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SERVING NEWMARKET AURORA AND THE RURAL DISTRICTS OF NORTH YORK CIRCULATION Average for three months ending March Newmarket Trading Aurora Others TOTAL PAID 4ftli YEAR EXPRESS HERALD YEAR NO NEWMARKET ONTARIO THURSDAY JUNE PUBLISH WEDNESDAY BEFORE JULY I j Wednesday Jane he day at the Era and Express day before the holiday Jaly eonttimrtors to send copy a day than Advertisers arc urged to plan copy ahead of Engine display he at soon on copy Era aad on the this rial day By Local Observer It appears that the continuing county of a highpower ed council At least it was learned at the opening sessions held in the new administrative building Newmarket on Wed nesday that was a cycle council- An inquiry was made as to the of the clocks from the former county quarters on Ade- There was no official timepiece evident in the council chambers The clerk notified the members that since the clocks were cycle they had been left In Toronto The New- district has been convert ed to the 60 cycle A- t Merchant And Official Opening Held At County A Tuesday underestimate the of a woman Herbert Glad man mayor of Newmarket told his council on Monday night when he reported briefly on the convention of mayors and reeves fie had attended in Windsor There was only one woman pres ent She was Charlotte mayor of Ottawa But she sway ed the entire gathering to fol low her suggestion regarding a controversial matter Some members of county coun cil particularly one from a neighboring municipality have not accepted the idea of New market as the permanent county seat At yesterdays sessions of county council a recommenda tion made in a report by the special roads committee chaired by William Hodgson deputy- reeve of King township that the county take over as part of the county road system the road leading from Davis Drive East to the new administrative build ing J Murray deputyreeve of Aurora opposed the suggestion He said it wasnt fair for his town and others in the county to have to pay for Newmarkets streets Earlier in the session when J Dales reeve of Newmarket had suggested an alteration in the official presentation of re ports because of the congestion in the council chambers he had said that it was like extracting a sardine from a can to have a councillor attempt to leave his desk Mr Murray hastily agreed with Mr Dales and added that probably for the short tune that they would be meeting there the council could endure such hard ships A memorial plaque was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon at the new York County administration building Newmarket when the official opening of the county offices took place The plaque was dedicated to the memory of the Honorable James Davis Warden of York County in 1884 and former provincial secretary and to the memory of his wife Margaret Johnston Davis The Davis home was given to the county Left to right are Reeve Elton Armstrong reeve of King township Bruce Davis former reeve of Forest Hill Village and county councillor Miss Mabel Davis who gave the estate the county and John Rye Warden of York County Reeve Armstrong holds a silver tray which was given to Miss Davis CONSERVATION- PROBLEM Take Top Soil From Farms Make High Profit In City BOY BURNT DRIVES CTOR FROM FIRE The removal of top soil from many of the townships in the county is creating a serious soil conservation problem members of York County council agreed at the opening sessions held in the administrative building Newmarket yesterday It was unanimously decided to petition the provincial government to enact legislation so that local municipalities would have auth ority to prohibit the removal of lop soil In a discussion following the report of the agricultural com mittee L Clark deputy reeve of township said that fertile farm lands were being left as desert wastes through this policy of stripping off the top soil It is a profitable business for the operator He makes 3000 profit an acre by taking seven or eight inches of top soil from the land he has purchased It is a serious affair in township where COO acres of farm lands have been stripped of their top soil Some unscrupulous dealers arent satisfied with that margin MISSIONARY SAYS of profit added Alfred reeve of town- COMMUNIST CELL ship After removing the six or eight inches of top soil replough the field mix lamp black with the earth and sell it in Toronto as the beautiful rich dark loam from the Holland Marsh After a few rains when the lamp black has washed away the purchasers are left with dinary loam from Markham township The operators sell it by the bushel calling from house-to- house I believe the usual price is three bushels for one dollar The Toronto Better Business bu reau should be advised of the situation said Mr Coekburn agricultural representative for the county said that the matter of selling off the top soil was a serious prob lem particularly in those town ships in the county close to the areas There has been some landstripping in North but this section of the county is comparatively free of it as yet Copies of the resohition provincial legislation to enable the municipalities to con trol this conservation problem will be forwarded to the local members of parliament the fed- ration of agriculture the min ister of agriculture anil the min ister of planning and develop 14 received severe burns to best back and legs on when a carrying Ignited gasoline fumes in a garage He drove tractor standing in the garage clear and extinguished the flames Hugh was rushed to York County hospital where his con dition was reported as good He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bert Police Foil Safecrackers An alert merchant and New market police foiled an attempt ed robbery at the groce teria early Sunday morning and almost succeeded in capturing one of the fleeing suspects Donald Pines was checking his jewelry store about in the morning when he heard a hammering sound from the near by groceteria- He called police then walked across the street to investigate further He saw a man crouched behind the safe in the front of the store Deputy Chief James and William Hill arrived and shot the lock of the front door to gain entry to the store The man behind the safe ran to the rear of the store and was joined by a companion- Sgt Hilt shot at one of the men through the window With the officers in pursuit the men raced up a ramp to a cat walk- One of the men lost his footing and fell feet to the main floor He picked himself up and raced for the front door and into the arms of the waiting jeweller Fines knocked the man down three times but was unable to hold him for the two officers who were chasing the other suspect Both men escaped The first layer of metal had been ripped from the back of the safe when the men were in terrupted Municipal provincial and federal representatives were on hand for the official opening of the York County administration buildings on Tuesday afternoon Un veiling a memorial plaque in the main hall of the build ing Miss Margaret Davis turned over the former Davis family home to the county Bruce Davis her nephew was the speaker during this ceremony The administration building for North York Magistrate was once the home of a great Judge Webster public leader in this district who before the turn of the century was Warden of York County and who was at one time provincial secretary He was James Davis father of Miss Mabel Davis The plaque was dedi cated to the memory of the late J- A Command ing Officer of the Queens York Rangers and Captain A Clifford padre of the Queens York Rangers who offered a prayer at the opening of the ceremonies Also on plat form was Jack Smith clerk- Honorable J and Mrs Davis treasurer of the county FIVE INJURED IN HIGHWAY ACCIDENT Five persons were hurt one seriously in the collision of a car and a panel truck on No 11 highway at Lane on Saturday June Taken to Toronto General hos pital in serious condition with head and internal injuries was Alex Jail ant Toronto He was a passenger in the truck driven by Patrick also of Toronto who received Mrs Hendricks St cuts and bruises won the sweepstakes award for Treated for minor cuts and the best iris in the show at the bruises were Jean Rose and Mr- Newmarket Horticultural socle- and Mrs alt of annual iris show on Satur- Newmarket They were June Mrs Hendricks in a car driven by Taylor received the Gordon cup Gilbert Newmarket Tay lor was unhurt MRS HENDRICKS WINS AWARD FOR BEST IRIS IN SHOW The opening ceremonies be gan at 2 pm on the spacious and beautiful grounds of the new county headquarters Warden of the County John Rye was the master of ceremonies Coun ty Commissioner Ivan chy of township intro duced the distinguished guests on the speakers platform Reeve of Whitchurch township and a county commissioner Ivan Mac- also was on the stand Speakers were mayor of Newmarket Jack Smith federal member of parlia ment for North York A A Mackenzie provincial member COUNCILLORS CAR STOLEN RECOVERED SHORT TIME LATER Police of North township and Newmarket were praised by Councillor Charles VanZant for returning his car shortly after it had been stolen at Roches Point last week Mr had been calling off at a dance held at the Ion family residence for of They looked to a new era in the of the county the beginning marked of the new building at paid tribute for providing the county and the Hon- J the County of years ago Warden John Rye was opti mistic about the future of the county although he said there were many problems to be set tled through the division caused by southern municipalities join ing Metropolitan Toronto last year One of the problems would be the upkeep of roads he said Mayor welcoming county representatives to New- SINGLE COPIES CENTS EACH Child Killed Driver Had No License Four year old Sheridan daughter of Mr and Mrs Doug las Sheridan Prospect St New market died last Thursday ter she was struck by a car out side her home The child died while an ambulance was faking her to a hospital in Toronto The driver of the car was an immigrant Martin Tame Cedar Valley A charge of driv ing without a license has been laid against him according to Newmarket police- He was re leased on bail According to police his beginners per mit was suspended last Decem ber He was atone in the car at the time of the accident The driver told police that the child darted across the street in front of his car Other children were playing across the street nd it is believed that she was running to join them when she was struck The child is survived by her parents a brother and a sister Jean The funeral ser vice was held at the chapel of and Rose on Monday afternoon Interment was at Pine Orchard cemetery TO INVESTIGATE DISTRIBUTION OF COUNTY FINES A special committee will be named by the York county coun cil to determine the future of the County police force and to investigate the distribution of the fines from county courts between market said County of Province the county and the York now finds itself greatly re- municipalities On a resolution in wealth and population We know that it will grow again until it reaches or perhaps sur passes the number and J Dales reeve of Newmar ket the decision was reached at yesterdays meeting of the coun ty council after discussion had should ever remember that the greatness of any land is not found alone in its wealth or numbers The true greatness of ment that were within our J arisen regarding these matters before separation But wet In the report of the warden he had walked from his car into the hall to pick up a musical in strument When he returned it was gone He called police Chief Constable William Hill North 1 in had a hunch that tied in with another stolen cor found that day He called Newmarket police who put a people is rather in the way of life of the citizens their free doms their good administration of public business and of jus- dee Besides the reeves and deputy- reeves of the municipalities which make up the continuing county attending were their Jack Rye reeve of East bury and the commissioners it was stated that the Attorney Generals department has guar anteed the salaries and expenses of the County Police force until the will be uainefitov and com- council report recommendations regarding the problem OPERATES HERE A representative group of citi zens from all sections of York county attended the official open ing of the Davis estate as the new administrative building even to the inclusion of the garbage van During the ceremonies Newmar kets garbage truck passed the grounds on its way to the dump Someone suggested that it should have been draped with buntings for the occasion FOR HOSPITAL FUND Garden Party At Eaton Hall Continues To Today Lady Eaton has provided the of her beautiful home Eaton Hall at King for a- large garden party this afternoon tier the auspices of the York County hospital Womens Aux iliary The current building campaign for extensions at York County hospital has been underway since May and this is the second project undertaken to help reach the public campaign ob jective of 200000 A few weeks ago a barn dance at Farms was held Mrs Cora King is gen eral convener of the garden party at Lady Eatons and assist ing her are several committees including a flower committee convened by Mrs Thomas Aurora The flower committee plans a well stocked flower booth where local blooms will be of fered for sale The Womens institutes of Gen- A chairman of the hospital campaign is assisting in providing a display of hospital equipment pictures arid informa tion explaining the hospitals needs A former missionary in China said he was accosted by a Com munist after a recent service at Grace church Newmarket and indicated that there is a Com munist cell in town Rev Leslie of the Scripture Gift Mission speaking at Grace church described har rowing incidents during his im prisonment by the Communists in China When the Communist army came down upon us said Mr not one shot was fired by the defending troops although they outnumbered the Commun ists three to one so thorough was the infiltration Mr was subject to brain washing and indoctrina tion attempts When he escaped and returned to Canada he weighed only l pounds Audiences were shocked when he said that a Communist cell was operating in Newmarket After the morning service he was accosted at the church by a man who admitted being in at tendance at Budapest Peace Conference last October Yon are a liar the man is reported to have shouted The mission asked the man his name but ho replied Lets not talk of names Mr is returning to Hill won the prize of CO plant stakes for the highest number of points in the show contributed by Earl He was awarded the Violet trophy for the best floor pedestal basket of any variety of flowers The show which was held in the basement of the Christian Baptist church drew new exhibi tors There was a special class for children in which the first prize went to Margaret Hayes Carol Graham won the second award The up a road block at Hamiltons J of the Davis corner east of Newmarket I and Police said that the Gilbert I William Hill Jr am car was southbound on No 1 Arnold of New- highway when it collided with market the stolen car later The driver hart taken a direct route south along the third concession highway the truck making a left turn The showed truck feet down the highway where it smashed a hydro pole after having knocked rei front the tfefe shoulder m The presioSnt Newmar ket branch of the Canadian Le prae winners included has requested that all mem- Mrs Hendricks Hill I hers of the branch be on parade Simmons Ross the town hall at pm for tage Mrs Walker and memorial day activities on Hayes Sunday June COMING EVENTS Grounds at Eaton Hall are open to the public at and tea will be served until pm by the auxiliary and the Womens conduct Institute Lady Eaton has an that this will be the only occasion t season that Eaton Mall will be open to the forum at Grace church on June and He closed his last address by saying We must wake up to the awfulncss of the public and on her behalf Mr and situation and become aware of lie York with Mrs Edward Red dick as president f assisting the auxiliary in serving guests at the Mrs and mem bers of Lady Eatons family Mr and Mrs Edgar Eaton and Mr and Mrs Frank wilt be present- Among the guests will be the provincial minister of health Dr MacKinnon Phillips The Hon Paul Martin national minister of health and the Hon George Drew have sent greetings Lady will be to be on the grounds because of a recent eye operation from which she is still recuperating the danger that is at our door step The next years will usher in great sorrows and con fusion amongst the nations and Communism waits like a vulture to pounce Upon its prey God SATURDAY JUNE Dance In Holland Landing Community hall Orchestra Bert Dixon and his lazy valley Ranch boys Time pm Admission SATURDAY JUNE At 330 pm the Institutes of York County the York Pioneer and Historical Society and the Finnish Advancement Associa tion will hold a joint picnic at Sharon Temple The speaker win be Joseph MONDAY JUNE 21 Piano re cital by the pupils of Mrs Black- well fn United Church Sunday School room at pm Parents and friends invited THURSDAY JUNE Bingo In Aurora Canadian hall Social games wealth games Time sharp In aid of the Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary THURSDAY JUNE 21 Annual picnic box lunch meeting King crafts at King home of Mrs James Bax ter at 1230 noon Active and associate members to organist accordionist FRIDAY JUNE Jam Admission adults children boras at pm Be there early and you may win one of the FRIDAY JUNE festival under the auspices of the Catholic Womens on the grounds of St Johns Rec tory Newmarket from to pm Admission Every body welcome SATURDAY JUNE Garden Party sponsored by Our Lady of Grace church Aurora Games bingo lucky draw fishpond Supper served to pm TUESDAY JUNE United Church is holding a strawberry festival in the church from 5 pm on Ad mission adults Children WEDNESDAY JUNE Town ship of East picnic in honor of Jack Bye warden of York County to be held at oclock Bring basket lunch for presentation and supper at oclock AH residents welcome WEDNESDAY JULY Kes wick presents Variety in the Community Arena Kes wick Dancing stars comedians OPTIMISTS ANNUAL LAKE TROUT DERBY DAY The fourth annual Newmarket Optimist Lake Trout Fishing Derby will be- held on Sunday Fathers Day June 20 Dales Derby chairman suggests that all fishing fathers inspect the numerous prizes on display at Morrisons Sporting Goods where entries are now being ac cepted and where contest par ticulars will be provided Boats and motors have been reserved at Johnstons Boats A limited amount of fishing equipment also has been county official Qm guests The were taken on a tour of the York County Home for the Aged on St After pm the town of New market entertained the officials AT KING Dominion Day celebrations will be held in King City Mem orial Park by the Lake Marie and King Athletic association There will be a full program at sports other entertainment and and guests at a buffet luncheon dancing The program starts at held at the town hall one oclock Thursday July Veterans Memorial Parade And Service Held Sun The annual parade vice at the memorial to Newmar ket war veterans at the New market cemetery wilt be held Sunday The memorial day is being held by the Newmarket Veterans in cooperation with the Newmarket Cemetery board The parade form at the town hall square at pm and made available Starting time is march to the cemetery at North am and all catches will be Newmarket The service will weighed at Lodge start at 3 In the parade Keswick at where ex- will be the Newmarket anglers will gather for Band the York Naval entertainment and refreshments Band and Canadian Corps color Prizes will be awarded for the party largest the most and the small- Speakers will bo Mayor Her- est trout the most humorous in- Major of the day the best hard- vicepresident of the Canadian luck story and the most original Corps Dominion Command and fishing costume A Gathers Newmarket The program at the memorial cenotaph will be as hymn God Our Help la Ages Past address by the band selection prayers remarks by W on be half of the Newmarket Ceme tery board address by Major hymn Valiant Hearts address by Mr Cath roil call silence of remem brance placing of wreaths fef A V Elphinstone president Oft the Veterans association and presidents of other associations opportunity for organizations and citizens to lay wreaths hymn Abide With Me Save The Queen and All veterans of Newmarket and district are urged to lite parade Sunday prizes for earlycomers Bands open air concert with Frank Palmer baritone singer David Stewart radios international hypnotist and others A midway help us if we are not ready to of fun and frolic Your lucky meet it admission ticket gives you a chance to win one of over valuable prizes Casino FRIDAY JUNE Tea and hake sale sponsored by St James Anglican to be held on the church lawn Sharon from to oclock Everyone in vited ATTENDS CONVENTION The mayor of Newmarket Herbert attended the annual convention of the Ontario association of Mayors and Reeves which was held Wind sor from June to inclusive WEDNESDAY JULY An garden puny sponsored by St Johns church on rectory erounds Ontario Newmar ket if SATURDAY AND MONDAY JULY AUG 2- Keswick carnival trade fair and Dancing in the sports day SATURDAY JULY 31 Queens- vine Sports Day tfl7 DINGO every Saturday night at Euchre every Thursday night at pm In North Memorial Centre Kes wick Admission tf23 The final meeting of the year was held by the Mwm4tKfti George hotel Tuesday evening Installation fleers was helqY Back row left to right are Cecil Andrews vice- president John Kudeftav Menard vicepresident and boys work committee chairman Bob Cage Garrett vicepresident Art More vicepresident Ed treasurer Kendall Lieutenant Governor of Optimist District 15 presents the wVKi president Fred