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Weston Times Advertiser (1962), 22 May 1964, p. 5

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HUNDREDS OF INTERESTED SPECâ€" TATORS flocked to Yorkleigh Motors recently when Chrysler Corporation‘s revolutionary _ new _ Turbineâ€"Operated automobile was displayed. The startâ€" ling new enginer design, which can utâ€" Do you own a coltage on a lake that was famous for its terâ€" rific bass fishing a few years back" Perhaps last season you may have noticed that you wereâ€" n‘t having as much fishing sucâ€" cess as you did in previous sumâ€" mers. Do you remember the old timer in your district saving "the fishing in this lake was real good when I was a youngsâ€" ter; 1 suess you city guys have Yours For Conservation Maple Leaf h Tt al it would he water rom the ront of | WESTON TRAVEL SERVICE Call D. S. TICKNOR REALTOR FOR ALL REAL ESTATE SERVICES from BOOK NOW AND AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT miul 1 realring it started Somehow, the fishing fell off. of fishing the lake The blunt nose minnows which me day hbe decided | used to paste their eggs under 1 be nice if he clearâ€" | the waterlogged stuff in the lake rlogged tree branchâ€"| began to dwindle in numbers. shore and the ualer*Wilh the advent of the beachâ€" his farm house, combing . cottagers . they _ had e the city folks to| fewer places to spawn. And mc lot. FEach coftager | when the blunt nose minnows deâ€" clear his land and | clined, the bass became searcer, ontaze of the water. | Since the minnows were their s and every once in ;chw{ source of food family would have i If a cottazge owner. instead of * Mortgages * Buying * Appraisals * Selling Members of the Toronto Real Esiate Board GOING OVERSEAS? 063 Lawrence Ave. W. at Weston Rd h ail Th George Baker 1182 Phone 244â€"5324 rat the old farm land he one who Ir folks to coftager ind â€" and c waterâ€" once in ili have ans . the m the: 1 timâ€" moved JANE ST.. WESTON from the lake to dry. The fisherâ€" man in the family could still go across the lake to the shore where the downtrees and waterâ€" logged _ brush _ remained _ and catch his legal limit. Then came more cottagers. The old timer wasn‘t alone on the lake with just his family any more. He kept on selling more and more lots until most of the lake frontage was cleared and occupied by cottages. There were more bonfires, and then came (,some nice swimming on the sandÂ¥bottoms. burning the hus land, wil leand sink CH 114471 wner, instead of h he cuts from it up in a bundâ€" in the lake, he on page 13) ilize any fuel from peanut oil to perâ€" fume. drew most interest from the men, while most ladies in attendance marvâ€" eled at the interior appointments and the smart burntâ€"orange exterior finish. The red carpet was rolled out and the portals swung wide welâ€" coming friends and business asâ€" sociates to the grand opening of the G. E. Shnier Company headâ€" quarters on Lawrence Avenue in Weston. Nat‘l Company HQ Located Here Shnier Home Office Opens Doors All the programmes duringx the week at Emery, George Harâ€" | vey and Downsview for the E Northwestern _ "Y" have now | been cancelled. May 23 will be | the final day for the Saturday‘ programmes, with the exception | of Emery Collegiate, which will j have a Track Meet on their last day. May 30. 1 If you wish to participate in the "Y" Summer Swim and Day Camp programmes, you should register now, as they are filling up very quickly. For further inâ€" formation, please call the "Y" at RO 2â€"1080. (Continued from page 3) NORTHWESTERN "Y" the many guests attendâ€" ing m opening were Mayor George Bull of Weston and Paul Kligman, wellâ€"known CBC teleâ€" vision personality. Corsages were provided for the ladies and a sumptious and now featuring caviar and other delâ€" The North York Home and School Council will be holding you wish to attend, please conâ€" tact your Association President. The Christian Education Comâ€" mittee of Elverston Park United Church has undertaken to sponâ€" sor a Cub Pack at Elverston to start in September on Friday evâ€" enings at the Church for boys 8, 9 and 10. "Akela" will be Mr. Warren Harris, and Mrs. Harâ€" ris will be "Balloo". Please teleâ€" phone Mr. or Mrs. Harris, 10 Mayo Drive, CH 1â€"7649, to regâ€" ister your son. A meeting will be held as soon as possible of parents of the boys to form a Group Committee. North Park Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a new clinâ€" ic in the church on Monday, June 11, from 2 to 4:30 in the afternoon and 6:30 to 8:30 in the evening. Some of Erkki Jalava‘s paint H & S COUNCIL MEETING TRAINING SCHOOL BLOOD DONOR CLINIC NEW CUB PACK icacies proved most popular with those in attendance. Guided touâ€" rs of the plant, which has been in operation since the newâ€"year, were conducted by members of the managerial staff; On Sunday, hikes will take place at the following areas: Albion Hills, north of Bolton on No. 50 Highway, at 2 p.m. and bridge at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Greenwood, 4 miles north o f Pickering Village on the Greenâ€" wood road, at 4 p.m., and Clareâ€" mont area in Pickering Twp., 1% miles north of No. T Highâ€" way on No. 10 sideroad at 2 p.m. Those taking part in the hikes will have an excellent opportuâ€" nity to observe the flora and fauna of the respective locale. There is no Eharge for the hikes, only the nominal 50 â€" cent parking fee for cars. ings may be seen at Joa Lock wood‘s floral shop in the Royal York Plaza. Hydro Move Persons wishing to take part in the hikes may obtain further informatiaon by telephoning the Conservation Authority‘s offices at AVenue 5â€"5425 during normal office hours. The Tune Smiths invite their audience to singâ€"along nightly in the ‘Sportsman‘s Inn‘. MUSIC The Ascot 27 at Rexdale Blvd. and Hwy. 27, features Teddy Brown who sings and plays the organ nightly in the ‘Circle Lounge‘. The Len Moss orchestra apâ€" pears Friday and Saturday for dancing in the ‘Riviera Room!‘. The Cambridge Motor Hotel on Martingrove Road at Dixon. Hart Wheeler and his Escorts sing, dance and play to both the ‘Cambridge Room‘ and the ‘King‘s Lounge‘ nightly. The Skyline Hotel on Dixon Road at Hwy. 27. Howard Fogâ€" arty‘s orchestra, featuring Vanâ€" da King nightly, in the ‘Cloud Room‘. The Pearly Kings conduct a singâ€"along, nightly in the ‘Old English Pub‘. Almenda Dawson plays piano and sings nightly in the ‘Rendsâ€" zvous Lounge‘. The Constellation Hotel on Dixon Road. Barbara Alcorn plays piano and sings in the ‘Burgundy Room‘ nightly. Horseshae Falls and American Falls, ell as beautiful floral displays and landscaping of the Nidgarga Parks System. This was the third in a series of public presentations by Hyâ€" dro at the North York Public Library, _ Downsview _ Branch, during 1964, Mr. White was avâ€" ailable for questions after the film was shown. Nature Hikes This Sunday {Cantinued from page Boyd area near Woodâ€" 4) PHILIP and NORMAN SHNIER, Dr. R. V. Yohe. president of the Goodyear Rubber Company, Irving Shnier, and Allan Shnier, of the Shnier company‘s THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS of Wing 442, Royal Canadian Air Force Associâ€" ation, were elected for the current year recently. Front 1 to r, Deanie Buell, treasurer; Harry Shallen 2nd viceâ€" president; Norm MacDonald, presiâ€" (Continued from page 3) the Apostle Retreat House, Port Credit, earlier this _ month, brought back happy memories to the ladies who attended, and a renewed resolution for those unabale to attend not to miss the next Retreat. The practice of each lady bringing canned or packaged food supplies to each meeting will continue in the fall. These goods are accumulated and givâ€" en to the Brothers at the Good Shepherd Mission for homeless men in downtown Toronto On behalf of the Council, Mrs. Marion Beeston presented a gift to pastâ€"president, Mrs. Molly Roche. As a momento of happy days at St. Philip‘s. Mrs. Forbes was the recipient of a gift given by Mrs. Harnish. This month Mrs. Harnish will be leaving the district. An exâ€" tremely active member at St. Philip‘s, she will be much misâ€" sed. Mrs. Van Dusen will convene a Card Party in October. Proâ€" ceeds for the evening will go towards the annual scholarships for Gr. 8 girls of the parish schools wishing to attend Cathâ€" olic High Schools. Father Mark spoke on the imâ€" portance of sending girls to Catholic High Schools and stresâ€" sed the desirability for separate secondary education for young adults. In a survey conducted by a Toronto daily paper stu dents (boys & girls) preferred. without exception. to be educatâ€" ed with those of their own sex exclusively. Religion & Life awards were presented by Father Mark to the following hard working girls: Frances Nugent, Peggy McPhee, Margaret McGinn and Linda Rogers. Adrienne Me Laughlin was unable to attend but will receive her badge at a later date. Rev. Father Willibrord, who has beén assistant pastor at St. Philip‘s for many years, is leayâ€" ing for Blenheim around the middle of June. For Father‘s farewell gathering, a reception will be held in the parish hall on Monday, June 8, conducted in conjunction with the Holy Name Society. The evening came to a close with Kay Neapole with refreshments served by the new executive. Pouting were pastâ€"president Mrs. Forbes and Mrs. Roche. The tea was presidâ€" ed at by Mrs. Torelli and Mrs. Damer. Auditorium and Exhibit Room â€" A display of art work by stuâ€" dents of Downsview, CoUegiate, grades 10, 11 and 12, until June 15. Guide Captain and Lieutenant Needed The scheduled appearance of Michele Finney on Saturday, May 16, did not take place. It is hoped Michele will visit the libâ€" rary at some future date. Sat. May 30: â€" Story Hour 10:30 a.m. (boys & girls 3 to 6 yrs). 11:00 a.m. (boys & girls 7 yrs and up). Children‘s Movies: HANSEL & GRETAL â€" BOY MEETS BAND â€" THE TOYMAKER. 2:00 Committee Room:â€" Display of contemporary Canadian sketchâ€" es until June 8. C.W.L. convener, Mrs. Battaâ€" glia has announced that a new Guide Company is to be formed in the fall at St. Philip Neri and will require Leaders. Twenâ€" tyâ€"four girls will form the comâ€" pany and meet Thursday evenâ€" ings in the church shall at 6:30 p.m. Auditorium EXHIBITS The Ladies ‘Auxiliary, of ist Trethewey Cubs and Scouts wish to! express their appreciation of the support‘ given their recent Apron Project. Returns to date are $51.79, with a few still not returned. Last Monday, the Ladies‘ Auxâ€" iliary presented Assistant Cubâ€" master Olive Hamilton, with a going, away présent, and Cubâ€" master Jack Macintyre, with a Campfire Robe. Meetings have Downsview Library â€" Calendar THE TIMES ADVERTISER â€"â€" Friday, May 22, 1964 â€"â€" Page § Around â€" Downsview by Mrs. J. Rhodes . . . Hardington & District News Winnipeg office, confer during the ofâ€" ficial opening ceremonies held recently at the G. E. Shnier headquarters in Weston. dent;Jack Ross, 1st viceâ€"president and Rita Spiller, secretary. Back l to r, Jim Knowles, 3rd viceâ€"president Doug Jones, past president and George Garâ€" diner, treasurer. Any interested ladies, trainâ€" ed or untrained in this field, are asked to call Mrs. Battagâ€" lia at 2446966. A training proâ€" gram is available if desired. It hasn‘t been easy to settle down following our whirlwind travels through the British Isâ€" les. From the hubbub and exâ€" citement of London . . . throâ€" ugh the quiet country lanes of Hertfordshire . . . blossom time in the Vale of Evesham . . . staying a while in the Cots wold Hills. Picking a winner at Memories Are Made Of This a Race Meet . .. touring throâ€" ugh Worcester . . winding along the highways and byways of â€" Worcestershire, _ Warwickâ€" shire and Gloucestershire . . . picturesque Stratfordâ€"onâ€"Avon .. Historical cities of York and Durham . . . and our first glimâ€" pse of the sea (for some time) at Berwick on Tweed. The ride ended for the season, and will resume in September. .. majestic simplicity try Cathedral. in the train up the coast of Scotland . . . Edinburgh . : Princess Street looking the same, with a 1j rafâ€" fic .. . even the sound of â€" pipes . . . Seacliffe angthe rugged coastline . . . roar of the tide coming in. The Ladies‘ Auxiliary, of 4 Weston Cubs and Scouts enjoyed a very successful Euchre last week. There was a wonderfal turnâ€"out supporting the ladies im their efforts for Scouting. Best wishes for the Wall Famâ€" ily, who have left our area, hayâ€" ing moved into their new home in Village Green, Downsview. of the tide coming in. Yes, these and many more. Will ye no come back again â€" sure hope so! ! 241â€"2447 of Covenâ€"

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