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Cars will leave the Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m. and after the servâ€" iee the young peoples of Georgeâ€" town will be hosts to the Pax Class members at a fireside and refreshâ€" ments, ; Joan Marsh and Don Bunn will read the lessons and announce hymns. Gordon Alcott will give the address, Craig Cribar will be in charge of the ushers, Ken and Don Nieâ€" page, Alan Kingdon and Paul Skelding. Class Will Take Church Service At Georgetown The entire class will take part in the sefvice with the Pax choir under the direction of Rex Metcalfe rendering two anthems. John Amâ€" brose will sing a solo and the Desâ€" mon sisters will sing a quartette number, The Pax Bible Class will take the church service in the Georgetown United Church this Sunday eveâ€" ning. «J .. _A Complete Line of ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES * AND FURNITURE This series of concerts on Sunâ€" day evenings has met with conâ€" siderable success and it is the inâ€" tention of the Band to continue the programmes again in the auâ€" tumn. The open air concerts of the band will commence in June and continue through July and August on alternate Sundays at 8.30 in the Town Park on Little Avenue. The final concert in the new series inaugurated this year by the Weston Silver Band in conâ€" junetion with the various church choirs of the town will be held next Sunday, April 22nd at 8.30 p.m. in the RCSC "IMustrious". In this programme, the band will be assisted by the choir of Westâ€" minster Church under the direcâ€" tion of Mrs. Harper. Westminster Church Choir Joins Silver Band In Final Concert A new feature of the show was the Glee Club under the direction of Bruce Metcalfe and its performâ€" ance was a highlight of the show. Two oneâ€"act plays directed by Mr. W. J. Ellison and Mr. W. G. Godâ€" dard respectively, and the orchesâ€" tra, also under the direction of Mr. Bruce Metcalfe, were the other important components of a highly successful program. The annual music and »drama night of Weston Collegiate and Voâ€" cational School was enthusiasticalâ€" ly received by an almost capacity audience on both Thursday and Friday nights of last week. WCVS Music And Drama Night Is Well Received With the warm days of spring and summer â€" just ahead, the thoughts of many artists are turnâ€" ing to outdoor sketching, sunsets, cottages and green pastures with shady trees. Gather Paint, Brush And Easel Come To Humber Bridge April 28 This is a view of Wilson Ave. looking East through the underpass of the new Barrie highway taken last Thursday, April 12th when a heavy fall of rain washed out some roads, covered some others with two or more feet of water. Many homes in surâ€" The following is the programme YOLUME 60, NUMBER is To afford a practical means of WESTON MUSIC & <RADIO 28 MAIN N. _ ZONE 4400 sc hy FLOODS INUNDATE SUBURBAN ROADS, CELLARS IN HOMES The next meeting will be held in the Memorial Hall, Mimico Avenue, Mimico, Monday evening at 8 o‘clock. April 30th. There will be a guest speaker. The executive members of the West York Riding have also been invited to attend this meeting. Members _ of local Women‘s Conservative Associations are corâ€" dially invited to attend. Refreshâ€" ments will be ner:rd by the â€"ladies in the Lakeshore District, Mrs. Allan, the president gave an interesting talk on organizaâ€" tion work, after which:there was a period for questions and discusâ€" sion. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. E. G. Hurte acted in that capacity. Mrs. Jack Allan, presided, and welcomed all present from Weston, Swansea, Islington, Humber Bay, Mimico, North Runnymede, Long Branch, Alderwood. Regrets were read from Mrs. McBurney, New Toronto, and also Mrs. Creary, Thistletown. The West York Women‘s Proâ€" gressive Conservative Club held their monthly meeting, Thursday evening, April 5th, in the Islington Canadian Legion Hall. The meetâ€" ing was opened with the singing of our ‘National Anthem" God Save the King. Mrs. Jack Addresses for the final concert in the Sunday evening series: Opening Hymn, band and choir; Fantasia, "Pride of the Forest," band; anthem, "Judge Me, O Lord," choir; tromâ€" bone solo, "The Trumpeter", soloâ€" ist, _ George _ MeCaul; "Lord‘s Prayer," ladies‘ ensemble; "The Beautiful Land," men‘s ensemble; selection, "A Garland of Classics", band; anthem, "Day is Dying in the West," choir; selection, "Reâ€" collections ‘of Wales," band; anâ€" them, "Go Not Far," choir; song, "The Lost Chord," band and choir. The first class will meet at the Humber St. bridge (near the Wesâ€" ton Golf Club and Main St. North, CNR subway) at 2 p.m. on Saturâ€" day, April 28. A fee of five dolâ€" lars will be levied for the ten weeks instruction period. In view of the continuing enâ€" thusiasm in all forms of art among local people, it is hoped that this class might form the nucleus of a permanent art society. Such groups have been successful in other areas around Toronto, and Mrs. Davis sees no reason why the benefits of such an organization should be deâ€" nied any longer to artists of Wesâ€" ton and district. Mrs. Alice Davis, prominent in local art circles for a number of years, has been secured as instrucâ€" tor, An exhibitor in local art shows, Mrs. Davis foresees a very successful season, according to curâ€" rent interest being expressed. The course she will teach will use water color and oils asâ€"media, expression for these twenticth century Constables, the arts and crafts committee of the Weston Recreation Commission Kas arâ€" ranged a spring art class for Wesâ€" ton and district, starting on Saturâ€" day, April 28. Allan PCs roundlnE districts had cellars filled with water from two inches to several feet deep. Even some Weston homes had to have water pumped from the cellar. Dirt roads in the district became mud roads. Mrs. Grant Henderson, secretary of the festival association explainâ€" ed that to date there were in exâ€" cess of five hundred entries, and three weeks remained yet before the festival opened. The normal registration is from 300 to 325 entries. She said that it might be neeâ€" The annual York County Music Festival which is to be held this year at Woodbridge on the week of May Tth faces the chance of goir.\g to double sessions this year. Double Sessions May Be Needed For Yk. Festival First Grade Test, Mary Lou MacGregor, and Marilyn Cook. All members are reminded of the Annual Meeting for election of officers for the coming season on May 8th at the arena. In the evening, figure skating tests were held in two grades, with judges appointed by the Canadian Figure Skating Associaâ€" tion in attendance, with the folâ€" lowing members securing awards inâ€" the two classes: Preliminary tests, Roberta Armstrong, Wallace Armstrong, Gail Davies, Lois Grundy, Mary Jane Lenney, Grace Raven, Shiels Semple, Margaret Heney, and Peter Walker. More Than 100 Attend Skating Club Closing In the afternoon, over 100 skatâ€" ers were present, many wearing their Carnival Costumes and after a period of skating and games on the ice, refreshments were served in the: Rotunda by the Club, and on behalf of the members present Miss K. Amys, Senior Club Proâ€" fessional was the recipient of a beautiful gift for her untiring efforts in connection with the Seaâ€" son‘s skating. Winners Of Figure SRating Tests Given Awards In Evening The Weston Skating Club held its closing session for the 1950â€"51 season, on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, April 12th at the Arena. by their presence. Nearly every regiment in the British Army was represented by this grand bunch, the youngest of whom is 67 years and the oldest, Bill Collier, 89 years. Believe it or not these vets gave us a half hour‘s entertainâ€" ment with turns from their own members. _ Three generations of Webbs were tops for the father and son event. Another bouquet to our "live wire" entertainment committee for another grand evenâ€" ing. Canadian Legion Coronation Branch No. 286, Thistletown, held their first father and son night Friday evening. The Empire Vetâ€" erans of South Africa, 25 strong, headed by their president, Charles Hill honoured this legion branch Thistletown Legion Holds Father And Son Bqnquet Fri. York Music Festival Receives More Than ive Hundred Entries "WEST YORK‘S NEWSY WEEKLY* R Weston Woodbridge Westmount Humber Heights Mt. Dennis Cimes and Guide â€"â€"Continued on page 10 On graduation from WCVS, Mr. Boddington enlisted with the RCAF as an instrument technician and on receiying his discharge undertook a watchmaker‘s course through the DVA at the Ryerson School of Technology, Toronto. To complete his training, Mr. Boddington beâ€" came employed with Reg. Saalâ€" mans, well known Weston jeweller, to further his practical training as a watch maker, and on completion of t‘n years left to take over his Well known in Weston and disâ€" trict, Mr. Boddington who prior to his marriage, resided with his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bodâ€" dington at 46 Harding avenue, atâ€" tended Hardington Public School and Weston Collegiate and Vocrâ€" tional School. Mr. Boddington and two comâ€" panions were returning to their home in Burlington after having attended an Optimist Club nieeting in Toronto when the fateful acciâ€" dent occurred near Sheridan Hill. The many Weston friends of Jim Boddington were grieved and shocked to hear of his untimely death in a motor car accident early Tuesday, Apr. 10, on the Queen Elizabeth Way. The monthly waste paper drive of the Weston District Junior Chamber of Commerce is to be held this Thursday, April 19, it was anâ€" nounced this week. Residents are asked to coâ€"operate by having their bundles of paper tied up securely and left on the verandah by 6.30 or 7 p.m. tonight. Serious Accident Takes Life Of Well Known Former Weston Man The "bride and groom" of 25 year were escorted into the Sunday school room by Mrs. J. W. Grant, President of the Women‘s Associaâ€" tion, to the tune of the Wedding March played by Mr. John Dedâ€" rick, where & large number had gathered to honor them. A very delightful surprise gathâ€" ering took place after the evening church service when the congregaâ€" tion of Central United Church met to honor Rev. E. B. and Mrs. Eddy on the occasion of their 25th wedâ€" ding anniversary, It was & complete surprise to the happy couple, their suspicions beâ€" ing Aroused only when they noticâ€" ed the large congregation on a rainy Sunday evening, Pick Up Waste Paper Tonight Third Thursday Under the present schedule, conversion would not commence in Weston until June of next year, but the bydro has been keeping up to schedule and even ahead .of schedule which might result in the date being moved ahead. _ Surprise Gathering Honours P_astqr, Wife On Anniversary There was a time, he said, when both wells wer& off for an hour but there was no danger in this because the town held more than half a million gallons of water in reserve. Motors at the softening plants for Weston water either have been converted already to sixty cycle or are being converted this week, he said. At the Summerlea softenâ€" ing plant, two motors were conâ€" verted on April 5th, and the five motors at the Wilson Ave. plant are to be converted by some time toâ€"day. Conversion of power in neighâ€" bouring sections of North York and Etobicoke does include. Wesâ€" ton in so far as hydro is concernâ€" ed, Mr. A. G. Peirson, secretaryâ€" treasurer of the Weston Public Utilities told the Times and Guide this week. Convert Cycle Of Motors At Weston Softening Plants Continued Interest In Hospital Neededâ€"â€"Attend Annual Meeting "It hardly seems possible that it has been in operation only a few months," remarked a visitor at Humber Memorial Hospital just the other day, "Why, everything seems to run so smoothly." Yes, your hospital is operating smoothly and filling a very vital need in this area. You hear on every side the glowing praise of patients who have experienced its ELMER COMES TO WESTON SCHOO! Dr, W. H. Charlton, as chairman THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1961 It was learned at press time that a misfortune had befallen one of the Times and Guide‘s district news correspondents, Mrs, W. Dunning of Thistletown. She was reportedly struck by a hit and run driver while walking along the highway on the way home, Monday evening at about 7 p.m. She was walking on the shoulder of the highway when a car swerved and struck her, knocking her to the ground. The car did not m&:.“ continued on its way. Mrs. ning 3 :k':: to ho?.lhl suffering a I right thigh which nx:nl stitches, the report stated. was taken home again after she had received omergency treatment. T & 6 Writer Struck Monday By Hitâ€"Run Driver In August, 1945, Mr. Boddington married the former Marie Beardall, own jewellery business in Burâ€" lington. Greetings were brought from the Official Board, the Session, the Board of Stewards, the Women‘s Association, the Woman‘s Missionâ€" ary Society, the Dorothy Pearson Auxiliary, the Junior Auxiliary, the Men‘s Club, the Sunday school, the choir and the Committee of Ushers. Mr. Eddy responded by telling us of his early married days; how their honeymoon was spent travelling to a new mission field in the West, and the first home a succession of makeâ€"shift dwellings while the new parsonage was being built. Mr. and Mrs. Eddy then received the friends‘ present and the evenâ€" ing was brought to a close after the WA had served a very enjoyâ€" able lunch. Mrs. Viola Murray sang very beautifully, "Still As The Night," the words of which were so fitting to the occasion, of the evening, related the desire of the gathering not to let such an occasion pass without some expresâ€" sion of their love and appreciation of the work their pastor and his wife are doing in their midst, Dr. Charlton called on Rev. David Forâ€" syth, a member of the congregaâ€" tion, to make the formal presentaâ€" tion of a cabinet of silver, Mr. Rorâ€" syth, as a friend of the family datâ€" ing back beyond the 25â€"year span, related several amusing incidents in his memory of his friendship with Mr. and Mrs. Eddy. You are urged to attend this meeting as your guidance is vitally needed to assure that the hospital will continue to operate so smoothly. © There will be an opportunity at the close of the meeting to renew acquaintances over a cup of coffee with friends you haven‘t seen for months. And just in case you are one of the few for whom this will be the first visit to the hospital, parts of the building not in use at the time will be open for inspection. For this reason the annual meeting of the association is being held on Thursday, April 26, at 8 p.m., in the cafeteria of the hosâ€" pital. At this time you will receive reports on the year‘s activities and have an opportunity to discuss many important matters concernâ€" ing operation, finances and general association business, The election of officers for the coming term will also form part of the program. But are you beginning to take your hospital for granted, forâ€" getting that it was your generous support of the campaign for funds and personal interest in seeing it emerge from an idea, pass through the long and tedious period of planning and finally blossom out as one of the finest small hospitals in the provinceâ€"so fine that its architects recently won an award for its outstanding design. gentle care, the personal little attentions to their every need, its bright, cheery rooms and its wonderful food. If this is true, it is a dangerous sign for it is only your continued interest and active participation in the Humber Memorial Hospital Association that will insure its conâ€" tinued successful operation, â€"Continued on page 7 Collegiate and Vocational Instiâ€" tute, Barbara Squires, Joan Cruickâ€" shank, Janet Worrall, Kathleen Mrs. Johnson, section chairman, pleased at the success of this first UNA Tag, thanks most heartily the Local Council of ‘ Womenâ€" sponsoring organizationâ€"and its president, Mrs. Norman, the effiâ€" ‘cipnt captains, Mrs. Davidge who with others supplied refreshments, the Times and Guide for, helpful publicity, and most especially the large body of taggers, these came from the Y and I Club of the YWCA, The Collegiate and Vocaâ€" tional Institute, the Senior Public School, and Hardington Public School. Their names follow: Harâ€" dington School, Betty Bruin, Joyce Graden, Edna Bunn, Marie Campâ€" bell; Y and I Club, Coral Moffat, Donna Bernath, Gwen Smith, Clara Dale Clermont, Sylvia Wood, ; and Mary Lee Conway,. 1 Response from citizens was generally good, tags rapidly disâ€" appeared, and money boxes grew weightly. The homes of Mrs. R. W. H. Johnson ahd Mrs. J. Payne served as depots and there too the taggers were regaled with light refresnments betwen shifts. Capâ€" tains Mrs. G. Moffat, Mrs. H. Grant and Miss M. Campbell visitâ€" ed the girls at their stations, assisting also at the central depot. The weatherman finally relentâ€" ed and turned off his showers for the fine group of young folk who went gaily out last Saturday morning to tag for the Toronto Branch of the United Nations Association. _ Thirtyâ€"three â€" girls covered the strategic points on Main and Jane Streets while three enterprising and tireless youths on their bicycles were rovers cirâ€" cling the town for contributions. Most of the above news is taken from a letter from Miss Esther Park, Advisory Secretary of the YWCA of Korea, at present in the USA. Miss Park herself is ready to return to Korea just as soon as permission is granted. At present no passports are being given to women except those trained in medicine, nor are many voluntary agency people being allowed to reâ€" turn, Results Of UNA Tag Day Please Local Chairman The only other centre of which there is news is that at Pusan, All indications are that the YWCA Rural Training Centre there has not been affected. As far as premises are concernâ€" ed the National YWCA building and that of the Seoul YWCA have been spared, though the contents completely ‘looted. Thé former is being used by the Korean Navy Band and the Seoul YWCA is sharâ€" ing its building with the YMCA whose building was completely deâ€" stroyed. Te Taejon YWCA buildâ€" ing was burned down. Reports which have reached the World‘s YWCA of the situation in Korea speak of the general deâ€" struction and utter desolation of the people. Mrs. Yeesoon Choi Kim, the National YWCA president, disâ€" appeared early in the hostilities and there is no news of her. Other staff and board members scattered, but since the liberation of Seoul, some have come out of their hiding places and are giving thought to the YWCA, Say President Of Korea YWCA Is Missing Yet With a gunshot wound in his foot after a hunting secident near Kleinburg Saturday night, April 7, Arnold Clancy, 17, of Kingdom St., Etobicoke, was rushed 15 miles to St. Joseph‘s Hospital, Toronto. Police said Clancy was hunting ‘rroundhogl with Edward Tiffin, also of Etobicoke, in a field near the highway. Clancy said he had been carrying the .22 rifle without m safety catch. He rested the gun on his shoe as he stood with his companion looking down at a groundhog hole. The gun acciâ€" dentally discharged. Tiffin assisted him across the field to the car and drove to hospital. Weston YWCA as not only a local but national and internationâ€" al organization concerns . itself with the problems of other YWCA‘s in the world. Groundhog Hunter Accidentally Shot With Own 22 Rifle â€"Continued on page 10 kindergarten rooms, fi?: ips and Nrs. gnm, m conâ€" Reports from tne various conmâ€"|Ahd because of other inforn veners were received and they in. |&mined, police are w % dicated that the association has |lieve that the twa «ing had a very successful year, Eight | the work of one person, regular meetings h:vo been held u;t :: home of Mrs. fi with splendid speakers and speâ€" Weston, cial . entertainment. :':‘ raize lflu~ho:...~ money, a Fashion Show h'lt Donald, m Ave., fi and baking sale were held and removed. association catered to a banqguet In the absence of the president, Mrs. McFarlane, her address was read to the meeting by Mrs. Conâ€" way. The executive and all memâ€" bers and friends wished her a speedy recovery from her operaâ€" tion, and they felt she would disâ€" charge her dutics as president next year just as ably as she has done this past season. ‘ At the annual meeting of the Humber Heights Home and School Association, held on Tuesday evenâ€" ing, April 10th, the new executive for the 1951â€"1952 season were inâ€" stalled by Mrs. Brookbanks, viceâ€" president of the York County Home and School Council. The exâ€" ecutive included Mrs. McFarlane, president, Mrs. Conway, first viceâ€" president; Mrs. Pearson, second viceâ€"president; Mrs. Gilpin, recordâ€" ing secretary; Mrs. Deathe, corâ€" responding secretary, and execuâ€" tive members, Mrs, Arnold, Mrs. Dool, Mrs. Smyth, Mrs. Moffatt, and Mrs. Bowering. Distribution of the newlyâ€"comâ€" piled Weston and District Street Guide to householders in Weston is expected to commence early next week, it was announced to the Times and Guide this week by chairman, Doug Tippen who headâ€" ed the committee in charge of the compilation of this invaluable little book. Upon receipt of the Street Guide, residents of this community will realize the value of this work done by the Weston District Junior Chamber, of Comâ€" merce. The most important item in the booklet is, of course, the map which is attached to the inside back of the booklet. Here are outâ€" lined all the streets in Weston, Humber Heights and Westmount, Pelmo Park, Maple Leaf and Harâ€" dington. In the booklet itself, a list provides the key to finding any street with which the owner of the Guide is unfamiliar. Within Install New Executive Humber Heights Home & School Assoc. Campaign Inaugurated To Minimize Accidents Among School Children Just what does Elmer say to the kids to help them avoid mishaps on the street. He says, obey these rules: _ And, of course, they are right. }Elmer brings to them five basic safety rules to prevent any acciâ€" dents among them; and besides that, he bringg an incentive. The rule is that when any pupil is at fault in a traffic accident, his school loses the right to fly the pennant with Elmer on it for 30 days. When an accidentâ€"free month has passed, all pupils are assembled before their school to see the flag hoisted by civic officials. The child who has been involved in the acciâ€" dent and the whole student body aré duly impressed when they see that Elmer is backâ€"on the flag pole again but know that he will only stay there if they obey the traffic safety rules and keep out of acciâ€" dents. ew curtains were bought for the | homes, Elmer, that smiling little eleâ€" phant which has done so much to teach the lesson of safety to chilâ€" dren of school age, arrived in Wesâ€" ton officially on Tuesday of this week. It had been hoped that the day would be a bright one, but nevertheless, the children crowded around the flagpole of their school bundled up warmly in their coats and hats. Map, Much Useful Information in Street Guide Soon Available With little fanfare aside from a bright yellow truck with a Joud speaker system and a few uniâ€" formed police officers on hand, Elmer was raised to the top of the flagpoles at Memorial, King and St. John‘s schools. Elmer doesn‘t need much fanfare because he seems to be taken into the hearts of the little children and accepted as a real being. Ask the children who he is and they reply knowâ€" ingly: "Elmer, he‘s the Safety Elephant who never forgets." 40 Main N. Two Weston houses were entered _ on the evening df Monday, April 9, _ report Weston police. Because the . same method of entry was x ; and because of other 5 Burglar Forces Milk Boxes Open Enters 2 Homes vener announced that & parent membership of 50% gave the $5 yearly attendance prize to Miss Main‘s Grade 2A, and the $1 prize attendance for this month went to Mr, McKenzie‘s Grade 7. Health convener, Mrs. Dool reported on April 20th that the Health Deâ€" partment will be having its fourth series of tetanus injections and April 27th and May ist will b@ In addition to its use as a Street Guide, the booklet has & fine business directory with alphaâ€" betical listings. This will assist residents new and old to find the names and locations of the many excellent business establishments in the town. In a message printed at the Partridge in Weston? ‘We‘ve never seen one afound ourselves but Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Peirson of 14 Church St. report that they had a visit from one of these feathered friends last week. Mrs. Peirson spotted it first "I"’;)’e called Mr. Pier« son to see it. partridge was sitting in a tree in their back yard, a short space of time any street in the boundaries mentioned can be found easily with the use of this excellent Street Guide. The Weston Rod and Gun Club annual Perch Fishing Trip will take place on April 22nd. A reâ€" presentative of the club told this newspaper that it is hoped all members will take note of the monthly ~meeting: at Memorial School on Friday, April 20, where full ~particulars® of ‘the | Fighing Perch Fishing Trip Planned For April 22nd Trip will be announced. ronto Traffic Safety Council along with two of his officers brought Elmer to the three Wum In attendance at the were fiy-knevo Jack Petrie, represe Mayor Seagrave, and Mr. Charles Conroy, representing Dr. Clarke Milis, chairman of the Weston Board of Education. Chief Constable B. Robertson with Sgt. Len Cowling along with two other officers of the Weston force assistâ€" ed with the proceedings. Sgt. Cowlâ€" ing is in charge of the Elmer Safety Campaign in Weston, 5. Walkâ€"don‘t run when you leave the curb. p This little bit of Tfi&\m given to the children y when given to the children Tuesday when Sgt,. Charles Pearsall, of the Toâ€" Look both ways before you cross the street, * Keep out from between parked Ride your bike safely and obey Fiay your games in a & place away from the street. _Panftridge? signs and signals. â€"Continued on page § â€"Continued on page T *