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VOLUME LXXXI, NUMBER 16 RICHMOND HILL, ON TARIO, Vs ing a. 7.45 p.m. at the C r‘ Legion Branch 375. Carrvill d.. West. Rich‘ale. tfc48 o o o o EVERY SUNDAY 8: WEDNES- DAY NIGHT until further notice at the Lions Hall, Centre St E., Richmond Hill. Evangelist meet- ings. Admission free. Films, mu- sic, illustrated lectures. 7.30 p.m. Everybody welcome. tfc16 t t I! l BINGO every Wednesdqgfi‘x Vb Religious -‘ New THURSDAY. OCTOBER 15, 1959 6 PUBLIC LlSRAnf. _ ,. "In Essentials Unity: in Nonâ€"Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity." HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 . . SINGLE COPY 10c o l o 0 Boy“; Defers Declsmn ' ‘b ‘. ....:,..oCal . Protestant Ministers Otter .To Teach Education In Town Public Schools Thornhaven School ..\ \ Distr1cti Governor Andrew S ‘1“ A. east... . . nider of Maple presents ; Rev. Higginson 8. Rev. 'lrvin Meet Trustees charter to Carl Walker, President of Victoria Square Lions Club. Charter Night was attended by Lions from all parts of the county and the new service club of 30 members was launched with good wishes of the entire community. EVERY MONDAY & ?? DAY â€" 8 pm. Badminton in the Aurora High School Gym. Information: Earl Lambert, TUrner 4-2716. l . McConaghy Home and School ‘ I.T. of . _. ‘Ifiafq lotion at Maple Community Val-3mm 101.111. to 1 p.m.~ . at Kingcrafts House, monthly and *1w16 ' o o o o EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€" 9.00 p.m. - 12.00. Dancing to Max Cameron's Orchestra, at Canad- ian Legion Hall, Camille Road, Richvale. Sponsored by Rich- mond Hill Branch 375, Canadian Legion 75¢ per person tic36 s t s- a EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€"- Modern and Old Time Dancing. Maple Community Hall. Music by Art Celsie and his Singing Plains- men, Stars of TV and Radio. Ad- mission $1.00. Free parking. c1w16 o e o 0 OCTOBER 16 -â€" Friday at 8 p. me, the Richmond Hill Natural- ists will hold their second meet- ing of the season in the auditor- ium of the Town Library. Pro- gram will be a continuation of members' night which proved so popular at the opening meeting. All are Welcome. c1w16 O C O O ' OCTOBER 17 â€".Saturday at 8 pm. First of weekly dances of the Mayfair Club in the Masonic Hall. Music by the Martin Lewis Orchestra. c1w16 a o a t OCTOBER 17 â€"- Saturday. C.G. Richmond Hill United Church, bake sale and tea, 2 o'- clock, Main Hall, Christian Edu- cation Building.. c1w16 :- o t o OCTOBER 17 â€" Saturday. 10 am. to 1 p.m. Maple Studio of Dancing â€" ballet, tap and baton twirling â€"- girls and boys four years. and up. Registration and The new ThornhavemSchool for Retarded Children which has been under construction over the summer months is scheduled for completion the end of October. The school is located at the cor- ner of Sussex and Centre Street East in Richmond Hill. Funds for constructing the school were raised last Novem- ber in a drive that realized $50,- 000 in cash donations from resi- dents, corporations and munici- palities. Ultimate cost of the building that will house up to 75 'studentsis $70,033.00. In addi- tion, another $25,000 will be re- quired for furnishings, fencing, landscaping, equipment, paying, etc. The Ohtario Department of Ed- ucation ,has already Kin , that it will contribute $22,)? ; to~ wards the cost of the building. The local Thornhaven committee is already preparing plans to raise the additional money need- ed. Various service clubs from the area to be served in Richmond Hill, Stouifville, Willowdale, Markham, Oak Ridges and King, ”on Saturday October 17 c1w16 3 t O O t . ._ .' - OBER 19 -- Monday, 8 pm. Association, “Four Teaches Dis- cuss Their Alms in the Education of Children”. ‘I . . c1w16 ‘ . OCTOBER 21 â€" Wednesday 2.15 open annual meeting, instead of October 28. c1w16 ‘ a It a t OCTOBER 21 â€" Wednesday 8~10 pm. Richmond Hill Adult Social Skating Club opens 1959-60 sea- son. Alternate weeks, two-hour sessions. For further details, ,phone TU. 4-4991, days, evenings TU. 4-1829 or TU. 4-2823. c2w15 :- a s o OCTOBER 21 â€" 8.30 pm. Fash- ion Show presented by the Patti- Lu Shop of Richmond Hill and sponsored by the Buttonville W.I. at Buttonville W.I. Hall. Special door prizes. Admission $1.00. c2w15 O O t O OCTOBER 21 -â€" Wednesday, an- nual meeting of local Conserva- tive Women's Assoc. at the home of Mrs. Arnold Price, 447 Fern- leigh Circle, at 8 pm. Election of officers. Installation by Mr. Lex Mackenzie, M.L.A. All ladies invited to attend. c1w16 OCTOBER 22 â€" Thursday 1.30 pm. Rummage sale at North York Community Hall, 5090 Yonge St., Willowdale, sponsored by the 2nd Willowdale Scout and Cub Aux- iliary. c1w16 o s a o OCTOBER 22 â€" Thursday 8 p. m. Lions Community Hall, Rich- mond Hill Horticultural Society, October Flower Show. Judge. Mr. Doug. Boyd. “Travel Show Filmâ€" Caribbean and Bermuda,’ by Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Gurney. No admission charge. Everyone welcome. c1w16 t s a t OCTOBER 24 â€" Saturday 1 p. m. Rummage and Bake Sale at Coreana Armories, Stop 123 Willowdale, under auspices L.O. B.A. . c2w16 o a o o OCTOBER 24 -â€" Saturday 10.30 a.m.~‘Rummage sale in the Parish Hall Emmanuel Church Mackay Drive Richvale under the aus- pices of the WA. Bake sale and cofiee and doughnuts. c2w16 o a: e n OCTOBER 29 â€" Thursday. Tur- key Supper at Carrviile United Church Hall from 5 to 8 pm. and bazaar of home made articles. Sponsored by the Woman's Assoc- iation. Adults $1.50: Children 12 and under 75c. clle # t t o OCTOBER 29 8.: 30 â€" 8.20 pm. . The Footlights Club of Thornhill, g by popular request will repeat their spring success “When We- Are Married" by J. B. Priestley, Trinity Anglican Church Hall. Tickets $1.00 M. Hunter, AV. 5- 1368. Mrs. E. Lean AV. 5-1320. c3w15 s a a o ~ NOVEMBER 7 ~ Saturday 2.30 pm. Jefferson School Commun- ity Club bazaar. Home baking, ap- rons, white elephants, afternoon tea, door prizes. c5w15 4- n- o 0 NOVEMBER 7 â€" Saturday 2 p. m. Holly Berry Fair sponsored by the W.A. of Thornhill United Church. To be held in the Church Hall. Knitting, sewing, home bak- ing, Christmas booths. Special Candidate For Council Tom Broadhurst Announced today that he willl be a candidate for Councillor at the coming Richmond Hill munici- pal elections. He was a candi- date last year and made an ex- cellent showing, missing election by a narrow margin. Mr. Broadhtu‘st lives with his Wife and two children at 343i North Taylor Mills Drive and has taken an active interest in muni- Bldg. Afternoon tea. pal affairs since coming here 31- most four years ago. He is em- ployed as a purchasing agent for a large industrial firm, and serv- ed with the R.A.F. during World War II. A. keen follower of municipal affairs his letter to council early this year regarding engineering on drainage projects sparked the . probe now under way by a special council committee. feature a men's cake baking con- test. c1w16 t O t 0 NOVEMBER 14 â€"- Saturday. Rummage Sale, L.O.B.A. of Rich- mond Hill will hold a rummage sale at Wrixon Hall, Saturday, November 14th, 1-4 pm. c1w16 l‘ Â¥ 1 * NOVEMBER 21 â€" Saturday, 2 pm. Bazaar, Maple United Church W. A. in the Christian Education c1w16 * * 1‘ * DECEMBER 5 â€" 2.30 pm. The annual bazaar of St. Mary‘s An- glican Church will be held in Wrixon Hall, Saturday, December 5, at 2.30 pm. c1w16 NEWMARKET â€" A board of ar- bitration on Newmarket police matters will meet tod ', October 15.The last arbitrati meeting was held in 1955. ' ’ are being approached to assist in furnishing the school. The building was designed by Jackson and Ypes of Willowdale with construction being done by Aykroyd Construction Limited. Mr. William Stewart (if Agincourt is Chairman of the Thornhaven Elect D. Council held their second meet- ing on Friday of last week with Donald Plaxton, the chairman, stressing the need of safer driv- ing and more courtesy on the road. But he also emphasized that pedestrian training should not be overlooked. Mr. Plaxton al- ' so said that industrial saféty could avoid the loss of time and money â€" which losses, totalled, would stagger the imagination. The ever present hazards of fire should be brought to the at- tention of the community â€" and the crosswalk system publicized, the speaker said. Louis Hodgson of the Depart- Await Decision Low Cost Housing Planning Director R. For- rest informed Markham Township Council Monday there is nothing new to re- port on recent statements that the Federal Provincial Governments are planning to develop‘ the Langstaff Jail Farm property for low cost housing. Sometime ago the Toronto City Council owners of the property agreed to hold up its sale until the two senior levels of government have had an opportunity to make a survey of the area as a po- tential low cost housing scheme. Mr. Forrest felt any housing development would he held up by Markham's zoning for the property. For sometime now Markham has had the property zoned as in- dustrial, and Mr. Forrest felt the twa senior Governments would have to respect Mark- ham's wishes on the matter. Vaughan Council Lacks Quorum Meeting Cancelled In declaring there would be no meeting of Vaughan Town- ship Council last Monday ev~ ening, Reeve John Perry said, “Gentlemen, this is the first time in this council's history we have not had a quorum. We are unable to hold a coun- cil meeting.” Reeve Perry explained to those present in the council chambers that Deputy‘reeve Vic Ryder “is ill: Councillor W. Anstey is away.” and Councillor Bruce Ralph, al- though expected momentarikv did not arrive at all. Council- lor Jesse Bryson who was present with the reeve, heard presentations from three lots of delegates present, but Reeve Perry informed them nothing concrete could be arrived at regarding their pe- titions until council convened again. At 10 o’clock the reeve said. “Well, we can't adjourn, because we have not conven- ed, we'll just go home.” NORTH YORK â€" A three-mile northerly extension of Yonge St. subway from Eglinton Are. to Sheppard Ave. in North York has been included in Metro Toronto’s 20â€"year subway construction plan. Rev. C. G. Higginson and Rev. Robert Irvin, repres- enting the local ministerial association were present at Thursday evening’s Richmond Hill Public School Board meeting to offer the services of the local protestant min- isters in teaching the religious education course set up by the Department of Education. No decision was made by the board as to whether or not to accept the ministers’ ofl‘er. ‘ Opening the discussion, Chairman L. D. Clement ask- ed, “what is the merit in having the ministers offering as- sistance (in teaching religious education) rather than the teachers. Are you saying you can do better than the staff, that the children will benefit by your efforts?” Safety] 1 Chairman iliéd:_ “-1 . - ‘ - ; fl ._ $th Richmond Hill Safety group, It is expected that the children now .using St. Mary's Anglican Church 'in Richmond Hill for classrooms will move into their new school November 1st. The official opening ceremony will be held later in November. " Plaxton then spoke on the activities of Safety Councils and High School Drivers' Education. 'He stated that the "attitude of young driv- ers on the road was one of the main causes of accidents and driver education would develop the right attitude, He also com- plimented the Richmond Hill School Board for their co-opera- tion in organizing the school pat- rol at the MacKillop School. The officers of the Safety Coun- cil for Richmond Hill were then elected: Honorary Chairman, Mayor Ken Tomlin; Chairman Donald Plaxton, Vice-Chairman H. Jackman, Secretary and Treas- urer D. F. Toogobd. Internal Di- rector H.Coldron, External Dir- ector Ray Nugent and Publicity Director‘Mrs. Ruth Stocks. Chairman Plaxton appointed Doug Young as the director of the Bicycle Rodeo, and Jaycee Glen Philip as Director of High School Driver Education, after which the Richmond Hill Jaycees were thanked for organizing the council. Polio Case In Richmond Hill Mrs. Jack Seaton, Bridge- port St. Richmond Hill was taken to the Isolation Hospi- tal Toronto, Sunday, suffer- ing from an attack of polio. Medical authorities report she had not had any polio vac- cine. At preSS time her condi- tion is reported as critical. Mrs. Seaton is the wife of Jack Seaton well, known local real estate broker. fin". merit of High\vaԤs,"giifety Bfin‘éfl‘ After a slight hesitation, Rev. Irvin answered with a smile. “In some cases, we are better quali- fied than the teachers. However, some teachers might be.” Trustee J. Rabinowitch said he could visualize “you might have to have a Roman Catholic priest, a rabbi, don’t you think this is fraught with so many difficulties we could avoid by having the tea- chers do it, or have it after school. There are children who are not Protestant.” Rev. Irvin said he had been teaching in the schools to the south (T.S.A, No. 1, Markham ‘and Vaughan) and the results had been successful and well receiv- ed. He stated the pupils could be excused and cited that three Je- hovahs Witnesses were excused in his class from participating in the course. . Chairman Clement mentioned it was the custom when he attend- ed school to have the minister tyre said the principals were will- hold special classes after school hours. . r , 1; 'the peereithinlfing in the toggle... t\Tr'ustaa ,Wlllioms wondered if e- 1 Mike rules set doivn by"the partment of Education," answer- ters to instruct the teachers and ed Rev. Higginson. He added, ‘There would be the feeling of being penalized if asked to re- main after school hours.” “At the Port Arthur Conven- tion (Public School Trustees As- sociation) it was advised that clergymen stay out of the schools, denominations of all kinds. Excus- ing leads to segregation,” stated Trustee Rabinowitch. He went on “I was approached by one chap, an agnostic. What are other child- ren's attitudes toward those ex- cused? Complexes will be built up, Is it advisable to start something that might be contro- versial?" Chairman Clement called atten- tion to the fact the board‘s posi- tion had not been decided upon. Rev. Higginson commented that he didn't think a problem would be started in Richmond Hill. He also pointed out the religious ed- ucation classes he had conducted in York Township heretofore had been done “by invitation" from school boards. He also said, “Those excused were the envy of the others in my experience. A privileged position â€"- those ex- cuses.” ’ Trustee Mrs. Virginia Sully said she’d, “Like to see the time put to comparative religions.” Rev. Higginson felt that would be a little too advanced for 7th or 8th Grades. AURORA â€" Aurora's gain in to- tal assessment has hit 40 per cent for two years in a row. Hit- ting $ll.9 million this year it has doubled since 1957. Trustee Rabinowitch asked, “Aren’t ministers sworn to cer- tain creeds? Someone said there always must be a certain bias.” “I believe your question is how to police,” said Chairman Clem- ent. “If the time was used for missionary work_ etc., would you expect to be removed?" Rev. Higginson answered, "The board rules‘. The Ministerial As- sociation would be distressed if any such thing happened.” He added the teacher was always pre- sent while the minister taught and could report to the principal any irregularity. Trustee C. Williams said, “It is very gracious of the ministers to offer their time." Rev. Irvin pointed out the min- isters have busy schedules but are willing to give their time to teach the course prepared by the De- partment of Education. Superintendent Gordon McIn- ing to abide by the decision of the board. ‘ ' would be better for" the minis- let the teachers teach the half- hour course per week instead of the ministers going into the classrooms. There are 16 or more grade seve s and eights in the local schoo s and six ministers for the job. Trustee H. Sanderson sug- gested the public address systems could be used if the board decid- ed to use the ministers' services. Rev. Higginson felt the P.A. sys- tem lacked the personal touch." Trustee Sully asked, “Would it be like a Sunday School class?” “The ministers have been using the Department of Education course. Our wish and desire is to teach the spiritual sources of our civilization," said Rev. Higginson. Trustee Sully said, ‘It is a gracious and generous offer that I feel ungracious to ask ques- tions.” Trustee Rabinowitch mentioned a ‘Kentucky Plan” which speaks of the separation of church and state. The “Kentucky Plan" has no prescribed curriculum but ad- vocates teaching moral values out of every day experiences, said Mr. Rabinowitch. Both ministers said they gave exams on their lectures to en- courage interest, but not being a required subject it was not list- ed on the report card. In concluding the interview_ Chairman Clement called the pro- posal, “a self denying project," and said, “Whatever decision we may come to, we know you have the interest of our school at heart. Thank you for coming to~ night." Charter Members-' Victoria Square lions the North York Lions Club; and On Tuesday evening of last week the Victoria Square District Lions Club held its Charter Night and Banquet in the Buttonville Hall with 230 guests in attendan- ce, comprising representatives from approximately 30 Lions Clubs, covering an area from the Humber Valley to Rouge Hills and from Beaverton to North York. Dr. James Langstaff, President of the Richmond Hill Lions Club was the Chairman. Head-'Dab‘e guests included: Andrew Snider of Maple, District Governor; El Strongman, Pefferlaw, Deputy-Di- strict Governor; Walter Smook. Thornhill, Zone Chairman; Dal- ton Higgs, Toronto, Executive Secretary; Dick Edmunds, Inter- national Councillor; Reeve W. Clarke, Reeve of Markham Town- ship: Carl Walker, President of the Victoria Square District Lions Club. The Charter was presented by Andrew Snider and accepted by Carl Walker. The Canadian Flag was presented by Jack Bentham, Director of Canadian Association of Lions Clubs. Telegrams were received congratulating the Vic- tori-a Square Club from Clarence L. Sturm, President of Lions In- ternational of Chicago, and from Ward Bolton, President of Canad- ian Association of Lions Club, St. Mary’s. The entertainment was provid- ed by Mrs. Allan Orr _as soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Jim Barker. A Lions Barbershop Quartette from the Lakeshore Lions Club was very much enjoyed by all. Gifts presented to the Victoria Square District Lions Clu , on Charter Night were: , . - Gong and Gavel by the Rich- mond Hill Lions Club; Queens Picture by the Humber Valley Lions Club; Framed Code of Eth- ics by the King City Lions Club; Framed Aims and Objects by the Maple Lions Club; PreSIdents Pin by the Thornhill Lions Club; Treasurer’s Pin by the Oak Rid- ges Lions Club; Secretary’s Pm by the Wishing Well Lions Club; Fire Box by the Schomberg Lions Club; Canadian Flag (Union Jack) by the Canadian Association Lions Club; American Flag by . Trustee Mrs. Southwell Town Council Candidate Trustee, Mrs. Margaret Southwell of the Richmond Hill Public School Board an- nounced this week that she will be a candidate for the 1959 Richmond Hill Town Council. A veteran of public school service, Mrs. Southwell was first elected to the board in 1953. During her three terms of office she has chaired 'many important committees and during the past two years has served as vice-chairman of the board. Active in both community and church affairs Mrs. Southwell stated she has rea- ched her decision after being approached by many citizens asking that she seek a seat on council. â€" Photo by Lagerquist the Speaker’s stand by the West Hill-Highland Creek Lions Club. Lucky Draw Prize Winners Were: 17” Portable Television - Dr. J. P. Wilson, Richmond Hill; Lawn Chair - J. M. Couse - Stouffville; Travel Clock - M. Ryce, 307 Glenlake, Toronto; 2 gals. Castrol Oil - B. Bowyer, Highland View; Cashmere Sweat- er - N. Ross - 35 Garden Ave. Langstaff; Fertilizer - Spreader - J. Higginson - Cooksyille; 2 Bags of Fertilizer - W. Townsend, 2867 Yonge St. Terento;'Bride Doll - Harvey Mack, Thornhill; Sport- shirt and gloves - Mrs. C. Stem- bury, Victoria Square; $10 Meat Voucher - Audrey Williams, Gormley; $10 Gasoline Voucher - H. Cunningham, 26 Hillsdale Dr., Toronto; $5 Bill - James Rodick, Buttonville; 2 gals. Castrol Oil - J. R. Petrie, 8 Niagara, Newmar- ket; 2 bags of Fertilizer - Ralph Waler, R. R. No. 5 Bolton; Set of Towels, C. Moses, R. R. No. 2 Gormley; $10 Cheque,'Fred Si- berry, 66 Harper Ave., Toronto; ’I'V Lamp - Neil Patrick, Stouff- ville; $10 Grocery Voucher - Jim Stevens, Victoria Square; Set of Glasses - Don Woodward 369 Berkeley St., Toronto; $5 Gasoline Voucher - Stella Stinson, 168 Em- press, Toronto; 2 Gals. Castrol Oil - H. PotOcny, 95 Connaught, Willowdale; 10 Gals. Gasoline - G. L. Davis, 4' Parlea Dr. Toronto; $10 Groceries - G. Stryker, Brampton; 24 lb. Turkey, - H. E. Barron, 18 Highland Dr., Willow- dale; Silver Cruet Set - Jim Weir, Pefferlaw; Bushel Basket of Groc- eries - F. W. Todd, 40 Parkle Hill, Toronto; Cigarette Lighter '- Stcphen Atkinson, 28 Trench St. Richmond Hill: $5 bill, T. W. Williamson, 195 Wellesley St. To- ronto; Tennis Racquet. Bert Boyd, .Queensvllle: Teapot - Laurie Can- ning; Gormley; Sweater - Betty Glover, R. R. No. 2 Gormley; Car- ton Dog Food - B. Foster, R. R. No. 2, Gormley; Carton Dog Food - Alex Woods. Esso Station, Un- ionville. Plowing Match Oct. 20 The annual Plowing Match of the King and Vaughan Plowmen’s Association will be held next Tuesday October 20th. A large number of entries are expected and as usual the popular event will attract many visitors from all parts of York County. The site of this year’s match is the farm of Jim Darlington, concession 5 Vaughan, 1 mile north of Edgeley. William Agar of Nashville is the 1959 President of the Plow- men’s Association (1 Jack Mack-- lin of King R. R. is secretary. The King and Vaughan Associa- tion is one of the oldest plowing organizations in Ontario. ;. h---yfieyfi//W/{n7§wflWW’flltfi77‘/VWWW ,1 . . , .4; y" ." Victoria Square Lions Club is the district’s newest service or- ganization. Shown above are Charter Members: Front row â€" Aubrey Stephenson, Arthur B. Wilson, Forest F. Duilege, David Honor, Lawson Mumberson, Carl E. Walker, Herman Mortson, Norman Bell, Harvey Collard, Clarence Steekl-y. Middle row â€"- Graeme Bales, flichard Jones, Max Hazel, Allan , Frank Donnelly. Robert Meakes, r. Everett Vanderkooy, Harry Barber, George Brands. Back row â€"- Alick Gardner, Donald Boynton, Gordon Mortson, Gordon McWhn'ter, Andrew Story, Kenneth Foster. David Coon. Frank E. Williams, Arnold Mortson. (Missing from photo â€" Ian Glenroy, Geoffrey Cam~ ey-i ‘ D O â€" Photo by Lagerqms