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on & PED Cle ST, OR NE ects tn Ret madi Stl fo, 3 0 Sy diode Bit she ok are ay v 3 A A war X 4 AY oF Faint Tak I en at a ot ie anil gaia PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, 1946 " looked like a good size goose egg. % , wishes, dent of H, 8. Student Council, LOCAL NEWS Rev. F. B. Fifield is helping with special meetings at Arnprior for two weeks. Mr. John V. Stovin and Mr. Harry Wells, of Oshawa, visited relatives here on Monday. Mrs. R. McKerihen of Prince Al- bert, formerrly of Toronto, is visiting with her cousins, the Misses Stovin. Captain W. R. Smeltzer, of Toronto, accompanied by his wife and daughter Gail visited his brother, H.R. Smeltzer and family Sunday. Miss Jean Smeltzer, Toronto, spent Sunday with her parents. ing Mrs. Charles Reesor and Danny were dinner guests of Mrs. Alfred Wilson and Diane, of Brooklin, on Tuesday evening; while Mr. Reesor attended the supper meeting of the Retail Feed and Grain Assoclation at Brooklin House. THEIR FORTY-SEVENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. George A. McMillan will celebrate the forty-seventh anni- versary of their wedding on Friday, March the 8th. Both Mr. and Mrs. McMillan are enjoying good health. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulation to Patricia King on obtaining 90 marks (First Class Hon- ours) in the Grade 11 Theory Exam- ination held by the Toronto Conserva- tory of Music. Pat is a pupil of Mrs. McClintock. DON'T FORGET The Annual St. Patrick's Supper to be held in St. John's Presbyterian Church, on Friday Evening, March 15, at 6 o'clock. Come and bring a friend. JUNIOR WAR WORKERS The Junior War Workers will meet at the home of Mrs. E. J. Hutchinson, at the regular hour on Tuesday, March 12th. LARGE EGG Mrs. William Forder, of Cartwright, brought a White Leghorn Egg into the Star Office. It measured 8 inches by 10 inches in circumference, and WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION The Woman's Association of the United Church met in the Sunday School room on Tuesday, March bth. The ladies sewed, and a short time in the interim was spent on business, which was conducted by Mrs. Z. M. Jackson, the President. Plans were made to start a quilt, which is to be made for the Fall Bazaar; then a motion was made to invite Mrs. Aiken to speak at the next meeting. Re- freshments were served at the close of the meeting by Mesdames Hall, Beare, Bruce, Asher, Stouffer and Love. PORT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Bruce R. Gerrow, Press Reporter PRESENTATION TO CARETAKER SHEPHEHD Mr. Frank Shepherd leaves P.P.H.S. and the following letter was read to Mr. Sherherd by Jack Whitmore, President of the Students' Council: Port Perry, February 28, 1946 Dear Mr. Shepherd; It is with true regret that we, the students of the Port Perry High and Public Schools, the teachers, fellow enployees, and friends realize that the time has come when you will be leav- ing us, to assoclate yourself with an- other type of work. You have been an asset to this school for the past one-fifth of a cen- tury and we feel that the school has been of better service to the commun- ity because of your association with it. We have appreciated your kindly attitude toward us all, and our days here together pass more pleasantly because of this. Though at fe we may have seemed unappreciative of your efforts to keep our schoool at- tractive, warm, and comfortable, we hope that you will realize that down in our hearts we did appreciate it al- thought you possibly pif not realize - When you have severed your con- nections with this school, you have not severed them frdh the many hundreds of students and the teachers with whom you have been associated sined they all carry kindly thoughts of you through their lives, May your years ahead in you new work, Mr, Shepherd, be pleasant ones; and on behalf of those gathered here, whom you have served so well, we ask you to accept this purse with our best FREE Parking OSHAWA era A FAMOUS PLAYERS THEATER AIR CONDITIONED Thursday, Friday and Saturday, MARCH 7-8-9 EDWARD G. ROBINSON and MARGARET O'BRIEN, in Our Vines have Tender Grapes with James Craig, and Frances Gifford ADDED--Color Cartoon and Latest Paramount News Monday-Tuesday, MARCH 11-12 Alice FAYE, Dana ANDREWS, Linda DARNELL, in "The FALLEN ANGEL" FOUR DAYS Wednesday to Saturday, The glitter and glow show of the year. DANNY KAYE, in 'Wonder Man' with Virginia Mayo, Vera Ellen, ; Donald Woods Gay Musical in Technicolor COMING SOON! MILDRED PIERCE THE CHURCHES 8T. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. A. MacMillan. Minister Sunday School 2.80 p.m. Evening Service at 7 p.m. PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY Sunday School at 10 a.m. Service at 11 a.m, and 7 p.m. Bible Students in Charge It is time to make preparation-- Jesus is coming. PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH Sunday, March 10th-- 10 a.m.--Sunday School. 11 a.m.--The Crusade for Christ. Rev. E. B. Cooke will preach. The Minister will conduct the service. 7 p.m.--The Wonder of Jesus' Message. The Woman's Missionary Society will meet in the school room of the church on Tuesday, March 12th at 3 p.m. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION March 10th--1st Sunday in Lent. Rev. E. G. Bruton, B.A., Rector 2,30 p.m. --Sunday School. 7 p.m.--Evensong and Sermon. PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor: P. Taylor 11 a.m.--Morning Worship. 7 p.m.--Evangelistic Service. Wednesday, 8 p.m.--Prayer Meeting. Services are now being held in the Elford home, just south of the United Church, BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Spears, of Greenbank, at the home of Mrs, Gwen Nott, on March 1st, 1946, a som Mr. and Mrs, Albert A. Cawker are happy to announce the birth of their son, Joel Albert, on Saturday, Feb. 16th, at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. PORT PERRY JUNIOR BASKET- BALL TEAM PLAY PETERBORO JUNIORS Last Friday the team and as many other students as possible travelled to Peterboro. We arrived there, had our supper an dthen proceeded to the School, where the game was played. hard fought game was won by Peterboro, but we feel certain that our team fought hard to keep the victors score down as low as possible. The bus left Peterboro at 12 o'clock and arrived in Port Perry some time later. LOCAL SNOW PLOW OUTFIT DOES GOOD WORK The Street Commissioner is to be complimented upon the good piece of work done in removing the big banks of snow from the front street. It is too bad that the machine cannot run (Bigned) J. L. Crane, R. H, Cornish, up and down the sidewalks, some of Glasses complete, or lenses only, reasonable I. R. BENTLEY OPTOMETRIST RATION COUPONS NOW VALID The following coupons are valid to- day, Thursday, February 28th: SUGAR connie 46 to 70, 81 BUTTER ,... 116-139, R1-R2 MEAT inion 1 to 20 Purple Butter Coupons 116-189 ex- pire to-day, Feb. 28th. BARBER SHOP HOURS The Barbers of Port Perry have agreed to the following hours, start- ing March 18th. Monday ...coveviien 8 a.m. to 6 pm. Tuesday ..ccvrirnen 8 am. to 7 p.m. Wednesday ....8 a.m. to 12.30 noon Thursday " Friday ovine Saturday A REQUEST Books and Magazines (not more than 3 months old) are earnestly re- quested for our returned men who are in hospitals; our sailors. occupa- tional forces, and others, Please leave them on the second' floor of the Post Office, by the afternoon, Rod and Gun Club Formed in Port Perry At a meeting held in the Public Library Community Room, a Rod and Gun Club was formed upon motion of Messrs. Otis Hamilton and Cecil Heayn. The following officers were 'elected: President--Arthur Brock; Vice-Presi- dent--Otis Hamilton; Sec.-Treasurer White, Cecil Heayn, Earl Sweetman, A, Baldwin. It was decided that the membership fee be, $1.00 per year. Mr. George White was appointed Chairman of the Membership Committee. I. 0. D. E. On March the fourth at six p.m, about forty members of Scugog Chap- ter, I.LO.D.E. met in the community room at the Library to hold their regular monthly meeting and to enjoy a birthday party in the form of a pot luck supper--this being the twenty- sixth year since Scugog Chapter was formed. The supper was sumptuous and plentiful and the large table set in the bay window was tastefully decor- ated with red, white and blue atream- ers and candles. One new member was received into the Order, Mrs, Charles Lindsay, and one out-of-town member was happily able to be present, Mrs, Harry Hyland of Toronto. When the tables were cleared, Mrs. Stewart MacFarlane, the new Regent, took the chair, aod opened the meet- Jing with a few well chosen words. The prayer of the Order and the motto repeated in unison. Business was quickly disposed of. and the high light of the evening reached when Mrs. John Murray was called to the front. The members stood while an illuminated address, and a life mem- bership to Scugog Chapter was pre- sented to Mrs. Murray, in.appreciation for her excellent and untiring leader- ship and service as War Work Con- vener for the past six years and six months, The address was read by Mrs. Grant Christie former Regent, and the Life Membership presented by Mrs. S. MacFarlane, who also placed the special life membership pin. The entertainment committee then took charge, and the evening ended hilariously. LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!!! The Scugog Magnificent Truck has arrived 'and been put into action. We think it should have been christened like a ship, by one of Scugog's comely daughters, though we would hate to see a whole bottle of champagne broken over its bows while the short- age is ii Magnificent Snowplow _- og ji ay trifle late. How- ever the snowman did send six lovely Alan Cawker, President of Public; which are in a very dangerous con- | inches but the northwind man failed School Class; Jack Whitmore, Presi- 1 dition. This is a problem for some genius to solve, to co-operate by a blow that would pile up the necessary drifts for a test supplied where necessary, at|f prices, -- --Grant Jeffrey; Directors -- George ARDLEY Suits, and Coats. When You are in Toronto, Shop at The 49!- 495 Danforth Ave., at Logan PHONE--GE. 1675 Social in Wedding Gowns, Veils, Headdresses, Dressés Also Costume Jewellery. The Store where You and Your Friends will be certain to find Satisfaction. FROCKS Erg than 200 cities and towns needs of both employers local N. E. S. office takes left to his own initiative himself and his family. employer and employee employment market. and Liabour; ployment Act; Parsonnel. Service, MITCHELL about Make full use of the Local Office of National Employment It is there to serve your needs, and those of the entire Commi POST OFFICE EER BFR 555] Rational Employment Service benefits THE WHOLE community Regular employment and pay envelopes make for carefree families-- for prosperous communities--for 'good times' for employer and employee alike. 'National. Employment Service, with offices in more The across Canada, serves the and employees--and the its place in importance to - the community among the time honoured com- munity institutions--the Post Office, the Court House, the City Hall . ... Without National Employment Service, the worker is to find a job to support The employer may be un- able to reach workers he requires. National Employ- ment Service is the clearing house through which are brought together, so that both may have their free choice of the entire National Employment Service has 5 main functions: 1--Oxganization of the whole employment market, and bringing together employers and employees; i 2--Collection of information on employment prob- lems for the use of Government, Management 3--Administration of Reinstatoment in Civil Ema= - 4--Dealing with Unemployment Insurance Benefits; 5--Dealing with Outrof Noe Benefits for Ex-Service NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE Dominion Labour Department A. MACNAMARA Deputy Minister case, 80 that a spectacular demonstra- tion could be made. It was suggested that the Reeve should take the 'helm, or whatever they call the tiller on a truck, and with the four councillors mounted on the plow, make a triumphal tour of the Island--the Clerk was willing . to go in the trailer; This would have been effective but might have resulted in a row of councillors being scattered along the sidelines, buried in the drifts till a spring thaw released .them. Just the same, the Council have acted wisely in procuring both the truck and the plow and should be com- mended on their initiative and we look for many years effective service from' both, : A SHOWER A miscellaneous shower was held the evening of February 28rd, In honour of Miss June Sonley, a pop- ular bride-to-be.: It was given by Miss Doris Mulligan and Mrs, R, E. Sheridan at the home of Mrs, C. C. Jeffrey. Amid streamers and bows, the bride opened the many gifts that well wishers had brought, expressing her thanks to everyone in a speech afterwards, Later, each person wrote a letter of advice to June on marriage, The letters were placed In an en! velope, sealed, and are to be opened by the bride and groom one month after their wedding date. Mrs. Rus. sell Sonley and Mrs, Harold Emmer- gon poured tea, Miss Elsle Martin, Mrs, Jack Starkey, and -Miss Anna- belle Hillier assisted in serving lunch. The evening ended with best wishes to the bride, PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH MISSION BAND NEWS Our last meeting in February was in the form of a Valentine Party and after the regular business was dis-| pensed with the following program was given. The Scripture was read by Ann Chapman and Prayer given by Isobel Gibson. A--piano solo hy Joyce Dowson; a solo by Gary Gib- son, entitled *"'Tis not far to Jesus", accompanied by Mrs, Caughill, and a piano solo by Carol Dowson. These numbers were well given and enjoyed Valentines were exchanged and Val- entine treats were donated by Mrs, Caughill and games were played. Twenty-eight members and one visitor were present. The meeting closed with the Mission Band Purpose. The 'March 4th meeting was opened by our president, Donna Dowson and a sing-song was held using our theme song 'Missionary Bells". Prayer was given by Thelma Sweetman and the Scripture was read by Marilyn Walker, Minutes and roll call by Bernice Dow- son and the Treasurer's Report given hy Beverley Michell. Piano solo by Isobel Gibson; duet by Kent Gerrow and Barbara Love, kntitled "Little Fishermen are We" with Mrs. Caug- hill at the piano and another piano golo by Tom Coulter, These were all Lawrence's Drug Store News » (You Can Save With Safety at Your Rexall Store) TWO NEW SHADES in REVLON Hildegarde Rose and Tortoise Shell Ensemble sets of Lipstick, Nail Polish, and Adheron SPECIAL $1.25 LOTIO DERM VITA RAY S8MOOTHSKIN Hand Lotion, 16 oz, Special $1.25 NIVEA CREME AMOLIN DEODORANT CREAM 89c. VITA-RAY FACE POWDER ... »isres irnapsprrsssssrsrnrsinnns 806 50c. and 95¢. NIVEA SKIN OIL ADRIENNE FACE POWDER ...65¢c. $1.15 PHONE 49 A M. LAWRENCE 1720 Rexall sure 0 { JUST IN! | # LAMPS, LAMP SHADES y STEAM ELECTRIC RADIATOR PORT PERRY JUST PLUG IT IN FOR STEAM HEAT Also NEW LAMP GLOW SWITCH COVERS SHOW YOU THE SWITCH IN THE DARK A Farm Wiring. Phone 179, Free Estimates wgs in the form of' a "work or pro- ject" meeting. Scrapbooks were dis- played which had been made at home. Coloring and plasticine work was done by various members, others knitted and sewed. During this time'a '"pal- aver" was held with Tom Coulter, Danny Reesor, Gary Gibson and Helen Watson taking the different assign- ments. Mrs. Caughill told a very in- teresting story and a demonstration of Bubble Blowing was given by Faye Hayden with the group singing "I'm for ever Blowing Bubbles", 28 were present. Collections, including mem- bership fees, $1.72. : The children 'sem to enjoy this : type of meeting very much; so plans will be made to hold more in the near future. Members who are inter- ested in our coming plans please be on hand for our next meeting, March 18. THE WHITE KITCHEN RESTAURANT SPECIAL NOTICE This Restaurant will close every Wendesday, 1.80 p.m. Open All Day Sunday Good Meals at all times Arthur Asher, Proprietor OSHAWA LAUNDRY ANNOUNCES Weekly Service for Port Perry-- Pick-Up on Monday, and Return on Friday of each week, Arrangements for this service, together with rates can be made at-- Palmer's Grooeteria Phone 36, Port Perry CGLT A meeting of the C.G.I.T. was held on Monday, February 26th. The de- votional was in charge of Mrs, Wat- son's group. Mrs, Watson told a de- lightful story. This was followed by a discussion of plays, their authors and what they actually are, The re- maining time was spent in the groups where a further discussion of plays was carried on, kak 3 ELE Ee of : A j Sh | ROBERTSON ELECTRIC ; Phone 179 BEAUTY SALON with or without appointment. PERMANENT # WAVES $1.95.,and up SHAMPOO AND STYLED SETTING, ONLY 50c. Phone 223, Port Perry ARTHUR PRENTICE, Prop. Smoking In The Loges Biltmore THEATRE, OSHAWA Continuous Show Daily Friday and Saturday, MARCH 8 and 9 Big Double Laugh Show CLAUDETTE COLBERT and FRED MacMUERAY, in. "Practically Yours" with Robert Benchley: and Gil Lamb -- ADDED FUN -- THE EAST SIDE KIDS in "Ghosts on the Loose" with Bela Lugosi Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, : MARCH 11-12-13 MARGARET O'BRIEN, in € * - 'Music for Millions" _ - with Jimmy Durante, Jose Iturbi, June "Allyson. Added--First Oshawa Showing "Dangerous Passage" withTACK TARUE and PHYLLIS BROOKS Always a complete show after 'nine p.m,