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The Liberal, 17 Oct 1963, p. 13

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The roll call was "a current event of yesterday and today". Mrs. Aitcheson read an inter-‘ eating and well prepared paper on "Old Coins" and quite a few old coins were displayed by the membership. Five new members Were added to the roll this (all, bringing the membership figure to 24. They were Mrs. Anthony Tomkow, Mrs. Don Ba“, Mrs. Earl Jack- son, Mrs. Joanne Butt and Mrs. Ann Gooch. The members decided to participate in the Unesco Gift Coupon Plan 367 for extension work in Northern Canada. They also decided to send a Christ- mas food parcel to the branch's foster child and his family in Superintendent Joseph Gib- son reported to Vaughan Town- ship School Area Board that at the end of September total enrolment in schools in the township had risen to 3197. an‘ increase of 82 from the end of June. ‘ The newly-built Roselawn School has an attendance of 808, Charles Hewitt 397. Con- cord 188, George Bailey 455, Jefferson 139, Langstaff 200, Patterson 26, Powell Road 150, Ross Doan 189 and Thornhlll 355. The board after meetin: with the ratepayers in the Bryson are: decided to close Bryson School as of September 24. The 15 pul)‘ ils involved are being transported to the Klein- bur: School. Six grade 8 pupils were trans- !erred from Patterson School to Roselawn School on Sept. ember 23, with the approval of the parents. This will permit greater concentration on the work of the junior grades in this school. An array of white chrysanâ€" themums, gladloll and palms formed the setting at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church in Maple August 31 at 4 pm. when Marian Heather Miller, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Miller, was united in marriage with Mt. Garfield La- verne Elson. son of Mrs. R. T. Elson and the late Mr. Elson. Pew markers were large white bows with English ivy. Given in marriage by her} father, the bride was gowned‘ in floor-length white deiustered satin, scoop neckline, and fit-1 ted bodice with three-quarterl IleeVes. The neckline. front‘ panel and chapel train, was: lppliqued with French guipure lace. A crown of white violets held the bouffant veil of tulle illusion. The bride carried a Mrs. Allen Altcheson conven- ed a program of historical te- Iearch at a regular meeting of the Edgeley Women's Institute on October 3 at the home of Mrs. Roy Ketter, Thornhill. Vaughan School Board Closes Bryson School These changes were effected with a minimum of inconven- ience to all concerned. Ten teachers from the township are attending the Workshop in the New Approach to Mathematics. Rev. B. 1“. Andrew was offi- ciating minister. “The Wed- ding Hymn" and "Wedding Prayer" were sun: by Mrs. H. Cooper. Women’s Institute MR. AND MRS. G. L. ELSON Colourful Background At Recent Maple Wedding Recommendations of thewpro; Bahia? of children on“ this perty committee were approved bus, and was promised that it as folloWS: Permission be muted the Uplands Gardens Commun- ity Association to enlarge the rink at Langstafl School an additional 10 feet. It is understood the association will assume all costs in con- neotion with the work. Mr: A. Moore for the instal- year. A revision of ham by the latter of a water boundaries in this area is lik would be forthcoming in a short time. The question of transfeng pupils residing on the Maple sideroad and on Jane Street, “IV-“vu- Back again to Edgeley corner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Locke celebrated their wed~‘ ding anniversary October 6.and Miss Beverly Ann Stuart celebrated her third birthday on October 13. north of the Sherwood side- mummu“muu“u1mm“mnumuummmmummmmmw‘ road from George Bailey School WILLOWDALE : The No rth to Edgeley School was dis- York Parks and Recreation De cussed and a decision reached partment has just announced to That an agreement be ex- to make no change in presentgall senior citizens in this area ecuted between the board and arrangements for this school,that the day centre located in school‘the North York Memorial Hall. e-‘5090 Yonge Street. Willowdaie, line through George BaileyLv to take place within the nextis now open for the tall pro- Sehool mm. “11001 We gram. 1 Edgeley Socials 1 Burlington. Coleraine and ‘Twln Elms Schools be consid- ‘ered one room each; Edgeley, ‘Elder Mills, Hope, Lower‘ \Nlnth, Patterson and Vellore‘ Schools - two rooms eachf Old Pine Grove School â€"- three‘ rooms; Jefferson. New Pine Grove and Powell Road Schools ‘â€" five rooms each; Ross Dean :School -â€" six rooms; Concord ‘School â€" seven rooms; Lang~ staff School â€"- eight rooms; ‘Roselawn and Thornhill Schools ‘Klelnburg School â€"â€" ten rooms; Matron of honor was Mrs. Donald Cober. with bridesmaids Mrs. Alan Harrison and Mrs. Robert McQueen. Best man was Robert McQueen and ush- ers were Alan Harrison and Terry Hodgins. The public has shown that they appreciate the delicious home-baked apple pies, Ched- dar cheese and fresh apple cid- er that the branch members serve in the booth they operate at the Pioneer festival. At the ‘six previous festivals the group each year provided approximat- ely 80 pies which were hastily consumed almost before the festival was half over. This year the members baked over 100 pies and again history repeated it- self. By mid afternoon, not only were all the pies est- en, but also over 30 pounds of cheese. and to help quench their thirst. the visitors drank 30 gallon of elder. The net proceeds mounted to $111.70 and this sum will be used to l That a vacant classroom at the Langstaff School be made available for a playroom with- out additional cost for custodial care. The bride’s attendants were jade green delustered satin with street-length scoop neckline, fitted bodice and three-quarter sleeves, with bell shaped skirts. Also worn were ring-shaped hats with a bow on the back. They carried cascades of mums and English ivy. At the reception held in Maple Community Centre. Mrs. Miller received the Euests in a pink chiffon dress with scoop neckline with short sleeves. The top was re-embroidered with Alencon lace, and her hat was pink chiffon and feathers. That for the purpose of im- plementing the salary schedule for custodians, considered in April; The management committee reported that a request to trans- fer six pupils from the Eld er Mills sideroad west of No. 27‘ Highway from Elder Mills School to New Pine Grove School was not granted since it would cause a crowded con- dition on the bus concerned. Trustee Warren Baiiie asked to see a detailed statement of the lnumber of children on this ‘bus, and was promised that it would be forthcoming in a short time. â€" 11 rooms; Charles Hewitt and George Bailey Schools â€"- 13 rooms. ‘ Shé carried a purse corsage of orchids and stephanotis. cascade of orchids and stepha~ notis. with English Ivy trailing. Mrs. Paul Snider read an art- me on the Tweedsmuir history books. Enjoy Home Baking France. The bridegroorh's mother, help further the lnstltute’s work. Mrs. C. H. Boake is to be the branch delegate at the Central Ontario Area Women’s Institute Convention which will be held at the Royal York Hotel the first week in November. The stage was a bride's de- light, featured by a glittering white bride’s slipper hanging from the ceiling with a cascade} Mrs. Chai'les Agnew drew the door prize which was donated by Mrs. John Snider. Mrs. James Spencer and Mrs. Roy Keffer were the social committee. Chorus Coming Concord Church For going away the bride wore a three-piece double-knit suit. tan shoes and handbag. and carried a corsage of yellow sweetheart roses, stephanotls and autumn leaves. of pink rosebuds falling out over the heel. Two white trees With lacy branches were gain decked with pink satin multiple bows. Myriads of small white stars and lights made a perfect bridal setting. Mrs. Elson. wore beige lace with a scoop neckline, short sleeves, and a waist-length jacket with three-quarter sleeves. She wore a petal hat of brown and beige with brown accessories and a corsage of orchids. The Great Lakes Christian College Chorus of Beamsville will be guests of Concord Church of Christ, located at King-High Drive and Concord Road on October 20. The arranging of the recep- tion hall with thousands of pink and white streamers was taken care of by Reg and rFlorgine Rice, Wright The chorus recently comple- ted a trip through some of the United States and their singing was much appreciated and well received. Mr. H. Tabor. B. A., a teacher of the college is director of this 35-voice chorus. The chorus will assist at the 11 am. service and at 3 pm. there will be a song service with the programme arranged by the chorus. Admission is free and there: will not be any collection. On Sunday at 7 p.m., Mr. Fred Smart, executive assistant of the college. who is well known in business and church work In the Toronto area will be the guest speaker. Visitors will be most welcomed. mumuuulnumnuumuimmfinxflmfiummmumum The occasion of the visit to Concord is in connection with the anniversary of the beginm ning of the Church of Christ's work in that area. A good deal of activity ls taking place at Edgeley corner these days. Last week Art Armstrong of Woodbridge commenced his work on the demolition of the century-old Edgeley General store 1nd post office building. Across the road, George Snider and his helpers level- led the 70-year old barn on Mr. Snider’s property which was last year the Percy Snider estate. And over on the 6th Con- cession. the Avery: have sold their farm and are now planning to build a homedn Kleinburg. Edgeley Corner Is Busy place These Days BY A. E. ATKINSON abls} assisted by Len With the members each weal-fl ing a cox-sage fashioned of fall‘ leaves, vegetables or flown-s in response to the roll call. Mrs.‘ E. Harris presided at the Octo- ber Maple W.I. meeting, at the ‘home of Mrs. H. Sbephenson, lRailway Street. ‘ This has always been a suc- ‘cessful, neighbourly event, so join in on this evening of euchre. sponsored by Maple W. I. Octdbe} 29. at a p.m. in the Maple Community Hall. The disappointment of hav-" ing to postpone their trip for - a week was soon forgotten when the weatherman joined forces v with Mother Nature to ensure Jim and Raechel Spencer en- joyed to the full, their holiday with friends and relatives in Vermont. The fall dress of the trees lent a varied hue and .. brightness against the Green Mountains of Vermont. I have a request from far off St. Joseph's Island, for a recipe for, “ginger pearnmarmalade”! If lurking in anyone’s file, please give me a call â€"~ while there is still the necessary fruit round and about and Mrs. EJ Axworthy, of Richards’ Landr mg, hasn‘t changed her tastes to something “ginger peachy‘! Shopping Daze” You read it betel! As a left over Thanksgiving thought â€"- if you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping yet, you can be thankful that there are still 58 shopping days left! By then. tired old Santa Claus will indeed be a “beat-nik"! Aw! (chortle, chortle!) Maple Women’s Institute Fall Colour Panorama Mrs. H. Jackson gave courtesies. S.O.S. The gift basket will be passed at the next meeting, November 13, in Mrs. Harry Jackson’s home. Boy Scouts and United Appeal Following the reading of a‘ very inspiring poem on Thanks-‘ giving by Mrs. A. Snider. their guest, Mrs. Tucker of Richmond Hill, showed slides of Jam- aica. In her pleasant manner, she told of its natives and in- dustries and beautiful scenery. Winners in the jumbled word game conducted by Mrs. L. Clarke were Mrs. N. Payne and Mrs. Stein. Mrs. Snider's var- ied contest found Mrs. T. Jack- son and Mrs. H. Jackson, the winners. The meeting closed with the Institute grace. A dainty lunch was served by the committee. Mrs. N. Robson, Mrs. L. Clarke Women’s Institute Euchre The yearly United Appeal, featuring pictures of Scouts and Cubs as being recipients from their campaign, deals only with such groups in Metro Tor- onto. lst Maple Scouts and Cubs are in York Summit District and the United Appeal does not cover them. With Brownies now in Maple â€" the same holds true for them â€"â€"l.e. no support given. th‘ Scouts Apple Day With Scouts, you receive a product or a service when they come to call in order to build up their "kitty" for scouting re- quirements, or to add a cement block or two on their new, about to take shape, bundlng. This Saturday â€"- the product is an apple. Next Saturday, you are offered a service â€"â€" assist- ance in clearing out corners and cupboards! “A” pack lst Maple Cubs get an early start. October 26. on their annual fall “bottle drive". However â€"- YOU may give YOUR support to lst Maple Scouts and Cubs In this their annual “Apple Day". In Time To Enjoy Weather ONLY refundable bottles please and thank you. Muriel Rose. 22 Richmond St., our neighbour who seems to always oblige by keeping us in writing copy â€"- took herself off to Branson Hospital, Octo- ber 7, and insists on hanging around there for a few days yet. I'm convinced she thinks my news needs to come by way of a different route â€" for var- iety's sake, no doubt. Let's get back to normal any day now again -â€" these phone calls aren't covered by my ex- pense sheet (what is that?) 0. K. Muriel? Comes But Once Here is our quizzer for this week! Elizabeth Walker. 46 Rich- mond Street completed her stay in hospital for eye surgery â€" and final check up, in time to take advantage of Thanksgiving and perfect weather. Longer Range Reports Guess the ages and win an “Oh you meanie", outraged 1001-!!! “Oh you meanie", outraged We hope this kind of weather look” can hold out for sometime yet Since Muriel Weir is one of as among the many interesting my two original Maple friends October events is a tea party at â€"- even it you do guess the Folly Farm. Duffel-in Street, right age, I won‘t mind. In hosted by Dottie Walter in her fact neither will Muriel as she’s lovely, spacious home. October getting quite a kick out of this 24, at 2.30 pm. This is spun.â€" year. Her son Tim, having been sored by the Maple and District born on his mom’s birthday â€"- Branch of York Central Hos- naturaily shares October 8. But pital Auxiliary. All auxiliaries it's special this 1963, on account are urged to attend (complete 0: because last week she was with membership fee). 4 Maple, Concord and Edgeley District News “The Liberal” is always willing to publish items regarding people and events contributed by its readers in Maple. Concord Our representative in Maple ls Mrs. Len Shore ALplne 7-1037; in Edgeley and Sherwood. Mrs. Raymond Stuart. AV- 5-1934: Ruth Keller, 285-6805. The Week’s Happenings In Maple the twice as old â€" no maybe this sounds better â€" last week Tim was exactly half as old as his mom, to the day. He’s sure they'll come out a similar way again but Muriel says, “No, never again." 7 Anyway, I know they had a happy combined birthday as hubby Bill took he “half as” and “twice as" oelebrants Out to dinner with other sons Eric, who was 16 on September 24 and Michael who will be 18 this week. Now that we’ve caught up on the Weir's statistics. except‘ Bill's (yes I do know too!) they all enjoyed their new cottage,‘ with boat. at Beaumaris this‘ summer. So much so that the usual was reversed, with their own swimming pool at their back door, instead of staying home and enjoying local com- forts so as they wouldn’t have Eleanor and Mac Hamilton joined Muriel and Bill for the weekend of October 4-6 at their cottage as they were finishing off their annual week of hon- eymoon (wedding anniversary) and world series celebration combination -â€" that’s the Weirs. I mean. who were celebrating. to buck highway traffic, they chose to make the most of all that a Muskoka summer place invitingly offers, and accepted "far away fields look greener" â€" or pools big enough for a boat tempts more. Officer Cadet M.W. Field of Maple, has successfully comp- leted the R.C.A.F. radio offic- er's course at the Air Navig- ation School in Winnipeg and has been commissioned as aFlying Officer. He received his wings from Air Commodore F. W. Ball, DFC. CD, chief of op« erational requirements, Air Force Headquarters, Ottawa. Flying Officer Field received his senior matriculation at Earl Haig Collegiate in Wil- lowdale, before joining the R.C.A.F. in June, 1962._ For the past year he has been under- going intensive ground and air training as a student radio of- ficer. Flying Officer Field will re- ceive further training at the operational training unit, Tren- ton, before taking up flying duties with Air Transport Com- mand. in the church parlour is just the group to meet up with! They have done some beautiful work. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Field live at 6 Keele St. North. Maple. United Church Women If you want some pointers on quilting, the Dorcas Unit, which met October 8 in the afternoon Mrs. E. Barrett presided and the fifth chapter of the study book, “The Word and the Way" was read by Mrs. T. F. Jack- son, followed by a discussion led by Mrs. R. Williams. With the theme “Thanksgiv- ing” used for the devotional period, with Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Stevenson in charge. the Goodwill Unit met in the ev- ening of October 8, at the home of Mrs. H. Bird. With Mrs. D. Oliver presiding, the remainder of the evening was used as a “work period". In a similar manner, the Fe]- lowship Unit, meeting in the church parlour. the evening of October 9, had Mrs. R. Sher- man in charge. Following their devotional period with Mrs. G. Fraser, they settled down to a work period. _ These U.C.W. groups are completing articles. etc., and making last minute preparations for their annual fall and Christ- mas bazaar. Watch for the dates as you can pick up gifts that are just a little different and skillfully “home made" for family and friends at Christmas. Tea Party For Y.C-I-!.A. Radio Officer F/ 0. M. W. FIELD Pete and Dottie's home is an ty (and niece Judy who was sored by the King City Com- interesting and fascinating away at Minor’s Bay.) munity Concert Artists Associa- place. It's always full of sur- This is one time when just tion. many high school students prises â€" whether an object or everyone must have had a ter- were given the opportunity to painting acquired on an over- rific week-end. Who could re- test their skill via vocal or in- seas jaunt or an equally inter- sist such weather combined with strumental selections before an esting “something or other" a three-day holiday, turkey and appreciative audience. Dottie has picked up on a town- pumpkin piei! ship jaunt to an antique dealer. * “ * * I A _|: _ I. -_“ A__:_| Their grounds are equally spacious and interesting with a natural lake, swimming pool, and riding horse stable. The “Folly Farm” bit? Well,‘ that simply means it would bet folly for you to pass up this tea party where you'll be greet: ed by a gracious hostess and learn plans for the fall and win- ter Y.C.H.A. program. It's R.S.V.P. Before October 21 by phone to AV. 5-1171 or 1174. It‘s one thing to have a hill of ants invade your picnic or a stray bovine saunter by, but “party crashers" are usually not welcome. It’s Different The Smithyes family will re- member their "later In the year than usual" picnic, held October 6, on a beautiful fall afternoon. near King City. As it turned out, there were four passengers complete with single engine Cessna 172 air- plane attached, that crashed their picnic area â€" too close for comfort. But miraculously no one was too seriously hurt. Other than cuts and bruises to the uninvited guests and the picnickers scrambled to safety. C. of C. Han-ken! Armed with a C. of C. area map, showing where supposed mines and access roads should be â€"- they found the map didn't agree with said area. It would seem the Shore collection of choice and rare minerals stays at a “status quo" for the nonce. Thanksgiving Sunday dinner‘ was greatly enjoyed by the same crew - plus yours truly, at my sister's home in Stouff- ville, namely Velma and John Brubacher, 40 Albert Street, and niece Laura Mae who was home from Waterloo Universi- Because Greg Shove was dis- suaded from hitch hiking to Bancroft over a glorious three- day Thanksgiving holiday, by himself, in search of minerals (rocks) â€"- his brother Pete, complete with V.W. and Steve, drove up on Sunday. Wherever Canadians live and work, a local chartered bank is nearbyâ€"a familiar, friendly source of financial services. Banking in Canada has been brought to people as in few other countriesâ€"the proportion of banking centres to population is among the highest in the world. Every day more customers become aware that a chartered bank can not only guard their savings, cash their cheques and make loans, but help in many “I’m going across to the bank for a minute” THE CHARTERED BANKS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY through full-range banking responsive to growing, changing needs This is one time when just everyone must have had a ter- rific week-end. Who could re- sist such weather combined with a three-day holiday, turkey and pumpkin pie!! Inter-High School Talent 1mummn\\\umm\\\\\\\m\\\\\\\1\\\m“um\u\11\\\\\\\uumm\\\m Smoking H any-Out } Up In Flames Congratulations once more to Brien Thurston who was one of the contestants in the King City Inter-High School Talent Fes- tival held recently. The judges, L. G. Queen, assistant director of music for Ontario, Mrs. J. D. Bremner, Toronto, and Mrs. Ill. tyd Harris, Aurora. highly prals~ ed Brien along with others. for his solo vocal renditions. Spon- WILLOWDALE : The North York Lions Club will sponsor its second annual cross-country championships at Northview Heights Collegiate October 19 at 1 p.111. Last year close to 200 boys and girls turned out for this race despite a continual rain all day. umum“lnuum“\mummum131‘“mm\mm““\“uunumnm According to reports, the small empty shack at the rear of Mr. and Mrs. Har- ry Pflug's Richmond Street home was touched off by fire smouldering in the dry leaves around the building once termed the “Scout Shack” before the August 4 propane explosion. A young smoker’s haven went up in smoke in Maple last Friday. The fire broke out about 1:30 pm. and Maple fire- men were sumoned to the scene. The building was lost and sparks threatened I barn and the roof of the Pflugs’ home. ME. Pflug said he had repeatedly asked certain boys to stop hanging around his barn while they were smoking. TRY A “LIBERAL” CLASSIFIED FOR FAST RESULTS Phone TU. 4-1105 OR AV. 5-3316 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, October 17th, 1963 13 Joslin Memorial Dance Nets$1600 When a group of volunteer‘ firemen work towards a pro- ject in memory of one of their most popular and effective comrades. nothing is spared in making the evening an unqual- ified success. This was the case recent- ly when Vaughan Town- ship Volunteer Fire Fight- ers at a dance at the Rich- mond Hill Lions Hall rais- ed more than $1,600 for the Herb Joslln Memorial Fund, Firemen in the three areas of Maple, Richvale and Wood- bridge decided to raise money to furnish at least one room at the York Central Hospital in Joslin's name. Volunteers canvassed their neighbours and friends to sell lucky drew tickets for the dance organized by Norman Al- exander, Peter Rumble, Jim Merritt. The draw committee was John Bailey, Lloyd Palmer and George Armstrong; promotions. Dave Shannon, John Plunkett and Dick Greenfield. Secretary~ treasurer was Ted Jackman of Maple. Mr. Alexander was master of ceremonies and kept the 250 guests top-tapping to a variety of styles and music with time out called for draw winners. l A 21 cubic it. freezer was won by Henry Thomas of Maple; Helen McDermott, also of Map- le won a 12 foot aluminum car top boat and Hanne Fynbo also of Maple won an AM-FM trans- istor radio. Door prizes were won by Det Palmer, of Maple. Harry Coop- er, Maple and Mrs. Margaret Wellwood of Willowdale. Two Maple couples celebrat- ing anniversaries at the dance were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coop- er (their 22nd) and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Quinton (their 20th). other ways too. They find new banking services being introduced, others being changed, improved or enlarged. For example: personal money orders, life-insured loans, company payroll plans, night de- positories, banking by mail, safety deposit boxesâ€"tho list could go on and on. The local branch of the bank is the one place where you’ll find complete banking facilitiesâ€"all under one roof. and Edgeley districts. and in Concord. Mrs. New residents of Maple are Mr. and Mrs. David Clutchey, who are residing at 25 Jackson Street. Mr. Clutchey joined the staff of the King City Composite School in September. The! have two children, I seven year old boy and a four year old girl. ‘ The Clutcheys formerly lived in the Township of Whitby where Mr. Clut- chey was very active in the life of the community, serv- ing on the elementary school board, the court of revision and in parks and recreation projects. The Maple midget hockey executive reports it's still hopeful of forming an inter town midget league com- prising 16-year-olds from local areas such as Bolton, Nobleton. S c h o m b e rs. Woodbridge and Maple. At the time of writing, three of the areas men- tioned have shown what officials describe as a “decided interest" in such a league. Stifl undecided are Nobleton and Schomberz. In other Maple sports news, a call is being issued to all boys from 10 to 14 years of age in Nashville, Concord and Kleinbm-g. Notices will be placed In the schools and post omees of the towns concerned stating: 7 Maple would use the Schomherg area as its home base. The Maple Minor Hockey Association is throwing the league open to include hockey players from the above town: who will join Maple for I four tenm league. Registration for 10 to 14 year old boys will be held in the Maple Community Hall, October 19. from 12 noon to 2 pm. Please note the change in time from previous regls~ tratlon brought about by the “Scout Apple Day.” It you should be unabie to register at the stated time, pick up your waiver forms from 15 Maiaren Rd” or 53 Lancer Drive in Maple. For added informa- tion call 257-1135. The league’s first practice ses- sion begins November 2. Note to the coaches: You will be notified of a meek ing on October 22 for all signed up for M.M.H.A. Hockey Hopeful Newcomers To Maple other Maple sports

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