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The Liberal, 14 Apr 1960, p. 17

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' COIN I OPERATED {OIN OPERATED LAUNDRY ALLENCOURT CENTRE Markham 8. Bayview Wash 25: Dry IO: SCARBORO - School expense in 1960 will only bump the town- ship Ltax rate by .39 mills, com- pared to the 3.34 boost of 1959. Trustees set the secondary school rate at 5.69 mills, an in- cnase of .59 mills, and the pub- lic school rate at 11.414, 8 de- crease of .196 mills. m‘~.n--~-o-- - -wm-~-~-»- .o-‘-~“\ *- FUEL OII. . I. D. RAMER 6: SON 0 W90 ere-“0‘ For all your TU. 4-1313 Fuel Oil - Stove Oil - Burner Service Reception for new members was held by Rev. A. F. Binning- ton assisted by Mr. Heber Mc- Cague, Clerk of Session. The fol- lowing were received into mem- bership: By transfer from Nap- anee United Church â€" Allan Binnington. 0n Profession of Faith: Mr. Jim Barker, Mr. and Mrs. William Hibhard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koning and Miss Mar- celle Story. The service of Holy Communion was also held Good Friday Service A union service for the whole charge will be held in Victoria Square United Church on Good Friday morning at 11 am. Guest. speaker will be Rev. George Da- vison of Melville. The three choirs Another film presentation. this time of “Kon Tiki" will be held in Victoria Square Community Hall on April 30. Church News The flowers in the church Sun- day morning were in loving mem- ory of Mrs. V. Westbrook. placed there by her family. Mrs. West- brook passed away two years ago on April 9. 1 On Tuesday, April 5. Victoria Square District Lions Club held its first agricultural night. A large number of local farmers attend- ed as guest of members and were accorded a warm welcome by President Lion Carl Walker. Mr. Murray Bennett, accompanied by Mrs. Coral Barker at the piano, sang three songs. Mr. Moff Cockâ€" burn, for many years agriculture representative for York County, and a long-standing member of Newmarket Lions Club, gave an amusing and informative talk on Lionism and Agriculture. Lion Harvey Collard thanked the guest speaker.. At the supper table, the members and guests got to know each other a lot better and much good feeling was engen- dered on both sides. The club pledged its support to the carni- val and field day being organized by the Community Centre Trus- tees. At the next meeting April 19, Richmond Hill Curtain Club will present a one act play, “Separate Tables” which is to be their entry in the Drama Festival at Kitchener. For complete service and parts -new machinery and inductria] equipment, Goodyear Tire Service‘ Give us a call for demonstra- tion and full particulars 8 miles south of Bolton on Hwy 50 8. R. 3 Bolton Phone Bolton I50 The next euchre will k day. April 18, at 8:15 pm Lions Prize winners at Monday night’s euchre party were: Mrs. Arm- stedt, Mrs. Elmer Orr. Mrs. E. Vanderkooy, Mart Styrmo, Lloyd Tennyson, E. Vanderkooy Freeze- out: Mart Styrmo and George Chadwick, Herman Mortson and Bill Sandle. The Canadian Cancer Society’s research goals are to find out what causes cancer. new ways to cure it and ways to prevent it. Help achieve these goals by sup- plying the society with funds for research. Give to the April cam- paign of the Canadian Cancer Society. Let us all be generous when the canvasser calls at our door, Euchre Cancer Society HAULED ANYWHERE” ‘ 1 ANYTIME FRESH WATER WILLIAMS Service & Supply MASSEY-FERGUSON SALES 82 SERVICE VICTORIA SQUARE NEWS Frank Evison ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-2728 ,. R. 2 Gonnley â€" Telephone Gonnley 5421 CORRESPONDENT: MRS. W. SANDLE will be 'Mn- Miss Mhrgaret Walker assisted by Miss Shirley Boynton were in charge of the nursery class on Sunday when there was a large attendance of children from 2 to 5 year olds. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Orr and family had Sunday evening dinâ€" ner with Mrs. N. Brodie and fam- ily at Headiord. Miss Miriam Heise had dinner on Tuesday evening of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Percy -Bennett. later attending the Kettleby Fed- eration of Women’s service in the Kettleby United Church where Miriam was guest speaker and showed pictures on her work in Africa. Miss Miriam S-teckley of Gonnley accompanied her. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Chadwick who on Ap- ril 4 celebrated their 15th wed- ding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bennett and Ricky of Richmond Hill had Sat- urday evening dinner with Mr. and Mrs. ,Percy Bennett. CG] T Doings Richmond Hill United Church The Toronto Conference of the Woman’s Missionary Society was held for three days last week in Richmond Hill United Church. Senior C.G.I.T. girls assisted in serving dinner to the delegates on Tuesday and- Wednesday even- ings. Also on Wednesday evening, the C.G.I.T. choir was privileged to lead the conference in wor- ship. They sang an inspiring new tune to an old favourite hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers, as well as the beautiful My Task, and listened to speaker, Mrs. Sid- ney Patterson, who spoke of “Ambassadors for Christ”. Many thanks are__ due to Mrs. Jean Thomson who devoted her tal- ent to directing the choir and to the girls themselves, who prac- ticed so diligently. A speedy recovery is wished for Mrs. F. McRoberts who under- went an operation in St. Mich- ael’s Hospital, Toronto, Thursday of last week; also to Mr. John Empringham who underweht an operation at the Shouldice Sur- gery on Thursday of Last week. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Morley. Billy and Paul of Vandorf, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brillinger, Har- old and Doris of Bethesda had Saturday evening dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barker and Ross. and Mrs. Harold Forster. Neighbourhood Notes Birthday greetings to Miss Ann Buchanan for April 18. Congratulations to ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tyndall on the birth of a daughter. a sister for Mardi and Paul. On Sunday afternoon. April 10. a christening service was held in Victoria Square United Church, when David James Morley Fors- ter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Forster was christened by Rev. A. F. Binnington. The baby’s ma- ternal grandmother, Mrs. J. C. Murphy, his paternal grandfath- er. Mr. Harry Forster. Mr. and Mrs. John Devins and family, Mrs. John Devins Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Calhoun. Mrs. S. De- Foe and Mrs. A. F. Binnington were present. A’ christening sup- per followed at the home of Mr. This week most of the meeting will be spent. on group projects so watch for the next CGIT Do- ings. Remember. too. the recrea- tion. time that is plahned for the Easter holidays. The annual W.M.S. church ser- vice will be held Suunday even- ing, April 24. at 7:30 pm. in the Victoria Square United Church. Miss Mary Thomas, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Orr. will be guest speaker. The affiliation service of the C.G.I.T. and Explorers with the W.M.S. will be a part of the service Everyone welcome. Christening Service - Grand winner with a 37% point tally was a rink from Richmond Hill Curling Club skipped by An- ita Brokenshire. The amazing part of the story is that all but the skip were first year curlers and the win was achieved over some very experienced opposi- tion. Jean Butler was vice skip, Mary McCann 2nd and Joyce Da- vey lead. Winners of the 9 a.m. draw were a rink from Scarborough Curling Club with Ruth Farley skip. Doreen Lyon vice-skip, Bet- ty Cassealy 2nd and Doris Her- rington lead. They scored 37 points to finish next to the grand On Wednesday. April 6, the la- dies were in action at the Rich- mond Hill Curling Club compet- ing for the Kingfield Challenge Trophy. There were 24 rinks en- tered in the 'spiel with two rinks representing the local club. Other entries were from Niagara Falls, Grimsby, Hamilton, Brampton. Oakville, Barrie, Unionville, Granite. Boulevard, etc. Second in the 9 am. draw went to Unionville while Toronto Curl- ing and Skating Club was second in the 11 am. draw. Brampton was third in the 9 a.m. draw as a rink from Peterbomugh took The April meeting of the W.A. will be held Wednesday, April 20. at 2 pm. at the home of Mrs. Mary Buchanan. A hearty invita- tion is extended to all the ladies in the community to attend. W.M.S. Church Service Easter lilies or any kind of potted plants will be acceptable at all three churches on Easter Sunday to help beautify the chur- ches for this special service. Local Ladies Win Curling Bonspiel will unite for this service on of the da‘ Tux Thieves Steal Permits Thieves who broke into the premises of Wm. Neal on Yonge Street South, Richmond Hill, es- caped with all the cash available on the premises together with a quantity of Motor Vehicle Oper- ators Permits. Police were called to the scene of the crime at 11.45 pm. last Friday. Police are investigating the crime. Chief Robert P. Robbins told "The Liberal" that this is one of a number of thefts of these permits. He points out that with so many of them being sto- len, an operators permit ceases to provide a good means of id- entity. Police News Marlin Marine Limited are ex- clusive distributors in this area for Arctic Canvas, Limited, -- outboard motors, fib’erglass boats, also metal boats manufactured by the Aluminum Company of Can- ada. Their service and repair de- partment is staffed by factory trained mechanics and Marlin Marine Limited has a permanent installation, with more land avâ€" ailable for further expansim of premises at this desirable loca- tion. ~ Appearing before Magistrate R. Pearse in Newmarket Court on Monday. John Thomas Smith of Benson Avenue, Richmond ill was sentenced to two months imprisonment on charges of false pretenses in connection with an unauthorized cheque. During this 3-day gala event, free gifts, prizes and refresh- ment-s will be provided, in ad- dition to the opportunity to in- spect the large display of “Springbok” aluminum boats, “Sangstercraft” fiberglass boats, “Scott” Canadian manufactured outboard motors, â€"- also brightly colored “Arctic”. pup and Leepee tents for the children, sleeping bags, all sizes of cottage tents for the family to really enjoy vacationing outdoors. "Holsclaw" trailers are also featured, “Cole- man" stoves, lamps, and a com- plete range of accessories. Mrs. Roy Brmllwl .4an Children Sail‘ For England Today Arrested by Richmond Hill Police recently, Joseph Ostomas of Toronto was this week con- victed on charges of Trespass by Night. NEWMARKET â€" Opposition to the erection of a 634 home sub- division, just north of Newmar- ket in East Gwillimbury, has come from 'two quarters, the York County Health Unit and the town of Newmarket. Develop- ment of the area, as it stands at present, would be an example of uncontrolled, scattered urban growth according to both protest- ing bodies. The “Grand Opening" of Mar- lin Marine Limited â€" scheduled for April 15, 16, 17 ‘â€"- provides a very attractive display of brightly hued tents, boats, camp- ing and o tdoor equipment in a colorful set n-g. located on Yonge Street, one mile north of Rich- mond Hill, nex-t to the Summit View Inn. Also arrested recently by Rich- mond Hill Police, Robert Wide- man of Markham Village was convicted and sentenced this week to five months definite and five months indefinate on char- ges of stealing from pay phones. An accident occurred at 6.05 p.m. on April 10th at the junc- tion of Church and Dufferin, Richmond Hill. when learner driver Miss Inge Dresser of 285 Yonge Street South, accompanied by her father, lost control of the car and drove into a Hydro pole which was uprooted by the col- lision. The car. sustained $200 damage. Grand Opening Marlin Marine Despite the tragedies she endured â€"-- the last alone with no relatives of her own immediate family in Canada 'to share the burden â€" Dor- othy Bradley always wore a gentle smile. She sang in the church choirs of St. John’s Jefferson and after moving to Richmond Hill, in St. Mary’s Anglican Church choir. “I have loved my life in Canada, despite everything,” Dorothy told "The Liberal,” ‘but for the sake of my boys who need a family of aunts and uncles and cousins close at hand, I have decided it is bestflto go back to England.” All who know her wish her "Bon Voyage,” and the best of everything, as she builds a new life and home again in England. “LIBERAL” CLASSIFIEDS SELL. BARTER. RENT PHONE TU. 4-1105 School students have been putting in a strenuous time over the past weeks, but exams will be over Thursday, 'and at least two local Thornhill High School Grade 12 students have an excit- ing Easter vacation to look for- ward to. Joy Fuller and Lyn Ar- nott will join the Oxley United Nations Tour on Easter Sunday evening when a group of students leaves for New York to spend four days. The tour is open to those in grades 12 and 13. Another local traveller is Lyn- da Leaf. who left on Monday of this week for a vacation on the Pacific coast and Honolulu. We hear that Victor Secrett’s antique store, located in the old L. A. Hood shop, is doing a rush- ing busines every week-end. It should be an interesting place to visit. Some day we’ll tell you all about it. W.M.S. Wesdnesday afternoon of last week Brown's Corners W.M.S. members met for their Easter Thankoffering meeting. Mrs. A. Gardner and Mrs. A. F. Birming- tonwere in charge of the inter- esting program which featured Mrs. W. W. Patterson, wife of the minister of St. Matthew’s United Church, Richmond Hill. Mrs. Patterson, an active worker with children, chose as her theme Christ’s approach to Easter from the child’s angle. The devotional service was Iza- ken by Mrs. Alick Gardner, and Mrs. S. J. English was pianist. Mrs. Wm. Rodick, president, con- ducted the meeting and the solo- ist was Mrs. Aubrey Stephenson. Mr. Alex Young was operated on at the Toronto East General Hospital on Monday of this week. His many friends wish for him a rapid return to health. Friends were sorry to learn that Mr. Douglas Hood returned to Bran- son Hospital on Wednesday of last week after a set-back. Letters were read from those who‘ had received cards or gifts while ill. and a letter frdm the Elizabeth Fry Society thanking the Harmony Club for a donation toward their building fund was read. ‘ A letter received from Mrs. H. McCague of Victoria Square church announced the April 24 Church. There will be a guest speaker and a choir will be com- posed of members from the three churches, with Mrs. James Bark- er at the organ. Time: 11 am. On Sunday evening of this week several members of this community were at St. Andrew’s United Church, Markham. for the preswtation of Steiner’s “Crucifixion” under the direction of Mrs. Peggy Clark. The bari- tone soloist was Norman Middle- ton, formerly of this area and a prize winner at the recent Kiwan- is Festival. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Don Reesor. Mrs. Douglas H008. Mrs. S. J. English, Mr. and Airs. Aubrey Stephenson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rodick. And now that John and Mar- garet Brumwell are in their new home on 16th Avenue, Margaret has a sad case of mumps â€" we are so sorry! Square c recently at Brow] Sunday. Neighbourhood Notes On Goo aadford and Vi< 11 be held in Vit : Mrs. A. W. Mille and director were esor and Mrs. S. J and OPEN THURS. & FRI.‘T||.L 9p.m. GAHADA'S LARGESI BOOKSELLERS BUTTONVILLE NEWS was not able to be orners Church last CORKE ESPONDENT: MRS. F. I]. LEAF R. R. 2 Gonnley Phone AXmiuster 3-6188 RICHMOND HEIGHTS SHOPPING CENTRE Victor DROP IN SEE OUR HUGE DISPLAY OF BOOK BARGAINS PLUS A COMPLETE SELECTION OF TOYS, GAMES, RECORDS. GREETING CARDS. STATIONERY, PENS. ART SUPPLIES, SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS, ETC. A fashion parade highlighted the program. Mrs. George Wal- ker of Aurora was commentator. Members modelled summer af- ternoon dresses; mother and daughter duster sets, blouses and skirts; sportswear they had made for themselves. Finishing details which give a professional appearance to a home made garment were featur- ed. These were illustrated in the neat insertion of zippers. well turned collars and smoothly set in sleeves. Miss Wilda Gordon. York Coun- ty Home Economist, opened the afternoon program. Mrs. A. C. Salvadore, Mary H. Graves Wom- en’s Institute, was chairman. Miss Dora Burke, Clothing Specialist, Home Economics Service, Ontario Department of Agriculture, Tor- onto, commented on the excell- ent workmanship shown in the displays. Also attending the Summary Day program was Miss Eleanor Kydd, Clothing Supervis- or from the Home Economics Ser- vice, Ontario Department of Ag- riculture, Toronto. The 1960-61 program was dis- cussed by Miss Wilda Gordon, County Home Economist. The L0â€" cal Leader Training Schools are sponsored by the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture, Home Ec- onomics Service. A Leader and Assistant Leader are sent by their sponsoring group to the Training School. The leaders re- turn to their communities and give the course to any interested members of the community. Summary Day gives the mem- bers an opportunity to display what they have learned, and to exchange ideas with others in the county. Each Women’s Institute branch will be given an oppor- tunity to vote on the Local Lea- der Training School of their choice for 1960-61. The selection will be announced at the Dis- trict Annuals in May. and Explox evening W 'be held in ed Church At the close of the W.M.S. service. Mrs, Rodick asked Mrs. A. W. Miller, president of the Harmony Club. to take over any business. During this period it was decided that the group should serve dinner and after- noon refreshments at M-F Farms on May 21. At the close of the business ses- sion the hostesses served tea. Summery dresses, dusters, children’s outfits and sport togs made up the display at Summary Day, held in the Legion Hall. in Nex’vmarket. on Wednesday. Ap- ril 6. Twenty groups from all over York County gathered to show what they had learned to make from the course, “Focus on Fin- ishes”, and to exchange ideas. Attendance totalled two hundred. The Mount Albert group pres- ented a skit, and the Elder‘s Mills group a musical summary of the course. W.l. Summary Day Held, Newmarket "Tight St. ()u'ner Wins Certificate Mrs. Alec Galloway, 6!) Wright St., Richmond Hill, is the owner of the attrac- tive home shown in “The Liberal” Polaroid advertise- ment last week. She received a free $5.00 purchase order when she called in at this office and identified her home. er groups at a Sunday M.S. Thankofiering to Victoria Square Unit- THE LIBERAL. Richmond Hill. Ontario. 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