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°o Large Majority PORT PERRY COUNCIL NEWS 8th to March 29, 1961. -- Authorised as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Mipites cof a regular Meeting of . Council of the Village of Port Perry held Saturday, April 22nd, 1961 at 9.30. a.m. PRESENT--Reeve J. J. Gibson, W. T. Harris; Deputy-Reeve, and Council- lors Arthur T. Cox, Robert A. Kenny, Irving A. Boyd. MINUTES of April 8th, 1961 were adopted as typed on motion. Carried. WINTER WORKS PROGRAM-- Council decided that application should be made for the-following pro. jects: No. 1--Construction of new sidewalks at various locations throughout the Town. " ; No. 2--Laying of 6" watermains on Scugog and Ella Streets. No. 83 -- Tree Pruning and clearing, hedging and ditching in Parks. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME--RE- SOLUTION: That in order to con- form with the City of Oshawa, the Village of Port Perry hereby adopts the following dates for Daylight Sav- ing Time: 12.01 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 1961 to 12.01 Sunday October 29, 1961, Carried. BY-LAW No. 1847--To Provide for the 1961 Supplementary Expenditures on Roads or Streets in the Village of Port Perry, was moved, seconded, read three times, passed, signed and the Seal of the Corporation affixed thereto. : The above By-law if approved by the Department of Highways pro- vides for an expenditure of $3,000.00. This money to be spent on the erec- "tion of signs to conform to the Man: _ ual of Uniform Traffic- Control De- vices for Canada 1960. = The Clerk was instructed to write Me. Archie Ward, District Municipal Engineer, Port Hope, Ontario, re responsibility for erecting the Stop Signs at the approach to TA Hwy. and the Con- necting Link, Queen and Water Sts. DEPUTATION--Mesars. Earl Mar- |." tyn and Morley Bruce on behalf of the Council of the Twp. of Reach ap- peared before Council and. requested! a price on Hydrant Rental for the Hamlet of Prince Albert. It was felt that by using the Hyd- rant Rental basis for the Village of Port Perry of approximately $80.00 per hydrant that the hydrant rental for outside the Municipality should be $100.00 each, per year. HAWKER'S and Pedlar's License for Mr. William Ross--The Clerk was instructed to issue a license under the same conditions as last year re Min- utes of January 16th, 1960. On motion Council adjourned until 1.30. Carried. Council resumed Business at 1.30. DEPUTATION -- Mr. Herb Robin- .son_appeared before Council, stated that he has taken over the Howard Motors property on Queen Street as of January 1st, 1961 and due to-fire loss would appreciate adjustment in his taxes. It was left with Mr. Robinson to give Council a letter with full details so that it can be dealt with at the next Court of Revision. LETTER from Mr. Arthur Every Requesting 'Water Service to his pro- perty. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Arthur Every that it is proposed to extend the watermain on Scugog Street from Lilla to Ella. If this water extension is accomplished water service should be available at your property some time this year, STATEMENT of FINES for March 1961 showing Port Perry at $1956.00-- "Municipal share being $74.76. ASSOC. of ASSESSING OFFICERS of Ontario Sunday, May 7th to Wed« May 10th, 1961. Left for the atten- tion of Deputy-Reeve W. T. Harris, Chairman of Asséssment. LETTER from TWP. of Reach, dated April 11, 1961 with copy of a Resolution as follows: "That Reach Twp. Council supply Port Perry Fire Brigade with two hose nozzles: and shovel handles as requested." This extra equipment will be appreciated by the Firemen but it was pointed out by Councillor Cox that these supplies will be used on the Reach Fire Truck, which have been badly needed, ~~ STATEMENT from the Ontario Hydro at Uxbridge re work perform- ed and expenses during period March Filed. "LETTER from the Ont. Municipal Assoc. -- Town and Village Section,' dated April 5, 1961--fe Eighth Annual | Conference 'at Town of Renfrew on Friday and Saturday, May 12th and 13th, 1961. Left for the attention of Reeve J. J. Gibosn. (Continued on page 4) ~ Move Clocks Forward, April 30 Daylight Saving Time in Port Perry begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, and ends at 12.01 AM, 0h Sunday, Oct. 29. Remember to put! your clocks forward one hour on April 30th (or better still, the night before). To Teach in France Mr. Wm. Brock, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Brock, Port Perry, has | accepted a position to teach in France. His duties will commence with the fall term and he will be teaching child- ren of the personnel on the Air Force Station at Marville, France. He ex-' pects 'to be there for two years. Eastern Star Blue Ray Chanter No. 238, O. E. S. held their regular meeting in the Mas- onic Temple with the Worthy Matron,' Adelia White presiding. The meet- ing was opaped in the usual manner. The" Worthy Matron with the assist- ance of the Associate Patron, Leon- ard Colbear, P.P., who in the absence of the Worthy Patron Hugh Espie,' P.P.,, capably filled his chair, wel- comed the past matrons and past. Pat- rons of Blue Ray to the East. Three officers were absent and Past Mat- rons Margaret Jeffrey and Marion Sandison filled these positions, The business was carried out in re- ord time and reports received. The Benevolent Convenor, Jessie Robert- son, made the announcement regard- ing the trip to Buffalo and asked all members wishing to go to notify her immediately. The Sick and Sunshine Convenors Doris Nottingham and Margaret Hood P.M., were pleased to report that the sick list was diminish- ing. We are happy to see the Assoc- | iate Patron L. Colbear after his recent | hospitalization, and glad to report Past Matron Jessie Espie and Worthy Matron Adelia White are getting a- long nicely after their unfortunate mishap. The refreshment committee, under the capable supervision of the Ass. Conductress, Beryl Miller spon- sored a variety night program which turned out very successfulr It was held in the auditorium of the Public "School. The "versatile entertainment, was supplied by the following, danc- | ing numbers by Shelley Olson, Larry Reesor, Mary Lou Thomas, Colleen | Emmerson, Frieda Stein, a dancing number by members of the Eastern Star who called themselves "Dancers from the Stars" and geveral numbers | from Jean Bright which included Baton Twirling. The solo numbers by Mrs. R. Miller and the impersona- tions of Al Jolson by Danny Reesor were well received. Musical numbers Sharon Stark, Raglan, Linda Heayn, Port Perry and Elizabeth Hayes of Columbus and a reading from Mrs, J. C. Love were enjoyed. The guest artists, The Sweet Adelines, Marley Page Four of.Oshawa were generous: with their selection and appeal to all. The committe in charge wish to thank everyone for their help in making it a success. The net proceeds, $26.00, It was announced that a Penny sale would be held next meeting and all members are asked to support same. Tickets were handed out by the Ways and Means committee for the draw which will be held at the Birthday party in June, ~~ Reports were ecaetid "regarding the catering done during the past month and commendation was receiv- ed in regard to the Masonic Ladies night banquet. The Chapter has been approached regarding catering to weddings and it is understood that the Chapter will take one in June, _ The next meeting the Chapter will be hosts to out-of-town guests includ- ing members of the Grand Executive of the Grand Chapter of Ontario, and of the Eastern Star. In Port'Perry yesterday the people = rejected the licencing of a Public Din- ing Lounge by a large majority. The voting was as follows: -- i Poll Yes No Spoiled 0.1 122 176 18 No. 2 wo 116 '233 10 No. 3 126 211 8 Advance .. 16. 10 Total ............ 379 629 36 Total number of voters on list 1339. Total vote 1044 or 78% of the vote. Uxbridge Win Challenge Trophy On Wednesday Night, April 19th, the Port Perry Hockey Club held their Annual Uxbridge and Port. Penny Challenge Night. The Uxbridge Pee Wee's took 10 points. Winning their pame 5-2 for 6 points and placing first and second in the race for another 5 points. Port Perry Pee Wees received 1 point for placing third in the race. The Port Perry Bantams won their game 3-0 for 5 points and placing 1st and 3rd in the race for another 4 points. "The Uxbridge Bantams pick- ed up 2 points placing 2nd in the race. The Broom-Ball game was played by the Fathers, Coaches and Man- agers. Port Perry beat Uxbridge 2-0 for 5 points. The Uxbridge Midgets beat Port Perry 5-0 for 5 points and took 1st and 2nd in the race for another 5 pts. while Port Perry took 1 point placing 3rd in the race. Uxbridge won the trophy with 22 points to Port Perry's 16 points. Door Prizes were won by the fol. lowing--Claire Watts, Seagrave, -do- nated by Lawrence's Drug Store; Mrs. Smith, Uxbridge, donated by Peel's Hardware; Harry Short, Port Perry, donated by Mrs. Hope's Confectionery Store; Joe Saunders, Port Perry. do- nated by Scugog Cleaners; Roy Brown Raglan, donated by Western Tire; Linda Kandel, donated by The Eliza- beth Shoppe; B. Pavlick, Port Perry; donated by Ted Jackson. 'Oshawa Preshy. W.M.S. The Presbyterial W.M.S. President, Mrs. Fred Reed, met in Northminster i United Church with the vice-presi- dents, recording secretary and leaders of the younger groups to plan the (visit of the W.M.S. Field Secretary, i Miss: Marion R. Thomson, B.A. Miss Thomson, who has done teaching on a mission field in Sask., Indian work in B.C. and helped at-the Community Mission in All Peoples' . Winnipeg, now travels across Canada giving assistance in program plan- ning, work in junior groups or what- ever is needed. ~ She will be at King St. United Church, Oshawa on Thurs- day and Friday, May 11 and 12, All presidents and leaders of junior groups should 'make a special effort to meet with her. Fed. of Agriculture Twenty-four directors attended the regular monthly meeting of the Ont. County Federation of Agriculture at the Lakeview Restaurant, Beaverton on Tuesday, April 18th. Reports were received from the de- legates who had attended the annual poultry meeting, Beef producers meeting, and the annual Wheat Pro- ducers meeting, : Earl Martyn, Port Perry R.R. 2 was welcomed to the directorate from the Agricultural Committee of County Council as was Joe Tran, Claremont from the Ontario County wheat Pro- ducers. Zone No. 3 Rally was announced for June 6-in the Uxbridge Legion Hall." A motion was passed to have the secretary instruct. all township clerks to retain 6% of the levy collected for Federation membership dues, as pay- ment for extra service rendered in, collecting same. Pickering Township farmers, in an- ticipation of the tax increase that fs | apt to follow with Metropolitan Jo ! onto annexation, have organized, hope that they can hold the same as- sessment for bonifield farmers; as is 'held at time township is taken over. The county federation agreed to give them it's full support. PORT PERRY, ONT., . choruses and quartettes. Jaungnay, APRIL yr ------ 27th, 1961 / 2.00 Per Year, Single Copy bHe Vote Down Dining Lounge Licence Here Port Perry Lose Port Perry Hockey team went down to defeat in the sixth gaine of the. finals when New Hamburg marked up a score of six over Port's four goals, The game took place in New Hamburg on Monday evening. This makes New Hamburg the all The Ontario County Junior Farmer Choir presented their annual concert in the form of a Benefit Show for the Crippled Children, and thei usual large audience. They were as- sisted by guest artists from CFTO- TV, Miss Betty Weir, soloist and Muy. Rick Campbell, M.C. | Roth .these artists were greatly ap- preciated. It was a real pleasure to see Miss Weir and to cujoy her love- ly voice. Mr. city as M.C. was versatile and enter | taining. He surprised his audience most agreeably by displaying a hid- den talent, when he gave a brief, (too brief) piano solo during a pause in the choir's program. Hon. M. B. Dymond, Minister of Health for Ontario, spoke about the Crippled children, and something of their needs. Dr. Dymond's remarks are always interesting and right to the point, Later in the program Lord Athol Layton spoke briefly on the same subject, outlining something of what the" Crippled Childvén Fund does with "the money contributed to them. drew The Junior Farmer Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Dobson, A.T. C.M., presented a fine concert-of They main- tained their high standard of perfor mance; "which has riled the halls to capac ity year after year. Every number was well received. Choirs under the direction of Mrs. Dobson always manage to convey to their au- dience the sheer joy of their singing. Mrs. Marie Taylor was accompanist, Mrs. Marie Taylor, A.R.C.T. ed Dbeatuifully the Excerpts from "Griegs' Concerto in A Minor". Mrs, Taylor's touch on the piano was very sympathetic and her interprepations Mayhelle Rebekah. Lodge Sis. Lucille Gray, Degree Captain and her téam very capably conferred the degree on four new candidates or April 18. The floor work was excep- tionally well done, -also very fine play- Lillian Harper in her usual good style at the piano. The officers charges were also. well given. Our own D.D. Pres. was unable to attend but we were pleased to have D.D. Pres. Sis. "Gladys Stoneburg from District No. 7 present, as well as visitors from Or- ono and Oshawa. A lovely smocked dress for a little girl was made and donated by Sis. Mildred Rodd and won by Sis. Geor- gina Moore. Proceeds from this draw went to the Port Perry Hospital X- Ray project. The usual good lunch was served bringing to a close a very enjoyable evening. Watch for particulars of our Birthday Party in May. . - ee iuinnres Receives His B.A. Mr. and Mrs, Sam Griffen were in Kingston last Wednesday attending the graduation exercises of their son | United Church. Jack from Queen's Theological Col- lege, Jack received his B.A. at Mac- Master University in Hamilton, He is the first boy born in Port Perry ever to become a minister of the He will be ordained May 31st at Chalmers United Church in Kingston. He has been invited 'to preach in hia home church at Port Perry the firat Sunday after he is ordained. For two years he will be sent to a Mission i charge to preach. 3 Junior I "_-- Choir Donate $475. For Crippled Children's Fund "choir, Mr. capacity as Campbell in his ecapa- + I audience singing by Bro. (ico. Beare with Sis.|- 'ing for the first time, in Oshawa on All- Ontario Final Series to New Hamburg Ontario Junior 'D' Champions, having | taken four games and tied one and lost one in the series with Port Perry. However lads played good hockey, and ave known as good sports- men and what more can we ask of our boys? our most satisfying to her audience. The Héintzman Grand Piano was rented for the occasion and was paid for by the sale of homemade candy during the intermission. Toward the end of the program "Timmy" was presented with a che- que of $475.00 by the president of the Grant Parrott. "Timmy" spoke a few words of thanks in his representative of the Crippled Children. My. Lynn Fair, Agricultural repre- sentative for Ontario County was pre- sent and it was he who welcomed the and introduced the M.C., Rick Campbell. Ice is Out The ice in Lake Scugog has de- parted into the limbo. It made its official departure in the afternoon of Agricultural : Ontario County | . Calendar May ith, 5.30 p.m.-- May Junior | Thursday, Brooklin Township Hall meeting for the Brooklin Farmers. L 9.00 a.m. -- Cannington High School --- Achiev- ment Day for 4-H Homemaking Clubs from North Ontario. Saturday, May 6th, Tuesday, May 9th, 7.00 p.m.-- Uxbridge-- Uxbridge Jr. Farmers' Banquet in honour of Riverdale Kiwanis. Saturday, May 13th, 9.00 a.m.-- Bowmanville--Durham County An- nual Livestock Judging Competition Saturday, May 13th, 9.00 a.m.-- Port Perry High School --Achieve- ment Day for 4-H Homemaking Clubs from South Ontario. Tuesday, May 16th, 8.30 p.m.-- Cannington High School -- May meeting for the Brooklin Junior Farmers, Saturday, May 20th, 9.00 a.m.-- Lindsay -- Victorin County Annual Livestock Judging Competition, Saturday, May 20th, 8.30 p.m.-- Brooklin Township Hall---Ontario County Junior Farmer Social Evening. Monday, May 22nd, 1.00 p.m.-- Uxbridge--Annual Kinsmen Club Horse Show. Tuesday, May 23rd, 8.30 p.m.-- Port Perry High School--May meeting for the Port Perry last Thursday, the 20th of April--one day earlier than last year, Hilltop Herald Hi there! The non-choir members, for the | past week have suffered in silence, while our choir practised for coming Open House. Grade ten is busy with Cadet Offi- cer Training, and the clatter of many feet on the gym floor can be heard, again after the many months of rest' from cadet training. Soon we will be | parading around the campus prepar- | ing for cadet inspection. : On Saturday, April 22, Robert Jeffs, Bill McLeod, Bill Chapman, and Jim Read went to Orillin for a bad- minton tournament representing the school. . The Grade thirteen confidential are even closer, which brings to mind the thought of the June examinations for the remainder of the students. June isn't really so far away stu- dents. Don't let it ereep up on you. ---Nola Hunter Ont. South Liberal Assoc. Meeting The Central Ontario South Liberal Association will hold its Annual Meet- Saturday, April 29th. Delegates will -attend--from areas stretching as far east as Kingston and as far west as the east limits of the City of Toronto. They will come from as far north as Peterboro, Mar- mora, Bancroft and Havelock. The theme of the meeting will be "Organizing to Win" and the meet- ing will open at 2.00 p.m. at the Genosha Hotel, with the opening ad- dress by Dr. MeVicker, President of the Central Ontario South Liberal As- goication. Dr. MeVicker is from Des- eronto, Mrs. Christine Thomas, Mayor of the City of Oshawa, will extend na Civic welcome to all the Delegates, The first item of business will ba the election of officers and after the election a film will he shown on Poll Organization. Bruce Powe, the Lib- eral organizer in Ontario will be in the panel, along with Judy LaMarsh, the "Federal member from Niagara Falls, Royce. Frith, President of the Ontario Libéral Association and other high-ranking members of the Tiberal party in Ontario, There will be an address by the Liberal Leader in Ontario, John J. Wintermeyer. The evening banquet will feature an address by John Pickersgill, who will be introduced to the gathering by Mrs. Mary Kinnear, National Pre: sident of Liberal Women, from Port ! Colborne, Ontario, : Saturday, May 27th, 9.00 a. m.-- the Junior Farmers. ~Brooklin ~Township Hall -- "Awnunl - Ontario County Livestock Judging Competition, in the Brooklin District. Correct Posture Week To make the public more posture conscious as part of its overall phy- sical fitness program, the Ontario Died in Florida A gos, 3; 4 \ ! i 3 Merlin IFlovida, on Wednes- LETCHER, W. Daytona Beach, April 19, 1961, W. Merlin Let- cher, beloved husband of Marjorie C. Mellow. Funeral service was conue- ted Port United Church on 'Tuesday, Inter- -Suddenly at day, from the Perry April 25. ment Pine Grove Cemetery, Family Re-Union & Anniversary The home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Cole, 91 Ave, Oshawa was the scene of a happy Family Re-union on Thursday evening, April 20th, when Mrs. Jane Beacock, Sr, her seven daughters, four and grandsons Jones sons, anniversary of Genevieve and Tommy Cole. John Beacock acted as master of ceremonies for the occasion and called on Lloyd, Leslie, and Adelbert who spoke a few words of congratula- and best wishes to which the host and hostess gave appropriate ap- preciation. The couple were present- ed with an envelope of money. Flor- ence (Mis. Lloyd Beacock) gave a reading, and Alice (Mrs. Adelbert Beacock) composed a piece of poetry for the tions aceasion, Chiropractic Association is sponsor- ing Correct Posture Week, May 1 - 17. This annual undertaking, endorsed by a large number of federal, provincial and municipal officials as well as in- dustry, labor and educational authori- ties, is conducted on a national basis and promoted by the Canadian Chiro- practic Association as a public ser- vice, - Greater emphasis will be placed-on the subject this year in high schools for the purpose of familiarizing stu- dents with the damaging influence poor posture can have upon them in later life if steps are not taken to correct their improper habits now Schools are invited by the profession to conduct contests for female stu- dents and, in Ontario, the winners will be judged in the auditorium of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic Col lege in Toronto, 262° Bloor Street West. The presentation of the tro- phy to the Ontario Posture Queen, selected by a committee, will be made by Dick Shatto, Toronto Argonaut's football star and Miss Inge Heder, lust year's winner, from the Amora District High School. . Town Wide Hydro A town wide survey which will em brace every. residence of Port Perry has been planned by the Hydro Elec- tric System. " "Object of this anivey ia, frankly, to increase the use of elee- tric power," Mr. Cox oil "This is very definately in the public's interest becanse the more power we sell the cheaper we ean set our rates, "Your Hydro System realizes, too, that the use of electricity for house- hold purposes can only be increased if it gives satisfactory service. For this reason, a questionnaire has been prepared (which we are asking all tisers to answer) in order that we may quite } Old Documents Mr. red Jackson of Scugog brought in some old tax bills and an account hook dated 1894. The old account books contains entries using the English Sterling system, and be- longed to John Jessup, Mr. Jackson's ureat grandfather. The tax bills were of property in Port Perry and one of property fn Reach Township. It is interesting to compare this tax bill of 1895 with one of our present day forms. The old bills were much simpler to read be- ing only about 4" wide by 8" long. The figures for taxes on Lot 19, Con. 2, Reach, 17 acres of land, follows: were as County Tax... 19 Township Tax... 45 School Grant 43 Poor Tax ................ 20 "School Tax ov 96 A total of $2.82 Survey Planned want. Once we have the answers to these questions we will he in a much he tte position to meet our customers' requirements." Referring to the half Pope "advert. isement appearing on page 7 of this - paper the chairman suggested that all Hydro users read it carefully in, order that they may be fully prepared to answer the questions when the invest- igators eall at their homes. 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