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16 Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. George Furse on the death of their daughter, Helen Mary, who died in the Toronto General Hospital on February 13. Mrs. Furse is on the teach- ing staff of Thornhil] Secondary School and Helen was a former student at the school. Birthday greetings to Gordie Pitton. Thornridge Dr. who re- cently had a birthday celebra- tion. Mrs. M. J. Walker of 48 Longâ€" bridge Road attended the Cana- dian Cancer Society convention held at the Westbury Hotel on February 13 and 14. All the campaign chairmen of Ontario met at this convention. Thornhill Secondary School] mmumuum\nuu\u_\Fumimifiufilml{mmnmmmuunmui I HOW MUCH YOU MAY SAVE ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE WITH STATE FARMI State Farm Mutual? Automobile : Insurance Company For anyone who hasn't as yet ordered "Thornhill-an Ontario Village" by Doris Fitzgerald. don‘t lose any- time in doing so. This book should be read by all Thornhlll residents. 11 a s t and present. Many names will be recognized and the early days of life in Thorn- hill are fascinating to read about. mummuumumuumum!u‘.mlnulmluummumuuua Community Happenings In T hornhill 130 Yonge St. S. Richmond Hill. Ontario James Grainger Thornhill and District News Edward M. Wells. principal of Langstaff Public School is shown. right. receiving from Joseph A. Gibson, retired Vaughan Township superintendent of public schools. the Joseph A. Gibson Trophy for rthe highest pupil attendanceduring the s'ehool year. 1963-64. Look’irnng: left; isvpreser‘lt‘Superintend ent D. K. MacDonald. The presentation was made at Langstaff School February 15. The Langstaff Trophy was fohechqols with five or more rooms. The trophy for one to four room schoalvs was wdn by Hope School. THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario, Thursday. Feb. 25. 1965 Canadian Head Office Toronto. Ont. 884-1529 langsta/f Wins Attendance Trophy PHONE 285-3190 celebrated “Grad Night“ on February 19 when graduates of the school came back and played basketball against the senior team. This proved to be a close and exciting event with the seniors winning by three points. The graduates met in the library after the game and enjoyed a get-together. Following the basketball games a dance was held in the gymnasium. On the Teachers Convention Laura Johnson and Elaine Ste- holiday of February 17. many ketee who were responsible for‘ children from Thornhill were writing the songs and skits per- seen at the movie “Mary Pop- formed. pins" with their mothers. Forl * * * * those parents who are still mys- ‘Last week Percy Bone. 48 itified by a lengthy, ridiculous- Kirk Drive, was host to mem- sounding word. spouted without bers of the Bernard Club of - hesitation by their young off- Toronto. The club meets once a ’spring 'â€" the word. supercali- month and the members arrive fragilisticxpaladocious. is nowiin time for desgert and coffee. defined clearly as extraordin-' The Bernaru Club is nam- ary stupendous! Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Graingeni 20 Thornbridge Drive. with their daughter Suzanne, spent a delightful mimth in Florida re- cently where they visited West Palm Beach, the Keys and Del- ray Beach. Thomhill residents welcome Mr. and Mrs. J. Stephenson and their three children, who moved recently from Maple to Donna Mae Crescent. Thornhill. The Thornhill Golf and Coun- try Club has been presented with a colour television set for the lounge by Tom Gibson of Danforth Radio. Many members will be delighted to hear the news. The Kai-Beta group of young? people from Thornhill United] held a successful dance Febw ruary 20 in the church hall. The Beep Preachers, a rock 'n roll band with the Liverpool sound. played for the dancing and! were much enjoyed by the many‘ Thornhill young people who at-E tended. Blake McMaster is presi-‘ dent of the ‘Kai-Betar Residents are reminded tol make a note of the Garden Club Show. “Breath of Spring“.‘ which opens March 10 and runs through to March 14. This is a; beautiful show‘ held at the‘ O'Keefe Centre. which is well worth a trip downtown to at- tend. Mrs. H. Spafford of Thom- hill. well known for her lovely floral arrangements. will have entries in the Invitation Class. On February 17 and 18 the annual Sunflake Bonspiel llad-‘ 165‘ was held at the Thornhill Country Club. Dinner was serv-~ ed on February 17 at two sit- tings to guests and members, and entertainment was put on by the Thornhill lady curlers. 1 The sparkling show opened with a dance number by ‘The Bluebells‘ in a high kick routine. Several Thornhill ladies. Eleanor Edwards, Peg Hooper. Marg. Stevens and Anita Clark dis- “The Liberal" is always pleased to publish itFms of Interest contributed by its readers In the Thornhill area. Our representativv in Thornhill is Mrs. Jo Cruise who may hp reached by phoning 285-3190 A hilarious skit on the life of a curler followed. entitled “This Is Your Life“ and was cleverly performed.Elaine Steketee‘ Rae King. Marg. Stevens. Grace Golds, Antia Clarke, Kay Crou-I ter. Marg. Reed and Muriel Wil- cox played their parts well and kept the audience delighted throughout. Helen Perry. not easily recognized in her amus- ingly absurd costume‘ announc- ed scene changes with signs pegged to a curling broom. played a great deal of agility. Patricia Crum, billed as ‘The Thornhill Thrush‘. sang two cle- lightful popular selections for her appreciative audience. ‘The Rockettes’, Enid Cribb, Maver Hood, Mae Shore. Cecile Colwell, Marg. Forsythe and Nancy Butler, complete with false. eyelashes. fancy hose, baubles. bangles and beads, closed the show with a rousing performance of the Charleston. Much credit for the show’s success goes to Angela Huff, Laura Johnson and Elaine Ste- ketee who were responsible for writing the songs and skits per- formed. 1"Open House" To Mark? :55“; Education Week In 4 "‘5 Mar TSAI Markham Schools Afternoon Meeting “Fun Fair" work meeting will taucatlon WEEK In 4‘ Coffee party will be held S h I iMarch 2 at 1:30 pm. to 4:30 m c 00 5 pm. at 133 Crestwood. Hostesses ar a 'will be Mrs. Iris McEwen. Mrs. Education week March 8-12lBarbara Rogers and Mrs. Kitty will be celebrated in the four3w11kinson, Proceeds will go to 50110015 in TSA 1 Markham byithe home and school assocla- holding “open house" combination. ed with demonstrations and dls-lopen House plays. 7 Powell Road School Open plays. 3 Powell Road School Open‘ On March 11. both WOOdland House will be held March 9 at and Bayview Glen schools will 7:00 pm There will be a short hold thEil‘ Programs from 7530 home and school meeting first. to 9:30 pm. As well as being with guest speakers A- E15011, invited to visit individual class- principal. and R Anderson, T00m5~ Parents Win 539 a Seience guidance teacher Thornhill Se- display at Woodland School andlcondary School. parents may a physical education demonstra-lvisit various moms and speak tion. involving all grades at:with their childrens' teacher. BayViEW Glen SChOOL ‘ Refreshments will be served, A similar program an "open during the evening. house" and a physical educa-‘ tion display. will be held at 16th' What‘s new in used cars? Avenue School on March llenre are advertised in “The from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Liberal" than in any other Henderson Avenue Schooll will lead off with their celebraq tion on March 8. also between the hours of 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Here too. the parents as well as visiting the classrooms. will see children from various grades participate in a physical educa- tion demonstration. CRESTWOO ROAD NEWS CORRESPONDENT: MRS. FRED ST. JOHN 75 Crestwood Road. Willowdale Telephone 285-3443 ed after a street in Toronto near St. Paul‘s Avenue Road United Church. When the literary club was formed it was made up of members of a Sunday school class from St. Paul‘s, which was then Methodist church. For over forty years these members have kept together, and have lost only one member. Private George Dalziel, who was killed overseas. Interesting talks. topics of the day and current events are discussed at their meetings, with all members playing an active part. Their leader these many years had been R.T. Birks, prominent Toronto lawyear. who was the Sunday school teacher ‘at the time of the club concep- tion. Mr. Birks recently moved to Kincardine. Ontario. but still attends as possible. Four or live topics are pre- pared by ‘the editor’ and mem- bers choose among them for the lively discussion with takes place. Recent topics were the Canadian political scene and a controversial book. An “At Home“ night is held annually when wives of the club are invited to attend. This club is indeed unique. Few clubs, if any‘ have remain- ed intact after a forty year period. with the loss of only one of their original members. Candy sale will be held at Powell Road School, February 26 at 1.00 p.m.. with the ladies in charge. be held Thursday afternoon ttoday‘ at 135 Crestwood Road. What‘s new in used cars? More are advertised in “The Liberal" than in any other county weekly. See the Used Cars Column in the Classified ’ages “Everything In Lumber" Plywoods Trim Mouldings Doors Wall Boards Formica Cement Tentest Masonite Flooring Gyproc Insul Board Arborite Plaster (Photo by Stuart's Studio) Garages Homes Cottages HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS 9020 Yonge. Thomhill 285-1100 many meetings as J!mmun‘nmuummuuiumun“\muummmmumuuumum mmnmumumuumummlmmmmumImmmuunmummmum Doncaster Community Ladies Club will celebrate its 17th an- niversary when‘it holds its next meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Bragan. 104 Glen Cameron Ave- nue. March 10. Friends and neighbors of Mrs. J. M. Barbour are saddened to. Glen Smith of Bayview Glen learn that she is ill again and‘public school “arranges Bi- is back in York Central HOS- shop and Tom Robinson, both Dital- ‘from Henderson Avenue Public Birthday greetings go out to School, were winners of the Cynthia H011idaY. 49 JOhnson three top places in the annual Avenue. who celebrated her speaking contest of TSA 1 eighth birthday. February 16, Markham. The competition was ‘and to Craig Vincent, Henderson held Thursday evening of last Avenue. who was five on Feb. week at 16th Avenue Public rnarv 20. School. Birthday greetings go out to Cynthia Holliday. 49 Johnson Avenue. who celebrated her eighth birthday. February 16, and to Craig Vincent, Henderson Avenue. who was five on Feb- ruary 20. Frank Huxwm-th‘ Clark Ave- nue, is in Branson Hospital re- covering from elbow surgery. His friends and neighbors wish him a speedy recovery. Visiting the H. Mizens, Sprucewood Drive, for a few days are their son, Charles, A1- lenford, 0nt., and his wife and three daughters, Janice, Joyce and Nora. Islam Third In Series Great Religious Talks} “Great Religions of the World" a film series continues at the North York Public Lib- rary, Downsview Branch. 2793 Keele Street, Downsview on March 4 at 7:30 pm. The third film of this series will tell the story of ISLAM. The film explores the faith of the Muslims. taking you to Mecca, birthplace of the Prop- het, Mohammed. and to the shrine of Islam's holy of holies,‘ the Ka’aba. or Cube. Following the routes of Muslim conquest you see shrines of holy men and heroes from Cairo to Paki- stan. Wherever you go in this vast empire, the power of Islam is apparent in soaring domes and noble architecture of the great cities. Against this back- ground the film relates the his- tory of Mohammed and his rise to leadership, spiritual and temporal. Mr. R. Malik will lead the discussion. "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.“ So said the boot of old. and today. while it is still a fact. the need of united prayer is Heater than ever. In recognition of this need the women of the. world gather for the annual World Day of Prayer ser- vice. held each year the first Friday in Lent. The service this year has been written by a gifted American negro. Mrs. Jesse .lai McNiel on the theme. “What doth the Lord re- quire of thee." .. n Speaker will he Mrs. J. M. Burnett. Vice-president of the executive council of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. A resident of W“- lowdale. Mrs. Burnett has had wide experience in mis- sionary work and Is well aware of the needs of the. day. For the Thnrnhi" area. the service will be held in the Presbyterian church on Friday, March 5 at 2 pm. The fourth film of the series will be shown on April 1 at 7.30 pm. It is entitled “Four Religions". It. is hoped there will be good representation from all the churches in the area. Tlie public are invited to at- tend. There is no admission charge Tn anal)!“ young mothers tn share in the sorvire there will he nursery ac- commodation for young children. Women’s World Day Of Prayer DONCASTER Correspondent David Barbour Henderson Ave Phone 285-5205 Horticulturists See Slides 0f Eight Fellow Members' Gardens A good turn-out of members and friends of the Thornhill Horticultural Society heard their President Joseph Wain, proprietor of Wain’s Green- houses in Willowdale, discuss the new annuals for 1965 at the February 16 meeting of the society. Among the new petunias he son of Master Feeds Farms had recommended were Apple 8105- some lovely slides as did Betty som. Meteor, a red and white Hansen, L, Atkinson, R. H. variety. Moon Glow and Brass‘Whatley, Joy Whitehead. Allan Band. Among the double hybrid‘Sumner and Margaret Harris. multifloras, he mentioned Honey Mrs. Harris‘ slides included. as Bunch. a salmon pink. Cherry well as scenes in her own gar- Tart, red and white and Straw-Iden. some from the garden of berry Tart. {an octogenarian at Whitney. On- Among the g00d new Zinniasttario and a picture of Thornhill's are Yellow Zenith. Princess four delegates to last year‘s ‘Zenith. Bonanza and Fire. convention of the Ontario Hor- ‘cracker. ‘ticultural Society. Among the good new zinnias are Yellow Zenith. Princess Zenith. Bonanza and Fire- cracker. The gold coin series of mari- golds are also new and worth investigating Mr. Wain said. These are 'Doubloon. Sovereign. and Double Eagle. A new geranium. Nittany Lion was also highly recommended. For snapdragons, Mr. Wainl thought the new Floral Carpet worth trying. For borders, he mentioned a new Dianthus call- ed Baby Doll. This comes in contrasting colors and grows four to six inches high. Two new dwarf ageratum were also recommended for borders. Blue. Mist and Blue Blazer. ‘ Although it is not an annual. Mr. Wain made particular men- tion of Connecticut Yankee. a newly introduced delphinium. This is smaller than the Pacific hybrids, reaching between two and three feet high and comes in mixed colors. Mr. Wain also suggested that members might be interested in growing some flowering kale. Bayview Glen Pupil Is Winner TSA I Markham Public Speaking The area board presented first prize-winner, Glen Smith, with a trophy and all contest- Mark-Vaun’s WI The March meeting of the Mark-Vaun .Wl will be held at the home of Mrs. Stella Wilkins, 400 Highway 7 East, March 4 at 3:00 pm. The mbtto will be “He has half the deed done who has made a beginning.” During the roll call, members will be asked to name one of the res- ponsibilities of belonging to the WI. Mrs. Mary Suter will convene the program, which will be on public relations. Lunch conven- ors will be Mrs. Shepherd Mrs. Maier and Mrs. Dament. Board Meeting All members are invited to attend the district board meet- ing, which will be held at the YWCA, McGill Street, Toronto. on March 1 at 10.00 am. Socials Sgt. and Mrs. Oran Campbell of Meatord and Pte. Stuart Campbell, formerly of Meaford, now stationed at Camp Gage- town NB., visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Campbell and family last Sunday. Sick List Glad to hear that Mrs. Holt is home from the hospital, and that Beth Laurel Abbey is re- covering from a very bad at- tack of measles. Correspondent: Mrs. Aleta Campbell 122 Garden Ave. Phone 285-4104 lANGSTAFF NEWS This is a member of the cab- bage family and comes from Japan‘ It has interesting fring- ed and colored leaves and is useful in flower arranging, Mr. Wain said. Members also enjoyed seeing slides picturing favorite garden shots of other members. M. Wat- son of Master Feeds Farms had some lovely slides as did Betty Hansen. L. Atkinson, R. H. Whatley. Joy Whitehead. Allan Mr. Wain also showed some slides of gardens in Norway. Sweden and England as well as some night pictures taken locally which had won prizes at the camera club competition. A letter was read from Mrs. S. M. Baxter of Old Yonge Street. Mrs. Baxter said she had been a member of the society for 35 years and although she is no longer able to get out in meetings. she sent in her membership fee. She is al- ways interested in reading of the society‘s activities in the local press, she wrote. Vacancies on the executive have been filled by Mrs. N. Riley who has agreed to serve as secretary; Tony Hayes. treas- urer and Mrs. Jean Briggs who has agreed to help Charlie Wil- liamson sell membership cards. Notices are being sent out by Mrs. B. Condon. ants with dictionaries. Eight contestants in all competed. They were: Jeff Davis Ind Glen Smith from Bayview Glen, Allen Brooks and Manfred Schulmm {rom 16th Avenue, Jan O’Hagen and Ann Roswell from Woodland, and Fran- ces Bishop and Tom Rob- inson from Henderson Ave- nue. ‘ Judges were Bruce Mickie- borough, editor of “The Cour‘ ier”; Elmer McFadden. princi- pal of Woodbridge Public School; and Peter Ross, vice- principal of Crosby Heights and Beverley Acres Public Schools in Richmond Hill. The top three orators from TSA 1 will now compete at Buttonville on March 1 against the top three from TSA 2 and one contestant from the separ- ate school. Winner of the town- ship contest will then compete for county honors at Newmar- ket on March 8. MARKHAM: A cenotaph com- mittee has been organized in Markham to promote the erec- tion of a memorial in remem- brance of those who served in two world wars in all branches of the armed forces. 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There are various types of jobs at a variety of locations within the city. Perhaps you are about to look for your first job. Or are you a mother whose “youngest” is now off to school and you’d like to get back into the business world. In either case we'd like to talk to you. Interested? Just call our Employment Centre at 929-7551. If you prefer. you may apply in person. The Employment Centre is located at 50 Eglinton Avenue East 75 YONGE ST. SOUTH BELL If you’re one of the people on the move this year. don‘t forget that your telephone service has to be moved too. By giving us adequade notice, service to your new residence can be ready for you when you arrive thus preventing possible loss of important calls. In Spring, so they say. a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love. But there appears to be room for other thoughts tomâ€"such as moving. MOVING TIME The big shift takes place each spring with increased regularity. People move across the street or across the elty in search of a bigger home. 3 smaller apartment. or a more fashionable address. As soon as the details of your move are complete. call our Business Office. One of our Service Represent. ntives will be pleased to look after it for you. If folks sometimes have difficulty hearing you met the telephone, it may require only a slight twist of the wrist to make your voice come in loud and clear. Seeing television performers talk or sing over micro. phones that may be located 18 inches from the mouth or suspended overhead out of sight may give us tha impression that we can do the same with the telephone We may carelessly talk with the telephone transmittel held anywhere from beneath the chin to above the nose. But the telephone is not a broadcasting device. It is an instrument designed for personalâ€"and privateâ€" conversation. 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