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The Liberal, 25 Apr 1963, p. 15

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At yesterday's “April Show-‘ ers" general meeting at King-‘ cults House, members brought treasures and antiques, in pre- paration for their May 25 sale. While the sale is in progress‘ in All Saints' Church hail, de- monstrations of handcuffs will be given by members nearby It Kingcraft House. King City Firemen's Women's‘ Auxiliary concluded the cur- rent euchre series at the fire‘ hall with a seven-table “freeze- out". ‘ Final winners after every one else was “frozen out", or eliminated. were Mrs. Tom Monkman and Mr. Wib. Burns. Highest score awards were won by Myrtle Berry and Bob Lincombe; second highest, to San Ann McDonald and qurge McDonald. fieélé Street South, April 13‘ Lucy Clubine won consola- tion and door gifts. Herbert E. Ross received a consolation present. Travelling prizes were retained by Mrs. Paul Benupre and Charles Gllson. WAVEng the gifts to be won are a handmade quilt and hook- ing item. Friends of Miss Lynne Spence of Oak Ridges and Mr. Larry Lomont, King City. at- tended their engagement party It the home of Mrs. E. Lomont. The winter series of card lame: netted abou: $43. At preparatory service in St‘ AND BURNER SERVICE TU. 4-4361 RICHMOND HILL HAll'S DOMESTIC FUEL Oll. King City KING CITY, OAK RIDGES LAKE WILCOX “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. Out news correspondent in King City in Mrs. William J. Houston, telephon- TEmple 3-5457. and in Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox. Mn. Lillian Atcheaon, Wildwood Ave., PR. 3-5479 Expert Auto Body Collision Repairs and Repainting FREE ESTIMATES - G M A C FINANCING C. M. LESLIE MOTOR PRODUCTS LTD. BODY SHOP G.M. Dealer Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King City, led by Rev. Gordon K. Agar, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murlson and Mr. and Mrs. W”- llam Widderlck were received into the congregation as com- municant members. Mrs. Ed. 8. Reddlck spoke on women’s institute work and procedures at the annual meet- ing of Laskay WJ. at the home of Mrs. Norman MacMurchy. Mrs. Charles Hater was elected president for a third term. The new executive in- cludes: Mrs. Norman Mac- Murchy. first vice-president; Mrs. Norman Etheridge, second vice-president; Mrs. Charles Black. secretary-treasurer; Mrs. At Laskay United Church Mr. Jenkinson received Misses Nancy and Sandra Forrester on profession of faith, and Mrs. John Scott, whose membership was transferred from St. An- drew’s Unned Church In Sault Mrs. Reddlck, public rela- tions convenor and area past president. was accompanied by Mrs. Allan Gellafly, president of Snowball Branch. u-u...\._.-. Five new members joined King City' United Church by Profession of Faith. Rev. Martin R. Jenkinson welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Ted Digel, Miss Jen- nifer Foote, George Loney and Kenneth Brown. Mrs. Elmwood Hart transferred her member- ship in Massey United Church. Massey. Ontario. to the King congregation.__ __ u a. , ,_L I... Ste. Marie. King City Notes GUARANTY TRUST Company of Canada CANADA'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT TRUST COMPANY 4‘/4% on Savings 0. on Term Deposits (one to five years) 0 Executor a Trustee 0 Estate Planning Pension Trusts 0 Mortgage Loans 0 Real Estate Sales Money Orders 0 Travellers Cheques and many other Services 44 YONGE ST. SOUTH-Pout Office Cornet O!Plcll AND AOINCllI TRIOUOIOUI‘ CANADA announces the opening of an office at RICHMOND HILL TE. 3-5301 GUARANTY TRUST The new executtve includes: Mrs. L. Marsh, Mrs. T. A. Mc- Cormifik, and Mrs. Armandl Chenette, vice-presidents; Mrs. Patrick F. McGeean. secretary: Pearson Smeltzer. assistant; Mrs. Black. district director; Mrs. MacMurchy, alternate dir- ector. Mrs. Earle Scott. resolutions convenor; Mrs. Fred O'Brien. sunshine fund qonvenor; Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Clyde Cairns, refreshment convenon. Annual reports were pre- sented by convenors and it was decided the May 8 meeting Xould be an evening one at the all. ‘ Of particular appeal to adults and students will be the movie to be shown by the AYPA in All Saints’ Church Auditorium April 26 and _27.__ filibgera and Hammersteln's "Flower Drum Song" is ex- pected to attract large audienc- es. Kinghorn Parents‘ Associa- tion sponsored the spring dance at Klnghorn School, which was festiver decorated for the var- iety of dances. Mrs. Marvin Hunter, Mrs. MacMurchy and Mrs. Archie McDonald. W1. directors; Mrs. Pearson Smeltzer, Tweedsmuir history book curator; Mrs. Norman Etheridze. public re- lation: convenor. Standing committees: Mrs. Marvin Hunter, agriculture and Canadia industry; Mrs. Archie McDonal , citizenship and edu‘ cation; Miss Marjorie Mc- Murchy, home economics and health: Miss Helen Hunter, his- torical research and current events. Mrs. Kenneth Gibson Inc? ceeded Mrs. L. Marsh as pres- ident of Sacred Heart Church Catholic Women's League at the annual election in the school auditorium. ‘ The newer classroom of Miss Evelyn Courtney. principal, was transformed into calypso setting and Mr. John Araott's room acquired Chinese atmos- phere with decorations pro- duced by the students. Mrs. Jack Gar-butt and Mrs. W. J. Powell were party con- venors. assisted by an able committee. Lorna Hall wa in charge of the records for danc- lng in both classrooms. Worm 884-2692 One rug depicted a car of ancient vintage. flowers. Scotch thistles around the border and dogs were favorite subjects. A piano bench and musical notes decorated another effort. One hobbyist favored a boat. while another chose oak leaves and acorns as border. Mrs. Warren McKendry and} Mrs. Robert Innes. who re- ceived instruction at the W.l. are: course in Newmarketn guided Mrs. Norman Wade, Mrs. Bruce Hall, Mrs. Beverly Feindell, Mrs. Austin Rumble. Mrs. C. E. Bland. Mrs. Ted Munroe, Mrs. William Wil- loughby. Mrs. Bert Lutes, Mrs. Allen cSmith and Mrs. Alex Logue. ‘ Several members of King City Women's Institute are ready for spring renovations at home with new rugs they completed as a winter's project. The rug-hooking turned into a family interest in several households when husbands took an active part in the hooking, or those with artistic inclina- tion helped draw the designs on burlap. Among the newest ‘additions to King Memorial Library shelves is a privately-published book by the late humorist Stephen Leacock, writing in more serious vein about Can~ adian history. “Canada. The Foundations 0! Its Future", is handsomely illustrated by paintings done by foremost Canadian artists, A. Sheriff Scott, Stanley Boyle, Charles W. Jefferys, Frederick H. Varley. H. R. Perrignrd. W. J. Phillips. T. M. ‘Scmmz, James Crockart and Ernst Neumann. Prizes were _won by Mrs. Pete McMahon, Mrs. L. C. Stephens, Mrs. Archie McDon- aid. Mrs. Norman MacMurchy. Mr. Tom Walker and Mr. Scott Smeltzer. Leakey Women's Institute held It: last euchre until aut- umn at Laskay Hall, when seven tables were played. Miss F. Cain, treasurer; Mrs.| P. D. Eckersley, Mrs. H. C. Smollet, Mrs. A. Skinulis, Mrs. J. Wigglesworth and Mrs. Herbert Marsh, as councillors. Mrs. Lawrence Fink and Mrs. Peter Flanagan convened nom- lnatlons. I l uumuwm ‘ mm“llll!“l“\lm“lllllllllllll“ll\ll““[111!“lullltlllllllllllllllllllnllfl Im1mmmnmnmmummmnnmmmlmmumummuummm ‘Eva L. Dennis Day’ Monday, June 22 5W\\\\\\\m\\\\\\\m\\ml\mmmmmmmmm\mmmmmm“mm\mum“\\\\\\“mmn\mu\m\\mmmmmmmmx "" ’ Mr. Alex Young, Mulrhead Crescent, chairman of Oak Ridges School Board was the speaker at the last monthly meeting of the Llons Club. Oak Ridges, and the main toplc of the meeting was the school Colourful Wedding At St. Mary's Anglican Lions Club g1mmmummmmmummmmmummmummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmummmmmmmmmmmm '1 ' 1‘ ! l 111mmnumuunuummnuummmmm The bride. given in marriage by her father was gowned in white lace, with a shoulder length veil and her bouquet was of red roses. On April 6. St. Mary's Ang- lican Church, Richmond Hill. was the scene for a spring wedding, when Miss Lorraine Eva Craig. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Craig, Maple- grove Ave., Oak Ridges. and Mr. Roland Roberts Edgar Strong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Strong, Richmond Hill. were married. Officiating was Rev: James O'Neil. She was attended by the sister of the groom, Dolores Strickland, as maid of honor. who wore blue chiffon and carried yellow roses. The bridesmaids, Julia Ensor and Linda Craig, sister of the bride, King City's Woman In- stitute and the home and school association no in charge of the daytime te- caption. A committee of ex- naduatee is planning their dinner. including Mn. George Harvey. the former Marion Dennison; Mrs. Burwell Jackson (Mattie Hambly); Mrs. George Bil- lings of Aurore, (Betty Walker): Mrs. Wilfred Here, (Eileen Robb): Mrs. Donald Hadwen. (Thelma Gordon); Miss Helen Thompson, Miss June Peck, Miss Margaret Richardson, Austin Rumble. Alex Campbell, George Brown. Bill Brown end John Leng- The retirement In June of one of King Township's best-known school teachers will be marked in King City with In “Esz L. Dennil Day”. June 22. Mr. Raymond Burt is let- ing as treasurer for both celebrations. Mrs. Austin Rumble is chairman and Mrs. William Willoughby, secretary. for the occasion honoring Miss Dennis' 47 years of continuous teach- ing. 33 of them In King City. The community recep- tlon will be held in 1 cen- tral place, possibly King Memorial Pork, not] all Mls Dennls' acquaintance: will have an opportunity to Ice her. An afternoon reception open to all those who wish to greet Miss Dennis be- fore she moves to St. Thomas, and an evening dinner in her honor for her graduate pupils are be- ing arranged. Her pupils who graduated between 1930 and 1962 are being invited to attend the dinner the sumo day in King City Composite School cafeteria. Old King Station For Sale Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox King City’s controversial, 110- year-old station is soon to meet its demise. The CNR is offering the one storey, 241/; foot by 401/2 foot building for sale and will be receiving bids for its re_movgl until May 6. The bidder who promises to re- move it most quickly is likely to be favored over higher cash offers, a rail- way spokesman indicated. In King there is hope the Metro- politan Toronto and Region Conserva- tion Authority might be interested in preserving the ancient communications centre by transferring it to the pioneer village at Black Creek. In the past, dozens of railway buildings sold in Northern Ontario were carefully demolished, board by board, and used by purchasers for re- building. king station centred in CNRâ€" versus-residents' battles over its clos- Resting comfortably at home is three year old Lynne Suthons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Suthons, George St. after undergoing a serious heart operation performed at the Sick Children's hospital. Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Willis and daughter Vicki spent the week- end with relatives at Believille. The sult-of-the-month draw was made and the winning ticket No. 225 was held by Ray Davidson, Old Meadow Lane, Toronto 19. Charles Connor sold the winning ticket. Birthday wishes to Barbara McLeod who was 13 years old on April 15th; Wendy Sothens, eight years old on April 18; Mr. Lou Miron, North Road today, April 25; Mr. Joe Gibbs, Rosemary Ave, who will have a birthday to-morrow. the 26th and to Mrs. Elsie Gibbs who will celebrate her birthday on Tuesday, April 30th. Mrs. Elsie Gibbs spent I busy two days at the Park Pla- za Hotel at a conference for the mental health association recently, attending lectures, etc. Anniversary greetings to Mn and Mrs. George Cragg. North Road who celebrated their an- niversary April 17th, after spending Easter weekend at Shelbourne with relatives. Also spending Easter week- end away were Brenda Gibbs, David Neil, and Russell Half- We are sorry to report that Garnet Cragg's bicycle was stolen from their doorstep on April 17th. The mother’s auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. C. R. Smith. South Road last week and after the business of the meeting was discussed. Mrs. Smith showed two films on‘ cancer. A discussion was also held on the mother and daugh- Discussions were held for the annual carnival which will be held later on In the summer. Personals Also spending Easter week- end away were Brenda Gibbs, David Nell, and Russell Half- enbrack who visited an uncle of Brenda’s. Mr. Bert Hopper at Sarnia. St. Paul’s UCW will hold a rummage sale at St. Paul‘s United Church, South Road. on May 4th from 1.30 to 3.30 In the afternoon. and its activities The Charuk family, Bayview Ave., spent Easter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Charuk and their daughter, Kerry- Anne at Spanish. Ontario, near Elliott Lake. Brenda Bolan spent several days in Toronto at the home of her grandparents. were also in blue chiffon and carried yellow roses. Flower girl was Karen Strong. niece of the groom. who wore yellow nylon with flowers to match. All attendants’ headdreeses matched the bride's. Receiving at a reception at the Ridge Inn, the bride's mother chose a yellow suit, with matching accessories and yellow roses. The groom's mother was in a dusty pink dress with pink accessories and pink rose corsage. The bride wage a two-piece blue suit on her wedding trip and on their return they will reside in Richvale. Best man was the groom's brother Donald Strong and ushers were Murray Judge. uncle of the bride, and Roy Strickland, brother-In-lnw of the groom. ing during the past five years. Resi- dents won the first round in January, 1958, when the Board of Transport Commissioners decided the agency should be continued. Early this year the CNR won the decision and the office officially closed Febrgary 28: Sinée then the black and white sign “King” has disappeared from the north side of the building and scarcely a pane of glass has been overlooked by vandals. OnCe a bustling hub patronized mainly by farmers transporting cat- tle, grain and milk, the station was erected in 1853. Old Grand Trunk railway records show it was remodelled in 1900. The agent's dwelling across the tracks was built in 1894. The main station building receiv- ed its last coat of customary dark red paint ten years ago for the sight-seeing appearance of the centennial museum Softball time is now drawing near after the hockey season is over and if junior boys and junior and senior girls are in- terested they are asked to con- tact ‘Cap' Hawmgn at the Oak Ridges Post Office. Association To Promote Social I8. Rec. Activity The sprawllng parkland de- velopment 20 miles north of Toronto was envisioned by the late Norman C. McEachren pioneer among small estate subdividers. It was he who commissioned Dr. E. G. Faludi, noted planning authority, to lay out this beautiful commun- ity upon the rolling country- side in King Township. ter banquet to be held in May We are glad to report that Larry Crittendon, is now home and very active after under- going an operation for a broken nose received while playing hockey last year. Larry was in Toronto General Hospit- al. Also suffering injuries were: Terry Webb who required four stitches to an injured knee-cap: Paul Flubacker, who had the acid from a gal: ball enter his eye while unwinding it; and to Currie Moore who stepped in a rabbit hole and required 14 stitches in his knee. Mr. and Mrs. S. Charuk at- tended the wedding of Mrs. Charuk’s cousin, Sally Anne Mimms. and the reception which was held at the West- bury Hotel in Toronto on April 19th. The prime objectives of the association are to promote re. creational and social activities for residents of Kingscross Estates and their families, to foster the betterment of con- ditions within the community; to make representation to ottic-‘ ial government bodies regard- ing any community problems. and to protect and maintain property values within the community. At a meeting held on March Slst. residents of Kingscross Estates, a five-year old estate development sorhe two miles‘ east of Highway 400 and one‘ hall mile north of the King Sideroad met to ratify the pro- posed constitution of n Ktngs-. cross Association. Kingscross at the present time comprises 35 small estates, each being two to five acres In area, protected by severe covenant restrictions governing land-use, and the size and type of house each estate owner may erect thereon. Kingscross residents intend to participate more activer in community affairs through their association. They wish also to intensin their drive for new members to share with them the luxury and serenity of country living, free from the noise and strife of city life, yet within a pleasant half hour drive of Metro. PICKERING : Following 21 years of (arming Mr. Frank O'Sullivan has sold his 159- acre farm located on the Base Line and Station Road. Mastlno Developments paid $1.310 an acre. Mr. O’Sullivan has not made definite plans as to where he will move as yet. officers of the newly formed Klngscross Association, are Hugh Walker. president; Alger Skinulis, first vice-president; J. E. Galbraith. second vice-pres- ident; Percy Gardiner, treasur- er and Joyce Perry, secretary. TEEVLIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario, Thursday, April 25, 1933 1K llBERAI. CLASSIFIED§ Get Results-TU.4-ll05 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP of WHITCHURCH TOWNSHIP of WHITCHURCH Notice is hereby given that there will be a special garbage pick-up in OAK RIDGES MUIRHEAD CRESCENT lAKE WILCOX Sealed tenders, properly marked as to con- tents, will be received by the undersigned, up to 12 o'clock noon, Monday, May 6th, 1963, for the removal and disposal of garbage and other refuse in the following areas, and for the stated time. WILOOX LAKE - OAK RIDGES - MUIRHEAD CRESCENT PRESTON LAKE MUSSELMAN’S LAKE twg times per week, commencing June 151:, 1963, to September 4th, 1963, and one time per week, commencing September 5th, 1963 to May 315t, 1964. The applicants will state make, ago and size of vehicle to be used. The lowest or any tender not necesaarily accepted. Garbage Collection Wednesday, May I, 1963 TENDER two times per week, commencing June 151:, 1963, to May Blst, 1964. one time per week, commencing July lat, 1968, to September 4th, 1963. Individual prices on each area. Passenger interest in the station was revived in June, 1960, when 290 school children and teachers from five classrooms of Doris M. Patton School and three rooms of Eva L. Dennis School, plus a few parents, piled into six specially-added coaches for an af- ternoon jaunt to Orill-ia Park. The CNR proposes to replace the structure, once the foundation is lev- elled, with a small, unheated shelter for freight and occasional passengers. Probably the last occasion focussing limited attention on the station was the April 3 whistleâ€"stop appearance of the then Prime Minister, John Diefenbaket. About 150 residents gathered be- side the fading landmark to give Mr. Diefenbaker and his wife a warm. courteous reception during the pre- election campaign. train, marking- the 100th anniversary of the run from Toronto to Aurora. Kindly govern yourselves accordingly. John W. Crawford, Clerk, _ Township of Whitchurch. John W. Crawford. Clerk, Township of Whitchurch, R. R. 1 Gormley, Ont.

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