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EPSOM NEWS By Jean Jeffery Miracle of Spring From a brown seed no larger than a pin point A leaf, a stem, a bud, a flower and then From flower a seed in rhyth- mical rotation To leaf and stem and bud and flower again. There was a miracle of loaves and fishes A miracle of water turned to wine But I have seen the miracle of spring! A little loaf so delicate, slim and fine The wonder that is life un- folding I have no room for doubt of anything. Congraulations to Mr. and Mrs. Enoch McKnight who celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs, G. Samells of Port Perry were their guests on this ocassion. Miss Trudy Brown visited Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Haugen and Randy for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Craige Mid- dleton and family of West Hill visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Geer on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs, Keith Ashton Richard and Julie were with Mr. and Mrs. H. Ashton for supper on Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lyons and Darlene were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Davis of Sunderland on Sunday. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Stewart were: Mr. and Mrs, Lewis Palmer, Peter- borough. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Graham of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Gurth Reader of Toronto, also Mr. and Mrs. Harley Clarke of Prince Albert. Our sympathy to Mrs, F. Munro who learned one day this week of the passing of a nephew, Mr, Kenneth Maynard in British Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Geer and Brenda of Port Perry were sup- per guests with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geer. Mr. and Mmrs. Harry Hill and family of Greenbank vis. ited Saturday evening with Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Taylor, Mr, Lloyd Payne and Denise visited Saturday evehing with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Haughland. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ashton and Michael were Sunday din- ner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Strong of Manchester. Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Hub- bard of Pickering were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brawn. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Simpson were supper guests with Mr, and Mrs, Earl Wilson on Monday. Mrs. Marjorie Tripp and Mrs, Jean Jeffery represented the Epsom U.C.W, at the Hospital Auxiliary meeting on Mar. 16. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Prentice of Toronto, Murray and Ross of Waterloo and their friends were all home for the week- end with Mr, and Mrs, Gor- don Prentice. On Friday evening, Mr, and Mrs, Mervin MacCannell of Whitby visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Prentice. The regular Euchre & Dance was held _at the Schdol Friday evening. Winners of the ladies prizes were: 1st, Rosetta Evans. 2nd, Marie Lageer. Low, Noreen Card, Gents: 1st, Albert Timms, 2nd, Carson Watson. Low, Ar- thur Tayor, Following lunch all enjoyed the dance with Mr. D., Pren- tice calling. Mr. Beacock and Mrs. Whitter playing. There will be another party on Friday, April 1st. Library Week "Reading -- the key to a changing world" is the theme for Canadian Library Week, March 26 to Apri 2nd. Are you a member of the Port Perry 'Memorial Library? If not, join this week and discover how its offerings can help you. | YOUR RED CROSS + | FOR YOUR HELP 4 \ ¢ iy x CREE Est £< day. ing by 4:15 pm. Call for UXBRIDGE Uxbridge 852-3321 Now Available -- Bulk Fertilizer Your Co-op is now equipped to supply you with bulk fertilizer. Modern trends in farming increasing usage of fertilizer makes it more economical for you the farmer to use this popular service. You may pick up products with your own trucks or trailers and use our Lily spreader for small amounts or vou may use our new Tryco 4 ton spreader for large amounts at a set service charge. Bulk fertilizer is $5.00 per ton cheaper than bagged rice and there is a further discount for pick up. PS A bus trip to the Guelph Feed Plant and the Tend-R Flesh processing plant has been arranged for Tues- March 29th, leaving Uxbridge at 8:15 am. and return- reservations. UNITED CO-OPERATIVES OF ONTARIO (0-0P CORNER By GORD MURRAY Retail Fieldman Uxbridge Branch United Co-operatives of Ontario and the BRANCH Port Perry ZEKE. 8-4130 Hospital Auxiliary Plan Spring Fair The first day of Spring was the fitting date for a dessert luncheon at the home of Pres. Mrs. M. B. Dymond, when twenty-six members gathered to discuss plans for the Spring Fair to be held on May 28th. After a delicious dessert and coffee, President Mrs. Dymond offered a special prayer. asking for God's strengthening support in sacrificial self-giving and community service, Mrs. Wan- namaker read the minutes of the last meeting and Mrs. D. Crozier gave the financial re- port, announcing a balance on hand of over $1700. There is to be a Board meet- ing at the Municipal Office on March 23rd at 8 p.m. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs. S. Mum- fard and Mrs. D. Crozier will attend on behalf of the ladies. There will be a regional meeting of the Hospital Auxil- iary in Oshawa on May 17th. Mrs. Dymond will be a guest panelist to discuss the benefits of organizational help in Auxil- iary Work. Mrs. Manns reported that she had distributed 8 pairs of baby bootees since the last meeting. She has five pairs on hand, three of which were knitted by Mrs. Cyrus Garvey. Easter flowers will be given to the parents as usual. Mrs. S. Ploughman is in charge of this project and will be assisted by Mrs. Pearl Gerrow. Candy bas- kets will be distributed to the children. It was decided to leave the forfeit calendars until early in the Fall. Mrs. Cornish, Chairman of the Spring Fair Committee, announced that the organiz- ations are co-operating splen- didly and making arrangements for their various booths. The Fair will be held in the Masonic Hall, and the Masons have kind- ly decided to give back the rental fee as a donation. Tea will be served in the Parish Hall of the Presbyterian Church by Presbyterian ladies, with the probable assistance of the Ang- lican Church Women. For the benefit of the younger gener- ation, an "A GO-GO" will be held in the evening, complete with disc-jockey and approp- riate records. A photographer from the Port Perry Star, photgraphed mem- bers with a full basket of toys which will be used for the Fish- pond at the Fair. Next month PORT PERRY STAR, Thursday, March 24, 1966-13 members will collect articles for the Wishing Well. The Diminishing Teas have brought 1m over $100 to date. Mrs. Burnsell Webster and Mrs. Byron Holtby of Prospect UCW held Euchres and turned in $30.00. Mrs. T. Manns and Mrs. D. Gerrow of Head Memorial Church also held Euchres and contributed $32.00. Mis. L. Short turned in $13.50 and Mrs. John Hardy of Port Perry UCW handed in $13. Mrs. D. Crosier gave $5.00. The following donations have been received and are here with gratefully acknowledged: Cadmus UCW $10.00 Sam Oyler 5.00 Scugog Chapter IODE 10.00 Catholic W. L. 10.00 MONDAY, 8:00 CANCER and Cancer Society, Perry Medical Centre. ee ele adie ii Hi St. John's Presbyterian Church MARCH Sponsored by local Branch of Cancer Society Panel Discussion OUTSTANDING PANELISTS -- including DR. RICHARD HASSELBACK, Hematologist of The Princess Margaret Hospital and Clinical Teacher in Internal Medicine, University of Toronto. MRS. GRACE JOHNSTON, Chairman, Service to Pati- ents, Metropolitan Toronto District Council, The Canadian and Vice Chairman, Service to Patients, Ontario Division, Canadian Cancer Society. MR. WALTER FAMME, Chairman; MRS. O. FRIEND, Chairman, Service to Patients, Ontario County Division, and DR. JOHN DIAMOND, Port Men and Women invited. Bring your friends. Social Hour to follow Discussion. 28th P.M. TREATMENT Ontario County Campaign Techniques WELCOME TO OUR OPEN HOUSE! When: Saturday, March 26th 1.00 P.M. - PLANT TOURS . 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