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Port Perry Star (1907-), 30 Jan 1969, p. 2

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- Ry he NE NRE The -- ma Sey an Shel re SN ER ass a Se SR SN Honour Local Couple At Party In Whitby Mr. and Mrs. Frank Godley, a local couple were recently honoured with a buffet dinner and reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCam- - mond, Whitby, on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniver- "sary. The couple were married _ January 19, 1944 in Dorking, Surrey, England, the bride's home town, and they have two children, David and Debbie. David presented his mother with a rosebud corsage and Debbie presented her father 'with a boutonniere. were Mrs. Mrs. Pouring tea James McCammond, 'John Heinen," Mis. Gordon| Harris and Miss Penny McCam- mond. The pair received present- ations of a bone china dinner- ware set and a television set. Congratulatory messages received from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Mr. Norman Cafik, M.P.P., who attended the reception with his wife, Pat; and Mrs. Harold (Clara) Martyn, Mr. Gordon Reesor and Mr. Andrew Suwala. Mr. Lionel Vachon enter- tained the guests with many organ selections. ___Fifty three couples, mostly from the Port Perry district, attended this enjoyable and memorable occasion. Greenbank W.lL. The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. J. Ianson at 1.30 pm. on Jan. 16th. Dessert was served before the meeting which was call: ed to order by the president Mrs H. Phoenix at 2 p.m. The Ode was sung and the Mary _ Stewart Collect read in uni- son, The president read some verses on New Year's Thoughts. The minutes were read and adopted, the roll called and treasurer's report given. An invitation was read from the Myrtle W.I. to at- tend their afternoon meeting on Feb. 19th. The Summary Day for Vegetables with a Flair will _be held in Trinity United Church Hall on Feb. 18th, The Needlecraft course is to be held in Greenbank Hall on Feb. 25 and 26 from 10 am. to 4 pam, A committee was appoint- ed to see about cleaning and repairing the old lamp fix- tures that were once a part of the lighting system of the Hall, The group took over the meeting and Mrs, Ianson gave some thoughts on the motto: Patience is nature's secret to success. Speaking on Cana- dian Industries Mrs. H. How- 'I'sam gave a paper on the many industries of Lindsay. Mrs. Don Real spoke on those in Uxbridge and Mrs. Ianson told about the procesesses of tanning hides 'as carnied on at the Uxbridge tannery. Scugog Mr. and Mrs. 9¢ Redman had company from Peter- borough on Sunday when their little girl celebrated her birthday along with Tommy who also celebrated the occa- sion with his 12th birthday. Ken Wilson and Peter Hood took -advantage of the bus trip to Pittsburg for the week- end to see the Maple Leafs in action and see their winning score. Mrs. Jim Wilson, Mrs. John Sweetman, Mrs. Aileen Kane and daughters enjoyed the bus trip to Toronto on Sun- day night to see the Ice Follies. On Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Murray Jackson celeb- rated their fifth Wedding Anniversary at a dinner in the Genosha Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Love on Monday night had the pleasure of being present in the Maple Leaf Gardens when our Anna Forder and Richard Stephens won the Canadian Championship. wart A PD BAP ee WIR RT a 5 av av LY LAB: hy Sd Mrs. Grant President Of 34 ladies attended the Jan- vary meeting of the Port Perry United Church women. Mrs. Sam Cawker occupied the chair and opened the meeting with a call to worship and a short reading. After welcoming all present and wishing the new year will be filled with good fortune, Mrs. Cawker called on unit no. 8 to conduct the devotional, Mrs. Harold Jackson led in a very fine devotional with Mrs. Ted Jack- son and Mrs. Howard Hall taking part. The theme was "A New Year's Calendar and likened. the seasons and our lives to times of planting - growing - reaping and resting, thus showing the new year is not a beginning but a continuous 'going on'. A short reading entitled 'Morning thought' closed with these words 'I shall behave myself and leave the rest to God'. Scripture reading, comment- ary, the singing of two hymns and prayer brought the devot- ional period to a close. Business pertaining to last year was attended to. A brief Memorial Service was held in memory of U.C.W. mem- bers who had passed away in 1968. The solemn service led by Mrs. MacTavish exp- ressed our respects, affection and the regret we feel at the loss of these members. Mrs. 'Mabel Chapman - Mrs. Muriel Chambers - Mrs. Hope and Mrs. Roy O'Neil. Fine annual reports from units, Convenors of Commit- tees, the Corr. Sect'y and Treasurer were heard and a motion was passed that these reports be accepted. Mrs. Cawker spoke of her term of office as President and how she appreciated the co- operation she had received. She encouraged us to go on to further success in our work and expressed the feeling that under the leadership of Mrs. Grant McDermott another successful year would be en- joyed. Mrs." "Roy Cornish ably installed the officers for 1969, McDermott Local U.C.W. McDermott Roy Cornish Rec. Sec'y - Mrs, Murray Williams Assistant - Mrs. George Hall Corr. Sec'y - Mrs. Margaret Burnett Treasurer - Mrs. Bruce Hull Convenors: Flowers - Mrs. Merle Dow- son Finance - Mrs. Fred Craw- ford Manse - Mrs. Sam Griffin - Mrs. M. Hopkins Stewardship & Recruiting - Mrs. Sam Cawker Comm. Friendship & Visit- ing - Mrs. R. Gra Co-op Christian Ed. & Missionary Ed. - Mrs. Joan Lane Lit. & Communications - Mrs. George Lee Membership - Mrs. Harold Jackson Supply & Social Assist- ance - Mrs, Wendy Davidson Programme - Mrs. A. Ful- ford Nominating Comm. - Mrs. E. Fulford - Mrs. S. Griffin - and Mrs. G. Jackson Social Functions - Mrs. Norman Heayn Pianists - Mrs. Margaret Burnett and Mrs. Dora Dowson Unit leaders - Miss Audrey Kent - Mrs. E. Leask - Mrs. B. Pickard - Mrs. T. Harris - Mrs. Reynolds - Mrs. A. Ful- ford - Mrs. D. Cochrane and Mrs. W. Lane. Mrs. Grant McDermott expressed her desire to do her best in the capacity of presi- operation we would have still another successful and reward- ing year. Mrs. Merle Dowson presented the new budget which was accepted and a short business meeting fol- lowed. The February meeting will be a programme meeting with a play being presented by the C.G.I.T. Ladies, please keep this in mind and try to attend. impressing on all the solemnity of the occasion and the impor- tance of each position. Following are the officers for 1969: Past President - Mrs. Sam Cawker Mrs. McDermott called Mrs. Merle Dowson to the front, who in turn asked Past Presi- dent Mrs. Sam Cawker to come forward. A delightful presentation of a life member- President Mrs. Grant to Mrs. Cawker, a token of ship to the U.C.W. was given RON MYERS AND CASH PRIZES FOR CLUB ANNRENE HARD TIME DANCE SATURDAY, FEB. st HIS ORCHESTRA BEST COSTUMES. Conway A WEG AT TUESDAY, 1:30 P.M. Gardens FEB. 4 Ist Vice President - Mrs. Mabel Cullen 2nd Vice President - Mrs. then occupied the chair and |: dent, and hoped with our co- |i love and appreciation for the splendid leadership she had given us through her term of office. To know Mabel is to love her and to work with her a pleasure. Also a membership pin was presented to Mabel from her husband, whom we are sure will be glad to see her home a little more regul- arly, Mrs. Cawker in her usual happy and witty manner expressed her thanks. The meeting closed with the Miz- pah benediction. Lunch was served by unit 4 and a social time enjoyed. Ladies do come to our February meeting which will be held in the .evening. Any- one needing a ride, call a member of the executive and someone will call for you. Obituary MELVILLE TENNYSON GRIFFIN The death occurred Janu: ary 23rd, 1969 following a short heart illness of Mr. Melville Tennyson Griffin of Blackstock in Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. i Born on December 14th, UAE SCI x 03 PAST. ey = & Ta 78 ie ABE oY AN ET : ME EX 1901 at Enfield, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Wil. liam Griffin of Enniskillen. In 1926 he married Myrtle Henry who predeased him in April, 1943. A retired farmer and in his later years an employee for the Department of High- ways, he made his home in Blackstock for the past 35 to 40 years and prior to that time lived at Enfield and Enniskillen. He was a member of Nes. tleton Presbyterian Church. * Mourning his passing are two brothers, Russell of En- niskillen and 'John of Osh- awa, four sisters Loverne (Mrs. Walter Rahm), Tyrone, Elva (Mrs, George Bradley), Callender, Doris (Mrs. Jack Herod) Weston and Marion (Mrs. Gordon Whittaker) Hamilton, two brothers Lorne and Wilmer predeased. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. Swan. Inter- ment at Union Cemetery, Cadmus. Pallbearers were: Gordon Kirk, James McMullen, Her- man Webb, Gerald Fisk, Ross | Hamilton and Ernest Young- Starring Dean Martin - Raquel Welch man. ROXY THEATRE 9).4: 120] 1¢] Tp MT kK | Thur.-Fri.-Sat. 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