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éLl 00 OH VOTE F0 8 VA [16 HAN T P. JANUARY 27 â€" Wednesday at 2:15 at Kingcrafts House, pro- gram for regular Kingcrafts meeting in charge of Lady Fla- velle. Weaving Convenor. Speak- er Mrs. J. H. Warner. a King- crafts member. will demonstrate weaving. Smocking Group hos- tesses. c1w30 IMONDAY,\ JANUARY 25 â€" Y. W. C. A. "Take A Break." Beverley Acres School 8:15 sharp. Admission 35c. Supplies for millinery and copper tooling classes may be purchased there. Mr. Belcher of Belcher‘s Millin- ary Supplies will display and dis- cuss hat forms, fabrics etc. Please bring coffee mug. c1w30 JANUARY 27 â€"â€" Wednesday 8.15 pm. Crosby Heights Home and School Association meeting. A very interesting evening has been planned by Mr. Gooding. the principal and his stafl’. Parents please come and show YOUR INTEREST. c1w30 9.00 p.m. - 12.00. Dancing to Max Cameron's Orchestra, at Canad- ian Legion Hall, Carrville Road, Richvale. Sponsored by Rich- mond H11] Branch 375. Canadian Legion. 75¢ per person. tfc36 JANgARy 25 __â€" Mpndgy 8.15 p m. Charles Howitt Home & School presents an evening for the community on Civil Defense. Guest speaker. Mr. Westwood, Chief of Intelligence for Metro Civil Defense. c2w29 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT-4 JANUARY 22 â€"â€" Friday. Vellore Old Boys 78th Annual Dance and Euchre in the Memorial Hall, Vellore. Hollingshead's orchestra in attendance, Euchre at 8:30 p. m. Admission $1.25, lunch provid- ed; c2w29 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€" Dancing.Modern and Olde Tyme. At Maple Community Hall. Music by Art Celsie and his Singing Plainsmen -â€"- stars of TV and Radio. Admission 5100. Free parking. tfclB EVERY TUESDAY â€" Bingo. 8 pm. at the new Legion Hall, Oak Ridges Shopping Plaza. Cash prizes and Jackpot. tfc19 JANUARY â€" Exhibition of Can- adian paintings at the Richmond Hill Public Library during Lib- rary hours for the month of Jan- uary. c4w28 Well some weeks are like that, aren't they, wlth everything hap- pening at once . . . but it makes life very interesting. Cordially yours, Tuesday was a full dav for us. In the afternoon we witnessed the 1960 Inaugural Meeting of York County Council when Reeve Wilâ€" liam Clark became the 100th War- den. and later that evening the school board met with the Lang- stafl Home and School Associa- tion. It was not a convention â€"- it was a calamity â€" for a resident of the Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox community as reported by corres- pondent Mrs. Orton. A local driv- er having only 97 miles on the spedometer of his new car had to borrow a car from his car salesman. after his vehicle was wrecked by a driver 'who forgot to see. if the coast was clear be- fore he took his eyes off the road to close a loose door. Victoria Square News covered by Mrs. Sandle has an item of interest for Markham readers About the 915i Annual Conven- tion of the Township Sunday School Association. Mrs. Helen Houston of King City notes in her news column a recreation committee is being formed in anticipation of a com- munity centre. Always, during the years I covered meetings for the press, I wondered “How can trustees spend so much time on every lit- tle detail”. Aha, I am beginning to see the light on that question! But you know something? Those “little details” are awfully im- portant to some pupil, or teach- er or the board as a whole â€" and each one of them has to be dealt with separately. Dear Friends and Readers: We are now in a position to view school board problems from the other side of the table â€" following the inaugural of the newly established Vaughan Town- ship School Area Board last week -â€" since we have exchanged our press desk for a trustee‘s desk. Jane Manning will report for “The Liberal" at the monthly public board meetings to be held on the second Thursday at 8 pm. Of course we five members of the new board have been meeting once or twice weekly, on an in- formal basis, since our election in November, so I can say even now, there is a difference in the slant one gets on schoo’ board ‘doings' when they are viewed from this other angle. (Continued On Page 17) Man a [9050115 on -F|NCH MOTORS |.TD. oL'etter 3mm J4" (Ta/[tor Authorized Ford, Falcon,.Monarch Dealer Coming Events ‘ Willowdale - BA. 5-1151 Automobile Repairs .. . NIGHT PARTS TILL 10 RM. “We are proud of the fact that Minor Hockey here in Richmond Hill has the support of many public-spirited citizens. and ser- vice clubs. whose love of hockey and of boys prompt them to contribute much effort and time to the operation of the local min- or leagues. These outstanding- citizens are making a valuable contribution to the community in Following the administration of the oath of office, performed by Judge D. Webster, the judge congratulated Warden Clark on being chosen the 100th Warden of the County'saying he had been associated with the 1960 Warden for a number of years and that it was indeed‘ a pleasure to take his oath of allegiance and fealty for this high office of Warden. “You are the head of the gov- erning body of the County and you are also the Reeve of the municipality in which you live," Judge Webster said." fn these two bodies of government members elected by the people may speak Clerk J. Smith then declared Reeve Clark the 100th Warden of the County of York. The ceremony, which was wit- nessed ‘by a capacity attendance of former wardens, reeves and past members of county council, present councillors and their wives and the wives of most of the members of the 1960 council. continued as Reeve Perry of Mayor Ken Tomlin toâ€"day call- ed upon all citizens to support Minor Hockey Week in Canada which commences Saturday, Jan- uary 23rd. In endorsing the observance of Minor Hockey Week. His Wor- ship said: “Observance of Minor Hockey Week in Canada is the best way I could think of to di- rect attention of the public to the benefits of Minor Hockey to our youth and our Town. Reeve Joseph Fry of Markham Village, who was nominated a1- ong with Reeve Clark, withâ€" drew his name after stating. “Beâ€" ing Warden of York County is an honour and I intend to run for Warden in 1961." County Clerk J. Smith then declared Reeve Clark the 100th Warden of the County of York. W-.- v J ‘u Vaughan Township and Reeve Sellers of Sutton, nominators of Reeve Clark, escortedihim from the council chamber to the War- den's room where he donned his official regalia and then was es- corted back to the dais to take the Warden's chair. Mayor Tomlin Endorses '60 Minor Hockey Week Reeve William Clark of Markham Township and his wife Mrs. Clark are seen following the installation of York County’s 100th Warden. In the background on the left and right of the dais are the colours of the Queen’s York Rangers presented to former Warden William Hodgson by the colour party of the regiment whose commanding officer is Col. Davies. All members of Markham and Vaughan I‘ownship councils attended the inaugural service with their wives and'were entertained later by council members. In a blaze of time-honoured ceremony headed by the pres- enting of the colours by the Queen’s Own Rangers, the 1960 Inaugural for the Council of the County of York was held in the council chambers at Newmarket on Tuesday after- noon. And in solemn, dignified manner the Warden of the County of York for the Srear 1960, Reeve Wil'liierh‘élei‘kvhf Markham Township, was elected to his exalted office, unanimously. Markham Reeve Is Warden of County Unanimous Election RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1960 HOME PAPER VOLUME LXXXI, NUMBER 30 “For these reasons. I am happy to endorse Minor Hockey Week in Canada. and call upon all cit- izens to join in the observance of this week by supporting Minor Hockey and by attending games with their sons. I commend to you the official slogan of those promoting the week: “Don‘t Send â€" Take your boy to the Arena." “Hockey is Canada’s National Game, and participation by the youth of our town is encouraged at all levels. We are proud of our game. of its ability to develop character. citizenship. and re- spect for authority as well as its physical and body-building benefits. Of Warden Clark, who is the only member left of the 1945 York County Council (Mr. Clark has served his municipality for 30 years). Lex MacKenzie said, I (Continued on page 3) which we live, as does our great game of hockey contribute en- tertainment and recreation right across Canada. Warden Clark then thanked Chaplain E. A. H. Clifford for his part in the‘ dedication cere- mony which had opened the 1960 session of County Council which was attended 100 per cent by council members; then called on Past Wardens, John Rye. lst Warden of the County following the passing of Bill 80: Marshall McMurchy. former Reeve of Vaughan Township; W. J. Taylor, former Reeve of Richmond Hill; Fred Armstrong, present Reeve of Woodbridge, Harry Corner, Warden of the County in 1945, E. Toole; Fred Lundy. now Chairman of Toronto and York Roads Commission and another former warden who was present. Jack Steckley. the first district agricultural representative of the County and Lex MacKenzie. pro- vincial member of parliament. These gentlemen all spoke brief- ly, congratulating both the new Warden and the members of County Council on their 1960 term. and vote as they like. I hope you and your members of County Council will do so." The judge, who himself is a former member of County Council said he had always found it to be a just and honest group. “I- have never known or heard of anything that was not proper as regards to administration," he concluded. this case Newmarket Coach L Limited. go the odd $59.66, the Transport- ation Committee does not have to ask Council for extra monies for 1959. However. as the line is still operating. it does have to ask and hereby seeks Council's approval for continuation of the service until such time as a ref- erendum can be held. The Town Clerk advises that in our Solicitor's opinion. 3 ref- erendum must (a) be held asking the taxpayer's approval for the payment of any necessary sub- sidy and (b) asking them to ap- prove the granting of a fran- chise to a specific operator - in “Operating costs for the local bus line in 1959 totalled $12,754.- 56 and receipts amount to $8,- 394.90, leaving a deficit of $4359.66. The total subsidy ap- proved by last year's Council was $4,300.00 but as the operator has indicated his willingness to fore- In endorsing the recommenda- tion for a referendum Mayor Tomlin said the local service has been in operation for a year and a half and has run quite long en- ough without proper authority. He agreed the granting of a fran- chise should be decided by 3 ref- erendum as required by law. The long trial period he said should be helpful in assisting the rate- payers to make the decision. The Report: The report of the Transporta- tion Commission was as follows: The report received unanimous endorsation of council and May- or Tomlin said the solicitor will be instructed to prepare for a referendum at the earliest posâ€" sible date. In commenting on the report covering the past and possible future operation of the local bus service Councillor Broad- hurst said: “it is apparent the operation of the local bus‘ is a long way from being a profitable operation.” He suggested patron- age of the service might be in- creased by co-operation of mer- chants. The film has been described as the most colorful documentary of Soviet life so far to reach the West and “The New York Post” stated that it shows a good deal of the USSR, more even than the Kinopanaorama which was shown by the Russians at the Exhibition in New York last year. Local Family’s Soviet Travels Richmond Hill Town Council Monday night agreed on an early referendum on the local bus service. If the ratepayers give a favorable vote a franchise will be grantâ€" ed to Newmarket Coach Lines Ltd., with operating losses guaranteed by the municipality. The estimated subsidy required for 1960 is $6,600. ‘ I Mayor Kenneth W. Tomlin had high praise for a report by the Transportation Committee pres- ented by Councillor Tom Broad- hurst, committee chairman. “It's a splendid and comprehensive re- port” said the Mayor” and I con- gratulate the members" (Council- lors Broadhurst and Bradstock). The film has already been seen by large audiences in New York and in Los Angeles and San Francisco. In each case several thousand people attendFd during the first four days. Viewers will see the Delmer family travel across the Soviets by car and housetrailer and vis- iting the most exotic corners of the Soviet Union with glimpses of the people and youth at work and at play, in the home and on the farm and in the factory and at school and university. Town Council Calls ’ Early Vote Local Bus Franchise Operating loss mm: Patterson Public School on O the 2nd concession of Vaugh- an was maliciously damaged for the seventh time Since . last September, sometime . after midnight last Saturday. Windows were riddled with shot from air rifles and 22 Mr. Ned Hill reports that the premiere is likely to be a sell- out if interest already indicated by the public and by clubs is any- thing to go by. One of the three Saturday night shows is also al- most fully booked already. Seen Across U.S.A. There will be only the premiere performance tonight but com- mencing Friday, the film will be exhibited twice nightly, three times on Wednesdays and Satur- days until further notice. Tonight will witness the Can- adian Premiere at The Richmond Theatre at 8 pm. of the color movie film which was produced in 1958 in the Soviet Union by Mr. Paul Delmer who with his family is now resident in Rich- mond Hill. anadlan I’l'emwre (Continued on Page 13) “In Essentials Unityyin Non-ESSentials Liberty; in all things Charity” ines Called by the provincial De- partment of Education one of the most intricate school re-organ-v izations in the province of On- tario, the new set-up heralds the beginning of a more comprehen- siv'e and selective education for many elementary school child- ren in the township. To others it will mean an amalgamation of modern facilities with some which date back 100 years. To all 3,000 children it should mean happy. useful days ahead in a school system that intends to im- prove and progress as it forges ahead to produce for Vaughan township the finest crop in the world, good citizens aware of their responsibilities to God and to the world in which they live. To head the new board the trustees selected Mr. Herbert A. Constable of Maple who received his own elementary education in the township and who has been prominent in Maple school board With a feeling of history in the making more than sixty Vaughan Township ratepayers and offic- ials witnessed the inauguration meeting of the Vaughan Town- ship School Area Board on Wed- nesday evening, January 13th in the township Council Chambers at Maple. The thieves simply trunldled the safe out of the front door by which they had made entrance, lifting it into the getaway car and making a speedy departure. The safe was later recovered when it was found in No. 7 Tor- onto Police District broken open and completely rifled of its con- tents. Shown above are the members of the first board for the Township School Area of Vaughan, from left to r1ght:‘Sam Kaiser, Mrs. Ruth G. Hogg, Herb. Constable, The mbbery occurred between 6.30 and 8 pm. on Sgnday ev- ening. The safe contained the cash takings of the post office and store from after bank clos- ing time on Friday through Sat~ urday. The cash stolen from the safe included payments received during the period in respect of telephone and hydro and tele- graphic accounts. It was obviousâ€" ly a well-planned and executed crime, carried out with profes‘ sional finesse. This is how one of the partners, interviewed by DRUG STORE which is also a sub-Post Office for the area last Sunday evening and escaped with one thousand dollars cash, plus the entire stock of stamps and blank money orders contained in a small fireproof safe on wheels. Front Door Entry - Exit I“The Liberal" described it. OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 SINGLE COPY 100 Large Haul Cash 8: Stamps ForThieves Drug Store Theft Inaugural Meeting VaUghan Board IHIEVES BROKE INTO THE RICHMOND HEIGHTS Rev. Harold Davies of the Maple United Church opened the inaugural session with prayer and an inspirational message. He Three committees will func- tion. The Management Commit- tee is headed by Mrs. Ruth Hogg of Kleinburg, former member of the Kleinburg School Board and mother of five children. Mr. Sam Kaiser of Kleinburg will head the Finance Committee, Mr. Kai- ser served for many years as a school trustee. Mr. Milton Savage of Patterson, a trustee here for 15 years, will serve as head of the Property committee. As was pointed out by Public School Inspector J. A. Gibson who served as referee for the dissolution of the school sections and the school areas involved, the trustees coming from both the middle and the east and west portions of the township should be familiar with the various as- pects of the problem involved and should prove a most work- able team. Inspirational Opening For viceâ€"chairman Mrs. Mona Robertson. of Elgin Mills, Assoc- iate Editor of the Liberal and mother of three school-age chil- dren. was chosen. affairs for the past five years Just before 8 pm. a passerwby noticed the open door of the store and telephoned the infor- mation to Richmond Hill police who immediately commenced an investigation in which they are still engaged. The thieves evidently entered through the doorwtrundled the safe outside and without risking delay and possible capture by taking goods from the store, made their escape. Passers-By Discovery The thieves apparently first tried the more secluded rear door but this door resisted their attempt to make an illegal entry. Thereupon they jimmied the front door. entering an iron bar between the lock and the door jamb to force the door. The door and frame still carry the unmis- takable signs which were left. “The Liberal" described it. Jimmied Front Door Patterson Public School on the 2nd concession of Vaugh- an was maliciously damage’d for the seventh time since last September. sometime after midnight last Saturday. Windows were riddled with shot from air rifles and 22 shotguns. Spent bullets were discovered imbedded in the two by four fencing at the front of the school when Vaughan Police investigated. The school itself has been broken into on four of these occasions. The board had the distinguish- ed honor of having three public school inspectors present. Mr. W. J. McLeod, the inspector for the new school area. Mr. May- nard Hallman. former inspector of Township School Area No. 1 of Markham and Vaughan, and Mr. J. A. Gibson, former Vaugh- an inspector and referee for the dissolution. All three mad; short Township Clerk J. M. McDon- ald administered the oath of of- fice in which the trustees agreed to administer their dwties in 1960 “faithfully. truthfully, and without parsiality," and pledged their allegiance to God and to Queen Elizabeth II. All the trustees spoke briefly thanking the electorate for their confidence in voting for them to be a part of the new board. They spoke of some of the problems ahead and said they hoped they could all be settled satisfactorily with patience from all. concern- ed. Inspectors Present recalled the debt the public school system in Ontario owes to its founder. Rev. Egerton Ryer- son. and to Christianity, which inspired men to desire and pro- mote an educational set-up for the benefit of all children. Mr. Bailey then continued. "I would like to thank you for givâ€" ing us this appointment to pres- ent our request. I represent a group of businesses and clubs in Vaughan Township whose opera- tions are confined and restricted by the present by-law No. 805 which prohibits the sale of liquor in the Municipality. I speak for the Huntingdon, Uplands, Thornhill, Maple Downs. Kleinburg‘ and Pine Valley Golf Clubs; the Bonn Vista Golf & Country Club: the Circle M and Mart Kenny’s Ranches; the Yang< tze Pagoda Restaurant and Branch 375 Canadian Legion”. More Liberal Thinking “As this by-law was'enacted in 1906 and has never been chall- enged," continued Mr. Bailey, “we feel that in this time of more liberal thinking that per- Reeve John Perry called on the delegation to nominate a speaker and Mr. Brian Bailey of 45 Birch Ave., Richvale, stated that he had been appointed to speak for the group. Saying that he had no eX< perience in this sort of thing, he asked Couneil's indulgence of his shortcomings in the matter. Represent Group Dry Since I906 Twp. Will Vote On Licence Request An official said that this was a record attendance of the public, “as good representation as I’ve seen,” he said, “and the largest to come to this new building.” he added. “The old town hall would not have accommodated this number,” he concluded. “Don’t tell me we are going to have another rail yard in Vaughan township. We only have an attend- ance like this when a rail yard moves into the district". It was not rail yards, however, but the consumption of alcohol which was on the minds of this group of more than 100 men and women who came from every corner of the township on an unpleasant ev- ening to request that they might have the “democratic right to drink as they pleased without fear of a police raid and wholeâ€" sale arrest,” as their spokesman later put it to council. Record Attendance In a matter of seconds all avail- able seats were occupied and the clerks began a search of the build- ing for additional seats followed ’about by members of the delega- tion who then began to pour into the chamber each carrying his or her own chair. Soon the Council chamber was packed to capacity and an overflow stood at the en- trance to the chamber after the clerks had drawn back the divid- ing partitions. Wish To Drink As Pleases As he led Council back to the rgstrum, Reeve Perry exclaimed, (by Paul Delmer) MORE THAN 100 RESIDENTS FROM WITHIN THE VAUGHAN TOWNSEHP 4REA_ gttgnded the meeting of As the delegation began to arrive, Council, on sug- gestion of Reeve John Perry retired for a five minute recess which actually developed into a thirty minute break in the proceedings. Council Chamber Full 'uhans H19 hrncnnf mum. c. .. “u... y._u° u‘. Vaughan Township Council on Mbfiéifinli‘kon consent of Council to hold a plebiscite on the subject of liquor control. chairman, Milt Savage and Mrs. Mona A. Robertson, vice chairman. â€" Photo by Lagerquist speedhes wishing the board much success in the days ahead, and also recalling some of the past history of education in the town- ship. Mr. Hallman mentioned the school area idea was first brou- ght up in 1954 at a meeting of Vaughan school trustees in Vel- lore Memorial Hall. In the absence of Reeve John Perry. because of another meet- ing, Deputy-reeve Victor Ryder brought greetings from the town- ship Council. He spoke of the trustees as being thrust into the positions of executives from the start of their task. as the school area would be a “million dollar business" from its beginning. Councillor Jesse Bryson was also present to bring his good wishes. Business Meeting Damaged trees in towns and cities are removed in due course by public utility departments. As a first>order of business the board officially named Mr. Nor- man Jackman of Woodbridge as secretary-treasurer. Mrs. E. Wor- sdale will serve as secretary to Mr. Jackman. Mrs. Worsdale was former staff secretary at Lang- staff School in the old joint school area. The second Thursday of each month will be the official meet- ing day of the new board with special meetings at the call of the (Continued on page 3) ,, If trees are not too badli' mangled, saw off the broken limbs and seal the cut at once with paint or special varnish ob- tainable at hardware stores. “They should definitely be trim- med off and painted right now,” Mr. S. Hamilton of the Depart« ment told us. “so that no in- sects can infect the wounded tree." For those in rural areas: if they are your own trees it is up to you to remove them if they are too badly damaged to save, or trim and dispose of the broken branches. In response to numerous quer- ies from residents who ask. “What should we do about dam- aged trees and fallen tree limbs." The Liberal contacted the De- partment of Lands and Forests at Maple. “We have considered these questions carefully," added Mr. Bailey, “and by the experience in other areas have ascertained that these are the questions the elec- tors would like the opportunity to decide upon." Mr. Bailey then went on to say that the group had considered the fact that their request would in- volve an expenditure by the Tu 'nship by having the plebis- cite separately from a municipal election. He suggested that if the present by-lqw was no longer the wish of the people as a whole then the electors were entitled to such an opportunity to vote in the matter. Subject of Controversy The reason a date was suggest- ed apart from a local election explained Mr. Bailey was that this (Continued on page 17) haps the present by-law is no longer the wish of the people." “We humbly request”. he con- tinued, “your considera ~«n to pass a by-law calling for a pleb- iscite on Saturday, March 19, al- lowing the electors (of Vaughan Township) the opportunity to de- cide whether or not they favor retail outlets of beer and liquor by the establishment locally of Government stores for the sale of liquor; and for the sale of liquor in dining lounges under a dining lounge license for consumpton with meals on licenced premises; and finally for the sale of liquor in cocktail lounges under a lounge licence for consumption .0. v:__..,, I on licenced premises}; Question of Electors What To Do With Damaged Trees ncl