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The experts, he said, should be rel- egated to a back seat, and under no cir- cumstances should be allowed to tell elected representatives what they should do. Elected representatives should have absolute control of policies at all stages. Infiltration of experts in the field of policy has increased apathy, as elec- tors often feel they should leave decis- ions to others. As a result, the elector- ate fails to familiarize itself with the cagédidates or their qualifications, he an . As an illustration of apathy Mr. Carter cited average voting figures. In the last Federal election. there was a 78 per cent turn out. In the last Provin- cial contest, 62 per cent voted. But in Ontério’s five largest cities in their last municipal elections, use of the franchise ranged from 45 to 19 per cent. As the reader scans through this issue, he will come across the request of local merchants that this community ‘shop locally”. The merchants go on to say, “and watch your town grow”. This is a. reasonable request, not only be- cause it is good for the merchant but be- cause by shopping locally you help to build a better community. It takes mon- ey to build a community . . . . money that circulates within the community and money that goes into taxes that support our schools, and civic improve- Mr. Carter said that the public had been educated to accept these experts, ‘,‘or people described as keen on that sort of thing,” to run civic affairs. This has resulted, he said. in many of the best brains available not taking their rightful position and neglecting their civic duties to family and neighbors. J. W. P. Carter, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, in the provincial government, has warned civic politicians to keep experts out of the field of mun- icipal policy making. Speaking at the Slst convention of the Ontario Munici- pal Association, Mr. Carter said that allowing experts â€" some of the self- styled variety â€" to dictate policy was a major factor in the greatest problem facing municipalities today, the apathy of ratepayers and electors. The people of Richmond Hill during the year have many requests for don- ations, but none receive a more whole- hearted and generous response than the annual appeal in support of the Vic- torian Order of Nurses. The Richmond Hill Branch has been in active operation since early in 1958, and has carried on a-home nurs- ing service which has proven of gen- uine assistance to a great many people. The growth of the community is mak- ing continually increased demands on the service and the local committee is asking the people of Richmond Hill to give $6,000. to carry on the work next year. _ - The Victorian Order Nurse in her attractive blue uniform is now a fam- iliar figure as she goes about town in all kinds of weather on her errands of What Community Shopping Means To You V.O.N. Needs Your Support THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ont: ThursdayEVSEptember 17, 1959 An Independent‘Weekly: Established 1878 Subseriptio/n‘ Rate $3.50 per year; to United States $4.50; 10c I ' Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association J. E. SMITH, Publisher W. S. COOK. Managing Editor MONA ROBERTSON. Associate Editor “Authorized as second class mail. Post Office Department. Guava" Offers Sound Advice Gib: liberal It is to be hoped some means can be found which will result in our people taking a broader interest in every level of government. Rarely do more than 60 per cent of the electorate vote, he said, and there are a large number of acclamations -â€" up to 50 per cent of available_ positions. Splution of the problem. he said, is a long term, intensive program of poliâ€" tical education. Without it, he said, the Voters will find their democratic rights diminishing. The advantages of shopping in your local community are many and you will enjoy real satisfaction in dealing with your local merchant. Shop at home and lsee, and remember too, you can “trust your local merchants . . . they are your friends and neigh- bours and they depend on their good reputation as well as their quality mer~ chandise and low prices to sell you. Their integrity is high. mew, YOU HELP YOURSELVES . -. when you spend money at home. mercy. This year she will make more than 1600 such visits in Richmond Hill. The V.O.N. will call at the home of any sick person, and her skilled atten- tion is denied to no one. Those so un- fortunate as to be unable to pay, often are the most urgently in need of her services. It is to assure a continuance of this great humanitarian service that the people of Richmond Hill are asked to give $6,000. in the campaign now under way. Volunteer canvassers, dedicated to the cause of continuing the V.0.N. work in this community, will 'call at every home and place of business. The V.O.N. is carrying on a most worthwhile work in Richmond Hill. You can be a partner in the humanitarian public service by giving generously when the canvasser calls at 'your home. For Stair & Porch Rails, Grilles} & Gratings Fire Escapes Portable Welding 8: Repairs See Richvale Ornamental Iron Works ‘HAULED ANYWHERE,‘ ‘ ANYTIME FRESH WATER Phone AV. 5-442] 10c single copy Frank Evison ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-2728 I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the fine advertising your paper contains. I suppose it is because Richmond Hill is growing so fast, with So many new stores opening up and so forth. But it is really a pleas- ure to compare prices - before shopping, and to get in on so many shopping savings. by readâ€" ing both your classified and dis- play advertisements. Finds Adertisinz Helpful Dear Mr. Editor: “Dear Mr. EditorӤ Paul ; Delmar The Richmond Hill Kinette Club started their fall season wl-th a very enjoyable corn roast at the Neal Farm, Gormley on August 29th. Kinette Club Fall Activities Their first dinner meeting of the year was held on Wednesday, September 9th at the Yangtze Paâ€" goda Restaurant with 19 Kinettes present and two guests, Mrs. Ei- leen Mabley and Mrs. Alice Murâ€" ray. Officers for the coming year were installed by Past President Muriel Flagler as follows: Presi- dent Helen Mabley, Vice-Presi- dent Mary Neal, Secretary, Joan Pallister, Treasurer, Hannah Por- ter, Registrar. Jackie Bellamy. Bulletin Editor, Anita Snow. Registrar Ja'ckie Bellamy was presented with a Kinette Baby 513an fgr hgr neyfiaughter. “The Kinettes will agaim canvass for the V.O‘N campaign from September 15th to September 30th, Plans were discussed for their anrual tea, bake sale and ba- zaar which will be held at the masonic Hall, Crosby Avenue on Saturday, November 215t from 2 p m. to 5 p.11}. Joannelsehn VVedsVV.VVhfie ‘7 The méeting came to a close with those present viewing mo- vies of the picnic held last June. Richmond Hill United Church was the scene of a lovely after- noon wedding on Saturday Sept- ember 5, 1959, when Joanne Irene Iselin, wearing a full length gown of white lace and tulle and carry- ing a bouquet of pink roses, be- came the bride of William Ed- ward White. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Iselin of Parma, (Cleveland). Ohio and the groom is the son of Mr. anders. George White of Lang- staf . ' Given in marriage by her fath- er, the bride was attended by Miss Peggy Heaton as maid of honour and Sandra Holm, Lynda Holm and Carole Suter as brides- maids and Lorna and Arlene Len- nox as bridesmaids, all attired in pastel coloured gowns and carry- ing matching bouquets of flowers. The Rev. C. G. Higginson officiat‘ ed at the wedding and during the ceremony Miss Margaret Jones sang. Mr. Tom White was best man for his brother and Messrs Ross White, Mary Iselln and Charlie White were attendants. " nu“, u--- .....,7 A dinner and reception for 150 guests was held at Massey's res- taurant before the happy couple left on a two weeks honeymoon trip by motor through Canada and the United States: _On their re- turn they Avenue. Socials 7 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hansen spent the wéekâ€"end at Milverton, visiting friencjs. MIKCaHdHMIS. Cousins, No. 7 Highway, moved to their new home at Aurora on Saturday: Mrs. J. Robinson, Bayview Ave. entertained at 21 miscellaneous shower on Thursday September 10th in honour of Miss Gwen Greaves whose marriage to Rev. Charles Ledger of Winnipeg takes place this Friday, September 18th at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Thornhill. Gwen receved many beautiful and useful gifts. Re- freshments were served by the hostess and-enoyed by the guests. About 40 ladies were present. Mrs. Robinson had decorated her house with pink and white s' cameréfland- made a wishing well to hold the gifts. Anyone interested in an after- noon and evening of fun and en- tertainment are invited to a bake sale and sale of articles from 2-5 p. m. on Saturday, September 19th at Gordon Mortsons. Victoria Square just 3 miles North of No. 7 Highway in the evening at 7 pm. there will be an auction sale of a variety of articles both large and small. Across the road at the Victoria Hall the Young People of the community are holding a party of square and round dancing at 8.30 pm. Top 30 recordings will be played and there will be fun for everyone, admission is just 35c per person. We would like to see as many people as possible from this area support these two ev~ ents. \ruwe Many local residents visited and gave their assistance at the Cancer Booth in the Art Gallery at the C. N. E. We would like them to know that their help and support were greatly appreciated. School News Approximately twenty new pu- pils registered for school when it reâ€"opened on September 8th There were also some new faces on the teaching staff, and a warm welcome is extended to Mr. Kin- singer, who is the new principal and also to the new teachers. VTh Athlt' Ass 't‘ h gecididqi‘zg lg; méhfiggfimeg " a r y ‘ II ' I ‘ i t 0 ea 0 t ‘ v oféctober m. Let: hepe’ifii 178 YONGE ST- N- 4 4221 RICHMOND HILI weather is kind to us that day, asi I believe it had to be postponed due to rain last yeax. W THORNLEA Correspondent: Mrs. B. Lepke! Phone AV. 5-3489 reside on Proctor Thrifty Housewife AT A TIME WHEN EVERY OTHER COLUMNIST in North America is setting forth the many reasons why a sweeping Conservative victory in the forthcom- ing General Election in Britain is assured, I forecast a victory for the British Labour Party. It will be Mr. Gaitskell, no doubt accompanied by Mr. Bevan as For- eign Minister, who will attend any Summit Conference which may follow on' from the current Eisenhower- Krushchev meetings. Ever since they vcame again into oifice. the Conservatives have operated on a minority vote. That is, although they won the last two elections, on each occasion more than half a million voteswere given to the Labour Party than were obtained by the Conservative Party on the overall National, totals. although the latter gained most seats. Fact that the Tories won, results from inequality in seats which makes it necessary for a larger number of votes to be obtained to win some seats than others. Then also the Liberal Party gained nearly three million votes and have for many years been woefully unrepresented in Parliament. There is no doubt therefore that the Conservatives are a minority in the country. It should also be taken into account that at every by.election since the last general elecion, the Tories have been drOpping votes and occasionally a seat. They have had their by-eleetion candidates returned time after time with reduced majorities â€" in some cases, very startling reductions. ‘ It I am wrong in.my forecast and the Conservatives are ag- ain returned, it will certainly once more be on a minority vote. lint the chances are that Mr. Gaitskell’s party will win with an increasing number of Liberals voting for Labour. This situation is brought. about because for years the Liberal Party has not been able to afford to put up enough candidates to give the prom. ise of sufficient strength to provide an alternative government. More and more Liberals have come to realize that under the two- party system they are virtually disenfranchised and to vote for their own candidates is to waste their votes. Thus they are press- ing for Proportional Representation which would give each par- ty a representation equal to their percentage of votes in the country. While this would give them immediately a much larger representation in Parliament, the system would not aid stable government. Proportional Representation was the trouble in France for years, giving so many splinter groups representation that no single party ever could form a strong government alone. Any Washington policeman who hasn't had his vacation won't get it for a while; all but emergency leaves have been cancelled during Krushcbev’s visit to the United States. Readers will agree that if an end to the cold war is brought nearer by these ex- changes then a step forward will have been achieved. A year ago one could easily have been branded a Communist for stating in public the slightest little thing favourable towards the Soviet people. But a year ago I was exploring the USSR over a period of tour and a half months and was reporting on the radio and in print the things so many correspondents are now putting across RICHMOND HEIGHTS PLAZA RICHMOND HILL During Dollar Days W 51 P SERVICE can xrnxvnr.‘ am ‘7 ntnuxanmn LI?" mo _as 1959 discoveries. A year ago few journals would publish these views. Today it is the fashion for every journal to do so. How the world does change! This is not to say that the Soviet people from Mr. Krushchev down, do not want to win the world for communism. They most certainly do. BUT, they sincerely believe that time is on their side and that this desirable state of affairs will be brought about in the normal course of events, quietly and peacefully. Why then should they want a war, they ask. Having lost more than forty million with every family afiected during the last war, with whole cities razed to the ground, universities, colleges, schools, and many other buildings utterly destroyed, they know better than most just ,what modern war can mean to man. As Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt has said of the Soviet people, “The! Rus- sian people have a horror of war". Mr. Krushchev no more than the Soviet people, desires war. But he will continue to threaten and bluster, because, threatened from every point of the compass by US. and Allied military bases which stretch from Japan ac. ross‘the world to the North Pole, he feels that to keep the West jittery is a good policy. In his view this is just another form of “The best defence is attack". Real results will develop from the Eisenhowerâ€"Krushchev meetings and any subsequent Summit Conference if these basic facts at recognized: (1) The U.S.S.R. does not want war; (2) China cannot continue to be excluded from world councils at United Nations level; (3) Absolute firmness and early statements of in. tention on the part of the'West must be coupled with a willing- ness to co-oper'ate where co-operation is possible with a balanced give and take. With the Soviets, best results will always be achieved by discarding the kid gloves of traditional diplomacy and substituting straight but absolutely fair and reasonable talk. From a village of 2,000 souls, a phenomenal growth has lifted Richmond Hill to the eminence of a town, the largest in York County. Population is up to 16,000 and is still expanding. It is estimated that within five years and certainly within ten, the population will be 30,000. In view of the fact that the popu- lation is already five times the figure it was only six years ago, this may prove a conservative estimate. ' ' The town’s shopping facilities are rapidly increasing to cope with the town’s expansion. On Yonge Street new stores are appearing while old stores are being remodelled and modernized. Richmond Heights Plaza by next April will offer all the variety of sixty' stores, the Allencourt Shopping Centre with its fifteen stores may be enlarged in the near future while another Plaza centred around still another large groceteria is scheduled for development on the town’s south side, Indeed a new city is de- veloping. The people of Richmond Hill would be wise to realize that it is estimated approximately thirty per cent of all money spent in stores is chanelled back into community services. This means that every penny spent outside the town is increasing the com- munity services of some place else at the expense of their own town. 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