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, Thornhill and District News Rev. and Mrs. Calvin Chambers returned last week from a month spent in Vancouver, where they visited Rev. C amber’s parents. The family fle out.by jet plane in something u der four hours - quite a difference from the seven days it takes to go by car. While in Vancouver, they had fine warm weather and it didn't rain all the time they were there, a real record ‘for Vancouver. Sounds as if the B. C. and On- On Sunday. August 7th the special speaker at the morning service was Rev. George later. Rev. Slater is a friend 0 Rev. McDonald's. Originally from Wil- lowdale. he has been preaching in Bredenbury, Saskatchewan. His sermon was entitled “Releas- ing God’s Power.” The soinist was Mrs. H. Martin and she was accompanied by her daughter Miss Lona Martin at the organ. The entire‘ service was taped and broadcast over station CJRH. Richmond Hill. on Sunday, Au- gust 14th. Social Notes No further news has been re- ceived about the arrival of the Pajevic family, the refugee fam- ily the church is sponsoring. However. news was received last week from the congregation’s other "project" the young stud- ent minister whose work this summer in the mission fields of Manitoba is being financed by Thornhill United Church. Mr. Derwin Docker is a student at Western University and in his letter to the congregation, he thanked them for their interest in his work and invited any in- terested people to write to him. On Sundav. August 7th the Thornhill United Church News The school continues to August 19th and on the afternoon of Friday. August 19th, there will be a “Graduation” held. Par- ents are invited to attend and view an exhibition 0! the work done by tiie children. The children range from five to twelve years of age and at- tend the Vacation school every afternoon from 1:30 to 4 pm. at Thornhill United Church. The School is the joint project of all the Thornhili churches who have all provided teachers. The pro- gram is directed by four “Cara- vanners,” young people sent out by the Board of Christian Educa- tion of the United Church. Those are Mr. Keith Brown. Miss Bar- bara McDonald and Miss Kath- ryn Sarjeant. all high school stu- dents, and Miss Louise Andrew, a school teacher. These young peo- ple took a special course during the winter and are spending their summer travelling across Ontario and Quebec doing this work. They are bilietted in pri- vate homes and receive no pay for their services. Under their guidance and that of the other teachers. the children enjoy a program of singing, followed by Bible study, a period of games followed by refreshments. Next comes a period devoted to handâ€"i crafts, and the school closes eachi day with a worship service. Don’t ever think children don’t like going to school â€"â€" they love it. They do get bored with It, of. course. This is borne out by the fact that in June. when registra- tion forms were given out for the Vacation Bible School. only 25 children registered, but when the Vacation School opened last Mon- day, August 8th, 70 children turned up. On Tuesday 100 made their appearance and by Wednes- day, the attendance totalled 100. Vacation Bible School 'J. N. M ulholland, Also try our Floor Cleaners 8; Wax for sale to anyone â€" Large and small quantities. 80 Richmond St. West. Toronto Consultation by Appointment Phones: Thornhil! AV. 5-3315 Toronto EM 4-2780 DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL FLOORS - WALLS - WINDOWS JANITOR SERVICES Radios TV JOHN'S T.V. RICHMOND HILL COMMERCIAL CLEANERS THE LIBERAII, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, August 18, 1960 AV. 5-4138 legal Q.C'. Thornhill Notes Car Radios TELEPEON! AV. 6-238! Hl-FI TU. 4-3714 Council legalized the existing right-of-wey at the Robert Mc- Michae! property South of Klein- berg. The stately residence. valu- ed at upwards of $100,000, has been willed as a museum to the Conservation Authority. A request from residents of the Freeborn Development in Con- cord that they be allowed to re- duce their frontage to allonl for a roadway, was turned over to the planning board for study and approval. ' Cousins Dairy of Aurora was granted permission to erect a $7,000 ice cream outlet at Pine- crest Speedway on No. 7 High- way. Vaughan Township Council. at its regular Monday meeting, said it would shortly meet with offico ials of Metro’s planning office to review, again, the question of Woodbridge annexing part of Vaughan. At least four different plans have been presented, no one of which has met with un- animous approval. A Pine Grove resident who complained that a neighbour was illegally using his next-door yard as a usedâ€"car lot and wreck- ing plot was promised copies of the toy'vnship's and provincial by- laws relatlng to such problems, to see if the neighbour could be induced to stop using the yard as a wrecking place. On Friday, August 19th, at 3:30 p.m., some of the members of the staff at the pool will put on a demonstration of artificial respiration. This is something ev- eryone should know about, and there should be a good turnout. Thursday, August 18th at 7 pm. the Annual Swim Meet will take place at the Thornhill pool. There will be classes for both boys and girls â€" Juniors, age nine and under. who swim one width of the pool. Intermediates, twelve‘and under, who must swim one length, and Seniors, 15 and under who swim two lengths of the pool. There \will be ribbons and trophies for both boys and girls, a diving compe- tition, and an open event for any- one who can swim four lengths of the pool. Because of the large number of young non-swimmers who took part last year, somewhat holding up the proceedings, a separate meet was held for them on Wed- nesday. August 17th. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gillies of Elgin Street are at present visit- ing at the home of Mrs. Gillies parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lyons. at Barrington Passage, Nova Sco- tla. Peter, John and Margaret are with their parents and en- joying their holiday to the full, especially so since they are right on the ocean. Thomhlll Pool Annual Swim Meet Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Askew also returned last week from their vacation. Leaving just before the end of June, they spent two weeks at Goose Rock, in Maine in a house right on the beach. They were home for a day be- fore going off again. this time to the Senior Girls Diocesan Camp at Lake Couchiching. Rev. Askew served as Chaplain, while Mrs. Askew was a leaders There were 120 teen agers along with 20 counsellors and another 20 per- ‘manent staff members, so the camp was quite a large one. Three girls from Holy Trinity were Counsellors for the Senior Girls Camp, Suzanne Ball, Jane Redman and Elaine Jones. At the Junior Girls Camp now being held at the campsite. there are also three Holy Trinity Girls working -â€" Ann Holden as a leader, Carolyn Miller as a Coun- sellor in Training. and Jane Red- man who stayed on for the next camp. At the following camp, also for Junior Girls, Marilyn Devey and Beverley Byford, both from Holy Trinity, will be acting as Counsellors in Training. Ano- ther Holy Trinity girl spending the summer at the camp for the fifth consecutive summer is Bar- bara Howes, who is a very popul- ar swimming instructor. tario weathermen had a slight mixup and drew the wrong wea- ther, doesn't it? hug/tan (Joana? 'I'l e; ‘l'ne Liberal” In always pleased to publish ltdnn of inteten contributed by m readers In the Thomhm area . . . . . 0n: representative In Thornhm Ia Mn. Margaret McLean. 'ho may ha reached by phoning AV. 5-2331. The boys had a very exciting and interesting day. They enjoy- ed every minute spent at their various destinations. They were thrilled to be able to see the North Star planes at Malton Airport, then on to the Pioneer Village (Dalziel Park) at Edgeley .where the boys saw far- ming equipment and buildings of the early pioneer days. A We would like to congratuiate Mrs. Geo. Barker on her wonder- ful achievement as she was one of those holding the highest num- ber of points for the entire show. Annual 4-H Tour Several of our local boys were able to take the annual trip for the 4-H boys of this district, namely â€" John and David Rum- ble. Billy Clarkson. Albert Leek, and Charlie Barker. i All of those from Headford who were able to attend the re- cent Gladiolus show, would un- doubtedly be delighted with the beautiful specimens on exhibit. There were so many interesting new combinations of colours in the seedling group as well as in the baskets and table arrange- ments. The “School of Flowar Design" demonstrated how to make a beautiful arrangement us- ing gladioli. Each lady, watching the demonstration, was presented with one of the famous Rich- mond Hill Roses and one lucky lady was presented with a table arrangement of roses. Headford ladies, namely. Mrs. Geo. Barker and Mrs. F. Barker worked very hard to make it a sucr'essful show. Mrs. F. Barker played a leading part in her role as director and Mrs. Geo. Barker was in a trio. with Mrs. Turner of King and Mrs. Cruickshank of Toronto, to demonstrate a poor arrangement and then to follow up with a proper arrangement, for which Mrs. G. Barker took another “First Prize." These early pioneers could not have made this jour- ney by their indomitable will alone. They needed the covered wagon to transport the very means that would keep them alive in their new land: livestock, seed for crops, clothes and bedding to keep them warm. Their cow supplied them with fresh milk, and their butter was made in a leather bag which bounced up and down at the rear of the conestoga as it rumbled along. It was a home on wheels. Gladiolus Show Baseball On Tuesday night Headford and Gormiey had both scored one run at the end of the first innings. Due to rain failing quite heavily the game had to be post- poned until Friday night. Head- ford's team was then able to de- ieat Gormley by a victory of 17 to 11. Good work boys. The next games are as follows: August 16 . Headford at Bui- tonville. August 18 â€" Victoria Square at Headford. August 2.3 -â€" Gormley at Head- ford. The Tonawanda river presented another difficulty. The men cut small trees and brushes and cast them into the shallow water to make some sort of a corduroy bridge. The Niagara river was the final big obstacle. They found a suitable landing-place near a little Indian village. The conestogas were made water tight and the canvas tops became sails. Every inch of available rope was brought out and spliced to one length. Holes were bored into the topmost planks of one conestoga, back and front, and it was secured to a huge tree on the shore and the other end of the rope was tied to the other conestoga. If the first Conestoga failed to get across, it would be an easy matter to pull it back to shore. Fortunately, the Brickers made the attempt safely and finally landed in Canada, their land of hope. The journey upon which the Brickers set out was full of danger and very tiresome because it took hours to go a few miles and they were following an unknown trafl. 'They crossed one branch of the Susquehannah river by loading both conestogas, horses and all on a. ferry which was propelled by a dozen oarsmen. At last after much trouble along the way they arrived at the foothills of the Alleghany mountains. Their horses were compelled to pull the heavy wagons up the long steep grade to the summit of the mountain. It took more than nine hours to travel the first three miles of the in- cline. It was so difficult that they were ready to turn back. The discovery of a short cut through the rocks to the other side changed their minds and they went on. The descent of the mountains was almost as hard and certainly more dangerous. Again and again there was danger that the whole caravan might go tumbling over some precipice to certain death. When they at last crossed the western branch of the Susquehannah, they found the water rising over the wagon boxes, flooding the floors of the conestogas and saturating much of the baggage. on their way to Canada from Pennsylvania. The family set out on the journey with two conestogas, each drawn by two span of heavy draught horses, and covered with a white linen, bonnet-shaped top which was supported by a dozen or more narrow, curved staves extending the full length of the wagon, and protecting the con- tents from the rain and sun. The gearings were a bril. liant red, presenting a striking contrast to the sky-blue of the wagon boxes. One of the conestogas was filled with household effects and had a cow trailing beside it. The other contained a number of chickens, a pair of pigs and a few sheep. _ By Elizabeth Kelson One of the proud possessions of Pioneer Village in the Black Creek Conservation area is the conestoga wagon. We, who travel so easily about in motor cars on good highways can hardly imagine the hardships that were so much a part of travelling long distances over- land in a conestoga wagon. " Mabei anhé’m, inuher book, "The Trail of The Con- estoga,” has described the ordeal of _the Briclger family The Boy‘s had théir lunch at leamé/ing 8. R. 2 Gomley - Phone TUrner 4-2236 CORRESPONDENT: MRS. H. ACREMAN HEADFORD NEWS From the cards that have arrived in the community from the Harold Acreman’s they are having a superb time in Canada’s West. They have already visited Banff, Lake Louise, and-on to Victoria. Each day seems to be filled with interesting places to visit. A very special "Happy Birth- day" goes out this week :0 Mrs. Hord whose birthday falls on August 24. We wish her a very happy day. Mr. and Mrs. Cowan cigMorés treal' are spending a week visi - ing with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bur- ton. Mrs. Cowan is Mrs. Burton‘s sister and she reports that Kath- leen is enjoying herself while On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Garry Burton, of Beeton, with their three daughters spent a delight- ful day with his brother, Harry Burton, and family of Headford. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bagg of Uxbridge, spent Friday with the Lees. They have both improved greatly in healthy Mrs. Doug Calder drove to Stratford this past week to see “Midsummer Night’s Dream" at the Stratford Festival. Her re- marks were “Fabulous!” which very aptly describes the perfor- mance as Well as the buildings. After the play, she visited hfier parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guild at Rockwood on her way home. a very wonderful evening- last Tuesday night. Mrs. W. Wellman and friends from Toronto paid a visit to see Marian and Allan Wellman and their family at Ravenshoa. Annually the Frigidaire Com- pany of Leaside entertains their “25-Year Club Members” at a de- licious banquet on the beautiful grounds of the Caledon Mountain Trout Club. Carl Wallace is a member of the plub and_ reports Murray Clarkson is enjoying a wonderful trip with his grandâ€" mother, Mrs. Topham of Stouff- ville, and his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Stotts, of Brown’s Corners. They plan to inspect the “St. Lawrence Sea- way" and if possible, to visit Ottawa, with all its beautiful and historigal buildings. Cummer Lee and family spent a delightful time with the Allan Wellman family of( Rav‘enshoe this past week. I Neighbourhood N otes Mr. E. P, Taylor’s Windfleld Farms and were permitted to tour the barns where they saw most modern equipment and stables, plus many beautlful hor- ses. 'round " The MacKenzie family of 107 Morgan Ave., enjoyed two weeks of camping. They had been through Burlelgh Falls, Cobourg, Lake St. Peter and Algonquin Park in their travels by car. Miss Margaret Savage of Lind- say is visiting the home of her aunt. uncle and cousins, the An- gels of Clarke Avenue. for this week. The past week she spent with the Angels at their cottage near BarrY'S Bay. Wedding congratulations go to Miss Sylvia Scott of 103 Morgan Ave., who is to wed Mr. Barry Wayne Palneau of Toronto, for- merly of Winnipeg. The ceremony will take place at West United Church in Toronto at 5:30 pm. and the reception will be held at the North York Veterans Hall on Saturday. August 20. The Barbours of Henderson Ave. have returned home from their cottage at Wasaga Beach where they spent an enjoyable two weeks. Miss Mary Perrault of Clarke Ave, and Stephen Mor- rison of Sprucewood Drive were guests of the Barbours during the past week. The Murphy family of Clarke Avenue returned from an enjoy- able two weeks at their cottage on Island 50 in Temagami. Birthday greetings go out to Richard Moase of Clarke Avenue. who celebrated his 10th birthday on Tuesday, August 16. ' On November 16, 1959, 150 pipersons from everywhere in [Vaughan showed up at the muni- cipal building in Maple when seven persons were nominated for the board elections. In view of the importance of the occas- ion this was not considered a gratifying turnout but indications are that school board matters have in the past year given rise to a broader and deeper interest among voters. Poor Turnout Correspondent: David Barbour Henderson Ave. Phone AV. 5-5205 Friends and neighbours of Bob Wallace, 14, of Clarke Ave.. are sorry to learn that he suffered a broken leg when he fell from a tree in which he had been play- ing. The accident occurred last Thursday, August 11. Public apathy was strikingly apparent on November 23 of last year when only 12 per cent of the voters went to the polls to choose five board members. VICTORIAN ORDER OF , NURSES ‘A, RICHMOND HILL‘ ,fi The new Vaughan Township nom- inations, and election date, Nov- ember 28 and December 10 reâ€" spectively, will apply to the Vaughan Township Public School Board as well as present munici- pal office holders. The school board, elected for the first time last year, will have completed a one-year term but henceforth will serve two-year terms. BRANCH “‘ Miss E. Woodbyme Erect fence on west boundary‘ Burlington Secure prices for fence re- placement for 1961; fill old well in south-west area. Mount Lebanon Repair stair railing; repair north foundation wall; ralse well at her grandmother's in Verdun This past week-end Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wallace entertained Mr. and Mrs. Ken Pryke and family of Sarnia. Investigate refinishing black- boards. Old Pine Grove Two Year Term Vaughan School Elections Dec. 10 Richmond Hill Municipal Hall ~ PHONE TU. 4-4101 Since the regular meeting in July, the Vaughan Township School Area Bd. Property Com- mittee has spent the last three Thursday evenings inspecting various school buildings and equipment in the area. The fol- lowing schools have been visited and the following recommenda- tions were submitted by Proper- ty Chairman, Trustee Milton Sa- vage and approved at the August meeting. Lower Ninth Repair roof: repair hydro line; drapes for basement classroom. Elder Mills Remove chimney and belfry; paint south classroom; repair hy- dro line; waterproof basement; investigate refinishing black- boards; drapes for teachers’ room. Coleraine Recently Mr. and Mrs. Van Roon of Grimsby who had form- erly worked at Glenorchy Farms. made a visit to Headford to see Mr. and Mrs. Peter Flooryp and family. They also called upon Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson and family 7 List Summer Work Vaughan Public Schools On' Wednesday Gloria Mullin DONCASTER V. O. N. There were 8,891 taxpayers eligible to vote and of these only 1,104 cast ballots. Some peopie complained they did not have enough time to decide issues and the relative worth of the candi- dates; others \said not enough publicity was given to the rate- payers regarding the election or the polling stations. At all costs the 12 per cent represented a miserable turnout, ranking high with province-wide if not nation- wide voting “lows.” Heading the polls was Mr. Herb Constable of Maple, subsequently named as chairman, who garner- ed 638 votes. Members Mrs. Ruth Hogg of Kleinburg received 630 votes, Milton Savage, Patterson came third with 582 votes, Mr. Sam Kaiser, also of Kleinburg, was fourth with 573 and Mrs. Mona Robertson. present vice- chairman, got 473 votes. Warren Bailie of Concord and Edward Hayes of Maple were the defeat- ed candidates. ~ returned home after spending a delightful holiday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Wellman. Paul and Brenda. Mrs. Wellman also had a nice visit with her mother, Mrs. Manwell, and Gloria’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Mu!!in, be- fore returning home. Seed area where portables for- merly located schedule extra help for summer clean-up prior to school opening. Drapes for two south class- rooms, office and teachers’ room; paint south- east classroom. Ross Doan Paint portable additional grad‘ ing when grading contract in pro- gress. Thornhill Margaret Brodie will now be enjoying every minute of her trip on the Continent. The last word from her came from London and she was all excited about her trip to five European countries. Construct storage cupboards for teacher and custodian sup- plies; fill and grading for yard. Concord Secure prices on new ceiling and walls in classroom. Bryson top: leave erection of new north fence until Spring 1961; repair hydro line. New Pine Grove Secure contract price on grad- ing and removing fill; contract for George Robinson Cleaning, $40 per room supplying own equipment. Kleinburg Transfer pupil desks not being used to Elder Mills; contract for George Robinson Cleaning. Purpleville Repair brickwork. Edgeley (Formerly RICH-HILL MOTORS) Stop Yonge St, (Opp. Dunlap Observatory) BRUCE MACDOUGALL MOTORS LTD. 23 POINT ENGINE TUNE-UP aim-sap us parts 6 CYL-s8.pss plus part. 8 CYL-sll.2 _I-_- .___.1_ TUNE-UP SPECIAL Battery -- Remove cables at battery. Clean terminals and re-install. Clean ground connection. Starting Motor â€" Test operation. In- spect commutator and brushes. Tight- en connections. Lubricate according to specifications. Generator â€" Inspect commutator and brushes. Tighten connections. Lubri- cate according to specifications. Voltage Regulator -â€" Remove cover and inspect. Tighten connections. Ad- just cut-in voltage, current and voltage according to specifications. 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