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Times & Guide (1909), 12 May 1949, p. 5

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â€"final u-unr-u of the Rfirflc‘ others‘ Auxiliâ€" ary bazaar are now wellâ€" in hand, ‘The date is Friday, May 20th, the time 2 p.m., and the place, Riverâ€" side United Church. There will be & number of stalls displaying the articles for sale, afternoon tea at moderate prices, and the "What‘s Your Beef," programme at 8.30 p.M, This programme is sponsored by the Whitehall Pharmacal (Canâ€" adm) Company Limited, Toronw,l and heard over the Radio, so here is | a chance <for: you to "air" that favourite ‘ "beef" of yours, Are| you good at weight guessing? Mr. | mnys:».. Reuben Avenue, has ; iced, and decorated a lovely eake and it is yours €or a small amount ef money.i‘ you can guess the comeet weight of it. This cake will remain at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Currell until the day of the bazaar and they are quite willing for you to call in and see it.â€" The Mothers‘ Auxiliary are again lookâ€" ing forward to your support on this their big day. (See advertiseâ€" ment elsewhere in this issue.) ~â€"The parents of Albion Park are advised that there will be no Home and School meeting during May. The Executive hope for renewed inâ€" terest in the Association when it reopens in the Fall. . Many happy returns of the day to Melvin Williams, Main Street, who was fifteen on May 6. Owing to the death of a friend Melvin postponed his party for a week and will now celebrate on his mother‘s birthday, May 13. Birthday greetâ€" ings to you, Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Lapping, 34 Albion Road, celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary on Thursday, May 5. Mr. and Mrs. Hunsperger, Omagh Avenue, spent Tlother‘s Diay at Ajax, visiting with Mrs. Hunsperâ€" ger‘s grandmother. Mrs. Williams, Main Street, left Sunday evening to spend a few days visiting in Windsor and Deâ€" troit. 8 The Mothers‘ Auxiliary are holdâ€" ing an interesting event on Thursâ€" day, May 26 at 230 p.m. in the Riverside Uhurch. There will be a Meat Demonstration entitled "Meat Makes the Meal." by Miss Martha Logan, Home Economics Division of the Swift Canadian Company, ‘Toronto.. This will be of interest to the young homemakers and the older ones as Miss Logan will tell how to work different meats corâ€" rectly and how to serve them temptingly. Tickets are on sale and may be purchased from any member of the Auxiliary, There will be a number of door prizes. Watch next week for further details. . The sympathy of the district is extended to Mr. and Mrs. LeMasuir in the deeth of their son, John in the deelh O% MMU! 220% €°°° Arthur, aged two weeks and to Mr. Harry Pitkin in the loss of his wife. aMod n oo e Mrs. McDonald Sr. is leaving Malton on Saturday, May 21, to fly to Scotland, and will return some time in August. Mrs. McDonald is well known in the district, Last year she sold her home and moved to Toronto to live with her daughâ€" Mr, and Mrs. Baxter of Athlone visited their family in the district, and Harold Baxter and family Tom Linklater was home for his monthly visit and is looking real well. _ ter, She is and return. The ladies of the Maplehurst Lodge, No. 52, Daughters of Engâ€" land, journeyed to London by bus and reported a grand time. It was gratifying to see so many turn out fo rthe ball practise and hope this keeps up. Don‘t forget, fellows, practises on Tuesday and Mrs. Eric Webber and. sons, Randy and Terry, spent the weekâ€" end at Fenelon Falls with Grandâ€" ma Searl. Friday nights Mr. Millard Campbell, candidate for the new Etobicoke Consolidated School Board, stated to The Times and Guide his admiration for the Weston school system and the Weston School Board. Mr. Campâ€" bell says that he feels that the township is well mana by the present council but that With the rising assessment in the pbrthern part of the township, at least one member of the new board should be from that district. However, each member should be unbiased in his effort to see that good educaâ€" tion is available in all parts of the township, he said. Etob. Candidate Admires Weston School System Mr. Campbell told this newsâ€" paper that if he was one of the seven voted in, he would adopt any BRAEMAR AVE. ETOBICOKE CONSOLIDATED: SCHOOL BOARD MAY 14th . | VOTE MILLARD CAMPBELL | VOTE PERCY BARKER FIREâ€"AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE wished a safe journey FRANK STEWART ce n m maninne m c n m on Ray Northrop, Woodbridge truck driver, who drove his oilâ€"laden truck out of danger, when Rectory Road caught fire lastâ€"week, after a carelessly flicked cigarette ignited fresh road oil. Birthday greetings to Nancy George, Janet Jordon, Douglas Rider, and belated greetings to Master Carl Gaberilson who has reached his first birthday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Nevard of Graham avenue on the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Nevard is a sister to Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Colby, all of Graham Ave. The Friendship Circle will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, May 18, at the home of Mrs. Barton, Woodbridge road. This will be the last meeting until fall and all members are requested to attend. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. J. Dunning, Muir avenue, on the arrival of a son, a brother for Judy and Peter. Watch this paper for the anâ€" nouncement of the new store openâ€" ing of Mr. and Mrs. Evans. . Both Mr. and Mrs. Evans have worked hard and have had little help in erecting. their new store and building. Summer seems to have arrived at last and gardens are being turned over and potatoes, onions, carrots, beets and lettuce are being planted. Sorry to hear Mr. Tony Leece of Hardington avenue, Weston, is in hospital undergoing an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Leece were residents of HumbeF Summit a few years ago and friends and neighbors wish Mr. Leece a speedy recovery. Mrs. Vivian Evans‘ sister is at present in the Toronto General Hospital awaiting an operation. We hope you will have good news soon, Mrs. Evans. f Another baby girl was born at Peel Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Blakey, Graham avenue, last Thursday. The baby died shortly after birth and at the time of writing Mrs. Blakey was very low. Wishes of neighbors and friends is that she may soon regain‘ her health~find be back with her two small children and husband. At the final <euchre held in Thistletown Hall, a draw was made for a bedspread which took Mr. J. Lodge one hundred and seventyâ€"one hours to finish. The lucky ticket was drawn by Mrs. Bell of Weston and was won by Mrs. Cook of Thistletown. _ Mrs. Greaves of Weston drew the ticket for a beauâ€" tiful tablecloth crocheted by Mr. J. Lodge and won by Mrs. Fisher of Woodbridge. Mrs. Dinky, Woodâ€" bridge, was the winner of a set of table mats. This ticket was drawn by Mrs. Mary Stokes of Humber Summit. Mr. Lodge would like to thank all those who offered help. Mrs., A. Smith and daughter, Joan, were the guests of Mrs. L. Topper, Mill road, at a delightful lunch last week. Mrs. Smith is from Ellerby Square, Woodbridge. section which was not represented and he would try to consider it his own. He féels coâ€"operation will be the essence of the new board, he continued. Mr. Campbell was nominated by the Humber Heights Home and School Association and the Westâ€" mount and District Property Owners‘ Association, of which orâ€" ganizations both he and his wife are members. They are also memâ€" bers of Westminster United Church. Their daughter Marilyn attends Weston High School, while their son, Ross, goes to Humber Heights Public School. " Mr. Campbell is a qualified raughtsman and he has just comâ€" pheted a twoâ€"storey home on Conâ€" naughtâ€"ayenue. Putty can be kept warm and workable while being applied outâ€" doors during cold weather, by placing it on a heated brick. Wrap the brick in waxed paper so the putty will not stick to the brick. Warm Putty Correspondent: Mrs,â€"J. B. Henry Humber Summit ZONE 4â€"352 Rev. T. B. Butler officiated at the Sunday service held at St. Andrew‘s on Mother‘s Day. Mr. Flavell of Windsor read the lesson and assisted in the choir and sany unaccompanied "Open the Gates of the Temple," during the offertury. He was down for the occasion of the wedding of his sister, Miss Mary Flavall and we were deâ€" lighted to have our good friend back with us. Mr. Flavell is the brother of Mr. H. Flavell, who was on duty as sidesman along with Mr. Berrill. Miss Shirley Snider played the organ. ~ Mr. Sam Flavell of Hamilton was also in the village on the occasion of his niece‘s wedding. He attended church service on Sunday at St. Andrew‘s and it was nice to have him attend the church service and worship with us. Prayers were asked on Sunday for Miss Ettie Beamish who is very sick in Toronto. St. Andrew‘s Women‘s Guild met at the home of Mrs. Hitchman for their monthly meeting. e Mrs. Adams and brother, Dr. Rolph are offering their lovely gardens to be opened to the public on June 18. Proceeds from this afternoon will go towards the Building Fund of St. Philip‘s Parish Hall. This is always ‘one of the treats of the year. ‘ The first sod will be turned for St. Philip‘s Parish Hall on Friday, May 13. â€" Sunday, May 15, Rev. Mr. Cuttle of the Synod Office will be the guest preacher at St. Andrew‘s. A good congregation is requested to welcome him. The Thistletown â€" Intermediate Softball Club had a team meeting Thursday night, May 5, to make plans and preparations for the forthcoming ball season. Sweater colours were chosen and plans were laid for the laying out of a new diamond on the now available grounds back of the village‘s new school. Wally Shelley, star pitcher of last season, has agreed to comâ€" bine the chore of pitching with that of coâ€"coaching the team with Gordon Cameron. Cliff Cooke has been asked to again manage the team and has intimated all those interested in playing or attempting to make the team should get in touch with him or one of the coaches as soon as possible as it is intended to start practices in a week or ten days. The WA of Thistletown United church met at the home of Mrs. Percy Barker. The members of the Evening Auxiliary were guests to hear Miss Illa Brown tell of her work in the West among the Indians. It was most interesting and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Dutrick favored with some piano selections. ‘Afterwards an informal time was had and dainty refreshments served. Mr. Bell, minister of the Thistleâ€" town Baptist church, has closed his ministry at Thistletown church and after a month‘s vacation at his home in Regina will continue in summer field missionary work. Sunday School attendance is still very good at the Thistletown Baptist church school. Gifts were presented to children having made the best attendance for the first four months of this year. Departing Guest: "Well, goodâ€" night. Hope I haven‘t kept you up too late)" e 0 Host: "Not at all. We would have be.: getting up soon anyâ€" way." Sunday evening Mr. Baughurst conducted the worship service. AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW ETOBICOKE CONSOLIDATED sSCHOOL BOARD y © 9 Years‘ Experience Thistletown School Board. @ Just Completed Building. Program. © Lifelong Resident and Property Owner of Thistlatown. _ ETOBICOKE TOWNSHIP VOTE ELECT TO Saturady May 14th Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Hick, <â€" Russell avenue, to honor them at a farewell party before they leave to take up residence in the West. They were presented with a smoker stand, after which dainty refreshments were served and an enjoyable evening spent. Mr. and Mrs. Hick and their three children leave Saturday by car for Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, â€" and they are wished the best of luck in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowering and Mrs. W. E. Gerry and daughter, Shirley, were guests at a birthday party in honor of Mr. and> Mrs. Bowering‘s daughter, Mrs.. J. . Mcâ€" Dooling, held at the home of Mrs. McDooling‘s daughter, Mrs. Jack Lithgow, George street. A delightâ€" ful social evening was enjoyed by all present and at the close of the evening dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Four.generâ€" ations > were present at . this gathering. Neighbors and friends extend their sympathy to Mrs. E. Foster, Mrs. Clare, Mr. Roy Bolton. and Mr. William Bolton, in the loss of a dear mother. Harold Stonehouse Candidate For New Etobicoke Board â€" . Harold J. Stonehouse, nominee for the Board of Education for Etobicoke, has had a wealth of experience in educational work, having been trustee for seventeen years and secretaryâ€"treasurer of board for fifteen years. Being a lifeâ€"long resident of the township he had followed its growth with much interest and feels that the north end of the township needs strong representation on this board as development is fast moving into that section and feels that his exâ€" perience in this area will be helpful to this Board of Education. A dollar won‘t do as much as it once did. But we don‘t do as much for a dollar as we once did either. For The Etobicoke Board Of Education ELECT © EXPERIENCED IN MODERN SCHOOL DESIGN © LIFELONG RESIDENT OF ETOBICOKE © 5 YEARS ON COLLEGIATE BOARD MURRAY JOHNSON THIS ‘N THAT BARKER PERCY The welcome mat is out for Alex Hatfield who has returned home after spending two weeks with the navy: in Halifax. We understand Alex is taking a position now at HMCS York here in Toronto. Good luck in your new venture from all your friends. j _ . . For those of you who were unâ€" able to attend the Ratepayers‘ meeting last week we would like to say that the four acres situated between Gaydon and Sunset Trail was selected and passed by a large majority as the site for a new school. However before the conâ€" struction of the building can begin another Ratepayers‘ meeting must be called to have the cost approved. e oo deia iob e on Cec. Best put the swings up in the playground Sunday and by all appearances they will be in. conâ€" stant use again this year. ~ Lacrosse teams of the‘ Weston: Community Council got underway» in organization last week and m\ all set to open the schedule on Tuesday May 17. Changes huve‘ been made in the schedule as pubâ€"| lished in the T:mes & Guide and the new schedule is available for those who are interested. The Lacrosse organization falling under the Comâ€" munity Council‘s supervision this year is & much expanded system than previous years. The ages range from 8 years to 16 years. League groupings include Pee Wee Bantam and Midget. _ The ladies‘ auxiliary from Albion Park are holding a bazaar on Friâ€" day, May 20th in Riverside United Church at the corner of Wilson and Main streets and it is hoped that The iee Wees will operate six teams, two in each age group of 8 and 9 years, 10 anc 11 years, 12 and 13 years. Coaches in this group inclde Bill Johnson Stan Osborne, George Bridgman, Bob Askin and Walt Hall with A Hall acting as referee in chief for the league. The schedule for these three leagues open on Tuesday, May 17, at 6.30 Bantam and Midget teams are in process . of organization and a warmâ€"up house league will be established for these groups prior to their entry in the O.A.LA. series. To date, coaches for these comm_ counc“ IVI I h iL AAILEWE UÂ¥ NrLITIE i# ---4 Boxla Schedule 1| ‘A Member Of The New 3 Starts, May 17 |8 EroBICOKE CONSOLIDATE SCHOOL BOARD‘ â€"Continued on page 11 deememnsuge t se edeign in caninmninct wies a $ a + m h c s oc n uns § t se * ;”% ie â€" s on . U «) 4 ux ® | + Pa ’%é?é | K i e wl o eA Adis »Atos aet « mlte M ~PRQ 3A J stdipc. 21b6 »Ads f e s s 9 t nc §1+ " se ~Hio i. dty Vote For â€" â€" Millard Gamphelli SATURDAY, MAY 14th _ THIS ELECTION IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORTER > An Urgent Message to All Ourâ€"Residents In accordance with the Township of Etobicoke Act, 1949, the FIRST ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE TOWNSHIP, will take place Electors will vote for any seven candidates. The seven candidates receiving the largest vote shall be trustees of the Board of Education for the whole Township at large. The candidates elected shall be charged with the responsibility of running the affairs of all public and secondary education in the Township. ‘THE TIME OF VOTING: â€" Voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., SATURDAY, May 14th, 1949, The new Board will need your interest and support in controlling and directing the education of your childrén. You can show that interest by getting out and voting for the candidates of your choice on election day. THE PLACE OF VOTING: n Polling Booths will be lecated in the Public Schools and those entitled to vote afidl. do so in the School House in their present public school section, _ To find out where you should vote, get in touch with your Local I School Association, or Ratepayers‘ Association, or telephone the your Municipal Clerk at LY. 7501 or Islington 46. 1X \ ids INFORMATION : ETOBICOKE TOWNSHIP This Notice is inserted by instructions of the Reeve and “fl ELECTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION A Qualified Draughtsman and the Popular Candidate of Westmount and Humber Heights FOR AN OVER ALL SCHOOL BOARD "MAKE IT WORK ALL OVER" SATURDAY, MAY 14th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daylight Saving Time ‘I Vote To Elec HAROLD J. STONEHOI TOWNSHIP OF ETOBICOKE -IK instructions of the Reeve and Coun wnship of Etobicoke. â€"~, «t «. _ VOTE: STONEHOUSE Sat., May 1 AS A MEMBER QF THE Etobicoke School B © 17 Years a Trustee A © 15. Years Sec.â€"Treas. of Board ; . : â€" @ Lifelong Resident of Township * t ies Ti :

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