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Most of Newmarket council members have announced they are definitely standing for re-el- ection. Carolyn Ion, deputy-reeve, Jack Luck, reeve, Alex Belugin, mayor, and councillors George Knapton and Seneca Cook. Coun- cillor Jack Malcolm is still unde- cided. Opposing the present may- or is George Haskett and last minute rumours claim Violet MacNaughton is going to make it I three-way fight for the mayor- ality. For the perfect accent to your winter costumes we have a head turning collection of stylish sil- houettes â€" tailored derbys, pill- boxes. hign crowned profiles, tur- bans, cloches â€" that are both prgtty nod practlcal. _ Coine in {0 see our wide varie- ty of Handbags, Gloves, Costume jewelry for all occasions. Treat yourself to a gay chap- eau from Madeleine's To Customer Specifications 9mm BROS. LTD. 2 Otonobee BA. l-3344 Great progress is being made annually in the treatment and training of retarded children. It is estimated that three percent of all children suffer some form of mental retardation. Children who attend the Thornhaven School have an IQ of 50 or less. Here they learn simple, useful things‘ like personal care, social man- ners, simple manual work and The 1959 Chairman, Mr. George Sweeney of Richmond Hill an- nounced this week that a finan- cial campaign would not be un- dertaken this year. Normally, such a campaign would take place during Retarded Children’s Week -- November 15th to 26th. There are 30 children attending the local school which is now being held in St. Mary’s xAngli- can parish hall. Richmond Hill, until the new school is opened later this month. This time last year service clubs, women's associations etc., in the communities of Thornhiii, Stouffviile. Willowdale. Markham, Oak Ridges, Richmond Hill. King City and Maple, were mobilized to raise $60,000 to construct the school. The campaign, under the chairmanship of Donald Deacon of Unionviiie, was successful in raising $50,000. Since then, the Ontario Government has contri- buted $22,500 to make construc- tion of the school possible. This month marks a memorable milestone for the Thornhaven As- sociation for Retarded Children. November will see the official op~ enlng of the new $75,000 school in Richmond Hill. designed es- pecially for the training of retard- ed children in this area. NEWMARKET NOMINATIONS STEEL LINTELS I BEAMS I mun-6.30 pm. Fri. to 9 on. limb:er 8 Accessories 3319 YONGE St. at Fab-lawn) EU. 8-5406 Kept in Stock Portable Crane Service "STEEL FABRICATING bus stops helow city limits OVER 1000 NEW HATS Made/eine :5 McIe/ei‘ euu School To Open Soon 1 eve Carolyn Ion of Newmarket was passed that ‘the government legislate to extend education grants to retarded schools and children.” At the October meeting of the University Womens Club of York County a capacity audience of members and guests heard ad- dresses by Miss Lois Parkhill and Mr. Bernard Trotter, both of the Canadian Broadcasting Corpora- tion . President Mrs. Barbara Lang- staff chaired the meeting and re- ports were heard from the com- mittee chairmen. Membership Convenor Mrs. G. Fish of Aurora introduced the following new members to the Club: Mrs. R. E. Bowley, B.A. Queen's, and Miss Judy Uren B.A., U. of T., both of Richmond Hill Miss Lillian Mac- kie, Western and Syracuse, B. A.; B.Se. (N), M.Sc. of Thornhill and Miss Elizabeth Doherty, M.A. Ox- ford, of Newmarket. This brings the number of new members to date this year to 32 and the total membership to '73. Before Mrs. Ion voiced her op- inion, however. Deputy-reeve In the absence of Study Group Chairman Miss Betty Graham of Newmarket, Mrs. Langstafi re- ported that the group in French conversation was flourishing. The proposed group in music appre- Some little time after Mr. Tin- ker had voiced his suggestion a train of} reaction developed a- mong members of County Council and before the session ended a resolution 7 made by Deputy- A delegation appeared at last Friday’s session of County Coun- cil to ask for a grant for the New- market School for Retarded Children in the northern part of the county. A new school for children in the southern section of York‘County has just been opened. After hearing the dele- gates speak, Deputy-reeve Stan- ley Tinker of Richmond Hill said, “I think the province should get behind the schools for the re- tarded. They are working at a disadvantage. I understand their teachers are not classified as grantable. Special teachers for retarded children have to be paid for through contributions." Tell Oi Work With CBC At The University Club York County Council will ask the provincial govern- ment to extend education grants to schools for retarded children. County Counci To Seek Prov. Aid Retarded Schools Not a great deal is known about the causes of mental retardation. Some of the apparent causes in- clude infections to the mother - such as German measles in early pregnancy, glandular disorders, conflicting parental blood types; and injuries to the child before, often elementary reading and writing. ' The two guest speakers pro- vided a very interesting evening â€"-â€"Miss Parkhill in relating her experiences in the production of the television program “Close- Up” and Mr. Trotter in telling of his work as Assistant Supervisor of Talks and Public Affairs with the 03.0. Mrs. Joan McDonald of King introduced Miss Parkhill and the speakers, were thanked by Mrs. G. Fish of Aurora. A social half-hour was enjoyed at the close of the meeting. It was at this point Deputy- reeve Ion rose and said, “I agree. The provincial government has been lax in not supporting these children. I ask for a resolution to be made and forwarded to the provincial government, asking for legislature to extend educational grants to retarded schools and children.” ciafion needs several additional members and anyone interested should contact Mrs. Forster of King who has agreed to conduct the group. . Theresolution was passed with the unanimous support of the County Council members present. A proposal was made that the clubs place of meeting be chang- ed from Kingcraft Hall King City, to the new Richmond Hill Library auditorium. The President expressed the Club’s pleasure at the news that one of its members, Mrs. Lor- raine Porter, R R 1, Richmond Hill, had won Honorable Mention in the Provincial I.O.D.E. An- nual Short Story Contest. “They (the schools for the re- tarded) should be included in the education system - instead of having these people go out to beg for funds. Our own township is helping. but they cannot be- gin to take care of all the child- ren there," Mr.’ Dean continued. “We should not only support their campaign - but we should put the pressure on the govern- ment for their support." Wilfred Dean of Markham Town- ship stated, “I am most sympa- thetic to this (petition for funds), but I do feel our provincial gov- ernment is not going far enough.” The Thornhaven Association. although not making a full can- vass for funds this year, is hope- ful that the public will still sup- port its work. Funds are needed for operating expenses and any organization or individual can as- sist the work by sending a cheque to Box 333, Richmond Hill. dugng age! after birth. IF ELECTED I WILL DO MY BEST TO GIVE THE TAXP'AYERS THE BEST EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM WE CAN AFFORD ON MONDAY, NOV. 23 I WOULD LIKE YOUR WARREN , R. BAILIE, SUPPORT IN THE ELECTION TO THE VAUGHAN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL AREA BOARD- NEWMARKET â€" Miss Gertrude Traviss, Queensville, celebrated her 98th birthday on Monday, November 9, 1959. At one time she lived in Mount Albert, also on the 8th concession, East Gwil- limbury. mmzmwuziuiézmflfl and many other bargains at “And it was NOT rigged”, de- clared Dave with a grin. With a little effort Dave brought them through customs last week end. Nice and legal. Was it worth it? “Of course,” says Dave. He has sent the silver home to mother. Won’t she be pleased. MECHANICS SPECIAL! ’53 Dodge Hardtop Dave was on a visit sightseeing round New York City. The tour took in the NBC building in the city and wanâ€" dering along a corridor he was approached by a personable young woman who asked if he watched the “Country Fair” program. Dave replied it was one of his favorites and he was then asked, “Would you like to appear on it?” Dave accepted the invitation and was presented almost immed- iately to millions of viewers. First Dave was interviewed and as he terms it, “had the micky taken out of my English accent”. Then he was asked to enter a contest with another man. A very large melon was placed before these two and they were invited to see who could push his arm first through the melon without help of any instrument and to grab a whistle on the other side, pull it back through the melon and let blast enough to call the cops!” Variety of Gifts Dave who is six foot and weighs 172 lbs., threw a heavy punch at the melon, squashed a way through with his fist followed by his long arm, grabbed the whis- tle, pulled it through and let blast. The other contestant was just getting started. This tremendous effort won Dave a lady’s wrist watch for his girl friend, a gent’s watch for himself, a beach bag, a beautiful silver coffee set, a set of pressure cookers, a percolator, electric fry pan and various other items. Not Rigged Melon Contest Richmond Hill police were kept busy during the past week, investigating and enforcing a var- iety of infractions 6f the law, in- cluding a wave of house-break- ing, stealing of money from coin machines. car thefts, prompt re- covery of stolen vehicles, malic- i.us damage by juveniles, arrest- ing two minors from Langstaff on charges of having liquor in an illegal place, auto collisions, arrest of minors charged with car theft, arrest and conviction of several criminally negligent & impaired auto drivers who speed- ed and ‘ca’reened through Rich- mond Hill’s “Main Street,” also the tracing of several missing persons. DAVE WILSON, A PARTNER IN THE RICHMOND HEIGHTS CAMERA CENTRE, won a lot of prizes when he participated in a contest on the “Country Fair” program conducted by Bert Parkes on Channel 2, NBC. A Planning Board suggestion that council consider legislation to limit the height of hedges at intersections and the height of spite fences was favorably re- ceived. On motion of Councillor Haggart the solicitor was auth- orized to prepare the necessary bylaw. Easement Council is desirous of obtaining an easement for the construction of a watermain from Markham Road to Centre Street through undeveloped industrial land. The land required is less than half an acre and the owners are ask- ing $7000. “It's altogether too high” said the Mayor. It works out at the rate of about $14000. per acre. The proposed main is necessary before the new water treatment plan can be put in op- eration. The Mayor and council members are anxious to get the water treatment plant in opera- tion. Council adopted a motion by Councillors Haggart and Bradâ€" stock that a valuation be obtained and steps taken to expropriato the land for the easement. Trophy‘ Reeve Perkins showed council a trophy for competition in the town employees bowling league. Wave of House-Breaking Keeps The Police Busy (Continued from page 1) Board request was rejected. VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES RICHMOND HILL BRANCH Miss E. Woodbyrne Richmond Hm Municipal Hall PHONE TU. 4-4101 On “Friday, the 13th," Donald USED CARS Local Man Wins TV Contest DODGE & DeSOTO 61 Yonge Street S. Richmond Hill V. O. N. No Vote On Bus Line McNutt of Downsview and Harold McMain of Aurora were involved in an almost head-on collision. which resulted in damages to the extent of $1,300. and, a charge of impaired driving was laid against McNutt. This collis~ ion occurred on Yonge Street at 6.00 pm. John Bird of Toronto was fined $100.00’and costs by Magistrate 0. S. Hollinrake on Monday, in Magistrate's Court, Newmarket. The defendant was charged with criminal negligence, which in- cluded driving at high speed on Yonge Street, passing through a traffic light, weaving and cut- tingd in and out on wrong side of tea . Deputy-reeve Tinker referred to the delay in obtaining land for enlargement of the town park. He said the delay 'is due to the need for awaiting Departmental approval which has been slow in coming through. He suggested the interested people be advised of the reason for the delay. Tight Money Councillor Haggart said some people in Allencourt had gather- ed from a recent address by the Mayor that the investigation into town engineering is the reason for delay in getting on with the work on Markham Road. “The delay on Markham Road has been due to tight money," said the Mayor. “but I have assurances this problem will be taken care of in the near future.” Councillor Haggartâ€"I want to make it very clear the delay is not due to the investigation into the engineering. Buy Cruiser 0n recommendation of the Fi- nance Committee council agreed to buy a new police cruiser from William Neal at a cost of $2250. The Neal tender was accepted on motion of Reeve Perkins and He said it was purchased by coun~ cil members and not town funds. Park Land Councillor Haggart. Ifli’s Printing â€" We Do It NEWMARKET â€" Mayor Belugin of Newmarket states that he and the town merchants are well pleased with the police vigilance and increased co-operation, al- though prior to the “storm in the teacup” against the Newmarket Main St. delinquents. public relaâ€" tions between council and police had been luke warm. To Promote More Trade In This Area All Articles and Vouchers Given by Local Merchants Supporting the “Shop Locally Drive” Will Be Auctioned By the Jaycees over RADIO RICHMOND HILL 1310 -- EVENING OF WEDNESDAY -- Proceeds of the Auction will help finance the Community Betterment Services of the award win- ning Richmond Hill Junior Chamber of Commerce SHOP lOCALlY THE RICHMOND HILL JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPONSORS The Shop Locally Drive JOIN THE TREND THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, November 19, 1959 21 -------__-----fl CHRISTMAS AUCTION On Radib C J R H NOVEMBER 25th Quality letterheads, Business Cards, Envelopes Unusual Programs, Booklets, Menus Admission Tickets, lucky Draw Tickets labels, Gum labels, Receipt Forms Invoices, Dodgers, Handbills, Posters ll'ags (Shipping), Wedding Invitations Your Personal Stationery Office Forms. Billheads, Statements Forms (ruled), Business Forms “ The Liberal " Counter Check Books always in stock â€" Plain, or printed with your name and address. PRINTERS FOR THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1878 YONGE STREET, RICHMOND HILL TU. 4-1105 You will find the quality, service and price right. WATCH “THE LIBERAL” FOR DETAILS KLEINBURG â€"â€" Pierre Berton, speaking on his recent trip to Russia at the Central Kleinburg. Nobleton United Church Men's Club - “An interesting sldelight is the fact that a person is fined for dropping paper and debris in the streets of Moscow â€" a policy which could be well imitated by Western cities." AND THE r0 rural area with a county war- den as mayor and the 12 mun- icipalities would each be a ward of the 'York Metro'." NEWMARKET : “Wh can't we make centres less bg?" Mayor Belugln of Newmarket asked re- cently at the i.’l-anning Workshop held in Newmarket. “We (in York County) could form our own Met-