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The Liberal, 2 Nov 1972, p. 15

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The funeral service was held Tuesday at the Marsh- all Funeral Chapel, Rich- mond Hill, with Rev. John Arbuckle of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. The service was followed by cre- mation. Mr. Hansen was born in Denmark 48 years ago and came to Canada in May 1951. After employment in nurs- ery work he joined the Lob- laws organization in 1952. He also operated his own nurs- ery business under the name of Concord Nurseries. Anglicans of Richmond‘ Hill will join others in the‘ Deanery in a Festival of; Faith in All Saints Church] King City. at 7:30 pm Sun-j day. Bishop Allen Read will} talk about the faith and the task of the church The: people of All Saints are celebrating the 115th annig versary of the founding of; l their parish. } Arnold Kingo Hansen. who was the produce manager of the local Loblaws for the past 12 years. passed away suddenly October 29 follow- ing surgery at Toronto Gen- eral Hospital. He will be missed by a large circle of friends and customers. He was a resident of Duf- ferin Street. Concord. He is survived by his wife, Gerda; four daughters, Ann. Jane, Debbie and ViV- ian and one son, Garry. It was fun and frolic at the Presbyterian Church Sat- urday evening as the Mary and Martha Guild sponsored a Hallowe’en Laugh - out. Members of the congregation presented a program of skits and the evening featured a parade of Hallowe'en cos- tumed youngsters and re- freshments. Two elders from Rich- m o n d H i l l Presbyierian Church. William Mirrlees and Gm Van Weert. return- ed Sunday from a llu‘ee-day conference of elders at the Presbyterian Theological Col- lege at McGill University in Montreal. Produce Manager Passes Suddenly Hymn books for use in the John Spanner Chapel of Richmond Hill United Church were dedicated dur- ing the Sunday morning service. These hymn books were presented in loving memory of William Dodds. Mr. and Mrs. Nixon Fisher. Harold Astin, James Eteph- ensen. Lena Clubine. Emily Anderson, Edna luard, Dr. and Mrs. J. P .Wilson. Wil- liam Sayers, Mrs. Nathan Hicks and Richard Codresco. Three children were bap- tized at the Sunday morning service in St. Mary’s Angli- can Church. They were Maria Beth. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bunker; Jon Erik. son of Mr. and Mrs. Erik Campbell-Smith and Jason James. son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mills. The local men found the conference. led by Profes- sor Joseph McLelland and Dr. Joseph Bell. acting prinâ€" cipal of the college, very inâ€" teresting and stimulating. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clifton, 105 Wood Lane, were pres- ent October 21 at the fall convocation at Atkinson Col- lege, York University, to wit- ness the graduation of their daughter. Mrs. Jane de Ar- not, as a bachelor of arts. With them were Mrs. Harold Agg, Mrs. Stuart Harwood. and Mrs. de Arnot’s husband, Arthur. Richmond Hill's State Farm Insurance Agent Jim Grainger. Yonge Street South, was one of the guests of honor at a dinner given by the company at Ports of Call in Toronto on October 19. For his 20 years of service with the company he received a gold tie clip with diamond inset. The champion team of the Mosquito soccer league and their coach, Paddy MacNam- ara, were guests of their sponsor, Perri's Fruit Market. at a celebration dinner at Summit View Restaurant Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Per- klns, 110 Church Street South, are home from a trip to the West Coast. After tour- ing through the Canadian West, they travelled down the Pacific Coast to Califor- nia and returned by way of Yellowstone Park. Junior drama classes are beginning again at the Cur- tain Club, and there is room still for a few more children. The course runs ten weeks under the capital direction of Miss Joni Clavir. For in- formation call 884-4117. Duplicate Bridge me" Winners at the duplicate The! bridge club October 23 were are‘Bob and Edna Dunn with a mm ‘ tie for second place between of “ John Hall and Paul Richard- [son and Edythe Turp and y Aleda McBride. Dates are December 2. 6. 7, 8, 9, and 13, 14, 15. and 16. rickets are $2.50 and may be obtained by calling Audrey RandalLSmith at 884-6052. “East Lynne" by Ned Al- bert is the play. It is not an old and creaky warsion of the daddy of all the old- fashioned melodramas found- ed on Mrs. Henry Wood's im- mortal novel. It is a sparkly and streamlined farce under the able direction of Tony Miller. Members of the cast are Yvette Steele, Dennis and Anita Stainer. Ron Scott. Helene Knight, Trevor Stan- ley. Heather Smithhurst. Paul Sutton, Louise Monks, Iris Stringer and Kay Turner. On Friday Stewart and Marie Cole were in first place and Bob and Freda Homes second. A SwiSS team tournament will be held November 17. New members and guests are welcome to participate. All teams must register in ad- vance. Phone Marie Cole, 773-4280. Those present. were Olivia Tomasson, Gail Lloyd, Kathi Anderson. Mrs. Thackerayâ€" mother of the brideâ€"Bever- ley McCloskey, Kathy Ross, Jean Thompson. Doris Rob- inson. Margaret Lewis, Jack- ie Danter. Shirley Thackeray â€"the bride‘s sisterâ€"Doro- thy McKay, Louise Almond. Gladys Fear and Mona Rob- ertson. What is Kinsmen all about? If you are interested call Expansion Chairman Jim Wessels, 889-1082. The Curtain Club cordially invites those who have given loyal support to the club since it was founded 17 years ago. to be present at the first performance in the new Curtain Club Theatre at the corner of Elgin MilLs and Newkirk Drive in Richmond Hill. The Kinsmen Club of Richmond Hill were hosts to the Kinsmen Club of Bur- lington at a meeting in Rich- vale Lions' Hall on October 19. Convenors and deputy governors from both dis- tricts were also present. Ken Foss of Richmond Hill radio station CFGM was guest speaker. He gave a talk on his favorite subject â€" sports. The business of the evening was brief and fel- lowship at a high peak. Past President Peter Van Hoof took home two live chickenss The girls of Lawlor, Le. Claire, Stong and Nevins held a miscellaneous bridal shower in the office lounge and a dinner party at the Black Hawk Inn October 23 for Carol Thackeray, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thackeray, whose marriage to Tom Swabey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Swabey. takes place in Holy Trinity Church. Thornhill, December Children in grade 6 and lower preparing for confirm- ation at St. Mary’s Anglican Church meet each Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30. Grades 7 and up meet either Wednes- day or Thursday at 7 pm. Any young person who did not attend this past week may still enter one. of these classes. Adults and enquirers meet on Thursdays at 7:30 pm be- ginning November 9. The garments shown were made from Simplicity style patterns for the teenage wardrobe. Commentator Lin- da Pugsley, a representative of Simplicity. is a native of Richmond Hill. at Don School. On October 12 the junior auxiliary (candystripers) of York Central Hospital held a very successful fashion show The UCW of St. Matthew's United Church is inviting the public to join them for dessert and coffee Friday at the church, 333 Crosby Ave- nue. This is the evening of the church's annual fall ba- zaar. Booths will be open from 7 to 9 pm selling toys, novelties. baked goods, white elephant surprises, a tea court and a fishpond for the children. Convenors are Bev MacDonald and Elline Mun- roe. York Highlands Sweet Adelines had a guest night at St. Joseph's Roman Catho- lic School in Aurora on Mon- day. The chapter usually meets at the school on Tues- days at 8 pm. Women who like to sing and want more information may call Helen Denton. 884-7803 or Betty Farquharson, 773-5372. Head Secondary The old fashioned Christ- mas tree will be decorated with strings of popcorn and hand made decorations cre- ated by Alvie Hill's church school group, and many of the workers will be in cen- tennial dress for the occa- sion. Other conveners are Jes- sica Phillips. library section; Audrey Walker white ele- phants: and Anne Folk baby sitting. Shirley Middleton and Gayle Brillinger will be in charge of the tea room, and Marg Rumney in charge of decorating. Mrs. Hancey left copies of her talk on citizenship and civic responsibility as well as her own “Basic Guidelines for Federal Elections" for teachers to use for reference in future studies of citizenâ€" ship. President Jim Maltby chaired the meeting in the chapel of the church. Min- utes of the last general meet- ing presented by Secretary Betty Gillespie included an impressive list of accom- plishments and special events at the school under direction of Mrs. C. Fritzs- che. Slides of the children at work and play and a film fol- lowing development through the fours to fives rounded out the program. It was re- ported that there are still a few openings. at the school, phone 884-7012. The youth group at St. Mary's Anglican Church spent Saturday making aro- matic mincemeat for sale at the Centennial Year Christmas Shoppe to be held at Wrixon Hall November 11. Men and women, boys and girls are all involved. R. D. Little's plant table will have African violets donated by Wilt Young and dried flower arrangements by Marg Rum- ney. Dawn Osmond's country kitchen, Ruth Lepper’s bake table, Jean Barber's candy booth and Don Hick’s casser- ole corner expect fast sell- outs. Anja Beggs will include stuffed animals in her doll booth. Audrey Arsenault is in charge of knitted articles. and Gail Widomski’s booth features hand sewing. Thel- ma Long expects a good dis- plew of aprons for men as well as women. Sherie McGuire will offer candles; Audrey Armstrong convenes the home boutique; Beth Purvis and Ruth Mc- Lean Christmas trims, and Shirley Middleton's group will offer handicrafts. Nursery School can be fun and educational for parents as well as preâ€"schoolers. And Top 0' The Hill parents who attended the annual meeting October 19 of Richmond Hill's first co-operative nurs- ery school would be the first to agree. The school is located in Wrixon Hall, St. Mary’s Anglican Church. School is just a month underway for this season. and the young- sters are well into a program of music, crafts, free art and learning to get along in the world with other people big and little. Councillor Lois Hancey faced a very receptive audi- ence when she visited Bever- ley Acres Public School in response to an invitation from staff. According to school Librarian Iris Pratt, the 230 grade 5 and 6 stu- dents who made up the audi- ence spent a most informa- tive afternoon. Mrs. Hancey, said Mrs. Pratt. has a friend- ly and forthright way with childrren and answered all the many varied questions in as concise and simple a manner as possible necessary for thildren this age. Anyone interested in join- ing the club. to present a new slim figure for the fes- tive season contact Cathie Nichols, 889-5588 for inform- ation. TOPS (Take 01'! Pounds Sensibly) members must maintain their new level of weight for three months to graduat_e to KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensiva). TOPS Chapter 0N80 of Richmond Hill reports an- other success. Another of its members, Josaphine Crow- ston. had finally reached her goal with a new slim figure. Louise wishes to thank her friends and neighbors for their “get well" wishes and for their thoughtfulness dur- ing her hospital confinement. She looks forward to seeing them all when she gets home. Miss Louise Brewer o! A]- per Street, who entered To- ronto East General Hospital October 17 for spinal sur- gery. is progressing favor- ably. She expects to get home within a week or two for the remainder of her convalesence while she is in her cast. The Cubs have again vis- ited the David Dunlap Ob- servatory. Many thanks to the staff who assisted in this ventune and to the interest- ed parents who attended. Q The company and its lead- ers, Company Leader Kim Wililams, Lieutenant Carrol iThomas and Captain Ursula IKunstmann express their gratitude to the parents and to Miss Thorpe of the True 3 Blue Orange Home for their .help and co-operation. Spe- ‘cial thanks to Mrs. R. H. ‘ MacMillan, Mrs. R. w. Pack, [Mr. R. D. Skinner, Mr. R. lThomas, Mr. W. Vent. Mr J. ‘ Wood and Mr. J. Kunstmann ‘who provided transportation Jto the conservation area. 1 Nature, stalk, trail tests \and others were passed by ‘Janet Hodgson, Kathy Kuru- Eliak, Cindy McCully. Karen McPhee, Sandra MacMillan, Susan Ogden, Sherry Quin- nell, Kelly Quinnell, Janice FSheuon, Christine Skinner,- lMary Vent, Louise Whitten, vJennifer Wood and Louise ' Zuraw. The boom in new “miracle fabrics" had resulted in con- fusion and bewilderment in the minds of those who sew and care for them, To help the consumer meet the chal- lenge, the Consumers’ Asso- ciation of Canada is spon- soring a fabric fair at 8 pm November 8 at Richmond Hill United Church. Two stars have also been earned. A great deal of work is necessary for a Cub to earn a star. Congratulations to Ted Broadmanâ€"black star â€"and Gordon Brownâ€"green star. Award for the Best Apple Day Basket was won by Wayne Langdon. Wayne was invested recently and wel- comed into the brotherhood of scouting by Rakshaw Moyra Broadman. Mrs. Eva Gramsch from Sew Right Textile Ware- house will demonstrate sewâ€" ing techniques and her daughter will model gar- ments made from stretch and knit fabrics. There will also be a displaw of a wide selec- tion of new fall and winter fabrics. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. First Beverley Acres Cub Pack has really been working this year. Badges earned were: pet keeper, Robin Smalley; team player, Kevin King and Gordon Brown; swimmers tbeginnerSI Tom Broadman and Ted Broad- man: artist. Doug Duce. Despite the rain and the mud, the 2nd Richmond Hill Guide Company went on a hike through Boyd Conserv- ation Park last Sunday. Pat- rol Leaders Sharon Creasor. Krista Kunstmann, Kim Rob- son, Jane Sikorski and Kim- berley Thomas ventured on their own to qualify for their hiker‘s badges. A reminderâ€"the consum- ers’ glass bins have been removed from Ric hmond Heights Centre and are now located in Newmarket. The Guides cooked lunch- es over an open fire and roasted marshmallows. Two large cakes inscribed with the words, “To the Se- nior Citizens of Richmond Hill From The IODE Chap- ter, Richmond Hill. Happy Times" were cut and served along with tea and ice cream. The senior citizens say many thanks to Gloria San- ford and her Belles of the Golden West and to the ladies of the IODE. The senior citizens were entertained by the ladies auxiliary of Branch 375, Roy- al Canadian Legion, on Fri~ day evening. The show open- ed with a presentation of singing and dancing from “The Girl of the Golden West" produced by Gloria Sanford and her helpers. The senior citizens' Past President Stew Macpherson and seniors Ann Dewsbury and Vi Clark were called to the platform to join the cast in leading a sing song. The bazaar was a big suc- cess. There was a draw for two quilts made by the sen- iors. and winners were Mrs. George Green and Mrs. Shel- don. There was also a draw for two dolls donated by Vi Clark. Winners were Mrs. Tolchard and Wendy Wist. Bazaar Convener was Vi Clark. he tea room was then opened and refreshments were served by Ben Cook and her committee. Richmond Hill Senior Citi- zens’ annual bmar Friday was officially opened by Councillor Lois Hancey. She was introduced by First Vice- president Joe Homer and presented with a beautiful baby mum plant. Mrs. Hancey responded with a warm welcome to everyone. The public is reminded of Court Simcoe’s English Pub Night Saturday at the Lions’ Hall on Centre Street East. Tickets are available at Sea- food Comer in the north mall of Richmond Heights Centre or at the Kosy Cafe on Yonge Street North. For two consecutive years 1971 and. 1972, Richmond Hill Kinettes have won awards for being the junior club donating the most money to the Kinsmen Cystic Fibrosis Members of Court Simcoe 1314 Independent Order of Foresters and their friends enjoyed an interesting tour of Christie Bakeries on Oc- tober 14. They particularly enjoyed the transportationâ€"â€" a double decker London bus. Following the tour their hosts provided refreshments, including an assortment of their cookies. Guests last week of Rev. and Mrs. William Wallace were Mr. and Mrs. F. James Cassele from Brockton, Massachusetts and Salmouth. Cape Cod. During their visit at the Presbyterian Manse, the Casseles accompanied Mrs. Wallace to a fellowship luncheon next door, at St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The Casseles were members of Rev. Wallace’s congregation when about 15 years ago he served a pastorate in Brock- ton. The Kinettes are an auxiliary to the Kinsman Club, and may members from other clubs in the region were present for the dinner. Mr. Spraggett, a journalist and radio person- ality, is known primarily for his interest and research in “The Unknown”. In his talk he cited documented incidents that have confirmed his belief in extra-sensory perception. More than 90 Kinettes attended a dinner meeting spon- sored by Richmond Hill Kinettes at the Black Hawk Inn October 16 when Alan Spraggett of Thornhill was guest speaker. NeWSpapers for re- cycling will be picked up Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 pm by students of Richmond Hill High School. The area to be covered by the students takes in Richmond Hill west of Yonge Street from Elgin Mills Road to Major Mackenzie Drive. Please have papers se- curely tied in small bun- dles and placed at the end of the driveway. If it is a wet day, cover the papers with plastic. Rithmond Hill K inettes Win Second A ward Past President is Edith Dunn: Secretary Sheila Rob- erts and Director Mona Per- ry of Newmarket. Treasurer Louis Fishman is from Downsview and Student Rep- resentative Mike Reesor from Maple‘ Membership Secretary Phyllis Bacque and Director George Mills come from To- ronto. Victor Atherton of Newmarket is responsible for publicity. David Rabinowitch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rabino- witch, 310 Kerrybrook Drive, is showing his latest works at Carmen Lamanna Gallery in Toronto. An earlier show of sculptures in huge hotâ€" welded steel masses created quite a stir in the art world. The new show, which con- tinues to November 16, in- volves similar explorations between man and material. As with all of us, recog- nition of good work is music to the musician‘s ears, and York Regional Symphony is very happy to be one of 20 community orchestras listed as recipients of a $1,000 grant from the Ontario Council for the Arts. It has also received a $250 grant from the Town of Aurora. The orchestra, which re- hearses in Richmond Hill on Sunday evenings, is conduct- ed by Philip Budd who is also music director for the YRS. Assistant music direc- tor is Aandy Twa. Both are Metro residents. The YRS new executive is headed by President Beth Harwood and Vice-President Les Stanley, both of Rich- mond Hill. The CGIT of St. ew‘s United Church are well into their new year President Kim Robbins, Sec- retary Davina Daniel and Treasurer Laurie Powell. Matth- ‘ “'ith ‘ There was a CGIT graduaâ€" tion ceremony at the morn- ing church service October 22. The service was conducted by Davina Daniel, and the CGIT formed the choir. Graduating were Nancy Stoness, Pauline Daniel, Ka- ren Miller and Sandy Wilson. The graduation was fol- lowed by a dinner for the graduates and their parents‘ The CGIT had their Hallow- e‘en party last Monday. THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 375 LADIES’ AUXILIARY RICHMOND HILL Good Food Reasonable Prices CALL CA TERING ANOTHER S500. WINNER IN Y.C.A.M.R. “ 500 " 884-0086 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, NOV- 2, 1972 TOKEN No. 362 MR. BILL GARFAT TORONTO. ONT. Pictured above are the new executive for Richmond Hill Kinettes: (left to right), Vice-president Margaret Heath- erington, Past President Nellie Vaanof, President Gill Smith, Registrar Sue Fleiner, Secretary Isabelle Robinson and Treasurer Gina Morlock. Cancer Society, and assisted other and organizations. Volunteers regularly visit the Villa Hos- pital, and the Club has adopted a Korean child. Foundation in District 8 (most of Ontario). They have also donated to the internationally known Kinsmen Institute for research in mental retardation at York University; given nursing scholarships fro deserving students from Richmond Hill; helped with the March of Dimes, the fVA_,_A,, (‘1, Come for a free demonstration lesson and find out how much fun learning to play it can be. GOT A PIANO IN THE LIVINGROOM? BEST WISHES City- Wide Rent-All ESTELLE MARKHAM ARCT RMT TELEPHONE 884-3787 383 YONGE ST. N., RICHMOND HILL FROM BLACK &§\ HAWK MOTOR INN ON YOUR GRAND OPENING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd 41 YONGE ST. NORTH 'RICHMOND HILL O. ‘LOLOO-Q Touti‘ (Photo by Stuart's Studio)

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