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lJudith is also an accomplished planist and has won awards in piano classes at several com- Detitions. She is a pupil of Miss Ruth Garson. Last year she was second Peel Festival and won a meidal at the “Ex”. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dodson. Dufferin Street. RR 2, Maple, Judith is particu- larw proud of her latest win and her highest mark obtained in competitions. It is her third first place win this year. since she had already stood first in her class at both the Kiwanis 3nd Davenport Music Festivals. Congratulations are due Judith Dodson‘ who won a spe- cial Centennial gold medal in the vocal class for 16 years and under during the CNE music competitions. Her interpreta- tion of “Down Here" brought her 87 marks and great praise from the adjudicator. This first place standing en- titled her to compete also for the junior vocal scholarship, in which she was a close second. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Perry, 8, of 397 Centre Street East, a student at Walter Scott Public School, suffered a broken right thigh and a frac- tured skull when he ran out onto the street from behind a parked Wins Gold Medal ‘Ex' Music Class Two children were injured in separate accidents in Richmond Hill last week. Children Hurt Running Onto Street Police Accident Report Mary Lillian Langstaff was girl helped if necessary. not unlike any other child grow-g Mrs. McConaghy faced death ing up during the time Confed- many times. She recalls when eration was still in its infancyflshe had inflammation of the Little 'did she realize that one ilungs when just a few weeks old. day she would be remembered Her father and her uncle Lewis lovingly by generation uponIand another doctor were strug- generation of students it was gling to save her life. Her uncle (Honoring his grandmother her destiny to teach, but it was Mrs. M. L. McConaghy on heralways her devout wish to do 1015t birthday July 28, as theiriher grandfather’s name proud. Centennial project, Rolph Johnjlle was John Langstaff Sr., who McConaghy and his wife Jeanne,‘in 1809 opened the first regular Centre Street West, have pre- school in Thornhill, the school pared a life story of this (less which still bears his name. cendant of pioneers and belO\'ed.There he taught with a firm but teacher. Excerpts from the hisâ€"jgentle hand. fox-y appear belowrl 3 Memories of her childhood BORN JULY 28, 1868 ri‘ecalled by Mrs. McConaghy in- July 28, 1866. was a happy day elude helping to hitch up the in the Langstaff home on Yonge‘horse to the “gig” and going Street North, Richmond Hill,‘\rith her father on his rounds. when to Dr. James Langstafflln the winter the mode of travel and his wife, the former Maryiwas a cutter, which sometimes; Ann Miller. another child was had to take to the fields because born. She was named Mary of snow-blocked roads. In those‘ Lillian Langstai‘f, and was the‘days a doctor had to repair pride of her father who rejoiced‘broken bones. amputate when' because it was another “red necessary, perform operations, headed Langstaff". Her motherqand pull teeth at 25 cents each. Mary Ann Miller was the daugh-[all at the patient's home. There ter of Henry Miller of Thornhill. ‘were no nurses then. a neighbor » Mary Lillian Langstaff wasigirl helped if necessary. (Honoring his grandmother Mrs. M. L. McConaghy on her 1015t birthday July 28, as their Centennial project, Rolph John McConaghy and his wife Jeanne, Centre Street West, have pre- pared a life story of this des- cendant of pioneers and beloved teacher. Excerpts from the his- tory appear belowfl ‘ Weyerhaeuser Canada Limited, Richmond Hill. requires a typist-receptionist to complement the present staff. We offer pleasant working conditions in a modem local office building. The benefits offered include Company paid Hospit- alization, Medical Insurance and Pension Plan. Remuneration is commensurate with experience. Mrs. L M. McConaghy Continued Forefathers' Ideals Seventy children between the ages of five and 12 years enjoyed a busy program at the Daily Vacation Bible School at Richmond Hill Baptist Church from August 21 to 31. The school was under the direction of Mrs. Pat Morley. who had 24 volunteer assistants to conduct two and a half hours of stories from the New Testament with allied arts and crafts and singing each evening. In the picture above (left to right) Susan Pack. Diane Fraser. Ian Scott and Kent Stevens show somreioif fchgil' handcrafts to Mrs. Judy McKenna, Mrs. Shirley Ha'ils and Jim Morley. Please apply to TYPIST-RECEPTIONIST THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, Sept. 14, 1967 For 01‘ Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven second in the won a bronze - VII-13m The James boy was given mnergeucy treatment at York are due Central Hospital, where he was 3 won a spe-,taken by King's Ambulance. and 1d medal in‘then was removed to Hospital 16 years and‘for Sick Children. H. L. TITHEL‘OTT 884-1122 Police said a car driven by John McIntyre, 23, of 42 Arnold Avenue. went out of control, mounted a curb and hit the pole. Swerfing to a\'oid hitting a dog, resulted in $600 damage to a car driven by James Wright. Nashville, September 8 on Elder Damage was estimated- at $350. Another hydro pole took a beating in an accident Septem- ber 9 at Markham Road and Pugsley Avenue. In an accident September 9, Philip Stephen Bailie, 19. of 5 Trayborn Drive escaped injury when his car went out of control and struck a hydro pole at New- kirk Road and Crosby Avenue. Police said the ybuth would be charged. His condition there Monday was reported as being “good.” The Afmstrong cliildv was re- ported in "satisfactory" condi- tio_n at York Central Monday. ‘ Rachel Armstrong, 21,2. of 237 ‘South Taylor Mills Drive. suf~ fered a broken leg in a similar accident September 8. Police said the child had been playing in a ditch near her home when she suddenly jumped up and ran onto the road into a car driven by Frank Bishop, 307 South Taylor Mills. The accident oc- curred about 5.25 pm. truck near his home September 7. about 12.40 pm, and was struck by a car driven by Harry Burton of Markham Township, MJ's. McConaghy faced death many times. She recalls when she had inflammation of the lungs when just a few weeks old. Her father and her uncle Lewis and another doctor were strug- Charges are also pending as the result of an accident Sep- tember 9 on Jane Street involv- ing cars driven by Harold Cross, Toronto, and Lawrence Latin- bille. Downsview. Total damage was estimated at $800 According to police, Wright then lost control of his car and smashed into a hydro pole. Police said charges would be laid against Mrs. ' Marlene Knowles. 174 May Avenue, Rich- val‘e, and her husband. Hugh Knowles. following an accident September 10 at. Bathurst Street and Pemberton Road. Mrs. Knowles was the driver of a car. which was in collision with a car driven by Peter Bos- lund, Maple Grove Avenue, Oak Ridges. Damage to the two vehicles was éstimated at $400. Mills Road in Vaughan Town- ship, ! Her father, Dr. James Lang- sltaff studied in his early years ’under Dr. John Rolph, a promin- ;ent figure in the Upper Canada ‘Rebellion of 1837-38. He com- imenced practice in Richmond ‘Hill in 1849 and continued until shortly before his death in 1889. His son Dr. Rolph Lewis Lang- staff who was 98 in January, succeeded him. Lon a moonlight excursion in .1877 from Richmond Hill to lLake Simcoe, which was enjoy- led “by all the young folk of theme first contractor and lumber Willage". zmerchant, operated an import- Her father, Dr. James Lang-ting business and supplied York”)een erected in 1851 lher tea ‘s'taff studied in his early yearswith meat and butter, etc. He ’under Dr. John Rolph, a promin- was a man of such importance ,‘ent figure in the Upper Canada that we are told he once con- ‘Rebellion of 1837-38. He com- trolled the governor imenced practice in Richmond House of Assembly. His place Hill in 1849 and continued until of business was not only the shortly before his death in 1889. His son Dr. Rolph Lewis Lang- staff who was 98 in January, succeeded him. Their mother was a Miller and of the town garrison are re- the 10th President of the United'quested to meet at one o’clock the town hall. published the following on Dec- and 1798 he operated a hotel andfifiifié general store combined. owned. small vessels on the lake. was‘ leg. samplers." 110 the public school which had One 01' chers was a Mrs. Wiley. and the y ember 8, 1798: “The gentlemen teaching I) Uclllllldl J 1' UK . being taught a little of everything including “Good manners and fancy work. She also went who taught here in the 1870's and for a total of 29 years or more. Conaghy former teacher hotel and marketplace but alsmtired The “Gazette"l MARRIED AT 21 Mrs. McConaghy ing nf startinu hiah cnhnnl In 1906 it was Mrs. Mc- who succeeded her when she re- started school at 16, an age when most girls today are think-1 gha‘ Mrs. McConaghy recalls going on a moonlight excursion in 1877 from Richmond Hill to Lake Simcoe, which was enjoy- ed “by all the young folk of the village". Another time she was kicked in the face by a freshly shod horse. In later years this caus- ed her to have an operation for cancer when she was nearly 90 years old. Good RICHMOND HEIGHTS CENTRE said, “You can't save her. she is dead now," but she wasn't dead and 101 years later is still very much alive. Her father gave the credit to the prayers of the Rev. James Dick of the Presbyterian Church. WANTED MANAGEMENT TRAINEES with Store Mama gemth FOR INFORMATION 5 year training KRESGE'S Single Men 18 to 2‘2 Immediate Openings starting salary usual benefits program APPLY for great. great uncle. GREAT GRANDFATHER ABNER MILES Mrs. McConaghy also recalls another great uncle. James Mil- es, son of Abner Miles, who came to Richmond Hill about the year 1800. He opened the first hotel on Yonge Street, similar to the one he had operated in York (now Toronto] in 1794, when he arrived from Genesee County in New York State. Between 1794 Where the Record .4 (flat? I}! The terms and conditions of the purchase and the form of the offer may be obtained from the Clerk at the Municipal Office. Offers must be submitted before 4:00 pm. on September 25th, 1967. dwellings_ 1 vacant land or any tender may not be accepted. The lots will be fully serviced to the street line by municipal water. sanitary and storm sewers with underground hydro-electric and tele- phone services and paved roads with curbs, all of which will be paid for by the Corporation. States, John Tyler The Corporation is not prepared to accept any offer of less than $100,000 and the highest 01‘ any tender may not be accepted. The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill requests tenders for the purchase of nine (9) residential building lots which it owns on Mill Pond Court at the west end of Rumble Avenue. RICHMOND HEIfiHTS l‘ENTRE d PHONE 884-7362 IN THE MALL fichmond hill <0 MUSIC CENTRE The purchaser Town of Richmond Hill urchaser will be required to construct personally with no right to re-sell was her {[cucio R. LYNETT‘ Clerk She kept a record of every' student she taught in Richmond Hill from 1906 to 1940 and from 1944 to 1947 when she was a! supply teacher. Altogether they number 2.071. She taught at‘ Vellore and Camille and at the; one of Mrs_ McConaghy's un- why this grand old lady teacher happy memories is that she was and friend Will long be remem- unable to attend her husband‘s bered in RiChmond Hill as a fine funeral because three of her and upstanding Citizen. children had the measles and all m’ W were quarantined. She settled her affairs in Midland and ar- TOOIS’ Money Taken lrived back in Richmond Hill to Make up refidence agahL Heri . :children were Rolph Ogdeni.iBreak In Garage Charles Alex, Stanley Kirkland,’ Richmond Hill Police are inâ€" Eleanor M. and Francis PauluVeSiigating a break-in at Bootll's She bought Uie house‘of Fran- SerVice Stafion. 371 Yonge cis McConaghy on Centre StreetIStreet. North. which occurred i\Vest,\Vhere she raised her five SOnielhne FHiday nighL or early [children going back to the proâ€" Saturday morning- ‘rfession she loved. She taught Entry was gained by breaking :for more than 40 years, being some glass in the north side of called back as a supply teacher the Wilding and Climbing in 1944 till 1947. She was 78 through the opening. years old at the time she was Taken were $535 worth of called back due to the shortage tools and $150 in Cash. Police of teachers during worm War said a storeroom in the base- II and taught her last classimth 3150 “'35 EOI'CEd OPEN. at 81. - "i" DEDICATED TEACHER Mrs. McConaghy lived for years on a salary of $660 a year and sustained a home and five children. There was no teach- ers’ federation in the early days and teachers’ strikes were un- heard of. Mrs. McConaghy was one of those who was dedicated to the obligation of educating students. It would never have entered her mind to let her little friends down. teaching school at 16, an age when most girls today are think- ing of starting high school. She taught until she was 21, when she married Dr. Frank McCon- aghy, son of Francis McConaghy, a shoemaker in Richmond Hill. Dr. McConaghy, as well as being a doctor, was a qualified teacher. Five children were born to this marriage, but it was short lived. After 10 years Dr. McConaghy died in Midland where he had. lbeen practicing, at the age of 133 and a half. iTAUGHT MORE THAN 40 YRS. One of Mrs. McConaghy's un- happy memories is that she was unable to attend her husband‘s funeral because three of her widely publicized. Duringr the depression years of the 1930‘s. she helped families on which the hard times had left their mark. providing warm clothing, blan- kets, etc. anything she could collect or spare from her own belongings. Other citizens sent her donations of good used clothing and the village mer- chants contributed money for her to use in providing this help. Her door was always open and she listened with understanding and sympathy to all who needed help. This is another reason why this grand old lady teacher and friend will long be remem- bered in Richmond Hill as a fine and upstanding citizen. her teachers was a Mrs. Wiley.‘She never tried to be unkind. who taught here in the 1870's'And never would she doubt our and for a total of 29 years or! mind, more. In 1906 it was Mrs. Mc-lBut always was so light of heart. Conaghy who succeeded hel‘?And always would she play her former teacher when she re-l part. tired. ‘ MANY CONTRIBUTIONS MARRIED AT 21 ‘ Her many other contributions Mrs. McConaghy started1to the community have not been In 1806 his daughter Lucy Miles married John Langstaff who had come from Amboy, New Jersey. One of his sons was Dr. James Langstaff. BEGAN EDUCATION IN 1873 Mrs. McConaghy was educated in Richmond Hill, starting at the age of seven years in 1873. She went to Mrs. Campbell‘s private school caued “A Seminary For Monday next at Miles Hotel, in order to arrange the York As- semblies for the season." SAM COOK, Chairman 56 Yonge St. N. Richmond Hill Hydro - Electric Commission ‘widely publicized. During the depression years of the 1930‘s, she helped families on which the hard times had left their mark, providing warm clothing, blan- kets, etc. anything she could collect or spare from her own OUR FRIEND Her smile was always so sincere, She cared for us throughout the year. She always tried our friend to Queen Victoria School in Toron- to, before her marriage. but the number of her pupils during that time is not known. TRIBUTE FROM PUPIL At the time of her retirement in 1940 a most fitting poem was written by Shirley Paris. one of her pupils: which expressed the high regard in which this teach- er was held by children and par- ents: be, Her name is Mrs. McConaghy SOLUTION It is not necessary to put up with the inconvenience caused by an out-dated electrical system. 3 lfyourhomeismore than 10 years ‘oid, the chances are your elec- trical system requires updating to take care of to- day's requirements. There are now more than twrce the number of appliances used in the home than ten years ago. 2 lfyourhome'selecâ€" trical system is not adequate to serve all your needs you'll notice other symptoms: Lights may d.m from time to time, your toaster will take longer to toast, and appliances with motors may appear sluggish. 1 When a fuse blOWb itisasignalthatyou have overloaded part of yourelectricalsystem . . . a circuit. next time you blow a fuse remember these facts before you blow your top Is no game to play with today’s news. You have to know and understand it â€" becaune what happens in your home commun- ity and throughout the county affects YOU intimately and dir- ectly. That's why it‘s smart to read “The _ Liberal” every Thursday. It gives you more news than any other publica- tion. EVERY THURSDAY, you should be reading “The Lib- eral”. Carrville residents extend to Gretta and her fiance, Bill Gill. very best wishes for many years of happy married life. They will be married in Carrviile United Following the September 6 UCW meeting at the home of Mrs. Adam Read. Gretta was the surprised recipient of many beautiful cups and saucers. Mrs. J. Barton assisted the hostess. Trousseau Tea A lovely trousseau tea was held in honor of the bride-elect Gretta Middleton at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Middle- ton. 23 Seaton Drive, Aurora. September 9. Neighborhood News Junior choir practice will be held at 7.30 pm September 14. Those who are interested in joining the choir are asked to be at the church at that time. The hour is temporary. for two weeks only. Sunday school will not begin for a few weeks because of ex- pansion and construction of the church hall. This work is pro- ceeding well. thanks to some very hard working men. Showers August 30 a shower was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Walker in honor of Gretta Midâ€" dleton. Many relatives and friends brought gifts for the pantry shelf. Assisting Mrs. Walker were Mrs. J. Ash and daughter Donna and Nancy Middleton. September 24 Carrville United Church will hold its anniversary services at 11 am. Rev. Albion Wright. formerly from Markham Village and now from Cedar Glen. will be guest sneaker September 24 Carrville United' Best wishes also to Miss Church will hold its anniversary Rhoda Lamb and Robert Camp- services at 11 am. Rev. Albionvbell who were married Septem- Wright, formerly from Markham‘ber 9 in Kingsway Baptist Village and now from Cedaracrlurch. The reception was held 'at the Old Mill. Glen, will be guest speaker. They will live in St. Cathar- At 8 pm in the church. Mini and Mrs. J. Naylor will show .ines where Bob is studying for a colored slides of their trip to BA degree at Brock University. Palestine. These slides are well‘ Brian Walker registered at \\'ortIrSeeing._ University of Toronto this week Jumm' Chm“ Name? “in be and next week begins his course held at 7.30 pm September 14. in Civil engineering in Mr. and Mrs. Bob Walker and' Those who are interested joining the choir are asked to be John. A“ and Mrs. Gordon Read. Joey and Jeannie along at the church at that time. The hour is temporary. for two‘wiui Earle Richards. visited Mr. weeks only. ‘ _ ‘and Mrs. Bram Van Velden.‘ Sunday school will not begin stoney Creek, Saturday Even~ for a few weeks because of ex- mg‘ Dansion and construction nr um ifor the UCW was held at the ihome of Mrs. Adam Read Sep- ‘tember 6. The next meeting ‘will be held October 4 at the lhome of Mrs. Helen Baker. Now that the children are off to school and fall meetings are starting. everyone is trying to get organized after the summer activities. . There has been a nip in the air for the past few days which ’mlght suggest that one should put the swimming pool away and make sure the children are keeping their shoes on after going barefoot all summer. Have you any news items for me? Give me a call, I will be glad to here from you, anytime. Church Anniversary Carl-ville Neighborhood News You can enjoy the convenience of having all the electrical outlets you desire.You will avoid the inconvenience of Your appliances will operate more efficiently and with less strain on motors. You can add any number of new time-saving appliances to your home. ‘I You can use as many appliances as you wish at the same time... Without giving fuses a second thought Have your househol~ wiring examined soon. See how easily your home can be modernized electrically. BENEFITS or choir practice will be t 7.30 pm September 14. who are interested in ; the choir are asked to be church at that time. The is temporary. for two :ly u‘ousseau tea was mum of the bride-elect diddleton at the home 1d Mrs. Robert Middle- Seaton Drive, Aurora, BLIND MAN'S BUFF Mid- and the Mrs. and Brian Walker registered at University of Toronto this week and next week begins his course in civil engineering. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Walker and John, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Church September 16 20" PORTABLE BIGGEST PICTURE IN A SUPER- SLIM CABINET MOTOROLA . . . For Trusted Quality Plus Economy â€" See Us at 290 Bayview Plaza - Phone 884-4165 - RICHMOND HILL Now From.... 0 Solid date reliability at 17 critical points â€" fewer tubes to burn out or cause service problems than in many other kinds of Color TV. 0 Color Indicator Light 0 Motorola H.-F. Color Tube for Brilliant Color 0 Crisp Black ans White 0 Automatic Demagnetic ‘ O Tint, Color Hue and Intensity Controls 0 Full Year Guarantee on All Components Motorola's guarantee covers free exchange or repair of any component proven defective in normal use. 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