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Sau-- el TT IR ra TI eR Tr J : Successful Tour "® handsome Westerner. Authorised as Second Class Mail, Pos Ofc Deparment, Ota. * PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 29th, 1954 * $2,00 per year, Single Copy 6c. Of District On Tuesday, July 20th, at 8.80 a.m. one hundred and twenty-five (125) 'Crop Improvement Association' mem- rs and other soil conservation en- ) te met at Ransom Stock Farms, vooklin, to start on their tour of ; farms in Ontario County. - At Ransom Stock Farms the points of interest were the farm pond and the irrigation system. Pasture was being irrigated with water from the farm pond, The next stop was 'made at Elm- croft Farms, Oshawa, RR. 1. The - '# group was particularly interested in the managed pasture programme that Mr. George McLaughlin is carrying on at-the present time. Of further interest at Elmcroft were the comfort stalls, stable cleaner, barn hay drier, and bulk milk cooler. Visits were made to the farms of Mr. Harold Werry, Oshawa, R. 2, Mr. Gordon Corner, and Smith Brothers, Columbus, Mr, Ed Oyler and Mr, Mur- ray Holtby, Port Perry, and Mr. Earl Parrott, Ashburn, All of these farms are under the Soil Advisory Service of the Soils Department, 0.A.C, __Guelph. Most of these farms have adopted improved farm management practices and as a result have increas- .ed their yields of cereal grain and forage crops. The group was particu- larly interested in the farm of Mr. Earl Parrott. This farm is-quite roll- ing and is being worked now entirely by contour strips. Sik The tour was completed by a visit to the Ontario County Forest. Here the group was informed that Ontario County now had aprpoximately 1700 acres planted to forest. They also saw the splendid results achieved by pruning and thinning and through good forest management. Mr. Tom Lane, Soils Department, -0.A.C., Guelph, and Mr. Ralph Gregg, Agricultural Engineer for this dist- _rict, accompanied the grosp., The tour was arranged through the Ontario County Soil and Crop' Improvement Association with Mr. H, L. Fair and Mr. A. J. Gill, Department of Agri- culture, Uxbridge, in charge. Obituary GEORGE BURNETT = (contributed by a friend) On Wednesday, July 14, 1964, there passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Private George Burnett, He © was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burnett, Scarboro, and was born on February 19, 1921 at Cullen, Banff- _shire, Scotland. He enlisted and served Overseas in the : R.C.A.8.C. "After his discharge he entered the service of Mr, Fred DeNure and later of the Beare Motors, until compelled by ill health to retire. He is survived by his widow, the former Margaret Crozier, and two children, James and Georgeen, who mourn deeply the loss of a loving husband and most devoted father; al- 80 his parents and four sisters, Rene, Isabel (Mrs, Wm. Davis), Margaret (Mrs, John Spence) and Lillian, all of Toronto. A brother James, was killed in action at Dieppe, France. , The funeral service was held on July 16th, at McDermott Funeral Chapel, and was conducted by Rev. Dr. B. D. Armstrong, who 'brought a message of rich comfort to the sorrowing mourners, - At the graveside, in Pine Grove Cemetery, a fitting service was conducted by the Canadian Legion, Branch No. 419, led by the President, 13 James Cox, id \ eorge will long be remembered for n 8 genial personality which won for him a host of friends. He bore a lengthy and at times very painful illness with the patience and fortitude of a true and gallant soldier who served his country faith- fully and well. The sacrifice that he and his comrades-in-arms suffered has made it possible for us' to-day to en- joy the peace and prosperity of a free -. nation, Not alone in carved marble, but in the hearts of their friends their name liveth foréver more, : A young matron was enjoying the attention of her dinner partner, 8 "But how old do you think I am?" she gsked coyly, "Shucks," he replied, "I don't know, ma'am, but if I saw you on the street, I'd whistle first and estimate after- wards," Holstein Club Have Five hundred Holstein Breeders and their friends met at the farm of Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Port Perry, on Wednesday evening, July 21st, to hear 'Mr, Norman Martin, President of the Holstein-Friesian Association of Can. ada, and to see Mr, Smith's very fine Holstein herd. Mr, Martin in his address stressed the importance of milk production re- cords in Herd Improvement work. He congratulated the Ontario County Holstein Breeders on the splendid showing their cattle had made at the major shows and for the very fine records of milk production that are made in the county from time to time. Mr. Byron Holtby, President of the Ontario County Holstein Club, was in charge of thé meeting. Mr. Gerald Nelson, Fieldman, supervised the judging of two. classes of Holstein 4 Good Meeting 2 cattle. Mr. Norman McConkey was the official judge. The results of the Judging Competition are as follows: Ladies " 1st--Mrs. Wm: Stone, Blackwater 2nd--Mrs. Meta Holtby, Pt. Perry 8rd--Mrs. H. debson,' Osh, R. 1 Juniors-- > : 1st--Gary Milne, Blackwater 2nd--John Michell, Pickering 8rd--Ronald Parrott, Ashburn Men-- 27 2s 1st--Lex Vrofsoon Ermel, P, P, 2nd--Harold Honey, Port Perry® 8rd--Ken Holliday, Brooklin Mr. H. L, Fair, Agricultural Rep- resentative, and Assistant, John Gill, were in charge of the Judging Com- petition records. There were 52 lad- ies, 87 juniors, and 84 men for a total of 228 taking part in the Judging Competition, Port Perry Splits Series. With Sutton Baseball action last week saw Sut- ton and Port Perry trade losses at home. In the series opener, the Chiefs were defeated in their home park, by a 4 to1 score. When the scene shift- ed to Sutton, Port Perry outlasted the Green Sox by a 4 to 8 count to regain their .600 average for. the season. In the opener at Port Perry, Hammer pitched a seven-hitter to gain credit for the win, Dave McTaggart, who went the route for the Chiefs, allowed eight hits in a game characterized by poor fielding. Port Perry's only run: came in the second inning when Law- rence singled with two out. He ad- vanced to third as Young was safe on an error and scored on McTag- gart's single. The Sox scored all four of their runs in the fifth inning as they sent nine men to the plate in a five-hit attack. "All runs in the game were unearned as they followed er- rors which would have ended the in- ning. Learoyd and Weir led the Sut- ton attack with two hits each. The Chiefs spread seven hits among: seven players. Sutton opened quickly in the second game by counting twice in the first inning "off two walks and an error. Left-hander Ron Wallace, on the mound for Port Perry, then held them in check until the last inning. The | chiefs took the lead in the fifth with a three run barrage. Al Cawker led off with a walk, and singles by 'Wal- dinsperger Cand Healey loaded the bases, Harper popped to the left- fielder Taylor who dropped the ball, allowing the run to score, but Healey was forced at second on the play. Harper stole second and two "more runs scored on a single by Ken Mark, The Chiefs added what proved to be the winner in the seventh when Har- per scored from first on a fielders choice and two errors to the short- stop. - Sutton made it close with a run in the last inning. Ron Wallace was the winner for Port Perry, The big fast-baller al- lowed only five hits in eight innings. For Sutton, George Holburn pitched five and two-thirds innings and was tagged with the loss. He was re- lieved by Moe Hammer. The Chiefs Pcollected nine hits off the two Sutton hurlers, : BOX SCORES: - First Game-- R HE Sutton -- 000 0400 -- 4 8 1 Port Perry-- 010 000 -- 1 7 4 Second Game-- ® H E Port Perry--000 030 10 -- 9 3 Sutton -- 200 000 01 -- 6-4 Chiefs Break .500 With Lindsay Despite the six to one y score, Monday night's ball game was a close struggle all the way. Port Perry took a one-run lead in the first inning when Cawker was hit by a pitched ball, went to second on Waldinsperger's sacrifice, & scored on Healey's single. .| The, lead was increased in the second when McKee walked and advanced to third on two successive wild pitches. He was scored on Owen's line drive into right-centre field. Lindsay's lone tally came in the 6th when Pearson walked & stole second. He was driven across by 'a single to Parker, The score remained close until the last of the eighth inning when the Chiefs scored four runs and were still batting when darkness halt- ed the game, Dave McTaggart threw a brilliant two-hitter to lead the Chiefs. The team played good defensive baseball, committing only two errors and work- ing two double plays. Healey led the ten-hit attack with three singles. Owen and McKee had two hits each. Second baseman Parker collected both of Lindsay's hits. Meath pitch- ed seven and one-third innings and was charged with the loss. Gleason finished the game from the mound. The team made five errors behind the two pitchers. This win gives Port Perry a record .of six wins and five losses, and un- disputed possession of third place, ¥ RHE Lindsay -- 000 010 00 -- 1 2 & Port Perry--110.000 04 -- 6 10 2 July Wedding MacGREGOR-LOGAN Pink and white gladiolus with cedar and salal adorned Trinity United Church for the marriage of Miss Bev- erley Jean Logan, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, John R. Logan; Beamsville, to Mr. William Neil MacGregor, of Beamsville, The Rev. G. V. Levan officiated. The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her father, wore a strapless gown of nylon net over taffeta, with Jace inserts in the skirt. The fitted lace bodice featured lily point sleeves. She wore a chantilly lace jacket, buttoned down the front with a Peter Pan collar of pleated net. Her finger- tip illusion veil was held in place with a pleated nylon cap trimmed with seed pearls. She carried a cascade of Better Time roses and stephanotis. Miss Dorothy Logan, Hamilton, of nylon net over taffeta, with a matchless lace jacket and green mit- tens. She wore a Sweetheart head- pices and carried a bouquet of mixed sweet peas, The bridesmaids, Miss Erma Mec- Callum, Hamilton, and Miss Marie Vail, Beamsville, wore' gowns of yel- low and mauve net, respectively, with matching lace jackets and honeycomb headpieces. They wore short mittens and carried bouquets of mixed sweet peas. The best man was Mr. Cyril Arm- strong, Hamilton, Mrs, Chas, Tall- man sang "My Heart is a Haven," and during the signing: of the register sang "At Dawning." Mrs. Jean George played the organ. Ushers were Mr, Orie Gilmore, uncle of the bride, Willowdale, and Mr. David Thomson, Beamasville, A reception was held in the Sunday school room of the church for seventy- seven guests. The bride's mother re- ceived in a gown of mauve nylon mar- quisette over taffeta, with white ac- cesories. She carried a bouquet of yellow Sweetheart roses, The groom's mother" wore a gown of gun' metal grey sheer, trimmed with pink and wore pink accessories. . Her 'flowers were pink Sweetheart roses, were present from Montreal, Port Perry, Toronto, Haniiion, Hannon, Smithville, Dunnville eamaville. For her wedding Vi ne ride 'wore a powder blue lineh suit with white accessories and 4 corsage of pink Sweetheart roses, - The couple went to Bangor, Maine to visit an aunt of the bride, and they will visit the groom's brother in Halifax. After they. return Mr, and Mrs. MacGregor will reside in Beamsville, 2 maid of honour, wore a strapless gown | Guests] Celebrates 80th Birthday The Aldred family's held a picnic last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Aldred, The octasion being the 80th birthday of both Mr. Jonathan Aldred and Mr, Jack Valen- tine and the 78rd birthday of Mr, Ira Aldred. Among those present were: Mr, and Mrs. Russell Lansing, Mr, & Mrs, Alan Aldred, Mrs, William Ram- say, Mr. and Mrs, Bill Valentine and daughter Virginia, all of Toronto; Mr, and Mrs. Russell Aldred of Lansing Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Joel Aldred red, Jr. of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pearson, Mr. Clayton Smith, all of Oshawa; Mr, and Mrs. Norm Ald- red and daughter Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Aldred, all of Port Perry; Mr. and Mrs. Doug Aldred and family, Mr, and Mrs. Cameron Aldred and family, Mr. Victor Aldred, all of Scugog. A buf- fet supper was served on the lawn. Rev. and Mrs, Stanley Sweetman visited with Mr, and Mrs, J, I. Sweet- man last week, Many thanks to all the ladies who helped clean, paint and paper. the par- sonage last week. Grace United Chuch Sunday School annual picnic was held last Thursday at Geneva Park. A lovely day and a good attendance made a very success- ful picnic. Thanks to Mrs. Alan Mar- tyn and Mrs. Doug Aldred for an en- joyable program of games and races and also to the lunch and planning committees, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Aldred of Lansing Michigan visited with Mr, and Mrs. John Sweetman last week. Despite the, fact of rain and wind in the early part of a home-baking sale, the ladies of Grace United Church W.A. had a very successful sale last Saturday. Proceeds amount- ed to $48.90. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dehart on the birth of a daugh- ter, a little sister for the three boys. of Brooklin; Mr, and Mrs. Norm Ald- (Port Perry Rod and Gun Club The union picnic at Lake View Gar- dens was well attended, in fact it was the largest ever. The casting tourna- ment put on by the Union Rod & Gun Club was well contested, the largest number of casters ever to take part in the casting. The usual team cast of the Union Rod and Gun Club and the Port Perry Rod and Gun Club is a feature of the tournament, Port Perry team---Bert Fry, 26; Ted Arnold, 18; P. Dragnaratz, 20; 0. O. Hamilton, 23--total 97. Union Rod & Gun Club--M. Linton, 40; G. Knight, 20; J. Duncan, 30; C. Burch, 20--total 114. Dick Osborne, of Port Perry also did himself justice in the spinning rod contest, : ---- Ontario County Crops Are Good Farmers in Ontario County are looking forward to good yields this year. Since thé spring there has been au all round:-improvement, despite oc- casional bad weather. Hay is sur- prisingly good, and grain better than average, though a little short in the straw. The potato crop is also very good. Apples are coming along very well, the prospects for MecIntosh's being particularly bright. Latér varieties are expected to fall below average, but- this is not worrying farmers as most of the orchards in the area are producing MecIntosh's. The pea packing factory at whitby reports a very late crop that is below average, but they are hoping for bet- ter. Hog prices are down, weaning pigs fetching $6 less than six weeks ago, and milk quotas have been cut by a reported 12% per cent.- NO PAPER NEXT WEEK In order that the Staff and Employees of the "Star" may have holidays, thére will be no paper published on AUGUST 6. Pretty Wedding Held in Brooklin The marriage of Ellen Hoban Kubis of Toronto and Sidney V, C. Bailey, of Brooklin, was solemnized on Sat- urday by Rev. S. J. Hillier in the par- sonage of Brooklin United Chruch. Mrs. James Hoban of Winnipeg and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bailey, of Brooklin. The bride, who was attended by Mrs, C. M. McLean, sister of the bride- groom, wore a lavender linen suit_with matching accessories and a corsage of yellow Tallisman roses, Mrs, McLean was in pink eyelet or- gandy over taffeta with matching hat and accessories an a corsage of deep pink roses, Mr. C. man, M. McLean acted as best A reception was held on the lawn at the home of the bridegroom's par- ents, To receive the guests Mrs, Bai- ley wore mnuve floral sheer with hat to match and a corsage of Aristocrat roses in_the sane shade. The couple left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Buffuao, and will'Te- turn to live in Brooklin. Guests were present from Oshawa, Chatham, . Toronto, Manchester, and Brooklin, } vou didn't laugh at that man's Joke. I thought it was a good one." "So did T, but I can't stand the guy. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and]. WARNING Advertisers and managers of adver- tising for nearby papers please take note, We have Leen informed that some- one has been around 'the district re- presenting himself as selling 'special advertising for the Port Perry Star. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. We have not sent out anyone in an attempt to sell more advertising and if we ever do he will be equipped with proper credentials to prove that he is in our employ. If anyone calls on you in our name be sure to ask for his cre- dentials or call us at 50 for verifica- tion, but remember at present we have NO ONE out selling for us. Mr. C. Devitt Honoured Blackstock -- Mr, Creighton Devitt- was highly honoured by his fellow members of LOL 133 recently in their rooms in the recreational centre. Mr. Stanford VanCamp read the address and Mr, Herbert Swain presented Mr. Devitt with a smoking stand and an. honorary membership certificate. Mr, Devitt has been a faithful and loyal member of local lodge for 60 years the fourth of the present month and during that period has held all offices in LOL 133 as well as the chair in the District, the County and as Grand Master of Ontario East. Mr. Devitt made fitting reply, say- ing 'that it would have been impossible for him to carry out what he has sue- ceeded in doing without the staunch backing and co-operation he had al- ways received from his fellow-mem- bers of 133, - Lunch was served and a happy go- I'll laugh when I get home," cial time enjoyed. - A series of views of the Canadian Pacific Railway's new scenic dome lounge cars which will form part of the 16 new streamlined stainless steel traing' now on order to replace exist- ing equipment on the transcontinent- al runs between Montreal and Toron- to and Vancouver, is shown above. Eighteen cars of this type, now being displayed in a transcontinental' tour of Canada, are included in the C.P.R.s $40,000,000 order for 173 new cars, which will be put into service on ex- isting trains as they are received from -- Canadian Pacific Railway Photos the builders, the: Budd Company of Philadelphia during the next year. The first of the new scenic dome cars iy, shown in the centre above, while top photo gives an idea of how Can- ada's exhilarating scenery will be viewed by Canadian Pacific travellers of the future. Bottom left is a photo of the car's exciting mural lounge, with mural decoration an original oil painting executed by a leading Can: adiay artist in background. Bottom right is scene in car's lounge, showing curving staitway up to senic dome. ~ Ontboard C. B. F. Sanctioned Races Carnival, Ang. 2 y ~ Pot hd ps argh | Rp ag i Ca a wT ) TW Wg ve eT wm gy TP hi bY rd ES nd ad a fa ay Ld,