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Mrs. Norman A. Todd Chief Marching Mother for the Max-ch of Dimes announced the open- ing of the annual March of Dimes Campaign today. Membership stands at 190 (ac- tive and non-active), at present. and receipts for current expenses during 1960 were $7,750.41, with payment of $636.25 to Toronto Home Missions Extension and $1,818.00 to M & M. Building Fund expenditures amounted to $36.300.29, on which there is a bank balance of $307.08 at the end of 1960. Thé final bill from Speckert Construction has not yet been received but contract price was $46,989.00. Portions of the finishing processes are not included in this price, and will be taken care of by various or- ganizations in the church. This is the time of year when more than 200 Ontario Commun- ities conduct the mothers March. Committees throughout the Pro~ tince recruit district captains, captains recruit marching moth- ers. merchants display coin col- lections to finance the work of gigglRehabiiitation Foundation for (luau- ..-- With the official opening of the new extension only two weeks 05 there was an optimistic note at the Brown’s Corners United Church annual meeting held in the Christian Education room on Monday evening of iast week. Brown’s Corners United Church Annual Meeting Dr. A. F. Blnnington congratu- lated the congregation on the building project and the manner in which members had responded to the need. Church officers are as follows: Session members for 1961 are: N: R. Reld, clerk of Session; John S. Donaldson. J. E. Brown. D. E. Hood, A. Stephenson, W. Rodlck. Cline Burr, H. Stefiler, H. Bald- win, C. Turner. Stewards: (expire 1962) H. Coleman, R. McTavish. E. Fuller, W. Palmer. (Expire 1963) G. Stewart, Mrs. W. Craig, R. Don- March Of Dimes Monday, Feb. 20 James Grainger 130 Yonge St. S. Richmond Hill, Ont. TU. 4-1529 Electricity contributes greatly to our better way of life. In Canada the Electrical Industry supplies jobs for over 175,000 people. It is a vital part of every province and every community, enabling Can- adians everywhere to enjoy its benefits. Canadians use more electricity in their homes than any other people on earth, and consumption is doubling every decade. In the appreciation of the importance of the Electrical Industry and its contribution to our daily living, the Municipal Council of Richmond Hill has been pleased to proclaim ELECTRICAL WEEK February 5th to llth and asks all citizens to give appreciative consideration to the place of Electricity in modern liviixg. R. LYNE’I'I‘, Clerk ELECTRICAL WEEK BUTTONVILLE NEWS CORRESPONDENT: MRS If B. LEA! E It 2 Gormley Phone AXminswt 3-6“! TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL PROCLAMATIQ N “The Rehabilitation Foundation depends entirely upon voluntary contributions to the March of Dimes to provide medical and training programs for the dis- abled and so equip them for more useful lives." "Rehabilitation of disabled :- dults becomes more successful every year," said Mrs. Todd "Men and women disabled from ac~ cidents, disease or inherited causes are taking an active :part in many phases of industry and commerce. The placement of disabled workers in jobs has reached a record level and these handicapped people are proving their productivity in competitive industry.” aldson, W. Brumwell. (Expire January. 1964) E. Christensen. E. Sherman, A. Copp, Wm. Hood. Ushers: Ross Hard. chairman; W. Brumwell. John Rodick, Har- vey Brown, Bruce Putham, Edgar Fuller. Wm. Rodick, James Ro- dick, Fraser Craig, Jim Hood. Choir: OrganistTMrs. D. Rees- or; choir leader, Mrs. S. J. Eng- lish: treasurer, Mr. W. A. Craig cemetery Committee: Messrs. N. Reid, chairman; J. E. Brown, sec'y treas., Mrs. ~S. Brooke. Mr. W. Craig. The anniversary date was set for Sunday, May 7th, with Mrs. Donald Reesor, Mr. George Arn- old and Mr. W. W. Miller as the committee for the programme. While it was acknowledged that building procedures inter- rupted the regular activities of the various organizations during the fall and winter season, the life of the church is taking on new significance, and nursery classes for small children during the church service, as well as a The Richmond Hill Campaign culminates on February 20th when the Marching Mothers can at every hame collecting contri- bu'ions in the one hour Mothers March; "We need volunteer Maren- ing Mothers in Richmond Hill." said Mrs. Todd “and we appeal to all mothers who have this one hour to spare to offer their services to the March of Dimes." "Rehabilitation of disabled a- dults becomes more successful “There are many jobs in which physical disability need not be a handicap," continued Mrs. Todd. “Experience has shown that the majority of disabled people can become gainfully employed." M & M Committee: Ross Hard, Mrs. H. Steffler. Mrs. K. Stats. Christian Education Commit- tee: N. R. Reid, convenor; Mrs. R. Evans, Mr. H. Wright, Miss Joy Fuller, Mr. Wm. Rodick, Mr. C. Turner, Mr. H. Steffler. Mrs. Wm. Rodick. Auditors: ,Messrs. Hank Cole- man. W. W. Millar. Caretaker: Mr. George Clarke. Chdrch’Trustees: J. E. Brown. chairman, J. F. Donaldson, D. E. Hood. ‘ In order to meet the cost of providing rehabilitation to this Province’s disabled adults for 1961, the March of Dimes hopes to raise $650,000. from the Mo- thers’ March‘campaign. To raise this amount, the'local committee, like the volunteer committee: in the other centres, need more vol- unteers. If you can spare this hour on the evening of Monday, Febru- ary 20, call Mrs. Norman A. Todd at TU.\4-1863. Marching Mothers make ten to fifteen calls in their own neighbourhood. The cam- paign lasts for an hour or less and the results of the March are announced the same evening. jeot’leuvfn ralg W. J. HAGGAR‘T, Maya!" At the conclusion of the meet- ing refreshments were served by members of the Harmony C1ub. Neighbourhood Notes Congratulations to the parents of three new babies born the weekend of January 28-29 at the Scarboro General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gaugh (Ellen Hoop- er). are the proud parents of a baby boy, a brother for four daughters: Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Stewart have a new baby girl. and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brum~ well (nee Margaret Wigmore) welcomed their second baby girl. 3.111. service .and Rev. Eldridge Currey at 7.30 pm. the Harmony Club is planning a dedication sup‘ per to be held on Tues, Feb. 14. Members of church have tickets for sale. Don't miss this big event in the life of the community. Charles Hooper to Speak At Family Night Mébhgfatulations to Mrs. Adam Brown who celebrated a birthday on Sunday of this week, That wa‘sKa daring daylight rob- bery staged at the Watt home on German Mills Road recently. Mrs. Watt and her mother. Mrs. Nor- man Denby who lives next door were out for lunch and the after~ noon. During the time they were absent thieves broke into the Watt property and made off with a Wide assortment of household goods, including electrical appli~ ances, camera equipment, pots and pans and a breadbox com- plete with bread. Markham Town- ship Police have been investigat- ing the case but so far no arrest has been made. Loss was esti- mated at approximately $2000.00. Euchre Series Winners for the evening were Mrs. Gordon Ogden. Mrs. A. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. McEachern; Messrs. Joe Egerton, Harry For- ster. Mart Styrmo. Freezeout, Messrs. Joe Robinson and Harry Forster..Mrs. James Rodick won the lucky draw and hostesses were Mrs. .Charles Hooper, Mrs. D. Arnott, Mrs. Joe Robinsbn and Mrs. K. Stots. TYRO group for boys have re. cently been commenced. Reports from 8 organizations within the church were included in the annual report. _ A_ WM}:- ana Mrs. M111: Sherman and Miss Mary Rodick spent last weekend with relatives at Owen Sound. Friends are sorry to learn that Mr. Wm. Rodick has been in Scarboro General Hospital for the past week or two. We wish him a rapid return to health. Robbery There were 15 tables of play. ers less one on Friday evening of last week at Buttonville W. 1. Hall for the fourth game in the winter euchre series sponsored by the Buttonviue W. I. Following the dedication‘ serv- ices on Sunday, February 12, when guest ypeakers will be Rev. Roy Webster. chairman of the Toronto Conference, at tile» 11:30 muffleâ€".35er game will be played Friday evening February 17. Plan for Sew and Save Class Mrs. Adam Brown and Mrs. Richard Pralet would like to hear from any one in the community with regard to a class on “Sew to Save" methods which‘ they will conduct in the near future. This is primarily a W.I. project, but anyone may take advantage of this offer. Telephone Mrs. A. Brown AX. 3-5892 or Mrs. Pralet, Unionville 196W12. Dedication Supper at Brown’s Corners Church Feb. 14 Councillor Charles Hooper will speak on RuSsia and show pic- tures of various countries visited in a two weeks’ visit to the Low- lands, Scandanavla and Russia last autmun, when the Buttonville W1. holds its annual Family Night on Tuesday, February 28 at Buttonvllle “M. Hall. Special guests for the evening will be community members and families of the WJ. group. To supply the electrical re- quirements of homes, farms and industry, Ontario Hydro was op- erating 69 generating stations throughout its province-wide po- ‘ivgé‘l systems at the beginning of PROVINCE-WIDE SYSTEM On Monday evening of last week the members of the Union- ville Jr. Farmers and the Young People of the Victoria Square charge gathered at the home of Miss Carol L‘Iortson to have a miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Margaret Smith and Mr. Tom Stephenson who are being married shortly. Margaret and Tom received many lovely and useful gifts, for which they thank- ed everyone. Refreshments were served at th close. On Friday evening of last week neighbours and friends gathered in the Victoria Square Commun- ity Hall for a miscellaneous show- er for Miss Margaret Smith and Mr. Tom Stephenson. They re- ceived many useful articles, which were very much appreci- ated by the young couple. Re- freshments were served at the close after which everyone left wishing the happy couple many long years of married life to- gether. The bride~to-be was as- sisted with the,opening of her gifts by Miss Ann Buchanan. Baptism ‘ Bridal Shower Mr. V. Westbrook of Scarboro called on Mr. and Mrs. Earl Em- pringham recently. Mr. Charles Stansbury J12, spent the week-end with friends at Wo’odstock. Dr. A. F. Binninglon was in charge of the church service on Sunday morning when the'follow- 111g children were presented by their parents for baptism. Robert Peter, Sandiford. and Elizabeth Mrs. ,L. Knapp and Irene had Sunday evening dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Empringham and girls. Friends are pleased to heal that Mr. Jacob Williams was able to return home last week after being hospitalized since early 111 December with a heart condition. Ann Sandiford, children of Mr. and Mrs. John Sandiford, and Susan Jane Hibbard. Lorna Joyce, Hibbard, David Wm. Robert Hib- bard, and Jennifer Noreen Hib- bard, children of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hibbard. Dr. Binninzton was assisted by the Clerk of. Session, Mr. Haber McCague and by Elder Mt. Percy Bennett. Installation of New Stewards Admission of New Elders During the church service on Sunday morning, Dr. A. F. Bin- nington admitted the two new elders, Mr. Arnold Mortson and Mr. Cecil Nichols to their office. He also installed the new stew- ards, Gordon Mortson. George Brands, Harvey Collard, Herb Nelson. Church News Sunday, February 12, is a red letter day in the life of the con- gregation at Brown’s Corners United Church, as that is when the official opening and dedica- tion of the addition to their church will be held. At 11.30 am. the guest speaker will be Rev. .3037 Webster, B.A., B.D. Mr. A. M. Tomlinson will be in charge of the service at Vic- toria Square on Sunday, February 12 at 11.30 3.111. Sr. Women’s Institute. At 7.30 pm. there will be a special evening service when all the people of the Victoria Square charge are invited to hear the guest speaker, Rev. E; A. Curry, B.A., B.D., a former minister of this charge. Rev. N. Pick will dedicate the new furnishings. Friendly hour afterwards. The February meeting of the Sr. Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday evening, Febru- ary 14 at 8 pm. at: the home of Mrs. John McCague. The theme is “Public Relations" and will be convened by Mrs. W. Madill. The motto -â€" Go Often to the home of thy friends for weeds choke an unused path .â€"-â€" will be taken ~by Miss Mabel Sanderson. Roll Callâ€"A helpful suggestion for the Community Park. The guest speaker will be Mrs. L. Mumberson. Hostesses will he; Mrs. H. McCague, Mrs. G. Joyce, Mrs. J. McCague. All the ladies in the community are invited to attend; Couples Cluh The members of tho Couples Club will meet at the church at 7 pm. on Saturday, February 11, ml then visit Chanan 9 TV station. Following the outing they will return to the home of Law- rence and Audrey Boynton for refreshments. WA. ‘The regular meeting of the W.A. will be held on Wednesday afternoon, February 15 at 2.15 pm. at the home of Mrs. Earl Emprlngham. All the ladies are invited to attend. ' Will the members please note that now is the time to renew their Associate member fee for the Victor Home. 'Jr.’ Choir Will the members of the Jr. Choir please note that there will be no practice on Saturday. Feb- ru 11. Stat Rink The Skating Rink at the Com- munity Centre Park is being well patronized. During the past week- end it was noticed that there wenskaters from three years of age to seventy years of age en~ joylng themselves immensely. It is to be hoped that there will be many more skating hours avail- able. Family Film N ight Birthday Greetings to: Mrs. Nelson Buchanan for February 3; to Larry Ryan who will be two years. on February 9; to Mrs. Stanley Boynton for February 11; to Norman Gee who will be eleven years on February 12; to Terry Hart who will be eleven years on February 13. The second Family Film Night sponsored by the V ictoria Square and District Lions Club will be held in the Buttonville Hall on Saturday evening. February 25 at 8 pm. when the film, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" by Walt Disney will be shown. Tickets are available from the Lions members. ‘~ Neighbourhood Note VICTORIA SQUARE NEWS CORRESPONDENT: MRS. W SANDLI R: R. 2 Gonnley â€" Telephone Gormley 542] of la Miss Olive Glover spent a couple of days last week with Mrs. Stella Weatherill of Mac- donald College. Quebec, and Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Weatherlll oi Unionvllle. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sanderson and girls spent~ Sunday with friends at Woodstock. , A speedy recovery is wished for Mrs. R. Perkins who has been ill with pneumonia at the home of her daughter. Mrs. D. Picker- Mr. and Mrs. Stanley uoyuton called on MrsJMargaret McCague and Mrs. Lumsden Cummings at York Mills on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and I spent Sunda and Mrs. Iv at Port Cre- and Mrs. ivan Sisler and family at Port Credit. Mr. John ‘l‘raviss of Downsview spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Barker and Ross. Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Binnlng’ton, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Nichols, at- tended “The Yeoman ’of the Guard," on Wednesday evening of last week. This play was put on by the students of Victoria College every evening of last week at the Hart House. Miss Faye Nichols was one of those in the cast. Testifying officers of the Vaughan Township Police can be relied on not to jump the gun when they charge a person with impaired driving. That was the conclusion of Magistrate R. G. Pierce in the Newmarket court on Monday when he found Stanley D. Miller, 27, of Toronto guilty of impaired driving, fined :him $100 and $27 coats and gave him three weeks to dig up the money. Finis Evidence For Conviction Thirty-five-year oid Gordon Hardwick, of Markham Township. charged by Richmond Hill Police with fraud and theft, will be heard on February 13. Police say that accused secured $18 from one citizen under false pretenses and‘that he stole a car from an automobile dealer. The crown asked that no bail be allowed inasmuch as accused had been on probation t the time he fell from the aw’s good graces on January 31 relative to the charges now against him. Accident One of the worst accidents in the memory of local residen occurred at Bayview Ave, an No. 7, Highway on Monday, Jan- uary 30th when a car driven by Mr. S. Taylor of Toronto was in collison with a sand truck driv- en by Mr. W. Yarrow also of Toronto. Both Mr. Taylor and his wife who was a passenger in the car were instantly killed. Mr. Yarrow was taken to hospital but released after treatment for back injuries. It is ironical that this tragedy should happen so soon after the installation of stop lights at this intersection. School News It is with pride we learn that three students from the 1960 graduating class of 23 passed their Xmas Exams with First Class honours. we offer our con- gratulations to these girls, Janet Jay, Laura Sabistan and Lynda Harvey. We were also pleased to hear that at least another 6 of this same class received marks of over 70. This is a very good record for a school the size of Thornlea and we hope these standards are alâ€" ways maintained, Mr. Kinzinger and his staff must be very proud of these accomplishments. We are happy to see Mrs. S. Lusher up and around again af- ter being in bed with a bout of asthma. ALVIN S. FARMER We personally handle all ml. bills and advertising PHONE GORMLEY 53H GORMLEY, ONT. for Licensed Auctioneer York 8: Ontario Counties 35 Years Exnerience SPECIALIZFNG IN PUREBRED CATTLE. FARM STOCK FURNITURE AND [MPLEMENTS and Mrs. Hebér McCague Sunday afternaon with Mr. IHQRNLEA Correspondent: Mrs. B. Lepkcy Phone AV. 5-348! sler and family Mn. and Mrs. Monty Johnstone entertained a number of neigh- bours and friends on Saturday night in honour of Mr. John- stone’s birthday. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Ernest Eade in the death pf her sister. Mrs. Henry Hoyles. Mrs. Congratulations to Miss Dawna Barrett who successfully pasmd her Grade Five Piano exams at the Royal Conservatory of Mus; ic, Toronto. Her teacher is Miss An'flla Forrester. Miss Patty Deeks of Ancaster is holidaying with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brown. Socials Congratulations to Miss Sheila Wilcox who was awarded a $75. scholarship at the Art School in Halifax ,Nova Scotia. Sheila is a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. The pupils of. Lloyd School en- joyed a skating party on Thurs- day afternoon at Queensvllle rink. They journeyed to Queens- vllle by bus. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Doner and Miss Rdth Hoover had din- ner on Thursday with Miss Ar- villa Forrester. Mrs. Beulah Jones spent sev- eral days with her son and daugh- ter-ln-Iaw, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones and family, at Windsor. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Bernard Kays on the death of her mother. Mrs Klockoff, who was buried on Saturday after- noon Gormley News Correspondent Mrs. Chas. Milsted Gonnley 5421 FEB. 5th - llth [WINE BETTER ElEBTBIBAl‘lY! National Electrical Week 56 Yonge SAM COOK. Chalrm an Richmond Hill Hydro= Electric Commission Your electric dryer, your vacuum cleaner and your electric range provide speedy and efficient service. These are just some of the many benefits you enjoy when you put electricity to work in your home. More and more people every day discover the value of electricity’s low-cos? versatility. In the past few decades it has helped us take charge of our chores . . . reduced housework to something that’s almost enjoyable and helped raise our living standards to a new high. In the 60’s electricity will do even more to help fill our working days with pleasure and help turn spare hours to leisure. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario. Thursday, February 9, 1961 13 HflUSEWIJBK'S AS EASY Hoyles had spent nine months with Mrs. Eade but passed away at the home of her daugnter in Aurora on Saturday night. The funeral was held on Tuesday at- ternoon. Mrs. George Cober entertained a number of friends at a quilting on Wednesday. Miss Evelyn Reesor, R. N.. has Toronto spent Sunday with and Mrs. Bruce Steckley. Miss Evelyn Reesor. R. .‘I.. has gone to Hal-risonburg. Virginia, to take her degree in nursing. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Gibson andI girls had dinner on Saturday LIBERAL C'ASSD‘IIDS with Miss Arvilla Forrester. GET RESULTS Street N. JAMES HAGGART. Mayor PLUMBING Contractor Harry LeCuyer YONGE ST. at JEFFERSON Agent For HYDRO ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS ELECTRICAL TU. 4-3084 Just Call VM. WAGNER, Commissioner And TUrner 4-3511. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Mllsted Charleen spent Sunday 41th and Mrs. Vernon Goofling family of Dundalk. “ Mr. and Mrs. Delos Huey Mr. and Mrs. Karl' Fisher. of Scarboro had supper on urday with Mr. and Mrs. Brillinger. Mr. and Mrs Earl SteckL Stecklev of y with Mr. 1th M: and both Sat~ Roy