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Referring to the sidewalk snow cleaning by-law. trustees agreed householders would not be re- sponsible where county plows had heaped snow on the walks. A bill for $56.95 submitted by Mr. A. E. Kelley for the work of Trustees authorized a p.nyment of $1,316.81 to Cornish Ct .istruc- tion Company. upon advice of engineering consultants Proctor and Redfern. With the exception of a five per cent hold-back of $350.00. “this means to all intents and. purposes the new well is paid."-~' commented Mr. Findlay. Offsetting the hold-back sum is $300 credit with the International Watei' Supply. Water Commissioner Ronald Bolton reported “things running smoothly" after a broken water main was located and a burned out fuse 01! the pump motor was replaced. Mr. Findlay said at township's request he had worked put a ten- tative budget of $2,500.00 for summer and winter maintenance of King City roads, the budget fdr township roads to be approv- ed by the Department of High- WayS; ' ’ ' Trustees decided Mr. Hilliard's contract would enable billing of residents to remain unchanged, at the rate of $1.00 a month. less ter_1_per_cer_x_t for ggompt payment. Chairman Donald Findlay, Q.C., forecast a surplus of $125.00 in the garbage collection account for the first year of operation. At the end of June this year gross receipts are estimated to be $4,- 194.00. Expenditures of contract tee. billing, advertising. bank charges and $25.00 auditor’s charge, will total about $4,070.00. The contract calls for the weekly pick-up of garbage from 400 homes. with an additional sum,,to the collector for new homes more than that number. ;3 For the 15-month garbage col- E‘Jectlon, from July 1 to Septem- §7ber 30, next year, Mr. George :Brown‘ of King City had submit- nm; 1 bid for $4,950 and Mr. Ross Kitchener of RR. Woodbridge fiendered at the rate of $1 per finonth per household, which trus- tees estimated about $6,000. - of three tenders submitted for ‘Klng City’s garbage collection cantract. village trustees favored tAlhe $4.500 bid of Mr. Allan Hil- Jlard of RR. 1, Kettleby. at their 'March' 9 meeting in the fire hall. King City Trustees Award Garbage Contract Seek Twp, Approval Water By-law b“ ‘ THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, March 19, 1959 There is no foolproof way to save, but the Royal's “2-Accoun't Plan” is a big step in the right direction. Open a Perrorml Cbequing Account to pay bills; keep your Saving: Account strictly for saving. Having two accounts, each for a different purpose, helps you resist dipping into your Savings Accountâ€"gives it a chance to grow. Saving becomes easier, more certain, the “2-Account”way! Full particulars «my branch- THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA WITH THE ROYAL BANK E2; ACCOUNT PLAN BUILD UP YOUR SAVINGS King City, Oak Ridges Lake “The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of inter- est regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news correspondent in King City is Mrs. William J. Houston. telephone King 2051“; and in Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox. Mrs. Ruth Mc- Fadden. Elmzrove Avenue, phone PR. 3-5567. urnmuwmmxn- nun nun, Some people never hit the mark because they never pull the trigger. 'Dr. Iscove. developer of Kings- hilI Manor to the east of village limits, was assured months ago the waterworks system has a sup- ply of water sufficient for 60 of his lots. Trustees asked Secretary George Crulckshank to inform subdivider Dr. Arnold Iscove no action could be taken by the police village about serving out- side customers until the town- ship had indicated acceptance of the by-law. .‘fr. Rose went on, “The town-‘ ship of course. does not assume to agree or disagree about mat- ters within police village jurisdic- tion and accordingly has no com- ment to make upon contents of your by-iaw and resolution." Mr. Rose wrote that township assumes the copy had been sent to township only as a matter of courtesy. A letter from Clerk Rose ack- nowledged receipt of the by-law drafted by King City Trustees regarding future waterworks customers located outside village limits. After a discussion with Mr. George Lawrence, chairman of Clearview Gardens‘ Home Own- ers‘ Association, about the nui- sance of dogs running at large and the menace to children, trus- tees decided to contact Clerk Harold Rose about township's plans for controlling dogs. Outside Water Customers two men in opening catch basins and culverts was passed. Dog Control Two days later the car was recovered by police about four miles away at Humber Trails, undamaged but-stopâ€" ped by a snowhank; Police were unable to locate the cul- prit; ~ When Reeve William Hodgson of King Township was at Nobleton rink a few days ago some one “borrow- ed” his late model car after finding the keys tucked in the windshield wiper. Recover Reeve’s Car A Kingcrafts member, Mrs. At- nold Peter, spoke» 0n leathercraft at King City Home and School Association meeting. The pro- gram was in charge of Mrs. J. H. To enable all King City United Church members and interested supporters to become acquainted, the Women’s Association is hold- ing a “Friendship Supper”, a pot hick affair, next Tuesday.at’6:45 pm. in the church hall. Rev. Gordon Hunter will he speaker. Home and School ' Final plans were made for to- night's euchre party at the Fire Hall at 8.30 p.‘m.. featurihg prizes and refreshments. ' Friendship Supper King City Fireman's Women's Association, meeting at the home of Mrs. Bruce Hall in Heritage Park, decided to buy 20 chairs for the Fire Hall, bringing the building's total up to 60 chairs. Mrs. Bert Newsome is in York County Hospital, Newmarket, with a fractured hip, the accident occurring when she slipped and fell at home. Mrs. Pearl Wilson, Miss Annie McBride and Mr. A1- fred McBride visited her, taking along a Llant from King City United Church, W.M.S., of which Mrs. Newsome is a member.. . Buy Hall Seats . . Another 'round of 'flu has af- fected school attendance and the number of adults able to attend club meetings. Hospitalized He is in the Clearview Gard- ens' Home Owners' Association and is a frequent observer at vil- lage meetings in the Fire Hall. As a DeHaviliJnd employee he at- tends meetings of his union. Mr. and Mrs. Cheetham have one son, Paul, in Grade .10 at Aurora and District High School. ‘ - Mr, Cheetham. who has agreed to act‘as chairman though such duties are new in his eXpex-lence, has taken a keen interest in com- munity affairs since he and his family moved to Clearview G‘ard- ens from Fairbank in December, 1957. Mrs. Berry has been ‘a valuable library worker as treasurer and librarian. ' Consisting of seven Village res- idents. the library board is form- ed by village trustees' Chairman Donald Findlay. Q.C.. two mem- bers chosen by village trustees, Mr. Harry Cheetham ~and Mrs. Gordon Berry; two selected by SS. 2 Public School Board. Mrs. Jack Cargill and Mrs. N. J. Coe; and two chosen by the separate school board. Mrs. Harvey,Mal- calm and Mrs. J. R. Jones. First meeting of the newly-sel- ected Board of King City's Public Library was held Monday even- ing to prepareAa budget far 1959. New Chairman King City Notes Miss Annie McBride. Mrs. Pearl Wilson and Mr. Alfred Mc- Bride attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. George Thom- as, who died suddenly at her Maple home. Rev. Harold W. Da- vies and the former minister of Hope Church, Rev. Mr. Donald. conducted the service. Burial was in Maple Cemetery and pallbearg Mrs. Sawyer reported child- ren‘s knitted sweaters and mitts, a layette and quilts were being prepared for the bale. Members decided to set up another quilt at the church. Attend Funeral ‘After members took part in a discussion about racial prejudice, Mrs. Henderson summed‘up the role of church members was to be friendly to newcomers. “You can be just as lonely with a white skin as black." ' Mrs. Glenn Sawyer had intro- duced the speaker, who was thanked by Mrs. T. Arkley. Sec- ond Vice-president Mrs. E. Wa1~ las presided. Mrs. Ewart Patton led in devotions, reading a sum- mary of the Book of Jonah and leading in a hymn. Mrs. Quentin Hardy found, af- ter making inquiries, the few Dutch. Italian and Danish famil- ieS' settling in and' around' King City had much the same problems as longer-established residents and "are adjusting well. Their problems of illness and unem- ployment are, perhaps. intensified by being away from their own countries." Mrs. Henderson touched upon immigration, 'observing newcom- ers were resented when they were considered a_ threat to employ- ment, willing to' work longer hours for less pay than Canad- ians, “There may be‘ other fac~ tors, but no'country has taken in more refugees than Germany, which has made the. ,fastest re- covery since the war.” Mrs. Emerson Wallace,rgiving illustrationu of racial prejudice, said, “Every one should have a coloured friend some time in their life." Her family had en- countered discrimination in Tex- as, Oklahoma and an Ohio River swimming spot. ’The speaker- commented, “It's freedom of religion is vigorous. Like Canada, Protestants, Roman Catholics and Jews have been keeping their proportions in the last 50 years." She questioned whether the .current religious re- vival was superficial or real and thought it could be measured In action. Mrs. Henderson noted, “It is evident the “Unitedestates is nom~ inally a very, religious country. Sixteen per cent of the popula~ tion, were church members 100 «yearSmago. .Todaychurches in the United States claim 62 per cent ‘of the population as -mem- bers; Oddly, 90 per cent of the people say they. belong to differ- .‘ént chhrches." Dealing with the study book on neighbours to the south, the Unit- ed Nations’ Association worker spoke of‘ “a spirit of anti-Ameri- canism” ,she had-noticed in her travels; She stressed, “It is im- portant that we be anti-policy or' anti-wrong, but not anti-race.” The work of the United Nations depends upon small groups, like' the W‘M.S., meeting all over the world, “giving atmosphere and color to the way people think," Mrs. Douglas C. Henderson told 18 members of King City United Church W.M.S. at~the home of Mrs. Harold Ratcliff. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne? Webster of Clearview Gardens are holiu daying in Florida. ' King'City W.M.S. - Mrs. Paul readvthe motto pre- pared by Mrs, William Willough- by, “Where e'ré We roam, one’s first bestcountry is at home." On Holiday ' ‘ ) .. ' The institute ,donated $15 to the forthcoming cancer society campaign and voted $10 member- ship fee to the United Nationsf Association. Miss Lilly Anderson presided and welcomed the dist- rict president, Mrs. George Shpults of Schomberg. Mrs. Arnold Peter, Springhill Road, was hostess for last week's Women‘s Institute meeting which had a turn-out of 26 members. Pictures of wild life were shown by Conservation Officer Mr. George Armitage. Program Con- venor Mrs. G eg. Paul showed interesting til 5 of 1957’world figure skating "champions. King City skaters taking part in Nobleton Figure Skating Club’s third skating-carnival were Ad- rienne and Virginia Hood, Shir- ley Walker, Deenie ‘Jarvls, Shir- ley Knight and Flora Wakefield. Women’s Institute Marking the 10th anniversary of the Wome‘n‘s Service Commit- tee of the Toronto Unit, Canadian Cancer Society. Lady Eatpn en- tertained at tea on Tuesday. Young Skaters 0n Palm Sunday. Mar. 22. Rev. Martin Jenkinson,will lead the service of Holy Communion. Ten teen-agers in the communicants’ class are expected to join the Church that morning. Cancer Tea Representing York County Branch of United Nations‘ As- sociation. Mrs. Helen Tucker will speak about crafts in other coun- tries at next Wednesday's meet- ing in Kingcrafts House. Palm Sunday Earlier in the month WA. members of King City United and All Saints' Anglican churches vi- sited homes in Clearview Gardens to invite newcomers to church services and activities 'of organi- zations. Xingu-ans The nominating committee pre- sented a list of names, prior to the election to be held April- 9. Visit Newcamers _ Ev_a_ns and_Mrs. James McPhee Born in Vaughan Township, Mrs. Thomas had always farmed. She is survived by her husband, one daughter. Miss Ethel Thom- as: a son, Henry; a sister. Mrs. Lloyd Kerswill: and a brother, Mr. Pickering McQuarrie. all of Maple. Another brother, Isaac McQuarrie, pre-deceased Mrs. Thomas. Prior to the wedding the bride was given a miscellaneous show- e; at the home of Mrs. Ross Douglas on Dew St., attended by friends who went to King City School-at the same time. A linen shower was given in Oakville by Mrs. George Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Bryans and their family liv- ed- in Oakville before coming to King City 13 years ago. ers were nephews of Mrs. Thom- as, Mr. Gordon‘McQuax-rie of Le- froy; Mr. Bruce McQuarrie of Beeton: Mr. Donald McQuarrie, Oak Ridges: Mr. James Kerswil], Toronto; Mr. Gordon Orr, King City, and Mr. William Thomas of Maple. ' The couple left on a trip to Nia- gara Falls district, the bride trav- elling in a chemise suit of red wool with beige accessories. They will be living in Bradford. The groom is employed at the W. B. Gregg Service Station, Highway 400. The bridesmaid wore a deli- cate pink rayon flocked nylon net dress over taffeta with acces- sories in matching shade. and car- ried pink and white carnations. Mr. Werner Shreiber of Bradford was best man. A reception followed at Coun- try Acres, Newmarket, where the bride's mother received in a pale floral nylon sheer dress with pow- der blue accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. Among the guests was the bride’s grandmoth- er, Mrs.~’William Reid of Orillia. who wore a wine velvet dress and matching accessories. -._- -.v..-v Given in marriage by.her fath- er,. the bride was attended, by (her sister,, Miss Eleanor Lucy Bryans, and small_' brother, Robert Bry: ans. The bride wore a~ IOVely gown of nylon net over taffeta, the bodice beautifully embroider- ed with gold and silver sequins. Herv shouldenlength veil was caught'to a headdress of orange blossoms and sequins, She car- ried a' nosegay of pink rosebuds with white 'earnations tied ’wlth white satin ribbon. _._..° ..... u; nu. auu 1vu‘s. 1V1. ury~ ans, of King City. became the bride of Henry Werner Saft of Bradford. son of Mr. and Mrs. Werner G. Salt of West Berlin, Germany. While the service was taking place ‘in Maple United Church, the groom's parents were celebra- ting the-occasion with friends at they Wést Berlin home. . . SAFT - BRYANS Rev.. Harold W. Davies officiat- ed at the . wedding ceremony, when Joan Loretta Bryans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. By. an: A: 1):..- In. - "You are at the beginnil the future” said Mr. Mowat explained up to now there been very little ~co-operatlc inter-library loans among 1 idual libraries. “No matter The greatest expansion ever seen in libraries has'been In the past 10 or 12 years. Last year 21,000,000 books from provincial libraries were read. Mr. Mowat Reported it costs $6.- 000,000 yearly to operate provln‘ cial libraries. "Grants aren't bagged out but earned". “It's a beginning toward sprea‘ ding the" service in far outlying parts of the province‘. said Mr. MoWat. He had been the speaker when the library association was started 12 years ago in King City and commented. "It's like com- ing home." . Grants Earned TEACHERS WANTED KING CITY for new three-room school opening in September. Salary schedule in effect, starting at $3,000.00 with annual in- crement of $200, allows for experience. ience. V‘-_-_, uvn'lh‘ol With mining development op- ening up the country, Mr. Mowat foresaw the formation of library co~operatives in districts like Thunder Bay, Kenora and Rainy River. He was pleased with the start of branches on Indian Reserves and said the first Indian librarian was in charge at Moose Factory and a second branch is being started. He wasn't concerned whether Indians could vote. “If they live in Ontario and want books, that's our business”. His position as directbr for some 20 years ends April 1, when the public library service becomes the Provincial Library Service. y"... a loan system to be established 50- that any one In the province could use the provincial depart- ment as an agent to borrow from other branches. Mr. Mowat said the pace of King City’s 12-year-old associa- tion library paralleled provincial library development. He predict- ed current provincial legislation would enable countles to estab- lish library systems comparable to big city libraries. He outlined King City Memorial Library ofi'icially became a public library March 10, when Mr. Angus Mow- at. Director of Ontario‘s Public Library Service, presented the building's keys and promised a $200 grant to the new Board Chairman. Harry Cheetham. Public library Status Now King City Memorial library waning Send full particulars of yourself to thg bgginning of now theré had co-operation or nong indiv- matter how Raymond Burt, S. S. No. 2, King I. who To Customer Specifications PINDER BROS. ND. 2 Otonobee BA. l~3344 ’She introduced Mrs. J. H. Mc‘ Donald, who outlined plans for Library Week from April 12 to 18. Thanking librarians for their services, Mrs. Jarvis commented the hours the library is open is only a small part of the work of eight librarians. Membership reached 366. Mrs. Jarvis told of the story contest in Young Canada Week sponsor- ed by the library with two book prizes for students. Librarians took part in radio programmes, Mrs. A. E. Jarvis, Chief Librar- ian, reported a circulation of 5,765 last year. Of the 3,348 books stocked, 114 had been bought. Mrs. Douglas Henderson. Lady Eaton and Sir Ellsworth Flavelle donated the books they wrote. Mrs. George Berry presented her financial report showing to- tal \receipts of $931 from grants. membership iees, book fines, don- ations, sale of duplica’te books and stationery. A balance of $262.94 remained after 1958 ex- penses. Accounts were audited by Mr. Ken Sutton‘.' Circulation 5,765 Councillor Ray Jennings rep~ resented Reeve Hodgson and said township Council was happy to have had a part in preparing the by-law making the library a pub- lic one. He congratulated real-t dents on their vote making: the change possible and recalled" vis: iting the building when it Was a blacksmith shop. In her secretarial report, Mrs. Harold Ratclifi told at the move toward changed status and of the support given by village trustees and township council. She said the library was used once a month by the health clinic and copies of Mrs. Dorothy Hender- son’s book, “I Live and Move", were solo to aid refugees. Among contemplated improve- ments, Mr. Wallas suggested a new false roof to Improve the building's appearance, “after the report of Board members G. '1‘. Thompson and William Heasllp, the roof ls solid. but a little swayed." Mr. Wallas thanked the board and librarians tor their sup- port in the past three years he has been chairman. Four years ago the village was canvassed and the present build- ing bought and remodelled. Mr. Wallas noted Mr. John Grew had been chairman almost 10 years. He credited the libraries with do- ing most of the hard work. Eliminate Sn: Reminding listeners of the spring floods which invaded the barn. Mr. Walias said the Scouts moved the books to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Rock. In August. 1951. a Keeie St. building which had served as post office and barber shop, was bought for $200 and moved to the park. There the lib”?! operated for nine years. rent tee, with elec- tricity paid by the Lake Marie and King Athletic Association. STEEL lINTELS | BEAMS "On February 15. 1947. the as- sociation library opened in an old building in the park and in no time had 1.000 books". said Mr. Wallas. “Through the courtesy of the Women’s Institute and the Lake Marie Association, the lib. rary was open Wednesdays and Saturdays." Mr. Ted Wallas, retiring board chairman. reviewed the village's library history since Mr. J. W. Crossiey started a mechanics' ii- brary in 1893. About 1945 Mar- jorie Jarvis was instrumental in starting a library with the W0- men’s Institute and other organ- izations. Rev. Martin Jenkinson, who was chairman when the associa- tion library was termed. led in prayer. giving thanks “for the enrichment of the kingdom of the mind through the heritage of classics found in the library." Started in 1893 Kept in Stock Portable Crane Service STEEL FABRICATING ...â€" “A .u. He hoped these problems would be overcome by different librar- ies forming a union librar ser- vice. "Improvement is re ected in the amount of grants paid to libraries rising from $50,000 paid in 1945 to_ $1,105,009 a year now. good the small library it Is ban- dicapped by not enough books. assistance, or chance to ofl'er a variety of expensive material". “The Bléssed Hope" was the title of a film shown at a recent youth rally held at the Lake WII~ Members of the Oak Ridges Board of Trade are busy making plans for a Trade Fair to be held fit the Oak Ridges Legion Hall beginning May 27. There are four booths left for sale. 21 booths having been sold. A grand open- ing is being planned with local entertainment taking part. Mr. Jack Blyth is in charge of the en- tertainment. The ladies of St. Paul's United Church will look after refreshments‘ on opening day, the Catholic Women's Leag- ue the next day, St. Mark’s W.A. the next and the‘ Legion ladies on the 30th. Y!!le Rally Several teachers from the Breâ€" thren in Christ Sunday School are taking a Bible course at Heise- Hill Church. The course takes 12 weeks’ a year for three years to complete. A golden seal diploma will be presented t9 each one fin- ishing the course. The Young People‘s group of the church will resume their activities after Eas- ter, meetings have been cancell- ed while the teachers are taking the course. Trade Fair ' Mr. Don Hodgson. president of the Oak Ridges Lions Club and Mr. Ivor Williams. past president of the Oak Ridges Legion Branch are busy making final plans for a benefit dance on April 4. All proceeds will go to the Thorn- haven School for Retarded Child- ren's Building Fund. A large ‘crowd is expected at the dance to be held in the Oak Ridges Le- gion Hall. King sideroad. It is called a Hard Tymes April Fool Dance and should provide an ev-l enlng of fun for everyone. Music will be provided by George Ker- off and his orchestra. Tickets may be obtained from Legion or Lions Club members. ' Bible Course The Oak Ridges Scout and Guide Auxiliary will hold a St. Patrick‘s tea and bake sale on Thursday. March 19, at the home of Mrs. G. Rowe, Elm Grove Ave. The Girl Guides will act as has- tess for the evenlng. Proceeds will go to aid the auXiliary in their scout and guide work. Benefit Dance 55 Old: Coach $1175 54 Pontiac Sedan $745 54 Chev. Sedan Delivery $595 58 Chev. 8 Bel-Air Sedan, au "beige, low mileage, immac 57 Olds Super Sedan, full p0 silver grey, a beauty Plus Oak Ridges. Lake Wilcox Socials EXTRA VALUE USED CARS leslie Motor Products ltd. (Chev.-Olds. Dealer) King City, Ont. Phone 50 el-Air Sedan, automatic, 2 tone bronze mileage, immaculate . . . . . . . . $2495. 1' Sedan, full power equipment, Richmond Heights Plaza 38 Levendale Rd. TU. 4-5341 The Oak Ridges Home and School Association will hold their monthly meeting on Tuseday. March 24. Mr. Sherman will take the meeting in the absence of the president. Mrs. Smith. A film "From Sociable Six to Noisy Nine" will be shown. A panel dis- cussion will take place following the film with health nurse, Mrs. Reynolds. a teacher and parents A_L1__ ,, taking part. ' SHIELDS Mrs. Norah Parker. North Bay. has returned home. following a visit at the home of her mother. Mrs. W. Burns Yonge St.. and her son and family. Mr. W. Parker, Elm Grove Ave. Mrs. J. Smith, South Rd.. Lake Wilcox. has left for Vancouver to visit her father: who is very 111. m1._ Steven Edi'a'rd isrirlrlE-H'ame Mr. and Mrs. W. Orton of Aubrey Ave. chose‘ for their baby son born at Newmarket Hospital latt Wednesday. Bonnie McCachen, Oak Ridges, has been made assistant editor of her school's newspaper, The Ryersonlan. Bonnie is a second year stixdent at Ryerson Institute and is taking journalism. . -vuuAnn Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Williams. Elm Grove Ave.. will be pleased to learn of the birth of their baby boy last Tuesday. The new baby's name is Ronald David Williams. Ramseyer. A Bible quiz was held between two teams which ended in a tie. A book entitled “Full Assurance" was presented to Ross Davy for bringing the largest number of new people to the meeting during a recent contest. cox Gospel Church. The film fea- tured Dr. W. B. Riley. founder and president of North western Theological Seminary, California. He spoke on the second coming of Christ. Music in the film was provided by R_e_y: and Mrs. S. E. [WI MINI/[V LTD.