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The church was _ constructed about 1914 from donations from the Hillerest Church of Christ Discipleand a short term mortâ€" gage, which was later assumed by Mr. C. Bradshaw when the congregation found themselves in strained cireumstances about 1919. This church was known as the Russell Road Church of Christ Disciple. In about the year 1912 this conâ€" gregation deciced to build a church of their own. After due consideration Mrs. Millar, one of the members of Hillerest Church of Christ Disciple who owned property. on Russell road, donated a parcel of land on said road on which to build this church, with the stipulation that only a conâ€" gregation that followed the docâ€" trine of@athe Church of Christ Disciple could occupy the land. In the early nineteen hundreds of the older families leaving the m group of people in the Maple urea and the new families comâ€" Leaf district had been attendâ€"|ing in being of Presbyterian or ing the Downsview Methodist Methodist background. During Church, together with some this period there grew a feeling other residents jof the district, that a change of denomination who were members of the Hillâ€" for the congregation would gain erest Church of Christ Disciple, more support from the residgnts decided to start a Sunday School | of the area. for the children of the districti On February 12, 1927, a meetâ€" and they held their first meetings ing was called of the board of in the home of the late Mr. John managers of the Church and a Shirley. Owing to the illness of vote was taken to see what they Mrs. Shirley, the school was could do. ‘The vote was 2 to compelled to move to other quarâ€" remain as Christ Disciple, 2 for ters and Mr. €. Bradshaw openâ€" Baptist, and 11 to join the United ed his home on Russell Road Church. As a result of this vote (now Rustic Rd.) to them. Durâ€" a letter was send to the Rev. ing the period of meeting in the Hiram Hull, Chairman of Presâ€" home of Mr. Bradshaw, the disâ€" bytery and Rev. Jas. A. Millar, trict grew and the adults in the Secretary of Missions. As a reâ€" community expressed the desire sult of this letter, these men, for the formation of a congreâ€" together with representatives of gation for a Service of Worship Presbytery and Rev. G. E. in their own district. This conâ€" Forbes, (visited the area to deâ€" gregation | was _ formed _ with termine its prospects. In April assistance from Hillerest Church ‘of that year a meeting was held of Christ Disciple where Mr. with these men and the congreâ€" Bradshaw was a member. Within gation and they outlined their a few years this outgrew the proposals for the area. These home of Mr. Bradshaw and theylproposals being agreeably receivâ€" sought and obtained permissionled by the congregation, they to use the Maple Leaf School for elected to join the United Church. their meetings. The Board of Missions rented New Elverston Park United Church Rises On 48â€" Yearâ€"Old Maple Leaf District Site 4x _ 1961 . Qet 6. 1960 _ FME TIMES 6 GVIDE Drop in for a firstâ€"hand glimpse of the greatest display of 1961 automoâ€" biles in Weston‘s hfstory. Renew old acquaintances and enjoy a coffee and sandwiches from our cofâ€" fee bar. sandwiches from our mf_ No/ C «E{ e y about.â€" We know you‘ll llke-tho valuo-puck;; _ * fee bar: Consul. * FC . K * Lo <KC LTD. " x on c m ams a a wen as ue s m a ma an A L We e ds _ SEE _ ‘K* THE FINEST IMPORTS FOR 1961 Priced From gf\ng\ég‘ Due to the stipulation placed on the donation of property by Mrs. Millar with regard to the doctrine of the church occupying the property, it was necessary to obtain another site in the district for the building and this the Board of Missions did by purâ€" chasing property from Mr. J. Mills, on Maple Leaf Drive, on which was constructed a founâ€" dation with kitchen and furnace, end to which the church buildâ€" ing was moved in 1930. The Board of Home Missions financed this project and held a mortâ€" gage against the new congregaâ€" tion for this money. The Board of Missions rented the building of the Russell Road Church of Christ Disciple in 1928, in lieu of its purchase which was finalized in 1929 when the agreement was signed by Mr. C. Bradshaw, Mr. T. Marsh, Mr, J. Vanpee sr., Mr. Simpson and Mrs. R. Northcott. On February 12, 1927, a meetâ€" ing was called of the board of managers of the Church and a vote was taken to see what they could do. ‘The vote was 2 to remain as Christ Disciple, 2 for of the older families leaving the wrea and the new families comâ€" ing in being of Presbyterian or Methodist â€" background. During this period there grew a feeling that a change of denomination for the congregation would gain more support from the resi£n“ of the area. s1657 Come in . . . see for yourself how the exciting Anglia 105E give you more car for your money . . . how it outvalues all others in its class. Allâ€" new rakedâ€"back rear window . . . gasâ€"saving, powerpacked "overâ€"square" engine plus a host of other advanced features. Drop in . . . we‘ll arrange a proof drive. 2070 WESTON ROAD â€" METEOR, COMET & MERCURY DEALER \Hrs.‘ J. Vanpee sr., Miss Dora Vanpee, Miss Margaret Vanpee, Mrs, C. Watts, Miss Connic Watts, Miss Hazel Watts, Miss Mary Whitlock, Mr. and Mrs. C. Whitman. The first service for the recepâ€" tion of members was held on Sunday, September 30, 1928, at which time the following twentyâ€" eight members were received by certificate or profession of faith: Mrs. W. Burlington â€"sr., Miss Olive Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Colquhoun, Miss Ruby Dennison, Mrs. Evcolini, Miss Margaret Hall, Mr. Harold Jones, Mrs. Leakey, Mr. C. Martin, Mrs. C. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. R. Northâ€" cott, Miss Iola Partridge, Mrs. E. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, Miss Isobel Sparrow, Mr. and church in 1928, a request was put out for a name for the church and an older member of the conâ€" gregation, Mr. Speller, suggested the name of Elverston Park beâ€" cause this was the name of a district near his home in Wales. The first United Church service was held on the first Sunday in April, 1928, under the leaderâ€" ship of Rev. J. K. Brown, then a student pastor. The WORLD®‘S NEWEST CARS Our premiere showing of the new Mercury is under way. Join the thousands who have already admired this newest of fine cars. In every way it takes to be C better . . . MERCURY is THE BETTER CAR. * * Mercury deals are better, too, during * introduction time. See us today Ar and drive Mercury. â€" ZEPHER, ZODIAC & ANGLIA â€" TELEPHONE CH. 4â€"6461 _ In 1949 the Elverside pastoral \charge was formed consisting of |Elverston Park, Riverside and |Marding Avenue churches with \Rev. Gordon Legge as minister. iBy 1953 the Home Mission counâ€" |eil having agreed to reduce the ‘mortgage dollar for dollar paid, ‘the mortgage was burned at our ‘anniversary service that year. At a congregational meeting on February 24, 1957, it was duly moved and seconded that we beâ€" come a singleâ€"point charge and requested that Rev. G. Legge remain as minister. On July 1, In 1954 Mr. Ronald Hastings offered to grant a parcel of land on Hopcroft avenue if we could purchase an adjoining parcel. of property to make a large enough site for our new building. It being the feeling of the congreâ€" gration that this site would be more central to the charge his cffer was accepted. During 1955 the Elverside pasâ€" toral charge was changed to a twoâ€"point charge, Elverston Park and Trethewey Park (formâ€" erly Harding Avenue) churches. In 1946 a renewed campaign was launched to wipe out the mortgage which the Home Misâ€" sions Board had help since 1930. This mortgage of $6,650 had hardly been touched during the lean years of the thirties and the Board had carried it interest free, but by 1349 it was someâ€" what reduced. In 1945 a request was put forâ€" ward to the Home Mission Board to endeavour to place our church with another church in a selfâ€" supporting charge, the congreâ€" gation fecling that a permanent minister would help build up the congregation. vising pastors were Rey. E. G. Forbes, Rev. A. J. Eagle, Rev. K. J. Joblin, and Rev. C. A. Meâ€" Laren. FRIDAY & SATURDAY â€" OCTOBER PREVIEW SHOWING Perhaps you‘re "just thinking" about a new car. That‘s fine. Come in and see the Consul, then you‘ll have something to really think CON S U L The Rev. G. Legge, after 10 years of faithful service retivred from the charge in November of 1959 and was followed by Rev. F. A. Bunt as interim minister and then the present minister, Rev. J. Campbell McLean, was inducted in February, 1960. We appreciate the work done by our building committee under Mr. C. Partridge, chairman; Mr. G. Mowat, secretary, and Mr. W. Bishop, financial manager. maining lots at the present site cember, 1957. In 1958 the reâ€" were purchased and the building campaign under the Methods asâ€" sociation was conducted and this campaign together with the sale of the old church property to the Reform Church culminated in the building of the present church, the cornerâ€"stone of which we are laying today. MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION gather around the new Elverston Park United Church for the formal cornerstone laying ceremony last Sunday. Although the general construction of the exterior ------------------- See the newest of the ‘61‘s. Come in today and view Meteor . . . Try Meteor! It won‘t take you long to discover all the big reasons why Meteor is a better buy. Big trade allowances and easy terms are in effect during Meteor‘s introduction! 1961 CO M ET 1961 M ETE O R OF Brookhaven Home and School Association is holding its first meeting of the season on Tuesâ€" day, October 11, and it promises to be an interesting evening. Guest speaker will be Mr. Joel Aldred, who is president of the new | private television station coming soon on channel 9. Come and bring a friend. NOTES FROM: Hardington & District This is the 1961 Comet â€" fineâ€"car flair, familyâ€"size comfort, bigâ€"car ride, smallâ€"car handling ease, plus genuine gas economy. A choice of + models, sedans and wagons. Two engines, equipped with either j conventional or automatic transmissions. Come and see * the 1961 Comet now â€" and discover the better compact * car, PRICED WITH OR BELOW MOST OTHER Ar COMPACTsS. + of the Church is complete, interior finishâ€" ing and furnishing still remain to be done. Opening and dedication of the new Church will take place in a few months, according to latest estimates. i Speaking of weddings, Mr. and | Mrs. Harry Rickwood of Norâ€" |anda drive are observing their 25th wedding anniversary on Ocâ€" tober 12. The Rickwoods celeâ€" {brated a little early by taking a [ motor trip to Vancouver in Auâ€" |gust,. Congratulations and may ‘there be another 25 happy years on October 8 at Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Ridgetown, Ontario. Bob is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Fairlic of 82 Hearst Circle and is a Cubmaster in Weston. Margaret is glso active in the Girl Guide movement. I On Tuesday evening friends and neighbors gathered at the 1home of Mrs. Bill Evans, Humâ€" \ber Summit, for a stork shower |in honor of Mrs. Gord Stevenson and baby son, Among the many gifts was an attractive blue high chair. Refreshments were served by the hostess. . Despite the power failure on Monday evening Mrs. Woodford of Golfdown drive invited several friends to a product demonstraâ€" ‘tion at her home. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. W. Hart on the birth of a daughter. _ Proud _ grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. F. Hart, Lockâ€" heed boulevard. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. H. Burley of 61 Redwater drive on the birth of a son, a brother for Anita, Donny, Allen and Kevin. Mrs. Hajjard of _ Elmhurst drive was visited by relatives from Hamilton during the weekâ€" end. Several members of Thistleâ€" town Ladies‘ Auxiliary Branch 284 attended the biâ€"ennial. proâ€" vincial _ commands _ of _ ladies‘ auxiliaries in Windsor. Birthday greetings go to Kay Gilligan for October 4, Kenny Jordan of Elmhurst drive for Ocâ€" tober 6, Mrs. Ada Woodend for October 8, Mrs, Dorothy Haines of Raxdale for October 9, Larry Ready of Rexdale for October 9, Ruby Jackson for October 11 and Mrs. Waite of Elmhurst drive for September 30. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ready of Redâ€" water drive have returned home after visiting relatives in Winniâ€" peg. They made the journey by awir. The Good Neighbors Club held its weekly euchre at the home of Mrs. M. Nash. Winners were: Myrtle Taylor, 85; Kay Kuzik, 80; Mrs. E. Baines, 77; low score, Greta Wellwood, 44. Elmlea Joitings