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The Liberal, 5 May 1960, p. 4

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I Richmond Hill TU‘ 4-2152l I Bradford PR. 5-3464 . Her after luncheon address, on May 11. will appeal to women of all ages: for Mrs. Miller advises, “for the older woman the attrac- tions of elegance can replace the charm of youth." And for the younger and older women of to- day she states. “Women can and are attractive at any age. if they play up their best points and ac- centuate the positive -â€" provid- ing its an asset." Both Mr. and Mrs Miller have been back to England and the Continent several times since the war -â€" and of course Jean Miller attends the Paris fashion shows yearly, covering them for a To- ronto paper. She married Charles Miller and they honeymooned in Eng- land. where Jean attended an art course in designing at the Chel- sea Polytechnic School, London, England â€"- then they hurried back home to Canada, as the result of urgent appeals from their parents, just before World War II started. a suit or gown. Born in Alliston, near Barrie. Mrs. Miller studied art at the Toronto Central Technical School. before serving a two-year apprenticeship with a Toronto firm, at the ‘large’ wage of $10 a week. Mrs. Miller is herself an at- tractive ‘model’ of femininity, and it is quite likely she will either be wearing a hat or a pair of shoes â€" or both â€"- which she has spray tinted herself just for the luncheon; for Jean Miller thinks nothing of changing the colour of these accessories at al- most a moments notice, to match a suit or gown. Mrs. Jean Miller, of Maple. Canada‘s leading fashion illus- trator; executive member of the Toronto Fashion Group; T.V. fa- shion commentator; costume co- ordinator supreme â€"- and author of several articles on tips to car- eer girls and housewives â€" is to be the guest speaker at the annual Spring Luncheon of Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian Church Women's Association. on Wednes- day, May 11. Time is 1 pm. and tickets are available from Mrs. Vera Tyson. TU. 4â€"24322 Mrs. Jean Miller Guest Speaker At Pres. W.A. Lunch Richmond Hill, Ont. TU. 4-1251 Styled Merchandise At The Lowest Prices 21 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday May 5, 1960 any 5 Editor Margot Crack THEY-MUST-GO Jutdren 5 t 54 YONGE ST. S. Attending a special showing of children’s films at the Odeon-Hy- land Theatre in Toronto last Sat- urday morning were Mrs. Edward Simpson with daughters. Amanda and Susan; Mrs. William Acton and daughter Ruth; and Mr. and Mrs. N. Roy Clifton. Students from the High School who usher- ed were Kathy Connolly, Deirdre Hunt, Jane Clifton, Joan Angus, Victor Last and Jeffrey Leman. April baptisms at St. Mary’s Anglican Church were: Margaret Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hurly; John Matthew, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Croft; Rebecca Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. L. Toplift‘; Cath- ryn Louise. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Armstrong; Catherine Anne, daughter of Mr and Mrs. R. H. Painter, all of Richmond Hill; and Patricia Francis, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hurly, Toronto; John William, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Shipley, Eto- bicoke. The .Dessert Bridge organized by the members of the Inner Wheel of the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill at the Summit View Restaurant on Wednesday, April 27th was greatly enjoyed by all those present. Mrs. W. Murray introduced the President, Betty Dixon who opened the pro- seedings with a brief speech of welcome. After a luscious straw- berry parfait, cookies and coffee, the attractively dressed ladies got down to the real business of the afternoon - bridge! A prize was awaiting the winner at each table and then there were eight draw prizes to climax the afternoon. Congratulations and thanks to the Convenor, Mrs. A. McLatchy and her committee, Mrs. K. Clarke, Mrs. J. Rice, Mrs. R. Chandler, and Mrs. W. Murray for organizing such a successful function and once again many thanks to members and local merchants who donated such genâ€" erous prlZes. smw HATS 1/3 To! 2 Off The 12th Annual Ontario Wom- en’s Institute Officer-5’ Confer- ence will be held on May 5th and 6th at the Agricultural College, Guelph. Mrs. J. Bayley press sec- retary will be the delegate from Richmond Hill. Members of the Richmond Hill branch of the Women’s Institute are reminded to be on hand at the library at 1.30 pm. sharp, on Thursday, May 12th, for the vis- it (via bus) to the Sterling Drug Manufacturing Co. at Aurora. At Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 1, Robin John. the son of hflr. and Bars F. Walsh. 17 Elizabeth St, and Cindy Ann, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. McCully, 15 Sussex St. Richmond Hill, received the Sacrament of Baptism. The child- ren were also presented with New Testaments by the Sunday school. er, Mrs; Je'an Miller at the annual Spring Luncheon of the Rich- mond Hill Presbyterian Church on Wednesday; May 11. Mrs. Mill- er is a leading fashion illustrator, TV fashion commentator and au- thor of several articles on tips to career girls and housewives. The honour of having made the first cash donation to the new Hospital proposed for this area goes to the Kinette Club of Rich- mond~HilL The proceeds of the recent Springtime Revue, a very successful variety presentation, amounted to $200. were donated to the Hospital and have been deposited in a trust account in the Canadian Bank of Commerce. "Fashion - friend or foe” will be the subject of the guest speak: Bargains galore are to be had at the rummage sale being held by the WA. at St. Gabriel’s Church, Bayview and Crosby this Saturday, May 7th. If you have recently spring cleaned your clos- ets and have any clothes in good condition to give away for a good cause. a call to TU. 4-3623 will guarantee a quick pickup.â€" ALL COATS, SUITS 8: Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jemigan are at present enjoying a ten day holiday in Maryland. ce Stan Troyer opened his great sale of Lawn Mowers, Garden Tractors, Tillers, and other Lawn and Garden Equipment, 21 lot of lucky folks have walked away with some terrific values! Have you been up there yet? (At the Big Snowman. on Yonge Street, 2 miles north of Richmond Hill). There are still some great bargains left! At 8 pm. Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, May 17, 18, 19, at the Fire Hall, Richmond Hill, quali- fied instructors, Fire Chief Stong and other members, will- be.on hand to give demonstrations or instruction in aru'ficial respira- tion. By calling Jack Williams at TU. 4-3200 further information may be obtamed. “Save A Life Week" â€"- sponsor- ed by St. John Ambulance â€" of- fers .an unusual opportunity for anyone to receive free tuition in artificial respiration, whether in- dividual, associations, home and school, bridge clubs, service or- ganizations. At a special meeting.of St. Mary‘s (Anglican) Church to be held in Wrixon Hall at 8 pm. on Tuesday, May‘ 10, on the theme of the church’s mission, the speak- er will be Canon A. H. Davis, M.A,. D.D., General Secretary of the Missionary Society of the Canadian ChurclL Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Deschamps were hosts to thirty of their friends and neighbours at their home on Sugar Maple Lane, to introduce Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Bedford, who have recently mov- ed to the Hill where Dr. Bedford is now in practice. Guests includ- ed: Mr. and Mrs. R. Ryland, Mr. and Mrs. D. Plaxton, Mr. and Mrs. S. Guest, Mr. and Mrs. G. Nablo, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Gord Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. J. McRae, Mr. and Mrs. R Hiscott, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner. Out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Dysart, Mr. .and Mrs. F. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. K. Tidbury and Mr. F. Hole. This is part of a program spon- sored by the parish to keep the members of St. Mary’s informed about the missionary task. Canon Davis will have just re- cently returned from a tour of northern missions in Canada and should have a timely message for the congregation of St. Mary’s and the neighbouring Anglican parishes invited to share this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. John Baker of R. R. 2 Maple wish to announce the engagement of their daugh- ter Dorothy May to Mr. Clifton William Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Morris of R. R. 3 Stouffville. The wedding will take place in Carrville United Church on June 4, 1960, at 3 o’clock. Four local residents were ex- hibitors at the third annual ex- hibit and sale of paintings by Kingcrafts’ Arts Group last Fri- day and Saturday. Mrs. T. B. Lamb exhibited a landscape paint- ing of the view of the property at the rear of the Kingcraft Build- ding; Mrs. S. Hannant, a painting of the farm belonging to her niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Gaby on the 7th con- cession: Mrs. Alex Cruickshank, a still life of African violets and Mrs. Mayne McTaggart, a flower‘ study. The artists, who consider them- selves “strictly amateur", had been instructed by Mrs. Keith Davis. Are you physically handicap- ped and between the ages of 18 and 40? Would you like to meet others who are and at the same time meet for a social evening once a month? If interested in forming a club, meeting each oth- er and having fun, or you know of someone who would be, then send name, address and age to, Box 82 “The Liberal". On Monday evening the execu- tive of the adult Figure Skating Club of Richmond Hill held their final meeting of the season at the home of Mrs. Marian Thompson, 290 Kerrybrook Drive. Plans were made for the coming sea- son which promises to be more successful than ever. With the opening of the trout season last Saturday. young and old alike have been trying their luck. Congratulations to six year old Laurie Laughlin, Oxford St. on being the youngest and may- be the first to catch a trout, 9" long, in a local rather muddy stream on the first permissible day! Engagement Who’s for l’l'esident',y Election fever is running high at the Richmond Hill High School this week with everyone joining in the excitement prior to the vote being taken this Friday for the new executive of the 1960-61 Student Council. Running for President are Sara Gibson, Bar- bara Southwell and David Tyson; and for treasurer David Osmond and John Clement. Gail Methe is secretary by acclamation. Good luck to all the candidates, and a successful year to those elected on Friday as members of the Student Council. ‘Bud and Kay Cable returned last week’s from a two week’s holiday ito Florida, accompanied by Bud’s isister and her husband, Mr. and :Mrs. Stewart Van Wyck of To- ronto. The vacationers had a wonderful time, driving in all 4,000 miles through beautiful weather. In South Virginia they met the 103° temperature dress- ed in' summer cottons, and des- pite quite a bit of rain in Flori- da said the weather was very warm throughout their stay. While there they visited Kay‘s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomson. at Margate. Pompano Beach. Florida â€" and on a shop- ping trip in Hollywood were de- lighted to meet hometown 'neigh- bours.’ the Stan Tinkers of Rich- mond Hill. With Mother’s Day on Sunday. a visit to the Spring Fair at the Charles Howitt Public School this Saturday. May 7th, 1.30 - 4 pm. will prove to be of great assistance in choosing an ap- propriate gift from the many at- tractive tables of plants, home- baking, treasures, linens and an- 1'ons. During the afternoon a de- licious tea will be served in the Tea Room where you can take time off from your bargain shopâ€" ping and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. The Fair is being sponsor- ed by the W. A. of Emmanuel Richmond Hill Civitan, Club which was active with the local police and education authorities in establishing the junior road patrols with the ‘children them- selves becoming patrolmen, is to make good citizenship presen- tations at a meeting to be held in St. Gabriel’s Church, Crosby at Bayview at '7 p.m., May 17th. All 35 boys and girls participat- ing in the Patrol system with their school principles and the local police will attend the cere- mony. At their club meeting Tuesday, Civitan President, Ivan Toutloff told members and guests that very good work in the cause of safety on the roads “in which we are all interested" had been done by all concerned. Church Mr. Geoffrey West-Gaul of 50 Benson Avenue who is employed by Richmond Hill’s School Board became a father for the fifth time when his wife May presented him with a seven and a half pound baby boy at the Branson Hospi- tal at 8 am. last Saturday. Geoff hopes this indicates his latest son will always be an early riser. The happy couple _ have named the child David. ' Patti-Lu Shop had many inter- ested customers in the store last Saturday to meet Miss Vera Com- ings, consultant for Trio and Peter Pan Foundations, who was on hand to discuss and listen to the many problems appertaining to one of the most important fa- shion garments of all â€"â€" girdles. A novel idea and appreciated by many. Incidentally, Patti Lu’s window display is a delightful study in green with many an idea for Mother’s Day, well worth a visit! The Aurora Ontario Hospital is holding Open House on Thurs- day and Friday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to see how a hospi- tal staff, along with the doctors, nurses and scientists are working to further aid in the recovery from mental illness. Mr. Paul Delmer, local journal- ist, will narrate his film “Cara- van to Russia" before the Di- plomatic Corps and others in the Ottawa Technical High School seating more than ‘1000. next Wéflnesday, May 11th. Mr. Stewart Rumble, Chairman of the York Central District High School Board is having to curtail his many activities for a while and keep off his feet after twist- ing the ligaments in his ankle as a result of a fall. On Monday of this week Gen- eral Motors of Canada entertain- ed and educated the Richmond Hill High School students show- ing all the recent scientific de- velopments in the last couple of years. At the meeting of the W.A. of the Presbyterian Church on May 2nd, plans for the Spring luncn- eon were discussed. At the con. clusion of the business meeting, delicious refreshments were serv- ed. The International Nickel Com- pany of Canada Limited has an- noupced tl}e‘_awapding of a post- On Sunday afternoon the Sac- rament of Baptism was again ob- served in' St. Matthew’s United Church when Gregory Steven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mac- Millan was baptized. The Rev E. W. Jewitt‘ of Newmarket, admin- istered the sacrament, assisted by the minister of the church. Mr. Jewitt, formerly the minister of Runnymede United Church in Toronto, presided at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. MacMillen in that church, and was invited by Mr. Patterson to preside at this, the baptism of their first child. A baptismal service of special interest was held in St. Matthew’s United Church on Sunday morn- ingr when three of the elders of the. Congregation. with their wives. presented children for the sacrament. Colleen Elise. infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Loverock, John Blair infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallace, and Sharon Ann. infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Justice were baptized by the minister, the Rev. William Patterson.- The winning team was the ‘Maple Leafs.’ The folowing ex- ecutive were voted into office: President, Fay Weir; Secretary, Madge Nicholson; TreasurerLJes- sie Patterson. The executive of the Richmond Hill High School Home & School Association met in the High School On Tuesday, April 26. to plan the programme for the last general meeting of this year to be held on Tuesday, May 17. On this date a movie “Age of Turs mail" will be shown followed by a panel discussion. The panel members will comprise two stud- ents, a teacher, a parent, a mem- ber of the school board plus a moderator. Questions will be in- vited from the floor and an in- teresting discussion will, it is hoped, develop. The League plans to commence bowling again in September. The Tuesday afternoon Nation- al Bowling League held their banquet at the Summit Restaur- ant. on Tuesday, April 26th. Winner of the High Average trophy was Edna Maybury. High Single - Ida Madill. High Single Hep. - Jean Nash. High Triple - Viki Boynton. High Triple Hep. - Jean Nu- gent Congratulations “The Rose and the Thorn” is a study on “Time” and how the turning back of a clock reveals the attitudes to- wards life of the actors. Others in the NEIL R. RISEBROUGH Four members of the cast of the J. B. Priestley play “The Rose and the Crown” are seen above in a serious mood. From left to right: Bradley Bell- is, Larry Lucas, Judith Madden and El- iZabeth McLeod. Late Mrs. Eleanor Dunlop Mrs. Eleanor Dunlop, a former resident of Richmond Hill, passed away at the Wellesley Hospital. Toronto. on Sunday, May 1, in her 88th year. Born in Hollis. New Hampshire, Mrs. Dunlop married Mr. John L. Dunlop of New York. in Boston, Massachus- sets in 1903. On moving to Tor- onto, Mr. Dunlop â€" a natural lover of flowers and experienced in their culture -â€" established greenhouses at Lansdowne Ave.‘ He is survived by his widow. three sons and one daughter, and his ninety-one year old mother and two brothers. Interment was at York Ceme- tery and pall bearers were: John Van Duzen, A. A. Cox, Douglas Toogood, Edward Rice, Douglas Rice, and William Gilchrist. All the executive staff of Lob- laws Ltd. with which firm'he was associated, attended the funeral along with many former business associates and friends from out of town. The funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. C. G. Higginson, Minister of Richmond Hill Uni- ted Church. He paid sincere tri- bute to the life of the deceased and praised his enduring contrib- ution to the welfare of the com- munity through his activities in church, municipal council and service organizations. The late Mr. Rice prominent in business and public life of the community died suddenly April 27th. He had served as a member of Town Council and was active in many local orgamzations. Late J. H. Rice The funeral of the late Jack- son H. Rice held from the Wright and Taylor Funeral Home, Rich- mond Hill, last Saturday morning was largely attended. A profusion of floral tributes was evidence of the esteem and affection of a wide circle of friends and re- latives and of the sincere sympa- thy extended to Mrs. Rice and family in their bereavement. Surviving the late E. P. Rob- lin Sr., are his widow, Effa Stew- art Roblin; three sons, the Rev. Alva S. Roblin of Sudbury, Will- iam Theodore Roblin and Edwin P.‘Roblin, Jr., of Richmond Hill; one daughter. Mrs. Victor Shetler (Helen Dee) of Napanee and a younger brother, A. Overton Rob- lin of Ottawa. He was predeceas- ed in 1916 by an infant daughter, Dora Mable. Mr. Roblin was well-Known as a home-builder in Scarborough, Forest Hill Village, North Toronâ€" to and Richmond Hill. Formerly an active member of Fairlawn United Church in Toronto, he transferred his membership on retirement, to Richmond Hill United Church. ’ I @httuaries I Prior to his marriage to Effa Stewart Alcombrack (also of U.E.L. extraction) in 1906, the late Edwin Roblin held a com- mission, first in the Royal Can- adian Army and later in the Am- erican Army. Music Night '60 The ancestry of Mr. Roblin, elder son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Jacob F. Roblin of Adolphustown, Prince Edward Country, probably contained more United Empire Loyalists blood than that of any other person of his generation. The list of his ancestors contam- ed such well-know U.E.L. names as Owen and Stephen Roblin. Ab- raham, Peter and Joseph Ruttan, Benjamin Allison, Phoebe David- son, William Carr Peter Rose, Ernest Snyder and Solomon Huff, who donated the land on Hay Bay for the first Methodist Church in Upper Canada. Late Edwin Platt Roblin A resident of Richmond 1111 since his retirement in 1952, Ed- win Platt Roblin died at his home on Baker Avenue after a briel illness, in his 82nd year. The Rev. Charles Higginson of Rich- mond Hill United Church, assist- ed by the Rev. Dr. M. C. John- ston of Thornhill Baptist Church, conducted the funeral service in the Wright-Taylor Funeral Home. on Monday afternoon, May 2nd. Messrs, Alan Frizzell, Robert Gordon, Elmer Irwin, Harvey Ho- gan Freeman Coone and William Drinkwater acted as pall bearers anc’. interment was in St. John's Norway Cemetery Toronto. cast are Mike Burnie, Peter Hiscott and Carina Schmarovski, and all actors are members of the Richmond Hill Library Club. For music lovers, “Music Night ’60" has some fine entertainment by the high school music club bands and the school choir will sing favorite songs. Opp. Loblaws TU. 4-5341 ,,." Green Suede / Red Suede Beige Suede $8.95 SHIELDS -â€" photo by John Thomson In Cool Comfortable Casuals by by SAVAGE Services for the late Mrs. Dun- lop were conducted by the Rev. C. G. Higginson on Tuesday morning. with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Richmond Hill Deputy-reeve Stan. Tinker sporting a healthy tan was‘welcomed back by his colleagues at Monday night's Town Council meeting. He re- turned last Saturday from a Florida vacation. The late Mrs. Dunlop actively participated in the organizations at the local Presbyterian, later the United Church, and is sur- vived by her two daughters, Mrs. G. D. Billerman (Dorothy) of Thornhill; Mrs. L. Atkinson (Lorraine) of Richmond Hill; three grandchildren, John Atkin- son. Paul Atkinson and Gerald Billerman; also two great-grand- children, Micnael and David At- kinson. The deputy-reeve is still using crutches following a recent hip operation, and hopes soon to graduate to a cane. and Bloor Street, with retail out- lets on Yonge Street, Toronto, and became internationally fam- ous for his roses. In 1910. the business and family moved to Richmond Hill, Mr. Dunlop es- tabllshing the rose growing indus- try that has become the largest in Canada. Following the death of Mr. Dunlop in 1930. the busi- ness was purchased and oper- ated by H. J. Mills, Ltd. RICHMOND HEIGHTS PLAZA You’re walking 0’13»; Ammm Hub-0y H - Quin-“$0, RICHMM PULL, ONT. 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