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56 Yonge N., Jne. ,v. 5‘ â€"\«»\l\r\-w 2 g Reports from all parts of the County of York indicate that the United Hospitals ap- peal is receiving an enthus- iastic and generous reception 2 from our people everywhere. 2 This is as expected because 5 the need for a new hospital is so urgent that the aim of the 5 campaign is understood and appreciated in every home. i It is authoritatively estimat- 2 ed that in York County dur- é ing the next year 20.000 per- sons will need hospital ae- g commodation. Less than a g quarter can be properly ac- commodated by the existing facilities. The ill and the in- jured who cannot find beds in York County must look to Metro and other counties where hospitals are already more than crowded and beds and equipment not sufficient to meet demands of their own people. The result is serious inconvenience. and often long waiting periods which can be disastrous to many patients. York County now has only 113 active treatment beds in the hospital at Newmarket. Over 600 beds are needed on the basis of accepted mini- mum requirements and some- day we hope the required ac- commodation will he ed. For the present the true- tees have decided Un .. ,....i of partial expansion to bring the total of hospital beds up to 389. A new hospital. York Central, is now being built at Richmond Hill and the one at Newmarket is being en- «AMI-x!“ «a M '\7\." largecl. The total cost of this hos- pital program. including land, buildings, equipment and furnishings will be 55,-' 251.000. Federal and provin- clal grants will account for $1.860.000. leaving $3.443- 000. to be paid by the Coun- ty of York. or this total $1,085,000 must be raised by public subscription in the Community Campaign now under way throughout the whole area. It's a big job. and a for- midable objective. To raise more than a million dollars in cash and pledges and call on more than 28,000 homes is the task undertaken by your United Hospital Appeal committee and the army of Public Library, 31 ohmond Hill , Ont . 5â€"4~3~2.. Wx \W’VWVV\‘. xxxmxxx -\ w\ erwxwvvaW-Vw‘x g. i Your Hospital falling fur a halt Of all lict'tllc‘fi and extravagant expenditures with- out sacrificing essential services may- oralty candidate William Neal said Monday night if elected he would bring about a reduction in taxes. “Never before have I hit(l many of my fellow citizens approach me and express concern for the state of our municipal government". Mr. Neal told a nomination meeting in the Richmond Hill High School nudi- torium. He claimed that home owners and business people alike are seriously worried about the continually increas- ing tax burden and general unfavor- able trend of our municipal adminis- tration. Mr. Neal. who was elected the town’s first mayor when it was incor- porated in 1957, is contesting the post against incumbent James Ilaggurt now trying for re-election for a third term. Mr. Haggart was returned by acclamation last year. St) volunteer canvassers who are now engaged in this great community project. We owe this small army of volunteer workers a great debt of grat- itudc and generations yet un- born will look through the pages of local history and The muyol‘ulty candidate lashed out at the meagre information Con- tained in a financial statement of town atlairs handed out to those til.- ‘icnding‘ the meeting and said taxpay- ers were entitled to more detailed in- formation about tinanccs ulttl cxpcn- diturcs. In sccking the nomination for mayor. )lr. Neal assured the audience he was not after any additional hon- or nor the yearly salary of $4.230. l’rior to 1037 he served 1;? years as a councillor :md reeve. Stating he would put an end to secrct meetings he promised that all town business would be conducted openly. especially plans for future, de- \‘elopments or annexation schemes. Although a businessman here for ““ years he told the meeting there would never be any fear of contlict of inter- est if he was electcd. “My life. my business and my family are all centered around Richâ€" mond Ilill and I share with you com a.) ccrn that our public business be con- ducted in a business-like and et’t‘icient nianncr." Mr. Nt‘itl said his only reason for contesting the mayor‘s post was a sincere desire to restore confidence in ‘own government. “Without contidcncc which coin- niands respect we cannot make sound progress in meeting the problems that; face 11>“. l ll£l\0 every confidence in lichmond Ilill and its people but I regret tllnt this much desired conti- dche in our municipal government has been sadly lacking this year." (‘luiming‘ 1082 was a momentous" your in the history of Richmond Hill. Mayor Ilag‘gart said the record of this year‘s council was unmatched by any other administration. lie said the town was moving to- wards a balanced assessment and in- creased industrial development and warned the course followed by past :nlministrzitions was one of disaster and chaos. dirt littoral “In Essentials Unity; In Non-Essentials Liberty; In All Things Charity" thank and bless them for their efforts. It is fitting that this county wide appeal should come just at the dawning of the blessed Christmas season. For all. the yuletide season is one of many wondrous moods. They speak of joy and hope. of laughter and love, of warmth, of peace on earth good will to men and of love and con- sideration for others. This is what we mean perhaps 8 l / / 2 / ) i i 1 ) I i glvor. 84. NUMBER 2‘2 1 ) i RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1962 when we speak of the magic of Christmas. This magic to- day casts its spell across the land and fleetineg at least throws a veil over the ugli- ness of reality as we exul- tantly proclaim Joy to the World. At this happy and sacred season of the year when we honour the birthday of the Saviour of the world, the Great Physician, it is well that as a people and a com- munity we pause to ponder the great humanitarian work of our hospitals, and the cry- ing need for hospital beds. The new hospital now ris- ing majestically in a beauti- ful setting just west of town will through the years to come bring help, healing and comfort to untold thousands Candidateâ€"Wants Board To Debate School Ailairsp Seven candidates have been. nominated for Richmond Hill's Separate School Board, forcing? the first election in many years. They are incumbents Neil D. A. Gray, 81 Cartier Cr.. and Frank Shorter, 51 Palmer Ave. and newcomers C. L. Thomp- son, 412 Lynett Cr. Thomas J. Omtesher, 251 Neal Dr.. Williâ€" am N. Parker, 319 Palmer, °f pbnple' 33’ nrOViding A (1 Robert Steele 411 close at hand the facilities of wgfioca; Sh ' , a mOdem hospltal u may Mr. Thompson sparked a} some day be the means of saving the life of someone in your home or from the house of your neighbour next door. The new hospital will play a great role in the future of this community. brief debate at Monday night‘s‘ nomination meeting when he: charged there was a "regretful; atmosphere between the board and teachers." Trustee John Leclaire. who ‘will not come up for re-electionl until next year, replied. “What basis do you have for this state-f ment'?" ‘ Charging that his question had been misconstrued, Mr» Thompson challenged the pres-‘ ent board to a public debate. We all have an opportunity now to help in making this outstanding contribution to community betterment. By making as generous a dona- tion as possible when the canvasser calls we all can become \shareholders in this Roger Baldock_ campaign community effort to provide manager for Mr. Thompson: the needed hOSPItal bEdS f0!“ asked Mr. Shorter: “Is there the care of our ill and injur- ed. ‘ (Continued On Page 3) 17 Vie For 7 Seats All positions on tested December 8, with 17 can- Richmond'are seeking the deputy-reeve's‘county level the candidate said Ilill Town Council will be conâ€" post. ihe opposed vigorously the tak-l lu Ward 1 Allan J. Smyth, Jfiing over of policing and plan-‘ didates vying for seven vacan-lQ. Fayette and Walter Scudds'ning by the county. eies. .\ two-way battle is assured by Mr. MacDiarmid. for mayor, reevc. deputy-reeve and Ward 3. and a three-way bell will be opposed by Patricklwould probably contest for Wards 1. 2 and 4. Only the Richmond Hill Pub- Ward 1’- Iic School Board was unable to field enough mndidams [0 m] council is in Ward 3 between brought about this year. the eight positions with seven “1'3 candidates nominated. Another nomination date will agent. be held to fill the one seat still vacant in Ward .1. l are going after the seat vacated He claimed he fought hard I h 1for completion of paving 011 Bay-‘ Sitting member Alex Camp- view Avenue and predicted it‘ be done next Smith and Stanley Ransom in year. Increased efficiency in mun- The only two-way fight for ieipal administration was also Mr. Margaret Southwell and Broadhurst told the well-attend- Thomas Murphy. 3 real estate ed meeting. In a wide-open fight [or dep- Rounding out the field in uty-reeve Councillor Joltn Mac- fiVard 4 are A1 White. Robert‘Diarmid is opposing Stanley With two trustees to be el- Saunders and William F. Leish-iTinkOl‘v a {Ol‘mel‘ COUHCillor and‘ acted from each dates in Wards 2, 3 and 4 were returned by acclamation. A hotly contested race ward candi- man. deputy-reeve. Mr. MacDiarmid I\lr. Perkins outlined three iS completing his first )‘C‘ar on main points essential to good COUUCil- He “'35 Clemed h.\' 30- is town administration: well-train- ClamatiOH 135i ."Cfifi shaping up for three separate ed employees, an informed pub-l Mr. MacDiarmid said he did school trustees with seven being lie and honest public ofi‘icials. the job as he saw fit during his nominated. In the council race Reeve F. works 12.. Perkins will be Opposed by council, .\lr. Perkins said his this )(‘ars dC‘PUll-l't‘eit‘ Thomas department operated well with? Broadhurst. Stan Tinker and in its budget‘ Councillor John MacDiarmid .s pletion of the number five well r. R.1’ERK1NS \‘SS‘by Avenue. Centre Street and .: plishments ' kins this year A Chairman this year of the my year 0“ 909ml committee. largest on“ He was chairman of the parking and transportation com- 20‘ tContinued On Page An extensive paving program had been undertaken with Cros- ‘ Ncwkirk Road being completed the reeve told the meeting. ; Reshame of ditches and com-- aecom- ; * i Mr. Per-i s K Moving up from the deputy-g“ rccve's spot to oppose )Ir. Per-' kills Thomas Broadhurst. Chairman of the finance com-Z ‘mittec. lle claimed the first decrease in taxes since 1958, a drop of two per cent For the first time in many years debenture borrowings were below what was paid oil with a total of $330,000 bent: retired and new debt of $190.» ono taken on. 311'. Bl'oodlttll‘st suzd Sparking agreement were other cited by is STAN of his work at the Meehan, 43 Bedford Park Rd.. v 'l‘lleER ‘ Richmond Masonic Lodge which has a history dating back to 182-1 celebrated Cen- tennial Night last Wednes- day evening when special guests were representatives of 20 other lodges in the Toronto district having a history dating back at least a century. W. Bro. Stanley F. Tinker extended a warm welcome to the guests and presided at Shown evening was the presentation of Veterans’ Jubilee Medals to three members who have been members of Richmond Lodge for 50 years. > above William Neal who made pre- sentation of Veteran‘s Medal to Dr. J. P. Wilson, W, Bro. A. R. Sandy Mctcali‘e, form- erly of Richmond Hill now a resident of Beavcrton. Rul- ing Master W. Bro. Stanley stir-Receive Special Awards For Masonic Service in Richmond Hill and moved to Toronto about 37 years ago. For many years he was in the employ of the Ontario government, but now is re- tired and living in Beaver- Bro. ten are: His medal was presented by Duncan M. Chamney, a Past Master of Richmond. Don Atkinson was born and received his early edu- the banquet in the lower F, Tinker Bro W D T Cation in Richmond Hill. He hall “he” $119“ SDCBkCI‘ “'35 "Don" “Ringo”. Of'Oullm' was a high school teacher \r, W. Bro. Walter Frisby of 8 Richmond Hm 01d ‘bmv‘ for many years and recently Toronto. a native of \‘ictor« and B10 D1: 1] P “rum” " retired after long service as 1a Square. ‘ ' i - principal of Glebe Collegiâ€" A Special feature of the A. R. Metcalfe was born ate. Ottawa. More Canvassers Needed For Drive Other Bid Not Heard The united hespital ap- peal is progressing most satisfactorily. but more can- vassers are urgently need- ed right away to complete the canvass of the district. Mr. R. D. Little. Rich- mond llill. chairman advises that collector's cards now are arranged by streets so that volunteers may select calls in their own neighbor- hood and all near to one another. This new arrange- ment eliminates the corti- _ . llili's Yonsc S‘rcc‘c bu<n1c>~ din:~, represented by Mel Pa-‘ Nam} that “Ins ahS‘gHSd ~ccliou were made public :1: a risi and Edward C. llill. “numb” “"31" be "1 llcal‘in.‘ 'l‘uurxdziv ll‘t‘l‘llllll n: Thirty-four applications widely separated districts. Bohrtf Tile 3; Only a few calls are given each canvasser and the job can be accomplish- ed in a very short time. .‘len and women volunteers are asked to contact Mr. “ l.ittlc at '1‘1‘. 4â€"3731; or Mrs. J’- W. S. I'ockncll. phone TL} 4-1854. (‘aniassers are cxpccially requested in the following areas. Beverley Acres. Rich- mond Acres. Hein .‘lills. Tonechurxt and “'cldrick Road. 10" . lidllfliivl :‘ l.lt‘ liti.‘ lounge and (llll- (‘1‘ "Toronto by lite qullvtl‘ Licctt-c of Ontario .y . Group Bares Hotel Plans ive Want Liquor Outlets Plans for a pLopmcd loilcl il‘. in; lounge Leerises I‘zc \oLl'1lcl‘ll part of Richmond were heard during the twoâ€" liour hearing. five of them from Richmond Hill. There was no application front the group who an- nounced plans earlier this war to build a million- dollur 50 room hotel at lit- ti'llt l' ..: lilc i. .th Lt _'.r Titz‘cc Coin: Restau- . , 6.1211. l‘op‘< lit‘~l£t‘.ll’ttl’l' and .zl’d be cutthogcn‘ Dad: lir~‘aiii.tiil. ovum ltlt‘ll’ t'ntir:t'.-»' .\1..r_uoc' South- Applicants were Marina llol- dustrial load and Yonge Street. .<.;.ip'.n..i'..o:.~ value from l)l8ilcil of the Canadi- n t‘él appealed before the board Neal Challenges Haggart For Mayor's At present there are four plants under construction which will add 316.000 in taxes and two more plants will begin construction early in 196?}. Mr. I’laggurt stated. He lauded the etl'orts of the 1063 council for providing low-cost indusâ€" trial land and said 3‘1 acres purchased by the town earlier this year is more than half sold. Taxes from this land has kept well ahead of debenture pay- ments. the mayor told the audience. "We must discourage future res- idential development and concentrate on attracting industry to provide more jobs for our residents. What is more important than that‘.w Mr. llaggart asked. “I can assure you greater suc- cess in the years to come. I ask you to support our policies and do all in your power to boost the community. “NW” ..N war” “If this is done Ican promise you a balanced assessment and jobs for our people." JAMES HAG TART DRIVE-IN, 2:35 YONGE STEAKS. SHAKES. C Speaking to an overflo The deputy-reeve said he had iproof Mr. Hooper was paid $36 for two road committee meetings in February 1961 that lnever took place and $18 for attending a meeting of rural municipalities in Toronto the was not a committee meetin: but a convention. Mr. Hooper is chairman and a member of the roads committee. Early this summer during an Ontario Municipal Board hearing in the township offices. ‘Mr. Mwmberson also claimed tthat Mr. Hooper excused him- self from the meeting, went downstairs and called a one- man police committee meeting for which he was paid $18. No reports or minutes of these meetings were ever tabled. the deputy-reeve charged. “More rotten deals have been dragged in the back door during the past two years by Reeve Dean and Councillor Hooper than you can imagine,” Mr. Mum- berson told the audience. He charged the reeve with playing hand-in-hand with Mr. Hooper and promised if elected reeve he would put a step to (STAFF. PHOTO) His jubilee medal was pre- sented by V. W. Bro. Peter G. Savage. 3 present Grand what he termed “unethical Lodge officer and nephew practices“ by some members of of the recipient, council. Calling for a code of ethics 'to control “unethical pieces of business conducted by council members." Mr. Mum- berson suggested it was the only way it could be stopped. Bro. W. W. A. Trench a long time member of Rich- mond Lodge was present for the ceremonies. He is an uncle of Bro. Atkinson and is in his 92nd year. Dr. J. P. Wilson was born in Albion Township and re- cently retired after 43 years the reeve‘s chair. there will be . . . 1 1and F. F. Dullege, a newcomer as a medical doctor in R1c1- rm municipal affairs, for the mond Hm- ydcputy-reeve's position. All medal recipients J'Oih- . Two candidates are contesting ed Richmond Lodge in 1912. ‘the Ward 1 seat, incumbent ‘Allan Sumner and Geoffrey lWalker. an insurance salesman. i Spending of 530.000 to build a new bridge a: the intersect-‘ ion of Concession 5 and 17th Avenue, was in Mr. Mumber- son's opinion an “absolute waste" of public funds. He charged the bridge was deliberately wrecked forcing the municipality to build a new one for the benefit of one subâ€" divider. Known as the Devil‘s Elbow because of its twisting road patâ€" tern the bridge lies in the mid- dle of a deep-wooded 30â€"foot ravine. It was built more than 100 years ago some 80 feet west of the actual road allow- ance under the then much used trespass road provision. The road and bridge excu- to object on behalf of a group of residents in Ward 3 to the DIN! M DADS HAMBURGERS same month. He said the latter. somel Besides a two-way battle for: a contest between Mr. Hooper C hair %(J.a.mw.....m~.a....w.w. STREET, SOUTH HIPS, HOT DOGS PER COPY 10?: ‘ADBOUNTS PHONY"- DEPUTY / Charges of phony expense accounts and squander- : ing of municipal funds were levelled Friday night by Markham Township Deputy-rceve Lawson Mumberson, ‘,who is contesting the rceve's post held by Wilfred Dean in next Monday’s elections. w crowd in Buttonville Com- munity Hall, Mr. Mumberson accused Ward 2 Coun- cillor C. Hooper of being paid for road committee meet- ings that were never held. the seat being vacated by Mr. Mumberson. Mr. Hooper is seeking Monster Parade To Greet Santa. “Saturday Dec. 8 the pol-ice and fire committee! I A . Santa Claus is coming to town next Saturday in one of lthe most exciting parades ever 'to come to Richmond Hill. l A host of youngsters will ‘turn out to see the “Old Lady 'in the Shoe", a pirate ship. Cinderella. Humpty Dumpty and a clown head the giant par- ade sponsored by the Richmond Heights Merchants Association. Santa himself will arrive in 1a rocket ship. Bands including ‘the Richmond Hill Police Ma- rjorettes will take part in the parade. The parade will be met by a ihost of youngsters at Walter Scott School on Markham Road and then proceed west on Markham Road to Yonge Street land north on Yonge to tho lRichmond Heights Shopping iCentre. Officials have arranged a long route 30 each youngster gets a front row seat to watch the event. l Santa will live in his house in the mall of the centre from ‘the time of his arrival until {Christmas from noon until nine o‘clock each day. Youngsters are invited to vi:- it him or leave a letter in one of Santa's mail boxes at the centre. Every letter will be ans- wered before Christmas. Stores in the centre will be open from nine till nine, De- cember 10-22. The parade is part of a series of promotions designed by the centre to keep Christmas shop- pers in Richmond Hill. Jaycee Auction Goes Friday Night 011 Hill Station The "Shop Locally" catn- paign of recent weeks. sponsored by the Richmond llill .layccea reaches its climax this Friday evening. application by 'rcaltor David many fen mm public 0km“; November which ' is MCLcan {01‘ a dining lounge 11‘ mm by we“ of commuml RH. Cill‘hllTldS tadio Auction cense for Dads Restaurant. on Mr- Mumberson claimed mp night in the Richmond Hill Konze Strcct‘ scum 0‘ RIC“. west railing of the bridge vb: ama mond “I”; V .‘ . knocked out first and three .\ l:o.~t of quality item: 311'“ 5’“““}“°“ Mild .me weeks later the east railing and services contributed l).‘~' board that Dad .~ lot is touching “,3: alga demons.“de 10w} mama“ “in he put rctluw‘nal properly am mat "No car could complete].V on the auction block. A full the lot is much too small. Sire ciaimcd that coring re- :ulationr would rf‘l. the rc~t.iur- ant back clo~e to the fence. Sue told the board the location wa< unacccptanlc .\lr. .‘lCLtLill replied was not >mall a: all. "There t~ parkin: for about 40 cars." he said. “The land i< yoncd comâ€" mercial. DCI‘lltllllll’J, thi: kind of lContinued On Page 3) t wreck heavy concrete railinzs.” he said An investigation was launched into the iause of the damage by polite or municipal oflicials. the met-‘iriz wa< told. When asked by a member of the audience who did wreck the bridge. Mr. Mum- berson replied that he had tile 10: tt'onlniucd On Page 17} lif'Kt‘l‘ listing of these items apâ€" pears on Pale 8 of this is- sue of “The Liberal". ’l‘housands of listeners will be tuning their radios to Station CFGM. 1310 on the dial. to bid on the many bargains available on Fri- du‘.‘ night. Support your lo- cn‘ Jaw-cc organization in l this worthwhile Endeavour.