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. . . NIGHT TILL 10 RM. â€" FINCH MOTORS Authorized Ford, Falcon, Dealer Willowdale ,- BA. Automobile Repairs PARTS LTD. â€" Monarch 5-1151 Coming Events EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT - 9.00 pm. - 12.00. Dancing to Max Cameron’s Orchestra, at Canad. ian Legion Hall. Carrvilie Road. Richvale. Sponsored by Rich- mond Hill Branch 375, Canadian Legion. 75c per person. tfc36 C C t O 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 $1.00. Free parking. tfc18 *iti EVERY TUESDAY â€" Bingo. 8 pm. at the new Legion Hall, Oak Ridges Shopping Plaza. Cash prizes and Jackpot. tfc19 V 1| ill # 1 JANUARY -â€" Exhibition of Can- adian paintings at the Richmond Hill Public Library during Lib- rary hours for the month of Jan- uary. c4w28 o t a a - FEBRUARY 1 Train your dog to be obedient, nine week course held Monday evenings. York Farmers’ Market, Thornhill. For information contact. Poodle Studio, 21091/2 Yonge St.. Toron- to, HUdson 3-5194. *2w31 . it t it t FEBRUARY 3 -â€" Wednesday at 8.30 pm. â€" The Allencourt Rate- payers Association will hold their next meeting at the Walter Scott School. Plan For Hospital Initial steps were taken this week for the founding of a new hospital to serve Richmond Hill and surrounding district. For some time there has been a growmg appreciation of the need fpr'such an instit "on and pre- liminary study by municipal lea- ders and members of the Medical Association has resulted in the calling of a public meeting for early in February. His worship Mayor Tomlin will preside at the meeting which will be held in the McConaghy School auditorium. Yonge Street, Thurs- day evening, February 11th at 8 pm. to which the public is in- vited..A provisional board of di- rectors will be appointed and plans discussed for the early es- tablishment of the hospital. New Superintendent F MR. J. A. GIBSON The Public School Board of the Township School Area of Vaugh- an announces the appointment of Mr. J. A. Gibson. B.A. B.Paed. as Superintendent of Public Schools in the Inspectorate of York 5 (Vaughan Townshipl. Mr. Gibson is a veteran of World War I having served in France and Belgium with the Ar- gyll 8; Sutherland Highlanders (Imperial). He received his High School education in Dumbarton, Scotland. Coming to Canada early in 1919 he completed his train- ing as a teacher in 1920. After teaching in Earl Gray Public School and Central High School of Commerce in Toronto, he was appointed in 1929 by the Well- ington County Council as Inspec- tor of Public Schools with resi- dence in Harriston.‘ In 1931 he ti‘ansfcrrcd to the Inspectorate of East Simcoe with residence in Orillia where he ser- ved for a period of 24 years. until his appointment to Metropolitan Toronto (Swansea 8; Weston) and York 5 in September 1955. Married. he has two children, a son with National Research Council at Ottawa and a daughter who is an occupational therapist. A member of the Masonic Order. Mr. Gibson is a Past Principal of the Royal Arch. and he and his wife attend the Presbyterian Church in Weston where they have made their home. Mr. Gibson brings a wide ex- perience in rural and urban schools to his new position as Sup- erintendent. PICKERING â€"- 12 students from Pickering District High School iresentcd Bulgaria at the re- cent 6th annual model assembly of the United Nations, held at the Parliament Buildings in Toronto. NEWMARKET Straizht time only will be paid police who work- ed on the nine statutory holidays in 1959 and not tune and a half as was previously the practice of past Newmarket councils. RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. JANUARY '28, 1960 Enthusiastic members of Richmond Hill Curling Club" and their guests are shown in parade around the rink which preceded games at the official opening Monday night. dip 1’: VOLUME LXXXI. NUMBER 31 ,A.--.~.-.-a. 4.... -2 I- I ,) cral. “In Essentials Unity; in Non-Essentials Liberty: in all things Charity" HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 Curlers Parade Before Opening Game Headed by Piper Dave Todd, and vice-presidents Scott McCann and James Symington, the curlers Seci-Treas. NORMAN JACKMAN Mr. Jackman is the secretary- treasurer of the new Township School Area of Vaughan. chosen by the board from twenty appli- cants. A resident of Woodbridge, where he served as.secretary- treasurer of the Woodbridge School Board for 17 years, Mr. Jackman was formerly employed, for the past 21 years, as an ac- countant with Woodbridge Far- mers Co. Ltd., which company his {lather served for 16 years before im. Mr. Jackman was born in Par- ry Sound and moved to Wood- bridge with his parents in 1926. Married to the former Bess Nattress of Woodbridge, Mr. Jackman is a Past Master of the Masonic Order; director on the Woodbridge Rotary Club and was chairman of the Board of Stew- ards of the Woodbridge United Church in 1959. â€"- photo by Lagerquist atelier gram _/4n gclifor Dear Friends and Readers: “Mailman: Please do not take. as the man from “The Liberal" office will pick it up. Thank you.” This cryptic little note was told- ed around an envelope marked “Copy for the editor" when it ar- rived in our office Monday morn- ing . . . And because of this we began thinking, “Maybe some of our readers would like to know just how we do gather the news from our many correspondents." Every Monday envelopes filled with copy. like the one in the mailbox, are picked up by a courier from this office; while others come to us through the post; others come by guess and by gosh with correspondents (a) latching on to hubby‘s car for Monday morning. or (b) by hav- ing a good neighbour who is “dri- ving this way". The earlier the copy comes in the happier we all are. because then the linos may set out their galleys and galleys of type. and the presses can roll. Some news comes. in via the telephone â€" and what news doesn’t come to us is tracked down by the editorial and report- ing staff personally all through each week. Hope this proves of some interest to you. And talking of interest . . . we are sorry the process was re- versed in Thornlea. Our reporter there. Mrs. Lepkey, reports, “The St. John‘s course has been can- celled â€"â€" reason: “insufficient inâ€" terest.” ‘ Helen Houston of King reports a pleasant item of interest . . the Charles Clubines of Tannery Hill Farm have been married 45 years . . and in Victoria Square, Mr. and Mrs. John Empringham celebrated their 45th too, Mrs. Sandie says. Congratulations. In Maple Notes, Toby Shore tells about differences in flying times -â€" it’s called Electra! Going from there to “electric” which the dictionary defines as spirited, magnetic, thrilling . . one could apply all these adjec- tives to the work of the White Cross Volunteers which you may read of in “The Liberal" this week under County Council news. And before we say goodbye for another week; tonight. Friday and Saturday give you your last chance to share in Hockey Week and do as Ron Craine advises in his Sport Spots column, “Don't send â€"â€" take your boy to the arena”. How about that Dad? Cordially yours. Wand leaderldtnt Votes Down Gentleman's Agreement Richmond Hill Refuses To Extend Services Shopping Plaza Outside Town Limit Three new members of Richmond Hill‘s 1960 council He has obtained a building per- voted together Monday night to disregard a “gentleman’s agreement" made with Markham Township council by the 1959 Council. The motion by Councillor Tom Broadhurst, seconded by Councillor Howard Whillans and supported by Councillor Mrs. Margaret Southwell refused the request of John MacKay for town services for the new store he is erecting on his property in Markham Township, on Yonge Street. just south of the town boundaries. An amendment to the motion by Reeve \V.J. Haggart and Coun- cillor John Bradstock that the request for services be refused. but that the application for tem- porary water service be consid« ered if the request is made by Markham Township Council, had the support only of the mover and seconder. Deputy-rccve Tink? er is in Toronto General Hospi- tal and unable to attend ‘he meeting. Mayor Tomlin stated he was opposed to granting sewer ser- vices unless the area is annexed to Richmond Hill. but that there was a “gentleman's agreement" with Markham council last year that Richmond Hill would supply the proposed commercial devel- opment with water until such time as the new well locaied ou the Maclx’ay property» is devel- oped jointly for the two municiâ€" palities by the Ontario Water h Resources Commission. He said the "gentleman's agreement” was not formally ratified by council action. Councillor Broadhurst said he was not a member of council last year and did not feel in any way bound by any such gentle- man‘s agreement. Markham would have been smart he said to have had any such agreement in writing. "if all council mem- bers had been changed in the election" said Mr. Broadhurst “there would have been no-one here to tell us about the gentle- man‘s agreement." He said he was opposed to extending seiu vices outside the town boundar- ies to commercial stores which would be competing with taxpay- in: Richmond Hill merchants. Mr. MacKay stated definitely that he is going ahead with the l)Llll(lliiI. There will be only one store for the present he said. [mit from Markham Township and their assurance of a water supply. Questioned by Councillor Bradstock Mr. MacKay said he had no objection to the area be- ing annexed to Richmond Hill. asked by Mrs. Southwelt about plans for the development of the rest of his property he said there would be residential subâ€"division Mayor Tomlin said if annexed by Richmond Hill immediate wa- ter and sewer service would be provided for the commercial ar- ea. There would be no such im- mediate sewer service for the residential development, as addi- tional disposal facilities would have to be found. Richmond Hill's newest source of water supply, a still undevel- oped well. was located on the MacKay farm. but has since been deeded to Markham Township. Mayor Tomlin and Reeve Ha:- gart made it clear they di-i not appreciate .\lr. Maclx'ay's action in deeding the property to Mark- ham Township after discovery of water by Richmond Hill. Name Committee Council named a new five man board to act as a Committee of Adjustment for local land use by law. The members will be Harr:-' «Continued on Page 17) carried out the ceremonial parade and then joined in the roarin” game on six excellent sheets of ice. The proceedings started with President Al Harley throwing a perfect rock. Vaughan Regular v Council Session Reeve John Perry Urges Vau Twp. Council SmartenUp Operation ‘ Plan Report To SINGLE COPY 100 â€" photo by Lagerquist ghan The Ratepayers Early February By Paul Delmer Reeve John Perry called on council to smarten up its operation and procedure in a surprise announcement at Monday’s meeting of Council in Vaughan Township Coun- cil Chambers. “We spend far too much time with morning and after- noon and other daytime receptions of a variety of delega- tions and individuals,” he told Council. “At many of these meetings we have to call on professional people to be pres- ent to advise on the technial side, etc.,” the Reeve explain- ed, “and all of this costs the township money”. Grandiose Schemes Waste Time “All kinds of people come for- ward with grandiose schemes and we spend our days studying these schemes and usually end up with nothing,” he declared. “It is time we got in line with the Gordon report (a report on Municipal Government which contains many suggestions for the organization, operation and administration of local governments) and instituted a smartening up of the Council and township administration,” went on the Reeve. while council members and the seven members of the public who were present, two members of the engineering department and your reporter listened silently. Eliminate Daytime Meetings “We should cut out all day- time meetings", said the Reeve, but subsequently he declared he was not adverse to one afternoon meeting devoted to the reception of delegations but that it should be limited to one “and only one afternoon”, he added. He would prefer that Council meet for normal business immediately fol- lowing the planning board meet- ing which is usually about every two weeks. with the other meet- ing in between devoted to re- ceiving individuals and delega- tions and with professional people attending to advise as required. Cut Down Expenses The Reeve said that “Council used to run things all right, but of late this is no longer true". "i want to see every department run by its elected representative in close harmony with the depart- mental head." stated Mr. Perry. With this smartening up and re- organization “we shall cut down on expenses". he suggested. Reeve Perry concluded by advis- ing Council members he wanted them to think about these things during the week and to be pre- pared to bring forward their sug- Jgestions at the meeting next Monday and to be willing then to discuss and to vote on these matters. Lively Meeting Thus interested members of the public and ratepayers of Vaughan Township should find that attend- ance at their Council meeting next week will provide an inter- esting. even exciting evening. As Resve Perry concluded his statemen's. Councillor Jesse Bry- son rose to say that he was "Glad Lyou haie mentioned this â€" I have thought theâ€" same thing for some time”, Earlier Council Meetings? Councillor Ralph suggested that as the Reeve’s proposal would mean longer sessions, perhaps Council should meet at 7 pm. in- stead of 8 p.rn. as at present. The Reeve indicated this was a matter to be included for discussion next week, but he thought meetings could/be continued on a Thursday evening to clear unfinished busi- ness left over from Monday night meetings. Report Year’s Blunders! Winding up this discussion for the evening, the Reeve said he thought Council should, in view of the fact it was elected on a two year term. issue “a report of the year’s blunders -â€" telling the people what good fellows we all are", during the second year. This was the only moment during the evening when the Reeve‘s well-known humor displayed it- self for a moment. He was unus- ually serious throughout the ev- ening and the sparkle of his nor- mal humor was missing. Report In February “I think the report should be ready for issue about mid-Feb- ruary.” he added, “and that it should provide good reading for the public with all relevant in- formation but not so packed with statistics as to make it a bore to read," he suggested. “When we are ready with our re-organiza- tion. etc.." we shall inform the public through the press." he finally concluded. North Yonge Bus 0n the subject of the North Yonge Bus Service, the Reeve ad- vised Council that he would be meeting with Mayor Ken Tomlin of Richmond Hill and Reeve W. L. Clark of Markham later in the week and would report back to Council next week. There would be discussion on fare structures, etc. Extra Million Dollar Assessment An offer from the Brockwell Construction Company to install the watermain extension for the new Shopping Centre at the Lob- law's site on Yonge Street north of Steeles Avenue for $5.040 was accepted. Councillor Bill Anstey said “we are getting substantial commercial assessment as a re- sult - possibly a million dollars". The Construction Company's of- fer was made subject to protec- tContinued on Page 13) Cigar Manufacturing Is Town's Newest Industry Cigar manufacturing is Rich- mond Hill's newest industry with the factoi‘_ located at 50 Industrial Road owned and operated by a "Father & Son” team with an Irish name. Frank Garfield Loughrey and Garfield Frank Loughrey. From London. Ontario as his home town, Mr. Frank Loughrey startcc in the cigar business in 1915 hand rolling cigars for Brenner Bros. -- worked later for McNees. Tuc- ketts. and La Tava. and. at one time operated his own hand roll- ed cigar factory. employing over one hundred experts of a trade that is fast dying out. Apart from business, in the sporting field the son is best known as “Gar.” owner and driver of stock car No. 71 at Pinecrest Speedway. Gar has been driving stocks longer than anyone in Canada. starting in 1946, still going strong. and held the Canadian Championship f r the years of 1947-1948. in the factory of the Supreme Cigar Company is installed mo- dern machinery capable of manu- facturing up to 60.000 cigars per week. the tobacco used being 100% high quality imported leaf. and the factory is already pro- ducing one line of popular priced cigars -- the “William Allen" -- a very mild cigar. now available at local outlets. as advertised in “The Liberal." A second brand is to be anâ€" nounced shortly v- with a more distinct Havana flavor. Positive- ly no artificial flavouring will be used in any “Supreme Quality Cigars“ -- which is the slogan of the company. Hand made cigâ€" ars will be made to suit indiv- idual customers. and will be packed in the old-fashioned ced‘ ar wood boxes. Area Short Changed Broadhurst Asks A New Deal For Beverley Acres by the town as a whole. Mr. Broadhurst said the pro- ject: estimated to cost $248,000. is planned to correct an error which was no fault of tne people of Beverley Acres. He said in adâ€" dition to paying half the cost as a direct levy the people in the area, representing more than half the town must pay their share of the general levy. He claimed the area was short-changed tee in the park deal when land given by subdividers for park purposes 5 sold or given to schools. Mr. Broadhurst argued the town as a whole should pay a larger percentage of the cost. People in Beverley Acres he pointed out had already paid $500. per lot through the subdivision agreement. Mayor Tomlin said the fifty-fifâ€" ty pattern for payment for storm sewers had been established last year and he thought it was fair. It would apply in all parts f town wherever and whene er A distinguished minister in the Baptist denomination has accept- ed a unanimous call to become the pastor of the Thornhill Bap- tist Church on Yonge Street, Thornhill. For the past 12 years. Dr. Johnston has been the honored minister, of Danforth Baptist Church in Toronto. . Dr. Johnston received his B. A. degree at the University of To- ronto, and the degrees of B. Th.. PD. and D. D. from McMa’ster University. Previous pastorates included First Baptist Church. Kingston, and Calvary Baptist Church, Brantford, Ontario. He served as secretary of the Que- Proctor's Jewellers Store Here Proctor‘s. a name widely with a high repu- tation in the Jewellery field comes to Richmond Hill this week. This old established firm known and which has been doingy at 262 Yonge St. Toronto for more than sixty years. today opens it's first branch store. It is located in the Allcncourt Shopping Plaza. Richmond Hill. and the fine modern store offers to people of this district a com- plete line of Jewellery and Gift Shop items. Founded ago by Frank T. Proctor, the son of the founder Frank N. Proctor and the grandson Hugh Proctor are now active in the business. in conversation with “The Libcr- a‘.’ this week Mr. llugh Proctor said the decision to open the branch store was the result of a desire to render service to their than 60 years many customers in Richmond Hill and throughouf the whole North Yonge district. “For many more years". said Mr. Proctor. "we have had many valued customers in all parts of York County." The Richmond Hill store will be under management of Mr. Norman Howe. Credit dealing which has been an important fac- tor in the store business will continue as the policy of the new store. business] Richmond Hill Town Council Tuesday night gave two readings to three by-laws providing for the construction of storm sewers in the long-contentious Beverley Acres drainage project. Third reading and final passing will await; approval by the Ontario Municipal Board. The by-laws were approved by the majority of coun- cil but were opposed by Councillor Tom Broadhurst who objected to the, provision that approximately half of the cost will be assessed as a direct levy over a twenty year period on the area. Mr. Broadhurst contended the people of Beverley Acres are being,r short-changed in the deal and suggested a larger share of the total cost should be borne storm SQW'EI‘S are constructed. The Mayor said he was hopeful this drainage project which has for so long been a contentious issue. can be cleared up this year. He said he was hopeful all red tape would be cleared so work could commence in the early spring. Actual construction he es- timated could be accomplished in eight weeks. Reeve Haggart expressed some doubt that the project can be carried through at the original es- timate of $248,000. “That estimo ate." he said. “is two years old". It was intimated that any addl~ ' tibnal costs over the original esp imate might be borne by the town as a whole. There is also the question of damages to prop- erty in Markham Township which has not yet been determined. The amount of such damage if any will be fixed by the Ontario Mun- icipal Board. Thornhill Baptists Call Dr. Johnston As Minister DR. JOHNSTON Called to be new Minister at Thornhiil Baptist Church. bec Religious Education Coun- cil. and was a Chaplain in the RCAF. serving with distinction from 1940-1946. and attaining th rank of Wing Commander. Dr. Johnston is well known for his ability as a play writer and for his contribution to the ad- vancement of relif'nn through the mediums of radio and teleâ€" vision. He is at present Vice-President of the National Religious Advis- ory Council on radio and televi- sion. Mrs. Johnston. who was the former Ruth Eleanor Star, is a capable musician and energeti- cally asists her husband in all of his various projects as well as in the several activities of the local church. The Johnstons have four child- ren; a daughter. Mrs. R. F. Jen- k'.i. lives in the Maritimes; a married son, Howard. resides in Toronto: and {um othcr sons, Al- ar and Leslie. live at home. The former Ball Residence at 8000 Yonge Street. Thornhill. has l)0(‘i purchast by the Johnstons and they will move there shortly after Dr. Johnston commences his new work. He will assume the Thornhili pastorate and preach there on the first Sunday in February. A service of induction {or Dr. Johnston will be held in the Thornhiil Baptist Church on Thursday. February 4, at 8 pm. The public is invited to attend this >Cl'\'lt'(‘. at which time mem- bers of the Thornhill Church \\lll welcome their new minister and be happy to introduce him to [the people of the community. q