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6 Thornhill and District THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday May 5, 1960 ews "The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area . Our representative in Thornhill is Mrs. Margaret McLean. who may be reached by phoning AV. 5-2331. TELEPHONE AV. 5-2331 3dougdfd' anal . jdeorieo By Elizabeth Kelson The “White Cross For Mental Health” is the symr bol of the Mental Health Association. Any large scale health program requires the assistanceof large num- bers of men and women who will give their services free- ly without any reward, except that of preforming a use- ful and necessary service, motivated by the des1re to help those less fortunate. These men and women who .help the Mental Health Association to accomplish their purpose are known as White Cross Volunteers. They are a special kind of people who believe that mental ill- ness is a common ailment that could strike almost any- body. They believe that all mentally ill_ people need to be accepted as members of the community andallowed to experience friendly relationships With others. rl‘_hey are a very responsible people who are conscientious abOut the commitments undertaken. Theysubordinate . their need for recognition and place to the needs of the cause they serve, cheerfully accepting direction from those appointed to bear a responSibility greater than their own. White CrossVolunteers come from the rank and file of housewives, nurses, business men and women, teachers, grandmothers, retired men and professionals in any walk of life. Education and age is not as import- ant as genuine concern and interest for these afflicted peeple. White Cross Volunteers, in mental hospitals! and in‘community settings, meet socially With people 'w‘ho are mentally ill I. . . to talk . . . to take a cup. of coffee . . . to put the lines of friendly communication across in just the same way as they do with people at church, at the club or at the office. They organize pleas-i ant activities for the residents. Barbara .Townshend-Carter,‘ chairman of White Cross volunteers, speaks about “Operation Friendship” that was launched 15 months ago. “Its aims are.to welcome persons from mental hos- pitals now living in an Approved Home to our commun- ities to help where possible in their rehabilitation,and to promote their mental health. Its tools are friendship, hospitality and help. This year, we have concentrated on the social aspect. We have endeavoured to improve the morale of the residents, to make them feel accept- abl and at ease with new friends and in new situations and to give them courage and help.” ‘ The visiting programs are geared'to four- types of activities. (1) Active program -â€"' in,which residents participate directly. These have included games, sing ‘ songs, discussion and debate, folk dancing, remaking of clothes and tape recording. . (2) Passive activities e- such as slide,-movies, lis- tening to music or talk. \ t (3) Education activities â€"- in which the resident learns something new such as sewing, glove making, crafts, talks and demonstratibns on makeup and clothes, learning musicand‘art, in some cases, reading and writ- 111g. (4) Outside activities â€" where the residents are taken out on weiner roasts, bowling, beach parties, sleigh rides, to the fair, teas, luncheon and house parties at the homes of volunteers, to theatricals in the co’mm‘un- ity, and joining ofsuch local groups as Senior Citizens. According to the report of the volunteer chairman, ; the tangible results so far, since the White CrOss Volun- teer program was instigated, the readmission rate to hospitals has been cut by 25 per cent. Fifteen residents have improved sufficiently that their relatives have been a'ble'to take them home. Seven have become gainfully employed and are now discharged and self-supporting. If it costs a minimum of $1,200 to keep a patient in hos- pital, the taxpayers have been saved $25,000. In results not so easily measured but equally important, the resi- dents are more content, their morale is better, they are pl asanter and converse more with each other. They ar genuinely friendly and hospitable to visitors, their personal appearance is vastly improved, and they are more stimulated and interested in their surroundings. Mrs. Townshend-Carter feels that the residents are re- sponding well but believes that one more step is needed. These people must finally be helped to find their place in the community again, to become independent .. . . to earn . . . to feel that they are contributing to the bet- terment of mankind . . . to be of constructive value to seeiety. Thismay we 1 be the next challenge presented to the White Cross Volunteers, to the Canadian Mental Health Association and to the citizens of Yorkaounty. 'â€"â€"â€"â€"_â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"_â€"____'__ â€" THORN HILL CEMETERY COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING MASONIC HALL - - THORNHILL MON., MAY 16, 1960--8 P.M. THORNHILL UNITED CHURCH. invites you to worship 9:45 a.m. â€" Intermediate & Senior Sunday School 11 a.m. â€"â€" Sunday School & Nursery 11 a.m. â€"- Morning Worship é 7:30 p.m. -â€" Youth Groups é For further information please phone AV.. 5-2131 or AV. 5-2551 ' é N, WWWM‘M/x/‘tcâ€"«S W ‘N .-.o Thornhill Notes 3rd Thornhill Cubs And Scouts The annual Father and Son Banquet of the 3rd Thornhill Cubs and Scouts was held in Holy Trinity Church on Friday, April .29th. The Ladies’ Auxili- ary, under the direction of Mrs. H. Burgess and Mrs. H. Spafford, provided a delicious meal which was thoroughly enjoyed by the- boys and their fathers. About 90 guests sat down at the long tables, finding their seats by means of place cards, made by the boys for themselves and their fathers. The boys had also provided the decorations in the form of centrepieces made by each six. plus four made by individual Scouts. The centre- pieces were judged by Mrs. R. Byford and Mrs. P. McTaggart- Cowan, who, unable to decide, awarded two first prizes. One went to the White Six, under Michael Ball for their centrepiece featuring Scouting as a world brotherhood, and one went to the Red Six, under Bill Garland, for their water-hole scene, and,Peter Tremaine won an honourable mention for his cave men grouping. Mr. Hugh Thomas, chairman of the Group Committee presented the rib- bons. Akela, Mr. Bob Shaw, present- ed the Cub awards as follows: Leaping Wolf Certificates to Chris Calbert and Peter Tre- maine, who were unable to at tend the Leaping Wolf Cere- mony at which David Rounth- waite received his; Second Star to Michael Ball; First Star to David Tyson, Ian Patterson; 1- year.servlce star: Ian Patterson, Bill Carson, Rod Hooper. '- Swimmer’s badge: Scott Jol- iffe, Brian MacGregor. House Orderly badge: Michael Ball, Michael Trant. Collector's badge: S-cott Joliffe. Following the presentations, Mr. Devey played the piano for a lively sing song. The guest speaker for the evening was Mr. N. Sitwell of the Department of Lands and Forests at Maple. He spoke on conservation and showâ€" ed three entertaining films to wind up a pleasant evening, Holy Trinity Parish Guild Twenty-five members -of the Parish Guild visited the Convent of the Sisters of St. John The Divine on Tuesday evening, April 19th. I ’ ' I The visitors were shown em- broidery work done by the Sis- ters. among which were embroid- ered frontals over 60 years old. Slides were shown of the grounds of the convent, the SiSters’ living quarters, and the kitchen where the altar bread is made. This interesting visit was concluded with the Guild mem- bers joining the Sisters in their evening prayers. Refreshments were later enjoyed at a local res- taurant. W.A. Annual Luncheon The annual Spring Luncheon of Holy Trinity Women’s Auxili- ary was held last Thursday, April 28 in the Church Hall. Over 160 members and friends were wel- comed by the president, Mrs. Roger Priestman. Following the luncheon, five ladies, members of the Footlights Club. gave a very humorous oneâ€"act play entitled “From Five to Five Thirty", by Phillip Johnson. Mrs. R. Healy thanked the cast. An- other feature of the luncheon, was a Hat Bar, sponsored by the ladies of the Guild, which was THORNLEA Correspondent: Mrs. B. Lepkey Phone AV. 5-3489 We would like to congratulate the Thornlea pupils who won prizes at the Langstaff Art Show. Carol Coleman took first prize and Dianne Wilson 2nd. Also showing pictures were Janet Jay and Carolyn Roots. This art club has aroused quite a lot of local interest and this was the fourth annual show. Mr. Kinzin- ger, principal of Thornlea School, visited the show during the af- ternoon and Mrs. Wardenier in the evening. This must have giv- en the girls considerable encour- agement. Home and School News The next general meeting of Thornlea Home and School will be held on Wednesday, May 11. This is the annual meeting with election of officers. so please make an effort to attend. A good home and school needs the full support of all parents. Carol Martin, No. 7 Highway, arrived at Malton Airport on Satâ€" urday afternoon. after her tour of Denmark and England. Carol was accompanied on her trip home by her uncle, Mr. Bill Harop of London. England. While in Eng- land Carol celebrated her 12th birthday on April 19. We hope she shares some of her experien- ces with us all. Richvale Residents’ Association The Richvale Residents’ Assoc~ iation held their April general meeting Wednesday, April 27th. Guest speaker was R. S. Patter- son of the Buttonvllle School Board who spoke on taxation and its effect on the economy of the House people numbers were issued and plans were made to have street signs erected in the near future. Members were thanked for their co-operation in helping with Mr. Slingsby's house and a don- ation of house goods will be gratefully accepted at 161 - 16th Avenue. residence of the presi- dent. Mr. L. Gerard. Any articles not required by the Slingsbys will be put to public auction, at a date to be announced later. Proceeds will be presented to Mr. and Mrs. Slingsby. ‘ablc to find work and, literally well patronized. The next meeting will be on May 12 in the Church Hall. A Litany Desk was dedicated in Holy Trinity on Sunday, April 24 at 7'p.m.. the gift of Di‘. and Mrs. D. H Varey. parents of Rev. D. L. Varcy., assistant curate of Holy Trinity. The inscription on the desk reads as follows: To the Glory of God with thanksgiving, on the 130th anniversary of Holy Trinity, presented by Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Varey. mindful of the curacy of their son, Rev. D. L. Varey in this parish. Plans are now being complet- ed for the laying of the corner- stone of the new Parish Hall on Wednesday. May 18, at 7.30 p.m. when the Right Reverend G. B. Snell, Bishop Co-adjutor of To- ronto will officiate. The new hall is coming along very well and work is now progressing on the second storey. f o The ' congregation Holy the community at large. The sale is being held in order to raise extra money for work among children and young peopleâ€"for such things as hoc- key teams for instance .and to send delegates to special train- ing conferences. etc. Baptist Church The Couples Club of Thornhill Baptist Church held an unusual type of get-together last Saturday evening. Groups met at various homes during the evening and all then converged at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smook for refreshments. There were about fifty people present. Next Sunday evening the young people of the High Fel- lowship have invited their par- ents to attend their meeting and take part in their discussion. The Junior High Fellowship will take the worship service. under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lennie. Presbyterian Church The Fortnighters Club held a highly successful “Blossom Tea” Saturday afternoon, and served tea to almost 300 people. 7 The tea was convened by Mrs. C. R. Atkinson who had a very hard-working and efficient com- mittee, made up of Mrs. B. Hen- derson, Mrs. H. Boyle, Mrs. Eleanor Maharg. Mrs. Earl Pat- ton. Mrs. J. Arnott, Mrs. E. Sand and Mrs. John MacKay. Mrs. Patton was in charge of the decorating committee and had the room very charmingly decorated with spring blossoms, while the ladies had lovely bouquets on each table. The striking floral arrangement on the head table was done by Mr. Percy Bone. Tea was poured ‘by the past presidents of the group. Mrs. Alec Brown, Mrs. John MacKay, Mrs. Hugh Anderson and Mrs. Gerald Culley. The guests were received at the entrance by the president, Mrs. Gordon Patter- son, Mrs. Alice Chambers and Mrs. B. Henderson. A special attraction of the afternoon was the exhibition" of oil paintings. the work of Mrs. Kaye Stothers. of Centre street. This was a most interesting ex- hibition and consisted of not only local scenes, but paintings done by Mrs. St‘others in Ireland. Scotland, Italy and Spain during her six months tour of Europe two years ago. ‘ Refugee Family To Be Sponsored In Thornhill Thornhill residents will“ be able to take a personal part in World Refugee Year by sponsor- ing a Yugoslavian widow and her son in Thornhill. Stefica Horvat was born on January 10, 1918: until her mar- riage in 1940, she lived at home with her parents in Hrvatski- Karlovoi. .Yugoslavia. In 1940 she married and moved with her husband, Mr. Palevic. to Bel- grade. where he operated a res- taurant. In 1945. her husband was executed as an “enemy of the people,” Mrs. Pajevic found herself the sole support of her- self and two small sons. Moving to Zagreb Yugoslavia. she found work as a civil servant and for 9 years she applied for a pass- port. Finally she obtained a visa ,on condition that she leave her younger son, Branislav. in Yugo- slavia as a guarantee of her re- turn. In June. 1957. she left Yugoslavia and with her older boy, went to Italy where she sought work. By January, 1958, neither mother nor son had been pennlless, entered France, clan- destinely. In Paris. Mrs. Pajevic worked in a wrapping paper fac- tory and her son Dusan is servâ€" ing his apprenticeship as a draftsman. Branislav is still held in Yugoslavia. Both Mrs. Pajevic and Dusan are in good health and belong to the Greek Ortho~ dox Church. Mrs. Paievic speaks Serbian. German and French. has had {our years of high school education and has worked as a nurse. This famin has been susgest- ed for consideration by the De- partment of Immigration of the Canadian Council of Churches. In order to bring refugees to Canada. the sponsors must (ll be reliable and financially able to carry out the responsibilities undertaken. I2) be prepared to provide transportation to Canada. (Often the Canadian Council of Churches will assist in this and a congregation provides only transportation from point of entry». I3I be prepared to accommo- date. maintain and obtain em- ployment for the refugees, fol- lowing arrival, and otherwise provide such assistance as may be needed. up be willing to help the refugees social adjustment. To date. 20 families or viduals have expressed their desire to take part in a project such as this. but as yetMthere has been no organized approach to the problem. Rev. H. R. Mac- Trinlty will again hold a Light have their Bulb Blitz and will be selling all ’flu _ but Heien Bagg did an in- types 0f eleCtrlc light bums t0 credibly fine job of keeping touch make the necessary indi- Donald. of Thornhill United Church. has called a meeting in the Board Room of Thornhill United Church on Sunday. May 8, at 7.30 p.m. and asks everyone interested in this project to at- tend At the meeting, whatever organization is necessary to con- tinue the project. will be set up. United Bowling League Ends Successful Season Playoffs on Wednesday. April 27 at the North Yonge Bowling Alleys brought to a close the first year in which the members of Thornhill United Church had bowled group. Organized by Rolly Curtin, the league comprised six teams, each with six players, almost all of whom were members of Thornhill United Church. Every- one had a thoroughly enjoyable time all season. “I have never bowled with a nicer group of bowlers, nor have I had any more fun than with this group of bowlers" said Roy Vanderburgh, who has been bowling for many years. Almost every evening, each team had six players out. This was not only because the memâ€" bers were enjoying themselves together as a mixed â€"- and don't think they didn’t share of colds and with a List of some 30 spare bowl- ers, also members of Thornhill United Church. The team captains were: Ron Bagg, Cardinals; Al Elliott, Sea- gulls; Harry Farr, Eagles; Ivor Francies, Bluejays; Len Gazey, Orioles; Doug Pine], Robins. At Christmas for the “Turkey Roll", six groups were formed accord- ing to handicaps and group win- ners took home $5.00, while the runners-up took $2.00 each. The first of the two series was won by the Orioles â€" Helen Bagg, Connie Brown, Len Gazey, Norm Hall. Art and Marg McMaster. The second series was won, with points to spare by the Eag- les â€"â€" Rally and Lois Curtin, Mary Davidson, Harry Farr, Flor- ence Hall and Marion Martindale. The other four teams played off for the consolation prize, to- tal pins to count and the prize went to the Bluejays, Lloyd and Marie Finnigan. Ivor Francies. Jean Gazey, Alan Martindale and Shirley Stone. The booby prize was taken by the Robins â€" Ken Duncan, Ethel Farr, Connie Forster, Ted La- maitre, Doug Pinel and Marie Vandenburgh. Wind-up dinner will be held in Thornhill United Church on Wednesday. May 18, and prizes will be awarded as follows: Ladies: High average, H. Bagg, 175; high 3 - flat. M. Duncan, 685; high 3 with handicap, M. Vanderburgh. 747; high single, F. Hall, 280; high single with handi- cap, E. Farr, 308. Men: High average, L. Gazey 213; high 3 - flat. I. Francies, 737: high 3 with handicap, K. Duncan, 803; high single, R. Bagg, 323: high single with handicap, H. Farr, 327. ~ Some high single games dur- ing the year were: Women: Marie Vandenburgh, 298; Helen Bagg. 295; Florence Hall 280;,Lois Cur- tin, 268; Ethel Farr, 267. Men: Len Short (spare) 376; Ivor Fran- cies, 340; Ron Bagg, 320: Harry Farr, 316; Len Gazey, 608. No bowling league can be a success without a competent rec~ ord keeper and Thornhill United Bowling League was certainly fortunate to have Helen Bagg hanâ€" dle that department. All the mem- bers were most grateful to her for the wonderful job she did â€" and hope she can be persuaded to handle it again next year. lANGSTAFF NEWS CORRESPONDENT: MRS. B. LEPKEY Phone AV. 5-3489 On Monday. April 25, the Lang- staff Art Club, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Nel Aston held its fourth annual showing of pictures. In spite of bad weather there was a very good response and several local residents attended and cast their votes on the paintings, con- sequently prize winners were: Adult Class: Mrs. M. Thain, P. King, J. Jay and P. Nelles. Children's Class: Carol Coleâ€" man, Dianne Wilson, Dianne Ter- ry. I , ' Draw prize winners were S. McKean, Boyle Drive and S. Pat- rick, Willowdale. __The Winning paintings will be on view at Mr. Adamson’s store in Willowdale. Mr. Adamson don- ated the first prize for adults. Di; anne Terry, Barbara White, Sher- yl McKean, Carol Buchan, all pupils of Langstaff School were among the children showing pic- turcs. Mark-Vault W.I. The May meeting of the Mark- Vaun Women’s Institute will be held on Thursday, May 5, at the home of Mrs. Holt, Garden Ave. Roll call will be answered with a dozen cookies to sell later in the evening. Mrs. McCowan, Dis- trict President, will be present to install the new officers. Hos- tesses will be Mrs. Glassey, Mrs. Roy and Mrs. Lepkey. Young Women’ Institute The next meeting of the Lang- staff Young Women’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Fern Russell on May 11. An in- teresting programme has been arranged. Mr. L. Wainwright, Su- pervisor of Photography for the Ontario Hydro, will show slides of his trip through the States. Husbands of members are invited to attend. i ' Mrs. Fern Russell and Mrs. Ru- by Manol arranged a very suc- cessful euchre on April 29 at the home of Mr. Joan Suter. First prize was won by Mr. N. Hicks; other prize winners were Ml‘. M. Holt. Mrs. B. Sholdoff, Mrs. E. Beatty, Mr. B. Vennard. The homeâ€"made pie was auctioned and purchased by Mr Glassford. Friends and neighbours of Mrs. Desjardine, Garden Ave., are hap- py to know she is now home from Scarborough General Hospital. followingfi major operation and is progressing satisfactorily. Home and School News On Tuesday, May 10, at 8.15 p.m. the Langstafi Home and School Association will hold their annual meeting. They hope to have a speaker from the Lang- staf’f Community Association, re fireworks at Boyle Memorial lPark on Monday, May 23. Pro- ceeds will go to the planned Boyle Park Community Centre. (Boyle Park is situated on the north side of Morgan Drive off Boyle Drive.) Mr. Del Facey will moderate a group discussion on the value of Home and School to the parent and child. It was incorrectly stat- ed in the last home and school report that Donna Lycett thanked the speaker. It was Eileen Mills who did the excellent job. Sorry we goofed, Eileen. Langstaf’f Baptist Church Our speakers for the month of May will be as follows: May 8 â€" Speaker 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Rev. H. Edwards Music, 11 a.m. Duet by Miss J. and Mrs. E. McLean. May 15 â€"â€" Speaker 11 am. and 7 p.m.. Dr. M. H. Blandin. Music, 11 am. Mr. Stan Carter, 7 p.m. Mr. Bill Hirans. ~ May 22: Speaker 11 am. and 7 pm. Rev. Norman Rowan. Music 11 a.m. Mr. Don Mai-rift, 'I" p.m. Mrs. Mary Hicks. May 29: Speaker. Rev. H. Ed- wards 11 a.m. and 7 pm. Music, 11 am. Mr. 0. Knight and Mr. E. Martin; 7 p.m. Mr. Stan Hunt. We are looking forward to a special missionary meeting in the church on May 11. when Rev. \V. Large will be present and will be glad to answer questions concern- ing his work in South America. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. The F.B.Y.P.A. rally will be held Monday. May 23. We will be travelling by bus to Niagara Falls A and we invite all to accompany our young people on this occa- sion. 'A special welcome home to Mr. and Mrs. Rollins and family who recently returned from visiting relatives in England. Langstaff Community Ass’n We hope everyone has seen the sign board in the park an‘d the bulletin boards that have been put up near the mail boxes in the district. Thanks to Cleve Bur- tar}; and workers for a splendid JO . Keep in mind the fireworks night in the Park on May 23. Tick- ets are available at $2.00 per fairiin including lucky prizes. Also the big draw for the $50100 bond will take place the same evening. Tickets are available from Fred Iris, Cecil Thirgood, Cleve Burton, Bob Shearer, Nat Hicks and other members of the executive and association at large. Legal J. N. M ulholland, 62.0. 80 Richmond St. West, Toronto ' Consultation by Appointment Phones: Thornhill AV. 5-3315 Tlo-ronto EM 4-2780 .. vanâ€"u ........ mm... s‘roifitmmflxtibmfi WIRING LINE WORK Electrician 8 t t . Phone .TUrner 4-2881 MASSEY-FERGUSON SALES & SERVICE For complete service and parts -â€"new machinery and industrial equipment. Goodyear Tire Service. Give us a call for demonstra- tion and full particulars. WILLIAMS Service & Supply 3 miles south of Bolton on Hwy. 50 8. B. 3 Bolton Phone Bolton 150 Rose Garden 6': Flower Shop _ Flowers For All Occasions SPECIAL cur ROSES '- 5,000 POTTED PLANTS - - - MIXED PANS - - - POTTED HYDRANGEAS - - - POTTED MUMS, ETC. Stop, 22A Yonge Street AVenue 5 Typewriters - Adding Machines SALES - SERVICE - RENTALS your office machine specialist' 88 Baker Ave.. 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Woodland Public School - May 17th a.m. and p.m. Pupils from Woodland District, Langstafl" District - Markham Township and Charles Hewitt District - Markham Township I Thornlea Public School â€" May 19th a.m.Pupils frOm North Thornlea, All of Duncan and 16th Ave. District and Central Area No. 7 Highway and Bayview. Children must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 1960, for Kindergarten-primary and 6 years of age on or before December 31, 1960, for Grade I. Please bring proof of age and immunization record. Pupils who will be commencing Grade I in Sep- tember, 1960, from the German Mills District are asked to register at the Henderson Ave. Public School on May 16th. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Per dozen and up «ex-v :\N\'\\’\f‘.<\g \Tsk'xxwé \HN \, -. ‘ A