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The Liberal, 8 Nov 1962, p. 11

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Enrolment â€"nlght was a big event for King City‘s new fourth Brownie pack.“ ,AJ 4th Brownie Pach Parents and relatives had been invited. About sixty were present as 18 of the 19 Brown- ies took part in the solemn en- rolment ceremony at All Saln-ts' Church. Susan Dawson. who had been enrolled last year, introduced the “Tweenies” to District Commissioner Mrs. Alex Knight, who heard the girls' pledges. ~ 777LI‘_â€" Appropriate decora t t o n s marked the way as the girls left “'I‘weenieland" and passed through a pink and white gard- en. along a path of footprints to the District Commissioner, who stood beslde a pond and traditional toadstool. Making their promises and receiving their pins and emâ€" blems were Joanne Lutes. Anna Houston. Laurel Sutherland, Terry Smollet, Cathy Sander-l Ion, Lols Hayward. Jane Phor- son, Ruby Church, Beverley Clublne, Adele Jenns, Char- lotte Mchlllam, Judy Pawliw, Sandra Henshall. Janet Loney, Holly Reynolds. Susan Morgan. Deborah Munlsso and Sherri- lynn Greenwood. 7' The newly-enrolled Brownies were assigned to groups of six, each with a different standard, to match their emblems. Brown Owl Mrs. Arthur Mu- nisso. Tawny Owl Mrs. Ralph Church and assistant Mrs. Ho- ward Hayward took part in the ceremony. The program con- cluded with refreshments. The Fourth Pack, which was formed in September, meets Thursdays after school at All Saints. Rev. I. Ammimi or! Humber Dammit Church spoke on, "Our Responsibilities To Others, As Well As Ourselves”, at the thank-offering meeting of St‘ Andrew's Presbyterian Church IL Andrew’s WMS Memo To Mothers The well-baby clinic will again be held on Tuesday, November 12, at St. Paul's United Church, on the South Lake Road. Doc- tors and nurses will be there to Attend the babies. Guide and Brownie Notes Mrs. June Carter, Maple Grove Ave., Oak Ridges, is the new commissloner for the dis- trict. The Lake Wilcox Brownie group held a Hallowe’en party at their regular meeting. All the brownies arrived dressed in many different costumes. Two prizes were given, and for the; funniest costume Anne Bursey, South Lake Rd. was chosen, and {or the most original JoAnne Hull, South Rd.. received the prize. At a flying-up ceremony held on Monday, October 29, the fol- lowing brownies spread their wings and “flew”: Oak Ridges group, Susan Towers. Anna Marie Beeton. Reneka Slykhulsfl Lake group. Lenore Hurd, Bar-Y bara Haanpaa, Lynda Ash, Ag- nes Good, Joanne Hull. All the tests have been passed by these girls. Other girls who are going in- to guides, but will walk instead of fly are: Oak Ridges group, Doreen Nell, Gabrielle Myers. Ruth Steed and Valerie Carey walked from the Lake Wilcox group. The importance of family life tional facilities were limited was stressed by a young law- and one university with an en-‘ Yer. Mr. Alade Akesode from rolment of 300, served the Lagos, Nigeria, ‘ in his talk to country so that students had to King City United Church Woâ€" seek an education in other men. countries. Young Nigerian Lawyer Tells 01‘ Many Problems Facing His Country men the past nine years studying in Canada, described the history of his country, which he termed "a very poor country with a population of 40 million." He said his people “are very warm, sincere, hospitable and flamboyant, with a love of mu- sic and dancing that is practic- ally inbred. They all stick to- gether and there is no such thing as telling any one to mind his own business.” thing as telling any One to mind The speaker graduated in his own business." 1956 from the University of The speaker described the British Columbia with a BA. family unit as “all important". degree. Three years later he re- with whole families, from ceived a Bachelor of Law de- creat-grandparents down. living gree from Dalhousie Universi- together in houses surrounding ty. after which be practiced in a compound. Any indiVidual Edmonton. rohlems are solved in family gondwes. He plans to return to Nigeria , A- ____.i:_, Lin ___:___.-_ __.: He credited missionaries with developing the country, edu- cating the people, building hos- pitals and schools. He said the Uni-ted Church helped consid- erably in agricultural develop. them. Farms averaged the size of the church Sunday school room, In “1d, md were poor. Educaâ€" Following the ceremonies Mr. Akesode, who has spent KING CITY, OAK RIDGES “The Liberal" is Always pleased to publish items of in- terest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox and King City districts. Our news correspondent in King City is Mrs. William J. Houston. telephone TEmpie 3-5457; and in Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox, Mn. Lillian Atcheson. Wildwood Ave, PR. 3-5479_ Oak Ridges And lake Wilcox Socials Miss Ruth Agar sang, “Be Thou My Vision". Duets were played by Mrs. Albert Holman at the organ and Mrs. Fred Gray, the pia_n_o._ - n “w,” __‘_ \.n a}, un. r ...... Mrs. Donald McCallum pre- sided. The Scripture reading1 was given by Mrs. Charles Black and prayer led by Mrs. Robert Arbuckle. Mrs. W. H. Wood gave the ‘oflertory prayer and Mrs. Mc- jCallum, the meditation. ‘Hallowe'en at Dennis School The two classrooms of Grades 7 and 8 at Eva L. Den- yup“-.. . nls Schoolnéélébi‘ated Hallowe'- en with an early evening mas- querade October 30. _,__.1L-.1 ‘uvn “.4... v -V-.. The costume parade resulted in prizes going to Marilyn Rut- ledge and Linda Hunt, who shared a large pair of overalls as “Homer and Claude"; Joan Pawllw. dressed as a flapper of the “roaring twenties"; and Murray Gordon. clad as a clown. There was little resemblarice to daytime routine as the two schoolrooms echoed with lively dance music and the fun and laughter of group games. About 75 attended and were greeted by the teachers, Mrs. Whatley Finch, Mrs. Lorne Scott and Mr. Tom Cober. Re- freshments were fish and chips and soft drinks. \Sympathy A funeral service was held at Thompson parlors in Aurora for Mrs. Amelia Whalley of Kipling Acres, Rexdale, widow of John Whalley. Mrs. Whalley leaves two sons, John, of King Township. and Roy of Scarboro. Interment was in King City Cemetery last Thursday. With the office of reeve left open by the retirement of seven-year Reeve Wil- liam Hodgson, increased in- terest in this year’s town- ship election is anticipated. present and new guides enjoyed a Hallowe’en party. ' Hospital Auxiliary A meeting for the Oak Ridges- Lake Wilcox branch of the York Central Auxiliary was held Oc- tober 30 at the home of the president of the branch, Mrs. Terry Farquh-arson, Lakeland Ave. Seven members were present‘ and discussions were held ab- out hospital projects. The main topic was joint canvassing for the addition to York County Hospital in Newmarket and Richmond Hill’s new York Cen- tral Hospital. Another project is the makâ€"} ing of scrapbooks for the hos-‘ pital. There will be a meeting of the different auxiliaries to- night, at the Richmond Hill Un- ited Church. All members will be welcome, as it will take the place of the Oak Ridges - Lake Wilcox regular meeting of the ‘month. [Teen Club Dances The Sadie Hawkins’ Dance held at Lake Wilcox School on October 2'1 was a huge success, both financially and socially. The Mark V band played for the dance. Dances are being planned for the winter. Some will have a band and some of the dances are held with records being played. Prices vary according to wheth- er there is a band or not. Mr. Akesode noted Nigeria has 22 tribes and is divided by language more than any other factor. There are three main languages. During the question period he described educational facili- ties. Industry is just beginning and the country is producing mahogany, teak and oak. A start is being made with cocoa. he said. He plans to return to Nigeria to practice his profeesion and -be married. He was introduced by Mrs. Greg. Paul. Mrs. Donald Hadwen presid- ed over the gathering of 35 and Mrs. Allen Cooke led the devotional period. United lead- ers presented their reports and Rev. Martin Jenkinson closed the meeting with prayer. fiominations night has been set for November 20, at Nobleton Community Two members of the commit- Hospital Hallowe’en Party The Friday evening reading group from King City enter- tained more than 100 patients at the Ontario Hospital, Aur- ora. at a Hallowe’en program, after which candies were distri- buted. Dressed in old-fashioned cos- tume, Mrs. A1 Rollinson played the piano for the sing-song. Dressed as a clown, Mrs. Ver- dvun Gordon played request numbers on the piano. Some of the patients enter-j mined with guitar. recorder and vocal selections. Assisting in the program were Mrs. E. J. Munroe, costumed as a fairy godmother; Mrs. Lichel Facey as a black cat; Mrs. Allen Sneath, dressed as an artist; and Mrs. Harry Ballard. posing as a hunter with duck decoys. ‘Lions Club Carrying on the work of King City Lions Club are the various committges organized \for the current term. Under first vice-president Donald H‘adeen, attendance is managed by George Bennet and Bill Widderick; membership, Fergus Lawson and Raymond Love; club photognaphers, John Loughran and “Wib” Jennings; finance. G. T. Thompson, George Armstrong, Howard Hayward and Bill Curran; pro- gram. James Wemyss, Stan ‘Roots, John Dew and Joe Howl- ton. Second vice-president Stan Kerr supervises 'the safety com- mittee formed by Ross Farqu- har, Bruce Shlpley and John ‘ngdon; boys’ and girls' work, tee that were omitted previously are Pat and Barbara Talbot. Mainly About People Still confined to hospital is Mrs. Vi Camel-an, North Road.‘ Mrs. Cameron ls recuperating after major surgery, but is get- lting along quite well. Mr. Jimmy Carter, Gormley sideroad. is again at Sunny- brook after being involved in an accident on Yonge St. at St. John's Church. Mr. Carter’s car was struck by another car from the rear, and was rolled over twice, coming to rest in a ditch on the opposite side of the road. The car was very badly damag- ‘ed, but Mr. Carter's stay in hospital is mainly due to a previous ailment. Belated birthday wishes to} Mrs. Mary Crittenden and her daughter Bonnie, celebrated on October 19 and 20 respectively. As part of a birthday treat, the family visited Mrs. Crittenden‘s sister, Mrs. Bridgeman, Burling- ton for the day. Happy birthday is wished for Mrs, Josephine Comfort, who} celebrated her birthday on‘ Wednesday, October 3lst. Florence, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Orton, Aub- rey Ave., will celebrate her fifth birthday on November 10. Three or four of her little friends will celebrate with her by having lunch at her home today. Hall. If there are more candidates than one for reeve. one for deputy- reeve, and three for coun- cil, an election will be held December 1. Sixteen polls are arranged for voting. Mr. John Esford of Toronto spent the week-end at the home of his daughter and son-ln-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Marr, Maplegrove Ave. King City Village Trus- tees decided on Wednesday evening, November 21, for nominations at the fire hall office. Mr. and Mrs. G. Margerum, Price. Benson Ave. celebrated their The bride’s mother wore a 25th wedding anniversaryon the brocaded taffeta gown in egg- 22nd of October at their home. shell with matching accessories, About 15 of their friends andland the groom's mother wore a relatives attended. Buffet lunch was served, complete with an- niversary cake. The couple re- ceived many cards and gifts. Carol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Margerum celebrated her 18th birthday on Tuesday. Nov- ember 6th. A new business was opened at Cedar Beach recently. It was formerly the Trading Post at Oak Ridges. Mr. and Mrs. Has- san, proprietors and their fam- ily will also live at the Lake. Happy birthday to Billy Good, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Good, North Road, who celebrated his 9th birthday on November lst. Among his friends attending his party were Brian Hunter, Brian Shand, Petre Fenrlch, and the Brock children. Best of luck to Mr. Bill Good, who entered hospital on Sun- day. November 4th. Bonnie Crittenden has taken over her brother’s paper route and will now be delivering “The Liberal” to its readers. Sharon Newstead. daughter‘ of Mr. and Mrs. W. Newstead. Bayview Ave.. celebrated her 17th birthday on October 28. Chur’ch. South Lake Road Wedding By Candlelight October 27 was the date chos- en for two wedding parties. Saturday evening a very pret- ty ceremony took place in can- dlelight at St. Paul’s United baseball, Allan O'Brien, Rdbert Walker, Clifford Counts and Jack Garbutt; hockey, Jack Jones, Joe Houlton, Howard Clegg, Gordon Orr and James Wemyss; skating, Jack McMinn, Jack Parsons and Frank Pow- ell; swimming, Aubrey J. Gor- don and John Dew; education. Ted Wallas. Irving L. Scott and Bert Lutes. Third vice-president John Loughra-n is responsible for pu- blicity and bulletins, supplied by Howard Clegg and "Wlb." Jennings; civic improvement and community betterment, \Bert Lutes, B. J. Langdon, G. T. Thompson and Harry Lacey; health, welfare and sight, Au-. brey Gordon, Ray Love, Her- bert Ross, Jack Walkington, Fergus Lawson, Dr. Quentin Hardy and Arnold Peter; agri- culture, Stan Roots and Harry Gouldin-g. Attend Graduate The twenty-fifth wedding an- niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buddin coincided with their trip by train to Winnipeg for the “wings” graduation of their son. Flying Officer T. D. ‘Buddiln. Miss Janet Buddin accom- panied her parents to the offic- ial ceremony held at the RCAF Station at Gimli, Manitoba, for five young officers. He is having three weeks’ leave at his Laskay home be- fore going to Clinton for three weeks‘ training. He will return to Gimli for a few days, to be posted as an instructor at Po-r- tage La Prairie. Flying jets is ‘one of the accomplished am- Danny Buddin started the of- ficers training course two years ago, shortly after graduating from Aurora and District High School. Mrs. Gordon 011' is general convenor of the annual Christ- ‘mas bazaar being held by King City United Church Women on bltlons of t] minded youth. Bazaar December 1. Rev. Gordon Winch joined in marriage Gary C. Babcock and Miss Eileen Biso. Miss Sharon Storey attended} the bride, who was gowned in white and given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Tom Biso, Bay- \vierw Ave. The groom was attended by Charles Smiley. Ushers Were Bert Wallace and Freddy Skaffe. About sixty guests attended‘ the reception which was held at the Legion Hall, Oak Ridges. The young couple will reside in the district. A pretty wedding of local ln-‘ terest took place at 3.30 pm. on October 27 at St. Paul’s An- glican Church, Newmarket, when Donald Edward Clyde, el- der son of Mr. and Mrs. George Clyde, Capelle Ave. took as his bride, Donna Loretta Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bur- ton A. Smith, Netwmarket. Given in marriage by her fa- ther, the bride wore a full- length lace gown with coronet headdress and a flowing waist length veil, and carried white roses and stephanotis bouquet. Mrs. M. Jacks, aunt of the groom, was matron of honour and was dressed in an ensemble of old gold with matching ac- cessories, and carried bronze and yellow mums. Pamela, younger sister of the bride was junior bridesmaid, and was dressed in a gold colour gown, pill-box hat and gold ac- cessories, carrying a nosegay of white and yellow mums. Ushers were Jack Clyde and William Price. sage green lace gown with peau- de-soie overdress, with black accessories. Both mothers wore a corsage of pink roses and car- nations. Best man was Burton Smith, brother of the bride. The reception was held in the parish hall of St. Paul’s Church, most of the guests being mem- bers of the two families. Out of town guests were the groom's maternal grandmother, Mrs. Henderson, London. Ontario, and his paternal grandmother and grandfather who now live in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Senior. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and daughter Susan, friends of the groom's parents, attended from Scarboro. After returning from their honeymoon spent in Ottawa, the young couple will live in an apartment on Don Mills and Lawrence Ave. Poppy Fund Please remember remem- brance day will be held Novem- ber 10th. Legion members, scouts and cubs will be selling poppies. Readers may order re- prints of staff photos appearing in “The Liberal” at the newspaper office. 63 Yonge Street South, Rich- mond H111. this p'opularr air- Will Re-enter Politics? King Township Planning Board consider has accepted the resignation of other as Donald M. Findlay, QC, as a In his member of the board for nearly Mr. Fim three years and board chairman cent mo: Im- the past six months. The re- been c¢ slgnation will become effective comment lon November 12 at the close oflchairmal 5” Scheduled planning board meeting. A King City lawyer, Mr. Findlay is completing his third year of his threeâ€"year term on the board. He was appointed board chairman following the resignation of Bruce P. Davis who was chairman for nine years. Reasons for retiring from of- fice, given by Mr. Findlay are his desire to become freer to vou’ms flwmizé TU. 4 - 4361 HALL’S DOMESTIC FUEL OIL AND BURNER SERVICE SUPERIOR PROPANE LTD. MAPLE, ONTARIO Phone AVenue 5-1145 " And it’s pure plea- sure to cook on' the ‘Superior’ SP Moffat range, with all these features . . . automatic lighting on all burners 0 de- luxe clock with 4-h0ur timers 0 lift- off oven doors for easy cleaning 0 oven light and 16” window 0 ther- 'ICE . mostatic oven control. 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