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WV. ‘0. ,VNVA‘“ Mac/e/eine Millinery & Accessories NEW SPRING HATS (Opposite Fairlawn Ave 0 Children Under 12 Free â€" Electric in-car heater: 0 Box Office Open 7.00 pm. â€" Show starts at 7.30 pm Open 9â€"8 3319 YONGE ST. Socially Speaking in Thorn/zit] Thornhill and District News 2 Big Features in Color I3 :3 MCqu Fri. 9-9 PHONE 889-3190 AL, Richmond Hill, Ontario. Thursday, March 28', 1968 Mrs. Gordon Shea was the lucky winner of the painting “Fleurs” by Jane Timmins Wil- liams, first prize of the raffle draw. Another lucky winner was C. Laprairie. Prize Con- venor Mrs. F. J. Crawford J11. deserves special mention for the outstanding prizes awarded during the evening. Wines were served during the evening and delicious refreshâ€" ments at the close of the card games. Mrs. F. J'. Mailer con- vened the excellent selection of wines and food. Congratulations to Jo Anne and Don Cameron on the rec- ent birth of their daughter at St. Michael’s Hospital. ##(wkfir Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Donkers-1 ley. John Street. and Mr. and: This is the last advance no~ Mrs. Hugh Thomas, Paultice for the Easter egg saler Street. returned recently from‘Orders will be taken up to a three week holiday in Puerto April 1 by Calling MI‘S. G. Lang- Rico. man at 889-1529 or Mrs. R. Rico. man at 889-1529 or Mrs. R. The couples flew via New Cox at 889-4359. York where they boarded a‘ The hand-made eggs are plane for Puerto Rico. A large‘lcream-filled with yolks. are percentage on board the plane chocolate dipped and attractive- were Puerto Ricans who made‘ly decorated and weigh 2 oun- delightfu] companions for the ces. They are priced at 25c trip. iapiece and will delight all ages trip. 'apiece and will delight all ages) The visitors rented a house on Easter morning. i for their holiday and enjoyed The project is sponsored by? perfect weather where temper-Mu? Anglican Church Women of atures were always in the SO’SIHOIY Trinity Church. without any humidity. * * * * They visited San Juan, the Marie France Menc was win- oldest city in America, and ner of the York County Region- were fascinated to see the al Oratorical Contest held in shiny blue brick paved streetS, St. Patrick's Separate School, churches dating back to 1625€Markham Village. March 10. ;and the picturesque Spanish! Marie France will compete architecture. ‘in the Toronto finals April 7 a{NMKNNWNâ€"MNT‘NMQâ€"‘\,’\,,\7\9;,}I1and local residents m‘sh her 7) luck. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. .l. Menu. Centre 1 Street. and is a student at St. {{ Robert's Separate Schools 884-1242 Funeral Director Byron E. Ring , gbfifidle of them 889-7783 l llUllC UP)!)- I “dz! ‘6: ‘4 T. W. MEADUS LTD. "The Liberal" is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Our representative in ’I‘hornllill is Mrs. Jo Cruise who may be reached by phoning 889-3190. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plaxton, 25th Anniversary John Street, returned from Del- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marer. Ar- ray Beach. Florida, just in‘nold Avenue, were entertained time for the big snon storm t\\'o"at a surprise afternoon open weeks ago. :house party March 24 on the While in Florida the Plaxtonsloccasion of their 25th wedding attended a Canadian Club anniversary. luncheon in Fort Lauderdale! John Maver arranged the Mrs. R. Holmes. Fairview Av- enue. returned last Week from spending three weeks in Dem- arest. New Jersey. Mrs. Holmes was the guest of her daughter and her husband. Dr. and Mrs. Bennett Stein. and enjoyed vis- iting her granddaughters Susan and Marjory. Don Barker of Marathon \‘is ited with his aunt Mrs. C Thompson. Highway 7 East, rec emly. Congratulations to Gail and Ralph Finkle on the recent birth of their son at Branson Hospital. Congratulations also to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. Howe. Elgin Street. and to Mr. and Mrs. R. Finkle, Thornridge Drive. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE ALL TRADES Additions, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. FREE ESTIMATES Free planning and designing on contract Long or short term financing available * HOUSEHOLD Flumcfl Phone 635-7035 RICHMOND mu. %" 15 Yonge Street Northâ€"Telephone 884-4431 Pay for the family's Spring clothes . . . things for your home . . . new lawn or garden equipment with a Spring Shopper's Loan from Household Finance. We'll tell you in advance what your Spring Shopper‘s Loan will cost. We lay it out in dollars and cents. No hidden charges. No extras. No surprises...at Household Finance. Need Spring shapping money? See HPC fl 12 Goldfinch Court Willowdale A complete Ask about credit life insurance on loans at low group rates Borrow up to $5000 Take up to 60 months to repay Before you sign on the dotted line, know what your loan will cost (over Iho Bank of manual) 45,4 aboul our ezenmg i201er John Mayer arranged the party for his parents and in- vited 100 guests to the celebra- tion. A large white tiered wedding cake decorated the tea table, a gift from fellow mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church. Many lovely gifts and flowers were presented to the couple at the party, Billyee and Jack Maver have resided in Thornhill for many years where they have been active community workers in the cancer society, mental health association. home and school. Scouting and church ac- tivities. On behalf of Christ The King Lutheran Church residents are invited to attend the service for the laying of the corner- stone March 31 at 3 pm. The service will be conducted at the church site located in Thorn- hill Green at the corner of Baythorn Drive and Royal Or- chard Blvd. Pastor Arnold Weigel will conduct the servâ€" ice. WI Hears Of Expanding Junior Kindergartens Women's Institute ’ Mrs. J. Fisher. Centre Street, was hostess at the March meet- ing of the WI. Eleven memâ€" bers were present with Mrs. R. Holmes presiding, The meeting opened with the repeating of the creed and in- stitute ode. Motto for the day was, “Life Is Like A Ladder‘ Every Step You Take Is Either Up or Down”. The ladies anâ€" swered roll call by telling the value of education in society. Mrs. Holmes read an approp- riate prayer on the 12th week of the year. the week the meet- ing was held. At the business meeting a re- port was read on the board meeting held March 4 at the YWCA in Toronto. The dis- trict annual was announced to take place May 28 at Victoria Square. 7 East, before the district an- nual meeting. Luncheon will be served and tickets are $1.25. All branches who haVe lost members are asked to please send names to Mrs. Clare Thompson, Highway Convenors were asked to have reports ready for the April meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. T. Empring- ham, 26 Benson Avenue, Rich- mond Hill. Open house will be held in the near future at the Harold King Farm, Keswick, a project of the local branch, and mem- bers were asked to watch for the date to be announced. Members were told at the meeting that former member Mrs‘ W. Little. a resident of Garden Avenue for many years. has moved to Oliver. British Columbia. and is now settled in her new home. ' A food forum was announced by Mrs. Thompson to take place April 10 at 8 pm at Vic- sent their mm exotic trees that United Church toria Square Community Cen- required special care and the A church vacation school pro- tre. There is no charge for Australian eucalyptus trees were gram has been planned for July admission and everyone is \\'el-ikept at the right temperature 8 - July 18 in the afternoons come to attend. Ideas will beiby underground cable. Many from 1.30 - 3.15 pm. The schools presented during the eveningltrees at the site were from On- are to be sponsored by all the on easy to prepare nourishing tario, Mr. Hartnoll said. local churches for children from meals. ! He told the audience thaty4â€"ll years of age. The schools Meals that can be preparedflfioo roses will be added to the will be held at Christ The King early in the day. left-over ideas.‘permanent rose garden everylLutheran. Thornhiu Green. dishes for entertaining andlyear. The garden is situated inlEmanuel, Richvale, Holy Trinity time and fuel saving dishes willifront of St. Helene Restaur‘ant.}Anglican, Brook Street and be demonstrated. The program' A question and answer period‘Thornhill United Church, Dud- is being sponsored by the home followed when the well inform- ley Avenue. economics branch of the On- ed specialist answered many Support is required in the tario Department of Agricul- pertinent questions. Several form of leaders, adult assistants ture and Food. members were concerned with’and teenage assistants. Please 1 The meeting was turned over the damage done by rabbits andycontact Jack Murphy at 889- lto Mrs. L. Jamieson, conven- mice to lawns and trees this 6030 if you can help. Your sup- lor of citizenship and education.lwinter. Mr. Hartiioll advised‘port is neded to make the pro- ‘Mrs. Jamieson arranged thelthem to use a preservative paint‘ject a success. program and her interesting‘on the damaged areas and this‘ Anyone wishing to transfer oaoer on the junior kindergart- should remedy the situation. membership to the church at The meeting was turned over to Mrs. L. Jamieson, conven- or of citizenship and education. Mrs. Jamieson arranged the program and her interesting paper on the junior kindergart- en program being sponsored by (he board of education was read by Mrs. A‘ Jackson. The quiz on Canadian events was conduc- ted by Mrs. M. McGhee. Members were told of the kindergarten classes for preâ€" sehool three and four year old children. There are 35 of these classes in Toronto and Ottawa, the only cities in Canada where they are sponsored by the school board. Originally the classes were intended for children in low ec- onomic areas where mothers went to work or in areas pep- ulated with new Canadians. They are now expanding into all areas of the city. Each class of 20 children at: tends for half a day. The ac~‘ tivities include daily routines and play. The children learn to take care of their daily needs the proper way. Under the heading of play_the activities in- clude outdoor play. educational toys, creatixe art work and singing and story groups. The junior kindergartens of- ten provide experiences which are lacking in the child's home life, Children who have at- tended these classes have shown a better preparation for formal school life. Members found the quiz tol be most interesting and realâ€"; ized how quickly many facts} once learned had been forgot-J ten. Memories were refreshedi when they were told (A) Arthur1 Meighen was the youngest prime minister ever to hold office in Canada when he was 46 years old, *8) the three Can- adian Nobel Prize winners were Dr. Frederick Banting and Pro- fessor J. J. R. Macleod and Lester Pearsoni (Cl Frank Munn, known as the golden voice of radio, died in 1953, 'Dl Amor de Cosmos was prem- ier of British Columbia from 1872-1874. (E) the word Can- ada was derived from the Hur- on-Iroquois word kanata, (F) the Canadian Government does not contribute directly to sup- port the Royal Family but it does pay the salary and ex‘ ipenses of the governor-general. The meeting closed m'th “The Queen” followed by refresh- ments served by Mrs. Jamie- son and Miss S. Baxter.’ {lenses of the governor-general-l The joint Lenten service was The meeting closed \fith “The‘heid at the church March 24 Queen followed by I'Cfl‘eSh'.when a live drama, “Christ In ments served by Mrs. Jamie- the Concrete Cit." . . , g 3 , “as pre- son and Miss S. Baxter. isented during the service. Horticultural Society . .A reception of new members Trees. shrubs and plants sur- W111 take Place April 4 at 3 Pm- rounding the buildings and al- A congregation matting Wm ong the canals at Expo ’67 came be held March 31 at 12.30 pm alive to horticultural members for the purpose of establishing as they watched colored slides a. nomination list for the elec- shown by W. E. Hartnoll. FRI-IS. tlon of six new elders. at the March meeting of the Two young people from the horticultural society. Jongl‘egation. directly and in- President A. Funnell “el- directly in Knox (3011939 gradu- comed visitors and members ating class this year. are Mrs. D. and Mrs. C. BiShOp introduced Cooper tnee Doris Gillies) with Mr. Hartnoll, wen known tele- her husband David “1'11 begin vision and radio personaliggtheir ministry in Atikokan and and horticultural expert, as Nick Vandermey who will con- guest speaker, tinue studying at Princeton Mr. Hartnoll spoke on the Theological Seminary. planning and endeavor that The congregation bid farewell jwent into the gardens of Expo. March 24 to Rev. George He showed early scenes of the site and told the audience how soil changes were made before planting began. His successful completion of Part 2 of the troop course of the new Gilwell Training plan earned Gordon Hill, Cubmaster of “A” Pack. lst Thornhill Cubs with a certificate. Above, he is seen receiving the certificate and congratulations from two of the pack members, Hugh and Keith Brown. while the boys’ father, Group Committee Chairman Ken Brown looks on. The presentation took place at the father and son banquet held March 1 at Thornhill United Church arm countries C ubmaster Earns C ertific’a te Joe Wain thanked the guest speaker for his most interest- ing and informative talk and pictures. Refreshments were served at the close of the meet- ing Dr. Johnston opened the meeting with prayer. Presi- dent Mrs. Ross Cowie was in the chair and conducted a bus- iness session. Dr. )‘Iinton Johnston was special guest at the women’s auxiliary March meeting held at the home of Mrs. A. McLeod. Vista View. Members were asked to make a special note of the events tak- ing place in April. The travel- ling bake sale was announced to take place in May, Mrs. C. Parsons. Mrs. C. Parker and Mrs. A. McLeod will convene the sale. Baptist Church The worship period was led by Mrs. McLeod. She emphas- ized that the world would be a better place in which to live if everyone would show more concern in making a better home for their children and caring for those in distress in their own areas. Mrs. H. Payne presented Dr. Johnston with many questions submitted by the members on current topics. Dr. Johnston stressed that he didn’t have the answers to many of the questions as they dealt with in- dividual opinions. He said he felt that friend- liness should be shown to all who came within the church doors, making people feel welâ€" come, \\'hen asked what changes he would make in the church :oday_ Mrs. Ross thanked Dr. John- ston for his visit and a social period followed. The April meeting “ill be held at the home of Mrs. R. Jardine. Richmond Hill. Mrs. A. Jennings. president of Save The Children Fund. will speak at the meeting and show pic- tures of her tour of the Gaza Strip. Presbyterian Church The congregation bid farewell March 24 to Rev. George Sukdheo of Better Hope, Guy- ana. Rev. Sukdheo has been visiting the church for several weeks and gave the sermon at the morning service. United Church A church vacation school pro- gram has been planned for July 8 - July 18 in the afternoons from 1.30 - 3.15 pm. The schools are to be sponsored by all the local churches for children from Anyone wishing to transfer membership to the church at Easter is asked to contact the church office The joint Lenten service March 31 will be held in the United Church \ch Father Thomas Chidlow conducting the service and Rev. H. R‘ Howden preaching the sermon. The choir, directed by E. McDonald, is made up of members from all the congregations in the area. The local senior citizens club celebrated its fourth birthday March 20 with a delicious luncheon prepared and served by ladies of the executive. There were 60 members in at- tendance at the celebration. Senior Citizens I “ollowing the luncheon, rules and regulations of the consti- tuuon and bylaws were discus- sed and drawn up. A tour of the Christie Bread Company was announced to take place May 8. Tickets are $1 and may be obtained by phoning Mrs. Baker at 222-3604. The bus will leave the Farmers‘ Market at 12.30 pm sharp. Members were pleased to see Mrs. Lilly Simpkins at the (g meeting after her absence due {9 to an arm injury. Everyone was happy to hear that Mrs. Jessie? Hook is improving in Toronto: Western Hospital. Get well§¢ cards to cheer up Mrs. Hooké would be welcome. (( Several members are looking 3 forward to their chartered bus A trip to California March 31 for 1 22 days. The senior citizens: will visit San Francisco, Salt 1 Lake City. Los Angeles and Reno. Travel arrangements for 6 local members were made by? Mrs. E. Chambers. 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EXPECTANT MOTHERS A course of weekly classes beginning in Richmond Hill. 2 April, 1968. and Newmarket, 4 April, 1968, at 7 :30 p.1n., in hygiene of pregnancy, how baby grows, food for the family, feeding the baby, the hospital stay, and other subjects of importance to the expectant mother. Fathers are im'ited to attend the first and eighth classes. Registrations now being accepted at ON THE PREMISES 5201 Yonge Street BA. 2-201] Custom Tailors 881-216 Address applications to \- - Chairman of the Library Board, G. Zinkan, 25 Colborne Street. Thornhill. Markham Township Public Library Board for If y0u,are NEW-TO-TOWN or have just moved into a new home nuuummu\uunuuunnummummmuuumuuumummmu\mu would like to call on you with ‘housewarming gifts’ and information about your new location. 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