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s 4 0 x vavay i ! - . » A / 5 {] i i fot =A { 3 i 5 d i > - A ~~ > er Authorized as Becond Class Mall, Post Office Department, Ottawa. PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 195656 t County First Row--W. G. Manning, B.A. Second Row---K. Lee, Reeve, Whitby; W. Gillespie, Reeve; Beaverton; R. Morrison Third Row---S. Ball, Reeve, Twp. Uxbridge; J.- Vessey, Reeve, Twp. Brock; E, Gibson, Reeve, Twp. Whitby; R. Baird, Deputy-Reeve, Twp. Reach; M. Bain, Reeve, Twp., Scott; C. Morley, Reeve, Pickering Village. E. Whitby; W. J. Heron, De uty-Reeve, Twp. Brock; W.. Hart, Reeve, Twp. Rama; G. Wilson, Reeve, errow, Reeve, Twp. Scugog; P. Duffy, Governor, Ontario County Gaol; J. A. A Fourth Row--W. Beath, Reeve, Twp. Cannington; J. McCrorie, Deputy-Reeve, Twp. Thorah; A. . Mara; J. D. G. Sutherland, Fifth Row--W. Jackson, Reeve, Twp Deputy-Reeve, Town of Ajax. Clerk-Treas.; R. E. Sims, B.A.Sc., - J..E, Pritchard; W, H. Peel, Warden; Mrs. M: Coates, Q.C., Crown Attorney; J. J. Mills, Reeve, Ajax. { Ont. Celebrates Centennial at Whitby T Els pes SX County Engineer; J. R. Ro The Centennial Celebrations of the County of Ontario are being held at' the County Buildings, Whitby, today, (June 30th). ' } Commencing at 2 o'clock this after- noon a program has been arranged which will include an old Time Fidd- lers Contest. Also during this week, © $2.00 per year. Single Copy 5c. Whitby Town is celebrating its 100th 'Anniversary and extensive entertain- ments have been planned for both af- térnoons and evenings, A brief history of Ontario County and its eleven Townships and seven incorporated Municipalities has been prepared and is' available for those ty blin, Registrar of Deeds; His Honour Judge R.N., Supt., Fairview Lodge; Col. A, Welsh, D.S.0.(Bar) E.D., Sheriff; A. Hall, ; atl, G. Todd, Reeve, Tp. Pickering; M.Ross, Reeve, Tp. Whitby; W. A, Heron, Deputy-Reeve, Tp. Whitby; » Reeve, Twp. Thorah; J, Ball, Deputy-Reeve, Twp. Uxbridge; R. Ferguson, Reeve, Uxbridge. Reach; W.-S. Martin, Deputy-Reeve, Deputy-Reeve, Twp. nderson, Deputy Sheriff; R; Conant, Mara. 2 4 B 4 / a AT a Q wip, who are interested, -- EE ea, LS SUH LLB THE REGISTRY OFFICE his Week Pictured at left are the 1955 Colinty Staff. Below Registry. Office at Council members and shows the new Whitby. a picture of Elsewhere in this issue-is Fairview Lodge, "the modern new home for the aged in fhe County, These Photos were taken by John Mills, Ajax, Ont. Port Perry High School Report The following are the results of term work and Final Examinations: of students attending the Port Perry High School during school year 1954-55: "GRADE XIII The following. students have tried the Secondary School Honour Gradua- tion Diploma Examinations set by the Department of Education. The results of these examinations will be an- - nounced approximately August 12th: .Joan Chapin, Kent Gerrow, Bob Gibson, Ken Hallett, Dan James, Nancy Kight, Barbara Love, Joanne Mosienko, June Painter, Paul Peel, Lois Sandison, Jim Wilkinson, Wendy Brunton, Jose Newlands, Diane Santer. GRADE XII PATRICIA CLARKE--Home Ee. 2, Latin 3, Ag. Science 3, "Geometry C, History 3, Eng. Literature 3, Eng. Comp. 3. Na ISABEL FAUX--Home Ee. 1, Latin 1, I'rench "3, Ag. Science 3, Geometry 2, History 1, Eng. Lit 3, Eng. Comp. 3. HELEN HONEY -- Home Ee. 1, Latin C, French C, Ag. Science 2, Geometry .C, History 2, Eng. Lit. 2, _ Eng. Com. 2. ; MURIEL LAMB -- Commercial 1, Home Ec. 2, French 3, Ag. Science 2, Geometry 3, History 2, Eng. Lit 2, Eng. Comp, 2, THELMA McEACHERN -- Home Ee. 1, Latin 3, French C, Ag. Science 3, Geometry C, History C, Eng. Lit, 2, Eng. Comp. 3. HELEN PARROTT--Home Ee. 1, Latin C, French C, -Ag, Science 3, _Geometry C, Fng. Lit. 1, Eng.~Comp. 2, History 2. DOROTHY WILBUR--Commercial 2, Home Ee. T, French C, Ag, Science 1, Geometry 3, History 1, Eng, Lit. 2, Eng, Comp. 2, KEITH BACON -- Commercial 1, Shop 2, Ag. Science 2, Geometry 2, History C, Eng. Lit.'2, Eng, Comp. C. WM. LANE--Commercial C, Shop 3, Ag. Science C, Geometry C; History C, Eng. Lit. 2, Eng. Comp. 3. GEORGE MAHAFFY -- Shop 2, Latin 3, Ag. Science 3, Geometry ¢, BRIAN TAYLOR--Shop 1; French Vin 1, Eng. Lit. 1, Eng. Comp 1. / ¥1, Ag. Science 2, Geometry 1, History 1," Eng. Lit. 2, Eng. Comp, 1, SANDRA JAMES--French C. BARBARA LOVE -- French C, Geometry C. MILDRED EVANS -- Geometry C, Eng. Lit. C, Eng. Comp. C. LOIS SANDISON--History C, Eng, Lit. C, Eng. Comp. C. The Secondary School Graduation Diploma with at least four of ten will be granted by the Dept, of Education to each of the above students, SPECIAL COMMERCIAL CLASSES The following students will receive their Special Commercial Diplomas: E. Tanson, S. James, R. Leask, C., Naples, M. Phoenix, J, Ray, S. St. John, T. Sweetman, Amy Willes, M. Dittrick, G. Jackson; J. Owen, D. Rider; J. Chapin. The following students, in addition to Special Commercial Diploma, will frecelvy their Secondary School Grad- 'uation Diploma by having taken the Special Commercial Course. _ E. Ianson, S. James; C. Naples, M; Phoenix, S. St. John, A. Wiles, G. Jackson, D. Rider. : The following student did not try the examinations--S8. Thompson, The following student accepted em- 'ployment before the end of the term, James Farmer. GRADE XI The following pupils have been pro- moted from. Grade 11 to Grade 12 or to the Speéial Commercial Class: - Marie Anderson, Muriel "Burkett, Joan Calbery, Pat Dittrick, Maureen Donnelly, Eleanor Forster, Gloria I'ralick, Sandra Heayn, Gail Hodgins, Eleanor Hutchinson, Norma Levinsoh, Muriel McMaster, [Fay Painter, Dorothy Skerratt, Sylvia Toogood, Fleanar Warwick, L. Baylis, Clive 14 yd, Harvey Dearborn, Jack Dowson, Barry Fletcher, Dave Haynes, Dave Jackson, Floyd, James, Ron McIntyre, Charles Pavlick, Gary Tummonds, Alex. Williamson, Lorne Wilkin. ~The following pupils have a good average but a failure in the subjects after their name. Since each are studying one more subject than re- quired by the Dept. of Education they are promoted from Grade XI to Grade XII or the Special Commercial Class. Pearl Bontoft (Math.); Shirley Cookson (History); Jeannette Dobson (Bus, Arith.); Bill Cornish (French); George Lee (History); Kay Harper (Bus. Arith.); Donna Jeffery (Math); Kay Philip (History); Sandra Pugh flatind. ] The following students were not pro- noted from Grade XI to Grade XII but having studied the subjects of Grade XI may enter. the Special Com- mercial Class in Sept., 1955 to secure Cammercial Diploma, gain Corrine - Beacock, © Keith Gibson, Dennis Tobin, Hillis Wilbur, Ray- mond Doupe. GRADE XA . The following pupils are promoted from Grade X to Grade XI and. will receive their Intermediate Certificate, Mabel Banks, Charlotte Buller, Elsie Harper, Frances Ianson, Carel Jordan, Phyllis Keen, Marie Long, Myrtle Mc- Nenly, June Nelson, Beryl Palmer, Ann Ptolemy, Marie Shunk, Muriel Wallace, Douglas» Aird, Marvin Bon- nell, George Bryant, Robert Bryden; Robert Diamond, Donald Free, James Hunter, Jim Kight, John Leask, Brian Lee, Carl McNenly, Glen Somerville, David Wilson, Denny Woods, Dale Warriner GRADE XB The following pupils are promoted from Grade X to Grade XI, and will receive their Intermediate Diploma, Beth Ashton, Patsy Asling, Carol Beare, Jean Bell, Sylvia Bell, Meriam Bonnell, Beryl Buxcey, Carol Cooper, Darlene Christie, Mary Garvey, Gloria Hastings, Judy Innes, Frances Jan- nack, Carol Midgley, Barbara Masters, Esther Pickard, Mary 'Louise Pickard, Miriam Pickard, Donna Samells, Marlene Stone, Marlene Warren, Helen Watson, : Bert Brent, Doug. Bonnell, Bob Carnegie, Terry Chandler, Jim Cook- son, Steven Fralick, Gary Gibson, Jim Gray, Ralph Honey, Gerald Hooey, Joe Lukus, Gary -Menzies, Mac Me- Millan, Alfred Newman, Jack Pearce, Grant Raines, Walter Sandison, Chas. Trenka, Garnet Warriner, = Harvey Webster, Earl Whitaker. GRADE IXA ) The following pupils are promoted from Grade IX to Grade X. GIRLS Erika. Benschop, Donna. Bray, Joan Cochrane, Dianne Cunningham, Margaret Dearborn, Beverley Gimb- lett, Mary 'Lynn Hodgins, Mary Lee McEachern, Irene Ptolemy, "Norma Robinson, Clara Till, .Joan Warren, Carol Whitaker. : BOYS RN Reach Twp. Council| Miss Laura K. Pelton Guest Speaker at comida, un 5 Wold Meeting at Beaverton with all members present. The Women's Missionary Society of y ; Skt i . The minutes of the former meeting | Lindsay * Presbyterial. were honoured were read and adopted. by the presence of Miss Margaret The supplementary By-law for Leask, our own missionary on fur- $5000.00 to build a bridge on Con. 13, {lough from Helen MacDonald School, opposite Lot 4, was approved by the |Jhansie, India; Mrs. W. A. Poe .of Dept. of Highways, The tenders | Council Executive; and Miss Laura K, which were called for construction of | Pelton, Director of Overseas Missions, the bridge were opened, but contract | at the Summer Rally, held in Beaver- was not let, as the tenders were all [ton Presbyterian Church, on Wednes- over $5000.00. : Some changes have been made and bids are now asked for. day, June 22nd. The president of - the Prébyterial, Mrs. W. W. Finney, had charge of the Mr; 'Gordon Fishley informed the meeting, council he was not attaching a mower to his tractor and would not be able |} to cut the roadsides. SN n Mrs. Crosier presented relief ac-|l count for May, amounting to $342.11 which was ordered paid. Road Supt. Stevens presented payroll and voucher | 1 No. 6 amounting to $3,823.83 which | ¢ was ordered paid. 'omed the Prebyterial. Macliines, minister of the church, also , ) The morning devotions were taken wy Mrs, S. Stanleyl and Mrs. W. Fol- iott, of Balsover, and the afternoon by Mrs. W. Bell and Mrs. H. Mark, of Bobcaygeon. + Mrs. D. Whalen, president of the Jeaverton Auxiliary, graciously wel- Rev. Murdo Alan Ashton, John Croxall, Gary {jie ivnlisation $282.38 | extended" greetings, and asked God's Edgar, Don Elford, Mauria Fielding, (poo a Juss ion $342.11 [ blessings on our work, Ken Fralick, Bill MacMillan, . Jack Moore, Dave Mosienko, Ron Owen, Bill Pogue, Don Popert, Brian Taylor, Murray Thompson, Ed. Wilson. The following Grade IX student did not try the final Examinations--Gary Sweetman. GRADE IXB "The following a promoted. from Grade IX to Grade X: GIRLS - Lillian" Couves, "Barbara Heyes, Gloria Hobbs, Carol Huntley, Gayle Mark, Carol McCartney, Maureen Me- Laughlin, Mary Lou Robertson, Joyce Rose, Gwen Shaw, Myrna Skerratt, Joan M. Warren, Joyce Wires, Grace Wilson, BOYS ] Grant Cawker, Roger Crane, Jim Couch, Albert Fulford, Barry Han- cock, Harry Heizelsenk, Peter Law- rence, Jack Nottingham, Carl Slute, Jim Wilson, Ronald Willerton, Ralph Williams. ca. Presbytery W. A. yYesiy ory © Mrs. Rex Harper, president of Sim- coe Street United Chutch Woman's Association served tea to 21 members of the Presbytery W.A. executive as they finished planning the. program for the semi-annual meeting to be held "in Courtice United Church on Wednesday October 19. The Presby. tery W.A, president, Mrs, M. J, Tam- blyn of Orono conducted the meeting. Mrs. Clayton Lee told of a need for volunteer helpers for the cook at Camp Pretoria which runs from July 4 to August 10 holding four camps of about seven.to 10 days duration. For the first camp--14 years and over--more campers than are already registered would be' desirable as 60 girls can be accommodated at one time, . J. L. CRANE Principal Printing ..ccocovvvinivreas nn, FATE $62.70 Murs, Beckley, of Woodville, extend- Earl Parrot, 1 lamb killed .... $20.00 | ¢d an invitation to the-Presbyterial to Stamps for tax bills ............. $45.00 | ! W. King, bulldozing dump ... INSU: Cinnaminson: $2.78 Christie Bros., wood for hall ....- $50.00 . $32.00) ville. ld the 1956 summer rally at Wood- Encouraging reports of department- al secretaries 'Progress and Problems' General Accounts ioeevnvenn, $610.31 | Were given. A motion was passed that council meet at 7 p.m. during July, August and September. The next meetiig, July 4th at 7 p.m. ( i © 1 Three Men Injured ( In Myrtle Accident | ofi some of the work giving valuable suggestions in finalizing reports. Three wen were injured in a head- on collision between two cars at Myr-. tle Station, on Highway 12, Friday night. sustained lacerations to his face and arms, and was trapped in his car for half an hour, when his vehicle, going south on Highway 12, was in collision with a north-bound car, driven by Ber- nard Corless, 28, of Elgin Side Road, Elgin. Mills, Corless, who suffered several bro- 5 our reading, andsof our time." portion of our time do we give think- Mrs, - William Wallace, Children's iroup Secretary, asked 'the question: "Do we leave too much work for our leaders?" "Where do you stand in the nterest . you show in your Mission 3and 7". The Supply Secretary, | Mrs, D. Whelan, stated in her report that the 'hurch can get inexpensive shipping ates for our church shipments. } Miss Laura K. Pelton, commented Mrs. A. W. Poe congratulated the Mission Band Secretary for the way she presente "© repor 1 stated: Kenneth Mills, 22, R.R. 2 Port Perry in presented her report and state as Auxiliary members we have as- umed responsibility and should not 2) expect our leaders to supply all needs." Miss Pelton advised stewardship of What ng about the job our missionaries are , doing from what they were doing 25 years ago, and that w¢ should screen ken ribs, and the two passengers in and sort our literature we send. his car, were en route to Apsley, to Mrs. D. Smith, Lindsay, gave a very M 1 LY H 1 . . . join a Kinsmen's fishing party, when fine report of the Synodical meeting the accident occurred. Harold Coutts, 39, of Spruce Ave., held at Galt. Mrs, C. Veale, Literature Secretary Richmond Hill, one of the passengers | ¢ Synodical brought greetings from in the Corless car, sustained severe |poronto and Kingston Synodical. lacerations to his arms and head, and a fractured jaw. He was detained in | Oshawa General Hospital, ond passenger, James Barber, 32, R, The morning meeting closed with rayer by Mrs, W. Jackson, Fenelon The sec- | falls. Mrs, WW. Finney paid tribute to R. 2, Downsview, Toronto, wis thrown the late Mrs. D. McQuarrie, a former through the windshield of the car; | highly esteemed member of Lindsay laceffating his head and arms, All but Coutts were released from hospital after treatment. Mike Mallon, OPP, investigated. Presbyterial, Mrs. H, McIntyre of Fenelon Falls Constable | gave a report on the Ottawa Confer- Whitby Detachment | ence, Rev, John Hart, Cannington, con- veyed cordial greetings from Presbhy- tery. Mr. Hart expressed the hope, and prayers on behalf of Presbytery, We meet with new difficulties and have obstacles to overcome, but we believe this is a day of great oppor- tunity for the Church of Christian people. The work is urgent and the opportunity great, Mrs, GG, 'Cuthbertson, Beaverton, ac- companied. by Mrs. McMillan at the organ, sang a lovely solo, "Father of all Eternal Love: Miss Laura Pelton in her thought- provoking address spoke of the great responsibility we have assumed in Bhil Field, India, and deseribed the setting of the missionary task in the world today. The most crucial phase we have failed in, is the ficld.of frayer, Real freedom can only be found in our fellowship with God. Miss Margaret Leask told of the change in Mission work in India, since they had gained their independence, The people of India want to take over their own church work; in the schools the teachers are all Indian teachers amd they are fine people. For mast part the Indian teachers are trained girls in the school- ours missionaries are encouraging this very much, There is a great need for Christian leaders. We will follow: the work of Miss Leask with deep interest, Mrs. Armstrong, Port Perry, extend- ed our warmest thanks for the exeel- lent part taken by Miss M. Leask, Miss Laura Pelton, Mrs, A.W. Poe to Miss MacMillan, organist, Mrs, Cuthbert- son, soloist, to the Beaverton ladies for their gracious welcome, and kind hospitality and to all who had taken part, Mrs, Bruce Fairbairn was pleased to report our givings to date $1560.25 and that all auxiliaries had sent in their supply money, Many 'helpful suggestions given to auxilinry presidents, by Miss L. K. Pelton. Mrs, Finney's closing message was: "This is the time we must do oun were share," . Meeting was closed with prayer by tev. Wo Bell, from Bobcaygeon, Junie 22, 1055, Scout and Cub Mothers Meeting : The June meeting of the Scout and Cub Mothers Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs, Leslie Beacock with 15 ladies present. Menus were plan ned for Scout Camp from July 9th to 15th, Talent money which was a special feature "of the evening was very sucessful, - For particulars regarding the bus trip to the Scout Jamboree at Niagara please look in the Fvent column, Coming | Manchester School PROMOTION REPORT Grade IX-- - Innes, Donna; Strong, June; Strong, Ruby. ' Grade VIII-- Donnelly, Roselyn; Fralick, Carols Leach, Russell; Weaver, Richard. Grade VII-- fer, Cawker, Thomas; Innes, Helen; Leach, Albert; Slack, Robert; Strong, Joyce; Weaver, Clinton. Grade VI-- Cawker, Lois; Donnelly, Robert; Hobbs, David; Phillips, Robert; Ste- vens, Walter; Weaver, Dianne, © Grade V-- Leach -Roy; Stevens, Jim; Croxall, Franklin, George; Phillips, Murray; William. - Grade IV-- ha Aird, William; Dohan, John; Hoach, Flunice. : Grade T11-- Gooding, Elaine; Henry, Stephen; Phillips, Philip; Stackaruk, Marjorie; Weaver, Dennis. } } Grade H--- 'Colbear, William; Donnelly, Leo; McCartney, Victoria; Phillips, Donald; Roach, Susan; Strong, Izobelle; Van- berg, Tony; Vanberg, Arly. Murs. A. Samells, Teacher, Obituary MRS. MARGARET ASHTON Aresident of Ashburn for 51 years, Marearet Costello, away at Oshawa General Hospital on Priday, June 10,7 her 92nd vear, She had from a frae- been dll for eleven week ture occured through a fall, Margaret Costello was the beloved wife of the late Edward Ashton who predeceased her in November 1908, : Born at Epsom in 1864, the deceased was a daughter of the late Mr, and Mrso William Costello. At the age of 20 she then warvicd: Edward Ashton on September 17, 1889, and spent their life farming. ; She was a member of Burns Preshy- terian Church, Ashburn, and also as- sociated with the Ladies Guild. The deceased: leaves to mourn her loss, two sons? Herbert and Nelgon, both of Ashburn; two daughters, Mrs, Walter Rogers (Ruby): and Mrs. Herman Kerry (dna) both of R.R. I, Port Perry. . Also surviving are a histhey Perey Costella of three Mrs. Duncan (Carrie) of Toronto: Mrs. Lyle (Flovella) of Myrtle and Mrs. Allan Buck (Agnes) Toronto; nine grandchildren and twelve great grand children, = The funeral 'was held on June 13th Toronto; sisters, B. A. Armstrong conducting the ser- Interment Ashburn Cemetery, The pallbearers were Douglas and vice, I'red Ashton, Hugh and Ivan Rogers, and Raymond and Walter Kerry, The large attendance and floral tributes showed the high esteem in which she was held, Lions Club Carnival & Dance, MEMORIAL GARDENS Po. i, July 8.30 s P.M. at Burn's Church, Ashburn with Rev, 2 7 fr ep a A . IN A By i Oy ve ve iy Bok