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Port Perry Star (1907-), 8 Nov 1951, p. 6

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When you keep up with agricultural progress your farm operation becomes a good-paying business. That's where The Commerce can help you. Your Commerce Manager represents a Bank that has for many years.taken a keen interest in promoting better farming and in looking after Canadian farmers' "banking needs. Why not pay him a visit? Be sure to ask for your copies of these booklets. They are available at any Commerce branch.' "More Power fo You" explains farm mechanization in keeping with good business practice. "Keeping the Farm In the Family" shows how a farm can be run as @ profit-sharing partnership. - *' Pasture on the Production Line" deals with grazing control and soil conservation necessary for better {land vse. "Good Breeding Shows" oullines the combination of factors which help you fo realize top production. i *Quality Makes Sales' tells how to get quality with volume at an economical production cost. r A A ANOUNG FARM PRODUCTS The Canadian Bank of Commerce "The Commerce" 208-51 -| weather, "| recovering Seagrave \ (loo late for last week) We are all enjoying the mild Fall The recent showers aided tne farmers in finishing 'the ploughing We are pleased to report, that 8, McCoy who has been seriously -ill is] Leslie Sturman, who has been in the Oshawa Hospital suffering from a' broken 'leg was able to return home last 'week , EE: 9 | «« Hayward Short and Bert Dowson were visitors in toronto recently. Mrs, K. Matthews and daughter, i, Martyn, or Lorglity, have been visit- mg with Miss Amy Matthews, : ars, Vincent of Montreal, who Jas been visiting her sister, Mra, Thomp- son, has returned home, . Mrs. Bert Wannamaker spent last week visiting friends at King. " Murs. Couch, Sr, who has been visit- ing friends in Bowmanville has re- turned home, Murs, Stephens of Brooklyn gave a plastic demonstration at the home of | Mrs. Gordon Sweetman recently. 21 guests were present. Mrs. Ross Sweet- man, Mrs, Thompson and Mra. Dow- son were the prize winners in the con- tests for the evening.,, The hostess Mrs Gordon Sweetinan served a del- icious lunch. The members of the W.A. met on Monday evening in the S.S. room to complete their plans' for the Turkey Supper which will be held in the Unit- ed Church on Wed., Nov. 7th Privates Ken, Sturman of Camp Borden and Bernard Standish of Val- cartia are home on leave. They expect to go overseas in the near future. Several of our citizens attended-the supper and concert at Pleasant Point on Tuesday night and report it a dec- ided- success. Rev. Peeley of Sunder- land preached 'Anniversary sermons at Pleasant Point on Sunday last. Manchester The Womari's Association met at the home of Mrs. Walter Howsam on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1st with an attendance of 17 members and two visitors. The meeting opened with the hymn "We Give Thee But Thine Own" followed by the Lord's Prayer. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. A. Reesor and Mrs. Arnold Roach read the lesson thoughts Parable of the Talents" and prayer. Mrs. Frank Grean, of Port Perry, was the guest speaker and gave a very interesting and informative talk on New Zealand. Mrs. Croxall took over the meeting and the secretary, Mrs, J E. Holtby, read the minutes-of October meeting. Eich member answered the roll ¢all with the name of her favorite Do You Want Freedom From Hospital Bills? CERTAINLY YOU DO "THE LIBERAL PARTY GUARANTEES TO 'PUT THIS PLAN INTO EFFECT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF TAKING OFFICE. NO OTHER PARTY CAN MAKE THIS STATEMENT. Let's Make 1952 a Secure Year for You ON NOVEMBER 22 ELECT YOUR LIBERAL CANDIDATE s{ day milking. Elsie Texal, artifically bred Holstein Heifer owned by Cecil and Glenn At- kinson, Schomberg, Ont. has establish- ed new world record for yearly produc- tion of both milk and butterfat in the Junior three-year-old class on twice a She gave 26,929 lbs. milk containing 986 lbs. fat average test 3.80 percent butterfat. , Elsie was fed and milked by 22 year old Glenn. Elsie almost missed being registered as a purebread and thus her chance to go on official test, as Wm. Cooper, Concord, in whose herd she was born had only one purebred cow, her niother, WORLD RECORD BROKEN BY ARTIFICALLY BRED HOLSTEINS and only registered thé daughter when pursuaded to-do so bya neighbour, At- kinson bought her when'a few months old. A year ago another membér of the Atkinson herd, Orchard Vale Laura Texal set a World Record for yearly milk production -in the junior. two- year-old class on twice-a-day milking by-giving 22,006 lbs, milk and 778 Ibs. fat. Proudly displaying their new cham- pion are Cecil Atkinson (left) and a son Glenn, hymn. Correspondence was read and discussed. After a short business period the 'meeting closed with the W.A. theme and prayer. The group in charge, Mrs, Howsam, Mrs. Reesor and Mrs. Roach' served a delicious lunch. All enjoyed. a "pleasant and profitable afternoon, The W. A. has the usual fine Christmas cards for sale, and would be glad to supply your needs. On Saturday evening about: one hundred friends and neighbours met in the hall here to honour a recent bride and groom, the former Miss Lucille Mark, Port Perry, and Mr. Bert Gray, one of our local boys. All enjoyed dancing to the music of Mr. Ed. Don- nelly, violin; Mr. Donald Lane, guitar; and Messrs Kendall and Roach at the piano. . Mr. Bob Walker called the square dances. About 11.30 Mr. L. 'Thompson called Mr. and Mrs. Gray to chairs on the platform and Mr. R. Business. Stock 'the bare walls. AEE BEES BELL Do i0.ill2es%, we id give up | 'must be sold fo your share of the. good bargains. | 'Sale starts November 8th GILBOORD'S DRYGOODS STORE Come in and get Walker read the following address: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gray: This evening we have assembled here in your honour due to the happy event of your marriage, It gives us much pleasure to tender you our heart- iest congratulations. Bert and Lucille, this is an informal party, although we have you seated on the platform. The new dignity of husband and wife is quite becoming to you both, We are proud to have such a fine young couple, We feel that this is an opportune time to exp ess our re- gard for you. Bert, we have found you to be a kind and helpful neighbour. You were al- ways ready .to contribute to every worthy cause. By honest toil and pro- gressive industry you have become a successful farmer, which is no small achievement. Naturally you have used the same goqfl judgment in choos- ing a life partner" Lucille; you are no stranger to us. Our business contact with you in Port Perry stores have been pleasant and friendly. © We are glad to welcome you to our midst. We wish you much joy and true friendship. To accompany our best wishes for your future happiness and prosperity we have brought a gift for your home as a token of our esteem. Signed on behalf of Manchester, Prospect and Utica, Mrs. J. E. Holtby, Lorne Thompson, Grant Franklin, Meredith McKee and Bob Walker, Bert and Lucille expressed their thanks for the gifts, a beautiful desk, a table lamp wd upholstered: desk chair, - Lunch and cutee concluded a jolly evening. Miss Carrie Cowan, Toronto, was with her sister. Mrs. A. Roach and family over the week-end. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. G. Samell 'and pupils had a merry Hal- lowe'en party at the school, Nearly every one of forty-seven pupils were in costume. ese were judged by Mrs. Ray Hobbs, Mrs. A. Roach and Mrs. F. Crosier. £; All costumes were worthy of note, Prizes were given by Mrs. Samells. The pupils; with Jean Calberry as Mistress of ceremonies entertained with songs and stories. Bobbing for apples on strings proved lots of fun, Cookies and many kinds of delicious candy were served by the teacher and pupils and all had a happy afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. James Masters. and - Mrs. Pelch visited relatives in Toronto one Sunday recently. - Mr. Merton Belfry and Mr, H. O. Dobson have installed television sets. These are only four of PLYMOUTH'S 19 High-Priced-Car Values! Your dealer will show you what all of these features mean in extra Comfort, Safety and Performance, And-- " he'll invite you to drive Plymouth and see for yourself how Plymouth rides like a big car hecause it's value-built to serve you better!, PLYMOUTH HAS 19 our of 20 QUALITY FEATURES OF HIGH-PRICED CARS VISIT YOUR CHRYSLAR- PLYMOUTH. FARGO DFALER-- AND DRIVE A PLYMOUTH. 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