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The Liberal, 30 May 1963, p. 15

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To re-organize the village office staff, starting June 1, King City Village Trustees are relinquishing services of the hydro secretary - treasurer hired by last year's board of trustees, and adding to duties of the secretary-manager. Mr. A. George Cusdin, furl-time secretary-treasurer of the King‘ City Hydro System since last October, was thanked for his "diligent service" in a letter from the inspecting trustee, Ronald J. Bolton. The village chairman inform~ ed Mr. Cusdin it was “with sincere regret” he was being advised his services will not be required. The dismissal letter explained, “It is the opinion of the trustees that the operation of this department should be organized on an entirely dif- ferent basis and wish to make the change effective June 1, 1963.” Mr. Cusdin was commended and thanked for his diligent service and assured that trus- tees would be “most happy to help in securing employment in keeping with your talents." In his free time Mr. Cusdin has been lay minister of the three Baptist churches in the King circuit since he moved to the manse of Bethel Baptist Church. King City, six years ago. Trustee Bolton informed‘ ‘The Liberal' Mr. G. T. Thomp-1 Ion would add hydro work to‘ his duties as waterworks super- intendent. Four years ago vil- lage trustees appointed Mr. Thompson part-time secretary manager. Mrs. William Willoughby is being re-engaged to assist in the office with part-time clerical work. Nursing Graduate As a member of the current graduating class at St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, Miss Janet Mary Finch of RR. 2, King, has been honoured at several festivities. First event was a mother and daughter Sunday afternoon tea at the nurses' residence, which Mrs. Whatley Finch attended. Later‘ Mr. Finch escorted his eldest daughter to the father and daughter banquet at the Skyâ€" line Hotel. Graduation exercises in Eaton Auditorium were attend- ' Who graduated from the To- ronto General Hospital School of Nursing at the annual gradu- ation ceremony held at Convo- cation Hall Thursday, May 23. Donna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Jennings, King City, Ontario, and re-? ceived her education at Temp- eranceville Public School and Aurora High School. King City's public school children who have bicycles Ire being invited to take put in the Lions’ Club roadeo on June 1. In three different com- petltlons, girls and boys will be tested by Lions and Constable John Hughes on ability to control their bi- cycles and their knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act. Prizes will be awarded to those scoring most points. The event wlll likely be held at King City Com- posite School, the same place as the Lion's held the first madeo last year. Ross Farqunr ls chair- man of the roadeo for the King City Lions’ Club, Isolated by fellow memb- crs. John Langdon, Allm O’Brien. John Longhnn and Jack Parsons. DEPT. OF HEALTH TWP. OF NORTH YORK The WellJI‘ed Baby Three reminders -â€" Iron is important, and infant cereals are excellent sources of this mineral. For vitamin C, give orange, tomato or vitaminized ap- ple juice. A vitamin D supplement â€"â€" only 400 units â€" should be provid- ed if it isn't already in the milk you buy. rai likel candidates. 015w: lcapcvuch- gress An}; Radio Night went on to Georgian Bay _com-‘ King City Lions’ Club enter- ing second and third againdn‘ tained correspondents of weekhr the shot put and discus. A Job papers at the “Press and Radio well (10118 April. cougl'atlfla' Night" dinner meeting in All tions. Saints’ Anglican Church last Rug!" week. President Kenneth Sut- They did it again, that rol- ton welcomed guests and said licking bunch of fellows from regular reports helped to pro- Schomberg and vicinity won mote club activities. Ticket the All-Ontario Senior Rugger chairman Donald Hadwen re- Championships at Aurora on ported almost a sell-out for the May 18. And as well as that car draw and buffet night May honor the newly formed inter- 31 at Graystones Restaurant, mediate team placed second in nu», mv,‘ CARL E. HILL, MD., M.0.H. when an elimination draw will their group. Members of the =________â€"â€"_â€"â€"______decide the winner of a 1963 senior team are; KING CITY, OAK RIDGES LAKE WILCOX “The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of terest regarding people and events in the Oak Ridges-L Wilcox and King City districts. Our news correspond in King City is Mrs. William J. Houston, teleph TEmple 3-5457, and in Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox, l Inna“ Afnhncnn Wildwnnri Ave, 1312‘ 3-5479 Graduates ed by several relatives and friends from King - Mr. and Mrs. James Finch. Esther. Spencer, Ralph and Dan Finch, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Finch. Mrs. Fred Gray, Rev. Gordon K. Agar. Mr. Arthur Dobson from Woodbridge and Mrs. William: Robertson, the former Margaret Finch, from Kingston. Follow- ing the graduation the family had a dinner party at Summit View Restaurant. At an evening dance for the graduates in King Edward Sheraton Hotel, Mr. and Mrs. James Finch, Miss Lois Jen- nings of Sehomberg, Ralph Finch and Arthur Dobson were Miss Finch's guests. Before entering training three years ago, Miss Finch distinguished herself in 4-H activities. She receiVed provin- cial honours and was present- ed by York County Women's Institutes with a scholarship, which was us nursing career She attended Strange Public School from grades one to seven completing grade eight at King City School and con- tinuing her education at Aurora and District High School School Staff Changes School Section 2 Board of King Township has hired three new teachers for the fall term to fill staff vacancies. After teaching in King City since 1930, Miss Eva L. Dennis is ‘retiring to live in her home town, St. Thomas. This year the former principal of Doris M. Patton School has been teach- ing grade five. Succeeding her will be Mr. Donald Van Alstyne from Fenelon Falls. who has been teaching for the past two years. After being on the Eva L. Dennis School staff two years, instructing grade four, Miss Alice Hill has resigned to be married this summer to Robert‘ Hodgson of Kettleby, son of former King Township Reeve William Hodgson. Miss Hill's class will be taken by Mrs. June Squires of Oakwood, who has been teaching in Oakwood district for 17 years. Her hus- band has been transferred to Toronto. Miss Mary Latimer, who has been teaching beginners at Eva L. Dennis School for the past year, is leaving to teach a specialized subject in high school. Looking after grade one at Eva L. Dennis School in Sep- tember will be a well-known King resident, Mrs. Burwell Jackson of Klnghorn. As the former Martha Hambly, Mrs. Jackson was born south of the Anglican Church on Keele Street, in the house occupied for years by the Carson family. It Was the- original farmhouse for land which now forms part of Valentine Acres. Morning and afternoon classes of King kindergart- en were treated to a nature hike last week when they leisurely inspected Humber Trails. Fond of teaching "um ones", Mrs. Jackson started her career at New Scotland grade school. After two years there‘ she taught grade one at Rich- mond Hill Public School and for ten years had the beginners at McMurrlch Street School in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jack- son llve beside Kinghorn School and have three children, Jerome, Summer and Shelley: Instructed “not to pick anything,” both groups of tive-year-olds observed and learned about wild flow- ers, birds and trees. They saw lily-ofâ€"thewalley grow- ing. s memento of the days before Hurricane anei when houses stood along the river banks. The young- sters were fascinated with a groundhog hole. They saw toadstools, tadpoles and a full grown frog which did not budge as the tots drew closer to study him. The School Board received 50 applications for the three positions and made their choice after interviewing sev- eral likely candidates. Press And Radio Night In the morning, teachers Mrs. R. 0. Kerslake and Mrs. Allen Sneath, with Mrs. William Stokes and Mrs. Robert Walker chauffeured the children while driven in the afternoon were teachers Mrs. R. J. Steven and Mrs. Tom Arlidge, with Mrs. W. E. Jenns and Mrs. Fred Bail. Each outing lasted about two hours and for a break the children had apple Juice. King City Notes used toward her Chevrolet or $2,000 cash. Several among the 500 ticket holders will receive cash con- solation prizes. Lion Jack Wamngton chairman of the car draw, assisted by John Langdon, vice-chairman; Donald Hadwen, ticket chairman; Ray Love, ticket recorder and treasurer; "Wib" Jennings. George Arm- strong. Stan Roots and Jim Wemyss. The supporting cast of music- ians confessed they'd had no chance to rehearse but obli- gingly played numerous re- quests. Bob Higgins was master of ceremonies and led tunes with his harmonica. Tom Ford, who played an electric bass guitar, impersonated George Formby with his rendition of, “My Granddad‘s Flannelette Nightshirt." Pete Grassen, with a mouth organ; Fred Sharpe with his electric Spanish guitar; and Bob Brown at the drums, joined in offering lively inter- pretations of “Bye Bye Blues,” “Galway Bay", “Just A Shanty In Old Shanty Town", “When The Saints Go Marching In", “Sentimental Journey", “Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home", “Mood Indigo", "Cruising Down The River", “Play, Fiddle Play", and “Any- body Seen My Gal?” On behalf of the club, Past President “Wib” Jennings thanked the entertainers and presented them with gifts. The dinner. convened by Mrs. Robert Walker, was prepared and served by the Evening Branch of All Saints‘ W.A. Fireworks Display Chilly weather did not deter a large crowd from attending the second annual fireworks display. sponsored by Lake Marie and King Athletic Asso- ciation at the park in celebra- tion of Queen Victoria’s birth- day. Residents contributed about $225 for the impressive cannon bursts, rockets, pin- wheels and colourful sprays of stars, which were witnessed by children and adults. I Classes Assured ‘The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of ill- 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 TEmple 3-5457, and in Oak Ridges-Lake Wilcox, In. Lillian Atcheson, Wildwood Ave., PR. 3-5479 Two classes for the fall term were assured by registrations received at the open house and display held by King kinder- garten mothers in All Saints' Church classroom. In charge of enrolment, Convenor Mrs. Vic Smider and Treasurer Mrs. John Baker registered 49 girls and boys. The goal for each class is 25. A few fathers and children were among the 75 visitors inspecting the kinder- garten pupil’s interests. Teach- ers Mrs. R. O. Kerslake, Mrs. R. J. Steven, Mrs. Allen‘ Sneath and Mrs. Tom Arlidge were on hand to discuss with parents their children's pro- gress. Mrs. E. B. Phair and Mrs. Robert Walker poured tea. Members were asked to assist at the June 1 bicycle roadeo and the public schools’ field day June 15 at King City Composite School. Lion Stan Roots introduced visiting Lique- tuel truck drivers who pro- vided hilarious musical and dancing entertain- ment. The “Bunker Sist- ers." including "Miss Lola LaRue", were later identi- fied as Tom Price, Pat McGready and Harry Cooper. Original dancing was their speciality, with the aid of glamorous wigs and make-up. oddly fitting dresses. be-ribbonned gart- ers and drooping frillies. One artiste didn’t bother with the formality of shoes. but few noticed. Track and Field We extend congratulations to Jim Rushton of 128 and April Warren of 11D who have put up a fine showing for our school in the last two weeks. Jim, the school’s intermediate champion, entered the running broad jump at Aurora (Eek- hardt). He not only won the event but set a new meet rec- ‘ord - 20'-41;é". He next entered the Georgian Bay finals and came through again, setting another meet record 20’-6", thus he will enter the Ontario finals for greater glory. Con- gratulations Jim. Also entering at Aurora April Warren who came second and third in the shot put and discus respectively. She, also, went on to Georgian Bay com- ing second and third again in the shot put and discus. A job well done April, congratula- tions. Rugger :Iack Walkington is Graduatlon Part! ' Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Feindell, third concession, entertained relatives and neighbours at a graduation party in honour of Mrs. Feindell's sister, Miss Mary Cadden. The young nurse was in this month‘s graduation class at St. Joseph's Hospital. Toronto, and will complete her three-year training course in September. Among those present were the graduate's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cadden from Cooks- town; Mr. and Mrs. Earl McFadyen with their daughters, Heather and Lynda, from Cookstown; Mrs. Earl Sturgeon from Schomberg; Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade with Lynda and Sandra; Mrs. Carlton Crossley. .Mrs. Allan Crossley, Mrs. Arthur Wellesley. Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Nelll, Mrs. William Donaldson, Mlss Lynn Donald- son. Mrs. Harry Lacey, Mrs. William Wllloughby, Susan, Sandra and Sheila Felndell, Mr. Archie Cadden and Mr. Carl Cadden. The guest of honour was pre- sented with graduation gifts. Refreshments served by Heath- er and Lynda McFadyen and Lynda and Sandra Wade included a decorated cake, the gift of Mrs. Robert McLeod. Socials After being in Toronto General Hospital, Mr. Harold Russell is seeing friends at his Schomberg home. He hopes to be returning shortly to his duties as chief constable and welfare officers for King Township. In his absence from1 the township office, Mr. Rus- sell’s welfare work is being managed temporarily by Build- ing Inspector Donald McCal- lum. School Section 2 Board‘ member Mr. Gordon Tetley returned home last week after a ten-week stay in York County Hospital, Newmarket. Mrs. Pearl Wilson Is in hefl usual good spirits and welcom-i ing visitors while a patient in York County Hospital after foot surgery. Miss ’Beverley Barker is convalesclng in Toronto Gen~ eral Hospital, after an opera- tion. King City Scouts and Cubs observed their “good turn day" by collecting the 500 large paper bags they had left at village households for contri- butions of clothing and house- hold goods for the Society for Crippled Civilians. Last year ‘the boys in York Summit district gathered a total of 2,600 bags of used clothing. which provided employment for 1,340 days for handicapped persons in Toronto. The A.0.T.S. (All Others To Serve) Men’s Club of King-Teston-Laskay United Churches had an interest- ing outing at Brampton. About thirty members and their wives chartered a bus to and from the auto- motive plant. They saw the complete assembling of Ramblers, from the making of parts to the final coat of paint. Women were reported as interested in the conducted tour as the men, since most of them are drivers. Plain plastic glasses were loaned to the visitors as a safeguard in the welding sections. Leaving King City church at 6.30 mm, the party returned at 11 p.m.. after enioyinz sandwiches, cookies. tarts and coffee generously provided by the company. Jack Foran, 11E, Schom- berg; Jack Wray, 11C, Schomberg; Len Nlewlmd, 123. Schomherx; Joe Hu- son. 1213, Schomberg: Dave Patton, 123, Pottageville: Glen MacDonald, 13A, Oak Ridges. Swimming (modern pool), Nature Lore, Camp- craft, Canoeing, Creative Arts & Crafts, Riding, Sports & Games, Singing, Story-Telling, Overnights (for 8-14 year olds) OFFERS 4 CAMP PERIODS FOR 1963. JULY 1 to 12 JULY 29 to AUGUST 9 JULY 15 to 26 AUGUST 12 to 23 Chartered Bus Transportation Provided. Fees are only $25.00 per camper for each two- week camp period. CALL 884-2844 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION W. J. Babcock Director KETI‘LEBY, ONTARIO 'A Day Camp for Boys and Girls 4-14 YEARS OLD RICHILDACA CAMP Both the Oak Ridges and the Lake Wilcox Brownies will end this season with an outing. on June lst. The Oak Ridges Brownies will meet at St. Mark's Church, at 10 o'clock in the morning, and will arrive back in the afternoon at three to four o'clock. The girls in this group will go to Pioneer Village, for the day, and will enjoy games, races etc. The Lake Wilcox Brownies? will leave Lake Wilcox School at 10.30 a.m., and will visit Riverdale Zoo for the day, June 1 and will return to the school about four o'clock. Brownies are asked to please bring a lunch and also to wear jeans. Queen’s York Rangers Lake Wilcox will send it’s representatives to a garrison church parade on May 26 and will fall in at Aurora Armoury at 1130 hours, and will be at the forming up point, In Queen’s Park, north of the Parliament Building: at 1300 hours. Nursery Kindergarten At a meeting held May 14th. at St. John's Anglican Church, an election of officers was held‘ for the proposed kindergarten which will begin classes on September 16. at St. John's Church. President is Mrs. G. F. Woods; vice-president, Mrs. Joseph Houston, King; secre- tary-treasurer. Mrs. C. E. Bland of King. The cost will be $13 per month, plus transportation, and will be held each day, Monday to Friday. 9.15 to 12 noon. Children from three and a half to five years will be accepted and a regular kinder- garten programme will be giv- en to children who will be starting regular school the following yeaxj. Equipment for indoor or out- door play is needed, and any- one wanting to donate same, may call PR. 3-5730 or TE. 3- 6637, any time. Personals Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Irwin, on the‘ arrival of their son. Stephen Joseph, born May 17 at New- market Hospital. We are happy to report that Mr. Barry Willis is now home from hospital after undergoing surgery, and will spend some time at home, on the recuperat- ing list, but we are sorry to say that Mr. Walter Webb,‘ North Road is still in New- market Hospital after an eight- week session. Mr. George Cragg, North Road, has entered the compen- sation hospital for therapy on his dislocated shoulder, suf- fered three weeks ago. Severe smoke and soot damage was suffered to the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Middleton, Bayview Ave., May 23, when their stove failed to operate cor- rectly. Aurora Fire Depart- ment were called, and neighbours and daughter, Dawn, and Barry Willis aided in removing some of the furniture. Two lady veterans joined the men. when seven members were sworn in as legionnaires, at a meeting held recently. Branch 570, Oak Ridges Legion had only nine members until about two months ago when the men put on a drive for new members and the rejoining of former members. The branch‘ now has a membership of 45. \It is also hoped the ladies auxiliary will resume their activities in the near future. The troopers from Lake Wilcox are: Garnet Crass. Eric Slmpklns, Al Arnold. Mr. Arnold Sr., and Leslie Simms. William Forbes Leishman. All persons having claims against the estate of William Forbes Leishman, late of the Town of Richmond Hill, in the County of York, deceased, who died on or about the 15th day of April, 1963, are hereby noti- fied to send in to the under- signed Personal Representative 1of the said deceased on or be- ‘fore the 28th day of June, 1963, full particulars of their claim. Immediately after the said date the said Personal Representa- tive will distribute the assets of the said deceased, having regard only to claims of which it shall then have notice. Iris Ethel Mary Leishman by Messrs. Parker and Pearson, her Solicitors herein." Dated at Richmond Hill this 15th day of May, 1963. On May 14th, Mary Jane “IN THE ESTATE OF Oak Ridges, Lake Wilcox (Mrs.) Jean Babcock Secretary Martin passed away at a New- tration is market rest home. Mr. and pupils_to_be Mrs. W. G. Martin came from registered Grates Cove, Newfoundland ' two years ago, to live with their daughter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. J. Benson, George ‘St. Mrs. Martin leaves her husband William G. Martin, and seven children; Abraham. Simeon, Annie (Mrs. P. Noll) Sarah (Mrs. W. Taylor) of New- foundland. Rev. E. Martin. Trenton; Susie (Mrs. J. Benson) Oak Ridges. and Rubin. Toron- c to; and a sister Miriam. The remains were returned to New- N foundland where interment took place at Grates Cove. Trinity Bay. Mr. and Mrs. George Cragg, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Atche- son spent the holiday week- end in Buffalo, and on the return trip, made a tour of Niagara Falls, and met Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and twins, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dobson, who were spending the day at Niagara. A shower was held at the home of Mrs. Marie Bachlowa. Bayvlew Ave.. May 23rd, for Miss Leona Leonard. who will be married May 25th. Memo Please don’t forget the week of mission, for all residents of Lake Wilcox, to be held June 3rd, to June 8th, at the Com- munity Church of Christ on Wildwood Ave. Many of the services will be held outside, on the grounds opposite the Church, and everyone is cor- dially invited to attend. Registration was held at the Lake Wilcox School, on May 23 but no definite figures were obtained. Mr. Hall, principal of the school tells me that regis- Accident Victim Buried Tuesday Funeral services were held‘ at 2 pm. Tuesday at St. Paul's United Church, Lake Wilcox following the death of nine- year-old Gary William Nicholls of injuries suffered in a car accident last Friday. Interment was in Aurora ce- metery. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nicholls, Bay- view Avenue, brother of Carol.‘ Linda, Johnny, Gail, Douglas and Gordon and grandson of Mrs. Ruth McGar of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. William Bar- ton of Sussex, England. 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