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ahi & i N- ; sd - Nig Watch your Eabel; it tells "when your subscription 3 [ Expires. "$2.00 per year in advance, Be. Single Copy ar SEE ERP EO = 3 5 NY ~~ Mr, Bowes re suggested plan of subs. : 8 -.~ Hall, bi per year outside Canada, 4 oF A lle? i ler CEHEEG ease = > v 4 V fe q y ¥ N \ N PORT PERRY, ONT, © NOTES iin THROUGHOUT THE WORLD An investigation of crime is being car- ried on in the United States to determine if there is a countrywide syndicate whose special monopoly is organized crime, Much evidence is piling upto show that such a Fear- lessly in spite of an impending election and . murders of important witnesses the inve, syndicate is actually in operation. tigation is proceeding. Canada's special force is being ois for service with the Atlantic Pact powers, . _. The constitutional problem in Canada is fraught with as many difficulties as those experienced in drawing up the original B.N.A. Act. India is having an increasingly difficult time trying to put itself in the position of the mediator between East and West-- Russia and Democracies. The question of a German Army of the West is calculated to give the Western ~ diplomats many a sleepless night. The fact that this is newspaper week in the U.S. lends emphasis to-a growing trend more and more of them are combining and in the last forty years over seven hundred have -among the large city dailies . . . disappeared. One of the reasons for the fr ceing of the Canadian dollar was the growing menace of runaway inflation in the United 'States. -- The British Labour Party is showing. 'upon a new: year in' its administration, it . would 'seem advisable to think back over the past year and try to assess in terms of thoughtful reflection what we have ac- complished this year. Then, too, we will be thinking in terms of the question-- what steps can be taken next year to insure that we do an even better job. How can "the best interests of the community be served by those who hold office on our be- half ? These and many other questions de- mand responsible answers, If. we, the voters, haven't the patience or the fore- sight, haven't the civic sense of respons- ibility to do so then it doesn't matter very much whether we have elections or who holds office. Certain definite improvements have been effectively carried out during the past - year; there still remains a tremendous amount of work to be done if we are going to have the kind of community we want--a community in-which a common- bond of loyalty, happy interests, and a-wholesome healthy way of life serve to unite us in an effort towards the achievement of our goal --good living, We need to complete the hospital, the recreation centre and other projects. Now, in order that we do our part to facilitate such growth we are beginning a special column in this paper, open to any- one who wishes to put forth any point of view concerning the affairs of the coi- munity. Perhaps, inevitably there will be PORT PERRY, THURS., OCTOBER 12th, 1950 | thanked Mr. 'brief resume of the history of the "novel by Jane Austin, _ "Farmers. - something of a split over further national ization of industry. TOWN FORUM With the 'beauteous weather that we have been having it seems hard to realize that the time is not far us. - Christmas and the New Year will be upon But 'before this community Shere. "point of fact, distant when FORUM." used. . some criticism voiced in this column--we trust that it will be fair and honest criti- cism which, of course, as you well under- _stand never weakens public morale for, in it is the life-blood of - con= structive effort. This column will be called "TOWN We lope that it will be freely domi i News F ashes from P.P.H.S. Well folks, here we are again. One, more week of gruelling brain- work ' _ over. As is the custom, Thur sday and Fri- day the first-formers were initiated. Many of the boys robbed their father's grain bags to carty their books to! class, also mother's frilly apron. On 'each lapel. was a glisténing onion, later replaced by a tooth-brush. Now | our beautiful ladies were adorned with make-up on only half of the face, top- ped by very original up-sweeps. Fifth formers are to be congratu- latedd on the effort and good spirit in which the mock court was conducted. The first case in the electric chair proved very effective, Minor penalties such as "The Diet of Worms", and the "Last Supper were imposed. Mr, "Parkinson" washeard: to-remark that he wished the new teachers 'would be initiated. : Preparation for a-BIG PLAY to be presented in this term are under way, with readings for the major parts, having begun as we go to préss. The play is "Pride and Prejudice" written by Helen Jerome and based upon the 3 The novel is} _ being studied by Grade 13 literature] students." Miss Barrett is the direct- . Tess, : : A new education system is on.trial, commencing November 10. the results along with other hints on the inside life of P.P.H.S. in' next week's flashes, Cartwright Council The municipal council of the Twp. of Cartwright met on October 2nd at 8 p.m. D:S.T. : - Members all present, Reeve Heaslip "in the chair, Minutes read and adopted as read. 7 » Mr, Dick Watson was present aid expressed his appreciation and thanks! to the Council for fixing up the road to Caesarea Cemetery. "Mr. Garnet Wright seeking damages for 2 lambs killed by dogs. division on Sam Bruce Estate, ; ~ On motion of Black and Cochrane proposed plan approved. 'Mr. Archie Dysart and Howard Say- . well asked for lodge room for L.O.L. ~No. 183 in Community ~Refreation Left for further consideration. Stuart Dorrell and Richard Van -Camp requested usual grant to Junior On motion of Councillors Black and Sweet grant of 328. 00 given as usual, Mrs, Vine, Mrs. J. Forder and Mrs. " @. Thompson, of Nestleton W. I, dis- cussed with Council serious condition of a woman at Nestlaton who had been' in bed for a year and had no one to nurse her, ete. W. I. to supervise Rufsing and housekeeping assistance PER Don't Forget the "GALA NIGHT" i Look for}. and council to give some Financial assistance. All accounts for nursing and othef expenses to be approved by Women's Institute. On motion of Councillors Suggitt and Cochrane, Reeve and Clerk were ! instructed to sign rest of papers in connection with the purchase of the Armouries from the War Assets Corp. On Motion of Sweet and Suggitt, | the Cerk was instructed to t some person to clean up Cemetery at ; Bether 'Church and some vadant lots in Caesarea. On motion of Black and Sweet the following account were ordered paid: County Treas., hospitalization $70.00 Oshawa Ambulance Service. tase 6.00 Martyn's Store, bulbs we 69 Garnet Wright, 2 lambs killed... 59.00 Richard Wall, sheep valuator .... 5.00 Social Assistance 26.00 Henry Thompson, salary .. Henry Trosmpson, search at registry office ....cuinieniinens Hector Shortridge, work & and _ material, at hall ....... ave Francis Jose, Jr. Farmers .......... Road Voucher No. 9 .......ccceueeean 718.31 "A by-law was passed continuing Daylight Saving until November 25th. Henry Thompson, Clerk. CO TEE TT PI TPT TO seservensnne - 1.00 Pine Grove )and Mary Wilson visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crosier and David on Wednesday evening. - A number of friends and neighbors gathered in the Memory Hall on Fri- day evening to present Mr, and Mrs. Herb Hill with a coffee table and tray. The evening was spent in dancing. "~M¥, 'and Mrs. 'Eldred- Catherwood, Freddy and Mr. I, Catherwood visit- ing with the Toppers' at Musselman's Lake Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Kilbee and 'Mrs, Ba- ker and son Gordon, Mr. Lee Middle- ton and Jean McKintosh of Orillia, visiting Thanksgiving Day at-Cather- wood's,: = Mr. and Mrs, E. Ballard visiting | with Mr, and Mrs. C. Geer on Tues- day evening. | Mrs. Stubbins, Mrs, Johnston and r.. and Mrs. Herb ill-of Toronto Ny the week end a8 Jack Hill's. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ballard gnd 'Della visiting Sunday at E. Ballard's. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Clark, Phil and Panfela, Mr. and Mrs. John Locke, | Rodney and Brenda spent Thanks- giving at Ballard's. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Simpson and Donna had dinner with her parents Thanksgiving and Mr, and Mrs. Glen Elford and son of Welland had sup- per at Jack Simpson's Thanksgiving. strong on Tuesday last. Miss Dora Brownscombe gave an account of her trip to Bermuda which was enjoyed, by all. The 'néxt W. A. meeting will be October 27th in the form of a social evening at Mrs. Earl Ballard's. and get Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill and June iI'ness of three years. THe W. A, met at Mrs. Hillard. Arm- |' " Scugog Anniversary Services will be held in Grace Church on Sunday, October 16th. The guest speakers for the day are the Rev. C. W. Hutton of Black- stock who will give the message in the morning at 11, and the speaker pour of Little Britain at 7.30. Special Music is being prepared by the choir. A Turkey supper with all the good things will. be served at 5:30 on Wed- nesday, October-$8th, with a good pro- 'gram of Moving pictures and music-by Mr. Powell of Scugog. . Hoping the weather will be favorable for all who like a good suppers which Scugog is noted for. All are very sorry to hear of the illness of the Rev. J. R. Bick who has to be kept very quiet.. We all hope for a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Mr. Douglas Al- -|-dred-and_ Miss: Nettie Melnychuck on| their wedding in Grace Church on Saturday afternoon. It was the 4th wedding in this beautiful Church. Miss Marjorie. Milner. has returned home after spending a couple of weeks at her sister's in Oshawa, --Mr.-and. Mrs. Clark Ross and Karen land and children of Ajax were Mon- 'day guests of their parents Mr, and Mrs, C. L. Fralick, - Mr. David Hope received word that his brother Jess had passed away at the Hospital at Duluth, Minn. Jess was born-here on Scugog, then when a young man lfe went West where he has been until his death after an ill- * He was laid to Test at Grand Forks, where he spent many years on the Railroad. Hel. his wife, three brothers, David of Scu- gog, Norman of Kindersley, -Sask., and Gordon of Greenbank, and one sister (Emma) Mrs. v. J. "Mullen of Baring, Sask. 5 The Anniversary Services will be day, October 22nd, at 2.80, sponsored by the W.A, and Mrs, Seymore of Enniskillen will be the speaker and Mrs. F. Smith of Port Perry will be the soloist. wes THere will not be any Sunday School on Sunday at either Church. The, rain of' Ménday night will do a lot of good and' also settle the dust 'on the roads which-has"been- terrible after putting on the new coat of gra- vel, Miss Inez Martyn of Toronto spent the long week- end at her home hate, Pa nian Snes The Scugog Young peoples' Dance that was postponed last week because of the "Gala Night" will be week, FRIDAY, OCT. Jo, at Free- man's 'Pavilion, -given-in_her-memory by the late Wn, glimpse at. its proceedings. for the evening is the Rev. Mr, Trum- of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. E. Row- leaves to mourn his passing besides held in Head Memorial Church on Sun-]' 'broken bones." held this] n the High School, Nov. ARK (8 Yo P. P. H. . Boys in in Sports (by I.-W, Parkinson) 2 iri News | Beautiful Gift Friday evening the War, Memorial' Library was the scene of a presenta- tion from the late Charles Stewart of | twelve fine chairs, Mr. Stewart who had spent many enjoyable hours in the library made provision in his will for the buying of thése chairs. The com- mittee have chosen very wisely, several chairs have red leather seats and backs, one of these arm chairs is a swivel office chdir. for the use of the librarian, the remaining chairs are weypy -comfaortable and sturdy, all are limed oak and very beautiful. Track-- . Tuking a last glimpse at track and figld for 1950, we note that the trophy cups and shields for the junior, inter- mediate and senior champs and run- ner-up respectively are being en- graved as Collins' intermediate runner-up shield from Uxbridge and the 14 medals the PPS. boys won at Oshawa, (Here's guessing the en- gravers will remember the name Harold Collins after they get through cutting it 9 times on various awards.) While the number receiving medals "will 'be quite limited, there are many other boys who, through their keen participation, have qualified for smart track and field crests. Should our track athletes remember---no smoking --clean living habits, practice, dl 15 Mr. J. D. Lucas, K.C., of Toronto, formerly of Port Perry, who was Mr. Stewart's counsel, made the presenta- tion. In an interesting manner he re- viewed -his association with the late Mr. Stewart and spoke of his school days in Port Perry. He read the para- graph in the will which referred to the many happy hours spent in library by Mr. Stewart and commended the com- mittee upon their choice." in condition and all-year-around scl lastic work, there -will be an effokt made to enter several boys in "the spring COSSA meet and possibly two or three in the provincial champion- ships at Toronto during the summer. Reeve .E. Hayes in a brief address, Lucas and all concerned with the procuring of this fine gift. The president, Mrs. W .H. Harris, also thanked Mr. Lucas and gave a Introducing Touch Rughy-- While rugby may be as difficult to understand as the court decisions at the conclusion "of the Grade 9 initia- tions it is almost unanimously. agreed that both are fun. Heré are a few points that may give those who are unfamiliar with the game a brief library and also mentioned with ap- preciation other gifts previously re- ceived. These included a lovely"oil painting by the late Mrs. Cutts and Cutts; a very uscful library truck | which was presentéd by Mrs. Nasmith | in memory of the late John Nasmith; equally divided.) . The offensive team library steps were given by Miss M.! (i.e. the team in possession of the E. Spence; a large wall clock by the | ball) have three tries (called downs), late Mrs. Hutcheson and Mr. I. R.|{o make 10 yards; this may be done Bentley; .a library table and 2- vol: , by passing the ball over the line "of umes of books by Miss Bessie Crozier | scrimmage (i.e. the line from which in memory of her parents; also a pic- | play begins) to a team 'mate or by ture of the late James MacBrien by carrying 'the ball through the line or Mrs. Spurr. Mrs. Harris expressed around its end; once the pass-receiver , consists of either 6 or 12 players (al- though for P.T. periods the class is regret that others who had laboured' or the ball carrier is touched by an] lovingly for the library, including Dr. Mellow, Mr. Farmer, were not present to enjoy this 'further comfort and ; beauty. -._ 3 -- rin touch except that play ceases by having the player with the ball touch- ed rather than being brought down by : 9 ha A tackling. Between plays the offensive Institute" a building-which-stood on team fo back into a huddle with the he Son en =a na pe team quarter-back calling the next This building wis later bought by the play, fiom Wie) position the. loan Baptist Church in 1863 snd renovated lines up on the ball, with equal num- by them with an added. spire. After Lois on' gach side of, Yieicoftive man a number of years the Baptist. church | (the snap), with the quarter-back im- sold the building to the school and it: mediately behind i Shap, and. the was usdd for a. gymnasium and house- font of the team(behind the line} cams hold scjence room. After_the build- bring the baels field... Tho. opposivg i of of new school the spire was re- team's line, form one yard from the ine ball, on the opposite side of the line xh a the Fai Grounds. of scrimmage," usually spread out so ¢ $ SACI .- "that 'they can drive through to the opposing player play ceases with the whistle being blown. Almost all the The first Public Library in Port Perry was situated in the "Mechanies + Krom=this=situntion--on--Rosa--and *opppsite-backficld;nnd-togetherwith; Gein the library was moved to the thei defensive backfield manouver to Penhall Blotk--and -later tothe pre- catch ball-carriérs coming around the sent location where it was housed in end. an old brick building which crowded to intercept passes, - the sidewalk. The present modern lifts the ball from the ground; he may building was erected in 1936 and dedi- either make a Tong snap back for the cated by Dr. Herbert Bruce. who was kicker: or passer or, the quarter-back also a Port Perry boy." may take the ball directly. from be- This lovely building is well equipped tween the snap's legs. If the oppos- and serves the community as a fine reading centre as well as a meeting from making 10 girls three downs house for small public gatherings. possession of ball chqnges hands; it "is customary for the offensive team to "kick on theil third down if it is ob- vious that they will not make a first down. To commence the game one team kicks off, while the opposing team receives the ball and rus the. kick' back as far as possible without all 1 being touched (only ot not Mr. Don Pargeter, of .the Port forward ones are allowed by the team Perry Dairy, whose busy day is Sat receiving the kick-off. (Next! week a urday, had the misfortune to dose at CW points on scoring.) ' the wheel of his car as he returned to Port Perry from the Mark-Graham wedding. Local Boy Close. Hogkeye : As the local community centre nears . 2 completion and the NHE broadeasts The car: left the road at Cawker's | remind 'us that hockey is not too far Creek culvert, near Peel's Poultry off, it seems h fitting tithe to pass on, farm and turned over completely | on behalf of the P.P.H.S. a sincere twice. Don received a' deep cut on his | "hats-off to the hard-working, public forehead, requiring stitches and was "spirited re¢reational committee, who badly - shaken up, byt suffered no | fortunately for the local bdys anc y girls, believe in, "investing 'in youth". | It is rumoured that "the powers that 'be" will soon call a hockey meeting and that leagues involving peweces, bantams, midgets, juveniles, juniors and seniors will be organized. Let's hope that it is more than a rumour for éarly organization is n key ty success, The car which was jointly owned by Mr: George Parry, also of the Dairy, and Mr. Pargeter, was a total wreck. A i > . 8 =a a dminton Club Badminton Clu Will hold its first meeting on SAT- URDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, at Shi p.m. at the High School. Baskethall-- Nothing will please the male section of the P.T. section of the P.P.H.S, more than to sec the high-flying senior basketballers sail through their Christmas exams as well as they do with their opposition on the basketball floor. ~~ (The reverse would also be true.) John Waldinsperger who likes tossing forward passes in rugby as well as S putting the shot, together with Bring your racket and running shoes for a little work-out. . lection of officers. The. defending team also tries | When thé snap -- ) STAR ¥ CA team | rules followed in tackle rugby prevail t ing team prevents the offensive team | IR aa Authorized as Second Class Mall; S Post: Office Department, Ottawa, . En Ns Published by ° _ THE PORT PERRY STAR CO. LTD. "PORT PERRY COMMUNITY - Memorial Recreation Centre 9, ,000, 00: STILI, NEEDED PO COMPLETE ARENA READY FOR Sole. 753 RURAL_CANVASS NOW OPENED. TOWN CANVASS [ ' . STILL OPEN Campaign Headquarters--Canadian Bank of Commerce PORT PERRY COMMUNITY. MEMORIAL RECREATION CENTRE The following donations have been WL, Me since last report. Murray Geer ooo 3 1.00 Ray Mudd ..oninmimmmemvassnns 5.00 G. Jordan oo 2.00 Elmer Wilson .. Earl Wilson ... Sam Holzan ...... Larold-Honey 5.00 2.00 . 5.00 50.00 Paul Diamond ......ooooiveeii 5.00 W. E. Evans 1.00 Vie Willis Therese 25.00 Harold Wilson ...... 1.00 Frank Whitfield .......cooooiovvennennnn. 10.00 Frank Lyle oii, 5.00 Joe Carvenka wee 10.00 Wm. Lick ........ . 10,00 Geo. Irwin ........... . 5.00 Lawson Honey 10.00 Dr, C. MacMaster Donald Collins ...... Fred Edgar .... Joe Dowson Art Powell cocecvrereesssserenens Angus Wilkinson .... Anson Gerrow Donald Gerrow ........ Flmer Sweetman Laverne Martyn Alan Martyn Lou Pearce Earl Reader A. Fulford ... Chas. Reader Nelson Reader .. Redman Bros. .ooovvevevevennns Harold Martyn Russell Butson ......... Bingo (Lions Club) Dance Receipts (net) ... ve Turkey Draw iocvcgronecnsnne PPP PEP PT PP TPN promising track-star Roy Lane, - are being counted on to form the nucleus GI the junior basketball squad. Speak- ing of basketball, someone gested a shiort schedule and play-of for a Port Perry championship basket- ball-trophy. A town, a country and a' senior squad seem possible; all that is lacking is a generous, sports- minde od individual to donate the trophy. A Closing Thought-- 'Sussess in sports, as-in other fields, comes only after one has learned to sacrifice those things failures never learn to do without. --t- * * * ~ Line score on Tuesday's. Basketball Game: RN IL.S. Seniors--Jack Griffen 35, Cawker 24, Ron. Wallace 12, George Rodd 2, Norman Haugen 7, Brunton 4, Bill Peel 0, Jack Goode 0 Harold Collins 0. Total 84. Town All-Stars--Storry 0, Lee "03, Christie 22, Hayes 2, Ashbridge 0, Foster 10, Baird 6. Total 63... Referece--Wes Lane. Boys' Al o-oo Band Mart Kenney, whose music is heard Leader bias: every Tuesday at 9.30 p.m. on Trans- Canada. The Canadian Cavalcade line-up also includes singers Norma Locke and Wally Koster. has sug- | t ned inTaid of he Recreation Centre got Dave |' -with appropriate words of Appracia- "I Tor a number of squares. |-erans; Win -donated thief profit to the rk The first of three Gala Nights plan- under way dn Friday evening. Iixeellent prizes were an added" in- 'ducement to the Bingo fans. This A ; part of the program was in charge of . AY the Lions Club, with prizes donated LR by A. M. Lawrence, local druggist. {3 io Net proceeds to the hiilding commits, tee were $207.00. The highlight of the evening was a presentation by the Student - Council of the High School, of a cheque for $150.00. Kay Prentice of the school t made the presentation on behalf of the RL ve) student: body, and Mr. Ted Jackson, chairman of the Memorial Recreation ; fe ntre Committee, received the cheque i 2 adr ie tion." Dancing was enjoyed with Van de Walker's band in attendance. Johnny Christie and his gang supplied music Net pro- re ae - rr - cedds $47.00. ~ A turkey draw augmented the funds by $66.25. "The turkey. was donated by Mr. Howard Gibson and the draw conducted by the Business Men's As- sociation; Mr. Owen Reader was the lucky winner of the turkey, Coron FRR re The refreshments were served under the capable management of the Vet- Centre, Special note--Next Gala Night on Friday, November 10, same time and place but the feature of the evening will be the draw by the Business Men's Association for a lovely Kiohler 8- picee Chesterfield Suite as first prize and an attractive Bedropm Suite as a second prize, Think of "it! ~~ Two chances to win on a 60c. ticket. The number of ticket limited to 3000. See you November 10th. eee Late Blooms. | Miss Viola Butson @alled in the of- fice on October 6th. She says she his 5 bunches of Snowball flowers . just come into bloom. Miss Butson brought in a sample to prove her point. The bunch was small, but undoubtedly just opened out. AR moth tax . . , and we Thought in-our ignorance, that the age of mammoths: had gone! he * * * Super-snowflakes at $6 for a single flake are now being manufactured as Christmas decorations. We know one Christmas tree that isn't going to have any snow on it . SP EH Te On March 10th, 1960, Washington was informed through one of its in- telligence officers that the North Koreans, 16 divisions strong, would attack South Korea in June. They did on June 25th, Washington must have been. testing the lad" who sent the report, By now they are almost con: vinced that his report was really v . -- i The French Government hopes' to J offset: a mammoth deficit by a mam- authentic, . 10, 8 p y.. a a on - THE PASSING SHOW by "M.A.C." The five day week on railroads has 4 K " increased delays from 1 to 7 per cent. Our arithmetic fails to show-us how a 209; decrease in working -time re- sults in such a low _percpntage in de- lays. ) . EJ - * The Canadian: dollar bobbed like a 3H cork in the money market seeking its level---the paradox is that the higher it goes the lower our cost of living-- hts will settle for- something around ON $1.60.8 American dollars. ' | + in St The deer huntéefs are getting ready A a to invade the woods in force for their \ annual "manhunt." : : wi LA Ee : A Windsor has just had a hospital N scandal, is now enjoying a police séan- h dal . . . we wonder if she is looking forward to a political scandal. hs Bingo, Dancing, etc,