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x NEWS FROM SURROUNDING DISTRICTS 1779 Jane Stâ€" MONEY Pine Street BY VIRTUE of the power vested in me by the Muniâ€" cipal Council of the. Corporation of the Township of Etobicoke, 1 hereby declare Boxin;; Day, Monday, December 27th, 1954, to be a civic holiday in the Township of Etobicoke and request that all citizens do govern themselves accordingly: " WARM HEARTS, WARM GREETINGS, GIFTS AND HOLLY, A WARM HOUSE, TOQ MAKES CHRISTMAS ; YOLLY/ .A Dated at Islington December 13th, 195‘ It‘s nice to be rich and it‘s nice to be strong, but it‘s better to be beâ€" loved by many friends. * Thanks Folks! Season‘s Greetings O NELSON A. BOYLEN ‘ FOR LAST MINUTE SHOPPING OIL BURNER SALES & SERVICE JAY‘S FLORIST PROCLAMATION TOWNSHIP OF ETOBICOKE WARD III . NORTH YORK TOWNSHIP $50 to $1000 on your own signature Fast, oneâ€"day service. Easyâ€"tomeet requirements. Up to 24 months to repay. Borrow with confidence from Canada‘s largest and most recommended conâ€" sumer finance company. Call HFC today! @ HOUSEHOLD FINANCE GOD SAVE THE QUEEN 1A Lawrence Ave. West, phone CHerry 1â€"9148 WESTON, ONT. RAY BROTH ERS Oil Heating & Air Conditioning o ns 2s ns ps hane ns ns ns ho ns i m RS Ts ns ns Re @ tocar rar WOODBRIDGE it‘ e when you need it CH. 1â€"0141 Contractors C. F. Taylor, Manager Don‘t wait until your fuel supply is low . . « call us now to assure a continuous supply of highâ€"heat fuel oil you can depend upon. / WwWOODBRIDGE 108 = | | 9e te 9e Phones 460 and 430â€"Râ€"4 North of Lawrence JUST PHONE W. B. LEWIS REEVE ‘Mr. and Mrs. A. Partridge of Maple Leaf Dr. will celebrate their golden wedding anniverâ€" sary on December 24th. We all Mr. and Mrs. Partridge have lived on Maple Leaf Dr. for a good mariy years. There are three daughters to help them celebrate: Mrs. Pope of Maple Leaf Dr.; Mrs. F. Brookbanks, Maple Leaf Dr., and Mrs. A. Aylesworth, Wilson: Ave., and also four grandchildren. ELVERSTON W. A. The Elverston Park United Church _ Women‘s _ Association held a very interesting Christâ€" mas meeting on Dec. 7th. The president, Mrs. Gerry, read a reading," "God‘s Gift," assisted by Mrs. Sibthrope, Mrs. Harriâ€" son and Mrs. Brendon. . Mrs. Mowat and Mrs. Reid rendered a duet. After the business disâ€" cussion, Mrs. Legge took charge MAPLE LEAF NEWS On Dec. 21 the ladies of Elverâ€" ston Park church held their Christmas get together, A socâ€" ial time of games and the exâ€" change of gifts were greatly enâ€" joyed by all. Dainty refreshâ€" ments were arranged and served by the social convener, Mrs. Busby, and her ladies. The Wednesday Nighters held their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Faulds last Tuesday where a very enjoyable â€"evening was spent by one and all. of the election of officers for the coming ‘year. President, Mrs. D. Brendon; viceâ€"pres., Mrs. A. Harrison; | treasurer, Mrs. G. Mowat; secretary, Mrs. R. Hastings; cor. secretary, Mrs. B. Colquhoun; missionary, Mrs. Sibthorpe; dainty box, Mrs. Silâ€" ver; Victor Home, Mrs. Whitâ€" man; bazaar con., Mrs. Partâ€" ridge; social con., Mrs. Busby; sick con., Mrs. T. Marsh. S. S. CONCERT The Sunday School concert held in Maple Leaf school was very well attended. The teachâ€" ers were more than pleased to see so many, parents out. The children sang carols, each class taking part. The chairman for the first part of the evening was Mrs. R. Colquhoun, who introâ€" duced the teachers to the parâ€" ents. Rev. Legge took over the latter part of concert as chairâ€" man, and leading in singing carols while waiting for Santa Claus. Each child received a package of sweets, PERSONALS Little Dianne Marshall had a few days confined to the house with chicken pox. _ We are pleased to know she is well and out .playing. Maple Leaf column takes this opportunity to wish all its readâ€" ers "A Very Merry Christmas and a most wonderful and prosâ€" perous New Year." I would like to take this opportunity to ‘wish al!l(my readers a very Merry Xma and a Happy New Year, and to thank them for all their help. During the preparations for the delightful buffet lunch which was served, Mrs. Kit Ferguson played the part of Santa and presented each member with a lovely gift. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel of 83 Hadrian Drive on the birth of their baby daughter. Birthday greetings to Ann Logan and Christopher Cooperâ€" slipper. Community Association There were a lot of tired but happy children in Rexdale on Saturday night. Saturday was a big day in their young lives when with their parents they Here is another reminder that we are trying to qualify for MAIL delivery. Please have a mail slot in your front door or have a mail box beside the front door by December 27th for inâ€" spection by postal authorities. If you fail to put up a box, you are hindering 1800 families from receiving mail delivery. ; Cornelius Parkway H. & S. Assoc. If you are going to be away for Xmas or having out of town guests and would like this news in this column, please call CH. 1â€"2328. A most successful dance was held December lith, the proâ€" ceeds of which were to defray expenses of a Christmas party. The door prize was won by Mrs. L. Saunders, Treelawn Circle. The Christmas party was held for over 600 children of Corâ€" nelius «Parkway â€" school includâ€" ing those of preâ€"school age. Enâ€" tertainment was in the form of Christmas movies followed by treats. Due to the large number of children, two showings were held for diffent age groups. (N.E. of Keeleâ€"Lawrence) Mrs. W. B. Berry CH. 1â€"9539 NORTH PARK the happy couple best REPORT FROM REXDALE PERSONALS By MRS. J. LOFTHOUSE > Bad Road Conditions Rapped By Golfwood Hts. Ratepayers Humber Heights.â€" The Golfâ€" wood Heights Ratepayers Assoâ€" ciation held thetr second meetâ€" ing at St. Andrew‘s church, December 13th, Mr. M. Wallace, chairman, opened the meeting and conâ€" ducted the business. Mrs. C. J. Lynch gave the reâ€" port of the Recreational Comâ€" mittee. . Mrs. Lynch gave deâ€" tails of the questionnaire that hadâ€"been presented to the people of the community. The report also dwelt at some length on the acute need of recreational facilities. Nine frames of euchre were played and between each frame small prizes were given to the holders of lucky number cards. The winners‘ were: 1st prize, Mrs. R. Jackson; 2nd prize, Mrs. Fuller; 3rd prize, Mrs. Watkins, and low score winner, Mrs. E. Carson. EUCHRE CLUB PARTY ‘The Christmas party of the weekly euchre club was held at the home of Mrs. Doris Hunter, 28 Braecrest Ave. Mr. John Allen, Councillor for Ward 4, Etobicoke, gave an Santa Claus then delivered small presents to each member. After the gifts were opened, a buffet luncheon was served, each member donating goodies to make this a memorable feast. ST. ANDREW‘S S.S. CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday night Santa Claus came to the Junior Sunday School of St. Andrew‘s Church. Several films were shown and the children presented plays and a sing song suitable to the fesâ€" tive season. Santa distributed the â€" gifts from around a very gaily decâ€" orated tree and all the small children went home tired and thrilled. Saturday night the Senior Sunday School held its Christâ€" mas party. Some very entertainâ€" ing films were shown, especially the one entitled, "The Little Christmas Tree." The children performed reciâ€" tations, songs, and skits. The hit of the evening was the playlet by Mrs. A. Charlton‘s class, In this there was dramatic ability well displayed and much praise should be given to Mrs. Charlâ€" ton for her untiring work in attended the big Avro Christmas party held at the Mutual Street Arena where each child received a gift and enjoyed the entertainâ€" ment. R The Drama Group, who. are now in production on the play "Blithe Spirit," which will be presented sometime in Fébruary, have two residents of Rexdale in the cast: Mr. and Mrs. Marâ€" tins of Barrhead Crescent. Anyâ€" one wishing to join this group, which will provide training as well as give â€" entertainment, should contact Mr. Elion, CH. 4â€"0069. The group have disâ€" banded for the _ Christmas season but wilF resume on January 6th at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Building in Weston, Officials at a reformatory in Petersburg U.S. believe they will have little trouble in tracâ€" ing one of their inmates who recently escaped. The Brownies held their Xmas party on Thursday and a wonderful time was had by all. The Weston Drama Group, which *meets every Thursday in Weston under the able leaderâ€" ship of Mr. Laurie Elion, are desirous of enlarging their memâ€" bership, and looking for new talent. The missing man, Clyde Lee Gillespie, has a slogan neatly tattoed on his right arm: "Crime does not pay." Mr. and Mrs. Albert Charâ€" boneau of R. R. No. 3, Weston, wish to thank their many friends and neighbours for all their kindnesses and help during the Mrs. W. S. MacCullough has left for Oftawa for the Christâ€" mas holidays. WE SELL . .. \‘ WRINGER ROLLS FOR ALL WASHER TATTOO TRUE! CH. 1â€"2328 HUMBER © HEIGHTS By Harold Watts CH. 1â€"5026 HAPPENINGS enlightening address on the forâ€" mation of ratepayers‘ associaâ€" tions and their value to a comâ€" munity. _ â€" { Mr. Allen outlined the proâ€" cedure for a delegation apâ€" proaching the council and had many answers for the question period. Many people spoke on the horâ€" rible condition of the roads or lack of condition of the roads, especially Braywin Drive and Golfwood Heights Road. It was decided that Mr. Walâ€" lace and as many ratepayers as possible call on the council and present the brief on the deplorâ€" able road conditions. presenting the play. Mr. John Black led the audiâ€" ence in the singing of carols. Santa made his entry to "Jingle Belis" which was lustily sung by all. PERSONALS Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. A. Dorman, 12 Kentroyal Road, on the birth of a daughter. Congratulations to Miss Carol Slater, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Slater, Royal York Road on her birthday on Dec. 25th. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. C. Esson, Islington Ave., on the birth of their fourth daughter. C.G.LT. SERVICE The C.G.LT. and Explorers held a Candlelight Vesper servâ€" ice at St. Andrew‘s Church, Humber Heights, Sunday, Dec. 19th. The service was takenâ€" over and conducted by the girls who told the story of the life of St. Francis and the Little Poor Brothers. & The C.G.LT. purpose was reâ€" peated as an act of rededication by the girls and each girl lighted a candle as a symbol. A clock was presented by the girls to Mr. D. Hutchinson, member of the Board of Manâ€" agers, in appreciation. This clock was purchased by the girls from the sale of Christmas cards,. W.A. DEC. MEETING The Women‘s Auxiliary of St. Andrew‘s Church held the Dec. meeting at the home of Mrs. Gordon Bruning on Wednesday, Dec. 15th. The short business meeting was quickly dispatched and the meeting was turned over to the Social Convener for the balance of the evening. The ladies enjoyed â€" several games of court whist and Mrs. Beatty won first prize. Dainty refreshments were served by the Social Convener‘s committee. MRS. A. CARBIS CH. 1â€"9260 Mr. and Mrs. J. Ashbee were host and hostess at a Christmas party for Streetsville Lacrosse team at their home, 23 Royaleigh Ave. on Saturday. Dec, 18th. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barr and Mrs. Shaver of Barrie, Ont., visited with Mrs. Carbis on Sunday. The newly formed Golfwood Ratepayers‘ Association held their first Christmas party for the children in the basement of St. Andrew‘s Church, Saturday, Dec. 18th, from 2 to 5 p.m. Leonard Hagen had a birthâ€" day on Dec. 22nd. THIS ‘N THAT Mrs. L. Attridge is home from the hospital with her baby daughter who was born last Sunday. Bruce is quite pleased with his Christmas present of a baby sister. Birthday greetings to Mrs. Ewing, Sr., whose birthday is Dec. 28th. _ $ Friday evening Dec. 10th friends and neighbours gathâ€" ered at the home of Mrs. Sears, Byng Ave, for a goingâ€"away and wellâ€"wishes party to Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood and family who are moving this week to their new home in Rexdale. Mrs, Ewing, Sr., spent a week visiting relatives in Acton, Ont. A very merry Christmas to all. There were films and other| entertainment for the children | and Santa Claus distributed gifts | to the children. I Marlene had a lovely party for her birthday on Saturday with quite a few of her school chums in to help celebrate. Belated birthday greetings to Winnifred Jenkins, Brenda Haâ€" gen, Marlene Harris, and Vicâ€" toria Lewis for this past week. W ASHERS MCOLEMAN THE TA"-OR, 36 lain si. s. || Clare Coleman ______ _ > "Mac‘" Waves _ GOLFWOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN ELMLEA NEWS CH. 1â€"1112 Malion To Have New Telephone Building\ In 1955 A new dial telephone building will be constructed in Maiton, A. N. Washburn, Bell Telephone manager for this area, announcâ€" ed this week. It will be located on Old Malâ€" ton Road opposite the ‘AV. Roe engine plant. The contractors for the building are Hughesâ€" Richards Limited of Toronto. The building will be of brick and stone trim and its dimenâ€" sions will be 86 by 39 feet. It will be designed for the addition of an extension to the r@ar to provide for growth. , The building, when completed, will initially house facilities to serve 1,800 telephones and its eventual capacity will be exâ€" change equipment for 3,700 teleâ€" phones. Construction of the building will be completed next summer when installation of the complex dial switching equipment will get under way. This equipment will be ready for use in the fall of 1955 Sunday School | A large number of parents and friends turned out for the | first Christmas concert of the| Sunday school, held®at the Wesâ€" ton Baptist Church on Tuesday, | Dec. 14th. The program was the | oldâ€"fashioned type with each class taking part; two cartoons were shown and everyone joinâ€" ed in the carol singing. Speciali musical numbers were provided by George Johnston â€" a piano solo; and a duet by Diane Cherâ€" | nish who played the accordian | and Diane O‘Connell at the piano. Rev. G. K. Tyler led in prayer and brought greetings to | the parents, reminding them of the worship service which takes | place Sunday morning at quarâ€"| ter to ten in the Pelmo Park School _ Auditorium. Servicesi will not be held, however, while] the school is closed for Christâ€"| mas _ holidays. The â€" Young| People‘s Choir assisted in the| Christmas worship service on | December 19th. I Pelmo Park School Parents and grandparents of ; the kindergarten children were | invited to the school on Wedâ€" | nesday, December 15th by Mrs. Conroy. All the children took part in the various games, singâ€" | ing and rhythm band. Christâ€"| mas gifts made and wrapped ;‘ by the children were presented‘ to the parents. Mrs. Little took | several pictures. U Personals The many friends of Jimmie Christie will be sorry to hear he is in Humber Memorial hosâ€" pital. Jimmie underwent an Pelmo Park Paiter MRS. M. HOOK â€" CH 1â€"2573 There‘s an eager, happy feeling in the air and folks who have shopped for hours pause to say, "Merry Christmas", _ Before you know it, you forger the trouble of Christmas apd start wishing that people could be like this all those reverent words that mean Christmas, The things you sell stop being "merchandive" for a while and become presentsâ€"gifts that will brighten the eyes and kindie the hearts of people someone loves. Our â€" eyes vecome shorper with the . spirit . of Christmas and we see the meaning of things rather than . the . things . themselves. The singers in the atreet . aren‘t just the neighbourhood kids, they‘re carolers straight out of Dickens. T he Spirit And then, on Christmas Eve. just as you start for your own » and your ewn Christmas, you look up at the Star that Christmas "Unte us a Child is bern" operation last week; latest reâ€" ports are he is progressing satâ€" Nancy and Gregory Hood,.Upâ€" lands Ave., have the misfortune with Don‘t forget the meeting of the Pelmo Park Home & School will be held on Monday, Januâ€" THE TIMES AND ‘MADILLâ€"MURPHY DRUG STORE â€" WESTON â€" % OQI".‘C[drisfmas #» e3 ns m y u Abo fo t hy â€"$h 5h oo ora â€" from â€" Management and Staft Harry Clark Hardware Our wishes 7 go out to all our * friends and‘ patrons ,;*% for a bright and cheerful _ Holiday Season. . m F k WESTON sion to follow. i. Wefi # *# * Wishing all my readers golumn a Very ,é?.’ “'M