The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

They are herbivores, or plant- eaters. The young are born in the spring and are fully grown by fall. The family usually lives in a system of burrows, having several entrances. The animals may often be seen sunning themâ€" selves in their doorways or feed- ing nearby. The kind of \voodchu- ck in Ont.. is also found in Que- bec, the Maritimes and south- ward into Virginia. Alabama and north and westward through the Dakotas. Montana and the Canad- ian prairies. and even north to On Sunday afternoon .md ev- ening, January 29, 1961, Mr. and Mrs. George French were at home to their wide circle of friends and relatives at the home of their son-inâ€"law and daughter. Rev. and Mrs. Roy Nigh. On Jan. 30, 1901. Miss Mary Ethel Sheffer, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas Shef- Ier, was joined in marriage with Mr. George French. son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. French of Sunderland. They were mar- ried at the home of the bride's parents (the present Langley place) by Elder Fred Elliott (Mr. Elias Elliott’s father). The bride's sister, Miss Mabel Sheffer, was bridesmaid and Mr. Wm. French was groomsman. Later the brides- maid and groomsman were mar- ried. Fifty-six guests were pres- ent-six of whom are still living. Mr. Wilmot Conner (a cousinJ of Oak Ridges and Mr. Frank Harâ€" vey and Mr. Ernest Harvey of Cedar Valley (both nephews oE Mr. French) were present for both occasions. Let’s have a 10 k at the ground- hog or woodchu k and see how the story of Groundhog Day might have been started. The woodchuck is a large member of the squirrel family. about 1?. to 25 inches long and weighing from five to ten pounds when fully grown. It lives in burrows in the ground. This habit con- sidered together with the heavy- set body. short legs and appar~ ently clumsy movements. have gained it the name groundhog. Gormley Couple Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Despite a mild winter. any day now we begin to look for ‘igns t,“ spring. When will the first crows appear? Has anyone seen a robin yet? Are the pussy willows breaking their buds? And what about Groundhog Day - Will the groundhog come out into bright sunlight and see his shadow on February 2nd? The old folk tale says that if he does. we will be in for six more weeks of winter. Mr. and Mrs. French farmed on the present Langley farm until they moved to New Gormley in 1920 (the present E. W. Jones property). In 1937 they moved to Springvale and in 1944 they moved to the farm on the 6th Concession of Markham where they now live with their son-in- law and daughter. One daughter Clara. born in 1903, died in 1905. Alma (Mrs. Nigh) is the only other member of the family. There are 8 grand- children and two great-grand- daughters \\'110 were all present. Mr. and brated on their 10th ies. Over 150 friends and relativesl Following on ‘he called on Sunday to extend best " ding anniversary â€" wishes to this grand old couple. George French on 1 Friends from Hagersville. Boyle. 4 nary 30th, received Ridgeway. Welland, and Toronto‘her Majesty. Queen and other local places were pres- ' congratulating them ent. Congratulations were receivâ€" our of the occasion. The French home has always been known for hospitality. Both have ’shown a keen interest in people. Rev. Ernest Lucas of Wallaceburg and Mrs. John Weir (May Marker) of Grenville. Ohio. both made their homes with the French‘s for a number of years. and still call it “home.” Mr. French. now 85 years old, and Mrs. French, 82 years. have many visitors. Both have enjoyed good health. One year ago Mr. French was very ill but has made a remarkable recovery for his age. Mrs French is well known for cutting quilt patches. and piecing quilts. She has pieced 21 log cabin quilts. 14 dresden plates. besides hundreds of oth- ers. She still pieces enough quilts to keep three sewing circles busy. Both Mr. and Mrs. French were saved in 1902 at Heise Hill Church when Evangelist J. R. Zook was conducting special meetings. In November. 1902. they joined the Brethren in Christ Church. Here they have served very actively through the years. Mr. French taught the Young Men's Class for niaUny years. While at Springvale Mr. French was elected as deacon and continued in this office when he returned to Gormley. Mr. and Mrs. French spent three summers from 1921 to 1923 assisting with tent meetings in October. WW JJe 5m .S’lmll Mrs. French héd cele- two other occasions. and 50th anniversar- CORRESPONDENT: MRS. CHAS MILSTED GORMLEY NEWS Telephone Gormley 5201 Ied from Prime Minister Diefen- lbaker. Premier Frost and Mr. iC. A. Gathers, local representa- [tive to Parliament. Many beautiful floral tributes, gifts of money, and other gifts added to the pleasure of the oc- casion. We extend congratulations and fiope they may reach another milestone together. W. M. S. The woodchuck is famous as a; hibernating animal. Early in thei autumn it retires to its den at. the bottom of the burrow and rolls up into a tight ball with the head and feet drawn up tightly. Breathing becomes very] slow and the heartbeat becomes- faint and the body temperature falls to a very low level. This is true hibernation - quite unlike natural sleep - a state in which the animal is almost insensible to disturbance. Awakening may take several hours when the tem- perature warms up. The old story has it that on February 2nd the groundhog slowly emerges from his hiberna- ting den to the daylight. If he emerges in bright sunlight and sees his shadow, he at once re- turns to hibernate through an- other six weeks of winter weath- er. If he comes out on a cloudy day and sees no shadow. winter is over and the groundhog re- mains active. Considering the date. this story must have had its origin in New England, or further south in the region of Maryland or Virginia. where woodch‘ucks often do emerge early in Febru- ary. There may also be some connection with the religious cel- bration of Candlemas Day. which falls on February 2nd. In Ont- ario. groundhogs usually come out much later when the weather warms up. the Yukon At the annual re-organization meeting of the Evening W.M.S. of the United Missionary Church on Monday night at the home of Miss Marilyn Harman, the fol- lowing officers were elected: President - Mrs C. Milsted. Vice Pres. - Miss Louie Bolen- der Sec. Treas. - Mrs. R. Elliott. Work Committee - Mrs. M. Bennett, Mrs. G. Campey and Miss G. Bruce. Socials Congratulations to Mr. 5; Mrs. Carl Reesor (nee Alma Smith) who were quietly married at the bride’s home on Wednesday. Jan. 25. Mr. and Mrs Reesor left for a honeymoon in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Witmer and children of Salem, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wen- ger of Wakaru-sa. Indiana, were home last week for the wedding of Mrs. Wenger's and Mrs Witâ€" mer’s father, Mr. Carl Reesor. Rev. and Mrs. Roy Nigh and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heise at- tended the funeral of Mrs. Fred Travcr at Wellandport on Wed- nesday afternoon. Miss Velma Brillinger spent the weekend at Fordwich where she spoke on her missionary work in Southern Rhodesia. Dept. of Highway officials and appraisers are meeting with con- siderable opposition as they buy up land in our area for the new 404 highway. Sunday. February 5. is Mis- sionary Sunday in the United Missionary Sunday School. A special speaker will be present for the occasion. The Crusaders group of the U. M. Church enjoyed a skat- ing party on Tuesday night. The large mail truck broke down on Saturday morning near Willowdale. The mail was over two hours late arriving at our local office. making the couriers much later in their delivery on Saturday. Mr. George Cober left ’08er day morning by bus for a holi- day in Florida. Master John Campey enter- tained at number of little friends and their mothers at his birthday party on Friday afternoon, on his fourth birthday. Flying Officer and Mrs. Wm. MacKinnon and Wayne of Seven Islands. Quebec. spent the week- end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Harman. Mrs. Mac- Kinnon and Wayne are remaining for a longer \isit. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Schildroth and children of Brampton, Mrs. Gordon Guse and daughter. and Mrs. Chas. Heft of Owen Sound spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Heft. Mrs. Guse and Mrs. C. Heft remained for a week longer. CONGRATULATIONS FROM QUEEN Following on their 60th wed- ding annivemry â€" Mr. and Mrs. George French on Monday. Jan- uary 30th, received a cable from her Majesty. Queen Elizabeth -- congratulating them on the hon- low 30-day; Henderson Ave. Home and School The regular monthly meeting of the Henderson Ave. Home and School was held last Monday evening January 23rd at 8 11.111. A general meeting of the York County Home and School will be held at Aurora on Thursday. February 2. The subject is to be debates and public speaking. Mr. McDermid is to be the speaker. Miss Fowler's class once again won the grade count and was awarded the five dollar prize to purchase for her classroom some- thing they wanted. A letter was read from Principal Kinzinger of Thornlea School and head of the sports committee of School area 1 requesting a trophy to be pur- chased by the Henderson Ave. Home and School. this was agreed upon. One large trophy for hock- ey to be awarded to the winning school and kept until the follow- ing year when it will be turned CORRESPONDENT If you want to buy better merchandise at substantial savingsbthis Is your opportunity. We are clearing out appliances that have been “Scratched or Dented 1n shipment, or mail-(ed while on the sales floor. We DO NOT have leader models that we are advertlsmg at a low -pr1ce, then try and sell you a more expensive model when you come in: You can take your chonce of what is here. These values represent excellent savings to discriminating buyers. We have a rea- sonably’ good selection of appliances, but we are sorry, there is not enough t0 advertise again- This will be the only ad. SB%@TCH &BENI Walnut Finish Modern Design Garrard changer with diamond stylus AM/FM Radio. Regular $329.95 ‘ SLIGHTLY MARKED â€"SAVE $90 Regular Price $219.95 A‘v. 5-4195 RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE 1'". 4-4401 Regular Price $379.95 HIGHLAND PARK NEWS PHILCO» 23" Slightly Marked - Save $60 Scratched - Save $50 Telephone: Mrs. H. Harris. 39 Woodward Avenue. FIRES'I'ONE STORES SALE $319.95 SALE $169.95 ’ARK NEWS :Iarris, 39 Woodward Avenue, AV. 5-1889 Mr. over to the next winner's. R. Priestman then took the chair as panel moderator, and intro- duced the following members of the panel. Superintendent E. J. Sand, Principal of Henderson School Mr. Martindale, Physical Training Instructor on the stafi at Henderson Mr. Westlake and Mr. McVicar P.T. instructor at the Thornhill High School. Their subject was “The Part School Plays In Physical Training.” The aims of RT. were outlined as follows: To promote healthy growth, physical fitness and growth, and develop skills. To develop good citizens by desir- able behavior and good health habits. To improve posture. and provide for future leisure and skills. Mr. Martindale outlined the stages in public school. Mr. Wcstlake described the program for both boys and girls from the bours, that the popularity of the games ,depended on the glamour at- tached by TV audiences, paren- ttal preferences etc., pointing out the self control, and self disci- pline each game taught the chil- dren. A vote of thanks went out to the teachers who transported both players and spectators to games at other schools in the area without any compensation. Also to Mrs. Allen who volun- tarily taught the children danc- ing after school hours. This ac- complished many hidden advan- tages â€" namely â€" muscular co- ordination, social skills and self assurance. Then on to Mr. McVicar and the physical fitness tests of high school. These are taken on en- tering High School in the fall and again in the spring. each year from grade 9 to 12. They in- clude push-ups, chin-ups, static balancing tests and aim for a seven minute mile. Improvement is gradual in most cases but ma- turity always helps. Automation in this country places us at a disadvantage com- pared to our European neigh- attitude and traditions fall through to spring, explaining also enter into the picture. It was felt inadequate facilities, lack of financial grants. etc.. also entered into the picture. 10% of school time provided a happy medium in the brains vs brawn battle. This most: interesting meeting closed promptly at 9.45 pm. when refreshments were served. Next meeting Feb. 20. 2nd Thornhill Scouts A very interesting program was planned for this week when Scouter Norm Foster and the Skipper of Rovers from lst Bev- erley Acres came to talk and show movies on camping in the Eastern lake districts. Light- weight gear was demonstrated. and activities of Rovers was shown with the idea in mind that possibly a Rover pack can be started in this district. This Sat- urday a hike is planned for the Orangeville area. Thornhill Church Hockey Once again the Pee Wee team scored another victory, they are in the lead with no losses at all. congratulations to the boys and their leaders. Last Saturday at Ravina Gar- dens we chalked up another loss for tour Bantam league team‘ however. Thursday night at Unionville we finally scored a Ex usive criss cross tumbling. Automatic de- wrinkling. Safety door. Full 10 lb. capacity (dry weight). PHILCO "AUTOMATIC" CLOTHES DRYER Swivel Base Bonded Picture Tube Beautifully finished Walnut Cabinet Metal Dials SALE SALE $239.95 that the popularity of the games depended on the glamour at- tached by TV audiences, paren~ tal preferences etc., pointing out the self control, and self disci- pline each game taught the chil- dren. Automation in this country places us at a disadvantage com- pared to our European neigh- bours. attitude and traditions also enter into the picture. It was 2 Cycles, Single Dial Control. Automatic de- tergent and bleach dis- penser. Porcelain Top. Porcelain Tub. Full 10 lb. capacity. Washes and Dries Clothes in one continuous automatic operation. Safe for delicate fabrics. COmpact Design. Tangle Free Tumbling. Push Button Dial Control. Regular Price $269.95 Regular Price $179.95 Regular Price $499.00 PHILCO "AUTOMATIC" WASHER PHILCO “DUOMATIC” WASHER “Chef Master" DRYER Slightly Scratched - Save $60 Slightly Dented - Save $100 Slightly Marked - Savev$25 AND SALE $209.95 SALE $399.00 SALE $154.95 ELECTRIC RANGE Space Saving 23” Width 4 Surface Elements, Automa- tic Oven and Timer, 7 Position Heat Switch. Once again the Pee Wee team scored another victory, they are in the lead with no losses at all. congratulations to the boys and their leaders. Last Saturday at Ravina Gar- dens we chalked up another loss for \our Bantam league team. however. Thursday night at Unionville we finally scored a THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, February 2, 1961 9 VIM RI. MT UR 0m CA E &W NU WA 0F. Tm win. no victory was ever sweeter to the boys. their coach or the cheering section who went along to witness and encourage the boys. They went in hungry for a win, scored the goal in the first couple of minutes of play. then held it for the remaining thirty- eight minutes of play. It would be impossible to single out any two or three players for star awards they were all marvelous â€"Larry Kelson scored the goal. Barry Burnett gained a shut-out and earned himself a new pair of socks, at my expense. Larry Stur- gess saved a tie game when he came scooting across in front of goal on his seat from out of no where. The defense was ter- rific and the improvement in skating speed of those who had been practicing was most notice- able. But the biggest thrill was the compliment to the coach on the discipline and team spiri dis- played by the boys. It was 1â€"0 for Thornhill against Spring Garden Baptist Church their first win in nine games. I can mention here we have only three boys who are Bantam age, and six who are eligible to still play Pee Wee. We are mighty proud of these fellows. 3â€"5570 WE DO OUR OWN FINANCING We'll insiul your licence plates * MUFFLERS * TAIL PIPES SAFETY CHECK n was Malibu]! in: and wheel cyl- indou. add fluid J13! links. humans: Waste-and mbarlnd too-h and toe-out to manufacturer'- «unification; We williidiusf your car's lambskin] W to original {outcry spocfligutim 1 WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL and give your car a' complete FREE ASH TRAY with every WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL A meeting of the Mother‘s auxiliary of the Brownies and Guides was held at Vi Johnson’s home on Thursday night. Twenty- seven mothers were present‘. Mrs. Kennedy of Grandview Ave. is the new vice president. A new Brownie pack has been started to include the waiting list in the ‘Highland Park area and the new Grandview Estates girls. They have 14 Brownies enrolled. It is unofficially known as the 4th Thornhill group to meet each Wednesday after 4 pm. in Hen- derson Ave. School. Mrs. Paige of Bright-Bay Cres. is to be Brown Owl. Mrs. McCullough and Mrs. Hughes both of the new Grandview Estates subdivi- sion as Tawny Owls. The week- end at Camp Samac was discussed for early in March. lst Thomhill Guides There was much disappoint- ment among the Guides this week when their beloved "Cap" was made district commissioner of the new district which includes the area south of Thornhill. Mrs. Morrison is now captain in Mrs. Jewitt‘s place with Mary Gage promoted to “Lefty.” A third leader hasn't been appointed as yet. * MONROE SHOCKS * BATTERIES Reg. Valun $1.95