on Main Street has after all these years been officially named “Hillcrest Public School." The Rev. Martin Jenkinson con- ducted the funeral services at the Wright and Taylor Funeral Home, Richmond Hill, on February 23rd, and interment was in Maple Ce- metery. Pall bearers Welge E. Kyle, L. Gooderham. J. McCal- lum, A. Ireland, K. Kelloway and F. _Piercey. “The Liberal" joins the com- munity in offering sympathy to ,the bereaved family. of Richmond Hill; Mrs. J. Kirby (Julia) of Maple and Mrs. A. qud f_Ruby) of Teston. the Veteran’s Confectionery Store on Main‘ Street, which he oper- ated‘for many years. Due to ill health, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper re- tired in 1953» andnow reside on Richmond Street, next to the store they opened some time prior to retirement. A Though confined to their home Mr. and Mrs. Cooper have been feeling improved and would en- joy a visit from old friends. How- ever, the family declded a recep- tion might. prove too taxing at this time. Present for the gala dinner on Sunday evening were all of their five children, eight grandchild- ren, and three great-grandchild- ren. Their sons and daughters are Mrs. Florence Taylor and Mrs. Helen Taylor, both of Maple, Earl of Chatnam, George of Dixie and Harry of Méple. "nniuerdary Mrs. Thomas was born on a farm at Hope, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archibald McQuarrie. From her marriage, she continued to live in the dis- trict as her husband’s farm was only a mile away ‘from her par- ents’ home. She was a life-long member of Hope United Church and a valued participant in the activities of the Women’s Asspc- iation there. Relatives and friends in Maple and the surrounding community were deeply saddened on Thurs- day to learn of the sudden pass-~ ing of Mrs. George Thomas, the former Miss Emma McQuarrie, in her 65th year. Mrs. Geo. Thamés Dies Suddenly-In 65th Year In addition to her husbarid, SEPTIC TANKS e PUMPED and CLEANEDK Complete Septic Tank Repair Service Accurate Septic Tank ‘ Service HU. 5-1313 FRANK PASSER The cool setting of a dryer allows you to fluff pillows and to dewrinkle drapes and synthetic fabrics. ,. 1 Willowdale The funeral took place last Sat- urday at 2- pm. from her home, Rev. H. Davl s, pa’stor of Maple United Chur' , assisted by Rev. A. Donald, foi'mer‘ minister, now of Willowdal’e‘ conducted the ser- vice. Interme tlwas in Maple Un- ited Church cemetery. Six nephi ews of the diseased acted as pall- bearers. They were. Mr. E. Kell- am, Mr. Gordon Orr, MnBill Thomas, Mr. Gordon McQuan‘ie, Mr. Jim Kerswill and Mr. Stan Kerr. » ' left to mourn her loss are her daughter, Ethel, and her son, Henry, her sister, Mrs. Edith Kerswill of Maple, and her broth- er, Mr. Pickering McQuarrie of R. R. 1 Maple. ME. 5-1000