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The Liberal, 24 Dec 1964, p. 11

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Santa Claus was the star of Wondering how to entertain the Christmas party for the‘the children during the Christ- ‘ hildren of Richmond Hill Pres-’mas holidays? Your problem ‘erian Primary Sunday School is solved! Take them to see 31d Saturday afternoon. Santa the Curtain Club‘s production a ent more than an hour chat- of “chk Whittington", which is ting with each individual child being presented at the Lion‘s and distributing gifts. The chil- Hall, Centre Street East. on than entertained their parents December 28. 29 and 30. with a nativity play and then Tickets are selling fast. re- enjoyed two short films and re- serve yours today by calling treshments while waiting for 285-1034. Santa Claus to make his annual * * * * visit. WCongratulations to Cindy ,A_n .: An out of town guest was Mn. Errol Markle. a‘ former resident of Driscoll Road. now living in Halifax. who. with her family. is spending the Christ- mas holidays in Toronto with her mother, Mrs. *H. Burley. MlllllMllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Walter Scott Pupils “to Give Magazines, Food For Christmas Students at Walter Scott Public School early this term formed the first stu- dent mum-ll In I Richmnnrl Mrs. nay nenneu wm serve another year as president of the Mary and Martha Guild of‘ Richmond Hill Presbyteriani Church. with Mrs. William} Mirrlecs as viceâ€"president and. Mrs. Harry ngby as treasurer also serving a second term. Miss Mabel Mackie will be the new secretary and group cap- tains will be Mrs. M. Tearne, Mrs. Bruce Giles and Mrs. Fred GraY. Elections for 1965 were held at the December meeting of the group Wednesday even- ing when the report of the no minating committee presented by Mrs. George Pollard was acâ€" cepted. 7 7 V _‘ The Vellore Euchre Club have completed a projectâ€"0f raising sufficient money to equip Room 407 at York Central Haspital with three beds. This enterprising club, with 251315 tables. raised their final pay-3t“ ment on December 14 at a web- re held at Vellore Hall. Three draw prizes were donated which were won by Ron Mar- wood of Maple. President 1 George Robson, King and Mrs. Syl David Julian. Vellore. ,ma Pa' for thr Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Paton, Driscoll Road, launched their new recreation room on Satur- day night by entertaining at I Christmas party. Thirty-two guests tried their skill with games of chance. fol- lowed by dancing and later in the evening, enjoyed a delic- ious buffet dinner of Chinese food. mu“mummmumlmmu\mmummummuuuunummuumt Congratulations to this community-minded club, who have made such a gem eroug donatlon of furnish- lngs. thus reducing the. many essentials still need- ed by the local hospital. Students at Walter Scott Public School early this term formed the first stu- dent council in in Richmond Hill public school. For Christmas the council un- dertook two projects which have proven most success- ful. Over half a ton of maga- zines have been collected for distribution to patients at the Ontario Hospital at 999 Queen Street West. To- ronto. and five heaping baskets of foodstuffs have been donated for needy families of the community. These young people will have a much happier Christmas knowing that they have helped bring a note of cheer to so many people It this festive sea- son. Tov‘rn Inn Restaurant AND Town Inn Take-Out Service RICHMOND HILL ‘ In an effort to accommodate the increasing size of its con- gregation St. Mary‘s Roman Catholic Church has added two masses each Sunday. Masses are now held at 8, 9, 10:15, 11:30 am. and 12:45 and 4 p.111. Santa Claus made his annual visit and distributed gifts to the members which revealed the identity of each one‘s un- known friend for 1964. Congratulations to Cindy Manners. 9-year-old pupil of the Sylvia Garson Dance Stud- ios. who won first prize on "Uncle Jerry’s Show" last week on WBEN-TV. "Ciridy will appear in the fin- als this Sunday, December 27 at 9:30 a.m. The two étudents. Cindy and Paul Boreham. who auditioned for this show. both came through as winners. Last Sunday morning Mrs. Sylvia Garson threw a Christ- mas party for her pupils and their parents at St. Joseph‘s Separate School. H'AI‘he students entertained, films were shown and everyone enjoyed the delicious refresh- ments. Pupils were presented with gifts. along with crackers and cookies. on behalf of the Sylvia Gal-son Dance Studios. and ev- eryone had a wonderful time. With some money still to‘ come in. it was reported that the bazaar held in November had been a real financial suc- cess. Sales of appointment cal- endars were going well, it was reported, with only a few left. Dinner at the Richmond Inn Was the beginning of a full ev- ening of Christmas festivities for Richmond Hill Presbyterian Couples Club. . Following a delicious chick- en dinner. the members crossed Yonge Street to the George Francis Memorial Hall of the church where Santa made his annual visit and distributed gifts. The members visited three shut-ins of the congrega- tion and sang carols before re- turning to the hall where cof- fee and fruit bread were await- ing them to round out a most enjoyable evening. Mrs. Ray Bennett will serve Season '5 greetings We welcome the opportunity the Holiday Season offers to express our appreciation of the patronage and good will of our friends. A Merry Christmas to you and yours and every good wish for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. ‘ Thursday last ht York Central} Hospital. 1 Kirsty’s brothers and sister. 0361333 S'Tlmmy, Guy and Kerry, are all N delighted with their pre Christ- §‘mas present. For the past year Rex has been actively engaged in film- ing and running his own jewel- ry business "Kerrycrafl", but this week will be kept pretty busy at home, as his wife Trish stole the limelight by giving birth to a daughter. Kirsty, on‘ rhhflhhflhfikflkfi "313312011 Following a regular Rotary programme. geared to the younger folk, the evening con- cluded with a carol sing song. Mr. and Mrs. Yvon Tasselat the annual Christmas euchre from Montreal arrive oniparty of Victoria Orange Lodge, Thursday to spend the Christ- L.0.L. 2368 last Wednesday. mas holidays with Mr. and Prize winners were: Mrs. Char- Mrs. D. Featherstonhaugh les Attridge. Mrs. P. Medland, Arnold Crescent. Mrs. F. Rumble, Art Radbum, * * * "‘ Ben Brazier and George Irwin. A speedy vonvalescence is Three cake draws were won by extended to John Webster, 239M” nadbum, Mrs. Ab, Patton Baker Avenue. W110 millan and Charles Attridge and Mrs. home on Friday following two A, Worsley and wnbur Unshaw weeks in St. Michael‘s HOSPi- won the door prizes, A speedy vonvalescence is extended to John Webster, 239 Baker Avenue, who returned home on Friday following two weeks in St. Michael’s Hospi- tal where he underwent major surgery. John, an employee of York Central Hospital, would like to thank his many friends for their good wishes, cards and gifts, he received during his hospitalization. The Canadian Heat Treaters, Newkirk Road, held a family Christmas party at Victoria Square Community Hall on December 12, when everyone enjoyed movies and carol sing- ing. and the highlight of the afternoon. a visit from Santa Claus. who distributed gifts to the children. Axel Sioberg, a former staff member of ‘The Liberal", now with “The Perth Courier” has recently had a handbook on the subject of grapho-analysis. ac- cepted for publication. “Liberal' staff member Anne Smellie entertained last Satur- day at a Christmas punch ipagty. Richmond Hill Post Office advises the following schedule over the Christmas Day period. Peter Terry. son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Terry, Leonard Street, is home from McMaster Uni- versity for the Christmas holi- days. Attending were Mr. and Mrs.‘ Lionel Hancey. Walter Scudds. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Huntley,. Mrs. Toby Shore, Mrs. Gerald Crack, A. H. Gabb and Mr. and Mrs. Clifi Bennett. Full regular services will be in effect on December 24 and 26. On December 25, Christ- mas Day, the post office will be closed. no services, and no mail box service. Appearing in an excellent production of Charles Dicken’s perennial Christmas favourite "Scrooge" over CBC TV on Monday night was Rex Seven- oaks. who was seen in the role of choirmaster. Sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. George Clayton of Trayborn Drive and Mrs. Robert Giles of Richmond Street whose sister, Mrs. Ed- ward Wham of Fonthill passed away December 16 after a brief illness. The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill held a father, son and daughter dinner on Monday night at the Summit Restaur- ant. The date of Mrs. Whan's death was the 10th anniversary of the passing of Mrs. Clay- ton‘s husband. George “Joe” Clayton. Canadian and Imported Sunday Open House 2-6 pm Picture Loan. Sculpture, Custom Framing. Antiques, About 40 members of the senior choir at 0.M. MacKillop Memorial School sang Christmas carols at York Central Hospital Dec- ember 19. Meeting in the lobby at 3 pm. they divid- ed into two groups and led by Miss F. Thomson. the senior choir leader and her assistant Miss J. Taylor sang their carols through- out the wards. RUTH CALVERLE Y GALLERY *** 50 Yonge St. S. Richmond Hill Featuring New Extensive Collection of Fred Halnes‘ Paintings. 91" on Sunday from Royal Roads, 311 Victoria, for two weeks’ holiday 5" with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S..G. Hordal, 256 North 'Daylor _ Mills Drive. The local Ontario Hydro Of- fice had a busy day on Satur- day at the Masonic Hallâ€"in the‘ afternoon they held a children's‘ Christmas party. when over1 sixty children were entertained with games, a visit from Santa‘ Claus, refreshments and fav- ‘ours. and in the evening. still in the festive mood, employees, husbands and wives, enjoyed a gala dance and buffet supper. Feature of the evening was the turkey draw which disposed} of 100 pounds of turkey. Mrs. Bernie Hawkes won the first‘ prize and Marilyn Dennis was‘ awarded another turkey for selling the winning ticket. 0. S. Whalen, Richmond Hill works commissioner was the second lucky winner with Fred Bovaird the seller of this ticket. Norm Stunden of Aurora was the third turkey. with Gary Celsie selling the ticket. Jim Henshaw of King City and Mary Belfry of ‘Walkerton, also won birds for the festive table. The executive and members of Victoria Lodge, which meets the fourth Wednesday of each month in Legion Court, extend appreciation to all who sup- ported this annual event and extend season's greetings to everyone. Services for the last Sunday of 1964, December 27, will be at 11 am. and 7 pm. Rev. Dorothy Sharmanâ€" will be the preacher at the morning ser- vice, and Rev. Higginson will lead in the evening chapel worship service. The sympathy of the com? munity is extended to H. Gd (Hal) Robertson, Brookside‘ Drive, on the death of his fa- ther, Mr. J. E. Robertson, who passed away quietly in his sleep early last Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness. The Christmas Day serviceâ€" a service for the whole family will be held at 11 am. in the Richmond Hill United Church. The young people will read the lessons and assist Rev. C. G. Higginson. An unusual gift is being giv-F en to the Edwards childrenâ€" Donna, Linda and Scottâ€"of Baker Avenue, by their next door neighbor, Miss Pat Stone R.N., and Andy Moore of Tor- onto. Miss Stone is a nurse at York Central Hospital, and Andy a student at the University of Waterloo. An avid contract bridge fan, Mr. Philip Pietersen, arrived in Richmond Hill December 1 from Capetown. South Africa, and the next morning saw his first snowfall, a real initiation to a Canadian winter. They have made and decora- ted a magnificent cake, in the form of a house, which stands 16” high, 13" wide and 26"long, and is comprised of candy canes, cookies, Lifesav- ers, Smarties, icing, etc. Total working time involved was sixteen hours. It is already causing great interest in the neighborhood, and on Sunday a constant stream of visitors called at the Stone’s home to see this very unusual “house of goodies." Charles White of Norm Black Realty Ltd., Yonge Street, and his wife, have recently return- ed from a week's vacation at St. Petersburg. Florida. The staff of the local muni- cipal offices held their annual Christmas party on Saturday at the Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club. At present he is finding time lying heavily on his hands and is interested in finding con- tract bridge players with whom he can play. If you wish to add an expert player to your group and give pleasure to a newcomer to our country. phone Mr. Pietersen at 884- 5319. Mr. Pieter-sen is a retirede schoolmaster. having spent 46 3 years as principal of a 600-‘4 pupil school and serving 1111;: additional five years as vice-:4 principal of a school for blindfl children. 1: Sixteen tables were in play Chris Hordal Local newscaster Earl Cameron, Tareyton Road. received a Christmas card from a real fan who said he watches everything Cam- eron does on TV. He added: "Ever since we began pol- ishing our Rambler with Crest. We have 39 per cent fewer flats." returned home Main feature was a play} “What Does Christmas Mean to You?” in which a high school student Wendy Apperley gets ideas for her difficult English assignment on “Today’s Christ-1 mas" from a “man on the’ ‘street" television program‘ ‘where Verne Archibald as an‘ interviewer asked the question of the day to four shoppers, Kathy Apperley, Danny Ker- nohan, Gene Tunney and Kathy Archibald. St. Paul’s Lutheran. Church held its annual children’s Christmas program Sunday eve- ning before an overflow con- gregation. Local Lutherans will continue their Christmas worship with a candlelighting service Thurs- day (Christmas eve) at 7 p.m., and a festive Christmas day A capacity crowd of 125 at- tended the Free Methodist Sun- day school Christmas program December 20 when Superinten- dent Harold Bull was in charge. Methodist Christmas Concert Draws Crowd Mrs. A. J. Slater played the part. of “Mother.” Choral readers were Bernice Edwards. Susan Ball; Kathy Folchard played an angel; Karen Riddell‘ and Tommy Graham were Mary and Joseph; Harvey Paterson, Cliflord Lee and Brian McCabe, shepherds and David Bull, inn- keeper. Gifts from the Sunday school were presented to the pupils by their teachers: Mrs. Slater to the cradle roll; Mrs. Gladys Campbell to the nursery class; Harold Bull to the kindergarten class; Mrs. Bev Bull to the primary girls; Mrs: Lillas Johnston to the primary boys; Mrs. Freda Street to the jun- iors and Stanley Campbell to the teens class. At the organ was Lloyd Rush and J. W. Johnston was head usher. Treat bags were given to all as they left. Pastor ‘A. J. Slater offered prayer and ‘ benediction. story of Christ’s birth. Children from the church school nursery and kindergar- ten sang “Away In the Manger." Each presented a love-offering of fresh flowers at the manger of Jesus. These children were Birget Pfenning, Susan Williamson. Nancy Limpert, Robert Wood, Angela Bebber, Wayne Dawe, Mark Albrighton, Anna Marie Johansen, Deborah Myers, Ka- thryn Myers, Ellen Hveding. Jack Tontegode, Lori Nordgren, Paul Nordgren, David Mercer, Cora Volkhammer, Chrisina @0550. Victoria Tontegode and ONWWWW’Qméé A “welcome‘” recitation was by Cheryl Bunn and a candle- lighting poem by Wendy Batt- ler, Patty Alexander and Hea- ther Brooks. A choral group of five, three of whom attend Lorne Park College, sang three carols; one of them, Dav- id Johnston in a deep baritone sang “There’s a Song in the [ut/1eran Children is Christmas Concert Dancing to Ken Brown’s Orchestra Appearing in a dramatization of the annunciation at last Sunday evening’s Christmas worship and candlelighting service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bayview Avenue, were (left to right): Jane Limpert and Susan Melsness, as angels; Donna Percival, who was the Archangel Gabriel; Shelia Petersen, who represented Mary; and Neale Harvey who represented Joseph in the traditional “manger scene”. Sponsored by York North NDP TICKETS $4 EACH WILL DELIVER LIONS HALL Centre Street East, Richmond Hill BUFFET SUPPER, PRIZES 3 New Year’s Eve Dance The program began with a reading by Wayne Rumble. “The Children Sing." A dram- atization of the annunciation was given by Shelia Peterson as Mary, Marilyn Rumble as Anna, and Donna Percival as the Ar- changel Gabriel. Sunday’s program was called “Light A Candle For The Sav- ior," and was written and dir- ected by Mrs. Albert E. Myers, wife of the pastor. service Friday) at 10 Also appearing as angels were Jane Limpert. Susan Melsness, Elvera Bratfisch, Tri- xie Pfenning, Gwen Hartley, Vera Dembowsky, Candice Bowdery and Oathy_Rumble. In the traditional “manger scene" Mary was joined by Neale Harvey as Joseph. Shep- herds were Michael Bulova. Jerry Wood, John Olsson, and Achim Winner. Susan Zoltai, Karen Brat- fisch, Angela Koeth, Steven Pet- ersen, Allison Bulova, Rickey Carton, David Williamson, Eric Osso, Rienate Powlowsky, Christine Bebber, Eva Zoltai, Debbie Carton, Paul Winje. Debbie Barnes, Linda Dawson, JoAnn Rumble, Bobby Bonnell, Ellen Holvik, Peter Bowdery, Amy Mercer, Anita Winje. Paul Myers, Danny Petersen and Michael Brown were the wise men. Candelighters were Melody Lehtonen and Lee Hartley. Speaking parts were perform- ed by Nora Winje, Donna Bon- nell, Timmy Williamson, Carol Wood, Greg Dawson, Karen Pfenning, Eric Hveding, Debbie Tontegode. Gail Melsness. Rosemary Bnatfisch, Bobby Carton, Britt Kvaran, Anna Holvik, Inga H01- vik, Jeff Dawson, Irena Powl- osky, Susan Dumais, Sverre Holvik, Michelle Bulova. Steven Zoltai, Anna 0550, Peter Bebber, Rosemary Dyke, and Myrna Dawe. Each speaker added a prophecy, gospel verse or response of worship to the story of Christ's birth. Children from the church school nursery and kindergar- ten sang “Away In the Manger." Each presented a love-offering of fresh flowers at the manger of Jesus. 884-5490 3 &wmwwmwwwwwm; Organist for the program was‘ Charles Nordgren. Ushers were Bryan Dawe and Wolfgang Dudt. Mrs. Sylvia Limpert ar- ranged costumlng and stage de- corations were created by Mrs. Nellie Williamson. Michael Volkhammer‘ Pastor Albert E. Myers thank- ed the adults and the more than 90 children who partici- pated in the program. And he reminded those attending of the Christmas Eve arid Christmas morning worship services of the parish. (Photo by Stuart's Studio) Gerald Wood cared for spa-fl cial effects. Production assist- ants were Mrs. Mabel Percival, Mrs. Evelyn Miller, Miss Starr Dueffert, Mrs. Polly Dueffert, Mrs. Norma Petersen, Mrs. Pat Wood. Mrs. Ruth Albrighton, and Miss Ursel Solich. F. Bovaird Heads Victoria Lodge “This will be our first Christ- mas in our new church,” he reminded. “We hope that many of our neighbors and friends in the community will share our two special worship services." x Fred Bovaird will head Vic- toria Loyal Orange Lodge No. 2368 for 1964, as worshipful master, with Alex Galloway as! deputy master. Fred Thomas will be recording secretary, Ron-l ald Belfrey financial secretary and Jack D. Sanders treasurer. Lloyd Beatty will be chaplain and Stanley Ransom past mas- ter. First lecturer will be Rob- ert Dunbar and second lectur- er John Leece. Other officers 1for the year will be Albert' Smith, marshal; William Cook, ‘tyler; Ronald Sanders, lst com- mitteeman; Stanley Ransom 2nd committeeman; Ronald Dunbar , 3rd committeeman; Lloyd Beatty, 4th committee- man; Albert Smith, 5th com- mitteeman; and Lloyd Beatty and Alex Galloway, auditors for 1965. mmmamxnfiwuwmmemammmmamu Election of officers was conducted at the regular meet- ing of the lodge in Legion Court, 47 Yonge Street North, Richmond Hill. County Master Worshipful Brother W. Ossing- ton and his county officers of- ficiated W. T. CHARLES THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 24, 1964 TU. 4-4853 KK' tmmmfimmmmfimmmmmmgfimmmmm Iguflrny :31! 1")! 5, m, by h 1 Â¥ WW 5! ‘5 § I . | 5E! W W All Year Through EWWMWEWKKKMWKWW n g 310 Kerrybrook Din, Richmond Hill a mehmmmwmmmmmmhmmmmmmg §BAYVIEW PLAZA TU. 4-769] EWWWWKKKWWKKMMHWW Mr.’ 8: Mrs. Joseph Rabinowitch Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, December 28, 29 & 30 7.30 PM. May We Extend Warmest Christmas Greetings The holiday season is here . . o andinthemidstofalltbemetry- making, We’d like to extend best wishes and greetings to our friends Centre Street E., Richmond Hill FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 285-1034 . NELS GAGE Sincere é Christmas Wishes; ALLENCOURT PHARMACY LTD. EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY BY CALLING TU. 4-4683 Staff and Management William C. Lazenby, B. Sc., th. Pharmacy Will Be Open From 3 pm. to 5 pm. But There Will Be No Delivery LIONS HALL and from the

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