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Keele Street GROWER â€" FLORIST Since 1880 The finest in floral designsi and bedding plants. ' PHONE ALpine 7.147! B. W. Miller Born in Ingersoll, Ontario. Mrs. Palmer spent most of her life in Vancouver. B. C. but lived on Elgin Street. Thornhill. for five years .and latterly had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. McTaggart-Cowan on C01- borne Street. Mrs. Palmer was associated Friends of Mrs. Patrick Mc- Taggart-Cowan of 76 Colborne Street. Thornhill offer their sin- cere congolences on the sudden dam of her mother, Mrs. Win~ nifred C. Palmer, on Thursday. January 12th. 6 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, January 26, 1961 Thornhill and District News Mrs. Winnifred Palmer Dies In Her 83rd Year Visit your local Toronto-Dominion Manager soon. He’ll be 5 fin-nish you with complete details and to Show you how easfly 2 HOME MOVEMENT LOAN can be arranged. Drop in and see him You’ll really appreciate our kind of “interested” service. A “T-D" HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN, especially at this time of year, is downright good business. It provides you with the necessary funds to increase the value of your home at a time When workmen and materials are readily available. A Home Improvement Loan is good business from another angle too. You can borrow at low interest rates and remarkably easy re-payment terms. He's DOING IT NOW through a 'T-D' home We'd like you to meet 111 [1.11 U V C1]. [C1 lL lUdll We'd like you to meet an opportunist. The man you see in this picture is taking advantage of the slack season in the building trades, to re-model his kitchen with a "T-D” HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN ‘. DYSON. Manager TELEPHONE AV. 5 Maple, Ont. PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE AT 7H3 IANK THAT LOOKS AHIAD The funeral service was held at Holy Trinity Church, Thorn- hill, on January 13th with Rev. Logan Varey conducting the ser- vice. Pall bearers were Mr. Fred Crosby, Thornhill. Mr. Bill Len- nox. Richmond Hill, Mr. F. W. Benum, Richvale. Mr. H. H. Bin- don, Willowdale, Mr. D. C. Arch‘ ibald, Toronto and Mr. J. R. H. Noble, Toronto. Cremation was at St. James the Less, Toronto. MARKHAM â€" The Township of Markham in 1960 chalked up nearly $5,000,000 worth of build- ing, twice that of the previous year in terms of money. KING â€"- Clerk Harold Rose of King Township this year con- ducted his 231‘d inauguration, while Rev. 1“. V. Abbott. Schom- berg. performed the inaugural rieligious ceremony for the 22nd tme. ‘ two daughters. Margaret. Patrick McTaggart-Cowan Thornhil] and’ Hope. Mrs. Harvey, of Winnipeg with Holy Trinity Church, Thorn- hill and had been active in the W. A. there. She is survived by ~2331 Richmond Hill Branch "The Liberal" ls always pleased to publish items of inter-es! contributed by its readers in the Thornhill are. ~ - - o - a Our representative in Thornhill is Mrs. Margaret McLean, who may be reached by phoningr AV. 5-2331. Mrs Following congregational sing- ing the celebrants adjourned to participate in the usual Sunday evening activities as represented by four groups: The Junior At 5.30 in the afternoon, the whole church fellowship was en- tertained lo a supper arranged by the Young People’s Group under the capable direction of Miss Joanne Wilson. Following the minister‘s story to the children, Mrs. F. N. Mc~ Connell, one of the senior mem- bers of the congregation, lighted nine candles on a birthday cake, and Dorothy Lennie, one of the Church's original babies, blew them out. Dr. Johnston read from the report of the congregation's first meeting in 1952 as recorded by the first clerk Mr. W. A. Smock. During the morning service of worship the Junior Choir sup- plemented the Chancel Choir in the ministry of music: Following the minister‘s story to the children, Mrs. F. N. Mc~ Last. Sunday, January twenty- second. the congregation of Thornhill Baptist Church cele- brated ’its ninth anniversary am- idst much rejoicing that the re- cently installed additional pews were necessary to accommodate the crowds. I He’ll be glaa to 6/94" jAm'nAi/f fiat/ah}! Lrated SOOI‘I K6290 g C. STUNDEN IRichmond Hi1! TU. 44% Sanitary Con tractor Drains Cleaned & Repaired could connect up with a more frequent bus~service, it would be much appreciated. Call Mrs. Lambert at AY. 5_-2539 if you --..I.! v__uA - Mrs. Pajevic is employed at the Shouldice Hospital. It had been intended at first that she should be at the branch in Thornâ€" hill but it was not possible to fit her in there for the present so she has been travelling to the Hospital at Church and Charles Street in Toronto by T.T.C. She starts work there at 7 each mor- ning, but such is the frequency (or infrequency) of the early mor- ning bus service from the area, must catch a bus in Thornhill at 5:30 am. Missing the bus one morning, she hitch-hiked a ride and one morning, a police cruiser pulled up beside her, apparently curious as to why a woman should be out alone at such an hour. If there is anyone who could give Mrs. Pajevic a lift in the morn- ings. even just to rwhere she could help out ih {biggie}: This is their major occupation these days, as they all three ate tend classes at Thornhill High School two nights a week and are. besides. given lessons a cou- ple of times a week by Mr. and Mrs. McGhee. Branislav is at- tending Thornhill High School and is being fitted in at the Grade 10 level. while Dusan. pending the opening up of a promised job in the spring, is working at Mr. Isaac Baker‘s saddlery and harness shop at Concord. ‘ -v..u .uuu. his bit. The two boys were more than delighted. and the set will help them immensely in learning th'emEnglish language. Mrs. Stefica Pajevic and her sons Branislav and Dusan, were the surprised and grateful re- cipients last week of a TV set, presented to them by Mr. Ted Kane, of County Appliances Lim- ited, 6186 Yonge Street. Willow- dale. Mr. Kane had read of the fine welcome given the Pajevics by the people of Thornhill and although he is not a resident of ‘the 'area,' wanted to contribute Groups which rooms. Choir rehearsal at the Johnston home next door; the adult Bible Class. in the Church: and the B.Y.P.U. and High Fellowship Groups which meet in the school 96 John Street, Thornhill Mr. Walter Smook M.C.’d the gathering and traced the history of the club from it’s inception in 1947, and men- tioned the part each of the charter members had play- ed. Foul‘ of the charter members are Past Presidents of the organization. Each of the charter members, Morgan Boyle. Russ Elgie. Willard Simpson. John MacNeil, Reg. Smith. Wilf Ball. Percy Bone Tom Jackson, Charles Sow- don and Lou Reid, rose to speak “in their own defense” and many fine times were recalled. Al: a flower decked table. each place set witn a bout. tonniere, the members of the Thornhill Lions club paid tribute to ten of the Club’s charter members, on Monday‘ January 16th. at Thomhill United Church. The fine dinner was ca- tered by Group 2 of the W0- men’s Association of Thorn- hill United Church. 80 Richmond St. West, Toronto Consultation by Appointment Phones: Thornhill AV. 5-3315 Toronto EM 4-2780 Septic Tanks Pumped Thornhill Lions Honour Charter Members FOR FAST RELIABLE HOME DELIVERY OF Pajeric Family Receive TV Set PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOME DELIVERY CARRIER MICHAEL STRATTON “THE LIERAL" '. M ulholland, QC. legal Tlllerl‘dal'y CAM/z IN T HORN HILL Sunday morning. January 15th, saw the second largest congrega- tlon ever assembled in Thornhill United Church and the Sacra- ment of the Lord’s Supper was observed. The following new members were welcomed into the Church by Certificate of Trans» fer: Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ablett, 3 Morgan Avenue; Mrs. H. W. Andreae, 80 Grandview Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair and sons Gus and David, 32 Thorn- bank Rd., Mr. and Mrs. ,W. L. Breme, 7 Courtham Rd., Mr. and IVE-s. Ronald Campbell, 10 Boyle Drive, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dow, 5 Vista View. Mr. R. H. Gordon. 34 Uplands Awe. Mr. and Mrs. At their meeting after the evening service on Sunday, Jan- uary 8th, the young people of the Hi-C group held their elec- tion of officers. The new execu- tive for 1961 is made up of: President, Paul Rivers: Vice- President, Jim Kellam; Treasur- er, Ted McGhee. Secretary, Ron Willey. Food Convener, Judy Hallawell. The entire membership of 10 ladies of Group 2 met on Mon- day, January 9th at the home of Mrs. C. S. Richardson and the ladies spent the evening repair- ing hymn books. They repaired 70 books in all. The devotional was taken by Mrs. Johnson and hostesses were Mrs. Smillie and And .Mrs. Harrison. At the next meeting, the ladies of this group will make babies’ nighties. Approximately 14 ladies turned out to the January meeting of Group 1 of the W.A.. which was held at the home of Mrs. G. D. Dobson. 55 Highland Park Ave- nue, on Tuesday, January 10th. Mrs. H. R. MacDonald was a guest at the meeting, and a new member. Mrs. Nancy Bremer also attended. The group discussed plans for a cofi’ee party and bake sale to be held some time in March. They also planned the menu for the Lions Club dinner in February, for which they will cater. Arrangements were also made for the ladies of this group to supply nine loaves of sand- wiches as their share of the sandwiches to be supplied to the Fred Victor Mission on February 19th. Group 1 is responsible this month for greeting the members of the congregation in Church on Sunday mornings and for making arrangements for the flowers decorating the church each Sun- day tobe delivered to the home of shut-ins of the parish. Mrs. Muriel Weaving was in charge of the Devotional for the meet- ing. Group 5 of the WA. held their January meeting at the home of Mrs. L. Humphrey, 24 Riverside Blvd., on Tuesday, January 17th. A slate of officers was presented and the following ladies assumed office for 1961: Group Leader, Mrs. Lois Skinner; Co-Leader, Margaret Agnew; Treasurer, Bar- bara Everist; Secretary, Jean Johnston, Welfare Convener, Doris Willey; Bazaar Convener. Dorie McKittrick, Social Con- veners, Fran Clark and Helen Mabley, Sunshine Convener, Jean Johnston. The evening was spent in plan- ning the work for 1961, with em- phasis on the Church Bazaar which is to be held this fall. The 19 members of the group present then enjoyed refreshments before the meeting adjourned. * The Couples Club of Thornhill United Church held their Janu- ary meeting in the form of a skatin party, on Saturday, Jan- uary 4th. Mr. and Mrs. E. Tobey. of Oakbank Road opened their home to the club and while those who wished to, skated on the pond, the non-skaters enjoyed an even- ing of cards and games. Refresh- ments were served and prizes given to the winners. The next meeting of the Couples Club will be held on Suturday. February 11th. The Birthday Box was passed (any member with a birthday during the month is required to put money in the box up to the number of years of her age) and as it was Mrs. Ethel Irons’ 79th birthday, congratulations were expressed by those present. Mrs. Martin closed the meeting with prayer, following which a social hour with refreshments was en- joyed by all those present. The next meeting of the Anna Buck Circle will be on Wednesday. February lst, at the home of Mrs. Clifford Wilson. 16 Thorn- heights Road, Thornhill. The Young People of Baptist Church held a Skating Party at the Pond! on No. 7 Highway on Saturday evening, January 215:.. after which they enjoyed dancing and refreshments rat the home of the President Miss Joanne Wilson. Unlted Church News A skit on an Angola Hospital clinic entitled “Nancy’s Dream Comes True“ was enacted by the following members: Mrs. Carl- son, as a nurse, Mrs. H. Wilson, Mrs. J. Martin, and Mrs. Haze] Stringer as patients, and Miss Gladys Steven as narrator. This proved very interesting. The meeting was opened with prayer by the president, follow- ed by a devotional period con- ducted by Mrs. Hazel Stringer. her theme being “Standards and Measures For the New‘ Year." This was followed by prayer by Mrs. Wm. Yea. The January meeting of the Ann: Buck Circle of Thornhill Baptist Church was held at the home of Mrs. E. Twine. Helen Avenue. Thornhill on Wednes- day evening, January 11th at 8 p.m.. with the president, Mrs. James Martin presiding. Baptist Church News Thornh ill Notes AV. 5-2203 AV. 5-1684 bet. The Blairs hafl from Lon- don and spent last week-end there tying up a few ‘oose ends and attending the gala 1.0.D E. party there. Mrs, P. J, King 0! Johnson Avenue, Thornhil], is Mrs. Blair’s sister. Recent newcomers to Thorn- bill are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair and sons Gu and David, who moved into 32 Thomebank _Rd. a: theApeginmng of Decem- Mrs: Jo Cruise of 103 Arnold Avenue, was happy to have her mother, Mrs. B. Hodgkinson of Montreal staying with her for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Hodgkin- son returned to Montreal on Tuesday. Also vacétloning in Florida are Dr. and Mrs. L H. Erb of Centre Street. In spite of a slight back injury, Mrs. Gordon Brain went right. ahead and made reservations last week for her trip to Florida on February 4th. Leaving sons and husbands to fend for themselves. Mrs. Brain and Mrs. E. Hunt of Arnold Avenue, together with another lady friend plan to trav- el by bus to Jacksonville, Florida and tour out from there. They will be away for two weeks. Mrs. D. M. Wilson's mother, Mrs. Annie Wright of 579 Paul Street. is lapping up the sunshine with friends at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Mrs. Wright left Thorn- hill the day after Christmas, and it‘s doubtful if we will see her up this way again until around the end of Mach. Her many friends in Thom- hill, and particularly the mem- bers of the Anna Buck Circle of Thornhill Baptist; Church, will be happy to know that Mrs. H. Ellam has returned home after two weeks in Toronto General Hospital, and is progressing fav- ourably. Social Notes is also collecting good used clothing to go to the Scott Mis- sion in Toronto. Anyone with such clothing is asked to take it to the home of Mrs. R. W. Kyle at 52 Thornridge Drive, or call Mr. Kyle at AV. 5-1033. Miss Helen Hainstock, a par- tially blind worker at the Cana- dian National Institute for the Blind will attend the Monday, January 30th meeting of the Fortnighters Club, to be held at the Church. Miss Hainstock will tell the ladies of the work of the C.N.I.B. and also entertain with singing. Members are asked to bring old Christmas cards to this meeting which will be sent to Missionsjn Africa. The group The Thornhlll Presbyterian Church Couples Club had a rous- ing evening of bowling at the ABC Alleys in Richmond Hill on Saturday evening, January 14th, and returned to the church for refreshments and election of of- ficers for 1961. Those elected were: President, Mr. and Mrs. D. Puddy; Secretary, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sharpe; Treasurer, Mr. and Mrs. A. McKechnie, Leaders of Group 1, Mr. and Mrs. H. Boyle; Leaders of Group 2, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kerr. The outgoing group led by Mr. E. Sands served the refreshments. At their meeting on Wednes- day, January 18th, the Girl Guide Mothers Group. so I am told, but verily don’t quite believe, pre- sented Christmas gifts to.Guide Leaders, Mrs. D. R. Moore. Mrs. C. Turner and Miss Pat Kelson. Now, were they late Christmas gifts or early Easter presents? on Murphy, Christine Moore, Barbara Smith, Sheena Ashworth, Barbara Mowat, Betsy Sumner, Lynda Brain, Jenny Sumner and Bonnie Smith. At their last meet- ing, Joanne Mitchell was given a transfer to the Langstaff Com- pany. The Girl Guides will hold their formal enrolment ceremony at the Presbyterian Church on Wed- nesday, January 25th. The fol- lowing girls will be enrolled: Linda Malone. Jill Stewart, Shar- The Young Adults met at the Church on Sunday. January 15th, with Miss Myrna Hunt in charge of the meeting. A good turn out of young people enjoyed a show- ing by Mr. Walter Stot‘hers of movies he had taken during a recent trip to Central America. Presbyterian Church News A special service of Witness and Prayer was held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Tues- day ‘evening. January 17th and attended by members of all the Protestant Churches in Thorn- hill. Rev. Gerald Gregson. an outstanding Anglican Missioner conducted the service, the theme of which was “Prayer.” Tuesday, January 24th is the date of the Annual Congregation- al Meeting of Thornhill United Church and all members of the congregation are expected to at- tend. At this meeting, the 1960 reports of all organizations will be presented and the budget for 1961 will be brought in and new Stewards and Elders elected. The meeting starts at 8 pm. and cof- fee and sandwiches will be served at 9.30 pm. M. L. Griffin. 5 Courtham Ave. and son Robert. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. MacKay and Mr. Donald MacKay. 11 TuFfoli SL. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Main, Mr. Donald Main and Mr. Douglas Main. 44 Steele Valley Rd. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Menges. 5 Michigan Dr., Mrs. T. Roach and Miss Patricia Roach of 71 Rockview Gardens. Concord, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rob- inson and Misses Terry Lee and Judith Robinson. 23 Thornridge Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Sills. 82 Thornridge Drive and Miss Irene Watters, 12 Lawrie Rd., Concord. The previous Sunday. January 8th, through his parents' Profession of Faith,,Andrew Al- len Beckwith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Beckwith, of 7 Mara- lim Rd.. Richmond Hill. was welcomed into the church. The well-attended service on Sunday evening. January 15th featured the singing of three old familiar hymns, Blessed Assur- ance, The Old Rugged Cross, and Revive Us Again. which were much enjoyed. The full-length color motion picture "The Heart is a Rebel" starring Ethel Wat- ers, Georgia Lee, John Milford and the Billy Graham team was shown and much enjoyed. For more than thirty years Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes of Langstalf have been taking produce to market, and during that time have gained many regular customers. One woman who used to buy flowers from their wagon at the market near the old C.P.R. station on Yonge Street, Toronto, has followed the market on its northward moves to the old city limits, and' then, eight years ago to Thornhlll. Recently, this now elderly lady told the Hughes that the trip to market on Saturday morning was now one of her most looked-forward-to pleasures. Judging by other faces which have become familiar through seeing them week after week, there are many individuals and families who would also hate to miss their weekly jaunt to York Farmers Market. And. the colder the weather outside, the pleasanter it is to shop up and down the aisles bordered by counters filled with choice fresh vegetables and fruits, poultry, eggs, cheese, home baking, and other tempting edibles, and guy with beautiful plants and cut flowers which do so much for a home during dull winter days. YORK FARMERS MARKE!‘ Yonge a; Eight 5!! WHERE TOWN AND COUNTRY MEET A simple device installed on our TV set more than a year ago has given great satisfaction, and we feel. should be better known. It consists of a headpiece earphone with long cord, and a switch to divert the sound either to the wearer of the earphone, or into the room. This gadget permits one person to enjoy programmes and late movies that do not appeal to other members of the family. It is also a boon to the hard of hearing who can turn up the vol- ume without annoying anyone else. If you are interested Mr. John Waegemakers, proprietor of Richmond Hill TV 8: Radio Shop will be glad to furnish particulars. Mr. Waegemakers, an experienced and expert TV repair man. is well known in this district by his shorter Christian name â€"â€" “John”. RICHMOND HILL TV & RADIO SALES 8.: SERVICE AV. 5-3756 FOR CONSIDERATE TV LISTEN!NG Those of us who have occasion to send flowers, baskets of fruit. and invalid delicacies to friends in Toronto, find it very con- venient to have a dependable standby in the city to look after such matters. For many years Mr. Percy Bone. who with his brother Cyril, carries on the fifty-three year old Toronto grocery firm of S. Bone and Sons. has been acting in that capacity for his neigh- bours in this district. They are happy to entrust the choice of plants, bouquets, wedding. party, and funeral flowers to a man whose knowledge of flowers and floral arrangements has won him many honours. including the dlrectorshjp of the Horticultural Building at the Canadian National Exhibition. The shop also spec- ializes in choice fruits and gourmet foods, and has been catering to a number of old Toronto families for more than forty years. S. BONE 8: SONS. GROCERS 195 AVENUE RD., TORONTO WA. 3-1128 RES. MR. PERCY BONE AV. 5-1481 FOR TORONTO DELIVERY This book campaign is being sponsored by the Thornhill Lions’ Club. They request that you deposit your books at the Thornhill Public Library on Colborne Street. You may use this list as a guide in selecting the books you \wish to donate: English Classics and English Poetry, good fiction. Books by Upton Sinclair. Sinclair Lewis, Hemingway,'Steinibeck and Scott Fitz- gerald are especially welcome. Plays by well known playwrights. and books on music, art and drama will be needed. Educational books, high school and univer- sity type . . . biology. physics, chemistry, geography, history, psychology, philosophy and books on physical education are sorely needed. Reference books such as dictionaries, atlases and encyclopedias are very welcome. All books donated must be in good condition. Library Afternoon â€"- Tuesday and Thursday â€"- 2 pm. to 5 pm. Hours : Even so. they are going through a revolution that is shaking them. morally and spiritually. Old village taboos are breaking down but; new moral standards have not risen to take their pilace. African families are breaking up and their younjq people are in a state of moral confusion. We all willl have to be concerned with the fate of the African peqple. They are going to expect from the West economic and educational assist- ance. It has been said by gne eminent American, deeply concerned with this problem, that until at least 4 per cent of the children of Black Africa have secondary education. there is no hope of ending this countrys desnerately expensive dependence on foreigners to staff businesses and public administration on all levels. Until the white societies have a, sustained policy for achieving literacy, talk of partnership with, the Africans seems a. mockery. And in the black colonial area. successful self. government will depend on an educated elite to govern and a literate population to see that they govern prop~ erly. In Africa, as in Asia and everywhere, Commun- ism will challenge us to provide the means. What can we, as Canadians, do to help? The greatest thing we can do is to help the Africans to be literate. We can send them books. Books in' the English language are desperately needed in reading rooms and schools in the Rhodesias and Nyasaland and other vital areas in Africa. Books are needed in Africa. Many of them! Canad- ians are aware that Africa has been very much in the news this past year. The troubles in South Africa with the apartheid question: the comflicts in the Belgian Con- go and elsewhere on the dark continent indicate that an end of an era is at hand. This was an era clouded by darkness and ignorance as well as a. white supremacy on a continent where people are predominantly Negro in populat' 11. Ten years ago, Africa was under colonial control. oday, one by one, the colonies are gaining their independence. In spite of this fact. the ex-colon- ials must still look to the West for capital, trade and education. The sad thing about Africa is that education, wealth and technical capacity are in the hands of white men. The African masses are impoverished and illit- erate. Many of them live in a Stone Age environment. Call Mrs, Beale == AV-5-4735 Books For. Africans Morning â€" Saturday 9.30 am. to 12 noon. Evening â€"â€" Monday and Fritflay -â€" 7.30 pm. to S Thornhill Public Library [/lrgcnf.’ 1500/25 Tleeclecl £1; :7/Lom/zil/V 0&0le FOR THORNHILL AREA PIXCK-UP fâ€"lILL TV & RADIO SALES a: SERVICE AV. 5-3756 50 Yonge Street South, Richmond Hill ace/Ling 520,9 Y/qu mi! £0045 Wear/er! Thornhill Lions Club MAY BE LEFT AT THE by Elizabeth Kelson with Doris FluGemld Sponsored by Thornhfll