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Port Perry Star (1907-), 10 Apr 1958, p. 7

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4 SR iad A BRR A SC A LG RRA LW ~ 0f Many Things By Ambrose Hills BUNDAY DRIVER I confess 'to being one of those dawdling "Sunday drivers you 'get- there-in-a-hurry motorists cuss about. If you see a station wagon loaded with * kids poking along the highway on a Sunday. afternoon, don't cuss us too hard. We'll be off the highway and onto the side road as soon as a good one appears; meanwhile, even from the highway, the countryside is good to look at and we've gawkers from away back. We don't plan our drives in detail, just the general direction. We start ~~» out 'early in the afternoon, knowing 9 34 that we'll wind up in some small town for a meal about six o'clock, and a leisurely drive back home just in time for the twins to get to bed by nine. That small-town meal appeals to them, even when the cooking isn't perfect. It's the adventure that pleases them; and my wife enjoys al most any meal when she's free of the dishes afterwards. + We've aften tried to figure out why we are such a gypsy-like family when week-ends roll around. On the hum- drum week days we are stay-at homes, even our teenagers. But the itch for motoring starts Friday and by Sunday afternoon we're eager to be off. - We take it easy; The kids like to pull up beside the road, toss gravel stones at poplar trees, or snap some pictures of anything that happens to be handy," We watch for birds or rabbits, tell stories, crack jokes, and sometimes climb a farmer's fence to look at cattle, sheep or horses, Dogs that have come raging down a road to chew our tires have been surprised to have us stop, doors fly open and a horde of youngsters rush at him. It is surprising how quickly the angry snarls and barks change to delighted tail-wagging. Sometimes I find myself wondering, after one of these country excursions, about human values, - Certainly my youthful plans for success .did'nt in- clude Sunday afternoon dawdling over country roads, with a carload of ath- letic, noisy youngsters. Yet when I take stock of the really good things life has given me, those country jaunts are near the top. And I thank God I was lucky enough to be born in a free and prosperous country where a man of modest means can own a (GENERAL ELECTRIC BULBS) Starting MONDAY, APRIL 14th, a 6:30 p.m. Lions will appreciate it if you leave 'your porch-light on. THE LIONS WILL BE CALLING ON THE PEOPLE OF PORT PERRY 5 TO SELL BULBS FOR THEIR CHARITABLE WORK IN THIS DISTRICT | A Bag of Bulbs sells for $2.00 (RETAIL VALUE $2.04) Give Your Support to This Worthy Cause E YOU NEED LIGHT BULBS, ANYWAY, ASSIST YOUR LIONS CLUB. A Una car and take his family for Sunday outings. We don't realize, sometimes, how fortunate we are. Manchester There was a fine attendance at church on Sunday morning, to hea: Rev. Mr. Braham's Easter Message. The local choir sang "The Christ of the Cross." J The Scout Mothers served a delic- fous turkey dinner for the Father and Son banquet in the church base- ment last Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Croxall and Linda of Toronto were with Mr. and Mrs, Grant Franklin over Easter. Miss ,Muriel Lambe of Peterboro Civic Hospital was home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Seeley and family of Trenton, Mr. Seeley Sr. and Miss. Doreen Black, Toronto were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Black. } Steven Henry left Malton Airport for Timmins on Friday, where he will spend the holidays with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harrison of Detroit visited hig brother Mr. Clark | Harrison on Sunday. Mrs. Arnold Roach will entertain the Women's Association on Thurs- day afternoon April 10th. Mr, Harry Covan and Fraser Roa. gers, Minden, Mrs. J, Cranley, Jill and Martha Windsor and Miss Carrie Convan, Toronto were holiday guests with Mr, and Mrs. A. Roach and fam- iy. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, "Martyn, Sutton were guests of Mrs, Gladys Archer on Monday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor of Spragge were with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Crosier on the holiday. Mrs. Tay- lor and Brenda are spending two weeks with her parents. Our minister Rev. Mr. Braham and Mrs, Braham left this week for Flor- ida and then on to Jamaica for two months vacation. The service next Sunday will be in charge of the Women's Association at the usual hour. - v ¥ Thriftiest value package in all the low-price field! what makes this beautiful Dodge 80 practically yours! Here are M value's your object... Dodge Is your oarl For this Ils the big, bold BIG, BOLD, BEAUTIFUL...and lo Beauty bonus! Ask us about the sparkling new glamour trim that you can have on this Dodge a price that spel Regent four-door hardtop. JO06E that spell "value". . . all yours at ls "thrift » . Mrs, Howat Franklin and Mr. and "sion beauty that's as thrifty ae it is thriil- ing! This is the car that gives you more fashion... more function... more features per dollar than any other low-priced auto in sight! And here's the proof! You'll find it in the road-levelling 'of Torsion-AIRE - ours at no hr a on any. ge you choose!). You' it in the stop-power of ge Total-Conftact es . . . the convenience of push-button Torque-Flite automatic trans- ison . +» the glamour of Dodge Flight-Sweep styling! - And you've only begun to learn Safety-Rim wheels . . . and a fully independent parking brake. Here's a bigger-than-any-other indshield . . . and a rich baked- enamel finish that promises to gleam for years to come. Here eed ig a whole carful of features FEATURE. FOR FEATURE, DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, YOU'LL FIND THE HIGHEST QUALITY THROUGHOUT _ IN DODGE FOR '88I From thesfirst inspection of individual parts to the expert final inspection of the finished cat, every Dodge reflects real quality workmanship from top to bottom. Even the smallest details in construc- tion and fitting receive the most careful attention. No wonder Dodge gives you more. It's the Big Quality Buy in the low-price field! So isn't it time you chose your new Dodge? Whether you prefer the more powerful V-8 or the new-_ . Iv improved Six, check our deal to- a y. You'll go DODGE --for sure! CHRYSLER CORPORATION OF CANADA, LIMITED QUALITY BUILT to the highest standards of automotive craftamanship YOU'RE ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD IN CARS OF THE FORWARD LOOK Jom BEARE MOTORS LIMITED PHONE 888 ' PORT PERRY Mrs, Viola Schnapp, Buffalo was at her home here for the week-end. Susan Roach entertained eighteen friends on Monday on the occasion of her ninth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Crosier and family, Chatham were with his pav- ents Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Crosier over the holidays. 3 Mrs. Von Ritschel and family of Toronto were. with Miss Catherine Christie over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holmes of Port Perry were dinner guests with Mrs. Gladys Archer on Sunday evening. Cartwright Council Council met on April 7th with all members present and Reeve in chair. Minutes read and adopted on motion, Moved by Coun. Gibson, Sec. by Coun, McLaughlin that Current taxes be collected in two instalments on the following basis: First instalement to 'be paid on or before July 2nd, if second instalment is paid on or be- fore July 2nd a discount of three per cent will be allowed on second in- stalments provided all other taxes have been paid and there are no ar- rears of taxes. A By-Law penalty of % of one % per Month will be added on all unpaid taxes on December the 1st, after Dec. the 1st a penalty of one per cent per month will be added on all Arrears of taxes until paid. George Saunders asked that a cul- vert be put at his driveway. Council to consider on Rd. inspection. A By-Law to adopt Daylight Sav- THE PORT PERRY STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 10th, 1968--17 ing Time within the Municipality, commencing at Midnight, April the 26th and remain in force till Toronto and surrounding districts revert to Standard Time passed on motion of Deputy-Reeve Green, Sec. by Coun. VanCamp. Moved by Councillors Gibson and McLaughlin that Port Perry Fair Bd. be granted $256.00, - : A By-Law authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer to sign all Cheques in payment of accounts, Read a - First time, Second reading on motion of Coun. VanCamp and McLaughlin, Third reading on motion of Council- lors Gibson and VanCamp. Moved by Coun. McLaughlin Sec. by Coun. Gibson that Rd. Supt. pur- chase a Massey Harris Fertilator 8 ft. from Morrow Equipment at a cost of $275.00 plus sales Tax if ne- cessary, other tenders were, Inter- national $294.00 plus sales Tax if necessary, John Deere $313.22 includ- ing sales tax. Moved by Coun. McLaughlin, Sec. by Coun. Gibson that oiling program on Township Rds. by County Engin- eer be accepted, Moved by Deputy-Reeve Green, Sec. by Coun. VanCamp that Clerk write Mr. Bowes asking that 400 yds. gravel be put on Rd. into Shingle Landing before it is accepted into the Township Rd. system. Road inspection on Monday, April the 14th at 10 a.m, Council did not see fit to grant Clerk an increase of wages amount- ing to $260.00 for balance of this pay while preparing Tax bills. Clerk tenderéd his Resignation to termin- ate his services at 6 p.m. April 80th, which was accepted on motion of Councillors McLaughlin & VanCamp, Councillor Gibson supported motion. Moved by Coun, McLaughlin, Sec. by Coun. VanCamp that Clerk call for applications for Clerk, Treasurer and Tax Collector. Moved by Coun, "Gibson, sec. by Coun, VanCamp that accounts be paid amounting. to Misc. $997.90 and Rd. Voucher No, 3, $1714.60 and adjourn till Monday, May 6th at 8 p.m,, DST. RR e._e ch i LIONS ANNUAL SPRING DANCE FRI. APRIL 11 P. P. Public School. $3.00 per couple Year, plus some Cleriéal assistance HOTELS PREPARE FOR SUM- MER:. The great outdoors beckons vacationers from all parts of the con- tinent to Canadian Pacific's chain of summer resorts from coast to coast, In the upper picture, Banff Springs Hotel and its famous Bow River Valley golf course bask in the sun, showing a few of the many de- lights of the Canadian Rockies for holidaymakers. Picture at lower left] shows the swimming pool at Banff Springs Hotel, which is open this yea: from May 23 to September-16. The sister resort, beautiful Chateau Lake Louise will be open from June 10 to September "5. In the sea-condi- tioned Maritimes on the east coast, Canadian Pacific hotels will be open again this year with their many sea- 'side attractions-such as sailing (low- er right) near the Lakeside ini, Ya\: mouth, Nova Scotia. This hotel, and the Digby Pines, Digby, N.S. is open June 27 to September 1, while the Algonquin Hotel at "St. Andrews-by- the-Sea, N.B., is open June 8 to Sep- tember 14, . +> --Canadian Pacific Photo. DAIRY PARMERS OF CANADA 409 Huron Street, Toronto Freel Marlo Fraser's new Milk recipes. Write today rd ,..S0 good. Hor the whofe | omill [ 1. ~---- us 5 Si ot lh 3 k 5 - 8 Ty a, ON pl Se CA Sa Ny 8 TP ¢ 3 Np 3 i Vo ha la ly rR E < a sl Vo te I A IAEA hi ACN TR et = _ SH Ps - Wie AX Xa a i eB TA Rt 7 hy Can, a a oy "3 Xa -~ , buen a td >t fit A ant " I doe a Jon -- A RES A a ons --_-- vo oa bv Se en rns

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