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Tu. 4-1196 25 Yonge St. N. Richmondfi Hll : AV. 5-4501 18 NEW NYLON 670x15 TIRES CHARGE NO DOWN PAYMENT NOTHING TO PAY FOR 30 DAYS GUARAL‘TEED 12 MONTHS USE YOUR CREDIT INSTALL THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, August 25, 1960 AND CLASS A TRADE. C.T.C. CAN OPEN FOR Incidentally, in 1930 the price of a new Tudor was $750.00. Builder Mr. and Mrs. Little’s first home in Richmond Hill was on Roseview Avenue. In 1930 they Mr. Litle recalls that “Little Brothers" (as the firm was then known) sold their first cars to a number of young men who later became prominent in the public. business and professional life of the Toronto area. Among these were;. John S. Proctor, President of the Imperial Bank of Canada, Neil McMillan, Presi- dent of the Canadian Bank of Commerce (the firm have done business with this bank for 32 years), Crawford Gordon Jr., one- time President of A. V. Roe, Ltd., the late Dr. D. E. S. Wis- hart (the family still buy cars from the firm), T. C. Newman, husband of Toronto Controller Jean Newman, Malcolm Richard- son, President of Richard- son. de Pencier. Ltd., Toronto, well known insurance firm), whose first car was a model "A" roadster and now drives a Thunderbird, and J. E. Smith, publisher of "The Liberal, (a Model T). “The first Ford product, the Model T, was a great car," Mr. Little reminisced. “It was tough as a burro and light enough for a normally strong man to heave out of a ditch or pot hole, and there were plenty of pot holes in the world in those years." But Mr. Little's chief source of in- come in the early years in The Hill was the Model T’s succes- sor, the Model A, which came out in 1928, “I well remember the backlog of orders we had for that model," he said. “We sold 100 Model A’s during the 1930 sales season." A yen for seeing the world, and fate then took him to Pontiac. Michigan, where for several years he was with General Motors Cor- poration. This part of his career ended in 1917 when, following the declaration of war against Germany by the United States he entered the U. S. Air Force and served two years at famous Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. He had his first plane flight in 1917, and in recent years has been a keen enthusiast for air travel. crossing the continent several times, and the Atlantic once. Following his discharge he joined Ford Motor Company as secretary to the chief engineer. Base of operations was Detroit at Highland Park, site of the then Ford plant. The office in which Mr. Little worked faced the one used by Henry Ford, 1, founder of the world renowned firm. 100 Sales Mr. Little’s appearance on the Richmond Hill business scene was proceeded by some years in the automotive world, six of them with the Ford Motor Company (two in Detroit at the Highland Park Plant and four at a Ford branch in Fargo, North Dakota). During this busy period he learn- ed a great deal about the motor business in his job as cashier, traffic manager and sales man- ager. He was born at Campbell- ville, Ontario and at 16, armed with a certificate in business ob- tained at Guelph, he secured an office job in Toronto where he worked for the next five years. Although in semi-retirement for the past five years, for health reasons, Mr. Little still keeps in touch with the business now known as “R. D. Little and Son Limited,” managed by son Don. Since March 1. 1927, when the or- iginal dealership opened on the north side of Arnold Street, to the present location at 168 Yonge Street North, where a new building was opened May 1, 1928, the firm has expanded several times. In 1928 there were five mechanics. while the two owners took care of the book work and sales end. Today there are 42 employees, including several re- cently hired salesmen for the about-to-be-opened used car at. ‘ Anyone among thousands of drivers in Vaughan and Markham Townships, Richmond Hill and Metropolitan Tor- onto who have bought a car, truck or tractor, or had a motor vehicle repaired since 1927, probably will recognize the name “R. D. Little”. It is conservatively estimated that since 1927 when Mr. Little, in partnership with his brotherAlex (since deceased), opened his first dealershipâ€" repair shop business in the Hill, he has handled 10,000 new and used motor vehicles of all descriptions and re- paired probably 15,000 more. Attesting to the prestige .enjoyed by him are innumerable clients who have done business with his firm over a period of many years, in several instances a quarter of a century. R. D. Little & Son Limited ARichmond HillLandmark Of Worth And Reliability The chief said that it bears re- peating that drinking reduces the ability of any driver. "Alcohol is actually a narcotic depressant,” he said, “and not a stimulant. And even small amounts of alco- hol reduce self-control and driv- ing ability?“ ’ thief fiobbins explained that one does not have to be “under the influence” to be an unsafe Police Chief R. P. Robbins said today that recent statistics re- veal that a drinking driver was involved in at least 16 per cent of all fatal accidents in Ontario in 1959. “Twenty three per cent of the adult pedestrians killed last year had been drinking,’ he said, adding: Accident statistics fc-‘ last year show that 2,919 On- tario drivers were impaired and 7,200 had been drinking at the time of the accident." Drinking Drivers Involved In 16% Of All Fatal Accidents Distinquished Citizen MARKHAM â€"- The village in: this year amounts to $311,000, of which about $193,000 or 62 per cent, has been paid to date. KING CITY â€" A proposed sub- division on the Crossland Farm, fronting on Highway 11 and Da- vis Drive has been rejected by council, because it would conflict with King Township's official plan, inadequate nublic services and utilities and the possible re- action of Newmarket. Human nature is pretty inspir- ing, he thinks. He remembers a man who purchased a tractor from him many years ago. “Time passed and finally I just wrote him off our books," he said. “Then one day he walked in and settled his bill 20 years later." A projected tour of the Scan- dinavian countries has been tem- porarily held up pending Mr. Little's recovery from a recent illness. When Mr. Little came to Rich- mond Hill the population stood at about 1,700. It has increased ten- fold since. There have been pro- found changes. In the past 33 years dozens of other dealerships have folded on the local scene. “R. D. Little and Son Limited" continues to thrive and grow. Mr. Little suggests that dependable products and reliable services constitute the best safeguards against the shifting. and often fickle, tides of change. He recalls with pride that when he and his brother Alex first built at 168 Yonge Street. N., the establishment, though only half its present size, was then considered one of the most modern between Toronto and Barrie. Also a.matter of pride. is the fact that the firm has been awarded recognition by Ford Motor Company five times, for dealership-excellence. Changes But to get back to business again, Mr. Little pointed out that the firm made full use of the opportunity to perfect itself in all phases of repair work dur- ing the war years. “Ford worked full time on war contracts be- tween 1942 and 1946," he said, “and we didn’t get any cars. We sold a lot of tractors, but repair work was our mainstay. They certainy were busy years. As a matter of fact, repair work was done by appointment only." Over the years Mr. Little has been interested in many civic projects. He was a member at the town council for four years. and has been chairman of both the public and high school boards. A keen gardener, he is past-president of the Ontario Horticultural Association, and past District Governor of Lions Clubs. Appointments Only bought their second home, on Richmond Street, from Gordon Sloan. In 1942 they built on Vau- ghan Road, the house now oc- cupied by son Don and family. Four years ago they built at 54 Arnold Street, a fine ranch-type bungalow set in the middle of a wide area of well cared for lawn. Immediate relatives beside Don and his family are daughter Marian, the wife of Dr. R. S. Fowler of Toronto and three grandsons. Mrs. Little is the for- mer Dorothy Maconachie, daugh- ter of the late Canon R. Macon- achie. He suggests that drinkers who drive might remember that its’ a lot' more practical, charitable and humane to give a pint of blood to the Red Cross. “The roads don’t need it.” Chief Robbins said that social drinkers are the big menace. “Critical judgement is impaired with a fairly low alcohol concen- tration," he pointed out. “and although they appear normal, their wits may fail them in an emergency.” driver. "Coffee doesn’t help. On- ly time will work alcohol out of the blood stream.” About three hours is needed to eliminate one ounce of pure alcohol (about two cocktails) from the system and two cocktails may reduce the power of sight a. much as wearing dark glasses at night. Acting Mayor Tinker said the situation is temporary. It Is true cement trucks are now using Centre Street East because this is the only access to supva the construction work on Markham Road. Ordinarily heavy trucks are banned on this street, but the by law is relaxed to permit construction work to proceed on Markham Road. “The situation Councillor Mrs. Margaret Southwell made a strong protest about heavy trucks using Centre Street East. “I have received many complaints,” said Mrs. Southwell; “people say their houses shake so they can’t use television. The truck trafiic is very heavy, sometimes one every five minutes." she said, expres- sing criticism for a permit for a cement plant in that area. “It was lack of foresight," she said. Administering relief in Rich- mond Hill is making such de- mands on the time of the present relief officer that council is con- sidering the appointment of an- other part time official. At pres- ent, Deputy-Clerk Clement acts as Relief Ofiicer but the duties are so demanding it was decided to ask the Personnel Committee to recommend on the advisability of appointing someone else to do the job. The number of applica- tions for relief is on the increase, reported Town Clerk Lynett. Council approved the action of the Hydro Commission in in- creasing remuneration of Hydro Commission members from .$8 to $12 per meeting. “Street numbering in Beverley Acres is chaotic,” said Councillor John W. Bradstock during a dis- cussion of town housevnumber-t ing. There seemed some uncer- tainty of the system used in numbering town streets and while a whole re-qumbering was suggested it was ruled out as too expensive for the present. Coun- cillor Whillans suggested that the company responsible be asked to explain the system used. The matter was referred to the Works Committee for a report. A. Cairns and L. Nesbitt, North Taylor Mills Dr., and R. Robin- son and Vic Apted of Browndale Crescent, wrote council asking to have the easement closed from Taylor Mills Dr. N. to Browndale Crescent. The letter said the easement, if open, would serve no purpose. Councillor Broadhurst said council should make sure of the feelings of all people in the area before taking action on closing easements and on his motion the letter was re- ferred to the Works Committee for a report. Deputy-Reeve Stanley F. Tin- ker is acting Mayor of Richmond Hill this week. In the absence of Mayor K. W. Tomlin and Reeve W. J. Haggart he is taking care of the official duties of Chief Magistrate and presided at Monday night’s regular council meeting. Mayor Tomlin and Reeve Haggart are out of town on holidays. The board is planning to have an open meeting in October for public school supporters in the area at which time the trusteees will discuss the workings of the schools system inaugurated this year. The Continental Casualty In- surance Co. will be permitted to insure pupils attending area schools in 1960-61, the cost to be borne by the parents desiring the coverage. Meeting With Ratepayers Members of thé Maffifigin board are Chairman Alan Advertising for a new custo- diaAn for the area was authorized. On August 30th meihhers 5f the board will inspect the four schgolsA under their jurisdiction. The board approved payment of $10.00 per month per pupil for: three children residing in the area who are attending Thornhaven School for Retarded Children. Pupil Insurance Transportation contracts have been awarded. Mr. Mortson will transport around 60 kinder- garten children. He has the south run for the elementary school children living at German Mills and along Wood Lane and John St. Mr. Langdon has the contract for providing transporta- tion for the children in the north end at 16th Ave. and Dun- can Road. " There will be 50 kindergarten pupils attending each school, 25 pupils at each half-day session. Two new kindergarten assistants have been hired. They are Miss Kathleen Murray and Miss Kerry Lee Robinson. Deputy-Reeve S. Tinker Presides Town Council Mayer 8: Reeve Holiday All kindergarten-age children in the Markham T.S.A. No. 1 area will have an opportunity to attend kindergarten. Transpor- tation will be supplied for those children who do not live within reasonable distance of the classes at the Henderson Ave. Public School and the Woodland Public School at no cost to the parents. The addition is expected to be ready the first of January. Transportation (Continued from Page 1) government grant, but in doing all that is possible to keep costs reasonable, the board desires to "protect its equity,” as Inspector Hallman put it. Total dissolu- tion payment coming to the board from Vaughan Township is $174,229.00. Low Bid MARKHAM -â€" Night flying is now in operation at Goodwood Airport. MARKHAM â€" The tender for extention of a water main on Church Street in the amount of $4,096 has been let to W. Burkâ€" holder. Acting Mayor Tinker comment- ed that it is re-assuring that the increase in fares has not reduced patronage of the service. For the first quarter of the year the oper- ation showed a deficit of $5,057. Council approved an increase in the charge for the local bus service from 39 cents per mile to 42 cents per mile. Councillor Broadhurst, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, ex- plained that 42 cents was the rate agreed to at the start of the service but to give the new project a break the operator agreed to accept the 39 cent rate for the first four months. “The four months extended to twenty- four,” said Councillor Broadhurst but pointed out it was felt the high rate should be applicable as of September 10th. Councillor Broadhurst pointed out that oper- ating expense of the North Yonge bus line is at the rate of 60 cents per mile. The local municipalities have interest only in the operation of the service from Steele's Avenue North. Richmond Hill has a 50 per cent interest in the operation and Markham and Vaughan Townships each' a 25 per cent interest. Councillor Bradstock contend- ed it isn’t fair to have all this traffic on Centre St. East which is a residential area and pointed out that in addition to the nui- sance there is a great danger for children in the area. The North Yonge bus service operated by the T.T.C. for the Town of Richmond Hill and the Townships of Markham and Vaughan showed a small oper- ating profit for the second quar- ter of the year. Gross revenue for the three-month period was $27,444.31 and operating expens- es $26,979.30, leaving a profit of $331.16. {FRESH WATER ‘HAULED ANYWHERE, ; ANYTIME Parker, vice-chairman John Mc- Kay, and Trustees Lionel Frost, Leslie Clarke and John Hons- berger. Supervising principal and business administrator is E. J. Sand. is temporary, I assure you," said Mr. Tinker. It is hoped that Markham Road construction may be completed by October lst. Free Emergency Brake Cable Adjustment Written 18 Month Guarantee Free 1,000-mile Adjustment Included With Installed Price Installed MOST CARS 1955 & UP Frank Evison ELGIN MILLS TU. 4-2728 CTC POWER BRAKE UNIT 1 $29.95 t. SAFE BRAKES . . . . SAVE I.IVES Front 6': Rear Springs Ford-Meteor 1949-51 1952-58 Chev.- Pontiac 1948-53 1954-57 Dodge-Plymouth 1942-59 Make 8. Year .60 EXCHANGI Chev. 193.4) FORD - METEOR 1949-54 1955-59 MERCURY - MONARCH 1949-54 1955-56 1957-59 Trade in Your Old clutch Assembly Glulch Assembly Exchange DODGE - PLYMOUTH 1946-56 1957-59 OLDSMOBILE 88, 98 1949-59 CHEVROLET - PONTIAC 20, 22 BUICK - OLDSMOBILE 1952-55 1956-59 for all your CAR REPAIRS 8. PURCHASES open a Canadian Tire "CAN CHARGE" no down payment == nothing to pay for 30 days. ALL FORD, CHEV. PONTIAC PLYMOUTH - DODGE 1948-1958 Mas-$14.00 each INSTALLED $4.50 ~ each COMPARE YOUR SAVINGS FRONT END ALIGNMENT SPECIAL Check brake drums and lining You GEt I. Clean, pack front wheel bearing: 3 For 2. 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