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Port Perry Star (1907-), 15 Jun 1961, p. 1

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| | ¥ PORT PERRY COUNCIL NEWS a -- ama ASU SU Ss ir ot - "S==Truck & Tractor THE PORT PERRY STA i Authorised as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department; Oliva PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 16th, 1961 $2.00 Per Year, Single Copy 5¢ TOWN COUNCIL Meeting held Monday, June 12th, 1961, 7.30 p.m. 5 PRESENT--Reeve J. J. Gibson in Chair, Councillors Arthur T. Cox, Ro- bert Kenny and Irving Boyd.' MINUTES of regular meeting of May 20th, 1961 were adopted as typed on mations oh EASEMENT in favour of the Ont. Hydro. The Clerk was instructed to check the easement' with Deputy- Reeve, W. T. Harris. RESOLUTION -- That application be made to Mr. Archie A. Ward, Dist- rict Municipal Engineer, Department of Highways at Port Hope for per- mission to transfer $2,800.00 from By- law No. 1846--Item 1 Construction-- "Gravel roads in preparation for hard surface--Grading, Ditching, Culverts, Gravel and Calcium" to Hot Mix Sur- face on Rosa Street from McDonald to Bay a distance of approximately 1,600' at an estimated cost of $2,800. and for permission to have the County Contract extended to cover the said Hot Mix surface on Rosa St. subject to being inspected by an engineer, for approval before commencing work. Carried. : REPORT on Poll Tax and Dog Tax delinquents by Chief Cameron. It was decided that a good attempt has been made to collect the Poll tax and Dog Tax. PASSING ACCOUNTS-- RESOLUTION -- That the following statement of accounts be paid as fol- lows: - 7 General Dept. .oovvvirvinnns $1,263.95 Project Ont. 7109-- Laying watermains ........ Project Ont. 7107-- Construction of New Concrete Sidewalks Froject Ont. 7108-- "Tree Pruning & Ditching IN PAKS coin rsitimning Waterworks ..oocvereivnnnniiine Property & Parks Relief . Hydro Sidewalk ..cocovveniirininnininiienne 383.27 Herren atte s tients inrsinene O.W.R.C. ..ceivvernrrninnsiviinnnanne 2,021.09 - Affairs re Composers, Authors and Jack Pargeter Beare Motors ...iuiininne . RESOLUTION--That the Corpora- tion of the Village of Port Perry pur- chase 4 tires. for the Police Cruiser .and that the tender of Beare Motors be accepted. Price $109.00. Carried. REPORT by Chief R. J. Cameron on Information gathered June 4, 1961. . Boats launched at Queen St.--237 : "Mary St.-- 18 265 Out of town cars parked in area 168 Estimated persons in park Filed. a MEMO--Mrs. Emma Webster would like a load of gravel put in a hole in front of her property. It was left with the Road Chairman, Mr. Robert Kenny to look into this matter. LETTER from Dept. of Municipal Fublishers Association. "A copy of an explanatory ietter submitted with the account and a copy of the Canada Gazette, which sets up the present tariffs is being forwarded to you and I believe with this, information the correctness - of the account may be verified," " Council were convinced that the ac- count of Composers, Authors and Publishers Association is a legitimate account and should be paid. LETTER from Mr. W. D. Bennett, P.Eng., Supt. Engineer, Dept. of Transport, Peterborough. "I wish to advise that the Village may proceed with the installation of | a submersible launching ramp at the' end of Mary Street only at their own risk, cost and expense." The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the letter from the Depart- ment of Transport re Submersible Launching Ramp to the Port Perry Chamber of Commerce. Mr. 'H. R. Hanson, Dept. of Public Works, U.L.C. Bldg., Peterborough, Ontario, would like a letter from T ' changing the location of the billboard | sign in front of the Post Office. - Also if Council will pay for any of the expense in putting up a new sign in a new location. * Baseball at SONYA-* $5,311.30 Carried. BY-LAW No. 1347 -- Designating through Highways in the Corporation of the Village of Port Perry, was read three times, passed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto. It was left with the Clerk to send the By-law in for approval by the Department of Transport. Co "LETTER and Report from Mr. R. E. Sims, County Engineer -- re pro- posed water tank site and stating that the soil type is quite suitable for the proposed construction, PROPOSED METAL WATER TANK discussed. RESOLUTION -- That the Council of the Village of Port Perry find it desirous to rescind the motion between _the_ Village of Port Perry and the Plate Structural Steel Company, Tor- onto, dated April 5, 1961, referring to the tender date October 28, 1960 for a 200,000 gal. water tank. Carried. New tenders to be called including tank, base and footings. Capacity to be 300,000 gals. approximately. MEMO--Mr. Porter of the Cana- _ dian Bank of Commerce would like to know if Monday, July 3rd, 1961 will be proclaimed a public holiday. Council decided to take no action. LETTER from Mr. W. G. Hull re application for water service from the proper main on Queen Street. The Clerk was instructed to advide Mr. Hull that he may have a water service connected direct to the water |- main on Queen Street. if he wishes to pay for it. LETTER from the Bell Telephone Co. of Canada dated June 1st, 1961. This is further to Mr. Bert Simp- son's request in the field that we re- move 4 poles to allow your P.U.C. to construct a new joint use pole line on the west side of Ash Street to serve new dwellings and a swimming pool. Charges applicable to the Hydro sys- tem in this case are as follows: $63.27 RESOLUTION -- That the Port Perry Hydro System pay the charges applicable to the change of the Hydro line on Ash Street in connection With the Bell Teléphone lines, Cost $63.27. Carried. PRICES on 4 tires for Police Cruiser Bob Archer Motors ............$138,00 Irwin Tripp Garage ....... 112,00 called, for erection of a new billboard jin front of the Post Office, to be built to Dept. of Public Work's speci- fications. Any tender not necessarily accepted. Carried. HOT MIX SURFACE on ROSA St. Mr. R. E. Sims, County Engineer ad- vised that this work will be done dur- ing July or August. | LETTER. from the Bell Telephone Co. dated June 7, 1961 re Bert Simp- sun's request, that we replace one 30 ft. company pole with a 40-ft. pole at Bigelow St. between concession and Beech Street. Our estimated costs for replacing this pole are $72.95. RESOLUTION--That the Bell Tele- phone's - Company request "that we replace one 30 ft. Company pole with a 40 ft. pole on Bigelow between the 7th_Concession_and Kellett Street at total estimated cost of $72.95" be granted. Carried. : __MEMO--Mr. John Gray would like 13' of 12" culvert pipe installed. It was left for the attention of the Road Chairman, Mr. Robt. Kenny. MEMO----Resolution "re Meeting of Local Planning Board, Friday, June 9, 1961. _ "That the Planning Board recommend to Council to look into the undertaking by Arthur Brunton dated Feb, 17th, 1961, as the time limit on this agreement expires on June 30th, 1961." Held over until next meeting. MEMO--Mr, Harry Carnegie would like 26' of 12" transite culvert pipe. Left for the attention of Robt. Kenny. MEMO -- Mr. James Brown com- 8 Paxton and Lilla Streets. It was left for attention Councillor R. Kenny. (continued on. back page). : td Congratulations Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Fralick who have cele brated their 64th Wedding Anniver- sary recently. Mrs. Fralick, who was Miss Permillie 'Gérrow and Mr. Clar- ence Fralick were united in marriage on the lawn under a beautiful arch of flowers, entwined in evergreens at the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gerrow, Pine-Hurst Farm, Scugog Is- land, June 12th, 1907. Rev. W. T. Sweetman's Garage ......... 140,00 »" Council stating that they agree to] | McGill introduced the following boys, RESOLUTION--That-estimates--bei-who--were presented with a crest by | plains of culvert clogged at corner of | Minor Hockey 'Banquet = The Port Perry Hockey Club held a banquet for the 1959-60 and 1960-61 seasons. The banquet suppers were held in the Scout Hall, Flamingo res: taurant and the Masonic Hall, A hot turkey supper was enjoyed by all. Then all honoured guests, parents and hockey players assembled at the Port Perry Public School auditorium. Pres. Mike Oke introduced coaches of the Little League Hockey Team of 1959-60 season, Ivan Luke and Bud Heard, Capt. Russel Stephens was presented with the Port Perry Leg- ion trophy by Pres. Chas. Brignall. Guest speaker Bobby Attersley con- gratulated each of the following boys with a champion crest. Larry Mark, Bob DeShane, Steve Carnegie, Rick- ey Ballard, Ray Kemp, Bill Bram, Doug Gray, Wayne May, Don Wald- insberger, Ralph Prentice, Wayne Pugh, Ross Edinburgh, Paul Henry. Pres. Mike Oke introduced coach Mike Stephens of the Pro, League Chicago of the season 1959-60. Dr. R. G. McNab then presented Captain Fred Cox with the Lions Club Trophy. Each player was congratulated and presented a champion crest by Bobby Attersley. Players names, David Por- ter, Ronnie Raines, Bill Terrett, John Witherspoon, Terry Rice, Bob Cowie- son, Wayne Rowntree, Allan Walker, Jamie Porter. ia Manager Al. Cawker and Coach G. Warriner of the O. M.H. A. Juv. "C" Champions of 1959-60 were introduc ed. O.M. H. A. rep, Gordon Hawes presented each of the following boys with individual trophy donated by the P. P. Hockey Club, dnd a photo ot the team,-- Wayne Powell; Phil Clarke, J Carnochan, Gary Geer, Jim Burnett, Grant Menzies, Murray Birkett, Al Leach, Steve Fralick, Robert Slack, Frank Tobin, Morley Davidson, Ivan Luke, Time-keeper, Claire Watts, Capt. Glen Sweetman of the Atom House League team no. 4 of 1960-61 was presented with the Port Perry Legion trophy by Pres. Chas. Brignall. Coaches Ross Sweetman and Carlyle Bobby Attersley,-John Murray, Gary Waller, Dave Bourgeois, Kim Wake- ford, Dale Hallett, Dave Brown, Trev Blakely, Gary Lee, Ron Vokins, Rod McGill, Jim McPhaden, Larry Reesor. Dr. R. G. McNab presented the Lions' Club trophy to Capt. Billy Mark of the Pee Wee House League Continued on Back Page Miss Bright's Seagrave Clas Attend 'Baton Twirling Festival It was a big evening for the pupils of Miss Jean Bright when she treated them to a bus trip to Hamilton to the 8th annual Baton Swinging Festival on Sat., June 10th, in the Hamilton Arena, Several thousand crowded the build- ing to see the events. There were majorettes from London, Hamilton, Guelph, Oshawa, Ottawa, Kitchener, Waterloo, Seagrave, Peterboro, Mea- ford. Toronto and other places. The be contestants ranged in age from four years up, and were mostly girls." The music was supplied by the Ham- ilton Light. Infantry Bugle and Drum Corps Band, * On the whole it was a splendid dis- play, and Miss Bright is to be com- mended for her efforts in giving her pupils a chance to see the Festival. A number of Seagrave and Port Perry adults accompanied the boys and girls. Warm, bright weather brought out a good attendance at the June meet- ing of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire. Reports on the Blind Tag Day and the Rose Tag Day in aid of the Port Perry Hos- pital were very good, although the final results of the Rose Tag were not in. The committees in charge wish to thank any and all who participated in any way, especially the taggers and the tagged." The Educational Secre- tary reported that 263 books and mag- azines had been sent to Frontier Col- lege. A note of thanks was read from a local family for financial assistance. received during the husband's illness and absence from work. - A home bak- ing sale to be held on the Bank lawn, Friday, June 16th, The Fall Mara- thon Committee was arranged for, namely Mrs. George Rennie and Mrs. Harry Carnegie, A Decoration Day service is to be held in the Library on! the evening of June 15. Donations to the Lucy Memorial Fund, the Pro- vincial Work Room and the Peace Garden Fund were made as usuai each year at this time. Empire Study, conducted by Miss M. Harris, in the absence of Mrs. Bentley, comprised a brief sketch on _the life of Pauline! -- Johnson, famous Canadian author and poetess. Celebrations are being held in Brantford in memory of this be- loved woman. Miss Harris read two, of her "canoe poems", not the best- known one "Song My Paddle Sings", as she felt everyone was familiar with it. After the retiring of the standard the members repaired to Haugens | restaurant the "Bonfire" for dinner. Sonya Braves Win Lindsay, Sunday, June 11th -- The Sonya Braves on the strength of right-hander Maru Hartin's six strike- out, no-hit pitching and Garnet War- riner's two run single, defeated the defending champ Lindsay Merchants at the Victoria County Baseball Lea-, gue, here this afternoon. In being dealt their second consecu-: tive defeat at the hands of the Braves, Lindsay failed to advance a man as far as third base and managed to hit but one ball out of the infield. From Lindsay On Hardin's No-Hitter - 20 The Braves tallied but § hits, but bunched singles by Wanamaker, Caw- ker 'and Warriner ,around a sacrifice by Healey in the first inning, to count "the margin of victory. Sonya went | down 1, 2, 3, from then to the ninth as Lash of Lindsay was equally strong. The fans were treated to a tense old fashioned pitchers battle with great defensive play by both in- fields. Congratulations Maru. » MacGirr - Teno |. White pompoms on the altar, and -nuptial music. wore a street length dress of powder short sleeved bodice was compleniented Welcome to Port Perry ge < N by hy, While Rev. E, W. Fuller is away during the summer months, Rev. K. F. Stackhouse, shown here with Mr. Germain, will have charge of the ser- vices, ete. and live in the Rectory. We welcome Mr. Stackhouse and family to Port Perry. District Annual Wl A- very interesting and successful District Annual meeting of the South Ontario Women's Institutes was held on Wednesday, May 24, 1961 in the United Church, Myrtle." Ninety-cight members and visitors registered, un- der the convenorship of the Myrtle W.I. The meeting was called to order by the presiding President, Mrs. Wm. A. Brown and opened with the Insti- tute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Assembly singing was led by Mrs. Lovell and Mrs. Rodd of Myrtle, W.L Mrs. McCulloch, of Myrtle, was most happy to welcome us to the first District Annual to be held in Myrtle, youngest branch. She hoped each one would enjoy and benefit from our day together. In replying, Mrs. Johnson of Claremont thanked the Myrtle W.I. for their kind hospitality and wished everyone a happy day. After the reading of the minutes, Mrs. Elton Armstrong of Armitage, the Provincial Board member, ratified the District Directors for 1961-62: Ajax -- Mrs. Bunting; Altona -- Mrs. Wideman; Brooklin -- Mrs. DeJonge; Brougham---Mrs. M. Ellicott; Clare- mont--Mrs. Lloyd Pugh; Honevdale-- Mrs. S. Ploughman; Kinsale--- Mrs. J. Kingstone; Myrtle--Mrs. Ivan Rodd; Pickering -- Mrs. Peattie; Shirley-- Mrs. Cecil Gibson Whitby -- Mrs. Drewry. > The Secretary, in her report; told of the work being done by the bran- ches. Donations were given to many worthwhile projects: Handicapped and Retarded Children, Cancer Society, Mental Health, C.N.L.B,, local schools, libraries, hospitals, 4-H Clubs, Cana- dian Save the Children, Sunshine Club, needy families, sick and shut-ins, senior citizens, 5 branches helped to furnish the kitchen at Aldon School. There are 11 branches in our District with a total membership of 343. 138 meetings were held during the yes and attended by 2745 members and visitors. Married white satin ribbons designating the pews for the guests, formed the set- ting in the Anglican Church of As- cension, Port Perry, for a wedding on Sat. June 10th, when Mrs. Ruth Mar- garet Teno of Port Perry was united in marriage with Mr, Alfred Edward MacGirr of Toronto. The Rev. K. Stackhouse performed the ceremony. Mrs Florence McClintock played the Given in marriage by her son, Mr. Kenneth Teno of Oshawa, the bride blue silk organza over taffeta. The with elbow length white gloves, and featured a scoop neckline and appli- ques of lace, The skirt was fashion- ed with two improvised panels at the back. She wore a small flower hat to Continued on Page 5 -Standing-Committee- Convenors covey Aid, and others. minded us of the Area Convention Motto, 'Remember the Past with] Pride and Face the Future with Con- fidence". In remembering the past year, Mrs. Brown told of 4 branches, who had celebrated their 50th Anni- versary, 2 Public Schools celebrated their 100th Anniversary and Picker- ing Township this year will celebrate their 150th Anniversary. A new Con- servation Park will be opened and a new Water Purification Plant will be officially opened. She enjoyed visit- ing all the branches. Reading from a Farmer's Institute magazine dated 1899-1900, it told of a meeting held in Whitby on June 29, 1899 to organ- ize a W.I. The first regular meeting was held in Whitby Council Chambers on October 12, 1899. South Ontarig District was organized in 1910. Reports were presented by the ing interesting mottoes and roll calls Papers and addresses were given, A IF'amous Canadian Author, First carly settlers in this area, Whitby War Me- morial, Oshawa and Brougham Mu seums, Woman's role in Politics, Du- ties of a School trustee, Bethany's 1st Prize Essay, Founding of the W.I Education, early times and now, Al- don School for Retarded Children, by products of meat, Processing of Milk, History of Corn, growing of Oysters, Origin, habits and uses of Nutria, Angora Rabbits, growing mushrooms, Woman's place in the home, T.B. Sur. vey, Canadian Cancer Society, High- way Safety, Do's and Don'ts of First Numerous Short Courses were taken by the branches. 7 branches attended the: Local Leader School, "The Third Meal". 6 branches attended the Dis- trict Workshop, "Eat to Live". 6 branches support 4-H Club projects, Mrs. Annis of Brougham in her dis- cussion of these reports reminded us view Lodge, visit to Brougham mu- seum where colored slides were taken for Ontario Mosaic, 5 branches gave cash donations to purchase kitchen equipment for Aldon School; Cookies for Handicapped Children's Swimming Classes; District W.I. gave an elec- tric Clock to Aldon School. A grand total of $1379.70 was given by. the branches in cash and gifts. Public Relations is really being practised hy our Women's Institutes. Mrs. Edgar Evans of Claremont in her first report for Federation of Agriculture, said she had enjoyed her work. The resolutions discussed and voted on were extremely interesting. Tobacco growing and sugar beet cul- tivation led in the discussions. A Trade Fair will be held in Whitby Arena June 28-29. The Federation of Agriculture will have a booth at the Fair. Miss Eleanor Kidd, Departmental Representative for senior activities told us the services are available to all women in the community. Study the new Home Service book and choose one or more short Plan to send 1 or 2 mem- bers to Local Leader Training School. Remember the Study Kits available and the Loan Library. Have one or attend the District Workshop, "Women's Institute Proce- dures". Economies courses, more members . The reports of last year's work were very wonderful and proved busy people are happy citizens. A delicious luncheon -was served by the Woman's Auxiliary of the United Church, Myrtle. The Guest Speaker was Mr. Laurence Doble of Uxbridge who spoke on "Farm Safety". dents do not just happen, they are caused. If the cause is known the prevention is easier to find. A sur- vey is being carried on in Ontario County and a reporter is stdected in Acei- each locality to report all accidents in his Area. Many accidents are in the stables and barns, the fields and bush but the kitehen is the most dangerous place. Talks on Safety are being ar- ranged for Grades 5-6-7-8 at Public Schools. A contest for Safety. Pos- ters will win a trip to Ottawa for 2 The President in her address, re-| girls and 2 boys. Safety Stickers ave ---- available to put on all farm machin- ery. A Water Safety Clinic will be held in the High School, Uxbridge. The Afternoon Session opened with Assembly singing led by Myrtle W.I. the roll call with 90 members and 8 visitors Eleven branches answered present. 7 hranches reported their Allottment to the Scholarship Fund was paid and 1 branches will send theirs in by October 1961. "AN In Memoriam Service; con- - ducted by Mrs. Bunting of Ajax, as- sisted hy Mrs. Hutchizon honored for- mer members who passed away dur- ing the past year. The Provincial Board Member, Mrs. Armstrong of brought greetings from the Provincial Board and from Provincial President, Mis. Lymburner, who is a very won- Armitage ou derful woman, who said, the secret of shiceess 1s in Speaking "up not fault finding after the meeting, There are 1460 branches in Ontario with a mem- bership of 38,418. Branches should set up a budget and follow what you have done and will be Affiliation fees must per met first, then projects for F.W.1.O. The bud- get for IW.LO. is £19,660 for 1961- 62. A bus tour is planned to visit Northern Ontario, Parry Sound, Mani- toulin, Sudbury. Cost of the tour will he $32.00. A cup and saucer, with W.I. Crest, will available from F.W.I.O. 1280 branches donated $36,000 to the Adelaide Hoodless Pro- ject. The UNESCO project is $4000.00. Pennies for Friendship is a Gift Fund for the 1962 A.C.W.W. Conference ih Australia, Make this a worthwhile gift as thro' these pennies for friendship we are working for National Peace. Each branch is ask- ed for $1.00 per year for b years to support the F.W.I.C. Foundation Fund. The Essay Competition, "Ou able to do. soon" he now Wickett, pastor, officiating. "What's your hobby ' to report the little things happening in our own communities, they will, one day be history. Do kee ing history materials. Have two mem- bers speak on Convenors reports at your meetings.. The mottoes and roll calls were excellent, } Report of Public Relations was given by Mrs. Wheeler of Pickering. Many and diversified were the activi- ties, some of the highlights: Christ mas gifts to Ontario Hospital; Fair Children and their games", was won by Patricia Hill, Port Perry in South Ontario District. Honeyddle W.I. won a prize for Needlepoint Chair Seats and Pickering W.I. won honor- able mention for their Tweedsmuir History. The new Hand Books are now available. Plans are heing made to celebrate our 65th Anniversary in 1962. The F.W.I.O. recommended, "Save the Children Fund", as a very worthwhile project. A child may be | Exhibits, school prizes, visits to Fair- (Continued on page 3) ONYA vs. FENELON FALLS "FRIDAY, JUNE 16 SONYA vs. SUNDERLAND "TUESDAY, JUNE 20h = ° GAME TIME i it Ll 4 i. NEN, re re Sdn SE gary {2 my ', CELLS cs fl, Fraps SENG Nir iis pif -

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