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Weston Times (1966), 6 Jan 1966, p. 11

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(n ol ioi act d assaids i Sponsored by the U nited Church Women, the program is entitled "The Gay Seventies Muâ€" wic Variety Show". Tickets are 75¢ each and may be purchased from Mrs, Doreen Hutchison, 741â€"4467. A group of senior citizens who enjoy entertaining others with music; song, dance and comedy, will present a musical vari¢ty whow â€"at the Christian â€"Education. building of the Rexdale United church, â€" Islington _ Avenue â€" and Elmhurst Drive, on Monday, Jan. 10, at 8:15 p.m. , m ‘ _ For three years he served as pastor to a United Presbyterian church in New Hampshire. He travelled widely in the Orient and lived abroad for six years,. His special field of study is the phil= osophy of religions. .. The speaker, the Rev. Diogenes Allen, is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and the Division of Humanities at York University. A native of Kenâ€" tucky, he received his B.A. ‘and his M.A. degrees as an American Rhodes scholar in Oxford. To this he later added a B.D., an M.A., and a Ph.D. in philosophy and .thmlog_v from. Yale University. York University Professor To Speak Here What is liberal religion, [ its strengths, its weaknesses, and how it must develop to become a permanent refuge â€" this will be the topic presented to the Uniâ€" tarian Fellowship of Northwest Toronto next Sunday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m., in Pine Point Comâ€" munity Centre. * _ You And The Law Leonard ‘A. Braithwaite, MPP for Etobicoke, will address the Rexdale ScHool ahd Parents.Asâ€" sociation Wednesday, January 12, at 8:15 p.m. His topic: "You and the Law"â€" or how certain "pranks" can give a young person the lifeâ€"long stigâ€" ma af a criminal= record. . Mr. Braithwaite, who is a lawyer by profession, will suggest what parâ€" ents and teachers can do to acâ€" quaint the teenagers with our basic laws. The meeting. open to the public, will be held at the Rexdale public school o Barrhead Cres. The 35â€"book collection includes novels, biographies, mysteries . six of them by my favorite author, Agatha Christie), and general subject books by wellâ€"known writâ€" ers. Lists of these books are availâ€" able from all Etobicoke library branches and from bookmobiles. If you know oft any persons whose reading enjoyment is reâ€" stricted because they cannotâ€" read «tandardâ€"size . print, tell them about=this new library service. While small collections . will also be available at the Albion Mall and Eatonville libraries, the Rexdale library branch will house the main cireulating collection of largeâ€"print books. Any of these books may be requested and reâ€" served at any Etobicoke township library branch and in bookâ€" mobiles. â€" Largeâ€"Print Books ' If you are one of those adults who find it difficult to read standâ€" ardâ€"size book print, you will be | delighted to see the new largeâ€" | print. books in the Rexdale liâ€" | brary. t the Lions also gave two eldérly people suppleméntary aid to purâ€" chase eye glasses and false teeth. ALBION MALL LIBRARY The Albion Mall Library was host to 90 children and 18 aduits who came December 29 to the 15â€" minute production of "A Christâ€" mas Present . for a Princess". There: were 11 characters in the play written by Mr. Stewart, Liâ€" brary Bgard Public Relations Ofâ€" ficer, and all 11 were perfectly costumed by Mrs. Stewart. The voices were their two children. It was the story of a clown who | wanted a new face for Christmas, | as his own face brings only | laughter and teasing. The clown | was given to the princess !oqor} Christmas gift. She liked him for | what he was and as the face no | longer is important, all ends hapâ€" l pily. | The story was made enchanting by the use of musical accompaniâ€" ment. The puppet ‘show .-ig"i‘u movable 7‘ x 12‘ stage have visitâ€" ed the Settlement Club, downâ€" town, Humber Bay Library and several schools. Many thanks to many friends {venience of and neighbours who sent such |combine a t WM“M&-‘!.&‘;. It is public knowledge that plans are being considered for a larger, perthanent library. Interâ€" est has been shown that a sepaâ€" rate Junior Library be continued at the present Mall location beâ€" cause of the advantage and conâ€" which was won by Mr. Millet of Ridge . North Crescent, Thistleâ€" town. Apart from giving nine families an "Allâ€"Out" Christmas, Prances McTavish Gay Thistletown News Rexdale Ramblings | _ Mrs. G. Puckering. educational ‘convener, reminded the members | that the annual oratorical contest for grade school students, sponâ€" sored by the CWL, will be held .Januaryâ€" 16. Ann Weeden, . 741â€"1002. HUMBERLEA BAPTiST The Young People‘s Rally is to be held at Humberlea . Baptist church on Saturday, January 8 at \7.45 p.m. A film "Dark Valley" |and the Melodaires will be on the | program which will be followed by refreshments. ’ ST. ANDREW‘S ANGLICAN . A devoted group from the Brotherhood ‘of Anglican Churchâ€" men of St. Andréw‘s turned out (lor their monthly Communion Breakfast and Study Session reâ€" |eently. Their discussion considerâ€" Mrs. John Black, convener of the meeting. directed a musical skit and a puppet show, Mrs. L. G. Kraemer gave a jewelry presâ€" entation. Door. prizes were won by Mrs. Frank Hastie, Mrsc Edâ€" ward â€" Gillis and Mrs. George Bondy. w St. Benedict‘s CWL The Catholic Women‘s League of St. Benedict‘s parish combined their Decemberâ€" meeting with a Christmas party. In the middle of the auditorium «stood a â€" silver Christmas tree laden with gifts donated by the members to the residents of Kipling Acres home for the aged. ; ~ The Indians of Kenora camâ€" paign â€"committee last week reâ€" ceived a generous offer from the Motorways Transport Ltd. This company will transport, free of charge, any number of boxes to Kenora. s combine a trip to the stores with a visit to acquire books for the children at the library. ; . The new Playâ€"reading Group which meet at the Alderwood 1iâ€" ::rv uyin!um.hohrm( ir playâ€"reading night t here in ~Thistletown, since 75 percent of its memhers are ed the document "The Principles of Union Between the Anglican church and the United Church of Canada". The three main creeds of the Christian Church â€" The Apostles‘ Creed, the Nicean Creed, and that of St. Athanasius â€"were referred to and briefly exâ€" plained. Kenora Indians Campaign A second" Rexdale collecting centre has come into operation. Mrs. _ Eveline _ Greenlaw, >41 Barrhead Crescent, tel. 741â€"4833, will be glad to accept warm elothâ€" ing and fiehydrltcd food for the Indians in the Kenora district. 2896 BLOOR STREET WEST | â€"â€" "The Kingsway" KINGSWAY Now Available! "TELEVISION TELEVISION 741â€"3918 |\ _ On January 20, a panel discusâ€" Jsion "Timely Topics for Parents |and Teachers" will be presented. ‘Those participating will be Mr. J. | Karfilis speaking . on "Responsiâ€" | bility at Home, at School, and perâ€" \taining to Law", Mr. F. Weedâ€" | mark speaking on "Homeworkâ€" [the Role of Parent and Teacher", (.nd Mrs. G. Ingham speaking on "Education for" Family Livingâ€" | Why?, Where?, When?, What?, Jlnd How?," with Dr. Geo. Craig as moderator. whom have been students at Beauâ€" monde Heights public school. crew, spent New Year‘s weekâ€"end at Camp Maâ€"keâ€"wa where they enâ€" joyed skating, skiing and indoor This group of ladies meets Monday nights at Silver Creek school, Wincott Drive, Richmond Gardens, under the leadership of Jim Maben who is well knewn in musical circles as an experienced choral director, Meetings ‘resumed on Monday, but there is still room for more people. For further information please call either Mrs. Helen Culp, 741â€" 4230, or Mrs. Lois Skells, 249â€" The â€" Anglican Ycus People‘s Association announce January 8 at 8 pm. all will be "Winter Wonderland" featuring‘ the Nightâ€" hawks". Admission: T5¢. a person or $1.25 per couple. Good fun and good food! ST. ANDREW‘S M.C.C. The St. Andrew‘s ‘Married Couples‘ Club will sponsor a card party and Social Evening, Januâ€" ary 15 at 8 p.m. at the church loâ€" cated on the corner of Wardiaw and Barkwin. Everyone is cordialâ€" ly invited. * 2 If you enjoy singing, especially folk songs and romantic ballads, you may be interested in the Harâ€" mony Singers, formed recently in Etobicoke and affiliated with the Y wCXA The _ Thistletown __Community Softball League for girls 9 to 16 will be having registration at the Thistletown United Church on this Saturday (Jan. 8) from 1 to 4 p.m. The games will be held at local schools. Each speech will be limited to 10 minutes, and it is hoped a liveâ€" ly discussion will follow, Don‘t let midâ€"winter _ doldrums keep you from attending! Would you like a new interest for the New Year? The Thistletown United church New Year‘s Eve party and dance was a tremendous success and those who attendedâ€" are | looking forward to a gaia party next year. Park Lawn School To Have Panel Jan. 20 If You Like Folk Singing Here‘s A Group LAND RANGERS . The 1st Thistletown Land Ranâ€" rs, along}with the local Rover THISTLETOWN UNITED A.Y.P.A. FIRST IN CANADA SALES & The next club dance will be held at the Lakeview United Church, on Saturday, January 8, at 8 p.m. ’ For further information please call Joe and Mildred Hasbury, 278â€" ig7an + ( Belles & Beaux Square Dancers \Swing Saturday A recent seminar for heads of commercial departments in Etobiâ€" coke collegiates gave these teachâ€" ers an oppOrtunity to see various phases of‘ office work at Kodak Company, Moore Business Forms Those assisting inâ€" completing arrangements for the party were Ray. and Mrs. John Burbidge, Mr. ur&l;rs. Don Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Harok® Crane, and Mrs. W. Varey. The Belles & Beaux Square Dance Club members and friends, welcomed in the New Year at a gay square dance party held in Lakeview United Church audiâ€" toruim. At the stroke of twelve, the dancers welcomed in the New Year with noisemakers and the singing of Auld Lang Syne. More dancing followed. office. : sls 9 ‘Also provided was an opporâ€" tunity for the business men to reâ€" port to the teachers on how the Etobicoke township gradustes are doing in the business world. There was general agreement that commercial graduates of the fourâ€"year course were measuring A side variety of delicious deâ€" serts, provided by the ladies atâ€" tending, plus tea and coffee, were served buffet style. Want Basic Math Given More Stress At School Limited, and the Dominion Stores The need for improved penmanâ€" ship was mentioned by several Fluency in English, in order to make good reports, is an essential the businessmen said. And, anything the schools can do to promote initiative, resposiâ€" bility and the ability to think through problems on their own could be appreciated by the emâ€" ployers of young people. A general background of data | processing would be considered deâ€" | sirable, but specializing in the use | of certain equipment was not deâ€" | sirable because of the radical | changes being made in eampuuri every few months. The colourful costumes of: the square dancers, the lively music and excellent program of dancing, made for a memorable evening of fun and friendship. up well. However, it was sugâ€" gested that basic arithmetic skills could be given more stress with particular emphasis on decimals and percentages, The extent to which schools should become involved in teachâ€" ing data processing was discussed, with the consensus being that the emphasis here should be on develâ€" oping students‘ ability to think logically and accurately. Young people interested in data processing would probably be sent to apprentice themselves in the imum _ Râ€"3° requirements _ for Isingloâ€"!unjly dwelling units is 40â€" | foot frontage and a minimum lot ‘area of 5,000 square feet. He sugâ€" fmu that an average minimum | frontage for a special category of vingleâ€"family development might be 33 feet (possibly in some cases 30 feet), with a building area minâ€" imum of 550 to 600 square feet. Front yard setâ€"backs might be reâ€" duced to the original 15 feet in specific areas, with minimum side yard clearances of two feet, This, he says, would probably require municipal establishment of driveâ€" way locations. Minimum lot depth might be established by formula relationship to the size of the company once ‘"The specific category of housâ€" ing referred to here might be given a special zoning category of Râ€"2A, or Râ€"2 Special," he conâ€" cluded. ’ (Continued from page 1) construction in the majority: of the present tendency for ‘outdoor living‘," the councillor says. Mr.. Farrow outlined our presâ€" ent Râ€"2 minimum lot frontage as 45 feet with a minimum area of 5,500 square feet of lot. Our minâ€" "In order to make it economiâ€" cal for a developer to produce this type of accommodation, it may be necessary to couple the developâ€" ment with highâ€"rise construction, whereby additional suites might be allowed to the developer to compensate for his guarantee (or otherwise) to construct residenâ€" tial singleâ€"family. housing of the category required within certain price and downâ€"payment areas. Pete Farrow ... 90â€"foot minimum lot depth, calâ€" culated as follows by Mr. Farrow: Front yard setâ€"back 15 feet House depth 30 " front 5 Garage minimum Rearâ€"line clearance building. For example, a house with only 30 feet of depth might require a "While it would seem almost | impossible to reduce the costs of some services, some consideration | might be given to reduction of sidewalk widths to three feet, reâ€" | ductions of minor nature in road | widths, retention _ of easements | along front yards for some servâ€" | ices. Possibly a grouping of waâ€" | ter and sewer connections would prove a saving factor. l TOTAL processing department of a 2912 BLOOR ST. WEST SWEATERS Assortment of Wool. Orlons and Moâ€" hairs. Reg. to $15.95. NOW ___ $9.88 Lightweight Warm and Comfortable. Reg. $19.95 to $29.95 $14.95 TO $24.95 WINDBREAKERS * V _ Large Assortment of Sizes Reg. $19.95 to $35.00 Sensational Sportswear Savings to garage $12.88 TO $27.88 SKI JACKETS 22 90 feet ‘Hap‘ Thompson‘s . At the present, the club has been broken down into two equal groups, each rehearsing oneâ€"act plays. The club also Rope to have a third group also ready for a perâ€" jfnr.nco at the _ Thistletown (Co.lulity Hall (YMCA) in the \last week of January. The Thistletown Players meet at ‘the ‘Thistletown © Hall "Â¥"* Building, Albion Road each Tuesâ€" day night at 8:30 pm. They are looking for new members (espeâ€" Aside from the weekly meeting of this acting group, they. have joined a _ Playâ€"Reading Group which meets at the Alderwood Used razor blades should be safely disposed of, to prevent acâ€" cidents. An empty tin with a tight fitting lid into which a slit has been cut will make a good conâ€" tainer. When it is filled, affix a piece of adhesive tape over the slit and put it into the refuse conâ€" tainer. + Seeking Male Talent WEST END SMORGASBORD $2.50â€"all you can eat ROAST BEEF â€" ROAST TURKEY ETC., ETC, ETC. ‘Hap‘ Thompson‘s â€" Kingsway Men‘s Wear ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY! Daily 12 Noon â€" 12 P.M. SUNDAYS 4:30 P.M. TO 8 P.M. FAMILIES WELCOME! NORPSEM AN RESTAURANT and TAVERN DUNDAS HIGHWAY â€" WEST OF DIXIE RD. PHONE 2778711 No BY POPULAR DEMAND! SINGER ROSS ALLAN ENTERTAINING! for MADE TO MEASURE $145 SUITS NOW _________ $115. $125. SUITS Now _________s100. si1s SUiTs Now _________ ses. si0s. sUiTs Now _________. ss5s. $97.50 SUITS NOW _______ _ $79.50 MEN‘S CLOTHING, HATS AND FURNISHINGS i GROUPED FOR CLEARANCE AT SAVINGS FROM 20% TO 50% â€" ALSO MADEâ€"TOâ€"MEASURE SUITS AT 20% SAVING * PAY US A ViSIT â€" YOU WON‘T BE SORRY "The Ki ngeway" BOLT 20 OFF $§7.50 public library once a month. The uxtnu&.'flhhdlfi :fi«mn-}::-tuhc‘ iugr,-t"ud-pd-n: is expected. For further information, please call: Mrs. P. Chattaway 741â€"1034 or Mrs. 1. Schroer 741â€"3595. and the boys will be putting in a considerable amount of time and effort. Your full support and coâ€" operation would be very much apâ€" preciated. Will Be Seeing The Humber West Boy Scout troop will be holding a bottle colâ€" lection on Saturday, Jan. 8th. On Martin Grove between Richview and Dixon, the ‘bottle brigade‘ will be calling to ask for soft drink, beer, or dairy bottles that you have on hand. The money that the scouts get for the collected bottles will be used for the scout charities in the ingswa Phone BE 1â€"8181 JANUARY SHOE SALE Starts Today at J. GORDON KNOX SHOES LTD. 2930 BLOOR ST. W.

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