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18 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, April 16, 1970 Thornhill Horticultural Soci-1 ety will meet on April 21 in Thornhill United Church, at 8 pm. There will be an illus- trated talk by Robert Keith, well known radio personality and a director of the Canadian Rose Society. Mr. Keith's topic will be “Development Of New Roses" There will be a flower show featuring several classes of house plants and also decora- tive designs on spring themes. Horticultural Society Other features will be a plant sale and door prizes. one of mumlmululmmuuunumumnuumumwumuuumw Induct New Minister Tonight find his last sermon in the fjooal church December 28 «and has taken up pastoral fiufie at Robinson Memo- élal United Church in Lon- Non. 1" Since that time Rev. Ar- ;thur Organ. BA. BD. for- gnerly of Montreal. has _-_aerved as interim minister. Wmmm New! ' Calm“ and us: uuuuuduu. UvuwAA‘ .9 tarry“- , . - In an effort to raise funds mg to anyone “1th handicraft v _ skills who would be willing to boys 0f the Venture“ Troop 0f r ' at can the 6th Thornhill Scout Group 22?“; $6332? can be BaYVleW-Glencrest, have sold of any help over five tons of fertilizer this Guides and.Brownles Spring- The fertilizer, which Congratulations to the foumku'as obtained with the coâ€"opera- ing Guides and Brownies whol't-‘on Of a local 13““ and garden have recently been awarded supply company. has nened the ~ h'll Guides group over $300. and they hope badges. 2nd Thom l to increase this amount by of- fering to put the fertilizer dou'n. Wm“? boys “in use the money ; Thornhill United Church "congregation will welcome 'jlts new minister. Rev. Al- Ired McAlister tonight IThursday) at 8 pm at his 1nduction service. An infor- Iznal reception will follow éhe service in the church. ~- The new minister comes ‘lo the local church from St. :David’s United Church in :Woodstock. In that Western :Qntario city he provided geadership in many activi- .ties. evidencing a great in- ZIErest in his community. filo served as chairman of jho Woodstock municipal glay nursery. secretary of Abe board of Oxford County thiidren's Aid Society and fins active in service organi- :ution. :3; He also organized trips :1» New York and Washing- -§on for groups of young :people of his church to on- 3hle them to have “personal :contaot” with young people 3)! other eommunities. {These resulted in return Zwisita to Woodstock. ,: Rev. Albert Higgins. who ~served the Thornhill con- iregntion as minister for Seven years. retired in De- Zoember and is now living in :Victoria. BC. He preached :his last sermon there Dec- ember 7. The other partner 311 the Thornhill ministry Rev. Garth Nelson. preach- :Bd his last sermon in the ion! church December 28 grid has taken up pastoral duties at Robinson Memo- l'rial United Church in Lon- Idon. ; ' Since that time Rev. Ar- ;thur Organ, BA. ED. for- :merly of Montreal. has Jet-wed as interim minister. '1 Mr. and Mrs. McAlister 'have six children. Presbyterian: Honbr Mr. And Mrs. Harry Mizen At the Good Friday morning service in Thornhill Presbyterian Church, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mizen, Sprucewood Drive, South Thornhill, were presented with 55 red roses in honor of their 55th wedding anniversary that day. Miss Linda Patton presented the roses on behalf of the congregation. This indicated that the Mizens are as much a part of the lives of the children in the congregation as they are of their contemporaries in the senior citizens’ club. Mr. and Mrs. Mizen play an active part in the total life of the congregation. Their ster- ling faith is evident also in their fine support of community activities. In the above picture (left to right) are Mr. and Mrs. Mizen, Miss Patton and Dr. Dillwyn Evans. minister of Thornhill Presbyterian Church. . Thornhill and District News Socially Speaking In Thorn/rill which will be a bird nesting box and Roger Peterson bird book. donated by Mrs. B. Wardle of the Farmers’ Market. Reffeshments will be served and visitors are cordially invi- ted to attend. Brebeuf College On April 22 at 8.15 pm the Brebeuf College Ladies Guild will hold their annual bridge party. Tickets are available from Mrs. Bernadette Masterso (444-8210) or Mrs. C. Mullaly '221-1366‘. Prizes “ill be of- fered and refreshments “1'11 be ‘served during the evening. Nursery School Children of Thomhill Nursery School have been enjoying some special treats during the past few weeks. Mr. Dress-Up of television fame came» to perform for them during March, and April 5 was proclaimed Father's Day. Thirty fathers, one uncle and two grandfathers came along to witness a typical day at the school, and they were treated to songs by the children ‘as well as demonstrations of the ivarious games they have learn- ed. On Thursday of last week a trip to the maple sugar farm of Amos Baker was enjoyed by all the children and their teachers and here they saw how the syrup is tapped from the trees and the process it goes through to become the delicious maple syrup they all enjoyed samples of. In the next few weeks the children can look forward to trips to the fire hall and the zoo. Lions Club Thomhill Lions are holding Manh- urn-Ina] «firing anntirm this men aetivereu at a 1313f uaw, the Guides will have the supply of cookies with them on the 27th. First Thomhill Brownies held their last weekly meeting at the home of their Brown Owl. Mrs. Ruth Reesor on Dufferin Street North. The Reesor‘s have over 200 maple trees on their pro- perty and the Brownies enjoyed tapping the trees for syrup. They also mqie an exciting dis- covery in counting the rings on a fallen maple. The tree had first been taped over 100 years ago. In the next few weeks the children can look forward to trips to the fire hall and the zoo. Lions Club Thomhill Lions are holding their annual spring auction this year on June 6, in the Dominion Store parking lot. Articles are still needed for the auction and if you have anything you would like to contribute call any of the following numbers for pick up: 889â€"1169. 889-1526 or 889- 16061. On July 1 the Lions “ill hold a Dominion Day Carnival in u nun-nu. Hug v.“ .. .-. Thomhill Park. More details of Dentures. by people with no this event will be available further use for them- The litter later. In the meantime however, 0f 5”" were 111010 enough to be Mrs. Phyllis McMillan of the found by Ml‘S- REESOF‘S son and Lionettes. who is convenor for apparently all are domg W811. the handicraft booth. is appeal- 500"“ . ing to anyone with handicraft In 3“ 'effoft ‘0 raise funds skills who would be willing to b°ys 0f the Venture“ TI‘OOP Of Supply items for the booth can the 6th Thornhill Scout Group her at 889-3536 if you can be BaYVlew-Glencrest, have sold of any help. over five tons of fertilizer this Guides and Brownies spring... Ihe fertilizer, which Congratulations to the follow- ing Guides and Brownies who have recently been awarded badges: 2nd Thornhill Guides Kathryn Neun - collector and "The Liberal” is always pleased to publish items of interest contributed by its readers in the Thornhill area. Please Call Mrs. Margaret Lawrence at 889-2804 - housekeeper and booklover; Liz Radford - housekeeper, booklover and writer; Kate Radford - housekeeper, book- lover and artist; Gail Golstein - housekeeper; Marianne Ball - housekeeper and Susan Daniell - booklover and toymaker; 1st Thornhill Brownies: Janice Richardson - athlete, 1st Lang- staff Guides: Patty Lewis - wri- ter; Jean Gout-lay. Louise and Linda Gorssline. Patty Lewis. Meredrith Hill, Margaret Ball ‘and Dunreath Thompson all of whom received their first aid badges. The following girls iwere enrolled into lst Langstaff Girl Guides last week: Sharon French, Megan Hill, Beth Lloyd. Ann Stephens. Cynthia Suvden and Pam Welter. Girl Guide Cookie Day will be April 27 and the girls will be calling at homes in the Thornhill area from 6 pm that evening. Unlike other years, when cooldes were ordered and then delivered at a later date, the Guides will have the supply of cookies with them on the 27th. 'to further their summer pro- gram and they hope to be able to purchase several canoes. Present Comedy The Langstaff Secondary, School Drama Club will present a western comed;y entitled “The Life And Death Of Snealql Fitch" on Thursday April 23 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Directed by William Skriven. the play will star Terry Remple and Joyce Wade. Tickets will be available at the door and will be 75c for students and $1.50 ‘ for adults. Another popular attraction at Mrs. Reesor's home was a litter of puppies just a few days old. The puppies had been left to die in a ditch beside the Ree- sor’s property and Mrs. Reesor reported that she and her family find three or four dogs a year left on the side of the road often in below zero tem- A special feature of the even- ing will be a musical interlude by the school orchestra con- ducted by Musical Director John Lockwood. “Gypsy” Another theatre night to keep in mind is the Thornhill Thea- tre for the Performing Arts’ presentation of "Gypsy". This will be performed May 7, 8 and 9 at Earl Haig Collegiate Audi- torium, Willowdale. Tickets may be obtained by calling 889-4673, or from Tony’s Studio of Hair Design. Royal Orchard Plaza. Pioneer Village Pioneer Village will re-open‘ for the season on April 20. Twenty buildings have now been restored and furnished as in a typical village of a century ago. Throughout the year. fea- tures at the village. which is fast becoming one of the coun- try’s best attended pioneer dis- plays, will include sheep shear- ing, wool dyeing. rail splitting, candle dipping, plowing, har- rowing, seeding. spinning. weav- ing. rug hooking, quilting and embroidery. Later on in the year attractions include pioneer black pot coo-king, preserving and Christmas preparations. The village is well worth a visit and it is located at Jane Street and Steeles Avenue. Treasure and Trivia Sale Richmond Hill and District YWCA will hold its annual Treasure and Trivia Sale on April 25 10 am to 2 pm at Wrixon Hall, St. Mary‘s Angli- can Church in Richmond Hill. The church is located ‘at Yonge Street South and Vaughan Road. Price of admission will be 25c and children 10c unless accom- panied by an adult in which case they will be admitted free. Among the many interesting fore booths now being convened are to e treasures, books ’n records. bou- tique, this ’n that, furniture. country kitchen. garden and can" patio, hats. scarves. purses, jew- Esau ellery, children's room and kit- 3;: chen. There will also be a . snack bar. am" If you have items which you would like to donate to the sale please contact Treasurer and Trivia Chairman, Mrs. Dawn Osmond (884-4893). Holy Trinity Anglican The last program in the Fam- ily Life Education Series takes‘ place in the parish hall tonight; Subject of tonight’s forum will be "YOU And The Con- cerned Community” and panel members include Miss Molly Christie of the Metro Social Planning Council, Ronald ;Leitch. barrister, Dr. Donald ‘Williams. sociologist, and the Rev. Canon H. R. Howden, rec- tor of the church. Registration is at 7.30. with the program commencing at 8 pm. Fee is $1 per family. Ladies of Winchester Group ACW met last Thursday and their guest was Rev. Marney Patterson who gave a most in- teresting talk on his recent cru- sade in Hokkaido Japan. Rev- erend Patterson illustrated his talk with colored slides. United Church Registrations are now being accepted for two church camps: Sparrow Lake Camp which is open to boys and girls aged 9 to 15. and Camp Big Canoe for boys and girls in grades 3 to 11. For information on dates and registration forms contact Spa:- row Lake Camp Office 925-6721 or Mrs. A. Martindale 889-1690 regarding Camp Big Canoe. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Finch, Am- old Avenue. together with Julia and Michael spent last week- end in Ottawa visiting Mr. Finch‘s brother Norman, prior to departure for Osaka, Japan wheré he will spend several months at Expo '70. ‘ Congratulations to Nancy Moody of Thomhfll and Regis Trudel. Woodward Av- enue on their forthcoming marriage which will take place in St. Luke‘s Roman Catholic Church May 2. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ross, A1- mond Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mason, Almond Avenue, have just returned from a cruise of the Caribbean. They spent some time ashore on several islands. including Trinidad and Barbados and enjoyed the many scenic beau- Lies. A shower was held for the young couple at the home of Mrs. Ruth 'I‘rudel April 6. Regis has just finished his second year at the University of Toronto and will continue next year. He and his bride plan to make their home in Willowdale. Congratulations are offered to Catherine Diane Causley of Willowdale and Dr. Bruce Howard Whyard of Elgin Av- enue who will. be married April 18 are Lansing United Church. The reception will be held at the Heintzman House. Neighborhood Notes {April 4 - 5 at Bonita Glen. A happy birthday is wished Hawkestone. Twenty-three for Andrew Hamilton Wright girls. accompanied by Captain of Morgan Avenue who cele- Susan Morse. Captain Norma brates his first today (April 16). Davis and Cathy Smith stayed Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ross, A1- at a lodge and had a most en- mond Avenue, and Mr. and joyable time. Mrs. Robert Mason. Almond Church News Bruce is now working at the Pen‘bina Veterans' Hospital in Winnipeg where he specializes in surgery. The young couple will make their home in Win- nipeg. Guides 8; Brownies Monday, March 23, 20 girls‘ and three leaders from 4th Thornhill Guides began an en- joyable four day stay at a lodge near Mattawa. A recep- tion in their honor was held in the church hall the evening they arrived, attended by the Matbawa Guide Companies who also joined them later on a tour of the pulp and paper mill. the hydro plant and at a skating party. The Brownies will have their cookie blitz day April 28. Please be ready to welcome me Brownie who comes to your door. Cookies are 50¢ a box. The 3rd Thornhill Brownies enjoyed a weekend of camping fore and wanted their children to enjoy it. The group toured Ochn Iros and Negril Beach by car. swam in the stiLl water (salt) of the bay. saw a native fire-eater. attended the theatre and St. James Anglican Church which has been restored follow- ing destruction two years ago Neighborth Notes The hockey nets used in the park all winter have disap- peared! These nets were loaned to the boys for use in their hockey games by a generous resident. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the nets is asked to contact your corres- pondent at 889-3806, or they may be returned to the park with no questions asked. The park. as yet unnamed is situated between Roosevelt Drive and Garden Avenue. Best wishes for a speedy re- covery are sent to Hank Nelson, Roosevelt Drive who underwent surgery in York Central Hospi- tal recently. Also a patient, in York Cen- tral, Mrs. Lila Ros of Pearson Avenue is progressing well after surgery and- hopes to return home soon. The next meeting of the Lions Club will be held Monday even- ing and will feature election of officers for the 1970-71 season. Mr. and Mrs. William Paterâ€" son and children Marlene. Janet and Randy of Colby Lane have returned from a vacation in Montego Bay, Jamaica. They stayed at a cosy small hotel. Vemey House where the people were very friendly. Mr. and Mrs. Paterson had stayed there be- FRIDAY, SATURDAY This internationally known choir is visiting Thornhill on its return from Europe. Our com- munity is buzzing With excitement because of this outstanding musical event. We feel that you will want to join in this thrilling evening. Call our church office at 889-2131 01' Hugh Martin at 889-4257 for tickets ADULTS $3.00 CHILDREN & STUDENTS $1.50 BURTON AUITORIUM South Thornhill And Bayview Glen News in a concert of Classical, Sacred Music & Folk Song WITH STRING BASS, ACCORDION from University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington at The Adelphian Choir Correspondent: Mrs. Anne White, 24 Roosevelt Drive 889-3806 CORRESPONDENT: MRS. MAY BARBOUB. â€"â€" PHONE 889-5205 RICHVALE NEWS YORK UNIVERSITY, KEELE 8: DUFFERIN STS. THORNHILL UNITED CHURCH APRIL 24 & 25 s presents The Uniteens met April 12 in the church parlor with Bob and his guitar and Sally and Eleanor from Cedar Glen. All young people of high school age are welcome to attend theSe Sunday evenings of games and fun. A variety of guests and special events are also featured. Tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm Rev. Alfred McAlister will be inducted as minister of Thom- hill United Church. A recep. tion for the new minitser and his family will follow the in- duction service. Tuesday, April 14. Unit 2 of the UCW met at the home of Mrs. R. V. Hawke, 83 Bab- combe Drive, Bayview Glen.‘ Guest speaker was Mrs. Naida Freestone who spoke on her work at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Tickets for the musical pro-l gram by the Adelphian Chair from Washington State are still} available from any member ofl the UCW. choir. elders and: stewards or from the United ‘Ohurch office weekday mom- ings. The concert will be held in Burton Hall. York Univer- jsriyty ‘(Steeles and Keele). April 24 and 25. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Bruce Rod- gers. a native of Simcoe. Don‘t forget the rummage sale at the United Church Sat- urday at 10 am. Call Mrs. Mar- ior. Brain 889-2269, for pickup. This exceptional choral‘ group has just completed its third concert tour of the Brit- ish Isles. Outstanding music for unaccompanied chorus will be featured on the program. Also heard will be the 14-v-oice University Madrigal Singers, 3 smaller group within the choir ;and a solo by the talented young classic accordionist, Di- and Schmidt will be a high- light. School News Plans for the annual May tea‘ of the ACW have been finalized and the event May 9 will be known as the Maypole Tea. The pu‘blic is invited 'to browse and buy at the shoppers’ delight, bake. candy and plant tables and an added attraction. a cot- tage table. Maypole dancers will ialso be featured. Tickets at 50 cents. which include your tea and a chance at door prizes are available from any ACW mem- lber or your correspondent. At Woodland Junior School. April 8, grades 5 and 6 saw by a hurricane â€" all this during 80 degree weather. A note of interest to many residents is the announcement that Trailways of Canada has received approval from Rich- mond Hill Council to extend their bus service along Trench Street to York Central Hospital and Don Head Secondary School and will seek consent from Vaughan Township for the ex- tension and a public vehicle license to operate in Vaughan. Many people in this area find it difficult to visit patients in hospital because of the lack of public transportation directly to that institution and they will be pleased to learn that something is being done about this lack. Church News Emmanuel Anglican’s ACW repart that their spring rum- mage sale held recently was a huge success and thank all who contributed to or patronized it. The men's association of Em.- manuel Mill hold a card party April 24 at 8 pm in the church hall. Progressive euchre and other card games will be played and prizes and refreshments are included in the admission price. an educational film on TV en-‘ titled “Boy To Man". The Woodland Parent Group met April 7. Guest speaker was Mrs. Helen Hewson from the Institute of Child Study at the University of Toronto. She is chairman of the children and youth committee of the Can- adian Mental Health Associa- tion. Mrs. Hewson spoke on “How Emotions Affect Learn- ing" and showed a film “We‘re Going To Have Recess". This followed a discussion on the changing of the school name to "Sand Memorial“. The annual meeting of the Woodland Parents’ Group will be held May 5. Election of the executive for 1970-71 will be held. At Henderson Avenue Public School April 7 and 8 parents were invited to attend school during regular class periods. Marry parents took advantage of 'the change to see the chil- dren at work and comments were favorable. Tuesday, Apilr 28, is registra- tion day for next September’s kindergarten enrolment at Henderson Avenue School. The hours are 9 am to noon. Children who will have their fifih birthday before December 31, 1970, are eligible to attend kindergarten at school open- ing in September. Proof of age is essential. Kindergarten registration at S a n d Memorial (Woodland Junior) School will be held the same day. At Bayview Glen it is scheduled for April 2’1. Arthur Ball Thornhill Native Dies In St. Thomas At 83 Retired manager of the St. Thomas branch of fhe Huron & Erie - Canada Trust, Arthur Victor Dowler Ball, died in the St. Thomas Hospital March 31 after a long illness. Mr. Ball was a mainstay of Trinity Ang- lican Church during his long residence in St. Thomas and was a life member of Talbot Lodge 546, AF and AM and holder of a 50-year pin from that lodge. Born in Thornhjll October 15, 1887. Mr. Ball was a son of the late Rev. Thomas Ball and Mrs. Ball. He was twice married. be- ing predeceased by both wives. Mr. Ball became manager of the St. Thomas Huron & Erie branch in 1927 and left that pos- ition in 1946 to take charge of‘ the internal audit department at the London head office. He re- tired in 1948. One son, Lawrence Ball and three grandchildren of Leam- ington; a sister, Miss Margery Ball of Toronto; 3 brother-in- law, A. E. Harding of St. Thomas; a sister-in-law, Mrs. E. L. Harding; and a nephew, Thomas Harding of St. Thomas, survive. At Trinity Church he had the distinction of servmg on the advisory board for 30 years and representing the parish as lay delegate to the Synod of Huron Diocese for many years. As a Mason. in addition to his long connection with Talbot Lodge, he was a member of Palestine Chapter 54, RAM. The funeral service was held April 3 in Trinity Church, con- ducfied by the rector, Rev. John Wagland. Interment followed in Union Cemetery. 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There is a steady demand for the good reading contained in these books. “Sinister Twilight" by Noel Barber, “The Gothic Line“ by Douglas Orgill, “Marshall Zhukov’s Greatest Battles" by H. E. Salisbury. “The Second 'D' Day” by Jacques Rdb- ichon, “The Shadow of Vimy Ridge" by Kenneth Macksey. "Swastika At Sea” by C. D. Bekker. “No Exit From Viet- nam” by Robt. Thompson. you know aboutour VARIED SERVICES here’s the list 198 Yonge St. N. Richmond Hill 884-4411 Scaffolding * Extension Ladders ‘ Heaters Pumps Trenchers (24” depth) Boom Truck - 16’ â€" Stake - 18’ boom â€" FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY - 8 HOUR SANITONE DRY CLEANING 8 HOUR CUSTOM SHIRT SERVICE ( on hangers - no extra charge) DRAPERY CLEANING FUR & FUR FABRIC CLEANING FUR 8: GARMENT STORAGE WEDDING & EVENING GOWNS SUEDE & LEATHER CLEANING RUG & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING TABLECLOTHS & SHEETS LAUNDERED REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS INVISIBLE MENDING Family Reading CLEANING 271 Bay Thorn Drive Thornhill can be a breeze when 889-0391