Newmarket Era and Express, 12 Jun 1952, p. 18

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yWJPA v- frrv j V II Era ud June It J King City And LAURA POLLING CORRESPONDENT PHONE KING I An empty gravel the choir of All Saints received or more dam- can church to have had a part age last Saturday noon after it in the opening ceremony of the backed feet down Tannery centenary celebration of the Hill broke two posts off a guard Synod of Toronto te on rail fence and dropped 20 feet Sunday June Maple Leaf into the ditch on the south side of the roadway The happened while the owner and driver Alex Morning of New- market had left the parked ve hicle with its broken drive shaft to telephone for a tow truck Mr Morning had unloaded the gravel the north side of the road and while he was away the brakes failed to hold Luckily other vehicles happened along when the heavy truck began to roll It required two and a half hours to haul the big machine from the ditch V- A new Monarch car owned by Howard Betels manager for Storms Construction Co was damaged to the extent of 250 last Friday afternoon when a grave truck being driven for the construction company backed in- led by Healey whose special Composition was sung on this occasion The local choir had two practices In the city in preparation of the great evei8i which was one of the most impressive ceremonies this year Rev Canon E Raven more rOSfUfiKC The federal postal department has sanctioned a post office in a building which will include a drug store with a second story living apartment The will be started in July and will be conveniently located on the McDonald lot at the rear of Postmistress Mrs McDon alds own house facing King St There is good reason for want ing new quarters to handle tre mendous quantity at mail that passes td local customers and over three routes The post office m been located in the present store building for years although at one time it was placed in the centre off the store The McDonalds have been postmasters for years or Kingcrafts Sale Success MA of Cambridge preached to a capacity congre gation in the huge building The crimson and gold altar and the robes of the clergy were an sight Legion Jamboree June In preparation for the sixth big Legion jamboree on June 18 in Memorial park at King City Legion members worked Tues day and Thursday to make ready for the event which has a full program of activities for John Perry druggist at Maple intends operating a branch of his business in the new McDon ald building I to the car on the Aurora side- young and old The ladies a half mile west of Yonge under Mrs Arthur Fleet Street Mr had stopped to speak to the driver of another truck when the accident presfdent has a full share in making the- carnival one of the best Mrs Fleet and the secre- Fleetwood Motors Mrs Alex Campbell have just recently sold thenar to purchased all the prizes for the els and were called to tow the big bingo In the long list of damaged vehicle to their garage merchandise there are sets beautiful figured and colored repairs New Chairman Mrs is the chairman of the local associa tion sponsoring King Brownie Pack Mrs John who was a Girl Guide captain in England is the secretary Mrs Fred Hare of Temperanceville and novelties orchestra will play for the dance and the draws will be made during the evening Gate prizes given by the Legion and by the auxiliary are a bleached oak coffee table made is the treasurer and Mrs David by Comrade Ches Cumby and is badge secretary a doll dressed in 20 The officers were chosen at the bills annual meeting of the Mr Frank J Armstrong motor- held at the Anglican led to Niagara Falls with his on June when Mrs nephew Ted Armstrong of Ket- vacated the office of and his mother Mrs Sam chairman Mrs I Scott sec- Armstrong to attend the funeral and Miss of a sisterinlaw Mrs treasurer Armstrong who was buried in The new executive will be Niagara Falls cemetery on Sat- glad to receive into the association of collegiate for a number of years and retires this month Mrs Jenkins was form erly a high school teacher and their two children Dr Jim Is a professor in an American University while Mar ion who is married is equally distinguished She and her hus band are living with her parents Mr and Mrs Jenkins paid a recent visit to the old home on King St East which is occupied by Miss Eliza Fisher When James Jenkins was living in the village he was King town ship clerktreasurer for a period of years Ceremonial Honors Graduation is a very important occasion for University students and their families who are invit ed to witness the ceremonies At the convocation of the University of Toronto Archie received his Bachelor of Commerce with first class onedollar j honors He was one of nine students in the graduation class of to attain this high stand ing at the close of the fouryear course Both Archie and his parents Mr and Mrs Melville of Strange were sur prised when they learned that i his diploma carried honor He had not had too good re- The inaugural sale by King crafts won the praise of people who came to Kings- wold th home of Sir Ells worth and the president on June It was the first event of its kind in King township and was con vened by Mrs Geoffrey A large representation came from Toronto and nearby areas including a group from handicraft club others from Aurora Richmond Hill Oak Ridges township ami a large number from all parts of King township with Schomberg sending ladies Mrs Moyer founder of the Georgetown craft organization was a visitor as was Mr Charles vicepresident of the First Canadian International Hobby and Homecraft Show to be held in Torontos Coliseum next February He was im pressed with the workmanship The captivating beauty of Kingswold overlooking the lake and the brilliant sunshine of an ideal day formed a perfecting setting for the first large pro ject of Kingcrafts in which many of the 100 workers had learned the art of weaving rugging smocking and leather- craft during the past year and a halt Organization of the sale was an inspiration to the member ship All arrangements and management were a credit to Mrs and the conveners In a building near the en trance to Kingswold decorated with evergreens and lilacs were found the handicraft booths row and straw garden hat gave I a homey touch Glass containers held moss plants and the large j display of double white and purple lilacs gave the garden lover a wide choice Boxed plants were all about the area Hard by was the ever pop Caledonia Market booth traction to those eking etc The booth locat ed beside the swimming pool sold out by three oclock On the near the dwelling surrounded by lovely flower beds and greenery afternoon tea and refreshments were served by a group committee and cat ered for by King City Bakery The long serving tables were laid with figured linen yellow and green cloths centred by bouquets of lilacs It a lovely picture all on a sum mers day When the time came to make the draws on the raffle tickets Sir Ellsworth twirled the drum and Suzanne Grew president of drew the tickets The prizes were the nylon hooked rug Mrs rie Richmond Hill R A handmade quilt holm Toronto and niece of Mrs who sold her the ticket ladys smocked blouse displaying hundreds of articles of weaving rugging smocking and leather artistically display ed among the green and silver decorations The had their metal work in brass and copper and sold out their small wooden portable serving tables Mrs Herb Parker was at work at her spinning wheel demonstrating with home dyed sheeps wool also had a of skeins ready for sale Mrs and Mrs John took turns hooking a rug Long before the sale was de clared open by Lady crowds waited eagerly to make purchases and as the afternoon advanced it was almost impos sible to reach the stalls One booth which attracted interest sold out paper picturing the village of King photograph in sepia by Sir Ells worth from an original sketch painting done by the lo cal artists Mr Frank Fog arid surrounded with abstract de signs of the lowers Canadas ten provinces the work of Miss Georgia RyrievOn the wall was an enlarged black and white picture of the scene An order Brown Toronto hand- the work of the SSerf XSStS than ably led by Mrs Marion T- who has reported that was student and even as a youngster made from the sale of cookies on at P Cookie Day when 20 Brownies IS S very earnestih his work sold 288 boxes The response SfnSa Attending graduation exercises was so hearty from the genera He were Mr and public that more orders could Georgetown University Wash- Gordon Archie will re- have been taken had the little main on the this summer girls realized how interested the On Sunday Miss Dorothy Arm- and take a position In the is that their organ- by Toronto His ambition is to lake his flourish In the fall the Jends came to see her be- apprentice course in accountancy hopes to plan an afternoon she leaves I or a ten weeks and an examination which tea and bake sale P give him his Master of Shower for Mary Regan Mr and Mrs Cliff Mr Commerce decree A miscellaneous showed was and and Miss s Scott son or Mrs arranged by Miss Pat J The girls had R ffflSfeSSlKSSTSJ convocation ex- for extra mats was placed after the sale Beneath the trees on the lawn of the garden booth was a picture of color Flowers and plants were set in tiers on a woven bag Miss Boys of a member of King- crafts leather purse Mr Wilson Toronto and childs smocked dress Phyllis Kirk- wood Palmerston Ave Toronto All proceeds from the sale of garden cart and displayed on a rustic counter Raffiacovered crafts which were substantial bottles hung from the tree go to those who made them branches giving a carnival while returns from other sources feet while the green j belong to Kingcrafts treasury people to the home of Sir Ellsworth and Lady Flay ship last week Tea was served- in- fteidtoigJMsiw garden booth and Mrs Rolph Sks si A for their friend Miss Mary Regan and held hi the audi torium of Sacred Heart school on Tuesday when a number of friends and neighbors of Mount St Francis presented the with numerous gifts The daughter Mr arid Mrs J Regan line Mary will become the bride of Paul Reginald at a ceremony in Newman Hall St George St Toronto at oclock Saturday June Her sister Rita will bo bridesmaid Mrs of Maple- was entertained last Week at the home of Mrs- Colin Stewart who eld two bridge tables of- her King friends as a farewell ges ture Mrs a former King City resident who is tak ing on extended visit to friends in western Canada Mrs Dan entertained the previ ous week for Mrs Sing In Massed Choir It was a rare experience for of J which receive K a tour diplomas Completing a four architecture lion S position with the mnl government at Ottawa Scott was principal of collegiate enlortaincd Mrs Scott Stfn hack to King by her son ceremonies on Juno had opportunity of visi He was szhctttl six his Mrs Rite ie Canadians degrees Mr Jenkins is has complete his son of the late Mr and Mrs Jenkins of and was rais ed first in township coming to king to Maple Ave Farm and later to the village He attended Aurora high school Mr Jenkins has had a disting uished career and Is outstanding in his field He has been m The first sale by Kingcrafts in King Township held t the home of Sir Ellsworth and on seventh of King on Wednesday afternoon of last week to right are Lady president of the and Mrs Beatty and Express arts fit Victoria Cob Lege University of Toronto to receive his of Arts at wrivocationexeerclses on June when his parents Mr and Scott and his grandparents Mr and Hunter Vere convocation Ian will continue the officers training at ton military camp Honors in First Law Johnston bus seeond honors In his first year law at Ihe of AffruJiiateof of Toronto he in selene tfie law which four year cour lav is considered exceptional of Mr Johnstons fraternity broth ers exijoet in enrol In there lis parents Mr and Mrs till ami Co and parents at Mrs Johnston Mftiy are proud to lea in young man is ho successful Miss daughter of Mr- Mrs who teaches hi North York township will lake a week primary methods course at Ottawa leaving here July She j will each grade in Hospital The mm of has been in King district In aid York County Hospital Auxiliary iy a committee representing King City Womens wan Miss Matjorle chief li brarian of King Memorial li brary reports excellent sessions of the llhrary Associa tion held at Out dur ing the lost week of May Him anniversary of nut was seated at the owl introduced as ana a the past presidents Mia JiirvU met people from the province whom hud tint seen for years and was delighted by reunion of former buy than any Miller nir Take A OUuivery Drive and youll know why Youll id power and Chevrolets Youll the the and the iil Jluily by in every appoiiiiuaiit Youll iiuovrr Steering slopping power of Chevrolets And if a loverglidi youll performance of this Dht Drive will reveal all fea tures iuai many more It will prove beyond doubt only Chevrolet oilers you so many big rat extras firk it it fitht Vhli your Chevrolet 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