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PORT PERRY LIONS CLUB EXECUTIVE: From left standing: Gord Prentice, Cy Wilson, Doug McCague, Dale Lague, Bob Archer, Cec King, Pete Petrozzi. Seated: Don McRitchie, Arnold Roach, Don Carnegie, Stan Port Perry Lions Elect Don Camegie President District A-3 Lions Clubs At Newcastle Dr. Matthew B. Dymond MPP was guest' speaker 'at - a Spring Rally of District A3 Lions International in Newcastle, = Saturday. His topic, "Quacks and Quackery"' was most interesting as well as highly amusing and was received with much enthus- iasm by the well over 200 Lions and guests. Also attending from Port Perry were, Mrs. M.B. Dy- mond, Mr. and Mrs, Storey Beare, Mr. and Mrs. Don Carnegie, Mr. and Mrs. Don McRitchie, Mr. and Mrs. Arn- old Roach. - Storey Beare, District Governor. introduced the speaker, Dr. Dymond. - ' Acting as M.C. was Past District Governor Brent Ric- ard of the host 'club, the Newcastle Lions Club and elected by acclamation to the office of Deputy District .Governor was Howard Black of the Lindsay Lions Club. 1 During the evening troph- ies and plaques were presented to a number of Lions for services rendered during the year. Answer Four Fire Calls The local fire department has been rather fortunate the past two weeks, as they have only had to answer four calls. Only two of these were grass fires, which is remarkable as this is grass fire season. From all reports neighbouring fire departments have not been as fortunate. On April 13 the depart- ment was called to highway 12, south of Manchester to extinguish a fire in- a car owned by David Parliament of Sunderland. On April 15, they answer- ed a call to the home of Don- ald Peterson on Scugog Island where a grass fire got out of control and gutted a small shed on the property. They were again called out on April 16 to grass fire on the Oshawa Road, the 3rd concession of Reach where two homes were threatened by the fire. On Sunday, April 19, they were called to extinguish a fire which broke out in the Scugog Dump. b) Don Carnegie was elected president of the Port Perry Lions Club. at the -regular '| Monday meeting held at ony Annrene, Mr. Carnegie -and most of the other officers of the club went in by acclamation. Only for the position of second vice president was a ballot necessary when Ken Murray and Joe Franssen contested the seat. Mr. Murray won the position and will serve in this capacity next year. Elect- ed first vice president was 'Arnold Roach; third vice Don McRitchie; - Secretary, Ralph Honey; Treasurer, Cec King, starting his 16th year in this position; One year! directors, Pete Petrozzi and Robert Archer; two year] directors, Dale Lague and | Mumford, Ken Murray, Ralph Honey was absent when picture was taken, The respective executive positions held are mentioned in the article below. Doug McCague; Tail Twister, Cy Wilson; Lion Tamer,Gord Prentice; past president and bulletin editor, Stan Mumford. A relatively new member of the club, Dale Lague was appointed chairman of a com- mittee to be chosen later with the aim of forming a Leo Club in 'Port Perry. If the club becomes a reality, girls and boys between 15 and 20 years of age will be eligible for membership. : The annual light ° bulb mpaign will be headed by Archer and the - date for packing the bulbs. is Mon- the f lowing Monday, June 1'. One of the highlights of { the season, Ladies Night will be held at Club' Annrene, Saturday, May 2. SCUGOG SHORES HISTORICAL SOCIETY Benefits From Donation Of Old Church Furniture In response to an advertise- ment placed in the United Church Observer by the Scugog™ Shores Historical Museum a number of pieces of church furniture, all dating from the 1860's have been received. The United Church of Can- ada in Haydon, Ontario, east of Enniskillen is being closed and on seeing-the notice in the Gbserver, its congregation decided to donate all of their furniture to the Museum for its restoration of the Head Memorial Church. The gift is comprised of a pulpit, altar rails, a small New Haven wall clock, one lamp, tables, a cupboard full of 1880 Hymn books, twelve wooden choir chairs, three pine pews and assorted dishes. A bee will be held on Satur- day, May 30 to paint the exterior of the church. Helpers for the Painting Bee are needed. Those who can help whether on ladders or on the ground are asked to contact 'SORRY Technical circumstances made it .impossible to run the usual 20 pages this week. It made it necessary for us to hold over a number of pictures and articles until next week. For this we apologize. 'The Property Committee, Mrs. Helen Redman, 985-7533, or Mrs. Charles Pavlik 985-2302. The Museum Board hopes to hold the opening ceremony for the Museum after a special church service June 18. The opening of the display area in the head school is tentat- ively scheduled to follow on Wednesday, July 1 as the building is. not available for preparation until after school closing, June 27th. D.S.T. In Effect Sunday, April 26 Unless you go to bed an hour earlier Saturday night or Sunday morning, depending on how much of a "night hawk" you may be, an hour of sleep will be lost. Time for Daylight Sav- ing Time is here again and goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, April 26," and ends at 12:01°a.m., Sunday, October 25. Before you retire on Saturday night be sure to turn the hand of your watch ahead one hour, or you are liable to find your- self an hour late for Sun- day Church service. Sov -- Photo by P. Hvidsten Sr. Meet And Discuss Entry Privileges - The Lake Scugog Historical Society has invited the officers of the Historical Society of Durham, Northumberland, Ontario, Peterborough and Victoria counties to meet on May 24 in the Head Mem- orial Church to - discuss the free or reduced admission to museums of all five counties to holders of membership cards in anyone of the local societies. If the plan is adapted a member of the Lake Scugog Historical Society would gain free admission to museums in Bowmanville, Brougham, Co- bourg, Lindsay, Oshawa, Port Hope, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby, and possibly the Oshawa Art Gallery for a $2.00 membership fee.. The Whitby Historical Society which will open a museum in Myrtle this summer already expressed interest in the plan. Vol. 105 -- Port Perry, Ont., Thurs. Api 23, 1970 -- No. 26 Ontario Provincial Police, Whitby Detachment reports two break-ins in Port Perry over the week-end. The first break-in at Scan- lon Motors on Water Street was reported at 9 a.m. Sun- day morning. Entry was made by a south window and five cartons of cigarettes, 30 chocolate bars and $2.00 in change were stolen. One carton, five packages of cigarettes were recovered in a nearby field. The total value of the stolen goods was valued at $27.00 less $6.00 for the recovered cig- arettes. O.P.P. constable Terry Shand investigated. * * * The- second break-in at Majcher Pontiac-Buick Limit- Ice Gone! One of the many signs of Spring in Port Perry is the disappearance of the . ice surface on Lake Scugog. Every year since 1872 the Star has recorded this event, and this year the ice went on Sunday, April 19. According to the record -this is about average, since in majority of cases the ice disappeared between the 10th and 20th of April. Very soon now, motor and sail boats will be skimming across the lake and residents and visitors will enjoy a healthy, happy summer life. Local Car Dealers Target | For Week-End Break-Ins ed also on Water Street was reported to the O.P.P. at 8:10 a.m., Monday morning. Again entry was made through a window, this time on the north side of the building. The burglar must have cut himself since blood was discovered on the broken window pane. Except for $47.00 in cash, nothing was stolen and the premises were left without any damage. Constable K. Dupre investigated. Was Victoria M.P. For 17 Years Clayton Wesley Hodgson, Federal Conservative member for Victoria riding from 1945 until. 1962, passed away at his late residence in Haliburton Tuesday, April 14, in his 74th year. Clayton Hodgson, father 'of Victoria-Haliburton prov- incial member R. Glen Hodg- son, was first elected to represent the counties of Victoria, Haliburton and North Ontario in 1945. He was returned in subsequent elect- ions in 1949, 1953, 1957, 1968 and 1962. HOSPITAL REPORT WEEK ENDING APRIL 18 Admissions . . ....:.. 27 Biths cco h osname 1 Deaths ........... 0 Emergencies ....... 91 Operations . . ....... 12 Discharges ......... 26 Remaining ......... 26 Visiting Hours -3 "to 8 p.m. WORLD WAR | FLYERS MEET IN TORONTO Local Couple Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jackson attended the Re-Union of World War I Flyers --R.N.A.S. R.F.C.; R.AF. at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, April 16th, 17th, and 18th, in cele- bration of the fifty-second anniversary of The Royal Air Force. On Thursday, April 16th they were entertained by De Haviland Aircraft Co. of Downsview, where a First World War "Sopwith Pup" was on display and was flown much to the delight of former pilots. The group was then takenon aguided tour through the Assembly lines where various Aircraft of De Havil- and were being assembled, Following this they gather- ed in the Dining Hall for a Buffet lunch.Splendid films showed the progress this great Canadian Company has made since it started at Downsview in 1928, and what a' great contribution it has made to Canadian Aviation. The Comp- any specializes in short take- off and landing crafts, with light, medium and heavy pay load. One film showed some - of these machines taking part in an exercise of Civil Defence landing their load of supplies and personnel in New York City, and in that city landing Continued on page 15 Attend 3-Day Re- Union Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jackson _Photo p. Hvidsten Jr.