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The Liberal, 18 Feb 1960, p. 8

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The Institute plans to present the cheque July 14, to the Child- ren’s Aid in time to send to camp a 13-year-old boy, nlcknamed “Jimmy”, who is overcoming the handicap of artificial legs. Leg In Cast Little Martin was out for a walk with other members of the family when he fell by the ditch and was Injured. Continue Euchre King City Women's Institute voted a donation toward the cur- rent project, in which York County branches are participat- ing. Last week Mrs. Ed S. Redâ€" dick, York County President, and Mrs. Archie Sedore of Queens- ville, W. I. representative to the Children's Aid, announced bran- ches would provide $150 for send- ing n disabled led to camp for three weeks. Three-yearâ€"old Martin Hall has another two weeks to go before his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hall of Heritage Park, learn whether the cast on his broken right leg'wlll be replaced by a walking cast. _ King City Firemen's Womens Association met at the home of Mrs. John Langdon. Patricia Drive. to plan a St. Patricks eu- chre following one held this week at the fire hall. At Conference Among those planning to at- tend the York Summit Scout Group Committee mens confer- ence next Tuesday in Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church are Mr. Henry Funke, Mr. Jack Barra- ciough, Mr. Lloyd Brown and Mr. George McDonald from King City. Lectures at 8 punt will fol- low dinner. Pathfinders course SeVen local scouts are taking a course. through which they are expected to know considerable de- tail about .... u... ...u Iyâ€"ulllb u. u... . drew's Presbyterian Church, E Gordon Agar united in marri Christine Jean Chamberla‘ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ch topher Chamberlaine of No] ton. and Donald Andrew Nels son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew l son of Bolton. P. C. Elections A candidate for presidency North York Progressive Con: vative Association at tomorrc elections in Newmarket will Donald M. Findlay, Q. C., the two-mile area present membership chairman. Mrs. Ross Walker of King St. was hostess for the Fe ruary meeting. when the exper te spea- ker from the Elizabeth Fry Soc- iety was unable to attend. Mrs. Greg Paul and Mrs. David An- derson. convenors of the Home Economics and Health program. conducted a quiz on. “What every first aid kit should have". Tentative plans were made for a Spring fashion show. Camp Project Tour tenders for a new fire pumper truck, which were open- ed by King City Village Trus- tees, indicated the village will have to my more than the $17,000 anticipated. For the next three months the Child Health Centre will be held the third Tuesday afternoon at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, North KeeIe Street. an- nounced King City Women's In- stitute President Mm Lillie An- derson. Lowest tender was for $18,215 by C. D. Hickey, and highest, $20,849, by King Seagrade of Woodstock. American Marsh met specifications with a $9.695 of- !er‘ gm} L1 France, $19,909. At the February 8 meeting in the Fire Hall. representatives of the four companies were inter- viewed separately by Trustees. Fire Chief David Glass. Deputy Fire Chief Harold Kirby and Among those celebrating the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Car- lon’s other daughter. Mrs. Jack Clift and Mr. Clift, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Patton, Mrs. Ray Carter and son and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pegg, from Sharon; and Mrs. Min- nie Wfddlfleld. Newmarket. Health Centre Teen Toppers Elect President About 50 young people attend~ ed Teen Toppers’ Valentine Dance in Eva L. Dennis School. Prizes of long-playing records Were presented to Maureen Don- aldson send Edward Millard. who won the elimination dance; Jim Rutledge, door prize: Rosemary Davidson and Ken Brown, the Adam and Eve dance; Janie Ab- rahams and Alex Currie, the spot dance. In honor of the 57th wedding ,Innlversary of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Will Carson, Mrs. Ewart Patton and . Patton entertain- ed family an friends at a turkey dinner. Home and School representa- tives. Mrs. Ralph Loney and Mr. Robert Seymour. attended. At the snack bar the young people had soft drinks and potato chips. A St. Patrick's dance and tobog- ganing party are being planned for the next month. King City Names Commissioners Alan Reynolds is the new president of Teen Toppers; Jim Rutledge. vice~president, Marg- aret Houston. secretary, and Brian Knight, treasurer. Cleaners & Dyers OAK RIDGES (Yonge St.) Proprietors: Art & Dot Jennings 8 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday. February 18171960 lull Laundry Service Free Pick-Up & Delivery Phone: PR. 3-5392 King City, Oak Ridges “The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of inter- eat regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges-Lake ' Wilcox and King City districts. 0m- news correspondent in King City in Mrs. William J. Houston. telephone TEmple 3-5457; and in Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox. Mn. Elisabeth Orton. Aubrey Ave., phone PR. 3-5610. King City Notes The congregation plans to start the new church this spring. A confirmation service. usually held at the~parent church, St. Patrick' , ln Schomberg, will lik- ely be transferred to the new Sacred Heart Church this Fall. Mutual Aid York County Mutual Aid of~ ficers were chosen last week at Queensviiie Fire Hall by partici- pating brigades. Taking part in elections and hearing lectures were firemen from King City, Fire Chief Glass, Vic Doner, John Monkman, Bob Berwick and John Robb. First Wedding Whether or not the building's loss will mean a boost of $9,000 to the new church fund will de- pend upon the exact cause of the mail caving. Rev. J. G. Brennan told the Liberal the church was insured for fire, but this did not include snow damage There were heavy winds and rain the night the roof. holding some snow, fell. Kingcrafts members have changed their meeting date to next Thursday. Following busiâ€" ness discussion, refreshments will be served by the Hooking Group. Insurance Unsettled Sacred Heart community church services are continuing uninterrupted in the school, fol- lowing coiiapse of the church roof nearly twa weéks ago._ At the first wedding In St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church. Rev. Gordon Agar united in marriage Christine Jean Chamberlaine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris- topher Chamberlaine of Noble- ton. and Donald Andrew Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nel- son of Bolton. P. C. Elections firemen Donald McCallum, Jack Walkington. John Monkman and William Willoughby. Mr. Don Hutchinson reports he and his wife garnered plenty of new ideas at the hardware con- vention they attended last week at the Royal York, with displays at the Coliseum. Kingcrafts A candidate for presidency of North York Progressive Conser- vative Association at tomorrow's elections in Newmarket will be Donald M. _Fino1ay,rQ. C., at aftâ€"iiéia’uiâ€"r'ts,” sRaYe racés anti chariot competitions. At Convention No decision fias’made immed- iately. Trustees proposed paying cash for the Brigade equipment from a reserve fund and impost lot fees. Plan New Church Starting at two o'clock. wea~ ther permitting, will be a lively program arranged by the two men’s clubs. All those attending are urged to bring their skates. There will be pleasure skating following a hockey game by King Letters from Township Clerk Harold Rose and Mr. William Heasllp. Chairman of King City United Church Building Commit- tee, asked Trustees’ views about using the future park area be- side Eva L. Dennis School as parking space for a possible 100 cars. The committee is considering three lots on Elizabeth Grove in Clearvlew Gardens as site for the new United Church. Trustees voiced agreement with the planning Board and Township Council that the park lot was unsuitable.Asecond pro- perty, part of land owned by Gordon Orr and adjoining the Elizabeth Grove lots was recom- mended instead. A broomball game between King City Athletic Association an '1 the Lions’ Club wil be one of the many entertaining features of this Saturday's gala Ice Carnl~ val at the park rink. “I don't think it would be fair to tie up public land for cars. especially when children will be using it as playground,” com- mented Chairman Ronald Bolton. By-law in Force At the home of Mr. Archie Mac- Naughton. the study is being led by Mr. George McDon’ald and Mrs. William Willoughby for Scouts Peter Macnaughton, Dick Macnaughton, Brian Knight, Al~ lan Reynolds, Rodney Bryant, John Bamford and George Loney. Carnival At Park _ A letter from Transport Min- ister John Yaremko notified Trustees their traffic byâ€"law No. 20 drafted last year had been acâ€" cepted. Secretary Mr. G. T. Thompson said it was now in force. where they live, in order to qual- lfy for aiPathfiqd‘eys badge. A An insurance payment of $78.50 was announced, to cover damages by vandals to No. 1 pumphouse last October. Mr. George Cruick5hank, rep- resenting Heritage Park Assoc- iation. was told his subdivision would recei‘ve a refund of $7.31 for street lights. Agreement be. tween ratepayers and Trustees had been the Association would pay the lesser amount of $300 or half the cost of installing four lights in their section. Mr. Bolton read the by-law of- ficially appointing himself Fire and Water Commissioner; Mrs. Mary Scott. Roads Commissioner, and Mr. Warren McKendry, Po- lice Commissioner. STOUFFVILLE : A good supply of water from the new well at the town reservoir is anticipated. Drilling is now down to 40 feet. At the moment there is every possibility that wrestling will commence at the Legion Hall, on King Sideroad this month; also the teen-age dances will continue on Saturday afternoon Several other events are planned for the hall weekly. Recovering after surgery this past week in the York County Hospital 13 Mrs. H. Leonard. She hopes to_beAhomeuth1s week. Mrs. L. Russell, Lake Wilcox Road. is at home from the same hogpital after‘suygeryt The People's Church at Wild- wood Ave, Lake Wilcox has been the scene of much activity of late. The Young People's Club, held Saturday at 7 pm. enjoyed a Val- entine skating party at the school rink. The senior girls Were res- ponslble for cocoa and doughnuts served at the church. This com- ing Saturday the Club will pay a visit to the Stoufl‘ville Youth Centre and will meet at the church at 7-7:15 pm. Transpor- tation has been arranged but in view of the fact 37 attended the skating party if anyone has a car available please contact Mr. Mrs. I. Peterson entertained on Monday at a birthday luncheon in honour of Mrs. D. Goulding and Mrs. T. Gamble. Other guests were Mrs. E. Hall. Mrs. Wm. Bell and Mrs L. Clubine. Mr. and Mrs; Ross Kerwin and family went to the University Theatre to see Ben Hur on Mon- day night. School News Mr. Arlidge has been in con- struction work for 20 years and for the past year employed with Carter Construction of Toronto and Winnipeg. He has been as- phalt superintendent, in charge of road~1aying in Kenora area for the Trans-Canada highwgy. ? A native of Birtfiingfiam, he served as Lieutenant in the Roy- Mr. Ken Gamble who has been in Sault Ste. Marie for the past fegv_ wegksi is now in Winnipeg. Mrs. S. Leno and Miss G. Ker- foot attended the Kiwanis Music Festival High School Band com- petition last Saturday at Law- rence Park Collegiate. Miss Ker- foot’s brother, Keith, was in the Simcoe High School Junior Band, which placed 3rd in their class. Last Friday afternoon the school children had their Valen- tine parties, celebrating with games and goodies. The Senior Room had an auction sale with the proceeds going to the Junior Red Cross . The Intermediate Room performed a play in some of the other rooms as well as for their own enjoyment, On Monday night the York Teachers Federation held a meet- ing at Jefferson School. Four members of the Community Club served refreshments after the meeting. Starting March 1. he succeeds Mr. Chalmer Black, 76, of Ket- tleby who will retire the end of this year after directing the maintenance of 200 miles of Tkonshlpfleradq for_35 years. Many happy returns of the day to Albert Jones on February 19th who is celebrating his birthday down in Sunny Florida. to‘ Linda Duncan on the let, and to Don- na Ford, Sandra Dick and Shir- ley Burnett on the 22nd. Congratulations The pupils hope‘Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Burns will soon be back again at school after a bout with the flu. , Birthdays From among 16 applicants, Mr. Thomas E. Arlldge of R. R. 3. King City. has been chosen the new Roads Supervlsm- for King Township. To Miss Judy Kerwin on pas- sing the Toronto Conservatory of Music Grade 6 exams. She tried the examination at Newmarket and her examiner was Mel- icee. Miss Linda Drew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Drew of EL gin Mills was married last Sun- day at St. Anagar Lutheran Church in Toronto, in a double ring ceremony, to Mr. Nelson Skaalid of Toronto. son of Mrs. L. M. Stjanson and the late Ar~ nold Skaalid of Saskatoon. The bride was lovely in a wed- ding dress of white lace over satin with veil of tulle held in place with a beaded tiara and éhe carried a white prayer book. The maid of honour was the bride's sister Miss Lorna Drew. After a wedding breakfast at the bride‘s home the happy cou- ple left for Niagara Falls. After their return they will he residing in Toronto. Sympathy The sincere sympathy of the district is extended to Mr. and Mrs. George Patton and other members of the Patton family on KTng Twp. Names New Roads Supt. ELGIN MILLS-JEFFERSON NEWS‘L Oak Ridges. Lake Wilcox Social; Correspondent: The Evening Branch of the Women‘b Auxiliary of St. John'- Angllcnn Church TU. 4-2708 70. {-1534 King City Village Trustees a- warded the contract for a new triple - combination fire~pumper, complete with latest equipment to American Marsh of Stratiord on a slightly adjusted tender of $19,008. Four tenders were con- sidered the highest being $20,849, - lowest bid was $18,215. S. Williams at PR. 3-5344 The ladies of the church un- der their president, Mrs. M. Relf, have been busy gathering cloth- ing. etc., for the less fortunate in the community. The ladies meet every second Thursday. This ev- ening the meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Dan Cook, Fair- view Ave“ at 8 pm. Any ladies interested may contact Mrs. M. Relf at PR. 3-5986 for transpor- tation. Mrs. Reif also stated that if any one knows of a family in need, regardless of church con- nections, please get in touch with her or her husband, Pastor Reif, at the above number. The Lions Ladies are holding a pot luck supper at the home of Mrs. S. Woolley_ Yonge St. on February. 29, and playing hos- files?J to the male members of the c u . A new branch of the Aurora Unit of Canadian Cancer Society has been formed here. Charter night will be Wednesday. Febru- ary 24th at the Ridge Inn at 8 pm. when speaker will be R. McFarland, Field Secretary. Ev- eryone invited to attend. the death of Mr. Matt Patton, well known and respected res!- dent of Elgin Mills for many Siam-s. Jefferson Community Club a1 Navy. His wife. from Cornwall, was in the British Army. For the past five years they have lived in King Township in the former Henry house on King Sideroad, between the Second and Third Concession Lines. Their two boys, John, 14, and Martin, 12, attend Eversley School and their six-year-old daughter. Catherine, is a King Kindergarten pupil. Late Bulletin Don't forget the Women's meeting at the school next Wed- nesday evening, February 24th when the speaker of the even- ing will be Miss Audrey Lear‘y. principal of the Jefferson School. Come and bring your friends. Speedy Recovery To Hank Gibson of Summit Farms who is home convalescing from a tonsilectomy at York County Hospital last week and to Mrs. A. Rogers of the I. G. A. who suffered a nasty fall on the ice last weekend. Rev. Gordon Winch of Oak uary. In 1959 permits ism Ridges told of the Student Chris. tailed $7,848,340 -â€" and e tian Movement maintained by the in value the combined 1 United Church on the grounds of for the previous six years. A very successful meeting and Valentine party was held by the Hi C. Fellowship group of Teston United Church Wednesday, Febâ€" ruary 10, convened by Dennis Cooper, Twenty four members and friends enjoyed appropriate Valentine games. Valentines Were sent by the group to the Hospital for Sick thlgiren.“ Friday of last week the an- nual meeting of the executive of the Board of Men of York Pres- bytry met at Stouffville United Church. After a delicious supper served by the ladies of the church. Mr. Fred Campbell led in devotions. Taking part in the program that followed were Mr. Percy Bennett, Mr. Delbert Booth and Mr. John Lumley. The executive of the HI. C. Fellowship would like you to know that this is a family group where all ages can enjoy an ev- ening of Christian =fellowship. Meetings are held every two Weeks with the next one on Tues- day. February 23. Why not plan to be there? A leaders school for the elders and stewards of the United Ch che: of York Presbytery was he] Tuesday evening February 9 at Markham United Church. Outlining the work of the church were Mr. Don Cameron and Mr. Harold Smith of the United Church House. Toronto. Those attending from Teston were Rev. M. R. 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March 8 at King 'City. March 15 at Mount Albert and March 29 at Vlc.orla_ Square. thg University of Toronto We are sorry to near that Mrs. Wm. Walker has not been feeling so well lately and has been stay- 1n2 with her son and daughter- in-law Mr. and Mrs. 0. Walker of Toronto. We hone she will soon be feeling better Mrs. Ed. Kyle is still confined to the house with a hurt of the mumps, and her daughter Isa- belle is in the East General hos- pital recovering from an opera- tion to her knee. Isabelle anur- ed the knee in a skiing accident. We hope they will both be out and around again soon. We are very pleased to report that Janis RobSon is recovering very nicely from her operation. Janis was in Branson Hospital re- cently for a tonsillectomy but is feeling much better and ls back to school. AURORA : One of the most rugged winters on record is blamed for a firm hold on Aur- ora’s building permits. Only two. for a total value of $2,600 for minor Jobs, were issued in Jan- uary. 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