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The Liberal, 27 Jun 1963, p. 3

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Richmond Hill Entry} Wins Memorial Trophy tContinued From Page 1) display facilities as well as the display itself was the best he had seen, adding “even at the Exhibition." The second parade in a week in the town in honour of the show featured the rose queen and her princesses. the Hillâ€" toppers and the majorettes, the Blue Notes from Pickering, and the Army Service Corps Band. The latter organization was a real crowd pleaser, playing the popular Christmas carol, “The Drummer Boy". for marching. Claims Traffic 10,000 Daily He also stressed the safety element and the amount of dust caused by cars on Bayview. He claimed the volume of traffic using Bayview approaches 10,â€" 000 cars per day, far in excess of the capacity of a dirt road. Deputy - reeve Charles Hooper. who presided over the council meeting in the absence of Reeve Wilfred Dean. stated that he would do all in his power to help speed things up. He prom- lsed the delegation that he would phone the Toronto & York Roads Commission and seek to arrange a meeting with them and with representatives of Richmond Hill to discuss the matter and seek to ar- rive at a satisfactory con- clusion. Senator H. A. Willis, repre- senting Stephen Roman of R0- mandale Farms; a large taxpay- er in the township and a lead- ing Roman Catholic layman re- ported that his client supported the request. Innmlmm\umuuuunmmumunnmmmnulum“mmumnum (Continued From Page 1) who will be paying such levies Some disappointment was ex- pressed at the size of the parade when $350 in prizes and three trophies went unclaimed, but lhOW organizers agreed the shortness of time in prepara- tion plus a competition in St. Catharines were contributing factors. Show Sidelights Chairman and nurseryman Harold Mills was on hand until midnight Friday with the Cham- ber of Commerce. horticultural and nursery people setting up the show . , . and returned at 3 am. to spray and water the arrangements and bouquets so they could present their most sparkling best Saturday. There was one case of “snitching” reported. Some- A meeting between Tor- onto and York Roads Com- mission and representatives of Richmond Hill and Markham Township is be- ing arranged to seek a sat- isfactory early solution to the problem. liiiiiiliililiiliiiillliiilillllliliiilliillillllliliiiiiliillilliiiililliilllliiiiiilll In departing Father Robinson wished the township's county representatives luck in their match for a solution of this Overheard was a comment that Rose Queen Donna should have been in a formal gown for her appearance, but all agreed the petite blond and her prin- cesses looked cool and beauti- ful in shorts. Chairman M. Trussler of the Richmond Hill Separate School Board stressed the safety factor for school children who must éross and recross Bayview. Pre- sident Jim McArthur of the Holy Name Society also spoke In favor of the brief. problem AUTOMATIC - STANDARD VOLKSWAGEN Dual Controlled Fulw Insured Govt. Licensed Free Home Pick-up Anywhere - Anytime Richmond Hill Customers Call Operator and Ask For DRIVING SCHOOL Richmond Hill‘s 1963 council and mayor. he re- ports. have put forth a lot of effort and brought a lot of pressure to bear to have the road assumed by the county. This is the first step necessary to the ultim- ate paving of the road by the Toronto and York Roads Commission. Commenting on a request from Our Lady Queen of the World Parish for the immediate paving of the mile and a quarter of Bay- view Avenue, between Markham Road and Elgin Mills Sideroad, Mayor Wil- liam Neal told “The Lib- eral" it is unfortunate that Bayview Avenue has been used as a political football for years. "Town council will use every effort to see that this paving will not be too long delayed.” he concluded. "Aurora Driving School" "Be Taught To Drive The Safe Easy Way" YORK ZENITH 3-1730 (No Toll Charges) A. 7-6411 to exhibit h; the priié These were restricted to strict- ly amateur growing. A total of 57 movie cameras taking photographs of the im- pressive displays in the high school were counted. He said it is hoped Richmond Hill will have a rose week every year whether or not the national show ls held here. Shownotes l The late Mrs. Allen Balnes was the founder of the Cana- dian Rose Society from its in- ception in 1913. It was organ- ized by a small group of people who had vision and shared a common interest in rose grow- ing. It has steadily grown and the society's status widened un- til it became national in char- acter and incorporated under a federal charter. Since its beginning, the ob- jective of the society has re mained the sameâ€"to develop knowledge of the rose and rose growing and to improve and extend its cultivation. Horticul- tural and rose societies from coast to coast are affiliated with the society. The society itself is made up of people of all walks of life. In the case of the show, no commercial grower was allowed The society had a man stand- ing by at Malton Airport to re- ceive any air entries; one was flown in from Vancouver, but Mr. Boyd said weather condi- tions further east and west may have limited the entries from outside provinces. Richmond Hill police force was congratulated on their “terrific co-operation". There were no parking problems. Morley Beynon was standing by Saturday morning to draw show cards for late entries and correct any spelling. At the auction following the judging, Bob Endean bid $6 for a bouquet of roses and then presented them to Rose Prin- cess Debby McConkey. Auc- tioneer was Harold Mills. Most of the arrangements were auc- tioned off and all proceeds, total of which will be announc- ed next week. will be given to York Central Hospital. Vacation Bible School Among the 700 entries, which were triple the num- ber at the society's show in 1962. was an entry by Mr. Geoffrey Nash of Richmond Hill. who won the Baines Memorial Trophy for his open class white roses en- try, and was runner-up for the best rose in the show. Mr. Boyd also thanked the high school staff for its help in the show when “no problem was too hard to handle." Children 4.11 years old are invited to attend, regardless of‘ church affiliation. The curricu- lum is Bible-based and Christ- centred. I ANNOUNCEMENT “Walking With God" is the theme of east Richmond Hill's 1963 vacation Bible school. The school opens Tuesday at 9 am. Sessions will be held each weekday, 9-11230 a.m., through July 12. in St. Mat- thew‘s United Church, Crosby Ave. A closing programme for parents and friends will be held on Friday, July 12, 7-8 Mrs. J. Lowens is director of the 1963 school. Enrollinent will be 50_ cents per pupil. Sponsoring congregations are St. Matthew's, St. Gabriel's Anglican, St. John's Baptist and St. Paul's Lutheran Churches. The co-operative spérisâ€"orsh'ip' of the school has been hailed as a sign of increasing unity I PHONE 884-2603 â€" BY APPOINTMENT -‘I‘II‘I‘V‘I‘I‘I“« one helped himself to a bouquet from the attractive entrance arbour Saturday. R.R. 3, WOODBRIDGE PHONE CY. 6-1207 (1/5 Mile South of Maple Road on the Kleinburg-Pine Grove Road) NEW HOLLAND WAY We feature a complete line of haying equipment and parts. WELDING AND GENERAL REPAIRS Farr's Farm Service r Lillian De Wolfe, R.M., Medical and Surgical Massage, 174 Bayview Ave. 8., Richmond Hill. ‘ Is pleased to announce, owing to increased business, he will now be associated with Mrs. BUD CABLE, R.M., MD, 0.0 Quality Hay The The accompanying graph shows the distribution of the Richmond Hill taxpayer's dol- lar. The main problem in stretching the tax dollar be- comes apparent on studying the graph. It is to provide the necessary services, other than education, on a 42.6 cent sharel St. Pauls Lutheran Congregation Starts Summer Schedule Sunday “We dare not take a holiday from God. Even our education of children for Him must con- continue all year round,” he said. In a letter to all members of the congregation, Pastor Albert E. Myers stressed the need for1 regular worship throughout the summer season. Sunday school classes will be offered all summer for child- ren aged three years through grade six. 0n the "long week- ends" special children’s ser- mons will be featured in the worshlp service. Members and friends of the congregation numbering 106, enjoyed an outdoor worship service and picnic June 16 at Humber Trails park. Last Sun- day the congregation's cub pack held a family picnic at the same park to close its activities for the summer. The schedule is effective un- til September 8. Sunday school classes will be held during the worship hour, except on the “long weekends" of June 30, August 4 and September 1. The first of these children’s sermons will be given Sunday during the 10 am. service. Place Second A Richmond Hill rink won second prize for three wins Sat- urday at the Lawrence Park Lawn Bowling Club. Members of the rink were Mrs. Pat Scott, Harold Louden, Mrs. Jessie Gralnger, and Russell Lynett, skip. St. Paul's Lutheran Church begins its summer schedule Sunday, advancing the worship service to 10 am. - The congregation meets in Walter Scott School on Mark- ham Rd. Construction of its new church on Bayview Avenue is expected within a year. among the local protestant con- gregations. The local rink of Barry Brent, Ed Lane, R. Lynett and J. Grainger, skip, won the dis- trict rinks at the local greens on Monday, June 24. They are now awaiting results of the northern section playoff when they will go to Belleville for the semi-districts playoff. On Monday, July 1, mixed trebles will compete at the 10- cal green for the Savage Tro- phy- The congregation is sharing WSEIVATIOI WELFARE INWSTRIAL ADMSTIATION I DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION I PARKING manner: a IARKS PLANNING SIGNALS o STREY LIGHTING Llamnv GENERAL ADMINISTRATION POLICE a FIRE PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION O WASTE REIWAL DISTRIBUTION OF I963 TAX DOLLAR Minor Fires Fought on Friday, a grass fire broke out behind Radcliffes at 2 pm. and was extinguished. Scrap lumber at the Perry Hill lumber yard touch- ed off by sparks from a bonfire was consumed before firemen were called to keep it from spreading Saturday. This year's council has at- tempted to hold the line as far as expenditures under its direct control are concerned and has succeeded in reducing this part of the tax levy from last year. while maintaining all necessary services. W. J. Taylor Now Vice-Chairman T & Y Road Comm. On Sunday at 12:55 a.m.. the department was called to a fire started in a garbage pile on the McAllister Farm pro- perty on Bayview Ave. south of Richmond Hill and on Sun- day at 10:30 am. children ap- parently touched off a fire in a bush pile at Neal Drive and Taylor Mills Drive. sponsorship of the east Rich- mond Hill vacation bible school, beginning next Tuesday at 9 am. Minor fires kept Richmond Hill firemen on the go last weekend. of each dollar‘ At 1 regular meeting of the Toronto and York Roads Commission W. J. Taylor of Richmond Hill was elected vice-chairman succeeding the late Fred Lundy of Newmarket. J. A. Le‘siie of Scarbor- ough is commission chair- man and other members in addition to Vice-Chairman Taylor are Earl Bales of North York Township and E. M. Miller of Toronto. Mr. Taylor, is a former reeve of Richmond Hill and an ex-warden of the County of York. General requirements as to specifications relative to this work shall be in accordance with the D.H.O. Specifications For Surface Treatment with Bituminous Materials Revised, April 1962. SEALED TENDERS properly marked as to contents, addressed to Mr. R. Lynett, Clerk, Municipal Offices, 56 Yonge Street North, Rich- mond Hill, Ontario, will be received by the under- signed until 4.30 p.m. on Monday, July 8th, 1963, for excavation, scarif‘ying, reshaping, supply and compaction of granular materials, single and double surface treatment on various existing streets in the Town of Richmond Hill. Information and tender forms may be secured from the office of the Works Commis- sioner, Municipal Building, Richmond Hill. A marked cheque equal to five percent (5%) of She total tender price shall accompany the ten er. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. UNITED. CORNER YONGE ST. & LEVENDALE RD. Minor Repairs Soft Set Finishing 8 Hour Service All At No Extra Charge‘ Richmond Hill For Prompt Pick-Up and Delivery Call TENDERS FOR SURFACE TREATMENT TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL R. Lynett, Clerk. 0. S. Whalen, Commissioner of Works. Cu} ln'rv I“. in TU. 4-4411 Coming Events JUNE 27 â€"â€" Thursday, at 8 pm. Richmond Hill Public Li- brary. Kate Altken will speak on behalf of The Canadian Overseas Volunteers. Subject: Widening Horizons. Everyone welcome. c2w51 BINGO every Wednesday even- ing at 7.45 pm. at the Canadian Legion Branch 375, Can-ville Road. tfc48 JULY 4 â€" Thursday, Lion’s Hall, 8:00 pm. Richmond Hill Horticultural Society. Show, garden visit, strawberry social. All welcome. Admission free. c1w52 All departmental budgets were thoroughly scrutinized to make sure any cutbacks would not affect the standards of ser- vices. This policy resulted in a reassessment of some pro- grammes, but all concerned ex- hibited an excellent spirit of co-operation ATLAS PHOTO SUPPLY "LIBERAL" CLASSIFIED GET RESULTS TU. 4-1105 POLAROID Rkhmond Hebhk Centre 884-3221 COLOR FILM HERE IS BEEF lb. 39c SCHNEIDER’S AND MAPLE LEAF Roasting or Frying SUNKIST â€"â€" SIZE 180’s ROSE SWEET MIXED Canned Hams $1.49 VIRGINIA NEW FRESH OVEN-READY GRADE A PICKLES 16 iar 29¢ POTATOES 10 lbs. 59¢ (11/; lb. Pear Shape Tin) LEAN MINCED Chickens 29 Yonge St. S. KRAFT DINNER 4 8 oz. PKGS. 45¢ THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, June 27, doz. JAMS 3 ROSE PURE AYLMER CHOICE Margarine TULIP COLOURED ToiletTissuesroIkag59¢ COFFEE I CHOCK FULL 0’ COTTAGE â€" COLOURED JUMBO SIZE CALIFORNIA Cantaloupes CHIQUITA GOLDEN YELLOW BANANAS 2 LBS. 29¢ FRlll'l' COCKTAIL 2 15 oz. TINS 49¢ '. LUCAS LEAN SLICED Richmond Hill 9 oz. jars lb. ctn. $1.00 ', 1968 3

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