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The Liberal, 7 May 1975, p. 5

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Women's liberation complained way back in 1887 Police said the ’owner of Jupiter Fabricating and Welding Limited, 319 Enford Road, decided to sleep in his building May 1. Sleeping on the job proved fortunate {or a Richmond Hill man last week. The complaint of discrimination against females in work and promotion opportunities has not been confined to the present _day_. I I Back in July 7, 1887, The Liberal noted that in Washington. DC, a woman would be a rare sight in government departments in a few years. Police blotter Slowly, but surely, they were being eliminated under the civil service system. However. they fled when they saw him. It also told of a woman who filled in capany at her husband's desk and drew his full salary. Shortly afterwards, he was awakened by the sound of the door opening and two men came in. After His death she con- tinued at the same desk but at half the salary. The same issue also lamented the fact the washerwomen were finding The ‘ two men are described as being white, between 19 and 21, one with glasses and dark, greasy hair; the other with a dark, Afro haircut. Popular spot The area was also popular Businessman finds sleeping on the job can be profitable Great idea for parties at home or office! Church suppers! Club meetings! Late shift workers! Reed groups of 30, 50, 200 or more for $1.65 per person! Colonel Sandets’ “Do-It-Yourself” Buffet Oak Ridges Lions celebrate their 25th anniversary H l’rc-t’acks Lontam bpork, Bread hays Scrviette. Wet Towel Finger lickin' good Handsor v- Kentucky Fried Chicken Creamy Potato Serving Paper ' ‘ Cole Slaw Salad S/poons Tableclo Macaroni ' t Compartment Plat s Available at over 100 locations in Ontario See your phone book for the one nearest you YESTERIMXYS - °J’ their jobs vanishing with mechanization. It pointed out that in- dustries in Troy. New York, were turning out countless engines, whizzers, starchers and other machines for the steam laundry which were taking all the business. Done“ -â€" Men work from morn till set of sun, They do. But women‘s work is never done. quite true. For when one task she’s finished, something's found Awaiting a beginning, all year round. At Vienna Furniture Refinishing at 116, $45 in cash was taken. between late May 3 and early May 4, two places on Industrial Road being hit. The most interesting machine, the article said, was the whizzer, which dried clothes at 1,000 revolutions a minute. A week later. The Liberal published the poem. “A Woman’s Work Is Never John Francis Footprints Limited at 130, was more fortunate, as nothing was believed to have been taken. Otherthefts Mario Catenaro, 209 Church Street, Richmond Hill, reported the theft of $400 in jewelry and coins from his home. Facing a charge of break, enter and theft over $200 is Robert Richardson. 16. of Fountainhead Road. A $250 coffee table was taken from a demonstration Buttered Grecian Bread Everything packed in disposable carton Oak Ridges Lions Club, Saturday evening celebrated its 25th an- niversary. April 6. 1950. was the official date of the charter granted by Lions International. Original plans were to celebrate the club's first quarter of a century April 5. But the weatherman did not agree, dumping the biggest snowfall of many years on the area a few days beforehand, causing the Lions Shoprite Catalogue Store, 10593 Yonge Street, reported the theft of 15 rings, valued at $1,649. from a display case. home at 11240 Yonge Street, between May 3 and 4. Vaughan thefts Harry Braichet, 10068 Keele Street, Maple, lost a lawn mower, snow tires, 10â€" speed bike and B-track tape, all valued at $350, from his garage. For when one task she’s finished, something's found Awaiting a beginning, all year round. Whether it be To draw the tea 0r bake the bread, Or make the bed, Or ply the broom, Or dust the room. 0r floor to scrub, 0r knives to rub. Or table to set, Provincial Melting and Smelting Company Limited, 37 Credistone Road, Conâ€" cord, $480 in heavy metal. Ambro Construction Company Limited, $4,500 worth of sewage equipment from its site on Islington Avenue in Pinegrove. Feeding :1 bunch of hungry people can be a problem. Well. here's the problem solver...with everything you’ll need. including a generous helping of salads and three pieces of delicious Kentucky Fried Chicken for everyone. There‘s no easier. or more economical way to feed a crowd of 30. 50. 200 or even more. Just give us two hours notice. Then come and get it! with chickenvjflflm Prc-Packs Contain Spork Scrviette. Wet Towel Unwelcome visitors call at King Airport Or meals to get, Or shelves to scan, Or fruit to can, Or seeds to sow, Or plants to grow, Or linens to bleach, Or lessons to teach, Or butter to churn, Or jackets to turn. Or polish glass, Or plate of brass, Or clothes to mend, Or children to tend, Or notes indite, Or stories to write â€" These oars propel your barks o’er household seas In sunny heavens where you rest at ease, And one word more, don’t you forget it, please. In the well-regulated household, the same issue. stated, each day had its appropriate duties. There were some un- welcome visitors to King Airport last week and they’re still up in the air ~ about them. _Monday and Tuesday Were sacred to washing and ironing. At least, three plane owners who had their air- craft parked there, were feeling the effects. A total of $1,900 in parts was taken from the three planes, including $1,200 in flight instruments from one of them. Wednesday was given to to postpone their celebration for a month. Pictured above are Governor- elect; Bill McDougall of Sunderland, Kjell Styrmo and Captain Ed Hawman, both charter members and still active in the club: Deputy District Governor Howard Cregg of King City; Carl Burns, a charter member. who is also the present 2nd vice-president of the club; and President Joe Tanzos. la‘riday was sweeping day, and as a result of the sweeping was also dusting day. thfi-féd'éy the silver had to be polished and windows wiped off. the finishing of the latter and the cleaning of the kitchen and the pantriesz‘ Saturday was devoted to baking and other preparations for the Sab- bath, the one day of semi- rest for the homemaker. Add to every day the task of preparing three subâ€" stantial meals for a large family, washing dishes, filling the oil lamps, cleaning the chimneys, making the family’s clothes. helping the children with their homework, canning fruit and vegetables in season, making jams, jellies and pickles â€"- and on the farm, looking after the fowl, doing the milking, churning, and on occasion helping in the fields or carrying cool drinks and refreshments to the men, feeding the threshers - and it was quite true that women’s work was never done. Cars ransacked Also busy with vehicles, but more down to earth this time, were the thieves who went through 18 vehicles in an underground garage in an apartment block at 67 Rich- mond Street in Richmond So far only three people â€" Sally Warren, No. 103', Dillwyn Angus; No. 607, and Art Gerzer of Oak Ridges â€"â€" have reported either thefts or damage to their cars as a result. Hill Handsome Paper Tablecloth Shooting incidents involve stolen guns People owning firearms might be advised to keep them well under lock and key. York Regional Police report three shootings in the area within a week, all done with stolen guns. In Richmond Hill, four shots from a .22â€"calibre rifle were fired at a side door window at Richmond Hill High School, during a dance Friday night, May 2. The following day 14 shots from a .38â€"calibre revolver were fired at Richmond Hill Anglican Church. Both firearms were stolen from a Bridgeport Road residence in Richmond Hill. A 15-yearâ€"old youth was later apprehended under the Mental Health Act. Boy shot self Last month, a youth shot himself while playing with a .22 rifle in King City. The rifle had been stolen the month before from a Schomberg home. Talk about inflation. During the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 men paid $5 for an onion and $15 for an old newspaper stained with bacon grease which was used as a substitute for window glass. At Dawson City, Yukon Territory. there are only three hours and 25 minutes of daylight on December 21, but on June 2 there are 24 hours of daylight, hence “The Land of the Midnight n Sun . ‘o a beautiful campus with full sports facilities but only 1500 students. Glendon College of York University has these ad- vantages: ° full-time or part-time (l - 3 courses) daytime studies. ' loans. scholarships and bursaries (some for part- time students too) YOU ARE INVITED T0 GLENDON'S OPEN HOUSE Come and talk to Glendon staff and students over a cup of coffee in the Old Dining Hall, 2275 Bayview Ave., (at Lawrence), Telephone â€"â€" 487-6132 UNIVERSITY? WHY NOT? Thursday, May 29th, 1-9 p.m. A 16-yearâ€"old will also be charged as a juvenile, with possession of a restricted weapon. Police have charged two 14-year-old youths. Wallets. too Also well advised to keep their belongings under lock and key. or on their person, are golfers. An engine fire resulted in the complete destruction of an automobile May 4 at Concession 6 in Whitchurch- Stouffville. Markham car burns Brian Hood of Concession 4, Markham, tried to put it out, police said, but the fire spread. In Newmarket, an estimated $3,000 damage was done to North York Farmer Feed Mill, about 11 am, May 1. lBy the time'Markham Fire Department arrived, the car was gone. A short circuit was blamed for the fire. Several people were also treated for injuries at York County Hospital. Richmond Hill reported several grass fires, but only one house blaze. That caused $100 damage at the home of Simon Shim, 242 Browndale Road, where fire broke out in a mattress. Children playing with matches are believed to have been the cause. Police reported two golfers robbed April 29, both while at Summit Golf and Country Club. James Mitchell, Laverock Avenue, Richmond Hill. told police he golfed from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and left his clothing in the locker room. When he returned, his wallet, containing $350 in U.S. funds and $13 in To ensure that you receive prompt and efficient service when calling the Liberal, direct lines are available for calling the Classified Advertising and Circulation departments. Clip out this advertisement and keep it near your telephone for easy reference. Classified THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. May 7. 1975 â€" 5 Canadian, was gone. Shower theft Also unlucky from outing on the links was Turner, of Oak Ridges. He told police he left his locker. containing his clothes, open while he was having a shower. Whén he returned $36 was missing from his wallet. 884-1105 881-3373 his

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