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I-IRB . HRB . HRB . Hm “We need men and women of day evening, November 3rd. goodwill but also of knowledge “The thoughts of your seniors and understanding. To you who go back to the time they were have embarked on this pursuit, in their teens.” Dean Earp stat- we wish Godspeed," said Dean ed. “For us the decision was a A. J. Earp, M.A.. M.Litt.. .of simple one, we knew where Trinity College, University of duty lay. You have a far more Toronto. as he addresser‘ the difficult task. The challenges 381h graduating class of Rich- are blurred and it is no longer mond Hill High School on Fri- obvious where duty lies.” He EHERBERT R. BUTT Richmond Hill _TUrner 4-1312 5' INSURANCE Typewrltcrs - Adding Machines SALES - SERVICE - RENTALS 88 Baker Ave., Richmond Hill Day or Evenings TU. 4-1745 16 ‘your oalco machine speciallst' PROMPT COURTEOUS SERVICE Say “Merry Christmas” the way you like, with cards that reflect your own good taste. You’ll find just what you want in our marvelous collection of styles and designs, all suitable for imprinting with your name. THE LIBERAL 63 YONGE ST. SOUTH RICHMOND HILI. 24 Elizabeth St. N. Richmond Hill It was a big night for members of the group pictured above when, last Friday, they received the diplomas which indicated that they had gradu- ated from Richmond Hill High School. Included in the picture are, from the left in the back row, Wayne Koning, Kelvin Tonner, Robert Hobson, Bryan Robson, Bruce Elson, J uergen Haessler, Paul Brent, William Patter- son, Victor Last, William Fleming, Jeffery Leman, Michael Spence. On the middle row, from the left, are Wolfgang Haessler, Barry Boeckner, lee portable models at 'nght’s Pharmacy’ l. H. SIMS THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, November 9, 1961 DEPENDABLE Telephone SERVICE All popular makes on hand Special Students’ Rates They Collected Their Diplomas Last Friday Toronto, Ontario EMpire 2-3456 COMPETENCE EXPER 1 “TN??- RELIABILITY 112 Yonge St. Toronto pointed out that in underdevel- oped countries the challenges were clear. In the Congo, for - instance, on their day of indie-- pendence, «there were only 17 university graduates in the ers have agreed that their goal 'is free schooling by‘lQBOâ€"im- possible unless some of the billions spent on armaments are devoted to educattion. For 30 openings in a Nigerian High School,~ Dean Earp reported, there had been 2,000 applica- tions, and this in spite of very high fees. In the United States, the student leaders are facing up to the challenge of .inte- gration and have decided that racial inequality is an affront to humanity which they cannot accept. In Canada we have no social problem of equal mag- nitude. country. and the African lead-' supervising principals and with very great success," Mr. Axel- son insisted. “Is there less need on a secondary level? We are not going to employ an office boy or a Simon Legree. We are looking for a well trained. wide- ly experienced co-ordinator and practical planner who will effect Ieconomies in an efficient busi- ‘ness administration.” Town’s share $7,000 “Trustees do not take leave of their senses when they enter a board room,” continued Mr. Axelson, and explained to the taxpayers present that Rich- lmond Hill‘s share of the cost of a superintendent would only be $7,000 per year and not $20,000 as had been rumoured. The Valed‘ictory address was given by Miss Catharine Far- well. She paid tribute to the devoted teachers who had nut Canada now will be worth far More than ten trips to Florida in a Cadillac later on.” The gathering was chaired by Principal F. W. Morrow and the exercises opened with the in- vocation given by Rev. C. G. Higginson of Richmond Hill United Church. Greetings from the York Central District High School Board were brought by its chairman, Mr. E. R. Axel- son. Mr. Axelson took the op- portunity to report on the ac- tivities of the board, it ‘being, as he said, "one of the few' occasions when the board has direct access to the public.” He dwelt at length on the board’s decision to engage a superin- tendent of education and com- plained that none of those caus- ing the “unnecessary stir and uproar" had asked the opinion of any authorities on the mat- ter. The Department of Educa- tion, he stated, was very much in favour. “Both our public school board and others in the area «have Secondary school graduation diplomas were presented to sixty-one Grade 12 graduates by Vice-Chairman John Wilson, assisted by Vice-Principal W. K. Ellis of the high school. Ten graduates of the special com- mercial course received their diplomas from Trustee Robert Ross, assisted by Mr. R. A. Cal- ladine. The forty-one honour gradu- ates received their diplomas "from Trustee E. Redelmeier, assisted by Mrs. H. Birkett. Principal Morrow announced that thirty-one of the group were continuing their educa- tion. Highlight of the evening was the awarding of the prizes to‘ the top students. Catharine Farwell won the high school board's prize for the highest ‘academic standing in Grade 13 with an average of 85.8%. Other high school board prizes went to Wendy Ashkanase for the highest academic standing in. Grade 9. with 85.4%; to Brian. to humanity which they cannot} The Valedictory address was accept. In Canada we have notgiven by Miss Catharine Far- social problem of equal mag- well. She paid tribute to the nitude. ‘devot‘ed teachers who had put Dean Earp pointed out, how-;forth superhuman efforts in the ever, that there were staggering trying times when a shift sys- Challenges and more compell-1tem was used in the school to in: ones â€" the limblems “accommodate all the pupils; peace, of unemployment, the‘and when the student body was conquest 0f space and of dis-lsplit and split again. Miss Far- ease. "How shall we begin?”‘well also noted the benefits the he asked. “Surely we must students had received from look for deeper knowledgejtheir many extra-curricular ac- You who have won distinction,” tivities. Such clubs as the he‘ exhorted, “have a spatial Camera, Library, Mathematics, responsibility to keep the torch Stamp, United Nations, Debat- of learning bright. ling. Science. Home Economics. “Cherish your idealism,” he advised the students. “The idealism of youth will be blunt- ed too soon. Broaden your hori- zons beyond your community and your country. We are all world citizens. Travel if you can. A trip by bus through Canada now will be worth far More than ten trips to Florida in a Cadillac later on.” , rw -v â€"-;~'--uuucuuuu. uuest speaxer was me Lennox for the highest standing Rev_ w_ A_ Young, of the On! in Grades 9 and 10, With a tWO-ltario Agricultural College, year average of 92.2%; and to Guelph. He gave an address Gail Methe (by reversion) foriconcerning living life to its ful- the highest standing in Grades lest. 11 and 12, with 83%. These In the afternoonademonstra- were presented by Trustee Ralph‘tion of girl’s work of Four 'H Wood assisted by Mr. Tony‘Clubs was given under the dir- Centa. ection of Miss Lois Smith, Home ‘ Student association prizes, Economist. 1presented by Edward Addison. Repéfts were given 9f the ‘president, assisted by Charleen work, done by the omarlo wo‘ ‘Smith, vice-president, were mens InstitUteS‘ ‘awarded to Wendy Ashkanase. c ." H F t first in Grade 9, and Barbara' |’ u l" Schell, second, with 84.6”: ' ‘ ounu ors ea m. In Two new prizes were present-l East Gwillimbury captured ed for the first time. Mrs. Vic- county honours, thirteen-year- tor McMuIlen presented the’old Kay Stanton of Maple Leaf Victor McMullen ScholarshipSChOOl taking the fil’St- Place trophy for Middle School His- award with an address on “Mys- tory in memory of her late hus- teries of the Sea." Second place band and former chairman ofiwent to the Prince Charles Pub- the district high school board'lic School. Newmarket, with This award, of $50.00, was woniJa‘Ek Hunt being the orator- by John‘ Partington who had altmm'd Plfice W35 Shana by Jan‘ two-year average of 91% in his-glee Sm‘th 0‘ summit View tory. As the first winner at the‘SCh°°1. of Smufivme and $°°Ft trophy_ John also received ay'I‘remaine of Thornhill. Adjudi- desk pen. cater for the event was Mrs. 1mm Scholarship .Diane Simpson, elocutionist Ono of tho :r‘hnnl’e hack lmma from EtOmeke' supervising principals and with very great success," Mr. Axel- son insisted. “Is there less need on a secondary level? We are not going to employ an office boy or a Simon Legree. We are llooking for a well trained, wide-f awarded to Wendy Ashkanase, first in Grade 9, and Barbara Schell. second, with 84.6%; in Grade 10. first to Brian Lennox with 91.6%. and second, Mary Far-well with 89.4%; in Grade 11 to Sandra Wall, first with 84.3%, and second. Charleen Smith with 83.7%; in Grade 12. first to John Partin-gton with 83.9% and second to Larry F01- liott with 82.8%; Special Comâ€" mercial. first to Shirley Milli- qan with 82% and second to Helen Shepherd with 81%; Grade 13, first to Catharine Farwell with 85.8% and second to Barry Boeckner with 83.8%. The student association also presented a Public Speaking prize for Grade 9 to Craig Peterkin. Mc_Mullen Scholarship One of the school’s bes‘. loved "om mommke' teachers, Miss Edna Izzard, also The thirteen young speakers. The forty-one honour gradu- ates received their diplomas from Trustee E. Redelmeier, assisted by Mrs. H. Birkett. Principal Morrow announced that thirty-one of the group were continuing their educa- tion. Stamp, United Nations, Debat- ing. Science, Home Economics, Rod and Gun, had given the students much enjoyment and valuable administrative experi- ence, she stated. “As we em- bark on our diverse ways, the education and experience ac- quired here will stand us in good stead," she concluded. Gordon Pipher, Michael Cillis, Helen Oliver, Lois Perkins, Brian Finnerty, John Sims, Garry Palmer, Robert Lewis, Victor Suzuki. In the front row are Linda Radley, Shirley Newburg, Pamela Stillwell, Valerie Gropp, Ann Buchanan, Catharine Farwell Elizabeth McLeod, Katherine Connolly, Bette Dennie, Jane Lepper, Barbara Southwell, Mary Lou Lund. Not present when the picture was taken were David Haughton, Edward Haughton, Steve Keyes, Lois Millar, Robert Robsbn, Ann Wardrope. “"359 “’1‘ ""31 One of the highlights of this n Standing in‘convention was the Thursday 3.4%: ‘0 Brianlluncheon. Guest speaker was the ighest standinzmev. w. A. Young, of the On! 10. With a tWO- tario Agricultural College, 923%; and tOIGuelph. He gave an address York County’s most articul- ate young orators competed at the county building in Newmar- ket, on November lst in the finals of the public speaking contest conducted through pub- lic schools. York County Coun- cillors were in session and lis- tened to the thirteen compe- titors. while county officials, parents and others formed a good-sized audience. York County Oratory Finals Held East Gwillimbury Girl Is Winner Equncillors Hear Future Crop 1 There are prizes galore at the ‘card party on Nov. 14th. Make up your own party and play the card game of your choice or call, Mrs. Edwina Wilson, AV. 5-4466 for help in arranging partners. She also has all the infgrmation regarding tickets. 1 There are prizes galore at the, Once again the time has come ‘card party on Nov. 14th. Make for the annual canvaSS for funds up your own party and play the‘for Thornhaven School for Re- card game of your choice or tarded Children. This school call, Mrs. Edwina Wilson. AV.‘does wonderful work for these 5-4466 for help in arranging unfortunate children and. as partners. She also has all the they do not get government information regarding tickets. help, they desperately need it The candy sale held by Mrmfrom us. So when the canvas- Fiander’s grades five and six sers call on you during the week raised enough money to pay of Nov. 13th to 22nd, give as for the class trip to the Royal generously as you can. All Winter Fair. 3monies collected is for Thorn- Women’s Institute fhaven only. Ladies from local women’s The wheels of progress keep institutes have attended sessions turning and with them must of the Central Ontario W.I.’s go some land-marks of this dis-i 59th Annual Convention, held trict. Latest is the building on‘ at the Royal York Hotel, Nov- the south-west corner of No. 7‘ ember first.‘second‘an‘d third. . Highway and YongeVSt. presented for the first time the Mary Banting Izzard Scholar- ship for proficiency in English, in memory of her mother. This prize, for $200.00, was won by Barry Boeckner who scored 96 on his English Literature paper and had an average of 86% on his two English papers. Miss Izzard noted as very fitting that Barry had entered the Christian ministry and was studying at Waterloo University. Barry also won the Morley Kinnee Plaque for highest standing in Grade 13 English whit-h was "resented to him by Trustee Kinnee. Dean Earp presented both Barry Boeckner and Catharine Fax-well with certificates indi- cating that they had won On- tario Government Scholarships of $400.00, although this sum had no doubt been paid out on: their fees long since. Catharine also received the Donald Leno Memorial Scholarshin for high- est standing in Grade 13 mod- ern languages and history, do- nated by Edna Izzard and pre- sented by Mrs. Stanley Leno. The Richmond Hill Women's Institute prize for highest standing in Grade 11 was pre- sented to Sandra Wall by Mrs. C. H. Sanderson. The Lion’s Club scholarship for highest standing in Grades 11 and 12 was presented to John Parting- ton by Lion’s President Donald Little. The Frank S. Hogg Me- morial Plaque for highest standing in Grade 13 mathe- matics, physics and chemistry was won by Bryan Robson and langstaff 8. Thornlea News CORRESPONDENT: MRS. B. LEPKEY Phone AV. 5-3489 ‘ The Kinette Club Scholarship awarded to the student with the {highest standing who enters the nursing profession was pre- sented to Linda Radley by Mrs. Mary Neal. Miss Helen Blake presented the George M. Hill and Son Plaque for senior pub- lic speaking to Larry Lucas. and the Donald Plaxton Plaque for junior public speaking was won by Peter Hiscott and presented by Mr. Donald Plaxton. Winner Kay Stanton will, speak next at the Peel-Ontario- York-Simcoe County zone finals next week._The contest is spon- sored by the Ontario School Trustees Association and the Ontario Hydro-Electric Com- mission. winners in their respective school areas, covered a variety of topics including Mysteries of the Sea, Miracles of Electricity, Schools of the Year 2000. Four-county Contest Contestants included Anne Spencer, Markham; Scott Tre- maine, Thomhill; Janice Smith, Stouffville; Maureen Waller. Sutton; Brenda Pollard. Kes- wick; Jack Hurst, Prince Charles School, Newmarket; Susan Gib- son, Lloyd School. S.S. 7, Whit- church; Marilyn Deacon, Union- ville; Kay Stanton. East Gwill- imbury; David Dickens, Re- gency Acres, Aurora; Patrick Talwin, Sacred Heart School, King; €arol Chamberlain, Wood- bridge; Judith Archer, Walter Scott School, Richmond Hill. For many years this building was operated by Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hicks as a grocery store and then by Mr. and Mrs. Coy as a service station. Mrs. Theo Johnstone, Ess’ex Avenue, is in Oakville Hospital. Mrs. Johnstone went to friends to recuperate after her heart attack but was taken ill again and moved to hospital. Mrs. N. Hicks, who also sulf- fered a heart attack. is contin- uing to make good progress with Mrs. Ann Maiers acting as her nurse. Typing prizes were presented to Helen Shepherd, first in the special commercial course, and Shirley Milligan, second. In the intermediate grade, first prize was won by Mary Ann Donald and second by Karen Handford. For the junior grade, Judy Shropshire was first and Jean Pike second. in biochemistry. The evening was also cheered by two num- bers sung by the choir, and two lively offerings by the school hand, all the members of which were neatly attired in their trim uniforms. At the close of the ceremonies the parents ad- journed to the school cafeteria for coffee and cookies while the students danced in the gym. prsaentcrei by. NE- _Z--Zel?nYJ mg (Phéto by Lagerquist) in High Wood- to con- studies evening Bell customers in Richmond Hill received 5,700 copies of the directory this year. compared with 5.400, in 1960. Total cir- culation throughout the territory served by the telephone book will be 42,896. an increase of 1,300 over last year‘s total. All Number Calling, under which telephone numbers each consist of seven numerals, was introduced in Schomberg co- incident with the introduction there of dial telephone service November 5. The new method of listing numbers is in use in the new directory for Schom- berg customers. The 1961 local edition of one ‘of Canada’s best read books, the belephone directory. has been delivered to telephone custom- ers in Richmond Hill. W. C. Barnes. Bell Telephone Com- pany manager for this region said this week. Mr. Barnes said that besides the introduction of ANC. there are hundreds of other changes included in the directory. A good way to avoid calling er- rors, he noted, is for the indiv- ldual customer to amend his Blue Book of Telephone Num- The new directory should be used as soon as it is received. Mr. Barnes said. Circulation Up For Phone Book RICHMOND HEIGHTS SHOPPING CENTRE CAPLANS T. V. & APPLIANCES 56 YONGE STREET NORTH SAM COOK, Chairman Richmond Hill Hydro - Electric Commission WESTINGHOUSE AND OTHER FINE MAKES Iryers: LEONARD MAYTAG McCLARY-EASY MOFFAT PHILCO-BENDIX RCA WHIRLPOOL SIMPLICITY THOR WESTINGHOUSE {ER FINE MAKES SUNSHINLE In addition to Richmond in]. the new directory serves Au- 'I' rora, Bradford, Claremont. bets, or other personal list of figgflesfiafigigcaofi?gmgfi telephone numbers. Extra cop- Newmarket, Oak Ridges, Schom- ies of the Blue Book may be berg. Queensville. StouffvilleI obtained free from any Bell Sutton, Unionville. Uxbridge. business office. land many other communities. HERRIDGE ELECTRIC - TV APPLIANCES All tenders shall specify type of equipment, plows. insurance coverage, etc. Quotes shall be on an hourly operation and stand-by basis. T‘he lowest or any tender not necessarily ao- cepted. Sealed tenders will be received by the under- signed until 5:00 pm. Monday, November 13th, 1961. at the Municipal Office, 56 Yonge Street N.. Richmond Hill, for the rental of snowplowing equipment. PARTS 53 YONGE ST. N. RICHMOND HILL SALES, REPAIRS, TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL Tenders for the Rental of Snowplowing Equipment VERNE SNIDER, Superintendent â€" TU. 4 - 35H 0 Full 2 year guarantee 0 A top quality blanket made by Canada’s largest electric I blanket maker 0 Can be washed and dried automatically 0 Offer good from Oct. 14th- Nov. 30th 1961 g,“ 0 Full double bed size ELECTRIC BLANKET for CLOTHES ELECTRIC O. S. WHALEN, Commissioner of Works. FIRESTONE STORES RICHMOND HEIGHTS SHOPPING CENTRE