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FEBRUARY 10 â€" Wednesday at 8 pm. Colour slides of a 50% ‘mile trip through England. Wales and Scotland by Mr. and Mrs. John Spanner, in llie Rich- mond Hill United Church. De- lightful musical interlude by Mr. Franz Loesgen and members of the choir. An oficring will be taken for Audio-Visuel equip- ment. *1\\‘32 FEBRUARY 11 - Train your dog to be obedient. nine week course held Thursday eVenings. York Farmers‘ Market, Thornhill. For information contact. Poodle Studio. 2109“; Yonge St.. Toron- to, HUdson 3-5194. *2w32 FEBRUARY 12 â€" Friday. Pres- entation dance for Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Herrema at Vellore Hall. Evgrybody welcome. Ladies pro- vide. ‘ c1w32 FEBRUARY 16 â€" Tuesday. King City Lions Club. Oyster Supper in King City United Church Hall. commencing 5.30 pm. Salad plate also served. Adults $1.50, child- ren under 12 759. c2w32 FEBRUARY 8 â€" Monday at 8.15 pm. Beverley Acres Y.W.C.A. "Take-a-Break”. Please bring coffee, mug, and monev due for copper and millinery materials. Also card table. if possible. c1w32 FEBRUARY 17 â€"- Wednesday at ' 1 pm. The Woman': Associa- tion of the United Church of Richmond Hill will hold their Februgi'y luncheon. Guest speak- er will be Mrs. J. F. Houck. For tickets, phone Mrs. Rlach. TU. 4-3129. c1w32 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€"- 9.00 pm. - 12.00 Dancing to Max Cameron’s Orchestra, at Canad- ian Legion Hall.‘ Carrville ROad. Richvale. Sponsored by Rich- mond Hill Branch 375, Canadian Legion. 75c per person. tfc36 FEBRUARY 5 -â€" Friduv. Dance, 8 pm. in the auditorium at the Crosby Heights Public School. Sponsored by St. Matthew's, Hi- C. Admission 25c. Refreshments. c1w32 FEBRUARY 18 â€" Thursday 1.30 to 4.30 pm. Masonic Hall Thornâ€" hill, Heme Economics Demonâ€" stration “Sandwiches for all Oc- casions" Sponsored by Mark- Vaun W.I.. Langslafl. Everyone welcome. ‘ c2w32 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€" Dancing,Modern and Olde Tyme. At Maple Community Hall. Music by Art Celsie and his Singing Plainsmen â€"â€" stars of TV and Radio. Admission $1.00. Free parking. A‘ tfc18 EVERY TUESDAY â€" ,Bingo, 8 pm. at the new Legion Hall, Oak Ridges Shopping Plaza. Cash prizes and Jackpot. Ucls FEBRUARY 19 â€"â€" Friday. C.W.L. Bridge and Euchre at Our Lady Help of Christians. Beverley Ac- res. 8.30 pm. Door prizes, re- freshments. Admission 50c. SCARBORO -â€" A delegation of about 30 men told Scarboro Council a petition 200 wives in Scarboro signed was “either mis- represented or misunderstood." The wives signed a petition for a shopping centre “while we were away from home" the hus- bands wailed in protest. The newly elected Teen Town executive and direc- tors for 1960 are seen above following their January Teen Town meeting in the Lions Hall. From left to right, front row: Ann Waern, secretary: Barry Hopper, president; Janet Peterkin, vice-president. Back row: Ed Butlin, Peter Addison, Gail Methe, Nancy Passmore, Authorized Ford. Falcon, Monarch Dealer Willowdale - BA. 5-1151 AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS ‘. .. NIGHT PARTS FINCH MOTORS LTD. Events 'ommz TILL 10 P.M. Sk 03w32 Teen Town Executive For 1960 Strong Financial Position The treasurer, Mr. J. Parisi, reported that the financial posi- tion ‘of the association was sound with a substantial bank balance. His financial report for 1959 was approved. Yonge St. Decorations Colonel F. J. Picking present- ed a report on the 1959 Yonge Street Christmas decorations. He had headed the decoration com- mittee compriSed of himself with Al Rice 'of Rice’s Flowers and Fred Gardiner of the Billiard Parlor. The Colonel himself is owner of York Office Equipment. The Colonel described the Christ- mas decorations and entertain- ment provided by the committee' at the expense of the association. He particularly thanked Fred Gardiner and members of the Mark 1 Club for- their efforts as well as St. MattheWs Church Choir which sang Christmas Car- ols on Yonge Street during the week preceding Christmas. Ap- preciation was also expressed of the co-operation of Pohce Chief R. Robbins and of Constable Snyder and also to men of the Richmond Hill Hydro Commis- sron. First meeting of the Yonge Street Business & Profess- ional Men’s Association of the Sixties Was held in the Town Inn Restaurant Monday evening at 8 pm. under the chairâ€" manship of the retiring” president, Harry Goldberg of Harry's Children’s Wear. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved followed by a reading of the correspondence. Among the letters read was one from the Mark 1 Club which is a Club operated for and by teenagers of Richmond Hill. The club’s president, Roy Marinoff, wrote on behalf of his club to thank the association for a gift of $25 which had been in- vested in records, “so that the whole club could enjoy the gift.” Coil. Picking New Prgsident He reported that expenditures slightly exceeded the amount col- lected but fixed assets several time the amount of the deficit re- mal‘ ed for use in the yeers ahead. Businessmen of Yonge Street had contributed more than $500 and the deficit amountedto $30 ap- proximately beyond this contribâ€" ution while about $200 worth of fixed assets remained. Colonel Picking concluded his report by expressing appreciation of his committee members and others who co-opez‘ated willingly and harmoniously in the work of dec- Spirit Of The Sixties Yonge Merchants Hold Enthusiastic Meeting If you can volunteer or wish further information 'call Mrs. Coughlin at AV. 5-5354, Your blood donation can mean so much when a life hangs in the balance. You are invited to become a Blood Donor and it can be done right here at home. The next Blood Donor Clinic sponsored by the Ca- tholic Women‘s League will be held at the Richmond Hill Public Library. Tuesday, February 23rd. RICHMOND RIELKNTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1960 HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 SINGLE COPY 10c Volunteer Blood Donors Wanted VOLUME LXXXI, NUMBER 32 it had been done, pm'ticularly taking into account that they had undertaken the task at very short notice. crating Yonge..S~treet as. well as Chairman Harry Goldberg on behalf of the association express- ed appreciation and congratula- tions to Colonel Picking and his committee for their “splendid achievement,” (Applauset. Arising from this report on a motion by Chuck (Charles) Tay- lor of Taylors Jewellers, seconded by Mr. Harry Simpson of Simp- son's Dry Goods, it was unani- mously agreed that a transfer should be made from the a550c- iation‘s general fund to cover the small deficit on the Christmas decorations. Suggysts Permangnt Committee Also arising frbln the report came a suggestion that there should be a permanent decorat- ing and lighting commitlee. The proposal put forward by Mr. Tayâ€" lor received general approval but was left in the hands of the in- coming executive to make firm proposals on the suggestion of Colonel Picking. Parking Problems Chairman Harry Goldberg then reported that it had come to his attention Richmond, Hill Coun- oil was propOS-ing to pass a byâ€" law abolishing parking on Ar- nbld, Richmond and Centre Sts. within a certain radius of Yonge Street. He suggested a commit- tee should investigate the matter and if necessary take up the sub- ject directly with Council. Colonel Picking took a strong stand to the effect parking was Yonge Street's biggest problem and suggested the incoming exec- utive should hold a special meet- (tontinued on Page 13) Province Increases Hydro Rates In line with a province wide increase in rates, Ont- ario Hydro has informed Richmond Hill Hydro the per kilowatt cost of power to the municipality has been inL creased from $43.25 to $45.10. The new rates are effective immediately. Commenting on the provâ€" incial increase. Chairman Sam Co k stated the Com- mission lans no increase in the local rates. A new sched- ule of reduced rates came in- to effect in Richmond Hill in January 1959. Teen Town meets the first and third Saturday of each month in the Lions Hall and any teenager whether attending school or at business is cordially invited to fittend and become a member of Richmond Hill‘s Teen own. Deidre Hunt and Gary Magwood ley, senior director Lions. The success of the four broth- ers, Andrew, Robert, Somers, and Alex is significant --v as they re~ tained their satisfied customers down through these years. and, this member of the “Liberal” staff was actually one of “Peat‘s” first customers on their opening, fifteen years ago. Now; today. young Stanley Peat -- a resident of Richmond Hill - convinced his father, An- drew Peat, President of “Feats,” of }-he necessity of opening a branch in eastern Richmond Hill to provide (in addition to their regular dry cleaning and regular services) a coin-operated laun- dry -- open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fifteen years ago -â€" four bro- thers pioneered the first full- scale dry cleaning and shirt laun- dering service in Lansing (now Willowdale), and, with the instal- lation of modern equipment, util- izing the latest techniques, plus prompt delivery service, they exâ€" panded their business to become one of the largest in the district-- with “Peat‘s” delivery trucks beâ€" coming a familiar sight in many surrounding areas. Monday, ‘ February 8th-â€" through to the 13th â€"- is the scheduled “Grand Opening" of- “Peat's” latest depot, located in the Allencourt Shopping Centre. Markham & Bayview Avenue, during which time the public' is invited to “stop in and do your family wash free" in the new R. A Whirlpool, top-loading automatic washers. During this “Open House" period, “opening specials” in dry-cleaning. are contained in\ their advertisement in this Week’s issue of ‘X‘The Lib- eral." v- with free coffee, for the adults. and suckers for the child- ren by the “Peat's,” who extend Richmond Hill Town Council Assessment Commissioner's Report Shows A Substantial Increase For The Year I959 gin-sirléefe rwelcome t0 the resi‘ dents of Richmond Hill. More Efficiency Aim mghan Tp. Council Adopts New Schedue For Meetings Streamline Public Business “In Essentials Unity ;. in Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity" 01 I1 absent wa ea [ aun Paul Bink- 19 (’Il In 1959 the town’s commercial- and industrial assessment climb- ed to 30.50 per cent of the total assessment compared with 17.06 in 1958. Mayor Ken Tomlin and Council members expressed grat- ification on the increase afid ex- pressed the hope for continued improvement. Richmond Hill’s population figures showed, the smallest in- crease in the past five years. The increase in 1959 was 822 and the total count as at the year's end was 15,032. Mayor Tomlin and all members of council had words of commen- dation for Assessment Commis- sioner Johnston and his depart- ment. Mr. Johnston was com- plimented not only on his splenâ€" did and detailed report but also on the efficient operation’ of his assessment department. The Mayor said he was pleased with the increase in commercial and industrial assessment and hoped the trend would continue. Councillor Howard Whillans sounded a warning note that there'could be too much com- mercial assessment. “Our free tank's-prise systefn‘will take care of that" said the Mayor. ‘ (by Paul Delmer) Last Monday’s meeting of Vaughan Township Council did not produce the promised fireworks when the subject of streamlining counc‘l procedure suggested the previous week by Reeve John erry again came up for discussion! But the Reeve's humor was once more strongly in evidence. To a question from the public gallery (ten members of the public attended), as to what Council planned to do con- cerning the report that North York has intentions to annex a part of the township together; with parts of Richmond Hill and Markham Township, the Reeve replied in great good humour, “On Wednesday of this week, I am meeting together with the Mayor of Richmond Hill and Reeve Clark of Markham Township to‘ discuss the possibility of “Little Metro” annexing North York down to St. Clair”. Commercial & Industrial Growth Most Gratifying Councillor Whillans said that many ratepayers are. concerned about a continually increasing tax rate here despite‘the policy The Reeve referred to his state- ments to council the week prev- ious. “I last week suggested the streamlining of Council proced- ure.” he said, “Have Council members anything to bring for- ward on the subject”. The ques- tion being received in silence with council members apparently having no proposals of their own to put forward, the Reeve contin- ued. “As I suggested last week. I propose Council meet every Mon- day, with the meeting following the Planning Board meetings evâ€" ery 2nd and 4th Mondav in each month. I propdse all committee meetings should be held on Thursday evenings. There will be no daytime meetings except in an emergency. On the 4th Thursday of every month I propose that Council members who are chair- men of committees have the heads of their departments attend for discussions. to be followed by a meeting of the council memâ€" bers for general discussion." Conâ€" tinuing to outline his proposals the Reeve added that any meet- The proposal was gleefully re- ceived by all present. The Reeve then said that Council had receiv- ed no ofl‘icial notification of the reported annexation plan. Until something official was received he would have nothing to report. All they had heard so far \was a press report. “And this Council goes on record that it makes no comment on press reports," he added. Streamlining Procedure The increase in taxable assessment in Richmond Hill last year over 1958 was $3,406,875, making a total assessment of $27,568,352. which represents the largest increase in any one year in the history of the‘municipal- ity. with the eXCeption of the year of re-assessment in 1957. Still more gratifying to council members was the statement in Assessment Commissioner Robert Johns- ton's annual report that “the year 1959 would appear to be the start of a better balance between Commercial- Industrial to Residential assessment. 0. having new sub-divisions pay al1 costs of Services. The Mayor said Richmond Hill tax rate compared very favorably with other similar municipalities, and in fact was mare attractive than many in the Metropolitan area. Mr. Tomlin said that Richmond Hill's development policy had been sound, in that the increased value of land had taken care of th: installation at. necessary ser; vices. “Sure we have made misâ€" takes. and learned by exper- ience" said the Mayor “but our policy has been fundamentally sound." Richmond Hill‘s Total taxable assessment in 1956 was $7,378,- 533. Last year it was $27,568,352. The Village of Richmond Hill population in 1953 was 3,310. At the end of 1959 it was 15,032. Churches, schobls, and parks are exempt from municipal tax- ation, ~and such properties in Richmond Hill represent a total assessment of $863690. ' The Federal and Ontario Gov? ernment and Ontario Hydro pay a grant to the town in lieu of taxes. The new Brewers’ Wareâ€" house will be assessed and taxed in the usual way,‘ and its ass- essment for land. buildings and business is $60,000. The Ontario Government. On- (Continued on Page 1'7) ings outside of these he had scheduled would require the ap- proval of the Reeve or Deputy- reeve. This was not to say that other private meetings could not be held by Council members but none which involved expenditures or the attendance of professional people, he said. Ratepayers Welcome Ratepayers would continue to be welcome to attend the regular council meetings. Council mem- bers should therefore reserve Monday and Thursday evenings and could know they were free other times. It was agreed that a special meeting of Council should be held to discuss this subject. The Reeve added that his plan might (Continued on page 3) en to lheistudy of the budgetifor the roads. Reeve's View Councillor Bill Anstey said he was glad of this because he had bee wondering what he would do n Thursday nights llaughterl. Councillor Bruce Ralph declared he thought it was a good idea. Councillor Jesse Bryson concur- red. Road Problems Exception Road Problems Exception Deputy-reeve Vic Ryder said he had nothing against the plan but he wondered how the work of the road committee would get done in the time. He thought there was a good deal to be con- sidered by the committee which would require advice of profess- ional people. Time had to be giv- Vellore community in Vaugh- an Township is gaininz a repu- tation as the home of From Queens. FREDA CONSTABLE. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Constable, Grade 12 student at Woodbridge High. was crowned recently as “Queen of the Prom" for 1960. ' She is the third “Queen” to come from the small School Section 9, Vellore. Sylvial Kerr. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nel~ son Kerr was Queen at Rich- mond Hill High in 1954. Joan Heffron. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Heffron reigned as Queen at Thornhill High in 1958. and now Freda has been crowned R‘ockhounds, birders, and keen conservationists by the score will be heading for Richmond Hill, February 19th. 20m and let, to attend the 28th Annual Meeting of the ever-growing Federation of Ontario Naturalists. The F.O.N. now has 43 Federated Natural- ists Clubs located across the Province. ‘ Films, speakers, a visit to the Dunlap Observatory, and con- ducted tours of the Richmond Hill area will be squeezed into the Annual Meeting proceedings. Such eminent scientists as Pro- fessor Norman Emerson. of the University of Toronto (“Ontario's Nature in Primitive Times”),.and Dr. Helen Hogg. of the Dunlap Observatory (“Astronomy To- day”) will be a‘ddressing special Richmond Hill Planning Welcome For Naturalists Convention Here Feb. 19 Victor P. McMullen, well- known and beloved Toronto Law- yer and highly esteemed citizen of Richmond Hill died on Friday morning. January 29th at the age of 62. Born in Toronto's famed “Cabbagetownfi‘ he was educated at St. Paul‘s Separate School, De la Salle Institute and Dominion Business College. At the age of 17 he went to Army Military Headquarters, subsequently enâ€" listing in the Permanent Army in the Corps of Military Staff Clerks where he served until 1921. He was mentioned in' Des- patches for valuable services during this period. Upon leaving the Army in 1921. he entel'cd Osgoode Hall Law. School. grad- uating in 1926 and spent the fol- lowing year in "the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. I He was a member of Broad- view “Y” for many years'and participated in long distance run- ning events. He first joined the American Credit Company in 1929 as a Correspondent. but left in 1932 and returned to the practice of Law. He rejoined the Company in 1940 and was made Service Manager on June lst, 1948. He was very interested in edu- cation and served as a High School Trustee for 20 years. eul- mjnating in being Chairman for one year on The Richmond Hill and District High School Board. He: was a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, The Toronto Lawyers‘ Club and He,was a member Society of Upper C Toronlo- LawyerS' County of York Law He was a member 1 Immaculate Roman Church in Richmond Mr. McMulIen 'is 5 his wife, Ruth R. N‘ sister, Loretto, four Vellore Home Of Prom Queens .70er14 CAairman leicémonc/ £0al'6/ pl MISS FREDA~ CONSTABLE it. Ma Catho ‘ne “Queen of Woodbridge High" and again brings the honor to Vellore. The Queen was elected by the students of grade 10 to 13 for her contribution to school life. She was crowned by last year's Queen Anne Blake. The princess- es were Nancy Coles, Pat Heffâ€" ron. Pat Longworth and Helen McDowell. ' All three Queens from Vellore have been members of the Vell- or Senior Softball Team and have been on the team to win the King- Vaughan and Woodbridge Soft- ball trophy for four consecutive years. Congratulations to Vellore. sessions. The ‘principal speaker after the Annual Banquet will be Mr. Sigurd F. Olson. noted au- thor. voyageur, and expert on the creation of wilderness areas. His subject is “Wilderness in the Space Age.” Mr. Russel Tilt, President Richmond Hill Naturalists and members of the organization are busy with plans for the conven- tion which Will bring visitors from all parts of Ontario' to the town, An official welcome will be extended by Mayor Ken Tomlin. Meetings will be‘held in the High School Auditorium. - “We expect this 281h Annual Meeting to create a new attend- ance record." states Dr. Walter Tovell, F. O. N. President. Frank. Vincent, Anthony ani Joseph. He was predeceased by his eldest sister, Therese (Mrs. N.,J. Doles‘e.) The funeral of the late Victor "’1 McMullen, Q. C. was held at .Bessed Sacrament Church at ten o’clock Monday morning. Re- quiem Mass was sung by Rever- end Father Manley, assisted by Rev. Father R. S. Miller and Rev. Father Basil Breen. Honora Pallbearers were Mr, A. F. Stone. retired President of American Credit Indemity Co. of N. Y.. Mr. J. 1". McCauley, President, Messrs. Foster White, Arthur H. Baumgartner and Dale E. McKee. Vice-Presidents, Mr. Louis Slea- ter; Hon. Mr. Justice R. l. Fer- guson, Ernest A. R. Newsun. Q. C.. Ralph J. Haffey. Q. 7C.. Capt. Ernest A. Craig. R. C. E.. John M. Tresidder and William A. Teer. Active Pallbearers were twc brothers of the deceased, An- thony and Joseph McMullen, ; cousin. James Gibbons, Joseph J McDonald, Leonard G. Brown Assistant service‘ Manager 01 the Toronto Office of A. C. 1‘ and George S. Peters‘ Intermen‘ was at Mount‘Hope Cemetery ir the family plot PEFFERI Township men scrambled v ty out of their snowmobih utes before it dropped t1 the ice on Lake Simcoe. had just settled in for an ing's fishing when they r1 the rear of the machine wa the but ti and a “sunk nto ey feel basket < AW : Six 1 men scrambled their snowmot adJeJ hy ice 180 ile tht