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Port Perry Star (1907-), 10 May 1962, p. 1

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i i 5 iy po -- |B f i: | | | Je | | | i 8 6 reported that Mr. Gordon Patterson of the H.E.P.C. is still pressing for a Village of Port Perry. Mr. Patterson ".to be built on Rosa Street and Scugog "be left until later this fall and certain "extension of ~drains;------ THE PORT PERRY STA SERVING PORT PERRY, BROOXLIN and SURROUNDING AREAS "Authorized as Second Class Mail by the Post Office Dept., Ottawa, for payment of postaye in cash" PORT PERRY COUNCIL NEWS Minutes of regular meeting of Council of the Village of Port Perry held in the Municipal Office on Sat. May Oth, at 9 a.m. " PRESENT ---~ Reeve J. J. Gibson, Deputy-Reeve R. A. Kenny, Council lors Irving A. Boyd, Bruce Beare and Arthur T. Cox. MINUTES of the regular meeting of April 14th, 1962 were adopted as typed, on motion. Carried. SALE of F. W. D. Truck--Resolu- tion--That an advertisement be placed in the Port Perry Star for the sale of the F.W.D. Truck (less the blade). To be sold to highest bidder. Carried. PURCHASE of a Lawn Mower- Councillor Boyd, Chairman of Pro- perty and Parks, reported that a used power lawn mower in good condition could be purchased cheaper than to repair our old lawn mower. It was left with the Parks Com- mittee _to investigate this proposed purchase and if found satisfactory to purchase same and deal in the old one. BY-LAW #13568 to authorize the Reeve and Clerk of the Corporation of Port Perry to sign a certain Fire Agreement with the Township of Seu- grog, dated the 4th day of March, '62, was read a first, second and third time and on motion was passed, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto. ' BY-LAW #1359 to authorize the Reeve and Clerk of the Village of Port Perry to sign a certain Fire Agree- ment with the Township of Cartwright dated the 8th day of March, 1962, was read a first, second and third times and on motion was passed, signed and the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto. : REPORT on Meeting with Mr. Gor= don Patterson of the H.E.P.C. Monday, April 16th, 1962, by Councillors A. T.| Cox and Bruce Beare. The Chairman of the Hydro Dept. Hydro Commission to be set up in the feels that Hydro matters will be given more attention and followed more closely under a Commission than if controlled by Council. Council felt that the pros and cons could be dis- cussed before passing the By-Law. "RESOLUTION -- That the Clerk prepare a by-law to form a Hydro Commission in the Village of Port Perry. Carried. REPORT on Special Work Projects --I'roject No. 0-1534, new concrete sidewalks Apr. 17, 1962, approved $1000.00 labour. i Project No. 0-1636, construction and development of 'Municipal Parks and Playgrounds Apr, 17, 1962, approved for $2000.00 labour, Deputy-Reeve R. A. Kenny reported «wn proposed new concrete sidewalks Street. The sidewalk on Scugog Street may sections on Casimir and Queen Streets may be done this Spring if approved by the Department. Councillor Boyd reported on tis pro- ject for the construction and develop~ ment of Municipal Parks and Play- 'grounds and that considerable work has already been done in the way of poking, levelling, treetrimming and PASSING OF ACCOUNTS -- On motion the following statement of ac- counts were authorized for payment: General Dept. oe. ren $13,412.01 Sereet Maintenance... 986.82 Property & Parks ...... 90.0 Re ive Truck vere 5,007.66 Waterworks Dept. ........... 5,079.64 waterworks O.W.R.C. .... 26.00 HYAIO irises 873.26 Carried © $24,922.78 "LETTER from Mrs. Dorothea Koch dated April 16, 1962, wanting a drive- way on the east side of the Koch pro- perty on Queen Street, a curb having been put in last fall where the drive- way is desired. ; Left for the attention of Deputy- Reeve R. A. Kenny, Chairman of Streets. JERE SAFETY-T-CAPS and HATS re Safety Supply Company--The Clerk was instriicted to-send-for prices, RESOLUTION ,-- That the Audit Accounts and Financial Statements prepared by Monteith, Monteith, Riehl - & Co, jn the amount of $636.00 be paid and that the respective departments be billed for thejr share. Carried. 'APPOINTMENT of HEARING by the Ontario Municipal Board Monday, May 17, 1962, for Restricted Area By- Law #1199 of the Twp. of Scugog. Counc] reviewed some of the Vill- age By-Laws pertaining to those to be approved by the Planning Board size of a house in the Village of Port Perry is less than in some of the sur- rounding municipalities. RESOLUTION -- That a letter be sent to the Planning Board, asking them to look into the possibility of in- creasing the minimum square footage dwellings, bringing them more in line with the surrounding townships. Carried. (to be continued) Liberal Party News Mr. Cafik, Y.iberal Candidate for Ontario Riding, held a second organi- zational meeting on Monday evening in the Committee rooms at Whitby. There were 57 people present who are key workers in all parts of the riding. Mr. Cafik said he was over- joyed at the response to these meet- ings, which are the largest of their type in riding history. He pointed out that "since his nomination the Oshawa headquarters has received literally hundreds of calls from peo- ple offering to help him in his cam- paign. Many newcomers to the party have offered their services and, Mr. Cafik expressed an open invitation to all those interested to contact the headquarters in their area. for new NORMAN CAFIK Mr. George Drynan mentioned, in view of the great interest of the peo- ple in a change of government, every- one should be offered the opportunity government. Mr. Cafik concluded by saying that in. view of all. the facts there would doubtless be 1500 people working for him before the campaign is over. yu Hilltop Herald The main event of last week was our annual open house which was, as usual, a complete success. The dis- plays performed by tfle band, the folk dances, the gymnastic display and the home ecconomics fashion show were greatly appreciated by a large audi- 'ence. The room displays and the many different projects added to the, enjoyment of the evening. Much to the relief of the grade XIII students their confidentials end- ed Tuesday. However, like the rest 'of the students, the grade XIII pupil will begin to write their finals in a few short weeks. ~The year book staff.is busy prepar- ing "The Hilltop" and many pupils have submitted articles on the varions etiyities of the year," a That concludes this week's activi- ties. : 0.C.V.I. Teacher NDP Nomination OSHAWA--The youth trend continues in the political world of Ontario rid- 1] TRUE ICI lite Si This was emphasized again last Fri- day when a spokesman for the New 'Democratic Party here in Oshawa-let it be known that the NDP's candidate June 18 (in the Federal eleation) will and Mathemtatics teacher at OCVL Miss Hall must win the nominee honor at the NDP convention May 16 in the Hotel Genosha, but no less a person than T, D, "Tommy" Thomas expressed confidence that she will be successful, despite some outward signs from others that they may be inter ested in running. 2 Mr. Cliff Pilkey, for instance, could undoubtedly have the nomination if he go desired, but Miss Hall would be preferable to several of the Party brass and the rank and file for one reason: ' She comes from outside the trade union world (although she is secre- tary of the Oshawa branch of the and felt that the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' t to help in returning a responsible likely be Miss Aileen Hall, an English | Scugog Twp. Council The regular meeting of the Scugoy Township Council was held in the Town Hall on Tues., May 1st at 8 p.m. Reeve Ceeil Fralick and Councillors VV. Aldred, Jos. Dowson and Co Carter were present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion. . Correspondence as follows: Ont. Municipal Board re new procedure applicable to by-laws passed under See. 30 of the Planning Act. Dept. of Travel & Publicity re Tour- ist Establishment Act and Ontario Regulations 1961, Dept. of Highways approving the erection of a sign at the I. Reader intersection on TA Hwy. Dept. of Highways c¢nelosing forms for Supplementary Expenditures By- Law and Road program forms for same. Glen Hood tendering his resignation as Councillor of -the Twp. of Seugog. MOTION -- That tenders be called for picking up from the Summer resorts, tenders to he called for two weeks in local paper and close on May 12th. MOTION---That this Council accept garbage the resignation of Glen Hood as Councillor. . MOTION ~~ That Council go into Court of Revision. MOTION --That the small tax ar- rears as per attached list be written off as uncollectable. 8 items totalling 90 cents. - MOTION That Council reconvene. BY,LAW No. 1202 to provide for 1962 Supplementary Expenditures for roads. Read three times in open Council and passed. } PAYLIST--On motion the follow- ing accounts were approved and that the treasurer was instructed to" pay the same. Carried. Roads crear. $348.19 General 7561.86 i 115-1 JERE $1,100.05 Motion to adjourn was made by V. Aldred, seconded by C. Carter to meet again on Tues, June 5th at ¥ pan. or "at the call of the Reeve. Guiders Training On Tuesday evening, May 8th, a large number of Guiders and Patrol Leaders met at the Scout Hall for training under the capable leadership of District Commissioner, Mrs, Ham- ilton of Blackstock. Guiders and Patrol Leaders were present from Uxbridge, Cannington, Claremont, Raglan, Port Perry and Scugog- Island. District Commissioner for Scugog Division introduced Mrs. Hamilton and she opened with a lovely poem and prayer, The groups were divided into patrols and discussions held. From the Court | of Honour we learned many interest- ling and practical points, "the fine displays on view which Mrs. Hamilton-had-brought with her. Bacii] _in_our_ patrols again we had a chance for_more discussion and learning. | Camp fire woe laid with each lov | representing the Guide Laws. Meeting closed with prayer and Refreshments weve served and each guide and guider departed feeling they had gathered more knowledge of leadership Mav £4 Federation). The NDP has screened i several non-Labor aspirants of late Miss Hall also answers" the youth challenge well -- the blonde Edin- burgh University grad (with a Master of Arts Degree in English and Mathe- seas five years ago. : "Why does she choose t# enter poli- tics as a candidate in a Federal elec- tion when she is without political ex- perience ? "Because I believe sincerely in the ideals of the New Democratic Party", she said. Remember how almost everybody Taughed 'up Peterborough way in a fairly recent Federal by-election when NDP candidate, Walter Pitman (a Peterborough high school teacher) tossed his hat in the riding and pro- ceeded to score a stunning upset vie- tory in a riding that had been pre- dominantly. Tory for 20 years? Miss Hall said that her decision was not influenced in any way by Mr, Pit- man's triumph, but it could serve as an inapiration. ar We then had time out to examinef---- matics) came to Oshawa from over: PORT PERRY The Annual High School Open Night on Friday evening of last week attracted the parents and friends interested tin usual Luge crowd of work being done by the students, and held The gymnastics by the hoy the fashion show by the vid the attention of folk for = large part. of the loth these displays were very interesting and niost time, teachers and pupils alike ae to congratulated upon the execllence o their work. Many of the stunts andes by the boys mother's heart in he moment until the lad was safely on his feet again. The dresses and suits taken must have had mouth for a ] ! Nl fl eatehing manner | MAY 10th, nen House made by the girls showed very™fine workmanship real pride. : In the classrooms other displays , ONT, THURSDAY, and were worn with such as shop work, Art, Chemistry, and Home ceconomies held the interest folk. portance, but Of just as great im- difficult to [ play is the academic side of the school Lite, Ionglish, Mathematics, History, eye we have to wait of many more dis- ote. can't be shown in such an for the results of the exams to see has been done in this field. that past the will be conscentrating on what Now students Open House is Cadets and Final exams. Socreds Name Alton For Ontario Riding The door was opened fo) a Tow | eampaipn organization in the riding cornered election race with the ans | and will soon start qetively in his bid nouncement that the Social Party, for the first time mo history, will enter a candidate for the federal election in the Ontario viding. Allan Alexander Alton, of Tin dere | was nominated early Loot oweel at the | nomination Social | Credit Party at its national head quarters in Toronto. Mr. Alton is a Social Credit veteran and. until 1961. had been on the exceutive hoard of the Ontario Social Credit Association since its inception in 110 Four-Way Fight In anticipation of the of a candidate of the New Democra- tic Party at the NDP nominating con vention, May 16, thi is the time in the past 30 vers that four, candidates will compete far the votes: in this avea in a federal election. "Besides the Progressive Conserva tives, Liberals and the CCF the Re construction. Party in 1925 entered the vace. In 1953 the Labo Party had a candidate and in 1958 an independent candidate, Hele Nielsen, watered the field, oo convention of the nomination fourth Progressive Mr. Alton, who was unsuccessful as a Social Credit ~candidate in York North in the federal elections of 1958, was born, raised and educited in Tor Me entered a railroad caveer in 1907 by joining the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. In 1911 he enter ed the service of the Canadian Noy thern Railway Company. In the First World Wir he went overseas with the Canadian Fxpedi-| tionary Forees, with Motor Transport. On demobilization he returned home and served as a brakeman and con ductor onto. "his old company. some tim@ acted as chairman of | the adjustific hoard for railroad | conductors of Northern Ontario. Lives in Uxbridge After retirement Mr. Alton settled in Uxbridge. He has two daughters! and one son. Mr. Alton is now establishing hi: Ifo | SPRING BREEZE --- MAY 16 Trinity United Church, Uxbridge are presenting Spring Breeze '62 in the Port Perry High School on May 16. Above are some of the members during rehearsal, The dancers are, from left to right--Ruth Duckworth, Barbara Campbell, Pat Rattray, Ruth Wade. Looking on are Robt. Rattray and Herb Hill : Credit] for date, (lon | mye week. | votes, Campaign headquarters have not vet been established. mT a Hon. Mike Starr Much in Demand (Specialy Federal election voters in Ontario will fave convenient opportunity to meet the many parts of riding Progressive Conservative candi Michael Starr, in the com I eiday, May 11, Mr. Starr will be in Uxbridge and Seott Townships and Uxbridge town, Saturday evening, May 12, he ing the colarful Folk Festival, in 0 looks forward to attend: Neil Collegiate, Oshawa Monday, May 11 he will be at Port Perry and in Reach Township. Later the Labo Minister leaves to speak in Moncton, 18, fo the Oshawa Citizenship Court. Satur N.B., returning Friday, May day, May 19 he will spend the morning in North Pickering Township: That af- will vecoption: arranged by the women and ternoon and evening he attend men of Uxbridge. Much in 8emand on the national campaign devel, travelling 40.660 miles or mare over two months, clection Mi. Star sees to it that all his home constituents ean have first-hand Loowledge of the record of govern His next vaod sample proof, W.oorer of Croceries On April 28th, Mrs. won the LGA. Food Voucher at Beare Motors Ltd. Last week May oth, Mis, nent, week's ealendar is Jack Cooper George Hoall, Simcoe St. was the lucky winner. Next draw will be on Saturday, seven potato growers completed this 1962 Scugog Tak Me. Bill Healey, 37 vear old father of 3 young children, lost his life in | Eoating accident Sunday might. With him on a fishing tip was Ted Leahy, | both residents of Scupop Island, The pair set out to fish for mudeats about 8 o'clock in the evening. Around 10:20, Mr. Earl Innes, Pine Point, | ~tepped out for a bit of fresh ane and thouyht he heard cries for help, Earl Tom Porter, set out in a row hoat to try Innes and his brother-in-law and locate the source of the cries, and came upon Ted Leahy clinging to the cverturned skiff. They took Ted to first aid and look for Bill Healey but were unable! share for returned to to locate him. ' | Mr. John Maclaren, opposite whose! the ports that great credit is due these | property accident occured, ve men who risked their own lives to wo cut on the lake in the rescue attempt. The boats available for immediate use were not equipped with the proper Onrs, More help was obtained as quickly as possible. Don Popert of Port Perry 500 Bushel Potato A number of Ontario County Potato the Verteulture Oftwe, Uxtnidge, on Mon Growers met in Department of day, April 30th in connection with the reorganization of the 500 Bushel Po tato Club. in JAD and has carvied out a succes This club was organized ful competition each yen, Twenty hich yield club in 1061. The winner of the 1961 competition wis Mr. Bill Lockie, Zephyr, with an vield orf 701d The average estimated yield the estimated bushels per acre. for all 1061 competition was 175 bushels. twenty seven growers in Contestants may use any recom- mended potato variety they wish and they may aoc any means at then dis posal to cecure the highest pussible vield from the one acre they have entered in the competition. Anyone interested in joining this Bigh yield Potato Club for 1962 should send then application together with a 53.00 membership to the Department of Agriculture Office, June Ist. Uxbridge, by The officers and committee for 1962 are as lollows: ! Bill l.ockie, Zephyi | Vice-Chairman Walter Port Perry, RR Lynn Chairman Kerry, Secreta y-Treasurer Iain, Uxbridge Committee Members 12th. May Cimaxing weeks of rehearsals, set decorating and costume planning, Tri- nity United Church 4-1 Another Club are presenting their musical variety chow Spring Breeze '62 on Wednes- day, May 16 in the Port Pervy [High School Auditorivm, at 8:15 pan. Directing is John Rieciavdelli of Toronto who composed the original musical score. Lending her vocal production features a completely new Bill Lockie, Zephyr tal io Unt Bailey a member of the Carl and who has appeared on television and radio, The skits, dance and production numbers performed by 4-1 Another Club The show was presented in Uxbridge last year, was very well received and this year's Tap cott singers program includes members, day $2.00 Per Year, Single Copy b¢ Boating Accident on es Life took his father's motor hoat on the trailer and assisted the Provincial Police Constable J. Tussoek of the Whitby detachment. Robert Healey was also with them when the body of his found about 6QV cousin was feet from the shore. Mr MacLaren said that this is the first fatal accident to have occured in the aren off Pine Point in over 100 years, Dre. J. A. Patterson of Oshawa, coroner, arrived about 2 wom, and pro- nounced Healey dead. Neither of the were wearing life jackets, although they could not swin, men Mr. Leahy was given first aid treat. the Mrs, Grant hines, a trained nurse who was visit- ing at the Innes cottage. He was then to the Community Memorial Hospital for treatment and ment at scene by taken further later veleased. The deceased man leaves a wife and three daughters ranging in ages from stv to elevepoyears., Bill Lockie, Zephyr, Heads Club Walter Kerry, Port Perry, RR. 1 Walter Savage, Uxbridge, RR. 1 Albert Hockley, Claremont, R, 1 Murray Crone, Mount Albert John Meyers, Zephyr Norm Meek, Sandford Guide News On Api! Both, forty Guides from be it bant Perry Company, journey- cd to Oshawa and were given a first tour of the Fire Dept. Headguarters on Simeoe St. hy Stadt menthers Deputy-Chiet Stacey. About was spent to togring the Station inesmall groups ench with a fireman, pointing out the various cgquipment from control roam, putipers, emergency track and amhbu- Lanee, band educational under one hour thanks is extended to the interested parents who supphied trans- portation. Steere Grdes trom both Est and 2nd Com- with the kelp from the Brown- wooo stand 2nd Packs, assisted the LODE. with their lag Day, May Oth for the pratt members of Anna LNA, tn anual Guide Cookie Day was Cochise tically supported on Satur last, the returns of which will be oueed Tor Brownie and Guide qutpeoent, camping, and Scout Hall taantenancee, eore-wlich promises to he entértain- ing for the whole family. Hi tort Perry is our greeting as ihe curtain rises at 8:16 pm. We Lope UU will. B there as 4-1 Another Ch presents Spring Breeze 62 4U. Kebecenh Lodge members of Port Periy have tickets available now. RAR < v i it = 8 i JR

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