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The man who fought the first northern Ontario forest fire from the air in the 20's was honored at a retirement party by 200 of his friends and co- WOrkers with the Department of Lands and Forests here last Wednesday. World War I pilot and active traveller, Reginald N. Johnston. 68. holds the record of longest service to the forestry department, 47 years. the last 20 of which he has headed up the research division of On- l7 Yonge Street 5., Richmond Hillâ€"Parking Off Church St. Two hundred twenty- four members and friends of St. Paul's Lutheran Church filled its new bu11d- ing to capacity Sunday morning. Opening day brought the record number of worship- pers. The church had been under construction since mid-June. The Rev. Albert E My- ers, pastor of the congrega- tion, preached the opening- day sermon, “A Bridge Into the Future." Fought Forest Fires By Air, Research Chief Retires He pointed out that the local Lutherans had com- pleted the 'third phase of the development of their congregation. Phase one .LW. RTHQ Will/[MINA THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Paul's luiheran Hold First Service New Church Following his war service‘ overseas as a Canadian pilot with the Royal Flying Corps,‘ Mr. Johnston flew in the north- ern part of the province on aerial survey and forest fire spotting including the famous Haileybury fire in 1922. At Wednesday’s dinner he was called one of the pioneers of aerial surveying and photography by Frank McDougall, Deputy Minis- ter of Lands and Forests. Among the guests were George H. R. Phillips, retired superintendent of Algonquin Forest and Dr. G. R. Dymond, formerly biology curator with the Royal Ontario Museum who said that under Mr. Johnston’s direction some extremely im- portant and valuable research results had been achieved. Most venerable guest was tarlo Lands and Forests at Maple. With his wife, Margaret, he was guest of honor at a fare- well dinner held in the Legion Court, attended by people from as far north as Sudbury. ell dinner held 1n the Leglull ourt, attended by people from a far north as Sudbury. Following his war service verseas as a Canadian pilot 'ith the Royal Flying Corps, Ir. Johnston flew in the north- rn part of the province on erial survey and forest fire potting including the famous [aileybury fire in 1922. At Wednesday’s dinner he was called one of the pioneers of aerial surveying and photography by Frank McDougall, Deputy Minis- ter of Lands and Forests. Among the guests ieorge H. R. Phillips, retired uperintendent of Algonquin 'orest and Dr. G. R. Dymond, armerly biology curator with he Royal Ontario Museum who aid that under Mr. Johnston’s irection some extremely im- ortant and valuable research esults had been achieved. Most venerable guest was ‘the grand old man of forestry" )r. E. J. Savitz, 90, who paid wereE Uuuic (alnuqy uuulw Vin.) assistant research director An- drew P. Leslie. Mr. Johnston joined the de- partment after high school gra- duation in 1916 and following his war service rejoined. In the Second World War, he was an officer with the Cana- dian Army involved with the Alaska Highway project. Short. Furious Rain Friday, No Damage Last Friday’s short but furi- ous downpour around dinner time damped down the dust but did little damage around Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill Police report- ed no accidents for the period. A telephone call to the town 'works department produced the comment that not one homeâ€" owner had reported any flood- ed basements. “Why aren’t Canadians fam- ous for their happiness?" she asked. “Of all the nations of the world, surely Canada has been the most blessed." Our affluent society, she said, makes it possible for us to share with other less fortunate people. Educa- tion, as well as food is one of the riches of God’s grace and its benefits too, should be shared. Dr. Bryce reminded her' lis- teners also that they should give thanks for being part of a Christian community where they are respected because they are women. A major differ- ence between a Christian and non-Christian home is that in the non-Christian home child- ren are still regarded as prop- erty which the parents can dis- pose of at will. This is a relic of ancient times when, as in Rome, at the time of the birth of Christianity, the father had absolute power over his wife being casual" a great things given us. Dr. Bryce a ten week University 0 tension on tl What Next?’ October 7. The chapel Education win: filled for the meeting was Cl L. D. Clement votional and speaker. Two lovely given by Mrs of St. Matthew She was acct organ by Mrs. Following I the ladies at church parlor portion of the was conducte Mrs. James P the unit’s No were discusse( was the initial interest in the organizing of {Luther- Hill Pastor Myers praised the vision and courage of the first few Lutheran families. Through their efforts, wor- ship services were begun at Walter Scott School by the Rev. Richard Tubbe of Unionville. The second phase was the official organization of St. Paul's Church under the leadership of Pastor Myers in January, 1962. At that time there were 62 charter confirmed members. YOUR MONEY’S WORTH MORE AT A building program was inaugurated in April. 1962. bfiurch iln Richmond HUGE Savings For You !4 1*WABASS'O”: Mr. Johnston joined the de- partment after high school gra- duation in 1916 and following his war service rejoined. In the Second World War, he was an officer with the Cana- dian Army involved with the Alaska Highway project. Last Friday’s short but furi- ous downpour around dinner time damped down the dust but did little damage around Richmond Hill. Phase four of the con- gregation’s d e v e lopment will concentrate on emphaâ€" sis in evangelism, educa- tion fellowship and ser- vice. and worship. “Our “By God's grace we have the tool â€" our building.” said Pastor 'ers. “We must use tool in developing a Christian program." Known as “Our Venture in Faith." it began phase three of the church's devel- opment. That phase was complet- ed Sunday morninz. Pastor Myers called for renewed dedication as the congrega- tion enters phase four. Oct. 8, 1964 Famous Wabasso Sheets and Pillow Cases, noted for a touch of elegance at a modest ptice.................... WOOLWOR'I'I-I'S ingle Bed Sheets 72X100"0n sale HOW new that full ouble Bed Sheets 8] X 100" on Sale Reasons for thankfulness was the theme of a talk given by noted missionary and author, Dr. Winnifred Bryce to the afternoon unit of the Richmond Hill United Church Women Thursday of last week. Dr. Winnifred Bryce Addresses United Church Women's Group goal is to be a dynamic, vital. progressive unit of the Body of Christ, His Church on earth." Pastor Myers indicated new that adult membership will pavin have doubled at the week church‘s third anniversary ture in January, 1965. He pre- :1 lo dicted more rapid growth Potza in the immediate future. Spl The number of friends given and relatives who attended and Sunday's opening worship spent service was overwhelming. ing 1 Available seats were quick- day‘s 1y filled, and the vestibule porta was overflowing. Sund Next Sunday the congre- gation observes Thanksgiv- ing Day. Holy Communion Happy Home illow Cases 42 x 33” on Sale Happy Home Home Economist Mrs. Betsy McLean and two helpers pre- pared the delicious food which was recommended as being ec- onomical as well as easily and quickly prepared. The menu featured Shirrif’f's frozen apple juice, Sealtest French onion dip 'n‘ dressing, Humpty Dumpty potato chips, meat pies, Shir- rii‘f‘s mashed potatoes with gravy and a jellied salad made from E. D. Smith's diet blue- berry and cherry pie fillings. Christie’s chocolate roll with Sealtest whipped cream, tea and coffee completed the feast. Everyone in attendance re- ceived a package of Five Roses Miracle Flour to take home. A]- most 100 women also received as lucky gifts food items donated by the above firms. will be served during the 11 am. worship service. Finishing touches are still being applied to the new building. Parking lot paving is scheduled for this week. New chancel furni- ture is being completed by a local Lutheran. Henry Potzauf. Special recognition was given to Philip Limpert and his committee. They spent many hours prepar- ing the building for Sun- day‘s use and constructing portable dividers for the Sunday school. A “lucky luncheon.” featur- ing products of Canadian man- ufacturers, was enjoyed by 150 guests in Richmond Hill Pres- byterian Church banquet hall last Thursday at noon. Sponâ€" soring the event was the wo- men‘s association of the church. Thurs. Luncheon Was A Lucky One A formal dedication vice and open house being planned for late and children, and could decree their death if he so desired. As Christian women, Dr. Bryce reminded her listeners, they should be joyful at all times. Too many of us. she said, have the “horrid sin of being casual" about some of the great things which God has given us. Dr. Bryce will lecture at a ten week course at the University of Toronto Ex- tension on the topic "India, What Next?" which began October 7. i The chapel in the Christian Education wing was completely filled for the! occasion. The meeting was conducted by Mrs. L. D. Clement who led the de- votional and introduced the speaker. Two lovely vocal solos were given by Mrs. Eileen Robbins of St. Matthew’s United Church. She was accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Ralph Wood. Following Dr. Bryce‘s talk, the ladies adjourned to the church parlor for the business portion of their meeting, which was conducted by Chairman Mrs. James Pollard. Plans for the unit’s November 7 bazaar were discussed. BEDDING fall ser- 31‘. ; with dmade , blue- fillings. Cam I ation cleaner and condition". Remove: mu, «do, sludge . . . clean: ontiro cooling 9 8 I slam. 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