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Port Perry Star (1907-), 29 May 1969, p. 6

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One of the many beautiful rugs on display made by Mrs. Photo by Peter Hvidsten Jr. Innes. Handicraft Show Creative, Imaginative Handicraft On Display The members of the Louise Patterson Guild may be justi- fiably proud of their show and the one-hundred & fifty guests labelled it outing; ing. The exhibits of rugs, paint- ings, quilts and panels lining the walls were a colourful background for the tea-tab- les, demonstrations of hook- ing, quilting, weaving and EXPERT REPAIR ADDERS - TYPEWRITERS -- ALL BUSINESS MACHINES F. Hachinski 985-7383 VE spinning as well as for the tables laden with smaller ar- ticles -- Florentine embroid- ery in thread and Artex and pine-ncedle and raffia work. All the exhibits were ex- oul-standing" one of wild ducks in flight by Mrs. Innes; two quilted spreads in dif- ferent Centennial designs; once in Artex by Mrs. Skerratt and apliqued one by Mrs. Smith, the garments made from hand woven material by Mrs. Martyn; oil painting by Mrs. Black and several paintings in oil and water- colour by Miss Audrey Kent who had also framed wild flowers and leaves to make unique pictures. A special attraction to all was the display of hundreds of buttons mounted as well as pictures designed of but- tons by. Mrs. Sanderson .of Janetville. Mrs. Wright. demonstrated a small machine for smock- ing which saved much time and seemed simple to oper- ate. She had made aprons, babies's clothing and samp- les with added handwork. Several rugs were sold and orders received for others. Other articles not sold will be for sale at the Hobby Shop, Mrs. Skerratt's home, four miles west of Man chester, ceptionally good but some of ASSESSMENT ROLLS them deserve extra mention: The lovely, large living-room sized rug of Mrs. Naples; a DEADLINES FIXED ~ During the May session of Intario County Council a by- rug of attractive colour and design by the Bakers; and an law was passed setting out the time for the returning of the assessment rolls of Lhe various towns; villages and townships. The dates follow: Scott Township, July 11; Scugog 'Twp., July 25. Uxbridge Township, Aug. 8; Pickering Village, Aug. 15, Ajax, Aug. 28; Port Perry, Aug. 29th, Pickering Twp., Sept. 12} Beaverton, Sept. 18; Uxbrid- ge Town, Sept. 19; Thorah Twp., Sept. 23; Mara Twp., Sept. 24; Brock Twp., Sept. 22; Cannington, Sept. 25; Mara Twp., Sept. 26; Whitby Town, Sept. 26; Rama and Reach Twps., Sept. 30; East Whitby Twp., Sept. 29. yp Photos by P. Hvidsten Sr. s 550, Top Price At Honeyvale Sale The Master Breeder Herd | of Harold W. Honey, Sea- grave was completely disper- sed at the farm on Friday, with breeders from distant points in attend: ance. The 82 lots brought an average of $579. Bruba- cher Bros. of Guelph were the Sales. Managers with Angus (Mike) © Brubacher wielding the gavel, assisted in the ring by brother Ray, Ted Jackson, and Orton Bau- man. Bruce Murcheson, As- sistant Editor of the Holstein Friesian Journal was on pe- digrees. May 23rd, High selling animal was a V.G. 3 yr. old that hrought $1,550 on the bid of 'Bruce Keffer, Bradford. Mrs. Gen. Robertson, Ennismore paid $1200 for a G.P. milking fe- male. Other high prices paid URHAM COLLEGE : PORT PERRY TOMATO ETC, PETUNIAS, CABBAGE FLORIST QUANTITY AND Phone: #51852 hth aietehehehebobeb bet tb 50 SALE SX XX OER N \ AN} \ FR \| \ Budget terms may be arranged. No Interest or Carrying Charges. il L NE BOR HEADQUARTERS] n/ LOVELACE aw COLUMBIA Durham Colleges first con- vocation - exercise Saturday saw 53 former students grad- uate from two-year programs in business and technology. The exercise, which began at 3 p.m. in the student lounge ' of the college was attended by about 300 per- sons. It began with an invoc- ation delivered by Rev. John Morris. Dr. G.E. Willey, president of the college, expressed his hope that the graduates would make meaningful and productive members of soc- "liety, not only for their own sake but because Durham |i conee= will look to its grad- uates as its future. Dr. Willey asked Gordon Riehl, chairman of the Dur- ham board of governors, to present honoary diplomas to four men whose contribut- fons towards the establish- ment of the college were out- standing. Mr. Riehl conferred the honorary diplomas in absentia to three of the four men. Dr, 4| Howard H. Kerr, chairman of the County of Regents, the fl governing body for all the d|colleges of applied arts and technology in Ontario, accept: ed in person. fala 53 Receive Diplomas | At First Convocation The other three diplomas|- went to Stewart R. Alger, immediate past chairman of|g the college, Norman Sisco, director of the arts and .tech- nology branch ofthe Ontario Department of Education, and Stanley Norton, administrator of the same department. Guest speaker was George Plummer, chairman of Dun- lop of Canada, who gave the graduates some good advice to follow when they enter their chosen field of employment. The diplomas were confer- red by J.L. Robinson, dean of academic affairs, Cottages Wanted al ESTATE LID STATON INVEST NOW 7%% For terms 4 & 5 years VICTORIA - and GREY TRUST Guaranteed | "Investments Interest is payable half yearly or may be left to compound EMMERSON | INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED 191 Queen St, Port Perry | Telephone 985.7306 were $1,075 by Neil Malcolm, Blackstock for a paternal sister to the top selling fe- male, $1000 paid by Bert Stewart, Hornsby on behalf of 'Bert Speirs, Bolton for a V.G. milking female and $1000 paid by Brubacher Bros. for a milking female for export to Indiana. Rockwood International, Georgetown were the largest huyers taking 11 bred and open heifers for export. Al- bertten Den Wainfleet pur: D rie HOWARD VICE, Prop. - BROADLOOM Draperies: by the Yard Venetian & Cloth Blinds Custom Made Slip Covers 'Drapery Rods & Tracks Service | i Interior Decorating | chased 5 head, with a top of $900 for a milking female. A view of the platform where 82 head of Holsteins were sold at top show Ted Jackson, "well known auct- ioneer here, Angus (Mike) Brunacher, auctioneers, read- ing pedigrees was assistant editor of Holstein-Journal Bruce Murchison and ring man Orton Bauman, Bottom picture shows the V.G. three year old sold for $1,560. | Phone 725-3144 OSHAWA 26 Simos st. N, Plumbing . Heating = Electric - PORT PERRY, ONT. OFFICE 985 - 2473 Res.

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