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Port Perry Star, 20 May 1981, p. 6

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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 20, 198) remember when ...? (From page 5) against Uxbridge, 7-6. The work of Harry Peel and Gen Collacutt at the bat, the catching of Oscar Beare and the base running of Joe Naples were responsible for the local's victory. 35 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 16, 1946 The new Baptist Church was dedicated with Rev. William Dynes, Toronto preaching the dedication service. Honeydale Women's Institute celebrated their eleventh anniversary at the Yellow School. Mrs. Lawson Honey was the president. Jack Cooney has received his discharge from the Air Force and has secured a position in Woodstock. Mr. Joel Aldred and Mr. J.L. Sweetman are busy building summer cottages at Lakeside Beach. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 17, 1956 Reach Township mill rate is up 4.1 mills. A snow storm, and on top of that a small tornado and high winds did considerable damage in some areas. This happened on May 16th. Uxbridge is making arrangements for a celebra- tion when the town will receive an official Coat of Arms and M.P.P. Matthew Dymond will be the speaker. Miss Marilyn Scott, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott, obtained the highest marks of the entire music festival in Lindsay, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. 2 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 17, 1961 Mr. and Mrs. Les Faux celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lee. ' John Howard Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Griffin will be ordained at Chalmers Church in Kingston on May 31. At the regular meeting of council, it was passed that the Municipal Office be closed through July and August. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown, Blackstock, cele- brated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mrs. Ruby Roach and Mrs. Dorothy Nelson attended a camp training course at Doe Lake. 15 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 19, 1966 Special services were held in the Port Perry United Church on Sunday, May 15th to celebrate the 80th Anniversary in the Church. Rev Alec Rice was assisted in the service by guest speaker, Rev. Fred Jobin of Port Credit. William Harrison, Port Perry was recently elected president of the Port Perry Chamber of Commerce for 1966. Mr. Harrison is currently editor of the Port Perry Star and has also been editor-manager of the Colborne Chronicle in past years. Over 150 guests attended a two-day show by the "Junior Artists of Port Perry" held at the Scout Hall. The teacher of the young art students is Mrs. Douglas Wallace of Port Perry. The 2nd annual Penify Draw and Tea held by Maybelle Rebekah Lodge members at the Oddfellows Hall was a big success. Lucky winners of the draws included Velma Foster, Greenbank; Arnold Roach of Manchester and Mrs. V. Bailey of Blackstock. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, May 19, 1971 Children at R.H. Cornish Public School had extra time off from their classes Tuesday, due to a bomb scare which turned out to be a hoax. One of Greenbank's gifted musicians, Mr. George Beare, sang in the choir at the Oddfellows Centennial Service in Port Perry. Port Perry council, at the last regular meeting, _ passed a by-law prohibiting the setting off of fireworks and firecrackers in the village without a permit. Port Perry High School held its annual Drama Night with an enthusiastic audience in attendance. "Grade 1 pupils from Reach and Prince Albert schools enjoyed a bus trip to Maple Leaf Gardens to see Allen Brothers Circus. -standing. ALL TYPES - ALL MAKES PHILIPS "$2RviciNG SERVICING STEREOS & HI-FI'S 723-5341 Serving the Port Perry Area 214 BLOORE. OSHAWA a ok ei TNH (a A CHOY RY ¢! pS Hi ST Ba 45 SE AALS TREN h A % 00. 8A ON FORE A ERE Rd Caesarea residents support licence (From page 5) Espey is concerned that there could be traffic problems. I would like to ask Mr. Espey if he has been to Caesarea on a Saturday or Sunday morning while the fishermen park their cars anywhere they can, while the restaurant will have facilities for parking which will be off the street, while the patrons are dining. It was also mentioned in the article that Caesarea is a hamlet of about 150 families. If the petition was collected with 130 names in support of the licence I really don't Scugog Island by Mrs. Earl Reader Last week there was a little misunderstanding re the Annual Parent and Son Banquet for the Boy Scouts, Cubs and Beavers to be held on June 13 at the Island Community Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. so please note the correct announcement. The turkey dinner will be provided free of charge for your Scout, Cub or Beaver and their leaders. Tickets are $5. per parent or (guard- ian); one adult per family. Make reservations soon in order to inform the "Grace" U.C.W. who are catering. Please call a member of the Mother's Auxiliary -Mrs. John Ross, Mrs. Gary Fitchett or Mrs.robert Tytler of the Executive. However the Banquet for Mothers and Daughters of Guides and Brownies comes first on May 30. Then too, don't forget to call Sharon Bobbie 985-3552 for tickets for the Hard Time Dance after the banq uet. We trust Mrs. Don Free- man will soon recuperate from her stay in the Port Perry Hospital. Well the busy Pioneer Days week end is over. Tho' the rain forgot to come this year, the winds made it somewhat uncomfortable but did not seem to discour- age the popularity of this event. In my mind, one display of quilts was out- It told so many interesting stories and represented hundreds of work hours. But then you had to be there to find some phase that appealed to your interests and there was a great variety. However, this is just the beginning of a busy summer for the museum when many groups or individuals of all ages will want to take advan- tage of a worthwhile adven- ture. The "Head" U.C.W. will be serving at the Tuck Shop this week. Both U.C.W.'s will cater to weddings this Saturday. Don't forget breakfast and refreshments by the Lake at Latcham Centre during the Annual Canoe the Nonquon on Saturday, June 6. This week invitations are going out to donors for Church Improvements to be present at the Dedication Sunday on June 14. HELPFUL HINT A frozen lock may be opened by heating the key with a cigarette light or match. Do not force the key, turn gently. think that the residents are too concerned with objections of council. Councillor Malcolm made a comment that there have been "many rumors about the restaurant." I am sure that he is aware that in a community there are always rumors and if Mr. Malcolm is going to base his judgement on rumors instead of facts, he is not making a good impression by showing the public that he would rather deal with rumors. . I cannot possibly conceive the idea that a 39 or 40 name petition could, prevent a person from going into business, especially when the majority of residents are in support of giving the applicant an opportunity to - establish himself in the community. I would like to thank you for your attention and would appreciate your kind of assistance by having (this letter 'published in the next issue of the Port Perry Star. Yours truly, Rene Wheeler - Caesarea, Ontario For the Best Deals on New G.M. CARS: o TRUCKS WILLIAMSON MOTOR SALES Uxbridge 852-3357 Toronto Line 294-9010 Thinking of Leasing? 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