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At this time of the year we like to think in human terms - the love of man for his fellow men . . . the rebirth of hope and the renewal of man‘s faith in himself. We have seen the machine age grow and'develop to the point where some have suggested that machines have become our masters . . . that nowa- . days machines can .H‘yvn ‘ mankind better than man -‘ himself. Indeed, the age ‘ of science has advanced so far and so fast that one éan scarcely keep abreast of it. We in the tele- phone company are very much aware of this. We have made tremendou ' ' strides in perfecting what we like to call the tele- phone art. But. in spite of all our up-to-date tech- nology we cannot escape the happy fact that th friendly helpful operator is as indispensable as ever. There are many times when only human understanding and sym- pathy can provide the * service you urgently need. A sudden emergency. the need for a doctor in the night, swift help from the police or fire department. locating a friend in a distant city â€"â€" these are the times when an unknown, but friendly voice can help you most. No matter how many complex de- vices the years may bring to improve telephone service there will always be operators to give the one service that no machine can provide â€" human understanding. The Richmond Hill Public; Library Board held its regular‘ meeting Thursday of last week‘ with Mrs. Peter Townsend pre- siding. The first item of busi-1 mass was a letter from the} Richmond Hill Women's Insti-‘ tute expressing their apprecia- tion for the many kindnesses they had received at the libra- ry. and presenting the Board with a cheque for $25.00. This was very gratefully received by the members, and the trus- tees approved the suggestion that this donation be used to purchase a much needed chalk- Speaking of Christmas, we would like to take this oppor- tunity to remind everybody about careful driving during the festive season. We at Bell have a sort of philoso- phy of the road that we try to encourage our drivers to follow. We call it defensive driving. A defensive driver avoids driving errors himself, is always alert to the be- haviour of the cars around him and carefully compensates for road and weather conditions in order to stay alive. At this tim of the year. when driving conditions can be hazardous, we think this is a worthwhile philosophy to have. In the meantime, on behalf of everyone here at the Bell, I would like to extend to you a very Merry Christmas and the best in health and happiness for the coming year. library Board Plans Purchase Of A Bookmobile In 1964 20 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, December 1962 by Bill Barnes your telephone manager BELL LINESk Successful candidate in Ward 1, Walter Scudds smiles happily at his wife Val after the count in last Saturday’s town elections. Mr. Scudds won over two opponents to capture the northeast side ward in his first bid for public office, polling 455 votes. Our Christmas Tribute A sudden emergency. th Smile 0f Success in the auditorium. This free- standing chalkboard will be made in Richmond Hill by Vienna Furniture Co. on In- dustrial Rd. board and tackboard for use Owing to the number of re- quests for the use of the audi- torium for fund raising pro- jects, am addition was made to (he schedule of fees for use of the Gordon MacLaren Auditor- ium. The new fee will be $20.00 for each fund raising activity. It was pointed out, that the original plans of the library considered this mom for adult SUTTON : Reeve William Sell- ers, warden of York County, and Deputy-reeve Mrs. Mariana Gillan of Sutton, were return- ed by acclamation to their posts for 1963. educational and cultural pro- grams, and also that the pre- sent fee did not cover the extra costs of cleaning and other work involved. Young Canada Week The trustees learned that the program for young Canada’s book week had been very suc- cessful. Over 150 entries were made in Name-the-Book-Char- acters Contest, with Frances Thornlhill and Heather Brien being the winners. The pu-ppet show on the closing day of this annual celebration brought al- most 200 children to the libra- ry. Circulation The circulation for Novem- ber 1962 was 26,516, while that for November, 1961 was 22,860. 294 new patrons joined the li- brary during hhe month of No- vember, and of flhese, 113 were from outside of the town. 236 books were add-ed to the col- lection during the month M an average cost of $2.93. The trustees were pleased to learn that the new parking lot at the rear of the library prop- erty has been completed by the town. On a motion by the trustees. stressing the co-opera- tion of the library board with the overcrowding in parking caused by the courts, and that part of the libraryis parking lot had been given as an access to the new parking area, the li- brary board has asked the works committee of the town to erect signs reserving the libra- ry‘s parking lot for library pa- trons only. Holiday hours call for the closing of the library on Christ- m-as Eve. It will also be closed on Christmas and Boxing days. On New Year’s Eve the library will be open from 9 am. to 6 pm. The library will be closed on New Year’s Day and on January 2. A grade 3 and 4 class from the Orange Home on Yonge St. N. will visit bhe library every two weeks to receive a book talk from Children’s Librarian Mrs. F. Israel, and then have time to choose books to take to read at home. This extension of the school service program received one approval of the board. Parking Plans were completed for a 0MB forecast of capital expenditures for the next five years. The library will submit a recommendation of a capital expenditure for the year 1964 in the :- mount of $30,000 to cover the cost of a bookmobile and the initial stock of books for this bookmobile. This service would extend the library’s collection to all parts of the town, es- pecially the east side. If an- nexation comes, the need for bookmobile service in- creases. (STAFF PHOTO) When the annual banquet of the Markham and East York Ag- ricultural Society was held last week at Buttonville Hall, But- tonvville W.I. women catered, and the master of ceremonies who kept everyone in such a good mood was our own Ray McTavish. Cancer Society Benefit Dec. 14 Several women from Brown’s Corners U.C.W. spent Thursday of last week at the Queen St. United Church Clothing Dis- tribution, sorting and giving out clothing. Among those present were Mrs. Harold Stefi‘ler, Mrs. W. W. Miller, Mrs. Ross Hord and Miss Mary Rodick. This Friday evening the euch- re and bridge party. sponsored by the Buttonville W.I. for the Cancer Society Gift Cupboard, will be held at B-uttonville W.I. community hall, and a bumper attendance is expected. There will be a Christmas flavour to this event, and fowl and other draw prizes will add interest. The social and work committees of the W.I., convened by Mrs. A. Robinson and Mrs. F. H. Leaf, with assistance from Mrs. Gordon Purves, are in charge of the evening. Come and bring a friend. Your 50c will give a cancer patient a bright moment. Christmas Concert December 19 The junior choir, under the direct-ion of Mrs. George Hoop- er, will sing, and there will be other songs and skits, as well as some impromptu numbers by dihe small types. Come the evening of Decem- ber 19 â€" Santa will be there too. White Gift Service There were lighted trees and 'a manger at the chancel of F. Binnington and Miss Hart of the Fred Victor Mission each brought a Christmas message. The junior and senior choirs sang Christmas music, and White Gifts were presented for use at the Fred Victor Mission. Mrs. \S. J. English and Mrs. George Kenny and Barbara moved to their new apartment in Toronto last week. One event of the Christmas season everyone looks forward to is the Sunday school concert at Brown’s Corners United Church. Come the evening of Decem- ber 19 â€" Santa will be there too. White Gift Service There were lighted trees and a manger at the chancel of Brown’s Corners United Church last Sunday morning, for the white gift Service which comâ€" 'bined Sunday School and Church. At the Unionville Horticultur- al Society meeting last week, Mrs. Reid Brumwell and Mrs. George Barker came first in Christmas arrangements. Mr. and Mrs. Nash of Arnleigh Heights and their neighbour Mrs. Scofield are also members of the group, and Mrs. Nash led carol singing. Mr. Charles Turner, Sunday School superintendent, was in charge of the service and Dr. A. Last Saturday, when they held their annual children’s party at Buttonville W.I. Hall, Gord Mortson's busses brought childâ€" ren in from around the coun- tryside and the hall teamed with them. Talk about babies! There have been so many new ones lately, it seems we’re having our own population explosion! On Nov- ember 29 Dean and Margaret iBrumWell were proud parents of a second son; on December 1, at the York County Hospital, Newmarket. twin girls were born to Bill and Jessie Inee Boyington) Lewis. Twin girls were born to Bill and Anne (Davies) Henry at the Toronto General Hospital on Wednesday, December 5; and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Miller’s first grandchild, John Gregory Mokrynski, was born at Branson Hospital on1 Thursday, December 6. And speaking of grandparents, Anne Davies Henry's aunt and uncle, Norman and Laura Reid, are as proud as any we've seen. } When it comes to 2 children, the Pied I Hvamelin had nothing Victoria Square and Lions. Santa and his helpers had prepared for 200 children at the 1961 party, and were a lit- tle short, so this year they thought they would be on the safe side and make up 275 Christmas packages for their guests. You've guessed it â€" this year there were 300 children! But no one went away disapâ€" pointed. There was “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." and a short comic film, and at intermission cookies and freshie were served â€" and there was carol singing. The Happy Timers (U.C.W. unit No. 1 Brown’s Corners Church) were guests at the home of Mrs. Alan Martin ro- cently, when they held their Hooper led the choirs, and IV. Joy Fuller was at the organ 300 Children at Lions Party Lions in charge were F. Don- nelly, the projectionist; Law- son Mumberson. Forest Dullege. J. Smith, Harvey Collard. Jerry Woods and Andy Storey. They were especially grateful to Gor- don Mortson who lent his busses and drivers for the occasion. Entertains Happy Timers I wish to thank all who supported me on December 8 and offer my sincere congratulations to A1 White on his re-election. I would ask you to give him your full support throughout 1963 and remember also to support your hospital. May I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ROBERT SAUNDERS ngl-ish and MI led the choirs BUTTONVILLE NEWS CORRESPONDENT: MRS. F. B. LEAF R. R. 2 Gormley Phone AXminster 3-6188 Voters Of Ward 4 attracting Piper of g on the l District ion. Mrs. ‘. George and Miss organ. Note to YCHA Volunteer Canvassers If you have not had word prun'mg and .__.s. -.........,..-‘, amen. In recent years tree growers are paying more attention to shaping trees to from the York United Hospital meet present-day standards and Appeal headquarters regardmg market requirements. a canvassers’ meeting, rest as- sured you have not been forgot- ten. The Unionville district is still under organization. accord- ing to Mrs. R. J. Miller, YCHA president, and the hospital can- vass in this particular area may have to be postponed until af- ter Christmas. Thousands of trees are al- ready on display at establish- ments throughout the Metro- politan area for early custom- ers. A word of caution to those more adventuresome individu- als who still like to cut their own tree. Remember to respect fhn rial-1h- n! (-1". “_‘_-_4., H, , Poppy fund receipts in 1962 are down $300 from 1961, ac- cording to a report from Mrs. A. Tits-hall of the local branch of the Canadian Legion. Celebrate 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clark celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Decem- ber 9, and on Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Syl Savage, Mr. ad Mrs. Ken Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark held a sur- prise party in their honour. There were approximately 30 guests, immediate family mem- bers and relatives, present at the Clark home, and a special anniversary cake was cut for them, following a pleasant ev- ening of cards and visiting. Decline was attributed to the bad weather on Remembrance Day by Mrs. Titsh-all. Poppy Receipts Down Mrs. Titshvall reports receipts this year were $1,342.16. Cost of relief for 1962 was $1,261.90. Congratulations were in or- der for the club president, Prin- cipal Howard Atkinson, whose wife had just presented him with a new son. Mr. S. R. Patterson, board member. was present and spoke briefly. Mrs. S. Savage and Mrs. Ken Bennett were in charge of refreshments. Dr. Crane of the Toronto Psy- chiatric Clinic was guest speak- er at the Buttonville School Parents’ Club at their Novem- ber meeting, and a film “The Angry Boy" which dealt with the emotionally disturbed child was shown and discussed. November meeting. Mrs. Gib Whittamore of Cedar Grove gave an interesting demonstraâ€" tion of Christmas decorations made from tissue paper, and Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Cormack and Mrs. Ainley conducted the devotional hour and were hos- esses for the evening. School Parents' Club iii-“*fi’is ” . ,_ 'E L ‘3lkédjeabém w PLAY Monday to Friday 12 noon to 9 pm. Saturdays 9 am. to 6 pm. { MW””MW‘ Christmas Suggestion . . . . . “THE MUSICAL GIFT THAT LASTS" 1 YONGE STREET SOUTH RICHMOND HILL r .. A complete sustaining organ with two full $ 44-note manuals . . . with pure organ tone and so many glorious percussion voices! The easiest organ to playâ€"just touch a tab for instant response! Come inâ€"try the Holiday. Even the be- ginner plays pleasing melodies right away. See and hear all Lowrey modelsâ€"each the finest in its pnce range FREE HOME TRIAL - EASY BUDGET TERMS â€" five lessons on the instrument of your choice -â€" $12.50 MUNDINGER MUSIC (0. (t For Your Convenience OUR NEW STORE HOURS E/mz WigémN FIVE MINUTES: ON THE NEW Candidate for Council, Ward 4 er and first obtain Aperrfiiésid}: from him before doing any cut- ting. In some parts of the country fir and spruce are the most popular varieties. In southern Ontario, Scotch pine, a fast growing species with many ex- cellent qualities, is the tree most commonly used. Thousands of trees are al- ready on display at establish- ments throughout the Metro- politan area for early custom- ers. A word of caution to those more adventuresome individu- als who still like to cut their own tree. Remember to respect the rights of the property own- Cutting of trees from private or government land without authority is a punishable of- fence and penalties involved may do much to mar an otherâ€" wise happy Christmas. Once erected it is wise to keep the butt immersed in a dish or pan of water, keeping the water level up daily. Some people have also found it bene- fi-cial to add a concentrated su- gar solution to the water sup- ply. There has always been a van-- iety of opinion as to the most important qualities in choosing a tree with needle density of foliage, desirable color, shape and balance. tradition and oth- er miscellaneous factors such as price, availability and ease of decoration being considered. A dried out tree can be ' inflammable and, therefore a source of fire risk. Bringing a tree inside, in higher temperatures, will cause it to again resume its transpi- ration processes which soon use up the moisture in the cells. The life of a tree can be kept to some extent, by making a fresh cut in the butt and by keeping it in a pail of water, stored in a cool place until you put it up inside the home. The traditional use of Christ- mas trees associated with reli- gious festivals, according to most historians, dates back to very ancient times. In North America many cre- dit the introduction of the ever- green tree to Hessian soldiers who crossed the Atlantic dur- ing the time of the American Revolution. Trees An Old Tradition For Christmas Season ONLY TU. 4-5272 Lastly, keep tree lights turn- ed off when people are away from the mom for any long period of time and before re- tiring at night. 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